10-24-1996 VC PH2-MMINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1996
• Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, 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 Marks called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear comments from the Public concerning Bill
842, a proposed ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance 33-95, which created a
Planned Unit Development upon lands known as Twin City Mall; for the purpose of
approving an additional use of automobile service stations.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dennis Koehler, attorney for the owner of the gas station across the street firom the Twin
City Mall area, told the Village Council that the P.U.D. regulations clearly state that if the
developer is requesting a change, he must meet the test by showing that the current
ordinance unduly restricts redevelopment in the C-3 district. Mr. Koehler stated that the
burden is on the developer, and that the developer has offered no evidence to support
that argument.
Sam Cantor, attorney for the developer of the Twin City Mall site, told the Council that Mr.
Koehler was not present at the meeting wherein evidence was presented regarding the
requested change.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
7:39 p.m.
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K thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village rk
• MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1996
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, Vice Mayor
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
Absent:
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were
present except President Pro Tem Kelley, who was absent due to illness. All members
of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Marks gave the invocation, and Councilman O'Meilia 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 9/25/96
Minutes of Regular Session held 9/26/96
Mayor Marks read his statement of voting conflict for the meeting of September 26, 1996.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Marks introduced Representative Sharon Merchant, who addressed the Village
Council with a legislative update, reporting on the activities of the last Legislative Session,
as well as a preview ofi issues that will be considered during the 1997 session.
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held Thursday, October 10, 1996
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received for file:
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting held 9/4/96
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board held 9/23/96
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board held 10/8/96
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Valente moved to accept for file the recommendation of the Recreation
Advisory Board "that the Board has approved Site Plan Scheme D-1, for the construction
site of the Community Activities Building (H. Watt) at Anchorage Park as presented by
Palm Beach Design Group". Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
Vice Mayor Valente moved that the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory Board
that "Council proceed ahead with the original Recreation Master Plan at the Community
Center" be received for file. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Discussion was held concerning the proposed annexation of the S. W. Neighborhood.
Staff was directed to include information about the annexation in the October and
November newsletters for all residents in the proposed annexation area, and to schedule
another informational meeting during October for those residents.
BILL 845 ENACTED AS ORD. 38-96 -WATER AND IRRIGATION CONSERVATION
POLICY
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 845 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 19-202 OF
ARTICLE IX, WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCIES, OF CHAPTER 19 OF
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• held Thursday, October 10, 1996
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE IMPLEMENTING A
WATER AND IRRIGATION CONSERVATION POLICY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor Valente seconded the
motion.
During discussion, the consensus of Council was that the ordinance should take effect
on January 1, 1997, with notice of the Code change to be included in the November and
December newsletters.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
Councilman O'Meilia moved to enact Bill 845 as Ordinance 38-96. Councilman Vastola
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• RESOLUTION 63-96 ADOPTED - INTERLOC_ AL AGREEMENT FOR FORESTRY
PARTNERSHIP
Councilman Vastola moved that Resolution 63-96 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, FLORIDA, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE
COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH OVERSEEING
THE FORESTRY NEEDS OF THE COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE AND
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE VILLAGE OBTAINING CONSULTATION
SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY FORESTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion.
During discussion, the Council brought agenda Item 13.a. forward.
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• held Thursday, October 10, 1996
Councilman Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $1,000.00 from
A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A7321-33190 (Professional Services) to
appropriate funds for the Palm Beach County Forestry Partnership Service Program.
Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the motion on the floor to adopt Resolution 63-96 passed 4-0.
COMMUNITY CENTER BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED _. ,
Vice Mayor Valente moved to accept the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory
Board to approve ballfield improvements at the Community Center per the original
Recreation Master Plan, and to direct staff to provide financing options and a
bidding/construction schedule as soon as possible. Councilman Vastola seconded the
motion.
During discussion, the Council asked the Recreation Advisory Board to reconsider the
two-story scorekeeper's box by having aone-story box to eliminate the need for an
elevator, and to look into putting fenced pitching and batting areas on the side of the
ballfields.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
OSBORNE PARK CONCESSION STAND PROJECT APPROVED
Vice Mayor Valente moved to accept the recommendation of the Recreation Advisory
Board and approve conceptual drawing Scheme A, Draft SD-1 dated 9/3/96, and direct
staff to develop alternatives for financing and provide abidding/construction schedule.
Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
HIRING FREEZE LIFTED ON SANITATION DRIVER POSITION
Vice Mayor Valente moved to lift the hiring freeze on Sanitation Driver position Qob code
#7020-0104) in the Public Services Department; reference position audit and needs
assessment submitted in accordance with the hiring freeze policy. Councilman Vastola
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENT -PALM BEACH COUNTY -SELF-STORAGE
FACILITY
Vice Mayor Valente moved to instruct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature
to be sent to the City of Palm Beach Gardens, the Town of Juno Beach, and Palm Beach
County asking support of our position opposing DOA88-121 (A) Petition of Southern Self-
Storage on U. S. One .2 miles north of PGA Blvd. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Staff was directed to attend a meeting scheduled for 10/24/96 at 9:30 a.m., when the
application will be put before the County Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:55 p.m.
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athleen F. Kelly, MC, Villag Clerk
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