01-23-1997 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
}^ OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1997
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, Vice Mayor
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent: Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 10:20 p.m. All members of Council were
present except President Pro Tem Kelley, who was absent due to illness. All members
of staff were present.
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BILL 869 - ADELPHIA CABLE TV -FRANCHISE RENEWAL
Ila Feld of Leibowitz & Associates was present for discussion regarding acceptance and
adoption of a cable television franchise agreement between the Village and Adelphia
Cable Communications for cable television services. Discussion included applicability of
Section 28 of the Village Code of Ordinances, which provides that the Village has the
right to purchase the utility if the franchise holder fails to renew the franchise. Village
Attorney George Baldwin will review this Section, and if applicable, this will be modified.
Bill 869 was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 1997, along with
an ordinance to amend Section 28, if Mr. Baldwin finds that Section 28 is applicable to
the cable television franchise.
ZONING -TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
Discussion was held concerning the proposed zoning changes for all telecommunications
towers on Village-owned property, per the Federal Communications Act of 1996. Various
changes and additions to the draft were suggested. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of February 13, 1997.
ANNUAL VENDOR CONTRACTS
A proposed resolution accepting annual vendor contracts for labor and materials as
awarded by Palm Beach County, the State of Florida, and the Palm Beach County
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, January 23, 1997
Cooperative Purchasing Council, was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
February 13, 1997.
STANDARD FIRE CODE 1994 EDITION
Discussion was held concerning the adoption of the Standard Fire Code, 1994 Edition.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 1997.
REVISION OF VILLAGE MANAGER'S CONTRACT
Discussion was postponed until the Workshop Session of February 13, 1997.
EVALUATION FORM -VILLAGE MANAGER
Discussion was postponed until the Workshop Session of February 13, 1997.
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
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This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 13, 1997.
ANNEXATION ANALYSIS -PORTAGE LANDING
Discussion was held regarding annexation of Portage Landing. Pending a report from
President Pro Tem Kelley, this issue will be addressed at a later date, together with an
annexation analysis of Hidden Key.
Brief discussion took place concerning the addition of Council Comments to the end of
the Workshop Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11:00 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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