03-08-2018 VC REG-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 8, 2018
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
Marls Mullinix President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasilc, 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
President Pro Tem Mullinix gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Gebbia led the public in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held February 22, 2018 were approved as written.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Item 6D2, final payment to Creative Contracting Group for the Country Club Temporary Facilities
project, was removed from the consent agenda and placed on the Regular Session Agenda.
Thereafter, Councilmember Bickel moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Gebbia
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Motion to grant a merit increase of 4.8% to the Village Clerk based upon the averaged
score of the performance evaluations and directing Village Administration to process same.
Motion to approve reimbursement of moving expenses for the Village Manager in the
amount of $2,534.47.
Resolution 2018-20 declaring one 2014 Ford F150 Pick Up Truck as surplus property and
authorizing its disposal
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 1/23/18.
Recommendation: "to move supervision of the Village Historian to the Library Director and that a list of responsibilities
be created for this volunteer position.
Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 1/29/18.
MOTION — COUNTRY CLUB TEMPORARY FACILITES PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Mr. Lukasilc reported the decking, stairs, ramps, and interior improvements at the temporary
facilities were complete. Special Projects Director Chuck Huff advised that completion of some
interior ADA signage was still pending; however, the signage was not part of the contract with
\ Creative Contracting Group and the trailers have not yet been occupied.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia, seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix, and passed
unanimously to approve final payment to Creative Contracting Group in the amount of $34,242.40
for the Country Club Temporary Facilities project.
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RESOLUTION 2018-21 — ANCHORAGE PARK SOD PURCHASE
A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to
adopt Resolution 2018-21 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SOD
AT ANCHORAGE PARK FROM ODUMS SOD, INC. PURSUANT TO AN EXISTING
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP
CONTRACT FOR SOD AND SOD INSTALLATION ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed the challenges with irrigation at Anchorage Park and the merits of
St. Augustine turf and Paspalum (Bermuda) turf. Mr. Lukasik noted that in addition to its use for
a variety of recreational activities, the front field is also used for special event parking.
Discussion ensued on the recommended use of St. Augustine Floratam sod.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2018-21 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2018-22 — PBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to
adopt Resolution 2018-22 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
VILLAGE AND THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Mr. Lukasik
reported management had agreed to a pension analysis and possible pension plan adjustments for
both the PBA and IAFF.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2018-22 passed unanimously.
YOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Aubrey welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop 155, who were in attendance as part of
the requirements for the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
Vice Mayor Gebbia advised that key legislative issues were still pending in the current legislative
session and suggested the Village consider adding a link on the website to a petition supporting
Home Rule.
MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik reviewed changes and clarifications to the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a
Restaurant and Banquet Facility Operator for the North Palm Beach Country Club in order to
provide more flexibility for potential vendors. Discussion took place concerning hours of operation.
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MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Mr. Lukasik requested Council confirmation of an emergency purchase in the amount of
$7,548.00 for an air conditioning unit at the Community Center. By consensus, Council
confirmed the emergency purchase.
Mr. Lukasik clarified his comments at the last meeting regarding repair and maintenance of
Lighthouse Bridge.
Discussion took place concerning the U.S. Highway One bridge over the Earman River.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric
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