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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Regular_09/11/2008MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 7:04 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice-Mayor Calvin Tumquest, Council Member Vance Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage, and Council Member Tom Patemo. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk McWilliams, and Department Heads. INVQCATiON AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Paul Beresford gave the invocation followed by Council Member Patemo who led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Council Member Patemo removed Item 7 from the Consent Agenda for comment • Mayor Watkins noted she received a request for a donation that she would discuss under Any Other Matters MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the Agenda as amended; seconded by Vice-Mayor Tumquest; motion canied by unanimous 5-0 vote. STANDING REPORTS • Villane Attornev Village Attorney White reviewed the status of the Lake Worth zoning case and rued the hearing was set. • Villaste Manas~er Village Manager Couzzo thanked the Council for their support during this past year. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS 1. Proclamation-Fire Prevention Week 10/5/08 -10/11/08 Mayor Watkins read and presented the Proclamation to Fire Chief Weinad declaring October 5 through October 11 as Fire Prevention week. 2. Proclamation -Constitution Week - 9/17/08 - 8/23/08 Mayor Watkins read the Proclamation declaring September 17 through September 23 as Constitution Week. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 9/11/08 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Vice-Mayor Tumquest moved approval of the following Consent Agenda with Item 7 removed for comment; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0 3. MINUTES: 7/10/08 Regular, 8/4/08 Regular, 8/14/08 Joint Pension 4. Approval of Interagency Agreement between the Department of Corrections and the Vitlage promoting safety and reducing crime and recidivism by offenders under community supervision in the County trough tl~e efficient administration of policing and correctional services 5. Approval of Police Vehicle Installation with required emergency equipment and computer technology 6. Approval of Health Insurance renewal with Cigna Insurance and movement of dental plan from Guardian to MetLife 7. Authorizing to approve a 5% matched contNbution to Chief McCollom's ICMA account in lieu of the Village of Tequesta Public Safety Pension Plan REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7a. Resolution 39-08, Approving a one time PerFormance Based Recognition Compensation {PRC) for the Village Manager for FY 07/08 7b. Resolution 40-08, Approving proposal from Centerline Utilities, Inc. for Beach Road Water Main Replacement END OF CONSENT AGENDA 7. Authorizing to approve a 5% matched contribution to Chief McCollom's ICMA account in lieu of the Village of Tequesta Public Safety Pension Plan Council Member Patemo explained that Chief McCollom has opted out of the Public Safety Pension fund. He stated the Village currently pays 10% into the Public Saety Pension fund and he appreciated the Chief agreeing to the Village paying 5% into the ICMA account. MOTION: Council Member Patemo moved approval of Item 7; seconded by Vice- Mayor Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 9/11/08 Page 3 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS • Mr. von Frank 489 Dover Road commented on the 4-day workweek article in Smoke Signals and was concerned about extra t~s#s to utility customers who need assistance on a Friday. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL • Vice-Mayor Tumquest welcomed the Community Development Director back and recognized the Police and Fire for putting their lives on the line. • Council Member Humpage commented on the budget cycle and stated the Village was special with being able to continue to provide the great amenities and services while reducing taxes and complimented the Manager and staff. • Council Member Patemo agreed this was a unique place to live with an outstanding natural area. He stated the ,lupiter Inlet Lighthouse was the only lighthouse East of the Mississippi with this designation. • Council Member Arena complimented the Clerk on the website; commended Parks and Recreation on increased movies and concerts for next year even with the budget cuts and was excited with the new "Night Out" program offered to parents; complimented Detective Weinblatt on his service to the Police Department and his work load. • Mayor Watkins was proud of the n~iderrts and staff and was happy with the budget Council approved. She noted this was the peak of hurricane season and reminded residents to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves; she appreciated the cooperation on the budget effort and was happy to continue the high level of service with the decreased budget; and reminded Council and residents of the Bridge Meeting on September 30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 8. Ordinance 13-08. First Readinst, Amending Exhibit B providing for clarification in the definition of salary and providing for a decrease in employee contribution of Fire Fighters; and to correct a scriveners error Attorney White read the Ordinance Title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to the public for comments. There being no comments, the Mayor opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. • Council Member Patemo asked to strike the new language on page three regarding salary and to leave the old verbiage until Council could meet and Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 9/11 /OS Page 4 discuss the plan as a whole. Mayor Watkins thought the language was added to provide a better explanation of what was included. Council Member Patemo inquired on what would happen with the decrease in the firefighter member contributions from 6.1 % to 5% if future funds were needed. Manager Couzzo noted this was as a result of the approved IAFF contract and the reduction was based on 175 funds being enough to cover; should the amount necessary to cover cease to exist the member contribution would have to go back to the member employee. Council Member Patemo suggested the plan language mirror the IAFF contract. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOT14N: Council Member Patemo moved to approve Ordinance 13-08 on first reading with the old salary language being placed back in the ordinance and the new language removed and adding the IAFF contract language under "Member Contributions" on page 11; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion passed unanimously 5-0. 9, Ordinance 14-08. First Readins~, annexing one (1) parcel of real pn~perty located at 4390 County Line Road, informally known as Jupiter Lighthouse Academy Attorney White read the Ordinance Title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to the Public for comments. Brian Cheguis, of Cotleur and Hearing, requested Council's support on the annexation. He noted a site plan would come in the future. There being no further comments, the Mayor opened the hearing to Counci! for comments. Council Member Arena met the applicants white painting hydrants and noted they would be be volunteering with Parks and Recreation events. Council Member Patemo asked if a cost study was completed; this would be a non- taxable property with expenditures but no revenue. Manager Couzzo explained Public Safety did not foresee any significant financial impact on the ~Ilage. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 9/11/08 Page 5 Council Member Humpage felt the applicant would provide a valuable service that would brighten the cx~mmunity and was worth the risk of future costs. Attomey White explained Council would have more control of the property once annexed; and pointed out the property next-door would become contiguous and could be annexed. Mayor Watkins stated this was a unique opportunity that would serve a valuable purpose. Pastor Paul Beresforrl, 312 Riverside Drive, noted the church was a part of the applicant's team and commented on the wonderful things the organization does for the young members of the community. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Tumquest moved approval of Ordinance 14-08 on firsf r~sading; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Resolu#io~ 38-08. Approving to surplus Panasonic CF-301aptop and purchase replacement Panasonic CF-30 Attomey White read the Resolution Title iMo the record. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of ltem 10; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Paterno asked that the Clerk organize a workshop regarding the pension. Consensus of Gouncil agreed. Mayor Watkins explained she nrceived a letter from the Special Olympics requesting a donation and suggested placing it on the October agenda. Consensus of Council agreed. Council Member Humpage reminded the residents of the September 30, 2008 bridge meeting. Manager Couzzo suggested holding the meeting at a larger location due to the amount of residents Council hoped would attend. Pastor Beresford offered his church. Upon legal advice from Attomey White, Consensus of Council agreed to hold the meeting at the First Baptist Church of Tequesta. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 9/11/08 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Arena, the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ```~~~~,,,,,A.GEi:. , :. 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