Village of North Palm Beach “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun”
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Village of North Palm Beach “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” Village of North Palm Beach MAY 2017 Village Manager A Message From Our New Village Manager - Andy Lukasik Hi Villagers! I’m writing to you after a busy first week as Village Manager. You have a great community and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to become a part of it. Prior to arriving in North Palm Beach, I served as the Town Manager for the Town of Jupiter for nearly 13 years. I began working in Jupiter as its first Assistant Town Manager in 2002. While at Jupiter, I lead an organization of 375 employees with an operating budget of $80 million serving 65,000 residents. Additionally, I worked with community leaders to establish what is now known as the El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center and, along with then-County Commissioner Karen Marcus, attracted The Scripps Research Institute to the Florida Atlantic University campus in Jupiter. I began my professional career in my hometown of Spring Lake. Spring Lake is a small, water-front community of 2,500 people in west Michigan. After serving two years as the Assistant Village Manager, the Village Council hired me to serve as the Village Manager in 1994. Spring Lake provided me with the opportunity to understand how to work and communicate with the community and address its resident’s and business’ needs. I worked with committees and citizen groups to plan and operate the annual Spring Lake Heritage Festival and worked with business leaders to redevelop neglected and underutilized properties on the Village’s main street and waterfront. I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Michigan in 1993. Additionally, I attended and played soccer at the University of Detroit and Albion College. I received my Masters of Public Administration from Grand Valley State University in 1998. My wife, Heather, created and is teaching students in the Pre-Law Academy at Independence Middle School in Jupiter. We have two children, Austin and Alexis, who will both be college freshmen in the fall, 2017. Although we currently live in Jupiter, Heather and I are eager to move to North Palm Beach and become part of the Village. We look forward to getting to know you. Thanks again to the Village Council, staff, and the residents who I’ve met either in my role as Jupiter Town Manager or as part of the Village Manager selection process. You’ve made North Palm Beach feel like home already! Sincerely, Andy Lukasik Village Manager Page 2 School Page 3 Village Clerk From your Village Council and Administration In observance of Memorial Day, all Village offices and the Library will be closed . The Country Club will be open. MARCH 14, 2017 ELECTION RESULTS Susan Bickel, Group 2 and David Norris, Group 4 were sworn-in March 23, 2017 for two-year terms on the Village Council. Susan Bickel David Norris Group 2 Group 4 Page 4 Page 2 SUPPORT OUR TROOPS The Village of North Palm Beach and Support Our Troops USA, Inc. continue our mission to support our service men and women serving in harm’s way. You can help by purchasing a care package for a soldier. Contributions can be dropped off at the Clerk’s office in Village Hall, or mailed to: Support Our Troops USA, Inc., PO Box 14211, NPB FL 33408. Our next shipment will go out in mid-June. CARE PACKAGES $10.00 Large __________ $5.00 Small __________ Includes: lip balm, eye drops, gum, hand sanitizer, Includes: lip balm, eye drops, gum, hand beef jerky, protein bar, crackers, cookies, sanitizer, crackers, cookies. powdered drink mix, ready-to-eat chicken or tuna salad. Make checks payable to: Support Our Troops USA, Inc. Name (optional) ___________________________ PO Box 14211, NPB FL 33408 Parks & Recreation Travel Trips – The North Palm Beach Recreation Dept. invites you to join us for upcoming trips to local attractions! The Recreation Dept. now owns a bus so we will be able to take the trips with less chance of cancelling due to low enrollment. Sign up now for these scheduled trips: May 18 - Hard Rock Casino - $15 Call Bill for any questions you may have regarding these trips. 841-3386. Summer Camp Registration - openings may remain in the NPB Summer Camp program. Pre-registration is required for all camp programs!! Multiple session discounts apply. Complete schedules and descriptions are available on the recreation pages of www.village-npb.org or call 561-841-3386. Summer Rec Camp for ages 7-12 years. Weekly sessions, organized activity 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the NPB Community Center, 1200 Prosperity Farms Rd. Travel 3 days/wk. Fee: $205/$200(RDF)/wk. Session 1: June 5-9 (NPB Pool, Roller & Bowler, Pirates Day, The Rapids cookout) Session 2: June 12-16 (Calypso Bay, Movies, Fun Depot, 80’s Dance, Aquatica) Session 3: June 19-23 (NPB Pool, Miami Marlins, Magic Show, All American Rodeo) Session 4: June 26-30 (Ocean Reef Park, Ice Skating, Superhero Day, Blizzard Beach) Session 5: July 3, 5-8 (Calypso Bay, Sky Zone, Color Blast Party, Typhoon Lagoon) Session 6: July 10-14 (NPB Pool, Roller & Bowler, Summer Formal, The Rapids cookout) Session 7: July 17-21 (Peanut Island, Kids Fitness Festival, Disney Dress-up, Magic King- dom) Session 8: July 24-28 (Lion Country Safari, Boomer’s, Pajama Party, Carlin Park Picnic) Teen Adventure Camp for ages 13-15 yrs. Weekly sessions, organized activity 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the NPB Community Center, 1200 Prosperity Farms Rd. Daily trips to local attractions. Fee: $205/$200(RDF)/wk. Session 1: June 5-9 (NPB Pool, Snorkeling Trip, Roller & Bowler, Pirates Day, The Rapids cookout) Session 2: June 12-16 (Calypso Bay, Thriller Boat, Movies, Fun Depot, 80’s Dance, Aquatica) Session 3: June 19-23 (NPB Pool, Animal Kingdom, Miami Marlins, Magic Show, Rodeo) Session 4: June 26-30 (Ocean Reef Park, Ninja Lounge, Ice Skating, Superhero Day, Blizzard Beach) Session 5: July 3, 5-8 (Calypso Bay, SkyZone, Color Blast Party, Typhoon Lagoon) Session 6: July 10-14 (NPB Pool, Snorkeling, Roller & Bowler, Summer Formal, The Rapids cookout) Session 7: July 17-21 (Peanut Island, Revolution, Kids Fit Fest, Disney Dress-up, Magic Kingdom) Session 8: July 24-28 (Lion Country Safari, Sea World, Boomer’s, Pajama Party, Carlin Park Picnic) Fishing Camp for ages 6-14. Half-day instruction and fishing activity 9:00 am - noon at Anchorage Park, 603 Anchorage Drive. Fee: $105/$100(RDF)/wk. Session 1: June 12-16 Session 2: July 10-14 Session 3: July 26-30 Session 4: July 24-28 Tennis Summer Camp for ages 5-15 years. Daily or weekly half-day sessions 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the NPB Tennis Center, 951 US Hwy. 1. Listed prices are for members, residents, and non-residents: Daily - $40, $45, $47.50 or weekly - $175, $185, $195. Call 561-691-3425 for complete details. Session 1: June 5-9 Session 2: June 12-16 Session 3: June 19-23 Session 4: June 26-30 Session 5: July 3, 5-7 Session 6: July 10-14 Session 7: July 17-21 Session 8: July 24-28 Session 9: July 31 - Aug. 4 Session 10: Aug. 7-11 Page 6 Parks & Recreation Summer Pool Parties - Starting June 9th, we will have bi-monthly pool parties at the NPB Pool on Friday evenings from 6:30-9:30 pm. Admission = $1/person. Mark your calendars for June 9, 23, July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 11. 30 - Visit Pool Pass 30-Visit Pool Pass - purchase a 30-visit pool pass and use it for all your family and guests! This pass will cost $127.20 and is good for 3 months. Summer is coming and this is a great way to keep the kids entertained and happy! Call 691-3427 for more details. Lifeguard Certification Course - looking for a great summer job? We are offering a lifeguard certification course May 19-21. Hours: 4pm-9pm Fri, 8am-6pm Sat, 8am-6pm Sun. Fee: $175/$170(RDF). This course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class will be held at the NPB Pool, 501 US Hwy 1. Completion of this course does not guarantee a lifeguard position at the NPB Pool. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years Swim 300 yards continuously. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 ft. to retrieve a 10 lb. object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the your back to return to the starting point. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Register online at www.village-npb.org or at the Anchorage Park Activities Bldg, 603 Anchorage Dr. Call Mark Howell at 561-841- 3386 for more details. Swim Lessons at the NPB Pool – we offer all levels of swim lessons for all ages. Our classes are taught by Swim with Gills. We offer group lessons, private and semi-private lessons on weekdays, evenings and weekends! A class to fit every schedule! There is no reason your child should not be able to swim. Call or contact Swim with Gills for a complete schedule or to register for a class. [email protected] or 561-222-4994.