07-13-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 13, 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 8:50 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was directed to send a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding
complaints with Adelphia Cable service, in order to establish a record on the history of
complaints.
The Village Manager was asked to issue a policy statement regarding the use of voice mail on
telephones during the workday.
BILLS 995 AND 996 -AMENDMENTS TO POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN
These two items were dropped from the agenda, pending further legal review.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE -FURTHER REVIEW
Discussion was held concerning review of additional documentation provided by Adelphia Cable
Company to Consultant Scott Lewis of Lewis & Associates, in the estimated amount of $1,000
to $1,500. This will return to the Workshop Agenda of July 27, 2000, pending the Village
contact with Adelphia regarding payment of the additional audit.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE -ADDITIONAL 5-YEAR COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Discussion was held concerning an audit of an additional five-year audit of Adelphia Cable
franchise fees, at an estimated cost of $15,000. Staff was directed to review Adelphia's contract
for language which provides that if a discrepancy greater than 3% overage is found, Adelphia
~ would be responsible for audit fees. Further, review was requested concerning the clause which
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provides fora $50.00/day fine for each violation if Adelphia fails to cooperate during a cable
system review. This item will return to the workshop of July 27, 2000.
TRASH AND VEGETATION COLLECTION
Discussion was held concerning amending the Code of Ordinances to restrict hours that trash and
vegetation can be placed at the curb prior to collection. During discussion, the Council clarified
that its main concern was primarily with large items, such as refrigerators, which are put out on
random days and sit curbside for long periods of time. No action was taken at this time, but it
was agreed by consensus that an effort be made to educate the residents regarding collection via
the newsletter on a frequent basis.
BID FOR HURRICANE SHUTTERS FOR COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE
Discussion took place concerning accepting the bid of Mike's Aluminum Specialties, Lake Park,
Florida, in the amount of $12,217.00 for hurricane shutters for the North Palm Beach Country
Club clubhouse; funds to be expended from L8059-66210 (Capital Project Fund). This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 27, 2000.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE AND FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
IN-HOME NURSING CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution supporting the public-stated policy of the
Florida State Council of Senior Citizens regarding the need for the enactment of legislation at the
state and federal level to provide for financial assistance and general guidelines concerning the
provision of in-home nursing care for the elderly. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of July 27, 2000.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC WORKS POSITION STATEMENT ON CLEAN
WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution supporting the American Public Works
Association's position statement on the Clean Water Act reauthorization. This will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of July 27, 2000.
LIBRARY LIGHTING STUDY & LIBRARY SPACE STUDY
Discussion was held concerning Gee & Jepson's proposal for a lighting study at the North Palm
Beach Library in an amount not to exceed $4,000, with staff requesting that Council suggest a
funding source. The Village Manager will meet with outside parties for additional proposals on
the lighting study prior to the next Regular Session agenda. Funding will be done from the
budgeted money for the Library Space Study, which will be held off until the lighting project is
completed. The lighting study will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 27, 2000.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CANDIDACY OF CARMELA STARACE FOR FLORIDA
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The Council discussed a proposed resolution endorsing the candidacy of Councilwoman Carmela
~ Starace as second Vice President for the Florida League of Cities, Inc. This was forwarded to
the Regular Session agenda of July 27, 2000.
FEASIBILITY STUDY -NATIONAL KAYAKING PROGRAM
Discussion was held concerning a contribution in the amount of $2,000 for a feasibility study of
a proposed national kayaking program to be located in Palm Beach County, as sponsored by the
Palm Beach County Sports Commission. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
July 27, 2000.
PROPERTY EXCHANGE PROPOSAL AT OSBORNE PARK
Discussion was held concerning a proposal by the First Presbyterian Church to exchange
property at Osborne Park. A committee comprised of President Pro Tem Norris, Village
Attorney George Baldwin and Village Manager Dennis Kelly was established to meet with the
church on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
thleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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