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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2002 VC REG-M• Present: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, March 14, 2002 David B. Norris, Mayor Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor President Pro Tem Don Noel Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Council were present. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following Minutes were approved as written: Minutes of Regular Session held 2/28/02 Minutes of Public Hearing held 2/28/02 (Bill 1054) The following Minutes were approved as amended: Minutes of Special Meeting held 2/12/02 — any reference to "negotiated" was changed to "discussed" Minutes of Special Meeting reconvened 2/14/02 — any reference to "negotiated" was changed to "discussed" REPORT OF THE MAYOR • • Minutes of Regular Session Held March 14, 2002 Mayor Norris proclaimed the month of April as "Read Together North Palm Beach" month in the Village. Mayor Norris thanked the Council and the staff for their cooperation during his tenure as Mayor of North Palm Beach during 2001-2002. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Mayor Norris opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor. Don Noel nominated Dr. Eissey as Mayor. With no other nominations for Mayor, Dr. Edward Eissey was declared Mayor by acclamation. Dr. Eissey nominated Don Noel for the office of Vice Mayor. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the nomination. With no other nominations for Vice Mayor, Don Noel was declared Vice Mayor by acclamation. Dr. Eissey nominated Joseph Tringali for the office of President Pro Tem. Don Noel seconded the nomination. With no other nominations for President Pro Tem, Joseph Tringali was declared President Pro Tem by acclamation. Thereafter, the names, of Edward M. Eissey, Don Noel and Joseph Tringali were entered into Resolution 11-2002. RESOLUTION 11-2002 ADOPTED — APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR TI IE VILLAGE Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 11-2002 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR SUCH VILLAGE Be adopted. Don Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. ADMINISTRATION OF OFFICERS' OATHS Village Clerk Kathleen Kelly administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor Don Noel and President Pro Tem Joseph Tringali, copies of said oaths shall be attached to the official Minutes of Record. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Items 7.g., i. and j. were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under 14.a., 14.b. and 14.c., respectively. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Noel moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved: 2 • Minutes of Regular Session Ileld March 14, 2002 Accepted for file the Minutes of the Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/4/02 Accepted for file the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held 2/5/02 Adopted Resolution 12-2002 awarding bid to Sparktacular, Dania, Florida, in the amount of $14,000 for 4th of July fireworks display at the North Palm Beach Country Club; funds to be expended from A8229-34932 (Public Events) Adopted Resolution 13-2002 supporting merger of Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association and the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association into a tax- exempt entity to secure tax savings for Florida citizens Adopted Resolution 14-2002 urging the Florida Legislature to continue funding certain beach renourishment projects and to facilitate the permitting process to expedite completion of environmentally responsible projects Adopted Resolution 15-2002 supporting increased funding for regional planning councils Accepted audit report of Florida Power and Light Company utility franchise fees and public service tax prepared by Harris, Cotherman, O'Keefe & Associates REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Councilman O'Meilia reported that the next Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting would be held on March 27, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Palm Beach Shores Town Hall. Mr. O'Meilia further reported that the transit representative had given a presentation, and will be asking to make a presentation here at the Village regarding bus shelters for three major bus routes VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Public Safety Director Duke Johnson acknowledged Henry Maki for his promotion to Sergeant. Captain Wiborg, Head of Canine Operations for the Public Safety Department, introduced PSO Ira Peskowitz, trainer, and the Village's new canine "Atos". Assistant Village Manager Doug Smith gave a status report to the Council regarding the moving of Village personnel into the trailers for the duration of the Village Hall renovation project. Recreation Director Mark Hodgkins addressed the Council regarding the parade route for Heritage Day. Mr. Hodgkins stated that, after having discussed the issue with Public Safety, the parade route will be changed back to U. S. 1, where it has been previously held. 3 • Minutes of Regular Session Held March 14, 2002 Village Manager Dennis Kelly told the Council that Hal Beard and Bill Dennison would be in charge of operations until the time that a new Public Services Director is hired. Additionally, Skip Harvey from PBS&J, the Village's Consulting Engineers, will be assisting the Village during that same period to check on the projects. Mr. Harvey will be coming before the Council when project updates are necessary, and a contract will be forthcoming for his services. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor Noel and President Pro Tem Tringali both reported that they had telephone conversations with Kevin Foley, Peter Cowie and Bob McIntosh regarding the development of the former bank building on Northlake Blvd. BILL 1055 — COMMITTEES AND BOARDS — ENACTED AS ORD. 06-2002 President Pro Tem Tringali moved that Bill 1055 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1, COMMITTEE AND BOARDS, OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, BY ADDING A SUBSECTION (d) THERETO TO PROVIDE THAT ALL COMMITTEES AND BOARDS OF THE VILLAGE SHALL HOLD ALL MEETINGS AT VILLAGE HALL; AMENDING SECTION 2-154, OATHS OF OFFICE; MEETINGS; QUORUM OF DIVISION 3, PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES, OF ARTICLE V, PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOARD MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD AT VILLAGE HALL; AMENDING SUBSECTION (d), BOARD MEETINGS, OF SECTION 2-164, BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- GENERALLY, OF DIVISION 4, PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES, OF ARTICLE V, PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL BOARD MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD AT VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR TIIE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT IIEREWITI-I; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. President Pro Tem Tringali moved to enact Bill 1055 as Ordinance 06-2002. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Staff was directed that the announcement regarding alternate meeting rooms during the Village Hall renovation project be posted outside in the glass case. BILL 1056 — BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION — PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1056 entitled: 4 • • Minutes of Regular Session 1-leld March 14, 2002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 - 2002 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $725,000 FOR VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BILL 1057 — TREES IN SWALE AREAS — PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman Norris moved that Bill 1057 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 27-17, PLANTING AND REMOVAL; WRITTEN APPROVAL REQUIRED, OF ARTICLE 1I, TREES IN SWALE AREAS, OF CHAPTER 27, TREES AND SHRUBBERY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT PRIVATE CITIZENS MUST SECURE VILLAGE APPROVAL PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF TREES IN SWALE AREAS; AMENDING SECTION 27-18, VARIETY AND LOCATION, TO PROVIDE A NEW LISTING OF TREES THAT MAY BE PLANTED IN SWALE AREAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ADDING A NEW SECTION 27-20, MAINTENANCE, TO PROVIDE TIIAT SWALE AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER OR TENANT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I3e placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Norris, President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman O'Meilia and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Vice Mayor Noel voting nay. BILL 1058 — BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR VARIOUS EOIJIPMFNT — PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1058 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING T'I-IF NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001- 2002 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,500 FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 16-2002 ADOPTED — EOUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK 5 • • Minutes of Regular Session Ileld March 14, 2002 Vice Mayor Noel moved that Resolution 16-2002 be taken from the table. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The Village Manager announced that only the amount of the loan has changed from $743,000 to $588,000. The remainder of the resolution is the same. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 16-2002 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS THERETO WITH FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, ATTACHED AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A" WHICH EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF VILLAGE SECURING FUNDS UP TO $588,000.00 FOR FINANCING ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR THE VILLAGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE I3e adopted. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 17-2002 ADOPTED — UNIVERSAL CABLING Councilman Norris moved that a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL CABLING SYSTEMS, INC., WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT AA@ AND IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING COMMUNICATIONS CABLING SERVICES INCLUDING COMPUTER NETWORK CABLING AND TELEPHONE CABLING FOR THE TEMPORARY TRAILERS TO BE LOCATED AT THE VILLAGE HALL SITE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be adopted. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT —COUNTRY CLUB DIRECTOR President Pro Tem Tringali moved to approve a family membership for the Country Club Director as a benefit of employment. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Vice Mayor Noel, Councilman Norris and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay. I lit MANAGEMENT PARTNERS. INC. — SALARY SURVEY 6 • Minutes of Regular Session Held March 14, 2002 ewPresident Pro Tem Tringali moved to accept the proposal of HR Management Partners, Inc. (HRMP), as recommended by staff. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. During discussion, Councilman O'Meilia moved to amend the motion by designating the staff to negotiate with HRMP as the Village's selection to do the salary survey. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion to amend, and all present voted aye. 'thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman Norris, Councilman O'Meilia and Vice Mayor Noel voting aye, and Mayor Eissey voting nay. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION POLICY APPROVED President Pro Tem Tringali moved to approve the revised solid waste collection policy for the Village of North Palm Beach. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. During discussion, the Village Manager assured the Council that a tri-fold brochure would be printed, as well as a separate handout in the new residents' packet and publicized in the Village Newsletter also. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. _ Zie t% Q ,/Kalhleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cle 7 State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach OATH OF OFFICE ss. I, EdwardM. Eissev , do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Councilman during my continuance therein, so help me God. (Signature) Subscribed and sworn to before me this /3( day of //gd/e, 2002. Notary Public t ..193 Pi MELISSA A. TEAL MY COMMISSION # DD 031444 '91 0*� EXPIRES: July 13,2005 1.300.3NOTARY FL Notary Service & Bonding, Inc. State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach OATH OF OFFICE ss. I, Don Noel , do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Councilman during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of —raevt (Signature) 2002. g+'1/40vN� KATHLEEN F. KELLY cVOX ., MY COMMISSION # DD 031406 �0, F1OQ� EXPIRES: June 5, 2005 1.000-3-NOTARY FL Notary Service & Bonding, Inc. i State of Florida County of Palm Beach Village of North Palm Beach OATH OF OFFICE ss. I, Joseph A. Trinaali , do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Councilman during my continuance therein, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this / day of 2002. Notary Public 409'Y°4o_ KATHLEEN F. KELLY ,a ,e MY COMMISSION # DD 031406 'tor" EXPIRES: June 5, 2005 1.800•3.NOTARY FL Notary Service & Bonding, Inc.