04-24-2008 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 24, 2008
Present:
William Manuel, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Darryl Aubrey, President Pro Tem
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Jhmny Knight, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 9:17 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
PUBLIC SAFETY 800 MHz RADIO SYSTEM
Public Safety Director Steve Canfield distributed a handout titled Radio Issues to the Council.
Village Manager Jimmy Knight reviewed issues regarding implementation ofthe 800 MHz radio
system. Mr. Knight reported the total project cost is $345,621.44, which is offset by $154,000 in
$12.50 funds from traffic tickets, leaving a balance of $191,621.44 to be funded from reserves or
Council contingency. Additionally, Mr. Knight noted an annual fee of $13,155.12, which is due
in November, and advised it would be a budgeted expenditure. Mr. Knight reported $297,141
available in Council contingency and $7,529,659 in undesignated reserve.
Brief discussion ensued on spare equipment.
By consensus, Council moved this item to an upcoming Regular Session agenda.
COUNCIL MEETING TIME CHANGE
Councilman Eissey rewmmended that Council consider moving the time for Regular Session
meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Councilman Eissey felt this would allow residents,
especially those with young children, more opportunity to attend, if the meetings ended before
11:00 p.m.
Discussion ensued on how the change would impact the schedule of working members, in
addition to the scheduling of special meetings, such as Executive Sessions or Attorney-Client
Sessions immediately prior to the Regular Session.
Councilman Eissey withdrew his recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Vil age Clerk