07-14-2011 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 14, 2011
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pro Tem
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the- meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Vice Mayor Norris, who was out of town. All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and Councilman Hernacki led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Session held 6/23/11 were approved as written.
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2011-13 -ANNUAL UPDATE TO
FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2011-13 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS SET
FORTH IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor
Aubrey closed the public hearing.
• Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2011-13 on second reading passed unanimously.
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SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2011-114 -CODE AMENDMENT -
• VILLAGE MANAGER
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Hernacki to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2011-14 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "MANAGER," OF CHAPTER 2,
"ADMINISTRATION," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING
SECTION 2-116, "REMOVAL," IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin confirmed the Florida Legislature has set a cap of 20 weeks on the amount of severance
that can be paid to any municipal employee.
Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor
Aubrey closed the public hearing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2011-14 on second reading passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Pro Tem Manuel moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Gebbia and passed unanimously. The consent agenda included the following items:
Receive for file Minutes ofthe Waterways Board meeting held 5/24/11
Receive for file Minutes ofthe Ad Hoc Business Advisory Committee meeting held 6/1/11
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board held 6/13/11
RESOLUTION 2011-28 -CONTRACT-AWARD FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Hernacki to
adopt Resolution 2011-28 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO CHARLES S. WHITESIDE,
INC. TO PROCEED WITH THE ANNUAL REPLACEMENT OF DESIGNATED SIDEWALKS
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Knight reported that this project was initially planned for FY 2012; however, sufficient funds
are available in the capital improvement account to allow completion during the current fiscal year.
Mr. Knight explained that, as provided for in Village purchasing procedures, the Village would be
piggy backing an existing contract that was competitively bid by Palm Beach County.
• Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-28 passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2011-29 - APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY
• A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Hernacki to
adopt Resolution 2011-29 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JAMES S. TITCOMB TO SERVE AS THE VILLAGE'S
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SEACOAST UTILITY
AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT COMPENSATION DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD
SHALL BE PAYABLE TO THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
During discussion, Mr. Knight advised that the Governing Board of Seacoast Utility Authority is
comprised of Lake Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, and Palm Beach
County, with the Village's voting percentage at 12%.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-29 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2011-30 -CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH JAMES W. KNIGHT, JR.
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Hernacki to
adopt Resolution 2011-30 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH JAMES W. KNIGHT, JR.
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Discussion took place regarding transfer of the Country Club liquor license, as well as the
transition phase and consulting agreement.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-30 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2011-31 -TENNIS PRO SHOP LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt
Resolution 2011-31 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
TENNIS AND MORE, LLC, TO CONDUCT TENNIS PRO SHOP SERVICES AT THE
VILLAGE TENNIS CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK
TO EXECUTE SAME; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Knight reported the lease agreement with Tennis and More, LLC to provide tennis pro shop
services at the North Palm Beach Country Club Tennis Center expires September 30, 2011.
• Mr. Knight explained provisions of the proposed lease amendment.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-30 passed unanimously.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
• Councilman Hernacki praised staff for the Fourth of July event, particularly rearrangement of the
traffic flow from that of previous years. Councilman Hernacki reported positive comments from
residents regarding the new street signs.
President Pro Tem Manuel acknowledged the number of staff present for Mr. Knight's last
meeting as Village Manager and thanked them for their efforts on behalf of the Village.
Mayor Aubrey called on Director of Information Technology Michael Applegate. Mr. Applegate
made a statement on behalf of the Department Directors and presented Mr. Knight with an
Excellence in Leadership Award. Mayor Aubrey expressed gratitude to Mr. Knight for all his
contributions to the Village.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Regarding the water shortage, Mr. Knight reported that due to recent rains, the Village is back in
the safe zone, with the C-17 canal level at 6.87 feet.
Mr. Knight expressed appreciation to the Council for wise guidance and steadfast support during
his tenure as Village Manager. Mr. Knight thanked all employees for their support and for their
untiring and unwavering commitment to the Village. Mr. Knight acknowledged the hard work,
loyalty, and leadership of the department heads.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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