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• VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim
Humpage at 7:07 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 Attorney Scott Hawkins, Village Manager
Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads.
lI. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Watkins gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Ill. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve the agenda as presented,' seconded
by Vice-Mayor Paterno. Motion unanimously carried 3-0.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
1. Village of Tequesta 50th Anniversary Celebration Update
Ms. Dorothy Campbell distributed a handout to Council titled "Tequesta Prepares for a
GOLDEN Anniversary." She provided a brief update on the upcoming three day
celebration scheduled for June 2 - 4, 2007. She mentioned the events under
consideration were a celebration on Thursday for Village employees, a Golden Tribute
parade that would end at the Village Green with a festival immediately following, a "Run
for the GOLD," a "Children's 50 yard dash," a Lucky Duck Race on the Loxahatchee
River, a golf tournament with a GOLDEN ball drop, a Village Hall Open House, and a
Village Hall Reception for local and surrounding municipal dignitaries. She explained
the committee was considering brick sales for a commemorative GOLDEN Walk.
She commented on the banners that were placed on Tequesta Drive and hoped to have
them located elsewhere in the community.
Council Member Watkins thanked Ms. Campbell and the committee for their hard work.
2. Village of Tequesta Public Safety Memorial
Mayor Humpage mentioned the Village has had several events for a Public Safety
Memorial Monument and introduced Ms. Karen Hainsworth as the committee leader.
Ms. Hainsworth explained there were five members on the committee and hoped the
monument would be in place within five years. She stated the monument would be
located southwest of the current fountain and right of the main entrance driveway. She
explained a panel would be chosen to consider grant opportunities and a call to artists
would be developed to ensure the project qualifications were appropriate. The committee
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• IV. PRESENTATIONS
2. Village of Tequesta Public Safety Memorial
would then submit to the Palm Beach County Matching Grant program, and pending
approval, the monument would be announced and installed.
She noted the call to artists would be distributed through various channels and criteria
would include artist eligibility credentials and qualifications, Florida residency, proposal
requirements, and a community outreach aspect. She discussed the process by which an
artist /artist team would be selected.
She explained Palm Beach County offered a matching grant to municipalities and
reviewed what was required for a successful public art grant application. ]n conclusion,
she explained the project chosen would include appropriate artistic merit, ability to meet
project goals and guidelines, and along-term maintenance plan.
Mayor Humpage stated the Village raised through private donations approximately
$48,500 towards the monument. He said the committee would apply to the County for
funding through the "Art in Public Places" matching grant program.
V. STANDING REPORTS
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
• Attorney Hawkins reported the Village had in the past purchased bulk water from the
Town of Jupiter through a Bulk Sale Water Agreement, which was expected to expire in
July. He noted he was working on effectuating the contractual termination of the
agreement.
VILLAGE MANAGER
Village Manger Couzzo mentioned with the agreement termination, staff would execute
and propose to Council a supplement emergency agreement in the event the Village
needs exceeded its ability to produce the water necessary. Secondly, he stated the work
on South Cypress Drive had started and the traffic control segment was going well. He
noted this was amuck-needed improvement to the area.
Vl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to bring before Council.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under ConsentAgenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Village Council
Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted,'
Vice Mayor Paterno seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote; therefore the
following items were approved on the Consent Agenda.
3. Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 11, 2007
3a. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 2, 2006
4. Budget Amendments exceeding the $5,000.00 limit and/or affecting Capital
Accounts
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
- Mr. Chris Saia, of Cornerstone, presented a progress summary of the Cornerstone
• proposal, which should be finished in April. He stated they were in the process of negotiating an
agreement and would provide a letter of credit for beautification items. He explained the
construction site and debris had been cleaned up and they have begun construction.
- Mr. Russell Von Frank, 489 Dover Road, addressed Council regarding 498 Dover Road,
Ms. Siegel's property. He mentioned the property was up for sale and assessed at $300,000,
however was priced under $240,000. He suggested the Village purchase the property under
eminent domain and turn it into a park. He felt this would be an asset to the residents who live
on Dover.
- Mr. Calvin Turnquest, 10 Tall Oaks Circle, introduced himself as a Seat 5 candidate for
the March election
IX. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
- Vice-Mayor Paterno
Vice-Mayor Paterno announced he would again run for Seat 4 and thanked the community for
the opportunities he has had and wished all the candidates good luck.
- Council Member Watkins
Council Member Watkins noted she had also qualified to run for Seat 2. She has enjoyed her
four years on Council and wished all the candidates good luck.
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IX. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
- Couneil Member Watkins
Council Member Watkins attended the School Board Meeting on January 17 regarding the
Jupiter High School boundary changes and read the Village of Tequesta Council letter into the
record. She stated the School Board did vote to approve the boundary changes as a phased in
process and the students who were currently in Jupiter High School would be allowed to remain.
The change would only affect the incoming students.
She complimented Mr. Couzzo and staff on the Village Green landscaping efforts and asked that
her compliments be given to staff.
- Mayor Jim Humpage
Mayor Humpage stated that prior to the Village Council meeting there was an Executive Session
to address the CWA and PBA contracts and advised Council would be moving forward.
X. NEW BUSINESS
5. RESOLUTION 30-06/07- A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending and increasing the 2006/2007
General Fund #001 Budget by increasing revenues in account # 001-175-664.601,
Police -Computer Equipment in the amount of $106,579.00 for the purchase and
implementation of the mobile in-car computers and equipment for the Village of
• Tequesta Police Department and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the
same on behalf of the Village.
Attorney Hawkins read Resolution 30-06/07 into the record.
Police Chief William McCollom explained the purchase would increase officer
productivity and professionalism.
Council Member Watkins clarified a portion of the funds would be returned to Council
and Chief McCollom explained the 1250 funds, or approximately $81,000, would be
reimbursable. Council Member Watkins pointed out the Village would receive at no cost
approximately $400,000 worth of software. She, felt this would increase officer safety,
maximize their time, and agreed it would provide a benefit to the Village.
Vice-Mayor Paterno agreed this would be a safety benefit to the officers since they would
know exactly what they were dealing with prior to a traffic stop. He thanked the Chief
for addressing the issue and stated the residents would see the officers out in the field
more often due to the reports being completed in their vehicles.
Mayor Humpage concurred and reiterated the Village would receive approximately
$400,000 in free software and noted the window of opportunity to receive the software
was closing. Chief McCollom mentioned, in addition, the Village would save an
additional $20,000 a year on licensing that would be provided at no cost.
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5. RESOLUTION 30-06/07
Vice-Mayor Paterno asked for an update on Phase 2 of the technology implementation.
Chief McCollom stated he met with Argent, the purchase orders were ready to process,
and contacted HP, which might have a small savings due to the prices decreasing. He
stated he should place the order next week, and phase 2 should be delivered over the
following week, and noted implementation was scheduled for the beginning of March.
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 30-06/07; Vice-Mayor
Paterno seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
6. RESOLUTION 33-06/07 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, accepting the terms and conditions of the
Palm Beach County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Award; certifying
that monies from the EMS Grant will be used to purchase the equipment specified
in the Grant Award, will improve and expand pre-hospital services in our covered
area; will not be used to supplant existing Tequesta Fire-Rescue budget allocation
and meets the goals and objectives of the EMS County Grant Plan.
Attorney Hawkins read Resolution 33-06/07 into the record.
Fire Chief James Weinand stated the Fire Department applied for two grants last year and
were notified this past November that they had been approved. He explained the first
Resolution contained the required language for Palm Beach County as a condition of the
grant and the second Resolution provided the amendments to the budget.
Ms. Watkins commended the Chief and staff involved in obtaining the grant funds.
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 33-06/07; Vice-Mayor
Paterno seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
7. RESOLUTION 34-06/07 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending the 2006/2007 General Fund
Budget by appropriating $32,073.00 of Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance,
increasing the Fire Control Revenue Account #001-192-337.201, "PBC EMS
Grant" by $32,073.00 and increasing the EMS Expenditure Account #001-193-
664.600, "Machinery & Equipment" by $32,073.00 and authorizing the Village
Manager to execute the applicable documents on behalf of the Village.
Attorney Hawkins read Resolution 34-06/07 into the record.
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 34-06/07; Vice-Mayor
Paterno seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
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• 8. ORDINANCE 611-06/07 -SECOND READING - An Ordinance of the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, providing for
the voluntary annexation of property, providing for repeal of Ordinances in
conflict; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an
effective date
Attorney Hawkins read Ordinance 611-06/07 into the record.
(Council Comments)
- Vice-Mayor Paterno stated he supported the annexation and felt it was important
to the community. He noted there were a lot of pockets within the community
that he would like to approach for future annexation.
- Council Member Watkins stated she was glad the parcel was voluntarily annexed.
- Mayor Humpage explained that as anon-profit organization the American Legion
did not represent a tax base to the Village, but they were willing to provide
support to the Village during emergency situations. Ne mentioned they could
fully operate off a generator for up to 14 days.
(Public Comments) None
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve Ordinance 611-06/07 on second
reading; Vice-Mayor Paterno seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
9. Recommendation of one Regular Member and one Alternate Member
appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board
Ms. Catherine Harding, Director of Community Development, explained the Planning
and Zoning Board requested Council appoint Mr. Joshua Escoto as a Regular Member
and Mr. James Hackett as an Alternate Member in order to fill the vacant positions.
Vice-Mayor Paterno pointed out one candidate worked at Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney
& Associates whose company frequently came before Council and asked if this would
create a conflict of interest. Ms. Harding advised Mr. Gentile's company did not
represent many applicants that came before the Planning and Zoning Board. She had
discussed this issue with Mr. Hackett and he would excuse himself from any items that
involved his employer's organization.
Council Member Watkins appreciated residents volunteering and Vice-Mayor Paterno
stated both applicants were qualified.
Consensus of Council supported the recommendation as put forth by the Planning and
Zoning Board.
XI. ANY OTHER MATTERS None
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p. m.; Vice-Mayor
Paterno seconded the motion; motion passed 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk