09-14-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 9:16 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Noel told the Council that as a member of the Florida History Center Museum
which also operates the Jupiter Lighthouse, and asked that the Council, along with other
municipalities in the northern Palm Beach area, consider a contribution of $2,500 to sponsor an
exhibit which will be displayed in late September. In return for sponsorship, brick pavers with
the contributor's name engraved will be placed at the Lighthouse. This will be considered at the
next Regular Session of September 28, 2000, as part of the budget transfer for the Special Events
line item.
BUDGET TRANSFER -PUBLIC EVENTS
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount $6,000 from A5540-49911
(Council Contingency) to A8229-34932 (Public Events) to cover shortage in the Public Events
account. Transfer amount was revised to $8,500, as discussed during Council Comments. This
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of September 28, 2000.
PURCHASE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT -PUBLIC SAFETY
Discussion was held concerning approval of expenditure in the amount of $8,500 in donated
funds for physical fitness equipment in the Public Safety Department. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session of September 28, 2000.
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BUDGET TRANSFER FOR OVERTIME PAY -PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT.
Discussion took place concerning a budget transfer of $9,000 from A6416-11210 (Regular Pay)
to A6416-11400 (Overtime Pay) to provide funds to balance expenditures for the remainder of
the Fiscal Year. During discussion, Captain Warren of the Public Safety Department requested
that the monies be taken from Law Enforcement's Part-Time Pay (A5711 account) instead of
EMS's Regular Pay account. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of September 28, 2000.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TELEPHONE ACCOUNT
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $9,000 from A5711-11210
(Regular Pay) to A5510-34110 (Telephone) for the purpose of covering deficit in the account
and to provide funds to cover estimated costs for the remainder of FY 1999-2000. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of September 28, 2000.
BID AWARD -DREDGING PHASE I
Discussion was held concerning award of bid to Sub-Aqueous Services, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
in the amount of $271,340 for the first phase of the dredging program; balance of the bid to be
awarded after 10/1/00. During discussion, staff was directed to talk with the insurance company
regarding liability for collapsing seawalls, should this occur. Howard Searcy, the Village's
Consulting Engineer, told the Council that no dredging would be allowed outside of the specified
areas stipulated as part of the bid. Staff was directed to advise homeowners of the dredging
program via the Village Newsletter, and to notify homeowners who are directly affected by
individual letter. Staff recommended that the dredging company not be permitted to piggyback
jobs with individual dock owners while dredging for the Village, due to separation of liability, as
well as space in the spoil area. This bid award was forwarded to the Regular Session of
September 28, 2000.
TENNIS PRO CONTRACT
The Village Council was addressed by approximately 15 speakers, most of whom were tennis
members at the North Palm Beach Country Club, regarding renewing the contract with the
current Tennis Professional, Buddy Goeltz. Several people also spoke in favor of advertising for
proposals. The Country Club Advisory Board's recommendation to advertise Requests for
Proposals instead of renewing the current contract will be placed on the Regular Session agenda
of September 28, 2000.
POOL MANAGER CONTRACT
The Country Club Advisory Board's recommendation to negotiate a new contract with Richard
Cavanah for a specified period of time (to be determined) was placed on the Regular Session
agenda of September 28, 2000.
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LONGEVITY PAY -PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Discussion took place concerning amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations by approving a
policy for longevity pay for part-time employees, starting with the new budget year beginning
October 1, 2000. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 28, 2000.
ARCHITECTS RANKING -VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
Discussion was held concerning the Renovation Committee's ranking of architectural firms for
the Village Hall Renovation Project. Approval of the proposed ranking and authorization to staff
to begin negotiating the contract with the highest ranked firm will take place during the Regular
Session of September 28, 2000. It was requested that a Capital Project Fund (K-account) be
established, as was done for the construction of the Public Safety Building, Recreation Activities
Building and the Country Club.
AMENDMENT TO PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
The Council discussed the application of Pulte Homes to amend the Prosperity Harbor North
P.U.D. to establish pool and screen enclosure setback requirements. Mark Bidwell was present
for Pulte Homes. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 28, 2000.
CODE AMENDMENT -TEMPORARY SIGNS
The August 15, 2000 recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend Section 6-
111(E)(3) to reduce the size of allowable temporary signs from thirty-two (32) square feet to
sixteen (16) square feet was forwarded to the Regular Session of September 28, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the 11:00 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned. The remaining two items,
Independent Contractor Agreement for Print Shop and Amendment to the Noise Ordinance will
be carried over to the next Workshop Session.
K thleen F. Kelly, CMC. Village erk