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10-12-2017 VC REG-MPresent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 12, 2017 Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor David B. Norris, Councilmember Mark Mullinix President Pro Tem Susan Bickel, Councilmember Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, Village Clerk 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 The invocation was given by Mayor Aubrey and Councilmember Bickel led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Session held September 28, 2017 were approved as written. DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS The following ex parte communications were disclosed regarding the fill permit application: Councilmember Bickel reported a discussion with the applicant, Chris Harris. Mrs. Teal provided Council with an email from Lisa Jensen in support of the permit. HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION TO FILL SUBMERGED LAND Village Planner Erin Sita reviewed the application for a permit to fill an area approximately 18' by 18' within the perimeter bulkhead line and property lines at 764 Waterway Drive. Mrs. Sita advised the fill permit is consistent with Section 7-18 of the Village Code of Ordinances and the applicant has secured a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers for the proposed fill area. Mrs. Sita recommended approval of the request. Mrs. Sita explained that Village Code requires the Council to consider the advisability of issuing the permit during a public hearing, with the decision on whether to issue the permit to be made at a subsequent meeting. Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. Attorney Alan Ciklin was present to represent Mr. and Mrs. Harris. The Council had no questions for Mr. Ciklin. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Councilmembers expressed no objections to the permit; therefore, this item will be placed on the October 26, 2017 Consent Agenda for approval. Minutes of Village Council Special Session held October 12, 2017 Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2017-16 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2017-16 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFERENCE THE 2016 CITIZENS' MASTER PLAN REPORT, PROVIDE A TIMEFRAME TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF SAID REPORT THROUGH REVISIONS TO THE VILLAGE'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND MODIFY AND CLARIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO LOT COVERAGE AND BUILDING HEIGHT FOR NON- RESIDENTIAL LAND USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village Planner Erin Sita reported no changes were made to the ordinance after its transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and no comments were issued by DEO or other state review agencies. Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2017-16 on second reading passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2017-17 ZONING IN PROGRESS A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2017-17 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A ZONING IN PROGRESS ALONG THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; PROVIDING FOR EXPIRATION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik explained the purpose of the ordinance and the duration of the Zoning in Progress. Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. Richard Freseman, 419 Anchorage Lane, referenced section Bl of the ordinance. Mr. Freseman stated on -street parking could only be accomplished through elimination of lanes. Mr. Freseman expressed opposition to lane reduction on U.S. Highway One and provided copies of his statement to the Council. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Mr. Rubin explained the on -street parking reference applies to more than just U.S. Highway One, and primarily is intended for internal streets rather than major thoroughfares, as well as new streets that could be added as part of a redevelopment project. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2017-17 on second reading passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Special Session held October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2017-18 CODE AMENDMENT — CANDIDATE OUALIFYING PERIOD A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2017-18 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10, "ELECTIONS," ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 10-5, "CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE; QUALIFYING," TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING DATES FOR THE VILLAGE'S GENERAL ELECTION AT THE REQUEST OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2017-18 on second reading passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilmember Bickel moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tem Mullinix seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved: Motion to suspend the 11/23/17 and 12/28/17 Council meetings in observance of national holidays. Resolution 2017-82 declaring one 2007 Freightliner M2 Rear Load Sanitation Collection Truck as surplus property and authorizing its disposal. Resolution 2017-83 approving an Amendment to the Village Manager's Employment Agreement to modify the residency requirement and authorizing execution of the Amendment. Resolution 2017-84 approving a Blanket Purchase Order to Red the Uniform Tailor Incorporated for Police Department uniforms, equipment and accessories in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00. Resolution 2017-85 amending Resolution 2017-80 to increase the total cost of the proposal from Engenuity Group, Inc. for the creation of the Anchorage Park Phase 2 Master Plan and related construction plans to $36,439.00. Resolution 2017-86 accepting a proposal from the Window Guys of Florida, Inc. for the replacement of windows and doors at the Library at a total cost of $15,870.00; and authorizing the Village Manager to execute all necessary documents. Resolution 2017-87 approving the purchase of three satellite collection vehicles for use by the Public Works Department and the sole source purchase of collection retrofit components from the Kruis Company at a total amount expended for these vehicles not to exceed $127,665.00; and authorizing a budget amendment to fund the purchase. Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 9/18/17. Recommendation: "approve the Zoning in Progress (ZIP) designation with Planning Commission's recommendations." (see Regular Session agenda item 6.C.3) Recommendation: "approve the Anchorage Park Master Plan (MP -1, SP1.1 & MP -2) with Planning Commission's recommendations for landscaping and parking." Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 9/19/17 Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 10/2/17 Minutes of Village Council Special Session lield October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 6 RESOLUTION 2017-88 — POLICE AND FIRE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2017-88 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2018 UNMARKED FORD TAURUS POLICE VEHICLE, TWO 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDANS, ONE 2017 FORD F-250 POLICE VEHICLE, AND ONE 2017 FORD F-150 POLICE VEHICLE FROM GARBER FORD PURSUANT TO AN EXISTING STATE TERM CONTRACT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM STINGRAY CHEVROLET PURSUANT TO AN EXISTING FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FOR POLICE RATED, ADMINISTRATIVE, UTILITY VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND VANS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $206,339.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE POLICE -AUTOMOTIVE. AND FIRE RESCUE -AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL ACCOUNTS; DECLARING SPECIFIED VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasilc noted all the vehicles were funded in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget. Discussion ensued on the possible advantages of financing the vehicles or leasing the vehicles. Mr. Lukasilc advised he would analyze these options for future vehicle acquisitions. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-88 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION — LED LIGHTING AGREEMENT This item was removed from the agenda. RESOLUTION 2017-89 — CONTRACT AWARD FOR DUGOUT ROOFS AND SHADE STRUCTURE A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2017-89 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO REPUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CORP FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ALUMINUM DUGOUT ROOFS AT OSBORNE PARK AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND A SHADE STRUCTURE AT THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $94,220.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE FACILITIES — CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATION CAPITAL ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasilc reported a cantilever type of system would be used for the ball field dugout roofs and a shade structure for the new Kubota satellite collection vehicles at Public Works. Steve Hallock, Director of Public Works, reviewed the bid process and described the Kubota shade structure. Consensus of Council was in favor of Village blue for the dugout roofs and shade structure. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-89 passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Special Session lield October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 6 RESOLUTION 2017-90 — ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ANCHORAGE PARK IRRIGATION A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to / adopt Resolution 2017-90 entitled: ( A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM ENGENUITY GROUP, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ANCHORAGE PARK MASTER PLAN IRRIGATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik discussed issues with obtaining adequate water supply to irrigate Anchorage Park and noted the need to develop a master irrigation plan for the park. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-90 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2017-91— ANCHORAGE PARK BALL FIELD GROUND PREPARATION CONTRACT A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia to adopt Resolution 2017-91 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO M & M ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, INC. D/B/A ALL COUNTY PAVING FOR BALL FIELD GROUND PREPARATION AT ANCHORAGE PARK PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR GENERAL ROADWAY AND MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik reported on the scope of work to prepare the surface of the newly relocated ball field for the installation of irrigation, new turf, and new clay. Public Works Director Steve Hallock reviewed the cost per square yard and advised the proposed contract was the most competitive. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-91 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2017-92 — ANCHORAGE PARK BALL FIELD IRRIGATION CONTRACT A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt Resolution 2017-92 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO CHRIS WAYNE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR IRRIGATION INSTALLATION AT THE ANCHORAGE PARK BALL FIELDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik reported the contract to install a new irrigation system at Anchorage Park includes drilling a new well and installing a new pump. Mr. Hallock identified the area being covered by the new system, which includes the ball field and other green space. Mr. Hallock explained that irrigating all of Anchorage Park will require four wells. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-92 passed unanimously. Minutes of Village Council Special Session held October 12, 2017 Page 6 of 6 VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS President Pro Tem Mullinix discussed implementing lessons learned from the hurricane. Regarding LED street lights, President Pro Tem Mullinix inquired whether this type of lighting could be dimmed in the evening. President Pro Tem Mullinix commended the North Palm Beach Rocks program and noted how excited his children were to find rocks painted with Halloween motifs. Councilmember Bickel advised this program was started by resident Kelly Vittum. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric