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02-25-1999 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION OF THE ~..~ VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999 Present: David B. Norris, Mayor Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor Dr. Edward M. Eissey, President Pro Tem Gail H. Vastola, Councilman Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:15 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. DREDGING REPORT UPDATE ~, Consulting Engineer Howard Searcy was present to submit his report to the Village Council concerning the dredging of North Palm Beach waterways. Mr. Searcy reported to the Council that using a modified dredging program using channels would reduce the dredging costs significantly. The Council will refer this report to the Recreation Advisory Board for review and recommendation, with consideration to be given to phasing the project over a period of years. BUDGET AMENDMENT -LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Discussion was held concerning a budget appropriation to fund the Village's share of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $1,112 for salaries and benefits required to expand the Bicycle Patrol of the Public Safety Department. This was forwarded to the Regular Session of March 11, 1999. VILLAGE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT The Council discussed the ranking of the architects' proposals for renovation of the Village Hall, per committee recommendation. The top three rankings as submitted by the Committee will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 11, 1999 for direction to staff to begin negotiations in the suggested order. LOAN FOR COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM `...~ Discussion was held concerning proposals for a $600,000 bank loan for the implementation of an Information System Master Plan and other capital equipment, and Minutes of Workshop Session held Thursday, February 25, 1999 authorizing the Village Manager and Village Clerk to sign the loan agreement and other related documents. The Council, by consensus, agreed that the proposal from Fidelity Federal at a fixed rate should be forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 11, 1999. BID AWARD -CHILDREN'S LIBRARY CARPETING Discussion took place concerning the bid of Atlantic Flooring, Jupiter, Florida, for the carpeting of the children's library at the North Palm Beach Library; funds to be expended from A7927-34620 (R&M-Building & Grounds). This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 11, 1999. BID AWARD -GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT The Council discussed awarding a split bid to Kilpatrick Turf, Boynton Beach, Florida and Hector Turf, Deerfield Beach, Florida, for Golf Course Equipment at the North Palm ,,~ Beach Country Club golf course. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of March 11, 1999. PUBLIC SAFETY REORGANIZATION Village Manager Dennis Kelly provided the Council with a preliminary report prepared by The Center for Public Safety Options dated February 16, 1999. Mr. Kelly reported that a final report would be forthcoming within two weeks, and was instructed to place it on a Workshop Session agenda when received. 1998-99 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UPDATE Discussion was held concerning an update of FY 1998-99 goals and objectives. The Council will review the list which was established by the Village Council for Fiscal Year 1998-99, and request agenda placement for those items that need to be addressed. Village Manager Dennis Kelly will update the current list prior to the next Council meeting. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS -COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Discussion was held concerning enhancing the landscaping requirements in commercial districts. The Village Council forwarded this matter to the Planning Commission for °~-' review and recommendation. 2 Minutes of Workshop Session held Thursday, February 25, 1999 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. - , % % ~~7 ~ athleen F. Kelly, C, Village Jerk '~ 3