02-28-2002 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2002
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Don Noel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:05 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Lucia Traugott, Yacht Club Drive, addressed the Council to inquire about the status of the
Osborne Park Building and its possible renovation. The Council directed Public Services
Director Tom Hogarth to move forward with hiring an architect to prepare plans.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman O'Meilia reported that a presentation was given at the Palm Beach County League
of Cities meeting by a representative from Emergency Management, who discussed local
emergency management plans for terrorism and the federal funding available to fund equipment,
personnel, etc. to fight terrorism, but only if a local plan is in place. It was suggested that the
Village contact Palm Beach County Emergency Management as soon as possible, since the
funding is awarded very quickly.
AUDIT REPORT OF FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT FRANCHISE FEES
Mr. David Doherty of Harris, Cotherman, O'Keefe and Associates, Certified Public Accountants,
gave a summary of the audit report of Florida Power & Light Company franchise fees and public
service tax, as conducted by his firm. Mr. Doherty also stated that a report is forthcoming
identifying those telecommunications companies that are showing huge discrepancies in revenue
payments and appear to have a problem. The Council will consider an audit of
telecommuunications companies in the near future. This was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of March 14, 2002.
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Held February 28, 2002
VILLAGE TREE-TRIMMING POLICY
Discussion continued concerning the Village's policy on atree-trimming and debris collection
policy. Further revisions were ,and will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 14,
2002.
SWALE TREE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Cotmcil discussed the recommendations of the Swale Tree Committee, and added
Washingtonians, Queen Palms and Foxtail Palms to the list of permitted plantings. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 14, 2002.
COMPENSATION STUDY -PROPOSALS
Discussion was held concerning Consultant proposals for a salary survey, job description review,
and job evaluation system. The Council forwarded the proposal of HR Management Partners
(HRMP) with Option 3A. Additionally, the Council agreed to hold a special meeting with
HRMP to be scheduled after the next Regular Session.
COUNTRY CLUB DIRECTOR -ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
The Council discussed a recommendation by the Country Club Advisory Board to provide a full
family membership to the Country Club Director as a benefit of employment. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session of March 14, 2002.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
Discussion took place concerning amending the General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2001-2002
to appropriate funds in the amount of $226,000 for various equipment. The proposed revisions
to the loan with First Union National Bank as submitted by staff were forwarded to the Regular
Session of March 14, 2002.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION -
TAX EXEMPT ENTITY
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution supporting a merger of Florida Windstorm
Underwriting Association and Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting
Association into atax-exempt entity to secure tax savings for Florida citizens. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda for March 14, 2002.
RESOLUTION - FUNDING AND PERMITTING OF BEACH RENOUKISHMEN"I'
PRn.iF.(~'T~.
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution urging the Florida Legislature to continue
to fund beach renourishment projects and to facilitate the permitting process to expedite
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Held February 28, 2002
completion of environmentally responsible projects. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of March 14, 2002.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -FUNDING OF VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT
Discussion took place concerning a proposed budget amendment the Capital Project Fund budget
for fiscal year 2001-2002 to appropriate funds in the amount of $725,000 for Village Hall
renovation. Staff was asked to check and verify before the next meeting that the $60,000 amount
will not be taken from the Appropriated Fund Balance in the General Fund. Further, staff was
asked to bring back an explanation regarding the parking lot project at Anchorage Park and the
money to fund it. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 14, 2002.
BID AWARD - 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Discussion was held concerning a bid award to Sparktacular Fireworks for the July 4th fireworks
display at the North Palm Beach Country Club in the amount of $14,000; funds to be expended
from A8229-34932 (Public Events). This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
March 14, 2002.
UNIVERSAL CABLING -PROPOSAL
Discussion was held concerning the proposal of Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. in the amount
of $9,528.44 for communications cabling services for temporary Village Hall trailers; funds to be
expended from K5500-66200 (Construction Account) for the Village Hall renovation project.
This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 14, 2002.
VILLAGE APPEARANCE COMMITTEE
This item was postponed to the next workshop agenda of March 14, 2002.
50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
It was agreed by consensus to postpone this item for another year.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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-'~~Ka hleen F. Kelly, CMC '
Village Clerk
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