01-26-2017 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 26, 2017
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Doug Bush, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
Sarnia Janjua, Interim Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris 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 Bush gave the invocation and Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held January 10, 2017 and Minutes of the Special Session
held January 12, 2017 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Scott Thurman and Stanley Consultants
representative Bill Evans gave an overview the I -95 at Northlake Boulevard Interchange Project.
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2017 -03 — CODE AMENDMENT —
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bush and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2017 -03 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 29,
"TELECOMMUNICATIONS," AND RENAMING THE CHAPTER "COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES;" ADOPTING REVISED DEFINITIONS IN CONFORMANCE WITH STATE
AND FEDERAL LAW; DELETING PROVISIONS SUPERSEDED BY STATE STATUTE;
PROVIDING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND DESIGN
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR AN UPDATED AND REVISED PERMITTING PROCESS;
REQUIRING DESIGN FEATURES FOR CERTAIN ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES;
PROVIDING PARAMETERS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL RIGHTS -OF -WAY; PROVIDING A WAIVER PROCESS;
REVISING THE INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS; INCREASING THE
MAXIMUM FINE AMOUNT; PROVIDING FOR RESERVATION OF RIGHTS; PROVIDING
FOR REGULATION OF PASS - THROUGH PROVIDERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Norris opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Norris
closed the public hearing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2017 -03 on second reading passed unanimously.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held January 26, 2017 Page 2 of 5
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2017 -04 — WATER CLUB PUD AMENDMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Bush to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2017 -04 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE WATER CLUB RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -03 TO MODIFY THE
PLATTING CONDITION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Janjua stated the Water Club Planned Unit Development was approved in two phases and
the applicant was required to record an amended Plat, including the entire property, prior to
issuance of the first building permit for Phase II. Mrs. Janjua reported the applicant cannot
produce a final amended Plat because all of the easements have not yet been approved by the
various utility providers. Mrs. Janjua stated the Village and applicant have agreed to amend
Section 6(A) of Ordinance 2016 -03 to allow the applicant to prepare, submit, and record the final
plat prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for Phase II of the project.
Water Club Project Manager John Grimaldi reported Phase II of the project should break ground
at the end of February 2017 and is expected to take 24 months to complete.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2017 -04 on first reading passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Bush moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Mullinix seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Resolution 2017 -04 amending Resolution 2017 -03 to reference the correct contract
for the purchase of sanitation collection dumpsters
Motion to grant a merit increase of 4.8% to the Village Cleric based upon the averaged
score of the performance evaluations and directing Village administration to process same
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 12/6/16
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 1/10/17
RESOLUTION 2017 -05 — HERITAGE DAY AMUSEMENT RIDES
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2017 -05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY BIG FUN, INC. TO
PROVIDE AMUSEMENT RIDES FOR HERITAGE DAY 2017 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -05 passed unanimously.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held January 26, 2017 Page 3 of 5
RESOLUTION 2017 -06 — JULY 4, 2017 FIREWORKS DISPLAY
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tern Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2017 -06 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE QUOTE SUBMITTED BY PYRO ENGINEERING, INC.
D /B /A BAY FIREWORKS FOR THE JULY 4, 2017 FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -06 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2017 -07 — STREET SIGN BLADE PURCHASE
A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Bush to adopt
Resolution 2017 -07 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF NEW VILLAGE STREET SIGNS
FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNS, INCORPORATED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Janjua described the proposal received from National Traffic Signs and requested approval
to purchase a total of 429 sets of signs at a total cost of $29,026.14, not including installation.
Mrs. Janjua advised that installation by a contractor was estimated to cost approximately
$29,000.00 and would take three to four weeks. Mrs. Janjua stated having the signs installed by
Public Works street staff would take about six months at an internal cost of approximately
$9,000.00. Mrs. Janjua requested Council direction on whether to have the signs installed by
Village employees or issue a Request for Proposals. Purchasing Manager Sharon Swan addressed
Council questions regarding the signs, the fastening method, and the sign blade warranty.
By consensus, Council directed that Village employees install the signs.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -07 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2017 -08 — AMENDMENT TO FINANCE SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Gebbia and seconded by President Pro Tern Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2017 -08 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT
WITH MERLE GOLDBERG FOR FINANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -08 passed unanimously.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session Held January 26, 2017 Page 4 of 5
RESOLUTION 2017 -09 — CONTRACT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES
VA motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2017 -09 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREENSPOON MARDER, P.A.
TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE NEW COUNTRY CLUB
CLUBHOUSE UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Janjua explained the need to retain bond counsel to work with the Village's financial advisor
to ensure the loan transaction for the construction of the new Country Club clubhouse complies
with all state and federal regulations. Mrs. Janjua detailed the duties of the bond counsel.
Mr. Rubin explained the bond counsel's fee is based on the amount of the loan.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -09 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2017 -10 — EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY CHILLER
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to
adopt Resolution 2017 -10 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE
OF A TEMPORARY CHILLER FOR THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FROM
CARRIER CORPORATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Janjua reported the chiller unit at the Country Club was declared inoperable; therefore,
Village Administration contracted with Carrier Corporation to provide temporary cooling services
for a three -month period at a total cost of $19,231.00. Mr. Rubin clarified the Village would
lease a temporary chiller, which in Carrier's terminology, means purchasing "cooling services."
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -10 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Discussion was held regarding the Benjamin School students' request for support of a ban on the use
of plastic bags. Council declined to talce action on this matter.
President Pro Tem Aubrey suggested Councilmember Mullinix represent the Village at meetings of
the North County Intergovernmental Committee. The Village Council and Mr. Mullinix concurred.
Councilman Gebbia noted the need to inform the Palm Beach County League of Cities by
January 31, 2017 of the Village's intent to establish its own citizen oversight committee to
provide for citizen review of the infrastructure surtax proceeds. Mr. Rubin will develop requirements
for the committee and present them for Council discussion at an upcoming Workshop Session.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held January 26, 2017 Page 5 of 5
Discussion took place concerning the Village's resolution supporting the purchase of land for
Everglades restoration and whether this should be reconsidered in light of new information issued by
the South Florida Water Management District and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
It was suggested that SFWMD, TCRPC, and Everglades Law Center Attorney Lisa Interlandi be
invited to give presentations on this issue. This item will be placed on a future agenda.
Councilman Gebbia will provide Council with the Palm Beach County League of Cities
legislative priorities and the issues on which the League is requesting municipal support.
Councilmember Mullinix relayed a citizen complaint concerning the condition of the stop sign in
front of Post Office.
Councilmember Mullinix commented on debris left by persons cast netting from Village bridges.
Councilmember Mullinix congratulated Recreation Department staff on the holiday trolley rides
and suggested the Village consider giving an award for best Christmas lights.
Councilmember Mullinix noted the passing of esteemed Village residents Fay Eissey and Joe Bova.
Mayor Norris noted the evaluations of the Village Cleric conducted by Council and commended
Mrs. Teal for her service.
Mayor Norris commended Interim Village Manager Samia Janjua for doing a tremendous job in
carrying out the manager's duties in addition to serving as Director of Finance.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Police Chief Rick Jenkins presented the Police Department's Annual Report.
Mrs. Janjua reported on conditions at the Country Club Pool and Village athletic fields, and the
status of the U.S. Highway 1 landscaping project.
Mrs. Janjua announced the Chili Cook -off and Car Show on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at
Anchorage Park.
Mayor Norris announced the public reception to meet the Village Manager candidates on Friday,
January 27, 2017 at the North Palm Beach Country Club and the public interview meeting on
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric