1991 SEPT 12' MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gardner called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. All
members of Council were present. All members of staff were
present.
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear comments from the
' public concerning the proposed 1991-92 operating budget, including
the North Palm Beach Country Club.
As stipulated in the Truth in Millage (TRIM) bill, every owner of
real property in the County was notified by the Palm Beach County
Tax Assessor of proposed property taxes and Public Hearing. No
further legal publication of Public Hearing by the Village was
required.
The following residents addressed the Council regarding the
proposed budget, which included stating their opposition to the 50$
increase in marina fees:
Austin Andrews
537 Flotilla Road
Wayne H. Haase
60 Yacht Club Drive
B. J. Bedford
727 Hummingbird Way, #5
William Katz
548 Overlook Drive
' Lawrence Rudner
419 Marlin Road
Niels Petersen
2615 Wabash Drive
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Mr. Andrews asked if there is a State Statute that allows the
marina to be only a General Fund item, while the Country Club is an
Enterprise Fund. The Mayor directed Village Attorney George
Baldwin to research the state statutes and respond to Mr. Andrews
in writing. ~~
The Council defended the proposed increase in'marina fee as a
necessary source of additional income, and pointed out that the fee
has been very low i.n the past and is much lower than marinas in
surrounding communities, therefore justifying the proposed
increase. The Council agreed to give further consideration to this
line item.
Niels Petersen, 2615 Wabash Drive, addressed the Council with
various questions, and stated his concern regarding garbage and
trash collection, and $14,000 to Seacoast Utility Authority for
water rather than drawing from the Earman River. Upon inquiry, Mr.
Petersen was informed that the proposed millage had been announced
as 4.36, but would be reconsidered later on during the meeting.
Al Moore, 437 Oyster Road, addressed the Council at length, with
questions regarding numerous line items and the justification
thereof. Mr. Moore also questioned whether the rising property
assessments as determined by the Palm Beach County Property
Appraiser are accurately reflected in the Village's overall
assessment.
Councilman Grinn moved to recess the Public Hearing of the Budget
at 7:32 p.m. for the purpose of opening the Regular Session. Vice
Mayor Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
The Public Hearing of the Budget reconvened at 7:34 p.m., with Mr.
Moore continuing his discussion.
with no further comments from the public, Councilman Grinn raised
a point of order regarding State Statute 200.065(d) which states
that the tentative Budget shall be adopted during the Public
Hearing.
The Mayor directed the Village Attorney to research the State
Statute for proper procedure. The meeting then recessed at 8:33
p.m. for the purpose of calling to order the Public Hearing on
Linpro.
The Public Hearing on the Budget reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Lengthy discussion ensued, with the following amendments being made
to the proposed budget:
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Mayor Gardner moved that the changes to the charts on pages 4 and
5, as noted during discussion, should not be accepted. President
Pro Tem Marks seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with
Mayor Gardner, President Pro Tem Marks, Vice Mayor Pierman and
Councilman Kelsey voting aye, and Councilman Grinn voting nay.
By consensus, the Council reduced the advertised millage rate of
4.36 to 4.26, and agreed to strike all references to 4.36 that are
reflected in the budget.
Councilman Grinn moved to decrease the Marina storage and decal fee
from 50~ to 10a Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion. The
motion failed 2-3, with Councilman Grinn and Vice Mayor Pierman
voting aye, and Councilman Kelsey, President Pro Tem Marks and
Mayor Gardner voting nay.
Councilman Grinn moved to amend the utility tax, which had been
proposed at 6%, to 5%, to conform to the Code of Ordinances. Vice
Mayor Pierman seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, with
Councilman Grinn, Vice Mayor Pierman and President Pro Tem Marks
voting aye, and Mayor Gardner and Councilman Kelsey voting nay.
Vice Mayor Pierman moved to increase the Marina storage and decal
fee by 30% instead of SO o, as shown in the proposed budget.
Councilman Grinn seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Grinn moved to delete $10,000 from the proposed Village
Manager Contingency. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion for
discussion. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Grinn,
Councilman Kelsey, Vice Mayor Pierman and Mayor Gardner voting aye,
and President Pro Tem Marks voting nay.
Councilman Grinn moved to delete $500 for Accounting and Auditing
for awards costing $250. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion.
The motion failed 2-3, with Councilman Grinn and Councilman Kelsey
voting aye, and President Pro Tem Marks, Vice Mayor Pierman and
Mayor Gardner voting nay.
Councilman Grinn moved to delete the dues of $2,800 for membership
in the Municipal League. President Pro Tem Marks seconded the
motion for discussion. After discussion, the motion passed 3-2,
with Councilman Grinn, President Pro Tem Marks and Councilman
Kelsey voting aye, and Vice Mayor Pierman and Mayor Gardner voting
nay.
' Councilman Grinn moved to reduce the Village Manager's Deferred
Compensation from 13.2% to 10 a, as stated in his contract. Vice
Mayor Pierman seconded the motion for discussion. After
discussion, the motion was defeated 2-3, with Councilman Grinn and
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Councilman Kelsey voting aye, and President Pro Tem Marks, Vice
Mayor Pierman and Mayor Gardner voting nay.
Councilman Grinn moved to correct PBJC on Page 56 to PBCC. Vice
Mayor Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Grinn moved to delete $3,000 for Labor Services. Vice
Mayor Pierman seconded the motion. The motion Failed 2-3, with
Councilman Grinn and Councilman Kelsey voting aye, and President
Pro Tem Marks, Vice Mayor Pierman and Mayor Gardner voting nay.
President Pro Tem Marks moved to reduce the Labor Services to
$1,500. Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
Councilman Grinn moved to adopt the tentative budget, as amended.
Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
The Village Manager announced that the tentative millage rate is
4.26, and the rollback rate is 4.098, a difference of .162. The
4.26 millage rate equals a 3.4% increase over the rollback rate of
4.098. This will be advertised for the September 26, 1991 second
Public Hearing.
Having reached the 11:00 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned.
K thleen E. Ke ly, Village Cle
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