01-27-2003 VC SPWS-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2003
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis Kelly, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, CMC, Deputy Village Clerk
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except President Pro Tem Tringali, who was absent due to illness. All members of staff were
present except the Village Clerk and Village Attorney.
The purpose of the Special Workshop was to discuss the budget process and procedure.
Discussion took place regarding using the unappropriated surplus to balance the budget.
Consensus of Council was to eliminate use of the unappropriated surplus to balance the budget.
The Council determined that the budget should include debt service, and capital equipment, but
not capital projects. During the annual budget meetings, the Council will determine which
capital projects are to be included in the budget. The Finance Director was asked to report back
on the estimated unappropriated surplus funds. Mr. Khan indicated he would have the number
next week, when he receives the auditor's draft.
The Council discussed estimated costs of various capital projects versus projected increase in the
ad valorem tax base. Council consensus was to reduce the estimated cost of Northlake
Boulevard from $1,000,000 to zero, because the Task Force is researching available grants, and
has not requested money from the cities for Phase 1. Discussion took place regarding the
conceptual cost of the North Substation, which was listed at $1,000,000. After discussing the
land cost, which is estimated at $600,000, and the potential cost of the building, the Council
decided to leave this estimate open for now, pending further research on the projected expense of
the building. The Council discussed the estimate of $1,000,000 for the Village Hall Complex
plan, which included amenities such as a gazebo, bandshell, stage, and greenspace, and agreed to
delete it. The re-paving and re-striping of the parking lot will be addressed as a budgeted item.
Brief discussion took place on outstanding loans. The Council asked the Finance Director to
investigate refinancing the First Union and Bank of America loans.
• A short debate ensued on the comparison of revenues for fiscal years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.
The Council briefly considered the 20 Year Capital Equipment Plan.
Minutes of Special Workshop
held January 27, 2003
• Prosperity Farms Road was briefly discussed with regard to construction drawings, in order to
obtain an estimated cost for the project.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Deputy Village Clerk
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