06-27-2013 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 27, 2013
Present: William L. Manuel, Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Vice Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, 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 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and Councilman Bush led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held June 13, 2013 were approved as written.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Manuel presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Christina Ivaldi, Ed Stone, and Stanley Lustig in recognition of their service on the Audit Committee.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2013 -10 — BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Aubrey and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt on first
reading Ordinance 2013 -10 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013 TO APPROPRIATE $400,000.00 FROM THE RECREATION
DEVELOPER FEES ACCOUNT TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green reported on the appropriation of funds from the Developer Fees Account to finance
construction of Veterans Memorial Park. Finance Director Sarnia Janjua reviewed the available
funding and the budget amendment process. Community Development Director Chuck Huff
explained the increased cost of the project and advised that the Village would still apply for a
FRDAP (Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program) grant for the park.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2013 -10 on first reading passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Gebbia moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Aubrey seconded the
motion and all present voted aye. The following item was approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 5/20/13
RESOLUTION 2013 -34 — OSBORNE PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING
A motion was made by Councilman Norris and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt
Resolution 2013 -34 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA RELATING TO THE REPLACEMENT OF BALLFIELD LIGHTING AT
OSBORNE PARK; ACCEPTING A FEDERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENT
LIGHTING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 AS ADMINISTERED BY STATE OF
FLORIDA; APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE;
APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A SPORTS CLUSTER GREEN
LIGHTING SYSTEM FROM MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH PURCHASE ON
BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE THE
PURCHASE UTILIZING GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green reported the Village was approved for a $225,000 no -match grant pursuant to the
Local Government Energy Efficient Grant Program, which is a federal grant administered by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Mr. Green advised the grant monies
would be used for the replacement of the ballfield lighting at Osborne Park. Mr. Green reviewed
the proposed resolution.
Discussion ensued on the sole source lighting system. Discussion was held concerning the
consequences if the work is not completed by the August 31, 2013 deadline.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2013 -34 passed unanimously.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH IGM
Mr. Green discussed the condition of the golf course and the status of the Contract for Golf
Course Maintenance Services with International Golf Maintenance, Inc. (IGM). Mr. Green
advised that both Nicklaus Design and the Village's Golf Advisory Board recommend
continuing the contract with IGM. Mr. Green suggested implementing an internal and external
monitoring program with follow -up assessments on a quarterly basis.
Golf Advisory Board Chairman Jim Bender addressed the Council and confirmed the Board's
recommendation to continue the contract with IGM.
Council concurred with the recommendation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
President Pro Tem Gebbia gave an update on the status of the Turtle Cove issue.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS continued
0 Mayor Manuel reported on the recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting.
Discussion took place regarding maintenance of rail crossings in the Village.
Discussion was held concerning the matter of FEMA flood maps. Council will appoint a
councilman at the July 11, 2013 Regular Session to serve as its representative to the Issues Forum
in this regard.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Green and Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins gave an update on plans for the
July 4th celebration at the Country Club.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk