08-12-2004 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 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:
ROLL CALL
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Mayor Noel called the meeting to order at 9:10 p.m. All members of Council were present except Vice
Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Request was made to update the Policy Book with new resolutions. Additionally, a status report on the
telephone system was to brought back to the Council last March. It is on the Action Log at this time.
Hal Beard reported that Public Services has been maintaining a section of yard at a home at Privateer
and Anchorage Drive where the yard keeps sinking in. It is in the budget to repair this in the upcoming
year. Mr. Beard was directed to write a letter to the property owner to advise them that it will be taken
care of in the new budget year.
ACTION LOG
The Council reviewed the Action Log.
POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD AMENDMENT
Discussion took place concerning a proposed ordinance amending Division 4, Pension and Certain Other
Benefits for Fire and Police Employees, of Article V, of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding
normal retirement date, benefit, membership, optional forms of benefit, employee contributions, and
providing a monthly supplemental benefit. Bonni Jensen was present on behalf of the Board of
Trustees. Ms. Jensen reviewed various Exhibits. This item will come back to the next workshop of
August 26, 2004.
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Held Thursday, August 12, 2004
"KEEP PALM BEACH BEAUTIFUL" GRANT
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR OVERTIME PAY -PUBLIC SAFETY
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $62,805 from various A5711
accounts in Public Safety to A5711-11400 (Overtime) for the purpose of covering a deficit in the
overtime account. The Finance Director estimated that $47,000 might be sufficient until the end of the
current fiscal year. This item was forwarded to the Regular Session of August 26, 2004 with the
possibility of an adjusted amount.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR MOTOR REPLACEMENT AT THE COUNTRY CLUB
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer at the North Palm Beach Country Club in the amount
of $2,500 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8045-34650 (R & M-Machinery &
Equipment) for the purpose of replacing a 25 h.p. irrigation motor for the golf course at the North Palm
Beach Country Club. Golf Course Superintendent John Morsut reported that it was likely the motor had
been struck by lightning. He was directed to check on the insurance. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session of August 26, 2004.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR OVERTIME PAY AT THE COUNTRY CLUB
Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer request at the North Palm Beach Country Club in the
amount of $2,500 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8045-11400 (Overtime Pay) due
to overtime costs increased by salary survey rated increases not being appropriated in the original
budget. Staff was directed to take the monies out of Regular Pay account. This item will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of August 26, 2004.
FINAL PLAT FOR MARBELLA VILLAS PHASE II
Discussion was held concerning approval of the final plat for Phase II of Marbella Villas. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of August 26, 2004 only if all the fees were paid for both phases.
HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARD
No action was taken on this item at this time. Staff was directed to see if any local groups such as the
Chamber of Commerce or realtors association would be interested in doing this as a project. This will
come back to a future workshop.
DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES - ASHBRITT, INC.
Discussion was held concerning approval of an agreement with Ashbritt, Inc. for disaster recovery
services. This will be brought back to the Workshop session of August 26, 2004.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, August 12, 2004
DJOURNMENT
Due to approaching curfew, items i., j. and k. were not discussed and will be brought back to the next
workshop of August 26, 2004.
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
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leen F. Kelly, CMC~Village Clerk