05-10-2012 VC WS-M MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MAY 10, 2012
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William L. Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Doug Bush, Councilman
Chuck Huff, Acting Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Discussion was held concerning Council Goals and Objectives related to supporting businesses,
including consideration of establishing a permanent Business Advisory Committee.
Council consensus was in favor of establishing a permanent Business Advisory Board with five
regular members and two alternate members. Discussion ensued on the desired composition of
the Board. A suggestion was made that the preponderance of the membership be comprised of
persons operating storefront businesses along Northlake Boulevard and U.S. Highway 1.
Additional suggestions were to include property owners along the Village's business corridors
since they have a financial interest in development; a commercial realtor; and a planner. It was
proposed that the alternates be Village residents with businesses in other cities. Consensus was
that membership include individuals representing retail, professional service, and personal
service businesses; property owners (who may or may not operate a business); and a commercial
realtor/business broker. Discussion ensued on waiving residency requirements for the Board.
Discussion took place regarding the mission of the Business Advisory Board to advise Council
on what would make our community more business-friendly and more desirable as a location to
conduct business. Council discussed the possibility of a public/private partnership, with the
Business Advisory Board serving as ambassadors to new businesses and helping to nurture an
environment in which businesses can be successful. It was expressed that the Board's focus and
scope should be broad in order to allow for innovative ideas and solutions.
This item will be brought back to an upcoming Workshop Session to review specific provisions
• to be included in an ordinance establishing a permanent Business Advisory Board.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held May 10,2012 Page 2 of 2
• LEASE OR PURCHASE OF LAND FOR ADDITIONAL DRY STORAGE LOCATION
Mr. Huff described efforts to locate a suitable parcel of land within the Village that would
accommodate additional dry storage. Mr. Huff discussed the opportunity to lease or purchase a
vacant 1.7 acre parcel of commercial property located at 9300 Old Dixie Highway, on the
southeast corner of Old Dixie Highway and Richard Road. Mr. Huff reviewed costs to lease or
purchase the property, which he estimated could accommodate 150 additional storage spaces.
Discussion took place regarding safety and security, reasonable access, affordable rates,
adequate capacity, and a tax neutral, self-supporting facility. Discussion ensued on determining the
number of additional spaces needed for off-site storage of resident's boats and recreational vehicles,
the projected revenue from user fees,and costs associated with improvements.
Discussion was held concerning the master plan for Anchorage Park, proposed revisions to the plan
that would increase storage, and losing green space at the park.
At this time, Council was not in favor of moving forward with the lease or purchase of the property
at 9300 Old Dixie Highway.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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