09-23-2004 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
_ HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
Present: Donald G. Noel, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, President Pro Tem
Robert F. Rennebaum, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: David B. Norris, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Noel called the meeting to order at 9:55 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilman Norris, who had a meeting conflict. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ACTION LOG
President Pro Tem O'Meilia discussed the Palm Beach County annexation referendum, which is
on the November 2, 2004 ballot. The Palm Beach County League of Cities objects to County
control over voluntary annexations, and its Board of Directors has authorized the League's
attorney to assist the Village of Wellington in instituting a lawsuit challenging the referendum.
The Village of North Palm Beach may be asked to join in the lawsuit, or file a brief in support
the Village of Wellington.
Councilman Rennebaum asked that the issue of foundation landscaping be placed on a
Workshop agenda for discussion. Public Services Superintendent Hal Beard gave an update on
the landscaping project, which will be done with in-house labor, using funds remaining in the
Village Hall renovation account.
Review of the Action Log will be done at the next workshop.
ANNEXATION REPORT -LAND RESEARCH MANAGEMENT INC.
Jim Fleischmann of Land Research Management, Inc. was present to give an update on the Lost
Tree Village area annexation study, including Portage Landing, Hidden Key, and Marshall
Morton Estates Replat. Mr. Fleischmann has determined that the area is eligible for a
referendum election, if Hidden Key is included, since over thirty percent of the land area is
represented by registered voters. The Village Attorney was directed to obtain an Attorney
General Opinion concerning the inclusion of condominiums in the analysis, and the exclusion of
private rights-of way and retention ponds from the analysis.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 23, 2004
IRRIGATION SUPPLY REPORT - ARCADIS G & M 1NC.
Because Mr. Tessier was unable to be present, the Irrigation Supply Report by Arcadis G & M,
Inc. was postponed until the next workshop of 10/14/04. Mr. Morsut was directed to inform
Mr. Tessier of the Council's concerns regarding the report, so that he will be prepared to discuss
an estimate of the golf course acreage that can be irrigated with the current system and permit,
the condition of the irrigation system, and to offer his conclusions and provide direction.
GOLF COURSE RENOVATION PROPOSALS
Discussion took place concerning the Country Club Advisory Board and Ad Hoc Committee
rankings of proposals for a conceptual design of the golf course at the Country Club. A special
meeting will be scheduled to hear presentations from the top six ranked firms using the total
combined scores from the Country Club Advisory Board and Ad Hoc Committee.
POLICE AND FIIZE PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT
Attorney Bonni Jensen of Hanson, Perry & Jensen discussed the amendment to the Police and
Fire Pension Plan. Ms. Jensen reported that the Police and Fire Pension Board agreed to use the
additional funds received pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapters 175 and 185 to pay for the cost of
the monthly supplemental benefit. The effective date for the increase in the employee
contribution rate is October 1, 2004. This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
October 14, 2004.
COMPREHENSNE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP)
Capt. Warren reported on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. This item was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of October 14, 2004.
CODE AMENDMENT -LOT COVERAGE AND SETBACKS
This item was withdrawn.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -COUNTRY CLUB -COMPUTER UPGRADE
This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of October 14, 2004.
CODE AMENDMENT -PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES
Discussion took place concerning an amendment to Section 36-23, Public Sites and Open
Spaces, of Article III of Appendix B-Subdivisions of the Village Code, to provide that cash
contributions made under this section be utilized for parks and recreational purposes as
determined by the Village Council, rather than utilized solely for acquisition of land for parks
and recreation and construction of capital facilities on land owned and utilized by the Village for
"~ parks and recreation. This item was forwarded to the next Regular Session agenda.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 23, 2004
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Smith announced a meeting to be conducted by the Florida Department of Financial Services
to help residents with insurance issues related to the recent hurricanes. The meeting will be in
the Council Chambers at Village Hall on Saturday, October 2, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Deputy Village Clerk