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03-09-2000 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION • OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 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 Doug Smith, Assistant Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk KOI.I, 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 except Village Manager Dennis Kelly, who was out of town. Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith was present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Pro Tem Vastola gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Tringali led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following Minutes were approved as written: Minutes of Public Hearing held 2/24/2000 Minutes of Regular Session held 2/24/2000 REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Eissey called upon Public Safety Director Earl Johnson, who introduced Public Safety Officer Tim Daly and his Supervisor, Sgt. Dan Wille. Officer Daly was recognized with a letter of commendation. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Items 7.b. and 7.c. were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda as items as 13.d. and 14.c., respectively. Thereafter, President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present • voted aye. The following items were approved: Minutes of Regular Session held Thursday, March 9, 2000 • Accepted for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/7/2000 Approved budget transfer in the amount of $7,000 from A5711-11210 (Regular Pay) to A5711-11420 (Training Overtime) for the purpose of funding a training program for Public Safety personnel *End of Consent Agenda* VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith reported to the Council that the new telephone system was now operational. A listing of new numbers had been sent to the Council, and lists were available to members of the audience. The new numbers will also be published in the next newsletter, as well on the Village's web page. Mr. Smith stated that the Canvassing Board will meet on Wednesday, March 15, 2000 in the Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Smith also reported that there is an "employee outing" planned on March 24, 2000 at Roger Dean Stadium, where Village employees will have lunch and see a baseball game. BILL 986 -BOAT MOORING -TABLED. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 986 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (12) OF SECTION 5-85 OF DIVISION 4, DOCKS AND PIERS, OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 5, BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOORING BUOYS AND FLOATING ANCHORS IN LAKE WORTH AND THE ATLANTIC OCEAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion. During discussion, the Council agreed by consensus to the following changes in the language of the ordinance: delete the word "floating" in the first sentence of Subsection 12; second sentence to read: Mooring buoys and anchors: additional language to read: No more than one boat allowed: Further, Section 5-82. Generally. will be amended to insert language regarding construction • requirements for mooring buoys and anchors, boat davits and other boat lifting devices and approved structures for landowners only, as well as requirement for building permits for mooring buoys and anchors. 2 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, March 9, 2000 C~ Councilman O'Meilia moved to table this ordinance until the next Regular meeting on March 23, 2000. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 18-2000 ADOPTED -OPPOSING CLOSING OF PGA BRIDGE Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 18-2000 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) CLOSING OF BOTH SPANS OF THE PGA BRIDGE FOR REPAIRS; THE VILLAGE CLERK IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO FURNISH A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AND ENTITIES AS THE MAYOR DIRECTS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be adopted. President Pro Tem Gail Vastola seconded the motion. lluring discussion, the Village Clerk was directed to also send a certified copy of the Resolution to the Coast Guard, our federal congressmen and senators, and Palm Beach County Emergency Management. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. RESOLUTION 19-2000 ADOPTED -CONTRACT WITH AT&T FOR CELL TOWER ITABLED ON 2/101 President Pro Tem Vastola moved to take this item from the table. Councilman O'Meilia secaided the motion, and all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 19-2000 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 A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT (GROUND) WITI3 A7'&T WIRELESS SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, D/B/A AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING LAND AT THE NORTH PALM BF;ACH COMMUNITY CENTER FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE • Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion. Minutes of Regular Session field Thursday, March 9, 2000 • During discussion, the Council agreed by consensus to insert the word entire before the word interest in sentence 1 of ¶14 Assignment and Subletting on page 3 of the agreement. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. RESOLUTION 20-2000 ADOPTED - SUPPORTING BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA'S POSITION ON THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 20-2000 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE APPKOVE AND ADOPT THE BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA'S POSITION ON THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, WHICH POSITION IS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be adopted. Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. ItI'sSOLUTION 21-2000 ADOPTED - AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES AND R)GULATIONS TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR UNUSED VACATION REIMBURSEMENT Councilman Norris moved that Resolution 21-2000 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE BY ADDING A SECTION 9.04 THERETO TO PROVIDE A POLICY FOR UNUSED VACATION REIMBURSEMENT FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE NOT COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; THAT A COPY OF THE NEW SECTION 9.04 IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE PART HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be adopted. President Pro Tem Vastola seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the motion by adding into Paragraph a) of Attachment A the language "and who have a minimum of seven years service as a regular full-time employee Village employee". Councilman Norris seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3, with Councilman O'Meilia and Councilman Norris voting aye, and President Pro Tem Vastola, Vice Mayor Tringali and Mayor Eissey voting nay. Councilman O'Meilia moved to delete 9.04.02 a) completely. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion failed 1-4, with Councilman O'Meilia voting aye, and Councilman Norris, President Pro Tem Vastola, Vice Mayor Tringali and Mayor Eissey voting nay. • Thereafter, the original motion passed 5-0. 4 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, March 9, 2000 • TRAFFIC CALMING STOP SIGN LOCATIONS APPROVED President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve the locations for stop signs on Lighthouse Drive and Anchorage Drive, as detailed in the March 1, 2000 memorandum from Public Services Director Tom Hogarth. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT SIGN President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve the proposal from Sign Craft to fabricate and install a monument sign for the North Palm Beach Country Club restaurant; funds to be expended from L8059-66210 (Clubhouse Construction and Major Renovation). Councilman Norris seconded the motion. After discussion concerning Village Attorney George Baldwin's letter regarding the proposed changeable copy sign being prohibited by Code, President Pro Tem Vastola moved to remove the changeable copy part of the sign. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion. After further discussion regarding how the sign should read, it was clarified that the contract requires changeable signage as well as language showing that the Club is open to the public. President Pro Tem Vastola moved to table the issue until the next meeting to allow time to discuss this with Mr. D'Ambra. It was requested that Mr. D'Ambra be present at the next meeting. Additionally, staff was directed to provide a sketch to show how the logo is going to look on the sign. CHANGE ORDER #6 -PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING -TABLED President Pro Tem Vastola moved to approve Change Order #6 in the amount of $28,539.52 for the Public Safety facility; funds to be expended from K5710-66200 (Public Safety Facility- Building) and K5710-49920 (Public Safety Facility-Construction Reserve). Vice Mayor Tringali seconded the motion. After discussion regarding the amount being charged for extended overhead, Councilman Norris moved to table this item until the next Regular Session until more detail can be provided on the liquidated damages. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ~~~ • Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC ~ Village Clerk