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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_8/8/2019�a: orrylpir s ice coup MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL AUGUST 8, 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 Brennan, Vice -Mayor Johnson, and Council Member Stone. Absent were: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pastor Paul Beresford An invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Beresford followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). PRESENTATION 1. Presentation on Gold Star Families Marker Lauren Berkson explained the Gold Star Family project and asked Council to place two plaques on Village property: one for Veterans and one for their families. Mayor Brennan inquired on how the plaques would be paid for and Ms. Berkson stated the Village could fund or they would raise money if needed. She explained the porcelain marker was $350, the bronze was $450 and the boulder markers were between $125- $150 each. Manager Allen explained Council could utilize their discretionary funds if desired. Council Member Stone offered to provide $500 from his discretionary funds and Mayor Brennan suggested the Village Manager work with Ms. Berkson to find proper locations. Page 1 of 9 2. General Employee Pension Board Presentation by Pension Board Chair Michael Rhodes Pension Chair Michael Rhodes provided an update to Council on the status of the General Employee Pension Fund. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Stone asked to remove Item #4 for discussion. Motion: Vice -Mayor Johnson moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item 4; seconded by Council Member Stone; motion carried 3-0. 3. MINUTES: June 17, 2019 Workshop; June 20, 2019 Workshop; and July 22, 2019 Special Meeting 5. RESOLUTION NO. 36-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A REVISED BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE VI OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 37-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A REVISED LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE AS PROVIDED BY SEC. 62-181 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 4. 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): 1. FEC ROW LLC and Village of Tequesta Real Estate Lease Renewal, File#281-1-2b Public Works, $12,316.00; 2. REG Architects, Inc. Community Center Additional Service Proposal #1 - Parks & Recreation, $15,000.00; 3. John Kuper Settlement Agreement - Human Resources, $15,000.00. Council Member Stone inquired on the contract for REG and Mr. Allen advised it was part of the later agenda item. Page 2 of 9 MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Item 4 as presented; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pat Watkins, 160 River Drive, commented on disparaging remarks about the Village and as a past Mayor takes it personally. Having been a resident and a Council Member, she knows Council and staff all have the best interest of the Village at heart. She WAS disappointed in hearing disparaging remarks and believed Council and staff do an outstanding. Herb Evans, 1420 Ocean Way, Jupiter, Illustrated Properties, stated he has a customer who wants to build a storage unit on their mixed use zoning property, however there was not an accommodation for storage facilities in the Code. He requested Council add storage facilities to the Zoning Code. Darrell Pastuch, stated the Village continues to lack transparency and continues to violate ethics. He stated there were record requests no longer available on the website, which was in violation of the law. He stated Council continued to ignore his appeal on the contract award to Wynn and Sons and advised Council to cancel the contract and do it properly. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, spoke regarding 414 Tequesta Drive and asked about the Wynn and Sons piggyback contract. He noted Contingency Funds were meant to add necessary items to a contract that were discovered during the process and asked how the money remaining at the end would be handled; returned to village, kept by the contractor or shared? He stated it would cost the Village money to go out to RFP and asked if staff researched what other contractors charged. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Stone stated he was excited to see where the wonderful Village was headed. Vice -Mayor Johnson agreed. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Nothing to report. Village Manager Village Manager Allen commended the police department on their positive efforts over the last two weeks which included bringing a counterfeit operation to justice and dispatch going over and above the call of duty. He complimented the Parks and Recreation Department on an exceptional job with the summer camp program. 7. Monthly Status Reports He noted the monthly reports from each department were included in the packet and revenues exceeded the target through June. Page 3 of 9 Police Department Chief Medina: • Nautical Club ended • Operation Safe Start begins next week and media would be here • Swore in Karol Lopez as our newest officer • Met with schools on active shooters and provided tips on how to be safer. • Counterfeit arrest • Thanked Council for approving the drone • Held the Sgt. exam and all four applicants passed • Held oral boards and plan to announce the promotion next week • Held Detective oral boards and two new officers applied • 8/24 was Coffee with a Cop and the Shred It event. Fire Department Chief Trube: • Attended Asher drill in Boca Raton • Attended Seaglass meeting • Attended the funeral of a WW2 Vet and 20 year NYC fire department Vet • Records Management training • POD exercise • Telestaff training • TECO gas trained the firefighters on gas emergencies • Preparing for Operation Safe Start • There will be an MDA fundraiser at Publix on 8/30-9/3 REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION 34-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 201812019 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND #303 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 TO FUND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER Village Attorney Davis read Resolution 34-19 title in to the record. Mr. Allen provided an overview on the project and noted the drawings requested would help Council decide whether to move forward with the project. Marcia Nielson, voiced concern with the transparency and community involvement and noted the band aide approach was not a solution to the building. She believed the project lacks a long term global vision on how to use existing assets for future recreational needs; and stated utilization of properties was not being considered. She believed the committee was given an unrealistic task and suggested the Environmental Advisory Committee might have some insights. She questioned moving forward to spend money on new plans when Council was trying to balance the budget. Page 4 of 9 MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 34-19; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 9. RESOLUTION 35-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT #180 IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND INCREASING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 201812019 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,900.00 TO RECOGNIZE THIS FEE Village Attorney Davis read Resolution 35-19 title into the record. Mr. Allen explained this would establish an administrative fee to help cover costs to support the Building Department. Council Member Stone noted it would help improve the Fund Balance. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution 35-19; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). NEW BUSINESS 10. SE 08-19 - SE Special event application for an annual Brewery Fall Festival event by the applicant, Tequesta Brewery LLC. to take place at its premises located at 287 S US Highway 1, Village Square Shopping Center on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 2-11 p.m. for —500 attendees. A temporary alcohol license will be obtained. Advance notice will be provided to all Village Square Shopping Center tenants at least 30 days in advance. Mayor Brennan inquired if the shopping center owner had notified the tenants and Mr. Rodriguez stated they were in compliance. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve SE 08-19; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 11. Approve Purchase of Ten (10) sets of Firefighter Bunker Gear Pursuant to NFPA Guidelines in the Amount of $30,736 Chief Trube reminded Council he had previously reported that he would pursue grant funding for new bunker gear. He explained the grant funding was unsuccessful and asked to transfer funds from one account to another to purchase the gear. He was giving up a budgeted Tahoe to replace the fire chiefs vehicle. The Mayor noted this was funded and had been discussed by Council. Chief Trube would continue to seek grant funding and stated this was a piggyback off of Lake County Florida and the gear was consistent with the current gear. Page 5 of 9 MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the transfer of available funds from 001-192-664.602 to account 001-192-664.600 in order to purchase this much needed gear; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 12. ORDINANCE 21-19, FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANDATES SET FORTH IN SECTION 163.3184, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, PURSUANT TO A PRIVATELY -INITIATED APPLICATION # SSC 1-19 WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, DESIGNATING SIX POINT ZERO THREE (6.03) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY AS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 746 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 AND 734 N. US HIGHWAY 1, INFORMALLY KNOWN AS "THE RESERVE AT TEQUESTA"; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 21-19 title into the record. Ms. Zacarias, Community Development Director, summarized the request. Architect Troy Holloway addressed both Ordinances (21-19 and 22-19) together and reviewed the request for a Future Land Use change from commercial to medium density residential and a zoning map amendment from C-2 community commercial district to R2 multiple family dwelling district. He clarified the site was located on US 1 abutting Casa Del Sol and noted the proposed medium density land use designation allowed for 12 du's/ac and that the proposed Reserve site plan provides for slightly less density at 11.44 du's/ac. Comparatively, the surrounding residential properties were at or below the 12 du's/ac. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments. Council discussed the requested change from commercial to residential, the site's previous history, a mixed use concept that was previously brought to Council, and the need for more residential properties. Mayor Brennan closed the public hearing to Council and opened it for public comments. Mr. Darrell Pastuch asked Council to test the well on the property which was in the concrete as he was concerned with materials being dumped that would intrude upon the drinking water. Ms. Bridget Foreman, Seabrook Road, inquired on the height and Mr. Hollway confirmed they were proposed to be two-story townhomes with garages. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 21-19 on first reading; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 13. ORDINANCE 22-19 - FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF Page 6 of 9 CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA; PURSUANT TO A PRIVATELY -INITIATED APPLICATION # PRZ 1-19, WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF SIX POINT ZERO THREE (6.03) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF LAND LOCATED AT 746 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 AND 734 N. US HIGHWAY 1; PROVIDING THAT THIS REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE RE -ZONED FROM THE VILLAGE ZONING DESIGNATION OF "C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT" TO THE VILLAGE ZONING DESIGNATION OF "R-2 MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT", PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PROPER DESIGNATION FOR THIS REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 22-19 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comment. Vice -Mayor Johnson asked about the meaning of multi family district use and Ms. Zacarias explained it was more than one single family home. Attorney Davis added it limited density and that R1 was less dense than R2. Mayor Brennan closed the public hearing to Council and opened it to the public for comments. Mark Sapirere inquired on what the legal limits would be on the building height if the plans changed. Ms. Zacarias explained R2 which was two stories and reminded Council they had changed the Code to lower the height limit after Casa Del Sol was approved. Attorney Davis added it was two stories or 30 feet. Mr. Hollway iterated that Casa Del Sol was a Planned Commercial Development "PCD", therefore had increased development rights. Vice -Mayor Johnson voiced concern with 69 units and Ms. Zacarias noted a traffic study would closely consider the amount of trips the development would generate. Mr. Dave Smith, resident, voiced concern with the amount of cars exiting and entering due to the lane reduction and Ms. Johnson clarified that would be addressed via the traffic study. Attorney Davis explained the County would review the traffic study and determine if the road would meet the proposed property use and that it would have to meet demand. Mr. Pastuch suggested the applicant install a public right of way for residents to walk through to the Publix plaza in order to limit vehicular traffic. Mr. Halloway noted that was being considered. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion moved to approve Ordinance 22-19 on first reading; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 14. ORDINANCE 23-19, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SEC. 78-745. PROHIBITIONS IN ALL Page 7 of 9 ZONING DISTRICTS. BY ALLOWING RETAIL USES TO HAVE ONE OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78 SHALL REMAIN /N 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. Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 23-19 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments. She explained shop owners had brought this issue to her attention and Vice -Mayor Johnson noted for the residents in the audience that small business owners had approached Council and voiced their frustrations with the strict Code and asked Council for an amendment. Council Member Stone stated 20 linear feet seemed excessive and suggested ten. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened the public hearing to public comments. Ms. Lisa Hoyer, Pleasure Tiki, commented on the typical rack size and her husband, Ben Hoyer, noted 20 was thrown out as square feet. Pat Watkins reviewed the history of this item as it was considered years ago and Council had determined trip hazards were an issue for wheelchairs. Attorney Davis noted the Ordinance as written considered ADA and fire hazards. Tom Bradford inquired as to the conditions and stated it was a gross degradation to Tequesta standards that would look junky. Bridget Foreman stated she was a volunteer at Sisters Place and explained outdoor racks helped generate funds. Darrell Pastuch asked that it be done ethically with no lingerie or undergarments. Mayor Brennan closed the public hearing. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-19 changing 20 linear feet to 10 linear feet; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 15. Approval of the 201912020 Insurance Renewals (Health,Dental and Group Life) MOTION. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the 2019/2020 Insurance Renewals (Health,Dental and Group Life); Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). 16. Approve Renewal of the 2019120 Property & Casualty Insurance with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust MOTION. Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve the 2019/20 insurance Property & Casualty Insurance with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust renewal; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Council Member Arena and Council Member Brandon). Page 8 of 9 ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Brennan stated Council Member Arena would return in September and Council could dive into the community center discussion at that time. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.; Council Member Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 3-0 (absent: Mayor Brennan and Council Member Arena). Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, 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 9 of 9