01-13-2000 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 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
IZOLL 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 Eissey gave the invocation, and Councilman O'Meilia led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7'he following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 12/9/99
Minutes of Public Hearing held 12/9/99
IZEPORT OF THE MAYOR
Public Safety Director Earl Johnson introduced Jeanne Priez, PSO, and Thomas Fitzpatrick, PSO
in the Department of Public Safety who were the recipients of the Customer Service Award and
Departmental Commendation, respectively. Mayor Eissey presented both recipients with
certificates.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Items 7.0, 7.g, 7.s and 7.t were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular
• Agenda. Thereafter, Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were
approved:
Received the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 11/2/99
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• Received the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 11/23/99
Received the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 12/6/99
Received the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 12/6/99
Received the Minutes of the Planning Commission Public Hearing held 12/7/99
Received the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 12/7/99
Received the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 12/14/99
Received the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 1/3/2000
Received the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that Council "select
the golf club protector ($3.96 per cart/per month) versus the rear rain curtain of $1.20/per
cart/per month, taking the additional funding from the Country Club Contingency Fund".
Received the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that the restaurant
lessee pay 100% of the expense for the new Point of Sale computer system at the North
Palm Beach Country Club, with lessee retaining ownership at end of lease, if paid in full.
Received the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that Council approve
a budget transfer of $12,000 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency Fund) to the
Golf Course Maintenance Tree Trimming account (L8045-33430).
Received recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that Council accept the
bids for Golf Course Equipment as recommended by the Golf Course Superintendent
Received the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Council "approve an
application to rezone a parcel of land located at 300 Prosperity Farms Road from C1A-
Limited Commercial District to CC-Transitional Commercial District conditioned upon
staff submitting appropriate amending language regarding Alt. AlA
Adopted Resolution 1-2000 directing the Village Clerk to publish notice of the General
Election to be held on March 14, 2000.
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $1,668 from L8070-49910 (Country Club
Contingency) to L8047-34420 (Rental-Equipment) to cover additional funds required to
cover the leasing of 80 golf cart protectors.
• Approved Theresa LePore, Supervisor of Elections, or her designee, as a Canvassing
Board member for the Village Election on March 14, 2000, and as the Village's
representative for the Logic and Accuracy testing of the tabulating equipment on Friday,
March 10, 2000 and the runoff election, should there be one.
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• Lifted hiring freeze for Administrative Secretary position in the Department of Public
Services
Lifted hiring freeze for Executive Secretary position in the Village Manager's office
*End of Consent Agenda
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
The Village Manager was directed to poll the Council regarding a date for the official re-opening
of the Country Club.
BILL 977 -PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH P.U.D. AGREEMENT -ENACTED AS
ORDINANCE 1-2000
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bi11977 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 31-96 WHICH CREATED A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH" BY PROVIDING
AND REGULATING THE LOCATION AND PLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES INCLUSIVE
OF DOCKS, PILINGS, PIERS, MOORING POSTS AND VESSELS WITH THE INTERIOR
IIARBOR AREA AND THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AREA LOCATED WITHIN
THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, WHICH REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCATION
AND PLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES AND VESSELS ARE SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT
"A" ATTACHED AND MADE PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; 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. President Pro Tem Vastola seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 977 be enacted as Ordinance I-2000. President Pro Tem
Vastola seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman O'Meilia, President Pro
7'em Vastola, Councilman Norris and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Vice Mayor Tringali voting
nay.
BILL 978 -BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR BICYCLE PATROL -ENACTED AS
ORDINANCE 2-2000
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bill 978 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 REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,384 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME PAY FOR BICYCLE PATROL. THE FUNDS ARE
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• RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT IN THE FISCAL YEAR 19998-1999
Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
]'resident Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bill 978 be enacted as Ordinance 2-2000. Councilman
Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 979 -BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR PBC RECREATION GRANT -PLACED ON
FIRST READING
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 979 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 $10,000.00 FOR COMMUNITY
CENTER BATTING CAGES FUNDED THROUGH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
ItESOI,UTION 2-2000 ADOPTED -BID AWARD FOR POS CASH REGISTER SYSTEM
Councilman Norris moved that the Resolution be taken from the table. President Pro Tem
Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Resolution 2-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SABLE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS
MACHINES, INC., WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A POINT OF SALE
COMPUTER CASH REGISTER SYSTEM, SABLE POINT IOONT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
TWENTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY ($29,470.00) DOLLARS; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was stated that a Letter of Agreement signed by Edward P. D'Ambra,
President of J.E.D.L., Inc. for the leasing of the Sable Technology from the Village for monthly
payments of $491.17 plus interest per month for sixty months, plus $210.00 per month for the
• service agreement and the costs (interest rate) per month to the Village for borrowing the
purchase price of $29,470.00 would be forthcoming. The Village Council, by consensus, agreed
to purchase the system by increasing the amount of the Lease-Purchase Agreement with
Wachovia Bank by $30,000.
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• Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the motion by stipulating that the resolution would be
effective pending receipt of the signed Letter of Agreement by Edward P. D'Ambra.
Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
7~hereaiier, the original motion, as amended, passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION 3-2000 ADOPTED -LEASE PURCHASE - WACHOVIA BANK
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 3-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE LEASE-PURCHASE PROPOSAL FROM WACHOVIA BANK
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT `A" FOR EIGHT (8) AUTOMOBILES AND PURCHASE OF
POINT-OF-SALE CASH REGISTER FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT IN THE
AMOUN'T' OF $142,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 4-2000 ADOPTED -AMERICAN EQUIPMENT LEASING CONTRACT FOR
GOLF CLUB PROTECTORS
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Resolution 4-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLL'RK TO ENTER INTO A MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN EQUIPMENT LEASING ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A",
WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING EIGHTY (80) GOLF CLUB
PROTECTORS FOR USE AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 5-2000 ADOPTED -REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB
KITCHEN AND SNACKBAR
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Resolution 5-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, REJECTING THE BIDS OF MARK SCHWARTZ CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AND MAYFAIR CONSTRUCTION
• OF MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA, FOR THE COMPLETION OF RENOVATIONS AND
ADDITIONS TO THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE KITCHEN AND
SNACKBAR; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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• Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President
I'ro Tem Vastola, Vice Mayor Tringali, Councilman Norris and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and
Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
RESOLUTION 6-2000 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING BIDS FOR GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Resolution 6-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF FLORIDA COAST EQUIPMENT, BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, FOR ONE TRACTOR WITH LOADER BUCKET IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,224,
AND ONE FAIRWAY VERTICUTTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,489; ACCEPTING THE B
ID OP HECTOR TURF, DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR ONE CARRY-ALL UTILITY
VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,750; AND ACCEPTING THE BID OF KILPATRICK
TURF, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR ONE TRIPLEX MOWER IN THE AMOUNT
OF $13,398 AND ONE CUSHMAN UTILITY VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,990 FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE;
1'UNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM L8045-66490 (MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT)
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, with President
Pro Tem Vastola, Vice Mayor Tringali and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia
and Councilman Norris voting nay.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR TREE-TRIMMING ACCOUNT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer of $12,000 from L8070-49910
(Country Club Contingency) to L8045-33430 (Tree Trimming) to replenish the account depleted
by costs of cleanup for hurricane damages. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR LASER RADAR UNIT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer of $3,900 from A5540-49911
(Council Contingency) to A5 7 1 1-66490 (Capital-Machinery & Equipment) for the purpose of
budgeting a laser radar unit for the Department of Public Safety. Councilman Norris seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SOFTWARE IN THE
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer of $2,280 from various A5812
• accounts to A5812-66415 (Computer Hardware & Software) for the purchase of Fire
Administrative software in the Department of Public Safety. Councilman Norris seconded the
motiai, and all present voted aye.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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l.athleen F. Kelly, CMC `/~/~
Village Clerk
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