09-24-1998 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
~ HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
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 9:23 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Norris announced that Item 4.g. of the agenda had been withdrawn.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia discussed the October 6, 1998 symposium on Excellence in
Government, and asked that someone attend that symposium on behalf of the Village.
Also discussed was the expiring lease on the trailer north of the bridge, the St. Clare's
lease, and the expiring leases of the swimming and tennis professionals at the Country
Club.
ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT
Stephen Baruff was present to discuss his proposed contract with the Village for
renovation of the North Palm Beach Country Club clubhouse. A lengthy discussion then
followed regarding whether to accept proposals for the dining room during the renovation
period, or whether the Village should run it until completion or shut it down.
The Architect's Agreement was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of October 8,
1998.
The Village Council scheduled a meeting on Monday, September 28, 1998, immediately
following the 5 p.m. evaluation workshop, for the purpose of making a decision regarding
restaurant operation.
Minutes of Workshop Session
held Thursday, September 24, 1998
AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
Discussion was held concerning changes and organizational alternatives for the Country
Club Administrative Board, as proposed in memo dated 7/22/98 regarding President Pro
Tem Eissey's comments. Also discussed were recommendations by Village Manager
Dennis Kelly regarding the matter. The Village Manager was directed to prepare a
comprehensive list of all changes recommended in both Dr. Eissey's memo and the
Manager's memo and bring back for continued discussion at the next workshop on
October 8, 1998.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curtew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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