03-19-2003 VC SPWS-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP
• OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 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
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Ali members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present except Village Attorney George Baldwin.
The purpose of the Special Workshop was to discuss the First Quarter financial status of
the North Palm Beach Country Club, followed by a discussion of the Compensation,
Classification and Benefits Study prepazed by HR Management Partners.
COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET REVIEW
Country Club Director David Talley was present to review the Revenue and Expense
Comparisons as well as the Profit and Loss Statement for the first quarter of 2003.
Concern was expressed over lagging memberships compared to last year at this time, as
well as expenses which exceed the amount for the same time frame last year. Greens fees
also are behind.
Mr. Talley told the Council that members are finding that it is more economical to pay
$60 and "play as they pay" instead of buying a membership. Mr. Talley will look into
this further.
It was pointed out that Page 28 of the Auditor's Report show a $28,000 loss last year.
The Council directed that the Country Club Advisory Boazd consider a "frequent player"
card for summer play, and to advertise the Club in the Northern Palm Beaches Chamber
of Commerce newspaper insert.
• Staff was directed to check and see if the National Golf Foundation Report had ever been
placed on an agenda.
Minutes of Regular Session
Held Wednesday, March 19, 2003
• Mr. Talley reported that the rangers spot-check to see if players have actually paid, but
guarantee cannot be made that all players have paid.
The Council agreed by consensus to discuss the renovation of the Country Club and
funding for renovation at the next available workshop. Another financial review will be
conducted in April.
HRMP REPORT OF 1/17/03
Lorri Bazefoot, HRMP Consultant, was present to discuss three options for the pay plan
and the financial impact for each option. Ms. Barefoot recommended Option #2, which
uses both years in classification and the average of the employees' performance score
history.
The majority of the Council favored Option #2 for Pay for Performance, using the 60th
percentile with longevity. Ms. Barefoot is to calculate the actual dollar costs for all
employees. Additionally, she was directed to further use the 75th percentile for the
Public Safety Department employees, so that a comparison in costs may be made. Fringe
benefits are to be included.
Another special workshop will be held in three weeks with the revised information, and a
special workshop will also be scheduled to discuss health benefits in two weeks.
Meanwhile, Department Heads will meet to discuss options on moving forward once the
plan has been implemented.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
F. Kelly, CMC, Village
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