03-25-1993 VC WS-M'"~ MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1993
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, Vice Mayor
Jeffrey H. Atwater, President Pro Tem
Tom Valente, Councilman
Judy M. Pierman, 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 8:52 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
REVISED SIGN CODE
Item 6.a. was moved forward at this time as a courtesy to members
of the Planning Commission, who were present to participate in
discussion of the proposed revised sign code. Fred Singer,
Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported to the Council on the
two-year project by the Planning Commission and an Ad Hoc committee
comprised of North Palm Beach merchants. Prior to scheduling a
Public Hearing, the Village Council will hold a Special Joint
Workshop with the Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 7, 1993,
from 5:45 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed revisions in
more detail, with an additional joint workshop to be scheduled, if
necessary.
BILL 711 - PARKER BRIDGE
Discussion was held concerning Bill 711, a proposed ordinance
regulating the removal of appurtenances for purposes of reducing
Parker Bridge openings. Village Attorney George Baldwin opined
that such an ordinance by a municipality would be preempted by
Federal regulations. The Council directed Mr. Baldwin to move
forward with this, in whatver form is possible, for the Regular
Session agenda of April 8, 1993.
MODIFICATION OF SANCTUARY BAY PUD AGREEMENT
Discussion took place concerning a revised conceptual site plan for
,._. Sanctuary Bay, which includes a reduction in density from 232 units
to 173 units, an additional entrance located on Monet Road,
elimination of a bridge crossing over existing mangroves, and a
proviso requiring that cul-de-sacs meet requirements of the
subdivision ordinance. Leonard Mercer, representing Sanctuary Bay,
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addressed the Council regarding the requested modification. This
item was forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of April 8, 1993.
FALSE ALARM CHARGES
The Council continued discussion concerning amending false alarm
charges for single-family and multi-family dwellings as established
in the North Palm Beach Code of Ordinances. A proposed amended
ordinance will be placed on the Regular Session Agenda of April 8,
1993, incorporating changes to the multi-unit rate schedule
on page 4 of the draft, as well as Mr. Baldwin's recommended
changes as stated in his letter of March 16, 1993.
LABOR CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
Discussion was held concerning the renewal of the Agreement between
Glen Torcivia and the Village of North Palm Beach for Labor
Consultant services. The basic agreement will remain the same,
with the exception that the cap will be $8,000 instead of $5,000.
This item will be placed on the Regular Session Agenda of April 8,
1993.
BID AWARDS - GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
Discussion took place concerning bid awards to multiple bidders for
various budgeted Golf Course Maintenance equipment, with funds to
be expended from L8045-66490 (Machinery & Equipment). These bid
awards were forwarded to the Regular Session Agenda of April 8,
1993.
LEGAL DESIGNATION OF LAKESIDE PARK
Discussion was held concerning the legal designation of Lakeside
Park. Village Attorney George Baldwin advised the Council that
Lakeside Park is designated as an active park, but with
restrictions within 100 feet of adjacent homes.
BASKETBALL GOAL AT LAKESIDE PARK
Discussion was held concerning the addition of a second basketball
goal to the Lakeside Park blacktop. Considering the aforementioned
discussion of restrictions within 100 feet, Mr. O'Meilia reported
to the Council that his department could move the courts to the
,~.., south to comply with the stated restriction. Mr. O'Meilia will
provide drawings of the proposed location, and this item will be
placed on the Regular Session Agenda of April 8, 1993.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
a hleen F. Kelly, Village Cler
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