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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-2009 Newsletter PDFThe Best Place to Live Under the SunThe Best Place to Live Under the Sun The Village ofThe Village of Halloween Safety Tips—Page 3 Fall Activity Schedule—Page 6 Fall Tennis Activities—Page 7 October 2009 A Letter from the Village Manager—Page 2 Village Council / Manager Page 2—Village Council / Manager THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH “THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE UNDER THE SUN” A message from the Village Manager COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN Ordinance 2009-07 Business Tax Rate Amendment Ordinance 2009-08 Comprehensive Pay Plan Amendment Ordinance 2009-09 Nuisance Abatement Amendment Ordinance 2009-10 Modifying Conditions of Live Oak Plaza Annexation Resolution 2009-44 Tentative Millage Rate Resolution 2009-45 Tennis Center Landscaping Resolution 2009-46 Comprehensive Plan Amend- ment 09-01 Supporting Docu- ments Resolution 2009-47 Annual Street Overlay Paving Contract Resolution 2009-48 Request for Funding and Legis- lation to Address Beach Ero- sion Dear Village Resident and Business Owner, As you know, the Village of North Palm Beach, along with all government entities in the State of Florida, has been struggling with legislative and voter mandated tax cuts and revenue limitations for the last three years. In addition to these recent tax reform mandates, the Village has had to face many difficult issues brought about by the recent mortgage crisis and downturn in the economy. Some of these issues include: • Depreciating property market values (The Village in FY 2009 had a total assessed Taxable value of $1,842,024,582. For FY 2010 that value has decreased to $1,673,245,674. – A reduction of $168,778,908 (9.16%) in “taxable” value!) • Slowdown in residential and commercial construction • Significant reductions in investment returns • Reductions in State shared revenues • Escalating employee costs All of the above issues have had substantial impacts on the budget for FY 2007/08, FY 2008/09, and FY 2009/10. Unfortu- nately, it appears that these issues will also have substantial impacts on the Village’s budget in FY 2010/11 and beyond. The FY 2010 Budget as was originally proposed is based upon adopting the Rolled Back millage rate levied for General Fund. By definitions in the Florida Statutes, adopting the Rolled Back rate does not require the inclusion of a tax increase notice in the annual budget advertisement. The Rolled Back rate is designed to generate the same amount of property taxes as the previous year, exclusive of any new construction. By using the Rolled Back millage rate, the Village Council had the maxi- mum flexibility between the time in which the Budget was proposed and that of the final adoption in September to evaluate and adjust the budget in a number of ways including the restoration of functions, positions and levels of service. The Proposed FY 2010 Budget does reflect continued improvements to citizen services, public safety, public facility mainte- nance, and emphasizes improved community appearance and financial stability. The budget plan promotes the administration of the Village in an effective, efficient manner. Most importantly, the budget provides necessary resources for the Village of North Palm Beach to maintain and further improve services to our residents, business owners and guests. Several operating and capital improvement project highlights are planned in the FY 2009/10 budget that supports the goal of continually improv- ing our Village using a “Resident Service” focus. As of this writing, the FY 2010 budget is in the final stages of that evaluation process. By the time this publication is distributed your up coming budget will have been adopted. You should know and find comfort in the fact that at least six (6) publicly no- ticed budget workshops were held at Village Hall wherein Council along with this Administration poured through the individual departmental budgets to ensure the appropriateness of all expenditures and to provide for the continuance of superior service to you our residents and business owners. In addition to the six budget workshops there were also two (2) public hearings all of which took in a myriad of comments form those of you who were in attendance. I would like to personally thank all of you that came out and participated in this very important process. These are challenging times for all of us both individually and collectively, your comments and points of view were invaluable and most helpful. Regards, Jimmy Knight, Village Manager HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS Our residents express creativity every year with attractive and unique holiday displays throughout our neighbor- hoods. Please keep in mind, holiday lights and decorations may be erected no earlier than four (4) weeks prior to the subject holiday with the exception of Christmas and Hanukkah decorations, which may be erected any time after October 15 and must be removed within two (2) weeks following the holiday. Sec. 6-112(F). The Village Code Compliance division strives to enhance cooperative relationships with residents and businesses by providing information and education to support voluntary compliance with the Village code. To learn more about the Village Code of Ordinances call (561) 841-3367 or visit www.village-npb.org. Public Safety / Community News HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some safety tips: • Do not allow a child to go “Trick or Treating” alone. An adult should accompany young children to the door of every house they approach and older children should take a friend. • Make sure that parents are familiar with every house and all people from which the children receive treats. • Children should be cautioned NEVER to enter any home or approach any vehicle, oc- cupied or not, unless they are accompanied by a parent. • Carry a flashlight and/or wear reflective clothing. (Reflective tape and striping can be added to a costume or Trick or Treat bag for increased visibility.) • All costumes and masks should be flame resistant. When using facial masks, make sure that children can see properly. • Children should be cautioned to remember any suspicious incidents and report them to their parents and/or the police. • Children should be cautioned to run away from people who try to trick them with spe- cial treats (especially if the person is in a vehicle). • Children should be instructed to scream and make a scene if anyone tries to grab them or force them, in any way, to go with them. • Parents should inspect all treats prior to children consuming them and dispose of any- thing that seems to have been tampered with, has been opened, or is not wrapped. A great alternative to “Trick or Treating” is for parents to organize parties at home, in schools, at a shopping mall, community center or places of worship. Check your local newspapers for information on special events. The North Palm Beach Department of Pub- lic Safety hopes that each of you have a Safe and Happy Halloween. FIRE SAFETY FAIR October 4th to the 10th is Fire Prevention Week and we want to remind you to be fire safe all year long. To help in that effort, we will be hosting our Annual Fire Safety Fair on October 10th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the John S. Atwater Public Safety Complex located at 560 U.S. Highway 1. We have invited other safety organi- zations to join us and share their message and there will be demonstrations and games for everyone. So, come and join us; you won’t believe how much fun safety can be. Public Safety / Community News—Page 3 Page 4—Library Library Sept. 28 through Oct. 3rd is Banned Book Week! Stop in and see our display of challenged books. SAVE THE DATE Saturday, December 5th 10:00am – 1:00pm Annual Bake Sale. Come early for the best selection of homemade pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and more. Calling all volunteer bakers! Sign up at the Library to donate your special baked goodies. ANNUAL BOOK SALE Time to clean off your bookshelves and bring your books, DVDs and CDs to the library. Please bring in your items. If you are unable to bring them in, call the library and leave a message for “The Friends”. We will arrange a time that is convenient for you and a volunteer will pick up your donations. The book sale is the last week in January but it is not too soon to donate your books, DVDs and CDs. *Friends of the Library is looking for a volunteer, with a specialty in PR, to join the board. If you are interested, or have any questions, please leave your information at the reference desk. The NPB Book Discussion Group starts up in No- vember. Among the titles selected for this season will be Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Soci- ety by Many Ann Shaffer (Nov.) and The Sum of Our Days by Isabel Allende (Dec). Get an early start on these titles. New faces are always wel- come. ADULT READING PROGRAM Continues through October. Read a book, write a review to share, win weekly prizes. Adults can have fun reading, too! KEEP THE BEAT Keep the Beat, with Bill Myers and Roger Whitco- me, returning for another enjoyable season of jazz music appreciation. Every 2nd Saturday, October - April, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm TRAVEL PROGRAM A travel video is shown every Wednesday at 12:00pm. Bring a bag lunch and share your travel experiences. For more information call Betty at the Reference Desk 841-3383 GENEALOGY CLUB The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will hold their Oc- tober meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Obert Meeting Room at the library. Everyone is in- vited to attend. Don’t forget to utilize our library data- bases to help with your research. The library offers An- cestry Library Edition (library use only), and Heritage Quest which is available at the library and also by re- mote access from your home. If you have any ques- tions, please call Sue at 841-3383. CONNECT@YOUR LIBRARY Don’t forget, the library is your source for free online access with one-on-one computer help every Saturday from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm Each program is carefully prepared with age-appropriate materials, with themes that are filled with stories, puppets, flannel board stories, music, movies and crafts. FAMILY MOVIE Every Thursday 3:30pm All ages Popcorn served KIDS CRAFT October 9th (Every second Friday) 3:30 pm Ages 6-12 Space limited *Sign up required* CHILDRENS SERVICES STORY TIMES Tuesdays 10:00 AM Age 2 (30 min.) 10:45 AM Ages 3-4 (30 min.) Thursdays 10:00 AM Ages 13-23 months (20 min) 10:45 AM Ages 3-12 months (20 min.) “Bouncin’ Boogie Babies” Football Fans take notice - The Rec. Dept has seats remaining for the Oct. 25th Dolphins/Saints game. Ticket price of $80 includes game ticket, transportation, and tailgate party including a sand- wich/drink. For more details, contact Bill at 841-3389. Basketball League Registration Begins – Youth Fall Basketball ages 5 – 16! You can now register for this winter youth basketball program Oct. 1st – 24th. The discounted rate is $60/resident, $70/non- resident. After October 24th, the price returns to the regular $70/resident and $80/non-resident. Each team has approximately 2 games/week and a prac- tice. Games will be played weeknights and Sat. at the NPB Community Center. All participants 9 years + will be drafted onto teams. Ghost Run - The Recreation Dept is holding a 5K Ghost Run on Saturday, Oct. 24th. The 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) certified course be- gins and ends at Anchorage Park. Anyone between the ages of 7 yrs and 90 yrs are eligible for participation. We will also be holding a 100 yd Ghost Sprint for youths age 3-6 yrs, and a 1 mile Goblin Run for youths 7-10 yrs. Pre-registration fee is $20/person. If you register be- fore Oct. 10th pre-registration guarantees a t-shirt. Applications can be obtained at the Rec. centers or visit the Rec. pages of www.village-npb.org. Halloween Hunt - We will hold a Halloween Hunt on Fri., Oct. 30th at 6:00 pm. This is for children under the age of 9 yrs. Kids come in cos- tume and bring something to carry your treats in! Movie in the Park - Following the Halloween Hunt there will be a movie in the park – Mouse Hunt – which will begin at approx 7pm or dusk. Bring your blankets & chairs! Arts & Crafts Fall Festival – Saturday, November 7th from 9am -4pm at the NPB Community Center. Crafters from all over S. Florida will be displaying their crafts. Crafters – a few openings still remain, if you are interested in participating please call 841- 3386. 5 Wishes by Hospice - The living-will with a heart. What would happen if your illness prevented you from being able to speak for yourself? Stay in control of your life and learn how to fill out the leading advance directive in the country. The “5 Wishes” is a living-will that deals with your emotional, personal, and spiritual wishes. This free program is presented on Tues., Oct. 20th at 11am. Please call 841-3386 to RSVP! Charming Young Ladies - The Etiquette Touch brings us an etiquette and charm class for young ladies 7-16 yrs. It is a comprehensive, interactive, fun etiquette pro- gram in manners, poise and style that empowers young ladies to achieve their maximum potential by building positive self esteem, confidence and social develop- ment. These classes are held on Thursdays beginning Oct. 15th but pre-registration is required. Elegant Child - This is a comprehensive, interactive and fun manners/etiquette program designed to educate your child. Areas of instruction will be manners, com- munication (introduction of self, handshakes, phone eti- quette, etc.) and dining etiquette. Presented by The Eti- quette Touch. These classes are held on Tuesdays be- ginning Oct. 13th but pre-registration is required. Holistic Weight Loss Program - Do you want to lose weight but don’t know how? Have you tried other meth- ods and failed? We offer a unique individualized ap- proach to weight loss. This program addresses your psychological, medical, and nutritional well-being. This 3-part workshop will be as follows: Oct. 5th - Psychology: Debra Joy Goldman, MS, LMHC; Oct. 19th – Nutrition: Shannon M. Lunnen, RD, LD/N; Oct. 26th – Medical: Richard Tiegen, DMD, AP. Cirque De Soleil Trip to Orlando - Friday, November 20th, join the Recreation Department as they take a van trip to Orlando to see the world famous Cirque De Soleil show, La Nouba. Cost is $85 per person. The van leaves at 2:00pm from Anchorage Park and returns around 11pm. Please call 841-3386 for more details. Trip is limited to 10 so sign up soon! Parks & Recreation—Page 5 YOUTH ACTIVITY Ballet Fee: $115 / 8wk - AX Age/Level Start Time Beg. 5–8 yrs T-9/8 4:30-5:30 Beg. 8–10 yrs T-9/8 5:30-6:30 Beg. Teens T-9/8 7:00-8:00 Charming Young Ladies Fee: $95 / 6 wk - AAB Age/Level Start Time 7–12 yrs Th-10/15 3:00-4:30 13–16 yrs Th-10/15 4:30-6:00 Creative Clay Fee: $100 / 10wk-YA Age/Level Start Time 8-12 yrs Th-10/8 4:30-6:00 Elegant Child Fee: $65 / 4wk – AAB Age/Level Start Time 4–6 yrs T-10/13 2:30-3:30 Guitar Fee: $125 / 8wk ($12 due at first class for book) - AAB Age/Level Start Time 12-adults Th-9/17 5:30-6:30 Gymnastics Fee: $115 / 8wk - Osb Age/Level Start Time 7 yrs + Th-9/17 4:00-5:00 HipHop Dance Fee: $115 / 8wk-AX Age/Level Start Time HipHop, 7+ yrs M-9/14 5:30 HipHop, teens M-9/14 6:30 Lyrical Dance Fee: $115 / 8wk-AAB, AX Age/Level Start Time teens T-9/8 6:15 Secret Garden Fee: $5 / 4wk - AA Age/Level Start Time 7-12 yrs Sat-9/19 1:00-3:00 Spanish in Action Fee: $115 / 8wk - AAB Age/Level Start Time 4-5 yrs M-9/14 9:00-9:50 6-7 yrs M-9/14 3:00-3:50 8-9 yrs M-9/14 4:00-4:50 Special Needs Academic Camp Fee: $35/wk – AAB Age/Level Start Time 8-13 yrs Sat-9/12 9:00-12:00 8-13 yrs Sat-10/3 9:00-12:00 Table Tennis Fee: $65/mo - OSB Age/Level Start Time All T-9/1 7:15-8:45 All T-10/6 7:15-8:45 Tae Kwon Do Fee: $135 /4wk –AAB Age/Level Start Time 5-7 yrs M,Th-9/3 4:45-5:15 8-13 yrs M,Th-9/3 5:30-6:15 14-adults M,Th-9/3 6:30-7:30 Tap/Jazz Fee: $115/$205/$235/8wk-AAB, AX Age/Level Start Time TJ 5-8 yr, 2 yr exp. T-9/8 3:45 TJ 8-10 yr, 4 yr exp.T-9/8 4:15 TJ 5-8 yr, beg. T-9/8 4:45 TJ teens, 5 yr exp. T-9/8 5:15 TJ 3-5 yr, beg. T-9/8 3:45 Tumble Tots Fee: $115 / 8wk - Osb Age/Level Start Time 3-5 yrs Th-9/17 2:00-3:00 Tumbling Fee: $115 / 8wk - Osb Age/Level Start Time 5-8 yrs Th-9/17 3:00-4:00 ADULT ACTIVITY Baby & Me Fit Fee: 4wk-$101, 8wk- $165, $17/cls - AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult & child M,W-9/14 9-10:30 Ballroom Dance Fee: $55 / 5wk -AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult W-9/9 7:30-8:30 Bellydancing Fee: $75 / 8wk - AX Age/Level Start Time All Th-9/17 6:30-8:00 Country Line Dance Fee: $5/cls-OSB – pay at the class Start Time W 7:00-9:00 Doggy Agility Training Fee: $155 / 6wk - AX Age/Level Start Time +6 mo Sun -9/27 9:00-10:00 Fitness Over 50 Fee: $12/mo-AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult M,W,F-9/2 9:00-10:00 Adult M,W,F-10/2 9:00-10:00 Fla. Fish & Seafood Fee: $24/wk – AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult W-9/2 6:30-8:00 Guitar Fee: $125 / 8wk ($20 due at first class for book) - AAB Age/Level Start Time 12-adults Th-9/17 5:30-6:30 Fall Activity Schedule Building Codes: Anchorage Activities Building (841-3386) AAB 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage Exercise AX 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage Art AA 603 Anchorage Dr. Osborne Park OSB 715 Prosperity Fm. Rd. Community Center (841-3389) CC 1200 Prosperity Fm. Rd. HipHop Dance Fee: $115 / 8wk-AX Age/Level Start Time HipHop, adults M-9/14 7:30 pm Holistic Weight Loss Program Fee: $35 / 3wk Age/Level Start Time Adult M-10/5 6:00-7:30 5 Wishes by Hospice No charge, but call 841-3386 to RSVP! Age/Level Start Time Adult T-10/20 11:00-noon Jazzercise M,W,F 9:30-10:30, M-Th 6:00-7:00 Sat 9:00-10:00 Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding Fee: $22 ($15 materials fee due at class) Age/Level Start Time 15 - Adult Sat 10/10 9:00-11:00 Puppy PreK Fee: $155 / 6wk - AX Age/Level Start Time +6 mo Sun -9/27 10:30-11:30 Salsa Fee: $55 / 5wk-AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult W-9/9 8:30-9:30 Sewing Fee: $85 / 8wk – AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult W-9/16 6:00-9:00 Spanish I Fee: $117 / 8wk-AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult Th-9/17 6:30-8:00 Swing Dancing Fee: $55 / 5wk -AAB Age/Level Start Time Adult W-9/9 6:30-7:30 Table Tennis Fee: $65/mo – Osb Age/Level Start Time Beg T-9/1 7:15-8:45 Beg T-10/6 7:15-8:45 Tae Kwon Do Fee: $135 / 4wk – AAB Age/Level Start Time 14-adults M,Th-9/3 6:30-7:30 Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong Fee: $55 / 5 wk or $17/cls - AX Age/Level Start Time All F-9/18 9:30-10:30 Yoga Fee: $55 / 5cls or $17/cls-AX Age/Level Start Time Adult M-9/7 10:30-12:00 Adult W-9/2 6:00-7:30 Adult Sat-9/5 9:00-10:30 Page 6—Fall Activity Schedule Country Club FALL MENU OF ACTIVITIES: • Palm Tennis Teams for Women • Date Night – 1st Friday of each month – 6:30 pm • Doubles & Dine – weekly, Wednesdays – 6:30 pm • PBCWTA Women’s Teams (div. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7) • The Working Man’s Tennis Workout for men & women – Sundays – 8 am; Mondays 7 am • Hitting Frenzy – Tuesdays – 6:30 pm • Singles Leagues – Tuesdays – 6:30 pm • Wednesday Night Social – 6:30 pm • Beginners Clinic – Wednesdays – 6:30 pm • Beginners Clinic – Thursdays – 9 am • Intermediate Clinic – Thursdays – 6:30 pm • Intermediate Clinic – Fridays – 10 am • Quick Start – Saturday – 10:30 am • Level Appropriate Round Robins – Sat. – 9:30 am • Weekend Clinics – Intermediate/Advanced – Satur- day and/or Sunday 9 am We are very proud to announce that we will be hosting one of the FLORIDA TENNIS CUP tourna- ments on Saturday, October 24th. This event is for adults and no players under 20. There is only dou- bles play but there will be men’s, women’s, and mixed. The uniqueness of this tournament is that the divisions are determined by the combined ages of the two players: combined age over 40, over 60, over 80, over 100, and over 120. For complete de- tails and registration please visit www.floridatenniscup.com. REGISTRATION is UNDERWAY for the ACE Ten- nis Academy program. We have classes for chil- dren ages 4 to 18. All classes are after school and children are evaluated by staff and then placed in an appropriate class based on their age and ability. We are all very excited by our new facility and re- furbished courts. Please come visit us so we may share with you the complete details for all of our new fall programs. The pro shop may be reached by phone 626-6515 or e-mail at jwheeler@village- npb.org. Tennis News Country Club—Page 9 Fold out for Village Calendar (Pages 7 & 8) From the Golf Shop We would like to thank all of the non-member residents who took advantage of our “member for a day” program in August and September. We hope you enjoyed the golf course and are planning on coming back again soon!! We have a change in procedures happening this October. Effective Wednesday the 7th, which is the Women’s Golf Association day, we will no longer be operating with a shotgun start. Every Wednesday from the 7th forward we will be operating with a 1st tee and 10th tee start. Tee times will begin from both tees at 7:00 am and continue until 9:00 am. The 1st and 10th tee will then be closed until 11:00 am. At 11:00am both tees will be open until 1:00 pm. WE WILL HAVE A STARTER ON BOTH TEES. With this tee time arrangement we will be able to send 8 players out every 8 minutes, 4 players off of the front side and 4 players off of the back side. Tuesdays, which is the Men’s Golf Association day, will continue to be a shotgun start beginning at 7:45 am starting again at 12:30 pm. Thursday through Monday the first tee will be open at 7:00 am as usual. In 2006 the golf course was renovated with a Jack Nicklaus Signature layout. This year the locker rooms and golf shop have been re-carpeted and repainted, and our tennis facility has been completely redone including a new clubhouse, resurfaced courts and new fencing around the courts. Randy is continuing to upgrade the res- taurant and its facilities and we have always had one of the finest aquatic facilities in Florida. Boy, aren’t we lucky here in North Palm Beach, take advantage of what you have. The North Palm Beach Country Club is the best deal in the state and the “best place under the sun”. Until next time, keep it down the middle, Mike Please Recycle VILLAGE NEWSLETTER 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 ************** ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 Upcoming Council Meetings Thursday, October 8, 2009, 7:30pm Thursday, October 22, 2009, 7:30pm 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 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