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Home My WebLink About12-21-2023 VC SP-MPresent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA DECEMBER 21, 2023 Susan Bickel, Vice Mayor Karen Marcus, Councilmember Deborah Searcy, Councilmember Chuck Huff, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk Vice Mayor Bickel called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. All members of Council were present All members of staff were present. Vice Mayor Bickel announced that Mr. Huff had an item that he wanted to add to the agenda for discussion and consideration. Mr. Huff stated that the Village had received a request for a Partial Release of Lien on 100 Water Club Court, Unit 20. There is currently a lien with a fine accruing on the Water Club Condominium Association. Mr. Huff was requesting Council approve the Partial Release of Lien if the individual unit was not damaged or compromised. Mr. Huff stated that the Village's Building Official would do an inspection of the unit to confirm that the unit was not compromised or damaged before the Partial Release of Lien would be issued. Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding the request for a Partial Release of Lien on the individual unit at 100 Water Club Court, Unit 20. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to grant a Partial Release of Lien to 100 Water Club Court, Unit 20 upon confirmation from the Village's Building Official that the unit was not damaged or compromised. Thereafter the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2023-114 — APPOINTING INTERIM COUNCILMEMBER A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Marcus to adopt Resolution 2023-114 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A SUCCESSOR TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON AN INTERIM BASIS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held December 21, 2023 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 2023-114 — APPOINTING INTERIM COUNCILMEMBER continued Mr. Rubin explained that there were two (2) vacancies on Council. The Village Charter states that Council vacancies shall be filled. Mr. Rubin stated that it was Council's decision whether to fill both vacancies at the meeting or fill one vacancy now and the other at a future meeting. Bob Gebbia, 131 Bowsprit Drive, asked if an appointed Councilmember would be required to file the Form 6 Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests. Mr. Rubin explained that a Councilmember sitting on Council as of January 1, 2024 would be required to file the Form 6. Mr. Gebbia stated that he would not be able to sit on Council on an interim basis. Councilmember Searcy nominated Judy Pierman to serve as interim Councilmember. Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding provisions in the Village Code and Charter as it related to interim Councilmember appointments. Mr. Huff stated that Judy Pierman was running late to the meeting and that another topic could be discussed while they were waiting for her arrival. Mr. Huff asked Mr. Rubin to explain the potential lawsuit against the Form 6 requirements. Mr. Rubin explained that a large local government law firm sent a request for at least ten (10) municipalities to join in a lawsuit to challenge the Form 6 requirements. Vice Mayor Bickel asked for more information on the matter before making a decision. Mr. Rubin stated that he would do further research on the matter and bring back his findings to Council at a future meeting. Judy Pierman arrived to the meeting at 4:10 p.m. and accepted her appointment as Interim Councilmember. With no other nominations and by consensus of all three sitting Councilmembers, Judy Pierman was appointed as interim Councilmember, Resolution 2023-114 passed unanimously, and the name of Judy Pierman was entered into Resolution 2023-114. Village Clerk Green administered the Oath of Office to Judy Pierman. Mayor Bickel thanked Judy Pierman for her willingness to serve. Councilmember Pierman thanked Council for her appointment. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Vice Mayor Bickel opened the floor to nominations for Council officers. Deborah Searcy nominated Susan Bickel for Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, Susan Bickel was declared Mayor. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held December 21, 2023 Page 3 of 3 COUNCIL REORGANIZATION continued Susan Bickel nominated Deborah Searcy for Vice Mayor. With no other nominations for Vice Mayor, Deborah Searcy was declared Vice Mayor. Karen Marcus nominated Judy Pierman for President Pro Tem. With no other nominations for President Pro Tem, Judy Pierman was declared President Pro Tem. Village Clerk Green administered the Oaths of Office to Susan Bickel, Deborah Searcy and Judy Pierman. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Jessi Green, MMC, Village Clerk OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach ss. I, Judy Pierman, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Councilmember on which I am now about to enter, so help me God. I ° Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 st day of December, 2023, by Judy Pierman, who is personally known to me. Jessica J. Green NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA Comm# GG951576 Expires 3/7/2024 ame of notary) S.s t c a 3 Cyr n Notary lic — State of Florida y Commission Expires (expirationdate) 3)`1) '2 02 y Commission # 6 G ��'�_ ► �1(v OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach ss. I, Susan Bickel, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Mayor during my continuance therein, so help me God. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Sworn to and subscribed before me by means of physical presence this 21 st day of December, 2023, by Susan Bickel, who is personally known to me. PRY VNCE 191 Jessica J. Green NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA Comm# GG951576 Expires 3/7/2024 ssica J. Green ary 1 c — State of Florida y Commission Expires 3/7/2024 Commission # GG951576 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach ss. I, Deborah Searcy, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Vice Mayor during my continuance therein, so help me God. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Sworn to and subscribed before me by means of physical presence this 21 st day of December, 2023, by Deborah Searcy, who is personally known to me. SAY A QP Jessica J. Green 0 NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA Comm# GG951576 Expires 3/7/2024 Jessi J. een Publi — to of Florida My Commission Expires 3/7/2024 Commission # GG951576 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach ss. I, Judy Pierman do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as President Pro Tem during my continuance therein, so help me God. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Sworn to and subscribed before me by means of physical presence this 21 st day of December, 2023, by Judy Pierman, who is personally known to me. ZARY4 Jessica J. Green o� °o, NOTARY PUBLIC o a STATE OF FLORIDA - •� Comm# GG951576 Expires 3/7/2024 Je otary Pub 1 c - My Commission . Green State of Florida Expires 3/7/2024 Commission # GG951576