03-10-2005 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• MARCH 10, 2005
Present: Donald G. Noel, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Noel called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Noel gave the invocation, and Vice Mayor Eissey led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL TO VARY ORDER OF BUSINESS
Councilman Norris moved to vary the agenda order of business to provide for acceptance of
election results and nomination and appointment of Council officers. Vice Mayor Eissey
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 20-2005 ADOPTED -ACCEPTING RESULTS OF GENERAL ELECTION
Councilman Rennebaum moved to adopt Resolution 20-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VII,LAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON
MARCH 8, 2005
Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
Village Clerk Melissa Teal administered the Oath of Office to Councilman Norris and
Councilman O'Meilia.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
Mayor Noel opened the floor to nominations for the office of Mayor.
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David Norris nominated Edward M. Eissey for Mayor. With no further nominations for the
office of Mayor, Edward M. Eissey was declared Mayor. Rob Rennebaum nominated David
• Norris for Vice Mayor. With no further nominations for the office of Vice Mayor, David Norris
was declared Vice Mayor. Charles O'Meilia nominated Rob Rennebaum for President Pro Tem.
With no further nominations for the office of President Pro Tem, Rob Rennebaum was declared
President Pro Tem.
Thereafter, the names of Edward M. Eissey, David B. Norris and Robert F. Rennebaum were
entered into Resolution 21-2005.
RESOLUTION 21-2005 ADOPTED -APPOINTING COUNCIL OFFICERS
Charles O'Meilia moved to adopt Resolution 21-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR SUCH VILLAGE
Rob Rennebaum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
Village Clerk Melissa Teal administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Eissey, Vice Mayor Norris,
and President Pro Tem Rennebaum.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Public Safety Dixector Jimmy Knight praised the cooperation of the Public Services Department
and Public Safety Department in the "Workers on Watch" program. Chief Knight recognized
Mr. Martin Paulk, Public Services employee, and Officer Tim Turner for their prompt actions,
which resulted in arrests and charges against certain subjects for residential burglary. Mr. Paulk
and Officer Turner were presented with Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the Village.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held 2/24/05 were approved.
BILL 1166 -BUDGET AMENDMENT -EMS GRANT -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 1166 entitled:
AN ORDINANC~~ C~ ~-:~~ VILLAGE OF NOR"I'I-I P'ALI~ B~cACH, FLORIDA-, AMENDING THE
NORTH PALM BEA,~'I-I GENER~~..1~'~JI~D B"iT~~GE~' FAR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 TO
APPROPRIATE .FUNDS `IN T AI~IOUNT OF $29,'Tl$0.00 TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FUNDED BY THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
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CONSENT AGENDA
• Item 4.b. of the Consent Agenda was removed and placed under S.h. of the Regular Agenda.
Vice Mayor Norris moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilman Noel
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The following item was approved:
Resolution 22-2005 declaring three Public Safety vehicles surplus equipment and
authorizing disposal of same by trade-in and direct sale in accordance with Village policy
RESOLUTION 23-2005 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Councilman O'Meilia moved to adopt Resolution 23-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION - PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD- BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT BID
AWARD TABLED
Councilman Noel moved to accept the bid of Florida Blacktop, Inc., Pompano Beach, in the
amount of $826,540.32, and execute an agreement with Florida Blacktop, Inc., not to exceed
$826,540.32. President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion. Councilman Noel moved to
amend Section 2 of the Resolution to state that "the Mayor and Village Clerk are authorized and
directed." Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Vice Mayor
Norris moved to table this item until the next meeting. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT -TENNIS DIRECTOR
Councilman O'Meilia moved to authorize the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute a Cancellation
of Agreement between the Village and the Tennis Director. Councilman Noel seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 24-2005 ADOPTED -BUDGET AMENDMENT -ADDING FULL TIME
TENNIS DIRECTOR POSITION
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to adopt Resolution 24-2005 entitled:
S A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT ADDING A FULL TIME
EMPLOYMENT POSITION FOR A TENNIS DIRECTOR
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Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• RESOLUTION 25-2005 ADOPTED -LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT POLICY
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 25-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING FORTH A POLICY FOR SETTLING LAWSUITS WHEREIN
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH IS A DEFENDANT; PROVIDING FOR THE
TYPE AND AMOUNTS OF SETTLEMENT REQUIRING APPROVAL BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL; REPEALING RESOLUTION 39-2003 OF THE VILLAGE; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Vice Mayor Norris seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Councilman Noel, Vice
Mayor Norris, President Pro Tem Rennebaum, and Mayor Eissey in favor, and Councilman
O'Meilia opposed.
RESOLUTION 26-2005 ADOPTED -APPROVING PURCHASE OF AWNINGS FOR
COUNTRY CLUB
Councilman Noel moved to adopt Resolution 26-2005 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
PURCHASE AND INSTALL AWNINGS AT THE GOLF PRO SHOP, TENNIS PRO SHOP AND
REPAIRS TO THE AWNINGS OVER THE POOL SNACK BAR AREA, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,603.00, FROM AWNINGS PLUS, RIVIERA BEACH, FL. FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED
FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES ACCOUNT A5540-49950 -HURRICANE EXPENSES
President Pro Tem Rennebaum seconded the motion. Village Attorney George Baldwin advised
that in reviewing the resolution, he noted that the proposal from Awnings Plus was not a straight
purchase, since it included repairs. Thereafter, the motion passed 4 - 1, with Vice Mayor Norris,
President Pro Tem Rennebaum, Councilman Noel, and Mayor Eissey in favor, and Councilman
O'Meilia opposed.
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION APPROVED
Councilman Noel moved to reorganize the Public Safety Department by reclassifying Captain
position to Lieutenant position, merging Fire and Emergency Medical Services into one Division
to be identified asFire/Rescue, and changing title of EMS Manager to Assistant Fire Chief. Vice
Mayor Norris seconded the motion. Public Safety Director Jimmy Knight distributed an
organizational chart. Discussion was held concerning changing the title of EMS Manager to
Assistant Fire Chief. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 27-2005 ADOPTED -APPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES PURCHASE
President Pro Tem Rennebaum moved to adopt Resolution 27-2005 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2)
• USED CARS TO BE USED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS UNMARKED
DETECTIVE CARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,673.00 FROM ENTERPRISE CAR SALES
OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT NO.
A5711-66410, LAW ENFORCEMENT-CAPITAL-AUTOMOTIVE; WAIVING THAT
PORTION OF THE VILLAGE'S PURCHASING REGULATIONS THAT REQUIRES
FORMAL ADVERTISING AND SEALED BIDS FOR PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF
$10,000.00; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Councilman Noel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Councilman Noel and President Pro Tem Rennebaum reported on their trip to Tallahassee for
Palm Beach County Days.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Bates reported that proposals have been received from Nicklaus Golf Design Group and
representatives of the firm will attend the April 14th Council meeting to discuss the proposals.
Mr. Bates announced Heritage Day activities on April 15th and 16th.
Mr. Bates briefly discussed the Village's health insurance premiums and the possibility of
seeking health insurance bid proposals.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Mayor Eissey acknowledged receipt by the Council of the following Board minutes:
Minutes of Planning Commission meeting held 2/1/05
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board meeting held 2/7/05
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 2/8/05
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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Village Clerk
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OATH OF OFFICE
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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 Mayor during my
continuance therein, so help me God.
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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 Vice Mayor
during my continuance therein, so help me God.
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during my continuance therein,
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OATH OF OFFICE
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I, David B. Norris, do solemnly swear or affirm 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 10th day of March, 2005
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OATH OF OFFICE
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I, Charles R O'Meilia, do solemnly swear or affirm 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 10th day of March, 2005
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