HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5B_3/28/1991 11 • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ,.• �': ' irr Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive �7`�� s I Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 a'`�,� s .° FAX: (407) 575-6203 944..fit, e 4 *C'N C001 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 1 4 , 1 9 9 1 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 14, 1991. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Joseph N. Capretta. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, Earl L. Collings, William E. Burckart and Edward Howell. Village Officials present were: Village Manager, Thomas G. Bradford, Wendy Harrison, Assistant to Village Manager, Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director and Department Heads. Village Attorney, John C. Randolph, was also in attendance. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Edward C. Howell gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Vice Mayor Mackail arrived at 7: 10 p.m. III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Councilmember Burckart asked that Items VII, XII be deleted from the Agenda since he felt this was not a business meeting. Attorney Randolph explained that past practices were to simply have the Reorganization at the beginning of the meeting, then conducted business thereafter. Mayor Capretta suggested the Agenda be broken into two meetings, with one meeting called to order and adjourned, followed immediately with a call to order of the next meeting, thereby covering all topics. • Councilmember Burckart concurred. Item VII was changed to XII (H) • . • Recycled Paper Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 2 Councilmember Howell stated he wanted to make a statement right after Item IX. Councilmember Collings asked to give updates under Item XIV. ANY OTHER MATTERS regarding the March 14, 1991 Finance and Administration meeting. Vice Mayor Mackail asked to bring up under ANY OTHER MATTERS the issue of a Council priorities list. Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IV. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Councilmember Collings requested that Item XII (C) be deleted from the Consent Agenda. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS *A) Community Appearance Board; January 9, 1991 *B) Board of Adjustment; January 21, 1991 *C) Village Council Workshop; February 6, 1991 *D) Village Council Meeting; February 14, 1991 *E) Village Council Workshop; February 27, 1991 *F) Village Manager's Report; February 11 - March 8, 1991 Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 3 Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item XII C) (Authorization to Purchase 4 x 2 Economy Pick-Up Truck for Water Department) . Councilmember Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS *A) Finance and Administration Committee; February 8, 1991 *B) Public Works Committee; February 19, 1991 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Ordinance No. 420 - Second Reading - Providing for the Adoption of the National Electric Code, 1990 Edition and Uniform Countywide Amendments to the Same. This item has now become XII (H) . VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION Village Manager Bradford presented a Certificate of Election for Councilmember Collings, indicating he has met the requirements of the Charter of Tequesta for running for office, in that as a result of having no candidates running in opposition against him, Mr. Collings is hereby certified for another term of office; and for Councilmember Howell, indicating he received a majority of the votes cast on March 12 for Councilmember Seat No. 4. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 4 Vice Mayor Mackail moved to accept the above-referenced Certificates of Election. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS Village Manager Bradford administered the oath of office to Councilmembers Howell and Collings. Councilmember Howell thanked all of his supporters in the election of March 12. He felt the election was ranked with the hardest and closest race ever run in the Village of Tequesta and made the following statement: This election was conducted in a serious and professional political manner. This contest was particularly difficult for an incumbent because of the spinoff resulting from recently hotly contested proposed Public Safety Program and all of its ramifications. I want to thank the four people who served on my committee, who did not represent any special interest group, who acted as chairman, and did not require me to agree to any pre- conceived agenda, and gave me sound advice when I asked for their opinions. We all knew it would be a closely contested race because of the numerous factors involved. One suggestion that was made was to make my position clear on controversial issues. I plan to do this tonight on two important items. Further, I want to thank Kevin Larkin for running. Whether I lost or won, I learned a great deal from people who voted for me, as well as those who voted for Kevin Larkin. Unfortunately, my job did not permit me to call on everyone personally, but many of the people my opponent called on contacted me to determine my position on certain issues. The first item on which I wish to make my position clear is on the location of the proposed Library. My opponent took the position that the Library should be on Tequesta Drive, and he received 449 votes. In my statement before the Palm Beach County Commissioners, I stated that the County would have the site for construction at no cost, as there are two excellent Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 5 locations, and either one could be used for construction of the new branch. During the campaign, my position was that the Library should be located where the majority of the citizens of Tequesta wanted it. From the feedback I get from those supporting my campaign, citizens were approximately 99% in favor of the Tequesta Drive location, and did not believe that the linkage between the Post Office location and the Tequesta Drive location was a critical factor in the visionary plans for the future development of the downtown business center. Every time the subject of the location of the ,Library has been debated with Council, you are led to believe that the entire future of the development of the downtown area rests on this location. In my opinion, this is not a valid argument and I support the Tequesta Drive location. In response to a question posed to me at a "Meet The Candidate" forum on March 6, I was asked the following question. 'Administrative costs seem to be continually increasing at a higher rate than neighboring areas. What can be done to correct this situation and lessen the financial burden on the taxpayers?' I realize that this cannot be accomplished with an ax, as some have suggested. I propose that a Village Oversight Committee be appointed to keep watch on administrative costs. I promise to pursue this matter if elected, even though I have often been in a minority position on this Council. Accordingly, I recommend that this Committee be comprised of not only one Council member, but several highly qualified members of the active and retired community with a background in finance and administration, and be staffed with the appropriate Village employee. I read with great interest the commentary of the March 13 issue of the Courier Journal "Voices of Unity and Division", and am pleased that my opponent and I were able to engage in a serious contest without rancor or bitterness. Kevin Larkin congratulated Councilmembers Howell and Collings for their reappointment to Council, and thanked those who supported him in the recent election. • y Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 6 X. VILLAGE COUNCIL RE-ORGANIZATION A) Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year Village Manager Bradford explained that the Village Charter requires that the Village Council, at its first regular meeting following the annual election, appoint a Mayor and Vice-Mayor to serve one year. Mr. Bradford opened to floor for nominations. 1. Mayor - Councilmember Collings nominated Joseph Capretta to serve another term as Mayor. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2. Vice-Mayor - Councilmember Burckart nominated Ron T. Mackail to serve another term as Vice-Mayor. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 7 B) Designation of Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman 1. Finance and Administration Committee - Vice Mayor Mackail nominated Earl Collings as Chairman, and Joseph Capretta as Co-Chairman. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2. Public Works Committee - Councilmember Burckart nominated Edward Howell as Chairman and Ron Mackail as Co-Chairman. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 3. Public Safety Committee - Vice Mayor Mackail nominated Joseph Capretta as Chairman and William Burckart as Co-Chairman. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 8 C) Designation of Village Councilmembers and Representatives to Various Governmental Assemblies 1. Palm Beach County Municipal League - Joseph Capretta, Representative; Ron T. Mackail, Alternate. 2. Loxahatchee Council of Governments - Earl Collings, Representative; William Burckart, Alternate. 3. Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council - Joseph Capretta, Representative; Earl Collings, Alternate. 4. Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council - William Burckart, Representative; Edward Howell, Alternate. It was suggested that Village Manager Tom Bradford be appointed as Second Alternate to all four councils, just in case the need should arise. Council concurred. Councilmember Collings felt a consistent representation of the Village on outside committees was essential. Councilmember Burckart moved that those presently serving on the above-referenced councils be re-nominated to serve another term and that the Village Manager be appointed as Second Alternate to serve on all four councils. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. XI. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Consideration of Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager - Councilmember Howell suggested the Village Manager should be reviewed on a consistent basis (i.e. , appointment of an Oversight Budget Committee) to promote accountability. He felt a meeting with the citizens and Council was necessary to determine how well the Village is operated, giving citizens a sense of participation, and giving them an opportunity to work along with Council. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 9 Mayor Capretta reminded Councilmember Howell of the opportunity for review through the appraisal which took place last year through which each Councilmember met individually with the Village Manager expressing their opinions of Mr. Bradford's performance and recommended a merit increase of various sizes and averaged them together. The issue of management style under the kind of government Tequesta has (i.e. , strong mayor, weak mayor) - Tequesta has a weak form of mayor, which means the Village Manager is hired to manage the Village and Council is policy-makers. Councilmember Collings stated there is probably not a more difficult job than being a manager of a municipality in the State of Florida, because of the Sunshine Law, causing a manager to report to Council in public only. Council can only give direction to the Village Manager either in public or on a one-to-one basis. Mr. Collings felt Mr. Bradford has done a superb job of high integrity, and works very hard, does a good job and serves the Village well. Councilmember Burckart felt one-on-one meetings with the Village Manager were appropriate and would like to see that practice continued. Vice Mayor Mackail agreed that managing the Village was a most difficult job, and stated that this is why it is important for Council to have a priority list (goals and objectives) as to what needs to be accomplished for each fiscal year. Mr. Bradford felt an evaluation of the Village Manager was a good idea, as well as the evaluation of every Village employee. Dorothy Campbell gave a history of the Village Manager's employment with the' Village, his salary and benefits. Because she felt the benefits and salary were costly, she added that the Council should expect an outstanding performance from the Village Manager. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 10 Vice Mayor Mackail nominated Thomas Bradford as Village Manager for the Village of Tequesta. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Consideration of Bill C. Kascavelis as Village Clerk - Village Manager Bradford recommended that Council appoint Mr. Kascavelis as Village Clerk in addition to his duties as Finance Director. Councilmember Burckart moved to nominate Bill Kascavelis as Village Clerk. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. With the reorganization meeting completed, Mayor Capretta suggested a ten-minute break. Councilmember Collings moved that this meeting be adjourned. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. This meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 11 The business meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m. XII. NEW BUSINESS A) Resolution No. 9-90/91 - Approving the Interlocal Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority for Conducting a Hazardous Waste Collection Day in the Village. Village Manager Bradford reported that this Interlocal Agreement spells out the Village's responsibility, the Solid Waste Authority's responsibility, where the collection will take place, etc. He recommended Council 's approval. Chief Murphy of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue offered the Fire Rescue's services as may be needed. This collection will take place on March 30. Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 9-90/91 by Title. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve Resolution No. 9- 90/91. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Resolution No. 10-90/91 - Requesting that the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Continue to Fund the New North County (Tequesta) Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System. Village Manager Bradford explained that County Commissioners have indicated through a workshop a desire to live up to their promise to provide Tequesta with a County Library branch. However, a resolution might be good, for the record, to let the County Commissioners know how Tequesta, as a body, feels about the proposed library. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 12 Alfred DeMott stated he had received a disturbing telephone call that the Commissioners can merely advise the County Library System to spend the allotted $730, 000 to build a Tequesta Branch, but cannot enforce it. Councilmember Burckart stated he had spoken with Commissioner Marcus who advised him there was no question about the Library Branch being built in Tequesta. Lou Ann Hinds, representing Tequesta Residents for Better Government, stated that with the present state of the economy and the building market on a downswing, it was difficult to understand why Council would want a new library in an area that may never be developed for years. Dorothy Campbell presented a petition to Council which had been signed by 427 Tequesta citizens who prefer to have the proposed County Library on the Village-owned land next to the Village Hall. Gary Van Brock, representative for landowner of the proposed Library site next to the Tequesta Post Office, invited the citizens to look to the future when considering a Library site, not only how it will serve the citizens now. Each Councilmember, except for Mr. Howell, re-confirmed his vote to locate the proposed Library next to the Tequesta Post Office. Councilmember Howell preferred to see the Library located next to the Village Hall on Tequesta Drive, since he felt that was the desire of the majority of the citizens. Harold Hutchinson asked if Councilmember Burckart should abstain from voting on this issue since he is a Developer sitting on the Council and probably has some personal interest in the development of this land. Mayor Capretta responded that Mr. Burckart, knowing the procedure, would have to declare that before the Council meeting started, and he did not do so. Mayor Capretta reminded Mr. Hutchinson that the vote did NOT take place tonight, but six weeks ago. Attorney Randolph read Resolution 10-90/91 by Title. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 13 Councilmember Howell moved to approve Resolution 10-90/91. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. *C) Authorization to Purchase One (1) 1991, 4 x 2 Economy Pick-Up Truck for the Water Department as Authorized in the FY 1991 Water Enterprise Operation Budget. The previous vehicle developed transmission problems during the course of light utility repair and meter reading. Fifteen days per month, this vehicle will be used for meter reading. Vice Maydr Mackail moved to approve the purchase of the above- referenced truck. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for - William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. *D) Authorization to Execute Release for Tequesta's Proportionate Share of Interest Due ($5,602.47) in Town of Palm Beach, et al vs. Palm Beach County (Road and Bridge Case) . Approved under the Consent Agenda. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 14 E) Resolution No. 11-90/91 - Expressing Appreciation and Support to the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training (BRITT) . Attorney Randolph read Resolution 11-90/91. Vice Mayor Mackail moved to approve Resolution No. 11-90/91. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. *F) Authorization to Close Tequesta Drive from Venus Avenue to Seabrook Road for Tequesta Fest 1991 Scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 1991. Approved under the Consent Agenda. *G) Authorization to Issue a Letter of Response to Mr. Alfred DeMott Expressing an Interest in Exploratory Efforts to Locate a College Branch Facility in the Jupiter-Tequesta Area. Approved under the Consent Agenda. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 15 Alfred DeMott thanked Council for approving Response to this letter. Mr. DeMott suggested that since Tequesta has so many empty buildings, research be done to explore whether a branch of the college could hold classes in some of these empty spaces. Research would be done to see how many citizens would utilize such an educational facility, if it came available. A Trustee of the Palm Beach Community College who was in attendance explained that he had been looking into this , possibility and has found much support. The Village would be asked to help provide space, provide a survey as to the number of people who would attend. Mr. Collings stated that firm dollar figures would have to be closely examined. The Community College would furnish the instructors. H) Ordinance No. 420 - Second Reading - Providing for the Adoption of the National Electric Code, 1990 Edition and Uniform Countywide Amendments to the Same. Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 420. Vice Mayor Mackail moved to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 420. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. XIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pert Towne stated that she has noticed that the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Old Dixie seem to promote confusion in the right turn lane. She has noticed that many people do not turn right, but use that lane to go straight, and has witnessed many near accidents. She suggested that the Village do some work on that intersection to remedy the problem. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 16 Betty Nagy was disturbed that the Village did not have enough money, because of the shortage of funds, to hire a man to replace her husband after he retired from the Police Department. She felt it was because of a large salary set aside to pay a Public Safety Director. Glenn Kloiber was concerned over the empty buildings in Tequesta which have remained empty for some time and gave some suggestions as to how Council could cause those buildings to become occupied. Mr. Kloiber felt it was not wise to put the infrastructure in the Master Plan area until commitments were received from Developers, and that the citizens of Tequesta needed to be kept better informed as to the status of developments for the Master Plan area. XIV. ANY OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Collings reported on the Finance and Administration meeting of March 14 : The objective was to cut at least $115, 000 out of the current budget. There were a number of items Staff recommended. The Committee settled on perhaps $140, 000 on such things as delaying the Seabrook Drainage Project, postponing the outside Police Department study, postponing the Public Works and Water Department Garage. Vice Mayor Mackail suggested that efforts, be made to create a list of Council priorities, objectives and goals for the year. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 14, 1991 Page 17 XI. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Mackail moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, \j'i/t4AlLtie-i69 Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: Bill C. Kascavelis Finance Director/Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: