02-08-2001 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
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OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2001
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, 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 9:10 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT -APPLICATION -AWNINGS
Discussion was held concerning an application to amend Section 45-2 of the Zoning Code
(definition of front, side and rear line of a building) to "exclude cantilevered awnings." By
consensus, the Council agreed to consider a draft ordinance at the Regular Session of February
22, 2001 which would include an exception for cantilevered canvas awnings within 2 feet from
the side property line.
ADDITIONAL FEES -DREDGING PROJECT PHASE II
Discussion was held concerning a request by the Village Engineer for additional fees in the
amount of $23,000 for additional testing and permitting for Phase II of the dredging design and
permitting project. Village Attorney George Baldwin was directed to provide an opinion to the
Council on whether the Village is in compliance with State Statutes regarding the procurement of
engineering services. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 22, 2001.
ADDITIONAL FEES -LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING
Discussion took place concerning a request by the Village Engineer for additional funding in the
amount of $6,636.95 for services rendered in preparation of the Lighthouse Driver Traffic
Calming Project. This will be brought back to the next Workshop Session on February 22, 2001,
pending the verification of billing associated with this project.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held February 8, 2001
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ADDITIONAL FEES -STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE BRIDGE
Discussion was held concerning a request by the Village Engineer for additional funding in the
amount of $5,000 for services rendered in the structural analysis of the Lighthouse Drive Bridge.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session of February 22, 2001 in the amount of $4,500 only
for the payment to Bridge Design Associates.
CONROY DRIVE WATER MAIN
This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 22, 2001.
STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 22, 2001.
FEE INCREASES FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SERVICES CODIFIED FEES
This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 22, 2001.
CONSULTANT RANKINGS -PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Discussion was held concerning approving the committee rankings of consulting firms for the
preparation of concept and design drawings for the Prosperity Farms Road beautification project
and directing staff to begin negotiations accordingly. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of February 22, 2001.
FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS
Discussion took place concerning a draft resolution supporting increased funding for regional
planning councils in the state of Florida, as requested by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council. A resolution in Village format will be prepared for the Regular Session agenda of
February 22, 2001.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT AND ADJOURNMENT
With no remaining time for discussion, the following items will be brought back to the next
workshop on February 22, 2001:
Commercial Holiday Decoration Policy
Bid Award for Village Signs
Amendment to Composition of Country Club Advisory Board
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held February 8, 2001
The Village Manager announced that a representative from the Department of Transportation
would be present at the next Regular Session to address the Council.regarding closing of the
PGA Bridge during repairs.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Ka Teen F. Kelly, CMC. Village Cle
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