2016 JDM Conservation Corp Board_Re Gebbia appointmentTHE VILLAGE OF
North Palm Beach
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VILLAGE COUNCIL
Robert A. Gebbia, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Doug Bush, President Pro Tern
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
VILLAGE MANAGER
Jim Kelly
VILLAGE CLERK
Melissa Teal, CMC
March 15, 2016
Steve Cohen, Esq.
10272 Heronwood Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33402
RE: The John D. MacArthur Park Conservation Corporation, Inc.
Dear Mr. Cohen:
Please be advised that at its Regular Session of March 10, 2016, the Village Council of the Village of
North Palm Beach approved the appointment of Robert Gebbia as President of the Board of Directors of the
John D. MacArthur Park Conservation Corporation, Inc. A copy of the draft meeting minutes is enclosed.
If there are other any other parties who should be notified, or you require anything further in this regard,
please contact me.
Sincerely,
Melissa Teal, MMC
Village Clerk
cc: Robert Gebbia, Mayor
Draft Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held March 10, 2016 Page 4 of 4
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Councilmember Aubrey reported on the final meeting of the Independent Sales Surtax Oversight
Committee on March 4, 2016. Councilmember Aubrey stated the purpose of the meeting was to
close -out the use of the funds raised from the one -half percent sales tax earmarked for schools.
Councilmember Aubrey reported the tax raised $684,000,000 (plus accrued interest) over ten years,
which was used to complete 37 major school projects, including $29,000,000 used for the
Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach.
As the Council representative at the recent Audit Committee meeting, Councilmember Mullinix
reported there was interest in holding a workshop to discuss the anticipated cost of the new
clubhouse. It was noted that the Council needs to determine the project's scope.
Councilmember Mullinix discussed the potential for bridge improvements, such as trellises on
the Prosperity Farms Road Bridge as depicted in the Master Plan Charrette "Work -in- Progress"
presentation, and lighting similar to that used on bridges in the Miami area.
President Pro Tem Bush announced that Village resident Kayla Abramowitz received an award
as one of the top two youth volunteers in Florida for 2016, in recognition of her program
providing DVDs to children's hospitals. A congratulatory letter was sent to Miss Abramowitz
by Mayor Gebbia.
Mayor Gebbia reported on the recent Board of Directors meeting of the John D. MacArthur Park
Conservation Corporation. Mayor Gebbia advised that he was invited to be a member of the
Board and subsequently, elected President of the Board of Directors of the John D. MacArthur
Park Conservation Corporation. Mayor Gebbia requested Council approval to serve in this capacity.
By unanimous consent, the Village Council approved the appointment of Robert Gebbia as
President of the Board of Directors of the John D. MacArthur Park Conservation Corporation.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Kelly reminded Council and the public of Heritage Day on April 2, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk