04-11-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2002
Present:
Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 8:44 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Discussion vvas held concerning adopting the Florida Fire Prevention Code, 2001 Edition,
effective January 1, 2002. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 2~, 2002.
TRIPLEX REEL MOWER -PUBLIC SERVICES
Discussion was held concerning a bid award to Kilpatrick Turf for a triplex reel mower in the
amount of $11,99.00. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 2~, 2002.
BUDGET TRANSFER -ACCRUED BENEFITS
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $40,000 from A>j40-49914
(Reserve-Raises & Benefits) to A~540-49916 (Reserve-Accrued Benefits) to cover deficit in the
account caused by unexpected terminations. During discussion, it was noted that the account
from which the money will be taken needs to be corrected to read A5540-4991 ~. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of April 2~, 2002
BUDGET TRANSFER -OVERTIME PAY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $20,000 from A~71 1-1 1210
(Regular Pay) to A~711-11400 (Overtime Pay) to cover deficit caused by loss of personnel
during fiscal year 2001-2002. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 25,
2002.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held April 1 1, 2002
The Council discussed adopting a resolution required for application for an EMS Grant,
certifying that monies will be used as stipulated by the EMS County Grant Program. During
-- discussion, suggestion was made to increase the population figure on Page 2 to reflect seasonal
increase, since services have to be provided for the influx of seasonal residents. The Council
also asked if any 911 Grant money had been received this year. The EMS Grant was forwarded
to the Regular Session of April 2~, 2002.
MUNIS SGL SOFTWARE - >VIAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning the renewal of the Munis Support Agreement, which expired on
March 30, 2002. Village Attorney George Baldwin reported to the Council that Munis agreed to
two of his recommended contract changes, but would not agree to the remaining 3
recommendations. The consensus of Council was to approve the agreement at this time, but
directed the Finance Director to look for another accounting system to put into the new budget.
This will be placed on the Regular. Session agenda of April 2~, 2002.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -AUDITING SERVICES
By consensus, the Village Council directed staff to advertise Request for Proposals for auditing
services for the Village of North Palm Beach.
LIBRARY LIGHTING PROJECT
Discussion was held concerning the design, bidding and contract award work for construction of
the Library lighting study. After reviewing options, the consensus of Council was to use the
services of the Village Engineer in accordance with a Work Order previously submitted. This
was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 25, 2002.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Council discussed the list of capital equipment located in the Village Hall which is being
requested to be declared as surplus equipment. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of April 2~, 2002.
OSBORNE PARK~'FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Discussion continued concerning parking and drainage issues relating to Osborne Park and First
Presbyterian Church. Acting Public Services Director Skip Harvey submitted a cost estimate for
the improvements. This item will be coming back to future workshops for more discussion, and
a draft contract will be prepared by the Village Attorney for review by church officials before it
is brought to the Council for its review.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
The Council discussed the Board of Adjustment decision regarding a variance for a Little
Munyon Island project. Village Manager Dennis Kelly advised Council of the deadline for filing
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held April 11, 2002
an appeal of that decision. The Council agreed by consensus that, if anyone wants to discuss
filing an appeal, a Special Meeting will be called to discuss it.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:~0 p.m.
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thleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk