09-13-2001 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia; Couricilman
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
Councilman Tringali gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 7:33 p.m. for the purpose of reconvening the Public Hearing on the
Budget, and reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Special Session held 8/16/01
Minutes Public Hearing (Bill 1044) held 8/23/01
Minutes of Public Hearing (Bill 1045) held 8/23/01
S Minutes of Regular Session held 8/23/01
Minutes of Regular Session
Held September 13, 2001
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Norris presented Doug Bush with the first annual youth "Heart of North Palm Beach"
award. Present were Representative Jeff Atwater, Kay Petersen, and members of the Bush
family.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Item n. of the Consent Agenda was removed and placed under 13.d. of the Regular agenda.
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 Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 8/6/01
Accepted for file Minutes of the Planning Commission Public Hearing held 8/14/01
Accepted for file Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 8/14/01
Accepted for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 8/14/01
Accepted for file Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 8/27/01
Accepted for file Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 8/27/01
Accepted for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board (Minutes of
8/27/01) that the Village Council "accept the reorganization of the Country Club Administrative
Office as prepared by Doug Smith, Assistant Village Manager"
Accepted for file the recommendation of the Planning Commission (Minutes of 8/14/01) "not to
adopt Amendment No. Ol-2 in accordance with Chapter 163 Florida Statutes to incorporate the
Public School Concurrency Element into the Comprehensive Plan and incorporate the
associated objectives and policies into the Capital Improvements of the Comprehensive Plan"
Adopted Resolution 71-2001 authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to enter into an
agreement with G & K Enterprises, Inc. for uniforms and laundry services for Public Services
employees
Adopted Resolution 72-2001 authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to enter into a fourth
Amendment to Lease Agreement to conduct food and beverage operations at the North Palm
Beach Country Club with J.E.D.L., which deletes the requirement that the Village establish and
implement a minimum restaurant charge of $10.00 per month for annual golf membership
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Adopted Resolution 73-2001 accepting assignment from WCI Communities, Inc. for voting
representation and membership on the governing board established under a Declaration of Trust
dated January 25, 2001
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $7,000 in the Fire Division; from A5812-11210
(Regular Pay) to A5812-11400 (Overtime Pay)
Approved Palm Beach Shores 50th Anniversary Tournament to be held at the North Palm Beach
Country Club on Sunday, October 28, 2001
Lifted hiring freeze for Public Safety Officer position (job code #5711-0137) in the Public
Safety Dept., per needs assessment and position audit
Lifted hiring freeze for Public Safety Officer position (job code #5711-0127) in the Public
Safety Dept., per needs assessment and position audit
Lifted hiring freeze for Public Safety Officer position (job code #5711-0129) in the Public
Safety Dept., per needs assessment and position audit
Lifted hiring freeze for Paramedic (job code #6416-0109) in the EMS Division of Public Safety
Dept., per needs assessment and position audit
BILL 1043 -ADOPTING STANDARD HOUSING CODE. 1997 EDITION -ENACTED AS
ORD. 27-01 -
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1043 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, RESCINDING AND REPEALING SECTION 15-1 OF CHAPTER 15,
HOUSING, OF THE.CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, WHICH ADOPTED
THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION, AS THE HOUSING CODE OF THE
VILLAGE; CREATING A NEW SECTION 15-1 OF CHAPTER 15, HOUSING, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES Off' THE VILLAGE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE
STANDARD HOUSING_CODE,_1997 EDITION, OF THE SOUTHERN BUILDIN~CODE
CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC., AS THE HOUSING CODE FOR THE VILLAGE;
AMENDING SECTION 15-2 OF CHAPTER I5, HOUSING,_TO MAI{E AMENDMENTS TO
THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, BEING ADOPTED BY THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN t/ONFLICT 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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Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1043 be enacted as Ordinance 27-O1. Vice Mayor Eissey
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1046 -BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1046 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2001, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2002, BOTH
INCLUSIVE, FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND,
INCLUDING DEBIT RETIREMENT, AND FOR THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY
CLUB REVENUE FUND; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH
THIS ORDINANCE
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion.
During discussion, Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend Section 5.01 and 5.02 by changing
the limit of appropriations from $7,000 to $5,000. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the motion, as amended, passed 5-0.
BILL 1047 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Bill 1047 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 $35,000 FOR PART-TIME PAY
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 74-001 ADOPTED -MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH BELLSOUTH
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 74-2001 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 THREE (3). AGREEMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE
WITH BELL SOUTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, LLC: AN AGREEMENT FOR
MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEMS LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC
• SAFETY BUILDING, VILLAGE HALL, LIBRARY AND RECREATION BUILDING
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AN AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR
TELEPHONE SYSTEM LOCATED IN PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING ATTACHED AS
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EXHIBIT "B"; AND AN AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR
TELEPHONE SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "C"; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Councilman Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 75-2001 ADOPTED -MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH GRAPHIC
SYSTEMS SERVICES, INC.
President Pro Tem Noel moved that Resolution 75-2001 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 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH GRAPHIC SYSTEMS
SERVICES, INC., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SECURING MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE PRINTING
PRESS FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 76-2001 ADOPTED -AGREEMENT WITH BEA INTERNATIONAL
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Resolution 76-2001 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 AN AGREEMENT WITH BEA INTERNATIONAL, ATTACHED
AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING A
MASTER SITE PLAN FOR THE NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE HALL COMPLEX AND
RELATED SERVICES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion.
During discussion, Mr. Hullihan of BEA International reported to the Council that the firm is no
longer known as Bruno-Elias & Associates, Inc., d/b/a BEA International, but is now known
only as BEA International, Inc. It was noted during the discussion that the Fee Schedule (Exhibit
"A" (hourly rates) was considerably different than the earlier version submitted to the Council.
It was agreed to use the original Exhibit "A" with the lower hourly rates.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Eissey, President Pro Tem Noel,
Councilman Tringali and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
RESOLUTION 77-2001 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING SERMA PROPOSAL
• Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 77-2001 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF SOUTHEAST RISK
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SERMA) TO PROVIDE THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH WITH GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, PROPERTY COVERAGE
INSURANCE, WORKERS COMPENSATION AND OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGES AS
SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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K een F. Kelly, CM ,Village Clerk