09-27-2001 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
Present: .David B. Norris, Mayor
Donald G. Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Council were present
except Vice Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were present except
Dennis Kelly, who was out of town.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Tringali gave the invocation, and Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Norris proclaimed the month of October "United We Stand" month in the Village to show
strength, unity and support for the United States in the aftermath of the terrorist attack that
occurred on September 11, 2001.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Christopher Wasik of Evergreen Drive presented a plaque of appreciation to the Village Council
for its support of the girls softball team, the North Palm Beach Mariners, who participated in the
Eastern fastpitch World Series.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
• Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve the Consent Agenda. President Pro Tem Noel seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Minutes of Regular Session
Held September 27, 2001
• Accepted for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 8/28/01
Adopted Resolution 79-2001 extending the zoning in progress for real properties within the
Village that abut Northlake Blvd (other than Shoppes of Northlake") and certain properties east
of U. S. 1 for a period of three months to February 1,1 2002
Adopted Resolution 80-2001 increasing the premiums charged to terminated employees for
health coverage (COBRA)
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $24,000 from various Country Club accounts to
various utility accounts to cover end of year shortages caused by under-budgeting .
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $5,000 from A6416-66410 (Automotive) to A6416-
11420 (Training Overtime Pay) in the EMS Division of Public Safety to balance deficit created
by unexpected qualifying and certification requirements
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $65,000 from various accounts to A6416-11210
(Regular Pay) in the EMS Division to balance the Regular Pay account for the remainder of the
fiscal year
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $6,300 in the Public Safety Department, from A5711-
11210 (Regular Pay) to A5711-35280 (Gas, Oil & Lubricants) to cover deficit in the account
caused by under-budgeting
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $35,000 in the Public Safety Department, from
A5711-11210 (Regular Pay) to A5711-11400 (Overtime Pay) to cover deficit in the account due
to personnel shortages, increased patrol activity and shift coverage to allow for required training
ofall personnel
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $5,000 in the Public Safety Department, from A5711-
11210 (Regular Pay) to A5711-11510 (Special Pay) to cover deficit in the Special Pay account
created in the updating of personnel career development
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $2,800 in the Library from A7927-11300 (Part-time
Pay) to A7927-34110 (telephone) to cover deficit in the Library telephone account
Approved budget transfer in the amount of $3,500 in the Recreation Department, from various
accounts to A8028-34110 (telephone) to cover shortage in the Recreation Department telephone
account
Liftted hiring freeze on Librarian I-Cataloger (job code #0102) at the NPB Library; per hiring
freeze and needs assessment
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held September 27, 2001
• VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Finance Director Shaukat Khan reported on the development of an internal control program,
which he said is being created now. He further stated that an internal auditing program would
have to wait until the renovation is completed, at which time he would like to hire an internal
auditor.
The Council agreed by consensus to meet in Executive Session on October 11, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
President Pro Tem Noel and Mayor Norris both reported an Ex Parte communication with Larry
Smith, who is representing a client that is applying for a voluntazy annexation and subsequent
rezoning of 21ots on Monet Road.
BILL 1047 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -RECREATION DEPARTMENT -ENACTED AS
ORD. 29-01
Councilman Tringali 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 second reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Councilman Tringali moved that Bill 1047 be enacted as Ordinance 29-2001. Councilman
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1048 -REPEALING DIVISION 2 DEPT. OF TREASURY, AND SEC. 2-51,
TREASURER' SDUTIES -PLACED ON FIRST READING _
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE .COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING DIVISION 2, DEPARTMENT. OF TREASURY, AND
SECTION 2-51, TREASURER'S DUTIES, OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE AND
TRANSFERRING THE TREASURER'S DUTIES DESCRIBED 1N SECTION 2-51 TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 2-59, FINANCE DIRECTOR;
DUTIES, OF DIVISION 3, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION; 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. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held September 27, 2001
• During discussion, correction was made to Item 13 by changing the first two words to read "Is
responsible For".
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB -SHORT-TERM LOAN
Councilman Tringali moved to approve a loan in the amount of $100,000 to the North Palm
Beach Country Club for a term of six months to cover a deficit in the cash flow for the remainder
of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001. President Pro Tem Noel seconded the motion._ The motion passed
3-1, with Councilman Tringali, President Pro Tem Noel and Mayor Norris voting aye, and
Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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