08-27-2015 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 27, 2015
J Present: Robert A. Gebbia, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
Doug Bush, President Pro Tern
Mayor Gebbia called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except President Pro Tern Bush, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gebbia gave the invocation and Councilmember Aubrey led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held August 13, 2015 were approved as written.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2015 -14— COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2015 -14 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014 -2015 TO APPROPRIATE $264,000.00 TO FUND THE MASTER PLAN
COMPONENT OF THE COUNTRY CLUB ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES 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.
Mr. Kelly advised that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for Clubhouse Architectural
Design Services had been completed. Mr. Kelly reported that the team led by Peacock + Lewis
Architects and Planners was selected as the top - ranked firm by the Selection Committee. Mr. Kelly
stated the proposed contract negotiated by Village Administration and Peacock + Lewis consists of
two components (1) Master Plan for Architectural Design Services; and (2) Final Schematic Design
through Construction Administration. Mr. Kelly stated that at the conclusion of the Master Plan
Component the Village would enter into a formal architectural agreement with Peacock + Lewis.
Mr. Kelly recommended utilizing reserve funds within the Country Club budget to pay for the
Master Plan Component of the contract.
During discussion of the budget amendment, a suggestion was made to hold a special workshop
meeting prior to Council consideration and approval of Phase 1 of the proposed contract, in order to
discuss the Master Plan deliverables and costs.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2015 -14 on first reading passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Norris moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Mullinix seconded
the motion and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 5/6/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Police & Fire Pension Board meeting held 5/19/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 7/20/15
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 8/4/15
Recommendation: Re: land use change for 1240 U.S. Highway 1, that Village Council
"approve the land use designation as submitted."
Recommendation: Re: rezoning 9450 Old Dixie Highway and 3091 95th Court, that Village
Council "approve the land use designation from (PBC) Commercial General and (PBC)
Multi- Family Medium Density to (NPB) Light Industrial District as submitted."
Recommendation: Re: site plan approval for a retail nursery at 9450 Old Dixie Highway
and 3091 95th Court, that Village Council "approve the Site Plan without the signage and
subject to abandonment by Palm Beach County."
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 8/11/15
RESOLUTION 2015 -51— FIRE RESCUE STRETCHER PURCHASE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2015 -51 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POWER
STRETCHERS, ONE (1) LOADING SYSTEM, ACCESSORIES AND AN EXTENDED
WARRANTY FROM STRYKER SALES CORPORATION PURSUANT TO AN EXISTING
TERM CONTRACT WITH SEMINOLE COUNTY; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
MOUNTING SERVICES FROM S.L.I., INC. D /B /A STAT -LINE INDUSTRIES;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND
THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $61,079.00 FROM THE
CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE FIRE — MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PURCHASE; DECLARING TWO EXISTING POWER
STRETCHERS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly explained why the Stryker product was selected and detailed the costs associated with
this capital purchase.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -51 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Councilmember Mullinix requested that staff move forward with replacement of the televisions
in the Council Chambers. Mr. Kelly advised that this item was on the project schedule.
Councilmember Mullinix inquired whether it would be feasible to illuminate the bridges in North
Palm Beach. Public Works Director Brian Moree reported having preliminary discussions with
FDOT regarding the permitting process and what would be required of the Village in order to
light Parker Bridge and the Earman River Bridge. Regarding Lighthouse Bridge, Mr. Moree
advised that because the Village owns this bridge, lighting it would require Council permission only,
in conjunction with discussions with the neighboring homeowners.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS continued
Mayor Gebbia noted that State Attorney Aronberg had requested a Village representative to
1 serve on the State Attorney Advisory Board. Mayor Gebbia suggested that Council appoint the
Village Manager to represent North Palm Beach on this board. By consensus, the Council
designated Mr. Kelly to serve as its representative on the State Attorney Advisory Board.
Mayor Gebbia reported on the recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting and noted
that various ordinances are being considered by the Board of County Commissioners, which if
passed, would require the Village to opt -in or opt -out.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Kelly noted preliminary emergency preparations were underway and the Village's
Emergency Operations Center would be activated, if Tropical Storm Erika did not dissipate.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk