09-11-2003 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCILOF NORTH PALM BEACH
HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 2003
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Dr. Edward Eissey, Councilman
Don Noel, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
_ Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:10 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORTS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND AND
POLICE & FIRE PENSION FUND
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
BUDGET TRANSFER -ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR POLICE & FIRE PENSION FUND
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request for additional funding for the Police
and Fire Pension Fund in the amount of $111,000 from various Public Safety accounts to various
Police & Fire Pension accounts. This item was forwarded to the Regular Session of September
25, 2003.
BUDGET TRANSFER -COUNTRY CLUB CHARGE CARD FEE
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $6,000 from L8070-49910
(Country Club Contingency) to L8046-33230 (Charge Card Fee-Golf Shop) to cover shortage in
the account and to cover estimated expenses through 9/30/03. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of September 25, 2003.
BUDGET TRANSFER -PUBLIC SAFETY
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $15,000 in the Public Safety
Department; from A5711-11210 (Regular Pay) to A5711-11400 (Overtime Pay) to cover deficit
in the account caused by loss of personnel. The will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
September 25, 2003.
BUDGET TRANSFER -RECREATION
The Council discussed a budget transfer of $8,700 from various Recreation accounts to A8028-
11300 (Part-time Pay) to replenish accounts depleted by extra coverage for camps and parks.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 25, 2003.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 11, 2003
CODE AMENDMENT FOR TEAL WAY
Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Planning Commission to permit
longer and wider piers per Chapter 5, Section 84 of the Village Code for docks along Teal Way.
Consensus of Council was to keep the width of the piers at six feet, but to allow the longer piers
of 40 feet as well as a 20-ft offset from the side property line. Additionally, the Council agreed
to delete Prosperity Harbor in Section 10 of the proposed code revision. This was forwarded to
the Regular Session agenda of September 25, 2003.
NORTHLAKE BLVD. COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -EXTENSION
The Council discussed a request by Northlake Storage, LLC of 401 Northlake Blvd. for asix-
month extension for project commencement and completion of the Commercial Planned Unit
Development (CPUD) at 401 Northlake Boulevard (formerly First American Bank). With Vice
Mayor O'Meilia in opposition, this item was forwarded to the Regular Session of September 25,
2003 as a minor modification in resolution form.
HERB WATT BUILDING
The Council discussed the disposition of the Herb Watt Building. Demolition of the building
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of September 25, 2003.
VOLUNTARY VISION CARE PLAN
Discussion was held concerning proposal of Eye Med to provide voluntary employee-paid
Vision Plan to Village employees. Finance Director Shaukat Khan was asked to provide the list
of vendors that received RFP's prior to the next meeting. This item will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of September 25, 2003.
AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN
The Council discussed amending the Employee Health Benefit Plan by amending the out-of-
pocket expenses, adding an EPO option, and Wellness benefit. The Council agreed that the
effective date will be January 1, 2004. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
September 25, 2003.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
Discussion took place concerning proposals for short-term disability insurance, as proposed by
Unum. This will be placed on the September 25, 2003 Regular Session agenda.
YACHT CLUB LEASE RENEWAL -ANCHORAGE PARK
Due to the absence of Yacht Club oflicers, discussion was postponed until the next Regular
Session. The Council forwarded the item to the Regular agenda of September 25, 2003.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 11, 2003
BID AWARD -LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT NPBCC
The Council discussed awarding the bid for landscape maintenance at the North Palm Beach
Country Club. The Council asked that more information be obtained on the two lowest bidders
and bring it back to the next workshop of September 25, 2003.
GOLF CAR LEASE AGREEMENT. INC
Discussion took place concerning a master Lease Agreement with Club Car for replacement
equipment and short-term leasing needs at the Country Club. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session of September 25, 2003.
DONATION POLICY
Discussion was held concerning amending the Village's donation policy by providing that the
activity, event or program does not necessarily have to be conducted within Village limits. This
was sent to the Regular Session agenda of September 25, 2003.
APPEARANCE CODE
The Council continued discussion from an earlier meeting regarding amending the Village's
appearance code. Village Attorney had previously opined that the Village's appearance code
currently doesn't have any specific standards, and recommended that the Council engage the
services of a Consultant to write the standards. Acting Village Manager Doug Smith was
directed to obtain quotes from various consultants or planners and bring the item back to a future
workshop.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES -STATUS REPORT
Due to the lateness of the hour, Goals and Objectives were not discussed, but will be brought
back to the next workshop on September 25, 2003.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting Village Manager Doug Smith asked for clarification regarding the request from Mr. Bob
Brander relating to backup for cell phone calls. Mr. Smith was directed to respond to what Mr.
Brander is asking, and if that information cannot be provided, Mr. Smith needs to give the reason
why.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned
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