04-11-2002 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2002
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey 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 Norris gave the invocation, and Councilman O'Meilia led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
7'I~e following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 3/28/02
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Eissey proclaimed the month of May as Civility Month in the Village of North Palm
Beach
S"1'ATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
hr response to Chester Brewer's statement to the Council regarding recent burglaries in the
Village, Public Safety Director Duke Johnson announced that a neighborhood meeting would be
held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building to discuss the matter.
• CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Minutes of Regular Session
Held April 11, 2002
• Item 4.d. was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under Item 9 of the Regular
Agenda. Items 4.g. and 4.h. were removed from the Consent Agenda and postponed until the
next Regular Session of April 25, 2002. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Noel moved to accept the
Consent Agenda, as amended. Councilman Norris 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
3/4/02
b. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 3/5/02
c. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting held
3/19/02
d. Adopted Resolution 21-2002, in appreciation to Dr. Anthony Catanese for his
service and leadership as President of Florida Atlantic University
e. Adopted Resolution 22-2002, supporting the decision of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County to restore the historic 1916 Palm Beach
County Courthouse
f Adopted Resolution 23-2002 authorizing a Consent to Assignment to Employers
Mutual, Inc. (EMI) for administration contract for services dated May 22, 1997
between the Village of North Palm Beach and McCreary Corporation, as
Administrator.
g. Adopted Resolution 24-2002 authorizing an agreement with Land Research
Management, Inc. for the purpose of conducting an analysis of the proposed
annexation areas of Lost Tree Village, Portage Landing and Hidden Key; and to
determine ownership percentage of land in annexation areas owned by registered
electors
h. Approved a longevity pay increase of $7,500 for Captain George Warren of the
Public Safety Department; funds to be expended from A5711-11210 (Regular I'ay)
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY
BOARDS
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to accept for file the recommendation of the Country Club
Advisory Board that the "Village Council" keep the name of North Palm Beach Country Club
and not change to North Palm Beach Yacht and Country Club as petitioned by the North Palm
13each Yacht Club". Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• Mort Levin reported on the status of the Beaches and Shores Council, and provided copies of
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Minutes of Regular Session
I leld April l 1, 2002
• "Guidelines for Proper Beach and Dune Management" put out by Palm Beach County
Department of Environmental Resources Management.
Councilman O'Meilia reported that the Palm Beach County League of Cities protested to the
Palm Beach County Commission regarding the Exotic Plant ordinances, and the Commissioners
have now put a hold on the Exotic Plant ordinances. Councilman O'Meilia also updated the
Council regarding the Traffic Performance Standards Committee, stating that the County
Commissioners have taken the Committee recommendations under advisement, and directed
County staff to incorporate the recommendations of the north County Traffic Summit meeting
held last year into their proposed comprehensive plan changes
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly gave a status report on the April 13th Heritage Day parade, and
the planned closing of the Village Hall for renovation. Further, Mr. Kelly reported that Steve
Yohe will be starting on Monday, April 15, 2002 as Interim Public Services Director for a period
of 60 days, while the application and screening process is being conducted. Discussion was also
held regarding the north substation trailer.
Coumcilman Norris reported that discussions are ongoing with the attorney representing the
monastery for the purpose of reaching agreement on the configuration of the parcel that is being
carsidered for the north substation permanent property.
BILL 1059 - AMEND]NG PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS -PLACED ON FIRST'
RF,ADING
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1059, Option 2, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEAC}I, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (D), RESTRICTIONS ON CONTEN"1' OF
TEMPORARY SIGNS, OF SECTION 6-114, PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS, OF
ARTICLE V, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS, OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY SIGNS
ADVERTISING TEMPORARY USES AS CARNIVALS, REVIVALS, SPORTING EVENTS,
GARAGE' SALES, OR ANY PUBLIC, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RE[,IGIOUS
EVENT OR FUNCTION MUST BE DISPLAYED NO MORE THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS
YRIOK TO THE EVENT; PROVIDING FOR DISPLAY AND REMOVAL OF POL]TICAL
S1GNS ADVERTISING EVENTS OR FUNCTIONS AND CAMPAIGN SIGNS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR
PART'S OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
I3e placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion
• During discussion the following changes were made: In the caption, 5th line from the bottom,
the word "political" was deleted; 4th line from the bottom, the word "political" was inserted
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held April 1 ], 2002
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between "advertising" and "events". On page 2, Section d., second sentence: t}te word
"political" was deleted. In line 5, the words "or function" was inserted after the "event". In the
last sentence of Section d., the phrase "or issue being voted upon" was inserted after the word
"off ice".
Village Attorney George Baldwin was directed to research the Code of Ordinances regarding
signs for garage sales.
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
BILL 1060 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT -
I'LACED ON FIRST READING
Vice Mayor Noel moved that Bill 1060 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
7'HE NORTfI PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,163.00 FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT OVERTIME PAY OF WHICH $10,000 WILL BE RECEIVED FROM THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT FOR DRUG INTERDICTION
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.ur.
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a ileen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
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