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VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP
COFFEE, COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 24, 2005
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
The Tequesta Village Council held a Village Council Workshop Meeting at the Tequesta
Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, on Tuesday, May 24, 2005.
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 A.M. A roll call was taken by Gwen Carlisle,
Village Clerk. Council Members present were: Mayor Jim Humpage, Vice Mayor Pat
Watkins, Council Member Geraldine A. Genco, Council Member Edward D. Resnik, and
Council Member Tom Paterno. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R.
Couzzo, Jr., and Village Clerk Gwen Carlisle. Village Attorney Scott Hawkins was not in
attendance.
Mayor Humpage mentioned Village Manager Couzzo was on his way; he was stuck in
traffic on the Turnpike due to a traffic accident.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Resnik moved for approval of agenda, as submitted; seconded
by Vice Mayor Watkins; motion passed S-0.
1) Community Response and Feedback- Code Compliance/I,ega1 Issues
Mayor Humpage commented he asked Assistant Village Manager, Mr. Robert Gazlo, to
give a brief overview of the responses from the Mayor's survey. He noted there would be
amore detailed report at the June 9, 2005 Regular Village Council Meeting. Assistant
Manager Gazlo indicated the Village got a good response from the survey. He noted the
Parks and Recreation Department had the most comments with 42 responses, and 33 were
favorable on the programs being offered. He noted the 9 azeas of concern were mostly the
physical structures, and the limited space in the Recreation building. He mentioned the
second area that got the highest response was Code Enforcement with 90% of the
responses mentioning areas of concern. He mentioned out of the 34 responses, 29 were
concerns, and 5 positive. Council Member Genco asked how many responses has been
received so far. Assistant Manager Gazlo commented over 100 responses were received.
He mentioned there were 31 responses for Public Safety, 21 were areas of concern, and
10 positive. He commented the negative comments could be due to traffic enforcement.
Mayor Humpage pointed out the Thank you signs were the first attempt to slow down
speeders, and they seem to be a hit. Council Member Genco asked Assistant Manager
Gario if he knew the policy regazding ls` time speeders, whether they received a warning
or ticket. Assistant Manager Gazlo mentioned there was no policy and it depended on the
conditions, time of day, and volume of traffic. Chief Steve Allison, Police Chief
explained there are 2 warnings for every one ticket. He commented they would never
create a policy because it was based on discretion. He felt the Police Department has had
more compliance through education and waznings.
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Assistant Manager Gazlo reviewed the next highest response, Development Matters, with
23 responses, 9 positive and 14 areas of concern. He noted the following areas of
concern: 1) Street Lighting, 22 responses, 6 positive and 16 concerns for more street
lights; 2) Sidewalks, 16 responses, 5 positive and 11 azeas of concern; and 3) School Bus
stops, 4 comments, 3 positive and 1 concern for Tequesta Drive and Cypress Drive
intersection. Vice Mayor Watkins questioned whether the traffic should be stopping at
that location. Chief Allison explained it was a painted safety zone, so they have to stop.
He indicated if it was a raised median they would not have to stop. Assistant Village
Manager felt they should be stopping. Vice Mayor Watkins suggested that should be
something for the newsletter. Council Member Paterno suggested moving the location up
to where there was double traffic, on Tequesta Drive by Willow Drive. Chief Allison
indicated the School Board picks the locations, and Tequesta has only been successful in
moving one location.
Council Member Resnik felt that in most of the responses the residents indicated they
were very happy with the Village of Tequesta. Assistant Manager Gazlo agreed, that
seemed to be the overwhelming response. He felt the residents were offering constructive
criticism on the concerns. Mr. Gazlo noted he would have a more complete presentation
at the June 9, 2005 Council Regular Meeting. Mayor Humpage noted the surveys were
still coming in, and that 172 responses had been reviewed to date. Assistant Manager
Gazlo mentioned if the intent was to utilize these responses, and to prioritize them, he felt
there were enough responses to do that.
• Village Manager Couzzo arrived at 8:1 S a. m.
Mayor Humpage asked where Staff was at in the process regarding the new Code
Enforcement Officer. Assistant Manager Gazlo indicated the ad was placed, and the
Village received 11 applications. He mentioned Mr. Jeff Newell, Community
Development Director, and Police Lt. Rick Ricciardi, short-listed the applications, and
four people were interviewed. He noted the oral interviews included Police Chief Steve
Allison, Mr. Newell, and Lt. Ricciazdi. He indicated the person has been selected, and a
background check was being performed, and if everything goes well the person should
start in about a week. He noted the new person would work with Officer Jason Fleming,
of the Police Department. Council Member Genco asked if the new person was going to
report to the Community Development Director. Assistant Manager Gazlo noted
currently since Officer Fleming was doing the Code Enforcement, the new person would
work with Officer Fleming to learn the process. He mentioned there were two aspects of
Code Enforcement: 1) Field Code Compliance, and 2) Zoning Compliance. Village
Manager Couzzo mentioned he and the Community Development Director were
reviewing the transition of the job between the two departments. Council Member Genco
stressed the police department have their hands full with Police work. She pointed out the
Police Department personnel have a special training in the delivery of enforcement, but
when it comes to the building codes and knowing the code of ordinances that would be
Community Development. Village Manager Couzzo noted the initial training would be
with Code Enforcement, and then it would transition to Community Development.
Council Member Resnik mentioned he did not necessarily agree the Community
Development Department should have the Code Enforcement agency.
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Council Member Resnik felt the Community Development department should have
participation, but explained looking back on the history of the Village a civilian did not
work. Council Member Genco suggested keeping the issues with the department that had
the most control and understanding so that they could train the people properly; and if the
Village kept the position in the Community Development area they could also deal with
the Special Master, because that was where a lot of these issues ended up. Assistant
Manager Garlo mentioned what works well was the police officers identify the violations
while on patrol, or enforces it immediately, but if needed to go through the Code
Enforcement process the civilian would administer the paperwork, and bring to the
Special Master to hear the case. He felt it made sense to have a civilian do the paperwork
and expand upon the code.
Mayor Humpage felt it should be a combined effort, and that it was irrelevant where this
person was physically located. He suggested leaving the decision to the department
heads. Council Member Paterno asked if there was a computerized process in place to
streamline the system, or whether a program was needed to make the process smoother.
Assistant Manager Garlo explained it was a very straightforward process. Mayor
Humpage noted it was a standard form that gets filled out. Assistant Manager Garlo
commented there were due process steps that needed to be followed. Village Manager
Couzzo indicated the forms could be converted to a computer form. Assistant Manager
Garlo pointed out it was all computerized. Chief Allison indicated it was like a police
report and every narrative was different. He felt the current system was very good and
streamlined the process, but there was a lot of paperwork. Council Member Paterno asked
• what could be done to make sure the violations were being taken care by Code
Enforcement before being reported by the citizens or Council. Assistant Manager Garlo
commented it was a difficult question because the code was very specific, and what some
people view as a violation may not be able to be legally enforced. He felt the Village
adding another Code Enforcement person was an attempt to address the issue. Council
Member Genco summarized the process. Vice Mayor Watkins noted back when the issue
came up about the bus that was when the whole issue of the code having some weak
areas was brought to everyone's attention. She felt it was sort of coming to a head, and
Council now knows that they need to address that may not have been addressed or let
slide. She commented the Village was now forced into addressing these issues, and she
felt it was everybody's responsibility if they see something. She noted she did not have
concerns of where this person was going to be assigned, and that it should be a
cooperative effort. She felt the Mayor's survey clearly brought the issue to light, and that
it needed to be addressed.
Chief Allison mentioned he made it very clear to the police officers what he expected
regarding Code Enforcement. He indicated there would be further changes, and everyone
would be personally accountable. Council Member Resnik felt the Village ought to let the
process work, and that jointly the collaboration effort should provide amore
comprehensive effort on the part of the Village. He commented he felt the police officer
needed some civilian help to do the administration functions. Council Member Paterno
asked what philosophy or how was the Village going to approach or handle the policy in
dealing with the new Code Enforcement. Village Manager Couzzo noted the best way to
enforce the code was through educating the people and to get voluntary compliance. He
suggested the Village could be more effective by putting information in the Newsletter.
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Council Member Genco suggested listing the 10 most common issues in the newsletter.
• She mentioned then the Village could tell them when there would be a sweep, etc., so as
to give people a chance. Village Manager Couzzo agreed, and felt it was really important
to get out there and do that. He mentioned in the last few issues of Smoke Signals Staff
had tried to get out information to the community about what their government does. He
agreed one inset could be done on Code Enforcement. Vice Mayor Watkins felt the
Village has two big issues: 1) Trucks, What is a truck and what is an SUV; and 2) the
monument mailboxes. Council Member Genco noted part of the code would need to be
changed on some of the truck issues. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned there was a
draft ordinance for Council to consider regarding the trucks. He noted the monument
issue was totally different because those were in the public right-of--ways. Vice Mayor
Watkins felt there was a safety issue involved in the mailboxes being in the public right-
of-way. Council Member Paterno questioned how the Village was going to handle the
mailboxes. Village Manager Couzzo stated this had come to Council about 3 years ago,
and he would be glad to bring it back to Council for direction. He stated anything in the
public right-of--way that was not approved by the public entity was prohibited. He noted
this would be a very sensitive and difficult issue. Council Member Genco questioned the
definition of a mailbox. Vice Mayor Watkins asked if the mailbox had to be approved on
new construction plans. Village Manager Couzzo indicated the mailbox has to be in
certain proximity to the road, but does not have to be on the house plans. He noted when
you take a brick and mortar structure and place it in the right-of--way there would be some
safety issues.
. Mayor Humpage commented the civilian code enforcement officer has only been funded
through September 30, 2005. He indicated when Staff does their budgets they would need
to consider whether this position will remain. Village Manager Couzzo commented it
would be included in next year's budget. He stated the person would be contractual
through September 30~', using existing funds within the current budget. Mayor Humpage
asked if it would be put in next year's budget as a full time position. Village Manager
Couzzo responded in the affirmative. Council Member Paterno questioned what vehicle
would be used. Village Manager Couzzo noted the existing code enforcement truck
would be converted to Code Enforcement and the blue light would be changed to amber.
Mayor Humpage mentioned the key here was compliance. Council Member Paterno
noted word gets out into the neighborhood which were nice houses, and which were not
as nice. He felt it would start to catch on, neighbor to neighbor.
Council Member Genco commented another issue that Community Development had was
occupational licenses. She asked how that was going to be handled. Village Manager
Couzzo explained it has been a Community Development function for yeazs, and it will
remain with them. He mentioned that was a computerized function, and annually Staff
reissues occupational licenses. He felt that was another issue that was semi-volunteer. He
indicated the Village was not actually going into homes and inspecting the business.
Council Member Genco noted that depended on the type of business. He noted when fire
inspections aze done on commercial businesses they help code enforcement by checking
for their occupational licenses.
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Council Member Genco asked how far along was Staff on the boat ordinance. Village
. Manager Couzzo indicated the ordinance would be coming to Council for consideration
in the near future. Assistant Manager Garlo mentioned the draft would be going to
Planning and Zoning Board first for their comments. Village Manager Couzzo
commented when it was ready for Planning and Zoning Board review, he planned to send
it to Council for their input. He noted the draft ordinance was very comprehensive, and
very specific, and felt it would generate two types of responses: 1) good, we want this;
and 2) bad, how come the Village has to change this. He mentioned the ordinance was
designed azound height, weight, axle criteria, etc. Vice Mayor Watkins commented Ms.
Pert Town brought up the issue who would be liable after a humcane if your neighbors
boat comes into your yard. Village Manager Couzzo believed the liability would be on
behalf of the individual who owned the boat. He felt the core issue was does Council
want to permit those types of vehicles, and recreational units in a residential azea that
exceed a certain height, weight, and size. He indicated if they do not want that permitted
Staff has designed an ordinance that was extremely specific to address the issue, so the
Code Enforcement officer has specific codes to follow. Council Member Resnik asked
when this ordinance would come to Council. Village Manager Couzzo indicated it has to
go to Planning and Zoning Boazd first, and then to Council. He mentioned it would be
very different then our current code, and could take getting used to. Council Member
Resnik asked if it would apply to all residential azeas. Mr. Jeff Newell, Director of
Community Development felt the ordinance primary addressed Rl-A. Council Member
Genco suggested it should apply to all residential areas in the Village. Village Manager
Couzzo felt it addressed all residential areas.
• Council Member Genco questioned on a priority basis which ordinance would come first.
Village Manager Couzzo felt both ordinances were ready to be reviewed by Planning and
Zoning Board. Mr. Newell indicated he was currently reviewing the parking ordinance,
and probably could have it ready for the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting in June.
Council Member Genco questioned when the Adult Arcade ordinance was coming to
Council. Mr. Newell indicated that would come to Council discussion at June Council
Meeting. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned there was also a commercial pazking
ordinance that Staff was currently working on, for pazking in commercial zones. Council
Member Paterno questioned the commercial parking ordinance and what it would entail.
Mr. Newell responded it would be any truck greater than 3/4 ton with the advertising of a
business. He reviewed in Rl if it was less than a 3/4 ton it was permitted, but was not
permitted in Rl-A. Council Member Paterno questioned what if the truck was less than 3/4
ton but had a trailer behind it. Village Manager Couzzo noted those were the issues that
would need to be looked at, and incorporated into the ordinance. He indicated the
ordinance would address the axles, and a combination of axles, etc. He mentioned it
could be designed to do it by axles and not necessarily weight. He mentioned anything
less than 3/4 ton that had lettering or signage in the Rl would be considered a commercial
vehicle. Mr. Newell commented landscaping trailer's, etc. could not be parked out front
they have to be hidden from view by code. Council Member Paterno asked if the trailers
needed to be hidden from the front. Village Manager Couzzo indicated that was also
being reviewed. Mr. Newell explained in Rl they have to be screened from 3 sides, and
• the house could be one side. He commented Rl-A was different; it had to be screened
from 4 sides.
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Village Manager Couzzo noted when the draft ordinance comes to Council Staff will
. provide the current code, and the proposed changes. He suggested Council might want to
do it at a public workshop. Council Member Paterno felt that the Village had perpetuated
it's own problem by allowing over the limit, and unfortunately the Village will get the
most flack from the people who have the bigger boats, because they are going to be the
most vocal. Village Manager Couzzo agreed, and commented that the demographics were
changing, and there were changes in affluence, and the desire for more affluent
recreational type activities. He mentioned if someone did not have to store it at a marina,
it would allow for easier accessibility and use. Assistant Manager Gazlo pointed out he
spoke with Officer Fleming, who he felt had a pulse on this issue, and the concern was
the boat ramp had a lot to do with it, because people will say they moved here because of
the boat ramp. Council Member Paterno felt the boat ramp could not handle any boat
larger than 20 feet, unless it was extremely low tide. He indicated what it comes down to
is economics. He commented there was limited space right now, and asked the Manager
if there was any land available in the commercial azea to help these people move their
boats. Village Manager Couzzo noted the Village does riot own any of the commercial
land. He heazd that the marina at U.S. One and County Line Road was going to triple in
size.
Mr. Russell von Frank resident of Dover Road and former Council Member asked if
anyone had approached Ms. Dottie Campbell to donate some land to the Village. Mayor
Humpage felt the Village did not need the liability for a storage type of facility, and felt
Ms. Campbell had plans for her property. Council Member Paterno suggested having a
• place for one year, and then they would have to fmd a place for them after that. Village
Manager Couzzo noted that a grandfather provision maybe included as part of the
ordinance approval. Mayor Humpage felt a workshop on the issue was a good idea.
Mayor Humpage noted he would like to move on, and address other issues. He asked the
Manager if he had received a call from Mr. Jeffries. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned
he sent a letter to Council last week regazding the intent of the building representatives
regarding the mold issue. He commented he received a call this morning from Village
Attorney Scott Hawkins and the letter appazently garnered the type of response the
Village was looking for. He noted Staff has been contacted by the building owner and the
manager to set up a meeting this week, and they asked that the Village Manager, the
Mayor and Attorney Hawkins be present to meet with Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Bible and Mr.
Islip (building manager) to discuss some resolution. He mentioned the meeting was
scheduled for 9:00 am on Thursday, May 26, 2005. Council Member Genco asked what
the Village's high points would be regazding the negotiations. Village Manager Couzzo
indicated he made it very clear in the letter, that Council would like 40% retroactive for
18 months. He commented he would like to hear what they have to say. Council Member
Genco felt the Village needed to give them 30 days to begin the repairs, and then escrow
the rent. Village Manager Couzzo noted the rent escrow was in the letter. Council
Member Genco felt the letter was very well written, and there needed to be a deadline in
mind for completion of the work. Village Manager Couzzo felt the problem might be
with the contractor or the manufacturer of the materials. He agreed a timeframe needed
• to be put in place, or they negotiate a settlement that Council would be happy with, or the
Village goes to the next step in how to deal with the situation.
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Mayor Humpage indicated he would like to touch on one more matter regarding the
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Engineering Services. He mentioned
concerns on the time sensitive Water Use Permit. He asked if this was moving forward.
Council Member Genco mentioned she had spoke with the Village Manager regarding
this issue. She explained F.S. 287 basically says that any project over 1 million dollars
has to be done under a separate bid. She commented the Village Manager had indicated
the engineering services could be divided into three different components. She mentioned
three firms had been short-listed. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned he spoke with
Attorney Hawkins and after the Selection Committee deliberated, there were three
options to consider: 1) select no one; 2) select one firm for all three components; or 3)
break the three components up and select one firm for each component. He noted it
would go to the Selection Committee, then the Negotiating Committee; and then to
Council for approval. Council Member Genco reiterated the statute required any contract
over one million dollars to be handled in a separate contract. Village Manager Couzzo
indicated the Village Attorney was reviewing the requirements. Mayor Humpage
questioned whether the Village's Finance Director would be involved in the process.
Village Manager Couzzo indicated she would be involved with the Negotiation
Committee. He pointed out the Selection Committee and the Negotiation Committee had
different members, and different functions. Mayor Humpage asked whether the Selection
Committee could apply each applicant to one of the components. Village Manager
Couzzo stated he would send out a letter to the firms stating the three options that the
Village could consider.
. Council Member Genco mentioned the Village did not have to have a consulting contract,
but must have a consulting contract for anything that falls into the threshold
accumulatively between $25,000.00- $250,000.00, provided any one of the projects that
falls within that criteria was not over $50,000.00. She felt it was very complex. Village
Manager Couzzo agreed it was complex, but explained it was the law. Mayor Humpage
indicated he wanted to see this keep moving through the process. Council Member Genco
cautioned Council that some firms could chazge less by the hour for the work, and other
firms could chazge more per hour, but because they have the boiler plate and more
experience they could do the work faster, and the end result could be cheaper. Village
Manager Couzzo noted the Selection Committee must finish their work and rank the
firms. Council Member Genco commented she would like someone who specialized in
NPDES and Water Resource Permitting, who knows and has the specialty, that may be
able to walk through the process faster than an engineering fum. She felt general
engineering was all across the Boazd, but Civil engineering was a specialty. Village
Manager Couzzo commented all Selection Committee meetings would be open to the
public.
Council Member Resnik left the meeting at 9: OS am.
Council Member Genco asked whether the Village was going to have Mr. Ori do the
financial forecast. She mentioned Mr. Ori's contract does not fall under the statute.
Village Manager Couzzo commented the fmancial forecast was completed this yeaz, and
• would not have to be done again for 3-5 years. He mentioned the reason he requested the
financial forecast be done this yeaz was because there were so many dramatic changes.
He felt it was a good idea to show Council every five years the state of the Utility.
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Mayor Humpage suggested it would be nice to have one done after the RO comes on line
• to see how the Village was doing. Council Member Genco agreed, and suggested it be
completed after the Village leaves Jupiter water. Village Manager Couzzo agreed, and
suggested it should be limited to showing what the operating costs were, and be more
specific to the RO, so the forecast would be done at a more reasonable cost.
Village Manager mentioned the Village was going to try and secure a 20-year permit for
the Consumptive Use permit. He commented if that was achievable the permitting would
not need to be done for a very long time. Council Member Genco noted she was very
familiar with the permitting process. Council Member Paterno asked what percentage of
consumption would be used after disconnecting with Jupiter. He cautioned the Village
could be at a point where they could run into water problems and be locked out to attain
water. Council Member Genco pointed out the Village already hd additional wells
approved. Village Manager Couzzo indicated these were permits that would need to be
renewed. Council Member Genco explained the Village has conceptual approval for three
additional wells. Village Manager Couzzo noted there would be backup plans to have an
emergency interconnect with Jupiter. He noted also in the Jupiter Hills agreement if
water could not be provided the Village could shut them off. He noted the Village also
has interconnection with Jupiter Island. He mentioned everything would need to be
reviewed.
Mayor Humpage commented the new Village Hall was going to be paid by cash, and
maybe the Village should start looking at ways to put money away for future Utility
• needs. Council Member Genco felt the third train and well could cost approximately $3.5
million - $4.0 million. Village Manager Couzzo agreed.
Council Member Genco mentioned she received a phone call regarding the 10-year plan
for burying of powerlines in Tequesta. She asked that it be placed on the next Council
Meeting agenda for discussion and direction. She felt it was time to start thinking about
this concept, since she had a lot of inquiries about the subject, and had talked to Florida
League of Cities about financing. Village Manager Couzzo suggested he could ask Mr.
Macon from Florida Power and Light (FPL) to be present if Council desired. Council
Member Genco indicated she would prefer to have someone from the Florida League of
Cities. Village Manager Couzzo indicated one of the things Council would have to take
into consideration that when the powerlines were buried, it not only was the cost, but they
were also not exempt from being interrupted. Council Member Genco noted that was the
whole issue that Florida League of Cities had evaluated, and they know how to help
identify the major powerlines, and how to do some of the financing. She suggested start
with Florida League of Cities and contact FPL. Mayor Humpage explained he had been
working off Prosperity Farms Road with FPL on undergrounding power for 6 lots, and he
would provide their numbers. He noted one of the biggest issues was when they went into
the easement and tore up the fences, and even cracked one person's pool. Village
Manager Couzzo felt it was an issue to review so everyone would have the information.
Mayor Humpage felt it would be one of the biggest issues if the Village started going into
their backyards. Council Member Genco suggested having something in the Code that
• required the powerlines be buried when an easement was being torn up. Vice Mayor
Watkins indicated after the lines were buried there would still be a box that sits in the
yard; and that people would need to buy into that.
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Council Member Genco suggested it might be something to start thinking about, and
• make changes that could slowly start to be implemented. Village Manager Couzzo noted
Palm Beach has a referendum out for $54 million dollars; he indicated he would try to
provide their study and entire file.
Public Comment
Mr. Russell von Frank resident of Dover Road and former Council Member noted on his
street he has various code enforcement issues: 1) Ms. Siegel, 2) now a fence that has been
extended beyond the front of the house, and 3) a rack that has been left out front since the
yard sale over a month ago. He suggested the key was not looking at a specific ordinance,
but look at it as abandoned construction materials, etc. He mentioned the ENCON lift
station has not been maintained, and the house next door to that has an abandoned
automobile. He felt Dover Road had it all.
Council Member Paterno noted in the Tequesta Country Club the residents now pay a
contractor to cut the ENCON facility. He felt this should be taken care of if it was going
on everywhere. Village Manager Couzzo agreed Staff needed to talk to ENCON. He
indicated one of the things he wanted to bring up was ENCON had asked the Village for
the ability to hook emergency power to the Plant for the lift station during a hurricane. He
felt it might be a wise and sound idea. He mentioned if their power were down it would
run off the Village's generator. He explained they have agreed to make all the necessary
connections, and pay for all the costs, and that it would be a benefit to the Village. Mayor
• Humpage pointed out the Village has the ability to move the new generator during a
hurricane. He noted it could power up any of the Village's buildings. Village Manager
Couz~o commented the generator was dedicated to the new Village Hall. Mayor
Humpage explained it could be used for this hurricane season before the new Village Hall
was completed. Council Member Genco noted in the newspaper it noted Council would
be having a meet and greet session monthly. She asked for significant advance notice on
items regarding any budget. Village Manager Couzzo suggested the 3`d Tuesday of the
month at 8:00 am far the Council meet and greet workshops. Council Member Genco
explained she does nat have a normal schedule. Mayor Humpage suggested at the June
Regular Council Meeting that Council pick the subject or topic for the next workshop.
Consensus of Council agreed. Village Manager Couzzo indicated it would be an the June
agenda for discussion. Council Member Genco indicated she did not want the workshop
to conflict with the JTJB Chamber meeting.
III. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved to adjourn the Meeting; seconded by Yice Mayor
Watkins; motion passed S-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
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