04-13-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
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HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2000
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
David B. Norris, Councilman
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
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 9:25 p.m. All members of Council were present
except Vice Mayor Eissey, who was out of the country. All members of staff were present.
ATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Frederick P. Bierschenk, 131 Dory Road, addressed the Council regarding the present Code of
Ordinances which prohibits private dock owners from allocating use of said docks for non-
commercial use. Mayor Tringali told Admiral Bierschenk that this issue would be placed on the
next workshop for discussion.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman O'Meilia brought to the Council's attention the installation dinner for the Palm
Beach County League of Cities Board of Directors. Mr. O'Meilia said that the cost of the dinner
for Councilmen and their spouses is included in the dues paid by the Village.
Mr. Hogarth reported that after conferring with the Village Attorney regarding our case with
Action Mechanical, they feel it is time to again present our position to the bonding company. A
final report on the failure of the chilling units is due from the engineer.
The Minutes of the Police and Fire Pension Board meetings held in November and December
was discussed, i.e., an error regarding the vote taken on COLA allocation, and the lack of
cooperation in submitting Minutes in a timely manner. The point was made that the COLA error
could have been corrected sooner if the Minutes had been submitted sooner, as requested by the
Village Council on prior occasions. The Village Manager was directed to check the Code of
Ordinances as it pertains to the allocation and see what could be done to correct the error.
REZONING APPLICATION
Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve an
application to rezone 9267-9271 Prosperity Farms Road (Lot 30) from R1 Single Family
"~ Residential District to CC Transitional Commercial District (presently occupied by Village
Grocery and Village Lawnmower Shop). Raymond Royce, Special Counsel on rezoning, was
present to review the action of the Council in the amending of the Comprehensive Plan. The
rezoning application will be placed on the Regular Session for disposition on Apri127, 2000.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE
Discussion was held concerning the collection of unpaid franchise fees from Adelphia Cable.
Chuck Blaine, Adelphia's Director of Government & Community Affairs, was present, and said
that Adelphia is willing to pay the Village $23,651 in settlement of the outstanding franchise
fees. Adelphia will abide by the findings of the audit report prepared by Lewis and Associates,
with the exception of the 1998-99 franchise fee exclusion, which amounts to $7,737.00. It was
the consensus of Council to move this item to the Regular Session of April 27, 2000 for
collection in its full amount of $31,338.00.
BUDGET TRANSFER -SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request in the amount of $20,000 from A5540-
49911 (Council Contingency) to A5540-49916 (Reserve-Accrued Benefit) to pay sick leave
reimbursement per the SBWA contract. The Village Manager was asked to provide the portion
of the contract which makes the sick leave reimbursement retroactive to May of 1999. This will
be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 27, 2000.
GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN -AMENDMENT
Discussion was held concerning a proposed amendment to the General Employees Pension Plan
to include a 3% COLA benefit option into the Plan, and was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of April 27, 2000.
BUDGET TRANSFER -RADIO REPEATER AND ANTENNA
The Council discussed a budget transfer request in the amount of $6,350 from 55400-49911
(Council Contingency) to A5711-34660 (R&M-PA & Communications) for the relocation of
Public Safety's Dept.'s radio repeater and antenna to Lake Park location. Staff was directed to
take the funds from the Construction account, if possible. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of Apri127, 2000.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, April 13, 2000
ARCHITECT'S FEE ADJUSTMENT -VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
Discussion took place concerning an architect's fee adjustment for changes to the Village Hall
renovation project. This was postponed until the next workshop, when Gee and Jenson can be
present.
CHANGE ORDER #9 -COUNTRY CLUB
Discussion was held concerning change order #9 in the amount of $21,782 for time extensions
and additional compensation for owner delays. Contractor Mark Schwartz was present to review
the charges with the Council, and explained that the calculation used is the Eichleay Formula,
which determines the total home office overhead rate. Mr. Schwartz stated that the work on the
snackbar may not be started until this matter is resolved. This will be brought back to the next
workshop on Apri127, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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