02-28-2008 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pm Tem
Darryl 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 ofstaffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Hernacki gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Manuel led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
• AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented a plaque to Tom Riggs, in recognition
of his service on the Waterways Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regulaz Session held 2/14/08 were approved as written.
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2008-06 -UNAUTHORIZED
LODGING AND CAMPING
President Pro Tem Norris 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 and enacted on second reading. Vice Mayor Manuel 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 2008-06 on second reading passed unanimously.
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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 Police & Fire Pension Boazd meeting held 7/17/07
Receive Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Boazd meeting held 11/20/07
Receive Minutes of Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/4/08
Receive Minutes of General Employees Pension Board meeting held 2/6/08
Receive Minutes ofRecreation Advisory Board meeting held 2/12/08
RESOLUTION 2008-15 ADOPTED -SUMMER GOLF MEMBERSHIPS
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-15 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUMMER GOLF
MEMBERSHIPS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
• Mr. Knight reported that the Golf Advisory Boazd recommended summer golf memberships at a
cost of $800.00, with a cap of 50 memberships. Discussion ensued on the membership cost and
number of memberships, as well as possible benefits and incentives.
Councilman Hernacki moved to set the number of summer golf memberships at 50, at a cost of
$700.00 each. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Councilman
Hemacki, Councilman Aubrey, President Pro Tem Norris, and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and
Vice Mayor Manuel voting nay.
RESOLUTION 2008-16 ADOPTED -HERITAGE DAY AMUSEMENT RIDES AGREEMENT
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-16 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY BIG FUN, INC. FOR
HERITAGE DAY 2008 AMUSEMENT RIDES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG FUN INC. RELATING TO
SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Hemacki seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued on amount of the bid. Pazks and Recreation Duector Mazk Hodgkins
• explained that bids aze evaluated by compazing the number and type ofrides proposed.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-16 passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2008-17 ADOPTED -JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY AGREEMENT
• Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-17 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY ZAMBELLI
FIREWORKS INTERNATIONALE FOR THE JULY 4, 2008 FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion.
Mr. Knight reported that the only qualified bidder was Zambelli Internationale, as the only other
bidder did not supply the necessary documents.
Discussion took place concerning the Village's recourse if the fireworks display is delayed due
to improper storage, as happened last year. Staff confirmed that it is the contractor's
responsibility to store the fireworks properly, and noted that Zambelli is not the vendor who
provided last year's fireworks display.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-17 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2008-18 ADOPTED -RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM PROJECT
• AGREEMENT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-18 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RECEIPT OF
$200,000 IN MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS AT
ANCHORAGE PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE SAME; APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE
MATCHING FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion.
Discussion took place concerning use of the grant funds. Parks and Recreation Director Mark
Hodgkins advised that the grant funds will be used for the construction of a 10-foot wide path
and installation ofbenches, lighting, and landscaping immediately adjacent to the path.
Discussion ensued on matching funds. Mr. Knight noted that the Village must appropriate the
necessary matching funds, even if funds from other grants can be used to match the DEP
Recreational Trails Program grant. Mr. Knight recommended that the necessary matching funds
be appropriated from the unreserved, undesignated fund balance.
• Discussion was held concerning what constitutes a "mixed-use non-motorized recreational trail."
Mr. Hodgkins explained "mixed-use" as foot traffic, bicycle traffic, or rollerblading.
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Discussion took place on $2.4 million available for Phase 1 of the improvement project.
• Mr. Knight noted an estimate of $400,000 for the water plant demolition component alone.
Discussion ensued on whether grant funds can be carried over to Phase 2 of the project.
Mr. Knight advised that grants are awarded for specific purposes, with deadlines for use of the
funds; however, the Village may petition the grant authority to move any leftover funds to
another applicable project.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-18 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2008-19 ADOPTED -TEMPORARY TENNIS FACILITY FUNDING SOURCE
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-19 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 2007-30 AND 2007-34 TO CHANGE
THE FUNDING SOURCE FOR LEASE PAYMENTS AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE
TEMPORARY TENNIS FACILITY FROM THE COUNTRY CLUB CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT TO A GENERAL FUND EXPENSE ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS
• Discussion took place concerning dredging of two canals, which would complete the Village
dredging project. Mr. Knight reported that one canal contains sea grass, and discussed vazious
mitigation measures proposed by the Village's dredging consultant. Mr. Knight advised that one
canal contains an FPL line. Mr. Knight will send an informational letter on the status of the
project to affected residents.
Vice Mayor Manuel requested Council approval to sponsor the July 2008 meeting of the Palm
Beach County League of Cities at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Vice Mayor Manuel
advised the projected cost is between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00. Vice Mayor Manuel noted the
prospect of showcasing the Country Club, as well as the opportunity to hear from candidates for
local, state, and federal offices. By consensus, the Council approved this request.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Mr. Knight announced the regular meeting date and time of the Golf Advisory Boazd has been
set for the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Knight announced the Golf Advisory
Board officers as follows: Kerry Keena, Chairman; Joe O'Hagan, Vice Chairman; Jeannette
Campbell, Secretary.
Mr. Knight gave an update on Country Club memberships and golf rounds.
• Mr. Knight reported on Senator Atwater's Roundtable meeting and briefly reviewed discussions
with Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Wolfe and Dr. Jim Francis, Senior Investment
Policy Officer for the State Boazd of Administration.
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Mr. Knight noted that the Municipal Election will be held Mazch 11, 2008, two days prior to the next
• scheduled Council meeting, with official certified election results not expelled until Mazch 17, 2008.
Additionally, Mr. Knight advised there is currently only one item of business set for the March 13th
meeting. Mr. Knight requested Council wnsideration to suspend the next regular meeting
scheduled for Mazch 13, 2008, and resume the regulaz meeting schedule on Mazch 27, 2008, at
which time certified election results will be available and additional administrative items will be
ready for Council action. By consensus, the Village Council suspended its Mazch 13, 2008 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no fittther business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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