02-2013 NewsletterFEBRUARY 2013FEBRUARY 2013
“The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun”
The Village Of
NORTH PALM BEACH
The Village Of
NORTH PALM BEACH
Pg. 2—Village Manager / Clerk
Village Manager / Clerk
A Message from the Village Manager
The Village of North Palm Beach and Support Our Troops USA Inc. send a
huge THANK YOU to all the awesome folks who contributed to our fall and
holiday shipments. Whether you donated items for the care packages,
made a monetary contribution, or gave your time and effort to solicit
donations, write cards, decorate boxes, and/or worked on packing day –
you made a positive difference in the lives of our soldiers! This year’s holi-
day shipments totaled two and one-half tons to 1240 troops. Amazing.
Thanks to everyone for all your support throughout the year!
We’ve got mail! Troops stationed in Afghanistan sent two postcards
thanking NPB residents, saying “it is a big morale boost to see a patriot-
ic community band together to support U.S. troops. The care package
was much appreciated and enjoyed. From the bottom of our hearts,
Thank You and God Bless.”
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REMINDER
Every person who has legal title on January 1st to a residential property and lives there
permanently qualifies for Homestead Exemption, and may qualify for additional
exemptions as well. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office
administers all property tax exemptions. In order to qualify for the 2013
Homestead Exemption you must file your application at one of the County
Property Appraiser's Offices by 3/1/2013. The Property Appraiser has an
office at the North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, open
Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brief summaries of available exemptions,
along with the Homestead Exemption Form and instructions are listed on the Prop-
erty Appraiser’s website at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa, or you may call
355-2866 or 624‑6522 (North County location) or email myexemption@pbcgov.org
for more information.
I have spent most of my professional career in high risk work environments
involving the use of nuclear and hazardous materials, and around high risk
endeavors such as oil and gas drilling. What I have learned from these
experiences is that all accidents are preventable and it is incumbent on the
leadership of an organization and its community to ensure that procedures
and controls are in place to prevent accidents. As I have worked on safety
issues in organizations, I have also begun to realize that safety and organiza-
tional efficiency are linked. Normally, if you have an organization that is
vigilant about safety, it is also well organized and well run.
As a result, I place a high priority on safety as it relates to Village employees and residents. I have seen the
devastation to an organization and to a family that comes from the loss of a loved one due to a work place accident
and I never want to see that occur in our Village.
Over the next few months, we will be systematically reviewing the safety of every one of our facilities and will also
begin the task of looking at our work processes as well. Through these reviews and associated improvements, we
hope to further the concept of North Palm Beach as the “Best place to live under the sun.”
561-841-3380
Village Clerk—Pg. 3
Village Clerk
Elecciones de Village de North Palm Beach
Las Elecciones Municipales son por grupo, generales e inde-
pendientes (sin distrito ni afiliación a un partido)
Fecha de Elección Municipal de 2013: martes, 12 de marzo
de 2013
Los centros de votación abren de 7:00 am a 7:00 pm
Escaños del Consejo de Village Abiertos para Elección
Grupo 2 (ocupado actualmente por Doug Bush)
Grupo 4 (ocupado actualmente por David B. Norris)
Período de Calificación de Candidatos
Abre : al mediodía del martes 29 de enero de 2013
Cierra: al mediodía del martes 12 de febrero de 2013
El candidato puede anunciar su candidatura previo a la califica-
ción con la presentación del Formulario DS-DE 9, Appointment
of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Deposi-
tory, (Nombramiento del Tesorero de la Campaña y Nombra-
miento del Depositario de la Campaña), ante el Secretario de
Village. Después de presentar el Formulario DS-DE 9 ante el
Secretario de Village y luego de la apertura de una cuenta pa-
ra la campaña, los candidatos pueden empezar a recibir contri-
buciones y a efectuar gastos de campaña; sin
embargo, para figurar en la papeleta, los
candidatos aun tienen que calificarse con
la presentación de los formularios debi-
dos ante el Secretario de Village du-
rante el periodo de calificación.
Cuotas de calificación de
candidatura:
Cuota de calificación:
$10.00
Tasa del Estado por
Elección: 90.00
Total $100.00
Calificaciones para Candi-
datura: Residente de Village y
elector inscrito
Para más información, vea
“Becoming a Candidate” (Convirtiéndose
en Candidato) en la página de elecciones
en el sitio www.village-npb.org
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH ELECTIONS
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to help you
prepare your tax return beginning February 1, 2013
through April 15, 2013 on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Village Hall
Council Chambers. Please Note: Delays in finalizing
the 2012 Tax Code may delay the start date beyond February 1. If
delayed, a notice will be posted at Village Hall. Taxpayers should
bring 2012 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other tax information along with
their 2011 tax return. Taxpayers are also asked to bring proper ID. For
information, please call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-3355.
Municipal Elections are by group, at-large and non-
partisan (no districts, no party affiliation)
2013 Municipal Election Date: Tuesday,
March 12, 2013
Polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Village Council Seats Open to Election
Group 2 (currently held by Doug Bush)
Group 4 (currently held by David B. Norris)
Candidate Qualifying Period
Opens: Noon, Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Closes: Noon, Tuesday, February 12, 2013
A candidate may announce his or her candidacy
prior to qualifying by filing Form DS-DE 9, Appoint-
ment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of
Campaign Depository with the Village Clerk.
After filing Form DS-DE 9 with the Village Clerk
and opening the campaign account, candidates
may begin accepting contributions and making
campaign expenditures; however, candidates must
still qualify by filing the appropriate forms with the
Village Clerk during the qualifying period, in order
to be listed on the ballot.
Candidate Qualifying Fees:
Qualifying Fee:
$10.00
State Election Assessment: 90.00
Total $100.00
Candidate Qualifications: Village resi-
dent and registered voter
For more info, see “Becoming a Candidate” on
Elections page at www.village-npb.org
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Library / Public Safety
561-841-3380 Pg. 4—Library / Public Safety
America is looking for heroes ... they seem to be in short supply. What could be more heroic than saving a life?
What could be more frustrating than being there when a life needed saving, and you didn't know what to do?
4 years ago a 48 year old man was playing racquetball in North Palm Beach. Suddenly he clutched his chest an
collapsed. His opponent shouted to those nearby "Call 911" and then started compressions on his playing
partners chest. North Palm Fire Rescue Medics arrived in less than 5 minutes and found the man's heart to be in
ventricular fibrillation, the terminal arrhythmia that kills people in a heart attack. Medics shocked him once, then
twice, and his heart started beating. By the time the man reached Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, he was
awake and talking. A quick trip to the cath lab and the damaged artery that caused the heart attack was repaired.
A young man who was technically dead for over five minutes, walked out of the hospital two days later. What
saved his life? Not doctors or nurses or even paramedics... CPR, Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation by a
non-medical friend, saved a man with a heart too young to die. You can be that hero, and the person
that you save will statistically be someone you know: a husband, a parent, a co-worker, or a friend.
Come and learn how, for FREE, at the North Palm Fire Rescue Station on FEBRUARY 9th, 2013.
Thirty (30) minute classes will run all day long. Be a hero. Save a Life! Learn CPR.
The NPB Police Department joined force with NPB Fire/Rescue to participate in this year’s Holiday Hope Drive at
the Quantum House. The Quantum House is a home for families with children that have severe medical
conditions that are seeking treatment in Palm Beach County. This project involved a group of Law Enforcement
Officers and Fire/Rescue Personnel that volunteered their time and effort to spread cheer to these families that
were away from home and seeking medical treatments during the holidays. We would like to thank several local
businesses in the Village for their partnership and participation in this effort. If you are interested in learning
more information about the Quantum House or organizing a group of volunteers to participate in their Chef for a
Day program visit their website at http://www.quantumhouse.org/.
Are you a cunning, resourceful
team player? Are you great
at solving clues?
Then join us for the 7th
annual Mystery Night at
the Library on Saturday,
February 23rd at 7pm to
search for clues that will un-
ravel the mystery. Knowledge
of books, authors, and library re-
sources will be very helpful!
Beginning Friday, February 1st, present your
library card at the circulation desk and receive
your free admission ticket to MYSTERY
NIGHT! *Limited to 24 adult patrons and
admission tickets are required.
7TH ANNUAL
MYSTERY
NIGHT
AUTHOR SIGNING
Tuesday, Feb. 5th, 3pm
Rose Marie Dunphy, “Orange Peels and Cobblestones,”
a coming-of-age love story set in Italy, New York and
California.
Wednesday, Feb. 13th, 3pm
Roberta Crawford Morency, “2095, A Year of Love and
Longing” a science-fiction romance.
Thursday, Feb. 14th, 1:30 pm
Nadine Gross, Feng Shui consultant
Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 2:30pm
Author Signing and Book Discussion: Ken Pelham,
“Brigands Key,” an edge-of-your seat thriller set off the
Florida Gulf Coast.
Parks & Recreation —Pg. 5
Parks & Recreation
Flag Football – registration will begin March 1st. Mark
your calendar!
Village-Wide Garage Sale – Start cleaning out the
closets and getting ready for the Saturday, March 9th
garage sale. This humungous sale will be held at the
NPB Community Center from 7:30am – noon. Spaces
are available for $21.30. Reserve your space early!
KFT (Kids Field Trips) Camp - When school is out,
the fun is on at NPB Recreation. Join Bill and the staff
as we take off on a fun-filled, all-day bus trip. This is
for youth 9-15 yrs. Limited enrollment! For more info.,
please call 841-3386.
January 21st, Monday - Epcot - $65.00
February 18th, Monday – Brevard Zoo - $45.00
February 19th, Tuesday – Islands of Adventure - $75.00
Spring Camp – Now accepting registrations for NPB
Recreation’s Spring Camp. This camp will be held on
March 25th-29th from 9am – 4pm and will be held at the
Community Center. This camp features field trips, in-
door/outdoor activity, games, and lots of fun! Registra-
tion is limited. Register early. Fee: $155/$150 (RDF)/
week. For more information, call 841-3386.
NPB Yacht Club Hosts "Bicycle Brigade" for Heritage Day
Once again the North Palm Beach Yacht Club will give away $250 in prizes for the
three best decorated bicycles parading with the Club on Heritage Day.
The Club invites all children 12 and under who live or go to school in the Village
to decorate their bicycles and join the Yacht Club members as they parade from
the kick-off point all the way to Anchorage Park where prizes will be awarded.
The winner will receive a check for $125; second place will go home with $75;
and third place will get $50. The first-place winner will also be invited to a Yacht
Club dinner meeting with his or her parents where a trophy will be presented.
If you will be 12 or under on Heritage Day, April 27, 2013, now is the time to
start thinking about your decorations and costume. Imagination is the key!
Puppy Love - Saturday, Feb. 16th at 1:00 pm. You
and your “best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of con-
tests and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage Park.
Contests include: Best Valentine Attire, Best Tail
Wagger, Best Trick, Best Singing Dog, Smallest Dog,
Largest Dog, and Best Kisser. A fun-filled afternoon
for all! You don’t need a dog to attend this event! If
you don’t have a dog, there will be organizations with
adoptable dogs in attendance! For more info., please
call 841-3386.
Pickleball – What is it?? Pickleball is a fun game that
is played on a badminton court with the net lowered
to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforat-
ed plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood
or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to
learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, com-
petitive game for experienced players. Starting
Tuesday, Feb. 12th, adults
can play or learn to play
pickleball at the Community
Center from 6-9pm and on
Thursdays from 10am–1pm.
Join the fun! It’s great exer-
cise! Call Mary at 841-3389
for more info.!
www.village-npb.org
ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL & PARADE
Mark your calendars now! The annual Heritage Festival is right around the corner! The exciting event will be
held on Saturday, April 27th at Anchorage Park from noon – 8:00pm! Parade will start at 11:00am. It travels
from Village Hall - north on Eastwind Dr. to Lighthouse - Lighthouse to Anchorage - ending at Anchorage Park.
We’re looking for parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats, etc. We need bands! If your child
participates in a school band, please contact your band’s director and ask them if they will march in our parade.
The Village is more than willing to make a donation to the school band.
We are also looking for festival sponsors. If you or your business would be interested in helping make this festival
a fun, family-friendly event, we can use your support! There are various levels of sponsor support.
For more details, application forms, etc. please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the recreation pages
of www.village-npb.org
Pg. 6—Country Club
Country Club
561-841-3380
The Super Sunday Scramble is here again!
Join us for our Annual Super Sunday Scramble! The 2 player scramble will be
held at 1:00pm on Sunday, February 3, 2013. The 18 hole shotgun event will cost only
$32+tax for golf members and $69+tax for all other golfers. This entry fee covers your green
fee, cart fee and prizes. Players of all abilities are welcome and we hope you can also join
us in the Village Tavern where “Football Food" specials will be available all day long!
For more information on this or any other event please visit our website at www.npbcc.org or
call the golf shop at 691-3433.
Tennis for Everyone!
A Sport for a Lifetime
Quick Start Tennis for children. This will be orga-
nized like other sports in the Recreation depart-
ment; one practice and one match each week.
There will be two age groups 7/8 and 9/10 years
of age. Registration begins this month (February)
and will be held at Anchorage Park and at the
NPBCC tennis courts. Practices and games will
be played during the months of March and April.
Contact the tennis office at 691-3425 for complete
details.
March Special Events:
Junior Tournament—March 9th
Spring Break Camp for Kids—March 18th—22nd
Team Tennis Meet & Greet—March 22nd & 29th
February Special Events:
Parent/Junior Tournament—Feb. 2nd
Women’s Member/Guest—Feb. 8th
Junior Tournament—Feb. 9th
President’s Day Clinic—Feb. 16th & 17th
Join us for our exciting
Puma / Cobra Demo Day!
Sat., February 9th, 10am – 2pm
on the Driving Range
*Receive discounts on product
when wearing your
Puma clothing*
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Advisory Board Meeting Schedule
Audit Committee ………………………………………...on call
Business Advisory Board ………………………………………TBD
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate ………….………..on call
Construction Board of Adjustment……………………….on call
Golf Advisory Board …………..2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30pm
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,4:00pm
Zoning Board of Adjustment …………………………………on call
Regular 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
Golf Shop 691-3433
Pool 691-3427
Tennis 691-3425
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 841-3386
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, February 14, 2013, 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 7:30 pm
Village Hall
501 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
841-3380
www.village-npb.org
Village Hall Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Village of North Palm Beach
Village Council
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
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 council@village-npb.org
*All meetings are held at the
Village Hall, 501 US Highway One
and are open to the public*