2001-03-08 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001
Present: Joseph A. Tringali, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
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: David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 p.m. All members of Council were present except
President Pro Tem Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
BILL 996 – AMENDING POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT PLAN
Discussion was held concerning a proposed amendment to Division 4 of Article V of Chapter 2
of the Code and relating to the Fire and Police Retirement Plan; providing a change in the cost of
living adjustment and providing for an increase in the investments in equities. Staff was asked
what the Labor Attorney had opined earlier in the year when this amendment was initially
brought forward, regarding the necessity of a disclaimer. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of March 22, 2001.
CODE AMENDMENT – EXTENDING PIERS IN NORTH LAKE
Discussion was held concerning amending Section 5-84 (6) of the Code by changing the
maximum length of piers in North Lake from 25 feet to 40 feet. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of March 22, 2001.
COMMERCIAL HOLIDAY DECORATION POLICY
Discussion took place concerning establishing a policy for holiday periods associated with
exempt signs allowed pursuant to Section 6-112(F). Consensus was to make the policy part of
the ordinance. This was sent back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation
and will be brought back to a future workshop.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held March 8, 2001
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AMENDMENT TO COMPOSITION OF COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
The Council discussed amending the composition of the Country Club Advisory Board to require
that one Board member be a marketing specialist. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed
that this item should be discussed further at the next workshop on March 22, 2001.
Due to the lateness of the hour, the following items were not discussed, and will be brought back
to the next workshop:
Bid Award – Village Signs
U. S. 1 Sidewalk Design
Appropriating Funds for Prosperity Farms Rd. Beautification
FP&L Audit – Confidentiality Agreement
Budget Transfer – P.A. & Communications – Public Safety Dept.
Budget Transfer – Holiday Overtime – EMS Division
Minor Plat Amendment – Harbor Isles
Code Amendment – Recovery of Money Judgments
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk