04-11-2019 VC REG-M
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 11, 2019
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Mark Mullinix, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Deborah Searcy, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey 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 Bickel gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Norris led the public in the Pledge.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF IMPASSE HEARING
Mayor Aubrey announced that an impasse hearing would be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019
regarding contract terms between the Village of North Palm Beach and the Professional
Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF, Inc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held March 28, 2019 were approved as written.
ORDINANCE 2019-02 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CAPITAL LEASE ACQUISITIONS
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2019-02 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO CLASSIFY THE TOTAL AMOUNT FINANCED FOR VILLAGE
VEHICLES AS CAPITAL OUTLAY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained the technical issue related to how the transaction should be reported for the
capital lease acquisition of Village vehicles in fiscal year 2019.
Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey
closed the public hearing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2019-02 on second reading passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON FILL PERMIT APPLICATION
Consultant Erin Sita, KCI, reviewed an application by SMH North Palm Beach, LLC for a fill permit
for property located at 1037 Marina Drive (North Palm Beach Marina). Mrs. Sita reported the seawall
repair is along the privately-held water right-of-way and does not extend beyond the Village’s bulkhead
lines. Mrs. Sita stated the request is consistent with Village requirements and recommended approval.
Michael Bryant of Coston Marine Services, Inc. described the current conditions and provided
details of the repair project.
This item was forwarded to the next Regular Session agenda for final action.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Mullinix moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Searcy seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 3/5/19
Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting held 3/11/19
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 3/12/19
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 3/18/19
Receive for file Minutes of the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee meeting held 4/5/19
Recommendation: “that $350,000 of Surtax funds be reallocated to other projects as itemized
on the attached spreadsheet.”
RESOLUTION 2019-30 ZONING IN PROGRESS EXTENSION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2019-30 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE ZONING IN PROGRESS ALONG THE VILLAGE’S
COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS WITHIN THE VILLAGE’S CORPORATE LIMITS FOR AN
ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik stated the Village adopted an 18-month Zoning in Progress on October 12, 2017 to
ensure developers are aware of the goals and objectives of the Citizen’s Master Plan and pending
updates to the Village’s land development codes. Mr. Lukasik advised that extending the Zoning in
Progress for an additional six months would allow the time needed to complete the review process
and consider formal adoption of the code revisions.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-30 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2019-31 COUNTRY CLUB POOL PUMP ROOM
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2019-31 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF FAMILY POOLS INCORPORATED FOR
RENOVATION OF THE POOL PUMP ROOM AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY
CLUB; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $185,750.00 FROM
THE CAPITAL PROJECTS RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE POOL – CONSTRUCTION AND
MAJOR RENOVATION CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PURCHASE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION 2019-31 COUNTRY CLUB POOL PUMP ROOM continued
Mr. Lukasik reviewed the project to replace equipment in the pool pump room. Mr. Lukasik
reported the budgeted amount of $200,000.00 includes contingency.
Discussion ensued concerning painting the pump room. Mr. Lukasik reported on the excavation of
the pool surround and the need to replace some leaking pipes.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-31 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2019-32 YACHT CLUB DRIVE SEAWALL REPAIR
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2019-32 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO OVERLAND CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC. FOR REPAIRS TO THE YACHT CLUB DRIVE SEAWALL AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik discussed the need for repairs to address erosion near the seawall on Yacht Club Drive.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-32 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2019-33 ANCHORAGE PARK FLOATING DOCKS
A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2019-33 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR THE ANCHORAGE PARK FLOATING DOCK INSTALLATION AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; WAIVING THE
VILLAGE’S PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik reported the Village issued two competitive solicitations for this project; however,
all the proposals received were in excess of the budget for the project and were rejected. Mr. Lukasik
reviewed the scope of work for the project, which has a total budget of $353,000.00.
Discussion ensued on the timeframe for completion of the project. It was suggested that
installation of the two floating docks adjacent to the boat ramp should be expedited.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-33 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Aubrey announced that Councilmember Bickel was named teacher of the year by the
American Associate of Chemistry Teachers, a professional organization created by and for K-12
teachers of chemistry. Mrs. Bickel is one of three teachers nationwide to receive this honor in 2019.
Councilmember Searcy congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public
Works Department for ensuring a successful Heritage Day.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Councilmember Searcy announced that North Palm Beach would be a host site for the Great
American cleanup on April 27, 2019. Councilmember Searcy reported that volunteers would be
cleaning four locations: Earman River and shoreline along Anchorage Park; Lakeside Park; the
Community Center; and would be coordinating efforts of boaters who wish to clean Munyon Island.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik reminded Council of the Code update meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
Mr. Lukasik reported on the Recreation Department's Easter Egg Hunts on April 19th and 20th.
REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
Chairman Tom Magill presented the Annual Report of the Audit Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk