02-24-2000 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2000
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., 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, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
AI I members of staff were present
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman O'Meilia gave the invocation and Councilman Norris led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7'he following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Public Hearing held 2/10/2000
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/10/2000
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Eissey reported on his meetings with members of the Mayor's ad hoc committee, and
presented the residents' concerns to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman O'Meilia
secaided the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board Meeting held 1/25/2000
• Accepted for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board Meeting held
2/7/2000
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, February 24, 2000
• Accepted for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 2/8/2000
Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that Council
"pursue the completion of the snack bar at the North Palm Beach Country Club, still
making the snack bar a first class and useful facility, but stay within our economical
guidelines".
Accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ending 9/30/99, prepared
by Haas, Diaz & Co.
*End of Consent Agendn
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly was directed to poll the Council regarding an available meeting
date to finalize the Council's Goals and Objectives for 1999.
Mr. Kelly asked the Council to formally ratify the lease renewal agreement with Williams
Scotsman for the rent and use of a modular building north of Parker Bridge which houses Public
Safety emergency medical services. President Pro Tem Vastola moved to ratify the agreement
renewal. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Mr. Kelly informed the Council of a meeting held the night before by the Department of
Transportation concerning the closing of the PGA Bridge for repairs in the spring of 2001. Mr.
Kelly reported that despite the Village's objections and concerns for our Public Safety
operations, as well as concern for hurricane evacuation procedures and routing, the DOT plans to
move forward with the closing of both spans of the bridge simultaneously. The Council agreed
by consensus that a resolution stating the Village's position and recommendations should be
prepared to be forwarded to the DOT and our state legislators.
Inquiry was made regarding the Village's desire to participate in Palm Beach County's funding
program for landscaping projects. Mr. Kelly stated that he has contacted Commissioner
Marcus's assistant, and they would like to appear before the Village Council during a March
Council meeting to discuss this.
BILL 982 -AMENDING CHAPTER 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. OF THE CODE -
ENACTED AS ORD. 06-2000
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bi11982 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE
• CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE BY ADDING A SECTION 3-4 TO THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES PROHIBITING NUDITY AND PARTIAL NUDITY IN
ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BEER OR WINE, ARE SOLD
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, February 24, 2000
• OR OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES; PROHIBITING ANY
PERSON MAINTAINING, OWNING OR OPERATING SUCH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS FROM PERMITTING OR SUFFERING NUDITY AND PARTIAL
NUDITY WITHIN SUCH ESTABLISHMENT; PROHIBITING SEXUAL CONDUCT
WITHIN SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS; OPTING OUT OF SECTION 17-182 OF THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CODE; MAKING LEGISLATIVE
FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF 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 O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 982 be enacted as Ordinance 06-2000. President Pro Tem
Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
131 LL 983 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -PURCHASE OF GPS MASTER CLOCK -ENACTED
AS ORD. 07-2000
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bi11983 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 $4,805.00 TO PURCHASE
NETCLOCK FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT. THE FUNDS ARE REIMBURSABLE
BY PALM BEACH COUNTY 911 GRANT PROGRAM
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Bill 983 be enacted as Ordinance 07-2000. Councilman Norris
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 984 -EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET FOR GROUP HEALTH
CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL FUND -ENACTED AS ORD. 8-2000
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bi11984 entitled:
AN EMERGENCY 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 $100,000
FOR GROUP HEALTH CONTRIBUTION
• Be placed on first and final reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, February 24, 2000
• Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Bill 984 be enacted as Ordinance 08-2000. Councilman
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 985 -EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET FOR GROUP HEALTH
CONTRIBUTION FOR COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET - ENACTED AS ORD. 09-2000
Councilman O'Meilia moved that bill 985 entitled:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FOR
7'}IE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000.00 FOR GROUP HEALTH CONTRIBUTION
Be placed on first and final reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Bill 985 be enacted as Ordinance 09-2000. Councilman Norris
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 17-2000 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING BID FOR CHILLED WATER FAN COIL
UNITS
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 17-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF FARMER & IRWIN CORPORATION, RIVIERA BEACH,
FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,999 FOR TWO CHILLED WATER FAN COIL UNITS
AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM K5710-49920
(PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION RESERVE)
Be adopted. President Pro Tem Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR COMPLETION OF COUNTRY CLUB
RENOVATION PROJECT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $53,000 from
L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8059-66210 (Clubhouse Construction & Major
Renovation) for the purpose of completing the Country Club renovation project. Councilman
Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
TRAFFIC CALMING -LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE
• Vice Mayor Tringali moved to direct staff to install stop signs and speed bumps on Lighthouse
Drive at recommended locations, to be determined. President Pro Tem Vastola seconded the
motion.
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, February 24, 2000
• During discussion of Chief Johnson's report on traffic calming, President Pro Tetn Vastola
moved to amend the motion by directing staff to install stop signs, omit the speed bumps from
the plan and to increase stronger enforcement on Lighthouse Drive and Anchorage Drive and
other adjoining streets. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Tringali moved to amend the motion to include Anchorage Drive. President Pro
Tem Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed 5-0.
Public Services Director Tom Hogarth and Public Safety Director Earl Johnson were directed to
confer on specific locations for 3-way or 4-way stop signs, and bring it back to the Council for
approval at the next meeting.
Staff was further directed to post Chief Johnson's report to the Council on traffic calming on the
Village's web site.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Ka hleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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