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MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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 8:40 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
BILL 740 - AMENDING PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Discussion was held concerning Bill 740, a proposed ordinance
amending the definition of "credited service" in Section 2-146 and
amending Section 2-148(e), Preretirement Death, of Article V,
Pensions and Retirement Systems, of Chapter 2 of the Village Code.
This Bill was referred back to the General Employees' Pension Board
to determine what the cost would be if applied only to currently
employed individuals on Preretirement Death. The Pension Board was
directed to hold a meeting as soon as possible.
BILL 741 - AMENDING SIGN CODE
Discussion was held concerning Bill 741, a proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 6, Article V, Signs and Outdoor Displays, Section
6-117, Design, Construction and Location Standards, for purposes of
clarification, per the Planning Commission's recommendation as
stated in its Minutes of 1/4/94. This will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of February 24, 1994.
BILL 742 - HARBOUR POINT MARINA PUD
Discussion took place concerning Bill 742, a proposed ordinance
creating a Planned Unit Development known as "Harbour Point Marina"
,_, within the Village of North Palm Beach. A payment schedule for the
$125,000 cash contribution will be incorporated into the draft
ordinance, and will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
February 24, 1994.
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HARBOUR POINT MARINA PLATTING
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution authorizing
the Mayor and Village Clerk to sign the final plat of the Harbour
Point Marina subdivision. The applicant will submit a preliminary
plat for Council approval at a later date, as well as the final
plat.
ANNUAL AUDIT
Deborah Diaz of Haas, Diaz & Co., addressed the Village Council
with general comments regarding the Village's financial highlights
for the year ended September 30, 1993. The Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
February 24, 1994.
HIRING FREEZE - NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Discussion was held concerning the hiring freeze policy and the
r vacant position of Crime Prevention Officer in the Public Safety
Department. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
February 24, 1994. Other positions that become vacant will be
included.
FORFEITURE EXPENDITURE BY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FOR CELLULAR
TELEPHONE MAINTENANCE
Discussion took place concerning a request by the Public Safety
Department to spend funds from their Fines & Forfeiture Account
(A5714-34110) for maintenance costs on a cellular phone which had
been donated to the Department. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of February 24, 1994.
NAMING OF NORTH COUNTY SUBSTATION
Discussion was held concerning the naming the Public Safety
substation north of the Parker Bridge the Jerry Gardner Building,
who died on January 29, 1994. Another alternative discussed was
dedicating the building in memory of Jerry Gardner. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 24, 1994.
PUBLIC SAFETY SUBSTATION
,~ A brief discussion took place concerning possible availability and
use of mobile units belonging to Pratt & Whitney. Staff members
will look at these on Monday, February 14th. Discussion of the
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substation will be continued at the next workshop on February 24,
1994.
ARTWORK AT LAKESIDE PARK
Discussion was held concerning tree stumps at Lakeside Park that
could be converted into wildlife art forms as an alternative to
having them removed. Councilman Pierman, who has been in contact
with an artist who creates such sculptures, offered to donate one
art form, after which a decision will be made regarding the
remaining tree stumps.
HOME OCCUPATION LICENSING
Discussion was held concerning amending the occupational licensing
ordinance and the zoning code to allow certain home occupations
within single-family residences in the Village. This was referred
to the Planning Commission for review.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
The Public Safety Director handed out additional information
regarding the north county substation, showing estimates for
housing personnel at that location, to be included in the backup
for the north county substation discussion during the next
workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the 11 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned.
een F. Kelly, CMC, Vi~ij age Cler
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