04-08-2021 VC REG-A with attachments
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS THURSDAY, APRIL 08, 2021
501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 7:30 PM
Darryl C. Aubrey Deborah Searcy Mark Mullinix Susan Bickel David B. Norris
Mayor Vice Mayor President Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik Leonard G. Rubin Jessica Green
Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk
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ROLL CALL
INVOCATION - MAYOR
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VICE MAYOR
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Session held March 25, 2021
COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may address the Council concerning items on the Consent Agenda or any non agenda item
under Statements from the Public. Time Limit: 3 minutes
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beginning of the meeting.
DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
2. MOTION – DIMENSIONAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR 2526 HONEY ROAD Consider a
motion to approve or deny the Dimensional Exception Application for a Recreational Vehicle located
at 2526 Honey Road.
3. MOTION – DIMENSIONAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR 756 BUTTONWOOD ROAD
Consider a motion to approve or deny the Dimensional Exception Application for a Recreational
Vehicle located at 756 Buttonwood Road.
4. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-06 – CODE AMENDMENT – GOLF CARTS Consider a
motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2021-06 amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," of the Village Code of Ordinances by adopting a New Article IV, "Golf Carts;" to allow golf
carts to be driven upon streets within the Village's jurisdiction.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is for the purpose of expediting issues of a routine or pro -forma nature. Councilmembers
may remove any item from the Consent Agenda, which would automatically convey that item to the Regular
Agenda for separate discussion and vote.
5. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 2/23/21.
6. Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 3/8/21.
7. Receive for file Minutes of the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee meeting held 3/16/21.
8. RESOLUTION – Approving the sole source purchase of one Holmatro Extrication Combi-Tool
Package from Purchase Point Equipment Supply LLC at a total cost of $19,271; and authorizing the
Amendment of the Capital Fund Budget to fund the purchase.
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OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS
9. RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION 37-78 TO ASSIGN THE VILLAGE HISTORIAN
POSITION Consider a motion to adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 37-78 to assign a staff
member to perform the functions of the Village Historian.
10. RESOLUTION – SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT Consider a motion to adopt
a resolution approving an Agreement with Donna and Jeffrey Palumbo for the construction of
seawall adjacent to the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf Course; and authorizing execution of
the Agreement.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
ADJOURNMENT
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This agenda represents the tentative agenda for the scheduled meeting of the Village Council. Due to the nature of governmental duties
and responsibilities, the Village Council reserves the right to make additions to, or deletions from, the items contained in this agenda.
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 25, 2021
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 March 11, 2021 were approved as written.
RESOLUTION 2021-21 – ACCEPTING ELECTION RESULTS
A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by Vice Mayor Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2021-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 9, 2021
GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-21 passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION OF COUNCILMEMBER OATHS
Village Clerk Jessica Green administered the Oath of Office to re-elected councilmembers Susan
Bickel and David Norris. Said Oaths are attached to the official Minutes of Record.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Bickel opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Deborah Searcy nominated
Darryl Aubrey for Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, Darryl Aubrey was declared Mayor.
Susan Bickel nominated Deborah Searcy for Vice Mayor. Mark Mullinix nominated David Norris for
Vice Mayor. David Norris declined the nomination for Vice Mayor. With no other nominations for
Vice Mayor, Deborah Searcy was declared Vice Mayor.
Susan Bickel nominated Mark Mullinix for President Pro Tem. With no other nominations for
President Pro Tem, Mark Mullinix was declared President Pro Tem.
Thereafter, the names of Darryl Aubrey, Deborah Searcy, and Mark Mullinix were entered into
Resolution 2021-22.
Draft Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 25, 2021 Page 2 of 6
RESOLUTION 2021-22 – APPOINTING COUNCIL OFFICERS
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Norris and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2021-22 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE MAYOR, VICE MAYOR AND PRESIDENT PRO
TEM FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-22 passed unanimously. Village Clerk Jessica
Green administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Aubrey, Vice Mayor Searcy, and President Pro
Tem Mullinix. Said Oaths are attached to the official Minutes of Record.
There were no ex-parte communications declared for the next three items.
DIMENSIONAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR 909 EUCALYPTUS ROAD
Principal Planner Alex Ahrenholz explained and described the applicant’s recreational vehicle
location, its dimensions and the dimensions of the property. Mr. Ahrenholz showed pictures of
the recreational vehicle, its screening and its location. Mr. Ahrenholz stated that staff was
recommending approval of the dimensional exception request with the condition that if any of the
trees or shrubs on adjacent properties that were currently providing screening were removed, that
they be replaced on the applicant’s property or neighboring property within six months of removal.
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to
approve the Dimensional Exception Application for 909 Eucalyptus Road subject to the condition
recommended by staff.
Thereafter, the motion was approved unanimously.
DIMENSIONAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FOR 2526 HONEY ROAD
Mr. Ahrenholz stated that the Dimensional Exception Application for 2526 Honey Road would
not be heard since the applicant had not done the noticing requirements in time. Mr. Ahrenholz
stated that the application would be heard at the next Council meeting on April 8th.
PUBLIC HEARING ON FILL PERMIT APPLICATION TO INSTALL FILL AND CREATE
SEAWALL AT 508 ANCHORAGE DRIVE
Mr. Lukasik stated that the public hearing on the fill permit application would need to be continued
to the April 22nd Council meeting in order to give the Environmental Committee the opportunity
to review the application.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to continue
the public hearing on the permit application to install fill and create a seawall at 508 Anchorage
Drive to be heard at the Council meeting on April 22, 2021.
Thereafter, the motion was approved unanimously.
Draft Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 25, 2021 Page 3 of 6
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2021-05 CODE AMENDMENT –
CANDIDATE QUALIFYING PERIOD
A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
and enact on second reading Ordinance 2021-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10, “ELECTIONS,” ARTICLE I, “IN
GENERAL,” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 10-5,
“CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE; QUALIFYING,” TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING DATES
FOR THE VILLAGE’S GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Village Clerk Jessica Green stated that the ordinance was passed on first reading at the previous
Council meeting. Mrs. Green stated that the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections requested
that the Village move its qualifying period to an earlier time frame in order for them to have
sufficient time to prepare, create, print and mail vote-by-mail ballots. The ordinance would change
the Villages current qualifying period from the first seven business days of January to the first
seven business days of December.
Mayor Aubrey opened the public hearing on the Candidate Qualifying Period ordinance.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Aubrey closed the public hearing.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2021-05 passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 11 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda. Thereafter,
the Consent Agenda, as amended, was approved unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 1/18/21.
Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting held 2/8/21.
RESOLUTION 2021-23 – BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR SIDEWALK REMOVAL,
REPLACEMENT & REHABILITATION WORK
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2021-23 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $38,000.00 WITH FLYING SCOT, INC. FOR SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION WORK ON LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE UTILIZING
PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained the purpose of the resolution. Mr. Lukasik stated that the purchase order
would exceed the original amount of $11,000 due to additions that needed to be made to the
original scope of work. The new amount of the purchase order would be $38,000.
Draft Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 25, 2021 Page 4 of 6
RESOLUTION 2021-23 – BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR SIDEWALK REMOVAL,
REPLACEMENT & REHABILITATION WORK continued
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-23 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2021-24 – FISCAL YEAR 2020 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion was made by Councilmember Norris and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to adopt
Resolution 2021-24 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
PREPARED BY THE VILLAGE AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING ITS FILING WITH THE STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Terry Morton, Nowlen, Holt & Miner, reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. Chairman Tom Magill presented
comments on behalf of the Audit Committee and congratulated and commended Finance Director
Samia Janjua and her staff for routinely and consistently doing a great job with the Village’s finances.
Vice Mayor Searcy commended Finance Director Samia Janjua and her staff for their efforts in
obtaining another Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-24 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2021-25 – POLICE MOTORCYCLE PURCHASE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Mullinix to adopt
Resolution 2021-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO BMW POLICE
MOTORCYCLES FROM BMW MOTORCYCLES OF FORT LAUDERDALE; WAIVING
THE VILLAGE’S PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE
SURPLUS OF TWO EXISTING POLICE MOTORCYCLES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public Works Manager Susanne Hachigian explained that the current Victory motorcycles that the
Village had leased were no longer being manufactured since the company had gone out of business.
The Victory motorcycles have had frequent mechanical issues and staff has had difficulty in
obtaining the parts necessary to perform some of the needed repairs. As a result of the issues with
the Victory motorcycles, staff was recommending the purchase of two 2021 BMW Motorcycles
form BMW Motorcycles of Fort Lauderdale.
Mayor Aubrey asked how many miles per year were the police motorcycles driven.
Police Chief Jenkins stated that the police motorcycles are driven approximately 4000 miles per year.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-25 passed unanimously.
Draft Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 25, 2021 Page 5 of 6
RESOLUTION 2021-26 – PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LOADER BACKHOE PURCHASE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2021-26 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 310SL LOADER
BACKHOE FROM DOBBS EQUIPMENT, LLC PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED
IN AN EXISTING FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FOR HEAVY
EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE SURPLUS OF AN EXISTING BACKHOE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained that the 1999 John Deere loader backhoe utilized by the Public Works
Department was scheduled to be replaced in the next fiscal year and was included in the 5-Year
Capital Improvement Plan. Staff was recommending its immediate replacement due to the loader
backhoe experiencing multiple mechanical breakdowns which has resulted in staff being unable
to perform various jobs and projects throughout the Village.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-26 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2021-27 – AGREEMENT WITH TREASURE COAST REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCIL FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR U.S.
HIGHWAY 1 CORRIDOR PROJECT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Norris to adopt
Resolution 2021-27 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TREASURE COAST
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE U.S. ONE CORRIDOR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik gave a brief background and current status of the traffic study for the proposed lane
repurposing project for U.S. Highway One. Mr. Lukasik explained that as a result of the Village’s
submittal of an application to the Florida Department of Transportation for a lane repurposing
feasibility analysis, FDOT has requested additional information to complete the analysis. The
work that is required to provide the additional information is outside the scope of services within
the Phase 1 and Phase 2 traffic study agreements with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
President Pro Tem Mullinix stated that he was not in support of the U.S. Highway 1 lane
repurposing project and that many residents that he had spoken to were also not in support of the
project. President Pro Tem Mullinix expressed his concerns with the amount of money already
spent for the proposed project.
Councilmember Bickel stated that while campaigning for the recent election, she spoke with
residents and kept track of the feedback she received regarding the proposed U.S. Highway 1 lane
repurposing project and that the responses she received were 50/50.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the proposed U.S. Highway 1 lane
repurposing project.
Draft Minutes of Village Council Meeting held March 25, 2021 Page 6 of 6
RESOLUTION 2021-27 – AGREEMENT WITH TREASURE COAST REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCIL FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR U.S.
HIGHWAY 1 CORRIDOR PROJECT continued
Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Road, stated that she had reached out and requested to speak with President
Pro Tem Mullinix regarding her support of the proposed U.S. Highway 1 lane repurposing project
but that President Pro Tem Mullinix did not respond to her requests.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-27 passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Aubrey, Vice Mayor
Searcy, Councilmember Bickel and Councilmember Norris voting aye and President Pro Tem
Mullinix voting nay.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Vice Mayor Searcy wished everyone a Happy Passover and reminded residents of the upcoming Easter
festivities in the Village.
Councilmember Bickel reminded residents of another cleanup of Lakeside Park on Sunday morning
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and that community service hours were available for teens if they participate in
the cleanup. Councilmember Bickel announced that the Resident Art Exhibition would be taking place
March 29th through April 12th in the Library Obert Room.
President Pro Tem Mullinix addressed Ms. Jensen’s comment and stated he was out of town for two
weeks which conflicted with the times that Ms. Jensen was available. President Pro Tem Mullinix
stated that he never stated that he had not heard from or spoken to residents who were in support of the
U.S. Highway 1 lane repurposing project but that the majority of the those he heard from or spoken to
were not in support of the project.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik stated that the Anchorage Dry Storage update would need to be postponed to a future
Council meeting due to the fact that staff needed to get answers for questions that were raised by
residents at a meeting that recently took place regarding the project.
Councilmember Bickel stated that the residents were grateful that their concerns were heard and
the discussion on the Anchorage Dry Storage project was being postponed.
Mr. Lukasik stated that the Covid-19 vaccine distribution at the Jewish Community Synagogue
was successful.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
______________________________________________________________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
FROM: Jeremy Hubsch, Community Development Director;
Alex Ahrenholz, Principal Planner
DATE: April 8, 2021
SUBJECT: MOTION – Dimensional Exception Application for RV located at 2526 Honey Road
______________________________________________________________________
Paul Oenbrink, the owner of property located at 2526 Honey Road, filed an application requesting
that his existing recreational vehicle (RV) be granted a “dimensional exception” from the size
criteria specified in section 18-35.1(6) of the Village Code of Ordinances.
Background:
The Laredo 240mx RV was purchased by the property owner in 2015 and is located on the west
side of the home. It is visible from the street, but is partially screened by a six (6) foot tall, white
PVC gate. The subject property is larger than most single-family lots within the Village at 100 feet
wide and 191 feet deep.
Analysis:
The RV exceeds the size limitations established in Section 18-35.1(6), which limits the maximum
height to ten (10) feet. The RV is approximately eleven (11) feet tall and twenty-four (24) feet in
length. The owner has provided documentation that the RV was owned prior to November 2020,
and is therefore eligible for the dimensional exception. The abutting property owners have a
substantial amount of trees and shrubs to provide screening. The subject property owner is also
providing vegetation to screen the RV, but there are a few small gaps that need to be filled in to
achieve screening at 90 percent opacity from the abutting property to the west, as required by 18-
35-1(8) of the Village Code. The Applicant has provided the notice to adjacent property owners
required by Section 18-35.1(12)(d) of the Village Code.
There is no fiscal impact
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the dimensional exception request subject to the following
conditions: (i) The applicant shall install additional shrubs or trees along the west property line at
a minimum of 4 feet and they must grow to screen the RV at 90 percent opacity within 2 years;
and (ii) If any of the trees or shrubs on adjacent properties that are currently providing screening
are removed, they shall be replaced on the applicant’s property or the neighboring property within
six months of their removal.
Attachments:
1. Supporting Materials
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
______________________________________________________________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
FROM: Jeremy Hubsch, Community Development Director;
Alex Ahrenholz, Principal Planner
DATE: April 8, 2021
SUBJECT: MOTION – Dimensional Exception for RV located at 756 Buttonwood Road
______________________________________________________________________
Matthew Partridge, property owner, has filed an application requesting that his existing
recreational vehicle (RV) be granted a “dimensional exception” from the size criteria specified in
section 18-35.1(6) of the Village Code of Ordinances.
Background:
The Palmino Puma RV was purchased by the property owner in 2020 and is located on the east
side of the home. It is visible from the street, but is partially screened by a six (6) foot tall, wood
gate. The subject property is larger than most single-family lots, but the lot frontage is typical of
other lots within the Village at 73 feet wide.
Analysis:
The RV exceeds the size limitations established in Section 18-35.1(6) of the Village Code, which
limits the maximum height to ten (10) feet and the maximum length of thirty (30) feet. The RV is
approximately eleven (11) feet tall and thirty-six (36) feet in length. The owner has provided
documentation that the RV was owned prior to November 2020, and is therefore eligible for the
dimensional exception. The abutting property owners have a substantial number of trees and
shrubs to provide the required screening. The property owner is also providing vegetation to
screen the RV, but there are a few small gaps that need to be filled in to achieve screening at 90
percent opacity from the abutting property to the east as required by 18-35-1(8) of the Village
Code.
There is no fiscal impact
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: (i) The applicant shall install
additional shrubs or trees along the east property line at a minimum of 4 feet and the vegetation
shall grow to screen the RV at ninety percent opacity within 2 years; and (ii) If any of the trees or
shrubs on adjacent properties that are currently providing screening are removed, they shall be
replaced on the applicant’s property or neighboring property within six months of their removal.
Attachments:
1. Supporting Materials
Back Fence Line
32' from back of trailer
to back fence
Fence 6 ft high
93"
Travel Trailer Existing Trees
36.5' long from hitch
to tail; 8' wide x 11'1" high
60"
Existing Trees
Concrete Patio
32"
New Ficus Hedge to be planted
House
Gate 13.3 ft wide x 6 ft high
Matt & Heather Partridge756 Buttonwood RdTop View
1 Block = 2 Feet
Side view 1 from next door backyard
Front View – taken from street (buttonwood rd)
Side View 2 from next door backyard
Front View taken from NW corner of Buttonwood & Allamanda
Side view 3 from next door backyard
View from SW corner of Buttonwood & Allamanda
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE MANAGER’S OFFICE
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Village Council
FROM: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
DATE: April 8, 2021
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE – Designation of Village of North Palm Beach Local Roads as Eligible for
Use by Golf Carts.
Village staff is recommending the adoption of an ordinance that will allow the use of golf carts on roads
owned and maintained by the Village of North Palm Beach.
Background:
The use of golf carts on Village roads has occurred for years. Recently, however, the popularity and use
of golf carts in the community has increased.
Per Section 316.212(1), Florida Statutes, golf carts may be operated on roadways that are designated
for golf carts. The Village does not currently have its local roads designated for golf cart use.
Because the Village has not identified any issues related to speed or the volume of traffic that would
prevent the safe operation of golf carts with other vehicular traffic, it is appropriate to en act legislation to
formally permit golf carts on Village streets. Additionally, the Village has no records of golf cart related
accidents on any of the Village’s roadways.
Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles:
It is important to note that some golf carts are legally classified as “golf carts” while others are classified
as “low speed vehicles”. The Village’s ordinance applies only to “golf carts”, but the descriptions below
provide clarification between the two types of vehicles:
Low-Speed Vehicle:
A low-speed vehicle has a top speed between 20 and 25 miles per hour. Low-speed vehicles must be
registered, titled and insured. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle must have a valid driver’s
license. Low-speed vehicles may be operated on streets with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour
or less unless a municipality, county or the Florida Department of Transportation prohibits such operation.
There are no prohibitions on the operation of low-speed vehicles on any roads with a posted speed limit
of 35 miles per hour of less in the Village.
Golf Cart:
Golf carts, on the other hand, cannot exceed 20 miles per hour. Golf carts are not titled or registered and
are not required to be insured. A person must be 14 years or older to operate a golf cart.
A golf cart may be operated only during the hours between sunrise and sunset. However, the Village will
permit golf carts to be operated during the hours between sunset and sunrise if the golf cart is equipped
with headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.
All golf carts must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview
mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear per Florida Statute.
Local Streets Designated for Golf Cart Use:
The ordinance will permit the use of golf carts, given the parameters described above, on the Village’s
streets only. It does NOT permit the use of golf carts on the streets or roads that are owned and/or
maintained by either Palm Beach County or the State of Florida. Golf carts, then, will not have access to
the following roads:
US1 (additionally, golf carts cannot cross US1 without FDOT approval per Florida Statute)
Northlake Boulevard
Prosperity Farms Road
Alternate A1A
Monet Road
Golf Carts in Parks:
Under the proposed ordinance, golf carts are permitted to be driven in parking lots or areas designated
for motorized vehicles. They are prohibited on multi-purpose paths, sidewalks, athletic facilities, green
space and any other portions of a Village park.
The attached Ordinance has been prepared by the Village Attorney. There is no fiscal impact as a result of
adopting the recommended ordinance.
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Council consideration and approval on first reading of the attached
Ordinance designating the Village of North Palm Beach’s Local Roads as eligible for use by golf
cart.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-06 1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF 3
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, “MOTOR 4
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY 5
ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE IV, “GOLF CARTS;” PROVIDING FOR 6
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS 7
WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING 8
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING 9
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10
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WHEREAS, residents of the Village have expressed an interest in allowing golf carts to be driven 12
upon streets within the Village’s jurisdiction; and 13
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WHEREAS, the operation of golf carts upon local streets is generally prohibited unless otherwise 15
authorized by the Village pursuant to Section 316.212, Florida Statutes; and 16
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WHEREAS, due to the relative costs of motor vehicle volatile fuels and the desire to provide for 18
energy efficient vehicles, the Village Council has determined that golf carts may safely travel on 19
or across public streets and alleys within the Village as set forth in this Ordinance; and 20
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WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Ordinance promotes the 22
health, safety and welfare of the residents and citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach. 23
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE 25
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows: 26
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Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and correct and are incorporated herein. 28
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Section 2. The Village Council hereby amends Chapter 18, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” of 30
the Village Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Article IV to read as follows (additional 31
language underlined): 32
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ARTICLE IV. GOLF CARTS 34
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Sec. 18-45. Definitions. 36
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For the purposes of this article, whenever the following words or terms are 38
used in this article, they shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, 39
except where the context requires otherwise: 40
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Golf cart means a motor vehicle as defined in F.S. §320.01(22), as 42
amended, that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for 43
sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 44
miles per hour. 45
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Private community means a single or multi-family community that is 1
regulated by F.S. ch. 718 (condominiums); F.S. ch. 719 (cooperatives); or F.S. ch. 2
720 (homeowners' associations). 3
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Traffic control device means an approved sign or signs permitting or 5
prohibiting the parking or operation of golf carts on a street, alley, driveway, 6
parking lot or other area, or regulating speed, or regulating parking. 7
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Sec. 18-46. Operation of golf carts. 9
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(a) Authorization to operate golf carts. In accordance with F.S. 11
§316.212(1), golf carts meeting the definition set forth in section 18-45 above may 12
be operated within the Village on the streets, alleys and parking areas open to the 13
public and designated in this article, and on private property, and within private 14
communities on such private driveways, parking lots, or private streets designated 15
for golf cart use by the private community. Each private community which allows 16
the use of golf carts shall provide adequate traffic control devices advising that it is 17
a "golf cart community," and regulating the use of golf carts and designating the 18
areas where golf carts may be operated and parked. 19
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(b) Compliance with state statutes. All operators of golf carts within the 21
Village shall comply with the provisions of the state statutes pertaining to the 22
operation of golf carts and of motor vehicles. Any violation of such statute(s) shall 23
also be a violation of this article. Golf cart operators shall comply with all 24
applicable local and state traffic control devices, and operators of golf carts may be 25
issued a citation or summons for traffic and moving violations in the same manner 26
as other motor vehicles. 27
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(c) Equipment and minimum standards. All golf carts operated within 29
the Village shall meet the minimum equipment standards established by F.S. 30
§316.212. Golf carts operated before sunrise and after sunset must be equipped 31
with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield. In addition, on the rear 32
of the golf cart, all golf carts shall be equipped with two round red reflectors, each 33
at least three inches in diameter, and affixed to the rear of the golf cart, within six 34
inches of each side edge. In the alternative, a triangular slow-moving vehicle 35
emblem (SMV) approved for use on vehicles by the state department of highway 36
safety and motor vehicles may be affixed to the rear of the golf cart. 37
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(d) Designation of certain village streets, county roads and state 39
highways. Golf carts may only be operated within the Village as permitted or 40
prohibited below: 41
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(1) Operation of a golf cart shall be permitted on the roadway portion 43
of all village streets and alleys, unless prohibited by a traffic control 44
device, or as otherwise provided herein, and in general conformance 45
to any lawful traffic control devices. 46
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(2) Operation of a golf cart in Village parks is prohibited, except where 48
permitted by a traffic control device. 49
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(3) Operation of a golf cart is prohibited on sidewalks or bike paths, 2
unless a sidewalk or bike path is at least eight (8) feet wide. 3
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(4) Operation of a golf cart is prohibited on any county road or state 5
highway, unless the village shall have first obtained the consent or 6
permission of the county or state, as required by law, and where 7
permitted by a traffic control device. Those road segments include, 8
but are not limited to: 9
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U.S. Highway One 11
Northlake Boulevard 12
Prosperity Farms Road 13
Alternate A1A 14
Monet Road 15
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(e) Private community enforcement. Golf carts operated within private 17
communities shall be subject to the enforcement of rules and regulations established 18
by the private communities, which shall be the sole responsibility of each such 19
community, except where jurisdiction has been granted to the Village police 20
department for traffic law enforcement by the community. 21
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Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of 23
the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida. 24
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Section 4. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for 26
any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, 27
such holding shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. 28
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Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and resolutions or parts of resolutions in 30
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 31
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Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 33
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PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2021. 35
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PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS _____ DAY OF ___________, 37
2021. 38
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(Village Seal) 41
MAYOR 42
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ATTEST: 45
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VILLAGE CLERK 48
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND 1
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 2
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VILLAGE ATTORNEY 5
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 23, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Christine DelGuzzi called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present : Zakariya Sherman, Library Director
Christine DelGuzzi, Chairperson
Phyllis Wissner, Vice Chairperson
Bonnie Jenkins, Secretary
Carolyn Kost, Member
Brad Avakian, Member
Tina Chippas, Member
Leslie Metz, Member – Absent
Darryl Aubrey, Council Member
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the November 24, 2020 meeting were approved with corrections after a motion made by Carolyn
Kost and seconded by Tina Chippas.
LIBRARIAN’S REPORT
Director Zak Sherman reported the following:
Library Matters:
o AARP is providing tax help in the Obert Room. Initially it was by appointment only; however,
volunteers were overwhelmed with people coming from as far as Broward County. As of
now, it is first come, first served. Hours are Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm.
There have been a limited number of volunteers available.
o Books & Bites –
Inaugural event will be on March 15th at the Country Club.
Features guest speaker, author Marie Bostwick who will be discussing her latest
book, The Restoration of Celia Fairchild.
Tickets are $26 and includes a box lunch prepared by Farmer’s Table.
Attendance is limited to 50 persons.
Facilities:
o Building –
Request to repaint was approved with Council agreeing to the color choices.
Regional Painting Services will be doing the painting. Public Works is requesting
they paint the front of the building on a Sunday when the Library is closed.
o Future Plans –
Within the next two years it is anticipated the adult area will be refurbished much
like the children’s area was.
Plexiglass barriers will remain.
Adult Services:
o Virtual Crafts for Grown Ups continues; third Thursday every Month 11am to noon
o Virtual Book Club
March title is The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult.
A special meeting to discuss The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah will be
scheduled the second week of April due to the book’s popularity. Copies
are available through Cloud Library.
Teen Services:
o Teen Takeaway kits continue to be available.
o Teen Book Club: It’s Lit –
This month’s selection is Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Book is to be pre-read; and by attending and participating in discussion, teens will
be allotted 10 hours of community service.
Sign-up is online
Friends of the Library News:
o Annual Book Sale –
Total success - $2,241.82 taken in between February 2nd thru 8th.
Attendees were very complimentary of the new layout.
Various sales on different days to move as many books as possible.
9 new members signed up; 4 renewals.
In total, 342 boxes of books were sold down to 70 boxes.
After the sale, books were given to Jim Cummings to be sent to Kenya; remainder of
the books were sold to another vendor for $100.00
o 50-50 Raffle Drawing
Winner was Nancy Culver.
Ms. Culver and Friends each received almost $200.00.
o Gift Basket raffle is now underway.
Basket includes a one-hour massage or reflexology session.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.00
o Next meeting will be held March 15th after Books and Bites at the Country Club.
Statistics:
o E-Book and E-Audio Circulation numbers remain high.
o Print circulation remains down due to the lack of school visits
OLD BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ms. Kost asked for the rationale behind awarding community service hours for the Teen Book Club. Director
Sherman advised the hours were for participation in the discussion; these discussions leads to volunteers in the
library at later dates.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Carolyn Kost and seconded by Tina Chippas.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 23rd, at 7:00pm.
Respectfully submitted by Bonnie Jenkins
DRAFT DRAFT i DRAFT
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES -MARCH 8, 2021
ATTENDANCE:
COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION
Tom Andres Samia Janjua- Finance Director
Don Kazimir
Suzanne Mehregan Guest
Dave Talley Terence Morton- Nowen, Holt et. at.
Tom Magill -Chairman
Absent: (Prior Notice Received)
Ed Katt
Marie Silvani
I The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
Note: The meeting was held in NPB Police Headquarters, The Committee expresses its
thanks to Chief Richard Jenkins and his staff for making the facility available.)
Items Discussed:
2. Village Auditor, Terry Morton (Nowlen, Holt et. al.) presented
the Final Draft of the FY 2020 Audit Report. He ind ..ated
no variance with current municipal Accounting
standards. In addition, the Draft notes that North: paw
Beach continues to receive the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Repor ft
issued by the Government Finance Officers Assoclatm.
Of particular interest is the value of our unallocated
fund' balance now at $11.6 million. This protection
against sudden emergencies and potential
infrastructure expenditure represents 3 of 2021
Expenditures for both the General Fund and the
Enterprise Fund. Debt Service is being covered.
The Committee extends compliments to tM
Administration and Council for prudent man -agent at'
Village finances. Our thanks as well to Terry don- and
the staff of Nowlen, Holt. Et.. al. for continued ex ..
in Audit activity.
restaurant is OPEN to the general public.
5. Q1 FY 2021 data was reviewed. Expenditures are in
line with the budget in both the General and the
Enterprise Funds. Of particular note is golf revenues.
Total "rounds) played are 30% higher than the first
quarter of the prior year.
Submitted:
Tom Magill
Chairman
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
FROM: J.D. Armstrong, Fire Chief
DATE: April 8, 2021
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – Approval of the Sole-Source purchase of one (1) Holmatro Extrication
Combi-Tool from Purchase Point Equipment Supply, LLC in the amount of $19,271.
Village staff is requesting Village Council approval to purchase one (1) battery-operated extrication tool,
which will be carried on the Rescue Apparatus, from Purchase Point Equipment Supply, LLC.
The Department’s equipment committee vetted a number of manufacturers’ product and concluded the
Holmatro Battery-Powered Combi-Tool with certain accessories was the choice as it is compatible with
our existing extrication equipment. The committee believes it is important to maintain compatibility
between similar use equipment so all accessories are interchangeable; tips, hooks and chains from this
unit can be interchanged with existing equipment allowing for continuity of training and uncompromised
operation on the emergency scene.
This tool is sold by Purchase Point Equipment Supply, LLC, who is the Sole Source dealer for Holmatro
product in the Southeastern United States. The attached quote from Purchase Point Equipment Supply,
LLC, is based on factory direct pricing and includes the Combi-Tool and accessories at a total cost of
$19,271, which is less than the approved budget request.
Funding:
During the Fiscal Year 2021 budgetary process, a total of $19,500 was budgeted for the purchase of a
battery-operated extrication tool utilizing “General Revenues” within the five-year Capital Improvement
Plan. The “General Revenue” funds for capital items are held in the Village’s CIP fund and are
transferred to the project account when the item is ready to be purchased.
The following budget amendment utilizes $19,271 in CIP funds for this purchase. A CIP Fund Recap,
as well as all supporting documentation, has been included in your agenda backup material for review:
Budget Amendment:
Account Description Use Source
Capital Projects Fund:
K5812-66490 Fire – Machinery & Equipment $19,271
K5541-66000 Reserve Expenses - Capital $19,271
Total Capital Projects Fund $19,271 $19,271
The attached Resolution has been prepared/reviewed by the Village Attorney for legal sufficiency.
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Council consideration and approval of the attached Resolution
authorizing the Sole Source purchase of one (1) Holmatro Battery-Operated Combi-Tool with
accessories as described in sales quote 14587 R-1 from Purchase Point Equipment Supply, LLC
at a total cost not to exceed $19,271, with funds expended from Account No. K5812-66490 (Fire
Rescue – Machinery & Equipment) and authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute the
required budget amendment for this capital purchase in accordance with Village policies and
procedures.
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RESOLUTION 2021-
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
ONE HOLMATRO EXTRICATION COMBI-TOOL FROM PURCHASE POINT
EQUIPMENT SUPPLY, LLC; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET
TO TRANSFER $19,271.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE
FIRE – MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT CAPITAL ACCOUNT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Fire Rescue Department is requesting the sole source purchase of one battery-
operated Holmatro Extrication Combi-Tool with certain accessories; and
WHEREAS, the Holmatro Combi-Tool is compatible with the Department’s existing extrication
equipment and Purchase Point Equipment Supply, LLC is the sole source dealer for Holmatro
products in the southeastern United States; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council seeks to amend the current capital projects fund budget to transfer
$19,271.00 from the Capital Reserve Account to the Fire – Machinery and Equipment Capital
Account to fund the purchase of the equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests
of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the purchase of one battery-operated Holmatro
Extrication Combi-Tool with certain accessories from Purchase Point Equipment Supply, LLC at a
total cost of $19,271.00, with funds expended from Account No. K5812-66490 (Fire – Machinery
and Equipment).
Section 3. In order to fund this expenditure, the Village Council hereby approves a budget
amendment for the transfer of funds as indicated below and authorizes and directs the Mayor and
Village Clerk to execute the budget amendment for and on behalf of the Village of North Palm Beach:
Budget Amendment:
Account Description Use Source
Capital Projects Fund:
K5812-66490 Fire – Machinery & Equipment $19,271.00
K5541-66000 Reserve Expenses - Capital $19,271.00
Total Capital Projects Fund: $19,271.00 $19,271.00
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Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ____DAY OF ____________, 2021.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2021 - 2025
Strategic Result : Department :
Organizational Excellence Fire Rescue
Project Name : Year(s) :2021
Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Extrication Tool
Project Description :
Link to Strategic Plan :
Need, Justification, Benefits:
Location & Area Map Project Photo
Comments :
Purchase lithium-ion battery powered extrication tools for our rescues.
Our rescues current carry only manual tools for forcible entry, extrication and RIT activities. These
battery-powered tools give them a conciderable advantage over manual tools in a light-weight,
easy to manuver package.
The addition of these tools gives our rescue personnel a decided advantage when seconds count.
These tools allow our rescue personnel to make a rapid, initial entry to access patients in motor
vehicle accidents, as well as giving them a light-weight, self-contained tool to make entry with
when assigned as a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to rescue entrapped firefighters. This
enhances the safety of both our customers and personnel.
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2021 - 2025
Project Name :
Strategic Result :
Department :
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Project Budget :
Land acquisition $0
Planning / Design 0
Engineering 0
Construction 0
Equipment 19,500 19,500
Vehicle 0
Other 0
Total Budget $19,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,500
Funding Sources :
General revenues $19,500 $19,500
Impact fees 0
Grant revenues 0
Debt Service 0
Infrastructure Surtax 0
Fund balance 0
Other 0
Total Revenues $19,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,500
Operating Impact:
Personnel $0
Operating 0
Capital 0
Other 0
Total Operating $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
The addition of these tools should have no fiscal impact beyond the
initial purchase cost. This project is consistent with the goal of
providing high quality level of service to the community.
Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Extrication Tool
Organizational Excellence
Fire Rescue
Comment:
Beginning Balance $173,106
Transfers in:Resolution / Ordinance Amount Total
FY 2021 Transfer in (transfer during budget process) Ordinance # 2020‐08 510,000
Total Transfers in 510,000$
Less: Purchases
Description Resolution #Amount Total
Fiscal Year 2021
Battery Extrication Tool on 4/8/2021 agenda (19,271)
Total Purchases (19,271)$
CIP Fund Available Balance 663,835$
Village of North Palm Beach
CIP Fund Recap
Fiscal Year 2021
3/30/2021
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
FROM: Jessica Green, Village Clerk
DATE: April 8, 2021
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – Amending Resolution No. 37-78 authorizing the Village Manager
to assign a member of Village Staff to the position of Village Historian.
Through the adoption of Resolution No. 37-78 on August 24, 1978, the Village Council created
the position of Village Historian and outlined the duties and responsibilities of that position.
These duties included collecting historical documents, maps and photographs, and creating a
system for filing, cataloging and displaying such material s. Further, the Village Historian was
required to coordinate efforts with the Village Manager in order to determine an appropriate
place to house the Village’s historical records and to secure budgeted funds for the acquisition,
storage and display of the records. The Resolution also provided for the Village Council’s
appointment of the Village Historian for a term not to exceed two years.
The most recent Council-appointed Village Historian was Ruby Holden. She was appointed by
the Village Council on April 27, 2017 and resigned from her position on February 8, 2018.
Since Ms. Holden’s resignation, the Village’s Library Director , Zak Sherman, has been
performing the duties and responsibilities of the Village Historian.
Because Mr. Sherman has been serving as the Village Historian for the past several years,
Staff is requesting the adoption of the attached Resolution amending Resolution No. 37-78 to
allow the Village Manager to assign staff to perform the duties and functions of the Village
Historian. If the Council wishes to appoint a non-Staff member to serve in that position, it may
still do so by resolution.
The attached Resolution has been prepared and/or reviewed for legal sufficiency by the Village
Attorney.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Council consideration and approval of the attached Resolution
amending Resolution No. 37-78 and authorizing the Village Manager to assign a member
of Village Staff to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Village Historian.
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RESOLUTION 2021-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 37-78 TO ALLOW THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO ASSIGN A STAFF MEMBER TO PERFORM THE
FUNCTIONS OF THE VILLAGE HISTORIAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, through the adoption of Resolution No. 37-78 on August 24, 1978, the Village Council
created the position of Village Historian and outlined the duties and responsibilities of that position,
including, but limited to, collecting historical documents, maps and photographs and creating a system
for filing, cataloging and displaying such materials; and
WHEREAS, the Village Historian is required to coordinate efforts with the Village Manager in order to
determine an appropriate place to house the Village’s historical records and to secure budgeted funds for
the acquisition, storage and display of the records; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 37-78 provides for the Village Council’s appointment of the Village
Historian (and Associate Historians) by Resolution for terms not to exceed two years; and
WHEREAS, the Village’s Library Director has been serving as the Village Historian for a number of
years, and Village Staff has requested that Council amend Resolution No. 37-78 to allow the Village
Manager to assign Staff to perform the duties and functions of the Village Historian; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution in the best interests of
the residents and citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby amends Resolution No. 37-78 to authorize the Village
Manager to assign a member of Village Staff to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Village
Historian. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Village Council may adopt a Resolution appointing a non-
Staff member to serve as Village Historian at any time.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2021.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLUTION N0. 37-
78 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGF, OF
NORT}[PALM BEAC}{, FLORIDA, CREATING THE POSITION OF VILLAGE }{ISTORIAN
ANDSI;TYING FORT}{ T}IF, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIESTHERF,
OF,WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach was created in 1956
by a Special Act oft}re Florida Legislature;
andWHERF,AS, the number of initial Village residents who still
are living within North Palm Beach and environs is becoming limited;
and WHEREAS, evidence concerning the history of the Village of
North Palm Beach since its inception and evidence concerning the area where
the Village of North Palm Beach presently lies prior to its inception
is becoming more difficult to find, and will become even more difficult
as time passes;
and WHEREAS, the Village Council believes that an appreciation
oi'the history of North Palm Beach will be valuable for present and
future genera ti-ons of residents and citizens of the Village to help
create a continuing sense of community and to preserve for posterity
the back-ground, persons and activities which helped to mold and
create the conmumity that is comprised by the Village of North
Palm Beach.NOW, TF[F.REFORE, BF. IT RESOLVED BY THE, VILLAGF.
COUNCILOF TH}1 VILLAGE OF NORT}[ PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
as follows:Section 1. The position of Village }{istorian is
hereby created.Section 2, The Village Historian is authorized and
directed to gather all facts, data, deeds, documents,
photographs, paintings,artifacts, maps, etc., pertaining to the area now comprising
the Village o{' North Palm Beach, both from the time of its inception in
1956 through the present, as well as similar data concerning the area
where the Village is presently located which are of historical
significance prior
to 1956.Section 3. The Village }{istorian is further
directed and authorized to create a system for collecting, filing,
cataloging and displaying historical artifacts of the Village and to maintain
asystem i'or ongoing accumulation of facts and documents which may,
prove to have historical significance in the future.
Section 4. The Village Historian is directed to coordinate
efforts with the office of the Village Manager in order to determine an
appropriate place to house the historic records of the Village, and to
secure budgeted funds for acquisition, storage and display thereof.
Section 5. The Village Council is authorized to choose a
person to act as Village Historian by Resolution. The term of office
oi' the historian shall be for two years, and the Village Council may
choose Associate }[istorians in such number as are desired and for such
terms as the appointing Resolution may contain, but in no event for a
term longer than two (2) years,
Section G. This Resolution shall take effect inunediately
upon passage,
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 24T}i DAY OF AUGUST, 1978.
Village Seal)
s/ Al Moore
MAYOR
A1'T};S'1':
s/ Ilolores R. Walker
Village Cler
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
FROM: Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
DATE: April 8, 2021
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – Agreement with Donna and Jeffrey Palumbo for Construction of a
Seawall at the North Palm Beach Country Club
Background:
The Village was approached by Donna and Jeffrey Palumbo, the owners of property located at 1125
Country Club Drive within the Village. The Palumbos are in the process of replacing the seawall adjacent
to their property and offered to replace the contiguous seawall adjacent to a portion of the North Palm
Beach Country Club Golf Club at no cost to the Village. While not budgeted at this time, the Village’s
portion of the seawall is in need of repair. The Palumbos wish to ensure that the seawall adjacent to their
property and the seawall adjacent to the Village’s property are aesthetically compatible, structurally sound
and that the height of the seawalls comply with all current Village Code requirements. The Village has
not budgeted funds for this capital improvement.
Terms of the Agreement:
The essential terms of the Agreement are as follows:
The Palumbos will replace the seawall adjacent to the Village’s property as generally depicted in
Exhibit “A” to the Agreement.
The Palumbos will replace the seawall at no cost to the Village and will submit the proposed plans
to the Village for review and approval prior to applying for a building permit.
The Palumbos agree to indemnify and hold the Village harmless from all claims relating to the
construction of the seawall.
The Village grants the Palumbos a license for entry onto the Village’s property for activities relating
to the permitting and construction of the seawall and shall coordinate entry onto the Village’s
property with the Village Manager or his designee.
Once constructed, the Palumbos will convey title to the seawall to the Village and shall not be
entitled to utilize the Village’s seawall or the Village’s property for any purpose whatsoever.
The attached Resolution and Agreement have been prepared and reviewed for legal sufficiency by this
office.
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There is no negative fiscal impact to the Village; rather, the replacement of the Village’s seawall is
essentially a donation to the Village.
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Council consideration and approval of the attached Resolution approving
an Agreement with Donna and Jeffrey Palumbo for construction of a seawall adjacent to a portion
of the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf Course and authorizing the Village Manager to execute
the Agreement in accordance with Village policies and procedures.
RESOLUTION 2021-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF SEAWALL WITH DONNA AND JEFFREY PALUMBO AND AUTHORIZING
THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Donna and Jeffery Palumbo, the owners of property located at 1125 Country Club Drive
within the Village have offered to replace a contiguous portion of seawall adjacent to the North Palm
Beach Country Club Golf Course at no cost to the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to allow the Palumbos to replace this portion of seawall subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement for Construction of Seawall; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the interests of the
public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council approves an Agreement for Construction of Seawall with Jeffrey and
Donna Palumbo, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and authorizes the Village
Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Village.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2021.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
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AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEAWALL
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Village of North
Palm Beach, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State
of Florida, 501 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL 3340 8 (“Village”) and Donna
and Jeffrey Palumbo, 1125 Country Club Drive, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
(collectively “Palumbo”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Palumbo is the owner of a parcel of real property located at 1125
Country Club Drive, within the corporate limits of the Village and legally described as Lot
125, Golf Course Addition No. 2 to Village of North Palm Beach, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 67 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County
(PCN: 68-43-42-08-04-000-1250) (“Palumbo Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Palumbo Property is located immediately adjacent to real property
owned by the Village that is part of the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf Course
(PCN: 68-43-42-08-00-000-1080) (“Golf Course Property”); and
WHEREAS, both the Palumbo Property and the Golf Course Property are located
adjacent to the North Palm Beach Waterway within the corporate limits of the Village; and
WHEREAS, Palumbo wishes to replace the seawall adjacent to the Palumbo
Property and further wishes to replace the immediately adjacent portion of the seawall
located on the Golf Course Property to ensure that: (a) both seawalls are aesthetically
compatible and structurally sound; and (b) the height of both seawalls comply with all
current Village Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Village wishes to allow Palumbo to replace the seawall on the Golf
Course Property subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises set forth
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals
The foregoing recitals are ratified and incorporated herein.
2. Construction of Village Seawall
A. Palumbo agrees to replace approximately thirty-five (35) feet of seawall
located on the Golf Course Property in the area depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein (“Village Seawall”).
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B. Palumbo shall replace the Village Seawall at Palumbo’s sole cost and
expense, including, but not limited to, permitting expenses, engineering expenses, and
construction expenses.
C. Prior to submittal of a building permit for construction of the Village Seawall,
Palumbo shall obtain the written approval and consent of the Village Manager or his
designee. Once the Village Manager approves the plans, the Village shall execute all
necessary documentation for the issuance of building permits for the construction of the
Village Seawall on the Golf Course Property.
D. Palumbo shall construct the Village Seawall in accordance with all existing
federal, state and local laws, including all Village Code requirements.
E. The Village grants Palumbo a license for entry to the Golf Course Property
solely for activities related to the permitting and construction of the Village Seawall,
provided, however, that Palumbo shall coordinate access to the Golf Course Property
with the Village Manager or his designee. The license granted herein shall extend to
engineers, contractors and other licensed professionals retained by Palumbo.
3. Indemnification
Palumbo specifically agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Village, its
officials, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, actions or
causes of action relating to the construction of the Village Seawall on the Golf Course
Property. Palumbo agrees and understands that the indemnification under this provision
includes all claims, damages, costs and attorney’s fees through and including all trial and
appellate proceedings, and further includes any costs and attorney’s fees incurred in
establishing the Village’s right and entitlement to indemnification under this provision.
Nothing set forth herein shall waive the Village’s sovereign immunity protections or the
limitations of liability set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes nor shall it create a cause
of action in favor of any third party.
4. Use of or Interest in the Village Seawall
Palumbo shall not acquire any right, title or interest in the Village Seawall or the
Golf Course Property and upon completion of the Village Seawall and shall not be entitled
to utilize the Golf Course Property or the Village Seawall for any purpose whatsoever.
Once the Village Seawall is constructed and a certificate of completion is issued, Palumbo
shall deliver a bill of sale conveying title to the Village Seawall to the Village. Palumbo
shall have no future maintenance obligation with respect to the Village seawall.
5. Term
This Agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall remain
in full force and effect until such time as the Village Seawall is fully constructed, issued a
certificate of completion, and the bill of sale is executed and delivered to the Village.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnification set forth in Section 3 above shall
survive termination of the Agreement.
6. General Provisions.
A. Enforcement costs. If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for
the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, or
misrepresentation in connection with any provisions of this Agreement, the successful or
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and all
expenses (even if not taxable as court awarded costs ), including appellate fees, costs
and expenses, incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which
such party may be entitled.
B. Governing law and venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws
of the State of Florida. Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the Agreement will
be held in Palm Beach County, Florida.
C. Severability. In the event any part, term or provision of this Agreement is
found to be illegal or inoperative by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the
remaining portions and provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of
the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the
particular part, term or provision declared to be so invalid.
D. Entire agreement. The parties agree that this Agreement sets forth the
entire agreement between the parties, and that there are no promises or understandings
other than those stated herein. None of the provisions, terms and conditions contained
in this Agreement may be added to, modified, superseded or otherwise altered, except
by written instrument executed by the parties hereto.
E. Captions. The captions and paragraph headings are for reference and
convenience only and do not enter into or become a part of the context of this Agreement,
nor shall such headings affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
F. Waiver of rights. Failure of a party to enforce or exercise any of its right(s)
under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of that parties’ right to enforce or
exercise said right(s) at any time thereafter.
G. Construction. This Agreement shall not be construed more strongly against
either party regardless of who was more responsible for its preparation.
H. Exhibits. Each exhibit referred to in this Agreement forms an essential part
of this Agreement.
I. Binding effect and disclosure. This Agreement shall be binding on the
parties, and their assigns or successors in interest. Palumbo shall disclose the existence
of this Agreement to subsequent purchasers of the Palumbo Property.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease Agreement as of the
date first above written.
VILLAGE:
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
By:_______________________________
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Attest:
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
PALUMBO:
Witnessed by:
_________________________ ______________________________
Print Name: Jeffrey Palumbo
_________________________
Print Name:
_________________________ ______________________________
Print Name: Donna Palumbo
_________________________
Print Name: