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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 03_11/13/2025 Agenda Item #3. D ra ft f� i MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 5:31 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory, and Council Member Laurie Brandon. Absent were: Council Member Jayson E. French. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. (carried unanimously 4-0) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Budget Hearing: A. Announce the Proposed Millage Rate is 6.4595 Mills. B. Announce the Proposed Operating Millage Rate Necessary to Fund the Budget is 6.99% Greater than the Rolled-Back Rate of 6.0373 Mills. C. Summary of Proposed Budget. D. Citizen Comments. Finance Director Jeff Snyder announced the proposed millage rate necessary to fund the budget was 6.99% greater than the rollback rate of 6.0373. The budget included salary increases, allocations for IT security enhancements and financial support of the Jupiter Narrows Project. Increased fees in recycling, refuse and stormwater services were also Pag@a1Jbo1F 602 Agenda Item #3. r,D ra ft included. Any unspent lease funds for the Paradise Park parcel would revert to the general fund. 2. Approval of Proposed Millage of 6.4595 Mills. MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to approve the proposed millage rate of 6.4595 for fiscal year 2025-20026; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member French). 3. Adopt Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to tentatively adopt the fiscal year 2025- 2026 budget; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 4-0 (absent: Council Member French). 4. Announce Time and Place of Final Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget - September 11, 2025 - at 5:30 PM, in Village Council Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:40 PM; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. (Carried unanimously 4-0) 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@aljbcg 602 Agenda Item #3. f� i MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL OCTOBER 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 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 - MAYOR YOUNG An invocation was offered by Pastor Paul Beresford, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve the agenda: Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION There were none. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 1. MINUTES: September Z 2025 Workshop, September 11, 2025 Budget Meeting and September 11, 2025 Regular Council Meeting 2. Consider The Paterno Family request for a Memorial Plaque at Remembrance Park Honoring Thomas Paterno 3. Consider Approval of Agreement with Ferguson US Holdings, Inc. d/b/a "Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, to Purchase Water Meter Fittings, Water Line and Fire Hydrant Parts/Accessories, Piggybacking on Agreement with the City of Deerfield Beach, FL Pag@ of 608 Agenda Item #3. 4. Consider Approval of Contracts Signed by the Village Manager Under $25,,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council). A.The Water Clinic of South Florida, Inc. Proposal, $8,575.00, B. CRS Max Consultants, Inc. $22,500.00, C. FP Tequesta Property Owner LLC, Chili Cook-Off Lawn Maintenance Agreement, $0.00 END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mrs. Marcia Nielson of Beechwood Trail, commented to Council on the intent of signage in Village parks. She encouraged Council to use the Brick Program for Remembrance Park, which was open to all. She did not support plaques being placed on Village property without any specific criteria being set. Mr. Harold Taylor of Chapel Court addressed Council in support of not having a quiet zone. He believed it was a safety issue to not have train horns alerting the public of their presence. Additionally, he wondered why the handful of complaints on train noise, were being placed before the safety of all residents. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member French reported on his recent meeting with the Florida League of Cities. Legislation regarding sovereign immunity and public records exemptions for Municipal Clerks would likely be moving forward to the State level. Vice Mayor Sartory reported on meeting with a non-profit, Golf with Cops. Mayor Young reported on the Florida League of Cities Meeting which highlighted property taxes, sales tax options and business tax receipts. She also reminded everyone of the Palm Beach County Master Transportation Plan Survey which would be active for another week. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney Village Attorney Keith Davis reported on several lawsuits challenging Senate Bill 180, and would continue to update Council on injunction status and legal proceedings. Village Manager 5. Manager's Monthly Report Village Manager Allen reported on a request from Marin County regarding a letter of support for a Brightline Station. Additionally, Brightline and FEC would be forthcoming with a safety agreement within the next 45 days. He mentioned the upcoming Country Concert planned for tomorrow, in addition to the Shred Event and Coffee with a Cop scheduled for October 11, 2025. Manager Allen welcomed new Officer Julian Eason. Pag@81fe(A 608 Agenda Item #3. Police Department 6. Police Department Standing Report Police Chief Gus Medina reported to Council on monthly activities within the Police Department including firearm safety classes, fraud prevention grant applications, community safety education and school public education programs. Fire Department 7. Fire Department Standing Report Liutenant David McGovern reported to Council on recent updates within the Fire Department. He informed Council of recent new hire interviews being conducted, dive training for firefighters and monitoring flash flood conditions while coordinating emergency preparedness. UTILITIES 8. Utilities Department Standing Report Utility Director Marjorie Craig reported to Council on recent bidding extensions for the water treatment plant, efficiency upgrades, and management of awarded grants for the Water Main and Dover Ditch Projects. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 9. Discuss and Consider a Motion to Direct Village Staff to Draft a Resolution for a Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2026 Election Ballot Manager Allen reminded Council of the recent Workshop discussion on the possible referendum question for the 2026 election ballot. Community Development Director Jay Hubsch presented a powerpoint to Council addressing parking issues and noting that only about 63% of the 3.2 acres would be usable park space after accounting for the parking needs. Council discussion cited the overall cost nearing $10 million dollars including purchase and improvements, lack of sufficient funds, and the financial burden on taxpayers as key reasons for opposing the referendum Mr. John Isla, owner of 250 Tequesta Drive informed Council of his inability to allow parking for the Chili Cookoff due to insurance reasons. MOTION:Vice-Mayor Sartory made a motion to deny the Resolution for a Referendum Question to be Placed on the 2026 Election Ballot; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Pag@81J'ecff 608 Agenda Item #3. 10. Consider Approval of Mobility Plan Mr. Jay Hubsch, Community Development Director reminded Council of the 3 prior Workshops that featured the Mobility Plan. Alex Reesbeck of Kittleson and Associates presented an updated overview of the plan. Some key points of the plan were: priority projects, public engagement, estimated costs, ebike safety, parking, and funding. Council expressed enthusiasm for the plan's phased approach and adaptability to emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles, while acknowledging ongoing uncertainties in their timeline and impact. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Mobility Plan; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 11. ORDINANCE NO. 09-25: FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANDATES SET FORTH IN SECTION 163.3187, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, PURSUANT TO A PRIVATELY-INITIATED APPLICATION FLU 01-25 WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, DESIGNATING ONE POINT FOUR FIVE FOUR (1.454) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY AS RECREATION & OPEN SPACE; WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 201 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, KNOWN AS "TEQUESTA COUNTRY CLUB"; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 9-25 into the record. Mr. Zach Ciciera of Cotleur and Hearing, on behalf of the Tequesta Country Club, addressed Council and asked for approval of the future land use amendment and rezoning. Council was in support of the approved future land use and rezoning amendments for the 1.454 acres at Tequesta Country Club, reclassifying the parcels as recreation and open space in order to align with the existing golf course MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 9-25 First Reading; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 08-25: FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF Pag@ c4 608 Agenda Item #3. THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA; PURSUANT TO A PRIVATELY-INI TIA TED APPLICATION REZ 01-2025, WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF ONE POINT FOUR FIVE FOUR (1.454) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF LAND L O CA TED AT 201 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE; PROVIDING THAT THIS REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE RE-ZONED FROM THE VILLAGE ZONING DESIGNATION OF "R-IA SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING" TO THE VILLA GE ZONING DESIGNA TION OF "RECREA TION & OPEN SPA CE"; PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PROPER DESIGNATION FOR THIS REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILI TY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Village Attorney Keith Davis read Ordinance 08-25 into the record. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Ordinance 08-25 First Reading; Vice-Mayor Sartory seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 11-25, FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN A CCORDANCE WITH THE MANDA TES SET FORTH IN SECTION 163.3187, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, PURSUANT TO A PRIVATELY-INI TIA TED APPLICATION FL U- 02-25 WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, DESIGNATING TWO POINT ONE TWO SEVEN ONE (2.1271) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF REAL PROPERTY AS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; WHICH PROPERTY IS L OCA TED AT 19626 RIVERSIDE DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 11-25 First Reading into the record. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 11-25 First Reading; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 10-25, FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA; PURSUANT TO A PRIVATELY-INITIATED APPLICATION REZ 02-25, WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF TWO POINT ONE TWO SEVEN ONE (2.1271) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF LAND L OCA TED AT 19626 RIVERSIDE DRIVE; PROVIDING THAT THIS REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE RE-ZONED FROM THE EXISTING PALM BEACH COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION OF "RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- FAMIL Y(RS)" TO THE VILLA GE ZONING DESIGNA TION OF "R-1 SINGLE FAMIL Y"; PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PROPER DESIGNATION FOR THIS REAL Pag@80cff 608 Agenda Item #3. PROPERTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 10-25 First Reading into the record. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 10-25 First Reading; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 07-255 FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. SECTION 78-705 ENTITLED "REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES" TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES FOR VARIOUS MARINA USES SUCH AS CHARTER BOAT WET SLIPS, WATER TAXIS, AND BOAT CLUBS; ALSO PROVIDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORIES AND CREW AMENITIES; 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 07-25 First Reading into the record. Community Development Director Jay Hubsch reminded Council of the changes made on the parking requirements. The revised code limited reduced parking ratios (1 space per 2 slips) to the first 30 slips for smaller marinas, while larger marinas were required to meet the existing ratio of 1.5 spaces per slip. Additional provisions required 2 spaces per slip for liveaboard, boat rentals, and boat clubs, addressing increased visitor parking demand. Crew amenities required parking based on one space per 500 square feet, minimizing new demand since they serve existing uses. The proposed code change explicitly applied only to marina uses, ensuring mixed-use developments separately addressed parking for residential or commercial components. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Ordinance 07-25 First Reading; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 16. Consider Approval of Hydromax USA LLC agreement, Piggybacking Seminole County's Unit Price Contract for Fire Hydrant and Valve Maintenance, Repair and Flushing, Including Proposal and Purchase Order in the Amount of $48,780 for Annual Fire Hydrant Testing and Maintenance Utility Director Marjorie Craig asked Council approval for comprehensive fire hydrant maintenance across the Village and unincorporated county areas, improving compliance and supporting Fire Rescue's ISO rating. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the piggyback agreement Pag@80cff 608 Agenda Item #3. for Hydra Max; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 17. Consider Approval of Agreement with Florida Design Drilling, LLC, to Perform Well Rehabilitation and Repair, Piggybacking on their Agreement with Broward County, Florida Utility Director Marjorie Craig addressed Council and asked for consideration in approving a contract with Florida Design Drilling, LLC, to perform well rehabilitation and repairs, piggybacking on their agreement with Broward County. This contract was for the rehabilitation of three surficial aquifer wells, focusing on water quality and system reliability. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve an agreement with Florida Design Drilling, LLC Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 18. Consider Approval of DW502710 WM#2 (Ph2) Beach Road Water Main (WM) Replacement, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund(SRF) Loan Agreement Utility Director Marjorie Craig explained the agreement was for a SRF loan agreement for Beach Road Water Main Replacement Project (Phase 2), enabling bidding and project execution for a long-planned infrastructure upgrade. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve DW502710 WM#2 (Ph2) Beach Road Water Main (WM) Replacement, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Agreement; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 19. Consider Approval of Odyssey Manufacturing Company Piggyback on Marion County Contract for Purchase of Bulk 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) Budgeted for$148,,005 Utility Director Marjorie Craig explained the need for bleach to treat Village water. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve Odyssey Manufacturing Company Piggyback on Marion County Contract for Purchase of Bulk 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) Budgeted for $148,005; Council Member Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. 20. Consider Approval of Agreements for General Consulting Services with Six (6) Consulting Firms Selected Using RFQ#PW-Utilities-03-10-2025/MC - Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act(CCNA) Utility Director Marjorie Craig explained the top 6 had been selected. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to approve Agreements for General Consulting Services with Six (6) Consulting Firms Selected Using RFQ#PW-Utilities-03- 10-2025/MC; Council Member French seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Pag&ba-f 608 Agenda Item #3. 21. Consider The Replacement of Outdated Parks and Recreation Structures at Tequesta Park Public Works Director Doug Chambers asked for Council consideration in replacing the existing 50-year-old barn which was dilapidated and no longer usable. The proposed replacement was a modern, durable facility with a 40-year panel warranty and a 20-year rust-through frame warranty. The new building would provide essential storage for event and landscaping equipment used by Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff. The project included securing stamped drawings and permits through Martin County, with an estimated four-month timeline from deposit to installation. Council discussed color options, contract terms, and permitting. MOTION: Council Member French made a motion to approve the Eversafe proposal and to proceed with planning, permitting, and implementation; Council Member Painter seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Brandon thanked Council for their patience in the challenging Paradise Park item. Vice Mayor Sartory asked Council to consider having the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation bring forward a presentation on the benefits of vertical oyster gardens. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM. MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Brandon 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&2Jbcff 608