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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_7/22/2019sTic r1os MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JULY 22, 2019 8:30 AM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 8:30 a.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Brennan, Council Member Brandon, Vice -Mayor Johnson, and Council Member Stone. Absent were: Council Member Arena. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Brandon; motion carried 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS None GENDA ITEMS 1. Approve Setting the Proposed Ad Valorem Millage Rate for the Village of Tequesta for Fiscal Year 201912010 at a Rate of 6.629 Mills per $1,000.00 of Assessed Value and Setting the Budget Public Hearings as Follows: September 12, 2019 — 6:00p.m. - Approve Tentative Budget; and September 19, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Approve Final Budget Manager Allen explained the increase of 5.35% would balance the budget. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson moved approval of setting the proposed Ad Valorem Millage Rate for the Village of Tequesta for Fiscal Year 2019/2010 at a rate of 6.629 Mills per $1,000.00 of assessed value and setting the budget public hearings as follows: September 12, 2019 — &00p.m. - Approve Tentative Budget; and September 19, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Approve Final Budget; seconded by Council Member Stone; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 33-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE STORM WATER RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Manager Allen explained there was not a rate increase, however an additional category added for larger lots to pay a little more to cover run-off. He noted it affected 31 lots that were all built out and would capture an additional $2100. Mr. Allen explained the consultant recommended a commercial rate increase, however he recommended against an increase this year. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to adopt the rates attached to Resolution 33-19 as Exhibit A to be effective October 1, 2019 for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2020; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Arena). 3. Request from Bruce Weiner, Senior Advisor, Fontainebleau Development, for a temporary sales trailer at the front corner of the subject property located at 1500 Beach Road, Tequesta, FL 33469. This location would be optimal to ensure the safety of the public and the construction workers because it will be separate from the site of the construction of the 10-story high-rise building. Lynne Britt speaking on behalf of Mr. Rodriguez, stated the applicant was in attendance. Mr. George Gentile explained the request and noted the trailer would be located on site for approximately one year as the sales area. Mayor Brennan requested landscaping around the trailer to enhance the look and Mr. Gentile agreed. Ms. Britt noted Mr. Rodriguez was working with the applicant on the optimal location placement for the trailer. Mr. Gentile summarized additional changes that would need to come before Council for consideration. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion moved to approve the applicant's request; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Arena). 4. 2019 Governmental Assemblies - Addition of the Palm Beach North Chamber Environmental Subgroup Mayor Brennan provided an explanation on the tasks of the Chamber committee and Council Member Brandon agreed to be the Council representative. Council Member Stone made a motion to appoint Council Member Brandon to serve on the Chamber subgroup committee; Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Arena). ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 a.m.; seconded by Council Member Brandon; motion carried unanimously 4-0. Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. Respectfully submitted, 6,1 01 Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.