09-08-2005 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
- SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem
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 9:26 p.m. All members of Council were present.
LEVEL OF FIRE SERVICE STANDARD -AUTOMATIC AID
Public Services Director Jimmy Knight reviewed the Letter of Understanding between the
Village and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the Emergency Services Agreement for Mutual
Assistance, Automatic Aid, and Dispatch Services between Palm Beach County, the City of
Palm Beach Gardens and the Village. Extensive discussion ensued on the Letter of
Understanding and the Emergency Services Agreement. Chief Knight confirmed that any
changes to the Letter of Understanding subsequent to its adoption would come back for Council
approval. This item will be placed on the September 22, 2005 Regular Session agenda.
COUNTRY CLUB -GOLF COURSE RENOVATION AND MASTER PLAN
Mr. Bates reported that a purchase order has been issued to Peacock & Lewis to develop
conceptual master plans for club facilities other than the golf course and driving range.
Mr. Bates gave an update on the status of the golf course design plans. Further discussion on the
golf course design will be held at the next Council meeting on September 22, 2005.
Mr. Bates discussed reciprocity agreements which will allow North Palm Beach Country Club
golf members to play at area courses while our golf course is undergoing renovation. This item
will be discussed at the Country Club Advisory Board meeting on September 12, 2005, and will
come forward for Council consideration at its September 22, 2005 meeting.
AMERICA SUPPORTING AMERICANS
Discussion was held concerning America Supporting Americans, an organization that facilitates
adoption of individual military units. Council consensus was to ask the local ASA representative
- to make a presentation at the next meeting.
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2005
COUNCIL MATTERS
Brief discussion was held on the Prosperity Farms Road project. Mr. Bates reported that
construction should be completed by Mid-October and landscaping should be finished by
Thanksgiving.
Councilman O'Meilia reported that a Notice to Proceed has been issued for the Northlake
Boulevard Streetscape Project, with work to start on Monday. Additionally, the Town of Lake
Park is considering rejoining the Task Force.
Mr. Bates advised that Phase III of the canal dredging project is complete. Mr. Bates reported
that the permit has not been issued for Phase IV.
Brief discussion took place concerning landscaping at Village Hall. This item will come back
for discussion in October.
Brief discussion was held concerning the proposed renaming of a portion of State Road AlA as
Jack Nicklaus Boulevard.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC
Village Clerk
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