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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-2009 Newsletter PDFThe Best Place to Live Under the SunThe Best Place to Live Under the Sun The Village ofThe Village of June 2009 Support Our TroopsSupport Our Troops——Page 3Page 3 Golf & Tennis CampsGolf & Tennis Camps——Page 9Page 9 Village University HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW You probably learned the legislative process in grade school, but everyone needs a refresher course! A bill has several steps before it is signed into law. Below is a short version of the law making process – check out the Florida Senate’s home page to learn more about the process: http://www.flsenate.gov/Info_Center/ Step 1. The Committee Process Bills are filed either by members of the Florida Senate or House of Representatives, or by House or Senate committees. Once a bill is filed, it is referred to one or more committees, based on subject matter. Each mem- ber of the House or Senate sits on at least one committee. Once referred to committee, the bill is studied, sometimes changed, and then voted upon by committee members. The bill must pass favorably through all the committees it is assigned to before seeing House or Senate floor action. Step 2. House or Senate Floor If the bill passes all committees, it is then available for action by the full body, either the House or Senate, de- pending on where the bill originated. If the bill is accepted by a majority of the members of one Legislative body, the passed bill is then reviewed by the other body of the Florida Legislature for its review. That means, a bill passed in the House of Representatives goes to the Senate for its review. Just as it did in the first legislative body, the bill goes through the same process in the second legislative body. Step 3. The Governor When a bill is passed by both houses, it is then sent to the Governor. The Governor can sign the bill into law, allow it to become a law without his signature, or veto it. How do I track a bill online? The Florida Senate’s website (www.flsenate.gov) provides online bill tracking, allowing you to follow a bill through the legislative process. Each bill filed in the House and Senate is given an individual web page. The information included on each bill includes, in part, the bill number, type, version, sponsors, and companion bills. All versions of the bill, staff analyses and floor votes are also found here. You can search for bills from the Sen- ate homepage by number or text under the “Jump to Bill” and “Search Bill Text” sections. Make sure to search using the current 2009 session. How can I get involved? You don’t have to be a lobbyist or lawyer to make an impact on the laws affecting your home state! Getting in- volved is as easy as making a phone call or writing a letter to your State Senator or Representative. Letters to the Governor are also an easy way to get your voice heard. Advocacy is a year-round effort that begins with building a relationship with your legislative representatives. You can visit your member in their district office outside of session to introduce yourself and discuss legislation that you think would be beneficial. These mem- bers are elected by you and represent you, but they cannot know what you want unless you tell them! Village Council / Community News RECENT COUNCIL ACTION Resolution 2009-19 Appointing Council Officers Resolution 2009-20 Actuarial Valuation Proposal Resolution 2009-21 FL Library Services & Technology Grant Application Resolution 2009-22 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Resolution 2009-23 Registration Fee for Non-Domiciled Businesses Resolution 2009-24 Tennis Facility Fencing Bid Award Resolution 2009-25 Storm Drain Repairs – Village Garden Apartments Resolution 2009-26 New Tennis Center Bid Award Resolution 2009-27 Canal Dredging Bid Award Resolution 2009-28 EMS Grant Award & Certification Resolution 2009-29 Supporting Dedicated Funding for Commuter Rail Resolution 2009-30 Supports Intercity Rail as Component of FL Stimulus Complete text for all proposed ordinances, as well as newly enacted ordi- nances and resolutions, is available at www.village-npb.org. See the link for Ordinances or Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Page 2—Village Council / Community News VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PLANNING COMMISSION: Volunteers are needed for two vacancies on the Planning Com- mission. The Planning Commis- sion meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Village Hall. The Planning Commission acts as the local planning agency for the Village. Applicants are re- quired to be residents of the Vil- lage. Applications are available from the Village Clerk’s office in the Village Hall, 501 U.S. High- way One, 841-3355, or online at www.village-npb.org Community News A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT In an effort to keep the village appearing clean and uncluttered, we are asking that you please attempt to schedule your lawn maintenance on the day prior to the scheduled collection. We are experiencing numer- ous situations where vegetation and debris are being placed out onto the swales after our sanitation crews have been through the neighborhood. Please resist placing these items out on Friday. This day is sched- uled for the collection of household garbage and this other material winds up lying out in the swale for the entire weekend. This becomes unsightly for the entire neighborhood. The Public Works Department is proud to be part of this community and is working extremely hard to provide the services for which you are accus- tomed to receiving. THREE GOOD REASONS TO… PREVENT NUISANCE CONDITIONS • Public safety. Nuisance conditions such as lack of adequate property maintenance, over- growth of weeds and vegetation and pooling of water can create health, sanitation and safety hazards by providing harborage for rats, snakes and other vermin and a breeding ground for in- sects. • Appearance. Storing unused items out of pub- lic view and prompt disposal of accumulated discards and debris keeps our Village looking neat and attractive. • It’s the Law. The Village Council on October 23, 2008 passed Ordinance 2008-15 which in- cludes Section 14-80. Uses or activities consti- tuting a public nuisance. NPB Support Our Troops Program NEEDS YOU! We need Volunteers to help with donation drives, packing days and special events. If you can help, please call or email the Clerk’s office at 841-3355, npbclerk@village-npb.org. Do you have a family member serving in Iraq or Afghanistan? Contact the Village Clerk’s office to have them included in our list for shipments. Support Our Troops Upcoming Events Donation Drive—Saturday, June 6th Volunteers needed any time from 10am to 5pm Location: Dollar Tree, Northlake Blvd. We can’t pack for our soldiers without donated items. Please help col- lect donations at any of our Saturday Donation Drives. Please contact Guy DiGennaro at 561-882-9575 to volunteer “Baseball and Apple Pie” - Saturday, June 13th from 10am to noon Location: Anchorage Park, 603 Anchorage Dr Items for the July 4th shipment to our soldiers will be packed. Our theme is “Baseball and Apple Pie.” Volunteers will ship baseball equipment for 6 teams of 8 players, along with enough apple pies, t-shirts, and ball caps for 300 soldiers. We need: new baseball hats and t-shirts, individually wrapped Sara Lee apple pies, 3 winners trophies, and monetary donations toward baseball equipment (or new baseball equipment—see online list at www.village-npb.org or call the Clerk’s office.) For more info, contact: Bob Gebbia, 561-351-8459, Beth Gebbia, 561-234-8300 For more info on upcoming events, please contact the Clerk’s office at 561-841-3355 or email NPBTroopSup- port@aol.com An updated list of suggested donation items, program information, and upcoming events can be found at www.village-npb.org under Village Clerk/Support Our Troops—Military Unit Adoption. Cash donations are grate- fully accepted to help offset shipping costs and to purchase additional supplies for our adopted soldiers. Page 3– Community News Summer Safety School's out, pools are open and people everywhere are looking for fun ways to cool down as summer tem- peratures heat up. As you head to the beach, to the pool, or on vacation, the North Palm Beach Depart- ment of Public Safety encourages you and your family to keep safety in mind! • Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone. • Swim in areas that are supervised. • Read and obey all rules and posted signs. • Children or inexperienced swimmers should take precautions, such as wearing a U.S. Coast Guard- approved personal floatation device (PFD) when around the water. • Watch out for the dangerous “too’s” – too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much strenuous activity. • Set water safety rules for the whole family based on swimming abilities (for example, inexperienced swimmers should stay in water less than chest deep). • Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, currents, depth charges, obstruc- tions and where the entry and exit points are lo- cated. The more informed you are, the more aware you will be of hazards and safe practices. • Pay attention to local weather conditions and fore- casts. Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather. • Use a feet-first entry when entering the water. • Do not mix alcohol with swimming, diving or boat- ing. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination, affects your swimming skills, and reduces your body's ability to stay warm. • Know and practice how to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergency situations. Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of ex- posure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, peo- ple with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot environment. Heat exhaustion symptoms Warning signs of heat exhaustion include: • heavy sweating • paleness • muscle cramps • tiredness • weakness • dizziness • headache • nausea or vomiting • fainting The skin may be cool and moist. The victim's pulse rate will be fast and weak, and breathing will be fast and shallow. If heat exhaustion is un- treated, it may progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. Seek medical attention and call 911 immediately if: symptoms are severe, or the victim has heart problems or high blood pres- sure. Otherwise, help the victim to cool off, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour. Heat exhaustion treatment Cooling measures that may be effective include: cool, non-alcoholic beverages as directed by your physician, rest, cool shower, bath, or sponge bath, an air-conditioned environment and lightweight clothing. Public Safety Page 4– Public Safety Genealogy Club TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will not be having any meetings for the months of June, July, and August. This is a good time to catch up on your family research by taking road trips, attending family reunions, etc. If you have any questions, call Sue at 841- 3383. Happy Researching! Library / Parks & Rec. A Message from the Director: As you are all aware, the North County Regional Library has closed for construction. While they are operating in a very limited way out of the North County Courthouse, they have been doing their children’s programming at other locations. John Callahan, the Director of the Palm Beach County Library System, has been gracious enough to “loan” our Library three of their staff mem- bers. Beatrice Ceruti and Kayo Chiba are providing children’s programs on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in the Obert Meeting Room. The first series ran through mid- May. Carol Bean is stepping in to provide computer classes in our downstairs Computer Lab. Response to all the programs has been good and we look forward to continuing the programs through out this year. The Library has been going through numerous changes. One of the bittersweet changes was the re- tirement of Ann Burton, a 10-year employee who headed our Adult Services. Ann is a very talented lady, who knew the patrons as well as she knew refer- ence. She served as an invaluable resource for the Li- brary. While she will be missed, we all wish her and her husband, James, well in their new home in North Caro- lina. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY Page 5– Library / Parks & Rec. Our hidden jewel, Anchorage Park, is nestled along the 600 block of Anchorage Drive, and has just undergone major reno- vation. This park has two fishing piers on the Earman River, tennis courts, volleyball courts, picnic pavilions and a brand new tot lot. The exercise path features workout stations throughout the park. In the easternmost portion of the park is Bark Park for your canine friends. There are two separate fenced areas, one for large dogs, and one for small dogs, each with ample romping area, shade, and benches for their hu- mans. There is direct access to Bark Park from Anchorage Drive. Dogs are not permitted in any Village parks, except Bark Park. Your canine friends must be leashed to and from the Bark Park, and you are responsible for cleaning up after them. Waste receptacles are provided in the Bark Park. Cleaning up after your dog is critical for the park to remain as pristine and enjoyable as it currently is. Access to and use of the boat ramp, boat trailer parking and storage areas in Anchorage Park is re- stricted to North Palm Beach residents holding current permits for use of those facilities. Information on fees and eligibility is available through the Parks and Recreation Department. Help us keep your parks in good condition so you can enjoy them for years to come. Please observe the posted operating hours, and park only in designated areas. Waste receptacles are conveniently provided throughout the parks, so that you can leave them in a condition that is pleasant for others to enjoy as well. Your parks are something you can be proud of! HAVE YOU BEEN TO YOUR PARKS LATELY? During times when people are pinching their pennies, they are looking for more cost effective ways to recreate with friends and family. If you haven’t been to Your Village Parks lately, it’s time to take another look. The Village of North Palm Beach is pleased to provide you with beautiful and safe parks for your enjoyment. Lakeside Park, located on Lakeside Drive east of US 1 is a favorite for its waterfront location just across from Munyon Island with a small beach suitable for launching kayaks or canoes, fishing or wading. It’s not unheard of to spot manatees and dolphins at that location. There are paved walking/jogging paths and a fenced tot lot along with a pic- nic pavilion. While you’re walking along the path, keep your eyes open for the wooden sculptures! Osborne Park is located on Prosperity Farms Road, just north of Lighthouse Drive and features a Community Cen- ter, a tot lot, racquetball courts and ball fields, along with a picnic pavilion. The North Palm Beach Community Center at 1200 Pros- perity Farms Road has an indoor gymnasium, which dou- bles as a Community Theatre. There are outdoor basket- ball Courts, a fenced tot lot and ball fields there as well. Summer Reading The Summer Reading Program starts on June 10th. All programs begin at 1:00pm in the Obert Meeting Room. While our focus group is the 4-8 year olds, all children (and their parents or caregivers) are welcome! Mark your calendars… Wed., June 10th—Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Presentation Wed., June 17th—Story Time—Feel free to bring your teddy bear Wed., June 24th—MacArthur Beach Park Presentation Wed., July 1st—Creative Art Time Wed., July 15th—Ice Cream Social SUMMER TIME FUN WITH PARKS & RECREATION GRAND RE-OPENING OF ANCHORAGE PARK Well the time has finally come, the “Official” Re-opening of An- chorage Park! As some of you already know the old Seacoast Plant at 603 An- chorage Drive has been transformed into a beautiful waterfront rec- reational destination. The Village would like to invite all Village residents and guests to attend a grand reopening ceremony and celebration on June 6, 2009. The day kicks off at 10:00am with a ribbon cutting ceremony. During the course of the day you will be able to participate in a myriad of activities throughout the park. Music and food will be provided at dif- ferent locations. Events planned include sand volleyball competitions, face painting, tennis exhibition, kite flying, kickball and much more. Please come on by on Saturday, June 6th and enjoy the Village’s newest amenity. NPB Summer Day Camp Summer Rec Camp for youthes 7 – 13 yrs. runs in 1 week increments from June 8th – July 31st. Camp meets at the NPB Community Center. Trips to local attractions occur on Mon., Wed. and Fri. On Tues. & Thurs. camp- ers remain onsite to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Complete schedules are available at Rec. buildings or at www.village-npb.org. $150/wk (+NR fee if applicable, multiple week discounts avail- able). Call for availability. Super Kids Camp This exciting ½ day program is for youthes 4–6 years of age. Camp program is registered in four 2-week sessions from June 8th – July 31st. This program is M-F from 9am-noon. Each week features a different theme with guests coming in to present fun, exciting and educational programs. Camp includes story time, crafts, free play, snack and much more. Cost is $100/session. Camp Director is Marelen Baylis. Sports Camp New this summer are specialty sport camps by Build- ing Up Sports Academy. We will be offering 9 weekly morning camp programs @ $95/session (+ NR fee if applicable). Age varies according to the program but most are for youthes 6-13 yrs of age. Camps include: Fishing, Baseball, Flag Football, Soccer, Dance & Cheer, Basketball and Multi-Sports Camps. At the end of the week campers will participate in a “big game.” All camps are held at the Community Center except Fishing Camp will be held at the newly renovated Anchorage Park. Summer Pool Parties Mark your calendars now for the summer pool parties at the NPB Pool. June 19th, July 17th, Aug. 14th from 6- 10pm. Free admission; DJ Extreme will entertain you and your family with dancing, contests, fun and games! Summer Whiffle Ball League Bring back the memories of childhood summer nights with NPB Recreation’s Wiffleball League. Teams will play at the NPB Community Center. Teams consist of 8 man/woman rosters with a team cost of just $60! Games will be played on Tuesday nights at 6, 7, and 8pm (Thurs. nights if necessary). Registration will be at Anchorage Park for the entire month of June. Games will start beginning of July. Flick at Night Join your friends and family for an old-fashioned Friday night outdoor movie at the newly renovated Anchorage Park on June 12th. The movie will begin at dusk – approx 8-8:15pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, pic- nic baskets, coolers and join us for a new spin on “Meatballs.” Summer Dance Classes Now that you have been inspired by “Dancing with the Stars” Janet Kien will be offering a round of summer dance classes. You have 3 classes to choose from – or take all 3! This 5 week series will start Wednesday, June 3rd and will be as follows: Swing: 6:30-7:30pm; Ballroom: 7:30-8:30pm; Salsa: 8:30-9:30pm. The fee is $50/session (+NR fee if applicable). Register online or come into Anchorage Park Activities Bldg by June 1. Group Swim Lessons Evening group swim lessons will be offered at the NPB Pool. 3 sessions are available: June 8th-18th, June 29th-July 9th, July 20th-30th. All lessons are 2 weeks in length, Mon. thru Thurs. from 6-6:30pm or 6:30-7pm. The fee for NPB residents and pool members is $25/ child, Non-residents - $35. For more information, please contact the pool office at 691-3427. Parks & Recreation Page 6– Parks & Recreation Anchorage Park NPB TENNIS CENTER We are very excited by all of the activity here at the Country Club tennis center. The new building is under construction, courts are being refurbished; basically the entire facility is receiving a “facelift.” Check us out for the summer with our very affordable summer member- ship rates; ranging in price from our resident junior price of $75 to the nonresident single adult price of $200. If a summer membership is purchased a discount will be applied to the full annual membership in the fall. ACE Academy weekly summer camps – registration weekly and offered all summer. Half day Country Club summer camp (golf, tennis, & swimming). Several camp options are available to children ages 4 to 17; tennis, tennis/swimming, and tennis/golf/swimming. Registration is underway. Quick Start tennis will be held on Saturdays for the kids. Adult classes include cardio tennis, teaching clinics on Friday & Saturday, beginner clinics, Hitting Frenzy, and Men’s Drill & Play. Adult Socials are scheduled for Wednesday evenings, Friday mornings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday after- noons. Palm Beach County Women’s Tennis Association teams may still need players. Competitive doubles match play for all levels with clinics and coaching from certified Professionals. VILLAGE PAVER Become a permanent part of the Village and leave a lasting memory! Everyone is invited to buy a brick, ei- ther for you, your family or for someone else, to com- memorate a special occasion or to honor or remember a special loved one. Bricks will be displayed on the Country Club entrance sidewalk, pool deck and tennis facility (coming soon) so that in the years to come, you will be able to bring your children and grandchildren to the “Walk of Fame” and see your name and theirs as a permanent legacy at the Village of North Palm Beach Country Club. What a great way to be remembered! In addition to your brick purchase you will receive a miniature replica brick (11/2 x3”) of the original. Just $100 for a 4”x8” paver brick Order forms are available at the NPB Country Club, Village Hall and the Village website at www.village- npb.org. You may mail or drop off your order form to Erica Shannon at the Village Manager’s Office in Vil- lage Hall, 501 US Hwy One. Please make checks pay- able to: Village of North Palm Beach, NO CASH AC- CEPTED. Please allow 4-6 weeks for bricks to be deliv- ered and installed at the Country Club. Country Club Page 9– Country Club “FROM THE GOLF SHOP” Kirk Harris captures his 2nd Men’s Club Cham- pionship title 35 years after his first title. That is perseverance! Congratulations to all of the winners in the 2009 North Palm Beach CC Club Championship. MEN Championship Flight 1st Kirk Harris 168 2nd Russ Beverstein 175 Blue Tee Flight 1st Adolph Fritsche 145 2nd Jim Fleming 150 3rd Walt McDonough 155 4th Paul Russell 156 White Tee Flight 1st Don Brown 125 2nd Joe Klima 150 WOMEN Gross Division 1st Jolie Tanyeri 179 2nd Ann Howard 179 Net Division 1st Bunnie Hess 141 2nd Jeanette Campbell 142 Thank you to all who participated! Our junior golf programs are ready to get underway. We will have 2 different programs this year, one will be golf only and the second program will combine golf, tennis and swimming. Golf only camp dates: Camp 1, June 9th,10th,11th, Camp 2, June 30th, July 1st,2nd and Camp 3, July 28th,29th,30th. Combined program camp dates: June 15th thru 19th, July 13th thru 17th, and August 10th thru 14th.*Please call the golf shop for more specific details of the camps. *THE GOLF COURSE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY FOR MAINTENANCE ON JUNE 2ND AND WILL RE- OPEN ON WEDNESDAY THE 3RD.* Summer is upon us so come on out and take advantage of our low summer rates. Weekday, our top rate is $45.00 and weekend is $49.00. Remember if you are a resident card holder you receive a 15% discount. Just call the golf shop at 691-3433 and our friendly staff would be happy to assist you. Best regards, Mike Fold out for Village Calendar (Pages 7 & 8) Please Recycle Advisory Board Meeting Schedule Audit Committee …………………………………..on call Code Enforcement Board ….1st Monday, on call, 6:30 pm Construction Board of Adjustment…………………on call Golf Advisory Board …….2nd Monday, monthly, 5:00pm Library Advisory Board ….4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:00pm Pension Board - General Employees……………….on call Pension Board - Police & Fire ……………………..on call Planning Commission …….1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30pm Recreation Advisory Board 2nd Tuesday, monthly,7:30pm Waterways Board …….next to last Tuesday, monthly, (except June, Aug, & Dec), 4:00pm Zoning Board of Adjustment ………………………on call VILLAGE NEWSLETTER 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 ************** ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 Upcoming Council Meetings Thursday, June 11, 2009, 7:30pm Thursday, June 25, 2009, 7:30pm Village of North Palm Beach Village Council David B. Norris Mayor William Manuel Vice Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D. President Pro Tem Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D. Councilman T.R. Hernacki, P.E. Councilman Jimmy Knight Village Manager Melissa Teal, CMC Village Clerk Village Council members can be contacted through the office of the Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at npbclerk@village-npb.org *All meetings are held at the Vil- lage Hall, 501 US Highway One Permanent Garbage Pickup Schedule Mondays - Garbage only Tuesdays - Trash, Bulk Items & Vegetation Wednesdays - Garbage only Thursdays - Trash, Bulk Items, Vegetation & Recycling Fridays - Garbage only Country Club Administration 691-3421 Golf Shop 691-3433 Pool 691-3427 Tennis 626-6515 Restaurant 691-3430 Community Development 841-3365 Finance 841-3360 Library 841-3383 Public Safety: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 848-2525 Public Works 691-3440 Recreation 841-3388 Anchorage Park 841-3386 Community Center 841-3389 Village Clerk’s Office 841-3355 Village Historian 841-3371 Village Manager’s Office 904-2122 Directory Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 841-3380