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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1994
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Jeffrey H. Atwater, President Pro Tem
Tom Valente, Councilman
Judy M. Pierman, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
Gail H. Vastola, Vice Mayor
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members
of Council were present except Vice Mayor Vastola, who was out of
town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marks gave the invocation, and Councilman Valente led the
public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/10/94
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REPORT OF THE MAYOR
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Marks presented a plaque to
Jonathan Moore, in appreciation of his service on the zoning Board
of Adjustment.
Mayor Marks announced the presentation of a plaque to Wally Schott,
in appreciation of his service on the General Employees' Pension
Board.
Mayor Marks presented a Certificate of Appreciation and Gift
Certificate to Lt. Cynthia Hawes of the Public safety Department,
in honor of her 20 years of service to the Village.
Mayor Marks presented the Solid Waste Authority Certificate for
"Outstanding Municipal Recycling Participation" to Public Services
Director Charles O'Meilia.
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Mayor Marks presented a Certification of Appreciation to Jason
Pierman, in recognition of his involvement with the North Palm
Beach Teens' community service group.
The Village Council honored retiring Councilman Judy Pierman by
acknowledging her eight years of service to the Village of North
Palm Beach, during which she served as Councilman, President Pro
Tem, Vice Mayor and Mayor of the village. Councilman Pierman
addressed the Council and the public with her comments.
Councilman Pierman moved to name the Country Club Golf Course
bridge the "Dr. V. A. Marks Bridge". Councilman Valente seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
The meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m., and reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
Mayor Marks asked that the Council approve the appointment of
Charles R. O'Meilia, Director of Public Services, as a Regular
Member of the Twin City Mall Task Force. By consensus, the Council
approved the appointment of Mr. O'Meilia.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
George Moore, 620A Southwind Circle, addressed the Council with a
request to change the zoning ordinance as it applies to fences,
walls and hedges within 40 feet of a bulkhead to include a height
limitation on hedges to protect the integrity of the waterfront
view, as well as the integrity of the bulkhead. Mr. Moore's
request was referred to the Planning Commission for review and
recommendation.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received as submitted:
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 1/11/94
Minutes of Police and Eire Pension Board Meeting held 1/28/94
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
2/7/94
BILL 741 - AMENDING SIGN CODE - PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Bill 741 entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, SIGNS
AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS, SECTION 6-117, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION
AND LOCATION STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE VILLAGE CODE; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 742 - HARBOUR POINT MARINA PUD - PLACED ON FIR5T READING
Councilman Pierman moved that Bill 742 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
CREATING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "HARBOUR
POINT MARINA" UPON THOSE LANDS COMPRISING 11.314 ACRES,
' MORE OR LESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE AND MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE PART HEREOF; SAID LANDS TO BE DEVELOPED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS SET FORTH
IN THE INDEX ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "B" AND
WHICH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE EXPRESSLY MADE A PART
HEREOF; ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE
PLACE IN PHASES; PROVIDING FOR A CASH CONTRIBUTION AS A
CONDITION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BOUNDARY PLAT;
PROVIDING FOR PLAT APPROVAL; PROVIDING THAT ALL STREETS,
WATERWAYS, STREET LIGHTS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PRIVATE AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY
A PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; PROVIDING FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL OF CONDOMINIUM DOCUMENTS OR HOMEOWNERS'
DOCUMENTS BY THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY; SETTING FORTH
REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY THE PETITIONER PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF THE INITIAL BUILDING PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR
TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND TIME OF COMPLETION FOR THE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF
SIGNAGE AND TEMPORARY SALES CENTER BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR DETERMINATION OF WETLANDS AND FOR
APPROVALS AND PERMITS NECESSARY FROM REGULATORY AGENCIES;
PROVIDING PROCEDURE FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro
Tem Atwater seconded the motion.
During discussion, consensus of Council was to amend Page 2,
section 2. A. to read: "A fence, wall or hedge of a height not to
exceed five (5) feet shall be placed on the entire length of the
westerly boundary of the Planned Unit Development."
Thereafter, all present voted aye.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ADOPTED
Councilman Valente moved to adopt the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for Year Ended September 30, 1993 for the Village
of North Palm Beach, as presented by Haas, Diaz & Co. President
Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. FORFEITURE E%PENDITURE APPROVED FOR CELLULAR
TELEPHONE MAINTENANCE
Councilman Valente moved that the request of the Public Safety
Department to spend funds from Fines & Forfeiture Account (A5714-
34110) for maintenance costs on a donated cellular phone be
approved. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
HIRING FREEZE LIFTED ON CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY POSITIONS
Councilman Valente moved to lift the hiring freeze on the following
positions: PSO (5711-0137), PSO/FTO (5711-0123), PSO/EMT (5711-
0126), and PSO/FTO/Waterway Patrol (5711-0121). President Pro Tem
Atwater seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
NORTH COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY SUBSTATION NAMED FOR JERRY GARDNER
Councilman Valente moved to name the North County Public Safety
Substation for Jerry Gardner. Councilman Pierman seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meQting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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