05-25-2006 VC REG-M•
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MAY 25, 2006
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Manny Grinn, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: William Manuel, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m All members of Council were present,
except President Pro Tem Manuel. All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Vice Mayor Eissey gave the invocation, and Mayor Norris led .the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the- Flag. -
PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Norris proclaimed the week of May 21 - 27 as National Public Works Week in the
Village of North Palm Beach. Mayor Norris commended the hard work of our Public Works
personnel and encouraged residents to express their appreciation to these employees.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By consensus, the Minutes of Regular Session held 5/11/06 were amended to insert the sentence
"The Vice Mayor requested that the Village Clerk call the roll for the vote on each of the items
that we take up this evening since we don't have a full group" as the next to last line in the first
paragraph on page 2. Thereafter, the minutes were approved as amended.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Stanley Swiderski, 501 Greenway Drive, addressed the Council concerning the dust and dirt
created by the Golf Course renovation project. Mr. Swiderski questioned when the water truck
would be back in service to alleviate this problem The Village Manager was directed to
investigate the issue.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD MAY 25, 2006
BILL 1200 -ORDINANCE REINSTATING COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT FUND -ENACTED AS ORDINANCE 2006-07
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bi111200 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, RESCINDING AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-04 OF THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, WHICH ORDINANCE CHANGED THE
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH PALM BEACH FIRE
AND POLICE RETIREMENT FUND; AMENDING SUBSECTION (a), COMPOSITION, OF
SECTION 2-164, BOARD OF TRUSTEES -GENERALLY, OF DIVISION 4, PENSION AND
CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES, OF CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, TO
REINSTATE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO ENACTMENT OF
ORDINANCE NO 2006-04; REPEALING SUBSECTION (b) FORFEITURE OF
MEMBERSHIP ON BOARD FOR ABSENTEEISM, OF SECTION 2-164 AND RE-
LETTERING SUBSECTIONS (c), (d) AND (e), RESPECTIVELY, OF SECTION 2-164 TO
(b), (c) AND (d); 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 second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved to enact Bill 1200 as Ordinance 2006-07.
Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1201 -ANCHORAGE MARINA PARKING -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Bi111201 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 5-33, DESTGNATED; USE RESTRICTED AND
SECTION 5-35, PERMITS REQUIRED, OF ARTICLE II, BOAT LAUNCHING AREA, OF
CHAPTER 5, BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE VILLAGE; ADDING SECTION 5-38 TITLED VIOLATION; PENALTY; 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, and
all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2006-33 ADOPTED -NORTH SUBSTATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
MONITORING AGREEMENT
Vice Mayor Eissey moved to reconsider a resolution approving an agreement for North
• Substation design and construction monitoring. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD MAY 25, 2006
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Resolution 2006-33 entitled:
• A RESO
LUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN BORUFF, AIA,
ARCHITECTS + PLANNERS, INC., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT
PROVIDES FOR DESIGN; PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS,
PERMITTING, BIDDING ASSISTANCE AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES FOR THE NORTH PALM BEACH PUBLIC SAFETY NORTH SUBSTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT;
AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion. Discussion ensued on Section 3.3 of the
Proposal for Professional ArchitecturaVEngineering Services, wherein it states that "Stephen
Borui~ AIA Architects + Planners shall prepare a contract for professional services" using AIA
form B141, Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Architect. Discussion took place
concerning clauses for attorney's fees and termination, as well as Section 3.4 of the Proposal,
which refers to reimbursable expenses. Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the resolution to
"accept the proposal" rather than enter into an agreement. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye. .Thereafter, the original motion, as amended,. passed
unanimously. An agreement will be brought back for Council approval at a future meeting.
RESOLUTION 2006-34 ADOPTED -REIMBURSEMENT OF NORTH SUBSTATION
PROJECT COSTS
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Councilman O'Meilia moved to remove from the table a proposed resolution establishing intent to
reimburse certain costs associated with the design and construction of the North Substation from
proceeds of future bank loan financing. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Resolution 2006-34 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN PROJECT
COSTS INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING FOR
THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE VILLAGE NORTH SUB-STATION (THE
"PROJECT"); PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2006-35 ADOPTED - BROWNFIELDS GRANT APPLICATION FOR
ANCHORAGE PARK
• Vice Mayor Eissey moved to reconsider a resolution approving a Brownfields grant application
for Anchorage Park. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed 3 - 1, with Vice
Mayor Eissey, Councilman O'Meilia, and Mayor Norns votuig aye, and Councilman Grinn opposed.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION I3ELD MAY 25, 2006
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 2006-35 entitled:
• A RESOLUTION OF TH
E VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO TAKE ALL
STEPS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL BROWNSFIELDS
ASSESSMENT GRANT ATTACHED AS EXHBIT "A", WHICH GRANT IS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
PROPERTIES AT ANCHORAGE PARK THAT ARE SUSPECTED TO BE
CONTAMINATED WITH PETROLEUM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2006-36 ADOPTED -EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS ,
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Resolution 2006-36 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 THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS WITH KASPER ELECTRICAL,
INC.: PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED TO SUPPLY THE LABOR
AND MATERIAL TO RUN NEW 100 AMP 3 PHASE 277/480 VOLT SUB FEED FROM
NEW DRIVING RANGE PANEL TO POOL HOUSE MAIN DISCONNECT IN AMOUNT OF
$7,116.00; PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED TO SUPPLY LABOR __ __ _
AND MATERIAL TO RUN A NEW 400 AMP 3 PHASE 277/480 VOLT SERVICE FOR THE
NEW DRIVING RANGE BUILDING AND POOL HOUSE EQUIPMENT IN AMOUNT OF
$22,820.00; AND PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "C" ATTACHED TO SUPPLY THE
LABOR AND MATERIAL TO REMOVE POOL EQUIPMENT DISCONNECT AND
REMOVE BURNED UP WIRING AND FEED POOL EQUIPMENT PANEL DIRECT FROM
SERVICE DISCONNECT IN AMOUNT OF $665.00; FUNDS TO BE TRANSFERRED
FROM ACCOUNTS A8028-35610, RECREATION -CAMP EXPENSES, A8028-35630,
RECREATION - SPORTS LEAGUE EXPENSES, AND A8028-35640 RECREATION -
TRAVEL TICKET EXPENSES INTO R & M BUILDING & GROUNDS; A8051-34620, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion. Council consensus was that
Administration split the respective costs between the General Fund Budget and Country Club
Budget. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Discussion was held concerning a request from the Palm Beach County League of Cities that its
members contact the Governor regarding HB 293, which concerns fiscally constrained counties.
Consensus of Council was to have Mayor Norris send a letter to Governor Bush expressing
• opposition to HB 293.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD MAY 25, 2006
Item 6.F.l.a, annexation update by Ambit, was pulled from the agenda.
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VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Chuck Cappella of Ferrin Signs distributed drawings of design alternatives for the Village Hall
sign. Issues discussed included placing the Village logo at the top of the sign, adding Library in
smaller letters under Village Hall, and tying the sign color to the color of the building.
Mr. Cappella will come back with a conceptual drawing. The Village Council will review the
sample drawings and provide feedback.
Mr. Bates reported on preferred dates for the Public Safety Building dedication ceremony.
Councilmen will contact the Clerk's office regarding any scheduling conflicts and a date and
time for the dedication ceremony will be coordinated with the Atwater family.
Mr. Bates reviewed the proposal for renewal of the Village's health insurance. Discussion
ensued on a 4-tier or 3-tier program. This item will be placed on the 6/8/06 agenda.
Discussion took place on using the unappropriated fund balance to pay for renovation of the
Osborne Park building and pool improvements.
Mr. Bates recommended seeking an insurance broker for assistance with soliciting bids for
general liability, workers' compensation, and property insurance. Mr. Bates will have interested
firms give presentations at the next meeting. Discussion ensued on SERMA.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS _ _ _ _ _ _ _. _
Mayor Norris acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of Waterways Board meeting held 4/18/06
Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 4/25/06
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board meeting held 5/1/06
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
G'l _~ C,
Melissa Teal, CMC, Vil age Clerk
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