10-08-2015 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
\ VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Present: Robert A. Gebbia, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Doug Bush, President Pro Tern
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
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Mayor Gebbia called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
FLORIDA GREEN ENERGY WORKS PACE PROGRAM
Mr. Kelly advised that in 2010, the Florida Legislature authorized the creation of Property
Assessed Clean Energy ( "PACE ") programs and provided that local governments may form
programs individually or in partnership with other local governments. Mr. Kelly described the
program and the Interlocal Agreement that established the Florida Green Finance Authority. Mr. Kelly
stated there is no cost to the Village to participate in the program and no obligation for Village
financing or contributions.
Attorney Mitty Barnard of the Law Firm of Erin L. Deady, P.A., gave a presentation on the
Florida Green Energy Works PACE program and responded to Council questions.
By consensus, the Council forwarded this item to the next Regular Session agenda.
CODE AMENDMENT — FLOATING STRUCTURES
Discussion took place concerning the adoption of a proposed ordinance prohibiting floating
structures in waters within the corporate limits of the Village in accordance with the existing
Palm Beach County ban of such structures. Mr. Kelly stated the Village would need to adopt its
own ordinance in order to prohibit floating structures in waters under Village jurisdiction.
Discussion ensued regarding the draft ordinance prepared by Mr. Rubin, which incorporates the
County provisions into the Village's existing waterway regulations.
By consensus, the Council forwarded this item to the next Regular Session agenda.
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CODE AMENDMENT — RETAIL SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Discussion was held regarding a draft ordinance amending the location and distance requirements
applicable to businesses engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Mr. Rubin reviewed current Village Code provisions and exceptions regarding distance
requirements for sales of alcoholic beverages.
Discussion ensued on the Planning Commission's recommendation to revise Section 45- 36.N(6)
to allow "Churches, public and private schools, hospitals, parks, playgrounds..." to locate within
1,000 feet of a business licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. A concern was
expressed that deleting subsection (6) might impact a business selling alcoholic beverages when
there are changes in ownership or in the type of license held by the business. Mr. Rubin will
revise the language in the affirmative, rather than deleting this section.
Attorney Gary Brandenburg, representing the owners of Village Shoppes, explained that the code
amendment was requested in order to provide more opportunities for smaller restaurants to locate
in the Village.
By consensus, the Council forwarded this item to the next Regular Session agenda.
GPS FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Mr. Kelly and Public Works Director Brian Moree described the purpose and advantages of
installing GPS units in the Public Works vehicles. Mr. Moree confirmed that the system would
be installed in all 30 vehicles, including the sanitation jitneys.
By consensus, the Council forwarded this item to the next Regular Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk