05-12-2022 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MAY 12, 2022
Present: Deborah Searcy, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Searcy asked Ms. Denise Behr, Chaplain for the Village's Police and Fire Departments to
give the invocation.
Ms. Behr gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Searcy presented a Proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
to Mrs. Shirley Koo.
Mayor Searcy presented a Proclamation for National Public Works Week to the Director and staff
of Public Works.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held April 28, 2022 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
These residents addressed the Council with their concerns regarding the proposed 200 Yacht Club
Drive Planned Unit Development:
Merle Tausig, 60 Yacht Club Drive
Carolyn Liss, 52 Yacht Club Drive
Frank Seidmam, 36 Yacht Club Drive
Deborah Berman, 44 Yacht Club Drive
Diane Smith, 37 Yacht Club Drive
William Rose, 36 Yacht Club Drive
Frank Rendulic, 36 Yacht Club Drive
Lucy Karas, 37 Yacht Club Drive
Donna Harshaw, 143 Yacht Club Drive
Cheryl Rose, 36 Yacht Club Drive
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued
Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S, expressed his concerns with the proposed project at the Anchorage
Park north canal.
Pat Friedman, 1208 Marine Way, thanked Mayor Searcy and President Pro Tem Bickel for the
Monday night phenomenal performance by the North Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra. Ms.
Friedman recommended that the orchestra continue performing concerts at the Country Club.
Mayor Searcy explained to the audience that no plans have been re -submitted from the developers
of the proposed 200 Yacht Club Drive project and therefore the Council had nothing before them
to consider.
Mr. Lukasik stated he has given guidance to the developers based on feedback given from Council
and from residents and that he has no idea what they plan to re -submit.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
ORDINANCE 2022-11 CODE AMENDMENT — UTILITY TRAILERS PARKING REGULATIONS
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2022-11 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 AND TRAFFIC," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 18-33, "DEFINITIONS," AND SECTION 18-34,
"PARKING RESTRICTED," TO REGULATE THE PARKING OF UTILITY TRAILERS IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained the purpose of the code amendment. Mr. Lukasik gave a brief history of
the changes that were requested by Council. The amendment would provide a definition of utility
trailer, would give requirements for parking, storage, screening, height, ownership, registration
and licensing. Mr. Lukasik stated that there would be a grandfathering or exception process for
trailers on a resident's site before March 24th. Mr. Lukasik explained the criteria for the exception.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns with a portion of the code related to utility trailers.
Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Road, expressed her support for the amendment to regulate utility trailers.
Discussion ensued between Council and Mr. Rubin regarding the proposed ordinance.
Thereafter the motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-11 on first reading passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 2022-10 CODE AMENDMENT — DEFINITION OF DWELLING UNIT
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2022-10 entitled:
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ORDINANCE 2022-10 CODE AMENDMENT — DEFINITION OF DWELLING UNIT continued
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," OF APPENDIX C (CHAPTER
45) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 45-2,
"DEFINITIONS," TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM DWELLING UNIT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Rubin explained the purpose of the code amendment. The amendment would modify the
definition of dwelling unit by removing the allowance of units with no bedrooms or one bedroom
with commercial zoning districts that allow mixed uses to be counted as one-half of a dwelling unit.
Mayor Searcy opened the public hearing.
Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S, expressed his concerns regarding the changes that were previously
made to the code regarding the definition of a dwelling unit and other allowances that were
previously inserted into the code.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Searcy closed the public hearing.
Thereafter the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2022-10 on second passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Norris moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Aubrey seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved with all present voting aye:
Resolution approving a proposal from Brightview Golf Maintenance, Inc. for the purchase
and installation of an irrigation pipe at the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf Course at
a total cost of $66,268.78, authorizing execution of the Contract and waiving the Village's
purchasing policies and procedures.
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Contract with Brightview Golf Maintenance,
Inc. for pond repair and stabilization at the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf Course
to increase the scope of the project by 250 linear feet at an additional cost of $22,469.25
bringing the total cost to $117,554; and authorizing execution of the Amendment.
Resolution approving an Agreement with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC for Disaster
Debris Management and Support Services; and authorizing execution of the Agreement.
Resolution approving a proposal from M & M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a All County
Paving for the renovation of the Osborne Park basketball court at a total cost of $29,997;
authorizing execution of the Contract and authorizing a Budget Amendment to the
Recreation Grant Fund to facilitate the purchase.
Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 2/1/22.
Receive for file Minutes of the Police & Fire Pension Board meeting held 2/8/22.
Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee Meeting held 4/11/22.
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 4/12/22.
Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Board Meeting held 4/19/22.
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RESOLUTION 2022-40 — STORMWATER MASTER PLAN MODELING AND DESI
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2022-40 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH HAZEN AND
SAWYER, P.C. FOR STORMWATER MASTER PLAN MODELING AND DESIGN
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained the purpose of the resolution. Mr. Lukasik gave a history and background
of the establishment of the Village's Stormwater Utility and Stormwater Fund. Mr. Lukasik
explained that a Stormwater Master Plan was identified as a priority by Council. The plan would
complete the necessary evaluation of the existing stormwater system to identify vulnerabilities and
recommend the most economical approach to addressing the needs of the system. Village staff
initiated the process of selecting a consultant to develop the Stormwater Master Plan through the
Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act process. Five (5) firms submitted qualifications and
two (2) out of the five (5) were selected to present to the Selection Committee. The Selection
Committee recommended that Council authorize Village staff to begin negotiations with Hazen
and Sawyer, P.C. for completion of the Stormwater Master Plan.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding the stormwater system in the
Village and how it had been neglected.
Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S, expressed his concerns regarding the Village's Stormwater Utility
and Stormwater Fund and Stormwater Master Plan.
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle, expressed her concerns regarding the Village's
Stormwater Utility and Stormwater Fund and discussed possible instances where they may be lack
of greenspace.
Mr. Lukasik stated that Hazen and Sawyer should have recommendations ready at the next Council
meeting scheduled for May 200
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-40 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2022-41 — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SUMMER CAMP SERVICES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2022-41 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF
LAKE PARK PERTAINING TO THE VILLAGE'S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION 2022-41 — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SUMMER CAMP SERVICES
continued
Director of Leisure Services Zak Sherman discussed and explained the purpose of the agreement.
Mr. Sherman stated that the Town of Lake Park was unable to hire a new Recreation Supervisor
to oversee their summer camp program. The agreement would allow Lake Park residents to
participate in the Village's Summer Camp at the Village resident rate.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding additional programs at the Country Club
that the Lake Park residents could also participate in.
Mr. Lukasik stated that he would look at different options and bring back recommendations to
Council.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-41 passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Councilmember Aubrey expressed his concerns regarding the current Advisory Board
appointment process and stated changes to the process were needed. Councilmember Aubrey
distributed a document to Council which gave his recommendations for changing the process.
Councilmember Aubrey discussed and explained his recommendations.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the Advisory Board appointment process.
Council agreed to have a discussion at a future Council meeting to discuss possible changes to the
Advisory Board appointment process.
Councilmember Mullinix asked for the status of the installation of a ship's wheel at the entrance
to the Yacht Club North edition at the North Anchorage entry point.
Mr. Lukasik stated that the installation of one (1) ship wheel would be started and the another
easement will need to be secured before installing a second ship wheel.
Councilmember Mullinix recommended having a peer review or another estimate for the proposed
undergrounding project.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the proposed undergrounding project.
Mr. Lukasik gave an update on the proposed undergrounding project.
Discussion continued between Councilmembers and staff regarding the proposed undergrounding project.
President Pro Tem Bickel asked about the water pressure issue that was brought up by Yacht Club
residents and if it was a Seacoast Utility issue or a Village issue.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Mr. Lukasik stated that this was his first time hearing about an issue with water pressure along
Yacht Club Drive and that it would be a problem that would need to be addressed by Seacoast
Utilities. Mr. Lukasik stated that he would investigate the complaint and have it addressed by
Seacoast Utility if necessary.
Councilmember Mullinix addressed Yacht Club residents regarding their comments on density
bonuses. Councilmember Mullinix explained what type density bonuses would be considered and
what types he would be in support of.
Mayor Searcy asked Solid Waste Manager Mark Halloway to explain the Village's new recycling
procedures.
Mr. Halloway explained the past and new recycling procedures. Glass and plastic recycling would
be picked up for the entire Village on Tuesdays and paper recycling would be picked up for the
entire Village on Thursdays. In addition, residents' recycling containers could now be placed next
to their garbage cans instead of out in the swale. The changes would begin on June 6th
Mr. Halloway announced that he would be speaking about recycling at the Country Club on
Saturday, May 14th at 10 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Je si Green, MC, Village Clerk