HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2008 VC-M SummaryVILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008
REGULAR SESSION
1. 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: unanimously adopted & enacted, as amended, on second reading; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey.
Staff action: send to MCC for codification. (Clerk)
2. 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: unanimously adopted & enacted on second reading; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey.
Staff action: send to MCC for codification (Clerk) Attorney to review language in Sec. 2-159, lines 20-22.
3. ORDINANCE 2008-19 — CODE AMENDMENT — RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE COLLECTION establishes
requirements for collection of residential yard waste; provides for registration, enforceability, and cost assessment.
Council action: tabled on first reading; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey.
Staff action: revise subsection (5) on page 2 (Public Works/Manager/Attorney) prior to first reading on 12/11.
4. RESOLUTION 2008-73 — FIND GRANT FOR ANCHORAGE PARK approves a Project Agreement with
FIND for improvements to Anchorage Park
Council action: adopted 4/1 on first reading; motion/second: Eissey/Norris.
Staff action: mail 2 executed originals of Agreement to FIND. (Clerk)
5. RESOLUTION 2008-74 — SALE OF SURPLUS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT approves the
sale of surplus landscape maintenance equipment to Total Maintenance Building Services.
Council action: adopted unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey.
Staff action: process sale of equipment (Recreation)
6. RESOLUTION 2008-75 — BUDGET AMENDMENT — TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND amends
the FY 2007-08 General Fund Budget to transfer unused capital expenditure money to Capital Projects Fund
Council action: adopted unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Hernacki
Staff action: execute budget amendment (Finance)
7 RESOLUTION 2008-76 — GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2007-08 amends the FY 2007-08
General Fund Budget to transfer and reallocate funds among various departments.
Council action: motion passed unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Aubrey
Staff action: execute budget amendment (Finance)
8. RESOLUTION 2008-77 — COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2007-08 amends the FY 2007-08
Country Club Budget to transfer and reallocate funds among various departments.
Council action: motion passed unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Hernacki
Staff action: execute budget amendment (Finance)
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9. RESOLUTION 2008-78 — BOAT ENGINES PURCHASE approves the purchase of 2 boat engines for the Public
Safety patrol vessel.
Council action: motion passed unanimously; motion/second: Eissey/Norris
Staff action: purchase boat engines (Public Safety)
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS
Mayor thanked Council for supporting the Let Us Vote County Charter Amendment, which passed by 73.87%.
Mayor thanked Manager and Public Safety for a well -organized, successful Veterans Day ceremony.
Mayor noted ribbon cutting for opening of La Bamba restaurant; owners were happy that Council participated.
MANAGER MATTERS
Suggested engraved paver brick program for walkways at Country Club. Council consensus to investigate and WS.
Reported 13% increase in children's circulation & 61 % increase in computer usage at Library for October 2008.
Announced DOT has advanced rehab of Parker Bridge from FY 2010 to FY 2009.
Announced Tree Lighting on Wed, 12/3 at 7:00 p.m. and Boat Parade on Sat, 12/6.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1. BUS STOP BENCHES Discussion concerning increasing the number of bus benches or shelters with North
Palm Beach corporate limits.
Council action: Consensus to install benches in strategic locations. Staff to come back with type of bench for
Council approval; property owners adjacent to location of benches to be notified/consulted.
Staff action: recommend locations and type/cost of bus benches.
2. EQUITY STUDY COMMISSION Discussion concerning establishing an Equity Study Commission to consider
reclassification and rate structure revisions to the local business tax.
This item was removed from the agenda.