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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-2008 VC-M SummaryVILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 REGULAR SESSION 1. ORDINANCE 2008-15 — CODE AMENDMENT — NUISANCE ABATEMENT amends the Code by repealing Division 3 and Article IV of Chapter 14, Health & Sanitation, and adopting new Article IV, Abatement of Public Nuisances on private property. Council action: adopted & enacted on second reading; motion/second: Eissey/Norris. Staff action: send to MCC for codification (Clerk) 2. ORDINANCE 2008-16 — COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL FEES amends code to increase annual commercial use property waste disposal fees, as adopted by PBC Solid Waste Authority. Council action: adopted & enacted on second reading; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey. Staff action: send to MCC for codification (Clerk) 3. ORDINANCE 2008-17 — CODE AMENDMENT — INVESTMENT POLICY amends Section 2-4, Investment Policy of the Village, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances Council action: adopted on first reading; motion/second: Eissey/Norris. prepare backup for 2nd Reading on 10/23 (Manager/Finance); publish legal ad for 2nd Reading (Clerk) 4. ORDINANCE 2008-18 — CODE AMENDMENT — POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND amends Division 4, Pension and Certain Other Benefits for Fire and Police Employees, of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances. Council action: adopted on first reading; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey. prepare backup for 2nd Reading on 10/23 (Manager/HR); publish legal ad for 2nd Reading (Clerk) 5. RESOLUTION 2008-70 — ADDENDUM TO PBA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT approves an addendum to Article 33 of the CBA with the PBA of Palm Beach County, Inc. relating to pension benefits for bargaining unit members. Council action: adopted unanimously; motion/second: Norris/Eissey. Staff action: obtain 2 executed originals of Addendum from PBA for signature by Mayor & Clerk (HR) transmit Addendum executed by Mayor to PBA (HR) 6. RESOLUTION 2008-71 — ADDENDUM TO IAFF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT approves an addendum to Article 33 of the CBA with the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF, Inc. relating to pension benefits for bargaining unit members. Council action: adopted unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Norris Staff action: obtain 2 executed originals of Addendum from PBA for signature by Mayor & Clerk (HR) transmit Addendum executed by Mayor to PBA (HR) 7 RESOLUTION 2008-72 — AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ALLSTATE WINDOWS & KITCHENS approves an amendment to the existing contract with Allstate Windows & Kitchens to include replacement of windows at the Library and extend time of performance. Council action: motion passed unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey Staff action: mail copy of contract amendment to Allstate (Clerk) OCTOBER 23, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY Page 2 of 2 8. FINAL CLOSEOUT OF COMMUNITY CENTER RE -ROOFING PROJECT authorizes final closeout of the Community Center re -roofing project and final payment of $144,699.75 to Advanced Roofing, Inc. Council action: motion passed unanimously; motion/second: Norris/Eissey Staff action: mail final payment to Advanced Roofing, Inc. (Public Works/Finance) MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS Mayor Manuel asked Council to lobby constituents about the Let Us Vote issue. President Pro Tem Aubrey reported on the 10/17/08 meeting of the FLC Finance & Taxation Committee. MANAGER MATTERS Michael Applegate demonstrated the virtual tour of the golf course. Jimmy Knight reported on current golf memberships, IGM contract, and special projects fund. Mike Gray discussed proposed business and corporate golf memberships. Council agreed with business membership concept as proposed, but wants corporate memberships limited in number, assigned to specified members of the corporation, with rounds spread out over the year or limited during the high season, and that a current business tax receipt be provided as proof of a functioning corporate entity. WORKSHOP AGENDA 1. SIGNAGE AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS Discussion on ground monument signs and temporary signs. Council action: consensus for Manager and Attorney to come up with draft language and present to Planning Commission for review, then bring back an ordinance for 1st reading at a Regular Session. Staff action: work with Attorney on revising the sign code to allow more than one business to advertise on monument signs for retail plazas; come up with a PUD-type approval process for monument signs to allow more flexibility in design; address problem with landscaping required for monument signs; involve code compliance in bringing violators of temporary sign code into compliance; provide language in code allowing leasing information on monument signs; provide time -frame for elimination of temporary signs; provide language allowing promotional balloons or banners for limited time period. Attorney will address conflicts between political sign requirements and temporary sign requirements. Have draft code revision reviewed by the Planning Commission, prior to 1st reading by Council. 2. LANDSCAPE AND VEGETATION DEBRIS COLLECTION POLICY Discussion concerning the current policy for collection and removal of landscaping and vegetation debris. Council action: Consensus to move forward with code amendment as proposed, and provide for a resolution (to be updated annually, as needed) establishing fees to be charged for collection of excessive debris. Staff action: work with Attorney to draft ordinance for 1st reading at an upcoming Regular Session.