01-26-2006 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• JANUARY 26, 2006
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice_Mayor Norris gave the invocation, and .Councilman O'Meilia led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented Recreation Department employee
Nancy Hensler with a plaque and check in recognition of her 20 years of service to the Village.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved:
Minutes of Regular Session held 1/12/06
BILL 1191 -AMENDING CODE -BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS -ENACTED AS
ORDINANCE 2006-01
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1191 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 5, BOATS, DOCKS AND
WATERWAYS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE IN THE
FOLLOWING RESPECTS: ADDING ANEW SECTION 5-16 THERETO ENTITLED
"MOORING LIMITATIONS IN LAGOONS (PRIVATE DOCKS)"; AMENDING EXISTING
SECTION 5-17 (BEING RENUMBERED TO SECTION 5-18), ENTITLED "LIMITATION
ON ANCHORING AND MOORING IN PROHIBITED AREA; MOORING PERMIT
• REQUIRED"; RENUMBERING EXISTING SECTIONS 5-17 THROUGH SECTIONS 5-25,
INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman Noel seconded the motion,
• which passed unanimously. Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1191 be enacted as Ordinance
2006-01. Councilman Noel seconded the motion and all present voted aye.
BILL 1192 -REZONING LAND ADJACENT TO CAROLINDA DRIVE -ENACTED AS
ORDINANCE 2006-02
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1192 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO CAROLINDA
DRIVE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, WHICH PARCEL OF LAND
IS MORE PARTICULARLY LOCATED AND DESCRIBED ON PAGE 1 OF EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED, FROM R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO P-PUBLIC
DISTRICT; PROVIDING THE ZONING DISTRICT OF P-PUBLIC DISTRICT FOR TWO (2)
ADJACENT PARCELS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND LOCATED ON
PAGES 2 AND 3 OF EXHIBIT "A"; 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 second reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
Mayor Eissey opened the Public Hearing on Bill 1192. There were no comments from the
public. Mayor Eissey closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman O'Meilia moved to enact Bill 1192 as Ordinance 2006-02. Vice Mayor Norris
seconded the motion. It was noted that the Comprehensive Plan should be amended, both for
this property and for the Public Safety Complex to reflect the zoning designation change.
Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
BILL 1194 - PASSIONIST MONASTERY COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (CPUD) -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Noel moved that Bill 1194 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING A COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
UPON THOSE CERTAIN LANDS OCCUPIED BY THE PASSIONIST MONASTERY OF
OUR LADY OF FLORIDA, INC. COMPRISING 17.9 ACRES MORE OR LESS, LOCATED
WITHIN THE VILLAGE AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED AND MADE A PART HEREOF; SAID LANDS TO BE DEVELOPED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE
INDEX ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "B" AND WHICH PLANS AND
• SPECIFICATIONS ARE EXPRESSLY MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING THAT THE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT MAKE PROVISION FOR OR ALLOW
CHANGE OR ALTERATION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, CHANGE OF EXISTING NUMBER OF UNITS OR CHANGE OF THE
EXISTING SQUARE FOOTAGE OF BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR A CASH
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• CONTRIBUTION AS A CONDITION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PLAT; PROVIDING
FOR PLAT APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN WAIVERS; PROVIDING
PROCEDURE FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT;
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. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the
motion. During discussion, Village Attorney George Baldwin noted that a dollar amount needs
to be inserted in Section 4 of the ordinance, in compliance with Section 36-23 of the Village
Code of Ordinances, prior to reading of the ordinance. Village Manager Mark Bates reported
that the Monastery's attorney received Mr. Baldwin's opinion that platting of the property is
necessary, and if the Monastery wishes to proceed with the project, the Village will enter into
negotiations regarding the valuation ofthe property and required impact fees. Discussion ensued
on the requirement for platting. It was requested that the Village Attorney and staff review the
necessity for waiver #1, in Section 6 of the ordinance, concerning 10 full time residential units,
with regard to whether a CPUD is needed to cover that item, as C-1 zoning allows religious
activities. Staff was directed to review CPUD requirements concerning site plan review by the
Village Council. These issues will be resolved prior to second reading of the ordinance.
Thereafter,. the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2006-OS ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING GARBAGE TRUCK PURCHASE
Councilman Noel moved that Resolution 2006-OS entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FREIGHTLINER M2 W/
NEW WAY, KING COBRA, 25 CUBIC YARD REAR LOADING GARBAGE TRUCK
FITTED WITH SPECIFIED VILLAGE REQUIREMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED OF $120,113 FROM FREIGHTLINER OF TAMPA, TAMPA, FLORIDA; FUNDS
TO BE EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT NO. A7020-66410, SANITATION-CAPITAL-
AUTOMOTIVE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2006-06 ADOPTED -AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN FOR
LIBRARY POSITION
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 2006-06 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FY 2005-2006 COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN TO DELETE ONE (1)
"LIBRARIAN I" POSITION, PAY GRADE 23; TO ADD ONE (1) "LIBRARY ASSISTANT
III" POSITION, IN PAY GRADE 22; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
• be adopted. Councilman Noel seconded the motion. During discussion, it was clarified that the
Librarian I position being deleted is in the Library's Technical Services section and is currently
vacant. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
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• RESOLUTION 2006-07 ADOPTED -AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT POSITION
Councilman Noel moved that Resolution 2006-07 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FY 2005-2006 COMPREHENSIVE PAY PLAN TO DELETE TWO (2)
PART-TIME "CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II" POSITIONS, PAY GRADE 22; TO
ADD ONE FULL-TIME (1) "CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I" POSITION, IN PAY
GRADE 20; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Brief discussion was held concerning Palm Beach County Days, March 7th - 9th in Tallahassee.
Councilmen wishing to attend were directed to call the Village Clerk to make arrangements.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Stan Brown of Ambit Marketing gave a presentation on a proposed action plan and public
outreach strategy for the Village's annexation efforts, which includes homeowner association
meetings, town hall meetings, website update, State of the Village report, quarterly four-color
newsletter, and public relations campaign. An extension to the contract between Ambit and the
Village will be placed on the February 9, 2006 Regular Session agenda.
Mr. Bates reviewed the status of the virtual private network, which should encompass all
departmental locations by mid-February. Discussion ensued on WiFi. Councilman O'Meilia
gave a brief description of a WiFi presentation made to the League of Cities. Council consensus
was that this presentation be scheduled for an upcoming Council meeting.
Mr. Bates reported on the Blackbear software system previously purchased for the building
department.
Mr. Bates advised that the Village's webpage is being redesigned by IT staff; and should be
completed by March. Mr. Bates advised that we have moved to a local printer for production
and mailing of the newsletter. Brief discussion ensued on the newsletter.
Mr. Bates gave a short status report on Lakeside Park, which is now open.
Mr. Bates advised that the Prosperity Farms Road Beautification Project is nearing completion,
and is on-budget.
Mr. Bates distributed a schedule of events for Heritage Weekend, April 7th and 8th, 2006.
Discussion was held concerning shifting the fireworks display from July 4th to April 8th, due to
• projected construction work at the golf course in July. Mr. Bates discussed various alternative
locations, as well as the possibility of having a fireworks display on Heritage Day and
Independence Day. Further discussion will be held on this topic at the next Council meeting.
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Mr. Bates reported that bid plans for the golf course renovation project should be ready at the
• beginning of February. Mr. Bates projected that bids will be received in March, with discussion
and award of the bid by the Village Council in late March or early April. Mr. Bates advised that
he received Mr. Wright's financial report this afternoon. Brief discussion was held on reciprocal
agreements for golf play during the course renovation.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Mayor Eissey acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board meeting held 12/5/05
Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held 12/27/05
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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