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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_12/2/2019 v b--F Tr k 4 4JA 9 'SI, ig 3 ....,i'H.COUNT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 2, 2019 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 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 Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Brennan, Mayor, Council Member Arena, Council Member Brandon, Vice-Mayor Johnson, and Council Member Stone. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Citizen comments were notated under corresponding item numbers. AGENDA ITEMS 1. C.L.E.A.N. Waste Management- Waste Management Mr. Jeff Sabin, Government Affairs Director and Mr. Mike Declerk, Senior District Manager; both from Waste Management, presented the C.L.E.A.N. Initiative to Council. The acronym stood for Community Litter Environmental Protection Awareness and Notice. Highlights included: safety, recycling diversion, commercial recycling, contamination, and new technology. Waste Management was proposing an amendment within the contract which would permit them to fine chronic violators. The language change would be brought to Council at a future meeting, after Attorney Davis reviewed the amendment. 2. Discussion on Resolutions Recommended by Environmental Advisory Committee Mr. Tom Bradford, Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee asked Council to assist in promoting local "Home Rule" in Florida by approving two (2) Resolutions pertaining to the banning of Glyphosate and plastic bags. Mr. Bob Shaw, Vice Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee gave background on the glyphosate issue and it's questionable safety issues for people, the environment and our water. Mr. Doug Chambers, Director of Public Works was asked to provide documentation from Village contractors, indicating there would not be a price increase as a result of the Village banning the use of glyphosate. Council asked Attorney Davis to draft a Resolution that would include language prohibiting the use of glyphosate by contractors and staff, on Village property. It was a Consensus of Council to support local "Home Rule" and to include the Loxahatchee River in the language when drafting a Resolution. 3. Discussion and Direction for Revised Sign Code Attorney Davis explained the current sign ordinance and asked for direction from Council. Election signs were a major concern as the current ordinance had not been enforced in many years. Council agreed to eliminate the setbacks within the code and to enforce the ordinance. Mrs. Marcia Nielson of 94 Beechwood Trail, recounted asking Interim Manager Weinand to enforce the sign ordinance last year, and revealed it was not enforced. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut believed all signs between Old Dixie Highway and First Presbyterian Church were monument signs, although there was no definition in the code reflecting such a sign. He recommended the Village ammend the code in order to protect such signs. Lieutenant Pike added that the Tequesta Police Department had been ordered to leave political signs alone for the last 15 years. Additionally, the Police Department had been ordered to leave all signs alone for the past five years. Village Manager Jeremy Allen would work with Attorney Davis to revise the Ordinance and make sure all candidates understood they could not place signs within the right of way 4. Discussion on Stormwater Mitigation at Tequesta Drive and Riverside A home located at the southwest corner of Tequesta Drive and Riverside Drive had an issue with stormwater, due to the higher elevation of two (2) adjacent properties. The adjacent intersection was negatively impacted as well. A retaining wall was suggested in order to alleviate the stormwater runoff and Manager Allen would work on language changes to the Village code which would keep the Village from being involved in such issues in the future. A contract for the proposed work would be coming back to Council for approval. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail strongly advised Council to add language to the Village Code addressing this scenario and protecting the Village from similar issues in the future. No action is needed. Action should be considered at the Dec. 12 council meeting. 5. Update on the Jupiter Narrows Boat Speed Zone. Mayor Brennan updated Council on the lack of progress in having the speed limit lowered in the area of Jupiter Narrows. She felt it was still an unsafe area but revealed there was no agency that was willing to do anything. The Village was in a "stand down" position and she would update Council if anything developed. 6. Discuss 5-year Capital Expenditures, Financing Plan, and Recreation Center Village Manager provided a powerpoint presentation on Council's request to have more detailed figures on the proposed Recreation Center. Council was in agreement to move forward with the $6 million dollar version and asked for a rendering of the building. The concession area would remain and Council discussed how it could be used in the future as it served no real purpose other than storage. Mr Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut, was concerned about the new rendering and asked if the architect would provide a new drawing. Manager Allen confirmed that the architect would provide one rendering, however, the additional renderings would cost extra. Mrs. Marcia Nielson of 94 Beechwood Trail, commented on the footprint size of the new building and asked if the skate park would remain. Manager Allen confirmed it would stay. Manager Allen assured Council the Village would move forward and bring a proposal from REG Architects to them in December for a Council vote. 7. Discussion on Cancelling or Rescheduling the December 30, 2019 Workshop Council agreed to cancel the December 2019 Workshop as several Members would be unavailable. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Vice-Mayor Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, 111,(1 C-)1L12L1CtA- 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.