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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5A_1/26/1989 17- A VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA .• _^` a Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 " a: VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 1989 I. The . Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida on Thursday, January 12, 1989. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail and a roll call was taken by the Acting-Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta, Earl L. Collings, Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell and Mayor Ron T. Mackail. Village Officials in attendance were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq. , Village Attorney; all Department Heads and Kimberly R. Bodinizzo, Finance Clerk/Secretary. II. Councilmember William E. Burckart gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III . APPROVAL OF AGENDA A) The Village Manager requested the Agenda be amended to include consideration of water restrictions for lawn irrigation under ANY OTHER MATTERS. Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings to approve the agenda as amended. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the agenda was therefore approved as amended. IV. PUBLIC HEARING A) The Village Attorney read by title the first reading of Ordinance No. 381, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 355, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION X, SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATION APPLYING TO ALL DEVELOPMENTAL DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION XII, SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 2- Village Manager Bradford noted an error on Page 2, Paragraph 3, Line 12 and asked that it be corrected to read: "The ' minimum required setback of ten (10) feet shall be measured from the property line to the leading edge of the free-standing sign structure. " Councilmember Burckart expressed that he is of the opinion that this Ordinance is confusing and may be difficult for the Building Official to explain to individual applicants. The Building Official agreed that the Ordinance is complex and that there probably would be quite a bit of explanation involved to his applicants, but he feels that Ordinance 381 is workable and that he can deal with it. Village Manager Bradford added that the Ordinance deals with a very complex issue and that the average citizen would most likely need help understanding it. Councilmember Collings pointed out that although the Ordinance is lengthy and complex, the ordinance in its entirety would not apply to each applicant. It would be a matter of each applicant identifying the district (C-i or C- 2) to which the applicant belonged and then reading that Section which is applicable. Mayor Mackail expressed that in his opinion the Ordinance is well written as it identifies districts but possible changes need to be made to specific Sections. He expressed concern with Paragraph (c), Page 3, Line 15 and suggested the possible rewording of the sentence regarding additional free-standing signs so as to clarify size and height requirements as in previous sections of the Ordinance. The Mayor also added that he is concerned with Page 3, Paragraph 5, suggesting that a sentence needs to be added stating "said sign shall be located within the middle one- third of the property fronting on the public street" so as to avoid multiple signs being placed along U.S. Highway One in the case of annexation. Attorney Randolph stated that the first reading of Ordinance 381 could be approved at this Council Meeting, including the three (3) following provisions: 1. ) Page 2, Paragraph 3, Line 11 be changed to read: "The minimum required setback of ten (10) feet shall be measured from the property line to the leading edge of the free-standing sign structure. Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 3- 2. ) Page 3, Paragraph (c) , Line 15, be amended to include within the sentence: "shall have the option of a free-standing sign not to exceed 60 square feet in area and not to exceed 20 feet in height. " 3. ) Page 3, Paragraph 5. Add sentence: "Said sign shall be located in the middle one-third of the property fronting on the public street. " Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 381, to include the three provisions recommended by the Village Attorney. The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance 381 was adopted as amended. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve as submitted the Village Council Meeting Minutes for the meeting held December 15, 1988, the Village Manager's Report covering the period of December 12, 1988 through January 6, 1989, the minutes of the Tequesta Planning Commission Meeting held December 6, 1989 and the minutes of the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting held December 15, 1988. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and the Minutes and Reports were adopted as submitted. Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 4- B) The Village Manager informed Council of three items of interest: 1) The Village of Tequesta has been designated as a "Recognized Local Government" by the International City Management Association. This indicates that Tequesta's operations provide the legal framework conducive to the practice of professional management. 2) There will be a presentation by the Solid Waste Authority at the February 9, 1989 Council Meeting on the subject of recycling. Shortly thereafter Nichols Sanitation will give a presentation on the same subject. 3) A Proclamation of Appreciation has been signed by the Mayor to show appreciation to the merchants of Gallery Square North and Gallery Square South for their efforts relative to their shopping centers and the good light they shine on Tequesta with their television advertisements. Mayor Mackail thanked Councilmember Collings for suggesting the Proclamation be given to the merchants of Gallery Square North and South. VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) Mrs. Dottie Campbell, a merchant of Gallery Square North Shopping Center, addressed Council regarding the progress of developments of the Gallery Square Parking lot issue. She indicated that there have been many successful meetings on this subject between the merchants and Village Manager and Police Chief Roderick. However, they still are facing several problems, including the number of parking spaces, living green coverage requirements and also Seabrook Road parking. She requested direction from Council as to how and when to proceed with their presentation. Mrs. Campbell suggested possibly another meeting with the Village Manager or perhaps a Council Workshop Meeting to discuss the problems facing the merchants of Gallery Square North. Mayor Mackail suggested that the merchants of Gallery Square North prepare a plan upon which all the owners agree for presentation to the Public Works Committee. After the presentation the Public Works Committee will make their recommendations to Council. Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 5- The Mayor inquired about the Deed to Gallery Square North parking lot. Mrs. Campbell informed Mayor Mackail that her attorney is in possession of the Deed and is presently out of town. She indicated that she would provide him with the Deed as soon as her Attorney returns. VII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) The Village Council considered the site plan review for a T.V. Satellite Dish at Alex Webster's Restaurant. Mr. Ron Adams, a representative of UPC Satellite, Inc. was available for questions and discussion with the Council. General consensus of the Council was the concern that the present buffering on the west side of the satellite is actually off-site, located on the adjacent Dorner property. If in the future the Dorner Property is cleared there would be no buffer and the satellite dish would be fully visible from Tequesta Drive and Old Dixie Highway going north. Following a discussion regarding the ultimate location of the satellite dish and screening/buffering of the same, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve the consideration of a site plan review for a satellite dish at Alex Webster's Restaurant, contingent upon the property owners providing a buffer suitable to Scott Ladd's requirement. " The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and the Site Plan was adopted, contingent upon suitable buffering of the T.V. satellite dish. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A) The Village Attorney read by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING A NEW SECTION THERETO, PROVIDING THAT A LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE CLEARING OF UNDEVELOPED LANDS WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 6- Following a brief discussion of the provisions of this Ordinance, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to adopt the first reading of this ordinance as submitted. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of the Ordinance (to be assigned an Ordinance Number after approval of first reading) was adopted. B) Following a brief explanation of Resolution No.2-88/89 by the Village Manager, the Village Attorney read by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FIRST FLORIDA BANK, N.A. , TAMPA, FLORIDA, PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BOND SERIES 1979, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $910,000 AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 10-78/79 ON JULY 24, 1979. " Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to approve Resolution No. 2-88/89 as submitted. " The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion therefore passed and Resolution No. 2-88/89 was adopted as submitted. IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Thomas C. Hall, Water Systems Manager, addressed Council concerning the need for mandatory water restrictions for lawn irrigation. He stated that there has been no significant rainfall in the area since December 10, 1988. Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 7- Mr. Hall added that the storage tanks levels are getting lower every day and that the water restrictions would be a precautionary measure. Hall requested that since lawn irrigation is 75% of water usage, Council should impose a mandatory water restriction stating that no lawn may be watered between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Following a brief discussion in which the Mayor suggested that the next edition of the newsletter include suggestions regarding the amount of lawn irrigation for a healthy lawn, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta "to impose a total ban of lawn irrigation between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. , effective immediately, until completion of the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project (May or June) . " The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed the mandatory water restrictions were approved. B) The Village Attorney requested direction from Council relative to the proposed Bank Atlantic out-parcel at County Line Plaza. Mr. Pantlin has advised that the leasee (Bank Atlantic) requires a "clean" permit in order to proceed with the project. The Village Council previously stipulated that the Building permit be conditioned upon prior removal of overhead power lines located at the adjacent Coachmen Inns property. The Village Attorney proposed means of satisfying the requirements of the Village and the desires of Bank Atlantic was an escrow agreement between the parties which would provide funds to the Village to insure the removal of the utilities or release of the funds to Tequesta Associates upon commencement and completion of the utility relocation work. The Village Council found the Village Attorney's recommendation of an escrow agreement to be acceptable and instructed the Village Administration to pursue execution of the same. Village Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 1989 Page 8- C) Mrs. Dottie Campbell requested that Council recognize the recent passing of two former Tequesta employees: William Russell- former Councilmember and Tequesta Mayor Kathy Austin-Building Department Clerk She added that both William Russell and Kathy Austin served Tequesta for several years and were a significant part of Tequesta government. There being no other business before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 P.M. Respectfully submitted, FOR: Bill C. Kascavelis Finance Director/Clerk BY: Kimberly R. Bodinizzo Finance Clerk/Secretary /krb DATE APPROVED: January 26, 1989