12-09-1993 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1993
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 9:29 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING COUNTYWIDE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Discussion was held concerning a draft resolution opposing Palm
~ Beach County's proposal to create a position for Countywide Medical
Director. During discussion, President Pro Tem Atwater requested
that Chief Sekeres summarize the pros and cons of a countywide
medical director, as seen from his perspective and that of his EMS
personnel, and forward a report to the Council before the next
meeting. This resolution was forwarded to the Regular Session of
January 13, 1994.
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-UNION PERSONNEL
Discussion was held concerning a 3o salary adjustment for those
remaining non-union personnel who did not receive an adjustment
over the past 12 months (above and beyond 10/1/93 pay raise). No
action is planned at this time.
AMENDMENT TO SANCTUARY BAY PUD AGREEMENT
Discussion took place concerning a request for the reduction of a
cash contribution imposed by Ordinance 15-91, which created a
Planned Unit Development known as Sanctuary Bay. Timothy Kenney,
189 Bradley Place, Palm Beach, attorney for Sanctuary Bay, stated
to the Council that potential buyers lose interest in the property
because of the required contribution of $425,000, which was based
on a 1991 appraisal of $8,355,000. Mr. Kenney feels that the
property value has decreased since the appraisal was done. Mr.
Kenney asked that the cash contribution be reduced to $280,000.
Mr. Kenney stated that the best offer received for the property has
been $3,000,000. During discussion, Attorney George Baldwin told
the Council that this request constitutes a major amendment to the
PUD agreement, and requests for major modification would have to be
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reviewed by the Planning Commission, who would then make
recommendations to the Village Council. The Village Council
referred Mr. Kenney to the Planning Commission.
REVIEW OF POSITION AUDITS
Discussion was held concerning certain position audits and needs
assessments in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. These
audits concerned seven vacant positions which are in the process of
being filled at this time.
ADVISORY BOARD DUTIES
Discussion took place concerning the duties of the Library Advisory
Board and the Recreation Advisory Board. The job duties of the
Library Advisory Board as stated in the Village Code of Ordinances
were found to be out-of-date. After discussion, it was agreed that
the Village Manager and the Library Director would review the job
duties and make revisions, using the duties of the Recreation
Advisory Board as a guide. This will be brought back to the
Council at the Workshop Session of January 13, 1994.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
a hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Vi ge Clerk
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