07-09-1998 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, President Pro Tem
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 8:54 p.m. All members of Council were
present except President Pro Tem Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff
were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Village Manager Dennis Kelly was asked about the status of hiring a computer person to
address the Year 2000 conversion project. Mr. Kelly told the Council that Requests for
Proposals would be sent out within the next week.
Mr. Kelly was also asked about the recent March rate filing for Adelphia Cable, and the
subsequent agreement with Leibowitz and Associates for future filings. Mr. Kelly was
directed to bring the cost of the agreement to the Council, as well as a report on whether
the March filing was completed.
Village Attorney George Baldwin was asked to review the Charter in regard to
authorization, signing and attesting of all contracts for the Village.
AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION (4)(a) OF SEC. 45-20 OF ART. II OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES
Thomas Baird, Special Counsel to the Village in the case of Village vs. Crystals, reviewed
the proposed Adult Entertainment ordinance which deletes the prohibition within 200 feet
of lot line of apre-existing residence. This was forwarded to Regular Session agenda of
7/23/98 for first reading, and will have its first Public Hearing on 7/23/98.
Minutes of Workshop Session
held Thursday, July 9, 1998
AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION A OF SEC. 45-34 ART. III C-2 AUTOMOTIVE
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Thomas Baird, Special Counsel to the Village in the case of Village vs. Crystals, reviewed
the proposed ordinance which adds a permitted use of Adult Entertainment establishment.
This was forwarded to 7/23/98 Public Hearing, and will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of 7/23/98 for first reading.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM -PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Discussion was held concerning a sole source purchase of an integrated
911/administrative telephone system from BellSouth in the amount of $47,632.84 for the
new Public Safety facility. During the discussion, it was determined that this may not
actually qualify as a sole source, and staff was directed to go out to bid. No further
action was taken at this time.
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE -VOTING DELEGATE
Discussion took place concerning designation of voting delegate for the 72nd Conference
`'~•~' of the Florida League of Cities. Village Manager Dennis Kelly stated that he would be
attending at least one day of the Conference. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of 7/23/98.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT -PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly explained to the Council that the purchase agreement as
listed on the agenda was premature, and what is needed at this time is authorization to
conduct an environmental site assessment, based on the cost estimate and scope of
services submitted by the Village's Consulting Engineers. Staff was directed to request
a sketch of the property, including outparcels, from Seacoast Utility Authority. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of 7/23/98.
CONTRIBUTION TO EASTWARD HO! PROJECT
Discussion was held concerning a contribution to the Eastward Ho! project in the amount
of $7,000, the Village's share in the cost of drawings for beautification of U. S. Highway
One corridor from Riviera Beach to the Martin County line. The contribution is contingent
upon participation of various other cities. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of 7/23/98.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
held Thursday, July 9, 1998
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
10:09 p. m.
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ath een F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cle
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