05-27-1993 VC REG-M' MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BSACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1993
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Gail H. Vastola, Vice Mayor
Jeffrey H. Atwater, President Pro Tem
Tom Valente, Councilman
Judy M. Pierman, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Acting Village Manager
George w. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Deputy Village Clerk
Absent: Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members
of Council were present. 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.
The Regular Session recessed at 7:32 p.m. for the purpose of
completing the Public Hearing, and reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 5/13/93
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were accepted as submitted:
Minutes of General Employees Pension Board Meeting held
4/14/93
Minutes
Minutes
5/3/93
' Minutes
held 5/
Minutes
of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 4/27/93
of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held
of Special Country Club Administrative Board Meeting
5/93
of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 5/11/93
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REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Valente moved to accept the recommendation of the
Recreation Advisory Board that Council "consider entering into an
agreement with St. Clare's school to jointly purchase playground
equipment for the park at a cost to the Village of no greater than
$3,000.00." Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BILL 716 - AMENDING SIGN CODE - TABLED UNTIL
1993
Councilman Valente moved that Bill 716, a proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 6, Article V, Signs and Outdoor Displays, of the
Village Code of Ordinances, be tabled until the second meeting in
August, after budget sessions are completed, at which time the
Council will decide on further review of the proposed ordinance.
Vice Mayor Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 717 - AMENDING FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE - PLACED ON FIRST READING
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Bill 717 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 19-208 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-93, ALARMS, TO
PROVIDE THAT ALARM SYSTEM PERMITS SHALL FIRST ISSUE FOR THE
PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1, 1993, TO JANUARY 1, 1995, AND ON AN
ANNUAL BASIS THEREAFTER; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman
Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 718 - AMENDING COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD TERMS,-
REFERRED BACK TO WORKSHOP
President Pro Tem Atwater moved that Bill 718 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 9-17 AND SECTION 9-19 OF ARTICLE II,
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD, OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE AMENDING THE TERMS OF EXISTING MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD; CHANGING THE TIME BOARD MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED BY THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL; AND ALTERING THE TIME OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS
BY THE COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor
Vastola seconded the motion.
After discussion of whether to include mandatory representation of
pool and tennis, and further discussion concerning changing all
Board appointments to October 1st, the motion failed 2-3, with Vice
Mayor Vastola and Mayor Marks voting aye, and President Pro Tem
Atwater, Councilman Pierman and Councilman Valente voting nay.
Bill 718 will be placed on a June workshop for further
consideration.
RESOLUTION 25-93 ADOPTED - SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BASED PROSECUTION
PROGRAM
Vice Mayor Vastola moved that Resolution 25-93 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
BASED PROSECUTION PROGRAM OF BARRY E. KRISCHER, STATE ATTORNEY
FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR PALM
BEACH COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
TABLING OF PAYMENT OF ARCHITECT'S FEE FOR COUNTRY CLUB RENOVATION
CONTINUED UNTIL JUN& 10, 1993
Councilman Valente moved to continue tabling the motion to approve
payment of architect's fee for Country Club renovation until the
Regular Session of June 10, 1993. Councilman Pierman seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR GOLF CART REPAIR
Councilman Valente moved that a budget transfer in the amount of
$1,500.00 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8047-
34650 (R & M-Machinery & Equipment) to repair damage to golf carts
be approved. Councilman Pierman seconded the motion, and all
present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR VILLAGE ATTORNEY
Councilman Valente moved that a budget transfer in the amount of
$4,000.00 from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A5105-33111
(Monthly Retainer) for the purpose of additional funding for
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Village Attorney Account for serving as Village prosecutor in Palm
Beach County courts be approved. Councilman Vastola seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED AS VILLAGE PROSECUTOR FOR
Vice Mayor Vastola moved to amend the Agreement between the Village
of North Palm Beach and the Village Attorney, authorizing attorney
to provide prosecutorial services for Village Code Enforcement
services, previously provided by State Attorney's office.
President Pro Tem Atwater seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
DISCUSSION OF SCHWENCKE PROPERTY ACQUISITION ADDED TO AGENDA AND
REFERRED BACK TO WORKSHOP
Mr. O'Meilia reported that Mr. Schwencke was not interested in
verbally discussing Village acquisition, but preferred that the
village submit a written offer, at which time he will respond.
Since funds must be appropriated before a written offer for
purchase is made, the Council will consider this matter at the
workshop of June 10, 1993.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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