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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/15/2009MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 15, 2009 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 7:04 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Jim Humpage, Council Member Vince Arena, and Council Member Calvin Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Paterno gave the invocation followed by a recorded message played by Council Member Humpage. Vice Mayor Paterno closed with the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Humpage asked to discuss the bridge under any other matters. Council Member Arena stated he would like to speak under any other matters as well. MOTION: Council Member Turnquest moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATIONS /PROCLAMATIONS 1. Recognition of Ken Nielson for his Dedication and Years of Service to the Village as a Public Safety Pension Board Trus#ee Mayor Watkins thanked Ken Neilson for his years of valuable service and presented him with a recognition plaque. 2. Recognition of Ace Mangum for his Dedication and Years of Service to the Village as a General Employee Pension Board Trustee Mayor Watkins thanked Ace Magnum for his valuable years of service and presented him with a recognition plaque. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the consent agenda; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. MINUTES: 8/11/09 Workshop; 8/13/09 Regular; 9/1/09 Special; 9/3/09 Special; 9/10/09 Special; 9/25/09 Emergency Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/15/09 Page 2 4. Approval of Amended tnterlocal Agreement for the Delivery of Municipal Solid Waste to Designated Facilities and for a Municipal Revenue Sharing Recycling Program 5. Approval of Island Time Productions, Inc. Agreement for the Sixth Annual Harvest Festiva12009 6. Resolution 33-09, Awarding Contract to Harn RO Systems, Inc. to Provide and Deliver Replacement R/O Membranes 7. Resolution 34-09, Purchase one (1) Ford Crown Victoria from Duval Ford, Jacksonville, Florida per the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid Award 08-16-0908 in the Amount of $24,309.00 8. Council Reappointment of Ed Sabin to the Public Safety Pension Board of Trustees (two year term expires 10/15/11) 9. Approval of Interim Employment Agreement for Firefighter Scheiblich for a Term of Three Years END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court thanked the Village and the Chiefs for their contributions to Paradise Park and asked for an update on the bridge. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Watkins thanked Council and Vice Mayor Paterno for their contributions while she was out of town. Council Member Turnquest recognized Susan Paterno for naming "Paradise Park". He also noted the economy and its affects. Council Member Humpage acknowledged staff and Vice Mayor Paterno for their jobs well done during the difficult bridge issues. Council Member Arena offered many thanks to staff and volunteers. He also noted past and upcoming events. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/15/09 Page 3 Vice Mayor Paterno reported on projects he was involved with and pointed out continuing events with the Paradise Park property. Council Member Humpage noted a local fundraiser. Mayor Watkins elaborated on the Florida Department of Transportation and the bridge closure. She also encouraged residents to utilize the Village's email service. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 10. Ordinance 18-09, Second Reading, Amending Section 78-176 Neighborhood Commercial District to Include Florists as Permitted Use in that Zoning District; Amending Section 78-177 Community Commercial District to Include Florists and Retail Package Liquor Stores as Permitted Use in that Zoning District; and Amending 78-180 Mixed Use District to Include Florists as a Permitted Use in that Zoning District - (First Reading 9/10/09) Attorney Keith Davis read Ordinance 18-09 title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the hearing to Council for comment; there being none, she opened the meeting for public comment. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 78-09; seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried 4-7 with Vice Mayor Paterno dissenting. NEW BUSINESS 11. Council Appointment of Regular Member (Remainder of Term -Expires 5/8/10) and Two Alternate Board Members to the Planning and Zoning Board Clerk Lori McWilliams noted the history pertaining to the board's members and new applicants. Vice Mayor Paterno inquired about alternate and regular member options. MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved to approve Mr. Croft as the regular member and Mr. Jolly as the alternate; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. Ordinance 19-09, First Reading, Amending Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 2 Section 2-81 to Provide Authority for Village Manager to Sign Contracts in the Maximum Amount of $25,000 Attorney Keith Davis read the title of Ordinance 19-09 into the record. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/15/09 Page 4 Council Member Humpage noted the changes related to Ordinance 19-09. Council Member Paterno conveyed his confidence with the changes and questioned the expiration of the change. Attorney Keith Davis offered suggestions stating changes were always an option. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing for public comments. There being none the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of Ordinance 19-09; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. VAR 1-09, Application from Gentile, Holloway, O'Mahoney & Associates requesting a Variance to Install Entry Gates at the Entrance of the Casa del Sol Community, Located at 3714 County Line Road, Tequesta, Florida 33469 Attorney Keith Davis swore in all persons speaking to VAR 1-09 and/or SPR 3-09. He then asked for ex parte communications from Council. Council Member Humpage disclosed he had visited the site. No other ex parte was communicated. Mr. Jamie Gentile, Gentile Holloway/applicant provided a schematic of the development and requested a variance relating to security. Council Member Arena questioned possible restrictions to fire and police. Mr. Gentile stated a key and code access would be prearranged with the Village. Vice Mayor Paterno noted his experiences with keys and codes and presented his recommendation. He also had questions and suggestions pertaining to gates and curbs which Mr. Gentile offered their solutions and remedies. Chief James Weinand explained the Villages present system for private entrances. Council Member Humpage felt the request, if granted, could slow an emergency response situation and may possibly be detrimental. Council Member Turnquest and Mayor Watkins voiced their support towards the added security. Nancy Michaleski, 505 Del Sol Circle believed that the added security would detour criminal activity and noted she had been a victim of an attempted break in. Vice Mayor Paterno pointed out that a gate would stop police from routinely patrolling their area. Ed Bowers, 505 Del Sol Circle, commented on numerous burglaries in their development and felt the locked entrance would give residents a sense of security. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/15/09 Page 5 Council Member Arena suggested buying top of the line equipment to prevent problems and corrosion. Council Member Humpage noted if the gate did not open in an emergency situation the Village would not be responsible to replace it if force was needed to enter and the applicants understood and agreed. MOTION: Vice Mayor Patemo moved approval of VAR 1-09 with the conditions of 1. Gates moved back to assist tum around, 2. If possible, bring curb onto their property, 3. Keyless system approved by the Village; seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Watkins confirmed with applicant the conditions stated would not be a problem and they agreed. 14. SPR 3-09 (P8~Z 13-091, Application for the Village of Tequesta to Create a Core Site Plan for a Park Located on Leased Land between Tequesta Drive and Bridge Road (Paradise Park) Attorney Davis stated that all Council had ex parte communications with the applicant. Council Member Turquest questioned the remaining fund balance for the Park restoration project and suggested offering memorial items for residents to purchase. Manager Couzzo responded approximately $7,500 and suggested leaving the park as a clean and open area. Council Member Humpage inquired if posts with doggie bags had been placed at the park. Manager Couzzo stated the park had not been designated as a pet friendly park. Vice Mayor Paterno believed dogs were not allowed by ordinance in Village parks. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of SPR 3-09; seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 15. Approval of Emergency Temporary Special Exception for Location of Temporary Fire Station Manager Couzzo explained the specifics of the necessity for the temporary location. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval; seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney Attorney Davis referenced a case regarding a shooting incident in Delray Beach during a public event. The municipality was found liable; a judge reversed the decision in view of the fact the shooting originated on private property. The case is now being appealed. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/15/09 Page 6 • Village Manager Manager Couzzo summarized the bridge closure and noted the low bid received was $2,378,239.20 by Sheltra and Sons. He anticipated the contractor would be awarded the contract and he would update Council regularly on activity. Manager Couzzo provided specifics related to Station 11 including proposing consideration for leasing the property as office space. Consensus of Council was to move forward with proposal. Manager Couzzo reiterated his satisfaction with the ongoing events of the bridge and the bids received. He applauded Council on jobs well done and pointed out recent difficulties endured. Vice Mayor Paterno questioned a consultant figure of $500,000 relating to the bridge. Manager Couzzo stated the consultants figure was based on a per day charge for engineering and could change and/or decrease with the early completion incentive. Manager Couzzo explained the events leading to personnel being stationed on the west side of the problematic bridge. Frank D'Ambra, 23 Leeward Circle inquired on additional costs necessary for the bridge landscaping. Manager Couzzo advised the Village would be responsible for landscaping and felt the economy offered leverage in negotiating and stated it could not be done out of stimulus funds. Council Member Humpage suggested the Village maintain involvement in the bridge project by hiring an alternate person to oversee procedures. Manager Couzzo understood his concern but felt it may complicate the job more than benefit, and believed the Village was very familiar and knowledgeably involved. He added he was comfortable with the States and their involvement. Council Member Arena reported a local business interested in giving a presentation during the November meeting and offered ideas he would like considered for workshops. He suggested adding beer and wine sales through the American Legion at the Harvest Festival with proceeds divided for prosthetics purchase and the public safety memorial. Vice Mayor Paterno voiced his concern with serving alcohol on government property. Mayor Watkins voiced her concerns as well but supported Council and their decision. Council Consensus was to sell beer and wine at the Harvest Festival. Vice Mayor Paterno reported on the Florida East Coast Railway and placement of a tower. Manager Couzzo provided additional information concerning the history of the tower placement project. Council Member Turnquest inquired about a Bridge celebration along with a grand opening for Paradise Park. Mayor Watkins offered an update with consideration of the difficulties involved with planning any events with the bridges untimely closing. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 10/15/09 Page 7 Manager Couzzo commented on the limited occasions available for necessary discussion with Council on the bridge and elaborated on future possible events. ANY OTHER MATTERS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Arena; the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p. m. Respectfully submitted, (~ Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk