09-27-2001 VC WS-M~,., MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 8:50 p.m. All members of Council were
present except Vice Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were present
except Village Manager Dennis Kelly, who was out of town.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON
Jason Lasky, representing Verizon Wireless, addressed the Council regarding his proposed
agreement. After discussion, Mr. Lasky agreed to the remaining points addressed in Village
Attorney George Baldwin's letter dated August 22, 2001. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of October 11, 2001, with changes.
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
Discussion was held concerning voluntary annexation of two 1.3 acre parcels on Monet Road
east of Prosperity Farms Road. Attorney Larry Smith was present on behalf of the purchasers of
the lots. The layout of the proposed development does not conform with the Village code, and
will come forth as a P.U.D, if that can be worked out with the Village. This item will come back
to a future Regular agenda, concurrent with other items associated with the annexation.
PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD AD HOC COMMITTEE -RECOMMENDATION
Discussion was held concerning the final recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee for
improvements to Prosperity Farms Road. Paul Cherry of Kimley-Horn gave a Powerpoint
presentation to the Council. The Council will schedule a Special Workshop for the purpose of
prioritizing capital projects over a period of years before making a decision on the
~.. recommendation for Prosperity Farms Road beautification.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 27, 2001
CODE AMENDMENT -SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending Art. V., Signs and Outdoor
Displays, of Ch. 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances to provide for
non-commercial messages. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of October 11,
2001.
U. S. ONE -DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING
The Council discussed alternatives offered by the Department of Transportation to the standard
pole and fixture, and associated costs. The Council agreed by consensus to go with the
"enhanced cobra head" fixture, with no additional cost to the Village. This will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of October 11, 2001, along with a maintenance agreement for the new
lighting fixtures. Public Services Director Tom Hogarth was directed to report back on fuel
costs.
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - 911 CALL-TAKERS SALARY REIMBURSEMENT
Discussion took place concerning authorizing the Mayor to sign a Letter of Understanding with
911 Management to allow for 911 call-taker salary reimbursement for fiscal year 2001-2002.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of October 11, 2001.
CONTRACT RENEWAL -PRINTER
The Council discussed a renewal of contract between the Village and William Bell for printing
of the Village Newsletter and other miscellaneous printing services. The Council directed that
language be put into the contract concerning the recovery of attorney fees by the prevailing party
and then placed on the Regular Session agenda of October 11, 2001.
CENSUS COUNT -UPDATE
Public Services Director Tom Hogarth reported that the Village will have to look at every block
in the Village to determine if the census block count is accurate and then appeal the errors, block
by block. The Village has until September of 2003 to challenge.
CODE COMPLIANCE -UPDATE
Public Services Director Tom Hogarth reported totals of code violations. The Council reiterated
its desire that Public Safety personnel be trained to supplement code enforcement on weekends.
CHARTER REVIEW.
By consensus, the Council agreed to establish an ad hoc Charter Review Committee, comprised
of seven Village residents. A resolution creating the committee will be placed on the Regular
~`-' Session agenda of October 11, 2001.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 27, 2001
`-' VILLAGE FACILITIES USE
The Council requested a status report regarding a Village policy for use of Village facilities.
Doug Smith reported that the Recreation Advisory Board has a draft policy before them which
they will be addressing at their next meeting, and will be forwarding their recommendation to the
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 1 I :00 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
a hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cl