06-09-2005 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• JUNE 9, 2005
Present: David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were
present, except Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were 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
Public Safety Director Jimmy Knight recognized Jack Watrous, Assistant Fire Chief, who was
presented with the Linda Schuette Lifetime Achievement Award by the Palm Beach County
Chapter of the Florida Association of Emergency Medical Services Providers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 5/26/05 were approved as corrected.
ITEM 6.E.3 REMOVED FROM AGENDA
Item 6.E.3, a proposed resolution authorizing tiki but purchase was removed from the agenda.
ORDINANCE 09-2005 ENACTED -BUDGET AMENDMENT -LAND PURCHASE
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1173 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,000 TO PAY FOR THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF LAND FROM
THE BENJAMIN PRIVATE SCHOOL, INC.; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
~'• be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye. Councilman Noel moved to enact Bill 1173 as Ordinance 09-2005.
Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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BILL 1174 -NOISE CONTROL CODE AMENDMENT TABLED
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1174 entitled:
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 19-120, EXEMPTIONS, OF ARTICLE VI,
NOISE CONTROL, OF CHAPTER 19, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS,
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, WHICH AMENDMENT IS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS TO ARTICLE VI, NOISE
CONTROL; 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. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the
motion. Discussion took place concerning the allowable decibel level of emergency. backup
equipment when operated for testing or maintenance. Due to requested revisions in the
ordinance language, Village Attorney George Baldwin recommended tabling this item.
Councilman O'Meilia moved to table this item until the next regular session. Councilman Noel
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1175 - BUDGET TRANSFER FOR REPLACEMENT PUMP AND WELL AT
COMMUNITY CENTER -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1175 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2004-2005 TO TRANSFER BUDGETED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,876.00 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PUMP AND WELL AT THE VILLAGE
COMMUNITY CENTER
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion.
Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the ordinance by changing account A8023-66490 to
A8023-34621. The motion to amend failed for lack of a second. Thereafter, the motion to read
passed unanimously.
BILL 1176 -COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR GOLF FEES -PLACED ON
FIRST READING
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1176 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2004-2005; ESTABLISHING A GOLF COURSE NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAY SUMMER
SPECIAL RATE OF $30 AND HALTING RESTAURANT CREDITS; ESTABLISHING A
NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAY AFTER-3 P.M. RATE OF $22; AND FURTHER CREATING A
SUMMER SPECIAL WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY RATE (FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
;• OR ALL NATIONAL HOLIDAYS) OF $35 FOR 18 HOLES OF GOLF BEFORE 3:00 P.M.
AND A RATE OF $25 AFTER 3 P.M.
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be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 50-2005 ADOPTED -COUNTRY CLUB RATES AND FEES
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 50-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO
TEMPORARILY REDUCE EXISTING RATES AND FEES AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AS
NECESSARY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITH SURROUNDING COUNTRY CLUBS
AND GOLF COURSES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6.D.1. was pulled from the consent agenda and moved to item 6.E.1
RESOLUTION 51-2005 ADOPTED - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 51-2004 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 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS
MANAGEMENT WITH THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
("AUTHORITY"), WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND
ESTABLISHES THE FRAMEWORK UNDER WHICH THE VILLAGE AND AUTHORITY
COORDINATE THE MANAGEMENT OF DISASTER DEBRIS AND PAYMENT AND
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEBRIS MANAGEMENT IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion. During discussion, it was requested that the
Village's contract with Ashbritt be placed on the next agenda. Thereafter, all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 52-2005 ADOPTED -EMPLOYEE. COBRA AND RETIREE RATES FOR
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 52-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AND SETTING FORTH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE BY GENERAL (NON-BARGAINING UNIT)
EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2005; ESTABLISHING AND
SETTING FORTH COBRA AND RETIREE HEALTH AND DENTAL RATES BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2005; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
President Fro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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RESOLUTION 53-2005 ADOPTED -APPOINTING GEHRING GROUP AS AGENT OF RECORD
Councilman O'Meilia moved to adopt Resolution 53-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE GEHRING GROUP AS AGENT OF RECORD FOR
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH'S HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE, VISION,
DISABILITY AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICIES; PROVIDING THAT
APPOINTMENT OF THE GEHRING GROUP SHALL TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 2005, AND
CONTINUE FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS OR UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE VILLAGE
TERMINATES THE APPOINTMENT UPON THIRTY (30) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO
AGENT; PROVIDING THAT COMPENSATION OF AGENT SHALL BE PAID BY THE
VILLAGE'S INSURANCE COMPANIES AND NOT BY THE VILLAGE; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
President Fro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Discussion took place regarding summary judgment in the lawsuit concerning Palm Beach
County's annexation ordinance. Mr. Baldwin will report back to the Council on this issue.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Bates discussed a memo from the Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium
(MPSCC) regarding a COPS grant for interoperable radio communications for our area.
Mr. Bates advised that the MPSCC needs a letter of support from each participating agency.
Council consensus was that a letter be sent supporting the grant application.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Vice Mayor Norris acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 3/22/05
Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 4/26/05
Minutes of Waterways Board meeting held 4/26/05
Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 5/3/05
Minutes of Audit Committee meeting held 5/4/05
Minutes of General Employees Pension Board meeting held 5/11/OS
Minutes of 50th Anniversary Committee meeting held 5/11/OS
Minutes of Waterways Board meeting held 5/24/05
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC
Village Clerk
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