04-30-2009 VC SP WS-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• APRIL 30, 2009
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William L. Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Jimmy Knight, Public Safety Director
ROLL CALL `
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present, except the Village Attorney. Finance Director Samia Janjua
was present.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Mr. Knight distributed a compilation that included goals and objectives from each councilman
along with Council's previously identified goals and objectives.
Council discussed and prioritized its goals and objectives for fiscal year 2009-2010 as follows:
1. Protect the Financial Integrity of the Village in a Difficult Economic Environment
a. Seek alternative sources of funds including grants
b. Seek to influence Florida legislature in areas of unfunded mandates, taxation, and revenue sharing
c. Continue to advance abusiness-friendly atmosphere in the Village and work with the
Northern Chamber of Commerce to encourage new businesses and promote economic development
d. Pursue debt-free status in the Village
e. Actively pursue annexation opportunities where and when available
f. Address Pension Fund unfunded liabilities
2. Maintain a High Quality of Life in the Village
a) Improve and maintain Village waterways as a unique Village asset
b) Maintain the highest quality of public safety services through national accreditation of its law
enforcement component and through fire rescue level of service partnerships
c) Encourage high standards for the overall appearance of the community
d) Enhance communication with residents through mediums such as the Village Newsletter and website
e) Improve communication and response to the public; encourage suggestions from the public
f) Maintain service levels in the face of declining revenue sources
3. Maintain and improve all Recreational Facilities of the Village
a) Maintain high level of appearance and maintenance of Country Club facilities (including
• tennis and swimming) and all Village parks
b) Seek ways to improve the use of parks by residents
c) Actively promote resident and non-resident use of the Country Club facilities
d) Further improve Country Club activities and related services
e) Enhance golf membership through increased member events
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• 4. Enhance the Spirit and Participation of our Community
a) Encourage Village resident participation on Boards, programs and events
b) Improve communication with businesses; encourage participation of businesses in Village events
c) Enhance and promote organized youth sport leagues and programs within the Village
d) Continue Village volunteer service similar to the very successful "Support Our Troops" program
5. Improve the Overall Appearance of the Village
a) Continue improvement of code compliance and education with special emphasis towards the
abatement of nuisance and abandoned properties
b) Continue support of the Northlake Boulevard Corridor Task Force to bring about uniform
beautification
c) Maintain uniformity of Village property design, colors and signage
d) Maintain high standards of overall appearance throughout the Village including
commercial, residential, village-owned properties and roads.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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