06-09-2016 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 9, 2016
CPresent: Doug Bush, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
David B. Norris, Mayor
Vice Mayor Bush called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Mayor Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gebbia gave the invocation and Councilmember Mullinix led the public in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held May 26, 2016 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Price, 500 Marlin Road, addressed the Council concerning a code compliance issue of a
derelict boat at 424 Marlin Road. Mr. Price distributed a series of emails beginning in 2013 and
a current photograph of the vessel.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION 2016 -34 — CONDITIONAL USE FOR DOCK AND
BOAT LIFT AT 719 NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2016 -34 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PERSONAL DOCK AND BOAT LIFT AT 719 NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD WITHIN THE
NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly described the request from Charles R. Miles, Jr. for conditional use approval to construct
a finger pier /dock and boat lift for personal use to the rear of his commercial property located at
719 Northlake Boulevard within the C -1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. Mr. Kelly
stated the property is subject to Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning (NBOZ) regulations, which
provide for conditional uses that are generally compatible with other uses permitted in the district.
Vice Mayor Bush opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Vice Mayor
Bush closed the public hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION 2016 -34 — CONDITIONAL USE FOR DOCK AND
CBOAT LIFT AT 719 NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD continued
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Discussion ensued on the length (30 foot) and location of the dock and its impact on adjacent
property owners' use of the waterfront. Village Planner Jodi Nentwick advised that Village code
allows up to a 40 foot finger dock in this area.
Property owner, Dr. Bob Miles addressed Council questions and concerns, noting the dock
would be four feet wide and the boat lift would accommodate a small boat (21 foot). Dr. Miles
stated the dock would be for his own personal use, not for rent.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -34 passed 4 -0, with all present voting aye.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6.D.1 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda as item 6.E.1.
RESOLUTION 2016 -33 — FIRE STATION BAY FLOOR RESURFACING
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2016 -33 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM SOUTHEAST FLOOR PREP &
POLISHING, LLC FOR THE RESURFACING OF THE FIRE STATION BAY FLOOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly stated the Village received five quotes for resurfacing of the Fire Station bay floor.
Mr. Kelly reported Fire Rescue recommended accepting the lowest quote of $22,500, submitted
by Southeast Floor Prep & Polishing, LLC.
Fire Chief Armstrong discussed the proposals and detailed the research conducted by his
department in formulating the recommendation.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -33 passed 4 -0, with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2016 -35 — CISCO NETWORKING SWITCHES PURCHASE
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2016 -35 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN CISCO
NETWORK SWITCHES FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. PURSUANT TO PRICING
ESTABLISHED BY STATE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Information Technology Director Michael Applegate responded to Council questions regarding
the purchase, and detailed the security features provided by the Cisco product.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -35 passed 4 -0, with all present voting aye.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held June 9, 2016 Page 3 of 4
RESOLUTION — SECOND AMENDMENT TO CROSS PARKING AGREEMENT WITH
\ FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH — TABLED
1 A motion was made by Councilmember Gebbia and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to
adopt a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CROSS PARKING
AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reviewed the Cross Parking Agreement between the Village and First Unitarian Church,
which authorizes the Village to use up to 30 parking spaces in the Church lot Monday through Friday
for a monthly fee and authorizes the Church to utilize parking spaces in front of the Village
Public Works Department on Saturdays and Sundays, free of charge. Mr. Kelly reported the
Second Amendment would increase the Church's compensation from $4,000.00 per year to
$5,700.00 per year, effective January 1, 2016.
Discussion ensued. The Council requested clarification on the retroactive effective date of the
Amendment and expressed its preference for a specified term rather than an open -ended Agreement.
Councilmember Gebbia moved to table this item. Councilmember Mullinix seconded the motion
and all those present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2016.36 — SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bush and seconded by President Pro Tern Aubrey to adopt
Resolution 2016 -36 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $25,000.00 FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS
GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Community Development Director Denise Malone explained the two -part process by which
businesses may be awarded a grant for exterior improvements to their property. Mrs. Malone
reported that two of the current four eligible applicants had completed improvements and could
come back to the Small Business Grant Award Board for approval to receive the grant funds.
Councilmember Gebbia moved to amend the Resolution to increase the allocation to $25,000.
Councilmember Mullinix seconded the motion and all those present voted aye.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -36, as amended, passed with all present voting aye.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Councilmember Gebbia reported the proposed one -cent sales surtax would be placed on the ballot
for voter approval. Councilmember Gebbia advised that a list of proposed city and county projects
was available on the Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County League of Cities websites.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS continued
Councilmember Mullinix commented on receiving complaints about the pool. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Kelly and Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins clarified the status of swim lessons.
Mr. Kelly requested that councilmembers forward any complaints or concerns they receive about
the pool to him and he will relay them to Mr. Hodgkins.
Councilmember Mullinix suggested the Village consider using reserves for a project to install
natural gas lines throughout the Village. It was requested that more information be provided
regarding this matter.
Councilmember Mullinix discussed limiting access to Lakeside Park to Village residents. Mr. Rubin
will review the title report and deed restrictions regarding the park. This item will be placed on a
Workshop Session agenda later in the year.
Vice Mayor Bush commented that the information and photo of a derelict boat that Mr. Price
provided to Council is an example of enforcement challenges and that the code needs to cover
such issues.
Concerning a resident's comments on loss of the water view in the vicinity of Prosperity Farms
Road and Harbour Isles, Vice Mayor Bush stated that the amendment to the Harbour Isles
Planned Unit Development to allow an increase in hedge height at this location was supported by
the Police Chief due to significant security concerns.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Kelly reported attending the memorial service for Juno Beach Mayor Levine.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, MMC, Village