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09-28-1995 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1995 Present: Tom Valente, Mayor V. A. Marks, M. D., Vice Mayor Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem Gail Vastola, Councilman Charles O'Meilia, Councilman Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Valente 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 TO THE FLAG ' Councilman O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Mayor Valente 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 held 9/14/95 Minutes of Regular Session held 9/14/95 Minutes of Special Session held 9/21/95 REPORT OF THE MAYOR Councilman O'Meilia responded to comments made under "Statements from the Public" on September 14, 1995 whereby a resident of Wabash Drive complained that the Village Council was not taking care of the interests of Wabash Drive residents regarding installation of a water line. Councilman O'Meilia then referred to a letter dated August 3, 1995 from Public Services Director Tom Hogarth, which was hand-delivered to every Wabash Drive resident, informing them that the water line project was commencing, the time it would start, the time it would be completed, etc. Councilman O'Meilia read the last paragraph of the letter into the record, as follows: Minutes of Regular Session - held Thursday, September 28, 1995 "Russell Trucking will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and communicating as necessary to the residents. Feel free to call my office at 626-0212 with questions or problems. Sincerely, Thomas Hogarth, Director of Public Services". Councilman O'Meilia continued by saying that the people over there were informed by hand-delivered mail as to how to take care of problems, and that should resolve all the problems, and the Council should not be held responsible for being irresponsible in their actions. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS The following Minutes were received for file: Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 8/22/95 Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 9/12/95 BILL 790 -AMENDING PENSION BENEFITS FOR FIRE & POLICE -PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 790 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF DIVISION 4, PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES, OF ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE CHANGING THE NORMAL RETIREMENT AGE OF MEMBERS FROM 60 YEARS TO 55 YEARS; CHANGING NORMAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS FROM TWO AND ONE-FOURTH PERCENT OF AVERAGE MONTHLY EARNINGS MULTIPLIED BY THE MEMBERS CREDITED SERVICE TO TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT; INCREASING THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT TO MEMBERS FROM FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF AVERAGE MONTHLY EARNINGS TO SIXTY (60) PERCENT; INCREASING MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ONE (1) PERCENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EARNINGS TO TWO (2) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 2 Minutes of Regular Session held Thursday, September 28, 1995 be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion. During discussion, consensus of Council was to revise the ordinance prior to second reading to include an effective date of October 1, 1995. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. BILL 795 -AMENDING CODE TO PERMIT LAMP POST STRUCTURES -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 29-95 President Pro Tem Kelley moved that Bill 795 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE, SECTION 45-2, DEFINITIONS, OF ARTICLE I OF APPENDIX C, ZONING, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR LAMP POST -AND DECORATIVE POST STRUCTURE; AMENDING SECTION 45-27, R-1 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, OF ARTICLE III OF APPENDIX C, ZONING TO PROVIDE PERMITTED USES OF LAMP POST AND DECORATIVE POST STRUCTURE; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE VILLAGE CODE; 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. Vice Mayor Marks moved that Bill 795 be enacted as Ordinance 29-95. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. By written ballot, copies of which are attached to the official Minutes of Record, the Village Council appointed Ken Hobbie (Tennis Representative), Jerome Nolan, Catherine Suddarth and Robert Calhoun (one-year term) to the Country Club Administrative Board, and Harry Ackerman to the Code Enforcement Board. Thereafter, names of appointees ' were entered into Resolution 43-95. 3 Minutes of Regular Session held Thursday, September 28, 1995 Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 43-95 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD be adopted. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. The Village Council requested from Mr. Meyers, President of the Mens' Golf Association, a copy of the Goals and Objectives of the Mens' Golf Association and the Womens' Golf Association. RESOLUTION 44-95 ADOPTED -SUN COVE PLAT APPROVAL Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 44-95 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, ' FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE VILLAGE CLERK TO SIGN A CERTAIN PLAT KNOWN AS SUN COVE ESTATES AND SETTING FORTH RESTRICTIONS THEREON be adopted. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion. During discussion of the cash contribution by the owners of Sun Cove property, Councilman O'Meilia moved that a cash contribution of $4,000 be required. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. Stephen Covert and Edmund Duhy, Jr., owners of the property, were in agreement. Thereafter, the main motion passed 5-0. RESOLUTION 45-95 ADOPTED -AGREEMENT WITH SPORT SUPPLY GROUP. INC. Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 45-95 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 A CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH SPORTS SUPPLY GROUP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR GOLF BALL RETRIEVAL 4 Minutes of Regular Session held Thursday, September 28, 1995 AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 46-95 ADOPTED -EMPLOYEE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 46-95 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE FOR AND MAKE AVAILABLE A PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN FOR ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE be adopted. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. C' Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 47-95 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,110 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 BUDGET ACCOUNT #L8053-66210 APPROPRIATED FOR COUNTRY CLUB CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATION TO RESERVE FOR COUNTRY CLUB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT #L0000-24791 ESTABLISHED PER RESOLUTION NO. 41-93 be adopted. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED -COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT Vice Mayor Marks moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $37,100; $30,000 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) and $7,100 from L8070-49915 (COLA & Benefits) to various food and beverage line items as detailed in RCA dated 9/18/95, for the purpose of covering deficit for Fiscal Year 1994-95. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. 5 Minutes of Regular Session t held Thursday, September 28, 1995 BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED -COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE President Pro Tem Kelley moved to approve two budget transfers totalling $10,700; $8,200 from various Golf Course line items as detailed in budget transfer dated 9/18/95 to L8045-34650 (R&M-Machinery & Equipment); and $2,500 from L8045-11300 (Part-time Pay) to L8045-35213 (Shop Tools & Supplies) for the purpose of covering deficit for Fiscal Year 1994-95. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED -COUNTRY CLUB POOL Vice Mayor Marks moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $4,500 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8051-11300 (Part-time Pay) for the purpose of covering deficit for Fiscal Year 1994-95. President Pro Tem Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED -COUNTRY CLUB GROUNDS President Pro Tem Kelley moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $4,500 from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8059-34320 (Water & Sewer) for the purpose of covering deficit for Fiscal Year 1994-95. Vice Mayor Marks seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED -VILLAGE ATTORNEY ACCOUNT Vice Mayor Marks moved to approve budget transfer in the amount of $7,600 from A5540-49911 (Council Contingency); $5,600 to A51 05-331 1 1 (Monthly Refainer) and $2,000 to A51 05-331 1 2 (Special Legal Services) for the purpose of funding remainder of 1994-95 Fiscal Year. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. INCENTIVE PAY FOR PUBLIC SERVICES CERTIFICATION APPROVED Vice Mayor Marks moved to approve incentive pay of $500 each for certification of certain designated Public Services positions as detailed in memo of July 27, 1995 from Public Services Director to Village Manager. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion. During discussion, it was the consensus of Council to delete the names and designate ' the positions only. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. 6 Minutes of Regular Session held Thursday, September 28, 1995 HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR TWO PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER POSITIONS Vice Mayor Marks moved to lift the hiring freeze on two Public Safiety Officer positions (job codes #5711-0135 and #5711-0128) in the Public Safety Department; reference position audit and needs assessment submitted in accordance with hiring freeze policy. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion. During discussion, it was stated that the paperwork for PSO #5711-0128 had not yet been submitted to the Council, but would be forwarded to them as soon as possible. Thereafter, the motion passed 5-0. HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION Councilman O'Meilia moved to lift the hiring freeze policy on a Deputy Building Official position Qob code #6018-0102) in the Public Services Department; reference the position audit and needs assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. President Pro Tem- Kelley seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. HIRING FREEZE LIFTED FOR STREET MAINTENANCE LABORER President Pro Tem Kelley moved to lift the hiring freeze on a Street Maintenance Laborer position Qob code #7321-0107) in the Public Services Department; reference position audit and needs assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. 4 athleen F. Kelly, CMC, Villag lerk 7 ~~ BALLOT COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 9/28/95 elect 4 names: NOTE: One appointment must be a tennis member. Round 1 Round 2 Berry, R. Michael Calhoun, Robert C. Greene, Mary E. ~//~p Hobble, Ken ~~~ ~~" " "` Nolan, Jerry (I) Piccioli, Lewis P. Rohrer, Don H. Shone, Frank (I) uddarth, Catherine ~eidenbach, Stuart Round 3 C:/ i Dated: 9 28 95 _ C ccxe.eu BALLOT COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 9/28/95 elect 4 names: NOTE: One appointment must be a tennis member. Round 1 Round 2 Berry, R. Michael - Calhoun, Robert C. Greene, Mary E. Hobble, Ken Nolan, Jerry (I) Piccioli, Lewis P. Rohrer, Don H. Shone, Frank (I) ~uddarth, Catherine eidenbach, Stuart ~.~ Round 3 Dated: 9/28/95 - BALLOT COUNTRY CLUB .ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 9/28/95 Select 4 names: NOTE: One appointment must be a tennis member. Round 1 Round 2 Berry, R. Michael Calhoun, Robert C. Greene, Mary E. Hobble, Ken Nolan, Jerry (I) Piccioli, Lewis P. Rohrer, Don H. Shone, Frank (I) ~Suddarth, Catherine Weidenbach, Stuart Round 3 ~~"'~ (Signature)' Dated: 9/28/95 cress. a¢t BALLOT COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 9/28/95 elect 4 games: NOTE: One appointment must be a tennis member. Round 1 Round 2 Berry, R. Michael Calhoun, Robert C. Greene, Mary E. Hobble, Ken Nolan, Jerry (I) Piccioli, Lewis P. Rohrer, Don H. Shone, Frank (I) uddarth, Catherine ~leidenbach, Stuart ccce.su v Round 3 Dated: 9/28/95 BALLOT COUNTRY CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 9/28/95 elect 4 names: NOTE: One appointment must be a tennis member. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3_ Berry, R. Michael ~/~ Calhoun, Robert C. X ~_ Greene, Mary E. Hobble, Ken X Nolan, Jerry (I) X Piccioli, Lewis P. Rohrer, Don H. Shone, Frank (I) uddarth, Catherine ~Veidenbach, Stuart Signature) Dated: - 9/28/95 Mav.au BALLOT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 9/28/95 Select 1 name: //~ Ackerman, Harry Cohen, Emilie Knight, Mildred E. Zucchet, Walter Sz_ css.au BALLOT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 9/28/95 Select 1 name: Ackerman, Harry Cohen, Emilie Knight, Mi.Zdred E. Zucchet, Walter Tsignat re -r ~~.~ BALLOT CODE ENFORCEMENT 9/28'/95 Select 1 same: Ackerman, Harry X Cohen, Emilie Knight, Mildred E. zucchet, Walter Signature 1 cee.exc BOARD BALLOT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 9/28/95 Select 1 same: Ackerman, Harry Cohen, Emi.Zie Knight, Mi.idred E. Zucchet, Walter L2- gna ure 1 ~.~ ' BALLOT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 9/28/95 Select 1 name: Ackerman, Harry Cohen, Emilie Knight, Mildred E. Zucchet, Walter _ -- Sig ature c cae.