03-25-2004 VC WS-Mv MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 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 9:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
President Pro Tem O'Meilia requested a status report on the Village Hall project. Public Services
Director Kristine Frazell stated that she is preparing a cost summary for the Village Council, and will
have it ready by the next meeting.
Mayor Noel noted that our medical claims expenses are soaring, and he recommended that Council
consider an audit of the claims on a contingency basis. This will be placed on the next workshop
agenda.
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 2S 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%. Additional information will
be brought back to the next workshop on April 8, 2004.
HERITAGE DAY REIMBURSEMENT -DRIVING RANGE
Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that the
driving range be reimbursed $2,500 for its closing during the Heritage Day Festival weekend. This will
_. be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 8, 2004.
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
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Discussion took place concerning a proposed ordinance amending the budget to appropriate $11,118;
$10,000 to be reimbursed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant program; grant to be used for radios, drug interdiction and surveillance overtime. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 8, 2004.
GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION STUDY -CONTRACT
Discussion was held concerning approval of a contract between the Village and Arcadis to perform the
golf course irrigation study. Under Additional Terms, language adding 15% for subcontractor charges
was deleted. On Page 2, Task 3, the phrase "if needed" was deleted. A status report will be provided.
Additionally, the language referring to a "handling charge" for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses was
deleted. This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 8, 2004.
DOG PARK EXTENSION -ANCHORAGE PARK
Discussion was held concerning extending the fencing of the dog park at Anchorage Park northward,
and providing a water supply for the dogs, for a combined cost of approximately $1,100. Mr. Bill
Wadsworth addressed the Council and said that he and other users of the dog park would be happy to
contribute by donation. It was also determined that if copper is not used for the water line, the water
could not be used for human consumption. This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
April 8, 2004.
BOARD VACANCY -LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Declaring the position on the Library Advisory Board held by Roberta Weber to be vacant and directing
staff to advertise the opening in the Village Newsletter was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
April 8, 2004.
POOL, TENNIS AND RESTAURANT CONTRACTORS -ANNUAL EVALUATIONS
Discussion was held concerning Resolution 68-2003, which established a policy and format for the
annual performance evaluations of the pool, tennis and restaurant contractors at the North Palm Beach
Country Club. It was clarified that the purpose of the policy was to allow the Country Club Advisory
Board to provide input to the Village Council on the various Country Club operations, and that the
purpose is not to evaluate the evaluator. No action was taken on this item.
APPLICATION -VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
Discussion was held concerning the Planning Commission recommendation to approve an application
for voluntary annexation of 9275 Alternate AlA from Palm Beach County into the Village of North
Palm Beach. The Council discussed the objection of Palm Beach County to the voluntary annexation
due to the U-Haul property not being included and the subsequent creation of an enclave. Mr. Ed Roby
was present and told the Council that he has approached the local U-Haul representative Ed Snell. Mr.
Roby felt they would be agreeable to a voluntary annexation also, but they did not want to give up their
'- current sign, which is not in compliance with North Palm Beach's new sign ordinance. Staff will
negotiate with U-Haul to see if agreement can be reached to combine U-Haul property with Mr. Roby's
property for voluntary annexation. Additionally, it was stated that right-of--way should be included, all
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of AIA north to the south right-of--way line of Richard Road. This will be brought back to a Workshop
_ Session as soon as negotiations have been held.
COMP PLAN AMENDMENT -SMALL-SCALE AMEI`rD1~1ENT
An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the Village to designate a future land use for property
located at 9275 Alternate AlA will be addressed at a later date when the voluntary annexation is
resolved.
REZONING -APPLICATION
Discussion. was held concerning the Planning Commission recommendation to approve application to
rezone property at 9275 Alternate AI A from County zoning (CG/SE) to Village zoning C-2 Automotive
Commercial District. On Page 1, Proposed Amendments to Section 45-34, C-2 was added to
"Automotive Commercial District". Also, Under Item 6 , "etc" was deleted. On Page 4; Item 6.(b) was
corrected to read "forty". It was stated that nowhere in the ordinance does it address "setback". Staff
was directed to check that out.
ZONING CODE A1~~NDMENT
Brief discussion was held concerning putting landscaping in the median. The applicant (Mr. Roby)
stated that he would be willing to put in some trees.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Discussion was held concerning various options for recognition of Advisory Boards. The council
agreed by consensus that Option 6, a picnic at Lakeside Park, would be the preferred location. It was
further suggested that possibly a corporate sponsorship might be found to help fund the picnic, and
perhaps parking at Riverside Bank could be provided if the Village could get permission from the bank.
This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 8, 2004.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM
Discussion was held concerning amending the North Palm Beach General Fund budget for FY 2003-04
to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,300 for the Employees' Suggestion Program. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 8, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
'-' Village Clerk