1991 MAY 23_1LP~~3/ 9/
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
' OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1991
Present: Jerry Gardner, Mayor
Judy M. Pierman, Vice Mayor
V. A. Marks, M. D., President Pro Tem
Manny Grinn, Councilman
Thomas F. Kelsey, Ph.D., Councilman
C. R. O'Meilia, Acting Village Manager
William Brant,`=~ Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gardner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present, with
C. R. O'Meilia as Acting Village Manager for Dennis Kelly, who was
out of the country, and William Brant as Acting Village Attorney
for George Baldwin, who was out of the state.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
' Councilman Kelsey gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Pierman led
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the Public in the Pledge ag.
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of Allegiance to
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved with changes:
Minutes of Regular Session held May 9, 1991
REPORT OF THS MAYOR _
On behalf o£ the Council, Mayor Gardner presented a plaque to
Donald Foy for his years of service on the Planning Commission.
Discussion was held concerning the relocation of a basketball court
by St. Clare School, which is behind the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Kempel of 2610 Wabash Drive. After discussion, Mayor Gardner asked
Mr. O'Meilia to schedule a meeting between the school, the Village
Manager, and himself (Mr. O'Meilia), to discuss other options that
might be available. Mr. O'Meilia was also asked to notify the
Council when the meeting will be held.
Discussion was held concerning the proposed entrance/exit to
' Sanctuary Bay from Prosperity Farms Road and the alternative of
using Monet Road.
Minutes of Regular Session
' Held Thursday, May 23, 1991
RECEIPT OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were received as submitted:
Minutes of General Employees Pension Board Meeting held
3/27/91
Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 4/23/91
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 5/6/91
The following Minutes were returned to their respective Boards for
correction/clarification:
Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting held 3/21/91
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 5/7/91
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
5/8/91
' Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
5/13/91
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 5/14/91
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Vice Mayor Pierman moved to accept the recommendation of the
Recreation Advisory Board (Minutes of 5/14/91) to consider the
purchase of Palm Bible Chapel. The motion was seconded by
President Pro Tem Marks.
Councilman Grinn moved to amend the motion to say that the matter
be placed on the next workshop. Councilman Kelsey seconded the
motion. The motion to amend passed 3-2, with Councilman Grinn,
Councilman Kelsey, and Vice Mayor Pierman voting aye, and President
Pro Tem Marks and Mayor Gardner voting nay.
The motion, as amended, passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Pierman,
President Pro Tem Marks, Councilman Grinn, and Councilman Xelsey
voting aye, and Mayor Gardner voting nay.
BILL 654 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 19-91
' President Pro Tem Marks moved that Bill 654 entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THS VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1990 EDITION, AND
THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND THE
MODEL COUNTYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CODS, DATED 10/17/90,
1988 EDITION, FOR THE BUILDING, ELECTRIC, GAS, MECHANICAL
AND PLUMBING CODES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALS OF LAWS IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor
Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Bill 654 be adopted as Ordinance 19-
91, with President Pro Tem Marks seconding the motion. All present
voted aye.
BILL 655 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 20-91
Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Bill 655 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
' ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODS, 1988
EDITION, PROVIDING FOR REPEALS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Kelsey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Bill 655 be adopted as ordinance 20-
91, with President Pro Tem Marks seconding the motion. All present
voted aye.
BILL 656 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 21-91
Councilman Grinn moved that Bill 656 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THS VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR
RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP; PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Kelsey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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President Pro Tem Marks moved that Bill 656 be adopted as Ordinance
21-91. Councilman Grinn seconded the motion, and all present voted
aye.
BILL 662 PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Marks moved that BiI1 662 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THS VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LAKESIDE
PARK SHORELINE RESTORATION ENGINEERING AND PLANNING FEE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Kelsey seconded the motion. During discussion, the Village
Attorney was directed to research whether there is a congressional
bill pending which would offer aid to shoreline municipalities for
the dredging of sand.
President Pro Tem Marks moved that the question be called. The
motion died for lack of a second.
' The original motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Marks,
Councilman Kelsey, Vice Mayor Pierman, and Mayor Gardner voting
aye, and Councilman Grinn voting nay.
RESOLUTION 17-91 ADOPTED
Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Resolution 17-91 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY
BOARD, RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, PLANNING COMMISSION,
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS, AND VILLAGE
HISTORIAN
be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grinn, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 18-91 ADOPTED
President Pro Tem Marks moved that Resolution 18-91 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ZAMBELLI INTERNATIONALE
' FIREWORKS COMPANY, NEW CASTLE, PA, FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY
IN THS AMOUNT OF $8,250.00 TO BE ESPENDED FROM ACCOUNT
A8229-34932 (PUBLIC EVENTS)
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be adopted. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Marks, Councilman Kelsey, Vice
Mayor Pierman and Mayor Gardner voting aye, and Councilman Grinn
voting nay.
RESOLUTION 19-91 TABLED
President Pro Tem Marks moved that Resolution 19-91 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE DEATH OF
GEORGE DELACORTS, AND OFFERING OF CONDOLENCES TO HIS
FAMILY; RECOGNIZING HIM AS AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE
VILLAGE; AND RECOGNIZING THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
MADE BY HIM TO THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR RN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
be adopted. Councilman Grinn seconded the motion. Councilman
Grinn moved to amend the resolution in its entirety to read:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TO COMMEMORATE GEORGE
' DELACORTE; TO OFFER CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY; TO
RECOGNIZE THS SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS HS MADE TO THE
VILLAGE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the death of George Delacorte constitutes a great
loss to the entire village; and
WHEREAS, George Delacorte exemplified the finest tradition of
community membership throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, George Delacorte promoted the welfare of the
residents of North Palm Beach by providing substantial sums of
money to the Village, for the Village Library and the North Palm
Beach Community Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BS IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT
Section 1. The Village of North Palm Beach extends
heartfelt condolences to the Delacorte family for its extraordinary
loss.
Section 2. The village of North Palm Beach is profoundly
grateful to George Delacorte for his interest in promoting the
intellectual and athletic life of the community. He concretely
' showed his interest through his substantial and generous financial
donations to the Village.
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Section 3. The Village of North Palm Beach humbly thanks
him in memorial.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be certified and
delivered to those persons whom the Council shall direct.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion. Discussion followed
concerning various changes to the original Resolution.
President Pro Tem Marks moved to table the issue. The motion to
table passed unanimously.
The Mayor directed the Village Clerk to return the original
resolution along with Councilman Grinn's proposed resolution to the
Village Attorney for his use in preparing a revision, which would
combine portions of both.
BUDGET TRANSFER - LEGAL FEES
' Councilman Kelsey moved to approve a budget transfer from Council
Contingency (Account A5540-49911) to Monthly Retainer (Account
A5105-33111) and Special Legal Fee (Account A5305-33112) in the
amount of $15,000 to appropriate funds for unanticipated legal
expenses for the balance of FY 1990-91. President Pro Tem Marks
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BONUS - SGT. ROBERT WALTON
President Pro Tem Marks moved to authorize payment of a bonus to
retired Public Safety Sergeant Robert Walton in the amount of
$700.00 for 22 years of service. Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
K hleen F. Kelly, Village Cler,~c
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