11-29-2000 VC SP WS-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
~ OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2000
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Absent: Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present. Also present were Country Club Administrator Ron Albert,
Edward D'Ambra and Joy D'Ambra.
The purpose of the Special Workshop was to discuss resolution of uncollected rent from
J.E.D.L., Inc., as well as requested amendments to the contract between the Village and J.E.D.L.,
Inc.
Mr. D'Ambra, while agreeing that he owes $21,473 to the Village in rent, asked for some
settlement from the Village Council, and cited reasons based on Lessor obligations that have not
been completed or were completed late, causing some loss to revenue to J.E.D.L., Inc., as well as
higher expenses. Mr. D'Ambra also told the Council that he was not expecting to be billed for
Ad Valorem taxes, which amounts to approximately $5,000. He asked for an amendment to his
contract which will schedule the 7% of gross sales to be paid on a monthly basis. He further
requested that he be allowed to pay the Ad Valorem taxes to the Village over a 12-month period.
The consensus of Council was to go forward with amending the contract to provide for the
monthly payment schedules as requested. The Village Attorney will bring a proposed amended
contract to a future workshop.
The Council will make a decision at its Regular Session of December 14, 2000 regarding a
possible settlement of the debt.
Staff was directed to offer recommendations regarding settlement prior to the Regular Session.
ADJOURNMENT
`~ With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Minutes of Special Workshop Session
Held Wednesday, November 29, 2000
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K thleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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