06-30-2022 VC SP-MPresent:
Absent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 30, 2022
Deborah Searcy, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present
except for Councilmember Mullinix who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Searcy gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held May 26, 2022, the Special Session held June 2, 2022 and
the Regular Session held June 9, 2022 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Bill Rose, 36 Yacht Club Drive, expressed his concerns and opposition to the proposed 200 Yacht
Club Drive project.
Frank Rendulic, 36 Yacht Club Drive, expressed his concerns and opposition to the proposed 200
Yacht Club Drive project.
Susan Barnard, 400 Gulf Road shared photos of her property with Council and stated that a new
power pole that was 80 feet tall was installed on the front of her property and that a permit had not
been pulled. Ms. Barnard expressed her concerns regarding the installation and the feedback she
received from FPL regarding the new pole.
Amy Haigh, 401 Flotilla Road, stated that she lived behind Ms. Barnard's house and expressed
her concerns with the installation of new poles on Flotilla Road and neighboring properties.
Casey Buckley, 401 Harbor Road, stated that a stake was placed in his yard for the installation of
a pole and expressed his concerns.
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued
Walter Eckler, 2671 Lorraine Court, expressed his concerns with stormwater drainage issues
within his neighborhood.
Gina Levesque, 300 N. Dixie Highway, introduced herself as the Intake and Compliance Manager
for the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics. Ms. Levesque stated that she was assigned to
the Village of North Palm Beach as liaison and stated that she was available for questions or to
provide assistance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
ORDINANCE 2022-12 CODE AMENDMENT — THREE TIER ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2022-12 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
UTILITY," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-6,
"STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY ASSESSMENTS," TO CREATE THREE TIERS
FOR ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED AGAINST IMPROVED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained the reason for the ordinance. The ordinance would establish a three-tiekd
utility assessment for single family residential properties. Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained
the history and background that established the Stormwater Management Utility and Stormwater
Management Utility Fund which provided for the adoption of Stormwater Management Utility
Assessments. After hearing options from Hazen & Sawyer regarding the stormwater utility rate
methodology to produce greater equity amongst the Single Family Rate, Council agreed to
implement a three-tier rate system based on parcel size.
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S, expressed her concerns and gave her input regarding
stormwater management in the Village.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2022-12 passed with all present voting aye.
ORDINANCE 2022-13 CODE AMENDMENT — MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS AT
PARKS PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2022-13 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 2, "PERMIT," OF ARTICLE II, "MEETINGS
AND GATHERINGS," OF CHAPTER 20, "PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION,"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 20-31, "PERMIT
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ORDINANCE 2022-13 CODE AMENDMENT — MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS AT
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION continued
REQUIRED," TO INCREASE THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT THRESHOLD TO TWENTY
PERSONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained that the purpose of the ordinance was to change the code to increase the
permit requirement threshold from ten (10) to twenty (20) persons allowed to gather within Village
parks and recreation areas.
Mayor Searcy recommended eliminating the ordinance and not requiring a threshold for the
quantity of people who can meet or gather at Village parks or recreation areas.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding threshold requirements for persons
allowed to gather within Village parks and recreation areas.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding the enforcement of the ordinance.
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Vice Mayor Norris to amend
Ordinance 2022-13 increasing the permit requirement threshold of meetings and gatherings at
parks, playgrounds and recreation to twenty-five (25) persons.
Thereafter, the motion to amend Ordinance 2022-13 passed 3 to 1 with Vice Mayor Norris,
President Pro Tem Bickel and Councilmember Aubrey voting aye and Mayor Searcy voting nay.
Thereafter the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2022-13 as amended passed 3 to 1 with
Vice Mayor Norris, President Pro Tem Bickel and.Councilmember Aubrey voting aye and Mayor
Searcy voting nay.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6, the sole item on the Consent Agenda was removed and placed on the Regular Agenda.
RESOLUTION 2022-46 — COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE REPAIRS
AND TURF INSTALLATION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2022-46 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM FOREVERLAWN PALM BEACH,
LLC FOR REPAIRS AND ARTIFICIAL TURF INSTALLATION AT THE COUNTRY CLUB
DRIVING RANGE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S, asked if the artificial turf would be water permeable.
Head Golf Professional Allan Bowman stated that the artificial turf was permeable.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-46 passed with all present voting aye.
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RESOLUTION 2022-47— 2ND AMENDMENT TO LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND ZONING
SERVICES
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2022-47 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS AND
COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN ADOPTED AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022
BUDGET TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY; REVISING POSITIONS WITHIN THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, THE VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE, THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTRY CLUB; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained that the resolution would amend an agreement for planning and zoning
services with NZ Consultants, Inc. to increase the amount of compensation by $25,000 to a total
of $75,000 and extend the term through the end of Fiscal Year 2022. Mr. Lukasik explained the
need to continue services due to staffing shortages in the Community Development Department
and gave an update on the search and efforts to fill those positions.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-47 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2022-48 — AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING INSPECTION
CFR VTCF.0
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Vice Mayor Norris to adopt
Resolution 2022-48 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH C.A.P
GOVERNMENT, INC. FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES PURSUANT TO PRICING
ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JUPITER AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained that the resolution would approve an amendment to an agreement for
building inspection services with C.A.P. Government, Inc. to increase the amount by $40,000 for
a total amount of $65,000. Mr. Lukasik explained the need to continue services due to staffing
shortages in the Community Development Department and gave an update on the search and
efforts to fill those positions.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-48 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2022-49 — AMENDMENT TO CONCEPTUAL BRIDGE AND STREETSCAPE
DESIGNS
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2022-49 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH GENTILE
GLAS HOLLOWAY O'MAHONEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONCEPTUAL BRIDGE
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RESOLUTION 2022-49 — AMENDMENT TO CONCEPTUAL BRIDGE AND STREETSCAPE
DESIGNS continued
AND STREETSCAPE DESIGNS FOR PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD, U.S. HIGHWAY ONE
AND LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK
TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained that the resolution would approve an amendment to a contract with Gentile
Glas Holloway O'Mahoney & Associates, Inc. (2GHO) for Lighthouse Drive Streetscape/Traffic
Calming Design Services (Task 3) in the amount of $84,349. The amendment would only revise
Task 3 by reducing the scope of work on Lighthouse Drive. The scope of work for Lighthouse Drive
is to develop conceptual designs that would manage traffic speeds, enhance pedestrian safety and
beautify the corridor. The scope of work would also include a public engagement process. The
revised scope of work eliminates work associated with the Lighthouse Bridge and reduces the cost
from $87,727 to $84,349.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-49 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2022-50 — IRRIGATION PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2022-50 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A BID PROPOSAL FROM SULLIVAN ELECTRIC &
PUMP, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IRRIGATION PUMP STATION AT THE
NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Bowman explained and gave a brief history of the pump station at the Country Club. The
pump station was installed in 2006. The average lifespan of a pump station was twelve (12) years
and the Country Club's current pump station was sixteen (16) years old. Mr. Bowman stated that
$115,000 had been spent in repairs over the past five (5) years. Mr. Bowman discussed and
explained how the new pump station would be funded.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-50 passed with all present voting aye.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Director of Leisure Services Zak Sherman and Country Club Manager Beth Davis gave an update
on the upcoming 4th of July activities and events that would take place at the Country Club.
Mayor Searcy asked for an update on the technological changes to the Council Chambers.
Information Technology Director Michael Applegate gave an update stating that two cameras were
installed on the back wall and one camera was installed on the wall behind the dais for live web
streaming.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Mr. Applegate stated that effective at the next Council meeting scheduled for July 14th, the public
would be able to view the meeting live from the Village website. The meetings would be archived
for later viewing. The meetings would also be indexed to coincide with items listed on the agenda
for that meeting so that particular items or parts of the video can be viewed versus having to watch
the entire video. The new setup would be a fully produced experience for the public. Mr.
Applegate stated that the current Zoom set up would no longer be utilized.
President Pro Tem Bickel asked if residents would still be able to make a public comment from home.
Mr. Applegate stated that public comments would no longer be able to be made by the public
viewing the meeting from home.
President Pro Tem Bickel recommended that it be advertised that the public can no longer make
public comment through the new system.
Mayor Searcy recommended coming up with ways for the public to participate or make public
comment if they were physically unable to attend a Council meeting.
Mayor Searcy stated that she wanted to discuss the Village Manager recruitment process and
directives for the Ad Hoc Residential Committee.
Mayor Searcy stated that Human Resources Director Renee Govig had received twenty-two (22)
applications for the Village Manager position and expected more applications to come in after the
4th of July weekend.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the process of reviewing
resumes and choosing applicants to interview.
Discussion continued regarding the interview process for Village Manager applicants.
Mayor Searcy stated that she would follow up with Ms. Govig and inform her that Council wants
to review all applications and resumes that were received for the Village Manager position and ask
Ms. Govig to provide a spreadsheet or grid of candidates that details each applicants' qualifications
while making sure to eliminate anyone who did not meet the minimum qualifications, and to form
a committee that would narrow down the Council's choices to three (3) or five (5) candidates to
be brought in for interviewing.
Mayor Searcy stated that at their last meeting the Ad Hoc Residential Code Committee discussed
future directives. The Committee requested that it be asked of Council if they wanted them to
consider the following code provisions to evaluate:
• Whether to allow accessory structures like detached garages, garage apartments, pool
houses, sheds (with design standards)
• Creating minimum tree maintenance regulations
• Do we want to allow artificial turf?
• Do we want to create any restrictions on parking in swale?
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
• Do we want to allow chain link fences?
• Do we want to modify our dock regulations to limit boat size?
• Can we further incentivize one-story homes?
• Do we want to allow alley access for single-family homes that are adjacent to alleys?
Council agreed that the Ad Hoc Residential Code Committee should evaluate the list of code
provisions.
Mr. Lukasik stated that a survey would be done to find out if residents wanted additional code
provisions evaluated that were not included on the list.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Jei Green, MMC, Village Clerk