05-24-2001 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2001
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Norris called the meeting 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
Mayor Norris gave the invocation, and Councilman Tringali 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 5/10/O1
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Norris presented a plaque to William "Bill" Howard, in appreciation of his service to the
Village as a member of the Code Enforcement Board.
Mayor Norris acknowledged Finance Director Shaukat Khan for the Government Finance
Officers Association Award for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Councilman O'Meilia requested that a discussion regazding the Promissory Note for the bank
loan, approved at the Regular Session of 5/10/O1, be added to the agenda. Mayor Norris added
• the new item as 14.b. under Miscellaneous Business.
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Three members of the Northside Volleyball team, Joanna, Casey and Rachel, addressed the
Council with a request for a donation toward their goal of approximately $1,800 to fund their trip
to the national playoffs for Girls Volleyball, of which they have already collected $980
President Pro Tem Noel moved to match what the girls have raised by donating $980. Vice
Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Items e. d., g., and h. were removed from the Consent agenda and placed under 13.a, b., c., and
d., respectively. Item j. was removed and placed under 14.c. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Eissey
moved to approve the Consent agenda, as amended. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meting held 5/7/01
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 5/8/01
Adopted Resolution 47-2001 authorizing Mayor and Village Clerk to enter into a
settlement agreement and release of all claims with Cumberland Casualty and Surety
Company; settlement proceeds to the Village of $35,591.97
Adopted a resolution 48-2001 accepting the bid of Detailed Sports Turf, Inc., Hobe
Sound, Florida, in the amount of $12,880 for leveling of the driving range-tee at the
Country Club; funds to be expended from L8046-66210 (Coast. & Major Renovation)
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $12,000 from A5711-11210 (Regulaz Pay)
to A5711-11400 (Overtime Pay) to cover shortage in line item account in the Dept. of
Public Safety caused by refund to the State for Law Enforcement Block Grant
Lift hiring freeze for Administrative Lieutenant position (job code #5711-0104) in the
Public Safety Department, per position audit and needs assessment
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Mayor Norris gave a brief status report on the property search for the north substation. A
meeting is being set up with the monastery representative, and Mayor Norris will report back
after the meeting has been concluded. Councilman O'Meilia reported on the Palm Beach County
League of Cities meeting, at which a presentation was given by the South Florida Water
Management District regarding the seriousness of the drought. He also reported that the League
• has raised its membership fee by 3%.
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Held Thursday, May 24, 2001
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly reported that the National League of Cities is asking for a letter of
support of the appeal to oppose the ruling of Bill 1710/1720, also known as "4 in, 4 out" rule,
which means there must be 4 firemen, full time, 7 days per week to be ready for any fire, and
once on the scene, 4 certified firemen must be behind them before anyone can start fighting the
fire. Councilman O'Meilia moved to direct the Village Manager to send the letter supporting the
appeal using the League's sample letter. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
All members of the Council reported that they had received a telephone call from an attorney
representing Bassett Boat Company regazding a request for a meeting to discuss changing the
zoning code to allow a sign on the wall at the Bassett Boat Company's location.
BILL 1031- OUTSIDE VENDOR FOR COMPUTER SERVICES -ENACTED AS ORD. 14-
2001
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Bill 1031 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 FOR OUTSIDE
CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Noel moved that Bill 1031 be enacted as Ordinance 14-2001. Vice Mayor
Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 49-2001 ADOPTED - AD HOC COMMITTEE FOIL SWALE TREES
REGULATIONS
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 49-2001 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF NINE (9)
VILLAGE RESIDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS FOR THE PLANTING AND
REMOVAL OF TREES WITHIN SWALE AREAS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL
• PROPERTIES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
SHALL RESIDE INSINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES EAST OF THE NORTH PALM
BEACH WATERWAY; THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL RESIDE IN
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Held Thursday, May 24, 2001
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES WEST OF THE NORTH PALM BEACH WATERWAY;
AND THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL RESIDE INMULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENCES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion.
During discussion, the Council agreed by consensus that Section 2 shall read as follows: "The
Ad Hoc Committee shall automatically be dissolved on the 24th day of May, 2002.
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION 50-2001 ADOPTED AMENDING PURCHASING RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR EMERGENCY PURCHASES AND EMERGENCY BUDGET
TRANSFERS
President Pro Tem Noel moved that Resolution 50-2001 be read by title only. Vice Mayor
Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Noel moved that Resolution 50-2001 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SECTION 2.01(A) AND (B); 6.02 (B) AND (C); AND
ADDING A SECTION 6.03 TITLED EMERGENCY BUDGET TRANSFERS TO THE
PURCHASING REGULATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion.
Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend 2.01(b) by changing $10,000 to $10,001; 6.02 (c) to read
Emergency Purchases $10,000 and over..."; delete "and up to $10,000" in 6.03 c). President Pro
Tem Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the original motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION 51-2001 ADOPTED -THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH J.E.D.L. INC. FOR DEFERRED PAYMENTS
President Pro Tem Noel moved to read the resolution by caption only. Councilman Tringali
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Noel, Councilman
Tringali, Vice Mayor Eissey and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
President Pro Tem Noel moved to amend the third amendment to the lease agreement to
authorize an extension of time to December 1, 2001, for J.E.D.L., Inc. to pay arrearages under
• the Lease Agreement. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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Held Thursday, May 24, 2001
. Further, during discussion, Counci
the dates of October 1, 2000 and
2000, respectively.
1 agreed to correct Section 1. of the amendment by changing
September 30, 2001 to October 1, 1999 and September 30,
Thereafter, President Pro Tem Noel moved that Resolution 51-2001 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 THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT TO
CONDUCT FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH
COUNTRY CLUB WITH J.E.D.L., INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, ATTACHED AS
EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO
DECEMBER 1, 2001, FOR J.E.D.L., INC. TO PAY ARREARAGES UNDER THE LEASE
AGREEMENT; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 52-2001 ADOPTED -SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR CONROY DRIVE
WATER LINES _
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 52-2001 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC POTABLE WATER LINES ALONG
CONROY DRIVE, LAKE PARK MANOR PLAT, VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Councilman Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
911 CALL-TAKERS - REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR DISPATCHER SALARIES
APPROVED
President Pro Tem Noel moved to approve dispatcher salary adjustments from the
reimbursement of funds given by Palm Beach County for 911 call-takers ,retroactive to October
1, 2000. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
PROMISSORY NOTE -CAPITAL PROJECTS LOAN
Discussion was held concerning the promissory note that was approved at the Council meeting of
May 10, 2001. 1t was clazified for the record that the $2,800,000 loan with Bank of America is
intended for the purpose of specific capital projects, i.e. renovation of Village Hall, canal
dredging, parking lot at Anchorage Park, and the Public Safety north substation.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, May 24, 2001
• President Pro Tem Noel moved to approve the Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2001-2002,
as set by the Village Council during its Special Workshop of May 3, 2001. Vice Mayor Eissey
seconded the motion.
During discussion, Goa13, Item E. was corrected by adding the word "committee" after Ad Hoc.
Goal 4, Item K. was corrected by adding the phrase "for Village Ha11 complex" after campus
plan.
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
~Ka hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cl k C~