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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4B_6/22/1989 - /- ,ri r 9 'b VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA .•. _ Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive v ��,�` Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 j' = FAX: (407) 575-6203 sty .. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 1989 I . The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting at the Village Hall , 357 Tequesta Drive , Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, June 8, 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 : 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 . Vice-Mayor Howell gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag . III . APPROVAL OF AGENDA At the suggestion of Village Manager Bradford, Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Agenda as submitted, with the deletion of Item VI (A) . 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. S Village Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 1989 Page 2 0 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS Upon a motion by Vice-Mayor Howell , and seconded by Member Collings, to approve as submitted, the: A) Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting, May 19, 1989; B) Village Council Meeting, May 25, 1989 ; C) Village Manager's Report, May 22-June 2, 1989; D) Community Appearance Board Meeting, May 3, 1989; E) Community Appearance Board Workshop Meeting, May 17 , 1989 ; F) Community Appearance Board Meeting, May 24, 1989. 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 adopted. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Carlton Stoddard, citizen of Tequesta, commended the Village Administrative staff for their informative bulletin regarding the possible formation of a Code Enforcement Board. Mr . Stoddard inquired of Village Manager Bradford whether any applications had been received from citizens to serve on the Code Enforcement Board, and Mr. Bradford replied affirmatively. Mr. Stoddard expressed concern regarding code enforcement becoming a court situation; he also commended Attorney Randolph on the presentation of the Comprehensive plan, but reminded the Council it was necessary for the Village to take a strong stand against adult, immoral entertainment in the Village of Tequesta. John Giba, resident of Tequesta, expressed concern over a lone, code enforcement officer being able to enforce the local codes , or becoming weary in doing so. Mr. Giba emphasized the importance of the Code Enforcement Board supporting strongly the Code Enforcement Officer in order to keep enforcement problems at a local level , rather than allowing them to go as far as the County court system. Tim Goldsbury, newly elected president of Country Club Point community, stated that he has experienced no difficulty with the Homeowner Association as far as enforcement is concerned, but that he did stand behind the idea of a Code Enforcement Board, though he did state he felt closer scrutiny should be given to a Code Enforcement Board before adopting one. y' -f Village Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 1989 Page 3 Thomas Morris, representative of the Jupiter-Tequesta Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern that the local community needs more time to review the far-reaching concepts of a Code Enforcement Board. Joe Yoder, resident of Tequesta and former Councilmember, strongly recommended the Ordinance be passed, and passed quickly, creating a Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Yoder felt a Code Enforcement Board would ensure a consistently well-kept community. He noted several problem areas in the Village currently and urged that they be recognized and addressed. Councilmember Collings reminded the speakers the proposed Code Enforcement Ordinance was first presented nine months ago. He also pointed out• the present thick book of codes that exists needs to be rewritten for many are out of date. Member Collings explained a Code Enforcement Officer first of all gives a verbal warning to a violator, then a written warning, and if still compliance does not take place, court is the next step. It was noticed that most offenses are by commercial interests, rather than homeowners . A survey was taken as to how many Palm Beach County municipalities have existing Code Enforcement Boards, and it was found that 66% of those surveyed do have them, noting that it seemed to be an effective and adequate tool . Councilmember Collings stated the only valid objection he could find is that the community as a whole did not know enough about a Code Enforcement Board and its functions . VI . NEW BUSINESS A) Review of Proposed Tequesta Drive Landscape Plan. Jim Parks, Gee & Jenson. This Item was agreed by Council to be deleted before approval of the Agenda. B) Review of Proposed CR-707 Beautification Project from U.S. One to Intracoastal Bridge and Consideration of Allocating Funds for the same. Jim Pilz, President, Beach Road Association. Jim Pilz requested the Village to provide up to $25,000 for the above-referenced beautification plan, the project being administered by the Village, utilizing appropriate bidding procedures . Mr. Pilz presented a drawing and gave an explanation of the beautification plan. It was recommended by Village Manager Bradford that the Village Council allocate an amount not to exceed $25,000 for this Project, to be derived from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the General Fund. It was noted that certain approvals should be required from the State, County, and Town of Jupiter prior Village Council Meeting Minutes June 8 , 1989 Page 4 to proceeding. Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the $25,000 funding of the CR-707 Beautification Project . Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote was : William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion to approve the funding therefore passed and was adopted. VII . UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Ordinance No. 376 - Second Reading - Creating a Code Enforcement Board. Village Attorney Randolph gave the second reading of Ordinance No. 376 . Mayor Capretta concluded on two points : 1 ) the Village needs a Code Enforcement Board; and 2) a clearer understanding of how the Code Enforcement Board works is needed. Mayor Capretta reiterated the need for an educational , orientation public meeting so an informed vote could be taken. He agreed to support the motion to table the creation of the Board. Councilmember Collings moved to table the motion to create a Code Enforcement Board until July 13 , 1989 , and to call for a public information meeting prior to the second reading to explain to anyone who is interested what this Board is all about. Councilmember Burckart 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 Ordinance No. 376 was tabled. Village Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 1989 Page 5 B) Ordinance No. 386 - Second Reading - Requiring Written Communication from the Community Appearance Board Relative to Site-Plan Review. Councilmember Mackail explained he attended the June 7 , 1989 CAB meeting and after much discussion at that meeting felt there was no need for this Ordinance. Scott Ladd, Clerk of the Community Appearance Board, agreed to prepare a letter that would highlight the concerns and different interests that would represent any uncertainty about a site plan, or anything that might come before the Council . It was Coucilmember Mackail ' s recommendation that this Ordinance be dismissed. It was pointed out that a Recording Secretary now taking the Minutes of the meetings would allow Mr. Ladd to concentrate on being the technical advisor at the CAB meetings and would allow a smoother transition . Councilmember Mackail moved that the second reading of Ordinance # 386 not take place and that said Ordinance be dismissed. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote 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 Ordinance No. 386 was not adopted. VIII . ANY OTHER MATTERS In 1983 or 1984 the Village adopted an Inter-Governmental Agreement with Palm Beach County for Provision of Fire Rescue Service, and in the Agreement there is a Section VII which says , "Village of Tequesta agrees to abide by all rules, regulations and procedures of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. " The Village has taken that to mean, amongst many other things, that relative to 'open burning' permits, that that is now a County function; the County reviews it and they issue the permits that take place in Tequesta. Village Manager Bradford brought up a conflicting 1972 Village Ordinance which states that no open burning permits shall be issued unless approved by the Village Council . Mr. Bradford' s recommendation was that the Village hold onto the ability to burn, let it be handled by Palm Village Council Meeting Minutes June 8 , 1989 Page 6 Beach County, and take the old Ordinance off the books . Councilmember Burckart made a motion to that effect ; 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. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no other matters before the Council , the meeting was adjourned at 11 : 20 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters /fgh DATE APPROVED: June 22 , 1989 ATTEST: Bill C. Kascavelis Finance Director/Village Clerk