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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_6/29/2020MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JUNE 29, 2020 6:00 PM ZOOM/YOUTUBE 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 Stone, Council Member Brandon, Council Member Prince, and Council Member D'Ambra. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve the agenda; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Brennan asked that item number 3 be switched with item number 4 for improved time management. 1. Council Discussion Regarding Density and Land Use Village Manager Jeremy Allen reminded Council of the request made by former Vice Mayor Johnson to revisit the topic of density and land use within the Village. He invited Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias to present on the topic. Ms. Zacarias prepared a detailed power point and presented it to Council. The presentation provided information, which included: a land use map, current re- development, land use zones, the review process, Sea Glass Condominiums, annexation, current trends, as well as a comparison of land use and density within neighboring municipalities. Code changes and property owner rights were also discussed. Manager Allen stated he was open to direction from Council, but recommended leaving the current requirements in place. Council discussed certain properties within the Village and recalled Council procedures from prior years regarding development. 2. Council Discussion on Fishing from the Tequesta Drive Bridge Vice Mayor Stone was in favor of having residents fish from the Tequesta Drive Bridge, which currently did not allow fishing. Council discussed fishing from the bridge and the possibility of building a dock beneath the bridge for added convenience. In the past, cleaning the bridge was a challenge when people left trash, debris, fishing line etc. in pedestrian areas. Additionally, safety for boaters was a concern as people tended to cast their lines into the channel. Police Chief Medina stated the Village received an average of 2 calls per day regarding people fishing from the bridge. Attorney Keith Davis believed repealing the ordinance was the easiest way to achieve the new change on fishing from the bridge. Council could decide whether or not this was to be permanent or temporary and how to notify residents. Manager Allen added staff would work on policy wording for the new change. 3. Council Discussion on Capital Items and Financing Options Manager Allen asked Council for feedback on capital items and to give direction on whether or not to move forward with an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a financial advisor. He explained the necessity to assist with expenses up to the year 2023, as the Public Safety building loan would be satisfied at that point. Council asked about improvements and additions to Tequesta Park. Council Member D'Ambra requested to join Manager Allen in reaching out to Florida House of Representatives Member MaryLynn Magar, for funding opportunities. A new rendering of improvements to the park would be forthcoming, as well as a copy of the former plan. Police and driving simulators were mentioned, as they were available now thru North Com. The fire department request for a Chevrolet Tahoe was discussed. Leasing computer equipment was mentioned and IT Director, Brad Gomberg relayed that it was sometimes a viable option although interest rates were high. Council Member D'Ambra recommended moving forward with the RFP. An intermediary financial advisor would be used instead of going directly to a lender. It was a Consensus of Council to move forward with the RFP In other matters, Council Member D'Ambra noted there was signage along US Highway One, advertising a roofing company, which needed to be removed. Vice Mayor Stone mentioned cars illegally parked near PNC Bank. Manager Allen announced the Palm Beach County beaches would be closed July 3rd- July 51h for the holiday weekend. 4. Council Discussion on Variance Process Attorney Davis created a memo to Council, which explained 3 possible options related to the variance process. He believed the current process was clear and tidy, and recommended keeping it as it was. Council felt that none of the options were a significant improvement over what was currently in place. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. `Respectfully submitted, U l aA- 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.