02-10-1994 VC REG-M' MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1994
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
Councilman Pierman gave the invocation, and President Pro Tem
Atwater 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 1/27/94
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Lennart Lindahl, Chairman of Palm Beach County Florida Inland
Navigation District (FIND), presented the Village Council with a
check in the amount of $53,000, FIND matching funds for
improvements made by the Village at Lakeside Park.
Mayor Marks moved 2tem 12.b. (budget transfer for gymnasium floor
refinishing) forward for action prior to Item 11.c. {bid award for
refinishing of gymnasium floor).
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received as submitted:
' Minutes of Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting held 4/20/93
Minutes of Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting held 10/15/93
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, February 10, 1994
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
1/17/94
Minutes of General Employees Pension Board Meeting held
1/20/94
Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 1/25/94
BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Valente moved that the recommendation of the General
Employees Pension Board to the Council to approve a Pension
Ordinance amendment (Workshop Item 3.a.) be received for file.
Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Pierman moved that the recommendation of the Library
Advisory Board that the Council take action on the proposal to
create the position of Administrative Secretary of the Library be
received for file. Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion. During
discussion, the Village Manager was directed to send a
communication to the Library Advisory Board advising them of
research and status of the position of Library Secretary and
proposed Administrative Secretary. Mr. Kelly stated he will attend
the next Library Advisory Board meeting. Thereafter, the motion
passed 5-0.
BILL 737 - AMENDING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
- PLACED N SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORDINANCE 2-94
Councilman Pierman moved that Bill 737 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 16-22 OF
ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 16, LIBRARY, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH RELATING TO
THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD; AMENDING
SECTION 16-23 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 16, RELATING TO
MEETINGS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro
Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Pierman moved that Bill 737 be enacted as ordinance
2-94. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
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- AMENDING GENERAL FUND BUDGET
vice Mayor Vastola moved that Bill 738 entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THS
F25CAL YEAR 1993-94 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF CERTAIN EMS EQUIPMENT TO BE FUNDED UNDER PALM BEACH
COUNTY EMS GRANT PROGRAM
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Bill 738 be enacted as Ordinance
3-94. Councilman Valente seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
BILL 739 - AMENDING COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FOR FY 1993-94
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS ACCOUNTS - PLACED ON SECOND READING
AND ENACTED AS ORDINANCE 4-94
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Bill 739 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS
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be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Bill 739 be enacted as Ordinance
4-94. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2-94 ADOPTED - NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
Councilman Pierman moved that Resolution 2-94 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF THE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8, 1994; NAMING THE
TIME AND PLACE WHERE SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE HELD;
APPOINTING THE ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE GENERAL
ELECTION AND RUNOFF ELECTION DECLARING THE OFFICES TO BE
FILLED AT SUCH ELECTION
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be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 3-94 ADOPTED - LEASE RENEWAL FOR ANCHORAGE PARK PROPERTY
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 3-94 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LAND LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS ANCHORAGE PARK WITH THE JOHN D.
AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-
FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, ATTACHED AS EXIiIBIT "A", WHICH
REAL PROPERTY IS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE VILLAGE
ESCLUSIVELY FOR PARK, PLAYGROUND AND RECREATIONAL
PURPOSES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was agreed upon by the motion-maker and the
' seconder to amend the motion to include a change in Section 15,
giving the Lessor a right to cancel the Lease upon 120 days prior
written notice, and to change the insurance requirements for the
Village in Section 14 from $1,000,000.00 to $100,000/$200,000.
Vice Mayor Vastola requested that the Village Manager make inquiry
regarding the status of the property, since this lease is only for
one year, and what the prospects are for selling the property,
including the sale price the MacArthur Foundation would have in
mind.
Thereafter, the motion, as amended, passed 5-0.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR REFINISHING OF GYMNASIUM FLOOR
Councilman Valente moved that a budget transfer be approved in the
amount of $4,700.00 from Council Contingency (A5540-49911) to
R&M-Bldgs. (A8028-34620) for the purpose of awarding a bid for
refinishing of gymnasium floor at the North Palm Beach Community
center. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 4-94 ADOPTED - ACCEPTING BID FOR REFINISHING OF
' Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 4-94 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF MARTIN RESURFACING, INC.,
HUNT VALLEY, MARYLAND, FOR THE REFINISHING OF THE
GYMNASIUM FLOOR AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
IN THS AMOUNT OF $18,700.00; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM
A8028-34620 (R&M-BUILDINGS)
be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
Councilman Valente suggested that notice be posted before this
project begins, notifying people that the gym will be closed for a
specified period of time.
RESOLUTION 5-94 ADOPTED - ACCEPTING BID FOR PACKER BODY
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 5-94 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THS VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SOUTHLAND EQUIPMENT CO.,
BARTOW, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURCHASE, MOUNTING AND DELIVERY
OF ONS REFUSE PACKER BODY IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,983.00;
FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM A7020-66410 (SANITATION-
AUTOMOTIVE)
be adopted. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 6-94 ADOPTED - STUDENT CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM
Councilman Pierman moved that Resolution 6-94 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THS VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STUDENT CRIME
STOPPERS PROGRAM IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND ALTERNATIVE
SCHOOLS WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 7-94 ADOPTED - LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO WORKERS
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President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Resolution 7-94 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO SPONSOR AND SUPPORT
LEGISLATION AMENDING CHAPTER 440, WORKERS' COMPENSATION
LAW, OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, REDUCING AND STREAMLINING
THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND PAPERWORK REQUIRED OF
MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER EMPLOYERS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
AS VILLAGE
Councilman Pierman moved to designate Jackie Winchester, Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections, or her designee, as the Village's
representative for the Logic and Accuracy testing of the tabulating
equipment on Friday, March 4, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. at the Palm Beach
County Governmental Center for the Village Election of March 8,
1994, and the runoff election, should there be one. President Pro
Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF FIRE ENGINE NO. 3.
Councilman Valente moved that a budget transfer be approved in the
amount of $6,500.00 from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to
A5812-34610 (R&M-Auto) for the emergency repair of Engine No. 3
Telesqurt. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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