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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5A_4/28/1988 a pirl i V. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA 4:Z .• ' Post Office Box 3273 • • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 746-7457 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 1988 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta, Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, April 14, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.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, Joseph N. Capretta and Earl L. Collings. 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. Councilmember William E. Burckart gave the invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. The agenda was approved as submitted. IV. A Public Hearing was held to amend the zoning ordinance by adoption of Ordinance No. 361 which regulates the location and screening of dumpsters, and by the adoption of Ordinance No. 363 which regulates trailers and temporary structures within the Village. A) The Village Attorney read by title the first reading of Ordinance No. 361 "An 'Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 355, related to location and screening of dumpsters; providing regulations for same; and providing a penalty. " Council discussed the Ordinance provisions with the Building Official, Village Attorney and Village Manager. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Capretta moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to delete Item 4 contained in Section 3 of the Ordinance, "Regulations pertaining to dumpsters" which reads, "dumpsters are not required to be screened when placed in the rear setback behind buildings and not in view of the general public, except when the rear of a commercial establishment abuts residentially zoned property. " Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 2 - The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion therefore passed and Item 4 contained in Section III of the Ordinance was deleted. Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 361 as amended. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 361 was adopted. B) The Village Attorney read by title, Ordinance No. 363, "An Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 355, pertaining to trailers or temporary structures or vehicles; providing regulations for same; and providing a penalty. " Council discussed the ordinance provisions with Village Officials. Exception was taken to Section I subsection 1 (a) pertaining to the removal of trailers of temporary structures from a building site or subdivision. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 363 as amended to include the language contained in the 'Standard Building Code 1985 edition, per Chapter 5, Section 501 and Palm Beach County-Wide Amendments Section 103.6.1, ' providing for the removal of temporary structures, trailers, or vehicles. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for i Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 3 - the motion therefore passed and first reading of Ordinance No. 363 was adopted. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the Village Council meeting minutes for the meeting held March 24, 1988 as amended, the Village Council Special Meeting minutes for the meeting held March 29, 1988, and the Village Manager's Report for the period covering March 21 through April 8, 1988. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) None VII. PROCLAMATIONS A) Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to approve a Proclamation of Appreciation to Nellie P. Hulce upon her retirement from the Village of Tequesta Police Department and a Proclamation observing National Victim's Right Week for the week of April 17 through 23, 1988. " The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and Proclamations were adopted. Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 4 - VIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) A preliminary review of Cypress Ridge, a proposed Single-Family Subdivision within an R-1 zoning district was presented by Mr. Gary Van Brock, agent for Ernest A. & Herbert C. Dorner. Mr. Van Brock reviewed the preliminary sketch plan of the proposed Cypress Ridge Subdivision with Council and answered numerous questions from Council and residents concerning the development. Upon completion of the discussion it was the consensus of Council that Mr. Van Brock would prepare covenants and deed restrictions for the properties to be developed, and such restrictions be established as a condition for approval of the preliminary sfte plan review. skeicl Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "that preliminary approval be granted for the preliminary sketch plan proposed for the Cypress Subdivision subject upon receipt of covenants and deed restriction acceptable to the Tequesta Village Council. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) The Village Attorney read by title, Ordinance No. 366, "An Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Article III of the Village Charter repealing and rescinding Section 3.04, the Village Treasurer; Section 3.05, the Tax Assessor; Section 3.06, the Tax Collector; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an effective date. " Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 5 - A brief discussion followed the reading, upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 366 as presented. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and first reading of Ordinance No. 366 was adopted. B) The Village Attorney read by title, Ordinance No. 367, "An Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Article III of the Charter of the Village at Section 3.02, relating to the Village Manager, his functions and powers by providing at sub-paragraph nine thereof that the Village Manager shall have authority to obligate the Village for a sum not greater than $5,000, thereby amending his authority from $1,000; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date. " Upon completion of a review of the ordinance provisions, Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 367 as presented. " 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 motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 367 was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 6 - X. NEW BUSINESS A) A request for authorization to expend funds necessary for the installation of the new E-911 Auxiliary Equipment for the Police Department. 1 ) Captain Roderick reviewed his memorandum to the Village Manager requesting authorization to expend $9,774.50 for the purchase of the logging recorder and instant playback recorders. He indicated the funds would be reimbursed by the County within thirty (30) days of evidence of purchase. Council discussed the details of the purchase. • Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Capretta moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to authorize the expenditure of $9,774.50 for the purchase of the logging recorder and instant playback recorders as requested. " The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. 2) Captain Roderick reviewed his memorandum to the Village Manager requesting authorization to expend $22, 639.00 for a new 100 AMP Emergency Generator, Conduit, and associated electrical work necessary to provide an emergency electrical source for the E- 911 system during power outages. The Village Manager indicated that the funds for the purchase of the equipment would be required to be provided from the undesignated fund balance of the General Fund. Council discussed the details of the purchase and upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 7 - "to authorize the expenditure of $22, 639.00 for the purchase of the Emergency Generator for the E-911 telephone system, funding to be provided from the undesignated fund balance of the General Fund. " The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. B) Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager reviewed a memorandum to the Village Manager requesting authorization for the purchase of a Ford Model 555- B Tractor-Loader-Backhoe through State Contract in the amount of $23, 675. He noted funds were provided for in this year's budget. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Capretta moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to approve the request as submitted. " The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) Gary Preston, Director of Public Works & Recreation reviewed a memorandum to the Village Manager requesting authorization for the purchase and planting of nine (9) Royal Palm trees along Tequesta Drive from Rood Landscape Co. , Inc. , for the total contract price of $12,078. He noted the funds have been provided in this year's budget. Upon completion of the presentation, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the request for the purchase and planting of nine (9) Royal Palm trees as presented. " The vote on the motion was: Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1988 Page 8 - Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. D) Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Vice- Mayor Howell, "to approve the 1987 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as submitted. " The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. XI. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Council discussed various matters of interest to the community; however, no formal action was taken by Council on the matters discussed. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill scavelis Village Jerk BCK/mk Date Approved April 28, 1988