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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2000
Present:
ROLL CALL:
Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAI.OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 7/13/00
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Public Safety Director Earl Johnson introduced Sgt, Danny Wille, who presented a
commendation to PSO Tom Fitzpatrick for an arrest made as part of the newly-implemented
drug interdiction program.
The Council recognized Crime Prevention Officer Tom Santiago and the North Palm Beach
Police Explorers and Pistol Team for winning the state pistol championship.
By consensus, the Council declared certain office furnishings to be surplus equipment, which
will be donated to the Chamber of Commerce for use by volunteers.
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• CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
President Pro Tem Norris moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman O'Meilia
secarded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Received for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 7/11 /00
Received for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting held 7/12/00
Adopted Resolution 45-2000 accepting bid of Mike's Aluminum Specialties, Lake Park,
Florida, in the amount of $12,217.00 for hurricane shutters for the North Palm Beach
Country Club Clubhouse; funds to be expended from L8059-66210 (Clubhouse
Grounds- Construction & Major Renovation)
Adopted Resolution 46-2000 supporting the publicly stated policy of the Florida State
Council of Senior Citizens regarding the need for state and federal financial assistance
for provision of in-home nursing care for the elderly
Adopted Resolution 47-2000 supporting the American Public Works Association's
position statement on the Clean Water Act reauthorization
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly was directed to forward the options regarding renewals of the
fool Manager and Tennis Professional contracts to the Country Club Advisory Board for review
and recommendation.
The caitract for Village Engineer will be placed on a Council workshop agenda for discussion.
The Council agreed to a joint meeting with officials from the Town of Lake Park regarding Lake
l'ark's request for Village deannexation of the old Hyde Park property. A meeting date will be
set for September.
BILL 995 -POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT -PLACED ON FIRST
READING
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Bill 995 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 4, OF ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 2 OF TfIE
• CODF; OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, RELATING TO FIRE AND POLICE
RETIEZEMENT PLAN, PROVIDING FOR OPTIONAL BENEFITS FOR DISABILITY
RETIREES; PROVIDING FOR PRESUMPTIVE ILLNESSES; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC
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• OY1'IONAL BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR FALSE AND MISLEADING
STATEMENTS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the
motion.
During discussion, Village Manager Dennis Kelly told the Council that in order to collect state
monies, this Bill would have to be approved with an effective date of 12/31/99.
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
BILL 996 -POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR COLA AND
INVESTMENT EQUITIES INCREASE -TABLED
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Bi11996 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, RELATING TO FIRE AND POLICE
RETIREMENT PLAN, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE INVESTMENTS IN EQUITIES;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the
motion.
After discussion, Councilman O'Meilia moved to table this Bill until it can be placed on the
Workshop Agenda of August 10, 2000. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
Village Manager Dennis Kelly was directed to get an opinion from Labor Attorney Jim Cherof
regarding the necessity of a obtaining a disclaimer. Mr. Kelly was also asked to get an answer
from an actuary regarding the COLA portion of the amendment.
BILL 997 -AMENDING 1999-2000 GENERAL FUND BUDGET -ENACTED AS ORD. 19-
2000
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 997 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
7'1IE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-
2000 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 TO REPLENISH
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• Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Mcilia seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 997 be enacted as Ordinance 19-2000. Vice Mayor
Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 48-2000 ADOPTED - SUPPORTING CANDIDACY OF CARMELA
ST'ARACE FOR FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES POSITION
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 48-2000 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE CANDIDACY OF COUNCILWOMAN CARMELA
STARACE AS SECOND VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES,
INC.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Councilman Noel seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman
O'Meilia, Councilman Noel, Vice Mayor Eissey and Mayor Tringali voting aye, and President
Pro Tem Norris voting nay.
RESOLUTION 49-2000 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF GEE & JENSON FOR
LIBRARY LIGHTING STUDY
Councilman Noel moved that Resolution 49-2000 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 GEE & JENSON ENGINEERS-
ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS, INC., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT
IS FOR T'HE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE VILLAGE WITH A LIGHTING
ANALYSIS/STUDY FOR THE UPPER FLOOR LEVEL OF THE VILLAGE LIBRARY
BUILDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman
Noel moved to amend by changing the amount from $4,000 to $3,000. President Pro Tem Norris
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Norris moved to amend the agreement by adding language which would give
the Village the right to recover attorney fees in the case of default by Gee & Jenson.
Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the main motion, as amended, passed 5-0.
• Staff was directed to give written "Notice to Proceed" with the initiating Purchase Order.
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CONTRIBUTION APPROVED FOR THE NATIONAL KAYAKING PROGRAM
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Vice Mayor Eissey moved to approve a contribution in the amount of $2,000 towards a
feasibility study of a national kayaking program to be located in Palm Beach County, as
sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission; funds to be expended from the
Special Events account. President Pro Tem Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted
aye.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Kathleen F. Kelly, C C ~
Village Clerk
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