HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_07/17/2006MINUTES
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL -The Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta held a Village Council Special Meeting at the Public Safety Facility Emergency
Operations Center (EOC), 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, July 17,
2006. Mayor Humpage called the meeting to order at 3:06 P.M. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Gwen Carlisle. Council Members present were: Mayor Jim Humpage,
Council Member Geraldine A. Genco, and Council Member Pat Watkins. Also in
attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Attorney Scott Hawkins, and
Village Clerk Gwen Carlisle. Vice Mayor Paterno was out of town.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve the agenda, as submitted; seconded
by Council Member Genco; motion passed 3-0.
III. 1) RESOLUTION 90-05/06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING AN OFFICIAL
INTERPRETATION OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER'S OATH OF OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attorney Hawkins read into the record the title of Resolution 90-05/06.
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 90-05/06; seconded by
Council Member Genco.
Council Member Genco suggested adding language the Oath has never supported any
party or affiliation. Attorney Hawkins cautioned against modifying the document.
Council Member Watkins felt the language was implied in the body of the Resolution.
Attorney Hawkins noted the last whereas clause on the first page makes the point. Mayor
Humpage agreed and stated Page 3 (d) and (e) tells it like it is.
Public Comment -
Mr. Russell von Frank, resident of Dover Road and former Council Member questioned
whether the rule for missing consecutive meetings would be applied. Village Manager
Couzzo stated that rule had been previously removed from the Charter.
Ms. Pert Towne, resident of Fairway North felt Mr. Dalack disagrees with the Oath, and
suggested there may be malfeasance to the matter. Attorney Hawkins stated Mr. Dalack
could express his first amendment rights, and still take the Oath.
Motion passed 3-D.
MINUTES -Village Council Special Meeting
July 17, 2006
Page 2
2) RESOLUTION 92-05/06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF
COMMITMENT TO PALM BEACH COUNTY AGREEING THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA WILL COVER ADDITIONAL COSTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT
NOT TO EXCEED A 20% CONTINGENCY; APPROPRIATING UNRESERVED
FUND BALANCE IN GENERAL FUND #001, INCREASING THE 2005/2006
GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY $80,503.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER-
OUT OF THESE FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND #303 TO FUND THE
COST OF THE FEC BEAUTIFICATION AND TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
PROJECT.
Attorney Hawkins read into the record the title of Resolution 92-05/06.
Mr. Robert Gazlo, Assistant Village Manager mentioned this was a housekeeping issue to
bring the Resolution forwazd to Council. He mentioned Staff was asking for approval for
the Village Manager to provide the County with a Letter of Commitment and to cover the
additional costs related to the 20% contingency on the project. Mayor Humpage
mentioned Council Member Genco brought this up at the last Council Meeting. Council
Member Genco commented the Resolution stated the increase includes the additional
money for the contract and the 20% contingency. Mr. Gazlo indicated the entire amount
was being done at one time. Council Member Genco commented if the entire amount is
not used it should go back into the General fund.
MOTION.• Council Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 92-05/06; seconded by
Council Member Genco; motion passed 3-D.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council
Member Genco; motion passed 3-0.
Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 pm.
wen Cazlisle
Village Clerk
•