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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2008 VC REG-M• Present: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 28, 2008 Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor William Manuel, Vice Mayor David B. Norris, President Pro Tem Darryl Aubrey, Councilman T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman Jimmy Knight, Village Manager Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk 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 Councilman Hemacki gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Manuel led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented a plaque to Tom Riggs, in recognition of his service on the Waterways Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Session held 2/14/08 were approved as written. SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2008-06 — UNAUTHORIZED LODGING AND CAMPING President Pro Tem Norris moved that Ordinance 2008-06 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, "OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS," OF ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A NEW SECTION 19-11, "UNAUTHORIZED LODGING AND CAMPING," TO RESTRICT LODGING IN SPECIFIED AREAS NOT INTENDED FOR SUCH PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted and enacted on second reading. Vice Mayor Manuel seconded the motion. Mayor Eissey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Eissey closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2008-06 on second reading passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held February 28, 2008 Page 2 of 5 • • • CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Manuel moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved: Receive Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Board meeting held 7/17/07 Receive Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Board meeting held 11/20/07 Receive Minutes of Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/4/08 Receive Minutes of General Employees Pension Board meeting held 2/6/08 Receive Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 2/12/08 RESOLUTION 2008-15 ADOPTED— SUMMER GOLF MEMBERSHIPS Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-15 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUMMER GOLF MEMBERSHIPS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Knight reported that the Golf Advisory Board recommended summer golf memberships at a cost of $800.00, with a cap of 50 memberships. Discussion ensued on the membership cost and number of memberships, as well as possible benefits and incentives. Councilman Hemacki moved to set the number of summer golf memberships at 50, at a cost of $700.00 each. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed 4 — 1, with Councilman Hemacki, Councilman Aubrey, President Pro Tem Norris, and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Vice Mayor Manuel voting nay. RESOLUTION 2008-16 ADOPTED — HERITAGE DAY AMUSEMENT RIDES AGREEMENT Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-16 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY BIG FUN, INC. FOR HERITAGE DAY 2008 AMUSEMENT RIDES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG FUN INC. RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman Hemacki seconded the motion. Discussion ensued on amount of the bid. Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins explained that bids are evaluated by comparing the number and type of rides proposed. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-16 passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held February 28, 2008 Page 3 of 5 RESOLUTION 2008-17 ADOPTED — JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY AGREEMENT Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-17 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS INTERNATIONALE FOR THE JULY 4, 2008 FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion. Mr. Knight reported that the only qualified bidder was Zambelli Internationale, as the only other bidder did not supply the necessary documents. Discussion took place concerning the Village's recourse if the fireworks display is delayed due to improper storage, as happened last year. Staff confirmed that it is the contractor's responsibility to store the fireworks properly, and noted that Zambelli is not the vendor who provided last year's fireworks display. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-17 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2008-18 ADOPTED — RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-18 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RECEIPT OF $200,000 IN MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS AT ANCHORAGE PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME; APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE MATCHING FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion. Discussion took place concerning use of the grant funds. Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins advised that the grant funds will be used for the construction of a 10-foot wide path and installation of benches, lighting, and landscaping immediately adjacent to the path. Discussion ensued on matching funds. Mr. Knight noted that the Village must appropriate the necessary matching funds, even if funds from other grants can be used to match the DEP Recreational Trails Program grant. Mr. Knight recommended that the necessary matching funds be appropriated from the unreserved, undesignated fund balance. Discussion was held concerning what constitutes a "mixed -use non -motorized recreational trail." Mr. Hodgkins explained "mixed -use" as foot traffic, bicycle traffic, or rollerblading. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held February 28, 2008 Page 4 of 5 • • • Discussion took place on $2.4 million available for Phase 1 of the improvement project. Mr. Knight noted an estimate of $400,000 for the water plant demolition component alone. Discussion ensued on whether grant funds can be carried over to Phase 2 of the project. Mr. Knight advised that grants are awarded for specific purposes, with deadlines for use of the funds; however, the Village may petition the grant authority to move any leftover funds to another applicable project. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2008-18 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2008-19 ADOPTED — TEMPORARY TENNIS FACILITY FUNDING SOURCE Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2008-19 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 2007-30 AND 2007-34 TO CHANGE THE FUNDING SOURCE FOR LEASE PAYMENTS AND RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE TEMPORARY TENNIS FACILITY FROM THE COUNTRY CLUB CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO A GENERAL FUND EXPENSE ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. COUNCIL MATTERS Discussion took place concerning dredging of two canals, which would complete the Village dredging project. Mr. Knight reported that one canal contains sea grass, and discussed various mitigation measures proposed by the Village's dredging consultant. Mr. Knight advised that one canal contains an FPL line. Mr. Knight will send an informational letter on the status of the project to affected residents. Vice Mayor Manuel requested Council approval to sponsor the July 2008 meeting of the Palm Beach County League of Cities at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Vice Mayor Manuel advised the projected cost is between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00. Vice Mayor Manuel noted the prospect of showcasing the Country Club, as well as the opportunity to hear from candidates for local, state, and federal offices. By consensus, the Council approved this request. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS Mr. Knight announced the regular meeting date and time of the Golf Advisory Board has been set for the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Knight announced the Golf Advisory Board officers as follows: Kerry Keena, Chairman; Joe O'Hagan, Vice Chairman; Jeannette Campbell, Secretary. Mr. Knight gave an update on Country Club memberships and golf rounds. Mr. Knight reported on Senator Atwater's Roundtable meeting and briefly reviewed discussions with Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Wolfe and Dr. Jim Francis, Senior Investment Policy Officer for the State Board of Administration. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held February 28, 2008 Page 5 of 5 • • • Mr. Knight noted that the Municipal Election will be held March 11, 2008, two days prior to the next scheduled Council meeting, with official certified election results not expected until March 17, 2008. Additionally, Mr. Knight advised there is currently only one item of business set for the March 13th meeting. Mr. Knight requested Council consideration to suspend the next regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2008, and resume the regular meeting schedule on March 27, 2008, at which time certified election results will be available and additional administrative items will be ready for Council action. By consensus, the Village Council suspended its March 13, 2008 meeting. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. gee Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk