06-08-2000 VC WS-M
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000
Present:
Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Don Noel, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
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Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All member of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was directed to find out why Minutes of the Firma/Serma Minutes are no longer provided,
as well as Minutes of the Seacoast Utility Authority meetings and the John D. MacArthur Park
Conservation Corp. Board of Directors meetings.
Staff was directed to put the issue regarding a north substation on the next Workshop agenda.
During a discussion regarding the status of Adelphia Cable and the payment of delinquent
franchise fees, the Village Manager reported that additional documentation was being sent to
Consultant Scott Lewis by Adelphia Cable as further proof of their payment of $7,000 in
franchise fees, which is disputed by the Village, based on an audit by Lewis & Associates. The
Village Manager was directed to place constraints on additional work by Mr. Lewis.
LANDSCAPING PLAN AT NPBCC
Discussion was held concerning a conceptual drawing and design for landscaping around the
North Palm Beach Country Club clubhouse and pool area. Golf Course Superintendent was
directed to have the landscape architect present a plan to the Country Club Advisory Board and
then bring it before Council.
AUDITOR'S CONTRACT RENEWAL -HAAS, DIAZ & CO. Discussion was held
concerning asecond-year renewal of contract between the Village of North Palm Beach and
Haas, Diaz & Co. for auditing services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 22, 2000.
PORTABLE PLANTERS -COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT
A lengthy discussion took place the purchase of portable planters for use as dividers at the North
Palm Beach Country Club Restaurant, as requested by Edward d'Ambra. This will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of June 22, 2000.
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COUNTRY CLUB PROJECT -STATUS REPORT
~~ Public Services Director Tom Hogarth continued with his report on the Country Club renovation
project. Mr. Hogarth is waiting for a statement from the contractor justifying the 90-date time
frame to complete the snackbar. Mr. Hogarth will then meet with the Village Attorney on this
matter.
Mr. Baldwin told the Council that he is still waiting for a response to his demand letter of May
31st to Action Mechanical's insurance company, Cumberland Casualty & Surety Co. To date,
there has not been a response.
PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH -PLAT AMENDMENT
Discussion was held concerning a plat amendment for Prosperity Harbor North Planned Unit
Development plat to approve a minor adjustment of a lot line. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of June 22, 2000.
BUDGET TRANSFER -SANITATION-AUTO PARTS
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $12,000 from A5540-49911
(Council Contingency) to A7020-35218 (Sanitation-Auto Parts) to cover higher than anticipated
repair costs. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 22, 2000.
BUDGET TRANSFER -SANITATION-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
The Council discussed a budget transfer request in the amount of $20,000 from A5540-49911
(Council Contingency) to A7020-34340 (Sanitation-Solid Waste Disposal) to cover shortfall
created by Hurricane Irene debris and unanticipated tipping fees. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of June 22, 2000.
BID AWARD -AERIAL TOPOGRAPHY MAP
Discussion took place regarding the bid of Pickett and Associates, Bartow, Florida, in the
amount of $8,690.00 for an aerial topography map of the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf
Course. Staff was directed to inquire about the number of acres stated and if the price is based
on that acreage. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 22, 2000.
POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN -AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR OPTIONAL
BENEFITS (,BILL 995)
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending Division 4, Section 2 of the
North Palm Beach Code of Ordinances relating to Fire and Police Retirement Plan, providing for
optional benefits for disability retirees and providing for presumptive illnesses and specific
optional benefits. The Council requested that the amendment be submitted in a format with
strikethroughs and underlines, as well as an explanation regarding the effective date of 12/31/99.
This will be brought back to the Council at the next Workshop of June 22, 2000.
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POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN -AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN
COLA ADJUSTMENT (BILL 996
The Council discussed a proposed ordinance amending Division 4, Section 2 of the Code of
Ordinances relating to Fire and Police Retirement Plan, providing for a change in the cost of
living adjustment and providing for an increase in the investments in equities. Staff was asked to
provide the labor attorney's opinion regarding the necessity of a disclaimer.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk