HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2008 VC WS-MPresent:
Absent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
William Manuel, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Darryl Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Councilman
Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 9:35 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilman Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
VILLAGE LANDSCAPE AND VEGETATION DEBRIS COLLECTION POLICY
Discussion was held concerning the current Village policy for collection and removal of
landscaping and vegetation debris. Mr. Knight advised the Village has a policy for collection of
landscape debris, however there is no ordinance regulating such collection. Mr. Knight reported
that the Village picks up tree trimmings when residents trim trees but contractors are required to
remove the debris. Mr. Knight reviewed the collection limits in place in other municipalities,
which vary by number of cubic yards and height and length of the debris pile. Mr. Knight
expressed concern that the Village currently has no collection limit, which can be a major
problem immediately prior to hurricane landfall when many residents put out a substantial
amount of landscape debris. Mr. Knight noted that the Village owns only one clamshell/grapple
truck and no chippers.
Discussion ensued regarding inequities in the current policy. Discussion took place concerning
the requirement that residents hire licensed tree trimmers. It was noted that there are no state
licensing requirements for tree trimmers. Discussion ensued on registration versus license; the
state changed the title `occupational license" to "business tax receipt" in order to avoid the
perception that a "license" indicates competency.
Discussion was held concerning collecting debris regardless of whether a company or individual
performed the work, and on assessing a fee to collect debris that exceeds a specified amount.
Additional discussion ensued on establishing a list of registered haulers that residents could call.
Discussion ensued on enforcement procedures.
By consensus, Council directed that this item be brought back to another Workshop after further
research by staff.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk