07-22-2021 VC REG-MPresent:
Absent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 229 2021
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Mark Mullinix, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Deborah Searcy, Vice Mayor
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present
except for Vice Mayor Searcy. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Aubrey gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Mullinix led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held July 8, 2021 were approved as written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Aubrey announced that taking written public comments to be read into the record was
discontinued. Public comments would only be taken in person at the meetings or online over Zoom.
Chris Harris, 764 Waterway Drive, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed Zoning in
Progress ordinance. Mr. Harris requested that the ordinance remain tabled until the Ad Hoc
Committee is formed and recommendations for the ordinance have been brought forward. Mr.
Harris stated that there were 250 letters signed by residents who oppose the ordinance.
John Rhodes, 720 Jacana Way, gave a presentation on the opposition to the proposed Zoning in
Progress ordinance. Mr. Rhodes gave examples of homes within the Village that would not have
been built under the newly proposed requirements in the Zoning in Progress ordinance. Mr.
Rhodes discussed and explained possible issues that would arise if the proposed Zoning in Progress
ordinance was passed.
Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Drive, expressed concern that there was not enough information for the
public regarding the proposed Zoning in Progress ordinance. Ms. Phillips recommended that the
Zoning in Progress ordinance be passed while the Ad Hoc Committee decides on what changes to
make to the residential code.
Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Drive, stated that she was in favor of the proposed Zoning in Progress
ordinance. Ms. Phillips stated that the Zoning in Progress would provide a transition time to think
things through, get input and set reasonable expectations.
Minutes of Village Council Meeting held July 22, 2021
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued
Page 2 of 4
Mayor Aubrey clarified and explained that the intent of the proposed Zoning in Progress ordinance
was to place a temporary hold on building oversized residential homes and to create an Ad Hoc
Committee that would give recommendations for changes to the residential code. The Zoning in
Progress is intended to be temporary and not permanent.
Amy Bierer, 532 Gulf Road, expressed her concerns regarding illegal use of fireworks in the
Village. Ms. Bierer stated that fireworks use is dangerous and causes environmental harm. Ms.
Bierer recommended that Council seek a fireworks exemption bill to allow a fireworks ordinance.
Barbara Rochefort, 2735 Hinda Road, expressed her opposition to and concerns with the proposed
7-11 gas station on A 1 A Road.
Senator Bobby Powell, District 30, gave a 2021 Legislative update.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Pro Tem Mullinix moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Bickel
seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting held 6/7/21.
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 6/8/21.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 6/8/21.
RESOLUTION 2021-60 — TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Norris to
adopt Resolution 2021-60 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE OF 7.1000 MILS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022; ESTABLISHING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FIRST
HEARING ON THE TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE;
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED FORMS TO THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik reviewed the budget presentation from the previous budget workshop given on July
15th and explained and discussed the FY 2022 Taxable Value and Millage Section proposing a
millage rate of 7.10 mils which would set the maximum millage rate allowed for the Village. Mr.
Lukasik reviewed taxpayer impacts at different values over a four-year comparison. Mr. Lukasik
stated that the next budget workshop was scheduled for August 11 to
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-60 passed with all present voting aye.
{ RESOLUTION 2021-61— PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Norris to
adopt Resolution 2021-61 entitled:
Minutes of Village Council Meeting held July 22, 2021 Page 3 of 4
RESOLUTION 2021-61 — PROPERTY CASUALTY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE continued
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM FIRST FLORIDA INSURANCE
BROKERS TO PROVIDE PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE THROUGH PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA AND
AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT SUCH COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Lukasik explained that the cost of insurance would decrease significantly since the worker's
compensation insurance and property and casualty insurance would be bundled. Mr. Lukasik
recommended the approval of the resolution to accept the proposal from First Florida Insurance
Brokers to provide both insurance coverages through Public Risk Management of Florida.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2021-61 passed with all present voting aye.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Councilmember Bickel recommended the inception of a Village Charter review.
Discussion ensued among Council on whether or not to have a Charter review. Council came to
consensus to have a Charter review. Mr. Lukasik stated that he and Mr. Rubin would bring back
a plan for implementing a Village Charter review.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Lukasik introduced David Barth of Barth Associates and stated that he would be giving a Parks
and Recreation Needs Assessment presentation.
President Pro Tem Mullinix left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Mr. Barth gave a presentation on the scope of work, needs assessment findings, programs analysis
and next steps. Mr. Barth discussed and explained level -of service analysis' on access, facilities,
funding and staffing. Mr. Barth reviewed and explained park evaluations and the results of the on-
line survey questions. Mr. Barth reviewed a needs assessment summary and program analysis and
then concluded the presentation by discussing next steps and visioning recommendations.
Mr. Lukasik stated that Chuck Huff Acting Public Works Director would give a presentation
regarding Commercial Sanitation Fees.
Mr. Huff began the presentation by reviewing the commercial solid waste services that are
currently provided to 131 commercial customers in the Village. Mr. Huff discussed and explained
the Village's current bulling formula and fees for annual commercial disposal fees and dumpster
rentals. Mr. Huff reviewed a commercial solid waste fee comparison with other municipalities in
Palm Beach County and gave examples of what the increased fees and totals would be for different
types of commercial businesses.
Minutes of Village Council Meeting held July 22, 2021 Page 4 of 4
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff and Council regarding the newly proposed commercial
sanitation fees.
Councilmember Bickel recommended that commercial businesses within the Village were made
aware of what actual services they were getting and what they should be paying before making any changes.
Mr. Lukasik stated that he and Mr. Huff would bring back more options for newly proposed
commercial sanitation fees for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
r
Je , si a Green, MMC, Village Clerk