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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_5/8/2025 MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 8, 2025 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 7:00 PM. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, MMC. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Jayson E. French. Council Member French attended via ZOOM. Vice Mayor Sartory was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Molly Young Mayor Young offered an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of a proclamation recognizing National Police Week; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried 4-0. (absent: Vice Mayor Sartory) PRESENTATION 1. Proclamation Proclaiming May 18-24, 2025 as EMS Week Village Clerk Lori McWilliams read the proclamation into the record. 2. Proclamation Proclaiming May 17- 23, 2025 as National Safe Boating Week The proclamation was not read into the record as there was no one present to receive. 3. Proclamation Proclaiming May 4 - 10, 2025 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week Village Clerk Lori McWilliams read the proclamation into the record. Page 1 of 8 4. Proclamation Proclaiming May 11-17 as National Police Week ADD Village Clerk Lori McWilliams read the proclamation into the record. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried 4-0. 5. MINUTES: March 13, 2025 Regular and April 10, 2025 Regular 6. Consider Approval of Contracts Signed by the Manager Under$25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council.) A. MCCi, LLC Agreement, $2,975.41. B. SA Recycling, LLC Agreement, $1,500.00 in Revenue. 7. Consider Approval of Contract Between the Tequesta Police Department and Accreditation Colony, LLC to Continue Overseeing and Coordinating the Police Department's Accreditation's Standards 8. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Code Enforcement and Magistrate Services by and between The Village of Tequesta and the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony 9. Consider Approval of Wendell Clark and Son Roofing Proposal for the Replacement of the Roof on the Maintenance and Chlorine Buildings for$50,530 10. Consider Approval of an Agreement with Membrane Treatment Services, LLC (MTS) Piggybacking a Town of Jupiter Contract for Membrane-Related Services 11. Consider Approval of Fortiline, Inc., Agreement to Purchase Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories As-Needed, Piggybacking on Their Agreement with Boynton Beach 12. Consider Approval of Authorization to Piggyback Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Mutual Aid Agreement for Hurricane, Disaster Debris Removal, Reduction, and Disposal with DRC, Crowder Gulf and Philips and Jordan END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Young informed Council of her recent attendance at the Beach Road Association Meeting, Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast, and the JILONA 17th Anniversary Celebration. She had asked the County for an update on the Coral Cove Park restrooms and lifeguard station, and would report back to Council with any information. Page 2 of 8 APPOINTMENTS 13. RESOLUTION 08-25, 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. Council Member French asked that the EAC ( Environmental Advisory Committee) meeting times be changed to 6 PM, every other month with a Committee of 5 instead of 6. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail asked that the EAC be given the opportunity to discuss the proposed changes at their next meeting (next week), and report back to Council with their recommendations. Council agreed to workshop the EAC changes, once the Committee had a chance to discuss at their upcoming meeting. The Planning and Zoning Board new applicants, Mr. Robert Feeley and Mr. Fred Lessauer, introduced themselves to Council and offered their talents to the Board. Council discussed and agreed to appoint Mr. Fred Lessauer to the Board as Alternate 3 and reappoint Mrs. Leslie Dasher and Ms. Sherry Ambrose to their regular seats. Mrs. Marie Sapire would be promoted to Alternate 1 and Mr. Jarod Gaylord to Alternate 2. The General Employee Pension Board new applicant Mr. Matthew Mellusi introduced himself to Council and stated his desire to serve his community, although he currently resided outside of the Village boundaries. However, he owned a business, Cary Stamp & Co., located within the Village. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the reappointments of Mr. Tom Bradford and Mr. Brad Freese to the EAC; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Fred Lessauer to the Planning and Zoning Board as Alternate 3 and to reappoint Mrs. Leslie Dasher and Ms. Sherry Ambrose to the regular Board Seats. Mrs. Marie Sapire would be promoted to Alternate 1 and Mr. Jarod Gaylord to Alternate 2; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the reappointment of Mr. Kyle Stone to the General Employee Pension Board and add the appointment of Mr. Matthew Mellusi to the Board; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to reapprove Mr. David Hudson and Page 3 of 8 Mr. Kristopher Cowles to the Public Safety Pension Board; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Resolution 08-25; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice- Mayor Sartory). STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Village Attorney Keith Davis did not have much to report and believed there would be a memo coming out next week with a legislative update. Village Manager 14. Village Manager Standing Report Village Manager Jeremy Allen informed Council the final ruling of the FWC (Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) had been published for the no wake zone but had not taken effect as of yet. He understood there had been signage ordered and enforcement would be forthcoming with public engagement and education. The annual road maintenance plan had been started with updates and notifications forthcoming. The Dover Ditch project was finally permitted after 2 years and would go out to bid shortly. June 16th would be the first scheduled Budget Workshop and Remembrance Park was scheduled to be completed by July 14th. Manager Allen announced that the Village of Tequesta had never had a representative serve on the board for the Palm Beach County League of Cities and Mayor Young would soon be installed as the President of the League, which was a momentous achievement for the Village. Police Department 15. Police Department Standing Report Police Chief Gus Medina addressed Council and updated them on events such as the Civilian Firearm Safety Class, fingerprints, Coffee with a Cop, Explorers, Boating Safety Course Training, Aggressive Driving Grant, contract negotiations, bike helmet fitting, car seat installations, field training and assorted other trainings. Fire Department 16. Fire Rescue Report to Council Page 4 of 8 Fire Chief McLaughlin updated Council on the monthly activities which included trainings, hurricane season, JiC presentation, Chili Cookoff planning meeting, STAR training, Easter Open House, Lifescan screenings, EMS quality assurance, physical ability tests, Call of the Year Award, and Firefighter for a Day Experience. UTILITIES 17. Utilities Department Update Utility Director Marjorie Craig updated Council on several projects in the works including Dover Ditch, Reverse Osmosis Well #3, Beach Road #2, Filter Replacements, and introduced a new intern, Ms. Victoria Gonzalez. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 18. ORDINANCE 03-25, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE XIV, VACATION RENTALS. AT SECTIONS 78-891 "VACATION RENTAL PERMIT APPLICATION", AND SECTION 78-893 "VACATION RENTAL STANDARDS" IN ORDER TO ACCURATELY CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO BUILDING AND FIRE PREVENTION CODES; 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 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 03-25 into the record. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 03-25; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent. Vice-Mayor Sartory). 19. ORDINANCE NO. 02-25, SECOND 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 1. SECTION 2-234 "ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS" TO ALLOW THE VILLAGE TO OPT OUT OF PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS WHEN REQUESTED BY THE VILLAGE CLERK; ALSO AMENDING DIVISION 2. SECTION 2- 251 "INSPECTORS; OTHER ELECTION WORKERS" TO ADD THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS AS BEING AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT POLL WORKERS FOR VILLAGE POLLING PLACES; ALSO AMENDING DIVISION 3. SECTION 2-273 "VACANCY IN CANDIDACY, OR PRIOR TO TAKING OFFICE" TO ADD EXAMPLES OF RESIDENCY PROOF REQUIREMENTS; CREATING SECTION 2-270. — QUALIFICATIONS TO DESCRIBE QUALIFICCTIONS FOR CANDIDACY AND PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF RESIDENCY PROOF REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING THAT Page 5 of 8 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 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 02-25 into the record. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Ordinance 02-25 Second Reading; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). NEW BUSINESS 20. Consider Approval of Request from the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum to Utilize the Village's Banner Frames Located Along U.S. Highway 1 within the Village of Tequesta to Promote their Signature Event, Rendezvous at the Light Council discussed the location and dates the proposed banner would be displayed. The Town of Jupiter had declined to place a banner on the south corner of the intersection (Jupiter jurisdiction) promoting the event. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the request to utilize the Village's banner frame located along U.S. Highway One within the Village of Tequesta to promote the Rendezvous at the Light event; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). 21. SPM 01-25 Application from GMH Tequesta Holdings for a Site Plan Modification to Update the Roof Material and Color on an Existing 114,225 Square Foot Building in the MU Zoning District and Village Center Overlay. This property is located at 701 Old Dixie Highway, Tequesta FL, 33469. Village Attorney announced the item was quasi judicial and swore in those offering testimony. He verified that Council had not had any ex-parte communication related to the item. Mrs. Meg Wyble, Site Planner for Community Development presented a powerpoint to Council relating to SPM 01-25, specifically referencing the roof color and material. Council asked about painting the exterior of the building and it was determined it would stay the same. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve SPM 01-25; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). 22. Consider Approval of Holtz Consulting Work Authorization for WM#1 Tequesta Drive Water Main (INM) Replacement Project (WM#1) for a Total Not to Exceed Page 6 of 8 $87,365— Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services During Construction MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve to approve Holtz Consulting Work Authorization for WM#1 Tequesta Drive Water Main (WM) Replacement Project (WM#1) for a Total Not to Exceed $87,365 Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). 23. RESOLUTION 09-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 202412025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, WATER FUND BUDGET, AND SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST BUDGET; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Finance Director Jeff Snyder addressed Council and asked for consideration in adopting Resolution 09-25 to amend the budget. The total change to the budget would be $1.3 million dollars. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to consider adopt Resolution 09-25 amending the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget. Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). 24. Consider Approval of Mock Roos and Associates (MRA) Work Authorization for Surficial Aquifer Well 19 Replacement for a Total Not to Exceed $83,000 for Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services Utility Director Marjorie Craig informed Council of an anticipated delay due to the gopher tortoise habitat located in the area adjacent to the well. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve Mock Roos and Associates (MRA) Work Authorization for Surficial Aquifer Well 19 Replacement for a total, not to exceed $83,000 for Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Vice- Mayor Sartory). 25. Consider Approval of Florida Design Contractors, LLC, Authorization of Award and Execution of a Contract for Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Filter (Pressurized Vessel) Plant Upgrades for an Amount Not-to-Exceed$869,974 Utility Director Marjorie Craig asked Council to consider approving Florida Design Contractors, LLC; the lowest bidder on the plant upgrades which included filters and rehabilitation. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion Approval of Florida Design Contractors, LLC, Authorization of Award and Execution of a Contract for Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Filter (Pressurized Vessel) Plant Upgrades for an Amount Not-to- Exceed $869,974; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4- 0 (absent: Vice-Mayor Sartory). 26. 2025 Governmental Assemblies Representation Appointments Page 7 of 8 Manager Allen recommended all Council Members keep their current governmental assemblies appointments, unless there were any changes requested. Council had no requested changes other than the addition of Palm Beach County Multi Jurisdictional Issues Forum for the next year. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM. Res ectfu}}lly submitted, l \ 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. Page 8 of 8