11-09-1995 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995
Present:
ROLL CALL
Tom Valente, Mayor
V. A. Marks, M. D., Vice Mayor
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Mayor Valente called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. All members of Council were
~- present. All members of staff were present.
REGULATING CLOSING TIMES ON BUSINESSES
Discussion was held concerning a recommendation of the Planning Commission on
10/10/95 that retail closing hours be approved at 11 p.m., excluding service stations,
pharmacies, and food and beverage sales. It was noted during discussion that the Village
should adjust the hours of operation in the C-3 zoning district for the Twin City Mall site
as well, making it identical to Lake Park's ordinance. This item will be placed on the
Workshop Session agenda of December 14, 1995.
AMENDING C-3 ZONING DISTRICT -AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS
Discussion took place concerning a recommendation of the Planning Commission on
10/11/95 to delete the requirement of automatic fire sprinklers from the C-3 zoning code.
An ordinance will be prepared for the Regular Session agenda of December 14, 1995.
LAND ACQUISITION EAST OF COMMUNITY CENTER
_ Discussion was held concerning the Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation on
10/10/95 that Council direct staff to begin negotiations with Foundation Land on the
acquisition of 3.1 acres east of the Community Center. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of December 14, 1995.
Minutes of Workshop Session
held Thursday, November 9, 1995
INSTALLATION OF FIELD AT ANCHORAGE PARK
Discussion was held concerning the Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation on
10/10/95 to install aPonytail/Button League field west of the Recreation building at
Anchorage Park. During discussion, Mayor Valente told the Council that the Girls Softball
organization would like to have a tournament next June to be called the Village of North
Palm Beach Invitational. Both the field installation at Anchorage Park and the request for
the softball tournament will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of December 14,
1995.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY INCREASE -ACCOUNTING CLERK II
Discussion was held concerning the rewriting of the job classification for Accounting
Clerk II to reflect greater responsibilities and accompanying salary increase. The Council
requested the new job description be submitted prior to the next meeting. This item will
._ be placed on the Regular Session agenda of December 14, 1995.
CONTRACT EXTENSION -FLORIDA HIGHWAY PRODUCTS
Discussion was held concerning the extension of street resurfacing contract with Florida
Highway Products for an additional six months to allow other municipalities' use of our bid
costs. This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of December 14, 1995,
pending review by the Village Attorney.
LAND ACQUISITION -PUBLIC SAFETY SITE.
Continued discussion was held concerning possible land acquisition for a new Public
Safety site. Public Safety Director Bruce Sekeres told the Village Council that Public
Safety's first choice would be the corner lot(s) at Ebbtide and U. S. One. The consensus
of Council was to direct staff to address in depth the first four properties on the list, i.e.
Lakeview Building, and Lots "B", "C" and "D" on U. S. One across the street from the
Village Hall, and to get the best prices, in writing, for each property prior to the next
meeting. The property immediately south of DeCesares Restaurant may be considered
once it is determined if there is a 99-year lease on it. This issue will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of December 14, 1995.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
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EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Council discussed a proposal submitted by Land Research Management (LRM) in
the amount of $20,000 for preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of
the Village's Comprehensive Plan, as required by state law. This item will be placed on
the Special Meeting agenda of November 20, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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..•• K thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Villa Jerk
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