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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
NOVEMBER 14, 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
Deputy Village Clerk Mary Ann Grieser, CMC.
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 - Council Member French
An invocation was offered by Pastor Mike Richardson of Family Church Tequesta followed by
the pledge of allegiance led by Council Member French.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to move item 20 to item 18 and approve the
agenda; Vice-Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation by Discover the Palm Beaches
Sergio Piedra, Senior Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy with Discover
the Palm Beach Tourism Marketing Agency provided a brief update on tourism in Palm
Beach County and Tequesta. He reviewed a power point presentation which included a
brief video highlighting Palm Beach County.
Gustav Weibull provided detail on visitor information. He discussed the master plan and
discovery process that was currently being worked on by the agency in hopes of creating
a more robust tourism plan for Palm Beach County.
2. Presentation by the FDOT on the US1 Bridge and Indiantown/1-95 Interchange
project in Jupiter- Scott Case, P.E., Senior Project Engineer
Scott Case with the Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) provided a detailed
progress update on the US One Bridge. He presented a video of the progress to date,
detailed the steps taken prior to the bridge closing including A1A Bridge repairs and
vibration testing, and clarified any delays. He also highlighted the features of the new
bridge including the safety and pedestrian upgrades. The project was expected to open
one lane in each direction in early 2025 with a Fall 2025 estimation for full completion.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Council Member
French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
3. MINUTES: October 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
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. Dive Rescue International,
$TBD B. Fire Rescue Medical Director Agreement, $2,000.00/month C. VC3
Agreement, $3,920.00 D. Zoll Medical Corporation, $3,690.00 E. FP Tequesta
Property Owner, LLC, $0.00 F. Trane U.S., Inc., $16,180.00/year
5. Consider the Use of Asset Forfeiture Funds for Repairs on the Tequesta Police
Department's Boat, Marine One.
6. Consider Approving the Purchase of Police Emergency Equipment from Prologic
ITS for the Police Department's new Patrol Units.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 23-24 OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND
DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S ADOPTED PROCEDURES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
8. Consider Approval of a Renewal Extension, Second Addendum for with Evoqua
Water Technologies, LLC for Purchase of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide and Odor
Control System Corrosion Control Services for FY25
9. Consider Approval of a First Addendum with Odyssey for Sodium Hydroxide to
Correct a Scrivener's Error- No Price Change
10. Consider Approval of a Work Authorization with Florida Technical Consultants
(FTC), to Provide FY25 GIS Utilities Updates and Management in the amount of
$62,000
11. Consider Amending the Brick Donation Policy
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood Trail, thanked the Village and staff for the brick program at
Remembrance Park and announced the historians donation of 20 bricks to honor the founders
of the Village and leaders who followed them.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Painter announced November was Men's Health Awareness month and stated
the Tequesta Chili Cook-off was one of the best events to date.
Council Member French shared his Florida League of Cities (FLC) committee voted on items to
take to session. He felt Tequesta was well represented. He also thought the Tequesta Tailgate
was phenomenal.
Vice-Mayor Sartory felt the holiday lights looked amazing, congratulated the staff on early
voting, and provided and update on the water surcharge that would be brought back to the 2025
Florida Legislative session. He also shared the priorities of the FLC committee he sits on.
Mayor Young gave an update on the Finance and Taxation FLC committee and their priorities
for the legislative session including personal property tax and local business taxes. She also
thanked the owners of One Main Street for allowing the Chili Cook-Off to be held their.
STANDING REPORTS
Village Attorney
Attorney Davis informed Council that his position on the Municipal Attorney Association has
given him a seat on the FLC Education and Training Advisory Committee, the Municipal
Operations Policy Committee, and the FLC Legislative Committee. He informed Council they
could come to him if there was anything they wanted to convey to these committees.
Village Manager
12. Monthly Manager's Standing Report
Manager Allen announced the Jupiter High School Academy, a shorter version of the
Residents Academy catered to the high school government class. He also informed
Council the Jupiter Narrows grant was submitted, Salty Zebra had a ribbon cutting
ceremony, and the Chili Cook-off was very successful.
Police Department
13. Police Department's Monthly Standing Report
Police Chief Medina provided an update on the events attended by the department
including National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, and Trunk or Treats. He remined
residents of the car seat installation and fingerprint services offered by the department
and concluded by announcing the November 20th Explorer graduation.
Fire Department
14. Fire Department Report
Chief Trube provided an update on the EMS billing meeting and integration, Hurricane
Milton, Firefest, Palm Beach State College training classes, and the successful Chili
Cook-Off in which Tequesta Fire took home the trophy for best chili.
He shared the retirement of Dr. Tanabe and welcomed Dr. Venzick as the new Medical
Director for the department.
UTILITIES
15. Utilities Department Update
Utilities Director Marjorie Craig shared she was awaiting the grant reimbursements for the
vulnerability assessment, water main 4 was nearing completion, and the County Line
Rd/Martin County project was in the bidding stage.
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
16. ORDINANCE 08-24, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 76.
WATERWAY CONTROL. CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLE IV. ENTITLED
"BULKHEADS AND SEAWALLS"; AND AN ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLE V. ENTITLED
"FILL PERMITS", WHICH NEW ARTICLES ARE INTENDED TO LIMIT THE USE OF
BULKHEADS AND SEAWALLS IN FAVOR OF PROMOTING LIVING SHORELINES,
AND REGULATE THE USE OF FILL WATERWARD OF ADJACENT PROPERTY
LINES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION
OF CHAPTER 76. WATERWAY CONTROL 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.
Village Attorney Keith Davis read the title into the record, this was second reading.
Community Development Director Jay Hubsch stated three of the four Local Planning
Agency (LPA) recommendations were added.
Mayor Young opened the hearing for Council comments, Council discussed their
concerns.
Mayor Young opened the hearing for citizen comments, there were none and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 08-24; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 4-1 (opposed: Council Member French).
17. ORDINANCE NO. 10-24, SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 2, DMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-61, PENSION TRUST
FUND, EXHIBIT B, THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' PENSION TRUST FUND, TO
ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A SERVICE PURCHASE OPTION FOR POLICE OFFICERS
TO PURCHASE PRIOR VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA POLICE SERVICE IN SECTION 27
OF THE FUND PLAN; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Village Attorney Keith 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 citizen comments, there were none and the hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-24; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
18. ORDINANCE 09-24, 1ST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEQUESTA CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE Xll. FLOOD DAMAGE
PREVENTION. TO UPDATE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CURRENT
APPLICABLE NFIP FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE
MAPS, AND BY REVISING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND CORRECTING
OCCASIONAL SCRIVENER'S ERRORS AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE INTERNAL
INCONSISTENCIES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE XII. FLOOD DAMAGE
PREVENTION. 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.
Village Attorney Keith Davis read the title into the record.
Buidling Director Wayne Cameron recapped the Federal Emergency Management
Agency's (FEMA) updated flood maps and explained the ordinance keeps the Village
compliant allowing for flood insurance discounts to be passed on to residents. The
ordinance would update the code to match the maps.
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 Sartory made a motion to approve Ordinance 09-24; Council
Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
19. ORDINANCE 11-24: FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEQUESTA CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. BY AMENDING SEC. 78-691.
MINIMUM STANDARDS. TO UPDATE ADA PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; SEC. 78-696. OFF-STREET
LOADING SPACES. TO PROVIDE LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES; AND SEC. 78-705. REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING
SPACES. TO PROVIDE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL USES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON-
STREET PARKING AND LOADING 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.
Village Attorney Keith Davis read the title into the record.
Mr. Hubsch explained how this would further define the guest parking space requirement
per previous studies and was consistent with American Disability Act (ADA) standards.
He informed Council the LPA recommended Council discretion be added regarding
loading zones in the mixed use districts.
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 Brandon made a motion to approve Ordinance 11-24 with the
LPA recommendations; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
20. RESOLUTION 12-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME, NON-REVERSIBLE OPT IN
TO THE POLICE PENSION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE;
FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGING AND MEMORIALIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE
ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE INTO THE POLICE PENSION DEFINED BENEFIT
PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
This was the companion to Ordinance 10-24 and was moved to number 18 during the
meeting.
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Resolution 12-24; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
21. RESOLUTION 22-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
202312024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, AND REFUSE & RECYCLING FUND BUDGET,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to approve Resolution 22-24; Council
Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
22. Consider Approval of Final Agreement Renewal with Fortiline, Inc., to Purchase
Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories, Piggybacking on an Agreement
with the City of Deerfield Beach/ Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing
Group
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the agreement with
Fortiline, Inc.; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
23. Consider Approval of Final Agreement Renewal with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC,
Inc., to Purchase Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories, Piggybacking
on their Agreement with the City of Deerfield Beach/ Southeast Florida
Governmental Purchasing Group
MOTION: Council Member Sartory made a motion to approve the agreement with
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC.; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
24. Consider Approval of Final Agreement Renewal with Core and Main LP, to
Purchase Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories, Piggybacking on their
Agreement with the City of Deerfield Beach/ Southeast Florida Governmental
Purchasing Group
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the agreement with Core
and Main, LP; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
25. Consider Approval of FDEP State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement
Extension 2 for Loan Number DW502700 for Water Main Replacement Project No. 1
(Tequesta Dr.) and No. 4 (Country Club Dr. South)
MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the FDEP state revolving
fund loan agreement extension for water main replacement project 1 ; Council Member
French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
26. Consider Approval of a Purchase with Duval Ford for a 2025 Ford F250 Regular
Cab 142 "WB 4x2 for the Utilities Department through the Florida Sheriff's
Association Contract for a Cost of$87,454
MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2025
Ford F250; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Council Member Brandon, Council Member Painter, and Mayor Young thanked the clerks office
for their work on elections and meeting minutes.
Mayor Young inquired if Council would like to workshop a letter of support for the naming of
sand bar islands to The Andrew Red Harris Islands. Council was not in favor of discussing this
item at a workshop as it was not Village owned land.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7.56 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member
Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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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.