01-24-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 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
R(lT T ('AT T.
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:13 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
VILLAGE TREE-TRIMMING POLICY
Discussion was held concerning the Village's policy on tree-trimming and consideration of
amnesty days for debris collection. This item will come back to the Workshop Session of
February 14, 2002. Language will be included in the proposed booklet regarding licensing of
tree trimmers, as well as a definition of garbage and trash. Further, language will be added
regarding the proper placement of trash in the swale. This will return to the next workshop on
February 14, 2002.
LIBRARY LIGHTING DESIGN
Discussion took place concerning whether to advertise for Request for Proposals or whether to
have the Village's Consulting Engineer design the library lighting project. The consensus of
Council was that staff should advertise for Requests for Proposals.
AGREEMENT WITH CITICAPITAL FOR GOLF CARTS
Discussion was held concerning a lease agreement and maintenance agreement with CitiCapital
Commercial Corporation for golf carts at the North Palm Beach Country Club. The Village
Manager was directed to contact CitiCapital and request the same terms we have now, which is
that they retain ownership and lease the carts to the Village, with a maintenance agreement.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held January 24, 2002
Additionally, the Village Blue color should be requested, if available. This will come back to the
Workshop Session of February 14, 2002.
LBFH, INC. - OVERBILLINGS/INVOICES DUE
The Council discussed the letter received from LBFH, Inc. dated November 12, 2001, which
asks for payment of $4,280.90, which LBFH, Inc. says is the difference between the overbilling
as determined by Haas, Diaz & Co. and invoices due them from the Village for services
rendered. Payment of $4,280.90 as a final separation payment will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of February 14, 2002.
AGREEMENT -BROWN, WARD ET AL -TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Council discussed entering into an agreement with Brown, Ward, Salzman & Weiss for legal
representation in telecommunications and local taxation matters. The Council directed that staff
advertise Requests for Proposals.
LRM, INC. -PROPOSAL FOR ANNEXATION ANALYSIS
Discussion was held concerning a proposal by Land Research Management, Inc. to conduct an
annexation analysis of Lost Tree, Portage Landing and Hidden Key subdivisions to determine
compliance with Florida State Statutes. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of February
14, 2002, with direction to have other estimates for comparison.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Discussion tools place concerning amending Section 2-1, 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. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of February 14, 2002.
BENJAMIN SCHOOL -AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning amending the Lease Agreement between the Village and The
Benjamin Private School, Inc. to extend the lease termination date of the site being used as a
temporary north substation for the Public Safety Department to December 31, 2003. During
discussion, it was noted that the name of the school changed to The Benjamin School. Village
Attorney George Baldwin will check to see if the name was also changed in the incorporating
papers. Additionally, the lease term will be revised to cover atwo-year extension instead of just
one.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
2
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held January 24, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Ka hleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk