02-13-2020 VC REG-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Mark Mullinix, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Deborah Searcy, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, 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
Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Mullinix led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Aubrey presented an award and proclamation to Judy Pierman.
Judy Pierman expressed thanks and appreciation to the Council and the Village of North Palm Beach.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held January 23, 2020 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
These residents addressed the Council regarding their concerns about the Village's recreation
vehicle ordinance:
John Frerking, 130 Cruiser Road South
Eileen Frerking, 130 Cruiser Road South
Catherine Garcia, 753 Anchorage Drive
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road
Kathleen Wallenhorst, 909 Eucalyptus Road
Don Kazimir, 106 Gulfstream Road
Jon Hart, 732 Cable Beach Lane
Ryan Nagel, 136 Cruiser Road South
Beverly Gorman, 708 Lighthouse Drive
Steve Luisi, 637 Dogwood Road
John Baker, 852 Cinnamon Road
Colby Briggs, 400 Oyster Road
Margaret Radanovich, 520 Inlet Road
Mark Wendt, 909 Laurel Road
Tamra Joyner, 541 Oyster Road
Joe Tucciarone, 525 Flotilla Road
Greg Hoynack, 517 Lighthouse Drive
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CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bickel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. President Pro Tem Norris
seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Motion — Approving a 45 -day suspension of a Golf Member for violations of the Country
Club Rules and Regulations.
Motion — Final Close Out, Release of Contractual Retainage, and Payment of Application
#4 for the Pool Resurfacing Project at the North Palm Beach Country Club to Family
Pools, Inc. in the amount of $48,673.
Resolution — Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for the use of
Grant Funds for Emergency Medical Services Equipment; approving the sole source
purchase of one Gaumard Sim -Manikin at a total cost of $21,605, and the purchase of an
extended warranty at a total cost of $3,795; and authorizing execution of the Agreement.
Resolution — Confirming and approving a proposal from Kwik Rooter, Inc. d/b/a Kwik
Plumbers to perform emergency repairs to the Osborne Park Building wastewater lateral
at a total cost of $13,767.84.
Resolution — Approving an Agreement for Vote Processing Equipment use and Elections
Services with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections; and authorizing execution
of the Agreement.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 1/7/20.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 1/13/20.
Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 1/22/20.
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 1/28/20.
RESOLUTION 2020-12 — AMENDMENT TO PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2020-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERIMETER LANDSCAPE
PLAN FOR THE PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR A CONDITION OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Community Development Director Jeremy Hubsch explained the reason for the Amendment.
Councilmember Searcy asked if the landscaping had already been completed.
Mr. Hubsch stated that the landscaping had been started but not completed yet.
Councilmember Bickel asked why green island ficus plants would be included in the landscaping
since they were not environmentally friendly.
Mr. Hubsch explained that the green island ficus plant was classified as a type of shrub in
comparison to other types of ficus plants.
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RESOLUTION 2020-12 — AMENDMENT TO PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT continued
Councilmember Bickel recommended encouraging the installation of a variety of landscaping
throughout the Village as opposed to the same types of landscaping already installed.
President Pro Tem Norris recommended having actual landscape renderings to review in future
landscape applications.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-12 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-13 — FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT VENTILATION FANS PURCHASE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2020-13 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE THREE RAM VENTILATION FANS
FROM TEN -8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN
EXISTING LAKE COUNTY CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET
TO TRANSFER $17,413.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE FIRE —
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT CAPITAL ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Fire Rescue Chief J.D. Armstrong explained the reasons for the ventilation fans purchase.
Mayor Aubrey asked if the fans were battery operated and utilized to remove smoke from
burning structures.
Chief Armstrong stated that the fans were battery operated and that previously used gas powered
fans would blow carbon monoxide back into the burning buildings.
Councilmember Searcy asked Chief Armstrong to explain the misting feature on the ventilation fans.
Chief Armstrong explained that when firefighters come out of a fire they are immediately
rehabilitated and rehydrated. The fans can be fitted with a misting feature that blows water out
in a fine mist to cool the firefighters during the rehabilitation process.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-13 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-14 — FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE LEASE
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by Vice Mayor Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2020-14 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM REV FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
FOR THE LEASE OF A FREIGHTLINER AEV TYPE I MODULE RESCUE VEHICLE
(AMBULANCE) ACQUIRED FROM ETR, LLC PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED
IN AN EXISTING FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING
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RESOLUTION 2020-14 — FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE LEASE continued
THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS; DECLARING ONE RESCUE VEHICLE (AMBULANCE) AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chief Armstrong explained the lease agreement for the new Fire Rescue vehicle.
Discussion ensued between staff and Council regarding the lease agreement and the new Fire Rescue vehicle.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-14 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-15 — HERITAGE DAY AMUSEMENT RIDES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2020-15 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 2020 THROUGH 2022 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Acting Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Poh explained and discussed the three year
contract with Big Fun, Inc. for the Heritage Day amusement rides.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-15 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-16 — VILLAGE VEHICLES LEASE AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2020-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE LEASE OF THREE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
VEHICLES ACQUIRED FROM BARTOW FORD CO. PURSUANT TO PRICING
ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CHARLOTTE COUNTY CONTRACT AND EQUIPPED
BY DANA SAFETY SUPPLY PURSUANT TO AN EXISTING CITY OF TAMPA
CONTRACT, ONE NEW PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE ACQUIRED FROM BARTOW FORD
CO. PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN EXISTING CHARLOTTE COUNTY
CONTRACT, AND ONE NEW BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT ACQUIRED FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. PURSUANT TO PRICING
ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT; APPROVING A FIVE-
YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE PUBLIC FINANCE INC.; DECLARING
FIVE EXISTING VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public Works Manager Susanne Hachigian explained and discussed the new vehicles lease
agreement and which vehicles would be replaced. Mrs. Hachigian discussed and explained the
features and specifications of the new bucket truck for the Public Works Department.
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RESOLUTION 2020-16 — VILLAGE VEHICLES LEASE AGREEMENT continued
Discussion ensued between Mrs. Hachigian and Council regarding the new vehicles that will be
purchased and the interest rate on the new lease agreement.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-16 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-17 — AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN
A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by President Pro Tem Norris to
adopt Resolution 2020-17 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN ADOPTED AS
PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF DEPUTY
POLICE CHIEF AND INCREASE THE RANGE FOR MERIT INCREASES FOR DEPUTY
POLICE CHIEF AND POLICE CAPTAIN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained the reasons for amending the Comprehensive Pay Plan. The Amendment was
a result of the Council's consensus at a prior meeting to change Captain Coliskey's title to Deputy
Chief, raise Captain Coliskey and Captain Dallesandro's base salaries by 4%, and increase the
maximum potential merit increase from 5% to 7%.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-17 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-18 — COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH FPE
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2020-18 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 FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 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 discussed and explained the changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with FPE.
Mr. Lukasik stated that the contract would end September 30, 2022 and that it was not anticipated to
have a negative impact upon the Village's adopted budget.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-18 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2020-19 — COUNTRY CLUB FORCE MAIN RELOCATION AND ADA -
COMPLIANT SIDEWALK INSTALLATION CONTRACT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2020-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO D.S. EAKINS
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RESOLUTION 2020-19 — COUNTRY CLUB FORCE MAIN RELOCATION AND ADA -
COMPLIANT SIDEWALK INSTALLATION CONTRACT continued
CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR THE RELOCATION OF A FORCE MAIN AND THE
INSTALLATION OF AN ADA COMPLIANT SIDEWALK AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH
COUNTRY CLUB PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN AGREEMENT FOR
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS WITH THE CITY OF PALM BEACH
GARDENS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Special Projects Director Chuck Huff explained and discussed the reasons for and scope of the project.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Rd. expressed his concerns about the project.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-19 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Aubrey gave an overview of Mr. Lukasik's performance evaluation scores.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to give
Village Manager Lukasik a 5% salary increase retroactive for year one, a 5% salary increase
retroactive for year two and a 5% salary increase for year three beginning on Mr. Lukasik's
employment anniversary date.
Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Lukasik thanked Council for his evaluation and salary increase. Mr. Lukasik stated that he
appreciated the Council's confidence in him and he and his family enjoy living in the Village.
Mayor Aubrey asked for an update on the employee parking lot at the Country Club.
Mr. Lukasik stated that the employee parking lot had been paved and striped. Employees at
Farmer's Table were instructed to use the parking lot but have had not begun doing so and staff
at the Country Club were going to continue their efforts in instructing them to park in the new
parking lot.
Councilmember Bickel stated that the Waterways Board was not meeting regularly and
recommended reviewing the functions and mandates of the Waterways Board.
Councilmember Bickel recommended having Judy Pierman implement and lead a junior council
or committee in order for the youth of the Village to get involved in the community.
Councilmember Searcy thanked and commended the Friends of the Library for their fund raising
efforts at the Library book sale.
Councilmember Searcy asked if there would be a workshop to discuss various membership
options at the Country Club.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Mr. Lukasik stated that he and staff would be meeting to discuss the various membership options
at the Country Club and wanted to involve Farmer's Table in the process.
Councilmember Searcy recommended reviewing the functions and mandates of all of the
Village's Advisory Boards and Committees.
Councilmember Searcy asked if the timing of the traffic light at the Country Club could be inspected.
Mr. Lukasik stated that there was a timing loop that was disrupted at the Country Club traffic
light which has been fixed.
Councilmember Searcy stated that she would be providing information for future discussion on
the timing of the Village's Council meetings. Councilmember Searcy stated that the Village has
the latest start time for Council meetings than all other municipalities in Palm Beach County.
Vice Mayor Mullinix stated that Principal Theresa Stoupas would be coming to speak to the
Council regarding the upcoming 10 year anniversary of The Conservatory School at North Palm
Beach. Vice Mayor Mullinix asked the Council to consider giving Ms. Stoupas a letter of
commendation and discussed Ms. Stoupas' background and accomplishments.
Discussion ensued between the Council regarding whether to give Ms. Stoupas a letter of
commendation and establishing a guideline or policy for letters of commendation.
The Council came to consensus to give Ms. Stoupas a letter of appreciation when she comes to a
future Council meeting to discuss The Conservatory School's 10 year anniversary.
Vice Mayor Mullinix asked if Council was going to address the residents who came and
expressed their concerns regarding the recreation vehicle ordinance.
Mayor Aubrey stated that he would take the resident's concerns into consideration and would
meet with staff to discuss and address the issues at a future workshop.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik gave an update and details regarding Seacoast Utilities' project on Northlake Boulevard.
Police Chief Richard Jenkins gave an Annual Police Report. Chief Jenkins reviewed and
discussed the response time analysis, crime statistics and revenue generated by the Police
Department over the past year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Jes a Green, MMC, Village Clerk