04-2010 NewsletterThe Village of The Best Place to Live Under the Sun APRIL 2010 L?
Pg. 2—Village Council /Clerk Village Council /Clerk THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We received this email message and photo from the nephew of one of our Village residents. Peter is the
Platoon Leader in an Infantry rifle company serving in Iraq. This group is one of many receiving care packages through the generosity of local area residents and the selfless efforts
of volunteers in the Suppoor Our Troops program. To the Citizens and Friends of the Village of North Palm Beach, On behalf of the soldiers and families of "Assassin" company, I would
like to thank you for your support. My men are very thankful for the packages they received from your organization. Getting mail is a great morale boost for them and helps make their
lives just a little bit easier here in Iraq. The efforts of your organization, and others like it, go a long way in helping us accomplish our mission while deployed. The effect of your
time and support are very evident to myself and my fellow combat leaders. I am the Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon, Assassin Company. I have 4 noncommissioned officers and 16 other soldiers
in my platoon. We are an Infantry rifle company. I have attached a platoon picture that we took in front of the Crossed Sabers monument in Baghdad. Again, thank you for your time and
all of the effort you put forth on our behalf. "Speed and Power" Regards, 2LT Peter Mrvos AARP TAX AID Free tax preparation service is available in the North Palm Beach Village Hall
Council Chambers 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April 14, 2010. Taxpayers should bring 2009 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other tax information along with
their 2008 tax return. Taxpayers are also asked to bring proper ID. VILLAGE BOARDS Village Boards were created to advise the Council on present and future activities of the Village.
Annual appointments to all Village Boards and Committees will be made in April. The Village Council may appooin new members or re-appoint incumbents, at its discretion. If you are interested
in serving your community on a Village Board, additional information concerning the various boards as well as the Application for Appointmeen is available online at www.village-npb.org
(see Boards and Committees link on the left side of the home page) or through the Clerk’s office at (561) 841-3355. Appointees will serve for a period of 1 -3 years, depending upon the
board. Certain boards have specific qualifications for members. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 14th. All applicants will be contacted for an interview with the Village
Council. VILLAGE MUNICIPAL ELECTION Due to pre-publication deadlines, results of the March 9, 2010 Municipal Election were unavailable for inclusion in this newsletter edition. For current
information, please visit the Village website www.village-npb.org and select Village Clerk and click on the elections link or phone the Village Clerk’s office at (561)841-3355. RECENT
COUNCIL ACTION Ordinance 2010-04 Moratorium on Pain Managemeen Clinics Resolution 2010-08 Heritage Day Amusement Rides Contract Resolution 2010-09 Emergency Medical Services Billing
Agreement Resolution 2010-10 Storm Water Drain Pipe Replaccemen Contract Resolution 2010-11 Munis Software Support & License Agreement Resolution 2010-12 Public Works Department Vehiicl
Purchase Complete text for all proposed ordinances, as well as newly enacted ordinances and resolutions, is available at www.village-npb.org. See the link for Ordinances or Council Meeting
Agendas and Minuttes Follow the Village on NIXLE.COM
CLOSE THE DOOR ON CRIME Burglars spot open garage doors and remoov visible items in a matter of seconds. In many of these instances, the resident was home and even outside while the
burgllar was being committed. Among the items taken are tools, lawn equipment, sporting equipment (golf clubs, fishing poles, bicycles), or other valuabble left inside the vehicle parked
in the garage. If you notice your neighbor’s garage door open, please remind them of the importance of keeping their garage doors closed! Neighbors looking out for one another are the
single most effective crime prevenntio tool. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood call the North Palm Beach Police Department at 561-848-2525 or to report a crime in progress
dial 911. UPCOMING HURRICANE SEASON Now is the time to make preparations for the upcoming hurricane season. Take this time to begin pruning back your trees and clear debris from your
property. The Village ordinance allows up to 8 cubic yards of vegetative debrri to be placed in the swale of the individual property owner for collection. Any vegetation pile that exceeds
this amount will be assessed at the rate approved by council and invoiced to the property owner. Also be aware that if you hire a person to do any type of landscape work, they are responsible
for the removal of all debris generated. If they do not remove it, and the villaag does, the property owner will be invoiced for the entire amount. In an effort to expedite collections
and to ensure the safety of the workers and residents who travel our roadwaays the Public Works Department is seeking your cooperation. Village ordinance requires residents to cut tree
limbs and palm fronds into 4 foot lengths. This serves two purposes: it enables the sanitation collector to load it completely into the carts that they use for collection and to transport
it to the packer truck without it extenndin out past the confines of the hopper. This will assist in keeping our streets clean and provide clear vision for the operator of the cart.
cart. Secondly, it ensures that the loads will fit in the back of the packer truck and help reduce the wear and tear on the equipment. THE LOW-DOWN ON LEAD Are you considering a remodel
for your condo or home that was built before 1978? If so, there are a few things you need to know about lead and lead-based paint. Over 38 million homes were painted with lead-based
paint until it was banned for residential use in 1978. Lead can have harmful effects on both children and adults. Lead dust is the most common way people are exposed to the harmful effects
of lead. Dust can become airboorn during of remodel projects when the old, lead-based paint is disturbed. Lead dust can also enter your home or condo on lead-contaminated soil. Beginning
in April 2010, federal law will require contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools become certified and follow specific work practices to prevent
lead contamination. Get the facts on lead before you remodel by contacting the National Lead Information Center at (800) 242-LEAD or on the web at www.epa.gov/lead. EARTH DAY April 22nd
is Earth Day and to celebrate your Fire Rescue encourages you to safely dispose of all those hazardous materials you have accumulated over the years. You know; the oil-based paints,
paint thinner, old motor oil and gasoline, fertilizers and pesticides that have gone unused for years but still are in the garage or utility room, even old boat flares or car tires.
These can all cause an environmental problem if not properrl disposed of, and can cause or worsen a fire. We encourage you to contact the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority at (561)
697-2700 for informattio on how to dispose of your hazardous waste. Public Safety /Community News Public Safety /Community News—Pg. 3
Pg. 4—Library Follow the Village on NIXLE.COM MARK YOUR CALENDARS! UPCOMING SEMINARS Tuesday, April 6th, 5:00 pm With the markets as they are, this can be a confussin time for many investors.
Join us for an informative seminar Investing During Volatile Markets, presented by Lowell Eckstein and Mark Nettere of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Thursday, April 8th, 1:00 pm Florida
State Certified Elder Law Attorney Genny Bernstein of the Karp Law Firm, will preseen a free seminar titled Estate Planning 101: What Every Woman Should Know About Protecctin Her Independence
and Her Assets. Tuesday, April 20th, 2:00 pm Attorney G. Mark Shalloway, Past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, will be providing a free, educational seminar
on how you may protect your assets, how you may still qualify for Medicaid and how you may ensuur that the cost of long term care does not mean going broke. Wednesday, April 21st, 5:00
pm and Saturday, April 24th, 11:00 am Learn how to protect what you have and still be able to meet the needs that will come your way. Lynn Finkelstein CPA and Certified Financial Planner
will discuss “How much money do I need to retire? (and not run out of money.)” Enjjo a Lite Bite, too. RSVP 561 703-4464. Seatiin is limited. VACATION TIME IS APPROACHING Don’t worry
about overdue fines while you are away. If you are planning an extended vacation and know you will need extra time on your materials, ask for the VACATION CHECKOUT, and receive two extra
weeks on all 28-day books and audio books. LUNCH BOX TRAVEL Travel Video shown Wednesday, April 7th & April 21st at noon. Bring a bag lunch and come share your travel experieences For
more information call Betty at the Referennc Desk (561) 841-3383 GENEALOGY CLUB The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will hold their April meeting on Tuesday, April 20th, at 7:00 pm at the
library. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questioons please call Sue at (561) 841-3383. KEEP THE BEAT Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 pm. This is the last month for this entertaining
and informative jazz appreciation program with Bill Myers and Roger Whitcome. Don’t miss out! KIDS CRAFT April 9th (Every second Friday) 3:30 pm, Ages 6-12 Space is limited…Sign up required
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Thank you to the following residents who were so generoou to make a donation for our annual art raffle: Larry Cameriengo, Trudie Holland, Nancy Leonetti, Neil
McGowen, Delores Stone, and resident Susan Russo who donated artwork created by Carin Wagner. Please stop by the Library to view the hand-made art work and jewelry. Raffle tickets are
$1.00 each or six (6) tickets for $5.00 and available at the Circulation Desk. All proceeds benefit the NPB Library. The drawing will be held on May 23rd. Thank you again to the artists!
Library IN CELEBRATION OF KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL MONTH REPURPOSING -LIVING GREEN Presented by Joann Greener, Home Economist Repurposing is finding a new purpose for an old/used item
rather than either recycling it or throwing it out, give it a second life! You will discoove how to reuse different household items in each presentation with different ideas each week.
The presentations will be held in The Obert Room at 4:30pm. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance. Thursday -April 8th Focusing on Fabric Reuses for Tee shirts, pillow cases &
sheets, etc. Thursday -April 22nd Focusing on Paper Reuses for newspapers, junk mail, magazines, etc. THE NPB LIBRARY CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 11th—17th
Spring Activity Schedule—Pg. 5 YOUTH /TEEN ACTIVITY Art in the Park Fee: $5 -AA Code Age/Level Start Time 212500-01 8-12yrs T-4/20 4:00-6:00 212500-02 8-12yrs T-5/18 4:00-6:00 Ballet
Fee: $115/8wk – AX, AAB Not accepting new students. Code Age/Level Start Time 211100-01 Beg. 5–8 yrs T-1/5 4:30-5:30 211100-01 Beg. 8–10 yrs T-1/5 5:30-6:30 Clay Play Fees: $65/8wk-YA
Code Age/Level Start Time 212300-01 9-12 yrs W-4/07 4:30-6:00 Guitar Fee: $125/8wk ($12 for book) -AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 213100-01 12yr + M-4/5 7:00-8:00 HipHop Dance Fee: $115/8wk-AX
Not accepting new studeent Code Age/Level Start Time 211100-02 HipHop, 7-12 yrs M-4/27 5:30 211100-02 HipHop, teens M-4/27 6:30 Lyrical Dance Fee: $115/wk-AAB, AX Not accepting new students.
Code Age/Level Start Time 211100-01 teens T-4/27 5:30 Special Needs Academic Camp Fee: J=$30/wk or $130/mo, F=$30/wk or $105/mo – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 720804 8-13 yrs Sat-4/3
9:00-12:00 720805 8-13 yrs Sat-5/1 9:00-12:00 Table Tennis Fee: $70/mo -OSB Code Age/Level Start Time 714200-04 All T-4/6 7:15-8:45 714200-05 All T-5/4 7:15-8:45 Tae Kwon Do Fee: $135/1x/wk/8wk,
$260/2x/wk/8wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 724804-01 6-13 yrs M,Th-4/26 5:30-6:15 724804-02 14-adult M,Th-4/26 6:30-7:30 Tap/Jazz Fee: $115/$205/$235/8wk-AAB, AX. Not accepting new
students. Code Age/Level Start Time 211100-01 TJ 5-8 yr, 2 yr exp. T-4/27 3:45 211100-01 TJ 8-10 yr, 4 yr exp. T-4/27 4:15 211100-01 TJ 5-8 yr, beg. T-4/27 4:45 ADULT ACTIVITY Ballroom
Dance Fee: $45 -AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 20500-01 Adult W-4/7-14 6:00-8:00 20500-04 Adult W-5/5-26 7:00-8:00 Bellydancing Fee: $75/8wk -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 225100-01 All
Th-4/8 6:30-8:00 Country Line Dance Fee: $5/cls-OSB – pay at the class. Wed. 7:00-9:00 pm Digital Photography Fee: $85/8wk -AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 212200-01 beg. W-4/21 6:30-8:00
212200-01 inter. Th-4/22 6:30-8:00 Island Style Cooking Fee: $24/wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 724704 Adult W-4/7 6:30-8:00 Jazzercise Register at Class – Osb M,W,F 9:30-10:30,
M-Th 6:00-7:00, Sat 9:00-10:00 Salsa Fee: $45-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 210500-02 Adult W-4/7-14 8:00-10:00 210500-05 Adult W-5/5-26 8:00-9:00 Swing Dancing Fee: $45-AAB Code Age/Level
Start Time 210500-03 15yr + W-5/5-26 6:00-7:00 Table Tennis Fee: $70/mo – Osb Code Age/Level Start Time 714200-04 Beg T-4/6 7:15-8:45 714200-05 Beg T-5/4 7:15-8:45 Tae Kwon Do Fee: $135/1x/wk/8wk,
$260/2x/wk/8wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 724804-01 14 – adult M,Th-4/11 6:30-7:30 Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong Fee: $55/5 wk or $17/cls -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 723500-04 All F-4/2
9:30-10:30 Yoga Fee: $55/5 cls or $17/cls-AX Code Age/Level Start Time 722900-04 Adult M-4/5 10:30-12:00 722900-04 Adult W-4/7 6:00-7:30 722900-04 Adult Sat-4/3 9:00-10:30 Parks & Recreation
Spring Activity Schedule Walk-in registration for the following classes will be held at the Anchorage Park Building from 9:00am—7:00pm on: March 15th – April 3rd Online registration
begins Feb 13th – www.village-npb.org Log on = HH ID# Password = HH ID# For help call 841-3386 Building Codes: Anchorage Activities Building (841-3386) AAB 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage
Exercise AX 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage Meeting Room AM 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage Art AA 603 Anchorage Dr. Osborne Park OSB 715 Prosperity Fm. Rd. Community Center (841-3389) CC 1200
Prosperity Fm. Rd. Students must be registered with the Recreation Department before attending a class.
Pg. 6—Parks & Rec. /Tennis Follow the Village on UNDERWATER EGG HUNT This program is for kids and teens 13 years and up. Participants must be proficient swimmers! You will be diving
into the pool to gather eggs from the bottom! This exciting activvit will begin at 6:00 pm on Fridaay April 2nd. No masks, goggles are fine. Bring something to gather your eggs in! FLASHLIGHT
EGG HUNT Kids 8-12 can enjoy a night hunt at Anchorage Park on Friday, April 2nd at 8:00 pm (or dusk). Be sure to bring a flashlight with fresh batteries and something to stash your
goodies in! Please NO children under the age of 8. They have their own hunt on Saturday morning. Parks & Recreation /Tennis Tennis News • It’s an exciting time here at the tennis center.
Plans for the summer programs are being finalized. Call for complete details and registration information. The ACE Academy, directed by Ron Rainyn, will be directing the summer children’s
camps. • We will be offering a full range of camps; some to include golf, swimming and tennis. Registration will begin in May and a 10% discount will be given to children fully registered
and paid by May 15th. • Kim Franklin, head professional, offers a wide variety of programs; including: cardio tennis; Friday Fitness; 2-4-$40 clinics; Men’s Drill & Play; Mixed Evening
Workout; beginner, intermediate, and advanced clinics; Hittiin Frenzy; and much more. • We are hosting a “signing party” for PBCWTA this month. Call now to check for openings.. • Part
of the increased activity includes adult social tennis activities offered Tuesday and Thursdays at 8 a.m. and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Plans are in the works for a Sunday morning activity
(call for details). • We also offer a monthly tennis social which is followed by a barbecue. This month’s event is scheduled for April 17th. • Join us now for a Spring season filled
with lots of tennis fun. Just stop by the shop for complete details or simply call 626-6515. Check out the website at www.village-npb.org. GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP The Village is participating
in the April 17th Great American Cleanup – America’s largest litter reduction and community improvement project. This national event is sponsored by more than 500 affiliates of Keep
Ameriic Beautiful. Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful is assisted locally by the Solid Waste Authority (SWA). The sites that will be coordinated by the Recreation Department are Anchorage
Park and the canals throughout the Village. This cleanup will be from 7:00 am – 11:00 am. We invite individuals, families and groups to participate by land or by boat! In addition, our
Anchorage Park GAC 2010 project qualifies for the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program. This Disney-run promotional program gives people who volunteer at approved events (our GAC is
one) a free park pass in return for their volunteer work. To be eligible, volunteers must pre-register at both Anchoorag Park Activities Building as well as on the Disney website: http://disneyparks.
isney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Disney-Day. We will qualify the first 50 families that registte for our cleanup in the Disney progrram
Please read the terms and conditiion for these free Disney tickets on their Give-A-Day-Get-A-Day websiit at the link listed above. Inform Recreation staff if you will be particippatin
in the Disney program upon pre-registration. ANNUAL EGG HUNT Egg Hunt for youth up to 7 years of age will begin promptly at 9:00 am at Anchoraag Park on Saturday, April 3rd. Hunt will
be divided into 3 sections, one for children under 3 years of age, one for children 4-5 yrs and one for youth 6-7 yrs. Parents can help children only in the 3 and under section. Children
should bring their own baskets. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to lead the frenzy and then sit for photos. HARD ROCK CASINO We bet you’ll ante-up and join us as we take a chance with
lady luck on April 9th. $25 fee includes bus transportattio and casino promotions. We will leave from Anchoraag Park at 8:00 am -return around 5:30 pm. MOVIES IN THE PARK Free, family
outdoor movies at Anchorage Park! The April 17th movie will be “Secondhand Lions.”
Country Club—Pg. 9 From the Director This month I thought we would talk a little about everyone’s favorite topic…SLOW PLAY. Hopefully you are happy with our current pace of play as we
are striving to make the rounds as fast as possible while allowing everyone to enjoy their time on the course without feeling rushed. When the groups that have fallen behind and are
holding up others are approached by our rangers or me, we typically receive one of two responses: either the group is completely unaware that they are slow, or they simply do not care.
Remember that if you finish 9 holes in more than 2 hours or you get to a tee box and the group in front of you is already done with that hole, you are probably out of position and need
to pick up your pace or even skip a hole to catch up. It’s never fun being told you are holding up play, but remember our rangers and I have an obligation to make everyoone’ day as enjoyable
as possible. Here are a few tips to help with your pace of play: 1. Play the correct set of tees for your ability. 2. Play “Ready Golf” whenever possible. 3. Always mark your scores
on the next tee (when it is not your turn to hit) 4. When riding: Drop off your riding partner at his/her ball with their club(s) and proceed to your ball. Let them walk to the cart
after they hit, while you are preparing to and hitting your shot. 5. When walking: Walk directly to your ball, not in a “pack” stopping at each player’s ball before proceeding to the
next. 6. Be prepared to hit/putt when it is your turn (this is NOT the time to START thinking about your shot). 7. Never let a good story or conversation delay your round…that’s why
we have the 19th hole! DID YOU KNOW? A GolfDigest.com survey concluded that 58% of golfers say they are fast and only 5% think they are slow. Conversely the SAME players feel that only
2% of golfers are fast and think 56% are slow! Have a great (and speedy) next round, Dave NPB Country Club From the Golf Shop -April Tournaments As our high season winds down and before
our “snowbirds” head back north for the summer, we are proud to announce our Men’s Member Guest. Events will be held Friday, April 9th, Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th. Entry
forms and more information is available in the Golf Shop. Make sure to sign up before the April 2nd deadline! The first Nine, Wine & Dine for the month of April will be held on Thursday,
April 15th. Dave Kass, Director of Golf, will host a Free Member Clinic on Course Managemeen on Saturday, April 17th. The country club is hosting a Season Ending Jamboree on Saturday,
April 24th. The format will consist of teams of four, making your own tee time, and is 1 gross and 1 net score per hole. You must have a USGA handicap to play and it is open to members
and their guests. Our last event for the month will be our second Nine, Wine, & Dine on Thursday, April 29th. Sign up in the golf shop for all of these exciting events!!
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………………………………………...on call Code Enforcement Board ………..1st Monday, on call, 6:30 pm Construction Board of Adjustment……………………….on call Golf Advisory Board …………..2nd Monday, monthly, 5:00pm
Library Advisory Board ………..4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:00pm Pension Board -General Employees……………………..on call Pension Board -Police & Fire …………………………...on call Planning Commission …………..1st
Tuesday, monthly, 6:30pm Recreation Advisory Board ……..2nd Tuesday, monthly,7:30pm Waterways Board ……………next to last Tuesday, monthly, (except June, Aug, & Dec), 4:00pm Zoning Board
of Adjustment …………………………….on call Village of North Palm Beach Village Council David B. Norris Mayor William Manuel Vice Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D. President Pro Tem Edward M. Eissey,
Ph.D. Councilman T.R. Hernacki, P.E. Councilman * The print date for this month’s publicattio was before elections therefore results were not known. Jimmy Knight Village Manager Melissa
Teal, CMC Village Clerk Village Council members can be contacted through the office of the Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at npbclerk@village-npb.org *All meetings are held at
the Villaag Hall, 501 US Highway One and are open to the public* Permanent Garbage Pickup Schedule Mondays -Garbage only Tuesdays -Trash, Bulk Items & Vegetation Wednesdays -Garbage
only Thursdays -Trash, Bulk Items, Vegetation & Recycling Fridays -Garbage only Country Club Administration 691-3421 Golf Shop 691-3433 Pool 691-3427 Tennis 626-6515 Restaurant 691-3430
Community Development 841-3365 Finance 841-3360 Library 841-3383 Public Safety: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 848-2525 Public Works 691-3440 Recreation 841-3388 Anchorage Park 841-3386
Community Center 841-3389 Village Clerk’s Office 841-3355 Village Historian 841-3371 Village Manager’s Office 904-2122 Directory Upcoming Council Meetings Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:30
pm Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:30 pm Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 841-3380 www.village-npb.org