02-24-2000 VC PH-MMINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24,2000
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
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 7:21 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The Purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear comments from the public concerning Bill 982, a
proposed ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances by
adding a Section 3-4 prohibiting nudity or partial nudity and sexual conduct within
establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Manny Grinn, 536 Greenway Drive, addressed the Council with three concerns: 1) amortization;
2) opt-in -opt out; and 3) definition of nudity and sexual conduct. Village Attorney George
Baldwin opined that the Village would not have to amortize their loss of profits resulting from
the code amendment. Mr. Baldwin also explained that since we did not opt out of the county
adult entertainment ordinance, we were in, but we have opted out of the provision that conflicts
with the ordinance that is being presently being considered. Mr. Baldwin further stated that he
did not consider the original drafting of the county ordinance wherein municipalities were
automatically covered unless they opted out, to be unconstitutional. Regarding the definition of
nudity and sexual conduct and how it relates to other establishments, Mr. Baldwin stated that this
ordinance applies to any establishment that has nudity and has alcoholic beverages, as defined in
the ordinance. It applies whether or not an establishment has an adult entertainment license, and
whether or not it is required under the county code to get one.
ADJOURNMENT
• With no further comments from the public to be heard, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village erk