08-09-2012 VC REG-M MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 9, 2012
• Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William L. Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Doug Bush, Councilman
Ed Green, Village Manager
Glen Torcivia, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris 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 Bush gave the invocation and Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Norris proclaimed the month of August 2012 as Fire Fighter Appreciation Month in the
Village ofNorth Palm Beach. Brandy Miller, MDA Director of Business Development, and Bill Smith,
IAFF Local 2928 were present to accept the proclamation. Fire Chief J.D. Armstrong, Captain
Andrew Lezza,and members of the Fire Rescue Department were present and recognized.
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Norris presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Scott Hicks in recognition of his service to the Village on the Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 7/26/12 were approved as written.
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2012-08 — SIMULATED
GAMBLING DEVICES
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Aubrey and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2012-08 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, "LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
REGULATIONS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING A NEW
ARTICLE IV, "SIMULATED GAMBLING DEVICES," TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF SUCH
DEVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
• PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Norris opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Norris closed
the public hearing.
Thereafter,the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2012-08,on second reading passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA
• Vice Mayor 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 of the Waterways Board meeting held 7/24/12
RESOLUTION 2012-43—CIGNA INSURANCE PROPOSAL
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to adopt
Resolution 2012-43 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF CIGNA TO PROVIDE HEALTH, DENTAL,
LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT, AND LONG TERM DISABILITY
INSURANCE TO VILLAGE EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF
EXISTING POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Human Resources Director Loren Slaydon discussed the responses received to the Village's
Request for Proposals for employee benefits. Mrs. Slaydon stated the Cigna plan would be
effective on October 1, 2012.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-43 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2012-44—PARTICIPATION IN FLORIDA PRIME
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt
Resolution 2012-44 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SURPLUS FUNDS TRUST FUND (FLORIDA PRIME); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green related that Florida PRIME (formerly known as SBA Fund A) is an investment pool
administered by the Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) that permits local governmental
entities to jointly invest surplus in authorized investments. Mr. Green stated the Village's
current investment in Florida PRIME is approximately $1.06 million. Mr. Green explained that
Florida PRIME, as part of its annual legal compliance review, requested that all pool participants
complete an updated Disclosure Statement certifying that the Village has adopted the required
authorizing resolution to permit SBA to invest and reinvest Village funds in Florida PRIME.
Finance Director Samia Janjua stated the Mayor is the Village's authorized representative to
transfer funds for investment and the Mayor designates the Village Manager and Finance Director
• to perform that function. Mrs. Janjua explained that authorized and designated individuals are
specified by position, not by name.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-44 passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2012-45—EMS TRANSPORTATION FEES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt
Resolution 2012-45 entitled:
•
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE FEES CHARGED FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TRANSPORT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green reported that the Fire Rescue Department has recommended an increase in the
existing EMS transportation fees in order to bring them more in-line with the fees charged by
other area agencies. Mr. Green noted that as a fee for service, the increase would affect only
users of the EMS system, and affects resident and non-resident users equally.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-45 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2012-46—ALLOCATION OF $12.50 FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt
Resolution 2012-46 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY'S CONTINUED
ALLOCATION OF THE $12.50 FUNDS TO THE MUNICIPALITIES PURSUANT TO
COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-0192, WHICH SERVES TO ENHANCE THE
COUNTY'S INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PLAN; AND STRONGLY
SUPPORTING THE COUNTY'S DISBURSEMENT OF THE $12.50 FUNDS TO COVER
EXPENSES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES THAT HAVE RADIO SYSTEMS THAT ARE
FUNCTIONALLY INTEROPERABLE WITH THE COUNTY'S RADIO SYSTEM WITHOUT
ARBITRARY DISTINCTIONS BEING MADE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Torcivia reviewed the history of this issue and gave an update on its status.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-46 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Green stated the Village might wish to consider changes to its investment policy in order to provide
more flexibility and a better return.
Mr. Green reported on issuance of the Southwest Neighborhood Sidewalks and Streetlights
Invitation to Bid and the Golf Course Maintenance Services Request for Proposals.
Mr. Green reported on meeting with IGS concerning re-sodding areas around the golf course greens.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Melissa`Teal, CMC, Village Clerk