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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_6/13/2024 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAYOR MOLLY YOUNG VICE-MAYOR LAURIE BRANDON COUNCIL MEMBER PATRICK PAINTER COUNCIL MEMBER RICK SARTORY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS G. BRADFORD APRIL 29, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:03 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, Council Member Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Jayson E. French. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion of Conversion from Manual to Automated Residential Collection Service Mr. Jeff Sabin, Government Affairs Director for Waste Management, Inc. offered a presentation to Council that would detail the proposal for conversion from manual to automated residential collection services. Topics included in the presentation were: Waste Management's North America footprint, Florida footprint, sustainability, Martin County team members, conversion to automation, technology, cart specifications, communication, alignment with local municipalities, timelines, and rates. Council had comments on a shared agreement, recycle bins, total cost, videos for customers, current rates, contract end date, and minor modifications for a lower rate. Mrs. Marcie Brody of 57 Laurel Oaks Circle asked about recycling with the new program. Mr. Fred Lishaur of 46 Golfview commented that the rates were to go up 20-25% with the increase. 2. E-Bike Update Pa@ectcf 644 Agenda Item #1. Police Chief Medina offered a powerpoint to Council on E-bikes. He explained that Florida State Statutes gave local municipalities the ability to dictate where E-bikes could be ridden. The Village had recently created an ordinance that prohibited riding on the sidewalks. Chief Medina believed that ebikes should be allowed on the sidewalks due to the fact that otherwise, youngsters with little experience, would be forced onto the streets with vehicular traffic. Council discussed and determined the ordinance should be repealed and a-bike education should be increased. Mrs. Marcia Nielson of 94 Beechwood Trail addressed Council in support of e-bikes on the sidewalk. Mr. Thomas Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail opined that ebikes should be allowed on the sidewalk and mentioned that bike "bells" were utilized on trails in other municipalities. 3. • Discussion on Commercial Zoning Overlay's Ms. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Planning for Chen Moore and Associates, reminded Council of the Charette performed in April of 2022. She acknowledged the fact that 350 businesses and 60 commercial property owners were invited to attend tonight's meeting via email and/or regular mail. Ms. Zacarias presented a powerpoint presentation for Council that had been shown at numerous past meetings. The presentation included information on: primary recommendations, overlays being code changes, zoning districts, parking in rear/front, civic open space, formula restaurant restrictions, setbacks, formula businesses, frontage standards, drive thrus, variances and special exceptions, and facades. Mr. Tom Frankel addressed Council and stated he had never received any notifications on this meeting or any other meetings. He had concerns with limiting formula business and spoke of civic spaces and porches on Tequesta Drive. Ms. Marie Sapire of the Tequesta Country Club spoke of the comparison of Carmel, California to Tequesta, square footage prices, and code adding value to properties. Mr. Mark Sapire asked for Council to help make US Highway One better. He felt the charette was necessary and that it was not sustainable to keep developing land in Tequesta. He questioned the decision making process of the Village. Mrs. Amy Angelo, owner of Oceana Coffee, asked Council to limit formula restaurants and protect local small businesses. Ms. Kim Vanderpool, owner of Carve Surf and Coffee, spoke of the benefits of small businesses which included community well-being, local decision making, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, better wages, local character, prosperity, etc. Pa@ecbc2f 644 Agenda Item #1. Mr. Thomas Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail felt the idea of noticing residents and businesses of upcoming meetings by letter was preposterous. There were no municipalities that did such notices and he felt such a statement was disingenuous. Council discussed overlays and the number of properties and owners in different overlay districts. It was determined that a re-zone was a possibility in the future, but the Village would amend the map for the current situation. Franchises founded in Tequesta and how many franchises businesses had, were discussed along with how the Village would recognize if they were a formula business. Mr. Jay Hubsch, Community Development Director would do some research and bring back data for Council. Council asked that the following edits be made: • waiver vs variance definitions • "non conforming" areas be extended to 180 day • business services (formula businesses) be re-examined • LPA (Local Planning Agency) recommendations • exclude real estate in formula businesses There would be 3 more meetings on the topic including a LPA (Local Planning Agency) and two Regular Council Meetings. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 PM. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM Council Member French 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. Pag@atJbcff 644 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 912024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:02 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, MMC. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, Council Member Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Jayson E. French. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory An invocation was offered by Vice-Mayor Sartory followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion for approval of the agenda. Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Proclamation Proclaiming May 19 - 25, 2024 as EMS Week in the Village of Tequesta Village Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation which was accepted by Village Fire Chief James Trube. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 2. MINUTES: March 14, 2024 Regular; March 26, 2024 Strategic Planning; April 1, 2024 Workshop;April 11, 2024 Special and April 11, 2024 Regular 3. Consider Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Paqk�alpof (348 Agenda Item #1. Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council.) A. Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company, $35,000.00 B. Samsara, Inc. Agreement, $19,192.83 C. Triple M Brick Pavers, Inc Proposal, $5400.00 D. Verizon Connect Fleet USA, LLC Change Order, $0.00 4. Consider Approval of Increase to Chen Moore's Contract For Community Development Planning Services from $24,,000 to $36,000. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 11-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-18, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC RECORDS AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE POLICY AND SETTING A UNIFORM FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS INSPECTION I DUPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES. 6. Farmers market is approved to run until May 25th. Consider approval to extend farmers market for an additional 11 weeks, from June 1 until August 10th. The event will take place at the same location, in the parking lot of Gallery Square North, located at 361-389 Tequesta Dr., from 8am to 1pm. Applicant will keep following all necessary regulations and guidelines to ensure the safety and well- being of everyone involved. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mark Sapirie, 45 Yacht Club Place, spoke in opposition of the selection of Vice-Mayor Sartory. He felt it was a disservice for Council Member Brandon to not have been selected for another term as Vice Mayor acknowledging her long service to the Village, voting records, and leadership. Erin Aktins, 122 West Royal Palm Circle, Jupiter, provided Council with a breakdown of voting demographics that she found online. She requested council improve turnout on election day. Mikki Isackson, 11260 Glen Orchard Lane, Boynton Beach, asked multiple questions concerning elections and requested a response by email or public record request. She was concerned with the election software and requested the Village move to paper ballots. Candace Rojas, a Sovereign American Citizen of Palm Beach County, placed the Village on notice of her steps to activate the military and requested Bond and Oath information for Village staff and Council. She submitted a written request to the Village Clerk. She also felt the Palm Beach County Charter was an illegal foreign corporation operating under maritime law. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member French provided Council with a recap of a recent trip where he was able to visit the Bal Harbor Shop shipping container shops in Sarasota. He felt it was very well done and wanted to make Council aware should it ever be brought forward again. Council Member Painter wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day. Pag@ (A 648 Agenda Item #1. APPOINTMENTS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Village Clerk McWilliams provided information on the appointments to the pension boards with Mr. Mike Rhodes being reappointed to his 5th term on the General Employee Pension Board and Mr. Peter Allen being reappointed to the Public Safety Pension Board. Village Clerk McWilliams detailed the opening on the Planning and Zoning Board due to a term expiration. Theresa Maggio applied for reappointment and two new applications were received: Jessica Buckman and Marie Sapirie. Council agreed to reappoint Theresa Maggio. Citizen Comments: • Marie Sapirie, 45 Yacht Club Place, supported reappointing Theresa Maggio and wanted to continue to be considered as openings were available. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve reappointments of Mike Rhodes and Peter Allen to the Pension Boards, and Theresa Maggio to the Planning and Zoning Board; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney There was none. Village Manager 8. Village Manager Standing Report Manager Allen provided an update on the orange cones which related to the 30 day sidewalk project, the water main project was ongoing, the skate park updates would begin in the next week, the groundbreaking for Remembrance Park was scheduled for May 14th, three trees were added through the Adopt a Tree Program, and Village Hall would be closed May 27th for Memorial Day. Police Department 9. Police Department's Monthly Standing Report PaglR cff 648 Agenda Item #1. Chief Gus Medina highlighted the great turn out for Coffee with a Cop, the continued civilian firearm trainings with two dates in June, Office Pruitt's taser instructor training, and the increased patrol for the Bridge the Gap event. Fire Department 10. Fire Department Report Chief Trube announced the department passed EMS inspections, the upcoming swift water one and two training with Dive International, the completion of the fire departments lifescan physicals, the start of hurricane training, and two fire personel attending the officer development training. Chief Trube concluded with details of the new fire apparatus push-in ceremony scheduled for May 6th. UTILITIES 11. Utilities Department Update Utilities Director Marjorie Craig announced the promotion of Stephen Mesagno to Lead Service Technician, reviewed the dashboard, shared hurricane preparations and catch basin cleanings, and stormwater pipe lining was completed. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 12. Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan Manager Allen provided a recap of the strategic plan highlighting the continued improvements on the utilities infrastructure, phase two of Remembrance Park, undergrounding, continued road maintenance, the expansion of tree planting efforts, and funding for acquiring park land. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 13. Consider Approving the Use of$23,000.00 from Asset Forfeitures to Start a Police Explore Program Chief Medina reviewed the Explorer Program, which falls under the Boy Scouts of Pag@abbaf 648 Agenda Item #1. America, and introduced Eroy Burns, District Director of Boy Scouts of America. Together they provided information on the ages of the participants, detailing how older participants were in an advisory role. MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to approve the Explorer program; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 05-24, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE VI. IN GENERAL. AT SECTION 78-4. DEFINITIONS. TO CREATE AN ENTIRELY NEW DEFINITION FOR THE TERM PRIVATE MUSEUM, AT ARTICLE Vl. SCHEDULE OF DI S TRI C T REGULATIONS. AT SECTION 78-178. C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DI S TRI C T., TO ADD PRIVATE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE, AND AT ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. AT SECTION 78-705. REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES. TO PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR THESE ESTABLISHMENTS; 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;A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read the title into the record. This was first reading. Community Development Director Jay Hubsch explained the text change was initiated by the applicant and introduced Donaldson Hearing of Cotleur and Hearing who presented on behalf of the applicant, Nate Albers. Mr. Hearing was accompanied by Nicole Plunkett and Curtis Shenkman. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments. Council was concerned with traffic and limiting commercial real estate on Cypress Drive. They discussed private and commercial businesses in the zoning district as well as the definition of a private museum and proposed amenities of the building. Council was in favor of the limit of a similar establishment within 1,000 feet presented by the applicant, but questioned how that would be measured. Mayor Young opened the hearing for public comments: • Mark Sapirie, 45 Yacht Club Place, stated that the applicant purchased the property knowing the rules and regulations of the area. He felt commercial space was disappearing and that a private museum would not bring value to the residents or Village. • Curtis Shenkman, a Real Estate Attorney representing Mr. Albers, thanked Council and felt the Ordinance was legally sufficient. • Nate Albers, the applicant and Tequesta resident, felt the prior establishment did not provide a public service in its condition. He noted several properties for sale on the Town of Jupiter side of Cypress Drive. Pag@atfiecff 648 Agenda Item #1. • Jessica Buckman, a resident of the Village, questioned if a square footage was used to determine how much of an establishment needed to be a museum. Council had further discussion on the use and definition. Attorney Davis would work on the definition for second reading. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Ordinance 05-24; Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried 3-2 (opposed: Mayor Young and Council Member Brandon). 15. ORDINANCE 03-24, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 74. UTILITIES. SECTION 74-82. LIEN FOR UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES. REVISING THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE VILLAGE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TO IMPOSE DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICE CHARGES AGAINST THE PROPERTIES SERVICED; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-SECTION OF CHAPTER 74. UTILITIES. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Attorney Davis read the title into record. This was first reading. Utilities Director Marjorie Craig detailed the current delinquency procedure and the new proposed process. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council Comments. Council clarified this pertained to any water customer and asked if a dollar amount was established before pursuing a foreclosure. Attorney Davis detailed how a lien would be brought forward to Council before foreclosures were initiated. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Citizen Comments. There were none and the hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to approve Ordinance 03-24; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 04-24, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS. DIVISION 3. CANDIDATES. BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-273 AND 2- 27E TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS WITH VACANCY FILLING PROVISIONS OF THE RECENTLY AMENDED VILLAGE CHARTER; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY Pag@alfecff 648 Agenda Item #1. TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read the title into record. This was first reading. He explained the ordinance conformed to the Charter for filling a Council vacancy. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments. There were none. Mayor Young opened the hearing for Citizen comments. There were none and the hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Ordinance 04-24; Council Member Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 17. 2024 Governmental Assemblies Representation Appointments Council reviewed the 2024/2025 Government Assemblies list and decided who would represent the Village at each meeting. Council was in consensus on each assignment. ANY OTHER MATTERS Village Clerk Lori McWilliams recognized her team, Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser and Administrative Assistant Diana Manali, as it was Municipal Clerk's Week. Council Member French wanted clarification on public comment and rules of decorum, he felt certain comments attacked specific members of Council. Mayor Young explained comments should be directed to all of Council and how the meeting was led using her best judgement for enforcing the rules. Attorney Davis also stated the rules were clear but, could be challenging to enforce. It was up to the chair to enforce the rules for decorum. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 PM. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Pag@aljb& 648 Agenda Item #1. 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. PaglRcff 648