09-10-1998 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
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
Absent:
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:44 p.m. All members of Council were
present except Councilman Vastola, who was out of the Country. All members of staff
were present.
U. S. 1 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
~ Discussion was held with Golf Course Superintendent John Morsut concerning
landscaping plan along U. S. 1 at the North Palm Beach Country Club. This will be
brought to the next Workshop Session on September 24, 1998 for continued discussion.
AMENDMENTS TO COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
Discussion was held concerning changes and organizational alternatives for the Country
Club Administrative Board, as proposed in memo dated 7/22/98 regarding President Pro
Tem's comments. Staff was directed to provide suggestions regarding the specific duties
that should be retained by the Board if it were changed according to Alternatives 1 or 2
as shown on the attachment to 7/22/98 memo. This will return to the next Workshop
Session of September 24, 1998.
POLICY ON CONTRACT SIGNING
Discussion was held concerning the Village Attorney's recommendation to the Council for
setting a written policy regarding the signing of Village contracts, per Mr. Baldwin's letter
to Vice Mayor O'Meilia dated 7/17/98. Mr. Baldwin's recommendation was forwarded to
the Regular Session of September 24, 1998.
LAND ACQUISITION PROPOSAL -KATIE DEITS
Ed Shay, on behalf of Katie Deits, reviewed Ms. Deits proposal concerning land
acquisition at Everglades Condominium for a passive park and recreational area. The
Minutes of Workshop Session
held Thursday, September 10, 1998
~ staff was directed to investigate and prepare analysis of various uses that could be
considered for that property. This will be brought back to the Council at a later date.
TOWING CONTRACT
The bid of Lyons Towing for towing services within the Village of North Palm Beach was
forwarded to the Regular Session of September 24, 1998.
UTILITY TAX INCREASE
Discussion was held concerning amending Section 26-29 of Article III of the Code to
increase the utility tax from 8% to 9%. This will be placed on the Regular Session of
September 24, 1998.
BID AWARD -PAINTING OF NPB LIBRARY
The bid proposals for painting the exterior of the North Palm Beach Library will be placed
on the Regular Session agenda of September 24, 1998.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR LICENSING ENFORCEMENT
~,, A draft Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to help reduce unlicensed
construction activity byCounty-licensed contractors was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of September 24, 1998.
CODE AMENDMENT -GUIDE AND SERVICE DOGS
A proposed amendment to Section 4-27 of the Village Code to allow guide and service
dogs used by handicapped or disabled persons and the trainers of such dogs access to
public facilities pursuant to Florida Statute 413.08 will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of September 24, 1998.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the curfew of 11 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
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