12-11-1997 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
`~ HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1997
Present: Gail H. Vastola, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Tom Valente, Councilman
David Norris, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent:
ROLL CALL
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Mayor Vastola called the meeting to order at 9:57 p.m. All members of Council were
present except President Pro Tem Kelley, who as absent due to illness. All members of
staff were present.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Valente stated that unless something is done now about the weeds over at
the new ball fields at the Community Center, the Village will have a real problem on its
hands. Mr. Hogarth reported that the contractor had applied weedkiller in the prior week
and would be doing so again in the coming week, per recommendation by the landscape
designer.
Mayor Vastola reported that the Northern Area Mutual Aid Consortium (N.A.M.A.C.) was
requesting again that each participating municipality provide a resolution stating their
commitment to the concept of a centralized dispatch system, so that N.A.M.A.C. can
move forward with specific studies regarding location, equipment, etc. Sample resolutions
from other participating municipalities will be provided for Council review, and a draft
resolution will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998, pending Mr.
Baldwin's review of it.
DOCK REGULATIONS -PROSPERITY HARBOR
Discussion was held concerning dock regulations in Prosperity Harbor. Staff was directed
to obtain easement restrictions and bring back to the next Workshop Session of
January 8, 1998.
Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, December 11, 1997
CODE AMENDMENT -DEFINITIONS
Discussion was held concerning a proposed ordinance amending Section 45-2,
Definitions, of the Code of Ordinances by adding definitions for the terms Transient
Commercial, Retail Commercial, Non-Retail Commercial and Mixed-Use Commercial.
This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998.
COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT -AMENDMENT
Discussion was held concerning an amendment to the Countywide Law Enforcement
Mutual Aid Agreement which will allow Police Officers to take action outside of their
jurisdiction when a crime of violence is encountered. Village Attorney questioned the
extent of our insurance coverage in this regard, and also our liability for other officers
coming into North Palm Beach from other areas. Village Manager Dennis Kelly was
directed to research prior to the next meeting. This will be placed on the Regular Session
agenda of January 8, 1998.
"~ JOB RECLASSIFICATION FOR NPBCC IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
This item was withdrawn from the agenda, pending recommendation by the Country Club
Administrative Board.
GEE AND JENSON CONTRACT -AMENDMENT
The Council discussed authorizing additional services by Gee and Jenson to design and
permit and emergency traffic light on U. S. One for the new Public Safety facility. Staff
was directed to check with Palm Beach County to see if and how they can be involved
in the process. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998.
OSBORNE PARK CONCESSION BUILDING -CHANGE ORDER
Discussion was held concerning Change Order No. 2 for electrical modifications at
Osborne Park Concession Building in the amount of $1,229.28. This will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998.
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Minutes of Workshop Session
Held Thursday, December 11, 1997
COUNTRY CLUB SPACE STUDY
Discussion was held concerning authorizing staff to solicit proposals for a space study at
North Palm Beach Country Club Clubhouse, based on the recommended scope of
services. The Council further discussed developing a Master Plan, and directing the
Board to get recommendations from an Interior Decorator to see what can be done for
immediate improvements while the Village moves ahead with a Master Plan. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998.
PUBLIC TELEPHONES - NPB COMMUNITY CENTER
Discussion was held concerning an Agreement with Branch Associates, Inc. for
installation of two pay telephones at the Community Center ball fields. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998.
SEXUAL OFFENDERS POLICY
Discussion was held concerning a proposed policy regarding sexual offenders, and
direction to the Public Safety Department to proceed with compliance of Florida law. This
~•-- will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of January 8, 1998.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
11:00 p.m.
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athleen F. Kelly, CMC, Villag Jerk
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