07-09-2020 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 9, 2020
Present: Susan Bickel., Mayor
Mark Mullinix, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Deborah Searcy, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Bickel 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
Vice Mayor Mullinix gave the invocation and Mayor Bickel led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held June 25, 2020 were approved as written.
ORDINANCE 2020-02 — CODE AMENDMENT — CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTY
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2020-02 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, "HEALTH AND SANITATION," OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY," TO UPDATE EXISTING PROCEDURES
TO REFERENCE THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE; ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE V,
"CHRONIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROPERTY CODE;" PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE
AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A DECLARATION OF
CHRONIC NUISANCE AND AN ACTION PLAN; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR
ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR HEARINGS BEFORE THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ENTRY OF A CHRONIC NUISANCE SERVICE ORDER;
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND BILLING OF COSTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ASSESSMENT OF LIENS; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN TITLE TO NUISANCE
PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin explained the changes that were made to the Ordinance since its first reading.
Mayor Bickel opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Bickel
closed the public hearing
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ORDINANCE 2020-02 — CODE AMENDMENT — CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTY continued
Vice Mayor Mullnix and President Pro Tem Norris expressed their concerns with having the
Village as super priority on the lien imposed on a chronic nuisance property.
Discussion ensued between Council and Mr. Rubin regarding the priority on the lien that would
be imposed on a chronic nuisance property.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2020-02 on second reading passed 3 to 2 with
Mayor Bickel, Councilmember Aubrey and Councilmember Searcy voting aye and Vice Mayor
Mullinix and President Pro Tem Norris voting nay.
RESOLUTION 2020-44 — FINAL PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL COUNTRY CLUB DESIGN SERVICES
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2020-44 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FINAL PAYMENT TO PEACOCK + LEWIS
ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATING
TO THE COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained the purpose of the final payment to Peacock + Lewis
Architects and Planners, LLC. Mr. Lukasik stated that a portion of the payment would be paid to
the subcontractor, Simmons & White. Mr. Lukasik stated that the scopes of work were previously
disputed between Peacock + Lewis and staff. Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained the final scopes
of work and final payment agreed upon between staff and Peacock + Lewis.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2020-44 passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Shawn Fleming of Gehring Group began a presentation on the proposed renewal of employee
health insurance. Mr. Fleming reviewed and explained the current health insurance market
landscape, the Village's employee health insurance renewal history and gave a claims experience
update and recommendations for renewal.
Discussion ensued between Council, Mr. Fleming and Mr. Lukasik regarding the employees'
current health insurance plans and the costs involved for the employees and the Village.
Council came to consensus to remain with the current employees' health insurances plans for the
next fiscal year and to discuss any possible changes to the employees' health insurance plans for
future discussion.
Mr. Lukasik gave a brief history of the Strategic Planning Process and stated that the prioritization
of projects was completed by Council and would be presented and reviewed by Ms. Miller and
Ms. Pulliam of Trainnovations, Inc.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Ms. Miller stated that the projects that had a high variance in ranking results would be discussed.
The objective was to receive clarity regarding the expectations and outcomes of each project. Ms.
Miller reviewed and discussed the projects that were in the top 25`h percentile. Ms. Miller reviewed
each project and she and staff answered questions brought up by Councilmembers.
Council and staff clarified the projects that could be eliminated and which projects would remain
as part of the Strategic Plan. Ms. Miller concluded the presentation and discussion and stated that
she would have a finalized report for Council within approximately four weeks.
Councilmember Aubrey stated that he received a request from the Palm Beach County Human
Resources Council asking the Village to consider enacting a North Palm Beach Civil Rights
Ordinance for LGBTQ people. Councilmember Aubrey stated that there have been other Palm
Beach County municipalities that have enacted the ordinance. Councilmember Aubrey requested
that the ordinance be placed on first reading at the next Council meeting.
The Council came to consensus to have a North Palm Beach Civil Rights Ordinance for LGBTQ
people placed on first reading at the next Council meeting on July 23, 2020.
Vice Mayor Mullinix expressed concerns regarding the different architectural styles that were
being considered along the U.S. Highway 1 corridor. Vice Mayor Mullinix stated that the
architectural style along the U.S. Highway 1 corridor should be cohesive with the architectural
style of the Village's Country Club Clubhouse.
Discussion ensued among Council regarding receiving input from local architects to give their
input on the architectural styles that are being considered for the U.S. Highway 1 corridor.
Mayor Bickel recommended that Councilmembers individually reach out to local architects to
receive their input on the architectural styles that are being considered for the U.S. Highway 1
corridor and to discuss their findings at the first Council meeting scheduled for August.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Je ica Green, MMC, Village Clerk