HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-2021 VC SP-A with attachmentsVILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1
Darryl C. Aubrey Deborah Searcy
Mayor Vice Mayor
Andrew D. Lukasik
Village Manager
Mark Mullinix
President Pro Tem
Leonard G. Rubin
Village Attorney
WEDNESDAY,
Susan Bickel
Councilmember
SEPTEMBER 08, 2021
7:00 PM
David B. Norris
Councilmember
Jessica Green
Village Clerk
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ROLL CALL
INVOCATION - MAYOR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VICE MAYOR
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Session held August 26, 2021
COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may address the Council concerning items on the Consent Agenda or any non agenda item
under Statements from the Public. Time Limit: 3 minutes
Members of the public who wish to speak on any item listed on the Regular Session or Workshop Session Agenda
will be called on when the issue comes up for discussion. Time Limit: 3 minutes
Anyone wishing to speak should complete a Public Comment Card (on the table at back of Council Chambers) and
submit it to the Village Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting.
DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
2. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCES 2021-16 AND 2021-17 AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE RATE
AND BUDGET Consider a motion to adopt on first reading Final Ad -Valorem Tax Millage Rate and
Approved Fiscal 2021-2022 Village Budget.
3. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-11 OLD PORT COVE SOUTH MARINA PUD AMENDMENT
— 3RD REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE Consider a motion to continue to September 23, 2021 the
first reading of Ordinance 2021-11 amending the Old Port Cove South Marina Planned Unit
Development to provide additional outdoor seating.
4. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-12 PROSPERITY VILLAGE PUD — 3RD REQUEST FOR
CONTINUANCE Consider a motion to continue to September 23, 2021 the first reading of Ordinance
2021-12 creating the Prosperity Village Planned Unit Development on approximately 2.34 acres of
real property located on Prosperity Farms Road, south of Allamanda Drive.
5. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-18 — CODE AMENDMENT — GARBAGE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL Consider a motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2021-18 amending Article II
"Garbage Trash and Refuse," of Chapter 14, "Health and Sanitation," of the Village Code of
Ordinances by amending Division 2, "Garbage Collection and Disposal," to remove references to
commercial and residential fees from the code and remove and modify outdated provisions.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-13— CODE AMENDMENT —
ELECTION QUALIFYING PERIOD Consider a motion to adopt and enact on second reading
Ordinance 2021-13 amending Chapter 10, "Elections," Article I, "In General" of the Village Code of
Ordinances by amending Section 10-5 "Candidates for Office; Qualifying," to amend the qualifying
dates for the Village's General Election.
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-14— CODE AMENDMENT —
VACATION RENTAL REGISTRATION AND REGULATION Consider a motion to adopt and enact
on second reading Ordinance 2021-14 amending Appendix C, Chapter 45, "Zoning," of the Village
Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Section 45-40, "Vacation Rentals."
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8. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-15 — CODE AMENDMENT —
ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO FORMERLY DEVELOPED VACANT LOTS Consider a motion to
adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2021-15 amending Article III, "District Regulations,"
of Appendix C, Chapter 45 by Amending Section 45-36(R) to allow electrical service to formerly
developed lots for the sole purpose of operating an irrigation system.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is for the purpose of expediting issues of a routine or pro -forma nature. Councilmembers
may remove any item from the Consent Agenda, which would automatically convey that item to the Regular
Agenda for separate discussion and vote.
9. RESOLUTION — Authorizing the submission of an application for State Aid to Libraries Grant
Funding and authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
10. RESOLUTION — Approving a Contract award to Environmental Quality, Inc. for stabilization of the
shoreline on both sides of the north walkover at Lakeside Park at a total cost not to exceed
$43,373.30; and authorizing execution of the Contract.
OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS
11. RESOLUTION — WEATHER ALERT SYSTEM AT COUNTRY CLUB Consider a motion to adopt a
proposed resolution approving a sole source purchase from Thor Guard, Inc. to update, replace and
provide an additional remote location for a weather alert system at the North Palm Beach Country
Club at a total cost of $29,240.
12. RESOLUTION — GRAPPLE TRUCK PURCHASE Consider a motion to adopt a resolution approving
the purchase of one Mack MD7 Grapple Truck from Nextran Corporation d/b/a Nextran Truck Center
at a total cost of $169,938; authorizing a transfer from the Capital Reserve Account to the Sanitation -
Automotive Capital Account to fund the purchase; and declaring one 2003 Grapple Truck as surplus
and authorizing its disposal.
13. RESOLUTION — REFUSE HAULERS PURCHASE Consider a motion to adopt a resolution
approving the purchase of five 2021 GO-4 Refuse Haulers from Jeffrey Allen, Inc. at a total cost of
$173,147.50; and authorizing a transfer from the Capital Reserve Account to the Sanitation -
Automotive Capital Account to fund the purchase.
14. RESOLUTION — ADOPTION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT
ROLL Consider a motion to adopt a resolution adopting and certifying the Non -Ad Valorem
Assessment Roll for the Stormwater Management Utility Assessment for parcels of real property
within the corporate limits of the Village.
15. RESOLUTION — VACATION RENTAL REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEE
Consider a motion to adopt a resolution establishing an annual vacation rental registration and
registration renewal fee of $600 per vacation rental unit.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
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ADJOURNMENT
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he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who may require special accommodation to participate in this meeting
should contact the Village Clerk's office at 841-3355 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
This agenda represents the tentative agenda for the scheduled meeting of the Village Council. Due to the nature of governmental duties
and responsibilities, the Village Council reserves the right to make additions to, or deletions from, the items contained in this agenda.
Present:
ROLL CALL
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 26, 2021
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Deborah Searcy, Vice Mayor
Mark Mullinix, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Searcy led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Aubrey read the Proclamation for Constitution Week.
Susan Earle from Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the Proclamation, thanked
Council and expressed her appreciation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held August 12, 2021 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tim Hullihan, 840 Country Club Drive, expressed his thoughts regarding having a nature preserve
in the Village and stated that he would support and donate towards it.
Shawn Woods, 532 Kingfish Road, expressed her thoughts regarding having a nature preserve in
the Village and stated that she and other residents she had spoken to would support and donate
towards it.
Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Road, expressed her thoughts regarding having a nature preserve in the
Village and stated that she would support and donate towards it.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding the Village's current Public
Works Director.
Dan Higgins, 106 Atlantic Road, expressed his thoughts and concerns regarding the proposed
Lakeside Park berm. Mr. Higgins gave ideas on potential alternatives and improvements.
Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held August 26, 2021 Page 2 of 7
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle, expressed her concerns with the tabling of a Zoning in
Progress. Ms. Cross stated that she would also support and donate to having a nature preserve in
the Village.
Scott Goodby, 717 Teal Way, distributed a handout to Council that listed the square footages of
houses located on Teal Way. Mr. Goodby stated that the average square footage of the homes on
Teal Way was 2062 square feet and expressed his concerns regarding a permit that was recently
approved by the Village to build a 7085 square foot home on Teal Way.
Lisa Gallagher, 704 Teal Way, expressed her support to the Village for trying to implement new
residential codes and a Zoning in Progress. Ms. Gallagher expressed her concerns about more
permits being approved for larger big box homes before the Zoning in Progress is implemented.
Ms. Gallagher also expressed her concerns regarding a permit that was recently approved by the
Village to build a 7085 square foot home on Teal Way.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
There was no ex-parte communication by Council for the following item:
MOTION - DIMENSIONAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR 904 EVERGREEN DRIVE
Principal Planner Alex Ahrenholz explained and described the applicant's recreational vehicle
location, its dimensions and the dimensions of the property. Mr. Ahrenholz showed pictures of
the recreational vehicle, its screening and its location. Mr. Ahrenholz stated that staff was
recommending approval of the dimensional exception request with the condition that the applicant
install additional shrubs or trees along the west, south and east property lines within 90 days at a
minimum of four (4) feet and the vegetation shall grow to screen the RV at ninety (90) percent
opacity within two (2) years and if any trees or shrubs on adjacent properties that are currently
providing screening are removed, they shall be replaced on the applicant's property or neighboring
property within six months of their removal; the west ten (10) feet of the sidewalk shall be replaced
at six (6) inches thick; and a solid, opaque, six (6) foot high gate shall be installed along the front of
the RV within sixty (60) days.
Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing on the Dimensional Exception Application for 904
Evergreen Drive.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued between Council and Mr. Rubin regarding the requirements and conditions to
approve or deny the Dimensional Exception Application for 904 Evergreen Drive.
Jeffrey Tiffany, 904 Evergreen Drive, gave an explanation as to why his RV had not been fully
screened over the years. Mr. Tiffany stated that he had a fence there for 18 years and removed it three
(3) years ago and had not yet replaced it due to the starts and stops regarding the boat and
recreational vehicle ordinance.
Discussion ensued among Council regarding a conditional timeframe for the applicant to apply for
a permit for the sidewalk.