04-19-2021 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 19 2021
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Deborah Searcy, Vice Mayor
Mark Mullinix, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Leonard G. Rubin, P.A., Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
Mr. Lukasik provided a brief overview of the meeting agenda, which included reviewing the
foundation of the Village's vision, mission, and objectives. Mr. Lukasik explained that Melinda
Miller and Trina Pulliam with Trainnovations had met with each of the Councilmembers
individually and incorporated that feedback into the suggested language.
Ms. Pulliam reviewed the format for the meeting and discussed objectives, including reviewing
the results of the Council interviews, dialogue to refine the results, and obtaining a consensus.
VISION
Ms. Pulliam shared the current vision and two (2) options for suggested language, as follows:
• Current
o North Palm Beach will be known for our unparalleled amenities and innovative
approach to meeting the needs of our safe and secure community through
continuous improvement in infrastructure and service delivery as identified by our
stakeholders.
• Option 1
o North Palm Beach will be known for our unparalleled quality of life and steadfast
approach to meeting the needs of the Village while respecting our culture and
heritage, preserving our unique character and charm, and providing a safe and
secure community.
• Option 2
o We sustain and enhance North Palm Beach as the "best place to live under the sun"
through superior services, timeless traditions, and quality amenities.
Council discussed the intent of a Vision Statement and the wording which was presented.
Council came to consensus to adopt Option 2 with the word "we" amended to the word "to."
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Mr. Lukasik asked that Council share direction regarding the definition of timeless traditions.
Answers included small town atmosphere, carefully managing growth, Heritage Day, and other items.
Discussion continued regarding the wording and intent.
• Vision as Revised
o To sustain and enhance North Palm Beach as the "best place to live under the sun"
through superior services, small Village character, and quality amenities.
MISSION
Ms. Miller shared the current mission and two (2) options for suggested language, as follows:
• Current
o We sustain North Palm Beach as the "best place to live under the sun" through
superior services, timeless traditions, and quality amenities.
• Option 1
o We sustain and enhance North Palm Beach as the "best place to live under the sun"
through superior services, timeless traditions, and quality amenities.
• Option 2
o North Palm Beach will be known for our unparalleled amenities and innovative
approach to meeting the needs of our unique community. Services shall be
provided in a fair, respectful, and professional manner. We will strive to protect
and enhance our natural resources, provide excellent public safety, and maintain a
vibrant physical, social, and economic community.
Ms. Miller noted option one (1) had been used in the vision.
Mayor Aubrey suggested the language be revised to be more active and stated that he would prefer
it were shorter.
Council discussed the language.
• Mission as Revised
o North Palm Beach will provide unparalleled amenities and innovative approaches
to meeting the needs of our unique community. Services shall be delivered in a
fair, respectful, and professional manner. We will protect and enhance our natural
resources, provide excellent public safety, and maintain a vibrant physical, social,
and economic community.
STRATEGIC THEMES
Ms. Miller discussed the need to broaden the Village's high-level objectives. Ms. Miller stated
that through the interview process, she and Ms. Pulliam had identified strategic themes which
could be utilized to connect the vision and mission through operations moving forward.
Ms. Miller and Ms. Pulliam reviewed the listr
of proposed strategic themes and provided
definitions within each. Discussion continued regarding the specifics of the proposed list of
strategic themes, definitions, and associated objectives, as follows:
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• Community Culture and Character
Preserve and honor the traditions, culture and charm of the Village
o Conserve and secure our quality of life in keeping with our values and traditions
o Recognize and capitalize on our community's essential and unique natural assets,
especially our waterways.
• Community Engagement
Building trust and relationships to inspire citizens to become involved in the community
o Create and promote dialogue that is timely, ongoing, responsive, and genuine, or
o Effectively communicate to and connect with residents and the broader
community.
• Quality of Life
Providing unsurpassed amenities and programming, efficient and reliable infrastructure
and preservation of safety and community well-being
o Provide safe, clean, well-maintained, and dependable infrastructure.
o Provide a range of mobility options and identify future transportation needs to
ensure the main arteries through the Village meet community goals.
o Offer and maintain top-quality and market-driven amenities and programming.
• All Neighborhoods as Desirable Places to Live
Any place in the Village will be a place where we and our families would want to live
o Deliver excellent public safety. Continue to be one of the safest cities in Florida.
o Promote and maintain the Village's aesthetics and beauty in keeping with our
character.
o Maintain codes and ordinances in keeping with community values and needs.
• People and Performance
Optimize processes and operations to deliver value and efficient services
o Recruit and retain qualified staff.
o Financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility: Allow the Village to thrive over
the long term through a diversified tax base and management of all organizational
resources.
o Ensure Village departments and services are responsive to the community and are
fairly, equitably, and efficiently delivered.
• Economic Vitality
Encourage commercial services and retail offerings that fulfill our community's
requirements and expectations
o Recruit and support desired businesses.
o Guide quality redevelopment to attract new businesses while serving our existing
businesses.
Consensus was to revise the list to read as follows:
• Community Culture and Character
Preserve and honor the small Village character, culture, and charm of North Palm
Beach
o Conserve and secure our quality of life in keeping with our values and Village
character.
• Community Engagement
Building trust and relationships to inspire citizens to become involved in the community
o Effectively communicate to and connect with residents and the broader
community.
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• Quality of Life
Providing unsurpassed amenities and programming, efficient and reliable infrastructure,
and preservation of safety and community well-being
o Provide safe, clean, well-maintained, and dependable infrastructure that meets
community needs and goals.
o Offer and maintain top-quality and market-driven amenities and programming.
o. Recognize and capitalize on our community's essential and unique natural assets,
especially our waterways.
• All Neighborhoods as Desirable and Safe Places to Live
The Village will be a place where we and our families would want to live
o Deliver excellent public safety. Continue to be one of the safest cities in Florida.
o Promote and maintain the Village's aesthetics and beauty in keeping with our
character.
o Maintain codes and ordinances in keeping with community values and needs.
• People and Organizational Performance
Optimize processes and operations to deliver value and efficient services
o Recruit and retain qualified staff.
o Financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility: Allow the Village to thrive over
the long term through a diversified tax base and efficient management of all
organizational resources.
o Ensure Village departments and services are responsive to the community and are
equitably and efficiently delivered.
• Economic Vitality
Encourage commercial services and retail offerings that complement our community's
requirements and expectations
o Recruit and support businesses while serving our existing businesses.
o Guide quality redevelopment.
NEXT STEPS
Ms. Miller explained the next steps would be for Trainnovations to produce and deliver a report
based on the revisions. Ms. Miller noted the importance of getting citizen input through surveys
and focus groups in the community as part of the continuous strategic planning improvement process.
Mr. Lukasik stated that as the management team starts thinking about initiatives to accomplish the
objectives in the report, it would be utilized to improve the budget development process.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Jesd�ca Green, MMC, Village Clerk
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