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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/09/2008MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2008 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 7:05 p.m. A roll call was taken by Executive Assistant Telfrin. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage, and Council Member Tom Paterno. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Executive Assistant to the Manager Debra Telfrin, and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Arena gave the invocation followed by the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • Mayor Watkins added a presentation by National City Bank to the Parks and Recreation Center immediately following the approval of the agenda; added an item to Any Other Matters. • Council Member Humpage added the Beacon News publication and a zoning issue under Any Other Matters. • Vice-Mayor Turnquest and Council Member Arena noted they had items for Any Other Matters MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the Agenda as amended; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. PRESENTATION: Julie Cart, North Palm Beach County Senior Vice-President of National City Bank and Pattie Walsh Branch Manager and Vice-President of Tequesta Branch presented the Parks and Recreation Department a check for $11,000 in conjunction with the Concert/Movie in the Park series. Council individually thanked the bank for their continued support of Village programs. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney Village Attorney White noted Delray Beach prevailed on the sovereign immunity case. She and the Mayor met with the Jupiter Inlet Colony attorney regarding the Fire Rescue agreement and potential modifications; the issue was provided to their Mayor and County Administrator to review the budget and documentation. She explained she received a petition for voluntary annexation from International Development Corporation, a nearby property to the Jupiter Lighthouse Academy. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/9/08 Page 2 • Village Manager Village Manager Couzzo commented on the bridge and the workshop and noted there would be conceptual drawings available within a week. Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks & Recreation, provided an overview of upcoming activities. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the following Consent Agenda; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. MINUTES: 8/1/08 Budget Workshop, 9!4/08 Special, 9/5/08 Special Emergency, 9/8/08 Special, 9/11/08 Special, and 9/11/08 Regular 2. Renewal of the Employee Assistance Program Agreement with Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. 3. Resolution 41-08, Awarding proposal to Sheehan Turf Care to maintain the Tequesta Park ball fields 4. Council Approval of Budget Amendments exceeding the $5,000.00 limit and/or affecting Capital Accounts for FY 2007/2008 4a. Resolution 44-08, Approving an "Identity Theft Prevention Program" in accordance with the Requirements of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Russell von Frank, 489 Dover Road, discussed the "Jones Rule" where the Council were unpaid and suggested our Council forego their monthly stipend and use it towards the bridge. Mr. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, stated the bridge meeting was successful and suggested spending the extra funds to raise the bridge on beautification. Village Manager Couzzo commented on bridge aesthetics and noted it would blend with the current Village facilities. Ms. Betty Nagy, 26 Shay Place, commended the Manager, Village Clerk, and Council for appropriately notifying residents about the bridge meeting. She thanked Council for listening to the citizen concerns. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/9/08 Page 3 Mr. Frank D'Ambra, 23 Leeward Circle, stated the 86 residents North of the bridge pay substantially more in property taxes and believes in ten years time the additional property taxes they pay could cover the cost to increase the height as well as the entire bridge. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Paterno was happy with the resident turnout at the bridge workshop and would like all Special Meetings to have the same signage placed in the Village. He would like to have the bridge completed this summer. He reminded residents to lock their vehicles to avoid car burglaries. He commented on the Sheehan Turt contract 3% increase and suggested the Village use them as a model. He advised the petitioner of the old Rood property contacted him regarding a voluntary annexation. He commented he receives $250 a month and $1,500 a year Discretionary Funds; and noted he did not use his Discretionary Funds. Council Member Humpage thanked the residents for attending the bridge workshop and believed residents and non-residents were genuine. He suggested that when the new bridge was built speaking with the garbage company to reduce rates due to saving money on gas. He commented on the ten week Citizen Academy training provided by the police department. Council Member Arena complimented the Fire Department on their Fire Prevention Week event and discussed the ICE "In case of emergency" program. He commented on the Beacon news article regarding John Terzakis. He thanked the residents for attending the bridge meeting. He commented on a letter he received from a resident, "{t is wonderful to have a Council that you are absolutely sure will make the right decision. This is the only community know that has that reputation." He thanked Council for their dedication to the community. Vice-Mayor Turnquest inquired on why Jupiter Inlet Colony requested to review the Village's budget prior to making a decision on the Fire Rescue agreement. Attorney White explained they wanted to see what the Village residents were paying for services as compared to what their residents would pay. Vice-Mayor Turnquest noted he wanted to review their budget in return. He asked Council and Department Heads to be flexible with business owners, especially those that live in the Village, regarding code issues. He mentioned emails he received regarding suggestions on the bridge and a White Hall resident recommended a temporary bridge during construction for pedestrians to walk or bike over; and her condominium association suggested implementing a trolley system. He noted a Carriage House resident suggested creating a committee to construct a letter to local and state legislators voicing the Village's concerns that Martin and Palm Beach County utilizes the bridge while providing no financial assistance; and recommended Dottie Campbell lead this committee. He asked the Council to adopt a local charity in the Village as its official charity. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/9/08 Page 4 Mayor Watkins thanked residents for attending the bridge meeting and advised the bridge design would be nice and not over the top. She believed Jupiter -Inlet Colony was simply attempting to come up with information to substantiate the costs to their residents. She attended the Intergovernmental Meeting with Commissioner Marcus this past week and discussed the red light camera campaign on unincorporated roads and bond money for water access for Dubois Park. She commented on the "Let Us Vote" letter regarding the amendment preserving Home Rule for the Village. She commented on meeting with the property manager regarding the parking in the Blockbuster plaza. She commented on residents receiving notices on their cars regarding their vehicle being unlocked and noted the intent was good. Council Member Humpage and resident Dottie Campbell encouraged residents to read a sample ballot prior to Election Day. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 5. Ordinance 13-08, Second Reading, 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 Ordinance 13-08 title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. Council Member Paterno noted that firefighter funds must be segregated in a separate account. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed to Council, and the Mayor opened the public hearing to the public for comments. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 13-08 as written; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously. 6. Ordinance 14-08, Second Reading, annexing one (1) parcel of real property located at 4390 County Line Road, informally known as Jupiter Lighthouse Academy Attorney White read Ordinance 14-08 title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/9/08 Page 5 Vice-Mayor Turnquest welcomed the annexation and believed the applicants represented the Village well. Council Member Paterno welcomed the Academy to the Village and the Mayor concurred. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed to Council, and the Mayor opened the public hearing to the public for comments. Ms. Betty Nagy asked that Council notify the surrounding neighbors of the annexation. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Turnquest moved approval of Ordinance 14-08 on second reading; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 7. Council Audit Committee Appointments: Abby Roeloffs; Robert Rives, CPA; Eric Jolly, CPA; Frank D'Ambra, III; and Anthony Goedmakers MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of the Audit Committee Members Abby Roeloffs, Robert Rives, Eric Jolly and Frank D'Ambra; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Manager Couzzo explained Ms. Roeloffs had submitted a resignation letter for the Investment Committee in order to serve on the Audit Committee. 8. Resolution 43-08, Approval of services from Island Time .Productions for the Annual Harvest Festival Attorney White read Resolution 43-08 title into the record. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Resolution 43-08; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. Ordinance 16-08, First Reading, Amending the Comprehensive Development Plan to adopt Evaluation and Appraisal ("EAR") based amendments Attorney White read Ordinance 16-08 title into the record. Ms. Catherine Harding, Director ofi Community Development, and Mr. Bell of Bell Development reviewed the requirements of the EAR and the Comp Plan's role. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/9/08 Page 6 Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 16-08 on first reading; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Council discussion and approval of donation to the Special Olympics of Florida Mayor Watkins noted the Special Olympics were called to determine if there were any Village residents participating and she had not heard back. Vice-Mayor Turnquest commented on his preference to donate to local organizations where residents benefited. Mayor Watkins stated she would bring this back in November once she has an answer. 11. Council discussion and approval of a donation to the Jupiter High School Project Graduation Council Member Paterno agreed with Vice-Mayor Turnquest's previous comment and preferred to support local charities rather than national organizations. Council Member Arena agreed. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Turnquest moved approval of donating $1,000 to Jupiter High School for Project Graduation; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Humpage asked the Manager to speak with Mr. Sabin about the collection of refuse at Post 271. He commented on the zoning mixed use issue and referred to a packet of information he would provide the Clerk when the mixed use was created and its history. Manager Couzzo advised a staff review would be provided. Council Member Humpage spoke about the Beacon News who had requested the Village submit monthly articles of interest for publication. Consensus of Council agreed and Council Member Humpage would submit the first article. Council Member Arena proposed a workshop to include an update on Tequesta Park with Connie Fisher providing an overview, discussion on Smoke Signals and potential materials that could be used, local charities, letter to officials as recommended by Vice-Mayor Turnquest, and the next date for the bridge meeting. Consensus of Council agreed to schedule. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/9/08 Page 7 Vice-Mayor Turnquest suggested hiring an official photographer for the Village. He believes the Village should be more lenient to Village business owners. He asked Council to consider displaying local artwork in the Chambers on the back wall. Consensus of Council agreed and directed the Clerk to contact the Lighthouse Gallery. Council Member Paterno reminded Council of the need to schedule a Pension Workshop. He asked that Council move forward aggressively on the Jupiter Inlet Fire Rescue timetable. Mayor Watkins received a donation request from the Girl Scouts and would place on the November agenda. Council Member Paterno asked about donating to the JTAA who did not request a donation last year; and Mayor Watkins felt organizations should place a request. Vice-Mayor Turnquest suggested donating to the Girls Scouts for the butterfly garden. Mayor Watkins commented on the "Hero Act" and the organization requested pamphlets be placed in Village Hall to see if residents qualified. She noted the next issue of Smoke Signals was the holiday issue and asked Council to write individual greetings. She has had residents and non- residents compliment the landscaping on at Old Dixie and Tequesta Drive. Manager Couzzo thanked his Executive Assistant for filling in for the Village Clerk. 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, o~ rrl ~~~ Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk