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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_1/11/2024 MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 11, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Rick Sartory, and Council Member Thomas G. Bradford. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Thomas G. Bradford An invocation was offered by Council Member Bradford followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Young asked to add an additional item to the agenda on behalf of the EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee). MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of the EAC letter of support item. Council Member Bradford seconded the motion. Carried 5-0. PRESENTATION There were none. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: October 30, 2023 Workshop 2. 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. EplanSoft Electronic Plan Review Agreement - Building Dept., $24,887.50 (see agreement for details) 3. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Vermeer Southeast Sales & Services, Inc. for Purchase of Vermeer LP573XDT Vacuum Excavator through the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract for a Cost of$72,772 4. Consider Approval of the Annual Report of the Village Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee 5. Consider Approval to Allow B&B Construction, Inc., to Work on City-Observed Holidays During Water Main Replacement Project#4 Country Club Dr. South (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, and Possibly Juneteenth) END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. John Knap, a resident, addressed Council and asked about being notified by the Village regarding changes to his neighbor's property. He was concerned with the proximity of the two story building (Hanna's Home) behind his his property. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Sartory congratulated the staff for a wonderful Roots Festival. He reported that he had visited Tallahassee recently regarding HB777, the homestead exemption and Tequesta Park. Council Member Painter thanked Parks and Rec staff and volunteers for the Roots Festival. Council Member Bradford attended the Roots Festival and believed families had a wonderful time. Vice Mayor Brandon enjoyed the Roots Festival and asked that the Village educate citizens on the incorporated Village map. Mayor Young thanked staff for all of the events during the past month. She reminded Council that session had started, and the League had begun the "Monday Morning Call Ins.". APPOINTMENTS 6. Consider Appointment to Fill Planning and Zoning Board Regular Board Member Vacancy Regular Member Janet Strand had vacated the Planning and Zoning Board and Council was being asked for direction on how to proceed with Alternate Members. Alternate Mrs. Marie Sapire supported the appointment of Jeanne McEldowney. Mr. Jared Gaylord asked for consideration to be placed on the Board. Council decided to appoint Jeanne McEldowney as a regular member, with Mrs. Marie Sapire as Alternate number 1, Mr. Marco Valdez as Alternate number 2, and Mr. Jared Gaylord as Alternate number 3. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to appoint Jeanne McEldowney as a regular member, with Mrs. Marie Sapire as Alternate number 1 , Mr. Marco Valdez as Alternate number 2, and Mr. Jared Gaylord as Alternate number 3. Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Attorney Davis commented on Senate Bill 328 and House Bill 1239 which could edit the "Live Local Act." It would remove industrial zoning from districts within "Live Local" Developments. Additionally, it could affect height, density, floor area ratio, parking, tax exemptions and more. Village Manager 7. Monthly Manager's Report Village Manager Allen offered an update on the Florida League of Cities list of legislative bills the organization was opposed to. The Village was currently working on getting letters out to committee members. The tree canopy project should be started within the next week. There were still openings in the Resident's Academy starting in February. The conceptual presentation from the December Council meeting would no longer be going forward. Mr. Jay Hubsch, Community Development Director offered an update on Hanna's Home. He revealed that back in 2009 a special exception use for a school was granted, listing a boarding school for young expectant mothers, with dormitory style housing, on the application. In 2013 Council approved a master site plan for a boarding school campus. In 2018 there were modifications to the phasing plan with the site plan staying mostly the same. Mr. Hubsch was happy to meet with residents who had questions regarding the plans. Manager Allen believed that going forward each phase would be approved individually instead of approving the entire site plan. Additionally, moving forward a sign would be required, however mailed correspondence would not be required. A landscape buffer was suggested and Mr. Hubsch would look into it. Police Department 8. Police Department's Monthly Standing Report Assistant Police Chief McGrew updated Council on their recent activities with Village events, manatee season, meetings, civilian gun safety course, taser training, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) foot patrol, and marine unit hours. Fire Department 9. Fire Department Report Chief Trube offered an update on the past month's events which included: luncheons, special events, Fire Open House, the JTAA Parade, Conferences, succession planning, and the new Pumper Truck schedule. UTILITIES 10. Utilities Department Monthly Report Marjorie Craig reported that the El Portal Drive bids had come in $90,000 below budget. The water main project number 4 would start on January 22nd. Beach Road bids were expected towards the end of January. The cross connection control was questioned and Utility Director Craig would look into it and relay information to Manager Allen REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 11. ORDINANCE 17-23, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE Vl. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. BY CREATING A NEW DIVISION 3. ENTITLED "AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LIVE LOCAL ACT." TO PROVIDE AND IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA LIVE LOCAL ACT, PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 17-23 into the record and noted it was second reading. Mrs. Marie Sapire asked about landscaping and building aesthetics within the live local act and believed if it was not required by state statute they should not enforce it. Attorney Davis believed the statute was very clear and that if the application met code requirements it had to be processed administratively. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to adopt Ordinance 17-23 upon second reading; Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. DEFEATED. 2-3 (opposed: Mayor Young, Vice-Mayor Brandon, and Council Member Painter). MOTION: Vice-Mayor Brandon made a motion to postpone approving Ordinance 17-23 and revisit after the legislative session ended or the bill died; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried 4-1 (opposed: Council Member Bradford). NEW BUSINESS 12. Consider Approval of a Utilities Developer Agreement with 300 Beach Road Developer, LLC Utility Director Marjorie Craig brought forth a developer agreement for a new condominium, The Atlantic One, at 300 Beach Road. The agreement would be in the amount of $220 thousand dollars which would cover construction, meters, connection charges, etc. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion The Utilities Department recommends approval of this agenda item Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Council Consideration of a Request to Re-Plat of 23 Country Club Circle To Divide The Existing Parcel Into Two Lots Mr. Jay Hubsh addressed Council with a re-plat of 23 Country Club Circle. All parties had reviewed and all code provisions had been met. Council Member Brandon asked about HOA approval and docks and shape of the lots. Council Member Bradford had concerns regarding a lack of requiring a notification process. Mayor Young recognized re-plats as a future trend and had concerns regarding changing the fabric of the community. The lot split met both code and statutory requirements, and was a ministerial act for Council. Staff would work on providing options and incentives to Council on future lot splits. One story homes incentives, minimum lot sizes, and disallowing lot splits in flood zones, were some code changes that were possible pending further discussion. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to approve the lot split with the additional caveats mentioned by Community Development Director Jay Hubsh; Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 14. Consider Approval of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Standard Grant Agreement for Project A24021 at Remembrance Park Mr. Doug Chambers, Director of Public Works asked for consideration to approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's standard matching grant of $200,000. He was expecting to go out for bids next week. MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to approve the Florida Department of Environmental Protections standard grant agreement for Project A24021 at Remembrance Park; Vice-Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5- 0. 15. Approve the Purchase of New Taser 7's for the Tequesta Police Department Assistant Chief McGrew asked Council for approval for 20 new tasers for the police department. The tasers were a purchase and could be possibly be traded in. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Brandon made a motion Recommend to approve Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 16. ORDINANCE 19-23, FIRST 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 IL 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 first reading into the record. Mayor Young announced she had some minor revisions. Building Director Wayne Cameron addressed Council and introduced Chapter One, Scope and Administration, Local Amendments of the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. The statute allowed local governments the ability to adopt a more stringent method or standard of administering codes. Some of the code portions affected were: property maintenance, building safety, building permit applications, milestone inspections, legislative changes, contracts between builders and owners, code enforcement proceedings, Council had questions on inspections, certificate of occupancies, and permits. MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to approve Ordinance 19-23; Vice- Mayor Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 17. Consider Approval of the EAC Request to Send a Support Letter for Local Fertilizer Ordinances and Opposition to Preemptions to add to our Legislative Action Agenda. Council discussed and granted their support for a letter that would support the Village's local fertilizer ordinance in relation to home rule. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Brandon made a motion to approve a letter that specifically would mention the fertilizer ordinance in relation to home rule; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Manager Allen corrected a prior statement that the Village allowed 4 permit extensions. Vice Mayor Brandon wanted to clarify that Council was aware of the mangrove cutting in Port St. Lucie. Council Member Bradford mentioned a proposed single family subdivision and asked for staff to reach out to the owner regarding permits and annexation. Mayor Young asked if Council would be interested in attending a workshop for R3 Club Amenities. Council was open to a Workshop and suggested adding re-plats requirements, lot sizes and notices to the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM MOTION: Council Member Bradford made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried 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.