04-12-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
;~ OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent:
David B. Norris, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. All members of Council were
present except Councilman Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were
present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
The Council made the following requests to all Village Boars, including the Police and
Fire Pension Board:
Provide 8 copies of meeting agendas to the Village Clerk's office for the purpose of
agendas being distributed to the Council ahead of the scheduled meeting
Minutes be prepared and submitted to the Council in a timely fashion, even if Minutes
have to be submitted as "draft" copy
The Council discussed its receipt of an anonymous letter regarding a golfer who allegedly
is not paying his cart fees. The Village Manager was directed to investigate the matter
and report back to the Council.
ZONING AMENDMENT -BENJAMIN SCHOOL PARCELS
Discussion took place concerning application by The Benjamin School to rezone
approximately 0.53 acres from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to C-lA (Limited
Commercial). Attorney Alan Ciklin was present on behalf of The Benjamin School.
During the discussion, the Council agreed that another parcel which is currently zoned R-
2 should be changed to C-lA along with the parcel being petitioned for change. The
additional change will be advertised for Public Hearing prior to the next Council meeting.
~ Both rezonings will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999.
Workshop Session
Held Thursday, Apri122, 1999
SCHOOL CONCURRENCY ANALYSIS
Leo Noble, Consultant to the County Commission on School Concurrency, was present to
give a status report on the School Concurrency issue. It was noted during discussion that
the Village of North Palm Beach is does not currently participate in IPARC (Interlocal
Plan Amendment Review Committee), and staff was directed to get involved as soon as
possible.
TRAFFIC CALMING -LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE
Discussion was held concerning a proposal from Howard Searcy to perform an analysis
and design of traffic calming measures on Lighthouse Drive. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999, along with a budget transfer of $11,000 to fund
it.
BID AWARD -COUNTRY CLUB RENOVATION
Discussion was held concerning award of bid for the Country Club renovation to Mark
Schwartz Construction Management, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999.
PLATTED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT -PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
Discussion was held concerning a request by First Union Bank to vacate the unused
portion of a platted driveway easement located immediately south of the Public Safety
Facility. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION -RESTAURANT
The Council discussed a proposed ordinance appropriating funds in the amount of
$72,480 to continue operation of the restaurant at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999.
ZONING AMENDMENT
Discussion took place concerning amending CC-Transitional commercial zoning district
to add permitted use of dance/music studio. The Council agreed by consensus that the
use be defined further to include the word instructional to describe the studio. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of agenda of May 12, 1999.
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION -RICHARD RD. AND ALT AlA
Discussion was held concerning a voluntary annexation of Lots 14 and 15 of Kelsey
Acres Plat located at the southeast corner of Richard Road and Alternate AlA. The
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Director of Public Services will advertise and call for a Public Hearing, and this will be
``- placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999.
BUDGET TRANSFER -TRAVEL COSTS
Discussion was held concerning request by the Village Manager to transfer $4,500 from
A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A4902-34010 (Travel) to offset travel costs in
the Village Manager's travel budget for the purpose of interviewing Public Safety
Director applicants in cities where they are currently employed. The Council reduced the
budget transfer amount from $4,500 to $2,000 and forwarded it to the Regular Session of
May 12, 1999.
ANNEXATION REPORT
The Council discussed the results of resident polling regarding annexation of Hidden Key
and Portage Landing. Due to a poor response, no further action was taken at this time.
C-17 CANAL CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution requesting that the South Florida
Water Management District construct improvements to the C-17 Canal control. The
Council expressed concern regarding the impact on the Village, and instructed staff t~~
determine what direct effect this would have prior to the next meeting. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of May 12, 1999.
POLICY REFERENCE BOOK
Discussion was held concerning assembling a book of Council-established policies, and
providing for continual maintenance of such reference book. The Village Manager was
directed to confer with Department heads about various policies, and report back to the
Council. The Village Manager was also directed to find out what other municipalities do
in the regard.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
10:35 p.m.
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a hleen F. Kelly, CMC
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