2000-06-22 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Charles R. O’Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
ROLL CALL
Mayor Tringali called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. All members of Council were present
except Vice Mayor Eissey, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was asked to give a follow-up report on the traffic calming effort on Lighthouse Drive.
This will be forthcoming as soon as the Public Safety Department completes their analysis.
It was suggested that staff discuss with the Village Attorney the possibility of putting a standard
clause in all Village contracts that stipulate that litigation fees always be paid by the losing party.
The Council requested that the Country Club Advisory Board provide funding alternatives along
with any recommendations they are forwarding to the Village Council.
BUDGET AMENDMENT – REPLENISHING COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending the North Palm Beach General
Fund Budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 to appropriate funds in the amount of $65,000 to
replenish the Council Contingency account. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda
of July 13, 2000.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – DEPT. OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Discussion was held concerning declaring six vehicles surplus equipment in the Department of
Public Services. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 13, 2000.
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ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE – FURTHER REVIEW
The Council discussed an estimate of $1,000 to $1,500 by Consultant Scott Lewis of Lewis &
Associates to review additional documentation provided by Adelphia Cable Company. Staff was
directed to ask Adelphia Cable Company to pay the additional amount for further review, since
they did not provide the documentation when the audit was being conducted. Staff was asked to
review Mr. Lewis’s contract to see if the contract made any provision for additional work. This
will be brought back to the Workshop Session on July 13, 2000.
ADELPHIA CABLE FRANCHISE FEE – ADDITIONAL 5-YEAR COMPLIANCE AUDIT
Discussion was held concerning an additional audit of Adelphia Cable franchise fees for a five-
year period, at an estimated cost of $15,000. Council directed that staff clarify this estimate.
Staff was also directed to check into other firms that might provide similar auditing services of
utility companies. This will be brought back to the Workshop Session of July 13, 2000.
STATUS REPORT – SNACKBAR/COUNTRY CLUB RENOVATION PROJECT
Public Services Director Tom Hogarth gave a status report on the status of the snackbar/Country
Club renovation project.
16TH FAIRWAY – STATUS REPORT
Golf Course Superintendent John Morsut gave a status report on the drainage project at the 16th
Fairway of the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf Course.
COUNTRY CLUB – FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly gave a financial report on Country Club operations. Mr. Kelly
will bring back further detail regarding expenses Discussion included a suggestion that internal
marketing be conducted between Country Club departments, as well as external marketing.
CONSULTANT SERVICES – COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING CODE UPGRADE FOR
U. S. 1.
Discussion took place concerning hiring a consultant for the purposes of upgrading the Code for
commercial landscaping on U. S. 1. It was agreed that this will be discussed during upcoming
budget sessions, and no action was taken at this time.
PUBLIC SAFETY SUBSTATION
Discussion was held concerning options for locating a Public Safety substation north of Parker
Bridge. Staff was directed to continue looking at the Florida Power & Light property, even
though FP&L has indicated that they would only be interested in short-term leasing (one year)..
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Old Port Cove Plaza is available, as well as potential space in the local shopping plazas. A
Special Workshop will be scheduled for continued discussion.
Due to the approaching curfew, Item j. (trash and vegetation collection) will be discussed at the
next workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11:00 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk