03-09-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000
Present:
ROLL CALL
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Doug Smith, Assistant Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:40 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present except Village Manager Dennis Kelly, who was out of town.
Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith was present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council asked the status of the employee service awards program, which came into effect in
October 1999. Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith reported that this will be brought back
before the Council in the very near future.
Staff was asked when the $10.00 minimum at the Country Club restaurant would begin. Country
Club Administrator Ron Albert replied that the required computer programming is nearing
completion. Mr. Albert also reported to the Council that Mr. D'Ambra is requesting
postponement of the $10.00 minimum until the next budget year. Mr. D'Ambra will be putting
his request in writing prior to the next meeting.
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
Discussion was held with Anderson Slocombe regarding the initial design proposal for the
renovation of the Village Hall. A special workshop will be scheduled for the Council and the
staff to discuss the proposal.
VACATION ACCRUAL POLICY -NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
Discussion was held concerning amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations to replace Sec.
9.02.01 in the Personnel Rules and Regulations, which will require vacation time to accrue on a
weekly basis. Upon recommendation by Village Attorney George Baldwin, the Council agreed
to delete the second sentence of ¶b which gave exceptions to the general rule by the Village
Manager or his designee. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 23, 2000.
BUDGET TRANSFER -EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF PATROL CAR
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, March 9, 2000
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $7,275 from A5540-49911
'`~' (Council Contingency) to A5711-66410 (Capital Automotive) to purchase one patrol car for
Public Safety Department to replace the vehicle totaled in an automobile crash. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 23, 2000.
BID AWARD - U. S. 1 LANDSCAPING
The Council discussed a bid award to L & D Nursery, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in the
amount of $85,136 for the landscaping plan of U. S. 1 at the driving range. This was forwarded
to the Regular Session agenda of March 23, 2000.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT -RESTAURANT FURNITURE
Discussion took place concerning used tabletops and chairs at the North Palm Beach Country
Club restaurant. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 23, 2000 for the
purpose of being declared surplus.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - NPBCC CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Discussion was held concerning amending the North Palm Beach Country Club Budget for
Fiscal Year 1999-2000 to appropriate funds in the amount of $100,000 to replenish Country Club
Contingency and additional funding to complete the Country Club restaurant project. This will
be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 23, 2000.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE
Discussion was held concerning authorizing staff to move forward with court action to collect
unpaid franchise fees in the amount of $31,338 from Adelphia Cable. During discussion, the
Village Attorney reported that Adelphia was willing to settle for a lesser amount of $23,651.00.
The Village Attorney was directed to look at the franchise agreement to see if it is possible to
recover attorney fees should the Village decide to pursue collection of the entire amount, also to
see if the Village has the right to terminate the agreement. Consideration will also be given to
another audit to cover years prior to 1995. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
March 23, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
Prior to adjournment, Mayor Eissey, on behalf of the Village Council, thanked President Pro
Tem Vastola for her years of service to the Village as a Mayor and Councilman. Ms. Vastola is
retiring from the Village Council, having reached the end of her current term.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
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K thleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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