04-10-1997 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 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 9:45 p.m. All members of Council were
present except President Pro Tem Kelley, who was absent due to illness. All members
of staff were present.
,,~.,. ANCHORAGE PARK RECREATION BUILDING AND OSBORNE PARK CONCESSION
STAND -CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN PLANS
Rudy Arsenicos was present for continued discussion of the Anchorage Park Recreation
Building and the Osborne Park Concession Stand. Mr. Arsenicos suggested that it may
benefit the Village to bid both the Anchorage Park and Osborne Park projects as one bid
package, and that the contractors would have the option of bidding one or the other, or
a combination thereof. The consensus of the Council was that the sewer lines not be
moved, and that the building be located at the north end of the property.
Both projects will be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to being placed on the
Council's Regular Session agenda of April 24, 1997.
BUDGET TRANSFER -SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $37,000 to cover
special legal services for various legal issues identified in staff report and RCA dated
4/4/97, from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A51 05-331 1 2 (Special Legal
Services). This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 24, 1997.
BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
The Council discussed a proposed schedule for Council Budget Workshops. A revised
schedule will be distributed by the Finance Director.
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION HELD 4/10/97
BUDGET TRANSFER -VILLAGE ATTORNEY
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer in the amount of $39,000 to fund
unanticipated legal expenses exceeding budget estimate; $20,000 from A5540-49912
(Reserve-Gas Leak) and $19,000 from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A5105-
33111 (Monthly Retainer). This item will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
April 24, 1997.
BILL 879 -AMENDING CODE -VILLAGE MANAGER BENE
Discussion took place concerning Bill 879, a proposed ordinance amending Section 2-116
of Article IV., Manager, of the Chapter 2 of the Code to define benefits for the Village
Manager. Additional language specifying benefits is to be inserted, as well as language
that requires the Village Manager to furnish a balanced budget each fiscal year without
the use of unappropriated funds.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE MANAGER
~ The Council discussed an amendment to the 1989 Employment Agreement with the
Village Manager. The amendment is to be revised to specify benefits as stated in Bill
879, as well as additional language to require the Manager to present a balanced budget
each fiscal year without the use of unappropriated funds.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the 11 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned.
leen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Qiferk
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