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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Emergency_09/01/2005• VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA EMERGENCY SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 I. Call to Order and Roll Call The Tequesta Village Council held a Village Council Emergency Special Meeting at the Energency Operations Center (EOC) of the Public Safety Facility, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, September 1, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Gwen Carlisle, Village Clerk. Council Members present were: Mayor Jim Humpage, Vice Mayor Pat Watkins, Council Member Edward D. Resnik, and Council Member Tom Paterno. Council Member Geraldine A. Genco was absent from the meeting, being out of town. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Gwen Carlisle, and Department Heads. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved approval of the agenda, as submitted; seconded by • Council Member Resnik; motion passed 4-0. III. Discussion and possible action regarding the donation of one ambulance to the relief efforts in Louisiana or Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina MOTION: Council Member Resnik moved that the Village donate one ambulance to the relief efforts in Louisiana or Mississippi due to Hurricane Katrina. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins. The following discussion of the motion ensued.• Vice Mayor Watkins commented this was a wonderful donation for the Village to make, and that the devastation there was horrifying. Village Manager Couzzo reported a number of calls had been received from people desiring to find a way to make additional donations. The Village Manager announced that as a result of discussions with Chief Weinand, they were proposing to take the trailer on the journey to Louisiana or Mississippi, stocked with additional medical supplies. The trailer would return to the Village, but could be utilized to transport the supplies. Chief Weinand reported that a local pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Ward, wanted to donate formula, Benedryl, creams, and children's aspirin, and she had a large amount of medical supplies to donate for pediatrics. Arrangements had been made to pick those up from Dr. Ward the next day. Village Manager Couzzo indicated his thought was to use the cash donations to buy additional supplies to be transported in the ambulance and trailer. Council Member Resnik announced he was going to give all the money in his discretionary fund to this benefit, approximately $1,000, and asked Chief Weinand to take that thousand dollars • and buy something that he thought would contribute to the need. Mayor Humpage commented he had no discretionary funds. The Village Manager advised that there was Minutes -September 1, 2005 Village Council Emergency Special Meeting Page 2 approximately $1,500 in the account for books, dues, and publications, and that could be • contributed by the entire Council, if they desired. Mayor Humpage commented that would all go away as of September 30~`° which Village Manager Couzzo confirmed. Vice Mayor Watkins requested that the $300 in her discretionary fund be donated also. Village Manager Couzzo suggested a possible total contribution of $2,500. It was noted there was $3,300 in the aid to community organizations account also. Mayor Humpage commented with everything it was about $5,000, and suggested it be left open so that it could be used at the Chief's discretion. Chief Weinand commented he believed formula, baby aspirin, Benedryl, bug spray, and aneseptics were all important, and he could contact the State to find out specific needs. Chief Weinand requested that the Village Council waive purchasing requirements, since he would not have time to wait for P.O.'s. Village Manager Couzzo stated he could do that, and asked for clarification as to whether the proposed $5,000 total included Council Member Resnik's $1,000. Consensus of Council was that $1,000 would come from Council Member Resnik's discretionary account and $4,000 would come from a blend of the other accounts, for a total donation of $5,000; and that Chief Weinand would choose what he believed would provide the greatest benefit, based on his contacts with the State. MOTION: Council Member Resnik moved that the motion that the Village donate one ambulance to the relief efforts in Louisiana or Mississippi due to Hurricane Katrina, be amended to include the addition of $5, 000 from various Village accounts for the benefit of the survivors. The amended motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins. Motion carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. LJ Village Manager Couzzo announced that he had provided to each member of the Council and to the Jupiter Courier reporter, Michelle, a copy of a letter from Jack Cory, which explained what he had done, coordinating with the Louisiana Governor's office, and Joe Negron and Jeb Bush were also working on it. There were a number of people at high levels of government that were getting involved in it, making sure that this contribution was handled in the most effective way. Vice Mayor Watkins stated she wanted to be sure everyone going on the trip was safe. Chief Weinand commented it would be a coordinated effort through the State mission tracking. Chief Weinand advised that if they did not wait for a State mission tracking number, and get it approved for the trip, they would never get back because there was not enough fuel. So it would be a coordinated effort, the military and everyone would know the Village was coming with this vehicle, it would be dropped off, and they would make sure there was enough fuel for them to return. Vice Mayor Watkins asked if money was needed to pay for the fuel to come home. Village Manager Couzzo stated he would make sure. Mayor Humpage asked if two people were going on the trip. Village Manager Couzzo responded that probably two police officers and Council Member Paterno would probably go. Council Member Paterno commented he wanted to contribute $1,000 of his own money, and would probably go to ride shotgun with Chief Weinand unless it would be two weeks before the trip. Village Manager Couzzo advised it would be next week, with a marked police unit with two officers as an escort and to help with the driving, and whether they would stay • overnight was for them to determine. It was clarified that three vehicles with the trailer would go and two would come back with the trailer. Council Member Resnik stated he liked the idea of signing the back panels. Village Manager Couzzo commented some 2 Minutes -September 1, 2005 Village Council Emergency Special Meeting Page 3 kind of little message would be written and then the Council Members could all sign it . the next day. IV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Resnik, seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 4:11 p. m. Respectfully submitted, n 'Gwen Carlisle Village Clerk • c: 3