08-12-1993 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR 5ESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1993
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, Vice Mayor
Jeffrey H. Atwater, President Pro Tem
Judy M. Pierman, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent: Tom Valente, Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members
of Council were present except Councilman Valente, who was absent
due to illness in the family. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Pierman gave the Invocation, and President Pro Tem
Atwater led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 7/22/93
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Marks proclaimed the week of August 16, 1993 as Water and
Pollution Control operators Week in the Village of North Palm
Beach. Lee Kraft, Director for Region 6 of the Florida Water and
Pollution Control Operators Association, was present to accept the
Proclamation.
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Marks presented a plaque to
President Pro Tem Jeff Atwater, in appreciation of his service on
the Planning Commission prior to being elected to the Village
Council.
At this time, Item 12.e. Hiring Freeze was moved forward on the
agenda to 11.g. under Resolutions.
' A short discussion was held concerning the proposed sign code. If
necessary, the Council will hold a Special Meeting or Workshop for
additional review prior to the August 26th Regular Session when the
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sign code is scheduled to be on the agenda for action. Mayor Marks
will discuss a possible date with the Village Manager.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
During Statements from the Public, Council directed staff to check
out the complaint voiced by William Epling of 518 Captains Road
regarding a neighbor's floodlights illuminating his house and
patio.
Maxine Stevens, 309 Lake Circle, Northlake Condominiums, reported
to the Council that a doctor in a neighboring office has an illegal
boat slip (no permit) behind his office which he is renting out.
Ms. Stevens said that the boat slips have now been extended so that
they are in front of her property. Mayor Marks directed staff to
check for any code violations in this case and will let Ms. Stevens
know of their findings.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
' The following Minutes were accepted as submitted:
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 7/6/93
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 7/13/93
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
7/19/93
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Dennis Kelly presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to the Village of North Palm Beach from the Florida
League of Cities, inc. for contributing to the success of the 1993
City Innovations Showcase by submitting the Volunteer Eire
Department's "Light Might" and the "New Resident Information
Packet."
31-93 ADOPTED - ADVOCATING MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Resolution 31-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADVOCATING A COMPREHENSIVE,
COORDINATIVE APPROACH IN RESPONSE TO THE THREAT OF A
HURRICANE THROUGH THS DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUAL AID
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AGREEMENTS AMONG LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHIN AND SURROUNDING
THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THS
VILLAGE CLERK TO SEND COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND ALL
MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
ADOPTED - OBJECTING TO
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Resolution 32-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THS VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG
OPPOSITION TO ANY PROPOSAL THAT PRE-EMPTS MUNICIPALITIES'
' ZONING AND PLANNING AUTHORITY OVER JWENILE DETENTION
FACILITIES AND/OR ANY OTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO BE
LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CORPORATE LIMITS; URGING OTHER
MUNICIPALITIES TO JOIN IN THIS OPPOSITION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 33-93 ADOPTED - WETLANDS PROTECTION SECTION OF THE
UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Councilman Pierman moved that Resolution 33-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSAL OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY THAT THE WETLANDS PROTECTION SECTION OF
THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODS BS ADOPTED UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ACT, THUS BEING
EFFECTIVE COUNTYWIDE, EVEN WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREAS
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, IN DEROGATION OF THE RECENTLY
APPROVED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RELATIVE TO COUNTYWIDE ORDINANCE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
be adopted. Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
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RESOLUTION 34-93 ADOPTED - APPOINTING NORV ROGGEN AS VILLAGE
HISTORIAN
Mayor Marks passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Vastola and moved that
Resolution 34-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THS VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING NORV ROGGEN TO THE
POSITION OF VILLAGE HISTORIAN FOR A TERM OF TWO (2)
YEARS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
Vice Mayor Vastola returned the gavel to Mayor Marks.
RESOLUTION 35-93 ADOPTED - ACCEPTING BID OF ACCURATE TENNIS COURTS
FOR RESURFACING OF TENNIS COURTS
' Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Resolution 35-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF GARY CUSIMANO, D/B/A
ACCURATE TENNIS COURTS, BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, FOR
RESURFACING FOUR (4) ASPHALT TENNIS COURTS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $6,576.00, TO BE EXPENDED FROM A8028-34620 (R & M-
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS)
be adopted. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 36-93 ADOPTED - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL OPTION
GAS TAX FEE DISTRIBUTION
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Resolution 36-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SECURING A SHARE OF A FIVE (5~) CENT LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX
LEVIED WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY UNDER AN ORDINANCE TO BE
ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 37-93 ADOPTED - IMPLEMENTING HIRING FREEZE POLICY
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Resolution 37-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, IMPLEMENTING THE HIRING FREEZE
POLICY ESTABLISHED UNDER RESOLUTION 11-92 OF THE VILLAGE
FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 12, 1993 AND E%PIRING ON
A DATE TO BS DETERMINED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion.
During discussion, it was directed by the Council that the hiring
freeze would include the North Palm Beach Country Club.
Additionally, the Council exempted the position of Library
Assistant from the freeze.
Thereafter, all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED - SANITATION-AUTO PARTS
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that a budget transfer in the
amount of $7,500.00 from various accounts to A7020-35218 (Auto
Parts) to replenish account depleted by unanticipated repairs be
approved. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED - VILLAGE HALL SHUTTERS
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that a budget transfer and reallocation of
funds in the amount of $20,000.00 from various accounts to A5509-
66210 (Construction & Major Renovation) for the installation of
hurricane shutters at Village Hall be approved. Councilman Pierman
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Pierman left the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
REFUND OF DISABILITY TRUST FUND PAYMENT APPROVED
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that the Disability Trust Fund
' payment of $108,665.00, which was sent to the Village in error, be
refunded to FIRMA. vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion, which
passed 3-0.
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BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED - INCREASE AND BONUS FOR GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENT; INCREASE FOR COUNTRY CLUB MANAGER
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that a one-time bonus of $1,000.00 plus a
salary increase of $1,000.00 for the Golf Course Superintendent; a
salary increase of $1,500.00 for the Country Club Manager; and
transfer of funds in the amount of $1,660 from L8070-49916
(Reserve-Accrued Benefit) to respective Executive Salaries and FICA
be approved. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, which
passed 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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