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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4B_3/24/1988 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA •/ <ow VA • 1 Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta,Florida 33469-0273 • (4477) 746-7457 8z VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL, MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1988 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council Organizational meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 10, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice- Mayor; Earl L. Collings, Ron T. Mackail and Edwin J. Nelson. Village officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq. , Village Attorney; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant; All Department Heads, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. Also in attendance were Councilmembers-Elect Seat 1, William E. Burckart, and Seat 3, Joseph N. Capretta. II. Councilmember Earl L. Collings gave the invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. The agenda was approved as submitted. Mayor Stoddard expressed his gratitude to the other members of Council for their assistance, cooperation, and guidance during his tenure as Mayor of the Village. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION The Village Clerk read a memorandum to Council indicating that the "Nominating Petitions", of the three (3) candidates for the "Office of Councilmember" to the Tequesta Village Council had been canvassed, and each candidate is qualified to hold the office designated on his nominating petition in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.02 of the Tequesta Village Charter. The candidates are: Seat 1 William E. Burckart Seat 3 Joseph N. Capretta Seat 5 Ron T. Mackail Upon completion of reading the Certifications of Qualification for the candidates to the Office of Councilmember to the Tequesta Village Council, Vice- Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, /// Village Council Reorganization Meeting March 10, 1988 Page 2 - "that the Village Council accept the Certifications of Election as presented. " The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. V. TRIBUTES TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Bradford, Village Manager presented the outgoing Councilmembers Edwin J. Nelson with a plaque, and Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard with a proclamation in recognition of appreciation for their service to the community. A Waterford crystal desk set was also presented to Mayor Stoddard for his many years of service to the community as Mayor and Councilmember. The proclamation was approved upon a motion by Vice- Mayor Edward C. Howell, seconded by Councilmember Earl L. Collings. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. (A copy of the Proclamation is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. ) Mr. Godown, President, Jupiter-Tequesta Chamber of Commerce presented a plaque to Councilmember Nelson on behalf of the Chamber, for his coordination efforts over the past few years for promoting better communications between the Chamber and local governments of the area. Village Council Reorganization Meeting March 10, 1988 Page 3 - VI. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS The Village Manager administered the Oath of Office to the incoming Councilmembers: Seat 1 William E. Burckart Seat 3 Joseph N. Capretta Seat 5 Ron T. Mackail The newly elected Councilmembers then took their seats on the Village Council. VII. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION A) Election of Council Officers for the ensuing year 1. Councilmember Howell nominated Ron T. Mackail to the Office of Mayor, which was seconded by Councilmember Burckart. The vote on the nomination was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and Ron T. Mackail was elected Mayor for the ensuing year. 2. Mayor Mackail passed the gavel to the Village Manager and nominated Edward C. Howell to the Office of Vice-Mayor, which was seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta. The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion therefore passed and Edward C. Howell was elected Vice-Mayor for the ensuing year. Village Council Reorganization Meeting March 10, 1988 Page 4 - 3. Councilmember Burckart nominated Earl L. Collings to the Office of Treasurer, which was seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta. 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 and Councilmember Collings was elected Treasurer for the ensuing year. B. Designation of Village Councilmembers As Representatives and Alternate Representatives to Various Governmental Assemblies. The members of Council discussed the appointment of representatives and alternate representatives to the various governmental assemblies. Upon completion of the discussion, the following appointments were made: 1. Mayor Ron T. Mackail, representative; Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell, Alternate representative; to the Palm Beach County Municipal League. 2. Councilmember Earl L. Collings, representative; Councilmember William E. Burckart, Alternate representative; to the Loxahatchee Council of Governments. 3. Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, representative; Councilmember Earl L. Collings, Alternate representative; to the Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council. 4. Councilmember William E. Burckart, representative; Mayor Ron T. Mackail, Alternate representative; to the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council. `\ w Village Council Reorganization Meeting March 10, 1988 Page 5 - Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Vice- Mayor Howell, "to accept the appointments for representatives and alternate representatives to the various governmental assemblies as presented. " 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 the appointments were adopted. VIII. APPOINTMENTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Earl L. Collings, "to appoint Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager for the ensuing year. " 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. B) Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Earl L. Collings, "to appoint Bill C. Kascavelis as Village Clerk for the ensuing year. " 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. Village Council Reorganization Meeting March 10, 1988 Page 6 - IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) none There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill C. Kas velis Finance Di ctor/Clerk 8CK/mk Attachment DATE APPROVED: March 24, 1988