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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Present:
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Danyl Aubrey, Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey 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
Vice Mayor Manuel gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Norris led the public in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Special Session held 1/22/08, the Regular Session held 1/24/08, and the
Special Session held 2/1/08 were approved as written.
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2008-OS - DOMANI DEVELOPMENT
FUNDING AGREEMENT
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Ordinance 2008-OS entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH DOMANI
DEVELOPMENT LLC TO ADOPT A REVISED SCHEDULE FOR THE PAYMENT OF A
MONETARY CONTRIBUTION IN LIEU OF THE DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC USES
WITHIN THE DOMANI PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 14-2005, AS AMENDED, TO INCORPORATE SAME; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted and enacted on second reading. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion.
Mayor Eissey opened the public heazing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor
Eissey closed the public heazing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2008-OS on second reading passed
unanimously.
Bob Vail, President, Kolter Tower Division addressed the Council and presented the first
installment payment required by the funding agreement.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2008-06 -UNAUTHORIZED LODGING AND CAMPING
• Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Ordinance 2008-06 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS," OF ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A NEW SECTION 19-11, "UNAUTHORIZED LODGING AND
CAMPING," TO RESTRICT LODGING IN SPECIFIED AREAS NOT INTENDED FOR SUCH
PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted on first reading. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued on the definition of "conveyance" in Section 2 of the ordinance. Village
Attorney Len Rubin explained that it is a term for a means of transport, such as a caz, truck, or
train caz, which could be used as an occupiable space.
Discussion was held concerning the closest homeless shelter, as well as institutions such as
churches, which may have missionazies in town for a briefperiod.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2008-06 on first reading passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
• Vice Mayor Manuel moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tem Norris seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 10/2/07
Receive Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 11/6/07
Receive Minutes of Waterways Board meeting held 11/13/07
Recommendation: "that Village Staff be requested to monitor the Mazco Island
case and status of appeals and notify the Village Attorney about enforcement by the
Village ofthe State ordinance" (re municipal regulation ofnon-liveaboazd boats)
Receive Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 12/4/07
Receive Minutes of Waterways Boazd meeting held 12/20/07
Receive Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 1/8/08
Receive Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 1/22/08
RESOLUTION 2008-11 ADOPTED -GOLF ADVISORY BOARD 2ND ALTERNATE MEMBER
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-11 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
• BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A 2ND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE GOLF
ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted, and that Tim Peters be appointed as the 2nd alternate member. President Pro Tem
Norris seconded the motion and all present voted aye.
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• RESOLUTION 2008-12 ADOPTED -FLORIDA LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY
GRANT APPLICATION
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-12 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A STATE OF FLORIDA LIBRARY SERVICES AND
TECHNOLOGY GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ACQUISITION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS NECESSARY
TO EFFECTUATE THE GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion.
Discussion took place on the amount of grant funds requested, the required matching funds, and
the cost of the automation system. Library Director Donna Riegel explained that the estimated
cost for the entire project is $36,000, which includes staff training and the purchase of a server
(if necessary); therefore, the Village will be requesting less than $36,000 from the state.
It was noted that if the grant is not awazded, purchase of the automation system would require a
separate vote by the Village Council.
• Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-12 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2008-13 ADOPTED -RECLAIMED METERING CONTROL PANEL PURCHASE
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-13 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A RECLAIMED
METERING CONTROL PANEL FROM DATA FLOW SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE THE
USE OF RECLAIMED WATER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion.
Mr. Knight reviewed the costs associated with the installation ofthe reclaimed water supply line
to the Country Club. Mr. Knight noted that the reclaimed metering control panel is proprietary
to the Seacoast system and will be purchased from Data Flow Systems.
Discussion took place on the purpose of the three monitoring wells. Mr. Knight reported that the
small monitoring wells will be in the irrigation pond to monitor reclaimed water into the
freshwater system, as well as the height and level of the lake, and it is a requirement for use of
reclaimed water.
• Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-13 passed unanimously.
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• RESOLUTION 2008-14 ADOPTED - MUNIS SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND LICENSE
AGREEMENT
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-14 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN ANNUAL SUPPORT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR MUNIS SOFTWARE AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pm Tem Norris seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regazding potential savings for amulti-year contract instead of an annual contract.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-14 passed unanimously.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE
Councilman Hemacki moved to accept and authorize a Settlement Agreement and Mutual
Release between Florida Blacktop, Inc., Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, and the Village
ofNorth Palm Beach. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion.
• Discussion was held regarding whether to pay the settlement costs out of Council Contingency or
undesignated reserves. Council consensus was to use the undesignated reserve account.
Thereafter, the motion to accept and authorize the agreement passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Vice Mayor Manuel recognized Kim Pollard, who gave an update on the Village's Support Our
Troops program
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Mr. Knight gave a preliminary overview of General Fund and Country Club expenses, as well as
an update on Country Club memberships and golf rounds.
Mr. Knight reported that the Village recently received reimbursement in the amount of
$168,086.60 from the Board of Country Commissioners for the Prosperity Farms Road
Beautification Project. Mr. Knight advised that the Village has submitted its final reimbursement
request in the amount of$107,747.71 to Palm Beach County.
Mr. Knight announced that the North Palrn Beach Library was approved for $24,857 from the
State Aid to Librazies grant.
• Mr. Knight reported on activity on the Village's new website.
Mr. Knight reviewed the status of the reclaimed water line installation.
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• Mr. Knight discussed scheduling a meeting of the newly formed Golf Advisory Boazd and
requested Council guidance on whether to have a councilman or the Village Manager give
direction to the Board with regard to its duties and functions at its first meeting. By consensus,
the Council asked the Village Manager to provide direction to the Golf Advisory Board.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
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