10-11-2012 VC REG-M MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 11,2012
41) • Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William L. Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Doug Bush, Councilman
Ed Green, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, 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 Gebbia gave the invocation and President Pro Tern Aubrey led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 9/27/12 were approved as written.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by President Pro Tern Aubrey, seconded by Councilman Bush, and passed
unanimously,to approve the consent agenda, which included the following item:
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 9/10/12
RESOLUTION 2012-57—OPPOSING AMENDMENT 4 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel and seconded by President Pro Tern Aubrey to adopt
Resolution 2012-57 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, OPPOSING PROPOSED AMENDMENT 4 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION
WHICH, IF ADOPTED, WOULD CREATE ADDITIONAL INEQUITIES IN FLORIDA'S
TAX SYSTEM BY GRANTING CERTAIN TAX BREAKS TO SOME TAXPAYERS AT THE
EXPENSE OF OTHER TAXPAYERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Teal reported Amendment 4 would reduce the current assessment limit on commercial property,
vacant property, and second homes from 10% to 5%, give first-time homebuyers an additional
homestead exemption, and allow the Legislature to prohibit increases in the assessed value of a
property if the just value of the property decreases. Mrs. Teal related the estimated loss in
ad valorem revenue to municipalities and Palm Beach County if voters approve Amendment 4.
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For the record, Councilman Bush expressed his hope that residents would read about Amendment 4
and come to their own decision.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-57 passed 4— 1, with Vice Mayor Manuel, President
Pro Tern Aubrey, Mayor Norris, and Councilman Gebbia in favor and Councilman Bush opposed.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held October 11,2012 Page 2 of 3
RESOLUTION 2012-58—SW NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BID AWARD
• A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by Vice Mayor Manuel to adopt
Resolution 2012-58 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY ALL-SITE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS (INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS
AND LIGHTING) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green detailed the two bids received for the installation of sidewalks and streetlights in the
Southwest Neighborhood. Mr. Green reported that Village Engineer Engenuity Group evaluated
the bids and determined that the bid submitted by All-Site Construction, Inc. included the cost of
a meter box and fire hydrant relocation, which would not be part of the contract as these items
would be the responsibility of Seacoast Utility Authority. Mr. Green advised that after removing
the meter box and fire hydrant relocation cost from the bid price, it was determined that All-Site
Construction, Inc. was the low bidder, with a total bid of$340,157.37. Community Development
Director Chuck Huff reviewed the project budget and expenditures to date.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-58 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2012-59—FPL STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT
A motion was made by President Pro Tern Aubrey and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt
Resolution 2012-59 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Green advised that as part of the Southwest Neighborhood Improvement Project, FPL would
be installing 56 poles and lighting fixtures. Mr. Green reviewed the terms of the agreement.
Discussion ensued on the fixtures and lamps, monthly costs, and depreciation period. A request
was made that residents be notified well in advance of the commencement of the project.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2012-59 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2012-60—RADIO EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Manuel, seconded by Councilman Gebbia, and passed
unanimously,to adopt Resolution 2012-60 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
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VILLAGE RADIO EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
• Mr. Green reviewed the preliminary year-end General Fund Budget and Country Club Budget
fmancial reports.
Mr. Green reported on refurbishment of the restaurant, including repainting and new carpeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk