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03-24-2016 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 24, 2016 Present: David B. Norris, Mayor Doug Bush, Vice Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember Mark Mullinix, Councilmember James P. Kelly, Village Manager Glen Torcivia, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, Village Clerk POT.T. CAT.T. Mayor Gebbia 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 Councilmember Mullinix gave the invocation and Mayor Gebbia led the public in the Pledge. AWARDS AND RECOGINITION Andrew Watt, District Secretary for Representative Pat Rooney, Jr., District 85, gave an overview of the 2016 Legislative Session. Mark Bannon, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, discussed the functions of the Commission on Ethics and introduced General Counsel, Christie Kelley, who has been assigned as the liaison to North Palm Beach and the North County area. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Session held March 10, 2016 were approved as written. ADMINISTRATION OF COUNCILMEMBER OATHS Village Clerk Melissa Teal administered the Oath of Office to re- elected councilmembers Robert Gebbia, Darryl Aubrey, and Mark Mullinix. Said Oaths are attached to the official Minutes of Record. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Gebbia opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Mark Mullinix nominated David Norris for Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, David Norris was declared Mayor. David Norris nominated Doug Bush for Vice Mayor. With no other nominations for Vice Mayor, Doug Bush was declared Vice Mayor. Robert Gebbia nominated Darryl Aubrey for President Pro Tem. With no other nominations for President Pro Tem, Darryl Aubrey was declared President Pro Tem. Thereafter, the names of David Norris, Doug Bush, and Darryl Aubrey were entered into Resolution 2016 -14. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held March 24, 2016 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 2016 -14 — APPOINTING COUNCIL OFFICERS ( A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to adopt Resolution 2016 -14 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE MAYOR, VICE MAYOR AND PRESIDENT PRO TEM FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -14 passed unanimously. Village Clerk Melissa Teal administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Norris, Vice Mayor Bush, and President Pro Tern Aubrey. Said Oaths are attached to the official Minutes of Record. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Eileen Frerking, 130 Cruiser Road South, addressed the Council regarding dogs in Lakeside Park and distributed a memorandum on this topic. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2016 -05 — LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT A motion was made by Councilmember Gebbia and seconded by Vice Mayor Bush to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2016 -05 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE ANCHORAGE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 -2016 TO APPROPRIATE $200,000.00 TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Norris opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Norris closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2016 -05 on second reading passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilmember Gebbia moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tern Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following item was approved: Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 3/8/16 continued on next page Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held March 24, 2016 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION 2016 -15 — 2015 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT A motion was made by Councilmember Gebbia and seconded by Vice Mayor Bush to adopt Resolution 2016 -15 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE VILLAGE AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND AUTHORIZING ITS FILING WITH THE STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Terry Morton, Nowlen, Holt & Miner, reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. Chairman Tom Magill presented comments on behalf of the Audit Committee. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -15 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2016 -16 — HERITAGE DAY AMUSEMENT RIDES A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tern Aubrey to adopt Resolution 2016 -16 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY BIG FUN, INC. TO PROVIDE AMUSEMENT RIDES FOR HERITAGE DAY 2016 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins reviewed the schedule for Heritage Day. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -16 passed unanimously. VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS Councilmember Gebbia reported on issues discussed by the Palm Beach County League of Cities, including the one -cent sales tax, and county ordinances regarding parks and vehicles for hire. Brief discussion took place regarding the one -cent sales tax. Consensus of Council was to discuss the matter further at the next meeting. Mr. Kelly gave an update on the condition of the Country Club pool. Mayor Norris requested the Village Manager look into issues raised regarding code enforcement and dogs in the park, and report back at the next meeting. Brief discussion took place concerning the date for the next workshop on the clubhouse. This item has been scheduled for the April 14, 2016 Workshop Session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. we Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) ss. Village of North Palm Beach ) I, Robert A. Gebbia, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Councilmember on which I am now about to enter, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of March, 2016, by Robert A. Gebbia, who is personally known to me. MELISSA A. TEAL Melissa A. Teal Notary Public -State of Florida • : •= My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 Notary Public — State of Florida Commission # FF 015484 My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 '''� °f ���• Bonded Through National Noler Assn. Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ss. I, Darryl C. Aubrey, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Councilmember on which I am now about to enter, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of March, 2016, by Darryl C. Aubrey, who is personally known to me. MELISSA A. TEAL 'fs Notary Public - State of Florida _• • _ My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 Commission # FF 015484 Bonded Thr National Notar gyp. .7_ Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ;&I I, Mark Mullinix, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Councilmember on which I am now about to ente Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of March, 2016, by Mark Mullinix, who is personally known to me. s� " " "'•• MELISSA A. TEAL Melissa A. Teal Notary Public •State of Flortd4 •' » •= My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 8017, Notary Public — State of Florida Commission # FF 015484 My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 1'' �in��`` Bondad Nahosal Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ix3 I, David B. Norris, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Mayor during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of March, 2016, by David B. Norris, who is personally known to me. L-1 MELISSA A. TEAL Notary Public - State of Florida y Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 Commission # FF 015484 onded T fiatbnu 1lotllry AW Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) M1 I, Doug Bush, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Vice Mayor during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of March, 2016, by Doug Bush, who is personally known to me. MELISSA A. TEAL Notary Public - State of Florida •: My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 "o`c Commission # FF 0154$4 �4! Bonded Through national Not Assn. o,4 49 Ai „��� Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ss. I, Darryl C. Aubrey, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as President Pro Tem during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of March, 2016, by Darryl C. Aubrey, who is personally known to me. Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 �.� MELISSA A. TEAL Notary Public - State of Florida e My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 ' ✓l Commission # FF 015484 National Notary Assn. Bonded Thrauph Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484