01-14-2021 VC REG-MPresent:
Absent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 14, 2021
Susan Bickel., 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
Mark Mullinix, Vice Mayor
Mayor Bickel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present except
for Vice Mayor Mullinix who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Aubrey gave the invocation and Mayor Bickel led the public in the Pledge.
Councilmember Searcy recognized and thanked Police Chief Jenkins and the Police Department
for patrolling and keeping the Village safe during the holidays.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held December 10, 2020 were approved as written.
ORDINANCE 2021-02 CODE AMENDMENT — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Norris to adopt
on first reading Ordinance 2021-02 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II, "MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS," SECTION 6-
17, "CODES ADOPTED," TO RECOGNIZE THE ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING; ADOPTING
ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 7TH (2020) EDITION OF THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik introduced Building Official Wayne Cameron.
Mr. Rubin explained the ordinance would recognize and formally adopt the adoption of
Administrative Amendments to Chapter 1 of the Florida Code.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2021-02 passed with all present voting aye.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-01 CODE AMENDMENT
— BOATS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2021-01 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE 111, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING,"
OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 18-35, "BOATS AND BOAT TRAILERS; PARKING ON
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RESTRICTED IN THE R-1 AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS," AND SECTION 18-35.1, "RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS;
PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RESTRICTED IN R-1 AND R-2 ZONING
DISTRICTS," TO MODIFY THE LOADING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS, ALLOW
FOR PERIODIC UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE, ELIMINATE THE
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROCESS AND PROVIDE FOR A NEW DIMENSIONAL
EXCEPTION PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik gave a presentation that reviewed and explained the revisions to the boat and
recreational vehicles ordinance. The amendments to the code would create more flexibility for
parking of recreational vehicles and boats by allowing 24 hours for loading and unloading with a
limit of 4 times in a 14 -day period. The old language to prohibit occupation but allowing
connections periodically to maintain equipment/appliances would be restored. Mechanical
equipment on recreational vehicles would be exempt from height restrictions, screening
requirements would be relaxed and the special exception process would be eliminated and a
dimensional exception process would be provided for residents who owned and stored equipment
on their properties on or before November 12, 2020.
Mayor Bickel opened the public hearing on the boats and recreational vehicles ordinance.
Mayor Bickel read into the record a public comment received from Kathy Baummier, 909
Eucalyptus Road. In her comment, Ms. Baummier expressed concern with the proposed
amendments to the boats and recreational vehicles ordinance. Ms. Baummier requested that the
"grandfathering" piece be removed from the ordinance.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Bickel closed the public hearing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2021-01 passed with all
present voting aye.
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:
Motion to waive the residency requirement for Planning Commission member Lori Rinaldi.
Resolution — Approving an Agreement for Medical Director Services with Rolando
Cabrera, D.O. at an annual cost of $14,400; and authorizing execution of the Agreement.
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Resolution — Approving an updated Interlocal Agreement with Solid Waste Authority of
Palm Beach County for the delivery of solid waste to designated facilities and for a
Municipal Revenue Sharing Recycling Program; and authorizing execution of the Agreement.
Resolution — Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for Building
Permit Services for a parcel of property immediately west of 2231 Canal Road; and
authorizing execution of the Agreement.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 11/10/20.
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 11/10/20.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 11/16/20.
RESOLUTION 2021-04 — SECOND AMENDMENT TO GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2021-04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GOLF COURSE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH BRIGHTVIEW GOLF MAINTENANCE, INC. TO
IMPLEMENT AN ENHANCED FOLIAR PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SECOND
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Head Golf Professional Allan Bowman explained that the Second Amendment to the contract was
to implement an Enhanced Foliar Program which was required for the Latitude36 grass that is on
the golf course.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-04 passed with all present voting aye.
RESOLUTION 2021-05 — WEST ALLEYWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to
adopt Resolution 2021-05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO FLORIDA BLACKTOP, INC.
FOR THE WEST ALLEY WAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT ON
BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public Works Director Steven Hallock discussed and explained the reasons for the rehabilitation
of the west alley way. Mr. Hallock gave a description of the process stating that the current asphalt
would be recycled by being pulverized and compacted to form a base for the new surface layer of asphalt.
Councilmember Searcy asked if there were any environmental concerns with regards to the chemicals
that would be used in the project.
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Mr. Hallock stated that the chemicals that would be used were the standard chemicals used for those
types of projects.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-05 passed with all present voting aye.
Scott Hicks, 416 Westwind Drive, asked if Council had a plan for re-engaging with the Village's
advisory boards and what was the anticipated timeline for new appointments.
Councilmember Searcy explained that the Advisory Boards were still meeting and that process of
appointing or reappointing members was temporarily put on hold due to Covid-19.
Mayor Bickel stated that staff would look into and address the temporary hold on Advisory Board
appointments.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Councilmember Searcy requested a policy on encouraging FPL to underground the Village's
electrical lines.
Mr. Lulcasik stated that an advertisement was submitted to obtain a consultant for design and
management of future undergrounding projects.
Councilmember Searcy asked if the Village code regarding political signage can be revisited and revised.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Council regarding sign regulations.
Councilmember Searcy asked if the code which does not allow a political sign more than 30 days
preceding an election be temporarily waived for the next Village election which would take place
on March 9, 2021 and if revisions to the sign code could be addressed at a future workshop.
Mr. Rubin stated that the topic of temporarily waiving the political signage code can be placed on
the next meeting agenda for consideration.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik began a presentation regarding pedestrian amenities for the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge.
Mr. Lukasik gave a brief history and explanation of the Florida Department of Transportation's
project to replace the bridge. Mr. Lukasik stated that the Village has been involved with the design
features of the bridge. Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained the existing conditions and future
revisions of the bridge. Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained the trellis lighting options for the bridge.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding which trellis lighting option to choose.
Council came to consensus and chose Trellis Lighting Option A for the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge.
Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained the different bench options for the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge.
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Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding which bench option to choose. A decision
was not reached on an option for benches on the bridge. It was recommended that more
information was needed regarding the scale of the benches and whether or not there was frequent
fishing on the bridge before a decision could be made.
Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained the different litter receptacle options for the bridge.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding which litter receptacle option to choose.
A decision was not reached on an option for the litter receptacles on the bridge. It was
recommended that a decision on the bench option would need to be made before a litter receptacle
option could be made.
Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained railing detail, light standards, a proposed pedestrian
underpass and floating dock concept.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding whether to implement a pedestrian
underpass or floating dock for the bridge.
Council came to consensus to not add a pedestrian underpass or floating dock to the bridge but
would consider adding one of those options to the bridge in the future.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed and explained costs estimates for the trellis, trellis removal, lighting, street
lighting, benches and litter receptacles for the bridge. Mr. Lukasik stated that he was considering
grant options to cover the costs. Mr. Lukasik asked Council for direction on whether or not to
continue to pursue the design and implementation of the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge pedestrian amenities.
Council directed Mr. Lukasik to continue pursuing the design and implementation of the U.S.
Highway 1 Bridge pedestrian amenities.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed the schedule for the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge reconstruction.
Fire Rescue Chief Armstrong gave a presentation regarding Covid-19 Closed Point of Dispensing
(POD) Vaccine Distribution in the Village. Mr. Armstrong explained that a POD was a mechanism
utilized to provide lifesaving medication to a designated population of people during a public
health emergency. Chief Armstrong stated that the designated population in the Village was those
who were 65 years old and over. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total population of
North Palm Beach was 13,127 with 34% aged 65 or over. The designated population totaled 4,463.
Chief Armstrong stated that approximately 60% of the designated population would choose to take
the vaccine which brought the total number of that designated population to 2,678.
Chief Armstrong explained that the distribution of the vaccine is controlled by the Department of
Health and the Village would receive allotments at their discretion. The goal was to dispense 100
doses, 3 days per week. At that rate it would take 9 weeks to serve the initial designated population.
Chief Armstrong explained that the Village would initially receive only 50 doses from the
Department of Health. An appointment system would be set up and once 50 appointments are
received in the system, the system would stop accepting appointments. Chief Armstrong explained
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the approximate costs if the Village were to operate a POD over a 9 -week period. Chief Armstrong
stated that he did not anticipate needing to run a 9 -week program since the vaccine should be more
widely distributed to large retailers such as Publix, CVS and Walgreens within a couple of weeks.
Discussion ensued between Council and Chief Armstrong regarding the details and
implementation of the Covid-19 Closed Point of Dispensing Vaccine Distribution in the Village.
Mayor Bickel thanked the Fire Rescue Department for their efforts in doing the research and
getting the Covid-19 vaccine distribution set up for the Village.
Fire Chief Armstrong recognized District Chief Scott Freseman for his efforts in researching and
getting Covid-19 vaccine distribution set up for the Village.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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J s ca Green, MMC, Village Clerk