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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4A_11/3/1987 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA .• _ ` 1i Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive • . �`i�o Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (305) 746-7457 • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1987 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council Meeting at the Village Hall,, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Tuesday, October 20, 1987. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard at 7:00 P.M. , and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice- Mayor; Councilmembers Earl L. Collings and Ron T. Mackail. Councilmember Edwin J. Nelson was absent from the meeting. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq. , Village Attorney; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official; Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager; and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell gave the invocation and led 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 Collings concerning a Beaches & Shores Council Meeting attended by Member Collings and Mayor Stoddard. B) The Mayor announced various scheduled meetings of interest to the Council and residents of the community. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) The minutes of the Village Council Public Hearing held on September 22, 1987, were approved as submitted. B) The minutes of the Village Council Meeting held on September 22, 1987, were approved submitted. Mayor Stoddard clarified specifics of Item V-C, reported on Page 6 of the minutes. C) The Village Manager's Report covering the period of September 21 through October 16, 1987, was approved as submitted. Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 2- , V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) None VI. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Mr. Randy Haisfield, Developer, Haisfield Enterprises of Florida, resubmitted a sketch plan for Intracoastal Villas, a proposed single-family subdivision within a R-2 zoning district, to Council for preliminary review and approval. During the preliminary review, the following revisions were noted: 1) The number of lots proposed were revised to fourteen (14) , rather than the originally proposed twenty (20) lots, upon completion of a survey of the development area by the Department of Environmental Regulation. 2) The retention pond or lake was replaced with a waterfall creation to be designed and constructed by the URDL 'S Corporation of Delray Beach, Florida. 3) Street right-of-ways remain at fifty (50) feet and a variance will be required from the Zug • VIdA9C GVICa 4) A cul-de-sac measuring 525 lineal feet will also require a variance . from the • � Vi•1/att Cavne d In reponse to questions from Village Council and the Village Manager, Mr. Haisfield indicated that common property areas would be maintained by a Community Homeowners Association, and prior to the conveyance of roadways to the Village, provisions for maintaining landscaping would specify conditions acceptable to the Village. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the concept of the preliminary review of Intracoastal Villas as presented" . The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 3- • the motion therefore passed and was adopted. NOTE: A copy of the sketch plan for Intracoastal Villas is attached to these minutes for informational purposes. B)/ Council deferred action on the site plan review for Beddows Commodities, located at 307 Tequesta Drive, for lack of a representative to formally present the matter to Council for consideration. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) The second reading of Ordinance No. 356, removing Tequesta from the provisions of the Palm Beach County Fair Share Contribution Impact Fee Ordinance, was tabled. B) The second reading of Ordinance No. 357, providing for a Tequesta Fair Share Contribution and Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance, was tabled. C) Mr. Bradford reviewed revisions to Section I, Sub- section A, B and C, of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Tequesta and Palm Beach County Commissioners. During a lengthy discussion of this item, Mr. Bradford noted that he and Mayor Stoddard were informed by Mr. Gary VanBrock - a representative for the Dorner Family, that the Dorner Family would be willing to donate the fifty (50) foot right-of-way along Old Dixie Highway to the County if the contributed land could be applied as a credit to the Impact Fees applicable for the Pantlin Development. It was noted that the contribution would provide 85% of all right-of-way property required for the five laning of Old Dixie Highway. Mr. Bradford stated that the County was receptive to the proposal offered by Mr. VanBrock and meetings have been scheduled to discuss the matter and come to a settlement acceptable to both parties. The Village Attorney recommended that Item II-C of the Intergovernmental Agreement, with regards to reimbursement to the Village of $300,000 programmed Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 1987 Page 4- for the Old Dixie Highway Project for Fiscal Year 1989/1990, be amended to read: "In the event that said amount is not budgeted, the County shall reimburse Tequesta the full amount of impact fees collected by the Village and transferred to the County from the date of this agreement, and the Village shall not be bound to continue to be a part of the County Fair Share Impact Fee Ordinance. " Upon completion of the review and at the recommendation of the Village Manager, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to table Item VII-A, B and C, and directed the Village Manager to renegotiate the Intergovernmental Agreement provisions with Palm Beach County as discussed and approved by the Village Council. " The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance Nos. 356 and 357, and the adoption of Resolution No. 1-87/88 were tabled. NOTE: A copy of the Intergovernmental Agreement is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. D) The Village Manager reviewed a communication to Council concerning ENCON lift station site improvements for all lift stations within the Village. He also indicated that he concurred with the recommendations received from Mr. Rick Dent, ENCON Executive Director, and recommended that Council authorize approval of the Certificate of Completion upon the acceptable completion of the newly construted lift station located at Blair House on Tequesta Drive, subject to the landscaping of lift station No. 58, located on Beacon Street, and lift station No. 78, located on Dover Circle, acceptable to the Village. Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 5- During the discussion Mayor Stoddard expressed concern about lift station No. 70, located at Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive, and suggested that it be added to the list of exceptions contained in Mr. Bradford' s memorandum. Council also expressed concerns about the deplorable condition of landscaping fronted on Tequesta Drive at the Bay Harbor Development, and the dirt road running south from Tequesta Drive. Council requested that the Village Manager and Building Official meet with the owners of Bay Harbor Development to resolve the landscaping and maintenance of the property, and investigate the purpose and necessity of the dirt access road. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the recommendation of the Village Manager for the issuance of a Certificate of Completion for the newly constructed lift station located at Blair House on Tequesta Drive, subject to the completion of landscaping for lift station No. 58, lift station No. 78, and lift station No.70, acceptable to the Village. " The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. NOTE: A copy of the memorandum addressing this matter is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. VIII. A) The Village Manager reviewed a communication to Council requesting renewal of an agreement for professional services with Executive Management Engineering Consultants, Inc. , for revision of the Village Comprehensive Plan required to meet State Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 6- mandated legislation. Mr. Bradford noted the current contract with EMEC, Inc. , expired on September 30, 1987, and that State requirements for comprehensive planning for Fiscal Year 87 had been met. During Fiscal Year 88 the State will provide reimbursement to the Village in the amount of $12, 120 for comprehensive plan elements to be completed not later than February 1989. Mr. Caputo, President, EMEC, Inc. , indicated his firm would undertake and complete required Fiscal Year 88 plan elements for the reimbursement amount stated to be paid by the State. Upon completion of the re'1iew, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the agreement for professional services with Executive Mangagement Engineering Consultants, Inc. , to update the Village Comprehensive Planning and Zoning program per the requirements of the State of Florida Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act of 1985, for an amount not to exceed $12, 120. " The vote on the motion was: • Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. B) Ordinance No. 360, an ordinance revising provisions to the Standard Plumbing Code, 1985 Edition. The Village Attorney read by title only the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 360, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 7, PLUMBING SECTION 6-122, UNIFORM MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED, OF A CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1985 EDITION; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 7- PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABLITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING 'FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance . No. 360 as presented. " The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 360 was adopted. IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Collings reported that he and Mayor Stoddard attended the public hearing of the Beaches & Shores Council of Palm Beach County, held on Monday, October 19, 1987. The purpose of the hearing was to review the revised general design proposal by the Corps of Engineers for the renourishment of 23.7 miles of beaches located in Palm Beach County. Mr. Collings noted that Mayor Stoddard had presented a magnificent pictorial review of the erosion of Tequesta beaches. During the meeting, Councilmember Collings also noted that the majority of representatives attending the public hearing objected to numerous recommended proposals contained in the Corps of Engineer memorandum. At the next scheduled Beaches & Shores Council Meeting the Corps of Engineer's proposal will be reviewed in detail, along with the objections raised at the October 19 public hearing for consideration of approval of the design proposal. Municipalities excluded from the State's Beach Renourishment Program could then apply for inclusion based upon the Corps of Engineers proposal. Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 8- Mayor Stoddard indicated he had received confirmation from Ms. Randi MacDonald, COG lobbyist, that Tequesta would be included in the State Beach Renourishment Program as a result of the letter of protest drafted by Mayor Stoddard on behalf of the Tequesta Village Council. B) The Mayor noted that the planned water system improvements for Fiscal Year 88 were in excess of $400,000, and he suggested that prior to the undertaking of the proposed improvements that the Village Manager arrange for a site inspection and review of the improvements proposed with Mr. Hall, Water System Manager, and members of the Village Council. C) Mayor Stoddard also reported that he has officially been appointed to two committees formed by the Palm Beach County Municipal League: [1] Billboard Committee- to address billboards throughout the County permitted by Grandfather clause provisions of - County Ordinance, and [2] No- Wake Zone Committee- established to assess areas of the Intracoastal Waterways within Palm Beach County where no-wake restrictions are appropriate for various reasons. D) The Mayor indicated the Palm Beach County Municipal League would be addressing the issue of resolving the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority and the transferral of such duties to the Palm Beach County Commissioners. He requested that Council and the Village Manager provide him with any input of tb@ir concerns relative to this matter, prior to the November meeting. E) Mayor Stoddard requested that the Village Attorney review the latest developments relative to the pending road and bridge tax suit against the County in which Tequesta participated with four other Palm Beach County Municipalities. Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 9- F) The Mayor notified the Village Manager that he would be out of town during the week of October 26, 1987, and requested that the Village Manager designate a representative of the Village to attend the Palm Beach County Municipal League monthly meeting scheduled for October 28, 1987, at 10:00 A.M. at the Palm Springs Village Hall. G) The Village Manager reviewed a memorandum received from the Water System Manager requesting authorization to purchase two half-ton pick-ups, including one MLS two-way radio installed at a total cost of $17,435. Mr. Bradford also indicated that the vehicle currently used by the Water System Manager is a 1986 Tempo, with a value of $6,650, would be transferred to the Building Department for use by the Building Inspector. This year's budget provides for $9, 500 within the Water Department for the purchase of one half-ton pick-up and $8, 500 within the Building Department for the purchase of a vehicle to be used by the Building Inspector. Mr. Bradford concurred with the request of the Water Superintendent in that the half-ton pick-up truck would better serve his needs, and the transfer of the 1986 Ford Tempo to the Building Department would be appropriate at the cost specified. Mr. Bradford concluded that the Council would be required to authorize the additional expenditure of $1,285 within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Water Department to enable the transaction as presented. Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to authorize the purchase of the two Ford Ranger pick-up trucks for the Water Department in the amount of $17,435.30, and the transfer , of the 1986 Ford Tempo, with an appraised book value of $6, 650, to the Building Department, and to increase the authorization within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Water Department an additional $1,285.30, thus providing a total of $10, 785 for the purchase of two Water Department vehicles. " The vote on the motion was: Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 10- Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. H) Councilmember Mackail reviewed the highlights of the 61st Annual Conference of the Florida League of Cities held in Miami, which he recently attended. X. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, • Bill C. Kascav lis Finance Directo /Clerk BCK/krb attachments Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 1987 Page 11- Date Approved: November 3, 1987 Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor Earl L. Collings, Councilmember Ron T. Mackail, Councilmember