04-27-2006 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• APRIL 27, 2006
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
William Manuel, President Pro Tem
Manny Grinn, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Vice Mayor Eissey and Councilman O'Meilia. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Grinn gave the invocation, and President Pro Tem Manuel led the public in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as corrected:
Minutes of Special Joint Meeting -Village Council & Country Club Advisory Board held 4/10/06
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 3/23/06
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
James Calhoun, 506 Oyster Road, submitted an aerial photo of First Presbyterian Church and
Osborne Park. Mr. Calhoun addressed the Council concerning rain water from Osborne Park
draining onto the church property. Village Manager Mark Bates updated the Council on the First
Presbyterian parking lot project. Mr. Bates reported that because of changes to Prosperity Farms
Road, the church has decided not to proceed with the parking lot improvements at this time.
BILL 1199 -COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CREATION OF
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR GOLF COURSE RENOVATION -FAILED
President Pro Tem Manuel moved that Bi111199 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
• AND CREATING A CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR USE OF BANK LOAN
PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,893,673 FOR CAPITAL PROJECT GOLF COURSE
RENOVATION INCLUDING TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 TO COUNTRY
CLUB FUND FOR COURSE CLOSURE EXPENDITURES
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be placed on second reading. Mayor Norris passed the gavel to President Pro Tem Manuel and
seconded the motion, which failed 1 - 2, with President Pro Tem Manuel voting aye, and
• Councilman Grinn and Mayor Norris voting nay.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Grinn moved to approve the Consent Agenda. President Pro Tem Manuel seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Authorized and directed Administration to engage D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. for
repair of storm drain system at Fairhaven Drive, utilizing Palm Beach County Contract
#05118 rates
Authorized and directed Administration to engage D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. for
repair of storm drain system at Hummingbird Way, utilizing Palm Beach County
Contract #05118 rates
Authorized and directed Administration to engage D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. for
repair of storm drain system at Southwind Court, utilizing Palm Beach County Contract
#05118 rates
RESOLUTION 2006-30 ADOPTED -NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Councilman Grinn moved that Resolution 2006-30 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(NIMS); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE - -
be adopted. President Pro Tem Manuel seconded the motion, and Councilman Grinn, President
Pro Tem Manuel, and Mayor Norris voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2006-31 ADOPTED - APPROVING URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
President Pro Tem Manuel moved that Resolution 2006-31 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY
GRANT MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AND THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH ATTACHED AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A",
WHICH AGREEMENTS, PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF DAMAGED TREES AND
PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REPLACEMENT TREES AT
ANCHORAGE PARK, NORTH PALM BEACH; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE BOTH THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND URBAN AND
• COMIMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be adopted. Councilman Grinn seconded the motion, and Councilman Grinn, President Pro Tem
Manuel, and Mayor Norris voted aye.
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Norris announced that the Village will observe Arbor Day on Apri128, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.,
with a tree planting ceremony at Anchorage Park.
Councilman Grinn discussed Attorney General Opinion 2002-62 with regard to reduction of a
Code Enforcement Board fine and satisfaction or release of lien. Councilman Grinn moved that
it be placed on an agenda for the Council to hear an appeal from Mr. James concerning a
reduction or satisfaction of the lien on his property. President Pro Tem Manuel seconded the
motion. After discussion, President Pro Tem Manuel withdrew his second, and the Village
Attorney was directed to research the matter and report back to the Council at the next meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Chris Gehring and Christian Bergstrom of the Gehring Group were present to discuss renewal of
the Village's health insurance. Mr. Gehring reported on negotiations with United Health Care
fora 15 month contract with a maximum 6.4% increase. An analysis of the renewal will be
brought forward at an upcoming meeting.
Discussion took place concerning a new sign for Village Hall and a sign for the Public Safety
Facility. This issue will be brought back to an upcoming meeting.
Mr. Bates reviewed Village Hall projects, including overlay of the parking lot, landscaping
improvements, sidewalks, and lighting. Project plans will be discussed at a future Workshop.
Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins reported on an application to the Department of
Transportation for anon-matching $400,000 grant to construct bike and pedestrian paths, and
possibly a boardwalk, at Anchorage Park. Mr. Hodgkins noted that the grant application is being
prepared by RMPK.
Mr. Bates reported that the newly updated Village website will be online Tuesday. Mr. Bates
briefly discussed the electronic agenda, as well as the opportunity for computer terminals on the dais.
Mr. Bates announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the golf course renovation project will be
held Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Country Club.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Mayor Norris acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 3/14/06
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 4/11/06
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village C erk
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