03-14-2013 VC WS-M MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,FLORIDA
1111 MARCH 14,2013
Present: William L. Manuel, Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Vice Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Doug Bush, Councilman
Ed Green, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 9:25 p.m. All members of Council were present.
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SIMILAR USE—DAVID COHEN—VEHICLE INTERNET SALES
Discussion was held concerning an application for a Special Use Permit to allow David Cohen
to operate vehicle internet sales at 712 U.S. Highway One, Suite 301-34 as a similar use to those
permitted within the C-A Commercial zoning district, subject to certain conditions and in
accordance with Village policy.
Mr. Green stated the proposed use is similar to that of a professional office, which is a permitted
use within this zoning district. Mr. Green stated the business entails the selling and marketing of
automobiles via the Internet. Mr. Green advised there would be no outdoor storage or displays
of vehicles, no exterior signage, and no repairs or walk up business would be conducted on site.
Discussion ensued on the hours of operation listed in the application. Village Planner Jodi Nentwick
stated.the Village was not imposing any limitation on hours of operation. Mr. Cohen advised
that he chose to limit his hours to 9:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m. Discussion took place concerning signage.
Ms. Nentwick explained that signage must comply with both Department of Highway Safety
and Motor Vehicles requirements and Village Code. Regarding the HSMV email reference to
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"signage on the designated display area" Mr. Cohen explained he has an assigned parking space
,underneath the building and the company initials would be on the parking curb: Mr. Cohen
explained the vehicle marketing, sales, and delivery process.
By consensus, this item was forwarded to the next Regular Session agenda.
RECREATION MINI-BUS PURCHASE
Discussion took place regarding the purchase of a used or new gas or diesel mini-bus to be
utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Green reviewed the reasons for
purchasing a 23-passenger mini-bus to replace the current 15-passenger van. Mr. Green stated
the mini-bus would be handicapped accessible in order to meet ADA requirements. Mr. Green
• consulted with staff and the Recreation Advisory Board and all agreed that a new gas-powered
vehicle'at would be the best choice. Mr. Green reviewed possible storage locations for the bus.
Mr. Green discussed revenues, expenses, and available funding for the purchase, which is
estimated at $90,000.
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RECREATION MINI-BUS PURCHASE continued
• Discussion took place regarding the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirement.
Concerns were expressed regarding purchase price and maintenance costs.
By consensus, Council favored a new gasoline powered bus; however, further information was
required before moving forward with the purchase. Staff was requested to prepare a breakdown
on the costs/benefits of using two vans versus one bus, and to provide details on the number of
trips taken and plans to expand trips if a bus is purchased.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council,the meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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