01-24-2013 VC REG-M •
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 24, 2013
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Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William L. Manuel, Vice Mayor
. Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Doug Bush, Councilman
Ed Green, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Gebbia gave the invocation and President Pro Tern Aubrey led the public in the
_ Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 01/10/2013 were approved as written.
1ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2013-02 — CODE AMENDMENT — REPEALING
SECTION 5-26, FUELING OF MARINE CRAFT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to adopt
on first reading Ordinance 2013-02 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," OF CHAPTER 5, "BOATS,
DOCKS AND WATERWAYS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
REPEALING SECTION 5-26, "FUELING OF MARINE CRAFT," IN ITS ENTIRETY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green reviewed the issues regarding fueling of floating marine craft, which is presently
allowed only at marine service stations. Discussion took place concerning a permitting or
registration process for tank vehicles that provide boat fueling in residential neighborhoods.
Mr. Rubin stated there are federal and state regulations governing the type of equipment and
insurance required for such tank vehicles. Mr. Rubin reported that although there would not be a
permitting process, companies providing this service in North Palm Beach would be required to
• register with the Village. It was noted that the next triennial review of the Florida Fire
Prevention Code by the State Fire Marshall is due in two years.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-02 on first reading passed unanimously.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held January 24,2013 Page 2 of 2
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
• A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel, seconded by Councilman Gebbia, and passed
unanimously,to approve the consent agenda, which included the following items:
Resolution 2013-03 declaring two marked patrol vehicles as surplus property and
authorizing their disposal in accordance with Village policies and procedures.
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 11/27/12
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 12/10/12
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 1/8/13
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS •
Mr. Rubin reviewed the letter from Special Magistrate Thomas Baird advising the Village of an
increase in his hourly rate from $175 per hour to $200 per hour. Discussion took place regarding
the yearly expenses for Mr. Baird's services. A motion was made by President Pro Tem Aubrey
seconded by Councilman Bush,and passed unanimously to accept the fee increase.
Vice Mayor Manuel distributed the Palm Beach County League of Cities January Legal Report
and legislative analysis of proposed bills, and Florida League of Cities memo on a proposed bill
pertaining to local government retirement plans. Vice Mayor Manuel and President Pro Tem Aubrey
particularly noted a proposed bill regarding the communication services tax, which would impact
municipal revenues. Vice Mayor Manuel distributed Palm Beach County's list of legislative priorities.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Chief of Police Richard Jenkins reviewed Police Department crime statistics, volunteer programs,
and equipment donations.
Mr. Green gave an update on the design plan for Anchorage Park, which had previously included
187 storage spaces; however, storage spaces have been reduced to 157, in order to preserve as
much green space as possible. Mr. Green reviewed the number of boats, trailers, and RVs
currently stored at Anchorage Park, as well the number of residents on the waiting list. Mr. Green
advised that the available spaces are 15, 20, and 25-foot spaces, which don't meet current needs.
Mr. Green discussed offsite areas for additional storage locations. Mr. Green detailed the status
of grant applications for Anchorage Park improvements and Veterans Park.
Discussion ensued on the conceptual plan and need for additional offsite storage. Council
consensus was to discuss the conceptual plan for Anchorage Park at the next Workshop Session
and continue exploring an offsite location for additional storage.
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Mr. Green discussed cost estimates for the final design and construction of Veterans Park.
Council consensus was to review the conceptual plan at the next Workshop Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk