03-12-1998 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
~ HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1998
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
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 8:40 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Staff was directed to participate in the Census 2000 program. Tom Hogarth, Director of
Public Services, reported that application has already been made in this regard.
Staff was directed to apply for Local Mitigation Funding. Village Manager Dennis Kely
stated that the application is being prepared at this time, will be brought to the Council
at its March 26th meeting.
RENEWAL OF AUDITOR'S AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning the third-year renewal of the agreement between the
Village and Haas, Diaz & Co., providing for an audit of the Village's General Purpose
Financial statements for Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/98. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session of March 26, 1998.
ANCHORING OF BOATS
Continued discussion was held concerning a draft ordinance amending Code by
regulating anchoring, mooring, and parking of vessels on waterways within the Village.
Changes were made regarding the use of the word "parking" throughout the ordinance;
clarification was requested for the 18-hour permitting period; Section 5-17 will be revised
to include the originally proposed language, as well as adding the phrase 18 hours after
notification by the Public Safety Department. The word "reasonable" was deleted in
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reference to customary towing charges. This item will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of March 26, 1998.
ANCHORAGE PARK PEDESTRIAN PATH AND OVERLOOK
Discussion took place regarding the construction of a pedestrian path and river overlook
structure along the Earman River, per Recreation Master Plan recommendations.
Consensus of Council was to authorize staff to begin land clearing now. Construction of
a path and overlook will be discussed during upcoming budget sessions.
RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
Discussion was held concerning the Palm Beach County Recreation Assistance Program
funding agreement for jogging trail and workout station and multi-use playground at the
North Palm Beach Community Center. This was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of March 26, 1998.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. REORGANIZATION STUDY
`~ Discussion was held concerning a budget appropriation in the amount of $10,000 for
Professional Services to conduct a Public Safety Department reorganization study. This
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 26, 1998.
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FRANCHISE FEE/UTILITY TAX COMPLIANCE AUDIT
The Council discussed a budget appropriation for management consultant services
agreement with the Florida League of Cities, Inc. for the purpose of conducting franchise
fee and utility tax compliance audits. Consensus of Council was to contract for audit of
Adelphia franchise fees in the current budget year, and pending results of that audit,
remaining franchisors will be audited in the upcoming budget year. Staff was directed to
obtain cost of audits from other auditors in addition to the Florida League of Cities. This
budget appropriation will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of March 26, 1998.
COMP PLAN AMENDMENT 98-1
Discussion was held concerning approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment 98-1
regarding annexations of the S. W. Neighborhood and McClaren/Carolinda enclave;
authorizing and directing staff to schedule Public Hearings and subsequent transmittal of
amendment to DCA. Staff was directed to bring back further information on the history
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of the Village Grocery, which opposes rezoning to R-1. This will be brought back to the
next workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
10:20 p.m.
K thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village C rk
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