09-21-2017 VC SP-A
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
AGENDA
SPECIAL SESSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 P.M.
Darryl C. Aubrey Robert A. Gebbia Mark Mullinix David B. Norris Susan Bickel
Mayor Vice Mayor President Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik Leonard Rubin Melissa Teal
Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk
1. ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION – PRESIDENT PRO TEM MULLINIX
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – VICE MAYOR GEBBIA
4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of Regular Session held 8/24/17
b. Minutes of Special Session held 8/31/17
c. Minutes of Special Emergency Session held 9/6/17
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS
A. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may address the Council concerning items on the Consent Agenda or any
non-agenda item under Statements from the Public. Time Limit: 3 minutes
Members of the public who wish to speak on any item listed on the Regular Session or Workshop Session
Agenda will be called on when the issue comes up for discussion. Time Limit: 3 minutes
Anyone wishing to speak should complete a Public Comment Card (on the table at back of Council Chambers)
and submit it to the Village Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting.
B. DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
1. PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE RATE
ORDINANCE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE
a. Attorney reads title of Ordinance 2017-14 establishing and adopting an ad valorem
tax millage rate for the fiscal year commencing 10/1/17 and ending 9/30/18.
b. Attorney reads title of Ordinance 2017-15 adopting a budget for the fiscal year
commencing 10/1/17 and ending 9/30/18.
c. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2017-14 establishing the ad valorem tax millage rate on
first reading.
d. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2017-15 adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 on
first reading.
e. Staff presentation on BOTH ad valorem tax millage rate and budget.
f. Mayor Opens Public Hearing on BOTH ad valorem tax millage rate and budget.
g. Public Comment.
h. Mayor closes public hearing on BOTH ad valorem tax millage rate and budget.
i. Council discussion on BOTH ad valorem tax millage rate and budget.
j. Motion to establish ad valorem tax millage rate and Council vote on ad valorem tax
millage rate.
k. Mayor publicly announces: (1) rolled back rate (6.9039 mils); (2) percentage increase
over rolled back rate (6.17%); (3) millage rate to be levied (7.3300 mils).
l. Council vote on motion to adopt Ordinance 2017-14 establishing the ad valorem tax
millage rate on first reading.
m. Council vote on motion to adopt Ordinance 2017-15 adopting the Budget for
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 on first reading.
ACTION
continued on next page
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D. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda is for the purpose of expediting issues of a routine or
pro-forma nature. Councilmen may remove any item from the Consent Agenda, which would automatically
convey that item to the Regular Agenda for separate discussion and vote.
1. Resolution 2017-67 approving a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Grant Services
with RMPK Funding, Inc. and authorizing execution of the Amendment.
2. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 7/25/17
3. Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 8/21/17
Recommendation: “to accept the Golf Advisory Board proposal to borrow up to $1.5 million from the
General Fund for the major repairs to the golf course, with the funds to be provided on a timely basis
as required.”
4. Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 8/21/17
Recommendation: “to extend IGM golf course maintenance contract for two years.”
5. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 8/22/17
6. Receive for file Minutes of the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee meeting held 8/29/17
Recommendation: “the following projects be funded with surtax funds: Earman River Irrigation Pump
Station ($250,000); Asphalt Resurfacing – Streets ($500,000); Village Wide Sidewalks & Crosswalks
($100,000); Lighthouse Bridge Repairs ($250,000); and Stormwater Drainage System Continuing
Maintenance ($250,000) for a total of approximately $1,350,000.00.”
E. OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS
1. RESOLUTION – PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE Consider a motion to adopt a
proposed resolution accepting a proposal from Public Risk Management of Florida to provide
Property and Casualty Insurance for the Village; and authorizing Village Administration to
take all actions necessary to implement such coverage.
ACTION
2. RESOLUTION – STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT Consider a motion to adopt a
proposed resolution approving the submission of an application for State Aid to Libraries
Grant Funding, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement, and approving the annual
plan of services.
ACTION
3. RESOLUTION – LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT
Consider a motion to adopt a proposed resolution accepting the proposal of Precision
Landscape of Palm Beach County, Inc. to provide landscaping and grounds maintenance services
at a total annual cost not to exceed $503,796.00; and authorizing execution of the contract.
ACTION
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4. RESOLUTION – LIGHTHOUSE BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES Consider a motion to
adopt a proposed resolution approving a proposal from Engenuity Group, Inc. for
engineering, bidding and construction administration services associated with repairs to the
Lighthouse Drive Bridge at a total cost of $25,190.00; authorizing a budget amendment to
fund these services and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents.
ACTION
5. RESOLUTION – IAFF AGREEMENT Consider a motion to adopt a proposed resolution
approving Addendum No. 1 to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Professional
Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, Inc. to extend the Agreement
through September 30, 2018.
ACTION
F. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS
1. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
2. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
7. REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
8. ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at the Village Council meeting,
he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who may require special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact
the Village Clerk’s office at 841-3355 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
This agenda represents the tentative agenda for the scheduled meeting of the Village Council. Due to the nature of governmental duties
and responsibilities, the Village Council reserves the right to make additions to, or deletions from, the items contained in this agenda.