02-25-1999 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, President Pro Tem
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris 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
Mayor Norris gave the invocation, and Councilman Vastola led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Special Session held 2/3/99
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/11/99
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Norris presented a plaque to Robin Wassmuth
in appreciation of her service to the Village as a member of the Recreation Advisory
Board.
Commissioner Karen Marcus addressed the Council regarding issues that Pa_Im Beach
County will have on the ballot on March 9, 1999. Commissioner Marcus thanked the
Village Council for supporting the Recreation & Cultural facilities referendum, and asked
• that the Council also support the land acquisition referendum for purchase of
environmentally sensitive lands and greenways.
Minutes of Regular Session
. held February 25, 1999
Special Counsel Tom Baird requested that the Village Council schedule an attorney-
client session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation with Crystal's Bar & Grill
at 421 Northlake Blvd. Joining Mr. Baird in his request was Village Attomey George
Baldwin and Village Manager Dennis Kelly. The Council agreed by consensus to hold
an open meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
and will recess at that time for an Attorney-Client Session, which is estimated to last
approximately 30 minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Items 7.e and 7.f were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular
Agenda. Item 7.j was dropped from the agenda. Thereafter, Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. President Pro Tem Eissey
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Receive Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 1/26/99
. Receive Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 2/1/99
Receive Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 2/1/99
Receive Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 2/9/99
Approve budget transfer of $25,000 from various Public Safety Regular Pay
accounts to General Fund Reserve-Accrued Benefits to replenish depleted
account
Approve budget transfer of $3,000 from A4902-11110 (Executive Salary)
to A4902-35450 (new position) for setup costs for Assistant Village
Manager
Lift hiring freeze on Streets/Laborer position Qob code #7321-0110) in the
Dept. of Public Services; reference needs assessment and position audit
Lift hiring freeze on Housekeeper position (job code #8059-0103) at the
Country Club; reference needs assessment and position audit
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Minutes of Regular Session
• held February 25, 1999
BILL 951 -BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR PAY RANGE AND JOB DESCRIPTION
STUDY -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 13-99
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 951 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPDATE
VILLAGE EMPLOYEES' SALARY RANGES AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Eissey
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 951 be enacted as Ordinance 13-99. Vice Mayor
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
. BILL 952 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COUNTRY
CLUB RESTAURANT -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 14-
99
Councilman Tringali moved that Bill 952 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FUND
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,800 FOR
THE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Vastola seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Tringali moved that BiII 952 be enacted as Ordinance 14-99. President Pro
Tem Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. -
BILL 953-BUDGET AMENDMENT-APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR BEAUTIFUL PALM
BEACHES GRANT AWARD -PLACED ON FIRST READING.
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 953 entitled:
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. held February 25, 1999
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO APPROPRIATE -FUNDS IN THE -
AMOUNT OF $50,488 FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF A1A MEDIANS
LOCATED NORTH OF NORTHLAKE BLVD., 50% OF WHICH IS FUNDED
BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, MPO GRANT PROGRAM
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 10-99 ADOPTED -APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Prior to balloting, Councilman Vastola moved that Planning Commission 2nd Alternate
Cory Cross be moved up to the vacant regular position. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
By written ballot, copies of which are attached to the official Minutes of Record, the
Village Council appointed William Whiteford as 2nd Alternate on the Planning
Commission.
Thereafter, the names of the aforementioned appointee was entered into Resolution 10-
99.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolution 10-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
be adopted. President Pro Tem Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 11-99 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING C_ ONSULTANT AG_ REEMENT FOR
SALARY SURVEY
Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 11-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
• NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
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• held February 25, 1999
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
HUMAN RESOURCE PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS, BRANDON,
FLORIDA, WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PAY RANGE AND JOB
DESCRIPTION STUDY FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Eissey seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was clarified by the Village Council that the study is to encompass
all employees of the Village, including part-time and temporary employees. Additionally,
it was stipulated that the Agreement contain the revisions as recommended by Village
Attorney George Baldwin in his letter of February 19, 1999.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Vastola, President Pro Tem Eissey,
Councilman Tringali and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
RESOLUTION 12-99 ADOPTED -AWARDING BID FOR TENNIS COURT LIGHTS
Councilman Tringali moved that Resolution 12-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF C. R. DUNN, LAKE WORTH,
FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,473.00, TO FURNISH AND INSTALL
NEW TENNIS COURT LIGHTS ON THE SIX NORTHERLY TENNIS
COURTS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB; FUNDS TO
BE EXPENDED FROM 18050-66210 (CONSTRUCTION & MAJOR
RENOVATION)
be adopted. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE ACCEPTED
President Pro Tem Eissey moved to accept the comprehensive Annual financial Report
for the Year Ended 9/30/98, as prepared by Haas, Diaz & Co. Councilman Vastola
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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• held February 25, 1999
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:Q0 p.m.
K thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village lerk
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