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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
FEBRUARY 10, 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
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Frank D'Ambra, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Laurie Brandon, Council
Member Bruce Prince, Council Member Molly Young.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Frank D'Ambra
An invocation was offered by Pastor Brian Sullivan of Crosspointe Church followed by the
pledge of allegiance led by Mayor D'Ambra.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 24 was added to the agenda addressing the electric car charging station agreement.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of item
24; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation Recognizing The Florida Association of City Clerks 50th Anniversary
In the interest of time, the reading of the Proclamation was forgoed. Mayor D'Ambra
acknowledged the Florida Association of City Clerks 50th Anniversary and the
Proclamation was mailed.
2. Presentation by the Charter Review Board of Proposed Charter Changes and
Proposed Ballot Questions - Chair Abby Brennan
Village Attorney Keith Davis detailed the role of the Charter Review Board and introduced
the presentation.
Charter Review Board Chair Abby Brennan introduced the committee members and the
formation of the Charter Review Board. She highlighted the 74 volunteer hours
completed by the Board and the five recommendations from the board.
The first recommendation regarded Article II Section 2.01 and 2.06 and changed Council
terms from two year terms to three year terms. Also recommended was a two -term limit
with the reorganization of Council occurring on off election years.
The second recommendation concerned Article II, Section 2.02 and introduced a Village
residency stipulation of one year for candidates.
The third recommendation updated the handling of vacancies, temporary appointments,
and tie votes or run-offs from Article II, Section 2.05 and 2.01.
The fourth recommendation was the addition of Article III, Section 3.06 requiring a
referendum of electors to dissolve the Police or Fire Departments.
Attorney Davis reviewed the fifth recommendation which comprised of housekeeping and
internal language cleanup throughout the documents. He noted that there was not any
substantive changes made and highlighted the removal of the miscellaneous section and
the moving of items in that section to more appropriate sections, adding a map to the
legal description, and language changes made to the Manager, Clerk and Oath of Office
sections.
Council discussed the three year terms and term limits. Vice -Mayor Stone supported
three year terms and term limits. Council Member Prince was concerned with losing
candidates but did see an advantage of three years as it provided the opportunity to
understand the position. Mayor D'Ambra was concerned with history getting lost and
suggested three terms of three years.
Council agreed on the one year Village residency requirement and requested a criminal
background be reviewed. Attorney Davis stated a qualification requirement could be
added.
Council agreed to schedule a Workshop for the recommendations presented by the
Charter Review Board.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail expressed concern with term limits and asked for
clarification. Chair Brennan clarified the one term, or three years, off Council before being
able to run again and that there was not a cap on being able to run multiple times.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
3. MINUTES: January 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (to follow)
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.)
A. Dive Rescue International & Tequesta Fire Rescue Host Agreement - Fire
Department; $425.00 per student, see agreement for details.
B. Jupiter Environmental, Pace Analytical Service Quote 12232 - Utilities;
$24, 351.00.
5. Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between the Florida Department of
Corrections and the Tequesta Police Department
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Johnny Collins of 78 Tall Oaks Circle worked overseas coaching soccer to refugees, sex
trafficking victims, and other at risk youth. In the past he had also worked with local Police
Departments doing outreach programs like this to local youth and wanted to see if the Tequesta
Police Department would be interested in using his services and starting a program. His
information was handed to Village Clerk Lori McWilliams for Police Chief Gus Medina and
Manager Jeremy Allen to follow up.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Brandon provided an update on the Environmental Advisory Committee work
on a "Trees for Tequesta" initiative, which was in the planning stages.
Vice -Mayor Stone brought attention to a request he had received from a Harvey Academy
student requesting a school zone sign. Council Member Brandon had also received the
request. Village Manager Allen explained he had asked the Police Department to have an
officer posted by the school and would look into signage.
STANDING REPORTS
Village Attorney
Attorney Davis announced his excitement for the Resident's Academy program and enjoyed
participating in the first session. He also thanked Council Member Prince for his service on the
Council.
Village Manager
Manager Allen highlighted the draft of the Parks Master Plan was being finalized with a
presentation to the Planning and Zoning Board scheduled for March. He also announced the
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds workshop was scheduled for February 15, 2022.
6. Manager's Report Through January
Police Department
Police Chief Medina offered Council an update on the past month's meetings and events
attended by the department. He had a positive walk through to all Village businesses with
Business Liaison Tessa McKay. The Police Department was patrolling and monitoring a few
areas of concerns for speeding. He also worked on some assessments and planning for the
accreditation process. He provided statistic on training, traffic stops, marine stops, and
emergency calls.
Vice -Mayor Stone acknowledged K-9 Erik and his great work.
Mayor D'Ambra was concerned with those breaking the speed limit and crossing into Martin
County and the procedure for pulling them over. Chief Medina explained instances where
offenders cross into Martin County the Officer radios the Martin County Sherriff and provides a
description to apprehend the offender.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Trube introduced Captain Ray Giblin and Lieutenant Andre Dodd, who were newly
promoted. Captain Ray Giblin had been with the Tequesta Fire Department since 2002, a
Lieutenant since 2016, and passed the Captains test in 2019. He was also be the EMS
Coordinator. Lieutenant Andre Dodd had been with Tequesta Fire Department since 1999 and
was the Logistics Officer since 2001. He was also the Infectious Control Officer, which had
seen an increased role due to Covid19. Council congratulated the officers on their promotions.
Fire Chief Trube updated Council on their monthly meetings and training, many meetings were
cancelled in January due to Covid. Chief Trube concluded with a Covid19 Omicron variant
update and stated numbers were improving.
UTILITIES
Utilities Director Matt Hammond announced the progress of the well rehabilitation project. He
stated the cross connection control was also moving into compliance. He detailed a presentation
that he and Customer Service Manager Dennis Rick would be presenting at the Florida Water
Resource Conference in April, highlighting the benefits of the customer service platform
7. Utilities Monthly Dashboard
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. 17-21, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE'S
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS. DIVISION 7. HOME OCCUPATIONS. TO REVISE APPLICABLE
HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT CHANGES
IN STATE LAW; ALSO AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ARTICLE IX. SECTION 78-294.
NUISANCES. TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR ALL USES IN ANY ZONING
DISTRICT, FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
AT ARTICLE Ill. DIVISION 2. SECTION 46-71. DEFINITIONS. TO AMEND THE
DEFINITION OF "COMMERCIAL VEHICLES" TO INCLUDE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND
MACHINERY, PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. AND CHAPTER 46. MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC. 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 the title into record. He noted language of outside storage associated
with home occupation did not need to be included and was removed. This brought the
Village into compliance with State law that was enacted July 2021.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing
was closed. Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for Council comments; there were no
comments, therefore the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Ordinance NO. 17-21;
Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 01-22, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V.
ELECTIONS, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 2-234 ENTITLED "ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE
REPORTS" TO REQUIRE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC
FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK
Attorney Davis read the title into record. Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public
comments; there being none the hearing was closed. Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing
for Council comments; there were no comments, therefore the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Ordinance NO. 01-22;
Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
10. RESOLUTION 07-22 OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEQUESTA FIRE RESCUE
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT All AND
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Chief Trube explained the resolution provided a master fee schedule for the Fire
Department and would supersede Resolution 45-21. This eliminated EMS transport fees
for Village employees, excluding elected officials.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Resolution 07-22; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
VACANT BOARDS AND COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
There was one opening on the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and two
applications were received. Council agreed to appoint Brad Freese to the EAC.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone made a motion to appoint Brad Freese to the
Environmental Advisory Committee; seconded by Council Member Laurie Brandon.
Carried unanimously 5-0.
There was one opening and one applicant for the Planning and Zoning Board Alternate
opening.
MOTION: Council Member Bruce Prince made a motion to appoint Jeanne McEldowney
to the Planning and Zoning Board Alternate position; seconded by Council Member
Laurie Brandon. Carried unanimously 5-0.
12. SEU 01-22: Application from GALLERY SQUARE SOUTH LLC for a Special
Exception Use approval pursuant to Section 78-176(d)(2) of the Village of Tequesta
Code of Ordinances. The Applicant is requesting Special Exception Use approval
to allow for an existing "Shopping Center" located in the C-1 Zoning District and to
install a six (6) foot high dumpster enclosure with 112 square foot concrete slab in
the parking area and interior building renovations to increase one of the tenant
spaces by 1,273 square feet. The subject property is located at 384 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, FL 33469.
Attorney Davis announced SEU 01-22 was a Quasi -Judicial matter and placed two
individuals under oath. He asked Council if they had any ex-parte communications. Vice -
Mayor Stone performed a site visit and Mayor Frank D'Ambra had conversations with
Perk owners regarding their frustrations with the process.
Community Development Planner Lance Lilly presented information to Council
concerning the addition of a 6 foot dumpster enclosure behind Perk Coffee House at the
Gallery Square South complex. He explained the property met the 47 required parking
spaces with 85 parking spaces available and the dumpster required two spaces.
Mr. Louis Gugliotta was the contractor who represented Perk and explained this would
replace their six trash cans. He also stated there was room for two dumpsters in the
enclosure and it was hurricane proof.
Council clarified other retail occupants of the complex would not be using the dumpster,
which was confirmed by Mr. Gugliotta.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve SEU 01-22; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
13. Approval of the Annual Report of the Village Infrastructure Surtax Citizen
Oversight Committee
Ms. Zacarias announced the expenses were presented as part of a previously adopted
ordinance and were recommended for approval.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the annual report of the Village
Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee; Council Member Brandon seconded
the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 02-22, FIRST 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
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read the title into record.
Ms. Zacarias noted this ordinance was part of the continued effort to clarify codes and
now included graphics illustrating sidewalk placements.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public comments; Mr. Tom Bradford of 44
Chestnut Trail noted it was impossible to maintain sidewalks in the right of way and felt it
was the governments responsibility to maintain what was in the right of way. Ms.
Zacarias would look into making language more precise for the second reading.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for Council comments; there were no comments,
therefore the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve Ordinance NO. 02-22 with
language changes for the second reading; Council Member Brandon seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 03-22, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 62. ARTICLE IV. DIVISION 1. SECTION 62-
92. LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS. AND AT CHAPTER 66. ARTICLE V. DIVISION
1. SECTION 66-161. GENERAL STANDARDS; LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS.
AND AT CHAPTER 78. ARTICLE /X. DIVISION 2. SECTION 78-331. REQUIRED;
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; REQUIRED FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
TO UPDATE THE PARKS AND RECREATION LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS)
STANDARD IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
TO PROVIDE GENERAL CONSISTENCY EDITS THEREIN; PROVIDING THAT EACH
AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF CHAPTERS 62, 66, AND 78
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SHALL REMAIN
IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERAB/L/TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read the title into record.
Ms. Zacarias stated the ordinance provided consistency in the code and the
comprehensive plan. She provided a handout to Council with further details.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing
was closed.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for Council comments; Council discussed the lease
of Tequesta Parks being tied to the requirements of the comprehensive plan. The next
comprehensive plan review by the State Department was 2023/2024. Council agreed to
defer voting on the ordinance until after the Parks Master Plan was reviewed in April
2022.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to take no action; Vice -Mayor Stone
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 04-22, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN
AMENDMENT TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN /N 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, A SEVERAB/LITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY
TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read the title into record.
Ms. Zacarias detailed House Bill 59 and growth management. The update was the
minimum standard language required to meet the requirements and would be transmitted
to the State Land Planning Agency for comments and approval.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing
was closed. Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for Council comments; there being none
the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Ordinance NO. 04-22;
Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 202112022 SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND BUDGET.
Chief Medina presented a video to Council detailing the two mobile virtual reality training
simulators which was funded by the Special Law Enforcement Fund.
Council discussed the usage, recording logs, and training scenarios. Chief Medina had a
goal to use the simulator once per week.
Manager Allen explained the Special Law Enforcement Fund could only be used for
certain items as it was not tax money and this met those requirements. Finance Director
Hugh Dunkley explained the budget change and the revenue and expenses matching to
stay in accordance with a balanced budget.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Resolution NO. 08-22;
Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
18. Consider Approval of Recreation Center Operating Hours and Timeline for "Soft
Opening" for Residents Only
Parks and Recreation Manager Greg Corbitt announced the planning of the Recreation
Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 8, 2022, a Village Residents Grand Opening
on April 9, 2022, and open to the general public on July 1, 2022.
Parks and Recreation was accepting applications for part time staff to cover the hours of
operation and additional workload. Sunday hours of operations were available by
reservations and would be reviewed on and ongoing basis as the facility opened.
Children 14 and under were required to be supervised by an adult resident of the Village.
Council discussed the hours of operation and fees for non-residents in great detail. Mayor
D'Ambra believed a fee for non-residents was fair. Vice -Mayor Stone and Council
Member Brandon were opposed to requiring fees for non-residents under the age of 16.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the plan as presented with the
change of allowing non-residents,16 and under, the use of the facility without a fee and to
review fees in the future; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 4-1
(opposed: Council Member D'Ambra).
19. RESOLUTION 09-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
202112022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
The funding for the four part-time, eight -hour positions was provided from Paradise Park,
as the Village no longer leased the property.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve Resolution 09-22; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 05-22, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 38. IMPACT FEES. SECTIONS 38-38, 38-68,
AND 38-98 TO UPDATE IMPACT FEE PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT CHANGES TO STATE LAW, PROVIDING THAT
EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF CHAPTER 38.
IMPACT FEES. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERAWLITY CLAUSE AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read the title into record. He explained this was a housekeeping item to
reform parts of the code to State law. Previously, building permits would not be issued
until impact fees were paid. The statutory change required building permits to be issued
and allowed ten days to pay impact fees. If impact fees were not paid the permit could
be rescinded.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing
was closed. Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for Council comments; there being none
the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve Ordinance NO. 05-22; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 06-22, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 62. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS. SECTION 62-156. AMENDMENT OR
CANCELLATION. TO UPDATE INSTANCES WHERE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CAN BE AMENDED OR CANCELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW,
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB -SECTION OF
CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
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 the title into record and detailed the changes in the law to allow
amendments by developers and approvals from parcel owners affected by revisions in a
developer agreement.
Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing
was closed. Mayor D'Ambra opened the hearing for Council comments; there being none
the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve Ordinance NO. 06-22; Council
Member Prince seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 05-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF
UNCOLLECTIBLE AND INACTIVE WATER UTILITY ACCOUNTS AS IDENTIFIED IN
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH WRITE-OFFS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Utilities Director Matt Hammond explained the uncollected water fees were from
delinquent accounts. Late fees, phone calls, letters, and water shut -offs occurred in an
attempt to collect from the 71 accounts, but was unsuccessful. The uncollected amount
totaled $10,000 and were from 2017 to present. A smaller list would be presented
annually moving forward.
Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail asked for clarification as to the right -offs if water
service was turned off. Mr. Hammond explained some accounts were very old before the
policy was in place and some were rentals, which due to the billing cycle, was the last bill
mailed after the resident moved.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve Resolution No. 05-22; Council
Member Prince seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
23. Authorize Sole Source Purchase Contract of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide with Evoqua
Water Technologies
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the Sole Source purchase
requisition with Evoqua Water Technologies; Council Member Brandon seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
24. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA NIGHT OF MEETING: Approve Three -Year Agreement
with ChargePoint, Inc. for Charging Stations at Constitution Park
There was a change in cost for reducing the car charging station contract from five years
to three years, which exceeded the authorization of $2,300 and required a new
authorization. The revised cost was $2,400 per year.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to approve the three-year charging
station agreement; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Council Member Brandon thanked Council Member Prince for his contributions to the Village
and wished him well.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice -Mayor Stone
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.