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05-11-2000 VC WS-M MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 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 ROLL CALL Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 9:35 p.m. All members of Council were present. All member of staff were present. During Council Comments, staff was directed to give a status report on Action Mechanical at the next workshop, as well as what is being done to correct the wall at the Country Club. VILLAGE ENGINEER FEE INCREASE FOR DESIGN SERVICES - OSBORNE PARK PARKING LOT RENOVATION. Discussion was held concerning a request by the Village Engineer for a fee increase for design services associated with the Osborne Park parking lot renovation in the amount $15,400; funds to be expended from A5206-33120 (Community Planning-General Engineering/Planning). Staff was directed to take the funds from A7321- 11110 rather than Council Contingency. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of May 25, 2000. CODE AMENDMENT -PRIVATE DOCKS Discussion was held concerning a proposed code change by Frederick Bierschenk of 131 N. Dory Road to allow private owners to lease their dock properties for non-commercial use in R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. It was the consensus of Council to send this issue to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation at its June meeting. DRAINAGE ON 16TH FAIRWAY A verbal update was given the Council by Village Engineer Howard Searcy regarding a drainage problem on the 16th fairway at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Mr. Searcy told the Council that after reviewing the problem, he found that the problem could be repaired within 30 days for a cost not to exceed $1,000. No further action was needed . LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Minutes of Workshop Session Held Thursday, May 11, 2000 `~-~ Discussion took place concerning the acceptance of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs wherein the Village receives $10,000 from the DCA for burglary surveillance and auto theft. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 25, 2000. BUDGET AMENDMENT -RAISES AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS Discussion was held concerning amending the General Fund Budget and the County Club Budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 to appropriate funds in the amount of $810,578 for raises and salary adjustments. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of May 25, 2000. BUDGET AMENDMENT -GOLF COURSE RESTROOMS/RAIN SHELTERS The Council agreed to postpone a proposed budget amendment to appropriate funds in the amount of $90,000 for the construction of two restrooms/rain shelters at the North Palm Beach Country Club golf course. This will be discussed during the upcoming budget sessions for fiscal year 2000-2001. AD HOC COMMITTEE -PROSPERITY FARMS RD. LANDSCAPING Discussion was held regarding appointing an Ad Hoc Committee for recommendations for the landscaping of Prosperity Farms Road. By consensus, it was agreed that Councilman Noel would chair the committee. Applications will be advertised in the Village Newsletter. Staff was directed to contact Commissioner Marcus' office to verify the time frame of the project. BUDGET TRANSFER -WEST ALLEY PAVING PROJECT The Council discussed a budget transfer request in the amount of $14,586.75 from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A7321-34682 (R&M-Paving) for completion of the west alley paving project. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of May 25, 2000, but staff was directed to consider taking the funds from the streets account instead of Council Contingency. BUDGET TRANSFER -SAFETY RAILS -ANCHORAGE PARK Discussions took place concerning a budget transfer request in the amount of $4,175 for a safety railing at the wheelchair ramp and deck on the north side of Anchorage Park, from various Capital Construction and Operating accounts to K8032-49920 (Anchorage Park Construction Reserve). This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of May 25, 2000. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT -SCHOOL CONCURRENCY This item was dropped from the agenda. 2 Minutes of Workshop Session Held Thursday, May 11, 2000 HIRING FREEZE POLICY Discussion was held concerning replacing the current hiring freeze policy with a monthly vacancy report to the Council. The Council agreed that to keep the current policy, and no action was taken on this item. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Dennis Kelly discussed the mockup of the sign to be placed at the North Palm Beach Country Club, and the Council advised that all had seen it and approved of its location. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. ~~~ Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC Village Clerk