01-10-2013 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
C VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 10, 2013
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
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 8:13 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
MARINE FUELING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Discussion took place concerning the repeal of Section 5 -26 of the Village Code of Ordinances,
which prohibits fueling of floating marine craft at other than a marine service station.
Mr. Green reviewed the history of this item, including the National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA) Technical Committee's interpretation of Chapter 11 of NFPA 30A (Code for Motor Fuel
Dispensing and Repair Garages) and the Declaratory Statement issued by the State Fire Marshal.
Mr. Green noted that because the State Fire Marshal concluded that NFPA 30 -A "pertains to a
marine /motor fuel dispensing facility in a fixed location and does not pertain to or address the
use of tank vehicles in residential neighborhoods" the Village Council may accept the
Waterways Board's recommendation to repeal Section 5 -26 of the Village Code of Ordinances
without violating the provisions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Discussion took place regarding implementing a permitting process or other regulatory
requirements. Mr. Rubin stated a business tax receipt is not required unless a company has an
office in the Village. Community Development Director Chuck Huff explained the non - domiciled
registration process for businesses that are not located within North Palm Beach corporate limits.
By Council consensus, this item was moved to the January 24, 2013 Regular Session agenda to
consider first reading of the proposed ordinance.
RECESS
Mayor Norris called for a three- minute recess at 8:25 p.m.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
Mr. Green gave a presentation on the proposed strategic plan developed by Village Administration
at Council's request. Mr. Green detailed 12 improvement projects identified by the leadership
team, based on Council goals and objectives. Mr. Green noted the strategic plan would serve as
a reference document, subject to modification according to Council guidance and direction.
During discussion, it was suggested that any long -term plan should address unfunded liabilities
related to employee retirement plans. Discussion ensued on priorities, determining the cost of
the improvement projects, and moving forward on already identified projects, such as
Anchorage Park Phase 2 and Veterans Memorial Park.
The Council will continue to review and discuss its vision for the future of the Village in
conjunction with the strategic plan objectives and improvement projects on a monthly basis
during the Workshop Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk