06-10-2004 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004
Present: Donald G. Noel, Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, Councilman
Dennis D. Redmond, 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 9:06 p.m. All members of Council were present except Vice
Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
ACTION LOG
The Council and staff reviewed the Action Log.
FIRE/RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STAND
Discussion took place concerning a proposed resolution expressing the commitment of the Village to
attain and comply with minimum fire/rescue level of service standards. Agreement could not be reached
on the language of the resolution, with several Council members wanting to be more forthright about not
wanting to comply with the standards as written by the County. Councilman Norris agreed to reword
the proposed resolution, which will be brought back to the Regular Session of June 24, 2004.
F.D.O.T. AGREEMENT - NORTHLAKE BLVD. STREETSCAPE PROJECT
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to
execute a Local Agency Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Northlake
Boulevard Streetscape Project. It was noted that Exhibits A & B of the Agreement need to be revised
before the next meeting. This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 24, 2004.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT -PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE COASTAL COUNCIL
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution authorizing withdrawal from the Beaches and
Shores Council, and entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County and other agencies
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, June 10, 2004
to form the Coastal Council. Charles Isiminger, currently the North Palm Beach representative to the
Beaches and Shores Council, was present to answer questions.
Discussion also included the Manatee Protection Fund which had been established by WCI. It was
noted that WCI should amend the Declaration of Trust. The Village has 2/3 vote to decide on how the
Manatee Protection Fund will be spent, but Village Attorney George Baldwin did not think the Village
could meet and vote on this issue on its own even if WCI has executed an assignment to the Village.
Mr. Baldwin will review the requirements and regulations of the fund and report back at the next
meeting. The Interlocal Agreement will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 24, 2004.
MARINE AND WATERWAY BOARD
Discussion took place concerning the establishment of a Village Board to address marine and water
issues within the Village, with possible merging with the Manatee Board. Village Attorney George
Baldwin will bring a draft ordinance back to the next workshop of June 24, 2004.
ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT
This item was postponed until June 24, 2004.
TENNIS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT REVIEW AND RESURFACING OF COURTS
Discussion was held concerning the Tennis Professional's Contract and the resurfacing and maintenance
of the tennis courts. Village Manager Dennis Redmond was directed to negotiate changes to the
contract to put the maintenance duties under the authority of the Village, with possible change in
monthly stipend. Village Attorney George Baldwin will prepare a draft amendment to the contract,
which will be brought back to the next workshop on June 24, 2004.
ITEMS g., h., i. AND
Items g., h., i., and j. were not discussed due to the approaching curfew, and will return to the next
workshop of June 24, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the 11 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned.
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thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
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