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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Regular_6/13/2019MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JUNE 13, 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 Deputy Village Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Brennan, Vice -Mayor Johnson, Council Member Arena, Council Member Brandon, and Council Member Stone. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice -Mayor Johnson An invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Beresford followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve of the agenda. Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Legislative Update by Senator Bobby Powell Senator Bobby Powell spoke to Council and presented an update on recent legislative session events which could affect residents in the Village. He reminded Council of the importance of Home Rule, which gives local municipalities the ability to govern at the local level. Some topics he touched upon were: mental health, criminal justice for youth, education, restoration of rights, toll roads and medical marijuana. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Brennan advised Council of the Village Clerk's request to pull item number 15 regarding the 2020 US Census. The Village Clerk was not able to present due to her absence. Vice Mayor Kristi Johnson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Council Member Laurie Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 5-0. 2. MINUTES: April 11, 2019 Regular and April 29, 2019 Workshop Page 1 of 5 3. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council.) 4. Interagency Agreement between the PBC State Attorney's Office and Tequesta Police Department 5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Tequesta and CWA Wages Article Amendment 6. Approve Personnel Policy Revision — Ethics Training (3.15) 7. Resolution 18-19 Adopting Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Rates for Fiscal Year Ending 0913012020 8. Resolution 19-19 Increasing Revenues and Expenditures in the General Fund #001 201812019 Budget in the Amount of $40,000.00 9. Fiscal Year 201812019 Budget Amendments 10. Increasing the Fiscal Year 201812019 Water Utility Fund Budget by $44,250.00 to fund an update to the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System Facility Assessment Plan. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Ms. Terri and Ms. Cori Robinson addressed Council with safety concerns on Village Boulevard. They cited many dangerous components, including a blind curve, speeding, lack of crosswalks and a traffic light. Additionally, they witnessed many near accidents relating to the safety issues on a daily basis. Acting Manager Weinand revealed that a study had already been performed within the last six months, although the sidewalks were not included. He assured Council that he would take another look with staff and see what could be done to address the sidewalk/crosswalk concerns. Mr. Doug Chambers commented on the safety of sidewalks on Village Blvd. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Attorney Davis related that most of his work from the month had been with staff. Village Manager Manager Weinand conveyed to Council that the golf cart study was nearly completed. He reminded them of the written report he had already submitted and thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as Acting Village Manager. Police Department Police Chief Medina acknowledged Council and updated them on the Citizens on Patrol (COPs) Page 2 of 5 being recently recognized by the Traffic Safety Committee of Palm Beach County. He also mentioned that he had • Attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery with Mayor Brennan • Swore in reserve officer • Discussed Hurricane Action Plan with Fire Department • Smart Water CSI, a burglary tool • Public Safety Award Banquet • Capsized boat in Jupiter Inlet • Training updates Fire Department Fire Chief Trube updated Council on recent happenings in his department, which included: • Badge pinnings • Training drills with photos of fire scenarios • Emergency management meetings COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Stone thanked Acting Manager Weinand for his service to the Village. Council Member Brandon wished everyone a "happy summer." Council Member Arena had no comment. Vice Mayor Johnson thanked Acting Manager Weinand for stepping in as Village Manager and reminded residents of the upcoming budget meetings. Mayor Brennan invited the public to attend the budget meetings to see how the Village allocated funds for the upcoming fiscal year. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 11. ORDINANCE 19-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF 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 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. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 19-19 into the record. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 19-19; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 12. RESOLUTION 16-19; A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO AN AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE VILLAGE COUNCIL IN THE SELECTION OF A QUALIFIED AUDITOR TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT Page 3 of 5 PURSUANT TO SECTION 21&391, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE SUNSET OF THIS AUDIT COMMITTEE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Resolution 16-19 into the record. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Council Approval of Constitution Park as Location for the Proposed Recreation/Community Center. Mr. Oenbrink of 35 River Drive spoke and believed the site selection was premature and too small as it could not accommodate parking without re -writing the existing Code. He believed other local sites should be explored. Vice Mayor Johnson asked who would be corresponding with REG Architects. Acting Manager Weinand assured her that Greg Corbit, Director of Parks and Recreation, would follow up with the firm. Mayor Brennan reminded Council that combining the classes with the existing playground was the preferred scenario residents had voiced. Additionally, Tequesta Park did not make sense as it was located in a neighboring county. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 14. ORDINANCE 20-19, FIRST READING, 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 ll. 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 Attorney Davis read Ordinance 20-19 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing to Council for comment. There being none, she opened the hearing to citizen comments. There being none, she closed the public hearing. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion Approve Ordinance 19-19 on Second Reading Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Page 4 of 5 15. RESOLUTION 17-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, FORMING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU; CREATING A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. This item was pulled due to the Village Clerk being absent and she would present the Resolution at the next Council meeting. 16. Updating the 2019 Governmental Assembly Representation Lists in appointing a Council representation to the North Palm Beach Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee Council Member Stone agreed to be a representative for the Economic Development Committee and an alternate for the Government Affairs Committee. Vice Mayor Johnson agreed to be an alternate for the Government Affairs Committee. Mayor Brennan asked for the IT Director to be the representative on the Smart Connected Committee. Council Member Laurie Brandon agreed to be an alternate for the Smart Connected Committee as well. 17. Request for Donation from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary to Spronsor "Wine in the Wild" Event Council agreed they would not fund the event this year. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to deny the request due to budget constraints; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, �- ICY K:w IQ.P�ca� 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. Page 5 of 5