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06-27-2013 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 27, 2013 Present: William L. Manuel, Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Vice Mayor Robert A. Gebbia, President Pro Tem David B. Norris, Councilman Doug Bush, Councilman Ed Green, Village Manager Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Manuel 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 Vice Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and Councilman Bush led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Session held June 13, 2013 were approved as written. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Manuel presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Christina Ivaldi, Ed Stone, and Stanley Lustig in recognition of their service on the Audit Committee. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2013 -10 — BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK A motion was made by Vice Mayor Aubrey and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2013 -10 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013 TO APPROPRIATE $400,000.00 FROM THE RECREATION DEVELOPER FEES ACCOUNT TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Green reported on the appropriation of funds from the Developer Fees Account to finance construction of Veterans Memorial Park. Finance Director Sarnia Janjua reviewed the available funding and the budget amendment process. Community Development Director Chuck Huff explained the increased cost of the project and advised that the Village would still apply for a FRDAP (Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program) grant for the park. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2013 -10 on first reading passed unanimously. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held June 27, 2013 Page 2 of 3 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED President Pro Tem Gebbia moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Aubrey seconded the motion and all present voted aye. The following item was approved: Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 5/20/13 RESOLUTION 2013 -34 — OSBORNE PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING A motion was made by Councilman Norris and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt Resolution 2013 -34 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE REPLACEMENT OF BALLFIELD LIGHTING AT OSBORNE PARK; ACCEPTING A FEDERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000.00 AS ADMINISTERED BY STATE OF FLORIDA; APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A SPORTS CLUSTER GREEN LIGHTING SYSTEM FROM MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH PURCHASE ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE UTILIZING GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Green reported the Village was approved for a $225,000 no -match grant pursuant to the Local Government Energy Efficient Grant Program, which is a federal grant administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Mr. Green advised the grant monies would be used for the replacement of the ballfield lighting at Osborne Park. Mr. Green reviewed the proposed resolution. Discussion ensued on the sole source lighting system. Discussion was held concerning the consequences if the work is not completed by the August 31, 2013 deadline. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2013 -34 passed unanimously. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH IGM Mr. Green discussed the condition of the golf course and the status of the Contract for Golf Course Maintenance Services with International Golf Maintenance, Inc. (IGM). Mr. Green advised that both Nicklaus Design and the Village's Golf Advisory Board recommend continuing the contract with IGM. Mr. Green suggested implementing an internal and external monitoring program with follow -up assessments on a quarterly basis. Golf Advisory Board Chairman Jim Bender addressed the Council and confirmed the Board's recommendation to continue the contract with IGM. Council concurred with the recommendation. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS President Pro Tem Gebbia gave an update on the status of the Turtle Cove issue. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held June 27, 2013 Page 3 of 3 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS continued 0 Mayor Manuel reported on the recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting. Discussion took place regarding maintenance of rail crossings in the Village. Discussion was held concerning the matter of FEMA flood maps. Council will appoint a councilman at the July 11, 2013 Regular Session to serve as its representative to the Issues Forum in this regard. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS Mr. Green and Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins gave an update on plans for the July 4th celebration at the Country Club. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. � 4rl,4e W4 Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk