09-09-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was directed to check on the maintenance of the new traffic signal, and to determine who is
responsible for the maintenance.
Councilman O'Meilia asked about the account established by the Village per the Northlake
Boulevard Task Force, wherein $20,000 from each participating agency would be deposited for
the landscaping project of Northlake Blvd. Finance Director Shaukat Khan reported that Palm
Beach Gardens and Lake Park have not forwarded their share as of this time. The Village
Manager was directed to contact the Managers of Lake Park and Palm Beach Gardens and ask
them to forward their payments. Additionally, staff was reminded to pay our share prior to
October 1, 1999.
The Village Manager was directed to research the State Statutes regarding the elimination of
exotic trees.
Staff was directed to encumber the money for the signs prior to September 31st, if possible.
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR NPB YACHT CLUB
Discussion was held concerning a proposed lease agreement between the Village and the North
Palm Beach Yacht Club for use of the Herb Watt Building and the garage facility at Anchorage
~.- Park.. The consensus of Council was to discuss as a separate item at the next workshop what
should be done with the Herb Watt Building. The staff will meet with the Yacht Club and make
a recommendation to the Council regarding plans for using the Herb Watt Building and/or the
Anchorage Park garage facility.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, September 9,1999
~ COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT - NEXTEL
Discussion was held concerning application by Nextel Communications to install a cell phone
antenna at the Community Center ballfield. The consensus of Council was to negotiate a fee of
$2,500 per month for 20 years. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of September
23, 1999.
LANDSCAPING PLAN
Discussion was held concerning the landscaping plan on U. S. 1 at the North Palm Beach
Country Club. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 23, 1999, as
drawn and submitted by the Architect.
BUDGET TRANSFER -RESTAURANT OPERATION
The budget transfer of $11,000 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to various
restaurant line items as detailed in 8/26/99 RCA for the purpose of continuing food and beverage
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of September 23, 1999.
BUDGET TRANSFER -RECREATION
The budget transfer of $40,000 for the purpose of replenishing the part-time pay account in
Recreation was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 23, 1999.
BUDGET TRANSFER - FICUS TREES
The budget transfer of $12,000 from L8045-33435 (Tree Removal) to L8045-35222 (Trees &
Sod) for the purchase of five new ficus trees for the North Palm Beach Country Club Golf
Course was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of September 23, 1999.
Item 4a, 4b, 4g, 4h, and 4I will be carried over to the next Workshop Session of September 23,
1999.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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K thleen F. Kelly, CMC
Village Clerk
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