02-13-1997 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1997
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, Vice Mayor
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 9:05 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - FY 1995-96
Debbie Diaz of Haas, Diaz & Co., presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
to the Village Council, and its accompanying brochure of Financial Highlights for the Year
Ended September 30, 1996. Ms. Diaz reviewed the results of the Village's operation for
the year. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
EVALUATION FORM -VILLAGE MANAGER
This item will be placed on the Workshop Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
Request was made for a recommended form from the Manager's Association, prior to the
next meeting.
President Pro Tem Kelley left the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
REVISION OF VILLAGE MANAGER'S CONTRACT
Discussion took place concerning revision of the Village Manager's Employment
Agreement. Consensus of Council was as follows: 1) to amend the Code to agree with
Section 4.A and Section 5 of the Employment Agreement signed in 1989; 2) Section 7A
and 7B remains as is, with performance evaluation to be done prior to the adoption of the
budget; 3) Section 10. should be revised to state that mileage paid should be the amount
established annually by the State of Florida; 4) Section 13 to be amended to agree with
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Held Thursday, February 13, 1997
recent Council actions regarding retirement; Sections that no longer apply, such as
Sections 6, Paragraph 1, Section 9, part of Section 11.a, and perhaps 12.c., should be
deleted. Village Attorney George Baldwin was directed to review all Sections for
compliance with Charter Article IV and Chapter 2, Article IV. Discussion will be continued
at the next workshop on February 27, 1997.
ANNUAL GIRLS' SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Discussion was held concerning approval of the 2nd Annual North Palm Beach Girls
Softball Tournament, scheduled for June 19, 1997 through June 22, 1997. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
BID AWARD -COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Discussion was held concerning award of bid to Brang Construction, Boca Raton, Florida,
,,,.., in the amount of $1,243,100 for construction of ball fields at the North Palm Beach
Community Center. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 27,
1997. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
VILLAGE COUNCIL -SALARY INCREASE. Discussion took place concerning proposed
salary increase of $100 per month for the Village Council, as budgeted. This was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
HOUSE BILL 103 -CREATING DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE FOR STATEWIDE
BEACH MANAGEMENT
Discussion was held concerning draft resolution urging the Florida Legislature to create
an annual dedicated funding source in the amount of $30 million for statewide beach
management. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES -POLICE & FIRE PENSIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TAXING AUTHORITY
Discussion was held concerning support for the Florida League of Cities' positions
regarding the Local Telecommunications Taxing Authority and preserving local control of
municipal Police & Fire Pension Plans. A resolution supporting the League's positions
,~ will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of February 27, 1997.
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NAGE EMPLOYEES EXCEEDING MIN.-MAX. RANGE
Discussion was held concerning adjusting salaries for employees identified as exceeding
the maximum range of the salary schedule. Consensus of Council was to override the
maximum pay range as set forth in Cody & Associates Plan and to pay the cost of living
allowance and merit increase for this year only, with the new policy to kick in next year.
ADJOURNMENT
Having reached the 11 p.m. curfew, the meeting adjourned.
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thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village CI k
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