03-14-2002 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, March ]4, 2002
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
President Pro Tem Don Noel
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
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 O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
7 he following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/28/02
Minutes of Public Hearing held 2/28/02 (Bill 1054)
The following Minutes were approved as amended:
Minutes of Special Meeting held 2/12/02 -any reference to "negotiated" was changed to
"discussed"
Minutes of Special Meeting reconvened 2/14/02 -any reference to "negotiated" was
changed to "discussed"
RL'PORT OF 1'HE MAYOR
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held March 14, 2002
• Mayor Norris proclaimed the month of April as "Read Together North Palm Beach" month in
the Village.
Mayor Norris thanked the Council and the staff for their cooperation during his tenure as Mayor
of North Yalm Beach during 2001-2002.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Norris opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Don Noel nominated Dr.
];issey as Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, Dr. Edward Eissey was declared Mayor
by acclamation.
Dr. Eissey nominated Don Noel for the office of Vice Mayor. Councilman O'Meilia seconded
the nomination. With no other nominations for Vice Mayor, Don Noel was declared Vice Mayor
by acclamation.
Dr. Eissey nominated Joseph Tringali for the office of President Pro Tem. Don Noel seconded
the nomination. With no other nominations for President Pro Tem, Joseph Tringali was declared
President Pro Tem by acclamation.
Thereafter, the names, of Edward M. Eissey, Don Noel and Joseph Tringali were entered into
Resolution 11-2002.
RESOLUTION 11-2002 ADOPTED-APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR THE
V111.AGE
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 11-2002 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLOKIDA,
APPO]NTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR SUCH VILLAGE
Be adopted. Don Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADMINISTRATION OF OFFICERS' OATHS
Village Clerk Kathleen Kelly administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor Edward M. Eissey,
Vice Mayor Don Noel and President Pro Tem Joseph Tringali, copies of said oaths shall be
attached to the official Minutes of Record.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Items 7.g., i. and j. were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under 14.a., 14.b. and
14.c., respectively. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Noel moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
• amended. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following
items were approved:
Minutes of Regular Session
Held March 14, 2002
• Accepted for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/4/02
Accepted for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/5/02
Adopted Resolutiai 12-2002 awarding bid to Sparktacular, Dania, Florida, in the amount of
$14,000 for 4th of July fireworks display at the North Palm Beach Country Club; funds to be
expended from A8229-34932 (Public Events)
Adopted Resolution 13-2002 supporting merger of Florida Windstorm Underwriting Associatia~
and the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association into atax-
exempl entity to secure tax savings for Florida citizens
Adopted Resolution 14-2002 urging the Florida Legislature to continue funding certain beach
rcnourishmeut projects and to facilitate the permitting process to expedite canpletion of
environmentally responsible projects
Adopted Resolution 15-2002 supporting increased funding for regional planning councils
Accepted audit report of Florida Power and Light Company utility franchise fees and public
service tax prepared by Harris, Cotherman, O'Keefe & Associates
IZEI'ORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Councilman O'Meilia reported that the next Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting would
be held on March 27, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Palm Beach Shores Town Hall.
Mr. O'Meilia further reported that the transit representative had given a presentation, and will be
asking to make a presentation here at the Village regarding bus shelters for three major bus
routes
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Public Safety Director Duke Johnson acknowledged Henry Maki for his promotion to Sergeant
Captain Wiborg, Head of Canine Operations for the Public Safety Department, introduced PSO
ha I'eskowitz, trainer, and the Village's new canine "Atos".
Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith gave a status report to the Council regarding the moving
of Village personnel into the trailers for the duration of the Village Hall renovation project.
Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins addressed the Council regarding the parade route for
Heritage Day. Mr. Hodgkins stated that, after having discussed the issue with Public Safety, the
• parade route will be changed back to U. S. 1, where it has been previously held.
Minutes of Regular Session
}Icld March 14, 2002
• Village Manager Dennis Kelly told the Council that Hal Beard and Bill Dennison would be in
charge of operations until the time that a new Public Services Director is hired. Additionally,
Skip }larvey from I'BS&J, the Village's Consulting Engineers, will be assisting the Village
during that same period to check on the projects. Mr. Harvey will be coming before the Council
when project updates are necessary, and a contract will be forthcoming for his services.
FiX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Noel and President Pro Tem Tringali both reported that they had telephone
caroersations with Kevin Foley, Peter Cowie and Bob McIntosh regarding the development of
the former bank building on Northlake Blvd.
BILL 1055 -COMMITTEES AND BOARDS -ENACTED AS ORD. 06-2002
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1055 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1, COMMITTEE AND BOARDS, OF
AR1'ICLF; I OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE VILLAGE, BY ADDING A SUBSECTION (d) THERETO TO PROVIDE THAT ALL
COMMITTEES AND BOARDS OF THE VILLAGE SHALL HOLD ALL MEETINGS AT
VILLAGE HALL; AMENDING SECTION 2-154, OATHS OF OFFICE; MEETINGS;
QUORUM OF DIVISION 3, PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS FOR GENERAI,
EMPLOYEES, OF ARTICLE V, PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2,
7'O PROVIDE THAT ALL BOARD MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD AT VILLAGE HALL;
AMENDING SUBSECTION (d), BOARD MEETINGS, OF SECTION 2-164, BOARD OF
TRUSTEES -- GENERALLY, OF DIVISION 4, PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER
BENL'F71'S FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES, OF ARTICLE V, PENSION AND
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOARD MEETINGS
SHALT, BE HELD AT VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
I'OR TILE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT'
HEREWIT}1; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
I3e placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to enact Bill 1055 as Ordinance 06-2002. Vice Mayor Noel
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Staff was directed that the announcement regarding alternate meeting rooms during the Village
Hall renovation project be posted outside in the glass case.
BILL 1056 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION -PLACED
• ON FIRST READING
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1056 entitled:
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held March 14, 2002
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
Tf1F. NORTH PALM BEACH CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YI:AIZ 2001 - 2002 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $725,000 FOR
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
I3e placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BILL 1057 -TREES IN SWALE AREAS -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1057 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEAC}1, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 27-17, PLANTING AND REMOVAL;
WRI"1"1'EN APPROVAL REQUIRED, OF ARTICLE II, TREES IN SWALE AREAS, OF
CHAPTER 27, TREES AND SHRUBBERY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
VILLAGE TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT PRIVATE CITIZENS MUST SECURE
VILLAGE APPROVAL PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF TREES IN SWALE AREAS;
AMENDING SECTION 27-18, VARIETY AND LOCATION, TO PROVIDE A NEW
1,ISTING OF TREES THAT MAY BE PLANTED IN SWALE AREAS AND FOR OTHER
YURI'OSES; ADDING A NEW SECTION 27-20, MAINTENANCE, TO PROVIDE T}IAT
SWALL' AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER OR
TENANT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES 1N CONFLICT HEREWITH; ANll,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I3e placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the
motion. "1'he motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Norris, President Pro Tem Tringali,
Councilman O'Meilia and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Vice Mayor Noel voting nay.
BILL 1058 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT -PLACED ON FIRST
READING
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1058 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
T1If NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,500 FOR VARIOUS
EQUII'ME;NT
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
• RF_,SOLUTION 16-2002 ADOPTED - EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT'
W1T'H FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK
Minutes of Regular Session
}leld March 14, 2002
• Vice Mayor Noel moved that Resolution 16-2002 be taken from the table. Councilman O'Meilia
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
The Village Manager announced that only the amount of the loan has changed from $743,000 to
$588,000. 1'he remainder of the resolution is the same.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 16-2002 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 EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS THERETO WITH FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, A
NA"fIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, ATTACHED AS COMPOSITE EXHIB]'1' "A"
WFIICH EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSIi OF
VILLAGE SECURING FUNDS UP TO $588,000.00 FOR FINANCING ACQUISITION OF
VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR THE VILLAGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
KESOLL7TION 17-2002 ADOPTED -UNIVERSAL CABLING
Councilman Norris moved that a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF 1'HE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BRACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL CABLING SYSTEMS,
INC., WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT AA@ AND IS FOR '1'IIE
PURPOSE OF SECURING COMMUNICATIONS CABLING SERVICES INCLUDING
COMPUTEK NETWORK CABLING AND TELEPHONE CABLING FOR THE
TEMPORARY TRAILERS TO BE LOCATED AT THE VILLAGE HALL SITE; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT-COUNTRY CLUB DIRECTOR
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to approve a family membership for the Country Club
llirector as a benefit of employment. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Vice Mayor Noel, Councilman Norris and Mayor
Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
• } IIZ MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC. -SALARY SURVEY
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held March 14, 2002
• ewPresident Pro Tem Tringali moved to accept the proposal of HR Management Partners, Inc.
(HRMP), as recommended by staff. Councilman Norris seconded the motion.
During discussion, Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the motion by designating the staff to
negotiate with HRMP as the Village's selection to do the salary survey. President Pro Tem
"Tringali seconded the motion to amend, and all present voted aye.
"Thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Tringali,
Councilman Norris, Councilman O'Meilia and Vice Mayor Noel voting aye, and Mayor Eissey
voting nay.
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION POLICY APPROVED
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to approve the revised solid waste collection policy for the
Village of North Palm Beach. Councilman Norris seconded the motion.
During discussion, the Village Manager assured the Council that a tri-fold brochure would be
printed, as well as a separate handout in the new residents' packet and publicized in the Village
Newsletter also.
'Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
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Ka hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cleyc
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