04-10-1997 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1997
Present: Gail H. Vastola, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Tom Valente, Councilman
David Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Vastola 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 Norris gave the invocation, and Mayor Vastola 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 3/27/97
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Vastola introduced Fireman Paul Ward of the Public Safety Department as the
"Employee of the Year" in the Village of North Palm Beach. In addition to a plaque
bearing his name and displayed in the Village Hall, Paul received a plaque from the
Chamber of Commerce and Bell South.
Mayor Vastola called for agoal-setting session with the Village Manager. By consensus,
this meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 1997 immediately following the
interviews of Board applicants.
. Discussion was held concerning a request from the Palm Beach County School Board
regarding donations for Project Graduation. This request will be placed on the April 24th
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Workshop Session agenda. The Village Manager and Village Attorney were directed to
check on the use of tax funds for donations prior to the next meeting.
A resolution supporting "Students First" position on Interlocal Agreement concerning
school concurrency was added to the agenda as Item 12.c.
Tim Hullihan of Gee & Jenson presented a schematic site plan and floor plan of the new
Public Safety facility to the Council. Mr. Hullihan was asked to submit the comparison
between current square footage (as indicated in the drawings) and the square footage
indicated in the space study. Mr. Hullihan was also asked to report back on progress with
the DOT regarding a curb cut. A special meeting of Council may be scheduled in the
near future with Mr. Hullihan to approve the site plan.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were accepted for file:
Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting held 1/28/97
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 3/3/97
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 3/17/97
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Kelly asked the Council for guidance concerning an earlier request from certain
residents to amend the Code regarding the use of utility trailers. Although the Council
had previously asked for the request in writing, Mr. Kelly reported that no letter has been
received. Mr. Kelly fiurther stated that enforcement of the Code in this regard is pending.
The Council reiterated that if such a request to amend the Code was to be considered,
a written request would be necessary, and two additional weeks were given fior the
submittal.
BILL 880 -REZONING OF PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY SITE -POSTPONED
The scheduled second reading and enactment of Bill 880, a proposed ordinance rezoning
a parcel of land located on the east side of U. S. Hwy. 1 south of Ebbtide Drive to P-
Public District was postponed until the Regular Session of May 22, 1997, pending review
and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
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BILL 881 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -CHANGE ORDER FOR F.I.N.D. PROJECT AT
NPBCC -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 19-97
Councilman Valente moved that Bill 881 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FOR
THE FISCALYEAR 1996-97T0 APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $8,200 FOR THE CHANGE ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHORELINE PROTECTION PROJECT; 50%OF
WHICH WILL BE FUNDED BY THE FIND GRANT AND 25% WILL BE
FUNDED BY THE GENERAL FUND OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Kelley
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Kelley moved that Bill 881 be enacted as Ordinance 19-97.
Councilman Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 882 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR F.I.N.D. PROJECT
AT NPBCC -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 20-97
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 882 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2,050 TO FUND THE 25% COST OF THE CHANGE ORDER FOR
ADDITIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHORELINE
PROTECTION PROJECT
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Valente seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 882 be enacted as Ordinance 20-97. President Pro
Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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BILL 883 -INTERIM ZONING -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS
ORD. 21-97
Councilman Valente moved that Bill 883 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE" PROVIDING A MORATORIUM ON APPROVAL
AND ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ORDERS FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREAS OF THE VILLAGE
BOUNDED BY LAKE WORTH ON THE EAST, THE INTRACOASTAL
WATERWAY ON THE SOUTH AND WEST AND PGA BOULEVARD ON
THE NORTH; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT;
PROVIDING FOR A SIX (8) MONTH TIME OF DURATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT 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 O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 883 be enacted as Ordinance 21-97. Councilman
Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
President Pro Tem Kelley left the meeting due to illness.
RESOLUTION 23-97 ADOPTED -AMENDING ICMA RETIREMENT MONEY PURCHASE
PLAN
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolutian 23-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE ICMA
RETIREMENT CORPORATION PROTOTYPE MONEY PURCHASE PLAN
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AND TRUST FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE ADOPTED
UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 74-96 OF THE VILLAGE; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 24-97 ADOPTED - OPPOSING LEGISLATION O_ N CITY_
CONTRACTIONS/ANNEXATIONS
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolution 24-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, OBJECTING TO SPECIAL ACT
LEGISLATION TO PERMIT THE ABOLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT WITHOUT STUDY, CONSENT OR CONCURRENCE OF
THE MUNICIPALITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
• be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 24-97 ADOPTED -SUPPORTING "STUDENTS FIRST" POS
CONCURRENCY
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolution 24-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE. COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF --
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE "STUDENTS
FIRST" 1 APRIL 1997 POSITION STATEMENT ON INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT CONCERNING SCHOOL CONCURRENCY
be adopted. Councilman Valente seconded the motion.
During discussion, Councilman Norris moved to amend the resolution by deleting Sections
1, 2 and 4 from the resolution. The motion to amend passed 3-1, with Councilman Norris,
Councilman Valente and Mayor Vastola voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
Thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed 3-1, with Vice Mayor O'Meilia,
Councilman Valente and Councilman Norris voting aye, and Mayor Vastola voting nay.
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CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES TABLED
Councilman Valente moved to table confirmation of a contract between the Village and
Thomas J. Baird, P. A., in accordance with Sec. 6.02c, Emergency Purchases, of the
Village's Purchasing Rules and Regulations until the Regular Session of April 24, 1997.
Councilman Norris seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-1, with Councilman
Valente, Councilman Norris and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting aye, and Mayor Vastola
voting nay.
HIRING FREEZE LIFTED ON PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER POSITION
Councilman Valente moved to lift hiring freeze on a Public Safety Officer position Qob
code #5711-0135) in the Department of Public Safety; reference position audit and needs
assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. Vice Mayor O'Meilia
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:45 p.m.
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K thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cfi rk
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