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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/10/2011 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 6:52 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 Attorney Davis, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Turnquest provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 1. MINUTES: 1/13/11 LPA 2. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 3. Village of Tequesta Fire Department Outreach Program 4. Council Approval to Donate $500.00 from Councilman Turnquest's Expense Account to the West Jupiter Community Group's Sharika Program END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS John Nickels, 212 River Drive, addressed Ordinance 9 -10 and the regulations prohibiting vehicles with more than one axle to travel on Tequesta Bridge. He asked to appeal the Ordinance and for Council to allow those in the Country Club to use the bridge to carry more than one axle boat trailers. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 2/10/11 Page 2 Mayor Watkins explained the issue was weight and noted it had been previously regulated by tonnage, which was difficult for the police department to enforce. Mr. Nickels noted solid waste and fire trucks were permitted to travel over the bridge to which the Village Manager, Mr. Couzzo, explained they were exempt from the Ordinance. Mr. Austin Nuquist, 39 Yacht Club Place, addressed Council regarding Ordinance 9 -10 and noted that whether fire trucks were allowed to travel over the bridge, or not, it was still additional weight being placed on the bridge. He noted he knew of at least three residents that have triple axel trailers of at least 31 feet (approximately 14,500 pounds). He asked to have the trees trimmed on the main roads as they were causing damage to their outriggers. Gloria Berman, 100 Beach Road, commented that the beaches hardly existed in our area of Tequesta due to erosion. She mentioned Jupiter Island had a beach management committee to restore their beaches every 6 -7 years, which in the past had trickled down to Tequesta, however, this, had not happened in a while and stated Palm Beach County had no funds. She suggested finding out if island residents wanted to contribute to a beach re- nourishment effort and believed the beaches were important to the Village. She asked for ideas on ways to present a project to affected homeowners. Mayor Watkins suggested she contact the Jupiter Island Council. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Turnquest congratulated Vice -Mayor Paterno on his re- election and Ms. Brennan on her election. Council Member Humpage offered congratulations as well and thanked Mr. & Mrs. Watkins for their contributions to the Village. Council Member Arena also congratulated Vice -Mayor Paterno and Council Member Elect Brennan. He complimented the first issue of the employee newsletter and believed this was a great way to communicate with employees. He asked to offer $500 from his discretionary account to the employee who had the best idea to save money for the Village. Mayor Watkins thanked Council for all the lovely comments in Smoke Signals, thanked staff, management, and the Village residents. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 2/10/11 Page 3 REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 5. Ordinance 1 -11, Second Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 78. Zoning. At Article I. In General. Sec. 78-4. Definitions. By Creating an Entirely New Definition for "Rehabilitation Facility" and by Amending the Definition of "Residential Use "; at Article VI. Schedule of District Regulations. Sec. 78 -180 MU Mixed Use District. By adding "Rehabilitation Facilities" as a Special Exception Use, by Creating Conditions to be met by all Rehabilitation Facilities and by Limiting the Density for such Special Exception Use to 10 Units per Acre; and at Article X. Off - street and On- Street Parking and Loading Regulations. By Adding "Rehabilitation Facilities" as a Category and Requiring Rehabilitation Facilities to Provide One Off Street Parking Space Per Patient Bed (First Reading 1/13/11) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 1 -11 title into the record. Village Manager Couzzo explained the applicant had asked the agenda item to be deferred until the March Council meeting. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Patemo moved to defer the second reading of Ordinance 1 -11 to the March Council meeting, seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 6. Ordinance 2 -11. First Readine, Fence Code and LP Storaae Code Amending this Section to Clarify the Village's Intent Regarding Wall and Fence Placement Relative to Associated Structures, and by Requiring Entry Features to Provide Adequate Clearance for Emergency Vehicles; and Unenclosed Uses in Commercial Districts, Awnings and other Projections over Sidewalk or Required Yard Area by Amending this Section to Allow for the Outdoor Sale of LP Tanks Under Certain Circumstances; and by Creating an Entirely New Sec. 78 -304 to Provide Criteria for the Outdoor Sale of LP Tanks Attorney Davis read Ordinance 2 -11 title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. Following detailed Council discussion, the Village Attorney was directed to include allowing for the outside sale of ice and the outside sale of LP tanks under certain circumstances and to note businesses in C3 zoning district shall be permitted to have outdoor LP tanks under certain circumstances. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 2/10/11 Page 4 MOTION: Council Member Turnquest moved approval of Ordinance 2 -11 as amended to include the outside sale of ice and LP tanks under certain circumstances to be permitted in the C3 zoning district, seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 7. Ordinance 3 -11, First Reading, ACLF Amending the Regulations for ACLF Uses in both of these Zoning Districts by Requiring ACLF Uses to be Equipped with Emergency Generator Systems and by Requiring ACLF Uses to Guarantee Payment for Patient Ambulance Transport Services Attorney Davis read Ordinance 3 -11 title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 3 -11 on first reading, seconded by Council Member Turnquest, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 8. Ordinance 4 -11, First Reading, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Authority Amending the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Powers and Duties Procedure to Clarify the Board's Final Authority Regarding Approval of Certain Entry Features and Certain Site Plan Modifications Attorney Davis read Ordinance 4 -11 title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 4 -11 on first reading, seconded by Vice -Mayor Patemo, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 9. Resolution 2 -11, Urging Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature to Address the Issue of Public Employee Pension Reform; Expressing its Desire for Legislative Reform that would Allow a Multi -tier Plan that Provides Varying Benefits to Different Tiers, without Jeopardizing the Receipt of State Insurance Premium Tax Funds for Police and Fire Pension Plans Attorney Davis read Resolution 2 -11 title into the record. Village Manager Couzzo stated the Finance Director felt it was important for Council to urge the legislature to make changes at the legislative level. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 2/10/11 Page 5 Ms. Forsythe, Finance Director, explained the Village had negotiated with the fire union to create a change in their pension where the union agreed to change the multiplier for new hires and to move to a multiplier max of 2.5 to save the Village funds. When the new plan was presented to the State the Village was told they would lose their premium insurance dollars as a result of the changes. The Manager noted the legislature was currently in session. Vice -Mayor Paterno clarified this was Ms. Shoemakers' interpretation, and not law; he asked if she held an appointed position. Attorney Davis confirmed she was not elected. Manager Couzzo pointed out the implications to the Village would be the same to the State if they made the changes requested by the Governor who was looking for a reduction in the multiplier and to offer a deferred comp plan; which would essentially give them a three tier system. MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of Resolution 2 -11; seconded by Vice -Mayor Paterno, motion carried unanimously 5-0. The Village Clerk was directed to forward a copy of the approved Resolution to all Florida legislators. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney No report filed. Villane Mananer Village Manager Couzzo pointed out Vice -Mayor Paterno forwarded an article on Pasco County and believed other entities were following Tequesta's lead on dual taxation issues. He explained this was where residents were charged for police services provided by the Sheriff's Office and the Village of Tequesta, resulting in double taxation. He stated if the Village was successful, it could reduce the taxes on the county level. The Manager recognized the two Boy Scouts in attendance who were working on obtaining their merit badges. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Arena mentioned the Tequesta National Night Out ranked #1 in Florida and ninth in country. He reminded Council they provided a $1500 donation last year and asked them to consider $300 each from their discretionary funds or to use the Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 2/10/11 Page 6 savings from the elections. Mr. Couzzo believed there would be funds available in police and asked Council to allow the funds be transferred to the appropriate account. Council Member Humpage asked Council to consider holding a workshop to go through the GMH proposal in detail prior to the March Council meeting. Council agreed and scheduled a Workshop on February 22 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Watkins asked Council to consider a onetime monetary consideration for Fire Chief Weinand for stepping up to the plate and doing two jobs; Fire and Community Development. Manager Couzzo asked to be allowed to make an adjustment to the Chief not to exceed 5 %. Detailed discussion took place. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of allowing the Manager to give the Fire Chief a one -time adjustment not to exceed 5 %; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Turnquest moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Humpage. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Y AZ MAJ 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.