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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_12/12/2024 r� MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL DECEMBER 12, 2024 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Molly Young An invocation was offered followed by the pledge of allegiance. 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, MMC. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, Council Member Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Jayson E. French. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice-Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Chili Cook-off Check Presentation Fire Chief James Trube introduced Captain Dave McGovern who thanked the owners of One Main Street for allowing the event to be held on their property, and the volunteers, sponsors, and chili teams. He extended thanks to the Carol O'Connell Foundation, the Joe Namath Foundation, Premier Realty, DSS Inc., and TBC (Tequesta Brewing Company). Captain McGovern then provided a highlight video from the charities thanking the Tequesta Chili Cook-off and sharing how the funds raised helped their organizations. The presentation concluded with the announcement of the 2025 event date of November 8th, the grand total raised at the 2024 event of $111,230, with a 13 year total of $761,847, and a check presented to each charity in the amount of $22,750. 2. Presentation by Martin County on the County Line Road Bridge Replacement Project- Keith Baker, Martin County Capital Projects Administrator Nicole Ferris, Martin County Public Works Outreach Coordinator, read a letter from George Dzama, Martin County Public Works Deputy Director who expressed his gratitude to the Village for their support on the County Line Road Bridge Replacement project. Keith Baker, Martin County Capital Project Administrator, presented Council with an overview of the project including the history and plan for the bridge replacement. He provided renderings of the new bridge and highlighted the upgrades being made. He also shared a map and schedule of the planned detour. Rocco Napoli, Martin County Fire Rescue Division Chief, accompanied by Joseph LoBosco, Martin County Fire Rescue District Chief, provided Council with the emergency response plan including details on a temporary housing location during the construction period. Council asked about incentives for an on schedule completion date. Mr. Baker explained that there were not any structured into the contract though there were damages to prevent a late finish. Council confirmed school traffic was considered and what the traffic increase would look like. Mr. Baker did not have data on the traffic volume increase, but there would be an increase and the roads were capable of handling the added volume. 3. Presentation of the Village's Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024 Finance Director Jeff Snyder presented the Village Financial Results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 per Village Charter. The fiscal year was still in the process of closing and were unaudited numbers subject to change. He reviewed all funds and provided details as needed. Mayor Young thanked Mr. Snyder and noted that due to staff transparency there were not any surprises with the report. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 4. MINUTES: October 16, 2024 Regular; November 4, 2024 Workshop 5. 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. Vehicle Purchase Agreement of Sale PBSC, $35,000.00 B. Kimley-Horn Tequesta Drive Bridge Restoration Drawings, $59,301.00 C. Powe-Tel Utility Products Inc., $22,450.00 6. Consider Approval of Bobcat Compact Excavator E35 25HP R2-Series from Doosan Bobcat North America (Bobcat of Palm Beach) for$59,138 7. Consider Approval of Shrieve Chemical Company, LLC, 2nd Addendum to a February 9, 2023, Agreement for Sulfuric Acid 93% Solution for Water Treatment based on PBC#22071 R Piggyback Agreement END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Painter shared his enthusiasm for the Village and events like the Chili Cook-Off and holiday celebrations. He felt these were examples of what makes the Village great and his pride for being a resident and Council Member. Council Member French was happy to represent the Village at the state level and felt Tequesta was very well represented. Vice-Mayor Sartory echoed both Council Member French and Painters sentiments. Mayor Young shared her Florida League of Cities (FLC) committee advocacy for a municipalities ability to tax as needed and the local business tax policy priorities. She shared the FLC priorities would be shared with Council along with the Palm Beach County League of Cities priorities and the Village would adopt a resolution to advocate and support these priorities. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Attorney Davis shared his enjoyment for the work on the Florida League of Cities and his privilege and honor to be working with the Village of Tequesta. Village Manager 8. Monthly Manager's Report through November Village Manager Jeremy Allen highlighted an RFP (request for proposal) for the Regional Transportation Council, the retirement of K9 Erik, and new K9 Scout swearing in pending completion of training. He thanked Community Development Director Jay Hubsch for the Tree City honors the Village received and announced upcoming events including Holiday in the Park, Fire's Holiday open house, the staff holiday party, and Village Hall holiday closures. Police Department 9. Police Department Standing Report Police Chief Medina provided an update on the civilian fire arms training classes, ride alongs, the positive impact the Explorers were having on the community, and the Run 4 Pies event. He was pleased to share the FMIT (Florida Municipal Insurance Trust) level 3 status and $6,000 award the department would receive along with a $30,000 FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) traffic safety grant. Mayor Young thanked Chief Medina for the plaque presented to Council during the Explorers Graduation. Fire Department 10. Fire Department Standing Report Chief Trube provided an update on the EMS in service with the new medial director, the renewal of the ALS (Advanced Life Support) license, live fire trainings, and the JTAA (Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association) parade participation. He announced the Holiday Open house and thanked FF Vanessa Allison for the decor. He also announced his participation in the Fire Chief Association installation luncheon and his February retirement and transition with new Fire Chief John McLoughlin. UTILITIES 11. Utilities Department Standing Update Utilities Director Marjorie Craig detailed the filter replacement project, the status of water main 4, the successful State Revolving Fund loan audit, the Beach Road plan would be coming to Council for review, and provided Dashboard data. She was excited to share a Utilities Deputy Director was hired and looked forward to introducing the new hire to Council. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 12. ORDINANCE 09-24, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEQUESTA CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE X11. 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, 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 Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 09-24 Vice- Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 13. ORDINANCE 11-24, SECOND 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, 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 French made a motion to approve Ordinance 11-24; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 24-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING NEW RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM AT PUBLIC MEETINGS IN CONFORMANCE WITH CURRENT STATE LAW AND RECENTLY PUBLISHED OPINIONS FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 11 TH CIRCUIT; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM AT PUBLIC MEETINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Resolution 24-24; Vice- Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 27-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING ITS PREVIOUSLY EXPRESSED SUPPORT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE "MINIMUM SPEED /NO WAKE ZONE" IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY NORTH FROM THE C.R. 707 BRIDGE TO THE AREA NORTH OF CHANNEL MARKER 58; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AS EXPRESSED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO PROVIDE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION, PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE TOWNS OF JUPITER AND JUPITER INLET COLONY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mayor Young asked and Council confirmed they were comfortable with the environmental aspect included with the public safety aspect. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Resolution 27-24; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 16. Conceptual Presentation From JIB Club Marine For A 921 Square-Foot Expansion To The Existing Ship Store Building. Mr. Hubsch provided an introduction of the JIB Club 29 slip 1.6 acre marina and the 921 square foot expansion conceptual presentation. The property was zoned in the R-3 district and required a special exception for marina facilities. The applicant was required to provide public notice to property owners within 300 feet of the marina. Mr. Hubsch introduced Troy Holloway of 2GHO who presented to Council on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Holloway explained the need of a second story expansion for office and marina storage, the history of the circa 1960 structure, the current use, and a site plan and data of the proposed elevation. He included details on the Village's strict parking requirement of 1.5 spaces per slip. Mr. Holloway explained that the applicant would also be submitting a zoning text amendment application with suggestions to follow North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach parking requirements of 1 parking space per 2 slips. Council Comments: • Council Member Painter, French and Vice-mayor Sartory would like to hear from residents but acknowledged Village code might be outdated. • Mayor Young and Council Member Brandon were concerned with a zoning text amendment (ZTA) and questioned the benefit of ZTA over a variance. They were concerned with liveaboards, commercial charters, employees, boat maintenance contractors and yacht staff. They felt more data on parking was needed before a ZTA. Citizen Comments: • Mike of Ocean Villas Condos, a resident since 1993, stated charters had run out of the marina in the past. He also mentioned a bar area on the West Side and was concerned an upper deck would expand that bar area. No action was taken due to the conceptual presentation. 17. Consider Approval of a Scope of Services with Kittelson & Associates to Conduct a Mobility Plan, Piggybacking on an Agreement with the City of Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. Hubsch stated this scope of service was part of Council's strategic plan operational excellence goals and was a result of the priority for a high level transportation mobility plan. The Village had partnered with TPA (Transportation Planning Agency) on a grant where each would contribute $50,000 on a transportation study. This was below the $75,000 budget. The hope was to use the remaining budget for a phase two mobility fee study. Mr. Hubsch explained the intent of receiving Council approval on the scope of services before executing an agreement. Mayor Young confirmed the details of the funding, the Village involvement, the TPA involvement, steering committee, and Council interviews and input. Council would workshop their input for a member to potentially represent their interests on the steering committee. The committee would potentially be compromised of 8-12 people and a mix of staff, Planning and Zoning members, EAC members, residents and businesses. Public outreach would take place at a Village event and workshop. The focus of the mobility plan was to make sure the Village quality of life was well represented. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the scope of services with Kittelson & Associates; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 18. Consider Approval of Facility Use Agreement Between Sports Tyme Summer Camp and the Village of Tequesta Parks & Recreation for the Summer of 2025. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the Sports Tyme Summer Camp agreement; Vice-Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) AND FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE VILLAGE WATER FACILITIES PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; DESIGNATING THE VILLAGE MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO PROVIDE ASSURANCES AND COMMITMENTS AS REQUIRED BY THE FACILITIES PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO REPRESENT THE VILLAGE IN CARRYING OUT THE VILLAGE'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE FACILITIES PLAN AND TO DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY TO APPROPRIATE VILLAGE STAFF TO CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACILITIES PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FACILITIES PLAN, PROVIDING LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ADOPT, A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Ms. Craig provided detail on the State Revolving Fund and the facilities plan. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Resolution 26-24; Vice- Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice-Mayor Sartory asked Mr. Allen and Mr. Snyder to look into what raising the extraterritorial water tax would do for the Village and residents. Council shared greetings for the Holidays. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Painter 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.