02-24-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2000
Present:
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, 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 Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Discussion was held concerning whether Council should approve the new job descriptions that
were written by the Consultants. The Village Manager was directed to bring new and revised job
descriptions back to a workshop to discuss any concerns the Council might have.
Also discussed was concern regarding the wall by the dumpsters at the Country Club and by the
fountain, as well as the posts, that do not follow the plans. The plans specified that the wall and
posts are supposed to be faux coquina, with specific requirements, and the color was to match the
walls in the lobby. The Staff was directed to discuss these items with the contractor before he
finishes the job.
BUDGET TRANSFER -PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer of $7,000 from A5711-11210 (Regular Pay) to
A5711-11420 (Training Overtime) for the purpose of funding a training program for Public
Safety personnel. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 9, 2000.
UNUSED VACATION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY -NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
Discussion was held concerning an amendment to the Personnel Rules and Regulations by
adding Section 9.04 Unused Vacation Reimbursement, which allows reimbursement for certain
levels of unused vacations. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 9, 2000.
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
~ Anderson Slocombe of Gee and Jenson Architectural firm reviewed the proposed plan for the
renovation of the Village Hall with the Council. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of March 9, 2000.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, February 24, 2000
BOAT MOORING ORDINANCE
Discussion was held concerning a proposed amendment to the boat mooring ordinance, as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Scott Williams was present to offer case law
regarding the legal authority for the boat mooring ordinance. Mr. Williams also presented
proposed language for an ordinance amendment based on a prior version. This was forwarded to
the Regular Session of March 9, 2000.
CHANGE ORDER #6 -PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
Discussion took place concerning proposed Change Order #6 for the Public Safety facility in the
amount of $28,539.52. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 9, 2000.
Staff was directed to include in the backup material information on all credits received.
AGREEMENT -RIGHT-OF-WAY USE
Representatives of Metricom, Inc. appeared before the Village Council regarding their
application to use the Village rights-of--way for the purpose of installing a wireless mobile data
communications system in the Village's public rights-of--way. This will be returned to the next
workshop session on March 9, 2000.
INFORMATION SYSTEM UPDATE
Information System Specialist Greg Moore gave a status report to the Village Council regarding
the implementation of the information system for all Village departments. No action was taken
on this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The remaining agenda items will be addressed at the next workshop on March 9, 2000, as
follows:
Vacation Accrual Policy -non-union employees
Recreation Master Plan Update -Contract
NPBCC Construction Account Update
Conveyance of Utility Easement to Seacoast Utility Authority
Adelphia Cable Franchise Fee
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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,,~ Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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