01-13-1994 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1994
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, Vice Mayor
Jeffrey H. Atwater, President Pro Tem
Tom Valente, Councilman
Judy M. Pierman, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 9:05 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
AMENDING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Discussion was held concerning Bill 737, a proposed ordinance
amending Section 16-22 of Article I of Chapter 16 of the Village
Code of ordinances, relating to the powers and duties of the
Library Advisory Board. During the discussion, the Council
requested that Section 16-23 be amended to state that the Library
Advisory Board shall meet at least once a month. Also, language
will be added regarding the "Sunshine Law". This proposed
ordinance will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
January 27, 1994.
AMENDING BUDGET FOR EMS EQUIPMENT
Discussion took place concerning Bill 738, a proposed ordinance
amending the North Palm Beach General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year
1993-94 to appropriate funds for the purchase of certain EMS
equipment, to be funded under Palm Beach County's EMS Grant
Program. This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
January 27, 1994.
AMENDING 1993-94 COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
Discussion was held concerning Bill 739, a proposed ordinance
amending the 1993-94 Country Club Budget to appropriate funds for
various accounts, as recommended by the Country Club Administrative
Board in its Minutes of 12/16/93. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of January 27, 1994.
SALARY SURVEY - JOINT VENTURE NORTH COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES
The Council discussed a proposal by the Town of Jupiter inviting
the Village of North Palm Beach to participate in a salary survey
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, January 13, 1994
with Jupiter, Juno Beach, Tequesta and Palm Beach Gardens. This
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda on January 27, 1994.
PUBLIC SAFETY SUBSTATION - NORTH COUNTY
Discussion was held concerning plans to establish a Public Safety
substation north of the Parker Bridge. At the request of President
Pro Tem Atwater, a report will be brought back to the next
workshop, outlining the specific needs required for operating a
substation.
BARNETT BANK - LINE OF CREDIT
Discussion was held concerning establishing a line of credit with
Barnett Bank in order to obtain funds for emergencies, small
project financing, short-term capital acquisitions and short-notice
projects. No action will be taken on this item.
MACARTHUR FOUNDATION LAND LEASE - ANCHORAGE PARK
r` Discussion took place concerning renewal of the land lease for
Anchorage Park with the MacArthur Foundation. This will be placed
on the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 1994, and will include
changes recommended by the Village Attorney.
TOWING PACKAGE
The Council discussed a request by staff to revisit going out to
bid for towing services. No action will taken on this subject at
this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
thleen F. Kelly, CMC, V~liage Cler
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