04-27-2017 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 27, 2017
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
Mark Mullinix President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
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Mayor Aubrey 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
Councilmember Norris gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Mullinix led the public in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, Town of Juno Beach Police Chief Brian Smith
(FPCA District 13 Director) presented a Lifesaving Award to North Palm Beach Police Officer
Shane Mize, who responded to an apartment fire on October 16, 2016 and risked his life to pull
the victim from his burning residence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held April 13, 2017 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
City of Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Maria Marino and Sports Director Daniel Prieto presented
the City's proposal to lease and develop approximately 27 acres of Palm Beach County's North
County District Park located at 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens. Mayor Marino
requested that the Village of North Palm Beach support this initiative. The Council agreed to
discuss the request under the Mayor and Council Matters portion of the agenda.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2017 -08 — BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER
TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2017 -08 entitled:
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2017 -08 — BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER
TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND continued
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2016 -2017 TO APPROPRIATE $15,000,000.00 FROM LOAN PROCEEDS FOR THE NORTH
PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB PROJECT TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND
UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400,000.00 AND TRANSFER
$13,600,000.00 TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE
PROJECT; RECLASSIFYING A PORTION OF THE TEMPORARY FACILITIES BUDGET
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCURRED FOR THE LOAN
FINANCING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasilc explained the recommendation to use proceeds from the clubhouse loan to reimburse
the unrestricted fund balance and distribute the remaining proceeds into the construction fund for
the project, and to move funds from the temporary facilities budget to professional services in
order to cover expenses associated with securing the loan.
Discussion took place concerning repairs to the golf course bunkers and greens and the feasibility
of a loan from the General Fund to the Enterprise Fund to cover the project costs so the work
could be completed during construction of the clubhouse. Council consensus was to discuss this
suggestion at a later date when more information would be available.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Ordinance 2017 -08 on first reading passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Councilmember Bickel moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Gebbia seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Resolution 2017 -35 approving participation in the Interlocal Agreement for Coordinated
School Planning with the Palm Beach County School District and Palm Beach County
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 3/28/17
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 4/11/17
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 4/17/17
RESOLUTION 2017 -36 — SECOND AMENDMENT TO HY -BYRD AGREEMENT
A motion was made by President Pro Tern Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to
adopt Resolution 2017 -36 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HY -BYRD, INC.
FOR BUILDING DIVISION, CODE ENFORCEMENT, AND RELATED SERVICES PURSUANT
TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN
HY -BYRD AND THE TOWN OF HYPOLUXO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasilc explained the need for assistance in the Community Development Department.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -36 passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2017 -37 — SECOND AMENDMENT TO NZ CONSULTANTS AGREEMENT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to
adopt Resolution 2017 -37 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH NZ
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CURRENT AND LONG RANGE PLANNING AND ZONING
SERVICES PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
SERVICES BETWEEN NZ CONSULTANTS, INC. AND THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SECOND
AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik noted an increase in site plan applications and other technical requests, as well as
pending code and comprehensive plan amendments that need to be considered.
Discussion ensued regarding staffing levels in the Community Development Department.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -37 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2017 -38 — APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VILLAGE BOARDS
Mrs. Teal reported on the volunteer positions with terms expiring April 30th, incumbent
members requesting reappointment, and boards with vacant positions. Mrs. Teal recommended
reappointment of incumbent members, at Council's discretion.
Discussion took place regarding absences of board members.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia to reappoint existing members. The motion was
seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel to move 1st alternates to vacant regular member
positions, and to move 2nd alternates to vacant 1 st alternate positions. The motion was seconded
by Vice Mayor Gebbia and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to
adopt Resolution 2017 -38 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AND APPEALS, GOLF ADVISORY BOARD, LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, PLANNING
COMMISSION, RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, WATERWAYS BOARD, AND
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; APPOINTING A VILLAGE HISTORIAN; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -38 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS
Discussion tools place concerning the request by the City of Palm Beach Gardens to support its
proposal to lease and develop a portion of Palm Beach County's North County District Park. By
consensus, the Council agreed to issue a letter of support.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS /REPORTS continued
Mayor Aubrey expressed concern regarding recent legislative actions that limit home rule.
Discussion took place concerning preparing letters or emails in this regard to the appropriate
legislators. It was suggested that next year a calendar and timelines could be presented to the
Council at the beginning of the year, prior to the legislative session, so that the Council may
determine which issues and needs are of most concern to North Palm Beach in order to prepare an
organized outreach to our local legislators.
President Pro Tern Mullinix commented on efforts by State Attorney Aronberg to ensure passage
of the bill regarding sober homes. President Pro Tern Mullinix suggested the Village inquire about
having a North Palm Beach representative on the Palm Beach County Sober Home Task Force.
Councilmember Mullinix stated that he felt the Village could benefit from some of the ideas put
forth by Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board, for selling
your city and preparing for redevelopment.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric