02-26-2015 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tern
Doug Bush, Councilman
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len 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,
except Councilman Manuel, who passed away on February 21, 2015. All members of staff
were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Gebbia led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held February 12, 2015 were approved as written.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2015 -03 — CODE AMENDMENT — PEDDLERS AND
SOLICITORS
A motion was made by President Pro Tern Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt
on first reading Ordinance 2015 -03 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 ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A NEW
ARTICLE VIII, "PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS;" PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR APPEAL OF DENIAL OR REVOCATION; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly noted that based on Council's discussion at its February 12, 2015 Workshop Session,
the ordinance was revised to exclude from the definition of peddler or solicitor: (1) individuals
who meet with Village residents by appointment at the request of the resident; and (2) residents
under the age of 16 engaged in the sale of cookies, candy, lemonade and similar items.
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Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2015 -03 on first reading passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
�- President Pro Tern Norris moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilman Bush seconded the
i motion and all present voted aye. The following items were, approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 11/4/14
Receive for file Minutes of the Police & Fire Pension Board meeting held 11/17/14
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 12/2/14
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 1/6/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 1/12/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Waterways Board meeting held 1/20/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 1/27/15
Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 2/4/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board special meeting held 2/10/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting held 2/10/15
A concern was expressed regarding the Council's receipt of the minutes in a timely manner. It was
requested that Board minutes be forwarded to the Council within 30 days of the meeting date.
RESOLUTION 2015 -21 — LASERFICHE AVANTE SOFTWARE PURCHASE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia and seconded by Councilman Bush to adopt
Resolution 2015 -21 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF LASERFICHE AVANTE
SOFTWARE FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reviewed the advantages of upgrading the current document imaging system to allow
additional users, add new features, and increase functionality.
Information Technology Director Michael Applegate described how the system is used as a
searchable repository of electronic documents, in which Village records are maintained and
retrieved internally, and made available to the public by a link on the Village website.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -21 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2015 -22 — SECOND AMENDMENT TO GRANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Bush and seconded by President Pro Tern Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -22 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GRANT
` SERVICES WITH RMPK FUNDING, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION 2015 -22 — SECOND AMENDMENT TO GRANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Kelly noted the current agreement with RMPK Funding, Inc. expired on February 14, 2015,
and requested that it be extended through September 30, 2016. Mr. Kelly advised that additional
language was inserted in the amendment to require that RMPK seek recovery of fees for
consultant's services from any grant funds received by the Village. Mr. Kelly reported the
Village currently has $400,000 in grants for the seawall and trails at Anchorage Park. Mr. Kelly
advised that RMPK is seeking an additional $400,000 in grants to use as matching funds.
Discussion ensued regarding extending the contract through 2016 and budgetary appropriations.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -22 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2015 -23 — APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER
Discussion took place regarding the appointment of a member to serve on an interim basis until
the election of a new council member for Group 5.
By consensus, the Council appointed former Mayor Judy M. Pierman to fill the vacant seat on the
Village Council until the newly elected Council member for Group 5 is qualified by special election.
Thereafter, the name of Judy M. Pierman was inserted into Resolution 2015 -23.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia and seconded by President Pro Tern Norris to adopt
Resolution 2015 -23 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPOINTING A SUCCESSOR TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL ON AN INTERIM BASIS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -23 passed with all present voting aye.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Vice Mayor Gebbia reviewed issues discussed at the Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting.
Discussion took place concerning regulation of Sober Homes and proposed legislation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk