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Present:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL.
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
Don Noel, Vice Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro 7'em
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
David B. Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Deputy Village Clerk
Absent: Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL. C'AI.I,
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Council were present.
All members of staff were present, except Village Clerk Kathleen Kelly who was out of the
country.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Special Session held 7/15/02
Minutes of Public Hearing held 7/17/02
Minutes of Special Session held 7/17/02
Minutes of Regular Session held 7/25/02
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Eissey displayed two reports entitled Palm Beach County Sports C'ontn:ission USA Canoe
Kayak Relocation Proposal and USA Canoe/Kayak In Progress Bid Book, which will be
available to the public in the Village Clerk's office.
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Minutes of Regular Session
Ield August 8, 2002
During discussion, the Village Attorney and Village Manager were directed to send a letter to the
Palm I3each County Sports Commission and USA Canoe Kayak stating that the Village of North
Palm I3each has not yet addressed the utilization of its docks, parks or revenues and there has
been no commitment of any financial resources or land.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Councilman O'Meilia moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Norris seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved:
Received for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 7/8/02
Received for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 7/8/02
Received for file the Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 7/15/02
Received for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 7/23/02
RITORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARDS
Councilman O'Meilia and Councilman Norris reported on the status of the Northlake Boulevard
Task Force landscaping project. The first phase of the project will be from U.S. Highway 1 to
Southwind Court, with the cost to be funded by $500,000 ISTEA grant through the Metropolitan
Planning Commission, and agreement from Palm Beach County to make up the difference of
approximately $100,000.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Chief Johnson discussed the availability of purchasing an army surplus five -ton truck and a
I lumvee for $1,000 each, for use during a hurricane or other special emergency. Discussion took
place regarding cost of repair and maintenance. Consensus was to approve the purchase,
contingent upon inspection and determination of serviceability by the Village's mechanic, funds
to he expended from the current budget.
GOLF COURSE EOUIPMENT EXPENDITURE APPROVED
President Pro Tem Tringali moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $20,000 to purchase one
self-contained sprayer. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Deputy Village Clerk
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