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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 16, 2010
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 12:30 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice Mayor Tom Paterno,
Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage, and Council Member Calvin
Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Clerk Lori
McWilliams
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Pastor Paul Beresford
1a. Resolution 7 -10 Certifying the Results of the Regular Election Held on March 9, 2010
for the Village of Tequesta Council
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Paterno moved approval of Resolution 7 -10, seconded by Council
Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
COUNCIL OATHS OF OFFICE
Village Manager Couzzo administered the Oaths of Office to
Seat 1 — Vince Arena
Seat 3 — Jim Humpage
Seat 5 — Calvin Turnquest
VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor
1. Call for Nominations
Mayor Watkins called for nominations for Mayor. Council Member Humpage
commented the Council was moving in the right direction under the leadership of
the current Mayor and nominated Patricia Watkins for another term. Mayor
Watkins asked if there were any other nominations for Mayor; there being none,
the Mayor closed nominations.
2. Election
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved to accept the nomination of Patricia
Watkins to serve as Mayor, seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried
unanimously 5 -0.
Vice Mayor
1. Call for Nominations
Mayor Watkins called for nomination for Vice - Mayor. Council Member Humpage
commented the Council was moving in the right direction under the leadership of
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Vice -Mayor Paterno and nominated Tom Paterno for to serve as Vice -Mayor for
another term. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any other nominations; there
being none, the nominations were closed.
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved to accept the nomination of Tom
Paterno to serve as Vice - Mayor, seconded by Council Member Arena; motion
carried unanimously 5 -0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Tumquest, motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved approval of the following consent agenda;
seconded by Vice -Mayor Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
1. MINUTES: 12/3/09 Workshop, 12/10/09 Regular, 1/14/10 LPA, 1/14/10 Regular,
2/11/10 LPA, and 2/11/10 Regular
2. Resolution 3 -10. Approving a Three -Year Proposal from Sheehan Turf Care, Inc. for
the Maintenance of the Ball Fields at Tequesta Park in the Amount of $90,000
3. Resolution 4 -10. Designating the Finance Director as the "Budget Officer" Pursuant to
Section 166.241(3) F.S.
4. Approval of Budget Amendments for FY 2009 -2010
5. Approval of Bid Award to Alford Air Conditioning in the Amount of $38,597 to
Replace Parks and Recreation Center HVAC
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Arena mentioned the Village was back to being allowed to water three times a
week, and stated free copies of Smoke Signals were available at various local businesses and
bank branches. He thanked the group who organized the arrival of the Lt. Governor's visit and
complimented Vice -Mayor Paterno on his planning of the event.
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Council Member Humpage, Council Member Turnquest, and Mayor Watkins all concurred and
complimented the Vice -Mayor on the successful outcome.
Vice -Mayor Paterno believed a special event needed to be organized since it was the first time
the Lt. Governor had visited the Village. He was pleased with the enthusiasm of the Village
staff and complimented the organization team who made it happen.
Pastor Paul Beresford attended the Police Assessment Accreditation ceremony, noted it was a
great honor to attend, and thanked the police for their leadership and dedication.
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
6. Ordinance 5 -10, First Reading, Amending Chapter 14. Buildings and Building
Regulations. At Article I. In General. Sec. 14 -1. Limitations on Days and Hours of Work
on Buildings. By Amending this Section to Allow for Work on Sundays with Approval of
the Village Council
Attorney White read Ordinance 5 -10 Title into the record.
Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for discussion.
Council Member Humpage voiced a concern received by a resident regarding Sunday work.
He stated the Ordinance was targeted primarily to the bridgework and suggested Council
sunset the Ordinance. He requested the Sunday work be "quiet work" as to not disturb the
neighboring condos.
Council Member Turnquest felt the quiet work could be discussed with the contractor rather
than placed in the Ordinance.
Attorney Davis stated a time certain was necessary to sunset the Ordinance and Mayor
Watkins suggested 9/30/10.
Mayor Watkins opened the hearing to the public for comment, there being none she closed the
meeting.
MOTION: Council Member Turnquest moved approval of Ordinance 5 -10 on first reading
and to sunset on 9130110; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried
unanimously 5 -0.
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ANY OTHER MATTERS
Council Member Humpage asked Council to move forward with discussions on the sign
ordinance and special event permits in order to give businesses some relief. Mayor Watkins
stated there was a group meeting to review the sign ordinance. He stated the special event
permits were tied to the garage sale ordinance and believed more special events should be
allowed for a fee. He asked that the items be placed on the April 8, 2010 Council agenda with
a workshop prior to the Council meeting.
Vice -Mayor Paterno stated he supported Village wide events such as the green market, but
believed there was a possibility larger businesses holding event could get out of hand; the
number of events needed to be managed.
Council Member Humpage stated the event should be in harmony with the community. Mayor
Watkins suggested limiting the number of permits per day and Vice -Mayor Paterno would like
the events to be Village events. Council Member Humpage agreed, but wanted the business
community to be given more opportunity to hold events.
Council Member Arena asked Council to reconsider the ban on Village signs and stated it was
hurting the Parks and Recreation event participation. Mayor Watkins stated she had been
approached by numerous residents and businesses regarding the lack of signage.
Consensus of Council agreed to put out the Parks and Recreation event signs in fifteen
locations.
Vice -Mayor Paterno stated he was surprised to learn FPL and Bell South were not required to
pull permits for new construction. Police Chief McCollom explained Florida Statute excluded
FPL; however, ATT and the cable companies required no fee right -of -way permits.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno; the
motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 1:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, CMC,
Village Clerk