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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 3A_6/9/1988 / - _ 1 4 I v q' 'w VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Z `.` ' Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive ` ` �• 1 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 746-7457 �� �' o lk 77 "; VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 26, 1988 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, May 26, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 9 :00 A.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Ron T. Mackail, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice- . Mayor; William E. Burckart and Joseph N. Capretta. Councilmember Collings reported that he would be required to be out of town on business and was absent from the meeting. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq. , Village Attorney; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant; Department Heads, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell gave the invocation and lead those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A) The Agenda was amended to include a report from Councilmember Burckart concerning the Loxahatchee Council of Government meeting he recently attended. Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to approve the Agenda as amended. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) The Village Council Workshop Meeting minutes of May 12, 1988, the Village Council Meeting minutes of the May 12, 1988 Council Meeting and the Village Manager' s Report covering the period of May 9, 1988 through May 20, 1988 were approved as submitted, upon a motion by Vice-Mayor Howell, seconded by Councilmember Capretta. The vote on the motion was: Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 2- William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and the minutes and Report were adopted. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) Mr. Joseph Collings, a resident of Tequesta Garden Condominiums, reported that the residents of Tequesta Garden Condominium Association were in favor of the planned expansions of Constitution Park, subject to the park retaining the classification of a passive park, and lighting at the park be confined to the lighting of the flag standard. VI. NEW BUSINESS A) The Village Attorney read by title Resolution No. 11- 87/88: "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF EXCESS VILLAGE FUNDS WITH THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION. " The Finance Director reviewed a memorandum noting that adoption of the Resolution would enable an additional "safe" investment source and should increase the yield to the Village investment portfolio. On completion of the review, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to adopt Resolution No. 11-87/88 as presented. " 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 Resolution No. 11-87/88 was adopted. B) Gary Preston, Director of Public Works- and Recreation, reviewed a memorandum requesting authorization to contract with Four Jay's Construction Company for repair work to the drainage retention ponds located on Tequesta Country Club property, in the amount of $23, 150. Mr. Preston noted that. in 1979 the Village of Tequesta and Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 3- the Tequesta Country Club entered into an Agreement which allowed excess rainfall from the Country Club Community and Country Club Drive to drain into the Country Club ponds. The ponds are used as retention areas with excess water from these ponds being allowed to drain into the Loxahatchee River. The Agreement further provides that the Village is responsible for maintenance for the entire drainage system. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to authorize contracting with Four Jay' s Construction Company in the amount of $23, 150 for improvements to the Tequesta Country Club area drainage retention ponds per the bid proposal. " The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) Scott D. Ladd, Building Official, reviewed a memorandum noting that the current terms expire for four members of the Community Appearance Board on May 31, 1988. Mr. Ladd further indicated that Mrs. Ruth Butterfield, an alternate member to the Community Appearance Board, reported she was unable to continue as an alternate J� member of the Board, and Mr. Ladd stated he would forward 1r applications to applicants interested in filling the alternate member vacancy upon receipt of recommendations from the Councilmembers. Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to reappoint James A. Coble, Paul W. Coben, Leslie A. Cook, and William S. Frank as members to the Community Appearance Board for the three year term commencing June 1, 1988 and ending May 31, 1991. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 4- the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 0 The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 368, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, AMENDING SECTION 6-41 AND 6-42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1987 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, AND FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM MINIMUM COUNTY-WIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1987 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " G� Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 368 as presented. " 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 the second reading of Ordinance No. 368 was adopted. BO The Village Attorney read by title Ordinance No. 369, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE PROVIDING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FEES ENUMERATED THEREIN TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR ALTERATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO ALL PLUMBING WORK REQUIRING A PERMIT; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRING A PERMIT; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO GAS INSTALLATION OR DISMANTLING WORK O REQUIRING A PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 369 as presented. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 5- the motion therefore passed and ' the second reading of Ordinance No. 369 was adopted. The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 365, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND INTO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA. " Council discussed the provisions of the Ordinance relating to the annexation of the Chevron, U. S.A. , Inc. property into the Village. Mr. David J. Felton, Agent for Chevron, U.S.A. , Inc. , informed Council that it was Chevron's desire that the zoning district wherein the service station is located be classified to permit the service station , as a conforming use. Attorney Randolph recommended adoption of the second reading of the Ordinance subject to the condition that Council amend the present zoning classification C-2 commercial zoning district to include service stations nd specified ancillary structures. /9s p Spectral fY.cIptiA USe. OK Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 365 authorizing the annexation, subject to the amendment of the Village Zoning Ordinance to authorize service stations as a special exception in the C-2 zoning district. " 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 second reading of Ordinance No. 365 was adopted, subject to the amendments specified. Mr. Randolph noted the intent of the motion is that the Village will place whatever restrictions desired on the service station; however, the applicant does not have to proceed with the annexation if he is not comfortable with such restrictions. Mr. Felton introduced an associate, Ms. Wendy Hill, Property Officer Representative from Atlanta. Ms. Hill thanked Council for their cooperation and consideration on this matter. Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 6- VIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Burckart reported he attended the recent meeting of the Loxahatchee Council of Government on behalf of the Village. The items on the Agenda consisted of: 1. The Jones Creek Dredging Project in Jupiter 2. Burg & DiVosta development located west of Jupiter on Jupiter Farms Road. 3. Riverbend North Recreation Park located two miles west of the Turnpike. 4. The MacArthur Foundation Land Company indicated a willingness to donate 5,000 acres of property located in the West Jupiter Indiantown Road area to be used for the Loxahatchee River and Slough Restoration Program. The plan provides for the construction of a reservoir for water retention, which will be available for relief to the Loxahatchee River during periods of drought. B) Councilmember Capretta requested clarification of a letter received from the Palm Beach County Commissioners concerning the Cypress Ridge Development. Attorney Randolph noted the County merely suggested that the Village consider amending its zoning ordinance or subdivision regulations to address the environmental concerns for the retention of natural habitat and the relocating of endangered species in the process of subdevelopment approvals. Mr. Bradford noted most of the items addressed by the County were voluntary items which had already been addressed by the Cypress Ridge Developers. C) Vice-Mayor Howell reported he had researched the "Native Vegetation Ordinance" of the Village and the Ordinance addresses the retention of native vegetation on a voluntary basis. He suggested that the legislation be reviewed by Village staff personnel and consideration be given requiring a specified minimum retention of native vegetation by new developments, in an effort to preserve the ecological balance within development areas. D) The Village Manager reported that at the last meeting of the North County Town Managers, Griff Roberts, Town Manager, Jupiter, recommended that a moratorium be Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 7- implemented for disputed annexation areas within Northern Palm Beach County, which would enable an orderly review by all municipalities concerned. Council concurred with the recommendation. The Village Manager reviewed an article appearing in today's edition of the Palm Beach Post concerning widening Loxahatchee River Road north and extending Central Boulevard north to Island Way in Martin County, via Longshore Drive in The Shores. He noted that the widening project planned without the addition of the Connector Road north of Tequesta, from Island Way Bridge to U.S. Highway One, would increase traffic flow on Tequesta roads considerably, and suggested that the County should be notified of the Village disapproval of the proposed road widening project without addressing the Connector Road north of the Village. Council concurred with the Manager's observations and requested that he draft a Resolution stating the Village position on the matter, and forward a copy of the adopted Resolution to the Palm Beach County Commissioners. The Village Manager received authorization from Council, to draft legislation amending the Village Charter annexation boundaries, to conform with the recently passed Resolution establishing the natural boundaries and reserve annexation areas of the Village. E) Mayor Mackail reported that he and the Village Manager attended the Palm Beach County Commission Meeting on May 17, and the County Commissioners approved reimbursement to the Village for the Tequesta Drive Improvement Project. He commended Mr. Bradford and staff for their efforts and success in this matter. Mayor Mackail expressed concern for improving the appearance of the swale areas in the Village, primarily on Tequesta Drive. He noted that the Post Office mail carriers were responsible for alot of the damage to swale areas, and he suggested that the Village Manager address the problem with appropriate Post Office personnel, in an effort to alleviate the situation. Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 8- There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill C. Kasc velis Village Cl k BCK/krb Date Approved: June 9, 1988