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06-12-1997 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION ," OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1997 Present: Gail H. Vastola, Mayor Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem Tom Valente, Councilman Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk Absent: David Norris, Councilman ROLL CALL Mayor Vastola called the meeting to order at 8:11 p.m. All members of Council were present except Councilman Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were present. RESOLUTION URGING STATE REVIEW OF INSURANCE RATES Discussion was held concerning a draft resolution from the City of Palm Beach Gardens urging the State of Florida to review and amend the rate structure and policies regarding all types of insurance for Florida residents, particularly those living east of I-95 in Palm Beach County. It was noted that the draft resolution includes a request for flood insurance, which is not under the authority of the State of Florida, but is a federal program. The Village Attorney was asked to review the draft resolution, and to add language to include high wind area insurance. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda, as modified, on June 26, 1997. DONATION POLICY -CAPITAL PROJECTS Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution establishing and setting forth a policy for monetary contributions from residents for the purchase of designated furnishings and equipment for various capital projects. In ¶1, line 4 of the resolution, the word "Village" was inserted in front of "construction projects". Another paragraph will be added regarding acknowledgement or recognition of donors (such a plaque). The word "monetary" was deleted from line 4 of the resolution's caption. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 26, 1997. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING -SCHEMATIC DESIGN Architect Tim Hullihan was present to discuss the schematic design for the new Public Safety Building. This was placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 26, 1997. Minutes of Workshop Session Held Thursday, June 12, 1997 RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:23 p.m. EVALUATION FORM -VILLAGE MANAGER Discussion of the evaluation form for the Village Manager's annual review was postponed until the Workshop of June 26, 1997. KAYAKS -ANCHORAGE PARK MARINA Discussion was held concerning a request by Ivan Isakovic to obtain space for a boathouse in Anchorage Park for use by the United States Canoe-Kayak team, as well as Village residents. The Village Manager was directed to survey current marina users regarding this matter, and to publicize this request in the July newsletter for feedback from Village residents. It was noted that the Village Code of Ordinances would have to be changed, since current code does not allow non-residents use of the Marina. This matter will be placed on another workshop in July, after survey has been done. COMMUNITY CENTER BALL FIELD PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER Discussion was held concerning a construction change order resulting in a credit of $2,820.00. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 26, 1997. EXTENSION OF LEASE - ST. CLARE'S RECREATION FIELD The Council discussed renewal of the 1974 agreement between the Village and St. Clare's Church for use of the church's recreational area. Staff was directed to negotiate renewal of the lease, and to bring to a Regular Session agenda when negotiations are completed. TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER LEASE - AT&T WIRELESS Discussion took place concerning application for installation of telecommunications tower at the North Palm Beach Country Club. This application was sent to the Country Club Administrative Board for review and recommendation, and will be brought back to the Workshop Session agenda on June 26, 1997. 2 Minutes of Workshop Session Held Thursday, June 12, 1997 LAND DEDICATION -PROSPERITY HARBOR SOUTH P.U.D. Discussion took place concerning draft agreement between the Village and the MacArthur Foundation dedicating 2.65 acres of land adjacent to the North Palm Beach Community Center for public use. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 26, 1997. PALM BEACH COUNTY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT -AMENDMENT Discussion was held concerning amending the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement with Palm Beach County, and it will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 26, 1997. N.A.M.A.C./POLICE APPOINTMENT Discussion was held concerning appointing a North Palm Beach Representative to the Northern Area Mutual Aid Consortium for Police. Appointment will be made during the .,•.. Regular Session of June 26, 1997. The Council also discussed appointing a member to the John D. MacArthur Park Conservation Corp. Board of Directors, due to the illness of W. H. "Bill" Brown, who is the current representative for the Village. Appointment will be considered for this position at the Regular Session of June 26, 1997. BUDGET TRANSFER -PUBLIC SAFETY OVERTIME ACCOUNT Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer request in the amount of $15,000 from A5711-11210 (Regular Pay) to A571 1-1 1 400 (Regular Overtime) to cover unanticipated regular overtime expenses in the Public Safety Department. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 26, 1997. SEACOAST UTILITY -GRANTING OF RIGHT-OF-WAY This item had been dropped from the agenda. COUNCIL COMMENTS The Village Clerk was directed to indicate on future agendas those Minutes which have not yet been Board approved. 3 Minutes of Workshop Session "' Held Thursday, June 12, 1997 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. ~ ~~~ K thleen F. Kelly, C ,Village CI k 4