03-11-2004 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 11, -2004
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Councilman
Don Noel, .Councilman
Rob Rennebaum, Councilman
Dennis D. Redmond, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris 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 Eissey gave the invocation, and Councilman Noel led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/26/04
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Norris opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Rennebaum
nominated Don Noel for Mayor. With no further nominations, Don Noel was declared Mayor.
Don Noel nominated Edward Eissey for Vice Mayor. With no further nominations for the office of Vice
Mayor, Edward Eissey was declared Vice Mayor.
• Edward Eissey nominated Charles O'Meilia as President Pro Tem. With no further nominations for the
office of President Pro Tem, Charles O'Meilia was declared President Pro Tem.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, March 11, 2004
• Thereafter, the names of Donald B. Noel Edward M. Eisse ,and Charles R. O'Meilia were entered into
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Resolution 19-2004.
RESOLUTION 19-2004 ADOPTED -APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR THE VILLAGE
Charles O'Meilia moved that Resolution 19-2004 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR SUCH VILLAGE
Be adopted. Dr. Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
Village Clerk Kathleen Kelly administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Noel, Vice Mayor Eissey, and
President Pro Tem O'Meilia.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Beverly Bingham, 404 Gulf Road, and Bill Wadsworth, 440 Flotilla Road, requested that the Village
Council extend the north boundary of the dog park by ninety feet due to the increased numbers of
Village residents who are bringing their pets to the park. Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins was
directed to get estimates on fencing and to bring a recommendation to the Village Council.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor Eissey moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Norris seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Received for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 2/2/04
Received for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/2/04
Received for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/3/04
Received for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 2/24/04
Received for file the recommendation of the Library Advisory Board meeting (Minutes
of 2/24/04) that the Village Council "consider building a small new building on the old
Herb Watt building site. This building would accommodate the Village Historian and
any displays that the historian would like to set up; it would also serve as extra storage
for the library. The shuffleboard court area could be turned into additional parking for
• the Village Hall and Library."
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, March 11, 2004
• Adopted Resolution 20-2004, authorizing Village Manager Dennis Redmond to execute
and submit a permit to the Florida Department of Transportation to close U. S. 1 from
South Anchorage Drive to Golfview Road for the annual Heritage Day Parade on April
17, 2004
Adopted Resolution 21-2004, authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute a
countywide 800 MHz Radio Trunked Radio System - EMS Patient Carrier Agreement
with Palm Beach County
Adopted Resolution 22-2004, opposing a proposed constitutional amendment which calls
for a referendum for changes to Comprehensive Plans
Adopted Resolution 23-2004, re-appointing members to the Northlake Blvd. Corridor Task
Force
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARDS
President Pro Tem O'Meilia asked the Council for direction regarding their position on the proposed
process to generate money for the School Board. Options for financing the bond issue are through sales
tax or ad valorem tax. Another option is no support at all. The Board of Directors for the Palm Beach
County League of Cities is supporting the half-cent sales tax rather than an ad valorem tax. This will be
presented to the general membership for a vote at an upcoming meeting. The Council requested that
President Pro Tem O'Meilia abstain from voting on this issue at the League's next meeting until the
Council has more information, or request that the League postpone its vote.
VILLAGE MANAGER' S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis reported to the Council that to build a watering area in the dog park would cost
approximately $1,000 to hook up the nearest water line.
Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins announced that the Art Committee would be hosting a reception for
the opening of the art exhibit on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Mr. Hodgkins also reminded the Council and
the audience that the Heritage Day Parade is on April 17tH
BILL 1127 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TRAINEE POSITION IN FINANCE DEPT.
Vice Mayor Eissey moved that Bill 1127 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 TO
APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,400 FOR MANAGER ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
TRAINEE POSITION
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Minutes of Regular Session
Held Thursday, March 11, 2004
• Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4 1, with Vice Mayor Eissey, Councilman Norris, Councilman Rennebaum and Mayor Noel
voting aye, and President Pro Tem O'Meilia voting nay.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach;
and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Mayor during my continuance
therein, so help me God.
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