08-08-2002 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THF, REGULAR SESSION
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCII.
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002
Present:
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro "fem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Deputy Village Clerk
Absent:
ROIL CALL.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Mayor F,issey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of start were present, except Village Clerk Kathleen Kelly who was out of the
country.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLL'GIANCE
Councilman O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAI, OI' MINUTES
7'he following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Special Session held 7/15/02
Minutes of Public Hearing held 7/17/02
Minutes of Special Session held 7/17/02
Minutes of Regular Session held 7/25/02
RI?PORT OF THE MAYOK
Mayor liissey displayed two reports entitled Palm Beach County Sports C.'onrn:i.c.cion USA Canoe
Kayak Re/ocalion Proposal and U.SA Canoe/Kayak In Progress bid /3ook, which will be
available to the public in the Village Clerk's office.
Minutes of Regular Session
Icld August 8, 2002
During discussion, the Village Attorney and Village Manager were directed to send a letter to the
• Palm Beach County Sports Commission and USA Canoe Kayak stating that the Village of North
Palm Beach has not yet addressed the utilization of its docks, parks or revenues and there has
been no commitment of any financial resources or land.
CONSI~;N"I' AGENDA APPROVED
Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Norris seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Received for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 7/8/02
Received for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 7/8/02
Received for f ile the Minutes of the General F,mployees Pension Board meeting held 7/15/02
Received for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 7/23/02
RI?l'ORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OI'ADVISORY BOARDS
Councilman O'Meilia and Councilman Norris reported on the status of the Northlake Boulevard
Task Force landscaping project. The first phase of the project will be from U.S. I lighway 1 to
Southwind Court, with the cost to be funded by $500,000 ISTEA grant through the Metropolitan
Planning Commission, and agreement from Palm Beach County to make up the difference of
approximately $100,000.
VII,I,AGI? MANAGER'S REPORT
Chief Johnson discussed the availability of purchasing an army surplus five-ton truck and a
I lumvec for $1,000 each, for use during a hurricane or other special emergency. lliscussion took
place regarding cost of repair and maintenance. Consensus was to approve the purchase,
contingent upon inspection and determination of serviceability by the Village's mechanic, funds
to be expended from the current budget.
GOI,I' COURSE EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURE APPROVED
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000 to purchase one
sclGcontained sprayer. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMfiNT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m
Melissa Teal, CMC, Deputy Village Clerk
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