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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_1/9/2025 I MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JANUARY 9, 2025 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. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, and Council Member Jayson E. French. Late were: Council Member Brandon arrived at 6:20 PM. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Brandon An invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Beresford followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the agenda as presented: seconded by Vice Mayor Sartory. Carried 4-0. PRESENTATION 1. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Presentation - Peter DeWitt, Program Manager Mr. Peter DeWitt, Program Manager for the Bureau of Land Management, offered a powerpoint presentation to Council and residents on the Shoreline Stabilization Project being proposed for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA). Mr. DeWitt stated that "JILONA will be managed to protect, conserve and enhance the unique and nationally important...values...for the benefit of current and future generations", according to the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-229). He offered photos of erosion of the shoreline along with proposed solutions, and listed the dates of prior public meetings. Lastly, Mr. DeWitt presented a project status, which included a time line with a tentative completion date of August 2026. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; seconded by Vice Mayor Sartory. Carried 4-0. 2. MINUTES: November 14, 2024 Regular Council, December 2, 2024 Workshop, and December 12, 2024 Regular Council 3. 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. Life Scan Wellness Centers Professional Services Agreement, $27,720.00. B. Deevan Inc. Proposal Water Treatment Plant Sewer Line Repair, $23,940.00. C. HR Compensation Consultants Agreement, $19,720.00. 4. Consider Approval of Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) Work Authorization for As-Needed Engineering Support Services for Utilities Development, Permit Review Services, and Related Applications and Inspections for a Total Not-to-Exceed $50,000 (Most Costs Recoverable Through Fees) 5. Consider Acceptance of a Florida Department of Transportation Safety Funds Grant to Reduce the Number of Aggressive Drivers Inside the Village of Tequesta. 6. Consider Approval of Purchase for Two Nissan Frontier 4X4 Vehicles 7. Consider Request to Extend The Pathway and Minor Construction Services Contract END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mrs. Pat Watkins of 167 River Drive asked Council to consider trouble shooting the Riverside Drive Railroad Crossing red light issue. She conveyed her frustration with the dangerous conditions made worse with the additional signage regarding no turn on red. Mr. Butch Powell of 375 Beach Road, #204 spoke to Council regarding a letter of support for the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance, written last March. He had concerns with the new speed zone, breakwaters, and constriction the new project would potentially cause. Mrs. Judith Davis of 49 Chestnut Trail addressed Council and asked for their support in banning fireworks within the Village. She spoke of damage to her home and screen enclosure due to commercial sized fireworks in her neighborhood. Mr. Sean O'Reilly of 121 Magnolia Way had a concern regarding a storm drain near his property. He had asked for a copy of the drainage plan from the empty land parcel just north of his neighborhood and hoped the Village could provide the plan. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Painter thanked the Village for all of the special events during the Holidays. Council Member French conveyed the same thoughts. Vice Mayor Sartory commended the staff for working on a water revenue project during the Holidays. Mayor Young asked that the public wait until the end of the meeting to hear Council's discussion on some comments mentioned earlier in the meeting. She reminded everyone that the meeting was live streamed and that it could be viewed at home, at their convenience, if they needed to leave. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Village Attorney Keith Davis announced he would be in Orlando tomorrow chairing the Florida Municipal Attorney's Association Board of Director's meeting. He hoped everyone had a good Holiday. Village Manager 8. Manager's Report through December 31, 2024 Manager Allen reminded Council of upcoming meetings, special events and holidays. Residents would be admitted free for Tequesta Fest, but there would be a fee for non- residents. He announced this would be Chief Trube's last meeting and welcomed the new incoming Fire Chief McLaughlin. Police Department 9. Police Department Standing Report Police Chief Medina reported on the busy month of December which included, Civilian Firearm Safety Training, ride alongs, car seat installations, fingerprinting services, Mayor for a Day, Santa's Sleigh Ride, Explorer's Classes, and marine services. He thanked Chief Trube for his service over the years. 10. Fire Department Fiire Chief Trube reported the department had worked on the following over the month of December: Chili Cookoff Check Presentation, Christmas Open House, Health and Safety Conference, transition plan, and the Change of Command Ceremony. He introduced John McLaughlin, who was excited to start his tenure as Fire Chief. Council thanked Chief Trube for his service and congratulated him on his retirement. UTILITIES 11. Utilities Department Standing Report Utility Director Marjorie Craig reported that Water Main Number 4 was almost completed, with milling and paving upcoming. Water Main Project Number 2, Beach Road was on track for loan funding. Additionally, the Village was on track with financials including monthly revenues and consumption. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 12. Conceptual Presentation From Gallery Square North For A 1,700 Square Foot Addition To The Existing Shopping Plaza Mr. Jay Hubsch gave a presentation on the Gallery Square North conceptual presentation for a 1700 square foot addition to the existing shopping plaza. A shared parking agreement was likely to be proposed. Ms. McKenna West of Cotleur & Hearing expounded on the presentation with additional information and slides. The next step for the owner would be to submit a formal application for site plan review. The space would include enclosing an existing drive through overhang area and the landscaping/walkway would be improved. Upstairs usage would likely be explored as well as the possibility of having the space used as a restaurant. Council commented on the topics of special exception use, color schemes, garage door design, museum space, windows, stairs, safety, golf cart parking, car parking, neighboring properties parking, roof top usage, cohesiveness to existing plaza, intention for space, walkway improvement, and light and noise pollution. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 01-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTABLE EMS TRANSPORT FEES AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT A", AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Fire Chief Trube asked for permission to write off uncollectible Emergency Medical Service (EMS) transport fees from 2019 through fiscal year 2022 in the amount of $209,120.60. Going forward he believed this issue would resolve itself as the Village had recently outsourced to a third party to collect the fees. Council had questions on outside companies collecting the fees. Mr. Todd Wilson, a citizen, asked if a collection agency was in place for this type of scenario and what the projection would be moving forward. Chief Trube believed a much better process was now in place. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Resolution No. 01-25; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 14. RESOLUTION 02-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTABLE AND INACTIVE WATER UTILITY ACCOUNTS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT A", AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SUCH WRITE-OFFS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Utility Director Marjorie Craig asked for a write off on utility billing from 3 years ago for approximately $19,000. She believed the newly passed ordinance would help with the process going forward. MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve Resolution No. 02-25; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Brandon had questions regarding the Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA) Christmas parade survey. Manager Allen would let Council know about the survey, once he reached out to JTAA. Council Member French revealed that his discretionary funds were running out and asked for a future workshop to discuss adding additional funds for Council use, in the form of a secondary account, exclusively for legislative funding. The Riverside Drive railroad crossing was mentioned and Council agreed that sending a letter to Jupiter, listing some solutions, would be the preferred action. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Brandon. Carried 5-0. Res ectfully submitted, �f)[a 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.