05-14-1992 VC WS-MMINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1992
Present: Judy M. Pierman, Mayor
Thomas F. Kelsey, Ph.D., Vice Mayor
V . A . Marks , M . D . , President Pro Tem
Tom Valente, Councilman
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pierman called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
Mayor Pierman removed Item. 6.d. (Public Safety Grant for Computer
Hardware and Software) from the agenda, as no action was required.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Gary Brandenberg of Pepperwood Circle addressed the Council
regarding the installation of an irrigation system in the Swale
area in front of the Pepperwood Subdivision. The Council will
consider Mr. Brandenberg's request, and place it on the Regular
Session agenda of May 28, 1992.
RENEWAL OF AUDITOR'S CONTRACT
Item 6.c. (renewal of the Auditor's Agreement) was moved forward on
the agenda. Discussion was held concerning the third annual
renewal of the Agreement between the Village of North Palm Beach
and Haas, Diaz & Co., CPA. This will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of May 28, 1992.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR VOTER CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL
TAXES
Discussion was held concerning a proposed resolution supporting a
constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution to provide
voter control of municipal taxes.' This item was forwarded to the
Regular Session of May 28, 1992.
LAND USE MAP - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Discussion took place concerning the updating of the Land Use Map
that hangs in Council Chambers to reflect the most recent
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comprehensive Plan and annexations. This item was referred to
Budget Workshop. Mr. O'Meilia was asked to see if there were
temporary measures that could be used to update the map in the
interim.
DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL GOALS
A discussion was held concerning the prioritizing of Council goals
as established at their Special Workshop of March 19, 1992. Some
projects have already been started, and of the remaining goals, six
were stated as priorities: Public Safety substation north of
Parker Bridge, Beautification and repair of the Marina, Village
beautification, lights at Osborne Park, capital
improvements/maintenance for Recreation and Public Works, and
development of a Village brochure.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - SURPLUS
Discussion was held concerning the declaration of equipment from
~ various departments as surplus, to be auctioned in June. Mr.
O'Meilia was authorized to begin advertising the auction prior to
this going to Regular Session. This item will be placed on the
Regular Session agenda of May 28, 1992.
VACANT POSITIONS
This item was dropped from the agenda due to suspension of the
hiring freeze at Regular Session.
SPECIAL FEDERAL CENSUS
Discussion was held concerning a agreement between the Village of
North Palm Beach and the Census Bureau to conduct a special census
during the summer of 1992. This item was forwarded to the Regular
Session agenda of May 28, 1992.
BUDGET TRANSFER - TREE BARRIER
Discussion was held concerning a transfer of funds in the amount of
$4,700.00 from L8048-66210 (Range Lighting) to L8045-34640 (R&M-
Irrigation) and L8045-35222 (Trees & Sod) to cover expense of
installing a tree barrier for lighting at the golf course. This
will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of May 28, 1992.
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NPBCC PROFESSIONALS' CONTRACT
Discussion was held concerning the solicitation of proposals for
the positions of Golf Professional, Tennis Professional and Pool
Manager. This issue was referred to the Country Club
Administrative Board for consideration, with direction to report
back to the Council with a status report.
Having reached the 11:00 p.m. curfew, the meeting was adjourned.
thleen F. Kelly, Village Cler
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