08-26-2004 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
-- OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004
Present: Donald G. Noel, Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
ROLL CALL
Mayor Noel called the meeting to order at 9:18 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staffwere present.
ACTION LOG
The Council reviewed the Action Log.
MEMORIAL FIELD -TOM VALENTE
Discussion was held concerning requests for a plaque and/or monument along with signage at the new
Community Center softball field for a memorial to Tom Valente, former Mayor and Councilman, in
recognition of this contribution to youth athletics in the Village of North Palm Beach. The naming of
the fields was forwarded to the Regular Session of September 9, 2004. Additionally, Recreation
Director Mark Hodgkins was asked to get prices for a memorial marker and a bust, with a budget of
approximately $7,500, which includes a donation of $2,500 from Gerard Arsenault. Jeff Simpson of the
Girls Softball Association also offered donations amounting to $2,470 to the project.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT -MICHAEL REDD & ASSOCIATES
Discussion took place concerning the recommendation of the Northlake Boulevard Task Force to extend
the Contract Management Agreement for one year with Michael Redd & Associates. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 9, 2004. It was further noted that the word is out
that the D.O.T. plans to resurface Northlake Blvd. and Alt. Al A from Northlake to Burns Rd. in 2009.
This story is being investigated.
AUDITING SERVICES -PROPOSALS
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, August 26, 2004
Discussion was held concerning proposals received for annual auditing services for the Village of North
Palm Beach. This will be placed on the Regular Agenda of September 9, 2004 for the purpose of
ranking the top three companies, and to direct staff to begin negotiations with the top-ranked firm.
DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES - ASHBRITT, INC.
Discussion was held concerning approval of agreement with Ashbritt, Inc. for disaster recovery services.
The services offered by Ashbritt was reviewed with Captain Warren of Public Safety. Hal Beard of
Public Services will be present at the next workshop for continued discussion on this item, and was
directed to have a representative of the Solid Waste Authority present also. This will be continued at the
workshop of September 9, 2004.
BID AWARD -TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
The Council discussed two bids received for tennis court resurfacing and overhead irrigation installation
at the North Palm Beach Country Club. The consensus of Council was to reject both bids, which came
in considerably higher than what is budgeted, and to advertise for new bids allowing bid bond, letter of
credit or cash. Ambiguous language in the bid which said "find the reason for excessive dry spots and
streaking" was deleted. Rejection of the bids will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
September 9, 2004 or possibly at a Special meeting to be scheduled.
~.- POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending the Police and Fire Pension Plan by
changing normal retirement date from 55 to 52 for 25 years of service; changing multiplier from 2.5%
with 60% maximum to 3% with 80% maximum; adding supplemental benefit of $10 per month per year
of service; and raising member contribution rate from 2% to 8%. This will return to the next workshop
on September 9, 2004 for more discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Due to approaching curfew, Items g. through o. on the workshop were not addressed. The Village Clerk
was directed to poll the Council to schedule a special workshop for next week, if possible, to address the
unfinished business.
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
2