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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05_4/14/2022Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft vP6R OF T�QG�� r MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 15, 2022 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank D'Ambra at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Frank D'Ambra, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Bruce Prince, Council Member Molly Young, and Council Member Laurie Brandon via phone. Late were: Council Member Laurie Brandon arrived at 6:09 PM AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion of ARPA Funds Manager Jeremy Allen reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) he explained, due to Covid19, the federal government was providing funds to local municipalities to help with recovering from the pandemic. In January of 2022 the final rule was issued providing the opportunity to claim up to $10 million of lost revenue. The Village received $1.5 million in January 2022 with the second half due in the May/June/July 2022 timeframe. He explained the cash from the ARPA funds increased the fund balance and $995,000 was appropriated into the 2022 budget for use. Manager Allen further illustrated the revenues lost by the Village and the upcoming expenses the Village would be incurring, which further detailed the use of the ARPA funds. Council Member Young inquired on the $600,000 revenue loss. Finance Director Hugh Dunkley explained the formula for the loss was from the United States Treasury Department which predicted what growth would have been had there not been a pandemic and shut down. Manager Allen also explained the funds could not be used for lowering taxes. Council discussed the importance of using the funds towards improvements the residents could see a benefit from, roads and sidewalks were a high priority. Mr. Dunkley explained all Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft ARPA funds would be tracked with a project number and expenditures would be easily viewable. Council further discussed the Business Liaison position and their expectations for the role and including the association with the Parks and Recreation Department. Council wanted to clarify business were not being promoted, but given information on how to better participate. They also were concerned with funding coming from the ARPA funds and discussed a partial budget contribution from Parks and Recreation. Vice -Mayor Stone left the meeting at 6:47 PM. Council Member Young encouraged staff to find areas to cut in their budgets and to also analyze where they were not spending the entire budget in hopes of providing a better use of funds and a reduction to residents. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Young seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice -Mayor Stone). 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. Agenda Item #5. [Draft) MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 28, 2022 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank D'Ambra III at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discuss Non -Resident Recreation Center Membership Fee Parks and Recreation Director Greg Corbitt explained the proposed fee schedule which illustrated a no fee set up for residents and a $5 a day fee per non resident. He had compared data from private clubs, city owned recreation centers and other clubs. Council discussed how the center would be utilized and what would be available to those paying a fee. Currently, basketball, pickleball and the game room would be available for use. The recreation department had a budget of $700,000 per year. Council discussed how the fees would be set as compared to Village number of households. Initially, residents were told that there would be no additional charge, other than within their taxes. Village residents were paying approximately $400 more per year in taxes in order to pay for the facility. Mr. Corbitt indicated the budget would go up for next year. He also had concerns regarding the lack of parking at the Recreation Center. The churches had been extremely gracious and he wanted to maintain a good relationship. Council Member Prince believed there could be a liability issue due to residents parking across the street and walking over the the center. Council discussed opening up the center to the 33469 zip code or to everyone/anyone. Council Member Brandon had concerns over charging a family $1000 a year to join. They also wanted to simplify the fee structure. Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Mr. Corbitt reported that the staffing situation was still not settled and there had been no applicants within the past two weeks. Increasing the hourly rate was discussed. Manager Allen suggested offering daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually and annually. The family annual fee It would be suggested that membership holders would also be able to attend Village events. Mr. Tom Bradford of Chestnut Trail commented that decisions were being made without info. He felt strongly that non residents should pay a fee. Start out slow with memberships by offering daily or weekly passes. Non residents should pay 30% more in his experience. More data needed to be provided for numbers to be crunched. 2. Discuss Revised Village of Tequesta Investment Policy Mr. Hugh Dunkley, Finance Director explained that the State required how to invest funds. During the pandemic we had a chance to take a good look at our policy and rates were low. Now the Village would like to update the investment policy. The current policy was more postured in liquidity. He would like to split into 2 portfolios. Liquidity and Core. Core was medium to longer term. Council Member Stone asked about the ratings that the Village needed to adhere to. There was still a need for a custodian for the funds. The new policy would be presented to the Manager quarterly and to Council annually. Fixed income securities . 3. Review Proposed Ordinance Requiring Voluntary Annexation as a Condition to Utility Service & Allowing for Financing of Connection Fees Utility Director Matt Hammond proposed an ordinance requiring voluntary annexation as a condition to utility service and allowing for financing of connection fees. Council asked that this would be tied to a variable rate (CPI) and was set at 5%. There would be a maximum of five years. This would be about $3000. This was specific to new residential homes. This was applicable to unincorporated Palm Beach County areas. New connection or changing a connection. Harbor road north was an area that this could apply to. Change of ownership was asked of legal and would be provided to Council. Tom Bradford asked about change of ownership. Council was in agreement of this ordinance. 4. Discussion on Upcoming Village Council Reorganization Council Members could be nominated or they could make a motion and do an instant vote. The mayor would be brought up first and then the vice mayor. Agenda Item #5. [Draft) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM. MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Brandon 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. Agenda Item #5. [Draft) A cy cou�+� MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MARCH 10, 2022 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:23 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Council Member Laurie Brandon, Council Member Aaron Johnson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion for approval of the agenda; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Public Safety Employee Pension Board Presentation by Pension Board Member Kris Cowles Mr. Kris Cowles from the Pension Board provided council an update on the employee pensions. He announced a significant increase in the fund value from last year. The board was reviewing a few poorly managed funds to better hit projected rate of returns. The funds were performing at 25 percent of all pension funds across the country and was rated better than excellent. The Police Department funds were offset by the reserve account. The reserve account was depleting and would need to be offset by the Village once depleted. The Fire Department contributions were lower than the previous year. The State presented a 5.55 to 6.75 range as a reasonable return rate. Mr. Cowles recommended bringing projections down incrementally to the 6.75 range and increasing contribution amounts. He stated the State pension uses a 6.8 range. 104.9 percent of the pension was funded as of September 30, 2021. Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Council Member D'Ambra requested the expenses and quarterly reports be shared with Council. He also felt the funds goal should be to out perform and not be in the mid -range as stated during the presentation. Vice -Mayor Stone recommended the additional money from the Police Department's 215 account be utilized more in 2022. CONSENT AGENDA Item 3D from the Consent Agenda was pulled, it was a duplicate from the February Council Meeting. Council Member Brandon requested to pull item 3G form the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve the agenda with item 3D removed and 3G pulled for a separate discussion; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 2. MINUTES: January 31, Workshop and February 10, 2022 Regular 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.) A. Enterprise Consignment Auction Agreement - Public Works, See Agreement. B. FEC Railway Real Estate Lease File #281-1-2A - Public Works, $4,715.87. C. FEC Railway Real Estate Lease File #281-1-2B - Public Works, $13,578.42. D. Jupiter Environmental Laboratories, Inc. Quote 12231 - Utilities, $24,351.00. E. Southeastern Printing Company Estimate 9421 - Village Clerk, $594.00. F. Southeastern Printing Company Estimate 9445 - Village Clerk, $Z174.00. G. Kimley-Horn Work Authorization, Tequesta Park Pavilion Structural Evaluation - Public Works, $5,500.00. H. Trane Condenser Proposal 3108443 - Public Works, $11,765.00. 1. TotalCaring Training Site Agreement Renewal - Fire Dept., See Agreement J. Advanced Fire Security - Fire - $270.00 Item 3D was removed. Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Council discussed Item 3G. Council Member Brandon wanted clarification on what the item pertained to. Manager Allen explained the old snack pavilion at Tequesta Park showed signs of rot and a structural analysis was completed which offered different solutions and costs for each solution. The new park plan would not have a structure in the location of the old snack pavilion; therefore, a quote for demolition was also being sought. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve item 3G; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 4. SE 02-22 - Special Event permit application for an annual St. Patrick's Day event by McCarthy's Pub (see attached Special Event Permit Application), to take place at 518 N US Highway 1, County Line Plaza. The event is to be held on March 17, 2022 from 1: 00 P.M. - 10: 00 P.M. 5. Approve Change Order No. 1 - Reject Disposal Main Relocation Project (Temporary Location) - Hinterland Group 6. Legal Services Agreement between Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau, and Rubin, P.A. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Johnny Collins of 78 Tall Oaks Circle acknowledged the Police Department's amazing community programs and outreach. He recently joined TRAC (Tequesta Residents Action Committee) and was excited to work with the department and the community. Mr. Harold Taylor of 13 Chapel Court asked if Council voted on the Consent Agenda, it was confirmed Council had motioned for approval on the Consent Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Johnson introduced himself and detailed his love for the Village. He was excited to be involved in the government of Tequesta and honored to be on Council. Council Member Brandon offered advice and welcomed Council Member Johnson. She updated Council on the Environmental Advisory Committee's (EAC) recommendations to have the Development Review Committee (DRC) include standards for environmental concerns in their review process. Council Member D'Ambra welcomed Council Member Johnson and congratulated Mayor Young. Vice Mayor Stone offered his congratulations to Mayor Young and Council Member Johnson. Mayor Young summarized a day she spent with the Fire Department during their Dive Rescue Training. She recognized Firefighter John Kostyo and Firefighter Chris Chance for their efforts in coordinating the training. Pag@3bfifi00 Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Village Attorney Keith Davis offered praise on the Residents Academy and highlighted his orientation with Council Member Johnson. He also provided a legal update on legislation that would have a significant impact on financial disclosures if passed. This legislation would require Council to complete the full financial disclosure form 6, which was more invasive than the current form. Village Manager Manager Allen voiced the Parks Master Plan surveys were available to complete until March 28th and the Charrette Open House was scheduled for April 9th and lasting for five days. He recognized Chief Medina who was sworn in as the Palm Beach County Police Chief's Association President and announced the Police Department was on track for their accreditation in April. He also declared that due to the success of the Resident's Academy it was now scheduled as an annual event. Council Member Young inquired on grant tracking and the Build Back Better program. She requested grants be added to the spreadsheet as they come available. 7. Manager's Report through February 2022 Police Department Police Chief Medina offered Council an update on the past month's meetings and events attended by the department. The new TRAC program was well received with 12 ambassadors already selected to help better communicate with residents. Officers visited Harvey Academy and provided safety recommendations to staff and students. The Police Department accreditation was scheduled for April 26th through the 28th with three assessors and the Bike Rodeo was scheduled for March 16th with a raffle of a donated bike planned. Sergeant Kurt Blanc completed the FBI leader trilogy, Corporal Tim Baldwin was organizing a dive team and Officer Mike Loney and K9 Erik seized additional funds. Officers also participated in license plate training. Tequesta Police were working with Jupiter Police on the monitoring of waterways during the US1 bridge and railroad construction and was looking for a boat slip for the police boat. Council Member Johnson requested information on the license plate training and Chief Medina explained it provided education on warrants, suspended license and education on identifying d rive rs . Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Council Member Brandon asked if the Palm Beach Sherriff's department was participating in monitoring the waterways; Chief Medina was reaching out for confirmation. Vice -Mayor Stone was also concerned with the marine plan as summer approached. Fire Department Fire Chief Trube updated Council on their monthly meetings and training. The Fire department received a sponsorship for dive training and was excited for a future dive team. A Fire open house was planned for May and Chief Trube welcomed new Firefighter Martin Fitzpatrick. Chief Trube traveled to Ohio for the new truck build. Training for the new truck was being finalized. Vice -Mayor Stone asked if Council wanted to consider new colors for the trucks, Council was not open to making any changes. UTILITIES Utilities Director Matt Hammond announced the success of the well rehabilitation project. Well three was approaching completion and well four was next. Pipes would be removed from the Good Shepherd Church area before their Easter services. The utilities department welcomed three new team members: Lisa Conti, Chance Fell, and Steve Canning. Council Member D'Ambra asked what the increase in revenue was contributed to. Mr. Hammond explained a dip in demand in November and December caused the dip in revenue for those months. Demand was back to normal along with an increased rate provided this months increase in revenue. Mayor Young inquired on the decline in compliance percentages. Mr. Hammond explained a goal of 100 percent compliance and that it was currently at around 90 percent. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 02-22, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS. DIVISION 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW. SECTION 78-331. REQUIRED; DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; REQUIRED FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE. AND AT CHAPTER 78. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON -STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. SECTION 78-691. MINIMUM STANDARDS. TO CLARIFY PARKING AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY AND FOR CERTAIN OVERHANG AREAS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read the title into record, this was second reading. Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias explained the clarification of sidewalk maintenance by property owners was added. Mayor Young opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing was closed. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments; there were no comments, therefore the hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 02-22; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 04-225 SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANDATES SET FORTH IN SECTION 163.3184, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, TO ADD AND ADOPT A PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The item was pulled from the agenda, a letter from the State review of the Ordinance was needed before it could be discussed and approved. It would be placed on a future agenda once the State review was received. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to pull Ordinance No. 04-22 from the agenda; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE VILLAGE'S REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 218.415, FLORIDA STATUTES; SUPERSEDING PRIOR RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Vice -Mayor Stone declared a voting conflict as he felt his firm could benefit from this. Finance Director Hugh Dunkley proposed revisions to the investment policy to align with the State policy. This would help achieve the objective of earning a higher rate of return on investments. Council thanked Mr. Dunkley for his service and wished him well. Mr. Dunkley praised Council, Manager Allen, and the Village. He also wished everyone well. '.•'=:i�:�� III► Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Resolution No. 10-22; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (conflict of interest: Vice -Mayor Stone). 11. Approval Non -Resident Recreation Center Membership Fee Parks and Recreation Director presented three non-resident fee options based on feedback from the Workshops. Attorney Davis suggested a motion and then discussion on the proposed options. MOTION: Council Member Frank D'Ambra made a motion to approve option 1; no second. Motion died. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve option 3; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 3-2 (opposed: Council Member D'Ambra and Council Member Young). NEW BUSINESS 12. ORDINANCE NO. 07-22, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 62. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. AT ARTICLE IV. ADEQUATE FACILITIES AND CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT. DIVISION 1. GENERALLY. BY REVISING SECTION 62-92. LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; AND CHAPTER 66. SUBDIVISIONS. ARTICLE V. DESIGN STANDARDS. DIVISION 1. GENERALLY. BY REVISING SECTION 66-161. GENERAL STANDARDS; LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS. TO UPDATE STORM EVENT DEFINITIONS AND REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 66. SUBDIVISIONS. ARTICLE Vl. IMPROVEMENTS. BY RENAMING SECTION 66-334. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL; STORM DRAINAGE AND S TORMWA TER MANAGEMENT FA CILI TIES. TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL TO BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY RESOLUTION; AND FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. AT SECTIONS 78-331. REQUIRED; DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; REQUIRED FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE. 78-693. PAVING OF PARKING SPACES; OBSTRUCTIONS IN PARKING AREA. AND 78-835. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. TO UPDATE STORM EVENT DEFINITIONS AND REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 62. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. 66. SUBDIVISIONS. AND 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read the title into record, this was first reading. Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Mr. Hammond noted this ordinance was part of the Strategic Initiative SE1 for building smarter and considered quantity and quality for stormwater design criteria. The EAC had reviewed the manual and their comments and suggestions were incorporated into the manual. Mayor Young opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing was closed. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments. Council Member D'Ambra wanted clarification on what was needed for a 95 percent water quality design goal. Mr. Hammond explained water testing software would help as well as methods of treatment from wet detention to dry detention, pervious pavement, swails, and low impact development. The emphasis was controlling factors that could be fixed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Ordinance 07-22; Vice - Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 08-22, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 74. UTILITIES, ARTICLE 11. WATER SERVICE, DIVISION 2. RATES AND CHARGES. BYADDING TWO ENTIRELY NEW SECTIONS 74-83. "CONNECTION FEE PAYMENT PLAN"; TO ALLOW A CONNECTION FEE FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN A PROPERTY OWNER AND THE VILLAGE; AND 74-84. "VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION CONSENT"; TO REQUIRE PROPERTIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE WHICH ARE SERVED BY THE VILLAGE'S WATER UTILITY, TO CONSENT TO VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION INTO THE VILLAGE WHEN SUCH ANNEXATION IS AVAILABLE; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 74. UTILITIES. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read the title into record, this was first reading. Mr. Hammond detailed the February workshop discussion explaining an addition of a connection fee financing plan and referenced voluntary annexation related to new or upgrading sections in unincorporated Palm Beach County. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments. Mayor Young questioned the average cost and interest fee and whether this would affect annexation. Mr. Hammond noted the average connection cost was over $3,000 and phycial connection fees ranged from an additional $500 to $1,000. Full financing over a five year term was $735. Attorney Davis stated annexation was not impacted by this and only applied to unincorporated Palm Beach County. Agenda Item #5. 01 Draft Mayor Young opened the hearing for public comments; Mrs. Marcia Nielson of 94 Beechwood Trail questioned what other municipalities instituted this, what was the alternative if someone opted to not pay the fee, and asked about properties not contiguous to the Village. Council noted several cities that also implemented these fees and the alternative was awell. Manager Allen offered to schedule time with Mrs. Nielson to answer any further questions she had. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 08-22; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 14. Approval of the renewal of Palo Alto Advanced Security Services IT Director Brad Gomberg stated the renewal enabled firewalls for advanced security scanning of inbound and outbound traffic. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Palo Alto advanced security services; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice -Mayor Stone noted the Village form of government and the importance of not directing staff in performance duties. He noted to go through the Village Manager first. Mayor Young requested a workshop on public notices, mailers, and on -site signage for the DRC process concerning new developments. Manager Allen noted the DRC meetings would publicly noticed and minutes were taken based on the attorney's opinion. Mayor Young also requested an update on Tequesta Park. Manager Allen announced the Village would not be receiving any grant money this year as it was not in the budget. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Agenda Item #5. [Draft) 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. Pa@a4(bfifiOO