07-08-2004 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2004
Present: Donald G. Noel, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, Councilman
Dennis D. Redmond, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Noel called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
President Pro Tem O'Meilia requested that $200,000 be taken from the current year budget to be used
for street resurfacing. The Finance Director was asked to find how much is available without taking
from the 12% Reserve, as well as surplus in any other accounts. Staff was also asked to provide a list of
streets and when the streets are scheduled for resurfacing.
Staff was also directed to check for a hidden gas line prior to the Herb Watt Building being demolished.
Vice Mayor Eissey requested a status report of the Recreation Master Plan, particularly the storage at
Anchorage Park.
ACTION LOG
The Council reviewed the Action Log.
GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION BOARD AMENDMENT
Discussion took place concerning a proposed ordinance amending Division 4, Pension and Certain Other
Benefits for Fire and Police Employees, of Article V, of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding
normal retirement date, benefit, membership, optional forms of benefit, employee contributions, and
providing a monthly supplemental benefit. Bonni Jensen was present on behalf of the Board of
Trustees. Ms. Jensen stated that the supplemental benefit would apply to all retirees receiving a pension
at this time, as of October 1St. This item will come back to a future workshop for continued discussion.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, July 8, 2004
TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board regarding
resurfacing of the tennis courts at the Country Club, and budget amendment in an amount not to exceed
$40,000. The Council asked that a comprehensive package price be obtained, including the price of a
chlorinator. Further; the irrigation system and its problems needs to be assessed, and a cost needs to be
determined for the repair. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 22, 2004.
REPORTING PROCEDURES -OUTSIDE GROUPS -POSTPONED
This item was postponed until the next meeting.
CODE AMENDMENT -RESIDENCY OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
CODE AMENDMENT -FIBERGLASS IN-GROUND POOLS
Discussion was held concerning a draft ordinance amending the Code to permit in-ground fiberglass
pools in the Village. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 22, 2004.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -APPROPRIATING $2 000 FOR COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATION
OVERTIME
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending the Country Club Fund Budget for FY
2003-2004 to appropriate $2,000 for Country Club Administration overtime; from L8056-11110
(Executive Salaries) to L8056-11400 (Overtime Pay). This item was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of July 22, 2004. Additionally, Council requested that staff provide a more detailed explanation
for any budget transfer request in the future.
GAS TAX 1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning Amendments 1 and 2 to the Gas Tax Interlocal Agreement between
Palm Beach County and the Village, as recommended by the Palm Beach County League of Cities. The
amendments will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 22, 2004.
BID AWARD -PUBLIC SERVICES ROOF
Discussion took place concerning a bid award and contract for a new roof at the Public Services
Department. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 22, 2004 with no discussion.
Request was made that this not be placed on Consent agenda, since there are questions regarding this
bid.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, July 8, 2004
HOUSE/BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD
This item was not addressed, and will be brought back to the next workshop agenda on July 22, 2004.
COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This item was not addressed, and will be brought back to the next workshop agenda on July 22, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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