08-24-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2000
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, 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
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
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The meeting was called to order at 8:55 p.m. All members of the Council were present except
Vice Mayor Eissey, who was out of town.- All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
The Finance Director was asked to provide a schedule right away to the Council outlining the
required time frame for actions that need to be taken regarding telecommunications taxes.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING -FEE INCREASE
Discussion was held concerning the proposed fee increase for occupational licenses within the
Village. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of September 14, 2000.
BUILDING PERMITS -FEE INCREASE
Discussion was held concerning the proposed fee increase for building permits within the
Village. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of September 14, 2000.
FENCING -ANCHORAGE PARK
Continued discussion was held concerning repair and replacement of fencing around the former
sewage plant at Anchorage Park. Due to the planned dredging project, new fencing will not
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installed at this time. Public Services was directed to repair the fencing as much as possible, and
to take care of the dumpster that is located there.
LEASE AGREEMENT - NPBCC RESTAURANT
Discussion took place concerning an amendment to the lease agreement with J.E.D.L., Inc.,
(Edward P. D'Ambra) for the purpose of adding storage space to the demised premises. Staff
was directed to provide a copy of the letter requesting lessee's name change from Edward P.
D'Ambra. Additionally, staff was asked when the $10 fee for club members would begin, after
having been postponed from last year.
RESURFACING PROJECT FOR U. S. 1 -DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
Discussion was held concerning Council direction to the Florida Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) regarding various improvements to U. S. 1 by the D.O.T. A Special Workshop will be
scheduled sometime during the month of October with the D.O.T. Meanwhile, the Council
requested that the Planning Commission address this issue at its September meeting and make
recommendations to Council.
REVISION TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS -SALARY RANGES
This item, as well as Items h. and i, Revision to Certification and License Pay Policy and
Revised Certification Pay Policy for Salary Adjustments were discussed together. Assistant
Village Manager Doug Smith reviewed the changes with the Council. Staff was directed to
research whether new position titles can be added for SBWA positions. Staff was further
directed to include the time of employment in months on the salary adjustment charts. Council
directed staff to determine whether money for the salary adjustments is available in the Public
Safety Department's Regular Pay accounts. An analysis of the fiscal impact for the FY 2000-
2001 budget will be given to Council prior to the next meeting. All three items will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of September 14, 2000. In addition, the Council instructed staff to
research previously discussed longevity pay raises for part-time employees.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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