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04-10-2014 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 10, 2014 Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor David B. Norris, President Pro Tern William L. Manuel, Councilman Doug Bush, Councilman Ed Green, Village Manager Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, 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 The invocation was given by Councilman Bush. Mayor Aubrey led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Aubrey proclaimed April 13 — 19, 2014 as National Library Week in the Village of North Palm Beach. Library Director Betty Sammis was present to accept the proclamation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Session held March 27, 2014 were approved as written. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Audit Committee Chairman Tom Magill reviewed the Committee's Annual Report. SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2014 -03 — CODE AMENDMENT- RECOVERY OF PROSECUTION COSTS A motion was made by President Pro Tern Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2014 -03 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, "GENERAL PROVISIONS," BY AMENDING SECTION 1 -8, "GENERAL PENALTY; CONTINUING VIOLATIONS," TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY EXISTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF PROSECUTION COSTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2014 -03 on second reading passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held April 10, 2014 Page 2 of 4 SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 2014 -04 — BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING MATCHING GRANT FUNDS A motion was made by President Pro Tern Norris and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2014 -04 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014 TO APPROPRIATE $277,500.00 TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT FOR THE ANCHORAGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE BUDGET AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2014 -04 on second reading passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED A motion was made by Councilman Manuel, seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia, and passed unanimously to approve the consent agenda. The following items were approved: Resolution 2014 -24 declaring one Lanier Transcriber and one Lanier Reformatter as surplus property and authorizing their disposal in accordance with Village policies and procedures Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 1/7/14 Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/4/14 Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 3/4/14 Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 3/11/14 RESOLUTION 2014 -25 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR GRANT SERVICES A motion was made by Councilman Manuel and seconded by President Pro Tern Norris to adopt Resolution 2014 -25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GRANT PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH RMPK FUNDING, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL TERM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Green noted RMPK Funding had obtained over $1,500,000 in grant funding for the Village, and recommended Council approve the Amendment. i Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2014 -25 passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held April 10, 2014 Page 3 of 4 RESOLUTION 2014 -26 DIGITAL LIBRARY RESERVE SERVICES AGREEMENT A motion was made by President Pro Tern Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2014 -26 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE LIBRARY'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL LIBRARY RESERVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES DIGITAL CONSORTIUM AND OVERDRIVE, INC. TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC BOOKS TO PATRONS OF THE VILLAGE LIBRARY; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENSURE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Green reported the Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) had renewed the contract with Overdrive to provide electronic books to library patrons for another two years. Mr. Green stated the basic cost of $3,000 per year includes $1,000 for the service platform and $2,000 credit toward the purchase of titles. Mr. Green recommended continued participation in the Digital Library Services Agreement. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2014 -26 passed unanimously. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTER/REPORTS Councilman Manuel announced the Palm Beach County League of Cities Installation Gala on May 21, 2014 and requested council members notify the Village Clerk if they plan to attend. Vice Mayor Gebbia reported on a meeting with County Commissioner Valeche and others regarding the draft Five -Year Lake Worth Lagoon Management Plan being developed by Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management. Vice Mayor Gebbia distributed a document entitled "Appendix D, Suggested Process for Development of Proposed Concepts." Regarding Appendix C -1 entitled "Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Concepts for Potential Analysis and Development," Vice Mayor Gebbia advised that items 2, 3, and 4 (pertaining to Little Lake Worth and North Lake Worth Lagoon) had been deleted. Vice Mayor Gebbia announced the Support Our Troops 5K/lOK/Kid's Run on Saturday, April 12th at Anchorage Park. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS Police Chief Jenkins announced a Public Information Session would be held April 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in conjunction with the assessment for re- accreditation of the North Palm Beach Police Department by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA ). Public Works Director Moree distributed a summary of the auction results for sales of surplus vehicles on GovDeals.com. Mr. Moree reviewed the results and noted 17 vehicles had been sold for a total amount of $48,813.11, an average of 18.8% recovery of the initial purchase price. Public Works Director Moree distributed a memo detailing the results of an energy consumption audit of Village facilities. Mr. Moree advised that the rate schedule for several FPL accounts was changed effective April 1, 2014, and FPL estimated the changes would reduce Village energy costs by $18,755.33 annually. Mr. Moree stated several Village facilities have been enrolled in FPL's "On Call" program so that the Village will receive commercial service credits of $2,310 annually. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held April 10, 2014 Page 4 of 4 VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS continued Public Works Director Moree reported discussions with FPL on funding a study of the feasibility and potential energy savings of using an alternative chilling unit at the North Palm Beach Library, Country Club, or Community Center. Mr. Moree detailed the use of Public Works as a test location for energy conservation. Mr. Moree stated the Public Works facility was retrofitted with LED lighting and other energy conservation measures, resulting in a 48% decrease in energy costs for fiscal year 2014 to date. Discussion ensued regarding various solar energy programs. Mr. Moree gave an update on the repair status of a leaking pipe under the building slab of the Country Club, which has caused the restaurant kitchen to close temporarily. Mr. Moree advised an engineering company had been engaged to prepare a report on the air conditioning system at the Council Club. The report will be provided to Council and discussed at the next Council meeting on April 24, 2014. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk i 1 �� i