11-09-2006 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
- NOVEMBER 9, 2006
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Darryl C. Aubrey, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: David B. Norris, Mayor
ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:55 p.m. All members of Council were
present, except Mayor Norris who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EARS
James Fleischmann, LRM, Inc., the Village's Planning Consultant, reported on the Village's
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Mr. Fleischmann advised that the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report is a detailed review of the Village's Comprehensive Plan with the objective of
making necessary updates and amendments to the comp plan. Mr. Fleischmann noted that the
State requires an EAR every seven years. Mr. Fleischmann reported that on 9/29/06 the
Department of Community Affairs confirmed the contents of the EAR, and the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on 9/24/06 and recommended approval of the EAR with a few
minor amendments. Mr. Fleischmann advised that the Council approve the EAR by resolution,
at which time it will be transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review
and comment. After the EAR is found sufficient by the DCA, the Village will begin preparation
of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments recommended in the EAR. Mr. Fleischmann reviewed
the major issues that may be the subject of comprehensive plan updates, including redevelopment
activity in the U.S. Highway 1 and Northlake Boulevard corridor, annexation, and residential density.
Brief discussion ensued on the time period for adoption of the EAR, with regard to certain
annexations and rezoning of the North Substation property, which are pending upon adoption of
the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Brief discussion was held concerning EAR requirements and recommendations.
It was determined that councilmen will meet individually with Mr. Fleischmann, as necessary,
and adoption of the EAR will be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Fleischmann will provide color
versions of EAR maps and summaries to the Council.
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION HELD NOVEMBER 9, 2006
ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES AT COUNTRY CLUB
_ Public Safety Director Jimmy Knight reviewed recommended enhancements to security at the
Country Club. Chief Knight discussed limiting motor vehicle access on the golf course greens,
security of the golf course during and after club hours, unauthorized access to the golf course,
designating points of ingress and egress, and controlling pedestrian traffic. Chief Knight
advocated installing posts and chains to restrict vehicle access to the golf course, augmenting the
surveillance system, and adding perimeter fencing along U.S. Highway 1 from the tennis courts
to the Country Club entrance. Chief Knight estimated $24,871 for the camera system, $11,975
for 490 feet of chain-link fencing, with $6,000 available in budgeted funds.
Discussion ensued on possible funding sources, including approximately $150,000 available from
budget contingency, or approximately $150,000 to $180,000 in accumulated surplus from last year.
Discussion took place on locations where motor vehicle access would be restricted, while still
allowing pedestrian and golf cart access.
Discussion was held regarding installation of a four-foot fence and hedge along U.S. Highway 1
as a deterrent and impediment to crimes of opportunity.
This item was forwarded to the next Regular Session agenda. Mr. Bates will provide an analysis
of both accounts and a recommendation on funding.
FY 2005 VILLAGE MANAGER EVALUATION
Discussion was held concerning the fiscal year 2005 evaluation of the Village Manager by the
Village Council. It was noted that the Council evaluated the Village Manager last year, but no
action has been taken with regard to a pay for performance increase. Discussion ensued on the
1 - 4 ranking used by the Council for the evaluation, in which individual councilmen's scores
would be combined and averaged, with the Council to determine the amount of increase to be
granted. Discussion took place concerning equating the 1 - 4 ranking to performance categories,
with 1 =below average, 2 =average, 3 =above average, and 4 =exceptional. Councilman
O'Meilia will convert his recommended percentage increase to a number between 1 and 4.
Mr. Bates recommended that Council not go back retroactively for a year, but go from this point
forward and not look back on the FY 2005 evaluation. Mr. Bates asked that whatever
consideration the Council wish to give, to reflect it from the time of this year's evaluation
forward. This item will be placed on the next agenda for action when a full Council is present.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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