06-28-2001 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, JUNE 28, 2001
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
. Absent: Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 p.m. All members of the Council were present except
Councilman Tringali, who was absent due to illness. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
A brief discussion was held by the Council regarding the employee evaluations and the system of
scoring. Village Manager Dennis Kelly was asked to give some consideration to using a 40-
point spread on the evaluations rather than the current 4-point spread, and to report back under
Village Manager's report at the next meeting. The Council also asked to see the various
evaluation forms that are used in Village Departments.
CENSUS 2000
Discussion was held concerning the census findings for the Village of North Palm Beach, and the
review program that has been established. Tom Hogarth, Director of Public Services, reported
that the "block by block" population counts for Florida will be issued by September. He told the
Council that there is a window of appeal that extends into the year 2003. The only issues that
can be appealed are annexations that were not properly reported, certain categories of
occupancies that might not have been properly reported (i.e. group housing, jails), and
inaccuracies in housing counts (not actual population). Population recounts per se will not be
allowed. Staff will follow up on this in September.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, June 28, 2001
DIVISION CAPTAIN POSITION -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
The Council discussed a request by Chief Johnson to create a new Captain position in lieu of the
(vacant) Lieutenant's position in the Public Safety Department. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of July 12, 2001.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION -COUNTRY CLUB
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending the North Palm. Beach Country
Club fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in the amount of $47,000 for Pool Manager, Tennis
Pro, certain utility accounts and emergency plumbing repair for the clubhouse. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 12, 2001.
BUDGET TRANSFER -EMS OVERTIME PAY
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $10-,000 from A6416-66490
(Machinery & Equipment) to A6416-11400 (Overtime Pay) to avoid a deficit in the account at
the end of the year. The budget transfer will be changed from $10,000 to $25,000 and brought
back to the Regular Session of July 12, 2001.
VILLAGE HALL COMPLEX -DESIGN CONSULTANT RANKINGS
Discussion took place concerning the committee ranking of the Consultant proposals for the
design of the Village Hall complex. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July
12, 2001.
COMP PLAN AMENDMENT 01-01
Jim Fleischmann of Land Research Management, Inc. was present to address the Council
regarding the small scale amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the Village. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 12, 2001.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -INSTALLATION OF CONROY DRIVE WATER MAIN
Discussion was held concerning a budget amendment in the amount of $75,842 to fund the
installation of the Conroy Drive water main. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda
of July 12, 2001.
NORTH COUNTY TRAFFIC SUMMIT DRAFT REPORT
Discussion was held concerning the North County Traffic Summit Draft Report. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 12, 2001.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, June 28, 2001
SUMMER GOLF SPECIAL
Discussion concerning the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board to establish a
golf special after 3 p.m. during the off-season at the North Palm Beach Country Club. This will
be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 12, 2001.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT -CHILLER AT NPBCC
Discussion was held concerning declaring the inoperative Country Club chiller surplus
equipment, and disposing of same in accordance with purchasing regulations. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 12, 2001.
AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING CODE
Discussion was held concerning a proposed amendment to the Housing Code regarding
improving residential property maintenance. During discussion, it was noted that the Building
Code needs to be updated to the 1997 Edition. In addition to updating the Building Code, Staff
was directed to review the proposed amendment with the Village Attorney before bringing it
back to the Council.
HOLIDAY SIGNS
Discussion was held concerning the Planning Commission's recommendation that staff continue
with its policy on holiday decorations as established in 1995. Public Services Director Tom
Hogarth asks to revise the policy by changing the schedule, which he feels is too long a period.
Mr. Hogarth was directed to bring his revised policy regarding holiday signs to the Council at the
next workshop of July 12, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
F. Kelly, CMC, Village
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