02-12-2015 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tern
Doug Bush, Councilman
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent: William L. Manuel, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilman Manuel, who was absent due to illness. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Bush gave the invocation and President Pro Tern Norris led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held January 22, 2015 were approved as written.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Items 2 and 3 were removed from the Consent Agenda. Thereafter, President Pro Tern Norris
moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilman Bush seconded the motion and all present
voted aye. The following item was approved:
Resolution 2015 -14 accepting the quote submitted by Pyro Engineering, Inc. d/b /a Bay
Fireworks for the July 4, 2015 fireworks display at a total cost of $25,000, and
authorizing execution of the contract.
RESOLUTION 2015 -15 — POOL CHEMICAL CONTROLLER PURCHASE
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt
Resolution 2015 -15 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A BECSYS7
POOL CHEMICAL CONTROLLER FROM COMMERCIAL ENERGY SPECIALISTS;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND
THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $12,941.00 FROM THE
CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE RECREATION — MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PURCHASE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION 2015 -15 — POOL CHEMICAL CONTROLLER PURCHASE continued
Discussion ensued on reviewing all the systems at the pool. Mr. Kelly reported on the need to
replace the pool chlorinator. Mr. Kelly with provide Council with a replacement schedule for
pool equipment within the next few months.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -15 passed with all present voting aye.
RECEIVE FOR FILE MINUTES OF THE WATERWAYS BOARD MEETING HELD 11/18/14
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to
receive for file the Minutes of the Waterways Board meeting held November 18, 2014.
Discussion took place concerning the Board's recommendation that the Council consider certain
wording for formulating an ordinance regarding floating vessel platforms.
By consensus, Council directed that this item be placed on an upcoming Workshop Session agenda
for further discussion and consideration. Thereafter, the motion passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2015 -16 — HERITAGE DAY AMUSEMENT RIDES
A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by President Pro Tem. Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY BIG FUN, INC. FOR
THE HERITAGE DAY 2015 AMUSEMENT RIDES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH
SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -16 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2015 -17 — STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM DATA COLLECTION & MAPPING
A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by President Pro Tem Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -17 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM ENGENUITY GROUP, INC. FOR
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM DATA COLLECTION AND MAPPING; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly detailed recently completed emergency or spot repairs, as well as anticipated repairs to
the Village's storm water system. Mr. Kelly advised that managing the storm water system
while controlling operating and capital expenditures would require a phased approach including
(1) development of a baseline evaluation; (2) cleaning and filming of pipe sections in areas of
greatest risk; and (3) development of a capital improvement plan.
Discussion took place concerning the estimated cost for phase 2. Discussion ensued on the
annual cost for drainage system repairs. Mr. Kelly and Public Works Director Brian Moree
advised that costs have been over $100,000 in some years.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -17 passed with all present voting aye.
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RESOLUTION 2015 -18 — EMS GRANT AWARD AND PURCHASE: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EMS GRANT EQUIPMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by President Pro Tern Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -18 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY
FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT EQUIPMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME; APPROVING THE
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TWO LUCAS CARDIAC COMPRESSION DEVICES FROM
PHYSIO- CONTROL, INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF $22,688.05; APPROVING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT
FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly detailed the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Village and Palm
Beach County, which is required in order to accept the non - matching EMS grant. Fire Chief
J.D. Armstrong addressed Council questions regarding the grant and agreement.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -18 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2015 -19 — NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT
A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by President Pro Tern Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM PRECISION LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. FOR NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
UTILIZING PRICING FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING
CONTRACT; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly described the landscape project. Mr. Kelly reported that the landscape plans were
presented to the Northlake Boulevard Corridor Task Force at its January 20, 2015 meeting and
the project was unanimously approved by the Task Force.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -19 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2015 -20 — PUBLIC SAFETY BUNK ROOM RENOVATIONS
A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by President Pro Tern Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -20 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF SABATELLO CONSTRUCTION
OF FLORIDA, INC. FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE BUNK ROOM AT THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMPLEX AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT RELATING TO SERVICS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION 2015 -20 — PUBLIC SAFETY BUNK ROOM RENOVATIONS continued
Mr. Kelly related the actions taken to address water intrusion in the bunk room area of the Public
Safety complex. Mr. Kelly explained the need to engage a contractor to perform environmental
remediation and construction restoration of the bunk room. Mr. Kelly and Fire Chief J.D. Armstrong
detailed the proposals received for the work and recommended accepting the proposal submitted
by Sabatello Environmental and Building Performance Services.
Discussion ensued regarding insurance. Mr. Kelly will quantify the total cost of the damage and
determine the feasibility of an insurance claim.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -20 passed with all present voting aye.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Councilman Bush commented on the need to address the continuing boat storage issue.
Mr. Kelly noted that this would be considered in conjunction with the current code update project.
Discussion ensued regarding code enforcement. Council consensus was that the boat storage
issue be resolved as soon as possible.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Kelly reported that North Palm Beach Police Officer Brendel received the Palm Beach County
Crisis Intervention Team's Officer of the Year Award. The Council asked Chief Jenkins to
convey its appreciation to Officer Brendel.
Mr. Kelly announced two upcoming events on Saturday, February 14, 2015: CPR training available
to the public at North Palm Beach Fire Rescue; and the Puppy Love event at Anchorage Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk