04-08-2004 VC WS-M_ MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004
Present: Donald G. Noel, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice 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
ROLL CALL
Mayor Noel called the meeting to order at 9:12 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Judy Capone of Lighthouse Drive asked if the Village could assist her in placing a mirror at her
driveway to enhance visibility of traffic coming over the bridge. Public Safety was directed to advise
Mrs. Judy Capone on what measures are available to increase safety when pulling out of her driveway,
which is at the bottom of the Lighthouse Drive bridge.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was directed to put establishing a Waterway Advisory Board on the next workshop agenda.
Brief discussion was held regarding the status of the voluntary annexation on Alternate Al A. It has
been reported that the U-Haul property is interested in joining the annexation area, but no further
paperwork has been received regarding this matter at this time.
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 form 55 to 52 for 25 years of service; changing the 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%. It was clarified by Finance
Director Shaukat Khan that if the amendments are approved during this fiscal year, funding will be
necessary during the upcoming fiscal year. The raised contribution rate of 8% would be effective on
October 1, 2004, and the Village's funding would not start until October 1, 2005. Bonni Jensen,
attorney for the Police and Fire Pension Plan, told the Council that if they want to "phase in" any of the
amendments, she will have to take it back to the Board for their direction. The Council also requested
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that the actuary for the plan be consulted regarding changing the 2.5 multiplier to an 80% maximum,
- and then changing the 2.5 multiplier to a 3% multiplier with an 80% maximum at a later time. It was
also clarified that the proposed supplemental benefit of $10 per month per month of service would apply
to current retirees as well as all future retirees. These amendments will be brought back for further
discussion in the near future.
COMPREHENSNE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - RACHLIN COHEN & HOLTZ
Chuck Haas of Rachlin, Cohen & Holtz was present to review the financial highlights for the Year
Ended September 30, 2003. Correction was requested on Page IV under the paragraph titled Prosperity
Farms Road Task Force, which incorrectly stated the anticipated cost of the construction and design
phase to be $500,000 instead of $1,000,000. On the same page under Canal Dredging, it was pointed
out that North Palm Beach waterways should say North Palm Beach Waterway. Mr. Haas was asked to
make the same audit report to the Country Club Advisory Board. A revised report will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of April 22, 2004.
CODE AMENDMENT -SKATEBOARDING
Discussion was held concerning amending the Village Code to prohibit skateboarding on Village
property. This issue was placed on hold temporarily since Dr. Eissey reported that he will be making a
presentation in the near future concerning a skateboard park. The Council by consensus did approve
staff moving forward with plans to erect signs on Village property prohibiting skateboarding, since
damage to the wall on the front of Village Hall has resulted from skateboarding.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Hal Beard of Public Services gave a report to the Village Council on the Safety Committee meeting.
Items 4.d., 4.e., and 4.f. will be addressed at the next Workshop meeting of April 22, 2004, as follows:
Bus Shelters Grant Application
Volunteer Corps for Disadvantaged Residents
Auditing of Insurance Claims
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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athleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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