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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 04_2/13/2020Agenda Item #4. Draft MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 9, 2020 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, Council Member Arena, Council Member Brandon, and Council Member Stone. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Arena An invocation was offered by Council Member Vince Arena; followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion approval of the agenda with the Mayor's added Art Festival Item. Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION(S) There were none. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion approval of the consent agenda; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 1. MINUTES: 1212119 Workshop and 12112119 Regular Council Meeting 2. 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.) 3. Approve Total Caring Health Education and Staffing, Inc. Agreement to Enable the Village of Tequesta Fire Department to be an American Heart Association Training Site Pag@c-2*cst 657 Agenda Item #4. Draft 4. Authorize Purchase Agreement and Purchase Order with Odyssey Manufacturing Company for Purchase of 50% Sodium Hydroxide 5. Approve Settlement Agreement with Ex -Employee Carroll Rudolph Smith 6. Authorize Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants to Complete a Revenue Sufficiency & Rate Adequacy Study END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Mark Sapirie of 79 Yacht Club Place complimented the efforts of the Environmental Advisory Committee. He recommended Council give their support to the committee, since they focus on the community as a whole. Mr. Sapirie suggested a new procedure to notify the community on any unopposed candidates, except for the incumbents. Council Member Arena recommended a Workshop based on Mr. Sapirie's comments on the electoral process. There was council discussion and the Mayor referred to the Attorney for clarification. Attorney Davis reviewed the qualifying process and explained Council could would review their charter for possible changes. Ms. Theresa Passander of 374 W. Riverside Drive addressed Council about her need for a retention wall for the illegal water run off that caused flooding on her property. Ms. Passander stated she had worked with Village Manager, Jeremy Allen, and felt there was a lack of response and assistance from Village of Tequesta's Council and the staff. In addition, Ms. Passanger made several records requests for her neighbors' homes plans, none of which were available. Mayor Brennan and Council Member Stone addressed Ms. Passander's comments, and explained Mr. Allen would continue to work on this issue. Mr. Darrell Pastuch of 391 Riverside Drive addressed Council regarding Ms. Passender's concern. Mr. Pastuch discussed his efforts to bring criminal charges against two employees. He felt there was corruption among these two staff members for drainage plans permitting and variance approval. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Vice -Mayor Johnson was happy to be home after traveling. Council Member Arena confirmed that the Environmental Advisory Committee received funds from his Council account. He congratulated the Fire Department for being the fastest station in the County to respond to an emergency. He acknowledged the Police Department for making Village of Tequesta the third (3th) safest city in Florida. Lastly, he praised Tequesta's leadership on being voted the fourth (4th) best place to live in Florida. Council Member Brandon commented the staff works hard to resolve resident concerns and addressed the water bill issues. Council Member Stone commented that the Village Council and staff should provide excellence for the residents now and on future projects. Agenda Item #4. Draft Mayor Brennan complimented Public Safety and the Parks department on the Christmas Eve event. STANDING REPORTS Village Manager 7. Manager's Report Village Manager, Jeremy Allen complimented the Public Works department for their attention to the sidewalk project, the crossing on Tequesta Drive and a few other projects. This department worked hard on several different projects and did not receive any recognition. He commented that the Environmental Advisory Committee collaborated with the Florida Friendly Landscaping program to promote sustainable landscaping, and scheduled a Special meeting on this program on Tuesday, January 21st from 6.00 to 8.00 pm. Village Attorney Village Attorney Keith Davis discussed his upcoming training. Council Member Arena and Attorney Davis discussed defamation laws involving public figures. Police Department Chief Medina discussed the department events including training. He acknowledged Lieutenant Pike for rescuing a stranded kite surfer over the weekend. Council Member Stone inquired about the department overtime. Village Manager Allen replied the Police department was around seven (7) percent, which was under the target. Fire Department Chief Trube discussed department events including the training and hiring process. Village Manager Allen clarified the overtime percent on the Monthly Manager's report. Council Member Stone inquired about the department's overtime. Chief Trube stated that they were at forty-nine (49) percent, and commented plan review and billing were an issue. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS Pag@c-Wcg 657 Agenda Item #4. Draft 8. ORDINANCE NO. 30-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT ARTICLE VII. TREES. DIVISION 2. TREE REMOVAL. SEC. 50-236. EXEMPTIONS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AT ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS. DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING. SEC. 78.399. MAINTENANCE. TO CONFORM VILLAGE CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF TREE REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS TREE TRIMMING, WITH RECENT STATE LAW PREEMPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF CHAPTER 50. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION. AND CHAPTER 78. ZONING. 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 30-19 title into the record. Mr. Davis summarized that this would bring the code into conformance. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council Comments. Council Member Stone clarified this ordinance would be for residential not commercial. There was no additional Council comments. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened it for Public Comments. There were no public comments; as a result, Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to the public. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 30-19 on second reading; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 29-19, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70. TAXATION. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX, DIVISION 2. ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER., SECTION 70-121, BY REINSTATING THE PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF WATER AT 9%; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 70 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 29-19 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing for Council Comments. Council Member Brandon inquired where the funds would be allocated. Manager Allen responded these funds would go to the Capital Improvement Plan, not the General Fund. Ms. Brandon requested to have this item postponed to the February 13 meeting. Attorney Davis reminded Council this would Pag@c-2jb(A 657 Agenda Item #4. Draft require a four -month lead-time for State notice in order to meet the July 1 st deadline. There was additional Council discussion. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened it for public comments. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail requested language clarification on the Ordinance. There was Council discussion with Attorney Davis. MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to move Ordinance 29-19 on second reading to the next meeting time certain; Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 10. SPR 1-19 - Replat for The Reserve - 734 N US Highway 1 & 746 US Highway, Tequesta FL 33469 Attorney Davis explained the replat was an administrative concern not a quasi-judicial matter. Nilsa Zacarias, Community Development Director provided a brief summary on combining the two parcels into one. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson moved approval of the SPR 1-19 replat; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 11. SPR 1-19: Application of Royal Tequesta LLC for a site plan review to build a two (2) story 69-unit multi -family condominium residential development including one (1) monument sign, one (1) swimming pool, a fitness center, and a new landscaping plan. The subject property is located at 746 US Highway 1 and 734 N. US Highway 1, Tequesta, Florida, 33469. Attorney Davis explained the quasi-judicial nature of the item and swore in four people. Mr. Davis inquired if there had been any ex-parte communication on this project. Mayor Brennan stated she spoke briefly to Ms. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Community Development since these two items had the same SPR number, but were listed separately on the agenda. Ms. Zacarias discussed the application for Royal Tequesta LLC for replat to combine 746 US Highway 1 and 734 N US Highway 1 into one parcel. The replat application was concurrent with the Site Plan Review (SPR 1-19). Applicant, Troy Holloway from Royal Tequesta LLC presented a PowerPoint overview to Council. Mayor Brennan had a discussion with Mr. Holloway on the pathway details, and Ms. Zacarias responded the pathway could be added as a condition of approval. Pag@c-Wcg 657 Agenda Item #4. Draft Mayor Brennan open the discussion to the public. Mr. Mark Sapirie of 79 Yacht Club Place addressed the need for more protection for pedestrians and bikers. He felt the project had too much density with no open green space. Mr. Dave Smith of 375 Franklin Road addressed traffic concerns. He felt this development would be terrible and not suited to have 69 units on US1. Vice -Mayor Johnson commented that she was concerned about the density and location of this project. She felt the parameters needed to be re-examined, and agreed with Mr. Sapirie's comments. There was further Council discussion. Council Member Brandon discussed a need for more green space and a turn lane to alleviate some traffic congestion. She was concerned that schools zoned for this development were already over -crowded. Ms. Zacarias addressed the school impact of this community, and noted there was an impact fee for additional students that would be paid by the developer to the school district. Mayor Brennan reminded Council this was a quasi-judicial hearing and should not be based on opinions, and should be based on whether this project meets the Code. Council Member Stone stated that Council should review our Code on density requirements. Council Member Brandon inquired on their time plan to begin construction, and was told based on sales. MOTION: Council Member Stone moved approval of the site plan with three (3) conditions of approval-(1) condominium association documentation was approved by the Village Manager Attorney prior to the building permits; (2) Prior to building permits, the applicant would follow the Air Water & Soil Engineering (AWSE) recommendations; and (3) connectivity pathway was needed with coordination with the Publix Plaza; Vice -Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 12. RESOLUTION 01-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL Attorney Davis read Resolution 01-20 into the record. Council Member Stone declared a vitong conflict. Hugh Dunkley, Finance Director summarized this would provide financing on the capital improvement projects such as the Recreation Center. Vice -Mayor Johnson inquired how Mr. Dunkley found Akerman LLP. Mr. Dunkley explained he worked with them previously; but did research other companies. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion moved approval of the appointment of Akerman LLP as Bond Counsel. Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (abstained: Council Member Stone). 13. Six Month Performance Review of Village Manager Jeremy Allen as per his Employment Agreement dated May 9, 2019 Agenda Item #4. Draft Mayor Brennan opened the item for Council Comments. Council agreed that they were pleased with Mr. Allen's performance. 14. Lighthouse Art Center — Plein Air Festival Susan Synder, Director of Development at Lighthouse Art Center explained the event details would be outdoor painting around the community by various artists for a week. She requested the Village to sponsor the event so they could place the Village logo on the marketing materials. There was Council discussion. MOTION: Vice- Mayor Johnson made a motion to have the Village of Tequesta be a sponsor of the Plein Air Festival; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Arena discussed the Jupiter Narrows issue. Council Member Stone inquired about the US1 bridge updates. Mayor Brennan stated the bridge would be fully closed in 2022. Mr. Stone requested a workshop on community support for this project. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Arena seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, 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. Pag@c-4boYf 657