08-26-1993 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 7:30 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Vastola gave the invocation, and Councilman Valente led
the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
' APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 8/12/93
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Noel Briley, 626 Flotilla Lane, addressed the Council regarding
hazardous parking conditions at the North Palm Beach Elementary
School. Mr. Briley requested that the Council prohibit parking,
standing or stopping in the swale areas adjacent to school
property. The Village Manager was directed to look into the
matter, since corrective action can only be accomplished by the
village Council.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received as submitted:
Minutes of Lfbrary Advisory Board Meeting held 7/27/93
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
8/2/93
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 8/3/93
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, August 26, 1993
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
8/16/93
The Village Manager was instructed to forward copies of the
proposed contracts for Tennis Professional and Pool Manager to
Village Attorney George Baldwin for review.
The following Minutes were received, with request for correction:
Planning Commission Public Hearing held 8/3/93, correction to
typographical error on Page 1, last paragraph, line 3: Change
"The owner has not be" to "The owner has not been".
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Pierman moved to accept the recommendation of the
Country Club Administrative Board to change the regular meeting
place of the Country Club Administrative Board from the Village
Hall to the North Palm Beach Country Club, effective immediately.
Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion.
' After discussion the motion passed 3-2, with Councilman Pierman,
Vice Mayor Vastola and President Pro Tem Atwater voting aye, and
Councilman Valente and Mayor Marks voting nay.
Councilman Valente moved that the August 3, 1993 recommendation of
the Planning Commission for a proposed ordinance regulating
recreation vehicles be accepted for file. Councilman Pierman
seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was noted that the Planning Commission should
forward a proposed ordinance to the Council for discussion at
future workshop.
Thereafter, the motion to accept for file passed 5-0.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Kelly announced the Public Hearing schedule for the millage
rate and proposed 1993-94 budget to be Tuesday, September 14, 1993
at 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, September 23, 1993 at 7:00 g.m. Mr.
Kelly noted that the time published in the September Newsletter for
the September 23rd Public Hearing was in error.
' Mr. Kelly reported on his meeting with The Benjamin School
concerning buildings that the school is proposing for use as a
Public safety sub-station. Mr. Kelly stated that staff has looked
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at the building {old motel with four units) and has concluded that
the extensive remodeling needed for use would usurp all the funds
designated for the sub-station in the proposed 1993-94 budget. Mr.
Kelly suggested that the alternative would be to tear the present
building down and put a modular building on the site.
Councilman Pierman moved that the building be demolished and the
Village will use the space. Councilman Valente seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Pierman reported that Karen Marcus had requested another
letter from the Village Council concerning a reduced speed limit on
Prosperity Farms Road. Mayor Marks directed the Village Clerk to
send copies of all pertinent correspondence to date, as well as a
cover letter.
Discussion took place regarding the imposed hiring freeze, with
clarification requested by Club Manager Alan Sayer regarding part-
time positions. Mr. Kelly has asked that a list of critical
positions be developed by Mr. Sayer and included in the hiring
' freeze policy.
After discussion, Councilman Pierman moved that the Country Club be
removed from the hiring freeze. Mayor Marks passed the gavel to
Vice Mayor Vastola and seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1,
with Councilman Pierman, Mayor Marks, Councilman Valente and
President Pro Tem Atwater voting aye, and Vice Mayor Vastola voting
nay.
Vice Mayor Vastola returned the gavel to Mayor Marks.
BILL 716 - AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR
DISPLAYS - FAILED SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Bill 716 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THS VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, SIGNS
AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THS REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE VILLAGE CODE; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
' be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor
Vastola seconded the motion.
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During discussion, Village Attorney George Baldwin told the Council
that the proposed sign code had been subject to some changes before
and possibly after the first reading, as well as proposed changes
to be considered at this meeting without the ordinance being in
final form. Mr. Baldwin recommended that if changes occur, the
document should be put in final written form and taken back to
first reading. Discussion of procedure ensued, with President Pro
Tem Atwater calling the question. The motion passed 3-2, with
President Pro Tem Atwater, Vice Mayor Vastola and Mayor Marks
voting aye, and Councilman Pierman and Councilman Valente voting
nay.
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Bill 716 be enacted as
Ordinance 20-93, and Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion. The
motion failed 2-3, with President Pro Tem Atwater and Vice Mayor
Vastola voting aye, and Councilman Pierman, Councilman Valente and
Mayor Marks voting nay.
Councilman Pierman moved to revise Bill ~7 and discuss, and direct
staff to make desired changes for a new first and second reading,
' as was suggested by Mr. O'Meilia. Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the
motion.
During discussion, the Council reviewed possible changes which were
based on Public Hearings and workshops, and detailed in Mr.
O'Meilia's memo of August 15, 1993. A revised sign code will be
presented for first reading on September 9, 1993, and will include
the following changes, as outlined in C. R. O'Meilia's memo of
August 15, 1993, and agreed upon by consensus:
Page 1, option A: Add the word "white" to description of
allowable light bulbs
Delete phrase "at the discretion of the
Planning Commission", and insert another
definition to provide limitation, if needed
Page 2, Option A: Permit Awning Sign, with or without back
lighting
Page 3, Option A: Allow grandfathering until change of ownership
or occupancy (of property). The Village
Attorney stated his concerns regarding this
change, as well as concern for the 30-day
' clause. Mr. Baldwin will review this proposed
change, and make his recommendations prior to
first reading.
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Page 4, option 1: Requiring a three-foot high sign base and then
measure height of the sign face from the top
of the base.
Page 5, Proposed: No change; as stated in the proposed sign
code.
Thereafter, the motion directing staff to incorporate changes and
bring back for another first and second reading passed 5-0.
The meeting recessed at 9:20 p.m., and reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
BILL 724 PLACED ON FIRST READING - AMENDING STANDARD BUILDING
- PERMIT FEES
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Bill 724 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, BY
REVISING THS PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALS OF LAWS
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THS CODS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL
- WI:
READING -
CODE
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Bill 725 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION,
SECTION 1205, WIND LOADS AND RELATED SECTIONS, AND
CHAPTER 32, INSTALLATION OF ROOF COVERINGS AND RELATED
SECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THS CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 38-93 ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC WORKS IN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES WITHIN THE STATE
Councilman Pierman moved that Resolution 38-93 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC WORKS
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AND
COUNTIES WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND PROVIDE FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 39-93 ADOPTED - OPPOSING WIDENING OF STATE ROAD A1A
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 39-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO THE WIDENING
OF STATE ROAD A1A WITHIN THS INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH AND URGING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLASSIFY SAID ROAD AS A
CONSTRAINED FACILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
' be adopted. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED - PART-TIME PAY AT NPBCC
Vice Mayor Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount
of $4,000.00 from L8056-11100 (Executive Pay} to L8056-11300 (Part-
time Pay) for the purpose of staffing the Country Club
Administrative Office during the illness of Regular Full-time
employee. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BUDGET AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Councilman Valente moved to approve the expenditure of $5,000.00
remaining balance from Recreation Department A8028-66422
(Playground & Outside Equipment} to purchase playground equipment.
Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
WABASH DRIVE WATER LINE INSTALLATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Councilman Valente moved to direct the Village Manager to proceed
with the required estimating process from Seacoast Utility
Authority for water line installation and assessment program for
' Wabash Drive property owners. vice Mayor Vastola seconded the
motion.
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During discussion, Mr. O'Meilia recommended that the assessment be
based on individual lots rather than frontage.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Valente, Vice
Mayor Vastola, President Pro Tem Atwater and Mayor Marks voting
aye, and Councilman Pierman voting nay.
PURCHASE OF SCHWENCKE PROPERTY
vice Mayor Vastola moved to direct staff to request that contract
for sale and purchase be prepared for consideration of the Council,
as outlined in 8/10/93 letter from Kerry R. Schwencke, Esquire.
President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
F. Kelly, CMC,
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