09-13-2018 VC REG-MPresent:
ROLL C:AT.T,
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
David B. Norris, Mayor
Mark Mullinix, Vice Mayor
Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Deborah Searcy, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Cleric
Mayor Norris 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 Aubrey gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Mullinix led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Boynton Beach City Manager Lori LaVerriere, District IV Director for the Florida City and County
Management Association, presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Council in honor of the
Village's 55th anniversary as a council-manager form of government. Joining in the presentation
were Greenacres City Manager Andrea McCue and Briny Breezes Town Manager Dale Sugerman.
David Dearth, Manager, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park presented the Council with a check
in the amount of $50,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The
Village received a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant through
the DEP for the North Palm Beach County Club Pool.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held August 23, 2018 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
These residents addressed the Council concerning enforcement of Village Code sections 18-35
and 18-35.1 regarding parking restrictions for boats and recreational vehicles:
William Peters, 428 Westwind Drive
Jeffrey Brick, 424 Westwind Drive
Joe Tucciarone, 525 Flotilla Road
Tom Twyford, 921 Laurel Road
Sean Saunders, 400 Ebbtide Drive
Lori Rainaldi, 500 Overlook Drive
Joe Sacca, 700 Lighthouse Drive
Lance McVane, 425 Flotilla Road
Ryan Kadyszewski, 501 Overlook Drive
Colby Briggs, 400 Oyster Road
Ryan Nagle, 136 Cruiser Road S
Howard Leipzig, 417 Oyster Road
Jeff Winters, 723 Ibis Way
Diyna Swiderski, 727 Ibis Way
Council discussion ensued regarding suspension of Sections 18-35 and 18-35.1 of the Village Code.
It was determined to reconvene the Boat and RV Workgroup and to survey the residents.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix, seconded by Councilmember Aubrey, and passed
unanimously, to suspend enforcement of Village Code Sections 18-35 and 18-35.1 and the imposition
of fines for six months, and to suspend Special Magistrate Hearings of pending code compliance cases.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE RATE
ORDINANCE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2018-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL LEVY OF AD VALOREM
TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2018-07 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS AND
EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW; APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO MAKE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS TO BUDGETED
POSITIONS; APPROVING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR THE
CREATION OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS WHEN NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECEIPT OF GRANTS OR GIFTS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR BUDGET
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE LAPSE OF OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES
AND THE RE -APPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PRIOR
FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik gave a presentation on the budget.
Mayor Norris opened the public hearing on the ad valorem tax millage rate and budget.
Gus Kontos, 712 Buttonwood Road, requested funding for streetlights, and that an evaluation be
conducted during the evening, as there are no lights between Buttonwood and Allamanda.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Norris closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
establish an ad valorem tax millage rate of 7.5000 mils. The motion passed 4 — 1, with President
Pro Tem Bickel, Councilmember Aubrey, Councilmember Searcy, and Mayor Norris in favor,
and Vice Mayor Mullinix opposed.
Mayor Norris announced that the rolled back rate is 6.9710 mils, the percentage increase over the
rolled back rate is 7.59%, and the millage rate to be levied is 7.5000 mils.
The motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-06 on first reading passed 4 — 1, with President Pro Tem
Bickel, Councilmember Aubrey, Councilmember Searcy, and Mayor Norris in favor, and Vice
Mayor Mullinix opposed.
The motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-07 on first reading passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE 2018-08 — BUDGET AMENDMENT — COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE PROJECT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2018-08 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-2018 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
CLUBHOUSE PROJECT; TRANSFERRING $3,922,527 FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND
BALANCE TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE PROJECT
CAPITAL ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lulcasilc reviewed the major expenses associated with the clubhouse project, which include
amendments to the Construction Manager at Risk Services Agreement, bid alternates, and permit fees.
Mr. Lukasilc reported a total guaranteed maximum price of $14,790,392 and other Village costs
of $4,132,135, for a total project cost of $18,922,527. Mr. Lukasilc announced that upon
approval of the budget amendment there would be $6,381,899 available in Fund Balance, which
represents 25.9% of the 2019 General Fund Budget.
Discussion ensued as to whether the Village could make a $3,922,527 loan to itself at zero percent.
Mr. Lulcasilc reported an analysis was underway to ensure an appropriate allocation of expenditures
between the Enterprise Fund and the General Fund.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-08 on first reading passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Item 6D4, a resolution accepting a proposal from Toshiba Business Solutions, Inc. to lease
twelve (12) multi -function copiers, was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the
Regular Session agenda.
Councilmember Searcy moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Mullinix seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Motion authorizing Village Manager to provide written notice of the Village's intent to
terminate its participation in the Cooperative Authority for Library Automation (COALA).
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.
Resolution approving the renewal of the book lease plan with Balser and Taylor, Inc. at a
total cost not to exceed $15,408.00; and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the
Renewal Authorization.
Resolution approving or use by various Village Departments; and authorizing the Village
Manager to take all actions necessary to effectuate the lease agreement.
Receive for file Minutes of the Police and Fire Pension Board meeting held 5/15/18.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 7/30/18.
Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 8/1/18.
Receive for file Minutes of the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee meeting held 8/21/18.
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RESOLUTION 2018-71— TOSHIBA COPIERS LEASE
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by Vice Mayor Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2018-71 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.
TO LEASE TWELVE (12) MULTI -FUNCTION COPIERS PURSUANT TO PRICING
ESTABLISHED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT FOR MULTIFUNCTION
PRODUCTS, PRINTERS, FACSIMILE EQUIPMENT, SCANNERS, RELATED SOFTWARE,
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO TAKE
ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE LEASE AGREEMENT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Discussion ensued regarding the monthly lease costs for each department.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2018-71 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Vice Mayor Mullinix noted the recent passing of Secret Service Agent Colin Johnson, who grew
up in North Palm Beach.
President Pro Tem Bickel reported receiving complaints about residents' inability to launch non -
motorized vessels, such as kayaks and paddleboards, from Lakeside Park. President Pro Tem Bickel
requested Council discussion and consideration of a code amendment in this regard.
President Pro Tem Bickel commented on a push by code compliance to keep sidewalks clear of
hedge material, particularly near driveways. President Pro Tem Bickel felt that minimal
encroachment should be a minor issue on those sidewalks that are five foot wide, so long as the
four foot width required by ADA was maintained.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik gave an update on the status of the golf course renovation project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric