03-09-2006 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• MARCH 9, 2006
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Donald G. Noel, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilman Noel, who was absent due to illness. All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Pro Tem Rennebaum gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Norris led the public in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Finance Director Trey Sizemore introduced his staff and commended their performance.
Mr. Sizemore presented the Village Council with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved:
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/23/06
BILL 1195 -COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET AMENDMENT -PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved that Bill 1195 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE 2005-2006 NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET
ADDING A FIXED YEAR-ROUND $35 AFTERNOON SPECIAL RATE FOR "GROUP
PLAY" GOLF EVENTS OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUBJECT TO EVENT
APPROVAL OF THE COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
• be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion,
which passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Rennebaum, Vice Mayor Norris, and Mayor Eissey in
favor, and Councilman O'Meilia opposed.
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BILL 1196 -CODE AMENDMENT -POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PLAN -PLACED ON
• FIRST READING
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bi111196 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING DIVISION 4, PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER
BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES, OF ARTICLE V, OF CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR NICKLAUS COURSE RENOVATION APPROVED
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to remove from the table a motion engaging Ford &
Associates, Inc. as Village Financial Advisor in soliciting, evaluating, recommending, and
reviewing loan financing for the Country Club Nicklaus course renovation project in an amount
not to exceed $6,500 inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the
motion. Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the original motion by removing the name of
Ford & Associates, Inc. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye. During discussion, it was noted that after the previous meeting a proposal was
received from Spectrum Municipal Services, Inc. in the amount of $6,500 inclusive of all out of
pocket expenses. President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to select Spectrum Municipal Services,
Inc. as Village Financial Advisor in soliciting, evaluating, recommending, and reviewing loan
financing for the Country Club Nicklaus course renovation project in an amount not to exceed
$6,500 inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, which
passed 3 - 1, with President Pro Tem Rennebaum, Vice Mayor Norris and Mayor Eissey voting
aye, and Councilman O'Meilia opposed.
RESOLUTION 2006-12 ADOPTED - APPROVING PLANNING AND ZONING
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LRM INC.
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved that Resolution 2006-12 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 AGREEMENT WITH LAND RESEARCH MANAGEMENT,
INC. (LRM, INC.) ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT PROVIDES THE
VILLAGE WITH A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM GENERAL PLANNING AND ZONING
SERVICES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
• be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2006-13 ADOPTED -DECLARING PRINTING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS
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Councilman O.'Meilia moved that Resolution 2006-13 entitled:
• A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH FLORID
DECLARING THREE (3) PIECES OF PRINTING EQUIPMENT SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL
be adopted. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2006-14 ADOPTED -SELECTING BAY FIREWORKS TO PROVIDE
FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT HERITAGE DAY/50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Village Attorney George Baldwin noted that in the past, the Village has entered into a contract
with Bay Fireworks and recommended that in line 3 of the caption, after the phrase "authorizing
and directing the Village Manager" the words "on the parties entering into a contract" be inserted
and in line 2 of Section 1 as well. The additional wording was approved by consensus.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 2006-14 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, RANKING BAY FIREWORKS AS THE MOST RESPONSIVE BIDDER
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER, UPON THE
PARTIES ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT, TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO PYRO
ENGINEERING, INC., DB/A PYROARTS BY BAY FIREWORKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SECURING A FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR THE VILLAGE'S HERITAGE DAY/50th
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION USING FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT A8229-
34932 PUBLIC EVENTS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Village
Manager Mark Bates reported that the budget for Fourth of July fireworks totaled $20,000.
Mr. Bates advised that bid specifications requested responses for displays between $10,000 and
$14,000, and asked Council approval for a display above the $14,000 level. Mr. Bates
anticipates an amount between $14,000 and the $20,000 previously budgeted, in order to obtain a
display more comparable to Fourth of July fireworks. By consensus, Council approved
additional funds above $14,000 for the Heritage Day/50th Anniversary celebration fireworks.
RESOLUTION 2006-15 ADOPTED -EMS GRANT AWARD
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved that Resolution 2006-15 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
CERTIFYING THAT FUNDS FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) GRANT AWARD SHALL NOT BE USED TO SUPPLANT
THE VILLAGE'S EXISTING BUDGET ALLOCATIONS AND SHALL BE ACCEPTED
AND UTILIZED TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND PRE-HOSPITAL SERVICES IN THE
• COVERAGE AREA AND TO MEET THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EMS
COUNTY GRANT PLAN: AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
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President Pro Tem Rennebaum gave a report on Palm Beach County Days.
• VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Bates reported on the gas tank cleanup project at Public Services. Mr. Bates advised that a
decision needs to be made on replacement of the tanks.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Mayor Eissey acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 11/08/05
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 12/13/05
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 1/10/06
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 2/14/06
Minutes of Audit Committee meeting held 2/15/06
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village C erk
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