09-10-2015 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Present: Robert A. Gebbia, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Doug Bush, President Pro Tern
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gebbia 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 Norris gave the invocation and President Pro Tern Bush led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Gebbia presented Certificates of Commendation to
North Palm Beach County Little League 10 /11 Team and congratulated the players, coaches, and
manager on winning the 2015 State Championship.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Special Session held August 27, 2015 were approved with one correction:
meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The Minutes of the Regular Session held August 27, 2015
were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE RATE
ORDINANCE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tern Bush to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2015 -15 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL LEVY OF AD VALOREM
TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE RATE
ORDINANCE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE continued
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by Councilman Aubrey to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2015 -16 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
AND AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW; APPROVING A
COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
MAKE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS TO BUDGETED POSITIONS; APPROVING A
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF GOVERNMENTAL
FUNDS WHEN NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANTS OR GIFTS;
PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR BUDGET AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE LAPSE
OF OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES AND THE RE- APPROPRIATION OF UNEXPENDED
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly stated the proposed ordinances establish and adopt the Village's Fiscal Year 2015 -2016
budget and set its annual millage rate at 7.3300 mils, which is 6.56% above the Fiscal Year
2015 -2016 rolled back rate of 6.8789 mils. Mr. Kelly advised that this year's Budget ordinance
provides for an appropriation of $1,103,750.00 to be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund to
finance the General Fund's Capital Improvement Plan.
Mayor Gebbia opened the public hearing on the ad valorem tax millage rate and budget. There
being no comments from the public, Mayor Gebbia closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey, seconded by President Pro Tern Bush, and
unanimously approved, to adopt a millage rate of 7.3300 mils.
Mayor Gebbia announced that the rolled back rate is 6.8789 mils, the percentage increase over
the rolled back rate is 6.56 %, and the millage rate to be levied is 7.3300 mils.
The motion to adopt Ordinance 2015 -15 on first reading passed unanimously. The motion to
adopt Ordinance 2015 -16 on first reading passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 2015 -14 — COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT — CONTINUED
TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Bush to adopt
and enact on second 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.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris, seconded by President Pro Tern Bush, and passed
unanimously, to continue Ordinance 2015 -14 to the September 24, 2015 Regular Session.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2015 -17 — SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT — WATER CLUB PHASE II
' A motion was made by President Pro Tern Bush and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2015 -17 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGE'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A
1.26 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY
ONE APPROXIMATELY 1.1 MILES SOUTH OF PGA BOULEVARD, DESIGNATED AS
WATER CLUB PHASE II AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM
COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AMENDING THE VILLAGE'S
FUTURE LAND USE ATLAS MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reported on the application from Domani Development, LLC, for a small -scale
amendment to the Village's Comprehensive Plan for property adjacent to the southern boundary
of the Water Club project. Mr. Kelly stated the proposed amendment would change the land use
classification from Commercial to High Density Residential to accommodate a proposed multi-
family residential structure to be incorporated into the existing Water Club project.
Mr. Kelly advised that the Planning Commission, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, held a
public hearing on the proposed amendment on August 4, 2015 and voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the amendment as submitted.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2015 -17 on first reading passed unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2015 -18 — REZONING 1.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by President Pro Tern Bush to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2015 -18 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, REZONING FOUR PARCELS OF PROPERTY TOTALING APPROXIMATELY
1.8 ACRES LOCATED ON OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY ONE -HALF MILE
NORTH OF NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMERCIAL GENERAL AND MULTI - FAMILY
MEDIUM DENSITY ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE VILLAGE I -1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reported on the application from Jon E. Schmidt and Associates, on behalf of the
applicant, Wild Papaya Nursery & Garden Center, Inc., to rezone approximately 2.0 acres of
property from Palm Beach County Commercial General and Palm Beach County Multi - Family
Medium Density to North Palm Beach Light Industrial for a proposed retail nursery.
Mr. Kelly advised that at its August 4, 2015 meeting, the Planning Commission, sitting as the
Local Planning Agency, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning request.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2015 -18 on first reading passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 1, Resolution 2015 -52, was removed from the consent agenda.
' RESOLUTION 2015 -52 — DECLARING ONE ICE MACHINE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bush and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to
adopt Resolution 2015 -52 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING ONE (1) ICE MACHINE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING ITS DISPOSAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
During discussion, it was clarified that the ice machine is located at the Public Works facility.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -52 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2015 -53— STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Norris and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to adopt
Resolution 2015 -53 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE AID TO
LIBRARIES GRANT FUNDING; PROVIDING THE REQUIRED ASSURANCES AND
CERTIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT;
APPROVING AN ANNUAL PLAN OF SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Kelly reported the North Palm Beach Public Library received $25,355.00 in grant funds
during the current fiscal year. Mr. Kelly recommended Council approval of the FY 2016 application.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2015 -53 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Councilmember Mullinix suggested having Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council ( TCRPC)
provide guidance to the Village regarding proposed projects that are presently at the planning
and zoning level, so that these projects would be more likely to fit with the master plan TCRPC
has been hired to develop.
Discussion took place concerning encouraging new development that would bring value to the Village.
It was suggested that the Planning Commission could assist in furthering this goal by providing
positive, supportive guidance to applicants regarding the changes that may be necessary in order
for their projects to work within Village guidelines. Mr. Kelly stated he would come back to
Council with recommendations on this issue.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Kelly requested that Council authorize an additional $5,000.00 to the Contract for Building
Inspection Services with M.T. Causley to cover inspection services through the end of
September, 2015, due to the recent resignation of one of the Village's building inspectors.
Mr. Rubin advised that a contract amendment would be placed on the next agenda. Thereafter, a
motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey, seconded by Councilmember Mullinix, and
passed unanimously, to increase the contract by $5,000.00.
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VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS /REPORTS
Mr. Kelly read the Proclamation of Governor Scott concerning the observance of Patriot Day,
r \ a national day of service and remembrance, on September 11, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village C erk