04-10-2003 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR 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 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Pro Tem Tringali gave the invocation, and Mayor Norris 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 3/27/03
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Norris presented a 25-year Service Award to Richard S. Fedak, EMS, Public
Safety Department.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Noel
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
a. Received for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held
3/3/03
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• b. Received for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held
2/25/03
c. Adopted Resolution 21-03 authorizing and directing the Mayor and Village
Clerk to enter into an addendum to the Agreement with East Bay Group
LLC, which provides permitting, bidding support and construction contract
administration for Phase 3 of the Village dredging project
d. Adopted Resolution 22-03 accepting the bid of Bay Fireworks, Syosset,
New York, in the amount of $20,000 for 4th of July fireworks display at the
North Palm Beach Country Club; funds to be expended from A8229-34932
(Public Events)
e. Adopted Resolution 23-03 authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to enter
into a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) second
term permit interlocal agreement with the Boazd of Supervisors. Northern
Palm Beach County Improvement District
£ Accepted staff recommendation to reject the bid of Team Equipment, Inc.,
New Pt. Richey, Florida, for hydraulic rescue equipment and direct staff to
rebid
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Vice Mayor O'Meilia reported that there are openings for public officials on the League of
Cities' Boazd; two openings are on the Treasure Coast Planning Council, one is on the School
Boundaries Committee, and one on the Traffic Performance Standards Committee.
Additionally, Mr. O'Meilia reported that State Attorney Barry Krischer spoke to the League
regarding local funding problems. Mr. O'Meilia asked that Mr. Krischer be invited to report to
the Council within the next month. Also reported was the bid opening on April 29th for Phase
1 of the Northlake Blvd. Task Force landscaping project, from U. S. 1 to Southwind Drive.
Village Attorney reported that there are still a few items remaining to be resolved on the
negotiations with the Monastery for the north substation property.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting Village Manager Doug Smith gave a status report on various projects that are currently
in progress. Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins gave an update on the Heritage Day Parade
and festivities scheduled for April 12, 2003.
BILL 1098 -CODE AMENDMENT -AMENDING PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS -
• ENACTED AS ORD. 09-2003.
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1098 entitled:
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• AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 6.114, PERMITTED
TEMPORARY SIGNS, OF ARTICLE V, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS, OF
CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE TO PROVIDE THAT
ADVERTISING CAN BE DISPLAYED FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF GRAND
OPENINGS; 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. Councilman Eissey seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1098 be enacted as Ordinance 09-2003.
Councilman Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1099 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION -ENACTED
AS ORD. 10-2003
President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1099 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000
FOR VARIOUS ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE COMPLETION OF VILLAGE HALL
RENOVATION
Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1099 be enacted as Ordinance 10-2003. President Pro Tem
Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1100 -JURISDICTION OF APPEARANCE BOARD -ENACTED AS ORD. 11-2003
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 1100 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PORTION OF SECTION III, AREAS OF
JURISDICTION, ENTITLED "AREAS AND ELEMENTS UNDER JURISDICTION" OF
APPENDIX A-APPEARANCE PLAN, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
VILLAGE TO UPDATE AND INCLUDE THE ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE VILLAGE
• OVER WHICH THE APPEARANCE BOARD HAS JURISDICTION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
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• OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 1100 be enacted as Ordinance 11-2003. Councilman
Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 1101 -LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PLACED ON FIRST
READING
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 1001 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,145.00
FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT OF WHICH $10,000.00 WILL BE
RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR DRUG INTERDICTION
Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Eissey seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was suggested that the money not be taken from the laundry account. It
was pointed out that a Capital account currently has $4,000 in it for triers. Staff was directed
to consider taking from that account (A5711-66000).
Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION 24-2003 ADOPTED -AMENDING TRAVEL POLICY
Councilman Eissey moved that Resolution 24-2003 be taken from the table. Vice Mayor
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Eissey moved that Resolution 24-2003 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE SECTION
AND MEAL ALLOWANCE SECTION OF THE TRAVEL POLICY OF THE VILLAGE;
AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Be adopted. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• It was noted that a car allowance policy for the Village Manager needs to be established in the
near future for out-of-county gasoline costs so that car allowance is not being paid twice.
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• WEST ENTRANCE HANDICAP RAMP -COST ESTIMATES
As an introduction to this item's discussion, Acting Village Manager told the Council that
Public Services had provided a cost estimate for construction of a handicap ramp on the west
side of the building, as directed at the last Council meeting. Also provided was some
additional information for a ramp at the north end of the building for comparison purposes and
which was not available at the last meeting. Staff s recommendation was to contract this item
under the Village Hall Complex Design with several other items of that concept which could
include the sign for the front of the building, flagpole, and landscaping around the building.
Additionally, Mr. Smith asked the Council to clarify the specific locations for automatic doors
as decided at the prior Council meeting. The Council reiterated its directive that automatic
doors should be located at both existing handicap entrances as well as the one being planned on
the west side.
Councilman Noel moved to locate the additional handicap ramp at the west entrance, as shown
in Option 2, and to have it professionally done, obtaining prices from the current contractor as
well as one other contractor. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion. The motion
failed 2-3, with Councilman Noel and President Pro Tem Tringali voting aye, and Councilman
Eissey, Vice Mayor O'Meilia and Mayor Norris voting nay.
Councilman Eissey moved that staff look at the figures again and directed Public Services to
proceed with Option 2. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-3,
with Councilman Eissey and Vice Mayor voting aye, and Councilman Noel, President Pro Tem
Tringali and Mayor Norris voting nay.
Councilman Noel moved that it be done professionally, we do it at the west side, the middle of
the building, and we allow the architect the leeway of designing it so that it looks good rather
than just a rough sketch that we receive in our packet. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded
the motion. The motion passed 3-2, with Councilman Noel, President Pro Tem Tringali and
Mayor Norris voting aye, and Councilman Eissey and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
During discussion of the landscaping, Public Services Director Kristine Frazell explained to the
Council that the first phase of the Master Complex Plan included the landscaping around
Village Hall, as well as the lighting and signage. Ms. Frazell suggested that if the Council
wanted to specify a budget amount, a layout be provided by BEA within that specified amount
which Public Services could put in, perhaps in phases, if Council so desired. It was further
stated that the ramp could also become part of that project.
Councilman Noel moved to direct the Public Services Director to negotiate with BEA for the
design of landscaping, lighting and signage only, and incorporating the new ramp into the
project. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion.
• During discussion, Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to amend the motion by deleting the sign.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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• Thereafter, the motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Noel, President Pro Tem Tringali,
Councilman Eissey and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay.
FUNDING PARTICIPATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Councilman Eissey moved to approve participation and funding for the League of Cities
Scholarship Golf Tournament and the League of Cities Installation Dinner consistent with what
has been done in the past. Councilman Noel seconded the motion.
During discussion, the Council agreed by consensus that the Mayors Cup Tournament would
not be funded at this time.
Councilman Noel moved to that, in addition to the tee sponsorship already approved at an
earlier date, the participation in the League of Cities Golf Tournament include the fees for a
foursome to play. The motion passed 3-2, with Councilman Noel, Councilman Eissey, and
Mayor Norris voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia and President Pro Tem Tringali voting
nay.
Thereafter, the main motion passed 3-2, with Councilman Eissey, Councilman Noel and Mayor
Norris voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia and President Pro Tem Tringali voting nay.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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