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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4B_6/8/1989 ('..--'-'''..•,- t p VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA •f4` i� ,. Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive • � , ` e Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 tr FAX: (407) 575-6203 f '�' a coy VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 25, 1989 I . The Tequesta Village Council held a regulary scheduled Village Council Meeting at the Village Hall , 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, May 25 , 1989 . The meeting was called to order at 9 : 00 A.M. by Mayor Joseph N. Capretta. A roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were : William E . Burckart, Ron T. Mackail , Earl L. Collings , Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, and Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell . Village Officials present were : Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esquire, Village Attorney; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager; Department Heads and Bill C. Kascavelis , Finance Director/Village Clerk. II . Councilmember Earl L. Collings gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A) Councilmember Ron T. Mackail stated he desired to discuss telephone calls from Martin County residents regarding the density of Island Country Estates , and Councilmember Earl L. Collings indicated he desired to discuss three items : these being comprehensive tax analysis that the Manager is making, alternate members of the Board of Adjustments , and trucks . Mayor Capretta mentioned housecleaning matters that would be brought up at the end. Member Mackail motioned to approve the Agenda as amended; Member Collings seconded. The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion was therefore passed and was adopted. •ti n Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 2 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) Upon a Motion by Member Mackail , seconded by Member Collings, the Minutes of the Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting held May 5 , 1989 ; the Minutes of the Village Council Meeting held May 11 , 1989 were approved. The vote on the motions was : William E . Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion was therefore passed and was adopted. Member Collings questioned Scott Ladd, Building Official , regarding data provided by the Building Department in reference to the number of inspections reported on the monthly report of April , verbal and written warnings issued and follow-up procedures concerning compliance to inspection codes . Upon completion of the questioning , Member Collings moved that the Village Manager' s Report of May 8 , 1989 be approved; Member Mackail seconded. The vote on the motions was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion was therefore passed and was adopted. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) Paul Coben, regarding the review of Ordinance No. 386 , opposed the notification required by the Ordinance from the Community Appearance Board (CAB) to Council concerning site plan reviews . Mr. Coben also objected to being required to sign numerous copies of site plans . Councilmember Mackail explained why submission in writing is necessary, explaining that it alleviates any potential hazards or miscommunications . Manager Bradford and Councilmember Collings were in support • of the Ordinance' s provisions because it ensures Council will receive notification of CAB actions and concerns . Scott Ladd explained that the last page of the Minutes of the CAB contained the action of the Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 3 Board. Councilmember Mackail noted past actions of the CAB of which Council was not previously notified. Mr. Coben felt the Ordinance caused an unnecessary burden for the Building Official . Mayor Capretta voiced a dissatisfaction of Council with the information provided to Council from the CAB and reiterated that the Ordinance was an attempt to clarify said communications . Mr. Coben suggested that any concern of the CAB should be contained in the Minutes of the CAB. Mayor Capretta asked Mr. Coben if this was a concern of the CAB or was Mr. Coben speaking as an individual . Mr. Cohen replied as a member. Mayor Capretta stated that it appeared that the CAB isn't concerned about the matter since they didn't find it necessary to address Council on the matter . Mayor Capretta thanked Mr. Coben for expressing his personal concerns regarding the matter. B) Carlton Stoddard, citizen of the Village of Tequesta, provided Village Staff with information secured from the general membership meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League regarding new Impact Fees for new developments in the County. He voiced a concern regarding an Ordinance which gives Palm Beach County precedence over Municipalities in any kind of a conflict concerning the Impact Fee assessed on development . A resolution was passed at the meeting which requires that the County receive a minimum of 120 days allowed for analysis and consideration. Mr. Stoddard gave a copy of the Ordinance to Village Attorney Randolph to be carefully examined by him. VI . DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Dan May, representative of Ferrin Signs , Inc . , reviewed the details concerning the proposed site plan for two free-standing signs at Tequesta Shoppes located at 105-189 U.S .Highway One, North . Councilmember Collings moved to approve the plan, Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25 , 1989 Page 4 VII . ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilmember Collings to adjourn the Village Council Meeting to have a Workshop Session involving the Downtown Task Force, which was seconded by Councilmember Mackail . The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 30 a.m. to be resumed after the Workshop Session. VIII . WORKSHOP MEETING A) The Roll Call was taken -- all were present. Task Force members present were: Chairman Carlton Stoddard; James Pilz ; Stanley Jacobs ; and Edwin J . Nelson. Jim Stergas was not present . B) Chairman Stoddard addressed Council bringing them up to date with the experiences and findings of the Task Force after their two preliminary months of work, explaining that it has been an exploratory exercise for the Task Force . Chairman Stoddard stated that the Council ' s timing of appointing a Task Force body was very good and appropriate for promoting a master plan for the downtown area designated as the Golden Circle of Tequesta. He also stated efforts were being made to effectuate improvements to Lighthouse Plaza and to provide for an anchor tenant at the old Publix building located at Tequesta Plaza. A cultural center is also being considered for construction on the Dorner property located in the area of the Tequesta Post Office. An esplanade or amphitheatre is also being considered for the area with developers . Tequesta Village must take the lead to enable development of the area which will be of significant benefit to the Village by enhancing our tax base and over 300 multi-family residential developments for the area with powerful persuasion to bring this into reality. James Pilz stated that the Village must appeal to the owners of the shopping centers and replace current shopping centers with residential development to achieve long-term benefits for both themselves and the community. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 5 Stanley Jacobs suggested incorporating property adjoining Lighthouse Plaza and Alex Webster' s Restaurant into the development of the property lying east of Old Dixie Highway and Tequesta Drive, north to the Tequesta Post Office . He suggested the Village should bend to accommodate' multi-family development. Edwin J. Nelson commended Mayor Capretta for his cooperation with the Task Force Members . Mr . Nelson stated that Tequesta needs no more shopping centers ; marketing is being pursued for a new tenant at Lighthouse Plaza. Progress, with Tequesta seems positive. Numerous options are available for the area, but Villagers must be cooperative with potential developers - this is of significant importance. Councilmember Collings reminded us that the purpose of the Task Force is not to provide conjecture , but to recommend . actions to be taken by Council to accommodate development of the area. Councilmember Burckart stated we can' t say who can and who cannot be brought in, as long as zoning codes are met. The situation has to be a cooperative one . Councilmember Mackail suggested professional planners should be involved to assist the Task Force with their assignment for recommended development of the area; that our view should be greater than 4 or 5 years - the Village growth potential is much bigger than that . Vice-Mayor Howell suggested the consideration of mixed development of both commercial and residential multi-family units as previously recommended. Mayor Capretta reiterated the purpose of the Task Force was to generate ideas and concepts for the long-term benefits to the Village . Phase I should be to identify the area and development possibilities . Phase II : Are the recommendations feasible? Establish an optimum plan for the Village . Phase III : We don' t want a lot of unnecessary newspaper articles -- what we want is a long-term plan . Council will then proceed to implement a selected plan. Mr. Stoddard stated he feels the Task Force is right on line with what Council desires . Mayor Capretta reiterated substance is what we want. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 6 Mr. Jack Horniman, Planning Consultant for the Village, gave a Juno Beach comparison of tasks -- what they did to reach where they are as a possible guideline as to what Tequesta needs to do . Mr . Horniman commented on the : Idea Phase ; Design Phase ; and Implementation Phase. Mayor Capretta suggested we not get the Design Phase anc'. Input mixed up and suggested that perhaps a marketing study could be in order to find what it will take to make a plan feasible -- possibly the answer is additional residential developments . Council is willing to authorize funding at the request of the Task Force . Attorney Randolph stated that Council desires a long-range plan and that a committee like this cannot operate on a day-to-day basis ; that should not be the task of the Task Force . Council shall address today' s needs established by Ordinances currently in effect . A long-range plan is necessary. Mayor Capretta suggested another Work Shop within a month. Councilmember Collings motioned to adjourn on this note - Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. The Workshop Session adjourned at 10 : 45 a.m. IX. COUNCIL MEETING RE-CONVENED Roll call -- all present. X. NEW BUSINESS A) Consideration of Construction Bid Award to Hardrives of Delray Inc. for Tequesta Drive Improvement Project. Richard Staudinger, of Gee & Jenson Engineers , reviewed the bid proposal of Hardrives of Delray, Inc. for the Tequesta Drive Improvement Project. Councilmember Collings suggested any extra costs required for design affecting Alex Webster' s Restaurant should be paid by Alex Webster. Manager Bradford reviewed the four bids received and the recommendations to award the contract in the amount of $796 , 532 . 41 to Hardrives of Delray, Inc. Councilmember Collings moved to accept the Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 7 bid as proposed; seconded by Councilmember Mackail . The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. B) Ordinance No. 386 - Second Reading - Requiring Written Communication from the Community Appearance Board Relative to Site-Plan Reviews. Manager Bradford reviewed Ordinance No . 386 requiring written communication from the CAB relative to site-plan reviews . Councilmember Collings noted he would vote against the Ordinance based on comments heard earlier by CAB member Paul Coben who indicated the objections of the CAB would be contained in the Minutes of the CAB meetings . Attorney Randolph agreed that accurate Minutes would provide what was needed. Mayor Capretta reminded Council that the communication problem had not been resolved. Councilman Collings moved to table the issue until the next meeting . Councilmember Mackail seconded. The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) Ordinance - First Reading - Creating a Code Enforcement Board. Village Attorney Randolph gave the first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; DECLARING INTENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS ; PROVIDING FOR ORGANIZATION ; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR POWERS ; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCT OF HEARING; PROVIDING FOR FINES AND LIENS ; PROVIDING FOR APPEAL; PROVIDING FOR FORM OF NOTICES ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 8 During a discussion of the Ordinance provisions , Attorney Randolph reviewed the history resulting with the establishment of Code Enforcement Boards , and provided Council with examples of code violations which could be addressed by the CEB for abatement of violations efficiently, effectively and economically. Much discussion took place . Councilmember Collings asked if the Code Enforcement Board ( CEB) was a "kangaroo court" -- Attorney Randolph replied no, that it effectively provides a means to address Village code violations . William Kirkland objected to the establishment of a CEB. Scott Ladd supported the creation of a CEB to enforce the current ordinances of the Village . Mr . Jacobs questioned the need for the CEB. Management discretion must be used in administering compliance with Ordinance violations . Mr . Pilz suggested that Council should spend less time with details and require the Village Manager to address the issues being discussed, which is his responsiblity. Councilmember Burckart motioned to accept the first reading of the Ordinance ; Councilmember Collings seconded the motion . The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - opposed Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. D) Consideration of Bid Award for Surplus Rolling Stock and Equipment. Manager Bradford reviewed the bid awards for surplus rolling stock and equipment. Councilmember Collings suggested considering alternative methods of disposing of Village vehicles and equipment which could generate increased revenues from disposal . Councilmember Mackail moved to accept the awards as reviewed; Councilmember Burckart seconded. The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 9 E) Authorization to Execute Contract for Professional Services to Provide Increased Water Allocations. Manager Bradford reviewed the request for authorization to execute a contract for professional services to provided increased water allocations in the amount of $18 , 000 . Attorney Randolph reviewed changes in the contract which he recommended. Councilmember Collings suggested using additional engineering firms for Village Water Department. Council requested an explanation regarding the delays associated with the matter. Tom Hall responded to Council ' s questions regarding engineering services noting during the past few months he has received improved services from Gee & Jenson Engineering , Inc . ; prior to that time he had been displeased with their performance . Councilmember Collings moved to approve the request for the professional services contract; seconded by Councilmember Burkart . The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C . Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. F) Consideration of Creation of Tequesta Beautification Fund with Appropriate Accounts within the General Fund of the Village. Manager Bradford reviewed the particulars for setting up accounts for contributions for various Village Beautification projects . Councilmember Mackail motioned to approve creation of the accounts for the Tequesta Beautification Fund; seconded by Councilmember Collings . The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 10 XI . ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Mackail commented regarding Island Country Estates in Martin County , regarding expressed opposition toward increased density, noting that it could create problems in the Village of Tequesta with our road system. Adjacent residents want to keep it a natural habitat . Councilmember Mackail expressed the desire to shorten Council meetings -- limit to consent agenda. B) Councilmember Collings commented on Manager Bradford doing a comparative tax study, two recommendations for appointment to the Board of Adjustment, and regarding Village Beautification - panel trucks parked in commercial areas . Councilmember Collings expressed dissatisfaction with the number of panel trucks parked along U. S . Highway One . Councilmember Collings motioned to accept the applications of Al DeMott and Kenneth Northamer as Alternate Members to the Board of Adjustment and to appoint them as same . Councilmember Mackail seconded. The vote on the motion was : William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) Mayor Capretta had three items: 1.) Reminded Councilmember Collings he was waiting for the water rate increase for non-Tequesta residents ; 2 ) what is there to report on the Gallery Square parking lot? Manager Bradford advised that he met with Dottie Campbell and her attorney and the staff will review the plan that was produced and comment on the upgrading. Her attorney and our attorney will work towards an agreement. We are presently waiting for a draft in regard to the details . 3 ) the letter from Senator Meyers regarding Bill #542 - a proper Resolution should be written. Councilmember Burckart commented that he was concerned about the lack of communications regarding Gee & Jenson and commented that more awareness is needed regarding available information. Mayor Capretta agreed that more communication is needed. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 25, 1989 Page 11 XII . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Capretta entertained motion to adjourn the meeting . Councilmember Mackail so moved and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Collings . The meeting was adjourned at 12 : 30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary /fgb Date Approved: June 8 , 1989 ATTEST: Bill C . Kascavelis Finance Director/Village Clerk