05-23-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2002
Present:
Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Doug Smith, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 8:18 p.m. All members of the Council were present
except Vice Mayor Noel, who was out of town. All members of staff were present except
Village Manager Dennis Kelly, who was out of town. Acting Village Manager Doug Smith was
present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman O'Meilia stated that the overlay zoning for Northlake Boulevard has to be adopted
and then put into the Comprehensive Plan. Staff was directed to proceed with the preparations
for this, as well as a Joint Permitting Agreement and Interlocal Agreement.
PRESENTATION -RMPK GROUP
Curt Easton of RMPK Group gave a presentation to the Village Council concerning creation of a
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Staff was directed to make a recommendation to
the Cotmcil (quickly).
SCHOOL CONCURRENCY ORDINANCE
Discussion was held concerning opting in Palm Beach County's School Concurrency Ordinance
which requires all new residential developments to be reviewed for school concurrency after
June 27, 2002. The Council, by consensus, forwarded to the Regular Session of June 13, 2002
the staff recommendation to opt in by taking no action at this time.
PROPOSAL FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES -TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC
SERVICES UTILITY TAX FRANCHISE FEES AND RELATED ISSUES
Discussion was held concerning the proposal for Special Counsel Services on
Telecommunications, Public Services Utility Tax, Franchise Fees and related issues. During
discussion, it was stated by Village Attorney George Baldwin that in the original letter received
from Brown, Ward et al, the rates were different than those shown in the recent proposal. Mr.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held May 23, 2002
Baldwin suggested that the paralegal fees be deleted, and that the rates in the original letter be
adopted. Staff was directed to check references and bring this item back to the Workshop
- Session of June 13, 2002.
REVISED EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN -SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION.
Discussion took place concerning the revised Health Benefits Plan Summary Description, as
prepared by Employers Mutual, Inc. (EMI). Staff was directed to research the cost of the dental
plan that is provided to the employees. Additionally, staff was asked to list, in writing, all
revisions made to the Summary Plan Description. This will be brought back to the next
Workshop Session of June 13, 2002.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL -REVISIONS.
Discussion was held concerning a revised Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual for Internal
Controls. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 13, 2002.
DICTAPHONE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Dictaphone Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $7,229.00 per year for the Public
Safety Department was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of June 13, 2002.
NPDES -AMENDMENT
Discussion was held concerning the first amendment to the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Interlocal Agreement, which extends the term to 9/30/2002. This
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of June 13, 2002.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Discussion was held concerning the delay in the purchase of the new fire truck and the resulting
$10,000 increase. Also discussed was the a request by the Public Safety Director for
participation in the Emergency Operations exercise which is planned for June 5, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately
9:45 p.m.
thleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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