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Home My WebLink About01-2010 NewsletterThe Village ofThe Village of The Best Place to Live Under the SunThe Best Place to Live Under the Sun JANUARY 2010 NPB Elections—Pg. 2 Winter Activity Schedule—Pg. 7 A Message from the Chief —Pg. 5 ELECCIONES DE VILLAGE DE NORTH PALM BEACH Las Elecciones Municipales son generales e independientes (sin distrito ni afiliación a un partido) Fecha de Elección Municipal de 2010: martes, 9 de marzo de 2010 Los centros de votación abren de 7:00 am a 7:00 pm Escaños del Consejo de Village Abiertos para Elección Grupo 1 (ocupado actualmente por Edward M. Eissey) Grupo 3 (ocupado actualmente por Darryl C. Aubrey) Grupo 5 (ocupado actualmente por William L. Manuel) Período de Calificación de Candidatos Abre : al mediodía del martes 26 de enero de 2010 Cierra: al mediodía del martes 9 de febrero de 2010 El candidato puede anunciar su candidatura previo a la calificación con la presentación del Formulario DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository, (Nombramiento del Tesorero de la Campaña y Nombramiento del Depositario de la Campaña), ante el Secretario de Village. Después de presentar el Formulario DS-DE 9 ante el Secretario de Village y luego de la apertura de una cuenta para la campaña, los candidatos pueden empezar a recibir contribuciones y a efectuar gastos de campaña; sin embargo, para figurar en la papeleta, los candidatos aun tienen que calificarse con la presentación de los formularios debidos ante el Secretario de Village durante el periodo de calificación. Cuotas de calificación de candidatura: Cuota de calificación $10.00 Tasa del Estado por Elección 90.00 Total $100.00 Calificaciones para Candidatura: Residente de Village y elector inscrito Para más información, vea “Becoming a Candidate” (Convirtiéndose en Candidato) en la página de elecciones en el sitio www.village-npb.org Pg. 2—NPB Elections Follow the Village on NIXLE.COM VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH ELECTIONS Municipal Elections are at-large and non-partisan (no districts, no party affiliation) 2010 Municipal Election Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Village Council Seats Open to Election Group 1 (currently held by Edward M. Eissey) Group 3 (currently held by Darryl C. Aubrey) Group 5 (currently held by William L. Manuel) Candidate Qualifying Period Opens: Noon, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Closes: Noon, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 A candidate may announce his or her candidacy prior to qualifying by filing Form DS-DE 9, Appointment of Cam- paign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Village Clerk. After filing Form DS-DE 9 with the Village Clerk and opening the campaign account, candidates may begin accepting contributions and making campaign expenditures; however, candidates must still qualify by filing the appropriate forms with the Village Clerk during the qualifying period, in order to be listed on the ballot. Candidate Qualifying Fees: Qualifying Fee: $10.00 State Election Assessment: 90.00 Total $100.00 Candidate Qualifications: Village resident and registered voter For more info, see “Becoming a Candidate” on Elections page at www.village-npb.org NPB Elections Village Council / Clerk—Pg. 3 2009 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY The Village of North Palm Beach observed Veterans Day on November 11th at Osborne Park. Featured speakers were Mayor David Norris, Senator Jeff Atwater, and Awilda Melecio, NPB Sup- port Our Troops Program volunteer. NPB Dept. of Public Safety Chaplain, Father Emmanuel, gave the invocation and St. Clare School student Ruth Ann Noscka sang the National Anthem and God Bless America. Osborne Park was dedicated November 11, 1967 in memory of Lt. Ronald Osborne, U.S. Army, who was killed in action in Vietnam, and in commemoration of all who have given their lives in the service of their country. RECENT COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN Ordinance 2009-13 Adoption of Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate Ordinance 2009-14 Adoption of FY 2009-2010 Budget Ordinance 2009-15 Annual Fire Inspection & Plan Review Fees Ordinance 2009-16 Amends Notice Require- ments for Land Use Changes Resolution 2009-51 Appoints Member to Library Advisory Board Resolution 2009-52 Code Enforcement by Cita- tion – Code Sections & Pen- alty Schedule Resolution 2009-53 Annual Fire Inspection Fees & Plan Review Fees Resolution 2009-54 Lease Agreement – Tennis Pro Shop Services Resolution 2009-55 Ratifies FPE Collective Bar- gaining Agreement Resolution 2009-56 Appoints Member to the Rec- reation Advisory Board Resolution 2009-57 Solid Waste Authority Interlo- cal Agreement (above photo by Penny Sheltz) Village Council / Clerk Resolution 2009-58 Golf Cart Lease Purchase Agree- ment Resolution 2009-59 Interlocal Agreement for Radio Maintenance Resolution 2009-60 Serma Liability Payment Resolution 2009-61 Opposes Proposed Changes to ICW Boating Speed Zones Resolution 2009-62 Approves Annual Street Overlay Paving Contract Resolution 2009-63 Approves Budget Amendment – Capital Projects Resolution 2009-64 Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Fire- fighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF, Inc. Resolution 2009-65 Approves FY 2008-2009 General Fund Budget Amendment Resolution 2009-66 Approves FY 2009-2009 Country Club Budget Amendment Resolution 2009-67 Approves Janitorial Services Agreement with Harvard Mainte- nance, Inc. Resolution 2009-68 Approves Memorandum of Mainte- nance Agreement with FL Dept. of Transportation related to Northlake Blvd. landscape improvements Resolution 2009-69 Approves Public Safety Patrol Vehi- cle Purchase HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. In order to qualify for the 2010 Homestead Exemption you must file your application at one of the County Property Appraiser's Of- fices by 3/1/2010. The Property Appraiser has an office at the North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, open Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brief summaries of available exemptions, as well as the Homestead Exemption Form and instructions are listed on the Property Appraiser’s website at http:// www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa, or you may call 355-2866 or 624‑6522 (North County location) for more informa- tion. Every person who has legal title on January 1st to a residential property and lives there permanently quali- fies for this exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on January 1st of the initial application year. You may apply by mail or in person at any time through the year but the deadline is March 1st of the qualifying year. A copy of your deed and proof of residency is required. You may submit a copy of your Florida driver's li- cense, voter's registration, or permanent residency card. Exemptions cannot be transferred. If you sell your home and buy another residence, you must file a new application. WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? The staff of the North Palm Beach Building Department is com- mitted to making your permitting experience as pleasant as possible. The purpose of building permits and their associated inspections is to protect public safety, health, and general wel- fare for all of the residents and businesses within the Village. Most improvements to structures and buildings in the Village do require a building permit. Permits are required for the construc- tion, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use or occupancy changes, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Please contact the Building Department at (561) 841- 3365 to determine if a build- ing permit will be required for any of your future projects. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be avail- able to help you prepare your tax return beginning February 1, 2010 through April 15, 2010 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers. Taxpayers should bring 2009 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other tax information along with their 2008 tax return. Taxpay- ers are also asked to bring proper ID. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS ACTIVITIES North Palm Beach Support Our Troops volunteers received an outpouring of donations for the winter/holiday shipment. Many thanks to all who contributed. Our troops received lots of hot cocoa, cup-o-soup, knit caps and other “warmth from home” items. A special THANK YOU goes to all those that wrote special notes and cards for the troops. The soldiers report that these personal greet- ings mean so much! Check the Support our Troops webpage under the Village Clerk’s section of our website www.village-npb.org for the latest donation drive informa- tion. Monetary contributions are gratefully accepted to help offset ship- ping costs and to purchase additional supplies for our adopted soldiers. Please make your check payable to NPB Support Our Troops and deliver to: Village Clerk’s Office, NPB Village Hall 501 U.S. Hwy 1, North Palm Beach FL 33408. Community News Pg. 4—Community News FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY, CHIEF ROBERT M. O’NEILL Happy New Year 2010! We hope your holidays were merry and we wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe New Year. Due to the tireless efforts of each member of your public safety department, and thanks to the residents of this wonderful Village, crime is in check and we continue to enjoy a safe community. The unfortunate reality is that the Village is not immune to criminal activity and there is more work to be done. More often than not, offenses here in the Village are crimes of opportunity which are being perpetrated by individual(s) from outside of North Palm Beach. Successes such as the reduction in crime and successful investigative clearances can only be attributed to partnerships! The partnerships between the Public Safety Department and the residents are invaluable in pro- moting the quality of life that is enjoyed here in North Palm Beach. The Department of Public Safety offers many community education and crime prevention programs, as well as volunteer organizations within the Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue Divisions. I want to assure each and every resident of North Palm Beach that the Department of Public Safety is committed to providing the very best service to our residents and will strive to do even better. FIRE RESCUE Your Public Safety Department Fire Rescue Division is proud to announce the delivery of our new res- cue truck. Some might call it an ambulance, but it is a rescue truck; allow me to explain. As a full service fire rescue division, all of our personnel provide both firefighting and emergency medical ser- vices. As such we must carry a multitude of equipment for each function. This new rescue vehicle provides the exterior cabinet space to carry the firefighting equipment our personnel must have available at all times. The cab accommodates three staff members, including the driver, and two Firemedics in special seats that house their breathing apparatus to speed deployment. As far as medical services, by keeping all the firefighting equipment outside the patient compartment we have a cleaner environment to work and more room for patient care. The unit has a built-in refrigerator/freezer allowing us to carry a wider variety of medicines which require refrigeration. The unit enables us to provide cutting edge cardiac and stroke care called; in- duced hypothermia, as we can maintain the necessary equip- ment at the proper temperature. While we hope you never need our services, it should be comforting to know that the Village continues in its effort to provide the highest level of service to our citizens and guests. Public Safety—Pg. 5 Public Safety Follow the Village on NIXLE.COM LUNCH BOX TRAVEL Travel Video 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 January meeting on Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00pm at the library. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. If you have any questions please call Sue at 841-3383. NPB BOOK CLUB The NPB Book Discussion Group meets again on January 19th at 10:00am. The selection for January is The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. The selection for February will be Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum. Come join in the discussion. New faces are always welcome. KEEP THE BEAT Keep the Beat continues on January 9th with Bill Myers and Roger Whitcome, leading an informative discussion on Jazz appreciation. Every 2nd Saturday, January 9th, 2:00-3:00pm KIDS CRAFT January 8th, 3:30pm Ages 6-12 Space is limited Sign up required **NEW POLICY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010** When library materials are not returned they must be replaced and this can be very costly and time con- suming. Also, fewer new materials can be purchased. Therefore, in an effort to safeguard library materials and recover unreturned items, the Library has recently contracted with Unique Management, a leading mate- rial recovery service for libraries. Beginning January 2nd patrons who have long overdue materials or outstanding fines will be turned over to Unique Management for collection. Don’t let this be you and return your overdue books, audio books, DVDs, and CDs today. THE NPB LIBRARY MYSTERY NIGHT February 27, 2010 Mark your calendars! More information to follow. CONNECT@YOUR LIBRARY Don’t forget, the library is your source for free online access. One on One computer help every Saturday from 9—11am c l u b Library FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Annual Book Sale January 28th - January 31st during Library hours. Time to clean off your bookshelves and bring in your books, DVD’s and CD’s to the library. If you are unable to bring them in, call the library and leave a message for “The Friends”. We will ar- range a time that is convenient for you and a vol- unteer will pick up your donations. Volunteer Needed Friends of the Library is looking for a volunteer, with a specialty in PR, to join the board. If you are interested, please leave your information at the cir- culation desk. Friends of the Library Cookbook Do you have a favorite recipe? Why not share it and have it published in the Friends of the Library cookbook. Instructions for submitting your recipe can be picked up at the library’s circulation desk or email your address to npbfriends@aol.com and we will mail you a copy. Calling all Artists Are you an artist and would like to donate a piece of artwork? Your artwork will be displayed at the library with your name for all patrons to see and buy a raffle ticket. All proceeds from the raffle tick- ets benefit the NPB Library. If you are interested in helping a good cause please email us at npbfriends@aol.com or leave your name and tele- phone number at the library. Pg. 6—Library s c r a b b l e NEW! NPB LIBRARY SCRABBLE CLUB Newcomers welcome! January 3rd & January 17th, 2-4pm YOUTH ACTIVITY Art in the Park Fee: $5 - AA Code Age/Level Start Time 112500-01 8-12yrs T-1/19 4:00-6:00 112500-02 8-12yrs T-2/16 4:00-6:00 112500-03 8-12yrs T-3/16 4:00-6:00 Art Night Out Fee: $40 – AA Code Age/Level Start Time 111900-01 5-12yrs F-1/22 5:30-8:00 111900-02 5-12yrs F-2/26 5:30-8:00 111900-03 5-12yrs F-3/26 5:30-8:00 Ballet Fee: $115/8wk - AX, AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 111100-01 Beg. 5–8 yrs T-1/5 4:30-5:30 111100-01 Beg. 8–10 yrs T-1/5 5:30-6:30 111100-01 Beg. Teens T-1/5 7:00-8:00 Child Safety Seminar Fee:$30 - AM Code Age/Level Start Time 730700-05 6–14 yrs Th-2/25 5:00-5:45 Clay Play Fee: $65/8wk-YA Code Age/Level Start Time 112300-01 9-12 yrs W-1/13 4:30-6:00 Elementary Art Fee: $85/8wk – AA Code Age/Level Start Time 112000-01 5-10yrs Th-1/14 3:30-4:30 Guitar Fee: $125/8wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 113100-01 12 yr + M-1/11 7:00-8:00 Lyrical Dance Fee: $115/wk-AAB, AX Code Age/Level Start Time 111100-01 teens T-1/5 5:30 Poised & Polished Fee: $95/6 wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 122810-02 10–17 yrs Th-1/28 4:30-6:00 Spanish in Action Fee: $115/8wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 112500-01 4-5 yrs M-1/11 9:00-9:50 112500-02 6-7 yrs M-1/11 3:00-3:50 112500-03 8-9 yrs M-1/11 4:00-4:50 Sparkle Spa Delight Fee:$60-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 122810-03 9–12 yrs M-2/1 4:30-6:30 122810-04 13–17 yrs M-2/8 4:30-6:30 Special Needs Academic Camp Fee: J=$30/wk or $130/mo F=$30/wk or $105/mo – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 720801 8-13 yrs Sat-1/9 9-12:00 720802 8-13 yrs Sat-2/6 9-12:00 Table Tennis Fee: $70/mo - OSB Code Age/Level Start Time 714200-01 All T-1/5 7:15-8:45 714200-02 All T-2/2 7:15-8:45 Winter Activities Schedule—Pg. 7 Israeli Combat Self Defense Fee: $155/8wk-AM Code Age/Level Start Time 121500-01 6-13 T-1/12 5-6:00 121500-02 14-Adult T-1/12 6-7:00 Jazzercise Register at Class – Osb M,W,F. 9:30-10:30, M-Th. 6:00-7:00, Sat. 9:00-10:00 Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding Fee: $22 Code Age/Level Start Time 122200-01 15 - adult Sat 2/20 9-11 Painting Fee:$65/4wk -AA Code Age/Level Start Time 120900-01 Adult Th-1/28 9-10:30 Salsa Fee: $45/4wk, 25/2wk-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 110500-03 Adult W-1/13 8-9:00 110500-05 Adult W-2/24 8-10:00 Senior Moves Fee: $85/mo - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 736401-02 Adult T,Th,-1/5 10-10:45 Senior Stretch Fee: $12/mo - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 723800-01 Adult M,W,F-1/14 9-10:00 723800-02 Adult M,W,F-2/1 9-10:00 Sewing Fee: $85/6wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 126200-01 Adult W-1/20 6-9:00 Swing Dancing Fee: $45/4wk, $25/2wk -AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 110500-01 15yr + W-1/13 6-7:00 Table Tennis Fee: $70/mo – Osb Code Age/Level Start Time 714200-01 Beg T-1/5 7:15-8:45 714200-02 Beg T-2/2 7:15-8:45 Tae Kwon Do Fee: $135/1x/wk/8wk – AAB $260/2x/wk/8wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 724809-01 5-7 yrs M,Th-1/11 4:45-5:15 724809-02 8-13 yrs M,Th-1/11 5:30-6:15 724809-03 14-adults M,Th-1/11 6:30-7:30 Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong Fee: $55/5 wk or $17/cls - AX Code Age/Level Start Time 723500-01 All F-1/8 9:30-10:30 Women’s Personal Safety Fee: $55 -AMR Code Age/Level Start Time 730700-06 15 yr + Th-1/28 6-6:45 Yoga Fee: $55/5 cls or $17/cls-AX Code Age/Level Start Time 722900-01 Adult M-1/4 10:30-12:00 722900-01 Adult W-1/6 6:00-7:30 722900-01 Adult Sat-1/9 9:00-10:30 Building Codes: Anchorage Activities Building (841-3386) AAB 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage Exercise AX 603 Anchorage Dr. Anchorage Meeting Room AM 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. Winter Activities Schedule Tae Kwon Do Fee: $135/1x/wk/8wk – AAB $260/2x/wk/8wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 724809-01 6-13 yrs M,Th-1/11 5:30-6:15 724809-02 14- adult M,Th-1/11 6:30-7:30 Tap/Jazz Fee: $115/$205/$235/8wk-AAB, AX Code Age/Level Start Time 511100-01 TJ 5-8 yr, 2yr exp T-1/5 3:45 511100-01 TJ 8-10 yr, 4yr exp T-1/5 4:15 511100-01 TJ 5-8 yr, beg. T-1/5 4:45 511100-01 TJ teens, 5 yr exp. T-1/5 5:15 511100-01 TJ 3-5 yr, beg. T-1/5 3:45 Young Prince/Princess Fee: $65/4wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 122810-01 5–9 yrs Th-1/28 3:30-4:30 ADULT ACTIVITY Baby & Me Fit Fee: 4wk-$101, 8wk-$165, $17/cls - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 112000-01 Adult & child M,W-2/1 9-10:30 Ballroom Dance Fee: $45/4wk, 25/2wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 10500-02 Adult W-1/13 7:00-8:00 10500-04 Adult W-2/24 6:00-8:00 Bellydancing Fee: $75/8wk - AX Code Age/Level Start Time 125100-01 All Th-1/14 6:30-8:00 Chinese Fee:$145/8wk-AM Code Age/Level Start Time 120700-01 Adults M-1/11 6:00-7:30 Clogging Fee:$65/8wk-AX Code Age/Level Start Time 114700-01 All M-1/11 7:30-8:30 Country Line Dance Fee:$5/cls-OSB – pay at class Age/Level Start Time All W 7:00-9:00 Digital Photography Fee: $85/8wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 112200-01 All W-1/13 6:30-8:00 Fitlife Moves Fee:$125/mo-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 736401-01 Adult M,W,F-1/4 6-6:45am Fitness Over 50 Fee: $12/mo-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 723800-01 Adult M,W,F-1/4 9-10:00 723800-02 Adult M,W,F-2/1 9-10:00 Fla. Fish & Seafood Fee: $24/wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 724701 Adult W-1/13 6:30-8:00 Guitar Fee: $125/8wk - AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 113100-01 12-adults M 1/11 7-8:00 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Pg. 10—Parks & Recreation Follow the Village on NIXLE.COM NPB POOL ACTIVITIES Water Aerobics Tuesday and Thursday 12:15pm - 1:15pm. Swim Team Monday thru Friday 3:30pm - 7:00pm. Anyone inter- ested in joining the swim team can visit us on the web at www.npbswimming.com or call the pool for more information (691-3427) and ask for Coach Alf or Coach Cavanah. Masters Swimming Mon, Wed, Fri – 6-7am & Mon, Tue, Thu – 6:30- 8pm. This group practice is for adults 18 & over, no experience required. Practices are offered 6 times a week. For more information contact Coach Cava- nah at 561-691-3427. Water Polo Please call the pool for days and times of practices. Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons are being offered for Adults and Children (over 2 yrs.). Please call the pool to ar- range dates and times with the instructor. TRAVEL TOURS Reserve seats for all trips at the Anchorage Park Activities Bldg, 603 Anchorage Dr. 561-841-3386 Florida Panther Hockey Game The Panthers play the N.Y. Islanders on Jan. 31st. The $35 price includes game ticket, bus transporta- tion & light refreshments. Bus will leave from the NPB Community Center at 2:30pm. Jungle Queen Riverboat Dinner Cruise Take an old fashioned riverboat cruise aboard the Jungle Queen on Sat., Feb. 20th. This cruise will be on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to evening sightseeing, you'll be treated to an all-you- can-eat shrimp & barbecue dinner and enjoy a vari- ety review stage show. Price is $55/person. Bus leaves at 3:30pm from Anchorage Park and will re- turn at approximately 11:30pm. Edison & Ford Estates On Fri., Mar. 12th we will travel to Ft. Myers to take in the Edison and Ford Estates and museum. See the huge banyan tree that covers 6 acres! The $65/ person fee includes transportation, lunch and tours of the estate, gardens and museum. Bus will leave from Anchorage Park at 9:00am and returns around 8:00pm. Register early!! Movie in the Park We have free, family outdoor movies at Anchorage Park slated for Jan. 16th & Feb. 20th at 6:00pm. The January movie will be “August Rush” with Robin Williams and Keri Russell. Puppy Love Sat., Feb. 6th at 1:00pm. You and your “best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of contests and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage Park. Contests include: Best Valentine Attire, Best Tail Wager, Best Trick, Best Singer, Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, and Best Kisser! A fun-filled after- noon for all! Heritage Festival & Parade Mark your calendars now! The annual Heritage Festival is coming! This year’s event will be held on Sat., March 20th! The parade will be Saturday morning and we are looking for parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats, bands, etc. We are also looking for festival sponsors. If you or your business would be interested in helping make this festival a fun, family-friendly event, we can use your support! For more details, please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the recreation pages of www.village- npb.org Village Wide Garage Sale We will accept registrations for the Sat., March 6th Village-Wide Garage Sale, held at the Community Center from 7:00am - noon. The cost for a single space is $20.00. Spaces are assigned on a first come – first serve basis. This is a great chance for those of you who live in condos or in communities that do not allow garage sales. Start cleaning those closets and register early! Parks & Recreation Country Club—Pg. 11 FROM THE GOLF SHOP We continue to welcome back our northern members and friends! It is such a great time to be in South Florida and the North Palm Beach Country Club. The golf course is in terrific condition thanks to Shane and his staff. The greens have been rolling quick and true and hopefully you’ve had a chance to get out and enjoy the course. Thanks to all of you that have renewed your memberships or joined for the first time. There’s still time to renew or join so that you don’t miss out on any member-only events and specials. We hope you are enjoying the look and ride of the new fleet of EZ-Go golf carts during your journey around the links. On a personal note, I would like to thank all of you that have been so welcoming to me at NPBCC. It is an honor to be at such a phenomenal facility, have inherited a tremendous staff and serve a wonderfully supportive mem- bership. Please bear with me as I get to learn all your names and faces. Lastly, as I’m sure all of you do, I’d like to wish Mike Gray the best of luck in his new position at Indian Creek Golf Club in Miami. I look forward to continuing his strong leadership and keeping North Palm Beach Country Club moving forward in golf and service excellence. Wishing you all a Happy New Year in the best place to live and play under the sun! Dave Country Club FROM THE TENNIS SHOP Have you made any New Year resolutions? Use tennis to help you reach those goals: meet new friends, get fit, learn something new, and many more benefits from being part of the NPB Country Club tennis family. PROGRAMS – CLASSES – ACTIVITIES Directed by Kim L. Franklin, Head Professional & Darryl Fornatora, Head Assistant Professional (Classes subject to change; prices listed are for members; resident & nonresident fees are higher.) Private and group lessons are always available. A wide variety of activities are offered including private lessons, clin- ics, classes, singles and doubles play for men, women, and mixed teams. There is also a wide selection of teams to choose from. Please see the list of current programs below. Quick Start for Kids – Clinic &/or Match Play Training – Fri. (4 pm) &/or Sat. (11 am) – $11/class. USTA Junior Matches – Fri. (5 pm) &/or Sat.(12 noon) – $11/class. Teams: P.B.C.W.T.A., Palm Tennis, USTA, & P.B.C. Senior League – call for details. 2-4-$40 Clinics (2 hrs./4 players/$40) – Mon. (11:30 am), Tues. (1 pm), Wed. (11:30 am), Fri. (8:30 am, 10:30 am, or 12:30 pm) & Sat. (9 am) Cardio Tennis – Mon. (10 am), Wed. (10:30 am) – $20/class or $75 for the month Friday Fitness – Fridays (1:30 pm) – $20/class Men’s Drill & Play – Mondays (6:30 pm) – $20/class Hitting Frenzy – Tuesdays (6:30 pm) – $20/class Saturday & Sunday Clinics – (9 am) – $20/class Palm Beach County Women’s Tennis Association players needed for this season and next season. Competitive doubles match play for all levels with clinics and coaching from certi- fied Professionals. VILLAGE NEWSLETTER 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 ************** ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 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 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 www.village-npb.org Upcoming Council Meetings Thursday, January 14, 2010, 7:30pm Thursday, January 28, 2010, 7:30pm Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule Thurs., December 31st - Garbage Only Fri., January 1st - No Collection (New Year’s Day) Mon., January 19th – No collection (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Tues., January 20th – Garbage Wed., January 21st – Trash and Vegetation Thurs., January 22nd – All Recycling Fri. – Garbage