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08-25-2011 VC REG-M MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • AUGUST 25, 2011 Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor David B. Norris, Vice Mayor William L. Manuel, President Pro Tem T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman Len Rubin, Village Attorney James Titcomb, Village Manager Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Hernacki gave the invocation and Mayor Aubrey a led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Mayor Aubrey proclaimed the month of August 2011 as Fire Fighter Appreciation Month in the Village of North Palm Beach. Fire Chief J.D. Armstrong, Brandy Miller, MDA Business Development Director, and IAFF/MDA Coordinator Troy Dichard were present to accept the proclamation. Mr. Titcomb presented Chief O'Neill with the Certificate of Advanced Accreditation awarded to the North Palm Beach Police Department by(CALEA) the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Chief O'Neill presented a CALEA Certificate of Appreciation to Commander Mel Lange, Public Safety Reserve Officer in recognition of his contribution to the Accreditation Program for Law Enforcement Agencies. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Session held 7/28/11 were approved as written. SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2011-15— MORATORIUM ON ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT FACILITIES A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2011-15 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY APPLICATION OR REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT FACILITY UTILIZING SLOT MACHINES, SIMULATED • GAMBLING DEVICES OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ARCADES, GAME ROOMS, INTERNET CAFES AND SWEEPSTAKES REDEMPTION CENTERS, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR OR UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE VILLAGE ADOPTS REGULATIONS GOVERNING THIS USE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held August 25, 2011 Page 2 of 3 SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2011-15— MORATORIUM ON ADULT ARCADE AMUSEMENT FACILITIES continued • Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the effective date,which Mr. Rubin advised was 6/23/11. Thereafter,the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2011-15 on second reading passed unanimously. SPECIAL USE PERMIT—VILLAGE BEAUTY SUPPLY Discussion was held regarding an application for Special Use Permit to allow Village Beauty Supply to operate a retail beauty supply store at 9267 Prosperity Farms Road as a similar use to those permitted within the CC Transitional zoning district, subject to certain conditions and in accordance with Village policy. Ray Nasser was present on behalf of the applicant and explained the store would sell primarily wigs and hair supply products to walk-in customers. Discussion took place concerning minor repairs to the premises. Mr. Nasser stated that a permit was required in order to move an electrical outlet. A motion was made by Councilman Hernacki and seconded by President Pro Tern Manuel to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA President Pro Tern Manuel moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Norris and passed unanimously. The consent agenda included the following items: Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 3/30/11 Receive for file Minutes of the Police and Fire Pension Board meeting held 5/24/11 Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 7/11/11 Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission Special Meeting held 7/21/11 Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 8/9/11 RESOLUTION 2011-33 —COUNTRY CLUB PARKING LOT OVERLAY A motion was made by President Pro Tern Manuel and seconded by Councilman Hernacki to adopt Resolution 2011-33 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 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COUNTRY CLUB PARKING LOT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE TO EXECUTE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Aubrey reviewed the purchasing policy regarding piggybacking contracts. Discussion took place concerning the timing of the project. Public Works Director Wiley Livingston stated the work would be coordinated with the Country Club in order to complete the project before the beginning of the season. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-33 passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held August 25, 2011 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION 2011-34— STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT FUNDING A motion was made by President Pro Tem Manuel and seconded by Vice Mayor Norris to adopt • Resolution 2011-34 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT FUNDING, PROVIDING THE REQUIRED ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION. OF A GRANT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Library Director Betty Sammis explained the Village is eligible to receive state grant funding because of its membership in the county library cooperative. It was noted the Village received $16,594.00 in state aid during the current fiscal year. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-34 passed unanimously. FINAL CLOSEOUT OF POOL PUMP ROOM REPAIRS PROJECT A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to authorize final payment to All-Site Construction, Inc. in the amount of $12,376.24 for the Pool Pump Room Repairs Project, in accordance with Village policy. It was noted that the letter from Slider Engineering should have the engineer's seal and professional license number affixed. Community Development Director Chuck Huff reported the original document in his office contains the necessary documentation. Thereafter,the motion to authorize final payment to All Site Construction Inc. passed unanimously. VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Mayor Aubrey requested Council submit suggestions for an appropriate Audit Committee project to the Village Clerk. Suggestions will be placed on an upcoming agenda for Council consideration. President Pro Tem Manuel acknowledged the Village Clerk's service on the Palm Beach County League of Cities Ad Hoc Elections Committee. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Titcomb noted continuing efforts concerning the recreational vehicles code issue. Mr. Titcomb reported the establishment of interdepartmental meetings to coordinate service delivery and improve operations at the Country Club. Kyle Malone, Troop 155 Eagle Scout Candidate, addressed Council regarding his Eagle project to raise funds to purchase a veterans memorial statue to be erected in North Palm Beach. Council consensus was in support of the project. If successful, the statue would be placed in Osborne Park, pending completion of the Village's proposed Memorial Park. ADJOURNMENT • With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Melissa Teal, CMC, illage Clerk