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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_8/1/2022MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL AUGUST 1, 2022 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Frank D'Ambra III, Council Member Aaron Johnson. Absent were: Council Member Laurie Brandon. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion on Undergrounding Power Lines Mr. Hau Tran, Program Manager for Overhead to Underground Conversion of FPL Delivery, provided a Power Point to Council. Mr. Tran's presentation included information regarding: project phases, initiation, engineering, outreach & feedback, final design engineering, construction, municipal responsibilities, and timeline. Council had questions on the reliability of underground lines and it was noted that there was a 50% increase in daily reliability and a 60% increase in hurricane/storm system reliability. Additionally, Mr. Tran explained that fewer instances of power outages resulted in quicker restoration times. He also approximated there would be transformers every 1-5 blocks, depending on home sizes. Mayor Young believed there were many unknown costs, not yet calculated into the initial estimates. Mrs. Marcia Nielson of 94 Beechwood Trail, commented on the undergrounding of electrical lines and stated that her neighborhood was already "undergrounded", and she would not be in favor for incurring costs for another neighborhood. She questioned how the "unincorporated" areas would be handled. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, commented on having a resolution for the task force and recommended gauging the desirability of undergrounding the Tequesta Country Club. He believed the cost and credit would cover most of the outstanding fees and would be less than the current Loxahatchee River District assessment. Lastly, he believed assessment methodology was an important component in the financial portion of the project. Council agreed to bring the topic back to another Workshop Meeting for further discussion on next steps and cost information. 2. Discussion on Water Pipe Replacement and Funding Sources Mr. Robert Ori of Raftelis, provided a power point presentation, which illustrated the background, recap of prior rate study, financial forecast and next steps involved in the water main replacement program. Council Member Johnson left the room at 6:50 PM and returned at 6:53 PM. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, believed it should not be complicated with assessments. Council discussed the different elements of the project and had mixed opinions on whether to table the project for a year, stay on the current course or accelerate the project. The topic would be added to the next Regular Council Meeting agenda for formal action to be taken and direction given. 3. Discussion on Reconsidering a Moratorium on New Applications and Building Permits Attorney Keith Davis reminded Council that the Zoning Moratorium Ordinance had failed on first reading but that Council had subsequently agreed to reconsider the ordinance. Council discussed the topic and the consensus was to leave the failed ordinance as is. Mr. Michael Rutledge of 300 Beach Road, believed the moratorium was not a good idea. Mr. Phil Perko, a developer from Beach Road, asked that if the moratorium was to be passed that 250 Beach Road be exempted. Ms. Kathy Megrath of 275 Beach Road, asked about height and density within the code. She felt most people had concerns on height, density, developer's work schedule, easements, parking and safety. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, commented on improvements relative to the dunes. The EAC had concerns regarding the coastal control line and supported having a moratorium. Mr. Steve Oenbrink of 35 River Drive asked about water mains and wondered if impact fees could offset some of the costs associated with infrastructure. Attorney Davis informed Council that the ordinance would be on the agenda for action at the next Regular Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member Brandon). 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.