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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7-H_5/14/1998 1 t4, re, a ,, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA : Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive ' �o` Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6200 r `, Fax (561)575-6203 c t co . VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 26, 1998 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL • The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 26, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Mayor Elizabeth A. Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Elizabeth A. Schauer, Vice Mayor Carl C. Hansen, Alexander W. Cameron, Joseph N. Capretta, and Ron T. Mackail. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Department Heads. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Carl C. Hansen gave the Invocation and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Village Manager Bradford requested an announcement under ANY OTHER MATTERS.. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 2 ' Councilmember Mackail made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Vice Mayor Hansen seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander W. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T.. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) Dana Dodge stated his complaint was the inability to park on the Jupiter Island Bridge. Mr. Dodge explained he was a bridge tender at that bridge and until recently the general public had been able to park on the northwest side of the bridge; however, now No Parking signs were posted, preventing the public from enjoying a beautiful resource. village Manager Bradford explained that Palm Beach County had posted the signs. Mr. Dodge expressed his intention to contact the County. Peggy Verhoeven, Point Drive, discussed allergies and respiratory problems aggravated by El Nino, and requested that when types of trees were being considered for planting by the village that species be selected which would least contribute to these illnesses. Vi La ma en, 12 Palmetto Way, requested information as to the current status of renovation of Bridge Road, to which village Manager Bradford responded the concept had been accepted by the Redevelopment Committee, that authorization had not been granted to do the work therefore nothing had yet been bid, and that information on grants was being researched to help lower the cost. village Manager Bradford explained that the project VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 3 would carry a higher cost than $300, 000; and the $400, 000+ figure in one newspaper had included the cost of a new road from Tequesta Drive to Bridge Road. The Village . Manager explained that the project would include drainage, curb and gutter, street lighting, etc. , which contributed to the cost. V. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION village Manager Bradford explained that the certificates were given to those whose seats had been up for election earlier this month and showed that each Councilmember had been elected without opposition. No one filed to contest the seats, which were seats 1, 3, and 5; therefore, it was not necessary to hold an election. The village Manager reported receipt of certification showing that each Councilmember had met the requirement of obtaining fifty signatures. Motion was made by Councilmember Mackail to accept the Certificates of Election. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hansen. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander N. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VI. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCIL;M LASERS Village Manager Bradford administered the oath of office to incoming Councilmembers Cameron, Capretta, and Mackail. V VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 4 VI. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION A. Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year 1) Mayor Village Manager Bradford took over from Mayor Schauer in order to accept nominations for the position of Mayor >for the upcoming year. Councilmember Capretta made a motion to nominate Elizabeth A. Schauer to Continue as Mayor for the upcoming year. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mackail. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander W. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Vice-Mayor At this point Mayor Schauer took over control of the meeting, and called for any nominations for Vice Mayor. Councilmember Cameron made a motion to nominate Carl C. Hansen to continue as Vice Mayor for the upcoming year. . Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mackail. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander N. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 5 Ron T. Maekail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. • B) Designation of Committee Chair and Co-Chair 1) Finance & Administration Committee 2) Public Safety Committee 3) Public Works Committee 4) Redevelopment Committee Councilmember Cameron made a motion to re-appoint the Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs who had served during , the past year. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mackail. The vqte on the motion was: • Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander W. Cameron - for Joseph-N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and'adopted. C) Designation of Village Councilmermbers and Representatives to various Governmental Assemblies 1) Pala Beach County Municipal League .2) Loxahatchee Council of Governments 3) Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council 4) Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council 5) Indiantowf Road and Bridge Task Force 6) Palm Beach Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program 7) NAMAC - Police ' 8) NAMAC - .Fire VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 6 Councilmember Mackail expressed his desire to be relieved of his position as representative to the Palm Beach County Municipal League; however, upon recommendation from Village Manager Bradford, Councilmember Mackail agreed , to remain until expiration of his term as President of the Municipal League. Vice Mayor Hansen questioned whether the Employees Pension Trust Fund members should also be listed. Village Manager Bradford responded negatively, and explained that Vice Mayor Hansen and Councilmember Mackail could be members of the Employees Pension Trust Fund as residents even if they were not Village Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Hansen expressed his opinion that Councilmembers' first consideration in accepting these positions should be that they really had the time and intent necessary to devote to the job. The Vice Mayor stated he would be happy to continue in the positions to which he had been serving. Councilmember Cameron volunteered to take over as representative for Loxahatchee River Management from Councilmember Capretta, who had expressed his opinion that it was a waste of time to hold meetings regarding reverse paddling for canoes. Mayor Schauer pointed out there was no alternate for the Indiantown Road and Bridge Task Force. Village Manager Bradford explained that the Task Force had not requested an alternate be appointed. Councilmember Cameron volunteered to be the alternate to the Palm Beach Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program, which Village Manager Bradford explained only met when there was a dispute. Consensus of the Village Council was to appoint Village Manager Bradford as VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 7 the second alternate for all of the assemblies where applicable. Vice Mayor Hansen moved to appoint the following Governmental Assemblies Representatives and Alternates for the coming year: Governmental Representative Alternate Second Assembly Alternate PB County Ron T. Mackail Carl C. Thomas G. Municipal League Hansen Bradford Lokahatchee Carl C. Hansen Alexander Thomas G. Council of W. Cameron Bradford Governments PB County Beaches William John E. Thomas G. & Shores Council Griffin Holton Bradford Loxahatchee River Alexander W. Elizabeth Thomas G. Management Cameron A. Schauer Bradford Coordinating Council Indiantown Road Elizabeth A. N/A N/A and Bridge Task Schauer Force PB County Joseph N. Alexander N/A Intergovernmental Capretta W. Cameron Coordination Program NAMAC - Police Carl C. Hansen Stephen J. N/A Allison NAMAC - Fire Ron T. Mackail James M. N/A Weinand Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 8 Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander W. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VIII. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Consideration of Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager B) Considesation of Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk Councilmember Mackail made a motion to approve Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager and Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk for the coming year. Councilmember Cameron seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for • Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander W. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS Village Manager Bradford announced that Bennett Lighting would remove the. Tequesta Plaza sign sometime during the next week. Greg Grudovich with JNz Properties, who was present in the audience, explained that the sign was planned to be taken down • on Wednesday or possibly Friday. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 26, 1998 PAGE 9 X. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Capretta moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Nackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander N. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 469, 444'4144-'/ Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: Joann Manganiello Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: