05-25-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
~ OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 25, 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
Shaukat Khan, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 8:52 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All member of staff were present except Village Manager Dennis Kelly. Acting Village
Manager Shaukat Khan was present. Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith was present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council requested that John Morsut, Golf Course Superintendent, prepare a report on the
drainage project at the 16th fairway, either in writing, or in person at the next meeting. Public
Services Director Tom Hogarth gave a status report regarding installation of telephones on the
golf course, and was directed to research further with other phone companies.
CONCESSION AGREEMENT -GOLF BALL RETRIEVAL
The Council discussed a concession agreement with Nitro Leisure Products, Inc. for golf ball
retrieval privileges at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Village Attorney George Baldwin
recommended that Nitro Leisure Products, Inc. be required to obtain some basic insurance and
proof of such, as well as Workers Compensation insurance. Various changes to the contract
were requested, as follows: Paragraph 1) delete the last sentence. Add a provision requiring
that Second Chance exercise care not to interfere with golfers. In Paragraph 3), the contract will
be automatically extended only in the event of renovations or natural disasters. A clause will be
inserted saying the contract is unassignable to another party by Second Chance/Nitro; a clause
stating that if there is litigation, the prevailing party is entitled to attorney fees and court costs;
and if Second Chance fails to make payment within 15 days of the due date, it shall constitute
default and the Village would have the right to terminate the contract.
The Council directed that the contract be revised and signed by Nitro Leisure Products, Inc. prior
to coming back to another workshop.
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
Anderson Slocombe of Gee & Jenson presented the revised design drawings of the Village Hall
renovation project to the Council. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 8,
2000.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, Mayl~ 2000
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~ COUNTRY CLUB PROJECT -STATUS REPORT
Public Services Director Tom Hogarth reported on the status of the Country Club renovation and
the status of Action Mechanical. Mr. Hogarth will report back at the next workshop regarding
contract duration for the snackbar, and the Village Attorney will negotiate with the bonding
company for reimbursable costs to the Village.
Staff was also directed to put up the original plaque as well as a plaque for the recent dedication.
Eddie D'Ambra addressed the Council at this time regarding some outstanding issues at the
Country Club regarding the operation of the restaurant. Mr. D'Ambra requested many changes
in his operation to accommodate the renovation of the snackbar, as well as other matters. The
Council recommended that Mr. D'Ambra meet with staff as soon as possible to resolve these
issues. At the request of Mr. D'Ambra, the Council agreed to place on the next Workshop
agenda the purchase of moveable planters ($2,500) to separate the pool area from the outside
dining area.
BUDGET TRANSFER -NEWSLETTER SUPPLIES
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $7,000 from A5540-49911
(Council Contingency); $3,750 to A5509-34831 (Newsletter Supplies) and $3,250 to A5509-
34710 (Printing & Binding) to fund the newsletter paper/binding and miscellaneous printing
supplies for the remainder of the fiscal year. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda
of June 8, 2000. The Council requested a breakdown of expenses in the specified accounts by
the next meeting.
BUDGET TRANSFER -OVERTIME PAY -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $7,500 from A5711-11210
(Regular Pay) to A5711-11400 (Overtime Pay) to cover. shortage in the Overtime account
through the end of the fiscal year. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 8,
2000.
The Council asked that the Finance Department send a memo showing them the balance in the
Council Contingency Account.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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~ Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC ~
Village Clerk
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