HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_20-19_7/11/2019ORDINANCE NO. 20-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA AT ARTICLE 11. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE.,
DIVISION 2. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD., SEC. 22-51.
CREATION, MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS, APPOINTMENT.
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS FROM TWO
TO THREE; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION
AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta (the "Village") desires to
increase the number of alternate members on the Planning and Zoning Board of the Village of
Tequesta; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council believes these code revisions will be in the best interests
of the Village of Tequesta, and will promote the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 22. Community Development. of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta is hereby amended at Article Il. Community Appearance., Division 2.
Planning and Zoning Board., Sec. 22-51. Creation, member qualifications, terms, appointm, ent. to
increase the number of alternate members from two to three; providing that the See. 22-5 L shall
hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 22-51. - Creation, member qualifications, terms, appointment.
A planning and zoning board is hereby established.
(a) Composition of the board. The board shall be composed of five regular members and up to
tbre—e-twe alternate members (all of whom shall serve without compensation), appointed by the
village council.. At the time of appointment and at all times during which they serve, all members
(i) shall reside in the village and be qualified electors of the village, (ii) shall not serve on the
village council or on any other village board or committee, and (iii) shall not be employed by the
village or any of its contractors. In the event that there is a lack of qualified eligible applicant(s)
needed to satisfy the requirements as stated, the village council, working through the village
manager, shall have the authority to recruit and appoint qualified members into the vacant seats
from any area of the Village of Tequesta.
(b) Alternate board members. In addition to the five regular board members, two additional
members, to be designated at the time of their appointments as alternate 41 and alternate #2, shall
be appointed by the village council to serve on the board, in that order, at meetings of the board
when necessary to ensure that each application receives consideration by a full board. In addition
the Village Council may, but is not required, to designate a third alternate member to serve on the
board sequentially following after alternate #1 and alternate #2.
(c) Terms of office. Regular members of the board shall be appointed for a term of three years.
Alternate members of the board shall be appointed for a term of two years.
(d) Voting. A majority of the board (i.e., a minimum of three members) shall constitute a quorum,
and the affirmative vote of a majority of the board present shall be necessary for any action thereof.
In the event that only three members are present, a unanimous vote of all present in favor of an
application is required to make a recommendation of approval. If no motion receives the necessary
majority vote, that shall constitute a recommendation of denial.
(e) Terminationlresignation. All board members shall serve at the pleasure of the village council
and derive no property rights from their appointed position. The village council may, by a majority
vote, remove any board member at any time for any reason or no reason. All board members shall
abide by state laws and county and village ordinances regarding ethical behavior. Vacancies in the
board membership by resignation, illness or other causes shall be filled by the village council for
the unexpired term of the vacated seat. Three absences in a row or three unexcused absences within
the fiscal year of the village, shall constitute cause for automatic dismissal from the board.
Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Section 3: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
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such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 4: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 5: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
ORDINANCE
20-19
Upon Second Reading
Date
07/11/2019
Motion Vice -Mayor Kristi Johnson Second Council Member Kyle Stone
Mayor Abigail Brennan
Vice -Mayor Kristi Johnson
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Laurie Brandon
Council Member Kyle Stone
VOTE
FOR ADOPTION
❑✓
❑✓
AGAINST ADOPTION ABSENT
❑
❑
❑
❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
ATTEST:
SEAL
INCORPORATED
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk