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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-1991 VC REG-MPresent: ROLL CALL LP//3/ 9/ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1991 Jerry Gardner, Mayor Judy M. Pierman, Vice Mayor V. A. Marks, M. D., President Pro Tem Manny Grinn, Councilman Thomas F. Kelsey, Ph.D., Councilman C. R. O'Meilia, Acting Village Manager William Brant,ttpiamrVillage Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk Mayor Gardner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present, with C. R. O'Meilia as Acting Village Manager for Dennis Kelly, who was out of the country, and William Brant as Acting Village Attorney for George Baldwin, who was out of the state. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Kelsey gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Pierman led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following Minutes were approved with changes: Minutes of Regular Session held May 9, 1991 REPORT OF THE MAYOR On behalf of the Council, Mayor Gardner presented a plaque to Donald Foy for his years of service on the Planning Commission. Discussion was held concerning the relocation of a basketball court by St. Clare School, which is behind the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kempel of 2610 Wabash Drive. After discussion, Mayor Gardner asked Mr. O'Meilia to schedule a meeting between the school, the Village Manager, and himself (Mr. O'Meilia), to discuss other options that might be available. Mr. O'Meilia was also asked to notify the Council when the meeting will be held. Discussion was held concerning the proposed entrance/exit to Sanctuary Bay from Prosperity Farms Road and the alternative of using Monet Road. 1 1 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 23, 1991 RECEIPT OF MINUTES The following Minutes were received as submitted: Minutes of General Employees Pension Board Meeting held 3/27/91 Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 4/23/91 Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 5/6/91 The following Minutes were returned to their respective Boards for correction/clarification: Minutes of Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting held 3/21/91 Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 5/7/91 Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 5/8/91 Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 5/13/91 Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 5/14/91 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS Vice Mayor Pierman moved to accept the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory Board (Minutes of 5/14/91) to consider the purchase of Palm Bible Chapel. The motion was seconded by President Pro Tem Marks. Councilman Grinn moved to amend the motion to say that the matter be placed on the next workshop. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion to amend passed 3-2, with Councilman Grinn, Councilman Kelsey, and Vice Mayor Pierman voting aye, and President Pro Tem Marks and Mayor Gardner voting nay. The motion, as amended, passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Pierman, President Pro Tem Marks, Councilman Grinn, and Councilman Kelsey voting aye, and Mayor Gardner voting nay. BILL 654 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 19-91 President Pro Tem Marks moved that Bill 654 entitled: 1 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 23, 1991 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1990 EDITION, AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND THE MODEL COUNTYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, DATED 10/17/90, 1988 EDITION, FOR THE BUILDING, ELECTRIC, GAS, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Bill 654 be adopted as Ordinance 19- 91, with President Pro Tem Marks seconding the motion. All present voted aye. BILL 655 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 20-91 Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Bill 655 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1988 EDITION, PROVIDING FOR REPEALS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Bill 655 be adopted as ordinance 20- 91, with President Pro Tem Marks seconding the motion. All present voted aye. BILL 656 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 21-91 Councilman Grinn moved that Bill 656 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. 1 1 1 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 23, 1991 President Pro Tem Marks moved that Bill 656 be adopted as Ordinance 21-91. Councilman Grinn seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BILL 662 PLACED ON FIRST READING President Pro Tem Marks moved that Bill 662 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR LAKESIDE PARK SHORELINE RESTORATION ENGINEERING AND PLANNING FEE be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion. During discussion, the Village Attorney was directed to research whether there is a congressional bill pending which would offer aid to shoreline municipalities for the dredging of sand. President Pro Tem Marks moved that the question be called. The motion died for lack of a second. The original motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Marks, Councilman Kelsey, Vice Mayor Pierman, and Mayor Gardner voting aye, and Councilman Grinn voting nay. RESOLUTION 17-91 ADOPTED Vice Mayor Pierman moved that Resolution 17-91 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, PLANNING COMMISSION, CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS, AND VILLAGE HISTORIAN be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Grinn, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 18-91 ADOPTED President Pro Tem Marks moved that Resolution 18-91 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ZAMBELLI INTERNATIONALE FIREWORKS COMPANY, NEW CASTLE, PA, FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,250.00 TO BE EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT A8229-34932 (PUBLIC EVENTS) 1 1 1 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 23, 1991 be adopted. Councilman Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Marks, Councilman Kelsey, Vice Mayor Pierman and Mayor Gardner voting aye, and Councilman Grinn voting nay. RESOLUTION 19-91 TABLED President Pro Tem Marks moved that Resolution 19-91 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE DEATH OF GEORGE DELACORTE, AND OFFERING OF CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY; RECOGNIZING HIM AS AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE VILLAGE; AND RECOGNIZING THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY HIM TO THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF be adopted. Councilman Grinn seconded the motion. Councilman Grinn moved to amend the resolution in its entirety to read: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TO COMMEMORATE GEORGE DELACORTE; TO OFFER CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY; TO RECOGNIZE THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS HE MADE TO THE VILLAGE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the death of George Delacorte constitutes a great loss to the entire village; and WHEREAS, George Delacorte exemplified the finest tradition of community membership throughout his life; and WHEREAS, George Delacorte promoted the welfare of the residents of North Palm Beach by providing substantial sums of money to the Village, for the Village Library and the North Palm Beach Community Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT Section 1. The Village of North Palm Beach extends heartfelt condolences to the Delacorte family for its extraordinary loss. Section 2. The Village of North Palm Beach is profoundly grateful to George Delacorte for his interest in promoting the intellectual and athletic life of the community. He concretely showed his interest through his substantial and generous financial donations to the Village. 5 1 1 1 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 23, 1991 Section 3. The Village of North Palm Beach humbly thanks him in memorial. Section 4. This Resolution shall be certified and delivered to those persons whom the Council shall direct. Section 5. upon passage. This Resolution shall take effect immediately Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning various changes to the original Resolution. President Pro Tem Marks moved to table the issue. The motion to table passed unanimously. The Mayor directed the Village Clerk to return the original resolution along with Councilman Grinn's proposed resolution to the Village Attorney for his use in preparing a revision, which would combine portions of both. BUDGET TRANSFER - LEGAL FEES Councilman Kelsey moved to approve a budget transfer from Council Contingency (Account A5540-49911) to Monthly Retainer (Account A5105-33111) and Special Legal Fee (Account A5105-33112) in the amount of $15,000 to appropriate funds for unanticipated legal expenses for the balance of FY 1990-91. President Pro Tem Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BONUS - SGT. ROBERT WALTON President Pro Tem Marks moved to authorize payment of a bonus to retired Public Safety Sergeant Robert Walton in the amount of $700.00 for 22 years of service. Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. a) (24,r,t,a, een F. Kelly, Village Cler,