04-26-2007 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
. APRIL 26, 2007
Present: William Manuel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Darryl Aubrey, Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Aubrey gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Manuel led the public in the Pledge of
• Allegiance to the Flag.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Vice Mayor Manuel proclaimed May 6 - 12, 2007 as Building Safety Week in the Village of North
Palm Beach.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Session held 4/12/07 were approved as written.
BILL 1233 -LIBRARY POSITION RECLASSIFICATION -ENACTED AS ORDINANCE 2007-11
Councilman Aubrey moved that Bill 1233 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FY 2006/07 COMPREHENSIVE PAY AND CLASSIFICATION
PLAN AS ADOPTED IN THE VILLAGE BUDGET TO RECLASSIFY ONE LIBRARY POSITION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Manuel opened the public hearing. With no comments from the public, Vice Mayor
Manuel closed the public hearing.
Thereafter, the motion for second reading passed unanimously. President Pro Tem Norris moved to enact
Bi111233 as Ordinance 2007-11. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
MINUTES OF VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION HELD APRIL 26, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Aubrey moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the
• motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive Minutes of Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 3/12/07
Receive Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 3/27/07
Receive Minutes of Recreation Board meeting held 4/10/07
RESOLUTION 2007-52 ADOPTED -VILLAGE MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
President Pro Tem Norris moved that Resolution 2007-52 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPOINTING JAMES W. KNIGHT, JR. TO SERVE AS VILLAGE MANAGER AND
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
EMPLOYMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2007-53 ADOPTED -FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
President Pro Tem Norris moved that Resolution 2007-53 entitled
• A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA
BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2007-54 ADOPTED - PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT COMPLETION
Councilman Aubrey moved that Resolution 2007-54 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DELRAY GARDEN CENTER, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TREES AND VEGETATION FOR THE PROSPERITY
FARMS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued on planting specifications, guarantees, and installation of plant material during the
current drought. Public Works Director Wiley Livingston advised that Delray Garden must adhere to
• the tree planting specifications detailed in the original contract documents, the landscaping materials
are guaranteed for one year, a soil amendment to hold water will be added when plants are installed,
and plantings will be tailored to the amount of irrigation available.
Thereafter the motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION HELD APRIL 26, 2007
RESOLUTION 2007-55 ADOPTED -HONORARY GOLF MEMBERSHIP AWARDED TO NICKLAUS
• President Pro Tem Norris moved that Resolution 2007-55 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JACK NICKLAUS TO THE
RENOVATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB GOLF
COURSE AND AWARDING HONORARY GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIPS TO BOTH JACK AND
BARBARA NICKLAUS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2007-56 ADOPTED -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VILLAGE HALL SITE
IMPROVEMENTS
President Pro Tem Norris moved that Resolution 2007-56 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
AMEND THE 2006-07 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING $55,058.00 FROM
THE UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE TO THE VILLAGE HALL
RENOVATION CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO FUND THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2007-57 ADOPTED -VILLAGE HALL SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOT
RESURFACING
Councilman Hernacki moved that Resolution 2007-57 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO CHARLES S. WHITESIDE, INC. TO
PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBING AND
ASPHALT RESURFACING AT VILLAGE HALL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2007-58 ADOPTED -VILLAGE MANAGER SEARCH SERVICES PAYMENT
Councilman Aubrey moved that Resolution 2007-58 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO COLIN BAENZIGER & ASSOCIATES FOR
VILLAGE MANAGER SEARCH SERVICES TO BE FUNDED FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
• EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion and all present voted aye.
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MINUTES OF VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION HELD APRIL 26, 2007
COUNCIL MATTERS
• Discussion took place concerning a proposed bill before the legislature that would reauthorize the
existing law that gives private companies continued access to individual Social Security numbers for
business purposes. Council consensus was to send a letter opposes this bill.
Brief discussion was held regarding the dredging project. Village Manager Jimmy Knight noted that
the project is moving forward.
Brief discussion took place concerning change orders and the final cost of the golf course renovation
project. Council will consider this issue during the budget workshop process.
Vice Mayor Manuel recognized Mickey Neal, Mike Gray, and staff at the Country Club for helping
the Kiwanis put on a golf clinic for underprivileged children.
Vice Mayor Manuel thanked the volunteers for raising $1,000 at the Heritage Day Festival toward the
Village's Support Our Troops efforts.
Vice Mayor Manuel recognized Jimmy Knight, Charlie Cangianelli and family, Mark Hodgkins,
Wiley Livingston, Adam Shepherd, and Mickey Neal for volunteering their time and services to build
the deck and stairs at the temporary tennis facility.
President Pro Tem Norris expressed thanks and congratulations for the successful Heritage Day Festival
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Mr. Knight requested Council approval to lower the walk-in rates at the Country Club effective May
• 1st, rather than June 1 st as originally planned. The proposed rates are $50 for Monday through
Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and $39 after 1:30 p.m.; $60 for Friday through Sunday and
holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and $49 after 1:30 p.m. Chief Knight noted that these rates
would be in effect through September 30th.
A request was made that this issue be added as a recurring item on Workshop agendas for updates.
Council consensus was to approve the rates as proposed.
Mr. Knight advised the contract with SFRN as Village Engineer expires May 20, 2007 and SFRN is
seeking an extension or a new three-year contract. Mr. Knight noted that the current contract
provides that the Village may extend the contract in one-year increments. Mr. Knight requested
direction on whether Council wishes to grant aone-year extension or seek other proposals.
Dan Shalloway was present on behalf of SFRN to request an extension to the contract.
Council consensus was to place this item on the next Workshop agenda.
Mr. Knight announced that the Library has received a "We the People" grant from the National
Endowment for the Humanities.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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