03-11-1999 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION
• OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1999
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
• President Pro Tem Eissey gave the invocation, and Councilman Tringali led the public
in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were approved as written:
Minutes of Regular Session held 2/25/99
Minutes of Special Session held 3/3/99
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
The Village Council conducted its organization according to Article III, Section 3 of the
Village Charter, by nomination, as follows:
Joseph Tringali nominated Edward Eissey for Mayor. There being no other nominations
for Mayor, the nomination carried 5-0.
Edward Eissey nominated Joseph Tringali for Vice Mayor, and Charles O'Meilia
• nominated David Norris for Vice Mayor. David Norris declined his nomination. There
being no further nominations, the nomination of Joseph Tringali for Vice Mayor carried
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4-1, with Edward Eissey, Joseph Tringali, David Norris and Gail Vastola voting aye, and
Charles O'Meilia voting nay.
David Norris nominated Gail Vastola for President Pro Tem. There being no further
nominations, the nomination carried 5-0.
The names of Edward M. Eissey, Mayor; Joseph A. Tringali, Vice Mayor; and Gail H.
Vastola, President Pro Tem were entered into Resolution 14-99.
RESOLUTION 14-99 ADOPTED - APPOINTING_ CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE
VILLAGE
Dr. Eissey moved that Resolution 14-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING CERTAIN OFFICERS FOR SUCH VILLAGE
• be adopted. Gail Vastola seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
OATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED
Village Clerk Kathleen Kelly administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor Eissey, Vice
Mayor Tringali and President Pro Tem Vastola. The Oaths of Office shall be attached
to the official Minutes of Record.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Items d. and e. were removed from the Consent Agenda and became 13.b and 13.c of
the Regular Agenda. Thereafter, Vice Mayor Tringali moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the motion, and all present voted
aye. The following items were approved:
Received for file Minutes of Code Enforcement Board Meeting held 3/1/99
Received for file Minutes of Country Club Advisory Board Meeting held
3/1/99
Received for file the recommendation of the Country Club Advisory Board
• to accept the bid submitted by Hector TurF for 2 Toro Greensmowers, 1
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• held March 11, 1999
Club Car Carry-All I Utility Vehicle, and the bid received from Kilpatrick Turf
for the 2 Walking Greensmower Trailers and 1 Triplex Mower
Adopted Resolution 15-99, awarding bid to Atlantic Flooring, Jupiter,
Florida, in the amount of $7,320 for carpeting of the North Palm Beach
children's library; funds to be expended from A7927-34620 (R&M-Bldg. &
Grounds)
Lifted hiring freeze on Dispatcher position (job code #5711-0115) in the
Public Safety Department; reference needs assessment and position audit
Approved ranking of architects' proposals for renovation of the Village Hall
in the following order, as recommended by the Committee: 1) Gee &
Jenson; 2) Stephen Boruff; and 3) Zeidler Roberts Partnership
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
• Village Manager Dennis Kelly reported on various issues that are currently on-going,
including the Information System, interviewing of Public Safety Director applicants;
negotiations with Eddie D'Ambra for leasing the Country Club restaurant, and the
litigation between the Village and Action Mechanical. Mr. Kelly also announced the date
of March 17, 1999 for the Employee of the Year Breakfast at the Chamber of Commerce,
and the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner to be held on March 20, 1999.
BILL 953 -APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR BEAUTIFUL PALM BEACHES GRANT -
PLACED ON SECOND READING AND ENACTED AS ORD. 15-99
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Bill 953 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $50,488 FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF A1A MEDIANS
LOCATED NORTH OF NORTHLAKE BLVD., 50% OF WHICH IS FUNDED
BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, MPO GRANT PROGRAM
be placed on second reading and read by title alone. President Pro Tem Vastola
• seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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Councilman O'Meilia moved to enact Bill 953 as ordinance 15-99. Vice Mayor Tringali
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 954 -APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORC_E_MENT BLOCK
GRANT -PLACED ON FIRST READING
Vice Mayor Tringali moved that Bill 954 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,112 FOR EXPANDED BICYCLE PATROL; OF WHICH
$10,000 ARE TO BE FUNDED BY DCA, THE LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
• be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman O'Meilia seconded the
motion, and all present voted aye.
BILL 955 -EMERGENCY ORDINANCE -APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PART-TIME
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-PLACED O_ N FIRSTANDFINAL READING AND ENACTED
AS ORD. 16-99
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Bill 955 entitled:
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE NORTH PALM BEACH GENERAL
FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,643 FOR APART-TIME POSITION OF
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER
be placed on first and final reading on an emergency basis. Councilman Norris
seconded the motion. The ordinance was read by title alone.
Vice Mayor Tringali moved to enact Bill 955 as Ordinance 16-99. Councilman Norris
seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with President Pro Tem Vastola, Vice
Mayor Tringali, Councilman Norris and Mayor Eissey voting aye, and Councilman
• O'Meilia voting nay.
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RESOLUTION 16-99 ADOPTED - BEAUTLFUL PALM BEACHES GRANT AGREEMENT
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 16-99 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 HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" WHEREIN THE
VILLAGE WOULD INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
ON ALTERNATE A1A MEDIANS NORTH OF NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD
AND LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION WOULD REIMBURSE THE VILLAGE A PORTION OF
COSTS THEREOF NOT TO EXCEED $25,244.00; AND, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
RESOLUTION 17-99 ADOPTED -BID AWARD FOR GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
President Pro Tem Vastola moved that Resolution 17-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HECTOR TURF, DEERFIELD
BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR TWO TORO WALKING GREENSMOWERS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $4,100 EACH AND ONE CLUB CAR CARRY-ALL
UTILITY VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,800; AND ACCEPTING THE
BID OF KILPATRICK TURF, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR TWO
WALKING GREENSMOWER TRAILERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $691 EACH
AND ONE TRIPLEX MOWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,867 FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB GOLF
COURSE; FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED FROM 18045-66490 (MACHINERY
& EQUIPMENT)
be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
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RESOLUTION 18-99 ADOPTED - $600.000 NOTE FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
President Pro Tem Vastola moved to dispense with the reading of the entire eight-page
resolution, and to have only a reading of the caption. Councilman O'Meilia seconded
the motion, and all present voted aye.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that Resolution 18-99 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
NOTE OF THE VILLAGE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $600,000 TO
FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING THAT SUCH
NOTE SHALL BE A LIMITED OBLIGATION OF THE VILLAGE PAYABLE
• FROM FRANCHISE FEES AND PUBLIC SERVICE TAXES OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FORTHE RIGHTS, SECURITIES, AND REMEDIES
FOR THE OWNER OF SUCH NOTE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS
AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:50 p.m.
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Kathleen F. Kelly, MC, Villa Clerk
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OATH OF OFFICE
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County of Palm Beach ) ss.
Village of North Palm Beach )
I. ~ solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the S to of Florida, and the Charter and Cade of the Village of North Palm
Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Mayor during my
continuance therein, so help me God.
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(Signature)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~Lt~ day of , 19~
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OATH OF OFFICE
State of Florida )
County of Palm Beach ) ss.
Village of North Palm Beach )
I. , do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm
Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as President Pro Tem during
my continuance therein, so help me Gad.
(Signature)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~/~ day of,~:2, 19
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OATH OF OFFICE
State of Florida )
County of Palm Beach ) ss.
Village of North Palm Beach )
1. l o solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution oft a State of Florida, and the Charter and Code of the Village of North Palm
Beach; and that I will faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge my duties as Vice Mayor during my
continuance therein, so help me Gad.
(Signature) `
Subscribed and sworn to before me this j/~~ day of z~~~.,(~~~, 199
(Notary)
ti~S+YPLB KATHLEEt`I F. KELLY
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