08-28-1997 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1997
Present: Gail H. Vastola, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Tom Valente, Councilman
David Norris, 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 Vastola called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were
• present except President Pro Tem Kelley, who absent due to illness. All members of staff
were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor O'Meilia gave the invocation, and Councilman Norris led the public in the
Pledge ofi Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 8/14/97
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Vastola proclaimed the month of September as Literacy Month in the Village of
North Palm Beach. Linda Casey, Director for the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition,
was present to accept the Proclamation.
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Vastola presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to Carlton Brown for his 20 years of service to the Village as an employee in Country
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Vice Mayor O'Meilia reported to the Council on the last meeting of the Palm Beach
County Municipal League.
Councilman Norris reported to the Council on his recent trip to the Florida League of
Cities Conference.
By consensus, the Council agreed to move the last item on the Workshop Agenda
(Northlake Blvd. Corridor Task Force Interlocal Agreement) forward to the Regular
Session agenda.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received for file:
Minutes of Special Planning Commission Meeting held 8/12/97
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 8/12/97
• REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to accept and file the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that the Council "accept the Corridor Study with the following: a) Correct
incompatible use text conflict; b) Improve parking/right-of-way landscape buffer; c) North
substation to be addressed; d) Include definition of Neighborhood District in C-1; e) Clarify
bridge situation (status with FDOT); f) Address the potential for future median cuts".
Councilman Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Valente moved to accept and file the recommendation of the Recreation
Advisory Board that Council "change the two most east baseball fields at the Community
Center from grass infields to all clay to accommodate both Girls and Senior Softball".
Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
The Village Manager announced an Executive Session to be held on Tuesday,
September 2, 1997 at 5:30 p.m.
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DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
The following Ex Parte communications were declared: Councilman Norris -telephone
calls from Lisa Bonderant on 8/13/97 regarding the proposed Public Safety facility; and
Tillie Gardner on 8/26/97 regarding the Corridor Study north of the Parker Bridge;
Councilman Valente reported that he received telephone calls on 8/28/97 from Tillie
Gardner regarding the Corridor Study, and Terry Freeman regarding the gate and wall
at Mariners Key; Mayor Vastola spoke with Larry Smith on 8/26/97 regarding the Public
Safety facility.
BILL 893 -REGULATING VEHICLE SIGNS -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND
ENACTED AS ORD. 37-97
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 893 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUBSECTION (B)(23) OF
• SECTION 6-113, PROHIBITED SIGNS, OF ARTICLE V, SIGNS AND
OUTDOOR DISPLAYS, OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE RELATING TO VEHICLE SIGNS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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. Councilman Norris seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Bill 893 be enacted as Ordinance 37-97. Councilman
Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 896 -PERSONAL USE TRAILERS -PLACED ON SECOND READING AND
ENACTED AS ORD. 38-97
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 896 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-35,
RECREATIONAL, BOATING AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT, OF ARTICLE
III OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE;
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PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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 O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Norris moved that Bill 896 be enacted as Ordinance 38-97. Vice Mayor
O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 897 -BUDGET AMENDMENT REPLENISHING COUNCIL CONTINGENCY -
PLACED ON FIRST READING
Councilman Valente moved that Bill 897 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
• $20,000 TO REPLENISH THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT
be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the
motion.
During discussion, Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to amend Bill 897 by changing the caption
to read "...to appropriate funds in the amount of $20,000 from the appropriated fund
balance to replenish the Council Contingency account". Councilman Valente seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the original motion, as amended, passed 4-0.
RESOLUTION 50-97 ADOPTED -APPOINTING ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO
BEACHES & SHORES COUNCIL
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 50-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING CHARLES ISIMINGER
AS THE NORTH PALM BEACH ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
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PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 51-97 ADOPTED - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EMS MODULAR
BUILDING
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolution 51-97 be taken from the table. Councilman
Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 51-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO ENTER INTO A LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT
WITH WILLIAMS SCOTTSMAN, INC., ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A",
WHICH AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR LEASING OF A MODULAR
BUILDING FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY NORTH SUBSTATION; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion.
During discussion, the following corrections were agreed to: The name of Scottsman was
corrected to read Scotsman; Page 1, line 2 was changed to read a Maryland corporation;
the term of the Agreement was to state one (1) year commencing the 1st day of
September, 1997, and expiring the 31st day of August, 1998; and, the date of September
1, 1997 was inserted to determine the first rent payment.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
RESOLUTION 52-97 ADOPTED -BID AWARD FOR SEAWALL REPAIR
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolution 52-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF TRIDENT MARINE, PALM BEACH
GARDENS, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,180.00, FOR SEAWALL
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REPAIR AT ANCHORAGE PARK MARINA; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM
A8023-34627 (PARK MAINTENANCE - R & M MARINA)
be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman Valente moved that Resolution 53-97 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF DOMINICA RECREATION,
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,398.20, FOR
ALUMINUM BLEACHERS TO BE USED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
BALL FIELDS; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM K8033-49920
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be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 54-97 ADOPTED -AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
REDEVELOPMENT OF NORTHLAKE BLVD. CORRIDOR
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved that Resolution 54-97 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 TOWN OF LAKE PARK, CITY OF PALM BEACH
GARDENS, AND COUNTY OF PALM BEACH, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT
"A", WHICH AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING AND
RECOMMENDING A PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND/OR
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR
INCLUDING THOSE PORTIONS OF THE CORRIDOR LOCATED WITHIN
THE VILLAGE; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE-DATE
be adopted. Councilman Valente seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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FORM APPROVED FOR VILLAGE MANAGER EVALUATION
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to approve the selected evaluation form to be used for the
annual performance review of the Village Manager. Councilman Norris seconded the
motion.
During discussion, it was the consensus of Council to eliminate pages 13 and 14 of the
form for this year only, with a list of goals and objectives to be added for future years with
a rating system the same as the balance of the evaluation- form. Each Councilman will
complete his evaluation and submit it at the Regular Session of September 11, 1997.
Further, the phrase cost effectiveness was deleted on page 7 under "Streets", as well as
on page 6 under "Municipal Buildings and Structures".
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVED
Councilman Norris moved to approve the revised job description and salary range for a
Deputy Building Official position in the Department of Public Services. Councilman
Valente seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to amend the motion by including $37,000 minimum to
$50,000 maximum as the salary range. Councilman Valente seconded the motion, and
all present voted aye.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-0.
REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVED FOR PUBLIC SERVICES SUPERVISOR
APPROVED
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to approve the revised job description and salary range for
the Public Services Supervisor, with the range being $37,000 minimum, $50,000
maximum. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
FORFEITURE FUND EXPENDITURE FOR SPEED MONITOR APPROVED
Councilman Valente moved to approve a purchase of a Speed Monitor II in the amount
of $3,060.00; funds to be expended from A5714-66440 (Police Forfeiture-Capital Auto,
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Visual & Communications). Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR REPAVING MAINTENANCE BARN PARKING
AREA
Councilman Valente moved to approve a budget transfer request of $20,000 from L8070-
49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8045-34680 (R&M-Streets, Roads, Paths) for
repair and resurfacing of the maintenance facility parking lot at the North Palm Beach
Country Club, and paving of additional area of 2,100 sq. ft. for additional parking at the
Country Club Golf Course. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present
voted aye.
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to authorize a contract with Chas. Whiteside, Inc. in the
amount of $17,498 to do the work as subscribed. Councilman Valente seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
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Councilman Norris moved to approve a budget transfer request in the amount of $3,500
from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8046-66420 (Golf Shop Office
Equipment) to purchase a telephone system to replace the inoperable automated tee time
system. Vice Mayor 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
8:35 p.m.
K thleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village Cle ~ (~~'~'!~
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