06-24-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Mayor
Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, Councilman
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent: Gail H. Vastola, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 9:05 p.m. All members of Council were present
except President Pro Tem Vastola, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS -FINAL REPORT
Consultant Leonard Matarese of The Center For Public Safety Options was present to present his
analysis on Public Safety Organization. The Council may invite Mr. Matarese to return for
another meeting during its budget process. This report will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of July 8,1999 for acceptance.
CODE AMENDMENT -BOAT AND RV SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
A lengthy discussion was held regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to boat and RV
screening requirements for rear yards. No decisions were made on this issue, and it will return to
the next Workshop on July 8, 1999 for continued discussion.
PROSPERITY HARBOR SOUTH PUD -MINOR MODIFICATION
Discussion was held concerning a request for minor modification to prosperity Harbor South
PUD (Harbor Isles) regarding dock designs and Model building permits. Section 1 of the RCA
dated 6/24/99 will be placed on the next Regular Session agenda of July 8, 1999 for approval by
resolution, with direction to Village Attorney George Baldwin to review the permitting of two
models for legality and withholding the Certificate of Occupancy until Final Plat approval, and
to also review a potential conflict with the Subdivision ordinance. Section 2, (a) and (b) will be
placed on the Regular Session of July 8, 1999 as an ordinance (major modification).
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Held June 24, 1999
STATUS REPORT OF VILLAGE'S COMPUTER PROJECT
Greg Moore, Information Systems Specialist, gave a status report on the Village-wide computer
project. It was noted that $172,000 apportioned for General Services had been left out of the
report. Mr. Moore will update the Council on this project once a month.
PALM BEACH COUNTY RECREATION GRANT
Discussion took place concerning the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory Board to
prioritize projects to be financed by the $25,000 Recreation Grant award from Palm Beach
County. The Village Manager was directed to send a letter to County Commissioner Karen
Marcus requesting this grant, and indicating the Village's willingness to maintain the practice
fields at the elementary school after sodding.
CONROY DRIVE - WATER/SEWER SERVICE
The Council discussed the estimated costs for water and sewer service on Conroy Drive. The
Finance Director was directed to run numbers on various funding options for Conroy Drive
residents. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 8, 1999.
ZONING AMENDMENT -LOTS 14 & 15 -KELSEY ACRES
Discussion was held concerning rezoning lots 14 & 15, Kelsey Acres Plat, from County RS
District to Village CC District. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 8,
1999.
ZONING AMENDMENT -LOTS 16 & 17 -KELSEY ACRES
Discussion was held concerning rezoning lots 16 & 17, Kelsey Acres Plat, from Village R1
District to Village CC District. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 8,
1999.
BUDGET AMENDMENT -REPLENISHING COUNCIL CONTINGENCY
The Council discussed a proposed ordinance increasing A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) by
$34,000; $13,000 from A0100-00110 (Ad Valorem Taxes) and $21,000 from A0618-01120
(Building Permits). This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 8, 1999.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
The Village Manager was asked to provide written notice to the Council when he is going to be
out of town. Additionally, Council reiterated its request to be given monthly status reports on
major Village projects.
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ADJOURNMENT
'ng reached the 11 p. urfew, the meeting adjourned.
Ka hleen F. Kelly, C C ~
Village Clerk