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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 10, 2008
Present:
William Manuel, Mayor
Darryl Aubrey, President Pro Tem
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Councilman
T.R. Hemacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonazd Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMG, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Vice Mayor Norris, who was out of town. All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Hernacki gave the invocation and Mayor Manuel led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Session held 3/27/08 were approved as written.
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2008-07 -CODE AMENDMENT -
PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES
Councilman Eissey moved that Ordinance 2008-07 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE III, "DESIGN STANDARDS," OF APPENDIX B,
"SUBDIVISIONS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 36-23, "PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES," TO ALLOW MONETARY
CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF LAND DEDICATION TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF ANY PUBLIC FACILITY DESIGNED TO
MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF THE SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted and enacted on second reading. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion.
Mayor Manuel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor
Manuel closed the public heazing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2008-07 on second reading passed with all
present voting aye.
MAJESTIC PRINCESS CRUISES SPECIAL USE PERMIT -WITHDRAWN
This item was withdrawn at the request of the co-applicant.
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CONSENT AGENDA
• President Pro Tem Aubrey moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilman Eissey seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive Minutes of Golf Advisory Board meeting held 3/10/08
Receive Minutes of Audit Committee meeting held 3/20/08
Receive Minutes ofAudit Committee meeting held 3/24/08
Receive Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 3/25/08
RESOLUTION 2008-25 ADOPTED - OSBORNE PARK RECREATION BUILDING BID AWARD
Councilman Eissey moved that Resolution 2008-25 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY KIRCHMAN
CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE OSBORNE PARK
RECREATION BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion.
• Brief discussion took place concerning the construction material to be used for restmom partitions.
Thereafter, Resolution 2008-25 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2008-26 ADOPTED -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TENNIS FACILITY
Councilman Hernacki moved that Resolution 2008-26 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO AMEND THE 2007-2008 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING
$250,000 FROM THE RECREATION IMPACT FEE ACCOUNT TO THE TENNIS -
CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATION ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed with all present
voting aye.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Councilman Eissey requested that Council consider moving the starting time of its meetings from
7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m and ending at 10:00 p.m or 10:30 p.m. This issue will be placed
on the next Workshop Session agenda for discussion.
• President Pro Tem Aubrey commended Chief Canfield on the performance of the Public Safety
Department, and for providing the Council with an informative 2007 Annual Report.
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COUNCIL MATTERS continued
• Mayor Manuel recognized the AARP Tax Aide volunteers for assisting local residents with their
taxes. Mayor Manuel noted that President Pm Tem Aubrey served as the Local Area Coordinator
for the program, in addition to serving as an AARP Tax Aide.
Mayor Manuel announced that the Support Our Troops volunteers will hold a packing day
tomorrow in the Council Chambers between 9:00 a.m. and Noon, to pack donations for shipment
to our foster military unit.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Mr. Knight gave an update on rounds played at the golf course.
Mr. Knight reported receipt of $134,106.01 as reimbursement for planning and seawall work at
Anchorage Park.
Mr. Knight commended Chief Canfield for the year-end Public Safety report and observed that 141
letters of commendation were received in Public Safety. Mr. Knight noted that crimes were down
29% and the clearance rate of 26% exceeds that ofboth Palm Beach County and the State of Florida.
Mr. Knight gave an update on the tennis facility project. Mr. Knight contacted the architect for
the Palm Beach Gardens tennis building, who is unable to simply update the plans, as the
building was constructed in 1978 and there have been changes to the building codes since then.
• Mr. Knight reported that the azchitectural fu-m offered to bid on the project and estimated their
costs at between 10% and 12%, which is the industry standard. Mr. Knight stated that Village
resident Brian Idle offered to seek permission to use the footprint of the Palm Beach Gazdens
tennis building and is willing to prepaze plans and specifications for less than $10,000.
Mr. Knight requested guidance from the Council on negotiating with Mr. Idle. Council consensus
was to authorize Mr. Knight and Mr. Rubin to negotiate a contract under $10,000 with Mr. Idle.
Mr. Knight distributed copies of a Citizen Satisfaction Survey, which will be mailed to all
residents, with results published online and in the newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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