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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. 4 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 •