10-14-1999 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1999
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey 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 President Pro Tem Vastola 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 held 9/21/99
Minutes of Public Hearing held 9/23/99
Minutes of Regular Session held 9/23/99
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
President Pro Tem Vastola asked staff to look into a proposed Interlocal Agreement between the
Village of North Palm Beach and the Town of Lake Park for medical transport, and bring it to
Council for discussion at a future workshop.
Mayor Eissey asked for consensus of Council to reduce the $2.00 cart rental increase for 9 holes
to $1.00 for 9 holes. With Council agreement, an ordinance will be prepared for the next
Regular Session to reflect the change. Staff was directed to do an analysis of how this will affect
the revenues.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, October 14, 1999
• Mayor Eissey proclaimed October 23 through October 31, 1999 as National Red Ribbon
Celebration in the Village of North Palm Beach. Public Safety Director Earl Johnson was
present to accept the Proclamation.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC _ _
The Council briefly discussed the purchase of Lyons Towing, Inc. by 1-800-Auto Tow, Inc., who
proposes to complete the Lyons contract with the Village. Although the contract cannot be
assigned, sold or transferred, the Council may continue with the new contractor until such time
as this is rebid and a new contract is awarded. The recommendation of staff is to continue with a
single tow company rather than the rotation system. This will be placed on a workshop agenda
in the near future.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Norris seconded
the motion. During discussion, correction was made to item 7.h., wherein the Parkskeeper
position was changed to Laborer position. Thereafter, all present voted aye. The following
items were approved:
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 8/24/99
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 9/7/99
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 9/20/99
Adopted Resolution 57-99 supporting legislation which amends provisions of the State-
administered group Health program to allow participation by local governments who actively
participate in the Florida State Retirement System
Adopted Resolution 58-99 approving Computer Security Agreement for Village employees
Adopted Resolution 59-99 amending Personnel Rules and Regulations by establishing a
Service Awards policy
Adopted Resolution 60-99 establishing policy for employee relations budget line item
Lifted hiring freeze on Laborer position (job code # 0110) the Department of Public Services
Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board (Minutes of
9/20/99, and amended 10/4/99) that "verbiage be added to the minimum monthly charge at the
North Palm Beach Country Club Restaurant. If a member spends $240.00 by March 31st er
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surcharge will be charged to that member for the remainder of the year"
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, October 14, 1999
. Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board (Minutes of
9/20/99) that "Council execute the contract with Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Fort
Lauderdale-Palm Beach, Inc. This contract gives Pepsi-Cola the exclusive right to sell Pepsi
soft drink products at the North Palm Beach Country Club driving range and golf course
maintenance bam in exchange for a swim scoreboard"
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY
BOARDS
Councilman O'Meilia reported on the October 13th meeting of the Northlake Blvd. Task Force,
and said that the Task Force has put out Requests for Proposals for the overlay zoning code
program, and also has approved the Scope of Services for an RFP for an architect/engineer to do
the design work and construction drawings for the landscaping.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly received consensus from Council regarding the following events
and dates: Heritage Festival Parade, Saturday, May 6, 2000; and the Christmas Tree Lighting at
the new Public Safety Building on Wednesday ,December 8th.
BILL 967 -ADDITIONAL BOAT/RV SCREENING REOUIREMENTS FOR CORNED LOTS
-PLACED ON FIRST READING
Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Bi11967 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (8) OF SECTION 18-35,
RECREATIONAL, BOATING AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL
RECREATIONAL USE TRAILERS; PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
RESTRICTED, OR ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SCREENING
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORNER LOTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT WALLS,
GATES OR FENCES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 45-36 (D) OF THE CODE; 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 Norris seconded the motion. The
motion passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Tringali, Councilman Norris, President Pro Tem Vastola
and Mayor Eissey voting aye,-and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
• BILL 973 -BUDGET AMENDMENT - NPBCC RESTAURANT -PLACED ON FIRST
READING
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, October 14, 1999
Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Bill 973 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 TO _APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,500 FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB-RESTAURANT_
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Vastola seconded the
motion.
During discussion, Councilman O'Meilia moved to double the revenue and increase the
appropriation amount to $23,000 to carry the operation of the restaurant through the month of
November. President Pro Tem Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter the original motion, as amended, passed 5-0.
BILL 794 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -VARIOUS -PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bi11794 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $9,500.00- FOR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND APPRECIATION
BANQUET FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT AND ADVERTISING
FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 61-99 ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING NEXTEL CONTRACT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Resolution 61-99 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 COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE
AGREEMENT (GROUND) WITH NEXTEL SOUTH CORP., A GEORGIA
CORPORATION D/B/A NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS ATTACHED AS
EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING
LAND AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion.
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, October 14, 1999
• Councilman O'Meilia left the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
The following changes were made by the Council during discussion:
Line 2, ¶, delete the language "including without limitation".
Line 8 of ¶6 (Facilities; Utilities; Access), add the language "unless caused by the actions
of Lessee or their agents" after the words "Lessor's Equipment."
Language was added to the Agreement to read: "Lessee shall install and maintain at its
sole expense all landscaping as approved by the Village Planning Commission".
Paragraph 19, the street address for the Village of North Palm Beach shall read as 501
U.S. Highway One.
The motion passed 4-0.
Councilman O'Meilia returned at 8:35 p.m.
RESOLUTION 62-99 ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SEACOAST
PROPERTY AT ANCHORAGE PARK
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Resolution 62-99 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 SEACOAST
UTILITY AUTHORITY AND EXHIBITS ATTACHED THERETO, WHICH
AGREEMENT WITH EXHIBITS IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS
COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A", AND PROVIDES FOR THE QUIT-CLAIM AND
CONVEYANCE FROM SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY TO THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS
ANCHORAGE PARK AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
EXHIBITS TO THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANT BY THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH OF PERPETUAL UTILITY EASEMENTS
TO SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY; GRANTING A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FROM THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH TO
SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND I
MAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE. PUMPING STATIONS IN, UNDER AND
ACROSS LANDS OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH;
PROVIDING FOR A LEASE BACK FROM THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
• BEACH, AS LESSOR, AND SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY, AS LESSEE,
TO A PORTION OF THE LANDS COMPRISING ANCHORAGE PARK; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, October 14, 1999
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
CHANGE ORDER FOR COUNTRY CLUB SNACKBAR - NO ACTION TAKEN
The pricing by the contractor for snackbaz renovation as discussed with Eddie D'Ambra was
presented to the Village Council in the amount of $184,680. Staff was not prepared to make a
recommendation at this time, other than to finish the rest of the work prior to making a decision
on the snackbar, and to then bid it out separately and competitively. Another option for
consideration is the snackbar design that was originally included in the architect's contract. This
will be brought back to the next Regular session on October 28, 1999 for continued discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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