04-10-2003 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2003
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Councilman
Don Noel, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:55 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
POLICE & FIRE PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT
Discussion was held with Bonni Jensen regarding a proposed amendment to the Police
and Fire Pension Plan which amends the normal form of retirement; reduces the early
retirement factor, changes the disability retirement benefit, and amends optional forms of
benefits. This will be placed on the Regulaz Session agenda of Apri124, 2003.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT -INTERNAL AUDITOR
Discussion was held concerning a Letter Agreement submitted by Grau and Company,
P.A., Certified Public Accountants, for internal auditing services. Mr. Grau was asked to
extract samples from his proposal examples of different types of procedures used. This
was forwazded to the Regular Session agenda of Apri124, 2003.
BILLING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT LIENS
Discussion was held concerning establishing a schedule of quarterly billing for Code
Enforcement cases that have incurred liens due to non-compliance with Board orders. It
was suggested that a copy of the order being violated by given out at the time the friendly
reminder is issued. This item was forwarded to the Regulaz Session of Apri124, 2003.
SCHOOL CONCURRENCY AGREEMENT -AMENDMENT
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, April 10, 2003
• The Council discussed a proposed First Amendment to the Palm Beach County Interlocal
Agreement with municipalities of Palm Beach County and the School District of Palm
Beach County to establish public school concurrency. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of April 24, 2003.
EMS GRANT
Discussion was held concerning a resolution which certifies the required uses of monies
awarded by Palm Beach County EMS Grant for emergency medical services in the
Village. Public Safety Department was asked to check the Section 9. of the application
for duplication.
CODE AMENDMENT -MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
Discussion took place concerning a draft ordinance which creates a new section 18-20 of
Article II, Operation of Vehicles Generally in the Village's Code of Ordinances to
regulate the use and operation of motorized scooters within the Village. This will include
battery-powered and electric scooters. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of
Apri124, 2003.
D.O.T. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR STREET LIGHTS
Discussion was held concerning an agreement with the Department of Transportation for
maintenance of street lights on state roads. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda Apri124, 2003.
CREDIT CARD POLICY
Discussion was held concerning establishing a credit card policy for credit cards used by
various Village Departments. Staff was directed to bring back recommendations for a
policy, with limitations on its use. This will be discussed further at the next workshop of
Apri124, 2003.
PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD MAINTENANCE
Discussion was held concerning the Village taking jurisdiction of Prosperity Farms Road
and associated costs. Kristine Frazell, Director of Public Services, told the Council that
she is in the process of obtaining costs from the County, but hasn't received all the
information yet. This item will come back to a Workshop agenda.
SIGN CODE
• Discussion took place regarding the status of sign code compliance. Public Services
Director Kristine Frazell reported that there are 83 businesses who have not come into
compliance at this date. No further action was taken regarding this matter.
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Remaining items, 4.j and 4.I will be discussed at the next Workshop Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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