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02-23-2006 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • FEBRUARY 23, 2006 Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor David B. Norris, Vice Mayor Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem Donald G. Noel, Councilman Mark Bates, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Eissey 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 President Pro Tem Rennebaum gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Norris led the- public in the Pledge ofAllegiance to the Flag. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented Public Services Department employee Charles Mitchell with a plaque and check in recognition of his 20 years of service to the Village. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following Minutes were approved: Minutes of Regular Session held 2/09/06 RESOLUTION 2006-09 ADOPTED -DEDICATING AND NAMING THE NORTH PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOR NANCY F. MOORE Councilman Noel moved that Resolution 2006-09 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, DEDICATING AND NAMING THE NORTH PALM BEACH LIBRARY LOCATED AT 303 SOUTH ANCHORAGE DRIVE, NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR NANCY F. MOORE IN RECOGNITION OF HER DEDICATED SERVICE AND ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE NORTH PALM BEACH LIBRARY; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE • be adopted. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion. During discussion, Mayor Eissey suggested amending the resolution by adding the sentence "The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, hereby directs the placement MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2006 • of a plaque at the North Palm Beach Library, the language of said plaque attached as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof." Mayor Eissey read Exhibit "A" as follows: THE NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL HONORS NANCY FANT MOORE BY NAMING AND DEDICATING THE LIBRARY TO HER- IN RECOGNITION OF HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE FROM 1965 - 2005. NANCY HAS MADE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION IN HER FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE. SHE TOOK PRIDE TN THE LIBRARY SHE LOVED AND SET A POSITIVE EXAMPLE. NANCY PLAYED AN IMPORTANT PART IN MAKING THE VILLAGE "THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE UNDER THE SUN." Councilman Noel moved to amend Resolution 2006-09 to include the suggested language. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion to amend. Mayor Eissey clarified that signage on the Library building will not be changed, and the amendment provides for a plaque which will be placed inside the Library and adjacent to the original plaque that dates from the opening of the Library. The motion to amend passed unanimously. Thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2006-10 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING TRUCK PURCHASE FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Councilman O'Meilia moved to adopt Resolution 2006-10 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO MID-SIZE TRUCK FITTED WITH SPECIFIC VILLAGE REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED, TN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 13,150.00 FROM CLASSIC CHEVROLET; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 66490 COUNTRY CLUB FUND MAINTENANCE DIVISION CAPITAL Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 2006-11 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING SUV PURCHASE FOR PUBLIC SERVICES Councilman O'Meilia moved to adopt Resolution 2006-11 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2006 DODGE DURANGO FITTED WITH SPECIFIC VILLAGE REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED, TN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,107.00 FROM MAROONE DODGE OF MIAMI, FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 66410 GENERAL FUND AUTOMOTIVE TN • THE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISON Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2006 • SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY RATES APPROVED FOR HERITAGE FESTIVAL GOLF TOURNAMENTS President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to establish "Special Anniversary Rates" for afternoon resident tournament play during the Village's Heritage Festival. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion. Village Manager Mazk Bates explained that three days of golf tournaments have been planned for the Heritage Festival for Village residents, at a discounted rate of $25 per player, with a $5 golf shop credit. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously. GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIM SETTLEMENT APPROVED Chazles Oaks, an adjuster with EMI, was present to report on the claim settlement. President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to approve the recommended tentative general liability settlement made by EMI for full and complete settlement of the claim made by Ms. Slora in an amount not to exceed $42,500. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES - NICKLAUS COURSE RENOVATION President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to engage Ford & Associates, Inc. as Village Financial Advisor in soliciting, evaluating, recommending, and reviewing loan financing for the Country __ Club Nicklaus course renovation project in an amount not to exceed $6,500-inclusive of out-of- pocket expenses. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion. Mr. Bates distributed a quote received today from City Mortgage Services to arrange financing for the golf course renovation project for a flat fee of $6,000 to include all out of pocket expenses, provided they do not exceed $1,000. Mr. Bates reported that Mr. Ford confirmed that he would honor the pricing in his 4/28/05 proposal to analyze financial projections, and would provide loan solicitation, evaluation and negotiation services for a total fee of $6,500. Discussion ensued on obtaining an updated proposal with the correct scope of services. Mr. Bates advised that Mr. Ford will forward a letter so indicating. Discussion took place on out-of-pocket expenses. Council consensus was that out of pocket expenses be capped at $1,000. Discussion ensued on selecting a firm with experience in financing projects with municipalities. The Council discussed waiting on the financing until construction bids aze received. Mr. Bates advised that in order close on a loan and have funds in place in April, the loan solicitation process needs to begin in March. Mr. Bates reported that bids are due on 3/15/06 and a recommendation to Council will be placed on the 3/23/06 agenda. Discussion was held on contacting the Florida League of Cities regarding a bank qualified loan. Councilman O'Meilia moved to table this item to the next meeting. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which passed 3 - 2, with Councilman O'Meilia, Councilman Noel, and Vice Mayor Norris voting aye, and President Pro Tem Rennebaum and Mayor Eissey opposed. • MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Councilman O'Meilia gave a reported on a proposed countywide ordinance concerning parking regulations, and a Health Dept. proposal that would increase the number of children allowed child Gaze centers located in asingle-family zoning district. Councilman O'Meilia will provide 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2006 • more information on these issues to the Village Clerk for distribution to the Council. Consensus was that Councilman O'Meilia report back to the Palm Beach County League of Cities Board of Directors the Village Council's opposition to these proposals. Discussion took place concerning the Action Log. Items 8, 11, 16 and 17 were removed from the Action Log. Mayor Eissey will meet with Mr. Bates and determine which of the remaining items have been completed. Discussion ensued on item 9, concerning organizing a meeting of the Manatee Protection Fund. Village Attorney George Baldwin reported that he and Chief Knight are investigating the possibility of changing the membership so that a meeting can be convened, or if that can't be accomplished, entering into a lawsuit for a declaratory judgment. Chief Knight reported that WCI may propose the Village as a member, so that the membership would be comprised of WCI, the Village of North Palm Beach and the Save the Manatee Club. Brief discussion was held on a timeline to be provided by Ambit, Inc., the Village's annexation consultant. Mr. Bates will forwazd the annexation timeline to Council as soon as it is received. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Bates reviewed upcoming capital projects including Village Hall landscaping, lighting and parking lot paving; improvements to wet slips and dry storage at Anchorage Marina. Mr. Bates gave a status report on the Prosperity Farms Road Beautification Project and Northlake Boulevard Streetscape Project. Mr. Bates distributed a letter from Maziner Court, LLC, which proposes to complete curb cut work for $9,995 (excluding cost of engineering designs, drawings and permitting fees, with inspections and certifications by the Village's engineer, if required). Mr. Bates advised that this is the least expensive of 3 quotes received for the work. Mr. Bates reported that the letter also expresses willingness to donate $45,000 toward Village Hall landscaping. With regazd to Village Hall pazking, it was requested that attention be given to the handicapped pazking azea at the south end. Further discussion on Village Hall landscaping, lighting and paving will be held at a future workshop meeting. Mr. Bates gave a status report on bid solicitations for the Country Club golf course renovation, North Substation, and Anchorage Park improvements. Mr. Bates reported that Public Safety has submitted a federal application fora 50% match for the North Substation. Discussion ensued on restrooms, driving range buildings and landscape designer for the golf course. Mr. Bates reported that the current restrooms on the golf course will be demolished and relocated under the new design. Mr. Bates advised that staff is looking at prefabricated buildings for the restrooms and driving range building, and these aze not included in the renovation estimate. Building Official Chazles Cangianelli reported that John Foy has been hired as the • agronomist. It was noted that there is a Bell South easement under the driving range tees, as well as underground power. Brief discussion took place on cart paths. Discussion took place concerning the extension of Congress Avenue from Northlake Boulevard to Alternate AlA. Mr. Bates reported that staff will attend the Public Hearing before the County 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2006 • Commission on 2/28/06 and will convey the Council's concerns on this issue. Additionally, staff was directed to develop a strategy for annexation outreach to residents of Richard Road. HERITAGE FESTIVAL RIDES CONCESSION APPROVED Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins distributed a handout and reviewed a quote from Big Fun Productions for rides at the Heritage Festival and details of the budget for the festival. Mr. Hodgkins requested a motion from the Council to approve the proposal from Big Fun Productions. Councilman Noel moved to approve the proposal from Big Fun Productions. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 2005 ANNUAL REPORT Public Safety Director Knight presented the Public Safety Department 2005 Annual Report. Chief Knight will make copies of the Annual Report available at Village Hall and the Library. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS Mayor Eissey acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes: Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Board meeting held 9/26/05 Minutes of General Employees Pension Board meeting held 11/22/05 Minutes of Waterways Board meeting held 11/22/05 Recommendation: "For lagoon ends, no property owner shall moor vessels such as to block reasonable access to neighboring bulkheads. At properties with straight bulkheads that have no inflection or angle points, the vessel mooring limit line shall be defined as the property line extended. At properties where there is an inflection point in the bulkhead within 1 foot of a property line, the limiting line for vessel mooring shall be the bisection of the bullchead inflection angle. For all properties, vessels shall not extend beyond aline offset from the bulkhead a distance equal to 40% of the downstream canal width" Minutes of Waterways Board meeting held 1/24/06 Recommendation: "to approve the changes made by the Council" regarding Sec. 5-16, Mooring Limitations in Lagoons Recommendation: "that the revised code reflect that permits will be valid until construction is complete or statutory limits are exceeded" regarding Sec. 5-18, Limitations on Anchoring and Mooring in Prohibited Areas Recommendation: "that the ramp remain for use by residents of North Palm Beach only" regarding Anchorage Pk Minutes of 50th Anniversary Committee meeting held 1/26/06 Minutes of Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/6/06 ADJOURNMENT • With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Jerk 5