01-11-1996 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1996
Present: Tom Valente, Mayor
V. A. Marks, M. D., Vice Mayor
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Valente 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 O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Mayor Valente led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the.Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Public Hearing (Bill 801) held 12/14/95
Minutes of Public Hearing (Bill 800) held 12/14/95
Minutes of Regular Session held 12/14/95
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Representative Sharon Merchant addressed the Village Council with a legislative update
on various issues, including the status of the budget, Medicaid and Medicare, the
Telecommunications Bill, banking regulations and economic development.
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Mayor Valente presented a Certificate of Appreciation and Gift Certificate to Patricia
Sohar of the Finance Department, for her 20 years of service as a Village employee.
Mayor Valente also presented the General Finance Officers' Award for Excellence in
Financial Reporting to Finance Director Shaukat Khan.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received for file:
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 12/4/95
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 12/5/95
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 12/12/95
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 12/18/95
• BILL 803 -REPEALING REQUIREMENT FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS -
PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 1-96
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 803 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SUBSECTION (9),
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, OF SECTION 45-34.1, C-3
REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, OR ARTICLE III OF APPENDIX C-
ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; 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. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 803 be enacted as Ordinance 1-96. Vice Mayor
Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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BILL 806 - AMENDING 1995-96 BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 806 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,000.00 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUTTON BALL FIELD AT
ANCHORAGE PARK
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Kelley moved that Bill 806 be enacted as ordinance 2-96. Councilman
Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• BILL 807 -SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO COMP PLAN -PLACED ON FIRST
READING
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 807 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE
AMENDMENT DESIGNATED AS 96-1 TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT, AS
AMENDED, BEING SECTIONS 163.3161 ET. SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES,
WHICH AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Vastola seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
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BILL 808 -RESTRICTING HOURS OF SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -PLACED
ON FIRST READING
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 808 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 3-2
CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE RELATING
INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES
NORTH PALM BEACH; PROVIDING FOR
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THE CODE
TO HOURS OF SALE
OF
OF
OF
OF
WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF
THE REPEAL OF ALL
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
The Council requested that a report due from the staff regarding distances between
businesses that serve alcoholic beverages and churches, parks, etc. and the effect on the
Twin City Mall if there are any discrepancies between Lake Park and the Village be
submitted before the next Regular Session.
BILL 809 -INCREASING PARKING FINES -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Vice Mayor Marks moved that Bill 809 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-38 OF
ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 18, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, RELATING TO
AMOUNT OF FINE FOR STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING IN NON-
HANDICAP SPACES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion.
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During discussion, the Village Manager requested that clarification be made by inserting
the words "a vehicle" after the word "parking" in the first sentence of Section 18.38. The
Village Attorney will review the suggestion and make a recommendation prior to next
meeting.
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
BILL 810 -AMENDING ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 810 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (5),
MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCE FROM PROPOSED OR EXISTING
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, OF SECTION 45-20 OF
ARTICLE II OF APPENDIX C-ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE WHICH HAD BEEN CREATED BY ORDINANCE 22-95
OF THE VILLAGE TO PROVIDE FOR ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR
• ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 811 - BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM
FEASIBILITY STUDY -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Vice Mayor Marks moved that Bill 811 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OFTHE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A FEASIBILITY
STUDY OF A CENTRALIZED DISPATCH SYSTEM TO HANDLE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE REQUESTS
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Vastola seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
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RESOLUTION 1-96 ADOPTED -APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE CONSTRUCTION
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
By written ballot, copies of which are attached to the official Minutes of Record, the
Village Council appointed Scott Studer to the Construction Board of Adjustment and
Appeals. Thereafter, the name of Scott Studer was entered into Resolution 1-96.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 1-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH
be adopted. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2-96 ADOPTED -APPROVING FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC POTABLE WATER LINES ALONG WABASH DRIVE
• Vice Mayor Marks moved that Resolution 2-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC POTABLE
WATER LINES ALONG WABASH DRIVE, CIRCLE AIRE SUBDIVISION,
UNRECORDED PLAT, WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
WHICH FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING THAT SUCH ASSESSMENTS STAND CONFIRMED AND
REMAIN LEGAL, VALID AND BINDING FIRST LIENS UPON THE
PROPERTIES AGAINST WHICH SUCH ASSESSMENTS ARE MADE
UNTIL PAID; PROVIDING FOR CREDIT TO EACH OF THE
ASSESSMENTS OF THE DIFFERENCE IN THE ASSESSMENT AS
ORIGINALLY MADE, APPROVED AND CONFIRMED AND THE
PROPORTIONATE PART OF THE ACTUAL COST OF THE
IMPROVEMENTTO BE PAID BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING
THAT ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE PAID AND COLLECTED IN THE
MANNER SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 31-94 OF THE VILLAGE
AND CHAPTER 170 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING THAT
THE ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE RECORDED BY THE VILLAGE CLERK
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IN A SPECIAL BOOK TO BE KNOWN AS THE "IMPROVEMENT LIEN
BOOK"; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 3-96 ADOPTED -CONFIRMING EMERGENCY PURCHASE
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 3-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO 6.02 C OF THE
PURCHASING REGULATIONS RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A PUMP FOR THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, DURING THE FISCAL
YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1994 TO OCTOBER 1, 1995; AND, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• RESOLUTION 4-96 TABLED -AMENDING RESTAURANT LEASE
Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 4-96 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 AN AMENDMENT TO
THE LEASE AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT FOOD AND BEVERAGE
OPERATIONS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, WHICH
AMENDMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALTERING REQUIREMENTS
FOR SERVING OF DINNER AT THE COUNTRY CLUB; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion.
During discussion, it came to the Council's attention that the lessee has not yet submitted
his letter agreeing to provide workers compensation insurance for employees that the
lessee hires apart from his contract with the personnel agency, as requested by the
Village Council at an earlier meeting.
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Vice Mayor Marks moved to table Resolution 4-96 until the requested information is
obtained. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 5-96 ADOPTED -DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AGREEMENT
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 5-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE "DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING
AGREEMENT" BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
be adopted. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
LAND ACQUISITION -PUBLIC SAFETY SITE
• Councilman Vastola moved that priority for land acquisition for a Public Safety site be
Lots "C", "D", and "B" properties, as described in RCA dated January 11, 1996, and that
staff be directed to order appraisals on all three properties, if appraisals can be obtained
for a total of $5,000 or less. If the cost of appraisal of the properties exceeds $5,000, the
matter shall be brought back before the Council for further consideration. Councilman
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR DISPATCHER POSITION
Vice Mayor Marks moved to lift the hiring freeze on a Dispatcher position Qob code
#5711-0139) in the Public Safety Department; reference position audit and needs
assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. Councilman Vastola
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR SANITATION COLLECTOR POSITION
President Pro Tem Kelley to lift the hiring freeze on aCollector-Sanitation position (job
code #7020-0111) in the Public Services Department; refierence position audit and needs
assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. Councilman O'Meilia
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE POSITION
Vice Mayor Marks moved to lift the hiring freeze on a Public Safety Officer position (job
code #5711-0134) in the Public Safety Department; reference position audit and needs
assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. President Pro Tem
Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:15 p.m.
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