03-12-2020 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 12, 2020
Present: 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
ROLL CALL
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 Village Council, Mayor Aubrey presented a commendation to Coach Sam Budnyk.
Coach Budnyk thanked Council and expressed his appreciation to the Village of North Palm Beach.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held February 27, 2020 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Judy Pierman, 560 Greenway Drive thanked Council for giving her a proclamation and gift on
February 13th and encouraged everyone to attend the memorial service taking place on March
13th for former Village Clerk Delores Walker.
These residents expressed their appreciation to Council for hearing their concerns regarding the
Village's recreation vehicle ordinance:
Howard Gorman, 708 Lighthouse Drive Catherine Garcia, 753 Anchorage Drive
Evans Volmy, 2649 Honey Road John Frerking, 130 Cruiser Road South
CONSENT AGENDA
President Pro Tem Norris moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Searcy
seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Resolution amending Resolution 2019-128 to provide for an alternate vendor for the
installation of pool equipment at the Country Club and modify the cost.
Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 12, 2020
CONSENT AGENDA continued
Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting held 1/27/20.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/4/20.
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RESOLUTION 2020-23 — COUNTRY CLUB POOL CHILLER FENCING AND CEMENT PAD CONTRACT
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2020-23 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO SPADO CONSTRUCTION,
LLC D/B/A SPADO POOL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF A SWIMMING POOL CHILLER, FENCING AND CEMENT PAD AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; APPROVING A
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $50,000 FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND ACCOUNT AND $21,000 FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CAPITAL
ACCOUNT TO THE POOL — MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Special Projects Director Chuck Huff explained the location and scope of the project. Mr. Huff
stated that two quotes were received for the project and that staff was recommending approving a
contract with Spado Construction LLC.
Councilmember Searcy asked what the time frame of the project would be.
Mr. Huff stated that the projected time frame for completion would be May 1 st
Councilmember Searcy asked where the equipment was manufactured.
Mr. Huff stated that the equipment was manufactured in the United States.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-23 passed unanimously.
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Councilmember Bickel recommended making a $500 donation to the Blue H.E.L.P. Walk to
Honor event in Palm Beach Gardens.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by President Pro Tem Norris to
make a $500 donation to the Blue H.E.L.P. Walk to Honor event in Palm Beach Gardens.
Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Bickel expressed concern over Council not giving responses to public comments
immediately after comments are given since it may give the commenter the impression that they
are not being heard. Councilmember Bickel asked if there could be a portion under public
comment where a response from Council can be given instead of addressing it toward the end of
the meeting.
Mayor Aubrey stated that Council may ask staff to address or look into any matters or comments
given by the public at the end of the public comment portion of the agenda.
Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 12, 2020
VILLAGE COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
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Vice Mayor Mullinix stated that there was a derelict boat at Nlunyon Island that -needed to be addressed
Chief Richard Jenkins stated that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) was
unsuccessful in their attempt to retrieve the boat and that a letter from Council to the FWC may
expedite the removal of the boat.
Councilmember Searcy announced that the Fire Department had received their new Fire Rescue
Truck and that the wash down ceremony of the truck took place earlier that day.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Acting Recreation Director Stephen Poh gave an update on the upcoming Heritage Day Festival
scheduled for April 4th
Discussion ensued between Council and staff on the possible cancellation of the Heritage Day
Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Lukasik gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures staff was taking with
regards to informing the public and ensuring the safety of the Village's residents and employees.
Mr. Lukasik discussed what programs, events and meetings may be cancelled due to the COVID-
19 pandemic.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding what events and programs could
potentially be cancelled and rescheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
J ssi a Green, MMC, Village Clerk