11-14-1996 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1996
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, Vice Mayor
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, 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 Marks called the meeting to order at 9:20 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.
BILL 852 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CERTIFICATION PAY
Continued discussion took place concerning Bill 852, a proposed ordinance amending
~,, the 1996-97 General Fund Budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,000 for
Finance Director certification pay for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
It was the consensus of Council to postpone this matter until a written policy on
certifications has been developed and implemented in the revision to the Personnel
Rules and Regulations.
BILL 861 -BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR EMS GRANT
Discussion was held concerning Bill 861, a proposed ordinance amending the 1996-97
General Fund Budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,594 for communication
software and automatic ventilator/resuscitator, to be reimbursed by Palm Beach County
EMS Grant. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of December 12, 1996.
LRM, INC. CONTRACT -COMP PLAN AMENDMENTS AND E.A.R.
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and Village
Clerk to enter into an agreement with Land Research Management, Inc. for preparation
of amendments to the Village's Comprehensive Land Use Plan incorporating the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (E.A.R.). This was forwarded to the Regular Session
agenda of December 12, 1996.
~ ENCLAVE ANNEXATION - MCLAREN TO CAROLINDA ROAD
Discussion took place concerning a proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor and
Village Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County which
Minutes of Workshop Session
held Thursday, November 14, 1996
provides for voluntary annexation of small enclave between McLaren Road and
Carolinda Road. Discussion included direction to staff to pursue amended annexation
area to include a contiguous right-of-way of Ellison Wilson Road between McLaren and
Carolinda, with Public Safety Dept. to have input regarding the right-of-way. This will be
placed on the Regular Session agenda of December 12, 1996.
PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSPORT UNIT -BILLING CONTRACT
Discussion was held concerning a contract between the Village of North Palm Beach and
the City of West Palm Beach wherein West Palm Beach provide billing services for the
Village's ambulance transport unit. This was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda
of December 12, 1996.
BID AWARD -GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
Discussion was held concerning award of bid to Pifer, Inc., Jupiter, Florida, in the
amount of $92,600 for purchase of 2 triplex greens mowers, 2 five-gang fairway mowers
and 2 utility vehicles; funds to be expended from L8045-66490 (Capital-Machinery &
Equip.). This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of December 12, 1996.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager asked direction from Council regarding plans for annexation of Portage
Landing. Mr. Kelly stated that there is known support for annexation in Portage Landing.
The Village Council, by consensus, agreed that the staff should begin plans for
annexation at this time.
The Village Council also directed the Village Manager to begin the bidding process for
the construction project at the Community Center, using a time frame for acceptance that
allows for financing to be in place when the bid is awarded.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
10:05 p.m.
L/~~i~~-
thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cle
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