07-10-1997 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
v HELD THURSDAY, JULY 10, 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: Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Vastola called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. All members of Council were
present except President Pro Tem Kelley, who was absent due to illness.
GRANT APPLICATION 1 -NORTH PALM BEACH LIBRARY
~,.- Discussion was held concerning approval of grant application in the amount of $50,000
from State Library for an internet server for the purpose of accessing the Library's catalog
through the World Wide Web. This item will be brought back to a future workshop if grant
is awarded.
GRANT APPLICATION 2 -NORTH PALM BEACH LIBRARY
Discussion was held concerning approval of grant application in the amount of $10,000
from the State Library for the purchase and installation of three computers to access the
Internet. This item will be brought back to a future ~rrorkshop if grant is awarded.
UTILITY TRAILERS
Discussion took place concerning amending the Code to allow personal use utility trailers
in R-1 zoning district. Changes were made to the proposed amendment, including the
deletion of the words "utility/cargo"; all references to personal use be further defined with
the words of or by "owner-occupant"; line 5 of ¶2 shall read "other personal recreational
use . Staff was directed to reconsider screening requirements for equipment kept in the
rear yard, and to bring back proposed language written both ways, with and without
screening in rear yards. Language "screened from view" will be deleted. Additionally, the
amendment should include a specific definition of "personal use" trailers, followed by the
deletion of "for the personal use of" in ¶2, Line 3. Section (10) was corrected to read
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"which is conducted on or off the subject premises". Additional language will provide for
garage storage. This will return for further discussion at the workshop of July 24, 1997.
AMENDING CODE -REGULATING VEHICLE SIGNS
Discussion was held concerning amending Subsection (b)(23) of Section 6-113,
Prohibited Signs, of Article V, Signs and Outdoor Displays, of Chapter 6 of the Code.
Discussion will continue on this issue at the next workshop on July 24, 1997.
KAYAKS -ANCHORAGE PARK MARINA
This was dropped from the agenda, and will be brought back to the Workshop of July 24,
1997.
LAKE WORTH LAGOON PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning an agreement by the Village to serve on the steering
committee of the Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Management Area Team for the
purpose of improving the condition of Lake Worth. This was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of July 24, 1997.
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CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT -AMENDING TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS)
Discussion was held concerning amending Section 21-44 LOS for capital road facilities,
of the Code of Ordinances to comply with previous Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 24, 1997.
COUNTRY CLUB SPACE STUDY
Discussion was held concerning amending the 1996-97 Country Club Budget to
appropriate funds in the amount of $10,000 for a space study of the clubhouse. The
Village Manager was directed to obtain a Scope of Services for the next meeting. This
was placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 24, 1997.
KIWANiS CLUB -TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
Discussion was held concerning a $700 donation by the Kiwanis Club for the
development of a landscaping plan for Lakeside Park by a landscape planner. Staff was
directed to request a letter from the Kiwanis Club stating their approval of the proposed
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use of the donation. Staff was also directed to obtain a price for the services of a
landscape planner. This will be brought back to the Workshop Session agenda of July
24, 1997.
BID AWARD -HVAC -COUNTRY CLUB
The Council discussed the bid award to Action Mechanical, Boca Raton, Florida, in the
amount of $137,000 to construct HVAC modifications to the Country Club clubhouse.
Staff was instructed to find out what the compensation cost to the restaurant would be,
for down time. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of July 24, 1997.
STREET RESURFACING CONTRACT
Discussion was held concerning awarding the street resurfacing contract to Florida
Highway Products, based on the Hernando County contract in an amount not to exceed
$45,000; funds to be expended from A7321-34681 (R&M-street resurfacing). This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of July 24, 1997.
CODE ENFORCEMENT -SPECIAL MASTER
Discussion was held concerning the creation of a Code Enforcement Special Master in
accordance with Florida Statutes. The Village Manager was directed to submit a report
regarding the history of decisions by the Code Enforcement Board, including reductions
of fines. Further direction was given that the Manager contact the American Arbitration
regarding their involvement in code enforcement matters. This will return to Workshop
on August 14, 1997.
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY -ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Discussion took place concerning authorization to appropriate funds for design
development phase of Gee & Jenson contract in the amount of $40,500 from K5710-
33189 (Professional Services) for the purpose of completing services required under the
design development phase of the Architectural Services contract. This will be placed on
the Regular Session agenda of July 24, 1997.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor O'Meilia asked for consensus regarding a resolution opposing the Department
of Transportation's proposed high speed rail transportation system and its associated
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costs. A resolution in this regard will be prepared for the Regular Session agenda of July
24, 1997.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
11:00 p. m.
athleen F. Kelly, C, Village Jerk
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