05-13-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
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HELD THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1999
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, 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 9:09 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
The Village Manager was asked to give a status report on the Computer Master Plan at
the next meeting.
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER PURCHASE -PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY
This item was dropped from the agenda.
AUDITORS PROPOSALS
Discussion was held concerning proposals received from auditing firms to provide
auditing services to the Village of North Palm Beach. The Council, by consensus, agreed
to forward the following proposals to the next Regular Session for ranking: Caler, Dentin,
Levine, West Palm Beach; Haas, Diaz & Co., West Palm Beach, and Nowlen, Holt &
Miner, PA, West Palm Beach. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May
27, 1999.
PLAT APPROVAL -PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH PUD
Discussion took place concerning final plat approval for Prosperity Harbor North Planned
Unit Development. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of May 27, 1999,
contingent upon certain requirements having been met, i.e., a Unity of Control document
and overlay of Canal Road. Village Attorney George Baldwin stated that 3 or 4 items
~,: must be accomplished before permitting can begin. Answers to these questions as well as
questions regarding the performance bond and speed enforcement trust fund were
~.. requested prior to the next meeting. Staff was asked to provide a summary of criteria to
be met, according to PUD stipulations, so that the Council has a clear understanding of
what is required prior to platting. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of
May 27, 1999.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES -VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION.
The Council discussed a proposal from Gee & Jensen for architectural services for the
Village Hall renovation. Some Councilmen have not seen the space study that was
conducted in the early 90's, and requested that they be given this to review prior to the
next workshop. The Council agreed by consensus to discuss the space study to see if that
is wht should be done. The architect will be brought to a later workshop to review it with
the Council and make his recommendation.This item was not acted upon at this time,
pending review of the space study at the next workshop of May 27, 1999.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING SOFTWARE -DEPT. OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Discussion was held concerning the purchase of new Occupational Licensing Software
for the Public Services Department. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda
of May 27, 1999.
BID DISQUALIFICATION -LIBRARY DOORS
Discussion was held concerning disqualifying bids for purchase and installation of
automated doors at the North Palm Beach Library. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of May 27, 1999.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
The Council discussed a proposed Interlocal Agreement between the Village of North
Palm Beach and Palm Beach County regarding participation in the Palm Beach County
Housing & Community Development Urban County Program. The Village Attorney was
directed to review the agreement for obligation, and staff will be asked for a further
report when this is brought to the Regular Session agenda on May 27, 1999.
COUNTYWIDE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION PROGRAM
Discussion was held concerning Village participation in the Countywide
Intergovernmental Coordination Program. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of May 27, 1999.
AMENDMENT TO BOAT AND RV SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
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Discussion took place concerning a proposed amendment to back yard exceptions to boat
and RV screening requirements. This will be sent to the Planning Commission for
~,,,,~ review and recommendation.
LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE BRIDGE -STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS
Discussion was held concerning a proposal from the Village Engineer to evaluate
structural conditions of Lighthouse Bridge. It was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of May 27, 1999.
PUBLIC SAFETY NORTH SUBSTATION LOCATION ANALYSIS
The Council discussed more locations for the Public Safety substation north of Parker
Bridge. Staff reported that the Monastery is not interested in selling any property, and
the old Barnett Bank building is only interested in a long-term lease. Staff was directed
to check further into the leasing of the bank property, and to get an answer in writing
from the monastery. Staff was further directed to continue looking for available sites,
including the Florida Power & Light sub-station property north of the bank.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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K thleen F. Kelly, CMC
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