06-28-2001 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2001
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m: All members of the Council were present
except Councilman Tringali, who was absent due to illness. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALI EGIANCE
Vice Mayor Eissey gave the invocation, and Councilman O'Meilia led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 6/14/01
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Norris introduced Senator Ken Pruitt, who updated the Council on various Legislative
matters. Senator Pruitt also announced that he now chairs the Finance and Tax Committee.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Christopher Wasik, representing the Girls Softball Team, was present to ask the Village Council
to support its efforts to raise funds for the girls to travel to the National Softball Association
World Series in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Wasik stated that their fund-raising plans might
bring $3,000 toward the $6,000 cost.
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Vice Mayor Eissey moved to provide the team with the difference between what the fund-raising
activities will raise and $6,000, with the contribution not to exceed $6,000. Councilman
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
In response to a complaint from Tillie Gardner regarding the frequency of Parker Bridge
openings, Chief Johnson reported that he has contacted the Department of Transportation as well
as the Coast Guard. Further, he has requested that a study be done regarding the matter.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Eissey moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
a. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting
held 6/4/01
b. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held
6/4/01
c. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held
6/12/01
d. Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board
that Council "have the Finance Director negotiate a lower percentage rate than
currently being charged for credit card services to the Country Club by
Merchant Services. The Board recommends that the Director of Finance
contact Bank of America who services all of the Village's accounts to
negotiate a lower rate for charge card services" (Minutes of 6/4/01)
e. Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board
that the Village Council "allow atwo-day advance tee time privilege_to non-
members just for slow times in order to help the Club generate more revenue
through the rough summer months" (Minutes of 6/4/01)
£ Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board
that the Village Council "allow activation of the new $17.00 Summer Special
rate after 3:00 p:rri. in order to generate additional revenues and_keep the Club
competitive with other local summer special rates" (Minutes of 6!4/01)
(Workshop Item 4.i)
g. Adopted Resolution 57-2001 relating to requiring and collecting permit fees
from providers of communications services and increasing the local
communications services tax
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. h. Adopted Resolution 58-2001 adjusting the Village's local communications
services tax rate in accordance with Florida's Communications Services Tax
Simplification Act
Adopted Resolution 59-2001 authorizing agreement with Land Research
Management, Inc. (LRM) for Consultant services to incorporate school
concurrency and amend residential limitations consistent with existing
development approvals
j. Rejected Cigna and Blue Cross proposals for fully-insured health plans;
authorized staff to stay with the existing self-insured plan
k. Accepted proposal of Architectural Castings in the amount of $6,000 for the
installation of the cast stone cladding to be installed on the Clubhouse fountain
and equipment screen wall
Rejected bids for Village sign concept and include sign concept design in
scope of work of Village Hall Master Plan
m. Lifted hiring freeze for Public Safety Officer position (job code # 5711-0138)
in the Public Safety Dept.; per needs assessment and position audit
n. Lifted hiring freeze for Vehicle Mechanic position (job code # 5522-0102) in
the Public Services Dept; per needs assessment and position audit
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Mayor Norris reported that the Real Estate Committee had met with representatives of the
Monastery. The Committee will put together a proposal to submit to the Monastery in the near
future.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly acknowledged Chief Earl Johnson for completing training for
Florida Certification.
Mr. Kelly reported to the Council that the date of the Heritage Day Parade needs to change, due
to along-standing commitment by the Public Safety Department to host the Policeman's Ball on
that date. Alternate dates will be brought back to the Council for consideration at the next
meeting.
Marcel Agnolin, John Scott and Dick Cavanah each gave a status report to the Village Council
• regarding their summer programs at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
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• After a brief discussion of the problems at the Winn-Dixie shopping center, staff was directed to
talk to the owner of the property regarding signage.
BILL 1032 -CREATING INVESTMENT POLICY -ENACTED AS ORD. I5-2001
Councilman O'Meilia moved that $ill 1032 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 2-4, ALLOWABLE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
FOR VILLAGE FUNDS, OF ARTICLE-I OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE AND CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-4,
INVESTMENT POLICY OF THE VILLAGE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
VILLAGE; 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 second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1032 be enacted as Ordinance 15-2001. President Pro
Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1033 -EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN -ENACTED AS ORD. 16-2001
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1033 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, RETITLING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
VILLAGE FROM CIVIL EMERGENCIES TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; ADDING
SECTIONS 8-1 THROUGH 8-5.1, INCLUSIVE, TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES CREATING A VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FROM EMERGENCIES AND _
DISASTERS WITHIN THE VILLAGE; ADDING SECTIONS 8-6 AND 8-7, INCLUSIVE, TO
CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR
DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR CIVIL DISORDERS AND
DISTURBANCES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; REPEALING SECTION 8-16 OF-THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES; 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 second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Noel seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1033 be enacted as Ordinance 16-2001. President
Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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BILL 1034 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FO_ R LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT_ BLOCK
GRANT -ENACTED AS ORD. 17-2001
President Pro Tem Noel moved that Bill 1034 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-
2001 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS 1N THE AMOUNT OF $11,163.00 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME PAY OF WHICH $10,000.00 WILL BE RECEIVED FROM
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT FOR DRUG 1NTERDICTIQN
Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1034 be enacted as Ordinance 17-2001. President Pro
Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1035 -CODE AMENDMENT -ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR VILLAGE BOARDS -
ENACTED AS ORD. 18-2001
President Pro Tem Noel moved that Bill 1035 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS AND
DESIGNATED ALTERNATES OF ADVISORY BOARDS FOR NON-ATTENDANCE OF
REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETINGS; AMENDING SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 2-
1, COMMITTEE AND BOARDS, OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION;
AMENDING SECTION 9-18, REMOVAL, OF ARTICLE II, COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY
BOARD, OF CHAPTER 9, COUNTRY CLUB; AMENDING SECTION 16-24, REMOVAL
FROM OFFICE, OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 16, LIBRARY; AMENDING SECTION 20-
63, REMOVAL, OF ARTICLE III, RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, OF CHAPTER 20,
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION; ADDING A SUBSECTION (c) TO
SECTION 21-11, COMPOSITION; CONDUCT GENERALLY, OF ARTICLE II, PLANNING
COMMISSION, OF CHAPTER 21, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; 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 second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
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President Pro Tem Noel moved that Bill 1035 be enacted as Ordinance 18-2001. Vice Mayor
Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
LIGHTING STUDY ACCEPTED
President Pro Tem Noel moved to accept the lighting study for the North Palm Beach Library, as
conducted by Gee & Jenson. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion. The motion carried
3-1, with President Pro Tem Noel, Councilman O'Meilia and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Vice
Mayor Eissey voting nay.
EMERGENCY BUDGET TRANSFER FOR SANITATION-AUTO PARTS APPROVED
Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve a budget transfer request in the amount of $10,000 from
A5522-11210 (Vehicle Maintenance-Regular Pay) to A7020-35218 (Sanitation-Auto Parts) for
major repairs including new engine and new transmission, exceeding routine budget. President
Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
SCALE FOR EVALUATION SCORES AND DISTRIBUTION OF PERFORMANCE PAY
INCREASES APPROVED
Vice Mayor Eissey moved to approve the continued use of the current scale for evaluation
scores, and approve the formula based system for distribution of performance pay increases.
Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was reported that the PBA has not signed the waiver and will not sign for
approximately 45 days to determine impact on salaries and benefits. The SBWA has not
responded yet to changes in distribution. Both unions were in accordance with the notice of
change from June to July.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
RANKING OF VILLAGE ENGINEER PROPOSALS APPROVED
Councilman O'Meilia moved to accept the committee ranking of Village Engineer proposals and
authorized staff to begin contract negotiations, as follows: 1)-PBS&J; 2) Gee & Jenson; 3)
SFRN, Inc.; and 4) Adair & Brady.
President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Due to the illness and recuperation of Councilman Tringali, the Council, by consensus, appointed
President Pro Tem Noel to the committee to assist staff in negotiating the contract with the
Village Engineer.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to -come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
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