06-11-1998 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
'''' HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1998
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:
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 8:05 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
A request was made of the Village Manager to provide the Council with a copy of the
Department Heads comments on the computer study done by Palm Beach Atlantic
College.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN -LAKESIDE PARK
Discussion was held concerning the landscape design plan for Lakeside Park, as
prepared by Landscape Architect Chuck Yannette. Public Services Director reported on
his meeting with residents whose homes border the park. The Council agreed by
consensus to eliminate all western boundary trees shown on the drawings. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 25, 1998.
COMP PLAN AMENDMENT 98-1
Discussion was held concerning approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 98-1
regarding annexations of the S. W. Neighborhood and McLaren/Carolinda enclave;
authorizing and directing staff to schedule Public Hearings and subsequent transmittal of
amendment to DCA. Consultant James Fleischmann of Land Research Management was
present to review the change to CC-Transitional Commercial District for the lot at the
southwest corner of Prosperity Farms Road and Honey Road. The Council accepted the
``.~ Village Manager's recommendation to delete the phrase "which has been owned by the
same family since the 1950's"from the first paragraph of page 2-13 (G. Additional Detail).
Also deleted was the sentence on page 2-14, 4th paragraph, which read "as well as
protect the longstanding interests of the property owner of the subject lot". The
~'"' amendment, as revised, will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 25, 1998.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
AMENDING SEC. 2-118 OF CODE -USE OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE IN
BUDGET PREPARATION
The Council discussed the request of the Village Manager to amend Section 2-118 of the
Village Code to allow him to use the Unappropriated Fund Balance to formulate a
balanced budget. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 25, 1998.
PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS -SCOPE OF SERVICES
Discussion took place concerning approval of the scope of services for Public Safety
organization analysis. The consensus of Council was to include input from Public Safety
staff in the consultant's study. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
June 25, 1998.
~ PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING -CHANGE ORDERS
Discussion was held concerning the Village Manager's request to sign change orders up
to $10,000 without Council approval for the Public Safety facility construction project. Mr.
Kelly stated that this authorization would apply to the Public Safety facility construction
project only. The Council forwarded this request to Regular Session agenda of June 25,
1998, with direction that the Council be copied immediately at the time Change Orders
exceeding $5,000 are signed.
BUDGET TRANSFER -PUBLIC SAFETY PAYROLL ACCOUNT
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request in the amount of $15,000 from
A641 8-1 1 21 0 (EMS Transport Unit-Regular Pay) to A641 6-1 1 400 (EMS-Overtime Pay)
to cover deficit created by two position vacancies incurred earlier in the fiscal year. This
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 25, 1998.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUDIT -REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Discussion was held concerning proposals for conducting audit of Adelphia Cable
franchise fees. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of June 25, 1998.
BUDGET TRANSFER -ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEES
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The Village Council discussed a budget transfer in the amount of $40,000 from A5540-
49911 (Council Contingency) to A51 05-331 1 2 (Special Legal Services) to cover both
current and unanticipated fees for Special Counsel Tom Baird for the remainder of the
~'' fiscal year. The Council requested a breakdown of fees, and forwarded this to the
Regular Session agenda of June 25, 1998.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR STARTING BLOCK PLATFORM AT THE NPBCC
SWIMMING POOL
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $3,540 from
L807049910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8051-34620 (R&M-Bldg. & Grounds) to pay
for replacement starting block as required by the Palm Beach County Health Department.
This will be placed on the Regular Session Agenda of June 25, 1998.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:55 p.m.
~/ Kathleen F. Kelly, ,Village erk