03-27-2017 VC REG-MPresent:
Absent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 23, 2017
David B. Norris, Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
Sarnia Janjua, Interim Village Manager
Glen Torcivia, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Doug Bush, Vice Mayor
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present
except Vice Mayor Bush. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Norris gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Aubrey led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the.Regular Session held March 9, 2017 were approved as written.
RESOLUTION 2017-25 — ACCEPTING ELECTION RESULTS
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2017-25 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 14, 2017
GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-25 passed 4 — 0, with all present voting aye.
ADMINISTRATION OF COUNCILMEMBER OATHS
Village Clerk Melissa Teal administered the Oath of Office to re-elected councilmember
David B. Norris and newly elected councilmember Susan Bickel. Said Oaths are attached to the
official Minutes of Record.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Norris opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Robert Gebbia nominated
Darryl Aubrey for Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, Darryl Aubrey was declared Mayor.
Darryl Aubrey nominated Robert Gebbia for Vice Mayor. With no other nominations for Vice Mayor,
Robert Gebbia was declared Vice Mayor.
Robert Gebbia nominated Mark Mullinix for President Pro Tem. With no other nominations for
President Pro Tem, Mark Mullinix was declared President Pro Tem.
Thereafter, the names of Darryl Aubrey, Robert Gebbia, and Mark Mullinix were entered into
Resolution 2017-26.
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RESOLUTION 2017-26 — APPOINTING COUNCIL OFFICERS
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2017-26 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 2017-26 passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Mullinix moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Gebbia seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/7/17
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 3/14/17
RESOLUTION 2017-27 — FY 2016 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2017-27 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, 2016 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, 2016. Chairman Tom Magill presented
comments on behalf of the Audit Committee.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-27 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2017-28 — SURPLUS OF COUNTRY CLUB FIXED ASSETS
A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to
adopt Resolution 2017-28 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING VARIOUS COUNTRY CLUB ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Janjua requested Council approval to surplus and dispose of items at the Country Club that
will not be used during temporary operations or in the new clubhouse, and are not needed at
other Village facilities.
During discussion, Mrs. Janjua and Special Projects Director Chuck Huff clarified that while some
items can be sold immediately, other items may need to be kept until the building is demolished.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-28 passed unanimously.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Aubrey expressed appreciation to his colleagues for giving him the opportunity to serve as
Mayor and recognized Councilmember Norris for his leadership as Mayor during the past year.
Additionally, Mayor Aubrey expressed appreciated to the staff for their support and thanked
Mrs. Janjua for her service as Interim Village Manager while continuing to serve as Finance Director.
Councilmember Norris noted there was discussion at the last Council meeting regarding the
mooring of yachts behind certain Village properties and requested that the matter be placed on an
upcoming agenda for discussion after staff and Village Attorney Rubin have reviewed the issue.
President Pro Tem Mullinix thanked the Council for appointing him to serve as President Pro Tem.
Vice Mayor Gebbia commented on the number of bills being considered during the current
legislative session that would negatively affect home rule powers of municipalities. Vice Mayor Gebbia
suggested adding a link on the Village website to the legislative alerts published by the Florida
League of Cities and Mayor Aubrey concurred.
Councilmember Bickel thanked the voters, expressed her eagerness to serve North Palm Beach
and willingness to make herself available to the residents.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Mrs. Janjua announced an application for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant,
which would be used for bike lanes on Anchorage Drive.
Mrs. Janjua reported the Village received four proposals in response to the Construction
Management Consultant RFP. Mrs. Janjua stated the contract would likely come before Council
in April, following review and ranking of the proposals by the evaluation committee.
Mrs. Janjua reported on the current contract with RBI Restaurant, LLC for food and beverage
service at the Country Club. Mrs. Janjua noted the move to temporary facilities had been delayed;
however, because RBI was initially told the move to temporary facilities would take place in
March, events scheduled to take place after March were turned away and a temporary kitchen
trailer was booked to arrive in May. Mrs. Janjua advised that RBI was seeking a reduction in
monthly rent from $3,000.00 per month to $650.00 per month.
Councilmember Norris announced that he would not participate in discussion on this matter
because RBI is his client.
Mr. Epstein addressed the Council and responded to Council questions.
It was determined that an amendment to the lease agreement with RBI would be placed on the
next Regular Session agenda.
Mrs. Janjua thanked Council for giving her the opportunity to be of service to the Village as
Interim Village Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk
OATH OF OFFICE
State of Florida )
County of Palm Beach ) ss.
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I, David B. Norris, 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 23rd day of March, 2017, by David B. Norris,
who is personally known to me.
Melissa A. Teal
MELISSA A. TEAL Notary Public — State of Florida
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OATH OF OFFICE
State of Florida )
County of Palm Beach ) ss.
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I, Susan Bickel, 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 23rd day of March, 2017, by Susan Bickel, who
is personally known to me.
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OATH OF OFFICE
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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 Mayor during my continuance therein,
so help me God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by Darryl C. Aubrey, who is
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I, Robert A. Gebbia, 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 23rd day of March, 2017, by Robert A. Gebbia, who is
personally known to me.
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I, Mark Mullinix, 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
therein, so help me God.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by Mark Mullinix, who is
personally known to me.
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