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08-22-2002 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION • OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 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 ROLI, 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 O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAI, OF MINUTES 7~he following Minutes were approved as written: Minutes of Regular Session held 8/8/02 REPORT OF THE MAYOR On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented a plaque to Robert G. H. Carroll, I11 in appreciation of his years of service as Chairman of the Police and Fire Pension Board. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Upon inquiry by Manny Grinn, 536 Greenway Drive, direction was given to the Village Manager to request more detailed billing on all prior invoices from PBS&J. Robert Brandner, 130 Yacht Club Drive, referred to a memo written by Public Safety Director • Duke Johnson to the Village Manager and dated 4/28/02. Mr. Brandner asked if there was an agreement regarding the Chiefs overtime hours, as stated in the memo. Mr. Kelly replied that Minutes of Regular Session Neld August 22, 2002 • the Chief does not receive overtime pay. Mr. Kelly was asked to respond to Chief Johnson's memo to clarify that. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved: Received for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 7/16/02 Received for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 8/] 3/02 Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $18,000 from L8050-] 1210 (Regular I'ay) to L8050-11300 (Part-Time Pay) to cover part time pay in the Tennis Department until 9/30/02 Approved implementation of a late fee of 1% % per month on Country Club accounts that are pas[ due 30 days or more VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Dennis Kelly reviewed various meeting dates with the Village Council. 1'he Council agreed by consensus to reschedule the Special Meeting for the IAFF Special Master recommendations scheduled for August 29th to Thursday, September 5, 2002. Also rescheduled was the Special Workshop with Edward D'Ambra (JEDL, Inc. contract). The Council directed that the Village Manager negotiate with Mc D'Ambra, and if agreement is not reached, the Manager bring a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Kelly reported to the Council that there would be a bid opening on August 29, 2002 at 3 p.m. for the new fire truck scheduled to be purchased next year. The Cormcil agreed by consensus to hold the Heritage Day Parade on Saturday, April 12, 2003. Dave Talley, Country Club Director, reported that all the air-conditioning repairs at the Country Club have been completed. Mr. Kelly reported that the Explorers will be putting out flags a week to 10 days prior to September 11. Public Services Director Kristine Frazell reported that the Plat 4 drainage project will begin shortly, and letters will be sent out to all residents in the area explaining the activity. Additiarally, the Chevron Station at Prosperity Farms Rd. and Northlake will not reopen, and the property is supposedly up for sale. If not sold within six months, the underground tanks will • have to be removed. Minutes of Regular Session Held August 22, 2002 • 7'he most recent construction schedule shows that the Village Hall should be completed the week before Thanksgiving. F.X I'ARTF.. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Eissey, President Pro Tem Tringali, and Vice Mayor Noel reported Ex Parte communications with Kilday and Associates regarding their application for a commercial Planned Unit Development. Councilman Norris reported that he had spoken with Kevin Foley regarding the same subject. Councilman O'Meilia announced that he had spoken with Architect Ronald Schwab regarding restaurant, retail and offices for First American Bank Building; and that he has had several conversations with Kevin Foley and two potential owners regarding a storage building at the First American Bank site. I31LL 1073 -AMENDING SEC. 17-1 CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATONN - PI,ACFiD ON FIRST READING Councilman O'Meilia moved to take from the table a proposed ordinance which repeals Section 17-1, Cable Television Rate Regulation, of Art. 1 of Ch. 17, Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Village Attorney George Baldwin stated to the Council that Ila Feld of Leibowitz & Associates has reviewed Sectiar 17-1, and has recommended that instead of repealing it the Council should consider amending it by changing the word "shall" to "may" so that the Council has the option to go forward with regulation even though it is not mandated to do so. Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the ordinance as recommended, by substituting the word "may" for "shall". President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1073 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTFI PALM 13fiACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 17-1, CABLE TELEVISION RATE RF?GULA1'ION, OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 17, LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NOR"171 PALM BEACH, WHICH AMENDMENT GIVES THE VILLAGE THE OPTION RATHER THAN MAKE MANDATORY THE PROCEDURE SET FORTH FOR EVALUATION AND HEARING IN THE EVENT THE FRANCHISEE DESIRES 7'O CHANGE CABLE TELEVISION RATES OR CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR SEV- ERA131LITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES ]N CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE llATls • ]3e placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motiar, and all present voted aye. Minutes of Regular Session Hcld August 22, 2002 • IZFSOI UTION 45-2002 ADOPTED - LIEBOWITZ & ASSOCIATES, P. A. -AGREEMENT' Vice Mayor Noel moved that Resolution 45-2002 entitled: A I2F.SOI,UTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BL'ACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK 1'O ENTER INTO AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT AGREEMENT WITH LEIBOWITZ & ASSOCIATES, P.A., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THF. PURPOSE OF SECURING LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT 7'O CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ISSUES AND TO REPRESENT 1'HE VILLAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LAW FIRM OF RICE, PUGATCH, ROBINSON & SCIIILLER, P.A., IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE VILLAGE'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE WITH SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CABLE, INC., D/B/A ADELPHIA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS (ADELPHIA), INCLUDING ISSUES IN CONNECTION W11'H ADELPHIA'S PENDING BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN I?ITF,CT'IVE DATE Be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion. r 1 LJ During discussion, the Council stipulated that the Village agrees to retain Leibowitz & Associates, P. A. pursuant to Option A, which has the blended hourly rate of $200.00 for all attorney time. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. RESOLUTION 46-2002 ADOPTED - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR NORTHLAKE BLVD. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT GUIDELINES Vice Mayor Noel moved that Resolution 46-2002 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 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS AND TOWN OF LAKE PARK ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR HEIGHTENED REVIEW REGARDING UNINCORPORATED LANDS LOCATED ALONG NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD BETWEEN MILITARY TRAIL AND U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1, APPROVES THE NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT (NBOZ) DESIGN GUIDELINES AS A POLICY AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT GUIDE, AND PROVIDES AGREEMENT TO CONSIDER PLACING THE NBOZ IN THE VILLAGE'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 13e adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. 4 Minutes of Regular Session Held August 22, 2002 lluring discussion, it was clarified that Exhibit "A" will now include the full Twin City Mall site. Minor changes to the agreement consisted of deleting "go to" names on Page 5, leaving just the titles. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. KESOLUTION 47-2002 ADOPTED -JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT FOR LAND USE PERMITTING - NORTHLAKE BLVD. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 47-2002 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEAC}1, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT TRANSFERS LAND USE PERMITTING AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO THE VILLAGE FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY AREA ADJACENT TO THE VILLAGE IN THE NOKTHLAKE BOULEVARD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT AND PROVIDES THAT SUCH UNINCORPORATED AREAS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH I'AI,M BEACH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. lluring discussion, Village Attorney George Baldwin told the Council that he recommended minor corrections to the final draft, including the deletion of "Palm Beach Gardens" on Page 1, And on Page 5, the name of Tom Hogarth to be deleted, leaving the title "Public Services Director". Thereafter, ,all present voted aye. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RELOCATION OF USA CANOE/KAYAK TO PALM BEACH COUNTY-TABLED President Pro Tem Tringali moved that a resolution entitled: A RESOLU7ION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF USA CANOE/KAYAK (USACK) RELOCATING FROM LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK, TO PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN I:PFI:CTIVE DATE Be adopted. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion. • After lengthy discussion, Vice Mayor Noel moved to table the resolution until the proposal has been modified to delete references to the Village of North Pahn Beach and until such time that Minutes of Regular Session I leld August 22, 2002 • USA Canoe/ICayak (USACK) acknowledges receipt of the modified proposal. Councilman Norris seconded the motion to table. The motion passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Noel, Councilman Norris, President Pro Tem Tringali and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay. GOI,I' COURSE WALKING POLICY President Pro Tem Tringali moved to reject the proposal of the Country Club Advisory Board with respect to the walking policy and return the issue to them with the recommendation that they deal with this financial matter in a financial way. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Vice Mayor Noel and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman Norris and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ~C___ a hleen E Kelly, C ,Village Cl •k