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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_1/12/2023MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 12, 2023 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, and Council Member Laurie Brandon. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Laurie Brandon An invocation was offered by Council Member Brandon, followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member D'Ambra requested pulling items 17 and 18 from the agenda for a future workshop and subsequent vote when a full Council was established. Council did not wish to pull the items. Mayor Young added an item to the end of the agenda regarding a letter of support for Martin County. MOTION: Vice Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the agenda with the Martin County letter of support added; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. PRESENTATION 1. US 1 Bridge Replacement Project Update - Florida Department of Transportation The US 1 Bridge replacement project management team consisting of Angel Gardner, Bodley Barthelemy, Virgil Versaggi, Scott Case and Yaro Concepcion provided a one year update to Council on the progress and upcoming closure. Construction on the bridge started in October of 2021 and was on schedule for an early 2026 completion date. The full closure of the bridge was scheduled for March 13, 2023 with one lane of traffic each way scheduled to open in June of 2024, and two lanes scheduled for November of 2024. There were incentives for the contractor to meet these dates as well as penalties for each day the project was late. Mr. Versaggi explained the access to properties would be maintained as well as marine traffic navigation, though restrictions may occur. Intersection improvements would be completed before the closure and pre-emption signals for emergency response vehicles were installed. Mr. Versaggi detailed the 24 hour smart system monitoring, which would allow for real time adjustments. The project management team was continuing with their community outreach with coffee with the project team as additional open houses scheduled for February 28 and March 1. Council Comments: • Council Member D'Ambra was concerned with additional traffic on Old Dixie Highway and was interested if community outreach was done in the Hobe Sound area. It was explained that Palm Beach County had been contacted for signal studies and pre-emption devices were installed. • Council Member Brandon confirmed lane closures and construction would conclude before the bridge closure. • Vice -Mayor Stone was also concerned with the traffic on Old Dixie the Project Management team stated the priority was to keep traffic flowing. CONSENT AGENDA Item 5 was pulled from the agenda for discussion. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the consent agenda with item 5 pulled for discussion; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 2. MINUTES: November 10, 2022 Regular and November 28, 2022 Workshop 3. Consider 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 Host Agreement - Fire Department, $185.00 Per Student B. Martin County Tower And Ground Lease Agreement - Utilities, $N/A C. NZ Consultants - Chen Moore and Associates Consent to Assignment Agreement - Village Manager, $N/A D. Turnberry Beach Road LLC Easement Agreement - Utilities, $N/A 4. Consider Approval of Florida Technical Consultants 1st Addendum for Two Year Renewal of GIS Support Services Agreement 5. Approve Donation Agreement Between the Village of Tequesta and Todd Sparger to Accept Funds to Install a Bench on Tequesta Bridge Vice -Mayor Stone acknowledged the Sparger family, who were in attendance, and their great history with the Village. He looked forward to sitting on the new bench in the Sparger Families honor. Mayor Young echoed Vice -Mayor Stone and stated the Sparger Family were pillars of the community. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the donation from the Sparger Family for a bench on Tequesta Bridge; Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood Trail, made note of the Martin County website which stated the Island Bridge was scheduled for demolition. She also asked for strict enforcement of the weight restriction on the Tequesta Drive Bridge. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Brandon thanked public safety and also noted that some car carriers and semi - truck drivers were not aware they could not use the Tequesta Drive bridge. Council Member D'Ambra thanked Public Works Director, Doug Chambers, and Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Corbitt, for their work with Tequesta Fest. He suggested a thank you letter be sent to the owner of One Main Street for allowing the Village to host both Tequesta Fest and the Chili Cook -Off on the property. Council Member D'Ambra went on to acknowledge Detective Mike Loney and Lieutenant Dave McGovern for their recognition by the American Legion. He concluded by drawing attention to the new stop sign and solar light on County Line Road. Vice -Mayor Stone wished everyone a Happy New Year. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Village Attorney, Keith Davis, did not have any reports to share. Village Manager 6. Manager's Report through December, 2022 Manager Allen announced Tequesta Fest had an estimated 2,500 in attendance. The Village wide undergrounding assessment draft was expected in mid February with an April date to Council. He announced the next Coffee with the Manager was scheduled for February 14th, kids night out was scheduled for January 20th, and Tunes and Trucks on February 3rd. Manager Allen also highlighted the two year inspection of Tequesta Bridge went well. Police Department 7. Police Department Standing Report Police Chief, Gus Medina, highlighted the different activities and events the department participated in including the JTAA Christmas parade, motorcyle training, and school shooter trainings. He announced his swearing in as the President of the Palm Beach County Police Chiefs Association. Chief Medina also highlighted the efforts of the Tequesta Residents Action Committee (TRAC) which suggested a Code Red for schools and places of worship that, with the help of the Clerk's office, was successfully implemented. Fire Department 8. Fire Department Standing Report Fire Chief, James Trube, detailed the meetings and trainings the department participated in. He was happy to announce the successful Holiday Open House, the first once since Covid, and the fire department was fully staffed with everyone back from medical leave. Chief Trube also highlighted the implementation of a non -combat volunteer program and was looking for five to seven volunteers. He concluded with the recognition of Lieutenant Dave McGovern by the American Legion. UTILITIES 9. Utilities Department Standing Report Utilities Director, Marjorie Craig, had corrected the error on the monthly revenue dashboard. She stated revenue was up as less water was used and sold. Utilities was continuing their efforts of brining all residents into compliance. The per and polyflourinated substances (PFAS) testing was regulated for December completion, but the Village planned to complete it sooner. Mrs. Craig also announced she was Chair - Elect of the Florida section of the American Water Works and would be sponsoring a Florida Atlantic University (FAU) student on PFAS research. Mayor Young inquired if the Jupiter Island interconnect was still open. Mrs. Craig confirmed it was still open and paid. She did not have an estimate for completion. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 10. ORDINANCE NO. 16-22, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING., AT ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS., SEC. 78-333. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. TO REQUIRE IRRIGATION PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LANDSCAPE PLANS DURING THE SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS; SEC. 78-393. DEFINITIONS. TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CANOPY TREE"; SEC. 78-397. PROHIBITED PLANT SPECIES. TO REVISE THE COMMON AND LATIN NAMES FOR LISTED SPECIES AND ADD ADDITIONAL SPECIES TO BE PROHIBITED IN THE VILLAGE; SEC. 78-402. LANDSCAPING ON SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX LOTS. TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF LANDSCAPE PLANS AND IRRIGATION PLANS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, INCREASE THE PALM TREE HEIGHT FROM 12 TO 16 FEET, REQUIRE 50% NATIVE TREES BE PLANTED, AND REQUIRE ONE SHRUB PER 500 SQUARE FEET OF SITE AREA WITH 50% OF THOSE SHRUBS AND HEDGES TO BE NATIVE SPECIES ON SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX LOTS; SEC. 78-403. LANDSCAPING ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PERIMETER PLANTING STRIP REQUIRED. TO REVISE THE SECTION HEADING, REQUIRE HEDGES BE PLANTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALLS WHERE REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; AND REVISE THE WALL, HEDGE AND LANDSCAPE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MULTIFAMILY, MIXED -USE, AND COMMERCIAL LAND USES; SEC. 78-404. GROUND COVER AND TREES IN PLANTING STRIPS. TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED PALM TREE HEIGHT FROM 12 TO 16 FEET, AND SEC. 78-409. LANDSCAPING AROUND PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES. TO REVISE THE REGULATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING AROUND THESE STRUCTURES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION 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. This was second reading. Attorney Davis detailed the removal of the parks per Council direction. Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias, summarized the December meeting and Planner Lance Lilly reviewed the removal of the guest parking section. Council Comments: Council Member D'Ambra was concerned with section 78-402 guidelines not being clear. Mrs. Zacarias clarified this was part of the existing code and she would work with Landscape Architect, Steve Parker, to help clarify it further. Council Member D'Ambra also felt sub -section 4's irrigation waiver did not need to come to Council. He thought Code was able to make that determination. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 16-22 with revisions to 78-402 section 4 irrigation language; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 02-23, 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 1. IN GENERAL., SEC. 78-4. DEFINITIONS. TO CREATE A NEW DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "DESIGN GUIDELINES"; AT ARTICLE VI. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS., SEC. 78-143. SCHEDULE OF SITE REQUIREMENTS. TO REVISE THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR THE R-3 ZONING DISTRICT, AT ARTICLE Vl. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS., SEC. 78-175. R-3 MULTI -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. TO MAKE REFERENCE TO DESIGN GUIDELINES AS A TOOL FOR COMPLETING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE R-3 ZONING DISTRICT, AND AT ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS., SEC. 78-289. LOCATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS EAST OF BEACH ROAD; AND AT CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT., ARTICLE II. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE. TO AMEND SEC. 22-82. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO SITE PLAN REVIEW. TO MAKE REFERENCE TO DESIGN GUIDELINES AS A TOOL FOR COMPLETING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE R-3 ZONING DISTRICT, AND AT CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS. ARTICLE 111. SEA TURTLE PROTECTION., SEC. 10-67. SEA TURTLE PROTECTION PLAN REQUIRED. TO ADOPT PALM BEACH COUNTY'S TURTLE PROTECTION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS, AND CHAPTER 22 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 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 the title into record. This was first reading. Mrs. Zacarias detailed the edited definition of design guidelines to include the text stating it was not a criteria for approval, the removal of the R3 rear setback requirement, and new language for Chapter 22. Attorney Davis clarified the site plan review approval was the same and the design guidelines were created as a tool for the architect, providing checklists and examples to meet code. He also detailed the steps taken to draft the new ordinance and, as a courtesy, sent it to the attorney's representing the residents of Beach Road. Attorney Davis advised Council that discussions with the County were still in progress regarding the Sea Turtles and recommended removal of section six until completed. Council Comments: • Mayor Young requested to keep the top setbacks at 32 feet. • Council Member Brandon was in favor of keeping the 5 feet rear setback and was not comfortable with it's removal. Citizen Comments: • Bob Shaw, 198 Golfview Drive, provided information from the Florida Oceanographic Society regarding sea level rise and climate change and asked Council to reconsider the removal of the 5 feet setback. • Jonathan Griffis, 375 Beach Road, was disappointed in the revisions made to the design guidelines. • Jessica Namath, 20 Shady Lane, was also disappointed in the changes made to the design guidelines and the removal of the 5 feet setback. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to add the 5 feet rear setback; No second. Motion Failed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 02-23 with section 6 removed until the discussion with Palm Beach County and Sea Turtles was completed, and leaving the code at the 32 feet height to mimic current code; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried 3-1 (opposed: Council Member Brandon). 12. Consider Approval of Updated Beach Road Design Guidelines Mrs. Zacarias explained the revisions made to the guidelines to be consistent with the ordinances and the removal of the green building considerations. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve the Beach Road design guidelines; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 13. Conceptual Presentation by Cotleur & Hearing to Improve the Architectural Fagade, Increase Green Space, and Enhance Landscape Areas at 358 Cypress Drive Attorney Davis provided a legal disclaimer for conceptual presentations stating that the conceptual presentation was not mandatory, was not a quasi judicial proceeding, no council action would be taken beyond discussion, and the outcome and comments were not a guarantee or assurance of the final action that may be taken by the Council. Mr. Donald Hearing of Cotleur and Hearing presented to Council on behalf of Nate Albers and 358 South Cypress Drive. The building was facing violations for the current condition and Mr. Albers was interested in renovating the building as a private museum. The closest zoning code was indoor storage. Mr. Hearing was requesting a zoning amendment to allow a private car museum as a permit or special exemption use. Council agreed the building needed improvements but was hesitant to allow the use as a museum due to the lack of office space within the Village and the desire to keep the area industrial. Citizen Comments: • Tom Bradford, 44 Chestnut Trail, announced the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) was researching landscaping for that area and would welcome any professional help. Mr. Hearing was open to assisting the EAC with that corridor. 14. ORDINANCE 1-23, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE 1. — BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 2- 2. — MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTEES, TO PROVIDE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTEES; AND BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 2-3. — VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE LIMITATIONS, TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF VIRTUAL MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR APPOINTEES; AND BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 2-4. — ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT, TO PROVIDE MINIMUM BOARD, COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION APPOINTMENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. 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. This was first reading. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 01-23; Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 15. Consider Appointment to Fill Planning and Zoning Regular Member Vacancy (term expires 51912024) There were nine applicants for the vacant Planning and Zoning seat. Three applicants pulled their applications. Staff recommended moving Alternate Theresa Maggio to the open seat and filling the Alternate 3 position. The applicants addressed Council: • Theresa Maggio detailed her experience on the board as well as her pass experience as a business owner. • Clay Damon highlighted his experience with site plans and development. • Marie Sapirie recapped her experience with law and her past application. • Jared Gaylord was a land use attorney in Martin County who had recently moved to Tequesta and was excited to get involved in the community. Council Comments: • Council agreed to move Mrs. Maggio to the open position and fill the Alternate 3 position. • Council Member Brandon and Mayor Young were in favor of Mrs. Sapirie • Vice -Mayor Stone felt Mr. Damon would be a great fit. • Council Member D'Ambra was in favor of Mr. Gaylord. • Council felt all applicants were highly qualified and encouraged them all to reapply. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to move Theresa Maggio to the open seat on the Planning and Zoning Board; Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion. Carried 4-0. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to appoint Clay Damon as Alternate 3; No second. Motion Failed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to appoint Marie Sapirie to Alternate 3; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 16. RESOLUTION 1-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY $2,036,098, THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUILDING FUND BUDGET BY $29,399, THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET BY $8,000, THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 WATER FUND BUDGET BY $566,909, THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 STORM WATER FUND BUDGET BY $127,347, AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND BUDGET BY $44,186, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve amending and increasing the FY 2022-23 approved budget by a total of $2,811,939 as outlined on Schedule A of this agenda packet; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 17. Consider Approval of Field Priority Use Policy Manager Allen explained this was the first step in creating a policy for field use with an RFP for a league being the second step. This would make field use a clear and transparent process. Council Comments: • Council Member D'Ambra felt this needed to be workshopped to talk through the process and determine if a league would operate out of Tequesta. • Council agreed a policy was needed and to further consider the RFP during the strategic planning workshops. • Mayor Young questioned if the estimates for the dugout included fencing. Mr. Chambers clarified the current estimate did not include fencing. She also questioned the resident classification. Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Corbitt explained resident was not spelled out due to the relationship with the Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA). Citizen Comments: • Tom Bradford, 44 Chestnut Trail, requested clarification on the policy. Mr. Corbitt clarified this was for group access and not individual use. • Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood Trail, questioned the sublease language, she felt it conflicted with the State contract. • Adam Magun, JTAA Executive Director, was against an RFP for a sole provider. He stated it would impact JTAA and other organizations. He felt all organizations could share the fields and work together. Manager Allen clarified all quotes included were not a recommendation of work to complete. They were attached as an illustration for the level of work the park needed. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the field priority use policy with a definition of local resident and a follow up on the sublease; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 3-1 (opposed: Council Member D'Ambra). 18. Consider Approval to Award the Demolition of the Pavilion and Concession Building at Tequesta Park to Rapid Removal, Inc. Mr. Chambers explained the pavilion was 23 years old. A structural assessment determined there was significant structural deficiencies on all columns and short and long term improvement suggestions were provided. Quotes were received and the most cost effective solution, and the recommendation of staff, was removal of the structure. Mayor Young noted the concession stand pavilion was not on the master plan and the structure was deemed unsafe. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve the demolition of the pavilion and concession building at Tequesta Park to Rapid Removal, Inc.; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 3-1 (opposed: Council Member D'Ambra). 19. Consider Approval of the Purchase of New Fire Incident Reporting Laptops MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve the purchase of the new laptops; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 20. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Duval Ford for Purchase of a 2023 Ford F250 4x4 for the Utilities Department through the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract for a cost of $52,472, and to Increase the Budget Accordingly This item was pulled as staff was researching other options. 21. Consider Renewal Agreement, Quote, and Requisition with Evoqua Water Technologies for Purchase of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide and Odor Control System Corrosion Control Services MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve the renewal agreement with Evoqua for 50% hydrogen peroxide and related corrosion control services for water treatment, the Evoqua quote for services, and a requisition for $51,500, for the remainder of the fiscal year; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 22. RESOLUTION NO. 03-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE 2023 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PRIORITIZING AGENDA LEGISLATION THAT WOULD (1) PRESERVE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO MANAGE MUNICIPAL REVENUE SOURCES INCLUDING ENTERPRISE FUNDS; (2) PROVIDE A CLEAR AND CONCISE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE ADOPTION OF MOBILITY PLANS; (3) RESTORE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO FULLY REGULATE SHORT- TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS, OR AT LEAST CLARIFY THE EXISTING PARAMETERS REGARDING STATE PREEMPTION AND THE ABILITY OF GRANDFATHERED MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS TO BE AMENDED WITHOUT PENALTY, (4) REQUIRE SADOWSKI STATE AND LOCAL HOUSING TRUST MONEY TO BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS TARGETED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKFORCE HOUSING INCLUDING OWNERSHIP AND RENTALS; AND (5) ESTABLISH A STATE-WIDE COORDINATED PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION APPROACH FOR WATER RESOURCE INVESTMENTS TO FUND FLORIDA'S CURRENT AND PROJECTED WATER NEEDS IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER; FURTHER SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES' POLICY POSITIONS ON THE TOPICS OF PROPERTY TAX PROTECTION, RESIDENTIAL ZONING, TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, AND WATER / WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR LICENSURE; FURTHER SUPPORTING THE GRANT OF APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS AT TEQUESTA PARK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to approve Resolution No. 03-23; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 23. Consider approval of Support Letter for Funding through the State of Florida for ADD the South County Bridge project located in Martin County. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Stone made a motion to approve a letter of support for Martin County for funding for funding of the South County bridge project; Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Brandon announced the Environmental Advisory Committee would be presenting their quarterly update at the next workshop and they were working on landscape ideas for the Cypress Drive area. Council Member D'Ambra inquired if Council was open to reviewing residential code and adding design elements. Council agreed to discuss this further. He also asked Council review Council compensation levels to keep up with other municipalities. Council agreed it was not something they would like to review at this time. Vice -Mayor Stone requested staff research the C2 zoning to allow a veterinary office in that district. Mayor Young requested a policy on tax money usage and spending for parks be researched, especially if the bond referendum passed. Council was also open to further discussing a change in the name of Linear Park at a future workshop. Mayor Young inquired on the Village's early voting policy. It weas explained the Village did not participate in early voting due to the cost. Council agreed action would not be taken to change the policy. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 PM. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice -Mayor Stone seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0. 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.