HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_5/9/2019MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MAY 9, 2019 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Abby Brennan, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Laurie Brandon, Vice -
Mayor Kristi Johnson, and Council Member Kyle Stone.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Stone
An invocation was offered by Mr. Mike Richardson followed by the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda; Council Member Brandon
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
PRESENTATION
1. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Presentation on Jupiter Bridge
Replacement
Mr. Michael Sileno, of Hardesty & Hanover, discussed his power -point presentation to
Council which had also been recently presented to the Town of Jupiter. He revealed the
new bridge would be taller and wider, and would decrease openings by forty percent.
Additionally, the detour phase would take 18-20 months, however, the total duration of
construction would take 42-45 months.
Mr. Steve Oenbrink of River Drive questioned whether or not incentive clauses would be
included. Mr. Sileno stated that incentives and disincentives were being explored.
Mr. Harold Taylor of 13 Chapel Court asked if the duration of the construction time could
be shorter. Mr. Sileno stated that the bridge was movable and not fixed, which involved
many components, and would take longer to build than a fixed bridge.
Captain Pete Leo, US Coast Guard Licensed Ocean Operator opined that the boat traffic
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could be reduced if the bridge tenders were educated on the currents, boat handling,
dropping antennas and outriggers could reduce openings significantly.
Ms. Lisa Stone from Kimley Horn spoke to Council and revealed that enforcing boaters to
lower the outriggers was difficult if they were alone on the vessel.
Mr. Michael Sileno continued to state that the traffic study was being evaluated for the
Beach Road and Alternate Al intersection.
Mr. Norm Sayer of Tequesta Country Club questioned the traffic configurations for the
upcoming closure of the bridge.
Mr. Ben Ward of 28 Starboard Way asked about the cost of the bridge and
commencement of construction. Mr. Sileno revealed the cost for replacing the bridge
was $135 million and would begin in 2021.
Mr. Blair Shrader of 597 North Cypress Drive asked if Brightline trains would be
coordinating with this project. Mayor Brennan advised there would be an update on the
subject, later in the meeting.
2. Presentation of the 913012018 CAFR
Mr. Brandon Lopez, the Audit Firm Manager, summarized the independent auditors
report and opinion and relayed that there were no deficiencies found.
3. Proclamation Designating May 19-26 2019 as Water Reuse Week.
This proclamation was acknowledged but not read aloud.
4. Proclamation Designating May18-24 2019 as National Safe Boating Week.
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams read the Proclamation declaring May 18 - 24th, 2019
National Safe Boating Week. Mr. Mark Cleveland graciously accepted the proclamation
and thanked Council for their support.
5. Proclamation Declaring May 19, 2019 - May 25, 2019 as National Emergency
Medical Services Week.
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams read the Proclamation declaring May 19 - 24th 2019 as
National Emergency Medical Services Week. Chief Trube accepted the proclamation
and thanked Council for their support.
6. Proclamation proclaiming May 5th - May 11th, 2019 as Municipal Clerk's Week.
Mayor Brennan thanked Village Clerk Lori McWilliams and her staff for their dedication
and hard work on behalf of the Village.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Brennan asked that item 9 be removed for discussion. Council Member Arena asked
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that items number 8, 10, 11 and 12 be removed for discussion
MOTION: Kristi Johnson, Vice Mayor made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended; seconded by Vince Arena, Council Member. Motion carried 5-0.
7. MINUTES:
3/14/2019 Regular Council Meeting Minutes; 3/25/2019 Special Meeting Minutes,
4/1/2019 Workshop Minutes, 4/19/2019 Special Meeting Minutes, and 4/25/2019 Special
Meeting Minutes.
13. Approval of Village Manager Employment Contract between Jeremy Allen and the
Village of Tequesta and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Items Removed from Consent Agenda
8. The Criminal Justice Commission Seeks the Approval in the Allocation of FY 2018
(Federal Fiscal Year 2018/County Fiscal Year 2019) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
funds. The Total Allocation to Palm Beach County is $322, 532.
Police Chief Medina explained that Palm Beach County used the resources and needed
the area Mayors to vote on the item.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve; Council Member Arena
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
9. Council Approval to Hold the 9th Annual Chili Cook -Off and Beer Tasting Event on
November 9, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Paradise Park.
Chief Trube reminded Council of the importance of this community event as it supported
several Veteran's groups. Mayor Brennan refrained from voting due to a conflict of
interest.
MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to approve holding the Chili Cook -Off
and Beer Tasting event on November 9, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Paradise Park;
Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (conflict of
interest: Mayor Brennan, Mayor).
10. Request Approval to Allow for Extended Work Hours for the Village of Tequesta
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project
Council Member Arena stated that a resident had questioned extra expenses associated
with this item. Mr. Tom Bradford, a consultant working on the Water Treatment Plant
Project informed Council there was no extra cost with the contracted price of $1.8 million
based on the assumption they would receive two consecutive 14 day extended work
periods. The Village was responsible for the temporary hook up cost of $5-6,000.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve; Council Member Arena
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
11. Community Center Advisory Committee Requests Council Extend the Deadline
from June 13, 2019 to December 13, 2019 (6 months) to bring their
Recommendation to Council.
Mr. Frank D'Ambra, Chair for the Community Center Advisory Committee (CCAC)
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presented the proposed timeline to Council and revealed there was now a two month
extension request instead the prior agreed upon six month extension. He estimated the
cost of the survey would be approximately $5,000-10,000 dollars. The new deadline
requested was July 31, 2019.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve changing the former extention
to two months; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
12. RESOLUTION 14-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 201812019 GENERAL
FUND #001 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,250.00 TO FUND A GOLF CART EVALUATION ANALYSIS FOR TEQUESTA
DRIVE AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IN THE SAME AMOUNT, TO MCMAHON
ASSOCIATES INC. TO PREPARE THE EVALUATION; PROVIDING FOR
SERERABILITY;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Acting Manager Weinand explained that the analysis would include traffic counts,
elevations, field evaluations, drawings and an outlined process focused on the south
entrance of the country club to Point Drive. Council Member Arena was against spending
$9200 on a study that he felt was being pushed by a handful of residents.
MOTION: Council Member Stone made a motion to approve; Vice -Mayor Johnson
seconded the motion. Carried 4-1 (opposed: Council Member Arena).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leo addressed Council regarding clogged storm drains which were causing
flooding issues when it rained. They had spoken to the Public Works Department within the past
year yet the problem still persisted. Acting Manager Weinand would speak to the Village
Engineering firm regarding this matter.
STANDING REPORTS
Communications from Council
Council Member Stone commented on the one cent sales tax funds and mentioned a
community garden, a Council Meeting at Constitution Park prior to Food Trucks, and training for
public safety.
Council Member Brandon asked residents to email her with any comments or concerns.
Council Member Arena liked the idea of a Council Meeting at Constitution Park.
Vice Mayor Johnson asked residents to contact her with any concerns.
Mayor Brennan updated residents on the status of the former Brightline, now Virgin Train. She
announced that Virgin Trains would be double tracking the Tequesta Drive intersection in April
of 2020, but would leave two additional area crossings open during this time -frame. Additionally,
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Virgin finally agreed to replace the entire inlet bridge, minus the concrete pilings. Advance notice
would be given to residents regarding any projects as soon as it was available. She also added
that Tri-Rail would possibly be able to expand north to into Jupiter. She also warned residents
about recent solicitors combing the Village trying to scam residents. Mayor Brennan announced
that a new Village Manager, Mr. Jeremy Allen, was hired and would start July 1 st, 2019.
Village Attorney
Attorney Davis advised he would report on the recent legislative session during next month's
Council Meeting. Additionally, it had been a terrible year for "home rule" issues.
Village Manager
Acting Manager Weinand informed Council of the Communication Workers of America (CWA )
Union contract update. He reminded Council that he had emailed them recently with updates.
Police Department
Police Chief Gus Medina updated Council on recent honors, awards and trainings his
department was scheduled to receive.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Trube addressed Council and revealed that his department had focused on
emergency management training, ADA compliancy and that they had received a new truck.
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
14. ORDINANCE 8-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VLLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL, SEC. 78-4.
DEFINITIONS. BY AMENDING TI-CE DEFINITIONS FOR "FRONTAGE FOR
BUILDINGS" AND "LOT FRONTAGE" TO PROVIDE UPDATED CLARIFICATIONS
FOR THESE DEFINITIONS; AND AT ARTICLE N. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS,
SEC. 78-284. WALLS AND FENCES. BY PROVIDING CROSS REFERENCE TO
FENCING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES SCREENING CERTAIN BOATS AND OTHER VEHICLES, AND BY
PROVIDING CLARIFICATION To THE APPLICATION OF WALL AND FENCE
REGULATIONS TO CORNER LOTS; ALSO AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. ARTICLE 111.
PARKING, STOPPING OR STANDR•«l. DIVISION 2, SEC. 46-72, SEC. 4673 AND
SEC. 46-74. BY CLARIFYING REGULATIONS REGARDING CARPORTS AND
ENCLOSED GARAGES, BY REGULATIONS FOR SCREENING ON CORNER LOTS,
AND BY REPEALR•.IG THE WAIVER PROVISION AT SEC. 46-76; PROVIDING THAT
EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTERS 78 AND 46
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.
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Attorney Davis read Ordinance 8-19 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing
for Council comments; there were none. The hearing was then opened to public
comments; there were none.
MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to approve; Council Member Brandon
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
15. ORDINANCE 11-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 63. ARTICLE II.
RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS, TO RE -NAME TI11S ARTICLE AS "PLACEMENT
AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICE
FACILITIES IN VILLAGE RIGHTS -OF -WAY"; TO UPDATE AND ADD CERTAIN
DEFINITIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND FLORIDA LAW; TO
RECOGNIZE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES THAT MAY BE PLACED
IN RIGHTS OF WAY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE "ADVANCED WIRELESS
INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT ACT". TO PROVIDE NEW
AESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN FACILITIES IN RIGHTS -OF -WAY -
TO RECOGNIZE PASS -THROUGH PROVIDERS AS SEPARATE AND.
DISTINCT ENTITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF PASS -
THROUGH PROVIDER FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, PROVIDING
THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 63.
SHALL REMAIN IN) FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERAB►LITY CLAUSE
AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 11-19 into the record. He reminded Council of the
correspondence from Verizon Wireless prompting some revisions. He recommended
going forward with the second reading to avoid vulnerability. Additionally, legislation
changes could require additional changes in the future.
Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council comments and Council Member Arena
voiced concern over the distance and height of telecommunication equipment. The
hearing was then opened up for public comments. Mrs. Valerie Guarnieri of 1 Waterway
Road, voiced her concerns about the safety of such technology and commented on the
fact that China was the only other country allowing this to take place. She encouraged
others research the dangers.
MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to approve; Vice -Mayor Johnson
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
16. 1& ORDINANCE 124% SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-61. PENSION TRUST FUNDS, EXHIBIT A, THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES'
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PENSION TRUST FUND, AT SECTION 7. "BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY";
SECTION 8. "PRE -RETIREMENT DEATH", AND SECTION 25. "RE-EMPLOYMENT,
ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AFTER RETIREMENT"
IN ORDER TO ADD A NEW "RE -HIRE AFTER RETIREMENT" PROVISION,
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF
CHAPTER 2. AND EXHIBIT A SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS
PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read the Title to Ordinance 12-19 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened
the hearing for Council comments; there were none. The hearing was then opened for
public comments; there were none.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve;; Council Member Arena
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
17. ORDINANCE 14-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 14.
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. AT ARTICLE 11. BUILDINGS. TO
REPEAL OBSOLETE LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE AT
SECTION 14-32. SECTION 14-33; AT ARTICLE IV. HOUSING; AT ARTICLE VI.
PERMIT FEES. SECTIONS 14-152. BUILDING PERMITS, 14-153. PLUMBING
PERMITS, 14-154. ELECTRICAL PERMITS, 14-155. MECHANICAL PERMITS, 14-156.
GAS PERMITS, AND 14-157. FEE FOR JOBS STARTED WITHOUT PERMIT, AND
PROVIDE CROSS REFERENCE TO APPENDIX C FOR ALL PERMIT FEE
INFORMATION; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.
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.
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 14-19 into the record.
Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council comments; there were none. The
hearing was then opened to public comments; there were none.
MOTION: Kristi Johnson, Vice Mayor made a motion to approve the Ordinance 14-19;
seconded by Vince Arena, Council Member. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
18. Request for waiver of application fee from Hannah's Home of South Florida, Inc.
The subject applicant is requesting the Village Council to waive fees for a Time
Extension of a previously approved Development Order.
Mayor Brennan explained that these issues were brought to Council on a case -by -case
basis. In this case, the contractor was not meeting timelines. Vice Mayor Johnson asked
if the extension was cumulative or if it represented phases of work. Community
Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias answered that this request was based upon
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executive orders from the governor's office and had to be based upon a cumulative
extension.
MOTION: Kristi Johnson, Vice Mayor made a motion to approve the waiver request;
seconded by Vince Arena, Council Member. Motion carried 5-0.
19 SE 06-19, This is a Special Event application for an annual November 28, 2019 four -
mile road race, one -mile kids race and 100-yard toddler dash organized by Palm
Beach Roadrunners to take place beginning at Constitution Park on Dover Road
from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No alcohol will be served. Police Detail and Fire Detail
will be present for the duration of the event.
Building Director Jose Rodriguez brought forth an application for the annual Run 4 the
Pies event.
MOTION: Kristi Johnson, Vice Mayor made a motion to approve the SE 06-19; seconded
by Laurie Brandon, Council Member. Motion carried 5-0.
20 SE 07-19. Revision to PSEP 18-0006 - Approval to Add Signage Prior to the July 4,
2019 Freedom 4 Miler Race
MOTION: Kristi Johnson, Vice Mayor made a motion to approve the SE 07-19; seconded
by Vince Arena, Council Member. Motion carried 5-0.
21 RESOLUTION 13-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL BOARDS AND
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams recommended re -appointment of several board members
on various boards. She announced there was a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning
Board with several alternates, as well as new applicants interested in the position.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to maintain the existing members to their
respective boards; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-
0.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chesnut Trail, stated he was willing to be a pension board
member, if it was beneficial to the Village. Other candidates for the Planning and Zoning
Board, offered brief introductions and gave background information. The current
alternates for the Planning and Zoning Board addressed Council and offered background
information.
Council Member Arena suggested having two alternates and then change the ordinance
to allow three alternates on the Planning and Zoning Board.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to appoint Ms. Leslee Dasher to serve as
a Regular Planning and Zoning Board Member, Theresa Magio to serve as Alternate I,
and Ms. Marguerite Wilson to serve as Alternate II; Council Member Arena seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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MOTION: Council Member Stone made a motion to appoint Mr. Kris Cowles to the Public
Safety Pension Board; Vice Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously
5-0.
22 RESOLUTION 15-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL IN THE
SELECTION OF AN AUDITOR TO CONDUCT THE STATE MANDATED ANNUAL
FINANCIAL AUDIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 218.391, FLORIDA
STATUTES.
Finance Director, Chris Quirk informed Council that a decision should be made soon as
the audit would be performed by September of 2019.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to postpone consideration of Resolution
15-19 until the June 2019 Council Meeting; Council Member Stone seconded the motion.
Carried unanimously 5-0
23. ORDINANCE 19-19, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCILOF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS., ARTICLE 111. SEA TURTLE PROTECTION. AT
SECTION 10-62. DEFINITIONS., 10-66. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES DURING
NESTING SEASON., SECTION 10-67. SEA TURTLE PROTECTION PLAN
REQUIRED., SECTION 10-69. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR COASTAL
CONSTRUCTION., SECTION 10-72. STANDARDS FOR EXISTING
BEACHFRONT LIGHTING. AND SECTION 10-75. STANDARDS FOR
MECHANICAL BEACH CLEANING. TO UPDATE THE SEA TURTLE
NESTING SEASON DATES SPECIFIC TO PALM BEACH COUNTY;
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION
OF CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS. 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.
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 19-19 into the record.
Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council comments; there were none. The
hearing was then opened to public comments; there were none.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to postpone; Council Member Arena
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0
24. Approve the Purchase of Equipment and Services to Renovate the Council
Chambers Audio Video Distribution System
IT Director Brad Gomberg described the renovations and upgrades planned for the
Council Chambers and Village Hall building to Council. There would be upgrades in
audio as well as visual technology equipment and guests would be able to present
wireless demonstrations with the new system. Vice Mayor Johnson questioned why it
would be worth $20,000430,000 to have a large screen tv panel when an 85 inch screen
was available to consumers for much less. Mr. Gomberg stated that the proposed
screens would be more reliable, were tailor made for presentations and could have static
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images displayed. He added the warranty on the screens would be for five years.
Additionally, there would be monitors on the dais for each Council Member. Council
Member Stone asked if the existing monitors could be moved to the side of the
Chambers for additional views.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the purchase of
equipment without ipads at the dais, and to move the current screens to the side of the
room; Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
25. 2019 Governmental Assemblies Representation Appointments
Village Clerk McWilliams went over the meeting schedule and Council discussed who
would attend the upcoming meetings.
MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to approve the new representatives to
the meeting schedules; Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously
5-0.
26. Request from Jupiter High School to Donate $1,000 for Project Graduation
Council Member Arena agreed to use discretionary funds of $500 and Council agreed not
to use money from the General Fund to donate.
MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to donate $500 from his discretionary
funds Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Vice Mayor Johnson asked for an update on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
traffic study as it was close to being due. Acting Manager Weinand stated that he had not heard
back from them as of yet, but would keep Council updated as information came in.
Council Member Stone mentioned the need to discuss code issues and asked for a monthly
calendar which would show future discussion topics as they came up.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 PM; Council
Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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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.
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FORK813 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
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commission, authorlty, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and nod advisory bodies who are:presen€ed with a votingconflict of
interest under Section 112.3443, Florida -Statutes
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a`measure in which you have a conflict of interest Will vary=greatly depending,
on whether you hold an electiveor appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructionsi on this form before
completing and filing ;the form
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A pe=n .holding elective- or, appIointive.ropnty, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
would Inure to his or her special private gain or bass. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from twowingly'voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency), by whom fee or -she is'retalnet :
{including ie. parsrit, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to ti e'special private gain or loss of a
relative; car to the special, private. god n or ioss of a business associate. Comm. issioners of community redevelopment agencies {CRAB) under
Sec. 10,356 or 163. 357, FB„ end officers of Independent special taxi districts elected on a one, -.acre, one -vote; -basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the ^officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband,. wife, brother, :sister, father-in-law,
motherin-taw" son -in -taw, arc daughter-in-law. A'busineess associate" means any person or entity angaged in car -carrying inn a;business.
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares, of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional shack exchange).
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ELECTED OFFICERS:
In arlditlon-to abstaining from voting imthe situations described; above, you must disclose the conflict
PRIOR TO THE VOTE_BEING TAKEN by publicly -stating to the assembly the nature of your intore in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting; and'
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE: VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this fora- with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the'rneeting, who should incorporate s forrri in the minutes,_
APPOINTED OFFICERS. -
Although you roust :abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise
participating in theae matters. However„ you must disclose the nature of me conflict -before making any attempt to influence the decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION. PRIOR TO THEMEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE,
TAKEN
You must compilste"and file this faun. (before making any atternpt°to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, wh well incorporate the farm in the minutes: (Continued on page 2)
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Adopted by reference in Role 34-U10(1 )ffj, F.A.C.
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the farm must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE; DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is fled.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
I Abby Brennan hereby disclose that on May 9 20 19
(a) A measure carve or will come before my agency which (check one or more)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
____ inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
_ inured to the special gain or loss of my
inured to the special gain or loss of
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of
is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
I am an officer of the Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, Inc., a 501(c)(3)non-profit corporation, that receives funds from an
event hosted by the Village of Tequesta Fire Rescue Department
by
, which
If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer,
who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
May 13, 2019
Date Filed
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
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Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.G.