01-10-2019 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 10, 2019
Present: 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 Clerk
ROLL C".AT,T.
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
President Pro Tem Bickel gave the invocation and Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held December 13, 2018 were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING — FILL PERMIT APPLICATION TO INSTALL A REPLACEMENT SEAWALL
Consultant Erin Sita, Keith & Schnars, presented an analysis of a permit application to replace
the seawall and construct a new dock and pier at 788 Lakeside Drive.
Mayor Norris opened the public hearing.
Salvatore Grimaldi addressed the Council concerning his application for a fill permit to install a
replacement seawall beyond the current bulkhead and property line at 788 Lakeside Drive.
Contractor Jason Bator, Marine Engineering and Construction, reviewed the permit process.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Norris closed the public hearing.
A decision on the permit application will be made at the January 24, 2019 Regular Session.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Bickel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Aubrey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Motion to grant a merit increase of 4.6% to the Village Clerk based upon the averaged
score of the performance evaluations and directing Village administration to process same.
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 11/27/18.
Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 12/10/18.
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 12/11/18.
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RESOLUTION 2019-01 — CONCEPTUAL BRIDGE AND STREETSCAPE DESIGN
CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2019-01 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY GENTILE GLAS HOLLOWAY
O'MAHONEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONCEPTUAL BRIDGE AND STREETSCAPE
DESIGNS FOR PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD, U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AND LIGHTHOUSE
DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed timelines for completion of these three priority projects. Mr. Lukasik
reported the Florida Department of Transportation plans to restore the U.S. Highway One Bridge
as a six -lane bridge. Regarding any reduction of the lanes leading up to the bridge, Mr. Lukasik
noted the Village has a contract with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to analyze traffic
on U.S. Highway One and conduct public engagement to determine if a lane reduction is justified.
Vice Mayor Mullinix reported the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee unanimously approved
the use of surtax proceeds to fund the contract.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-01 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2019-02 — DEFRIBILLATORS PURCHASE
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2019-02 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) PHILIPS HEARTSTART
ONSITE AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FOR VILLAGE FACILITIES FROM
THE AED CENTER, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed the purchase of 12 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) at a total cost of
$11,900.28. Fire Chief J.D. Armstrong reported the new AEDs are expected to last for 12 years and
would be placed in all Village facilities.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-02 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2019-03 — FIRE DEPARTMENT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING PURCHASE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2019-03 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
GLOBE FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (BUNKER GEAR) FROM BENNETT
FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Fire Chief J.D. Armstrong explained the Village receives a 44% discount over the retail cost.
Chief Armstrong noted that seven sets of bunker gear are purchased each year, so that in case of
contamination, firefighters have a spare set available.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-03 passed unanimously.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Norris reported the March 12, 2019 municipal election had been cancelled, as he and
Mrs. Bickel were the sole candidates for their respective seats on the Council.
Mayor Norris noted the recent installation of a Hearing Loop audio system in Council Chambers
in order to provide a better listening experience for members of the public.
President Pro Tem Bickel announced the second annual art show on April 4, 2019.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik discussed membership strategies related to the delay in opening the golf course.
Golf Director Allan Bowman gave an update on course conditions and estimated the course would
not be ready for play until mid-March. Mr. Bowman distributed a schedule of the membership
rates and term dates, and the credits proposed to be issued due to the delayed course opening.
Rich Pizzolato, Golf Advisory Board Vice Chairman, stated the Board concurred with staff's
recommendation regarding delayed opening of the course and membership rebates. Members of
the public addressed the Council. Council consensus was in support of the recommendations of
staff and the Golf Advisory Board.
Mr. Lukasik distributed sample questions for the Boats and RVs survey. Mr. Lukasik will refine
the survey questions based on Council input.
Mr. Lukasik noted a resident's recent email concerning plastic straws. Mr. Lukasik provided an
article from Quality Cities magazine on single -use plastics and suggested an educational campaign
via social media on ways for the community to reduce the use of plastics.
Mr. Lukasik announced Anchorage Park Activities Building would be closed for termite treatment
from Noon on Friday, January 11th through Sunday, January 13th.
Mr. Lukasik reported that the cameras at Lakeside Park have been up for a month and video
reviews have not found any issues of concern.
Mr. Lukasik advised that there are two restaurant vendors interested in providing service at the
new clubhouse. Brief discussion ensued regarding vendor presentations. Council consensus was
in favor of holding a Special Session.
Mr. Lukasik announced the retirement of Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins; an open
house event will be held for Mr. Hodgkins on March 8, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk