03-28-2002 VC REG-M• MINU"I'ES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 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
Vice Mayor Noel gave the invocation, and President Pro Tem Tringali led the public in the
fledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 3/14/02
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:
a. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting held
11/13/01
b. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 2/26/02
c. Accepted for file the Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held
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• d. Accepted for file the recommendation of the Library Advisory Board (Minutes of
2/2G/02) that a member of the Library Advisory Board review responses to the RFP
Library lighting project
e. Accepted for file the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory Board (Minutes
of 3/12/02) to purchase four Direct Strike Lightning Protection systems for
Osborne Park, Community Center, Anchorage Park and St. Clare's
f Adopted Resolution 18-2002 funding the Municipal Public Safety Communications
Consortium (MPSCC) radio system project by committing $12.50 traffic fine
monies to the project
g. Approved budget transfer for the General Fund in the amount of $315,081 from
Reserve accounts to various General Fund Departments for COLA, Performance
raises and other salary adjustments for Fiscal Year 2001-02
h. Approved budget transfer for the Country Club fund in the amount of $20,971 fran
Reserve accounts to various Country Club Departments for COLA, perforurance
raises and other salary adjustments for Fiscal Year 2001-02
i. Approved selected job descriptions for Recreation, Public Safety and Public
Services Departments
VII,I.AGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly asked for Council support in urging the Palm Beach County
Board of Commissioners to restore the historic 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse. The
Council agreed that a letter be sent to the County Commissioners on Monday showing our
support of the restoration, and a resolution supporting it will be brought to the next Regular
Session agenda.
Judith Fedderson, 519 Bay Road, addressed the Council regarding the Pinochle group that meets
at Anchorage Park Activities Building. Mrs. Feddersen asked the Council to consider waiving
the weekly fee of $2.00 per person For use of the building, because most of the people involved
are senior citizens on fixed incomes. The Council asked Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins to
take the matter back to the Recreation Advisory Board to review the matter to see if any
adjustments should be made.
Ms. Sherri Pittman, on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sports Institute, was present to thank
the Council for its support of the Community Olympic Kayak Program in North Palm Beach and
to give an update on their program. Also present was Mr. Paul Podgorski, coach of the USA
Canoe/Kayak Olympic training team.
• The Council agreed by consensus to send a letter on Friday morning to Governor Bush, opposing
the Outdoor Advertising (billboards) language contained in Enrolled CS/HB 715, which states
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that local governments must pay cash compensation for any required removal or alteration of a
billboard.
Further, the Council agreed by consensus to bring a resolution to the next Regular Session
complimenting and thanking Dr. Anthony Catanese, President of Florida Atlantic University, for
his work over the past twelve years at FAU. Dr. Catanese has resigned as FAU President, and
will be leaving in July.
BILI, 1056 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION -ENACTED
AS ORD. 07-2002
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1056 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2001 - 2002 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $725,000 FOR
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1056 be enacted as Ordinance 07-2002. Vice Mayor
Nocl seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1057 -TREES IN SWALE AREAS -ENACTED AS ORD.08-2002
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1057 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 27-17, PLANTING AND REMOVAL;
WRI1'1'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 PROPERTY OWNERS SECURE
VILLAGE APPROVAL PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF TREES IN SWALE AREAS;
AMENDING SECTION 27-18, VARIETY AND LOCATION, TO PROVIDE A NEW
I,IS"1']NG OF TREES THAT MAY BE PLANTED IN SWALE AREAS AND FOR OTHER
I'URl'OSES; ADDING A NEW SECTION 27-20, MAINTENANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT'
SWALE AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER OR
T13NANT; 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. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion.
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• During discussion, it was agreed by consensus to change the language in Sea 27-17 from
"private citizen" to "property owner". The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Norris,
Councilman O'Meilia, President Pro Tem Tringali and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Vice
Mayor Noel voting nay.
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1057 be enacted as Ordinance 08-2002. Councilman
O'Meilia seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, with Councilman Norris, Councilman
O'Meilia and President Pro Tem Tringali voting aye, and Vice Mayor Noel and Mayor Eissey
voting nay.
BI l L 1058 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT - ENACTED AS ORD.
09-2002
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1058 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002 "1'O APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,500 FOR VARIOUS
EQUIPMENT
13e placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Noel moved that Bill 1058 be enacted as Ordinance 09-2002. Councilman O'Meilia
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
KESOI,UTION 19-2002 ADOPTED -BID AWARD FOR VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Resolution 19-2002 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF CATALFUMO CONSTRUCTION &
DEVELOPMENT, OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FOR VILLAGE HALL INTERIOR
RENOVATIONS IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $1,435,238 AND ALTERNATES NO. 2
AND 3 FOR A TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $1,442,691, A COPY OF WHICH BID IS
ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AND MADE A PART HEREOF; FUNDS TO BE
EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT NO. K5500-66200 (CAPITAL PROJECT); AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RFSOI UTION 20-2002 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH HRMP, INC.
• Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 20-2002 entitled:
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• A KESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF TIIE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE.
CLERK TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH HR
MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT'
PROVIDES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS STUDY FOR THE VILLAGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
13e adopted. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye
BUDGET TKANSFER APPROVED FOR COMPENSATION STUDY
Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $5,200.00 from
A4904-1 1 300 (Part-time Pay) to A4902-33189 (Professional Services) to complete funding of
the compensation study by HRMP, Inc. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
Vl1,LAGE CENTER MASTER PLAN
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to accept the final Village Center Master Plan, as submitted
by BEA International, ]nc. and Glatting, Jackson et al. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion.
lluring discussion, Tim Hullihan of BEA International, Inc. provided the Council with a revised
estimate of probable cost totaling $1,322,517.00.
Thereafter, 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.
AllJOLIRNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
athleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village CI
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