08-11-2005 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
__ AUGUST 1 I, 2005
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro .Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except President Pro Tem Rennebaum and Councilman O'Meilia who arrived at 9:31 p. m. All
members of staffwere present.
COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FY 2005-2006
Discussion took place concerning changing from a 3-tier customer pay system consisting of
resident fees, member fees and daily play fees to a 2 tier system consisting of member fees and
daily play fees. Discussion was held regarding use of membership cards and a requirement that
all membership transactions be charged to the membership account, in order to receive any
discounted fees. Mr. Bates recommended that if the 3-tier system is continued, a similar card
system be used for residents, wherein residents would pay a nominal fee for a resident card,
which would be backed up with a credit card, and in order to receive a discount, all transactions
would be charged to the resident's account. Mr. Bates recommended a 10% resident discount,
which would apply to non-special retail rates, not to summer special rates and merchandise.
Consensus of Council was to stay with a 3-tier customer pay system, using cards to identify
members and residents, with the percentage of discount for residents to be determined after
further review.
Discussion took place on the Country Club Director position concerning pay grade, range, and
qualifications. Consensus of Council was that the pay grade and range be increased for the
Country Club Director position.
Discussion was held concerning transferring the pool operation from the Country Club Budget to
the General Fund Budget. Mr. Bates reviewed the budgetary impact of the proposed change.
Mr. Bates advised that grant funds are available if the pool is moved under the Recreation
Department in the General Fund Budget. Mr. Bates stated that all the direct costs of the pool
would be borne by the pool, including maintenance, staffing and capital costs. Council
consensus was to consider transferring the pool operation to the General Fund Budget. The
Council requested more detail on how transfer of the operation would work.
MINUTES OF BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION HELD AUGUST 11, 2005
GENERAL FUND BUDGET FY 2005-2006
Mr. Bates reviewed the budgetary impact of an adjustment in the July 1st property values by the
~" County, in conjunction with the effect of adjusting the millage rate from 6.999 to 6.8.
Mr. Bates provided an example of the budgetary impact of deleting the FRDAP grant match and
eliminating the proposed addition to the unappropriated fund balance. Mr. Bates discussed the
net effect on the budget of these changes.
Further discussion will be held on the budget at the next meeting, including personnel matters,
cost of living adjustment, benefits, and merit pay.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC ~
Village Clerk
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