01-23-2003 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003
Present: Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:55 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.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
In response to inquiries by resident Bob Btandner relating to the Forum Club luncheon
attendees, the policy governing use of Employee Relations account will be placed on the
next workshop agenda for discussion and possible amendment. The use of the account
for such things as tee shirts and meals for visiting kayak teams is to be included in the
discussion.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Eissey reported that Item 4.n. regarding Marbella Villas Phase II had been
withdrawn from the agenda.
PALM LANE -PRELIMINARY PLAT
Discussion was held concerning approval of the preliminary plat for Palm Lane Estates
located on the west side of Prosperity Farms Road south of Pepperwood Plat and north of
Sun Cove Plat, and recommended by the Planning Commission. Present for Palm Lane
Estates was Jim Dunworth, Dennis Stephenson and George Gentile. During discussion, it
was pointed out that in the lower left corner of the plat where it shows an unplatted R-2
• area, there should be a 100 foot strip zoned R-1. This is an error in the current zoning
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, January 23, 2003
• map which needs to be corrected, and it needs to be corrected in the preliminary plat of
Palm Lane Estates prior to the next meeting.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 2003.
INTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES -PROPOSALS
Due to the lateness of the hour, it was agreed to postpone discussion on this item, and to
place it first on the next workshop of February 13, 2003.
BUDGET TRANSFER TO FUND CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 -VILLAGE HALL
Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer of $50,000 for change orders for the
renovation of Village Hall; $10,000 from K5541-49911 (Council Contingency), $25,000
from K5500-66430 (Village Hall Renovation-Furniture and Fixtures), and $15,000 from
K5200-49930 (Canal Dredging) to K5500-66200(Buildings). Direction was given to
staff to take $15,000 from Council Contingency instead of Canal Dredging.
Additionally, request was made to see Change Order #4. It was further directed by the
Council that all Change Orders be brought before the Council in the future. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 2003.
Discussion also took place regarding the shutters for Village Hall, during which the
consensus of the Council was to have the shutters only, without the stone trim.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 -VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
The Council discussed Change Order No. 5 to the Catalfumo Construction in the amount
of $43,309.34 to include handicap parking, removal of antenna and lift station work.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 2003.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -EMS GRANT
Discussion took place concerning a proposed budget amendment to increase the
appropriation of funds in the amount of $35,189 from the Palm Beach County EMS
Grant Program to improve the delivery of emergency services in the Village. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of February 13, 2003.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT -D.O.T.
The Council discussed a proposed Maintenance Agreement between the Village and the
Florida Department of Transportation for Northlake Boulevard. Page 3, item 3, is to
change from 30 to 60 calendar days. Item 6.a. will be changed from 10 days written
• notice to 60 days written notice. City of Lake Park will be changed to Village of North
Palm Beach. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 2003.
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PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD PROJECT
Discussion took place concerning putting the Prosperity Farms Road Project to
referendum in March 2003. No action was taken on this item.
Due to the approaching curfew, the following items will be addressed at the next
workshop of February 13, 2003:
Village Council Policy Manual
Village-wide Resident Survey
Internal Auditing Services -Proposals
General Employees Pension Plan -Amendment
Employee Survey Results
League of Cities -Loan Program
Adelphia Cable Company -Public Hearing
Pension Funds
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the 11 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned.
a hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cler
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