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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5B_1/11/1990 4 e . . yI 4t!. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA 4 .s•`,Q' a Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive • i�p a Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 FAX: (407) 575-6203 M� C; y VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA V I L L AGE COUNCIL MEET ING MINUTES DECEMBER 1 4 , 19 8 9 I . The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall , 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, December 14, 1989 . The meeting was called to order at 9 : 00 A.M. by Mayor Joseph N. Capretta . A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Joseph N . Capretta, William E. Burckart, Ron T. Mackail , and Earl L. Collings . Vice-Mayor Edward Howell was out of town . Village Officials present were : Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager ; Wendy K. Harrison , Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager ; Bill C. Kascavelis , Finance Director, and Department Heads . Richard Staudinger of Gee & Jenson was also in attendance . II . INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag . III . APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as submitted. Councilmember Burckart stated he would like to report, under "Any Other Matters" an emergency meeting of the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council which was held. Councilmember Collings stated he would like to ask, under "Any Other Matters" , about the emergency generator being considered by the Council . Mayor Capretta stated he also would like to bring up some actions of the Downtown Task Force . Village Council Meeting Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 2 Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as amended above . Councilmember Mackail seconded that motion . The vote was : Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV . CONSENT AGENDA All items appearing with an asterisk ( * ) on the Agenda were considered routine and were enacted by one motion. Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion . The vote on the motion was : Mayor Capret.ta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and the Consent Agenda was approved as submitted. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS Approved under "Consent Agenda" . VI . COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Jim Pilz, President of Beach Road Association, addressed the Council regarding a jet ski problem, stating Jupiter has adopted a new law prohibiting the launching of jet skis from any designated ramp, and the County is making a law that no skis or watercraft may be launched from any County Park except from a designated launching ramp. Mr. Pilz suggested to Council that unless such an .ordinance exists in Tequesta, the jet ski problem will become their problem, since that is the only pocket left . Village Council Meeting "Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 3 • Mr. Pilz commended the local police force for their response to the increase of thefts and vandalisms in the area, specifically under the east side of the CR-707 bridge . The Bridge Road Association was asking the Tequesta Police Department to monitor the area where the old road was , under the bridge , to -increase visibility. Mr . Pilz commented on a structure on Jupiter Island opposite 19750 Beach Road ( Sea Watch ) which has beens standing for approximately three years , which. Tequesta residents are complaining about. This structure is in Palm Beach County district , and the County Commission stated that if this structure was not added to within six months , it -would be torn down. The County recently approved an extension of a permit . Because this structure is so close to Tequesta, Mr. Pilz suggested Village Council nudge the County to move on this issue . In response to Mayor Capretta' s inquiry regarding the status of the CR-707 Beautification Project, Mr . Pilz reported the anticipated approval would be given by the County Engineer' s Office this very morning . The next step would be the approval of the release of the bid package. When the bid package comes in, Beach Road would present their $25 , 000 toward the project. VII . UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Review and Consideration of Adoption of the Tequesta Drive Landscape Plan. Richard Staudinger, P.E. , Gee & Jenson. Mr. Staudinger gave a brief synopsis of the Landscape Plan. In November, 1988 , the Community Appearance Board and the Planning Commission had joint meetings discussing landscaping for Tequesta Drive . There came from that a design concept but no real details . March , 1989 Village Council approved the design contract but requested further design review by . the CAB, which was ultimately approved by Council before going out. to - bid. Gee & Jenson began meetingwith the CAB and doing preliminary concepts . The last meeting between Gee & Jenson and the CAB was April 1989 . The project at that time was put on hold until the Charrette process was finished and the Master Plan was complete . That being done, the project is now re-started after a 6-month hiatus . Gee & Jenson today are seeking concurrence of Council with the CAB comments on the Landscape Plan, in order to complete the design. Mr. Staudinger estimated it would be February-March at the time of construction bidding with installation of landscaping taking place in March-late April . Village Council Meeting Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 4 Mayor Capretta questioned regarding the median strip in front of Alex Webster' s Restaurant and whether people heading east would be allowed to make a left turn at that location. Mr . Staud.inger explained the new design allows for free access to Alex Websters with the diamond island deleted and would pose no intereference with the Master Plan road proposed just east of Alex Websters . The CAB requested that the originally planned 10 foot tall • live oaks with a 5-6 foot canopy be changed to live oaks which are approximately 18 feet tall with a 10-12 foot canopy. ' They also requested the blooming annuals placed throughout the plan be deleted from all, the areas except on the entrance median and at the bases of signs , and to be replaced with small shrubs , sod, etc . The CAB also requested the entry sign be raised approximately 1 foot and the light changed to sodium vapor lighting . Village Manager Bradford informed Council this landscaping project was a phased, multi-year job, and the monies have been budgeted for year one, allowing approximately $46 , 000 for the first year . Councilmember Burckart asked what was involved with phase 2 of the landscaping plan. Mr. Bradford answered it included the entrance sign , flood lighting, and the major median by Step Saver and Barnett Bank, with the last phasing of the project due for completion fiscal year ' 93 .. Councilmember Collings suggested the entrance should be done first since that is what gives a first impression of the Village . Mayor Capretta suggested the landscaping project start at U.S . Highway #1 on Tequesta Drive and head west until you have to stop. Councilmember Collings moved to accept the landscaping plan in concept with the Community Appearance Board suggestions and instruct the engineers to start from U.S . Highway #1 and move west and let the Village Staff work out the financial details, and hopefully go as far west as possible. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was : Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. • • Village Council Meeting Minutes Dece-.ber 14 , 1989 Page 5 • VIII . NEW BUSINESS A) Consideration of Recommendation of the Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force for the Village Council to Accept the Tequesta Town Center Master Plan and Development Standards in Concept until March 30 , 1990 , to Give Opportunity for the Village to Market the Master Plan to the Appropriate Development Community. Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the monies recommended by Village Manager Bradford (Memorandum to Council dated 12/18/89 ) for the marketing package for the Master Plan . Councilmember Collings seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was : Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Mayor Capretta suggested that Scott Ladd and Attorney Randolph get together . with Council to suggest to them the advantages and disadvantages and alternatives of how to proceed with the Master Plan once the Task Force has disintegrated, to ensure Village control over the long term. Mayor Capretta informed Council the tools are not in place to • prohibit plans contrary to the Master Plan from happening and requested the Village Attorney to review "zoning in progress" as a remedy. Attorney Randolph explained that zoning in progress is simply a declaration that the Village is studying a particular area as identified on the Master Plan map, and that no building permits will be granted while zoning in progress is in effect , which would be in contravention of anything within the Master Plan. Councilmember Collings moved that , because the Master Plan is approved in concept, and because studies are on-going in order to determine the appropriate mechanism to put this plan into place , that zoning in progress be declared for the study area of Bridge Road north, including Tequesta Plaza, Lighthouse Plaza, the Dorner lands , excluding U. S . #1 except for St. Jude Church, and some vacant parcels , while those studies are being made . Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was : Village Council Meeting Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 6 Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackai.l - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed adopted. Angel Goitia, an architect with CAPE, International , Inc . of . Riviera Beach, stated he admired the Mayor and Council on behalf of the Tequesta citizens for creating the spirit that has materialized with the Master Plan drawing . He stated Tequesta has a marvelous opportunity to do something impacting in a small community, thereby setting an example for other municipalities who may be interested in doing a similar thing. B) Ordinance - First Reading - Amending the Noise Ordinance to Provide for Higher Noise. Decibel Levels and the Times of Appilicability. Village Attorney Randolph read the Ordinance by title : "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 12 . 2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR HIGHER NOISE DECIBEL LEVELS ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Police Chief Carl Roderick explained to Council the Village should bring their noise level up to the County specifications of 60 , with a 5 . reduction after 11 : 00 p.m. , as well as on Sundays and holidays . This would be enforceable. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance amending Section 12 . 2 of the Village Code of Ordinances . Councilmember Collings seconded that motion . The vote on the motion was : Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed, and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 7 C) Consideration of Appointment of Mrs . Elizabeth Anderson as the Designated Representative to the Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Citizens Board of Directors . Village Manager Bradford stated that. in February of 1987 Council appointed David Tassel as the Representative to that Board. Mr . Tassel contacted Mr. Bradford advising him he had moved out of Tequesta and thereby resigned from that spot on the Board . Therefore, Mrs . Anderson was recommended. Mrs . Anderson lives in Tequesta in the Country Club area, is a school teacher at Jupiter High School , has four children ages 11-21 , . and she does desire to serve on the Board as the designated Tequesta Representative . Councilmember Mackail moved to appoint Mrs . Elizabeth Anderson as the Designated Representative to the Jupiter- Tequesta Junior Citizens Board of Directors . Councilmember Collings seconded that motion . The vote on the motion was : Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. D) Resolution. No . 4-89/90 - Requesting the Palm Beach County Commission to Make Application to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund by Adoption of a Resolution Seeking Authorization to Conduct a Fringe Mangrove Trimming Program in Aquatic Preserve Areas . Village Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 4-89/90 by title : "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF. ' NATURAL RESOURCES , DIVISION OF STATE LANDS TO CONDUCT A FRINGE 'MANGROVE TRIMMING PROGRAM IN THE AQUATIC PRESERVE AREAS LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH, URGIN THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FORMALLY REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND TO CONDUCT THE SAME. " Village Council Meeting Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 8 Village Manager Bradford stated that in May 1989 the Department . of Natural Resources proposed to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, which is most of the members of Cabinet, that DNR. ( Division of State Land) be authorized to allow that a mangrove trimming program be implemented, at the request of counties in aquatic preserve areas . To date no county has availed themselves of that. There has been much controversy in southern Martin County and norther Palm Beach County area about the trimming of mangroves . It is not the desire to totally eliminate the mangroves , but to control them. Palm Beach County' s Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) has reviewed this whole program and submitted a report to the County Administrators which goes to the Board of County Commissioners in early January 1990 . They are recommending • that they not be instructed to implement a trimming program . With that in mind, this Resolution has been prepared which should be sent to the local communities and the County Commissioners which would urge them to allow the county to proceed with the trimming program. Mr . Bradford stated he did not see this as being in contravention , of the conservation element of Tequesta' s Comprehensive Plan . Mayor Capretta stated Mayor Hinton of Jupiter stated Jupiter is in favor of it also . Councilmember Mackail moved to approve Resolution,; No . 4- 89/90 . Councilmember Collings seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Councilmember Burckart suggested this Resolution also be sent to the DNR, and inform them of Tequesta' s actions . Mayor Capretta concurred with Mr. Burckart. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 14 , 1989 Page 9 VI . ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Burckart updated Council on the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council . He reported that the northern Palm Beach County aviation facility off Bee Line Highway is being taken through its DRI approval process . It was brought before the Loxahatchee River Coordinating Council yesterday. There are many problems . It may be January 1990 before approval is received. He felt this did not affect Tequesta in any way. B) Councilmember Collings reminded Council of their rejection of a $37 , 000 bid for an emergency generator, and asked Mr . Bradford for an update on that. Mr. Bradford reported this week he had approved a Notice to the bidders and the cover letter which will go out to all of the people who sell this type of generator. The bids are scheduled to be opened January. 8 , 1990 and should come before Council on January 11 or 25 . C) Mayor Capretta asked for an update on the sprinkler system at County Line Plaza. Mr. Bradford informed Council that yesterday Scott Ladd, Building Official and the Code Enforcement Officer did a survey of the site and discovered that approximately 17 . 5% of the required plantings are either dead or missing . Scott Ladd reported there seems to be problems with the irrigation system. They found numerous pipes which were broken, voltage wiring to certain controllers (a 48-zone system) was either out of the ground or cut. Mayor Capretta asked if there was now sufficient data to cover this through the bond. Attorney Randolph suggested the first step in the process was the survey of the site. The next step is to prepare an Affidavit which will cite what has not been complied with under the terms of the bond; Scott Ladd will provide that information to Attorney Randolph who in turn will write to the Bonding Company to advise them that the Village feels there has been a violation, and they will try to get the, money from the Bonding Company to correct this . Under the Bond, the Village' s relief is that the monies will be turned over to the Village to put in the trees that are not presently existent. If the sprinkler system is under the Bond, that could be included. Simultaneously, the Village should contact Mr. Pantlin to advise him of the violations to give him an opportunity to correct them within a very brief period of time. Otherwise, the Village will go against the Bond. • Village Council Meeting Minutes • December 14 , 1989 Page ; 0 • • • Scott Ladd reported he had spoken with a representative of Rood Landscaping who informed him that Rood Landscaping had been contacted by both Pantlin and the Bank involved with the foreclosure , asking ;them to reinstitute their maintenance program, being paid up front . Checks will be sent to Rood in advance to repair the sprinkler system, maintain the existing. trees and plant materials , fertilize and clean up some of the_ • debris around. But , that • does not address the dead or missing trees . Councilmember Collings suggested the Village write a letter to all the tenants of County Line Plaza to keep them abreast of what has happened. Mayor Capretta concurred . • D) Mayor Capretta asked for an update on the Cypress Drive Drainage project . Mr'. Bradford informed Council that 'Jupiter and Palm ' Beach County is still very desirous of having Tequesta stay in the program. Gee & Jenson has been asked 'to give the Village a rough calculation on whether or not is possible to break that Tequesta drainage basin area of responsibility into two areas, with the railroad track being the dividing line , and take care of everything on the east side through some mechanism that does not effect Rinker or involve the railroad erosion issue. • . Village Council Meeting Minutes . December 14 , 1989 • Page al • • • • • VII . ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Collings moved to adjourn the meeting . Councilmember Mackail seconded that motion . The vote on the motion was : ' Mayor Capretta ' - for Earl Collings for Ron Mackail - for • • • William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and the meeting was adjoured at 11 : 00 A.M. • • • • Respectfully submitted, • • Fran Bitters Recording Secretary • • ATTEST : • • Bill C. KascavElis Finance Director/VIllage Clerk • /fgb DATE APPROVED: