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05-26-1994 VC REG-M' MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1994 Present: Gail H. Vastola, Mayor Jeffrey H. Atwater, Vice Mayor V. A. Marks, M. D. , President Pro Tem Tom Valente, Councilman Larry Kelley, Councilman Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk uor.r. r.Ar.r. Mayor Vastola called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A11 members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Pro Tem 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 5/12/94 REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Vastola proclaimed June 5 through June il, 1994 Safe Boating Week in the Village of North Palm Beach. Lieutenant Ron Simmons of the Florida Marine Patrol District Office was present to accept the Proclamation. On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Vastola presented a plaque to Deborah Avis in appreciation of her service to the Village as a member of the Planning Commission. Mayor Vastola also presented a plaque to Daniel Frishman in appreciation of his service to the Village as a member of the Library Advisory Board. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ' Nancy Gershbein, 721 Teal Way, addressed the Council concerning the docking of boats in her neighborhood that do not belong to the property owners. Mrs. Gershbein asked that consideration be given to using decals for the registration of boats for enforcement ~~ 1 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 26, 1994 purposes. Staff was directed to study the feasibility of this proposal. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS The following Minutes were received for file: Minutes of General Employees' Pension Board Meeting held 4/21/94 Minutes of Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting held 4/29/94 Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 5/2/94 Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 5/2/94 Minutes of Special Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 5/4/94 Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 5/10/94 Minutes of Country Club Advisory Board Meeting held 5/16/94 Minutes of Planning Commission Public Hearing held 5/17/94 Minutes of Special Planning Commission Meeting held 5/17/94 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Kelly briefly reported on the status of contract negotiations with Team Plan, Inc. and Bethesda Ambulance Service, and the status of the salary survey and space study. President Pro Tem Marks reported that the Explorers were soliciting by telephone for flag money, and felt that the Explorers should not be encouraged to collect in this manner, since it has always been done by letter. The Village Manager was directed to check into this. Dr. Marks also stated that he hoped all people in the flag program would fly their flags on June 6, in honor of D-Day. Vice Mayor Atwater requested that the Village Manager follow up on a letter received February 16th from Donald Smith regarding trees on the golf course behind his house. This letter had been forwarded to the Country Club Administrative Board. Mr. Kelly was asked to find out what action had been taken in this matter. 2 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 26, 1994 i - REZONING OF ELKS' CLUB PROPERTY - PLACED Councilman Valente moved that Bi11 745 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 70, YACHT CLUB ADDITION, FROM ZONING CLASSIFICATION C-1A LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO CA COMMERCIAL DISTRICT be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Atwater seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BILL 746 - AMENDING PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - PLACED ON FIRST READING President Pro Tem Marks moved that Bill 746 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "CREDITED SERVICE" IN SECTION 2-146 AND AMENDING SECTION 2-148(e), PRERETIREMENT DEATH, OF ARTICLE V, PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE RSYEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. During discussion, the Council requested that staff provide a breakdown of costs between the Country Club Budget and the General Fund prior to the next meeting, since the figures will be necessary for budget preparation. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. BILL 747 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR NORTH SUBSTATION - PLACED ON Councilman Valente moved that Bill 747 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES WITH BETHESDA AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. AT THE SUB-STATION NORTH 3 Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 26, 1994 be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Marks seconded the motion. During discussion, the Village Manager reported that the modular building would not be in place until September 1, 1994, and recommended that the 4-month proration be changed to a 1-month proration in the amount of $12,750, with the remaining cost to be budgeted for. Additionally, the Council agreed by consensus that the appropriation should be made from Council Contingency (A5540- 49911) instead of the FIND Grant account. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. RESOLUTION 20-94 ADOPTED - SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION OF OLD PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE President Pro Tem Marks moved that Resolution 20-94 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF SAVE THE OLD COURTHOUSE, INC. TO SECURE MATCHING STATE GRANT MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESTORING THE 1916 PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Vice Mayor Atwater seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 21-94 ADOPTED - CREATING AN "EQUITY STUDY COMMISSION" TO UPDATE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING Councilman Kelley moved that Resolution 21-94 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING AN "EQUITY STUDY COMMISSION"; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION be adopted. President Pro Tem Marks seconded the motion. During discussion, staff was directed to place an ad in "Weekday" asking for applications, and further, to have a list of names to recommend to the Council. The Council also agreed by consensus to change the final report date from August 26, 1994 to July 20, 1994. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. 4 1 1 L Minutes of Regular Session Held Thursday, May 26, 1994 BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR DEPENDENT COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SELECTED NON-UNION PERSONNEL Councilman Valente moved to approve a budget transfer for dependent coverage reimbursement for selected non-union personnel in the Public Safety Department in the amount of $2,548.00 from Police and Fire Hospitalization accounts to Police and Fire Executive and Regular Pay accounts. President Pro Tem Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR PARKS LABORER II POSITION _ Councilman Valente moved to lift the hiring freeze on Parks Laborer II position in Public Services Department (job code #8023- 0105). Councilman Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.