01-13-2000 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 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, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:15 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Discussion was held regarding holding a Special Workshop for the Goals and Objectives before
the budget process begins. The Village Manager was directed to poll the Council for a meeting
date.
iNTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FORA MUNICIPAL
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM
Discussion was held concerning a proposed Interlocal Agreement to establish a Municipal Public
Safety Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County for an 800 MHz Communications
system for all emergency services in Palm Beach County. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
LAND RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, INC. PROPOSAL
Discussion took place concerning a proposal from Land Research Management, Inc. (LRM) for
preparation of small-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION
Discussion was led by Architect Anderson Slocombe of Gee & Jenson, for the renovation of the
Village Hall, with Mr. Slocombe displaying the initial design proposal. The Council requested a
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separate drawing showing detail of the Council Chambers. This will be continued at a future
workshop.
MONTHLY CHARGE TO NPBCC GOLF MEMBERS
The Council discussed the monthly $10 charge to golf members at the North Palm Beach
Country Club. The consensus of Council was to delay a monthly charge to pool and tennis
members until the next fiscal year. This item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
January 27, 2000.
NORTH SUBSTATION PROPERTY SEARCH
Discussion was held concerning a broker agreement for Public Safety substation property search
north of Parker Bridge. Staff was authorized to utilize the services of North Palm Beach Real
Estate brokers, if possible.
CONROY DRIVE ASSESSMENT SURVEY
Discussion took place concerning the survey of Conroy Drive property owners for a special
assessment for water service on Conroy Drive with a 15-year assessment schedule. Staff
authorization to proceed with the plan for water service will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of February 10, 2000, after the plan is published in the February newsletter.
PROPOSAL FOR TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN
Discussion was held concerning the fee proposal and scope of services to initiate Traffic
Calming Design implementation. The Council directed Village Attorney George Baldwin to
research the "warrant" criteria and to check with the City of West Palm Beach on how they
conducted the stop sign corridor in Northwood. Public Services Director Tom Hogarth was to
determine the locations involved in the pilot program developed by Village Engineer Howard
Searcy. This will be brought back to the next workshop on January 27, 2000.
AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING REGULATIONS
Discussion was held concerning an amendment to the Village's Purchasing Regulations to allow
approval by the Village Council of purchases on the open market that are in excess of $5,000 but
less than state contract price. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 27,
2000.
CODE AMENDMENT -ART. VI CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES -CODE
ENFORCEMENT
Discussion took place concerning updating the Village code enforcement provisions to conform
with Florida Statutes. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
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ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
Discussion was held concerning adoption of the 1999 National Electric Code and amendments,
as recommended by Palm Beach County Building Code Advisory Board. This will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
UPDATE OF RECREATION MASTER PLAN
The Council discussed staff recommendation to initiate negotiations with Michael Redd &
Associates to update the Recreation Master Plan of Anchorage Park. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
UNUSED VACATION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY -NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
This item will be brought back to the next Workshop Session on January 27, 2000.
VACATION ACCRUAL POLICY -NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
This item will be brought back for discussion at the next Workshop Session on January 27, 2000.
PALM BEACH COUNTY RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING
AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning a proposed agreement between the Village and Palm Beach
County for reimbursement of costs up to $10,000 for new batting cages at the North Palm Beach
Community Center. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
COMPENSATION STUDY IMPLEMENTATION FOR SBWA (SERVICE & BUSINESS
WORKERS OF AMERICA)
This item will be discussed at the next Workshop Session on January 27, 2000.
EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE
This item will be discussed at the next Workshop Session on January 27, 2000.
REZONING
Discussion was held concerning an application to rezone a parcel of land located at 300
Prosperity Farms Road from CIA Limited Commercial District to CC Transitional Commercial
District. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
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PARKING 1N SWALES
This item was dropped from the agenda.
HURRICANE IRENE DISASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning disaster relief funding agreement between the Village and the
State of Florida for reimbursement of costs (87.5%) incurred. from Hurricane Irene. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
HURRICANE FLOYD DISASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning disaster relief funding agreement between the Village and the
State of Florida for reimbursement of costs (87.5%) incurred from Hurricane Floyd. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Discussion took place concerning an interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County to implement
a strategy to distribute state and federal funds for the purpose of mitigating future disaster
damage. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of January 27, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reach the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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