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01-12-2006 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • JANUARY 12, 2006 Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor David B. Norris, Vice Mayor Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem Donald G. Noel, Councilman Mark Bates, Village Manager George ~JV. Bald :vin, Village Attorne;~ Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Noel gave the invocation, and President Pro Tem Rennebau_m led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Mayor Eissey proclaimed the year of 2006 as the 50th Anniversary of the Village of North Palm Beach. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following Minutes were approved: Minutes of Special Session held 12/08/05 Minutes of Regular Session held 12/15/05 BILL 1192 -REZONING LAND ADJACENT TO CAROLINDA DRIVE -PLACED ON FIRST READING Vice Mayor Norris moved to remove from the table a proposed ordinance rezoning a parcel of land adjacent to Carolinda Drive. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Vice Mayor Norris moved that Bill 1192 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO CAROLINDA DRIVE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, WHICH PARCEL OF LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY LOCATED AND DESCRIBED ON PAGE 1 OF EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED, FROM R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO P-PUBLIC DISTRICT; PROVIDING THE ZONING DISTRICT OF P-PUBLIC DISTRICT FOR TWO (2) ADJACENT PARCELS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND LOCATED ON PAGES 2 AND 3 OF EXHIBIT "A''; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD JANUARY 12, 2006 be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. CONSENT A GENDA Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve the consent agenda. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following item was approved: Resolution 2006-01 directing the Village Clerk to publish notice of the General Election to be held March 14, 2006; designating the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections for the purpose of canvassing absentee ballots and election returns on behalf of the Village; designating the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections or his designee, as the Village's representative for the Logic and Accuracy testing of the tabulating equipment on February 24, 2006 and the runoff election, should there be one RESOLUTION 2006-02 ADOPTED -NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved that Resolution 2006-02 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, Fi_,OR.IDA; APPROVING A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WHICH SHALL. SUPERSEDE THE PRIOR OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO SIGN AND SEAL THE NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2006-03 ADOPTED -TERMINATING ASHBRITT ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENT Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 2006-03 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF .THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER TO ASHBRITT ENVIRONMENTAL THE LETTER ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH LETTER TERMINATES THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH AND ASHBRITT ENVIRONMENTAL FOR FAILURE OF ASHBRITT ENVIRONMENTAL TO PERFORM TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY DEDICATION PLAQUE 1N HONOR OF JOHNS ATWATER Public Safety Director Jimmy Knight presented an illustration of a plaque to be permanently affixed to the Public Safety Facility in honor of former Public Safety Director John S. Atwater. Chief Knight advised that the plaque would be located inside the building, in the lobby. Mayor • Eissey recognized Mrs. Atwater, who introduced those family members present. The Council endorsed the plaque and its location. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD JANUARY 12, 2006 RESOLUTION 2006-04 ADOPTED -MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GT SUPPLIES President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved that Resolution 2006-04 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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GT SUPPLIES, INC., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PROVIDES THE VILLAGE WITH THE SERVICES OF LOADING AND TRANSPORTING STORM DEBRIS GENERATED BY HURRICANE WILMA; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion. Discussion took place concerning the-use of GT Supplies, Inc. for regular debris collection. Village Manager Mark Bates summarized the basis for the continued use of GT Supplies, Inc., as needed, to supplement the Village's clamshell truck. Mr. Bates stated he would put together a report reminding everybody about why this service was brought in. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously. SEACOAST UTILITY_ AUTHORITY PRESENTATION Howard Osterman, business and rate consultant to Seacoast Utilities gave. a briefing on a proposed rate increase and rate study that will be presented to the Seacoast Board of Directors. Dave Xavier of LBFH, Inc., engineers for Seacoast Utilities, gave a presentation on the new capital program for improvements to the water system. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Councilman O'Meilia reported that IPARC has completed a study on the conversion of industrial zoned land to residential, and has recommended that a more in-depth study be conducted. Councilman O'Meilia requested that this item be placed on the next workshop for Council discussion. Councilman O'Meilia reported that the Palm Beach County League of Cities is asking for input on a possible countywide ordinance concerning a "no net loss" of commercial waterfront to residential development. Councilman O'Meilia requested that this item be placed on the next workshop for Council discussion. SPECIAL GROUP PLAY EVENT REQUEST Mr. Bates introduced the new Country Club Director, Mickey Neal. Mr. Bates reviewed a recent Country Club Advisory Board recommendation concerning a request for discounted golf rates for an upcoming charitable event, as it pertains to the policy of discounting special rates offered at the Country Club. Discussion took place on establishing a policy that special play events approved by the Country Club Advisory Board for charitable organizations would have a $10.00 discount over the published rate. Because golf rates are adjusted to remain competitive, it was determined that the cost for approved charity events would be no more than the discounted published rate, and could be less, if lower rates are in effect at the time of the event. Mr. Bates will ask the Country Club Advisory Board to review additional recommendations for a policy . that would apply to any reservation, and will bring it back to the Council for confirmation after approval by the Country Club Advisory Board. Discussion was held concerning the policy established in the Country Club Rules and Regulations, which will need to be revised if a change is instituted. Council consensus was in favor of the Country Club Advisory Board's recommendation. MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD JANUARY 12, 2006 Brief discussion took place concerning reciprocal play at area golf courses. NICKLAUS DESIGN FOR GOLF COURSE RENOVATION Mr. Bates reviewed the final routing plan for the golf course, which includes changes - recommended by Jack Nicklaus. Mr. Bates discussed the requirement for approval by the South Florida Water Management District. During discussion of the project, Council expressed a concern about the impact that filling in the lake on the #16 hole might have on drainage. Vice Mayor Norris moved to approve the Nicklaus routing plan. Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Vice Mayor Norris, Councilman Noel, President Pro Tem Rennebaum, and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia opposed. Brief discussion took place concerning review of the financial projections. Mr. Bates reported that Coffin Wright has all the information and will have something back in the next two to three weeks. VILLAGE HALL LANDSCAPING Mr. Bates reported that he has engaged a firm to prepare a landscape plan for `v'illage Ha11. Mr. Bates reviewed funds available in the capital account for this project, and for a second wheelchair ramp, which had been previously approved for Village Hall. In order to move forward with the landscaping at Village Hall, Mr. Bates asked Council to consider eliminating tl:e second ::~heelchair ramp. l~/Ir. Bates advised that the present handicapped access meets all state and federal codes. Discussion ensued on cost estimates for the ramp. A majority of Council was in favor of eliminating the second wheelchair ramp, and using the remaining funds in the capital account for the landscaping plan. Mr. Bates hopes to bring back the landscape plan at the next meeting and bid out the work in February. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS Mr. Bates gave a brief update ~on implementation of County Fire-Rescue dispatch and automatic aid. Mr. Bates reported on local bill applications for funding assistance for demolition of the water and sewer plant at Anchorage Park and construction of the North Substation. Mayor Eissey will send a letter to the members of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation requesting their assistance in obtaining funding for these projects. Discussion took place concerning a conceptual design for a monument sign for the Public Safety Facility, which would also be used at all locations. Consensus of Council was for uniformity of signage, using a sign like the one in front of Village Hall. It was suggested that the sign for the Public Safety Facility read "John S. Atwater Public Safety Complex" with Police, Fire, Rescue below, along with the street number. Mr. Bates reported that the waste disposal demonstration program has been delayed until March. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS Mayor Eissey acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes: • Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 8/2/05 Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 9/6/05 Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 10/4/05 Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 11/8/05 Minutes of Audit Committee meeting held 11/9/05 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION HELD JANUARY 12, 2006 Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 11/15/OS Minutes of General Employees Pension Board meeting held 11 /22/05 Minutes of 50th Anniversary Committee meeting held 11/23/05 Minutes of Planning Commission Public Hearing held 12/6/05 Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 1216/05 • Recommendation to Village Council "to approve Commercial Planned Unit Development for the Passionist Monastery of Our Lady of Florida, Inc • Recommendation to Village Council "as submitted" to rezone parcel of land adjacent to Carolinda Drive to P-Public District and provide the zoning district of P- Public District for 2 adjacent ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:45p.m. ~ ~ ~/~~~ Ivieiissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk • 5