02-25-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
~..~ VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, President Pro Tem
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:15 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
DREDGING REPORT UPDATE
~, Consulting Engineer Howard Searcy was present to submit his report to the Village
Council concerning the dredging of North Palm Beach waterways. Mr. Searcy reported
to the Council that using a modified dredging program using channels would reduce the
dredging costs significantly. The Council will refer this report to the Recreation Advisory
Board for review and recommendation, with consideration to be given to phasing the
project over a period of years.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
Discussion was held concerning a budget appropriation to fund the Village's share of the
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $1,112 for salaries and benefits
required to expand the Bicycle Patrol of the Public Safety Department. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of March 11, 1999.
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT
The Council discussed the ranking of the architects' proposals for renovation of the
Village Hall, per committee recommendation. The top three rankings as submitted by
the Committee will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 11, 1999 for
direction to staff to begin negotiations in the suggested order.
LOAN FOR COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Discussion was held concerning proposals for a $600,000 bank loan for the
implementation of an Information System Master Plan and other capital equipment, and
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authorizing the Village Manager and Village Clerk to sign the loan agreement and other
related documents. The Council, by consensus, agreed that the proposal from Fidelity
Federal at a fixed rate should be forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 11,
1999.
BID AWARD -CHILDREN'S LIBRARY CARPETING
Discussion took place concerning the bid of Atlantic Flooring, Jupiter, Florida, for the
carpeting of the children's library at the North Palm Beach Library; funds to be expended
from A7927-34620 (R&M-Building & Grounds). This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of March 11, 1999.
BID AWARD -GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
The Council discussed awarding a split bid to Kilpatrick Turf, Boynton Beach, Florida and
Hector Turf, Deerfield Beach, Florida, for Golf Course Equipment at the North Palm
,,~ Beach Country Club golf course. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda
of March 11, 1999.
PUBLIC SAFETY REORGANIZATION
Village Manager Dennis Kelly provided the Council with a preliminary report prepared by
The Center for Public Safety Options dated February 16, 1999. Mr. Kelly reported that
a final report would be forthcoming within two weeks, and was instructed to place it on
a Workshop Session agenda when received.
1998-99 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UPDATE
Discussion was held concerning an update of FY 1998-99 goals and objectives. The
Council will review the list which was established by the Village Council for Fiscal Year
1998-99, and request agenda placement for those items that need to be addressed.
Village Manager Dennis Kelly will update the current list prior to the next Council
meeting.
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS -COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Discussion was held concerning enhancing the landscaping requirements in commercial
districts. The Village Council forwarded this matter to the Planning Commission for
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30
p.m.
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