10-10-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2002
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:35 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
A brief discussion took place concerning the distribution of new resident packets. It was
suggested that packets be distributed on a more timely basis, getting new resident information
each month from Seacoast Utility Authority.
A petition from residents of Laurel Road asking for a street light was turned over to the Clerk for
copying and distribution to the Council.
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM AND CONTINGENT EXPENSE ESTIMATES
Discussion was held concerning a draft ordinance wherein a cap would be placed on
expenditures taken from Council Contingency. One suggestion was to set a minimum and
maximum every year based on the total budget for the year, and to put in the budget every year
the funding for maintenance of the infrastructure and the replacement of vehicles and equipment.
It was further suggested that contingency expenditures be only for emergency items, not the
budget line items. Staff was directed to provide input on this, and bring back a recommendation
for the next meeting. This will be brought back to the next workshop of October 24, 2002.
GOLF MEMBERSHIP FOR J.E.D.L., INC.
Discussion was held concerning a request by Edward d'Ambra for a family membership at the
North Palm Beach Country Club. The award of a golf membership was forwarded to the
._, Regular Session of October 24, 2002.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held October 10, 2002
VILLAGE LOGO
Discussion took place concerning a proposed ordinance reserving the use of the Village wheel as
its' logo for the sole use of the Village. President Pro Tem Tringali volunteered to write the
detailed description required to complete this process. Village Attorney George Baldwin was
directed to prepare an ordinance that includes language for exceptions. This will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of October 24, 2002.
GOLF MEMBER BENEFITS
The Council discussed the recommendations of the ad hoc committee regarding golf member
benefits and the recommendations of the Country Club Advisory Board. The Council agreed to
delete the free warm-up bag of range balls from the list of recommended benefits, and also
deleted the permanent tee-times for members on Saturday or Sunday morning. The item
regarding summer memberships should be treated as a separate item, since it is not a benefit of
membership. The remainder of the recommendations were forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of October 24, 2002.
DONATION POLICY
Discussion was held regarding adopting a policy concerning donations made by the Village from
public funds to private organizations. It was agreed that approval of donations should be the
decision of 4/5 of the Council, and money should be included in each year's budget for this
purpose. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of October 24, 2002.
GOLF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OPTIONS
Discussion was held concerning analysis by the National Golf Foundation to recommend golf
professional service and options. No further action was taken on this item.
The following items will be discussed at the next workshop on October 24, 2002:
Contract Amendment - HR Management Partners
Accreditation Agreement -Public Safety
Employee Suggestion Program
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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