07-27-2000 VC WS-M_ MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 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
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 8:45 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE -FURTHER REVIEW
Continued discussion was held concerning review of additional documentation provided by
Adelphia Cable Co. to Consultant Scott Lewis of Lewis and Associates, in the estimated amount
of $1,000 - $1,500. Discussion included Village Attorney George Baldwin's letter dated 7/26/00
in which he references the Adelphia Agreement which provides that if the Village undertakes an
audit and the audit shows a discrepancy in fees paid and fees owed in excess of three percent,
then all costs and fees incurred in connection with the performance of such audit shall be borne
by Adelphia Cable Co. The Council directed staff to prepare an invoice to Adelphia for the costs
of the audit, as well as attorney fees.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE -ADDITIONAL 5-YEAR COMPLIANCE
Continued discussion took place regarding an additional 5-year review of Adelphia Cable
franchise fees at an estimated cost of $15,000. By consensus, the Council agreed not to pursue
another audit of Adelphia due to limitations imposed by the statute of limitations, but did agree
to conduct an audit of Florida Power and Light franchise fees. Staff was directed to prepare
Requests for Proposals.
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUESTS -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Discussion was held concerning various budget transfers for depleted Overtime and Training
Overtime accounts in both Law Enforcement and EMS divisions of the Public Safety
Department. During discussion, the request for transfer of $8,000 from A5711-34650 (R&M
`~..,~ Machinery and Equipment) was corrected by transferring the money to A5711-11410 (Holiday-
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Overtime). Staff was directed to check the R&M Machinery & Equipment line item to ensure
`~'' that grant money is not being transferred out for another use.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION -DOCKS AND PIERS
This item was postponed to a future workshop.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION -SIGN CODE
Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the
Village Sign code by reducing the allowable size of monument signs. This will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of August 10, 2000. The Council directed the Planning Commission to
address the regulations for "for rent" signs, "for lease" signs, and "for sale" signs and send a
recommendation back to the Council.
BUDGET TRANSFER -AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT HERB WATT BUILDING
Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer request in the amount of $4,000 to replace
the air-conditioning system at the Herb Watt Building; funds to be expended from A8028-34310
(Recreation-Electricity). No decision was made at this time, pending a Special Workshop to be
scheduled in September to determine if the Herb Watt Building will be torn down or preserved.
PROPOSAL - CONROY DRIVE WATER MAIN
Discussion was held concerning a proposal submitted by Lindahl, Browning, Ferrari &
Hellstrom in the amount of $20,200 to design the Conroy Drive water main. The Council agreed
by consensus to forward Task 1 of the project only (Design and Construction Plans Preparation)
to the Regular Session of August 10, 2000, with a cap of $5,400, and a completion date of 90
days or less.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
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athleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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