10-22-1992 VC WS-M
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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 8:28 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
ANNEXATION OF BENJAMIN SCHOOL AND SEACOAST PROPERTY
Discussion was held concerning the recommendation of the Planning
~ Commission to annex a portion of The Benjamin School property and
adjacent parcel (Seacoast property) into the Village of North Palm
Beach. The Council forwarded this item to the Regular Session
agenda of November 12, 1992 for first reading.
REZONING OF BENJAMIN SCHOOL AND SEACOAST PROPERTY
Discussion took place concerning the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to rezone the proposed annexed parcel of The Benjamin
School property and adjacent parcel (Seacoast property) from County
zoning to R-2 Multiple Family Zoning District. This item was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of November 12, 1992.
LAKE WORTH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Discussion was held concerning recommendation of the Planning
Commission that the Village Council instruct staff to implement the
staff report recommendations at the five-year update of the
Comprehensive Plan. This item will be placed on the Regular
Session agenda of November 12, 1992.
CODE CHANGE - MARINE SANCTUARIES
Discussion was held concerning the Planning Commission's
~ recommendation to repeal Section 5-101, Article IV, Chapter 5 of
the Village Code; to delete Policy 5.1 of the Comprehensive Plan;
and to include amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as stipulated
in the Conservation Element Report dated 9/1/92. This item was
forwarded to the Regular Session agenda of November 12, 1992.
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Held Thursday, October 22, 1992
AMBULANCE STUDY
Discussion took place concerning ambulance service by the Village
of North Palm Beach, per report submitted by Chief Sekeres on
estimated costs to implement a program.
The meeting recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Other alternatives for ambulance service were discussed, including
possible interlocal agreements with other municipalities. This
will be studied further by staff and brought back to the Council in
January, with a possibility of putting a proposal for Village-
operated emergency medical transport on the ballot in March.
VILLAGE HALL SECURITY
Discussion was held concerning increasing security for the Public
Safety Department in the Village Hall. Chief Sekeres stated that
money was currently budgeted for the installation of a security
wall. Chief Sekeres is to study other alternatives and report back
to the Council at a future meeting.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR NAGE EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL RAISE - GENERAL FUND
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request in the
amount of $25,779.00 from A5540-49915 (Raises & Benefits) to
various line items for annual raises and benefits to NAGS
employees. This will be placed on the Regular Session agenda of
November 12, 1992.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR NAGE EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL RAISE - COUNTRY CLUB
FUND '
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request in the
amount of $7,300.00 from L8070-49915 (Raises & Benefits) to various
line items for annual raises and benefits to NAGE employees. This
was forwarded to the Regular session agenda of November 12, 1992.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR LUMP SUM PAYMENT TO LIEUTENANTS
Discussion was held concerning a budget transfer request in the
amount of $27,771.00 from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to
various line items for the purpose of paying and adjusting the
~, Lieutenants' salaries per the PBA contract. This was forwarded to
the Regular Session agenda of November 12, 1992.
COUNTRY CLUB MANAGER
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Held Thursday, October 22, 1992
M. C. Love, Chairman of the Country Club Administrative Board,
reported to the Council on the applications being taken for the
position of Country Club Manager. Mr. Love stated that 180
applications have been received to date. Applications will be
taken through October 26, 1992, after which the Board will review
them.
The consensus of the Council was that a Special Council Workshop be
scheduled to address the procedure for interviewing and hiring a
Country Club Manager, and to discuss the authority of the Country
Club Administrative Board over Country Club personnel.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
~ thleen F. Kelly, V llage C1 k
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