05-09-1996 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1996
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, 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 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
i Mayor Marks gave the invocation, and Councilman O'Meilia 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 817) held 4/25196
Minutes of Public Hearing (Bill 818) held 4/25/96
Minutes of Public Hearing (Bill 819) held 4/25/96
Minutes of Public Hearing (Bill 820) held 4/25/96
Minutes of Regular Session held 4/25/96
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Marks discussed plans to form a Beautification Committee in the near future, and
directed the Village Manager to advertise this in the next newsletter. Additionally, plans
are being made to hold a dedication ceremony for sculptures at Lakeside Park.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received for file:
Minutes of Planning Commission's Public Hearing held 4/2/96
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 4/2/96
Minutes of Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting held 4/9/96
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 4/15/96
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Vice Mayor Valente moved that the 4/2/96 recommendations of the Planning Commission
be received for file, as follows:
1. Recommended that Council "deny Planned Unit Development known as
Prosperity Harbor North because the proposed land use is not compatible
with surrounding land use to the north and east".
2. Recommended that Council "deny rezoning ofi Prosperity Harbor North from
R-1 to R-3 because the proposed use is not compatible with surrounding
land uses to the north and east".
3. Recommended that Council "deny P.U.D. known as Prosperity Harbor
South for the following reasons: 1) Development could satisfy subdivision
ordinance with modifications; 2) No tree survey submitted; 3) No animal
survey submitted; 4) No guard gate recommended; 5) Recommend 5%
passive park on Prosperity Farms Road in lieu of proposed donation; 6)
Minimum 30' landscape buffer along Prosperity Farms Road
recommended".
Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly reported that the Olympic Torch Relay will pass through
North Palm Beach on Saturday, July 6, 1996 at approximately 6:30 a.m. Mr. Kelly
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obtained approval from the Village Council to develop an ordinance which would allow
local businesses exemption from certain code regulations during certain hours of Special
Events that are designated by the Village Council, which would enable businesses to
participate in special events by providing sidewalk cafes. A proposed ordinance will be
placed on a future agenda for consideration.
Reverend John Frerking addressed the Council at this time regarding possible on-going
code violations in his neighborhood, and the lack of response to his complaints. The
Village Manager reported that these concerns had been addressed by the Code
Enforcement Officer on more than one occasion, but fiound no code violation during the
times he inspected the neighborhood. Staff was directed to have the Code Enforcement
Officer check the alleged violation every day for the next two weeks. Additionally, Council
directed the Public Services Director to submit a full report to the Council on the follow-up
to Reverend Frerking's complaints. The Village Manager was directed to send a letter
to Reverend Frerking, responding to all the points addressed in his earlier letter.
BILL 822 -AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IV, CODE ENFORCEMENT
• BOARD -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 18-96
Vice Mayor Valente moved that BiII 822 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
ARTICLE VI, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
UPDATING AND BRINGING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING SECTION
2-175, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE; AMENDING SECTION 2-176,
CONDUCT OF HEARING; AMENDING SECTION 2-178, FINES; LIENS;
ADDING A NEW SECTION 2-179 ENTITLED DURATION OF LIEN;
RENUMBERING SECTION 2-179, APPEAL, TO SECTION 2-180;
RENUMBERING SECTION 2-180, NOTICES, TO SECTION 2-181 AND
AMENDING SUCH SECTION; 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 second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Vastola seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
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Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 822 be enacted as Ordinance 18-96. President Pro
Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 823 -AMENDING SECTION 18-34.1, OF ARTICLE III, STOPPING, STANDING
AND PARKING -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 823 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-34.1 OF
ARTICLE III, STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING, OF CHAPTER 18
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE VILLAGE UPON WHICH VEHICLES,
TRAILERS AND BOATS ARE PROHIBITED TO PARK; 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 O'Meilia seconded the
motion.
During discussion, correction was made to language on Page 2, changing "300 feet" to
"400 feet".
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
BILL 824 -AMENDING 1995-96 BUDGET FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME BUILDING
INSPECTOR -PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Kelley moved that Bill 824 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 FOR TEMPORARY
PART-TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
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RESOLUTION 33-96 ADOPTED -PALM BEACH COUNTY RECREATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER FIELD LIGHTING
Vice Mayor Valente moved that Resolution 33-96 be taken from the table. Councilman
Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Valente moved that Resolution 33-96 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 AGREEMENT WITH
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT PROVIDES THE
VILLAGE WITH RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING OF
$50,000.00 FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT THE NORTH PALM
BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI-USE ATHLETIC FIELDS; AND,
• PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 36-96 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING BID FOR SHORELINE PROTECTION
PROJECT AT NPBCC
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 36-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE UNIT PRICE BID OF
MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR STABILIZATION OF
SHORELINE ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT THE NORTH
PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, A COPY OF WHICH BID IS ATTACHED
TO THIS RESOLUTION; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT
NO. L8070-33197 (COUNTRY CLUB RESERVE); AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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RESOLUTION 37-96 ADOPTED -EQUIPMENT LEASE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH
BARNETT BANK FOR FIRE TRUCK AND AMBULANCES
Vice Mayor Valente moved that Resolution 37-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE MASTER GOVERNMENTAL
EQUIPMENT LEASE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH BARNETT BANK
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AND RELATED CERTIFICATES AND
DOCUMENTS; FINDING THAT A NEGOTIATED LEASE IS IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF LESSEE; CERTIFYING THE LEASE FINANCING
AGREEMENT AS A QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATION; PROVIDING
FOR PAYMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 38-96 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING REVISED NAMAC/FIRE ADDENDUM
. FOR HAZMAT
Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 38-96 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 ADDENDUM TO
THE NORTHERN AREA MUTUAL AID CONSORTIUM (NAMAC)
AGREEMENT, WHICH ADDENDUM IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND
SETS FORTH TERMS AND PROVISIONS FOR THE HAZMAT PROGRAM
OF THE CONSORTIUM; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Kelley moved that Resolution 39-96 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING COUNCILMAN CHARLES
O'MEILIA AS DELEGATE AND DENNIS W. KELLY, VILLAGE MANAGER,
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AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:40 p.m.
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