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03-27-2017 VC REG-MPresent: Absent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 23, 2017 David B. Norris, Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember Mark Mullinix, Councilmember Sarnia Janjua, Interim Village Manager Glen Torcivia, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, Village Clerk Doug Bush, Vice Mayor Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present except Vice Mayor Bush. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Norris gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Aubrey led the public in the Pledge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the.Regular Session held March 9, 2017 were approved as written. RESOLUTION 2017-25 — ACCEPTING ELECTION RESULTS A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2017-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 14, 2017 GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-25 passed 4 — 0, with all present voting aye. ADMINISTRATION OF COUNCILMEMBER OATHS Village Clerk Melissa Teal administered the Oath of Office to re-elected councilmember David B. Norris and newly elected councilmember Susan Bickel. Said Oaths are attached to the official Minutes of Record. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Norris opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Robert Gebbia nominated Darryl Aubrey for Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, Darryl Aubrey was declared Mayor. Darryl Aubrey nominated Robert Gebbia for Vice Mayor. With no other nominations for Vice Mayor, Robert Gebbia was declared Vice Mayor. Robert Gebbia nominated Mark Mullinix for President Pro Tem. With no other nominations for President Pro Tem, Mark Mullinix was declared President Pro Tem. Thereafter, the names of Darryl Aubrey, Robert Gebbia, and Mark Mullinix were entered into Resolution 2017-26. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session lield March 23, 2017 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 2017-26 — APPOINTING COUNCIL OFFICERS A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2017-26 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE MAYOR, VICE MAYOR AND PRESIDENT PRO TEM FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-26 passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED President Pro Tem Mullinix moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Gebbia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved: Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/7/17 Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 3/14/17 RESOLUTION 2017-27 — FY 2016 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2017-27 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE VILLAGE AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND AUTHORIZING ITS FILING WITH THE STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Terry Morton, Nowlen, Holt & Miner, reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Chairman Tom Magill presented comments on behalf of the Audit Committee. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-27 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2017-28 — SURPLUS OF COUNTRY CLUB FIXED ASSETS A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to adopt Resolution 2017-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING VARIOUS COUNTRY CLUB ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Janjua requested Council approval to surplus and dispose of items at the Country Club that will not be used during temporary operations or in the new clubhouse, and are not needed at other Village facilities. During discussion, Mrs. Janjua and Special Projects Director Chuck Huff clarified that while some items can be sold immediately, other items may need to be kept until the building is demolished. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-28 passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session lield March 23, 2017 Page 3 of 3 VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Mayor Aubrey expressed appreciation to his colleagues for giving him the opportunity to serve as Mayor and recognized Councilmember Norris for his leadership as Mayor during the past year. Additionally, Mayor Aubrey expressed appreciated to the staff for their support and thanked Mrs. Janjua for her service as Interim Village Manager while continuing to serve as Finance Director. Councilmember Norris noted there was discussion at the last Council meeting regarding the mooring of yachts behind certain Village properties and requested that the matter be placed on an upcoming agenda for discussion after staff and Village Attorney Rubin have reviewed the issue. President Pro Tem Mullinix thanked the Council for appointing him to serve as President Pro Tem. Vice Mayor Gebbia commented on the number of bills being considered during the current legislative session that would negatively affect home rule powers of municipalities. Vice Mayor Gebbia suggested adding a link on the Village website to the legislative alerts published by the Florida League of Cities and Mayor Aubrey concurred. Councilmember Bickel thanked the voters, expressed her eagerness to serve North Palm Beach and willingness to make herself available to the residents. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS Mrs. Janjua announced an application for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant, which would be used for bike lanes on Anchorage Drive. Mrs. Janjua reported the Village received four proposals in response to the Construction Management Consultant RFP. Mrs. Janjua stated the contract would likely come before Council in April, following review and ranking of the proposals by the evaluation committee. Mrs. Janjua reported on the current contract with RBI Restaurant, LLC for food and beverage service at the Country Club. Mrs. Janjua noted the move to temporary facilities had been delayed; however, because RBI was initially told the move to temporary facilities would take place in March, events scheduled to take place after March were turned away and a temporary kitchen trailer was booked to arrive in May. Mrs. Janjua advised that RBI was seeking a reduction in monthly rent from $3,000.00 per month to $650.00 per month. Councilmember Norris announced that he would not participate in discussion on this matter because RBI is his client. Mr. Epstein addressed the Council and responded to Council questions. It was determined that an amendment to the lease agreement with RBI would be placed on the next Regular Session agenda. Mrs. Janjua thanked Council for giving her the opportunity to be of service to the Village as Interim Village Manager. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) ss. Village of North Palm Beach ) I, David B. Norris, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Councilmember on which I am now about to enter, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by David B. Norris, who is personally known to me. Melissa A. Teal MELISSA A. TEAL Notary Public — State of Florida Notary Public • State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 _ My Comm. Expires Jul 13. 2017 Commission # FF 015484 Commission #FF 015484 Bonded Through National Notary Assn. 1 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) ss. Village of North Palm Beach ) I, Susan Bickel, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Councilmember on which I am now about to enter, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by Susan Bickel, who is personally known to me. F MELISSA A. TEAL Notary PublicState of Florida y Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 Commission N FF 015484 onded Through National Notary Assn. Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ss. I, Darryl C. Aubrey, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Mayor during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by Darryl C. Aubrey, who is personally known to me. /,�/moi /' / �/ // Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 • ?ii. PU6 �i MELISSA A. TEAL •'�?° Notary Public • State of Florida My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 �,�<_fi �p�;•' Commission # FF 015484 Bonded Through National Notary Assn. /,�/moi /' / �/ // Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ss. I, Robert A. Gebbia, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Vice Mayor during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by Robert A. Gebbia, who is personally known to me. Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 � 1 pH PU9 - MELISSA A. TEAL :'�°, .`�'•: Notary Public • State of Florida " My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 •�' %� �'' Commission # FF 015484 bonded Through National Notary Asan. Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484 OATH OF OFFICE State of Florida ) County of Palm Beach ) Village of North Palm Beach ) ss. I, Mark Mullinix, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of March, 2017, by Mark Mullinix, who is personally known to me. MELISSA A. TEAL ,,�tpµv PVB•r :�°. �,`�'•: Notary Public - State of Florida c My Comm. Expires Jul 13, 2017 Commission # FF 015484 Bonded Through National Notary Asan. Melissa A. Teal Notary Public — State of Florida My Commission Expires July 13, 2017 Commission #FF 015484