04-12-2001 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
.~ OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2001
Present: 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
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 9:48 p.m. All members of the Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS - OSBORNE PARK/FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Discussion was held concerning Osborne Park/First Presbyterian parking lot improvements
including site plan approval, land swap agreement and appropriation of construction costs. Mr.
Ed Elliot and Mr. Brian McDonald were present on behalf of First Presbyterian Church. This
project is on hold until the Village is notified by the church.
BID AWARD -VILLAGE SIGNS
Discussion was held concerning a bid award to Ferrin Signs for ground signs of varying sizes to
be installed on Village properties. This was sent to the Planning Commission for review and
recommendation, and will be brought back to a future workshop.
LEASE AGREEMENT -KAYAK STORAGE
Discussion was held concerning entering into an agreement with the North Palm Beach Yacht
Club for the purpose of storing kayaks and boats at the Anchorage Park storage building. The
Village Attorney was directed to draw an agreement and bring it back to the next workshop on
4/26/01.
AMENDMENT TO COMPOSITION OF COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
The Council discussed amending the composition of the Country Club Advisory Board to
provide that one Board member be a marketing specialist, if possible (Option C).The Council
`., suggested a definition of marketing specialist as an individual with experience working for an
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advertising agency, for a public relations firm, or in a related field. This will be placed on the
~--' Regular Session agenda of Apri126, 2001.
U. S. 1 SIDEWALK DESIGN
Discussion took place concerning funding of the design, permitting and construction of a
sidewalk on U. S. 1 from McLaren Road to North Palm Marketplace by means of a special
assessment. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 26, 2001.
ACTION MECHANICAL -SETTLEMENT
The Village Council directed Village Attorney George Baldwin to accept the offer as presented
by Cumberland Casualty for hard costs only, in the amount of $35,591.97, and to negotiate a
settlement agreement and bring it to the next Regular Session.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance providing for an Emergency Management
Plan in the Village of North Palm Beach. Staff was directed to review it for various conflicts in
the Charter and elsewhere in the Code of Ordinances regarding the role of the Mayor and the
Village Manager during a declared state of emergency, and bring it back to the next workshop of
Apri126, 2001.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESOLUTIONS -ENACTMENT MEASURES
The proposed emergency management resolutions required to enact emergency measures in the
event of natural disaster or civil disorders will be brought back to the workshop of April 26,
2001, along with the Emergency Management ordinance (item 4.g).
PAVING PROJECT
Discussion was held concerning staff recommendation to amend the designated street paving
project to delete asphalt overlay of Anchorage Drive from Lighthouse to Country Club, and add
asphalt overlay of Lighthouse Drive from the bridge to U. S. 1; budget transfer required in the
amount of $30,000 to fund the balance of the project. The Council agreed to increase the amount
of the budget transfer so that the plan to include Anchorage Drive from Lighthouse to Country
Club could be included, as well as adding asphalt overlay to Lighthouse Drive from the bridge to
U. S. 1. It was suggested to take additional monies needed from A7321-11210 (Regular Pay).
This will be placed on the Regular Session of April 26, 2001.
ANTENNA RADAR UNITS -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
Discussion was held concerning a sole source purchase of three Eagle KA Band dual antenna
radar units in the amount of $5,580.00 for the Public Safety Department; funds to be expended
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from A5711-66000 (Capital). This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 26,
`~-- 2001.
BUDGET TRANSFER -ACCRUED BENEFITS
Discussion was held concerning budget transfer of $10,000 from A5540-49911 (Council
Contingency) to A5540-49916 (Reserve-Accrued Benefits) to replenish depleted account for the
remainder of the year. During discussion, Finance Director Shaukat Khan told the Council that
the amount of $10,000 needs to be changed to $20,000. The Council directed that the money be
taken from another account instead of Council Contingency, and forwarded this item to the
Regular Session agenda of Apri126, 2001.
AMENDING CODE -FEE FOR ALARM PERMITS
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending Section 19-211 of the Code to
show corrected alarm system renewal fee of $25.00. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of Apri126, 2001.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
A committee was established to screen and rank the proposals received for Engineering
Consultant for the Village. The committee will be comprised of Councilman Tringali, Village
Manager Dennis Kelly, and Public Services Director Tom Hogarth.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
a hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cl