03-12-2009 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 12, 2009
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Edwazd M. Eissey, Ph.D., Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonazd Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:10 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
CODE AMENDMENT -OPEN-AIR STRUCTURES
Discussion took place concerning a proposed code amendment to permit open-air shade
structures within residential azeas and the establishment of building regulations.
Mr. Knight advised that current Village zoning regulations do not permit chickee or tiki but type
structures. Mr. Knight reported that the Planning Commission discussed this item at its 3/3/09
meeting and unanimously recommended amending the code to allow such structures. Mr. Knight
reviewed concerns raised by the Planning Commission, which include setbacks, structure types,
and maintenance. Mr. Knight stated these issues could be regulated by ordinance.
Mr. Knight advised that the municipalities of Palm Beach Gazdens, Lake Park, Jupiter, Palm
Beach, Palm Springs, and Boynton Beach allow chickees and tiki huts, and noted that these types
of structures aze provided for in the Florida Building Code. Mr. Knight recommended that open-
air shade structures not be limited to only chickees or tiki huts with thatched roofs, and asked
Council to consider other types of shade structures, such as ones with metal roofing. Mr. Knight
noted that the Village has both thatched roof and metal roof shade structures in its pazks.
Discussion ensued on construction, maintenance, and use of structures for storage. It was
suggested that gazebos, azbors, and trellises be allowed.
Discussion ensued on Section 553.73(9)(1), Florida Statutes, concerning chickees constructed by
the Miccosukee Tribe or Seminole Tribe, with regazd to the Village's ability to impose
construction regulations.
By consensus, Council directed that an ordinance be drafted and sent to the Planning Commission.
• This item will come back for Council action after review by the Planning Commission.
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REGISTRATION FEE FOR NON-DOMICILED BUSINESSES
• Discussion was held on establishing a registration fee for persons performing or engaging in
business within the Village that is not regulated by the Florida Department of Business and
Professional Regulation and against whom the Village is no authorized to levy a business tax.
Mr. Knight reported on the review and update of Chapter 17, Licenses and Miscellaneous
Regulations, of the Village Code of Ordinances, in order to ensure compliance with Chapter 205,
Florida Statutes regarding the levy of business taxes and registration fees. Mr. Knight advised
that the Village may levy a business tax on only those businesses located within its municipal
limits; however, it may require registration and payment of a registration fee by certain persons
engaging in work or performing services within the Village. Mr. Knight proposed a registration
fee of $25 to cover administrative costs associated with the registration process.
Discussion ensued on the purpose and benefit of registration. Village Planner Jodi Nentwick
explained that registration serves a public safety purpose by allowing the Village and its
residents to know who is doing work in the Village and identify legitimate businesses or report
possible suspicious activity. Mr. Rubin advised that conditions may be imposed on registration,
such as requiring proof of insurance, which will protect Village residents.
Mr. Knight clarified that the registration fee would be an annual fee.
This item was moved forward to the next Regular Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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