08-24-1995 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1995
Present: 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
ROLL CALL
Mayor Valente called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
HONORARY TENNIS MEMBERSHIP
Discussion was held concerning 1975 Council action which conferred an honorary tennis
membership to Salli (Campbell) Slater in appreciation of her donation to the Village for
tennis courts at the North Palm Beach Country Club. By consensus, the Council agreed
to bring forth a resolution confirming this membership to the next Regular Session of
9/14/95. The Village Clerk was directed to prepare a letter to Mrs. Slater inviting her to
the next meeting.
RESOLUTION PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN FOR GENERAL
EMPLOYEES
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution providing for and making available
a prescription drug plan for the General Employees of the Village. The Council requested
a fiscal impact analysis of providing this plan to all employees of the Village who are
covered under the insurance plan. This report will be brought back to the next workshop,
along with a revised resolution to provide the plan to all insured employees and adding
it to the Personnel Manual.
COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT LEASE
i Discussion was held concerning the draft restaurant lease with C. J. Van Schaffelaar.
The Council stated various concerns, which included defined closing hours, closing time,
language for special events, use of facility for elections,. screening of dumpsters, and the
concerns detailed in Councilman O'Meilia's memo of July 28, 1995. Mr. Van Schaffelaar
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, August 24, 1995
told the Council that the 30-day termination clause that is stated in the draft is
unacceptable to him. Staff was directed to negotiate this contract with Mr. Van
Schaffelaar and bring it back to Council for action, possibly at a Special Meeting.
LAMP POST REGULATIONS
The Council discussed the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the
Village Code to allow lamp post structures, with restrictions, within R-1 Single-Family
Dwelling Districts within the front yard setback. The Council expressed concerns with the
language of the proposed amendment as submitted by the Planning Commission, which
included the definition of height, 35-ft. setback, limiting the amendment to R-1 instead of
all residential districts, and conflict of deed restrictions. "Decorative Structure" needs to
be defined. Staff was directed to rewrite the amendment in Code language, and to
consider these points. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of September
14, 1995.
BUDGET ITEMS -COLA, REVENUES, VILLAGE MANAGER'S BUDGET
During discussion of these 1995/96 budget items, COLA increases were established at
3% for all non-union employees, including part-time employees, and 3.5% for Department
Heads. The Village Manager and Village Clerk's salaries will be determined separately
at a Special Meeting. Revenue for Occupational Licenses will be increased $20,000, and
Revenue for Delinquent Occupational Licenses will be increased from $2,800 to $7,000.
Inventory for Hazmat will be $8,000 ($16,000 over the next two years) per Councilman
Vastola's report and recommendation from NAMAC. No changes were made to the
Village Manager's budget.
EASTWIND DRIVE PROPERTIES
Discussion took place concerning a letter received from the owner of properties located
at 508, 510, 512 and 514 Eastwind Drive, North Palm Beach, regarding the Village's
interest in purchasing these properties. Staff was directed to advise the property owner
that the Village is interested in discussing the matter, but cannot make a commitment at
this time. This item will be brought back again to Workshop Session on September 14,
1995, along with discussion of other properties.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, August 24, 1995
Discussion was held concerning a draft ordinance amending portions of the Code of
Ordinances which were created by Ordinance 22-95 providing zoning requirements for
adult entertainment establishments. Village Attorney George Baldwin reviewed the draft
with the Village Council, and further recommended that language be added whereby
violation of Subsection 9 (Page 9) would effect revocation of an occupational license.
Staff was directed to send copies of this proposed ordinance to certain interested parties
for comment, those comments to be reviewed upon receipt by Mr. Baldwin and Mr.
LaRue prior to the next Council Workshop. This ordinance will be discussed further at
the September 14th Workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Villag Clerk
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