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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2002 VC REG-M• • Present: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2002 Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor Don Noel, Vice Mayor Joseph A. Tringali, President Pro Tem Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman David B. Norris, Councilman Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk 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. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Pro Tem Tringali gave the invocation, and Councilman Norris led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following Minutes were approved as written: Minutes of Regular Session held 4/25/02 REPORT OF THE MAYOR On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented a plaque to Richard Breithart for his service to the Village as a member of the Planning Commission. Mayor Eissey proclaimed the week of May 12 through May 18, 2002 as Police Week in the Village of North Palm Beach. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Walter Eckler of Lorraine Court addressed the Council regarding a citation he received from Code Enforcement officers which required that he replace his driveway because the Village Code does not allow Chattahootchie Stone. Mr. Eckler reported that other driveways made of • • Minutes of Regular Session Held May 9, 2002 the same material are not having to be replaced. Mr. Eckler stated that he complied with the citation and spent a lot of money doing so, even though he had understood when the neighborhood was annexed that things would be grandfathered in. The Village Manager was directed to look into the matter, and to respond to Mr. Eckler. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF_ADVISORY BOARDS Councilman O'Meilia reported that the League of Cities is sponsoring an in-service program for elected officials at Florida Atlantic University on June 13, 2002. A notice will be forthcoming in the mail. Mr. O'Meilia also reported that the North County Intergovernmental Committee on Traffic Standards met last week and that they are making progress in getting the County to improve the traffic standards. More will be reported on this in the near future. Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board that "Council approve the development of an evaluation system for the tennis professional and the Pool Manager and the restaurant operator. A committee of three will be established as follows: Tennis-CCAB representative, CC Director, Finance Director; Pool-CCAB representative, CC Director, Finance Director; Restaurant-CCAB representative, CC Director, Finance Director. These committees will review and evaluate the staff". (Village Manager Dennis Kelly clarified that the last word of the recommendation should read "vendors", not "staff', and would be corrected at the next meeting of the Board.) Vice Mayor Noel moved that the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board by received for file. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with Vice Mayor Noel, Councilman Norris, Councilman O'Meilia and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and President Pro Tem Tringali voting nay. Vice Mayor Noel moved that David Talley, Country Club Director, do the evaluations solely, with assistance from any members of the Country Club Advisory Board, if needed. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, with Vice Mayor Noel, Councilman Norris, and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia and President Pro Tem Tringali voting nay. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Dennis Kelly reported that the Village surplus equipment sale will take place on Friday, May 17, 2002. A Special Meeting to discuss the Country Club Budget for the current year will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2002. An Executive Session was also scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. The Council directed the Village Manager to advertise a Public Meeting in the Village newsletter at least twice for the purpose of receiving input from Village residents regarding a name change for the North Patin Beach Country Club, as requested by the North Palm Beach Yacht Club. The 2 • • Minutes of Regular Session Held May 9, 2002 proposed change would rename the North Palm Beach Country Club to the North Palm Beach Yacht and Country Club. The meeting will be scheduled for August 14, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. The Village Manager distributed a contract between the Village and Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of a new fire truck in the amount of $282,806.00 Also submitted was An Addendum No. 1, which adapts the contract specifically to the Village, rather than Lake C'ounty's contract, which the Village "piggy -backed" for the purchase. Pierce Manufacturing is agreeable to the Addendum, as drafted by the Village Attorney. The specifications have been reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief and the Public Safety Department, and will be attached to the Addendum. This purchase is to be financed over a five-year lease. Mr. Kelly stated that he was not comfortable going forward with this without the Council reviewing it. The Council by consensus agreed that the Village Manager should proceed with the purchase. Brief discussion was held concerning the drainage problem on Buttonwood. Currently, PBS&J is evaluating the drainage work done on Alamanda, and will determine the impact it will have east of Prosperity Farms Road in the area of Buttonwood. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Items 7.c., e. and f. were removed from the Consent agenda and placed under 9.a., 14.a. and 14.b., respectively. President Pro Tem Tringali moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following items were approved: Accepted for file the Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 3/26/02 Accepted for file the Minutes of the Country Club Advisory Board meeting held 4/1/02 Authorized staff to advertise Requests for Proposals to qualified engineering consulting firms to design and permit construction plans for the Prosperity Farms Road project Approved budget transfer of $10,000; $5,000 from L8565-49150 (Loan -First Union) and $5,000 from L8070-49925 (Performance Raises) to L8070-49913 (Reserve -Group Health) to fund depleted Group Health Reserve in the Country Club fund Approved budget transfer of $40,000, $20,000 from A5540-49915 (Reserve -Raises & Benefits) and $20,000 from A8535-49151 (Loan -First Union) to fund depleted Group Health Reserve in the General Fund EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Councilman O'Meilia reported that he had six telephone conversations with Larry Smith regarding the Monet Road annexation. Those conversations took place on 3/29, 4/25, 4/26, 5/1, 5/7 and 5/9. 3 • Minutes of Regular Session lleld May 9, 2002 BILL 1061 — FIRE PREVENTION CODE — ENACTED AS ORD. 12-2002 Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1061 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 12-16, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, AND REPEALING SECTION 12-17, AMENDMENTS, OF ARTICLE II, FIRE PREVENTION CODE, OF CHAPTER 12, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1061 be enacted as Ordinance 12-2002. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. 13ILL 1062 — AMENDING SECTION 108.3 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE — ENACTED AS ORDINANCE 13-2002 Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1062 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 108.3, POWERS, OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, AS ADOPTED IN SECTION 6-17, CODES ADOPTED, ARTICLE II, MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, OF CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Vice Mayor Noel moved that Bill 1062 be enacted as Ordinance 13-2002. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BILL 1063 — CODE AMENDMENT — FUELING OF MARINE CRAFT- ENACTED AS ORD. 14-2002 Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1063 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA CREATING SECTION 5-25, FUELING OF MARINE CRAFT, OF ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, OF CHAPTER 5, BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 4 • • Minutes of Regular Session Held May 9, 2002 THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1063 be enacted as Ordinance 14-2002. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman O'Meilia, President Pro Tem Tringali, Councilman Norris and Vice Mayor Noel voting aye, and Mayor Eissey voting nay. I31LL 1064 — CODE AMENDMENT — REGULATING USE OF BARBECUE GRILLS — ENACTED AS ORD. 15-2002 Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1064 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTION 19-10, BARBECUE GRILLS AND SIMILAR COOKING DEVICES, OF ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL, OF CHAPTER 19, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Ile placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1064 be enacted as Ordinance 15-2002. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BILL 1065 — VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION — PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1065 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE VILLAGE A COMPACT, CONTIGUOUS 1'ARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2389 AND 2421 MONET ROAD AND CONSISTING OF 2.1 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED AND MADE A PART HEREOF; REDEFINING THE 13OUNDARY LINES OF THE VILLAGE TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. 5 • Minutes of Regular Session Held May 9, 2002 BILL 1066 — REZONING 2.1 ACRES OF LAND ON MONET ROAD — PLACED ON FIRST READING Vice Mayor Noel moved that Bill 1066 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM I3EACH, FLORIDA, REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2389 AND 2421 MONET ROAD CONSISTING OF 2.1 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, WITHIN THE VILLAGE AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED PROM PALM BEACH COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT RS, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY, TO VILLAGE R-2, MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE I3e placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BILL 1067 — COMP PLAN AMENDMENT — MONET ROAD PROPERTIES — PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1067 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING SMALL SCALE AMENDMENTS DESIGNATED AS 02- 2.1 AND 02-2.2 TO THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH I'ALM BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT, AS AMENDED, BEING SECTIONS 163.3161, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH AMENDMENTS ARE ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP SERIES ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS — VILLAGE CENTER COMPLEX President Pro Tem Tringali moved to direct staff to develop Request for Proposals for a Consultant to provide design services for the Village Center Complex, and to bring it back to the Council before sending it out. Vice Mayor Noel seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tenn Tringali, Vice Mayor Noel, Councilman Norris and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman O'Meilia voting nay. 6 Minutes of Regular Session I leld May 9, 2002 BUDGET TRANSFER — MISCELLANEOUS MOVING EXPENSES, Councilman Norris moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $50,000 from %5500- 66430 (Furniture & Fixtures) to K5500-49914 (Reserve-Misc.) to cover miscellaneous expenses related to moving into trailers. President Pro Tem Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before for the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. .hthleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clef, •