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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_2/8/2024 _ _ r MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL FEBRUARY 8, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:01 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, MMC. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Rick Sartory, and Council Member Thomas G. Bradford. Late were: Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Molly Younq An invocation was offered followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion for approval of the agenda. Council Member Bradford seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (Absent: Vice-Mayor Brandon). PRESENTATION Vice-Mayor Brandon arrived at 6:02 PM 1. Proclamation Proclaiming March 3-9. 2024 as National Association of Women in Construction Week The proclamation was not read as there was not anyone in attendance to accept it. 2. Proclamation Proclaiming March as Let's Move Palm Beach County Month Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation. Mayor Young announced the Village would create a Let's Move team and promote it on all Village of Tequesta social platforms. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Young was concerned a couple of items were over budget and one was a roll over from the previous budget year. She wanted to remove those from the Consent Agenda for Council discussion per their previous directive. Manager Jeremy Allen explained that none of the items were over budget and all were under the $75,000 threshold previously approved by Council. He stated if they get to a point where they are over budget it would be brought to council. The Mayor pointed out the staff memo states a budget amendment may need to be made later in the year MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Council Member Bradford seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 3. MINUTES: December 4, 2023 Workshop; December 14, 2023 Regular 4. Consider Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council.) A. AirGas Account Application-Utilities,$0.00 B. Dive Rescue International Host Agreement-Fire Rescue, see agreement for details C. Fastenal Credit Application and Guaranty Agreement-Utilities, $0.00 D. FPL LED Streetlight Installation Agreement-Public Works, see agreement for details E. Sports Tyme Facility Use Agreement-Parks & Recreation, $21,300.00 F. Total Caring, Inc. Training Site Agreement-Fire Dept, see agreement for details 5. Ministerial Notification of Time Capsule Placement at the Parks and Recreation Community Center 6. Consider Approval of a Shrieve Chemical Company, LLC, 1st Addendum to a February 9, 2023, Agreement for Sulfuric Acid 93% Solution for Water Treatment based on PBC#22071R Piggyback Agreement 7. Consider Approval of Agreement with Titan Construction Management, LLC, to Clean, Prepare, and Coat (Paint) Two Ground Storage Tanks at the Water Treatment Plant for$58,247 under ITB UTIL10-31-23INL 8. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Dover Engineering, PLLC (DE) for Train #2 Membrane Replacement Bid Plans and Specs and Construction Services at the Water Treatment Plant for$33,600 9. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. for Village of Tequesta Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan - Gap Data Collection and Analysis for$50,000 10. Consider Approval of $50,000 Resilient Florida Grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Collecting Missing Data for the Vulnerability Assessment and Executing Exhibit J Common Carrier Attestation 11. Consider Approval of Renewal Agreement 1st Addendum, Price Increase Quote, and Requisition with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for Purchase of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide and Odor Control System Corrosion Control Services 12. Consider approval of Special Event permit application for an annual St. Patrick's Day event by McCarthy's Pub (see attached Special Event Permit Application), to take place at 518 N US Highway 1, County Line Plaza. The event is to be held on March 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.. The projected number of attendees for the event is —250 over the course of the event. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Charles Pero, 30 Eastwinds Circle, was concerned with development of the Tequesta Country Club lots 176, 177, 178, and 179 for pickleball courts. There were four residential lots that backed up to the proposed site and neighbors were not in favor of the development of pickleball courts. Mayor Young informed Mr. Pero the Village had not yet received an application. If and when the Village received an application there would be a public notice to residents. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Sartory was concerned with proposed legislations happening in Tallahassee that could affect the Village and its abilities to generate revenue. He thanked Manager Allen for being informed and Council for fighting for the residents of Tequesta. Manager Allen also acknowledged Clerk McWilliams who was instrumental in many of the letters that were written to representatives. Council Member Bradford announced Artigras would be help in Palm Beach Gardens on February 17th and 18th. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Attorney Davis was pleased to speak at the third annual Resident's Academy and was happy the class was so engaged. Village Manager 13. Village Manager Standing Report Manager Allen thanked the Resident's Academy participants for attending the Council meeting, announced the March 4th tree canopy planting, the ribbon cutting for two new Tequesta businesses, Nimo's Restaurant and Spyglass, and the approved parking study for R3, R2, and the Mixed Use districts. Police Department 14. Police Department's Monthly Standing Report Police Chief Gus Medina was happy to share the success of the Fire Arms Safety Class, with their next two classes on February 17th and March 2nd fully booked. He also detailed the trainings the department took part in. Council Member Sartory expressed concerns from residents regarding e-bikes; Chief Medina stated the department would continue to enforce e-bike regulations. Fire Department 15. Fire Department Report Fire Chief James Trube was happy to share that three fire rescue personnel were able to attend the Fire Rescue East Conference in Orlando where they participated in Rapid Intervention Training, the department was beginning the annual fire hydrant testing, and two fire fighters completed the Palm Beach County driver operators course which coordinated well with the arrival of the new truck. Chief Trube concluded with the announcement of a CPR class for residents on February 24th. UTILITIES 16. Utilities Department Report Utilities Director Marjorie Craig announced the start of water main project number four, which had experienced some setback due to the resignation of a Kimley Horn project manager, the dashboard updates, and the new protocol for account receivables coming soon. Mayor Young inquired on the status of the Beach Road water main project; Ms. Craig stated the Department of Environmental Protections (DEP), and Palm Beach County were holding things up and if it was turned down it could be placed out to bid. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 17. ORDINANCE 19-23, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. ARTICLE II. BUILDINGS. SECTION 14-32 TO ADOPT CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE. AS AMENDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SEC. 553.73(4)(a) FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT, PROVIDING FOR TRANSMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ASSURE THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A USABLE FORMAT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read the title into the record. This was second reading. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments; there were none. Mayor Young opened the hearing for public comments; there being none the hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 19-23; Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 18. Consider Approval of a Contract Agreement with Johnson and Davis Incorporated for Emergency Utility Repairs for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Public Works Director Doug Chambers explained the piggyback agreement from the City of Lake Worth was in addition to the agreement with Palm Beach County. Council Member Bradford wanted to clarify if the agreement was in lieu of or in addition to Palm Beach County; Mr. Chambers explained it was in addition to the agreement with Palm Beach County. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Brandon made a motion to approve the agreement with Johnson and Davis Incorporated for emergency Utility repairs for water, wastewater and stormwater; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 19. Consider Approval of Piggybacking the Martin County Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance Contract with Johnson-Davis Incorporated Mr. Chambers stated the contract was for emergency use, competitively bid, and would be utilized for Tequesta Park. The parks location in Martin County made for some some difficulties with contractors not being permitted in that County and this would alleviate that issue. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to approve the Martin County Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance Contract with Johnson-Davis Incorporated; Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM. MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 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.