1991 SEPT 26MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1991
Present: Jerry Gardner, Mayor
Judy M. Pierman, Vice Mayor
V. A. Marks, M. D., President Pro Tem
Manny Grinn, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Acting Village Manager
George Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gardner called the Public Hearing to order at 7:04 p.m. All
members of Council were present except Councilman Kelsey, who
arrived at 7:27 p.m. All members of staff were present, with
Charles O'Meilia substituting for Village Manager Dennis Kelly, who
was out of the state.
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear comments from the
public concerning the proposed 1991-92 operating budget, including
the North Palm Beach Country Club.
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHED
Legal notices of the Public Hearing were published in the Palm
Beach Post on September 23, 1991.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Austin Andrews, 537 Flotilla Road, North Palm Beach, addressed the
Village Council with questions regarding various items in the
budget. Mr. Andrews stated his opposition to the 30% increase for
Marina fees, and questioned the legality of using those funds for
purposes other than improvements at the marina. Mr. Andrews also
requested another letter from the Village Attorney regarding
enterprise funds, and how they are defined by State Statute. Mayor
Gardner directed the Village Attorney to respond again to Mr.
Andrews in writing.
Niels Petersen, 2615 Wabash Drive, North Palm Beach, asked the
Council if the expense for watering on U. S. 1 was still going into
the budget. Mr. Petersen was informed that the matter. was being
looked into, and would not necessarily have to be expended, even
though it is in the budget.
RESOLUTION 33-91 ADOPTED
President Pro Tem Marks moved to adopt Resolution 33-91 entitled:
Minutes of Public Hearing - Budget
Held Thursday, September 26, 1991
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING A TAX ON REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BERCH ON JANUARY 1, 1991,
FIXING THE TOTAL VALUATION THEREON AND THE TAX MILEAGE
RATE THEREON FOR SAID TAX YEAR; AND REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION
be adopted. Vice Mayor Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
The Public Hearing recessed at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of opening
the Regular Session of Council, and reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
BILL 668 ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE.30-91 _I
Councilman Kelsey moved that Bill 668 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1991 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1992, BOTH INCLUSIVE, FOR THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND, INCLUDING DEBT RETIREMENT,
AND FOR THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB REVENUE FUND;
AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS
ORDINANCE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. The motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor Pierman.
Vice Mayor Pierman moved to amend the budget by increasing the
salary of the Village Clerk by $2,000. Mayor Gardner passed the
gavel to President Pro Tem Marks and seconded the motion. After
discussion, the motion to amend failed 2-3, with Vice Mayor Pierman
and Mayor Gardner voting aye, and Councilman Grinn, Councilman
Kelsey and President Pro Tem Marks voting nay.
President Pro Tem Marks returned the gavel to Mayor Gardner.
Thereafter, the Council voted on the main motion, which passed 5-0.
Councilman Kelsey moved to adopt Bill 668 as Ordinance 30-91.
President Pro Tem Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted
aye.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
c Hearing adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1991
Present: Jerry Gardner, Mayor
Judy M. Pierman, Vice Mayor
V. A. Marks, M. D., President Pro Tem
Manny Grinn, Councilman
Thomas F. Kelsey, Ph.D., Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Acting Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gardner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present, with
Mr. o'Meilia substituting for Village Manager Dennis Kelly, who was
out of the state.
Mayor Gardner recessed the Regular Session at 7:31 p.m. for the
purpose of reconvening the Public Hearing on the Budget.
The Regular Session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gardner gave the invocation, and Councilman Grinn led the
public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Public Hearing on Operating Budget held 9/12/91
Minutes of Public Hearing on Linpro held 9/12/91
Minutes of Regular Session held 9/12/91
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The Mayor directed the Clerk to
to the call for the question as
again on page 6 of the Minutes
held 9/19/91.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
verify whether there was a second
shown in paragraph 2, page 3 and
of the Reconvened Regular Session
Mayor Gardner announced that he has directed the Village Manager to
investigate the allegations made by Councilman Grinn concerning the