12-15-2005 VC SP-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 15, 2005
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 W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staffwere present.
ORDINANCE 29-2005 ENACTED -AMENDING 2005-06 COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved that Bill 1193 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE 2005-2006 NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET ADJUSTING
THE RATES FOR GOLF PLAY FROM DECEMBER 26, 2005 -DECEMBER 31, 2005;
REDUCING THE RESIDENT GOLF CARD FEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to enact Bill 1193 as Ordinance 29-2005. Councilman
Noel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION - CONIMUNITYID PROPOSAL OF THE BUXTON COMPANY -TABLED
Councilman Noel moved to adopt a resolution accepting the CommunitylD proposal of The
Buxton Company to provide economic development analysis and marketing services. President
Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion.
Discussion took place concerning the proposal. Corrections were noted to pages 5 and 6, which
should refer to four (4) commercial retail corridor/quadrants. It was requested that staff check
the references provided by Buxton, and provide an inventory of unoccupied locations on
U.S. Highway 1 and Northlake Boulevard.
• Mayor Eissey passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Norris and moved to table this item to the
January 26, 2006 Council meeting. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION HELD DECEMBER 15, 2005
SUBSTITUTE TREES APPROVED FOR PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD BEAUTIFICATION
• President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to approve the substitution of 82 Live Oak trees, 36 East
Palatka Holly trees, and 36 Brazilian Beauty Leaf trees for 154 Pink Tabebuia trees for the
Prosperity Farms Road Project. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Norris and all present
voted aye.
Mr. Bates gave a brief status report on the project. A short discussion ensued on various project
issues, including signage and the quality of the topsoil used for fill in the swale areas. Mr. Bates
will follow-up with Florida Blacktop and Miller-Legg regarding these items.
HOME RULE LOCAL BILL
Discussion took place concerning support for Palm Beach County League of Cities local bill
regarding the requirement for dual referendum vote with regard to extension of countywide level
of service standards for provision of municipal services within a municipality. Mayor Eissey
reported that the local bill was presented to the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, but
was not passed because there was no bill sponsor. Mr. Bates assessed further Council options
regarding this issue. No action was taken on this item.
GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT CHOICES
Mr. Bates reviewed choices concerning the renovation of the golf course that will affect the
preparation of bid specifications for the project, including the type of grass used for the greens,
greens mix, the number of cart paths and type of construction material, and irrigation of the
roughs. Mr. Bates reported that SFRN is reviewing the irrigation permit with the South Florida
Water Management District. Mr. Bates will obtain the recommendation of Nicklaus Design on
each of these items. During discussion of course irrigation, it was requested that the pipeline
from #17 lake to the Earman River be checked for breakage/leaks, and that salt tolerant grass
such as that used at Doral be investigated. Discussion ensued on the use of reclaimed water as a
secondary irrigation source. These items will be brought forward for a decision by the Council
in January 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Jerk
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