08-25-2016 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 25, 2016
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Doug Bush, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent: Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Obert Meeting Room at the
North Palm Beach Public Library. All members of Council were present, except Councilmember
Mullinix, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was given by Councilmember Gebbia and Vice Mayor Bush led the public in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION — SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT CONTRACT — REMOVED FROM AGENDA
Mayor Norris announced the removal of item E.2, Sidewalk Replacement Contract, from the agenda.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Norris introduced State of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who spoke about
the Christopher Reeve Service Award presented to Village resident Kayla Abramowitz by the
Heart of America Foundation. Miss Abramowitz founded Kayla Cares 4 Kids, a non - profit
organization that collects and donates entertainment and educational items to children's hospitals.
Mayor Norris noted that Kayla Cares 4 Kids had now reached hospitalized children in all 50 states.
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Norris presented a commemorative award to
Kayla Abramowitz in recognition of her extraordinary public service.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held August 11, 2016 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Elizabeth Bartram, 11282 Glen Oaks Court, Twelve Oaks Condominium Association President,
addressed the Council with a request for uniform signage within the community. It was noted
that Twelve Oaks is a private, gated community. Mr. Rubin and Mr. Kelly will investigate the
matter to see what can be done.
Richard Freseman, 419 Anchorage Lane, addressed the Council and distributed a letter expressing
opposition to the suggestion by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council in the draft Master
Plan that U.S. Highway 1 be reduced from six lanes to four lanes between Parker Bridge and
Northlake Boulevard.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND MOTION ON SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SIMILAR USE
Mr. Kelly reported the applicant, MGA Heine 1 LLC, seeks to construct a one story, 1,000 square
foot retail building with five parking spaces on vacant property located at the southeast corner of
Alternate AIA and Lorraine Court within the CC Commercial Transitional Zoning District.
Mr. Kelly reviewed the request for a Special Permit for Similar Use to allow additional retail uses.
Mayor Norris opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Norris
closed the public hearing.
George Gentile of Gentile Glas Holloway O'Mahoney & Associates, LLC, was present on behalf
of the applicant. Mr. Gentile displayed large -scale renderings of the building and addressed
questions regarding the similar use application.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bush to approve the application. The motion was seconded
by President Pro Tern Aubrey and passed 4 -0, with all present voting aye.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2016 -07 — CODE AMENDMENT — PARKING AND
STORAGE OF BOATS TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Gebbia and seconded by Vice Mayor Bush to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2016 -07 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE III, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," OF
CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
CREATING A NEW SECTION 18 -33, "DEFINITIONS," AMENDING SECTION 18 -35,
"RECREATIONAL, BOATING AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL
RECREATIONAL USE TRAILERS; PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RESTRICTED,"
TO APPLY ONLY TO BOATS AND BOAT TRAILERS, AND CREATING A NEW
SECTION 18 -35.1, "RECREATIONAL TRAILERS; PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
RESTRICTED IN R -1 AND R -2 ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING ARTICLE VI,
"CODE ENFORCEMENT," OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING
SECTION 2 -173, "APPLICABILITY," TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reported the proposed ordinance incorporates the revisions discussed by the Council at
its July 28, 2016 Workshop Session.
Discussion ensued regarding the requirement in Sections 18 -35(3) and 18- 35.1(3) for a two -foot
pedestrian access path. Vice Mayor Bush moved to amend the ordinance to strike the sentence
requiring a two -foot pedestrian access path. The motion was seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey
and passed 4 -0, with all present voting aye. "
Discussion took place concerning the effective date of the ordinance. Councilmember Gebbia
moved to amend the ordinance to provide for an effective date six months after second reading.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Bush and passed 4 -0, with all present voting aye.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2016 -07 on first reading, as amended, passed 4 -0,
with all present voting aye.
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Bush moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tern Aubrey seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Police and Fire Pension Board meeting held 5/17/16
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 7/5/16
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 8/9/16
Recommendation: move forward with the FDRAP Grant Application for the improvements to
unique and disabled facilities of the Country Club Pool.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 8/15/16
RESOLUTION 2016 -47 — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
A motion was made by President Pro Tern Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2016 -47 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA
TO PROVIDE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE; AND AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT TO RENEW ON BEHALF OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reported on the proposal from Public Risk Management of Florida (PRM) to provide
property and casualty insurance to the Village for an 11% reduction in cost.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -47 passed 4 -0 with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2016 -48 — AMENDING BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Gebbia and seconded by President Pro Tern Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2016 -48 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HY -BYRD, INC.
FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN
AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN HY -BYRD AND THE TOWN OF
HYPOLUXO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly addressed Council questions regarding staffing of vacant positions.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2016 -48 passed 4 -0 with all present voting aye.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Councilmember Gebbia reported on state and local action regarding sober homes. Discussion
ensued on actions that citizens and the Village can take to address issues with sober homes.
Councilmember Gebbia reported on a countywide ordinance regarding sales of dogs and cats.
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VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Due to the Zika virus outbreak in South Florida, Mr. Kelly reported that Mosquito Magnet
devices would be purchased for certain areas at the Country Club and Village parks. Mr. Kelly
announced that an environmental analyst from the Palm Beach County Department of
Environmental Resources would give a presentation on the Zika virus at the North Palm Beach
Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2016.
REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
Regarding the Request for Proposals to provide auditing services to the Village, Audit Committee
Chairman Tom Magill reported the Committee reviewed responses from seven firms and
conducted interviews with three finalists on August 24, 2016. Chairman Magill advised Council
that the Committee recommended commencing contract negotiations with the accounting firm of
Nowlen, Holt & Miner.
Mr. Rubin stated a contract with Nowlen, Holt & Miner would be presented to the Council at its
next Regular Session on September 8, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric