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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_5/1/2023MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 1, 2023 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Vice -Mayor Laurie Brandon, Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, and Council Member Rick Sartory. Late were: Absent were: AGENDA ITEMS 1. Council Discussion to Revise the Existing Definition for Veterinary Office Mr. Lance Lilly, Community Development Senior Planner reminded Council of the changes requested by Council in regards to the proposed Veterinary Office on Cypress Drive. The changes involved requiring an outdoor area for post treatment and removing 24 hour emergency care from the definition. Mr. Lilly reminded Council that adopting the new code could possibly be create a legal nonconforming structure. Council asked about the location of the outdoor area and discussed changing the word "may" to "shall". Council was in favor of removing the 24 hour emergency care, and rear location requirement, and keeping the word "may". 2. Discussion on Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance Ms. Lynne Britt of the Building Department gave an overview on why sea turtles were important to the environment and the agencies in charge of their protection. The current Village ordinance contained outdated language, while the county and state had language regarding lighting, districts, windows, glazing,doors, and a sea turtle fund. Council would like to move forward in matching the state requirements. 3. Consider Amending the Emergency Pay Policy Finance Director Jeff Snyder presented an amendment to the emergency pay policy regarding overtime and emergency pay as it related to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) payments. Non essential employees that were called to work could receive emergency pay with essential employees receiving two (2) times the hourly rate. Council was supportive of the amended policy. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail asked how the policy would be adopted and recommended adoption via resolution. 4. Discuss Concepts For Village Owned Property That Consist Of One Point Zero Three Acres (1.03), More or Less, Off Land Located Immediately West of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway South of Tequesta Drive. Council had concerns with safety issues due to the location of the parcel. They also had concerns with budgetary constraints in funding. Grants were a possibility for landscaping/ upgrades to the area. Vice Mayor Brandon was in favor of drought friendly landscaping and agreed with the group that version "B" was her preference. Mrs. Pat Watkins of River Drive was concerned with spending any money on the parcel. She believed parking and safety were huge issues and wondered how much "beautification" could be viewed from a speeding train. Mr. Tom Bradford of Chestnut Trail spoke of access to the property, and clutter from adjacent businesses spilling over into the right of way. Council would keep it on the list as a "low priority" item. 5. Discussion On Purchase Of Parkland And Open Space Manager Jeremy Allen updated Council on the latest communication from a willing seller at 590 North Dover, which was adjacent to Constitution Park. Several Council Members conveyed disappointment in the fact that the recent bond referendum did not pass. Mayor Young would like to fine tune the list of possible available properties. Mrs. Marcia Nielson of Beechwood Trail, opined that the bond would have passed had the Village been more specific on how it would be used. Additionally, she would prefer to leave the proposed house standing and use the pool for swimming lessons. Mr. Tom Bradford commented on parcels and wondered if the owners agree to a right of first refusal. Mayor Young commented that there was a consensus to fine tune and focus on the areas that Council was interested in pursuing. The topic would move forward to another Workshop Meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was a adjourned at 7:22 PM. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 PM Vice - Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.