05-09-1996 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1996
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 8:50 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
Mayor Marks announced that Item 6.c. had been withdrawn from the agenda.
BILL 825_- AMENDING SECTION 2-26, ORDER OF BUSINESS OF ARTICLE II OF
CHAPTER 2
Discussion was held concerning Bill 825, a proposed ordinance amending Section 2-26,
Order of Business, of Article II, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code, to provide that
Declaration of Ex Parte Communications shall be an additional order of business for all
Public Hearing and Regular Session agendas. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of May 23, 1996.
RESOLUTION CREATING AN "EQUITY STUDY COMMISSION" TO UPDATE
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution creating an "Equity Study
Commission" to examine and review the Occupational Licensing Code regarding
classifications and rate structure. Staff was directed to submit names for appointment to
the Commission for the Regular Session of May 23, 1996.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MONEY PURCHASE RETIREMENT PLAN WITH ICMA
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution establishing a 401(a) money
purchase retirement plan with ICMA for the Village Manager. This issue was not
forwarded to the Regular Session, but will be addressed during budget sessions.
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BID AWARD FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Discussion was held concerning award of bid to Zambelli Internationale, New Castle,
Pennsylvania in the amount of $11,000 for July 4th fireworks display at the North Palm
Beach Country Club; funds to be expended from A8229-34932 (Public Events). Bid
award will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 23, 1996.
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY SITE SELECTION
Discussion was held concerning selection of a Public Safety facility site. Staff was
directed to begin negotiations with the MacArthur Foundation on a 4-acre parcel east of
U. S. One, and bring it back to the Council at a future workshop.
PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH P.U.D. APPLICATION
Discussion took place concerning an application for a Planned Unit Development known
as Prosperity Harbor North, upon certain lands comprising 33.4 acres, more or less,
.~ within the Village. Robert A. Bentz of Land Design South presented the proposed plan
to the Village Council. This issue was not forwarded to the Regular Session. The
developer will come back to Workshop Session on June 13, 1996 with a different plan.
PROSPERITY HARBOR NORTH -REZONING
Discussion was held concerning rezoning a parcel of land approximately 33.4 acres,
located south of Canal Road, north of Monet Road, and east of Prosperity Farms Road
within the Village from R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District to R-3 Apartment Dwelling
District. By consensus, the Village Council was opposed to rezoning to R-3 Apartment
Dwelling District, and did not forward this to Regular Session.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 10:13 p.m. and reconvened at 10:18 p.m.
PROSPERITY HARBOR SOUTH P.U.D. APPLICATION
Discussion was held concerning an application for a Planned Unit Development known
as Prosperity Harbor South upon certain lands comprising 75.71 acres, more or less,
within the Village. Concerns of the Village Council included sidewalks; Miami curbs; front
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setbacks of 20 feet, side setbacks of 7 1/2 feet; and lack of berm/wall. This will be placed
on the Regular Session of May 23, 1996.
SURETY BOND FOR COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
Discussion was held concerning adding a requirement for the Country Club
Administrator/Manager to be covered by a surety bond. This was forwarded to the
Regular Session agenda of May 23, 1996.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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'athleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Clerk
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