02-14-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Don Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:39 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Tringali requested support from the Village for the Leukemia Cup Regatta, which
will be held in North Palm Beach. It was agreed by consensus to support this event through the
Village newsletter.
Councilman O'Meilia referred to the first gLiarter golf shop report which states inventory on hand
of $55,670, which he feels is quite high. Mr. O'Meilia asked if anyone has looked into this
matter. The Village Manager said he has not read that report yet, but will check it out in the
morning. Mr. Talley then responded that he had discL~ssed it with John Scott, and they are going
to come up with some ways to reduce that inventory. He will report back as soon as possible.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Debbie Diaz and Chuck Haas reported to the Council on the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Statement for the Year Ended September 30, 2001. Staff was directed to follow the three
recommendations regarding the Country Club which are stated on page 105. This item will be
placed on the Reg~ilar Agenda for February 28, 2002.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held February 14, 2002
VILLAGE TREE-TRIMMING POLICY
Discussion was held concerning the Village's policy on tree-trimming and consideration of
amnesty days for debris collection. Continued revisions were made regarding the placement of
household garbage. This will be brought back to the Workshop Session of February 28, 2002
AGREEMENT WITH CITICAPITAL -GOLF CARTS
Discussion was held concerning a lease and maintenance agreement with CitiCapital
Commercial Corporation for golf carts at the North Palm Beach Country Club. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of February 28, 2002.
PBS&J -AMENDING FEE ESTIMATE FOR PHASE 1 OF THE DREDGING
Discussion took place concerning a request by the Village Engineer for additional funds needed
to complete contract administration duties for Phase 1 of the dredging project; funds to be
expended from K5200-49930 (Capital Project) in the amount of $10,400. This was forwarded to
the Regular Session agenda of February 28, 2002.
BID AWARD -VILLAGE HALL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
The Council discussed a bid award to Catalfumo Construction and Development in the amount
of $1,435,238 for renovation of the Village Hall; funds to be expended from K5500-66200
(Capital Project). This bid, including Alternates 2 and 3, were forwarded to a Regular Session,
but will be held until the funding is completed (workshop of 2/28/02).
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Discussion took place concerning amending Section 2-l, Committees and Boards, of Article 1 of
Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances by providing that all Committees and
Boards of the Village shall hold all meetings at Village Hall. The draft ordinance was revised to
include the amendment in the Pension Board ordinances. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of February 28, 2002.
PHASE IDREDGING -CHANGE ORDER #2
Discussion was held concerning Change Order #2 with Subaqueous Services, Inc., a credit of
$13,613.63 for reduced volume of material to be dredged due to the presence of seagrasses. This
was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 28, 2002.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held February 14, 2002
PBS&J -WORK ORDER #6 -PLAT 4 DRAINAGE REPAIR DESIGN
The Council discussed the proposed PBS&J Work Order # 6 to prepare Plat #4 Drainage Repair
Design. It was agreed to approve Tasks I and 2 only at this time, and was forwarded to the
Regular Session of February 28, 2002.
SWALE TREE COMMITTEE -RECOMMENDATIONS
This item was postponed until the Workshop of February 28, 2002 due to the approaching
curfew.
SOUTHTRUST BANK -NIGHT DEPOSITORY
With no discussion, approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Village staff to execute
an agreement with Southtrust Bank for night depository was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of February 28, 2002.
COMPENSATION STUDY -PROPOSALS
Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith reported that staff will be recommending HR
Management Partners' proposal for a salary survey, description review and job evaluation
system. He told the Council that he would like to bring to the next workshop session a contract
with that firm, and have them address the different options that can be provided. This will be
brought back to the next Council workshop on February 28, 2002.
5-10-15-YEAR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN
No discussion took place on this item. It will be brought back to the Workshop of February 28,
2002.
COUNTRY CLUB DIRECTOR -ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
No discussion took place on this item. It will be brought back to the Workshop of February 28,
2002.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of ll p.m., the meeting adjourned.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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