06-26-2003 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2003
Present:
Charles R. O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Councilman
Don Noel, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Deputy Village Clerk
Absent: David B. Norris, Mayor
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor O'Meilia called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Mayor Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were present, except Village Clerk
Kathleen Kelly.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Pro Tem Tringali gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
On behalf of the Village Council, Vice Mayor O'Meilia presented a plaque to Jim Peterson in
appreciation of his years of service as a member of the Recreation Advisory Board.
On behalf of the Village Council, Vice Mayor O'Meilia presented a 30 year service award to
Gurlester Belk, Jr., an employee in the Public Services Department.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Councilman Noel moved to approve the Consent agenda. Councilman Eissey seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Received for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 6/2/03
• Received for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 6/10/03
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, June 26, 2003
. Received for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board to "approve the
Request for Proposals for a Golf Course Architect, as amended"
Received for file the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory Board "to have the swimming
pool locker rooms open until 10 p.m. on July 4, 2003 so that the bathrooms can be used; funds
for overtime for any lifeguards to monitor the pool deck would be paid out of A8229-34932
(Public Events)"
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting Village Manager Doug Smith reported on preparations for the Village's Fourth of July
celebration, and updated the Council regarding the Conroy Drive water main project.
Brief discussion took place regarding the U.S. Highway 1 project by the Florida Dept. of
Transportation. Public Services Director Kristine Frazell will coordinate with the D.O.T. to
ensure that the signal poles and light boxes being installed are not located in the Village's
easement and do not obstruct the ship's wheel monuments.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the ship's wheel monuments. Ms. Frazell will report back to
the Council on the location and condition of the ship's wheel monuments.
ORDINANCE 16-2003 ENACTED - FUNDING PURCHASE OF COMPUTER FOR
COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1105 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VII.,LAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,625 FOR PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER FOR COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1105 be enacted as Ordinance 16-2003. President Pro Tem
Tringali seconded the motion, which passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman
Eissey and Councilman Noel voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
ORDINANCE 17-2003 ENACTED - FUNDING TEMPORARY STAFFING IN THE
VIi,LAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1106 entitled:
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, June 26, 2003
• 2002-2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR TEMPORARY
STAFFING ASSISTANCE FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1106 be enacted as Ordinance 17-2003. Councilman
Noel seconded the motion, which passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman
Eissey, and Councilman Noel voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
ORDINANCE 18-2003 ENACTED -ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR GROUP HEALTH
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1107 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-
2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS 1N THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR GROUP HEALTH
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
Councilman Noel moved to enact Bill 1107 as Ordinance 18-2003. Councilman Eissey seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
BII,L 1108 -AMENDING GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
HRMP PAY PLAN -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1108 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-
2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $511,000 FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPENSATION STUDY
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the
motion.
Discussion took place regarding a handout from Acting Village Manager Doug Smith entitled
HRMP Implementation, dated 6/26/03. Mr. Smith was requested to include a memo with the
agenda backup for the next meeting regarding salary adjustments beyond the midpoint for five
long-tenured employees, and the use of $50,000 from Council contingency versus surplus as part
of the funding for implementation of the compensation study.
• Thereafter, the motion passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman Eissey and
Councilman Noel voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, June 26, 2003
• BILL 1109 -AMENDING COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION
OF HRMP PAY PLAN -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1109 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2002-2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,500 FOR
INII'LEMENTATION OF COMPENSATION STUDY
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the
motion, which passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman Eissey and
Councilman Noel voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
BILL 1110 -AMENDING GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS DUE TO
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT -PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1110 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-
2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,100 DUE TO CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT.
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which
passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman Eissey and Councilman Noel voting
aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
BILL 1111 -AMENDING CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT -
PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1111 entitled:
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,100 FOR
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND DESIGNING ETC FOR
HANDICAP RAMP, LIGHTS, LANDSCAPING, AND SIGN RELATED TO VILLAGE HALL
RENOVATION PROJECT.
. be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which
passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman Eissey and Councilman Noel voting
aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, June 26, 2003
• RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH BEA INTERNATIONAL -TABLED
Councilman Noel moved that a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BEA INTERNATIONAL ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A",
WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NORTH PALM
BEACH VILLAGE HALL COMPLEX; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Eissey seconded the motion. President Pro Tem Tringali moved to
table this item to the next Regular Session of July 10, 2003. Councilman Noel seconded the
motion to table, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION -HYDRAULIC RESCUE EOUiPMENT BID
No action was taken on this item.
RESOLUTION 32-2003 ADOPTED -PLEDGING MOVING VIOLATION FUNDS TO
MPSCC
Councilman Eissey moved that a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, PLEDGING ITS PORTION OF THE $12.50 MOVING VIOLATION
FUNDS ALLOCATED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY RESOLUTIONS 92-1187, 99-1205,
AND 2002-0192, AS AMENDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 318.21 (9),
FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
CONSORTIUM COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A "FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT"; WAIVING
THE VILLAGE'S RIGHTS TO WITHDRAW ITS PLEDGE DURING THE TERM OF THE
DEBT FINANCING OF THE COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
be adopted. Councilman Noel seconded the motion. Councilman Noel moved to read the
resolution by title only. Councilman Eissey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Thereafter, the original motion passed unanimously.
RACHLIN. COHEN & HOLTZ -PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES APPROVED
• Councilman Noel moved to take from the table the payment of $8,448.75 to Rachlin, Cohen &
Holtz for additional services. Councilman Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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Councilman Noel moved to approve the payment of $8,448.75 to Rachlin, Cohen & Holtz for
additional services performed in implementing GASB 34 financial reporting requirement.
Councilman Eissey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT APPROVED
Councilman Noel moved to approve the beautification portion of the Prosperity Farms Road
project, without Swale irrigation system, and authorize staff to negotiate a new contract with
Palm Beach County. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion. Village Attorney George
Baldwin opined that staff should send a letter to Commissioner Marcus advising her of the action
taken by the Council, specifying what items are to be included in a new contract, and requesting
that the County Attorney prepare the new contract, which will be submitted to the Council for
approval. Councilman Noel moved to amend his motion by changing the scope to include
beautification and safety improvements, less irrigation, with the safety items to be an
add/alternate in the bidding process. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion to amend,
and all present voted aye. Thereafter, the original motion as amended, passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT RANKING ACCEPTED
Councilman Noel moved to accept the shortlist and ranking of proposals for consultant services
for recruitment of a Village Manager, as recommended by the Consultants Screening Committee
dated 6/3/03, and authorize Village Attorney George Baldwin to negotiate a contract with No. I
ranked Colin Baenziger & Associates. Councilman Eissey seconded the motion. Kathryn Knutson,
Research Associate, was present on behalf of Colin Baenziger & Associates. Dr. Eissey left the
meeting at 10:00 p.m. Thereafter, the motion passed 3 - 0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Deputy Village Clerk
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