02-14-2013 VC REG-M MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
•VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 14,2013
• Present: David B.Norris, Mayor
William L. Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Ed Green, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent: Doug Bush, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present, except
Councilman Bush,who was ill. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Manuel gave the invocation and Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 01/24/2013 were approved as written.
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT 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
and enact on second 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 history of the issue and recommended approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Norris opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Mayor Norris closed
the public hearing.
Thereafter,the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2013-02 on second reading passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Aubrey, seconded by Vice Mayor Manuel, and passed
unanimously,to approve the consent agenda, which included the following items:
• Receive for file Minutes of the Waterways Board meeting held 11/20/12
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 1/8/13
Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Board meeting held 1/28/13
Recommendation: Regarding Small Business Grant Program "increase the grant from
$5,000 to$7,500;eliminate the percentage impediments regarding painting,etc."
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RESOLUTION 2013-04-LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
• A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt
Resolution 2013-04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA," APPROVING A COMBINED OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND
VOLUNTARY COOPERATION MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, VILLAGE
MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green stated the Village is currently a,party to a Combined Operational Assistance and
Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement with other law enforcement agencies throughout
Palm Beach County. Mr. Green recommended adoption of the resolution approving a new
agreement, which would be effective through January 31, 2017.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2013-04 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2013-05 — GRANT PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to adopt
Resolution 2013-05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RMPK FUNDING, INC. FOR
GRANT PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green detailed previous grants secured for North Palm Beach by RMPK Funding and noted
that RMPK has been working with Village Administration to obtain over $800,000 in grant
funding from four separate grant programs. Based on prior work performed by RMPK, and the
lack of local firms with the same level of experience, Mr. Green recommended Council waive
the competitive solicitation process. Discussion took place regarding the agreement and the
competitive solicitation process.
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Thereafter,the motion to adopt Resolution 2013-05 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2013-06-JULY 4, 2013 FIREWORKS BID AWARD
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt Resoluiton
2013-06 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY PYRO ENGINEERING, INC.
• D/B/A BAY FIREWORKS FOR THE JULY 4, 2013 FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK•TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
It was suggested that the dollar amount budgeted for fireworks be increased or that staff look for
outside support in the way of sponsorships for our fireworks displays.
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SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
• A motion was made by President Pro Tern Aubrey and seconded by Vice Mayor Manuel to approve
increasing the matching grant amount of the Village's Small Business Grant to $7,500 and •
eliminating the 20%limit for exterior painting.
Mr. Green stated the Small Business Grant Program currently allows businesses to receive a
grant of up to $5,000 for improvements, with the requirement that the business match the amount
of grant funds received dollar for dollar. Mr. Green detailed the upgrades that qualify for
funding. Mr. Green related the Business Advisory Board's recommendation to increase the grant
amount and eliminate the limit for exterior painting. Discussion took place regarding publicizing
the availability of grant funding, particularly to businesses that are subject to Northlake
Boulevard Overlay Zoning(NBOZ)requirements.
Thereafter,the motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
President Pro Tem Aubrey noted the Village would not have a municipal election and suggested
moving savings in the Election Expense account to the Council Contingency account. A resolution
approving this budget amendment will be placed on the next Regular Session agenda.
Mayor Norris reported a resident's request that Council consider providing for an additional
homestead exemption for persons over 65 years old whose household income does not exceed
$20,000. Council agreed to place this item on a Workshop Session agenda for discussion.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Green announced the Finance Department had received the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation award. Mr. Green noted that less than 7%
of all cities and counties receive this award.
Mr: Green reported on the opportunity to sell two used Country Club tow carts to IGM. By
consensus, Council agreed to place this item on the February 28,2012 Consent Agenda. .
Chief of Police Richard Jenkins reviewed the current radio-based risk-monitoring program through
Project Lifesaver, which is used to locate missing Alzheimer's patients. Chief Jenkins discussed the
enhanced program using LoJack equipment, which will be expanded in future to include special
needs children and cognitively impaired military veterans. Chief Jenkins advised the program is
available at no cost to the Village. Chief Jenkins requested Council authorization to execute the
participatory agreement on behalf of the Village. By consensus, Council approved the request.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk