05-24-2001 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, MAY 24, 2001
Present:
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David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 9:35 p.m. All members of the Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATOR -JOB DESCRIPTION
Discussion was held concerning the job description of the Country Club Administrator. By
consensus, the Council agreed to used job description #4 of the backup, but to change the title
~ from Club Administrator to Country Club Director. Additionally, the 4th bullet was amended to
read "Maintains assets of Village-owned property". This item will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of June 14, 2001.
BUDGET TRANSFER -OVERTIME PAY FOR FIRE DIVISION
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $7,210 from A5812-11420
(Training Overtime) and A5812-11510 (Special Pay) to A5812-11400 (Overtime Pay) in the Fire
Division of the Public Safety Department to cover shortage in the account. This was forwarded
to the Regular Session agenda of June 14, 2001.
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
Discussion took place concerning amending the 2000-2001 General Fund Budget to appropriate
funds in the amount of $11,163 for overtime Pay of which $10,000 will be received from the
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement Block Grant for drug interdiction.
This will be forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 14, 2001.
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning approving the Countywide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
Agreement. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 14, 2001.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, May 24, 2001
REPLACEMENT PATROL VEHICLE -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
Discussion took place concerning approving the purchase of a replacement vehicle for patrol unit
#970 with accompanying budget transfer of $7,254 from A5711-11210 (Regular Pay) to A5711-
66410 (Capital Automotive) to fund remaining balance not covered by insurance. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 14, 2001.
BUDGET TRANSFER -POOL HEATER AT NPBCC
Discussion was held with Pool Manager Dick Cavanah concerning budget transfer of $12,000 to
pay outstanding invoices owed to Florida Public Utilities for unanticipated high bills caused by
unexpected colder winter weather and increased price of natural gas; funds to be transferred from
L8051-66000 (Capital) to L8051-34330 (Gas). The Council forwarded this item to the Regular
Session agenda of June 14, 2001, and also stated that the pool coping should not be delayed. It
was suggested that money may be available in the golf course maintenance account. Staff was
directed to find other sources of funding for the coping project in this budget year.
CODE AMENDMENT -BOARD ABSENCES
Discussion was held concerning amending the Village Code to establish a uniform policy
regarding removal of members of Advisory Boards for non-attendance at meetings. The draft
ordinance as prepared by Village Attorney George Baldwin will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of June 14, 2001, with the revision that the Village Council "may" declare the
member's office vacant and promptly fill such vacancy for the unexpected term of office.
RECREATION MASTER PLAN FOR ANCHORAGE PARK
This item was forwarded to Regular Session of June 14, 2001. Staff was directed to find a
source of funding for the revised drawings prior to the next meeting in the amount of $1,200.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance providing for an Emergency Management
Plan in the Village of North Palm Beach. During discussion of 8.7.(a), consensus was that
certification to the Village Manager shall be in writing, and certification to the Mayor should
also be in writing. In Section 8-5 (a), delete any reference to Assistant Village Manager in the
first and last line and substitute "Acting" Village Manager. The second referencing of Section 8-
Swas corrected to read Sec. 8-5.1. This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
June 14, 2001.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESOLUTIONS -ENACTMENT MEASURES
Discussion was held concerning various resolutions required to enact emergency measures in the
event of natural disaster or civil disorders, as defined in the proposed Emergency Management
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, May 24, 2001
Ordinance. Roman numeral VIII was to be changed to Arabic number 8 throughout. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of June 14, 2001.
INVESTMENT POLICY
Discussion took place concerning establishing an investment policy for the Village, including
Repurchase Agreement Transaction, as recommended by Haas, Diaz & Co. This will be placed
on the Regular Session agenda of June 14, 200 as an ordinance.
DREDGING ENGINEER PROPOSALS -RANKING
The Committee recommendation to rank proposal of East Bay Group as No. 1 and GFA
International as No. 2 for position of Dredging Engineer will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of June 14, 2001.
COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning approving the Countywide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
Agreement, which had expired in December of 2000. This was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of June 14, 2001.
PERSONNEL RULES & REGULATIONS -AMENDMENT
The Council discussed amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the Village to revise
the Pay for Performance program. During discussion, the first paragraph on Page 6 was revised
by deleting the words "the very few". On Page 9, line 3, revision was made by saying "the
distribution of those funds will be determined by the Village Council". The remainder of the
paragraph was deleted. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 14, 2001.
SCALE FOR EVALUATION SCORES
This will be brought back to the Workshop Session of June 14, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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a Teen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cl
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