05-09-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2002
Present:
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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
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Village Manager Dennis Kelly was directed to find out if anyone had responded to Lake
Colony's inquiry regarding development on Little Munyon Island.
It was requested d that the monthly reports prepared for the Country Club Advisory Board be
sent to the Council as has been done in the past.
It was reported that the signs hanging between the two signal lights at Prosperity Farms Road
and Lighthouse Drive intersections are incorrect. Staff was directed to contact the proper person
to correct this.
A short discussion was held concerning Adelphia Cable's latest rate increase. Consensus was to
again take a look at obtaining a bulk rate for the Village. It was also discussed that perhaps the
Village should look into buying Adelphia's assets within the Village and running its own cable
company.
Councilman O'Meilia asked that staff report what is being done regarding the Anchorage Park
parking lot, which was budgeted in the Village Hall renovation project this year.
Concern regarding the maintenance of Village property was discussed. Grass is brown in many
areas. Some street signs are badly in need of maintenance or replacement. Staff was asked to do
something about this. Mr. Kelly said that plans are underway to increase watering, and that
street signs will be repainted during the summer.
LEASE AGREEMENT - NPBCC RESTAURANT
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Held May 9, 2002
Discussion was held concerning a lease agreement for the North Palm Beach Country Club
restaurant. The consensus of Council was to enter into another lease agreement with Edward
-- D'Ambra. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 23, 2002. Staff was
directed to act as soon as possible with negotiations so that it may be brought back to the June
13th Council meeting.
BID AWARD - LANDSCAPING AT TENNIS COURTS
Discussion was held concerning a bid award for the landscaping project between the tennis
courts and U. S. 1, which will be funded by Palm Beach County. Golf Course Superintendent
John Morsut reported that he had checked out the low bidder and got excellent responses
regarding their work, and therefore was recommending Conco Horticulture from Delray Beach.
This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 23 2002.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Discussion was held concerning an Interlocal Agreement between the Village of North Palm
Beach and Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners to allow Palm Beach County to
expend Community Development Block Grant and Home funds for eligible activities under Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the National Affordable
Housing Act of 1990. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 23, 2002.
ELDER READY COMMUNITY
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution committing the Village to endeavor to
become an "Elder Ready Community" by participating in a survey to determine needs of the
elderly. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 23, 2002.
EXOTIC PLANTS/TREES
Discussion was held concerning Palm Beach County League of Cities and the Board of County
Commissioners proposal for two countywide ordinances to control the removal of existing exotic
vegetation and future propagation and planting of exotic vegetation. Village Representative to
the League of Cities Charles O'Meilia asked guidance from the Village Council in this matter.
The Council's priority is that home rule be ensured.
PURCHASE OF USED VEHICLES -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
The Council discussed waiving the Purchasing Rules and Regulations to permit purchase of used
vehicles for the Public Safety Department. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
May 23, 2002.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith reported to the Council that there was another issue
'--- relating to one of the Bargaining Units that needs discussion during the Executive Session ,
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which is a proposal to go to 10-hours shifts. It will require minor contract amendments, so a
Special Meeting will be necessary after the Executive Session which is scheduled for Monday.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
a hleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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