05-26-2005 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLt1-:GE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
MAY 26, 2005
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
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
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
Mayor Eissey gave the invocation, and Councilman Noel led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 5/12/05 were approved as written. Councilman
O'Meilia asked that it be made part of the record that he voted against first reading of Bill 1169
on 5/12/05.
ORDINANCE 07-2005 ENACTED -CODE AMENDMENT -PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1171 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-34, PARKING RESTRICTED, OF ARTICLE
III, STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING, OF CHAPTER 18, MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION (d) THERETO TO PROVIDE PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL
VEHICLES ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS LOCATED WITHIN THE R-3, APARTMENT
DWELLING DISTRICT, OF THE VILLAGE; 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 second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved to enact Bill 1171 as Ordinance 07-2005.
Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE 08-2005 ENACTED -CODE AMENDMENT -GENERAL EMPLOYEES
• PENSION PLAN
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1172 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-156, MISCELLANEOUS, OF DIVISION 3,
PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES, OF
ARTICLE V, PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE BY ADDING A SECTION ENTITLED
"BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES"; 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 second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the
motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Councilman Noel, President Pro Tem Rennebaum, Vice Mayor
Norris, and Mayor Eissey in favor, and Councilman O'Meilia opposed.
Councilman Noel moved to enact Bill 1172 as Ordinance OS-2005. Vice Mayor Norris seconded
the motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Councilman Noel, Vice Mayor Norris, President Pro Tem
Rennebaum, and Mayor Eissey in favor, and Councilman O'Meilia opposed.
BILL 1173 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -LAND PURCHASE -PLACED ON FIRST READING
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 first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 46-2005 ADOPTED -TEMPORARY MOORING PERMIT
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 46-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY MOORING
PERMIT TO PCL CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR THE MOORING OF A "MATERIAL
BARGE" IN THE LAKE WORTH BASIN AT A LOCATION EAST OF THE NAVIGABLE
CHANNEL AND MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"; WANING A
• MOORING PERMIT FEE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 47-2005 ADOPTED -YACHT CLUB DRIVE BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT
• BID AWARD
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 47-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF MURPHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
IN AMOUNT OF $221,213.00 FOR REPLACEMENT OF 81.5 LINEAR FEET, MORE OR
LESS, OF FAILED BULKHEAD ON YACHT CLUB DRIVE, WHICH BID IS ATTACHED
TO THIS RESOLUTION AND MADE A PART HEREOF; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED
FROM ACCOUNT NO. A5540-49950 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO THE CONTRACT WITH MURPHY
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY THAT WAS INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE VILLAGE
BID PACKAGE FOR YACHT CLUB DRIVE BULKHEAD RESTORATION; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion. Councilman Noel moved to amend Section 2 of the
resolution by inserting the words "as amended" after "Village Bid Package." The motion to
amend was seconded by Councilman O'Meilia and all present voted aye. Thereafter, the original
motion, as amended, passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 48-2005 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING HEALTH INSURANCE PROPOSAL
Chris Gehring and Christian Bergstrom of the Gehring Group were present to answer questions
concerning health and dental plan proposals.
Vice Mayor Norris moved to adopt Resolution 48-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF UNITED HEALTHCARE, TO
PROVIDE THE VILLAGE WITH HEALTH INSURANCE FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES,
WHICH PROPOSAL IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT "A" AND
MADE PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THIS ACCEPTANCE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 49-2005 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING DENTAL INSURANCE PROPOSAL
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 49-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS OF THE GUARDIAN LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, TO PROVIDE THE VILLAGE WITH DENTAL
INSURANCE FOR VILLAGE EMPLOYEES, WHICH PROPOSALS ARE ATTACHED TO
THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AND
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AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACCEPTANCE; AND, PROVIDING
• FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
PUMP AND WELL REPLACEMENT AT COMMUNITY CENTER - EMERGENCY
PURCHASE APPROVED
Councilman O'Meilia moved to authorize an emergency purchase to replace the pump and well at
the Community Center from Wooster Well Drilling at a cost not to exceed $14,320. Councilman
Noel seconded the motion. During discussion, the Village Manager recommended that Council
select Champion Well and Pump, Inc. to drill the well. Mr. Bates reported that Champion Well
and Pump is able to respond within a few days, while Wooster Well Drilling is unable to respond
until 7/1/05. Additionally, Mr. Bates advised that Champion has agreed to reduce its quote by
$2,000. Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend his motion to specify Champion Well and Pump,
Inc. at a cost not to exceed $16,880. Councilman Noel seconded the motion to amend, and all
present voted aye. During discussion, it was determined that funds are available in salaries and
benefits accounts in Park Maintenance. Thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed
unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Discussion took place concerning a request from the Mayor of Juno Beach that the Village join
other municipalities in the north county area in signing a letter to FPL. The letter urges FPL to
update the Rivera Beach Power Plant with natural gas when the Seafarer Pipeline is constructed
between the Bahamas and Palm Beach County, since it will enter the County near the Riviera
Beach Power Plant. Council consensus was to send the letter.
The following items were added to the action log: Village Hall ramp and Village Hall landscaping.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Discussion took place concerning a request by the canal dredging contractor, Subaqueous, to
extend its cunrent working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Council consensus was to grant the requested change
for Monday through Friday only, with Saturday working hours to remain 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Bates reported that the Village's auditor feels it appropriate to re-state the general financial
statement for the fiscal year ending 9/30/04 related to the incurred but not reported losses of the
self-insured health plan. A report will be provided to the Council by early July.
Public Services Director Jimmy Knight reviewed a draft of the proposed fire-rescue level of
service agreement between Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Gardens, and the Village. Chief
Knight reviewed the draft addendums to the agreement, which are intended to be flexible, but
• will require Council approval of any changes. Discussion was held concerning the draft
agreement and addendums, and related level of service issues. No action was taken at this time.
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Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith received permission to close the Library on Friday and
Saturday, June 10th and 11th, so the can be installed around the circulation desk.
Mr. Bates gave a status report on the following projects:
medical claims audit begun by Siver
street overlay project expanded and completed; road striping to follow in 30 days
hurricane repairs of sidewalks and alley walls completed
Mr. Bates reported on FEMA claims and payments.
Discussion took place concerning a proposed cross-parking agreement with First Unitarian
Church, in which the Village would compensate the church in exchange for the use of parking
spaces during the week. Wendy Harrison, President of First Unitarian Church, presented a brief
history of the parking arrangement between the church and the Public Services Department, and
reported on the cost of parking lot repairs necessitated by hurricane damage. Additionally,
Ms. Harrison advised that a formal agreement would provide the church and the Village with
liability protection. Ms. Harrison suggested that $500 per month would satisfy the church board.
Mr. Bates will meet with the church board and report back to the Council.
Mr. Bates advised that a letter has been sent to Palm Beach County requesting that its records be
corrected concerning dedication of Carolinda Road and McLaren Road to the Village. Brief
discussion ensued on past annexation by the Village of a portion of Ellison Wilson Road.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Mayor Eissey acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 2/21/05
Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 3/14/05
Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 4/4/05
Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 4/5/05
Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 4/11/05
Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 4/11/05
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC
Village Clerk
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