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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/08/2007MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING TEQUESTA VILLAGE HALL THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007 I. CaII to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Humpage at 7:02 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Jim Humpage, Vice Mayor Tom Paterno, and Council Member Pat Watkins. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Humpage gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. III. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno. Motion unanimously carried 3-D. IV. Standing Reports • Village Attorney -None Village Manger -None V. Consent Agenda OBI TION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted; Vice Mayor Paterno seconded the motion; motion unanimously carried 3-D; therefore the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda. Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 8, 2007 1a. Village Council and Memorial Committee Workshop Meeting Minutes January 23, 2007 lb. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes December 7, 2006 lc. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes January 4, 2007 1 d. Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes October 16, 2006 • le. Special Master Hearing Minutes January 25, 2007 Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 3/8/07 Page 2 • V. Consent Agenda (Con't) lf. General Employees Pension Board Regular Quarterly Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 lg. Public Safety Officers Pension Board Regular Quarterly Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 2. Resolution 35-06/07- A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, requesting approval to surplus the used furniture from the offices at 250 Tequesta Drive, two trucks from the Water Treatment Plant and one boat from the Police Department to be auctioned and authoring the Village Manager to execute the applicable proposals on behalf of the Village. 3. Resolution 36-06/07 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida approving the purchase of fifteen (15) Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers from Insight Public Sector of Columbus, Ohio as part of the in-car mobile technology. Florida Contract #250-000-03-01. 4. Resolution 37-06/07 - A Resolution of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, supporting designation of the Jupiter Lighthouse and surrounding Federal Lands • as an outstanding Natural Area in order to protect, conserve and enhance the unique and naturally important historic, natural, cultural, scientific, educational, scenic and recreational values of this site for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future Generations; providing for transmittal by the Village Clerk; and providing for an effective date. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VI. Communications from Citizens • Mr. Steve Okun, of 12 Bayview Terrace, stated he was not criticizing, rather noted an observation and had a recommendation. He commented that Tequesta was a warm and cozy Village and found the Village's answering system to be out of step. He felt electronics have brought desensitization into our lives and noted while the voice mail system might be more efficient, it was not effective. He suggested a live courteous, warm and knowledgeable person be placed on the switchboard to assist the citizens that call the Village. VII. Communications from Council • Councilmember Watkins stated she had received a letter from the Girl Scouts asking for a $1,000 donation and asked that their donation request be placed on the April meeting for discussion; and Council agreed. • Vice-Mayor Paterno agreed with Mr. Okun and encouraged everyone to vote and support • the election system. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 3/8/07 Page 3 • VII. Communications from Council (Con't) • Mayor Humpage agreed and encouraged everyone to use his or her right to vote. He asked Police Chief McCollom to explain the vehicle in the parking lot. Chief McCollum stated the police vehicles had a new design, which provided a safer environment for the officers. The car was covered, 360 degrees, with reflective lighting and no matter what angle one approached the vehicle they would know it was an emergency vehicle. He credited the Village Manager on the design and thanked Council for their support. Mayor Humpage noted the car was a 2004 model but was like brand new. VIII. Any Other Matters • Vice-Mayor Paterno mentioned an email he received regarding Council and the public being required to sign in when they entered the building. He felt the policy should be changed and found it to be an invasion of his privacy and that everyone had the right to came into the Village and ask questions without having to sign in. He found the log to be of no need. Mayor Humpage read the email and understood Vice-Mayor Paterno was not a proponent of the process and appreciated his input, however he noted this was a way to maintain • order. He recalled approximately a year ago when an angry individual barged through the doors and the police had to be called to the scene. He stated the Chief was looking into the process and understood it was an inconvenience, however noted there were sensitive materials in certain offices. He explained Council and the public were more than welcome to obtain information when they wished. He commented on the strange environment we now live in and further explained the Chief was investigating additional security options and this process could be changed in the future. He stated the process was not implemented to offend residents and reiterated they were more than welcome to visit Village Hali and ask questions. Couneilmember Watkins stated she did not have a problem with the process other than the time involved. She used an example that if there was a fire in the building, management would know who was in the building at any given time during an emergency. She saw it as being a new building with a new process and if this process did not work or was too inefficient, then something else could be considered. She stated that in her real estate office people were not allowed behind the reception desk and could understand the need for the security. Vice-Mayor Paterno stated Mr. Couzzo's office and the Finance department were behind locked doors and the only way to enter was through a special card and everyone entering the lobby would be requested to sign in. He noted you could not obtain access to those areas without having been given access to enter. • Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 3/8/07 Page 4 • XII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7':16 p.m.; Vice Mayor .I'aterno seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0. Respectfully submitted, ~a4, rnu~~~~-> Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk • •