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Northern Notes

Maintenance Is The Key part of a planned program
and each staff person
By Katie Roundtree, knows the schedule for the
Director of Finance and improvements under their
Administration, Northern care. These inspections and
Palm Beach County services are conducted by
Improvement District a combination of staff and
We all know that the best contractors. An example
way to keep our car, our air is the inspection of pipes/
conditioning and even our culverts. Staff can perform
lawnmowers running at peak a visual inspection of the
efficiency is to have them visible sections of a pipe
serviced regularly. This is a but only a diver can conduct
principle that people try to an inspection of the pipe’s
live by because, in the long run, it saves us time and money. interior. Another example
It is also one of the principles on which Northern operates is the inspection of the
every day. pumps at each of the pump
Northern’s staff perform regular inspections and servicing stations. Staff can perform
of the various improvements we own and operate. They are the general servicing that

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keeps the pumps operational but only a specialist can hoist a
New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts. pump out of the water and perform the full mechanical service
Complete wallpaper and fabric library for all your design needs. that maintains the working life of the pump. On their own,
or in conjunction with a contractor, Northern’s staff works
every day to keep the inspections schedule on track.
Regular inspection and servicing enables Northern to get
New 23,000 sq. ft. Location the best possible working life from each of its improvements
and to have excellent long-term planning for the replacement/
upgrade of systems. Northern’s staff prepares a Five-Year
Consign and Design has EXPANDED! They have moved to a new, much Maintenance and Capital Projects Plan that documents the
larger location at 7700 N Military Trail. The previous “Golf Store” has been future needs of each area that we serve. The plan is used
to forecast future projects based on priority and budgetary
redesigned and it’s gorgeous! Consign and Design has been the place considerations. The plan specifically identifies projects in
to buy and consign for the last 20 years. They specialize in working with excess of $10,000 and categorizes them into maintenance
high-end homes, upscale designers, and luxury model homes. Multiple or capital depending on the funding source. Maintenance
celebrities and sports legends have used their services and shoppers have projects are typically funded through the annual budget where
purchased incredible pieces as a result. With wait times for furniture at capital projects are typically funded through the issuance of
debt. This document is updated annually during the budget
more than a year in some instances, luxury consignment brings great process and is used as a tool for scheduling and budgeting
value. They also carry fabulous new artwork, lighting, and accessories. If projects. The plan is intended to be a working document and
you haven’t experienced Consign and Design, check it out soon! You won’t is revised periodically to reflect the changing dynamics of
believe the buys. At least 5 trucks roll in weekly and it goes out fast! the district.
Northern’s staff works hard every day to ensure that the
improvements that they maintain are in top condition and
Nanci Smith, the owner, has had a fabulous store in Wellington for years working order. We strive to provide the highest quality service
but decided to expand in the Gardens 5 years ago. She couldn’t be happier to the landowners that we serve.
with that decision. She states, “I knew we would do well because our NPDES tip: Safely use and dispose pesticide. If all of
Wellington clients expect a certain level of service and I felt we could deliver the pesticide cannot be properly used, check with your solid
that in a different way than others in the Gardens, Jupiter, Stuart area. Our waste management authority to find out when and where to
properly dispose of this type of hazardous waste.
store was well received here and the time has come to expand. We also
fill a void for well curated artwork and accessories. Art is one of our top
categories, and it’s hard to find in the mid range price point. It’s either very Reminder From
cheap or super expensive. People want original and unique pieces without Palm Beach Gardens
purchasing a name. We offer new and consigned items at a fraction of the
price and you can take it home today!” Police Department
Adopt These Habits To
Prevent Vehicle Burglaries

• Please lock your vehicle doors every time
– even for a quick stop or at home.
• Never leave items of any kind inside your
vehicle. Hiding items doesn’t work!
• At a minimum, if you must leave items,
place them in your trunk.
• Cell phone/iPod power cords, GPS holders
Call us to sell. See us to buy. and other key sets act as neon signs.

31,000 total sq. ft. in 2 locations to serve you! • Park in well-lit areas, stay alert and call
in any suspicious activities to the police
PALM BEACH GARDENS: department nonemergency number: 799-4445.
7700 N Military Trail • 561.694.0964
WELLINGTON: Wellington Marketplace
13857 Wellington Trace • 561.798.5222
myconsignanddesign.com
Nanci Smith, CEO