06-13-2019 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 139 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 of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held May 23, 2019 were approved as written.
1 ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-05 — ELECTION AND QUALIFYING DATE CHANGES
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Norris to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2019-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE MARCH 2020 GENERAL ELECTION TO
COINCIDE WITH THE STATEWIDE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY;
ESTABLISHING THE DATES FOR QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES; PROVIDING
FOR COMMENCEMENT AND LENGTH OF TERM OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Teal explained that the Village must change the date of its March 2020 general election to
coincide with the statewide Presidential Preference Primary on March 17, 2020. Mrs. Teal
advised that the deadline to submit municipal candidate names is December 17, 2019 and
recommended establishing the Village's candidate qualifying period from December 9, 2019
through December 17, 2019.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-05 on first reading passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 13, 2019 Page 2 of 3
1 ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-06 — BOAT AND RV PARKING AMENDMENTS
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2019-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE III, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING," OF
CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 18-35, "BOATS AND BOAT TRAILERS; PARKING ON
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RESTRICTED IN THE R-1 AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS," TO REMOVE THE VILLAGE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT, MODIFY
THE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR GROWTH OF
VEGETATIVE SCREENING," AND BY AMENDING SECTION 18-35.1, "RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES AND TRAILERS; PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RESTRICTED IN
R-1 AND R-2 ZONING DISTRICTS," TO REMOVE THE VILLAGE REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENT AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE GROWTH OF .VEGETATIVE
SCREENING; AMENDING ARTICLE III, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," OF CHAPTER 45
(APPENDIX C), "ZONING," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 45-36, "GENERAL PROVISIONS," TO REGULATE AND MODIFY GATE HEIGHT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin reviewed the evolution of the Village's boat and recreational vehicle regulations from
1972 to 2016. Mr. Rubin discussed the proposed amendments to Sections 18-35 and 18-35.1 of
the Village Code, including eliminating the Village registration requirement; requiring that only
the boat hull be screened; allowing for increased gate height; eliminating the use of chain link
with windscreens as an acceptable screening material; and extending the grow -in time for hedges
to two years. Mr. Rubin noted that because Village Code requires the Planning Commission to
review proposed changes to Chapter 45, a public hearing was held on June 4, 2019 and the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the modification in gate height.
Discussion ensued regarding gate and fence materials; gate height; boat length; recreational vehicles;
and the special exception process. By consensus, language requiring that "A gate affixed to a fence
shall be constructed of the same material as the fence" was removed from Section 45-36.D.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2019-06 on first reading passed 4 — 1, with President
Pro Tem Norris, Councilmember Searcy, Councilmember Bickel, and Mayor Aubrey voting aye,
and Vice Mayor Mullinix voting nay.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Norris moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Bickel
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 4/23/19.
Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 5/7/19.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 5/7/19.
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 5/14/19.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 5/20/19.
RESOLUTION 2019-46 — GOLF COURSE GROW -IN AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2019-46 entitled:
Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 13, 2019 Page 3 of 3
RESOLUTION 2019-46 — GOLF COURSE GROW -IN AGREEMENT continued
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BRIGHTVIEW GOLF MAINTENANCE, INC.
TO COMPLETE THE GROW -IN AT THE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE 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.
Head Golf Professional Allan Bowman reviewed the three phase grow -in process for the golf course.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2019-46 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullinix, and unanimously
approved to appoint President Pro Tem Norris as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Mullinix as the
alternate voting delegate (if necessary) for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference.
Vice Mayor Mullinix requested an update on the Anchorage Park floating docks project. Mr. Lukasik
reported on the installation of utilities and stated wet slips should be available July 1, 2019.
Vice Mayor Mullinix noted that North Anchorage Drive is the only intersection on U.S. Highway One
without a right turn lane. Vice Mayor Mullinix commented that motorists become stuck behind
traffic and drive on the grass, which causes potholes. Vice Mayor Mullinix suggested the Village
consider paving areas on North Anchorage Drive to serve as right turn lanes for traffic heading
north and south on U.S. Highway One. It was suggested this project be postponed due to the
Florida Department of Transportation's plans to renovate U.S. Highway One in three years.
Councilmember Bickel noted this intersection lacks a ship's wheel monument on the east side.
Councilmember Bickel inquired about efforts to reorganize the dry storage area at Anchorage Park.
Mr. Lukasik stated Parks and Recreation Director Ruskay was working to reorganize dry storage in
conjunction with its expansion on the park's north side. Councilmember Bickel hoped the storage
area could be available for use by residents who may need to relocate their recreational vehicles.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS — CLUBHOUSE UPDATE
Mr. Lukasik presented samples of the different designs proposed by Farmer's Table for the restaurant.
Joey Giannuzzi was present on behalf of Farmer's Table and responded to Council questions.
Mr. Giannuzzi stated the open-air pavilion would hold 166 guests, with a total of 265 seats available
under air, once the pavilion improvements are completed. Mr. Lukasik and Purchasing Manager
Sharon Swan discussed the restaurant furniture and Farmer's Table's proposal to purchase all dining
and outdoor furniture (except for the banquet area). This item will be placed on the June 27, 2019
Agenda. Mr. Lukasik detailed the investments Farmer's Table is making to the pavilion, including
installing air conditioning, Nana doors, and an expanded bar. Farmer's Table will bear the full cost
of these changes through an amendment to the Lease, to be presented to Council in July, once the
costs are confirmed. Mr. Lukasik reviewed the clubhouse project budget and change orders.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk