01-14-1993 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1993
Present: Judy M. Pierman, Mayor
V. A. Marks, M. D., Vice Mayor
Jerry Gardner, 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 7:30 p.m. A11 members
of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
President Pro Tem Gardner gave the invocation, and Councilman
Vastola 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 12/10/92
Minutes of Public Hearinq held 12/17/92
Minutes of Special Session held 12/17/92
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Pierman recognized and gave thanks to the North Palm Beach
Recreation Department and the North Palm Beach Department of Public
Services for their help with projects in Homestead, Florida. The
Recreation Department provided a Christmas ornament representing
the Village of North Palm Beach for the Homestead Christmas Tree.
Mr. O'Meilia and his professional organization, the Gold Coast
Chapter of the American Public Works Association, donated $500.00
to the Homestead "Safe Space" shelter for abused spouses and
children. The donation will be used for reconstruction of the
shelter, which was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew.
On behalf of the Council, Mayor Pierman presented a plaque to
Louise Call, in appreciation of her service on the Country Club
Administrative Board.
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Mayor Pierman proclaimed Friday, January 15, 1993 Arbor Day in the
Village of North Palm Beach. Mrs. Cormier of the North Palm Beach
Garden Club, was present to accept the Proclamation. The Village
will plant a tree at the North Palm Beach Elementary School as part
of the Arbor Day celebration.
In recognition of The Benjamin School's Varsity Football Team being
runner-up in the State Championship - Class "A" football title,
Mayor Pierman proclaimed Wednesday, January 26, 1993 The Benjamin
School Day in the Village of North Palm Beach. The Benjamin School
Varsity Football Team was present. Also present were Coach Ronald
Ream and Coach Toby Harbeck, who accepted the Proclamation on
behalf of the team.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received as submitted:
Minutes of Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting held 11/17/92
' Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 11/24/92
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 12/1/92
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 12/7/92
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
12/7/92
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Soard Meeting held
12/21/92
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 12/8/92
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Vice Mayor Marks moved to receive the recommendation of the
Recreation Advisory Board regarding the Lease Agreement with The
Benjamin School for use of the Football/Soccer field that the Board
would appreciate items of this nature being brought to the Board
for input prior to Council action. President Pro Tem Gardner
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 701 - FUNDING FOR EMD GRANT - ENACTED AS ORDINANCE 3-93
Councilman Valente moved that Bill 701 entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1992-93 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING
SERVICES TO BE FUNDED BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHING PROGRAM
GRANT PER RESOLUTION NO. 28-92
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, Councilman Valente moved that Bill 701 be adopted as
ordinance 3-93. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BILL 702 - PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - ENACTED AS ORDI:
4-93
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 702 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 2-149 OF ARTICLE V, PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF'THS VILLAGE BY ADDING A SUBSECTION (C)
THERETO TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE MONTHLY BENEFITS DO NOT
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS, THE BOARD SHALL, IN
ITS SOLE DISCRETION, HAVE THE OPTION TO MAKE A LUMP SUM
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF INSTALLMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor
Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, Vice Mayor Marks moved that Bill 702 be enacted as
Ordinance 4-93. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BILL 703 - AMENDING BUDGET FOR F.I.N.D. GRANT - PLACED ON
Y READING _ --
Councilman Valente moved that Bill 703 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 TO REDUCE THE FLORIDA INLAND
NAVIGATION DISTRICT GRANT REVENUES AND SHORELINE PROJECT
APPROPRIATION
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be placed on first reading and read by title alone
Marks seconded the motion and all present voted aye.
704 -
C FOR PHYSICAL SS
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 704 entitled:
Vice Mayor
AN ORDINANCE OF THS VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FUND BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PHYSICAL
EXAMS
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. President Pro
Tem Gardner seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 1-93 - FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN - ADOPTED
Vice Mayor Marks moved that Resolution 1-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE
VILLAGE AND THE VILLAGE EMPLOYEES, AS PROVIDED FOR BY
RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY IRS SECTION 125
CAFETERIA PLAN
be adopted. President Pro Tem Gardner seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR POOL TILE & GUTTERS - APPROVED
Item 12.c, Budget Transfer for Pool Tile & Gutters, was moved
forward on the agenda.
Councilman Valente moved that a budget transfer in the amount of
$1,844.00 from L8051-66470 (Diving Tower) to L8051-66470 (Tiles &
Gutters) for the purpose of replacing gutter the and installing
new the on shallow end steps be approved. Vice Mayor Marks
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 2-93 - BID AWARD FOR POOL TILE AND GUTTER - ADOPTED
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 2-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PRESTIGE POOL PLASTERING,
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR POOL TILE GUTTERING AT THE
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NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,344.00, TO BS EXPENDED FROM ACCOUNT 18051-66470
(TILES & GUTTERS)
be adopted. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER - SALARY INCREASES - APPROVED
President Pro Tem Gardner moved that a budget transfer in the
amount of $1,626.00 from A5540-49915 (Reserve - COLA & Benefits) to
various accounts in Village Manager's Department and Public Safety
Department for the purpose of increasing the salaries of Executive
secretary and Police Captain be approved. Vice Mayor Marks
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER - PESTICIDE EXPOSURE STUDY - APPROVED
Councilman Vastola moved that a budget transfer in the amount of
$500.00 from L8070-44910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8045-35420
' (Memberships & Dues) for the purpose of providing funding of Golf
Course Superintendents Association of America's long-term pesticide
exposure study be approved. Councilman Valente seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
BIDS FOR HYDROCARBON REMEDIATION SYSTEM REJECTED
Councilman Valente moved to reject all bids for the hydrocarbon
remediation system and rebid the project. Vice Mayor Marks
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB APPROVED FOR POLLING PLACE
President Pro Tem Gardner moved that the North Palm Beach Country
Club main dining room and Gold Room be approved as a permanent
polling location for all elections. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
SELECTION OF CLUB MANAGER
Councilman Valente moved to select the top applicant, Alan Sayer,
for the purpose of offering the position of Country Club Manager,
subject to negotiation of an employment agreement. Vice Mayor
Marks seconded the nomination.
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The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Valente, Vice Mayor Marks,
Councilman Vastola and Mayor Pierman voting aye, and President Pro
Tem Gardner voting nay.
President Pro Tem Gardner moved that D. Gene Calloway be named as
alternate choice for the position of Club Manager, with Richard
Ellis being 3rd alternate. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion,
and all present voted aye.
The Village Manager was directed to negotiate an Employment
Agreement with Mr. sayer after the Council reviews the draft
agreement. The Employment Agreement will be placed on the January
28th agenda for approval by the Council.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
a hleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
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