03-23-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 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 8:45 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All member of staff were present.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Donna Kramer, 716 Lighthouse Drive, addressed the Council with her concerns about the plans
for traffic calming on Lighthouse Drive. Ms. Kramer said that she is unable to attend most
meetings, and would like to read the records concerning the traffic calming plan and use of stop
signs. Ms. Kramer was advised of the location of the stop signs, and The Village Manager was
directed to provide a copy of the report on traffic calming to the Library for Ms. Kramer to
review.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Discussion was held regarding the postponement of the Hood Road Extension Program by Palm
Beach County. The postponement or possible shelving of east-west roads, including Frederick
Small Road extension, would impact both PGA Blvd. And Northlake Blvd. A possible coalition
of north county municipal leaders regarding the need for east-west roads was suggested. Mayor
Tringali will meet with the Village Manager to discuss meeting with the County Commissioners.
Discussion also was held regarding the suspension of the $10 charge for Country Club members
and how that affects the discount program for members. Both plans will be put into effect on
October 1, 2000. It was suggested that the public be informed of this via the Village Newsletter.
Also suggested was a mailout to club members, if not all Village residents, on an occasion basis
to inform them of special events or new business concerning club matters.
UTILITY EASEMENT -ANCHORAGE PARK
Conveyance of a utility easement located at Anchorage Park to Seacoast Utility Authority was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 13, 2000.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, March 23, 2000
ARCHITECT'S FEE ADJUSTMENT -COUNTRY CLUB
Discussion was held concerning an adjustment to the architect's fee in the amount of $8,727 on
the revised general construction contract price for the Country Club renovation. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 13, 2000.
RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE -CONTRACT
Discussion took place concerning a contract between the Village of North Palm Beach and
Michael Redd and Associates, Inc. for the purpose of updating the Master Recreation Plan at
Anchorage Park. By consensus, the Council made the following changes to the draft contract:
Page 2, Task 2, Item A: "...effectiveness of the existing facilities" was changed to
"...effectiveness of all the existing facilities..."; add athletic fields/courts, passive family
areas/picnic areas, and roller hockey to the list of elements. Add item C. to read: All public and
client meetings as required by the Village for the completion of this project are included in this
contract. Under Fees and Reimbursable Expenses, Item 9: Revisions to the Report after
submission was changed by replacing the word "submission" with the word "acceptance".
Language in Item 6 was added to read: "All public and client meetings as required by the
Village_..
Item 3 under Fees and Reimbursable Expenses was deleted in its entirety. Further, on Page 1,
Task One, Item D., the Village Council is to be added as participants in the workshop meeting
with the staff and Recreation Advisory Board. This item was forwarded to the Regular Session
Agenda of April 13, 2000.
NPBCC CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The Council discussed with Mr. D'Ambra various matters of concern to him, including dimmers
for the lighting system, casters for the barstools, and a needed storage area. The Village
Manager was directed to meet with Mr. D'Ambra to discuss those issues, and report back at the
next meeting. Architect Steve Boruff was also present, and reported to the Council that they are
in the process of rectifying the problem with the wall paint outside not matching the stone inside
the lobby.
BID AWARD -JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Discussion was held concerning bids received in the amount of $12,000 for July 4th fireworks
display at the North Palm Beach Country Club; funds to be expended from A8229-34932 (Public
Events). By consensus, the Council agreed to move this item to the Regular Session of April 13,
2000, accepting the bid of Sparktacular, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, March 23, 2000
VILLAGE SIGN CONCEPT
By consensus, the Council agreed to keep signs for all Village facilities consistent with the
design and color of the sign previously approved for the North Palm Beach Country Club. Bids
will be sought for purposes of determining a base price.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION -REZONING APPLICATION
The Council discussed 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). Attorney Martin Perry was present to speak on behalf
of the applicant. Lois Jeffcott, a resident of Fairhaven Drive, was present also, to speak in
opposition to the rezoning.
The Council agreed by consensus to bring this back for continued discussion at another
workshop, and to bring back its special legal counsel to advise them.
BUDGET TRANSFER -EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer of $10,000 from Council Contingency
(A5540-49911) to Village Council Employee Relations Budget (A4801-34811) to provide funds
for FY 1999-2000 employee service awards program. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session of April 13, 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION -TRELLISES
Discussion took place concerning the recommendation of the Planning Commission not to
amend the Code for the purpose of allowing trellises and/or orchid houses within the required
side and rear yard setbacks. The Council did not forward this item for action.
MAYOR TERM LIMITS
Discussion was held concerning amending the Code to provide that no person shall serve as
Mayor for more than two consecutive years without aone-year hiatus. No action was to be taken
on this item.
NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Discussion took place concerning updated job descriptions, as submitted by Human Resource
Performance Consultants (HRPC). A special workshop will be scheduled to discuss these job
~`-'" descriptions, as well as all other job descriptions which have been rewritten.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, March 23, 2000
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
C~~rC._.
athleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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