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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7C_4/13/1989 ` ' v i C /, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA .:l+�• tot 1' ; ` Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive i Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 FAX: (407) 575-6203 if c. V=L LAGE OF T EOUE S TA V 2 L LAGE C OUNc=L EET=NG M 2 NUT E S MARCH 23 , 19239 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Reorganizational Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 23, 1989. The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta, Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor, and Ron T. Mackail, Mayor. Councilmember Earl L. Collings was out of town on business and was excused from the meeting. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Wendy K. Harrison, Assistant to the Village Manager; Department Heads and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. Mayor Ron T. Mackail gave the invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A) Councilmember William E. Burckart moved, seconded by Vice- Mayor Edward C. Howell, "to approve the agenda as submitted. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for the motion, therefore, passed and the Agenda was approved. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION A) The Village Manager reviewed the Certificate of Election for Councilmembers to Seat 2 and Seat 4 on the Village Council. Mr. Bradford noted that Mr. Collings was unopposition for Seat 2 on the Village Council, and Mr. Howell was also unopposed for Seat 4 on the Village Council; therefore, a Certificate of Election was certified to each candidate by the Village Clerk upon verification of fifty (50) signatures contained on each candidate's election petition. Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to accept the Certificates of Election for Village Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1989 Page - 2 Edward C. Howell to Seat 4 and for Earl L. Collings for Seat 2 on the Village Council as certified by the Village Clerk. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion, therefore, passed and was adopted. V. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS A) Village Manager Bradford administered the Oath of Office to Edward C. Howell, Seat 4 on the Village Council. VI. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION A) Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year Mayor Ron T. Mackail passed the gavel to Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford to conduct the Election of Council Officers for the ensuing year. 1. Office of Mayor: Councilmember Edward C. Howell nominated Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta for the Office of Mayor. Councilmember Howell stated his nomination of member Capretta was in no way a reflection of the performance of former Mayor Ron T. Mackail; moreover, Councilmember Howell stated he was of the opinion that the Office of Mayor should be rotated on a frequent basis among the membership of Council. Councilmember William E. Burckart seconded the nomination of Mr. Capretta for Mayor and he also indicated his action was not to be considered as a negative reflection on the excellent manner in which the duties of the Office were discharged by former Mayor Mackail. Member Burckart also expressed his desire for rotating the position of Mayor as a healthy posture which would enable new ideas to be expressed by the individual occupying the position. Councilmember Mackail thanked Council for the opportunity of serving this past year in the capacity of Mayor of the Village of Tequesta. He further stated that he did not object to the proposal of rotating the Office of Mayor, and he indicated he would support the nomination of Mr. Capretta for such Office. A roll call was taken and the vote on the motion was: Village Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1989 Page - 3 William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion, therefore, passed and Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta was elected to the Office of Mayor. Village Manager Bradford passed the gavel to newly elected Mayor Joseph N. Capretta and Mayor Capretta conducted the remainder of the meeting. 2. The Office of Vice-Mayor: Mayor Capretta opened nominations for the Office of Vice-Mayor. Councilmember Mackail nominated Councilmember Earl L. Collings for the Office of Vice-Mayor. Councilmember William E. Burckart seconded the nomination. Mayor Capretta then nominated Councilmember Edward C. Howell for the Office of Vice-Mayor and the nomination was seconded by Councilmember William E. Burckart. A roll call vote was then taken for the nomination of Earl ,L. Collings for the Office of Vice- Mayor. The vote on the nomination was: William E. Burckart - abstained Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - against Edward C. Howell - against the nomination, therefore, died for lack of a favorable majority vote. A vote was then taken for the nomination of Edward C. Howell for the Office of Vice-Mayor. The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - against Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for the nomination was, therefore, adopted and Edward C. Howell was elected to the Office of Vice-Mayor. Mayor Capretta stated that during the past year Council voted unanimously on the majority of issues brought before Council for a vote; which indicates the entire Council worked together well as a team, and although concern was expressed for rotation of the Office of Mayor the votes and comments reflected that today's Reorganizational Village Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1989 Page - 4 Meeting were indicative that the attitude of the Members of Council will continue during this next year. Mayor Capretta noted that each Councilmember is undoubtedly qualified to hold the Office of Mayor and he welcomed the opportunity of serving in such capacity. He also welcome the opportunity of passing the Office onto another Councilmember at the completion of his term. B) Designation of Council Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman 1. Finance and Administration Committee Chairman - Earl L. Collings Co-Chairman - Joseph N. Capretta 2. Public Works Committee Chairman - Edward C. Howell Co-Chairman - Ron T. Mackail 3. Public Safety Committee Chairman - Joseph N. Capretta Co-Chairman - William E. Burckart During a brief discussion of the Committee make-up and concept, it was the consensus of Council that the three (3) standing Committees of Council and the Chairman and Co- Chairman of each Committee should be retained. Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Member Ron T. Mackail, "to retain the three (3) standing Committees of Council and the currently appointed Chairman and Co-Chairman to each Committee. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion, therefore, passed and was adopted. C) Designation of Village Council Members as Representatives to Various Governmental Assemblies Village Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1989 Page - 5 During a review and discussion of the appointment of Representatives and Alternate Representatives to the various Governmental Assemblies, the following noted designations were determined. Also, Village Manager Bradford was designated as the Second Alternate Non-voting Representative to the four (4) Governmental Assemblies. 1. Palm Beach County Municipal League Representative - Joseph N. Capretta Alternate - Ron T. Mackail 2. Loxahatchee Council of Governments Representative - Earl L. Collings Alternate - William E. Burckart 3. Palm Beach Countywide beaches and Shores Council Representative - Joseph N. Capretta Alternate - Earl L. Collings 4. Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Representative - William E. Burckart Alternate - Edward C. Howell Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to approve the designated Representatives and Alternate Representatives and Second Alternate Representative to each Governmental Assembly as recommended. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion, therefore, passed and was adopted. VII. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Consideration of Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to appoint Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager for a one (1) year term. " The vote on the motion was: Village Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1989 Page - 6 Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion, therefore, passed and was adopted. During a discussion of the appointment of the Village Manager, it was the consensus of Council that an "Evaluation and Performance Review Process" should be established to review the Village Manager's performance. It was noted that various review concepts are available. Mayor Capretta was designated to contact other municipalities and secure information concerning the review process they utilized in the Evaluation and Performance Review of their City Managers. Mayor Capretta stated he would provide Council with his recommendations after evaluating the review processes utilized by other municipalities. B) Consideration of Bill C. Kascavelis as Village Clerk Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to appoint Bill C. Kascavelis as Village Clerk for a one (1) year term. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion, therefore, passed and was adopted. During a discussion of the roll of the Village Clerk, it was the consensus of Council that the Village Clerk should be responsible primarily for the minutes of Village Council Meetings; however, the activities of taking minutes for Council Workshops and Council Committee Meetings should be addressed by subordinate clerical personnel allowing Mr. Kascavelis to devote the major portion of his time to the financial matters of the Village. Concerns were also expressed regarding Department Heads, such as the Building Official, being required to transcribe minutes of Community Appearance Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting minutes. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1989 Page 7 - Mayor Capretta noted that, in effect, what has been discussed is Council 's role in the management process and how the process could be improved. Also, of these processes are administrative management responsibilities of the Village Manager. Council concurred and suggested that the items discussed be addressed by the Finance and Administrative Committee of Council at their next scheduled Committee Meeting. Mayor Capretta also noted that it is the desire of Council to streamline the administrative processes associated with Village business and to administer such processes equitably for the benefit of those doing business with the Village. The Village Manager was requested to provide Council with his recommendation concerning administrative minute related activities. VIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS None There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 A.M. Respectfully submitted, • Bill C. Kascave is Finance Director/Village Clerk BCK/jmm Date Approved: April 13, 1989