06-05-2006 VC SP WS-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 5, 2006
Present:
ROLL CALL
David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
William Manuel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Manny Grinn, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staffwere present, except the Village Attorney.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Village Council's goals and objectives. The Council
revised the list of objectives for each of its five previously determined goals.
1. Ensure Quality of Life in the Village
A. Improve and maintain Village waterways as a unique Village asset
B. Provide permanent fully staffed Public Safety station north of the Intracoastal Waterway
C. Promote strict law enforcement and community involvement
D. Encourage high standards for overall appearance of the community
2. Improve the Utilization and Operation of the Country Club (including the Pool,
which is part of the Recreation Department) for the Benefit of All Village
Residents
A. Establish more Village events
B. Update/improve golf course
C. Review organization management structure
D. Continue to promote Village resident use of facilities located at the Country Club property
E. Enhance financial strength
3. Enhance the Spirit and Participation of our Community
A. Encourage Village resident participation in Boards, programs & events
B. Improve communication with businesses; encourage participation of businesses in Village events
C. Establish teen center/programs
D. Encourage Village volunteer service programs
-- E. Create a more business-friendly atmosphere in the Village
MINUTES OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION HELD JUNE 5, 2006
4. Improve the Overall Appearance of the Village
A. Improve code compliance and education
B. Enhance Village entrance features and signs (Village logos)
C. Improve maintenance, appearance and landscaping of Village properties and roads
D. Plan beautification and reconstruction of Prosperity Farms Road
E. Support Northlake Boulevard Task Force
5. Improve the Operation and Effectiveness of Village Departments
A. Improve communication and response to public; encourage suggestions from the public
B. Improve interdepartmental communications and cooperation
Discussion was held concerning establishment of a teen center. Regarding encouragement of Village
volunteer service programs, examples given were America Supporting Americans, Communities for a
Lifetime, and the former Village Garden Club.
Discussion took place on business participation in Village events. By consensus, the Council added
item 3E, "Create a more business-friendly atmosphere." Discussion ensued on employee training,
providing occupational license renewal on the website, and re-establishing a closer liaison with the
Chamber of Commerce. Discussion took place concerning periodic reports from Village Administration
on progress toward achieving the Council's goals and objectives.
Suggestions for improving the overall appearance of the Village included accelerating street overlay
.~- paving and sidewalk repairs, improving maintenance at all facilities, creating a landscape plan for the
Community Center, improving the landscaping in U.S. 1 medians, beautifying Lighthouse Drive, repair
and maintenance of fencing at Lakeside Park and the ball fields, and new street signs.
Suggestions for improving communication and response to the public included investigating the use of the
Florida League of Cities citizen complaint program.
Discussion took place concerning the Budget Goals and Objectives in the FY OS-06 Budget.
Another meeting will be scheduled to discuss Council suggestions for this year's budget.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Cler
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