06-25-1998 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
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VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1998
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Charles O'Meilia, Vice Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, President Pro Tem
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
Joseph A. Tringali, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris 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
• Vice Mayor O'Meilia gave the invocation, and President Pro Tem Eissey led the public
in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes ofi Regular Session held 6/11/98
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Councilman Vastola moved that a donation be made in the amount of $500 for the Girl's
Softball team of 10-year old's that will be travelling to Kissimmee. Vice Mayor O'Meilia
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Norman Verdun, 327 Southwind Drive, presented a collection of 144 Country Club
members objecting to the Country Club Administrative Board's proposed change which
will prohibit walkers on the course prior to 1 p.m. Mr. Verdun was advised that the
Council would address this matter during budget session on July 14, 1998.
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Ira Brichta, 1125 Marine Way, brought to the attention of the Council what he perceives
to be a serious and growing problem on the Winn-Dixie property (formerly known as the
DeSantis property). Mr. Brichta stated that the property is a tangle of trees and bushes,
and an abandoned hut, which is a fire hazard during this time of drought. Mr. Brichta
asked the Council to take action to ensure that this property is cleared as soon as
possible. The Council directed that Village Manager Dennis Kelly and Public Services
Director Tom Hogarth to discuss viable solutions to this problem, and to contact Mr.
DeSantis or the developer to clear the property.
Tony Ott of All-Time Towing, and Leonard Mondry of Lake Park Towing Company
addressed the Village Council regarding the bid that is now being advertised by the
Village, and asked the Council to reconsider the specifications of that bid. Both
companies have operated in the Village in past years, and feel that the requirements are
too burdensome on small towing companies, and therefore would preclude them from
submitting bids. The Village Manager was directed to provide the Council with a copy of
the bid specifications.
• PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following Minutes were received for file:
Minutes of Library Advisory Board Meeting held 5/26/98
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 6/1/98
Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 6/9/98
Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 6/9/98
Minutes of Country Club Administrative Board Meeting held 6115/98
DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor O'Meilia declared conversations with Lois Jeffcott and Ed Moore, who were
against the commercial land use being allowed for the Village Grocery; Councilman
Tringali reported that he spoke with Lois Jeffcott and Mrs. Spears regarding the change
in land use; Mayor Norris stated that he received phone calls from Ed Moore, Lois
Jeffcott, and Karen Marcus regarding the Comp Plan. President Pro Tem Eissey
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declared that he received a phone call Lois Jeffcott regarding the amendment to the
Comp Plan.
BILL 919 ENACTED AS ORD. 14-98 -AMENDING CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CONSENT
AGENDA
President Pro Tem Eissey moved that Bill 919 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-26 ENTITLED
"ORDER OF BUSINESS" OR ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE PROVIDING FOR A CONSENT
AGENDA; 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 Tringali seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
President Pro Tem Eissey moved that Bill 919 be enacted as Ordinance 14-98.
Councilman Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 920 PLACED ON FIRST READING -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 98-1.
Councilman Vastola moved that Bill 920 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT 98-1 TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT,
AS AMENDED, BEING SECTIONS 163.3161 ET. SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES,
WHICH AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; 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 first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Tringali seconded the
motion.
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During discussion, the Council stated that, prior to second reading, this amendment will
be discussed in an upcoming Newsletter and all affected residents will be notified.
Thereafter, the motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Vastola, Councilman Tringali,
President Pro Tem Eissey and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting
nay.
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President Pro Tem Eissey moved that Bill 921 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-118, BUDGET,
OF ARTICLE IV, MANAGER, OF CHAPTER TWO OF THE_CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT
THE VILLAGE MANAGER MUST FURNISH A BALANCED BUDGET
WITHOUT THE USE OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS; 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 Vastola seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Eissey, Councilman Vastola,
Councilman Tringali and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Vice Mayor O'Meilia voting nay.
RESOLUTION 29-98 ADOPTED -ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR USING CONSENT
AGENDA
President Pro Tem Eissey moved that Resolution 29-98 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR ITEMS
TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA PORTION OF THE
REGULAR AGENDA OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA BY VILLAGE
COUNCILMEN; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA ON EACH REGULAR AGENDA; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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be adopted. Councilman Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS -SCOPE OF SERVICES APPROVED
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to approve the Scope of Services for a Public Safety
Organization Analysis and direction to staff to issue a Request for Proposals. Councilman
Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING -CHANGE ORDERS
Councilman Tringali moved to authorize the Village Manager to sign change orders up
to $10,000 without Council approval for Public Safety facility construction project.
President Pro Tem Eissey seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
• BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED -PUBLIC SAFETY PAYROLL ACCOUNT
Vice Mayor O'Meilia moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $15,000 from
A6418-11210 (EMS Transport-Regular Pay) to A641 6-1 1 400 (EMS-Overtime Pay) to
cover deficit created by two position vacancies earlier in the year. Councilman Vastola
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEES
Councilman Vastola moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of $40,000 rom
A5540-49911 (Council Contingency) to A51 05-331 1 2 (Special Legal Services) to cover
both current and unanticipated fees for Special Counsel Tom Baird for the remainder of
the fiiscal year. Vice Mayor O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BUDGET TRANSFER APPROVED FOR STARTING BLOCK PLATFORM AT NPBCC
SWIMMING POOL
President Pro Tem Eissey moved to approve a budget transfer in the amount of #3,540
from L8070-49910 (Country Club Contingency) to L8070-34620 (R&M-Bldg. & Grounds)
to pay for replacement starting block platforms as required by the Palm Beach County
Health Department. Councilman Tringali seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:36 p.m.
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a hleen F. Kelly, CMC, Village erk
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