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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05_05/18/2006 � � � � � - i ; MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA EETING � � REGULAR VILLAGE COT ON CENTER . . TEQUESTA RECRE THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2006 TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - The meeting was called Clerk Gwen I, CALL Vil ag � Mayor Jim Humpage at 7:03 P.M. A roll ca11 was taken by Carlisle. Present were: Mayor Jim Humpage, Vice Mayor Pat Watkins, Council � mber Geraldine A. Genco, and Council Member Tom Villa e Attorney Me g attendance were: �o e K� e n Roselli, ViR Se �C erk Gwen Carlisle, and Scott Hawk�ns, Att Y Department Heads. YI, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Genco mentioned it was an honor this eve ek has been rather the ability to give the invocat�on. She indicated this past hectic for the Village of Tequesta, because �e e e� and h Y n'e�it a She explained it is an honox for-�em to serve th g � non-political manner. She mentioned she fully re �ents an o ta ong bette� w th the peace in this world, and to wish that our gove g p ose of people. She commented what has happ�� d she hoped everyone t wouldo nduct being here this evening. She comm themselves in a very peaceful, and professional manner, and that they thank the lord, whoever it might be, and be grateful ��'�� • Mayor Humpage led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. III. COUNCIL OATH5 OF OFFICE Village Manager Couzzo performed the Oaths of Office to: Seat 1- Geraldine A. Genco � Seat 3 - Jim Humpage or Hum age explained he was aware that Mr. Basil E•� ri aon d he has May P choose to take the Oath :��o t Counc 1 wou d le him read it. He indicated something that could work ' �,ttorne Hawkins pointed out that Mr. he would provide everyone with a copy. Y Dalack has to take the Oath now, or that he coul en�� 5ubmittpng an oat he for citizens. Mr. Dalack noted it was not a comm , could take, a�d it is in accordance with the p� la at it they be . Court yesterday. He mentioned if Counci a e Mr• Dalack if the oath that he able to work something out. Mayor Hump g wanted to repeat was the identical oath that is in the Village Charter. _ � - i i Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 .. Page 2 e indicated then he could not take it. Mr. Dalack stated it was not. Mayor Huxnpag 1VIr. Dalack asked if they� would listen to reason, and asked if C co tinue o have ; try and work this out�peacefully. Mayor Humpage stressed they these things at the 12 hour. Mr. Dalack stated he is proposing p�a e H � p g want to talk peace, let's do it, if they do nat, it eaz �� hart r. M� Dalack pointed out he is going to sta.p with oath as it app �S on. Consensus of stated they could chose p ld choose t e V 1 ge�Charter. Attorney Hawkins stated Council agreed they wou this is over, and that Mr. Dalack was only entitled to take one oath. He stated the people of Tequesta adopted the Oath, and it was not the Mayor's option. I�r. REIVIARKS OF INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBERS . . ��'W' — eraldine A. Genco �'�� Seat 1 G "�""` d in the invocation his past week Council Member Genco commented as she state roud to be serving the has been overshadowed. She mentioned she is very p Village for another 2-year term. She believed not only herself�,a et ome up ° v� l, � a Council Members have worked well as a team, and that they lot of projects and items that have benefit ��more the s�ame f ne t ri'vo administration, and is looking forward to do g years. Mayor Humpage thanked Council Member Genco. , Seat 3 — Jim Humpage Ma or Humpage commented he appreciates the Council he �t d ut the Y he intends to abide by the Charter of the Village. e p important people he must consider is �e p and that�s why he ishere. IIe stat d�to the best that he can for their quahty of life, those folks that were not her; he would stay to them Jim Humpage is in their court. He thanked everyone. V, APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved to approve the agenda, as amended; seconded by Council Member Paterno. Council Member Paterno removed Consent Agenda Items�l s be delet d entirely that Regular Agenda Item 29, regarding Town Hall Meet g from the agenda this evening. Council �M�,ce Ma or Watkins Counc i d Member Paterno wanted to delete Item 29• Ma or Hum a e agreed, and felt it not need to discuss the item this evening. Y p g should be put on a lighter agenda. Consensus of Council agreed to delete Item 29. Vice Mayor Watkins removed Ttem 6 from the Consent Agenda. 2 . - � � _ �� - :i � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13106 Page 3 � Motion passed 4-0. yi, VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION � Election of Officers for the following Year: a , Mayor . 'ns nominated Jim Humpage for Mayor. She �� i� the e is a Vice Mayor Wa� p orted un sincerely feels the Mayor position is one that should be�sb She noted this year the reason not to. She stated lie has done an outstanding j out there, the illa e has had a lot of difficult issues. She stat 5 o� �� and she is V g well, and he devotes residents respond to him verY a e tha�ed Vice Mayor Wa�s. proud to nominate him. Mayor Hump g Hum a e asked if there were any other nominations; their being none a Mayor P g motion was made. � Vice Mayor Watkins moved to close the nom �ncil n Member e Patern j o , ' MOTI4 or or the following yedr; seconded by Co . Humpage as May .f _ - motion passed 4-0. � b. V ice Mayor" Ma or Humpage commented it is his intent, and h� rob bly fade away�He y erson, and at the end of this term he p ested Cauncil needs to term p commented he would still be present a11 �o e os'tiong He commented he has consider having someone groomed up p or would like struggled with his decision, and does Tan� her.eViceVMayoraWatkins stated to go in the future, since she is a ne g a e felt erhaps Council should she is fine with anY Job on CounciL Mayor Hump g P Council Member Paterno the nomination for Member Gen o omme t d g�ve or. Council Council Member Patemo for Vice a a�or member, and making them a Vice she was gl� Co�cil was t�ng � roorned for the Mayor. She hoped that Mayor, and then hopefully they will be g or Humpage agreed was something Council would consider for the future• May that was a great idea. um a e asked if there were any other nominations. Their being none a Mayor H p g motion was made. ice Ma or Watkins moved to close the nominat�ionH m aglec� To n M�N� V y g ear; seconded by May P Paterno as Vice Mayor for the followin y passed 4-0. � . 3 _ - <:� Minutes - Village CQuncil Regular Meeting 04/13/06 .. Page 4 ;� VII, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS � . l. Proclamation declaring the week of April 24-28, 2006 as "Victims Rights Week" in the Village of Tequesta. Mayor Humpage declared the week of April 24-28, 2006 as"Victims Rights Week" in the Village o f Tequesta. 2. Proclamation declaring the week of April 9-15, 2006 as"Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in the Village of Tequesta.. Mayor Humpage commented the Police Department Communications Officers were present to accept the Proclamation. He asked them to come forward to the podium. Mayor Humpage read for the record the Proclamation in its entirety. He thanked the Communication Officers for all their hard work, especially _ during the hurricanes, and presented them with a plaque. 3. Proclamation declaring the Month of April 2006 as"Water Conservation Month" in the Village of Tequesta. Mayor Humpage declared the month of April 2006 as"Water Conservation Month" in the Village of Tequesta. VIII. STANDING REPORTS VILLAGE ATTORNEY - None VILLAGE MANAGER - None � IX, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Tequesta Drive Bridge — Discussion and possible action regarding posting speed limit/weight limits on Tequesta Drive Bridge. Mayor Humpage commented he was glad to see the bridge now open. He explained what Council has before them is a discussion item of what Council would like to see occur on the bridge. He pointed out Council has been provided with a report from the State which reflects the strength of the bridge, as far as the State is concerned. He explained it gives them recommendations toward the weight and speed limits. Council Member Watkins stated she would like to see the speed limit back to 30 mph. She mentioned as to the weight, Council's primary concern has been getting the school buses and fire equipment across the bridge. 4 ; Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 5 he stated she would like to hear Council's comments, Sh �uestianed S the concerns about the t W�g� a low the school buses the fire trucks whether Council would _ at their weight, and keep it at 5 tons, oe��en to a low o ers.�She something other with the tonnage, as the p ust assume felt that would be hard for the police to enforce, Counc 1 Member Genco find a good tonnage to allow, and leave rt at that. . mentioned she was a little concerned, but stated she would like to allow the fire rescue, and the school buses, if possible. Sh�e a do do other repairs she was still concerned was because the Village nee uite a bit of � on the bridge, and. the other side of the bridge a1s t ns od ln the best of work. She pointed out they were told the bndg shape, and that the heavier weight limits a bouf a utting the t nnage quicker. She explained she was very concerne P up to whatever the maximum is. She mentio al ow the Village to give�a.n legal staff has had a chance to review this, and ment, and keep the exemption to school buses and fire rescue equiP tonnage down for all other vehicle tr� n ShW�p ld give out fasterVand t ends up allowmg the heavier weight, th , may give out quicker then what Council would like. Council Member Genco stated she would like to see the h i f ge�at would year plan towards developing plans for a new bndge. S give the Village the opportunitY to save the money towards that punwse. She stated she wanted to make sure the bridge lasts at least the five years. Vice Mayor Paterno stated he would comment d m e erence�to the Watkins in reference to the speed. H weight he sort of goes along with Council MeSman�r a ent f�e in his understanding from different engine , Village puts more weight on the bridg be the Vi age could fix Se t on He mentioned he was hoping that may and 4, and some other things, and �1ena essed at some� i He noted in with the seawall that needed to be ad order to fix the bridge it would have t ls in the way t put ew one n in. He the pilings down, because the bndge commented in order to get as much longe la ke t m a on.a�e the funds to build the bridge; he stated he wou ice Ma or Paterno moved to approve the return of the chool busest and Mp_ TION: V Y mph, and keep the tonnage at 5 tons, ane ma e one th'ng with�this Council is that they emergency vehicles only. Mayor Hump g ° have tried to pay as they go, then to take from the Village reserves. Council Member Genco questioned whether Council could make the exception for one group of people on the tonnage, or if they would be faced with someone suing a Q tee that the Villagewo ld stated if the engineers support it, and noted he could not gu 5 � .. ... . . � � "i .. " ,. ° - - " � :� Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 '. Page 6 mber Genco pointed out it is reasonable to do t �ins� ommented not be sued. Councal Me �r ose. Attorney H�' usti aes the Village oivns the bridge, and because they have a p P ��t that j:f " it is d valid question. He noted if the Village ��e gt with the Vi� ge's police powers. proposal, then he felt the Village could do a� , antee there would not be CY CYQZIYI. COZlt1C1� Attorney Hawl�ins stated th a r viabl.e r eason, and that it is supported. Council Member . Member Genco felt it was Genco seconded the motion. a e ointed out all the members on Coun�� Vl H� Mayor Hump S P ened to walk i tried to pay as theY go. He indicated he happ a meeting with the Depar�ent of Transportation when Staff was ha�ing - eo le and the Village does have some repairs �a � the Village ( D O T) p P t he m o n e y fr o m R e s e rv , done. He stated instead of t a l c ing e�s, Council could budget is fivgal with their budgets for the next 5 y o the re airs. He pointed out the more stress this bridge is put funds and d P uarded, so ` under the quicker it will fail. He felt the ViO 000 e and have i occur or be they would not have to expend another $35 , � nvenienced by another failure in the bridge. o f the res den s wer�e mco some - there is a motion on the floor for 5 tons, to et them out. He suggested J concerned when they pull their boats and try g e to 10 tons. He � leaving the speed at 30mph, but taking the tonnag citizen to move some explained that would allow the basic tra�el for every �,ba e trucks, and of the personal items, but prevent concrete trucks, g � movin vans, etc. He stated he was ok with 5 tons, but felt 10 tons would g give the citizens more leeway. Council Member Watkins stated she would appreciate it, because if Council was going to vote to lea�e it at�sV te �no was because she has a She stated the only reason she woul � �ck over the neighbor who is a handyman and ��c an o°do ble axle, but he can not bridge. She explained it is not a big ointed out she is • � even do his business reas l o eone who lives on t e ot er side to be able to trying to accommodate so n e went to 10 tons she reasonably do their daily lives. She felt if the om ��e bridge any Wp�t did not believe that it would seriously comp�e on a 5-ye�' plan to build a than it is. She hoped everyone realized they e She wanted Council to try and accommodate the best 1 n new bridg . one was strugg g could. Attorney Hawkins mentioned he could see every rovided, and the to make the best decision base e ted wha eve th y ultimately vote burden on the citizens. He sugg on Council should put a ca�eat that a�1m�StTaan�ed travell Counc within 3 months to determine whether eazeed o be causing a problem. He would be permitting in the motion, app stated they can then assess it in 3 month onths,�and th�Y ould ree aluate deems to be appropriate. He urged 3 m then. ' . 6 _ :� lar Meeting 04/13/06 � Minutes - V illage Council Regu `� Page 7 Wa the Village could put . Council Member Genco asked if there was anY y because a ' some kind of device on the bridge to know what the weight Was� ointed out 10 ton vehicle is a lot harder to distinguish fr� She com�en ed also the the vehicles would typi�a��Y look very sim oin to ha�e to make judgment calls, and it would be police officers are g S ' icult for them to know what the weight of the� ri h�o basi be very dl� e as because it was g g keepinS it at 5 tons was very Y� . vehicle traffic. She stated if they go with 10 ea �o have a mechani sm and emergency vehicles, the Village need enforce it. a or Paterno commented in reference to e t d there ns a Vice M y as f � as ��eras. He m technology available today that can actually run the license local company that has the technology ate and within 5 seconds to be able to tell ife time be able o heck the pl , person that owned t he ve hic l e, an d a t t h ela� d it is new techno logY, a�? d tonnage of the truck by the plate. He exp or Study, if Council wanted the company would be willing to do a temp �'Y ment for the Village to use as a them to, where they would install the equip and 0. He ointed out with $1,500 of it being refun cb� �e tnal for $3,00 P lied towards the p�' Village if they bro�uu dtown lt stem and app then the Village w uestioned how the Village. was going to enforce Council Member Genco q roblem. Vice Mayor Paterno it. Mayor Humpage stated that was the P eo le. sta.ted the Police Department would send warnings to those needed Paterno stated the Village could do Council Member Genco noted Sta.ff could also check to see if t ey an occupational license. Vice Mayo i�ned that is the only option, without m �y things with the system. He exp a�in to have someone sitting there. e n�ce a�10 tons instead o h g yuestioned whether it would be so diffi d place to put a tonnage amount- � 5 tons. She asked if there would be a g er Couzzo sta.ted a1l the vehicles have a gross vehicle Village Manag ull the vehicle over, which they have weight. The officer would have to p e and check the gross vehicle weight to see re havi g somebody the e don , vehicle weight. He stated the predicament is mo ointed out _ the police when the vehicle goes over the Bridge. He p ulled department did it one morning, and within 1'/2 hours had 12 t e ri ed. Mayor over. He mentioned his concern was after thee lea �a � y Wanted the Humpage felt Council was e�s S�thes�lage g ould fund the complete bridge to last 5 or 6 more y h. He commented in -� repair of it. He stated Council wag eS �ro m tha t is bridge faces is the , talking to the DOT people, the bi g P vibration caused by the larger vehicles. 7 . f` � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 8 • Mayor Humpage indicated he would have difficulty supporting 5 tons, and � would like to see it at 10 tons, because it, lets the citizens move r their personal belongings (their boats and recreational vehicles) across 'the bridge. He commented it would definitely inhibit any moving van, any concrete truck, or any major truck that eould cause damage. Council Member Paterno suggested looking at the big picture and the trafFic control of the area. He felt 5 tons actually helped the Village by putting some of the burden on Martin County, who has had their residents use Tequesta roads as a through street. He felt it redistributed the traffic . probably more equitably, and some of his neighbors have said they have noticed fewer commercial through trucks coming through their neighbor. He pointed out this was an opportunity to possibly handle both items at the same time, with the 5 ton limit, and it would be easy to enforce, because it was basically passenger vehicles, and Village residents. He mentioned he � had not heard any complaints about anyone having to use Island Way. Council Member Genco asked what if the Village had it for local traffic only. She mentioned the Village could post it and enforce local traff'ic - only, no through traffic, �'�' er tons. She omment d t at way�wou d vehicles, and no velucles o be easy to distinguish by having that kind of posting. Mayor Humpage commented he was fine with that. Vice Mayor Paterno asked how the � Village was going to distinguish through traffic or enforce it. He suggested it might be harder to enforce it, than differencing between 5 tons and 10 tons. Council Member Genco stated through �raffic would be easily identified by a commercial vehicle. Mayor Humpage commented the police can not be everywhere, but a police officer who sees a Rooms to Go truck on the other side of�the� enforcem and i they can�not through traff'ic. He felt rt w the police and have them only do traffic for the rest of the three months. ' Vice Mayor Paterno asked if the Chief had an opinion on which way would be easier to enforce the 5 ton versus the 10 ton limits. Police Chief Steve Allison commented the Village all ready has an ordinance for through trucks, which is 5000 pounds. He asked if the ordinance would need to be amended based on the Council action this evening in order to enforce this. Attorney Har Genco ent d the s sue so much ordinance. Council Membe � the ordinance, but through traffic. She asked if it would be a problem for the police officers to identify the difference between commercial vehicles and residents. Chief Allison noted the way the ordinance was written now, with through traffic the vehicle has to be followed just about out of town before the police could make the stop. Council Member Genco agreed that � could be a problem for the police. Vice Mayor Paterno stated it is very difficult to enforce, and it is a problem with the through trucks. 8 ; Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 0�/13/06 Page 9 Chief Allison commented the system Vice Mayor Paterno was proposing �• would give the police pictures of the vehicle, and �eY h would help n and times to send ths h�� uld pu th se l officers out there when these establislung patterns, Y a e asked whether that could violations were taking place. Mayor Hump g occur at 10 tons as well as 5 tons. Chief Allison agreed. ce but fel �it d d Genco agreed she li k�ds e d o�en ed i n a r ane-hour period, the Village not have enough teet could end up with 100- 30 ton trucks going over the bridge in which case the will have done damage to the bridge. She stated rath ter t nna e. y should sta wrth the hgh g chance of doing damage, they 3' felt she would rather have a couple of residents inconvenienced a little, than a lot of people being inconvenienced. Council Member Watkins commented she was just hying to help out the residents who live on the other side of the bridge and�m� �� e� , vehicles. She asked if it would be possible for them to t Was at 6 tons, � the police department. She noted she has a neighbor tha ., rather than 5 tons, and that it cripples him o��odate g the �res den s, be _ She commented she was trymg to ac conservative, but allow them to live as well. Council Member Genco commented what about if they hav�l ker• her neighbor 's a r siden and Watkms pointed out everyone has a s or Paterno explained they ar.e not would have a VOT sticker. Vice May allowed to have commercial vehicles, ° entioned her l n ighbo� has been anyway. Council Member Watkins m stopped and told he can not go over t cles with�the Police Department e 5 tons. She suggested registering the vehi Council Member Genco commented if the residents have arisl Vi ce Ma or the Village could do it li ke t ha t, a n d l e a v e t h e b n d g e a t 5 t o Y Paterno suggeste d a com promise by making it 5 tons, but with an exception that a resident of Tequesta. W� �� ho over the bri ge, long as could put on their window allowing the g they are between 5-10 tons. He explaine of Te and el el no . that if they are a resident of the Villag 9 unincorporated areas. He commente He felt tivs a compromise an paying the bill to go over the bndge. Council could do it that way. Council Member Genco agreee th�i d over ha�e a special sticker. Vice Mayor Paterno stated if they g a e asked if and do not have a stickerome e Hawkins stated he d t ey could, in C o u n c i l c o u l d d o t h a t. A tt y keeping� with their police powers. 9 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 10 � Ma or HumpaSe agreed, and sta.ted that would get the Vill felt 1 y et them to where they need to be. He off the hook, and g o. . needed to amend the original motion. ri; Vice Mayor Paterno moved to amend his motion that the o t the Village of 1Vi0�— speed limit back to 30 mph, and r ked po have t a permit for S-lO and including the Tequesta, that the,y will be requ other exceptions that have been put in, emergency ve ns � rable. t Counc�'l Member the residents it would be a no fee sticker, non tra f commented the permit has to match the license tag. Atto �hat is not of Teq ��af N'ould would be any situation where an emergency rype of vehicle have to transverse the bridge. Council Member Watkins statednt� n° t o just Council Member Genco P° Hum a u e agreed�the t County ha to se ice unincorporated = emergency vehicles. Mayor p g pockets. Vice Mayor Paterno pointed out the same foaSMd 4l p County emergency vehtc es also; seconded by Council Member Genco; motion p X, CONSENT AGENDA All ftems listed under ConsentAgenda are consid cus�on u of these item� by one motion. There will be no separate da Village Council Member so r.equests, in whic normal se uence on the Age da ed from the Consent Agenda and considered an rts q V ice Mayor Paterno removed Items 14 and 15. Council Member Watkins remoued Item 6. . MOTION Council Member Watkins moved to appro4 O the Consent Agenda, as amended; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno; motion passed Therefore the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 5, Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 16, 2006. �, Village Council Special Emergency Meeting Minutes January 27, 2006. g, Village Council Special Emergency Meeting Minutes February 2, 2006. 9, Village Council Special Emergency Meeting Minutes February 7, 2006. 10. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes January 25, 2006. 11. Village Council Joint Workshop Meeting Minutes, February 16, 2006 with 1Vlartin County Commissioners, Town of Jupiter Town Council, and � Facilitated by Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Mazcus. � 10 . • 3 �t 1 � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 11 l2, RESOLUTION 65-05/06 — A Resolution of the Villagov n�acProPo�sal �• Village of Tequesta, Pa1m Beach County, Flonda, Appr g from Chaz Equipment Co., Inc, for the installation of Street Lighting Conduit in an amount not to exceed the existing budgeted amount of $98,470 (Account #303-390-663.6 13. a) RESOLUTION 68-05/06 — A Resoluti of Florida, g App�o �� o a the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach Co ty, Contract through J.C. White Furniture, of Riviera Beach, Florida, for Furniture for the new Village Hall per Florida State Contracts #425-001- 01-1, #425-001-06-1, #42Q-420-02-01, #GS-28F-2100D in the total amount of $127,613.07, Having a FY 2005/2006 Capitala �orizi � the allocation of $144,000.00, account #303-331-664.603 and g Village Manager to execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village. b) RE50LUTION 74-05/06 — A Resolution of thlorid,lagA Coun ng �a the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, F � pp contract to Westwood App liance Center, Jupiter, Florida, for Kitchen a liances for the new V illage Ha11 in the total an1O n of $144,000 00 PP , Having a FY 2005/2006 Capital Projects Fund allocatio account #303-331-664.603 and eha f of the Villageillage Manager to execute the applicable contract on b 16. Budget Adjustments for the month of Apri12006. 1'7. Council approval for membership 00 p the Northern Palm Beaches Cultural Alliance in the amount of $ 1 g. Council approval of the Council Executand Coun� 1 Work hop, April Bargaimng), April 27, 2006, 6:00 P.M , 2006; 7:00 P.M. — Boat Related Matters in the Tequesta. Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta. 19. Council consideration to declare Surplus Property on unserviceable items. 19.1 Council approval for a letter from the �ela et ve S'rtes�locat d� on f the designation of Trapper Nelson In rp Loxahatchee River as a National Historical Place. END OF CONSENT AGENDA 11 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 12 . ITEMS REMOVED FROM T�IE CONSENT AGENDA 6. Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2006. °' Gouncil Member Watkins asked for a correction on Page 6, Paragraph 2, Line 4, Delete "people", and Insert "pupil". Consensus of Council agreed. MOTION Council Member Watkins moved to approve the Minutes of ll�farch 9, 2006 Regular Meeting, with one correction; seconded by Council Member Genco; motion passed 4-0. 14. a} RESOLUTION 70-OS/06 — A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving adding the financing of Phase II of the Police Department $OOMHZ Communications Replacement System to the Master Lease/Purchase Program that the Village has entered into with the Florida League of Cities, in the amount of $136,788.89 at an annual interest rate of 4.38% or 94% of the 5-Year treasury to be financed over five (5) years as described in the atta.ched proposal from the Florida League of Cities (E�chibit A), and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village. Vice Mayor Paterno indicated he removed this item for information purposes for the residents. He mentioned the Village police department was switching from the VHF radio system to 800 MHz system, which would allow the Village to have better communications for emergency personnel. He felt this was a movement in the right direction, and he would like to see in the future the fire department move into the same system so that they coordinate their services. He mentioned currently they are on two different systems, and have to go through dispatch in order to do the call. He indicated he would like to see fire on the same system. MOTION: Vice Mayor Paterno moved to approve Resolution 70-OS/06; seconded by Council Member YVatkins. Attomey Hawkins read for the record the title of Resolution 70-OS/06. Motion passed 4-0. b} RESOLUTION 71-OS/06 — A Resolution of the Viilage Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving a proposal from Car-Comm, Inc., of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, for Phase II of the replacement of the Police Department Communications System per the Florida Department of Transportation bid award D022844 in the amount of $136,788.89, interest and principal payments budgeted in 12 , :, _ , Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/Q6 Page 13 et and authorizing the Village the 2005/2006 General Fun ab �� ori ra on_behalf of the Village. �. 1Vlanager to execute th� apP � - MO� T� : Coun cil Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 71-OS/06; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno. Attorney Hawkins read for the record the title of Resolution 71-OS/06. Motion passed 4-0. SOLUTION 73-05/06 — A Resolution of the Vil rovin the p� h� � l S• � Flonda, App g Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, of an gg KW Diesel Generator from Hertz Equipmens R� of the Jacksonville, Florida, in the amount of $33,6 S ��o be funded by the Village's Hurricane Preparedness Program; existmg H�rri�ane Wilma Reserve Contingency account in t F� e�01 Fund #001 account #001-990- 5 9 9. 9 4 2 a n d i n t h e W a t e r U t� i ty account # 401-990-599.9 Ma or Paterno commented Item 15 has to do with a ge Vl la� e has a Vice y Public Utilities, and for th�e � ellOWe t m� the deep wells. He pointed power outage this would p p � out Staff has suggested taking 50% funding from Utilities, and 54% from Public Works. He felt it would be in the best ineer11estHe s ggest d out of Utilities, since it is mainly a util ty $33,602.00 out of account # 401. Mayor HumpaSe Questioned whether this generator would be used to run the Public Works building. Mr• Russell White, Public Services Manager enerator would run the public services garage and also run indicated this g a well. Mayor Humpage asked if that would come out of the enterpnse fund. Council Member Genco stated the a s t aside fog the hurricanes. Works was part of the money the Village h Vice Mayor Paterno agreed, but stated that was out of the hurricane money to fix the items they found that need�e hf� an e �ages�He fe t it new equipment, and it really is not related er Couzzo might not be appropriate to � ou of t general res rve• Council indicated the monies would co Member Genco pointed out the Village received momes to reimburse the Villa e for Hurricane Wilma, and that has already passed. She stated this � has that was set aside from Hurricane Wilma, is money the `lillage already that is sitting in the General Fund to be c� had appr pria a mon y contingencies. Vice Mayor Paterno �elt Coun - from the General fund for this. He t so what actually happened is the reimbursed the total ambunt they though , Village appropriated more money then they got from FEMA• . 13 � _ . - j � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 14 not have Cauncil Member Genco stated she understooe e ot sup osed t, but the reimbursed the Village 100%, w�ch they monies that Council put aside in the budget were attac d Paterno agre de Wilma Reserve Contingency account. Vice M Y if out of the Council Member Genco commented if e se account. She General Fund, they are taking out of th g noted Council has already set aside money towards generators and emer ency prepaxations that was identified by the Hurricane Wilma fund• g White a reed it could be taken from the h �� an Ge� al Fundcit �'• g out of th Member Genco sta.ted it shou1d not be comi a Vice Mayor Paterno should come from the disaster contingency agreed, but felt it should come out of the a b� hould nat come out of the vvas mainly going to be public urihties, an General Fund. Council I�lember Genco note a, Fund to this accountl V�ce �,r,ay, than to do two transfers from the Gene Ma or Paterno clarified he would like to see all the� ;t s� budget d out Y Utility account. Council Member Genco commen of Utilities; it is budgeted out of the account thaMthi�sz Paterno no ed he She stated this is an emergency generatar. Vice y sees this as equipment for the �� 1 Member Genco me tioned f and put it back into the general fund they do not spend the money somewhere t ae u ng the $16 000 %o) General fund. Vice Mayor Paterno sugges p back into the general fund. Council Member e cn�e uipmentc me out of rather have the money that is set up for emerg y 9 the emergency fund• She felt that was the purPose of having a budget and following it. Mayor Humpage indicated he would not have a problem with it sin eed to Village was gosng ta spend the money one way or another. He agr leave it as is, so that the Village coa e o n t d he e would rathe.r see i housekeeping matter. Vice Mayor P come out of the Utility fund• He commena a hurricane he money was contingency fund more as if the Village ha there, and they would be able to take care of it, whether it was debns, telephones poles, or the bridge that gets knocf Td he �ture Conse sus of not necessarily see that money as equipment Council agreed to leave the Resolution as proposed. MOTION: Coun cil Member Watkins moved to approve Resolution 73-OS/06; seconded by Council Member Genco; motion passed 4-0. orne Hawkins read for the record the title of Resolution 73-OS/06. Att Y END OF ITEMS REM��D FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - 14 # • Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 15 XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS . Mayor Humpage commented Village Manager Com ntio ed Village had extending the work hours for drilling the new well. He extended the work hours for drilling the Village Hall well a and iMs t�O wo7k� out with the neighboring Blair Hause residents. Vill g g requested to extend the hours of work oper�arilone n no so and it wou p ov de felt this drilling should not inconvemence y for a much smoother drilling operation. Consensus of Council agreed to extend the work hours for the well drilling. � Mr. John Goodland resident of Beach Road and President o� the Beach � r Road Association gave a brief overview of the Association. He mentioned � the Association represents the common welfare and geneT 600 unit � He condominiums on Jupiter Island, compnsed of ove explained recently they engaged on a landscaping pea �er �e essed the from U.S. One to east of the drawbridge. He indicat y . homeowners for the landscape improvements. He commTnKd� nd1M�cusy they obtained a substantial grant from Commissi discretionary funds, and the Village He hanked Counc l, he V'i lage funds for the landscaping pro�ect. Manager, and wanted to recognize the Assistant Manager Bob Garlo and his staff for a11 their help and assistance. He indicated as a result of these efforts and funds, they have received a lot of favorable comments from their members. He noted when the Vill ea � m Tom Hayworth of R od muc h more t han t h e y e x p e c t e d. H e t h a n k Landsca pin g for developing and imt le�me�ntC �c 1 fo all�t h e he lp and pro�ect is about 2/3 completed. He assistance. Mayor Humpage noted he received a cardsfre ai M xcept on use t the resident of Tequesta Drive, regarding the p properly located at 565 No. Dover Road. He explained the applicant has withdrawn their application. He read the follo e dent Dover Road�and ) left the meeting: 1) Mr. Russell von Frank, Mr. Howard Morton. _ Ms. Joann Huffinan resident of Willow Road, noted there was a constant pile of trash and yard waste, and felt the owner waits until the sa.nitation people come through, and then puts another pile out there. She noted the sanitation people came through tlus �e 1 co�ent d there r was no gras pile out there. She stated the home there, and she agreed no wonder ther e�b sh t e apartment e and kichen they put carpet out there when they cabinets, and appliances. She commented she has called the police and called the Mayor, but nobody can seem to do anything about it. � 15 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 16 '. ' Mayor Humpage indicated he would pass her comment along to the Community Development Director and she can give it to her code enforcement officer. Ms. Huffman stated she has already contacted Community Development, and they could not do anything for her. Council Member Genco asked,whether they were required to have a dumpster. Ms. Huffinan pointed out they have a dumpster in the back, but noted they do not use it. Mayor Humpage stated they would see if they can get a better handle on it, and if not she is to come back to Council. - Mr. Royce Hood, resident of Evergreen Ave thanked the Council Members for their leadership, ethics, and moral judgment, and for allowing the residents to speak here this evening. He indicated he came to the meeting this evening to challerige Mr. Dalack directly. He commented as elected members of Council they representative the voices of the citizens of Tequesta. He felt Tequesta. is one of the finest m�tnicipalities in the 5tate of Florida, and as a traveler he is proud to say this is one of the . finest place in the world, and where he intends on living his life. He . commented Council as a voice of the people; se o resent the ne ds of voters. He felt their job, as he understands rt, is t p , the community, and to build confidence among their constituents. He stated Mx. Dalack's reckless judgment � Stated he has no c�onfidence in has tarnished the image of the Village. H Mr. Dalack's leadership. He felt the people of Tequesta could sign an initiative, which can then be presented to Council. He commented he has not done his homework on this, but at this time would like to create a petition/initiative, a vote of no confidence in Mr. Dalack's judgment and leadership. He commented he feels this would solve problems, as the voice of Tequesta would have spoken. He felt this could bring the Village to a Special Election. _ Mr. Tom Tardonia, resident of Hickory Hill Roadl � the meet n . He , preferred to speak directly to Mr. Dalack, but he has g thanked Council for their outstanding job. He commented Tequesta, without a doubt, is the best place in Palm Beach County to live, and that he born and raised here. He commented while his views are differen� than Mr. Dalack's; he does have the right to his opinions. He is elected to Council to conduct the business of the Vi draw the troo from Ir qe and Mr. Dalack's proposed Resolution to with P impeach the President was entirely out of line, and embarrassing to the Village. He commented he wished Mr. Dalack would stick to the Village business at hand. He coxnmented the oath of office is done to preserve the integrity of the position. He felt Mr. Dalack should not be on Council if he �� signed the papers for office without reading the papers. He stated he • would not want someone on Council that could not remember _taking the oath several years prior. He thanked Council. � 16 � � ' �:� ;j 1Vlinutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 ; Page 17 ; � Mr. Joseph Marzilanio resident of Tequesta Drive commended Council for the good job on the bridge. He mentioned with the bridge being closed he � and everyone else on that side of the bridge had° it as a real burden. He� `�' • � indicated earlier in the meeting the bridge was d about the er traffia �� speed, and tonnage, but nothing was mentioned under the bridge. He noted he lives immediately adjacent to the bridge, � and his boat dock is close to the bridge, and he is constantly down at the dock, or in his boat, and from experience he can say that boats go under the bridge wide-open speed. He commented ees sko� d� a ped constan t ly, an d o n e s k i e r l a s t w e e k l u t t h e c o n c r e p p his arm. He felt with what he was getting at the footing of the bridge and bulkheads, they were seriously being eroded and affected. He mentioned also there is a manatee sign that then enforced, and was v ery bad for the the bridge. He felt it has not bee � bridge, and luckily no one has been hurt. He suggested the Village put a ` no wake buoy, and rules to enforce it. Mayor Humpage commented the Village does have a marine boat, and as . other situations the police department can not be every place at the same time. He mentioned they would look into it, and give to code enforcement and the Chief. He stated he could come back to Council, if needed. XII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL CpUNCIL MEMBER WATKINS _ Council Workshop — Boat Related Matters — She mentioned in the past several months there were many people interested in the Boat issue, and she wanted to be sure to let everyone know that Council had scheduled a Workshop on April 27, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. She noted the Village Clerk has assured her it would be published in the paper. She commented anyone _ • interested in the issue could certainly attend. _. Incoming Council Member Dalack — She mentioned over the past week she had not given much comment to the newspapers regarding the situation, but in light of this he �o e 1 t a months Counci Me t ge record for the pubhc a letter He indicated she sent this to the Village Manager, and it was distributed to Council. (Copy on file in the Clerk's Office). VICE MAYOR PATERNO _ Incoming Council Member Dalack - He commented�ent of the U ed the o t her day, an d h e s t a t e d h e s u p p o rt s t h e g o v e � States, the Village Charter, the Florida Constitution, and the U.S. , • � Constitution. � 17 . , � �a Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/Q6 , Page 18 � ted without our fortn of government, they would be no United He sta eatest lace on earth to hve. ' States, nor would it be the gr P COUNCIL MEMBER GENCO something she � � _ Old Train Station — She indicated she woul�u�i f U° �eaz ago the Village read in the newspaper. She mentioned ab Y started talking about the old train stationkanWl� Ms io Mwtaugh, :. She exp laine d bac k i n J an u a r Y s h e s p o President of the JTJB Chamber of Comm ��e o° ot� l o fl restori g a . Murtaugh became quite excited about PP historic building, and was enthusiastic enough to consider trying to raise ds to help accamplish that; and that the building might serve a public fun P�P ose. Ms. Genco stated she was a11 in fa�or of this, he costs mo �ng to consider the idea. Since.the Village has looke mto the building, and maybe in the next six wan ed the Co l of what � Qppo �nity to discuss it more, and a e� eed, and commented he she had been ta.lking about. Mayor e� �th �e building, because if would like to see something hap oin to knock it down. He stated this something was not done, they were g g item would come back, and maybe they could get some help by hooking up with the Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, Town of Jupiter, and individuals that may be interested in helping. He felt it would be great to preserve that portion of history. MAYOR HUMPAGE _ Incoming Council Member Dalack — He noted �e n in time would cease has been getting. He asked that the Press at this 1� ob to follow the rules and desist. He commenVd�a e C°arteT1He commented he feels badly that that are dictated by the S this has occurred for the Village, and sada s hat they can mo e with hopes this comes to a quick and speedy en , the business of .the Village of Tequesta, and maintaining the quality of life that the citizens expect. � XIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS 20, pRDINANCE 605 - FIRST REA�ING —� �rd��ce of the Village the Villa e Code Council of the V illage of Te lta I F sec ton 8 4n en g led "Definitions"; of Ordinances, Chapter 78, Amending Chapter 78, Article VI, Divisio n Cha l ter 78, "Schedule of- Site Requirements , Amend g P � • Division 2, Section 78-177, entitled `�C'VIII �` P l anned Commer ia1 � District"; Amending Chapter 78, Anc�le � Developments"; Amending Chapter 78, Article VIII, Section 78-251, � 18 � -1 ' � Minutes - Village Council Regular_Meeting 04/13/06 Page 19 - "Pu ose and Intent"; Amending 5ection � ed Commer ia entitled rP °`Elpplicability of Land Development Regulations to Plann ther � Developments"; Amending 5ection 78-253, entitled "Conflicts with Q tions"; Amending Section 78-254, entitled "Specin S�fd Spe i Regula �t u�reme �� Amending Section 78-255, entitled General Req Development Regulations"; Section 78-256, entitled "Property Re ulations"; Amending 5ection 78-257, ent�i e D tled "S ctures g Amending Chapter 78, Article IX, Section��7 Creatin new Code Section g � be Exempt from Height Limitatil SS�'' providing for Severability; 78-303 to be entitled "Visibility Triang idin for Codification; Providing for Repeal of Laws in Confiict; and Prov g Providing for an Effective Date. Ma�N; Coun cil Member Watkins moved to approve First Reading of Ordinance . 605; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno. (Vote at end of discussion) Mayor HumpaBe commented Council has � o to �u°kri the commerci�a listen to the citizens of .what they would hke iven a great deal of time district. He noted every Council MemberHa kins mentioned this is a and thought to this matter. Attorney reliminary review, first reading, and that thi ed �a to be corre ted, p o a hical chang He noted there are a few typ �' P looking at questions that but it basically represents the prociuct of Staff, Council raised back in the fall of 2005> tive to C the 1 C 2 d strictg He progress was declared by Council, rela commented Ms. Catherine Harding, Director of CommunitY Development; Attorney Karen Roselli, he and Village Manager Michael Couzzo have worked on formulating revisions to the Ord a s ecifically n ext to try�g to address Council s concerns. He sta. P the Planned Commercial Development (PCD). Council Member Genco asked if this was a p ublic hearing, and official first reading. Attorney Hawkins stated yeS• nd cated she pl g document was in legislative format. She � uestions. She . reviewing the entire document, in case Council may �h ve been moved noted the new text was underlined, and some t�g «Definitions", 1) around. She reviewed the proposed Ordinance: Page 3, the definition of basement was clarifi bu ld'm�he ght, unl ssas exceeded not countmg in calculating overall � natural grade; 2) the definition of "Height" was added, which includes four different points on the roof that the m cent em ade' o w �o up to; 3) the definition of Hlgheade was not necessarily level, so there address issues where the finished gY' � would be an average taken of the elevation of oneo os� �� was revised; the building to determine height; 4) the definiti � and �) the definition of "Turret" was added. ` . lq � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04J13/06 � Page 20 Mayor Humpage pointed out on Page 3, under the definition of •- "Basemerft it says "that portion of any basement which exceeds natural grade shall be used in calculating the overall building height"; he commented on Page 13, "Parking Garages" 3 sentence, "subterranean parking garages andior storage areas which aze below natural grade shall ,. not be counted". He asked why are they not like basements. Attomey Roselli stated they are, anything that is below grade is not counted. Village Manager Couzzo stated he felt it was a"above and below grade" issue. Mayor Humpage clarified if the parking garage comes above grade it gets counted. Attorney Roselli stated yes, that is where it starts to get counted just the portion that is above grad�. Attorney Roselli mentioned the "Schedule of Site Requirements" table was already in the eode, but needed to be consistent with the code. She indicated she added a box for the PCD special exception uses. She noted the regulations are summarized in the table. She explained the C-2 regulations were the only ones contained in the table, and there was conflict with the building height that was in the table, and what was actually in the code. She stated that now has been changed, and it is up to Council to decide what they would like, but for discussion purposes, the maximum building height in the C-2 is 4 stories/50 feet, and in the PCD it is also 4 stories/50 feet, but up to 5 stories/70 feet at the Council's - discretion. She pointed out in the PCD the minimum living area requirement is 1,200 square feet per dwelling unit. Council Member Genco commented the 20% under the Minimum landscaped open space should be 25%. Attomey Roselli agreed, but noted in the PCD o egulations currently the nco sta ed on 6 l l s whs it states 20 /o. Council Member Ge showing 25%. She felt it was Council's intent to make it 25%. Attorney Roselli pointed out on Page 17, "Area limita.tions", the existing code says the platted �open space is 20% of gross land area. She stated that is why she used the 20%, and did not know if this 20% was the same as the "Minimum landscaped Open Space" in the table. Council Member Genco stated that should be 75%/25%. Attorney Hawkins clarified was it Council's desire for 75%I25%. Mayor Humpage noted it was 20% and Council wanted to bring it up. Consensus of Council agreed to 25%. Vice Mayor Paterno questioned whether as they add stories, should Council require for every story more of a setback. He explained as the building gets larger, and it is close to the street, it creates a tunnel effect, and questioned whether they should go back 5 feet per floor. Attorney Roselli pointed out in the table, which is consistent with C-2, 4 and 5 story � buildings require an additional 5 feet for each story above 50 feet. Vice Mayar Paterno noted he does not want to see a new building going up right against the street. 20 - ; Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 3 Page 2] - Council Member Genco felt Council was doing that with t�hi �rit he that Council still has discretion on the aesthetics and �t o move the - building. She indicated they could f�t this as ru e of thumb; that the . building back or tweak rt more. She �an not do less. Vice Mayor applicant� can do more than this, but they Paterno agreed, but suggested maybe Council should requ �b�cks o he � floor level, so Council could s�art moving the front se building back more. Council Member Genco noted there is also a required e feet the 4�' i � front of the properry, then a setback, then .an additional 5 3 and 5 story. She noted a typical road easement � tri ��b, then feet � sometimes mohe, so probably it is at least 40 feet fro back for the 4 floor, and additional 5 feet for 5thr t Watkins felttha e was a a could be 50 feet from the curb. Council Membe lot when considering the si�e of the properties that are le he exce tio on � Council Member Genco mentioned the only one that got t p roved. that rule was Mr.Van Brock's � s�d�ing�a the front y d setback could Mayor Humpage suggested the 5 rY be deleted, because it being Systories w n� �s is guidelinea t e applicant anyway. Council Member Genco explai o�t to have that in the � could not do anytlunS less. She felt it was imp code, for the next Councils after them. Council Member Watkins pointed out 1,200 square feet per residential dwelling unit was large. She explained they have 2 b e�eet as a Club that were 900 square feet. She felt 1,200 squar was quite large. She stated she personally thinks it should be at the most 1,000 square feet. Attorney Roselli no indicat d C uncl mightcwang to the square footage. Mayor Humpage consider that with Workforce housin orkforce house g be ause of the tax Village was not going to have much �'�' ested making the square footage rates. Council Member Watkins sugg 1,000 instead of 1,200. Consensus of Mi�mium�ving area O qu em nts' per residential dwelling unit for the in the PCD. Council Member Genco nu ted�u� l A�orney Ro elli agreed code, it should be made consistent thro gl? Council Member Watkins explained th �� C�°dl d scretton. stated 5 stones/70 feet, and 6 stones/84 feet s he s poke with Ms. Harding, and in keeping consistent and uniform, she wanted Council to consider the big p icture, and the poten tia l of havin g different heights in different areas. She st She S ointed out the m by consensus to do the 4 and 5 stones. p , height in the G2 is only 4 stories. Coun ons M and to her th t's malces stories lends interest in ehanges in eleva , � � � � � � � " 21 `i � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04I13/06 � � Page 22 communities look interesting. She explained when everything is so homogeneous it becomes ��exy boring. Ms. Harding �oted in the Planned Mixed Use Developments the Village currently allows 6 stories/84 feet, as an option, and the standard is 5 stories/70 feet; and in the Planned Residential Development (PRD) it is 6 stories/84 feet as an option with a � special exception, and 5 stories/70 e Planned Commercial De elopment what the ordinance is doing for th (PCD) is reducing it to 4 stories/50 feet as a standard, and 5 stories/70 feet as an option. She stated the �illage will have three separate types of zoning in the Planned Developments, and two of them will have the option of 6 stories/84 feet, and the PCD will �a hf Counc lbeli v es they were feet. She mentioned her concern was limiting the height across the board, they have two other elements to explore, before they get to that point. Vice Mayor Paterno asked for clarified of what Ms. Harding was saying. He asked if it would be in Council's best interest to address the others and . lower them by one story. Ms. Harding stated if Council wanted consistent 5 story maximum in the Village that woul dbe Counc l Member co wanted Council aware there is a differen asked if Ms. Harding could tell Council which areas were adjacent, and where their approximate locations were without a zoning map. Ms. Harding stated she would need a zoning map. Council Member Watkins noted she was just questioning if there was a need to change it. Attorney Roselli mentioned the PCD is not primarily a residential district, where the mixed-use and the Planned Residential districts contem�pinaea Commerc al residential. She stated this is back to a Tradihonal P Development, which is predominately commercial. She mentioned at one time Council talked about changing the PCD to stand for Planned Combined Use Development, but after speaking with Ms. Harding that is already available in the Mixed Use development. Attorney Roselli felt it was better to stick with the Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and treat it as planned commercial; and if Council wanted the height to go up � they may have the same situation as an Atlantis project, possibly where it is predominately residential, and they do not have that commercial component. She commented something like that project should be in a mixed use or planned residential community. She noted if Council goes up with the height axe they going ta be able to fill it with commercial, or have - this residential issue coming back. Council Member Watkins noted Gouncil agreed a�e resident al. Attorn y commercial, so the remaining 4 or 5 stones cou Roselli sta.ted the 1 floor must be commercial, and the rest of it can be whatever Council desires. Council Member Watkins pointed out it is different in the other two, and she does not want to back track and do this again. She felt it needed to be discussed at this time. 22 � 1Vlinutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 23 � ted she was not sure if Council needed to.limi�aeo PD erno She commen and 5 stories, since the others�wes dawn a o g U SS�ne, and t e only one pointed out the commercial co robabl the left in the Mixed Use that is build-able else was basically built out Zuccarelli property. He felt everything �at could go to 6 stories. residential, and that would be � ented ex ept for redevelopment. Mayor Council Member Genco comm Humpage agreed that is where the Villagh of T questa i�residential now. Paterno agreed, and stated everytlung nort m �� along He felt the only mixed use left was the Zuccarel�lioa�Wh re the old Publix Bridge Road. Council Member Watkins poin otential of what is that is G2. She noted if you look down th��r �e e�� e l oped; she stated is left in commercial, and what is possible she was not so sure it does serve their purp ose, just a well, to limrt them at ' at 5 and not grant the exception to 6 stories, t and a lye C� that pomt � oin on po stories going on, then 4 and 6 stories g g Member Genco agreed. r Paterno agreed he had no problem reducin hehPCD at 5 arrd 6 Vice Mayo . Council Member Wat�� rno commen d he thought Council agreed and stones. Vice Mayor Pate com rised to malce at 4 and 5 stories• Council Membex Wa P mmented she wanted Council to look at the noted he ould ke t t see co or Paterno zoninS districts could be. Vice May st of the height come down to be the 5 �he Ho nt it i g e g to the re et the density ta P lower, and he does not want to g love this place, and a lot of people everywhere. He commented they o le do, and he was just tryinS to keep it as close as what it is currently. pe p orne Roselli added as part of �S ordinance the height in the C-2 has Att Y her ri t now, but the been reduced. She mentioned the heigh�hmiC � mum he ght would be way the ordlnance has been drafted tories/50 feet. She indicated the other dis eri noted whate er Counc l 4s would be the PRD and the Mixed-Use. s atible, because one is a decided she recommended that they be ��h PCD She felt they should ' special exception use, so the C-2 is housing onsistent, and that is why the ordinance red ljl e revhewed Pag $� C 2 be c Rose it is consistent with the PCD• A�arney e 6� guilding height Commercial District, and noee etc s i n iva a� t e able on Page 4. set bac ks, l o t s i z e, o p e n s p a c , e 6, Item 3, regaxding the language " Vice Mayor Paterno que s t i o n e d P a g H � ke d i f t h e . the m�im� lot width shall nom��een�e d of (`�maximum". AttorneY language should read the ml� Vice Mayor Paterno Roselli stated yes, it should read "minimum". indicated other sections would need to be corrected with that same � 23 , V � ' tes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Minu page 24 a e. Attorney Roselli indicated she would make sure all corrections langu g were made to the doc�►ment. ,. viewed Page 7, Planned Commercial Devel a ntent A tt o rn e y R o s e ll i r e o s e an Section 78-251, Pu�P°se and Intent. S he men ti o n e d t h e P� P r discussions . . has been rev�ritten for the PCD, because ofbe She noted the original about what they intended this dist ectshe noted Pages 7, and 8 were p �. a �,ph was inadequate, and vagu • t she created to address Council's commentses cammerc al language tha would want the PCD to be. She commented ana ��es of b endinS issues, uses that would be approp�ate for a PCD, : architectural issues, and the idea there should be a p edestrian flow through for the PCD. Vice Mayor Paterno the development. She mentioned S some of those concepts wer incorporated later on in the guidehne le is a asked what fee simple meant. Attorney Hawkins stated fee simp tliat describes the nature of the title held bY �a n d bY the l e g a l d o c t n n e t n o t b u r Simple is where someon e° R se l h li not d�on Page 8, under the purpose interest of another. Attorn Y ro osed commercial uses for the PCD and intent where it says, "The p p must be identified at the time of conceptual p ian review..: ' that it should " ecial exception request review" instead of "ce C�C ; be changed to sp 1icant comes befor plan review" so that at the time the app es of stin the special exception they have ideC anf ed th t be ore the reque g commercial uses were going to be in When D y�e as�ng Council to let applicant gets to site plan approval, m have a PCD in the C-2, they need to know�what kind of commercial the uses they are going to put in there, so Council ouncil Member Watkins clarified if a developer knowing they are going C oint of special exception approval to have commercial components, at the p conce tual review approval would they really know theln �bcode, or P ua e is already employees. Attorney Roselli stated that lang g d was not revised. She felt they did not have 1 idea. She po ed ouhthe � needed to ha�e a genera � to that number, but they e of uses is going to be limited to what is aleow��ek i fohe�e2e �� la�ned when the Villag Member Watkins exp amount of employees, hopefully it would not be expected to identify t e er down to one or two. She felt that would bh S� re of the process n�b oint out wh g Attorney Roselli noted she wanted to p they would be identifying this information� w�ould be at the time they come before Council for special exception app e 10, under Section 78-255, General Attorney Roselli explained Pag uirements and special regulations for the PCD 1 �00 qua�e feet, and req e the living area down She noted she would chang . inake sure everything else is consistent throughout the ordinance. � 24 . , �. � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 . . Page 25 ntioned on Page 11, (e) Building height Council stile from em She me determine what that will be. She read the � g a petitioner may (e); "However, as part of the site plan app P request an increase in building height in accordance with the PTO ieri ° s 1 9, this paragraph". She commente d cn teria h a v e b e e n a d d e � o�ted out an d i t cou l d b e c h an g e d o r modified. Vice Mayor Paterno p ed to "minimum" as no t e d e a r l i e r u n d er (c) the lot width should be chang it should in the meeting. Attorney Rose l li men t i o n e d o n t h e f co�ent d t e criteria say "not less than" instead of no less than . Sh were in there to help in the exercise of Co h ve some kind of standards from a legal standpomt the Village needs to or guidelines to govern the discretion to a�oid a legal challenge. Attorney Roselli noted Page 13 deals with Parking Garages. She me ntioned Council addressed this under `Basements" �e s d the sale of counted. Vice Mayor Paterno asked if the ordmance a laces. He mentioned that is a big thing in Miaml �'�'h�e � d S He parking p �e, because they are � their parking place to other peop explained he has a friend that has bought cil Member Watkins�noand hn . has made a lot of money doing it. Coun are separate from the _ Lighthouse Cove they purchase the garages, and they units. Attorney Roselli indicated that was not addr onedneedsea parla g ordinance. Vice Mayor Paterno commented every place, so when they sell them, such as be°w �S felt he parkingsPot cars, they take the money. Council Mem needed to be deeded to the unit• Attorney R� h a e a�.r�agee and then hey closings where they buy a u�a� e pace. Vice Mayor Paterno agreed, sell the unit, and keep the g g and knows someone who did it 5 times. Couna�l Mem� G�m� e and Council wanted to do one deeded p��g SP p ha�e it like a unity of title. Attorney Roselli stated some might have additional parking spaces. Vice Mayor Paterno felt it needed to be addressed, because it may not be a problem now, but could• be in the ture. Attorney Hawkins pointed out there are m�� hasp o be � b u t d i d n o t t h m k t h a standards on required parking, deeded or atta.ched to the garage, or vice versa. Attorney Roselli indicate d she would add languaSe to the ordinance. Attorney Roselli reviewed Page 13, noting Building use is where the first . ermissible commercial uses, and story of the PCD shall be limited to p ua e"Live/works shall be pedestrian oriented. She pointed out it the lang g lofts are not permitted in the PCD. She �� e � �e ord nan e bCounc 1 �� Council to decide if they wanted that l ��ed to be a numbering issue on Member Watkins pointed out there app - Page 15, item (7), 3& 4. Attorney Roselli agreed. . 25 . . . . . • .. _ . _ - j inutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 M Page 26 which is like a catch all, if She mentioned item (9) on Page 15 was added, ecific uses, that this expanded the an applicant did not fit into one of the sp . uses for other similar low-intensity commercial uses. uestion about the phrase "Pnvate Attorney Hawkins commented he had a q � � 'vate club. Attorney Roselli club", and what exactly that meant. Councri Member Genco felt t at was written to address Mr. Zuccarelh s p le an Elks , mentioned it is existing language in the current code, for examp lub. Council Member Watkins noted the cl�hadi em was 1 tt e C Hawklns felt general members h ip, A tto rn e y roblem wi t h de le t i n g Vice Mayor Paterno indicated ent oned a few Council Meetings ago a thaf from the ordinance. He m o � in for the gentleman came, and he wasi menti oned anyon else would become non- private club. Attorney Rosell onforming if there was a private club in existence and this was delete . � '7 private club, and if it � Vice Mayor Paterno suggested deleting item O 9 Council could make an adjus�ent if neoe Co�cl comes in under item O Consensus was something the Village would not mind ha�ing. - - agreed to delete item 7. (7) Private club. � selli reviewed Page 17, item 1 l Area � mhet25% pen Attorney Ro reed suggested deleting item 11, because Counci C� us of Council agree�d space as mentioned earlier in the meeting. to delete item 11, in its entirety. She reviewed item 12, Architectur ' theme, noting this was new language being added. She noted an Page 19 tion 78-256 was renamed "PCD design P Dd e Cept for building Sec �,aive regulations for explained Council may re uirements, requirements associated height permit requirements, density q uuements for the preservation of with concurrency management, and req 'ronmentally sensitive lands". She stated the waiver for building envi hei ht is treated separately in another secti e touched an Page 22, `� door g rovided on Pages 19-21 • Sh • procedure" as p e which prohibits the outdoor storage o a outdoor st rage facilities storag , . vehicles, and. oth �e�sio � ori P g 22a A� C essn oting there was discussion as well. She poin vious meeting on vehicular access. She state a�lt��°�p,n frontage, , at a pre «No commercial facihty sh �anguage was added, local or neighborhood direct view, or physical access on or from anY secondary, arterial, roads. A thoroughfare plan indicating the pnm�Y� and main street roadways throughout th eP�CD S�hel Villageideshe tertiary, lan app�ication is submitt the time the site p Visibility triangles, has been mentioned a new section, Section 78-303, added on Page 26. .. . 26 - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/0 ° Minutes 2 a. "Minor Page 27 � e on Page 24, item �� acent ' V i c e Ma yor Paterno asked that lang g h tra f fic". H e .' the PCD sha l l no t c o n n e c t with a e��o gts in ad� • streets wrthln So as to encour $ to developments in s�he p Way ented so that deleting ortion of the sente Pa�e ` rno Scomm way so as suggested » Vice Mayor encouraSe through t�'affic . h �affic. „ Council did not have to worrY about throug sta.ted she would hate to ha�e what happened in e Wa the traffic pattern was done, and felt that Council Member Genco �lice Mayor Paterno Tequesta 4aks '�'1� th y Where not care�l. could happen a�ain if �eY ments and access between t ��ng of other develop �ould access these explained he was ou h the neighborhoods, such Atlantis anc��a � D ld s be ' Sed to cut �' C sites from CountY Line Road ments. He indicated he would ne �o an every development have develop ented she would hk small development. Member Genco commin and out, iuiless it was a very two means of getting could ha�e �'� entries in the front, or or Paterno explained they ointed out . Vice May Council Member G u t easier for the one on each side of the build l�ed commercial, it is j n to get it back out to especially when talking about p ercial, then t� g ln to accomplish. _ c o m m ercial to flow into tn e S� t h e ord 1 bombard someone, an d t h e y U.S. One. She was t�� g otentia y �ould not go back Vice Mayor Paterno felt this could p er Genco noted that is what thet d or ey not even realize it. He C 1 tMemb he road �'as �n' the wan � an d pull it out. Co� ret it the waY y e does; so that Council co�hat the�felt would be a problem. She encourag y if it may turn out to be something felt it worked better fO en ed liked the way it was wntten so if they Hawkins comm they could still approve it. Attorney a roval, "�Ce facilities, S say to the developer seekinBRo elli suggested Council could alway our traffi� Pattern" • At�orney concept, but do not like y e in, because Council would see it would be easier a wa ver,�and tlient ey �'�'OUId ha�e to deal with the people requesting ��se basis, with the idea they waiver. She sugg ested doing it on a case-by- reed to lea�e the entire do not want to do it. Consensus of Counci ag sentence in the ordinance. . noted on Page 26� Section 78-2g2• Stn'��'es Cr e ampe Mayor Humpage p et very m height limitations; he felt some ommented he would hate to j�t � ara et walls. He with turrets and P p Roselli clarified it came uP at one of the meet�ngs exempt them. AttorneY so that an ' ea of limiting �e ��tectural featu�es to a certa.ke �at. Vice Mayor the id ine, or something these az'e applicant can not have a 30 foot sP Wa the Village could say .. Paterno suggested if there was a Y he overall height limitations, but these individual things can exempt from t not exceed a certa.in height. 27 ° -� Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 ; � Page 28 ' roval of Council". a e su ested adding language "At the app Mayor Hump g gg H e noted that way Council could take a look at each� a,°� mes�in�it .. Council Member Gen eo�si c na She co d she T kind of liked the means Council has th a e a eed, but noted he '� way Atlantis had tlieir re° o°pu a 25 foot pire. Council Member Genco would not want a develop p licants be able to do somethmg indicated she would like to see app : creative. Council Member Watkins S� ad elt it was too highCtheY �'vould basis, and if Council did not hke rt, an a e stated he would like to see ask them to bring it down• Mayor Hump g to look at it, rather something in there that allows Council the authority ested changing the the are non-exempt. Attorney Roselli sugg then to say Y ested "Structures that may be heading. Council Member Genco sugg em t from height limita.tions". Consensus of Council agreed to .insert ex p � the language "that may be" m the heading. cil Member Genco asked if someone for the next could look at the Coun could prepare a map ��ed she like t know v sually if this was a11 - zoning heights. She goin g to work together, and that she cou l d bW u a f b r�� i ri g l s meth ng co or � limitations. Attorney H a w k i n s n o t e d t h e y coded and larger for Council at the next a t s he d d a n c i e ob te d � Attorney Roselli for pulling this all together, an Mayor Humpage asked for public comment; their being none the public hearing was closed. Attorney Hawkins rea a�� the beg nning o e the Ordinance 605. (A motion was made discussion). Motion passed 4-0. . 21, DELETED FROM AGENDA BY STAFF , . � �• 7 � n n ns-nL . ' �. . ---- - � 22: Counc il consideration for review of a Preliminary Plat for The Preserve of Tequesta, formerly lcnown as The Crossings. . Le al Counsel for the applicant mentioned in May Mr. Christopher Saia, S roval, and were 2005 the developer was before 1�uappr vall MranCaherine Harding, now back for preliminary p � CommunitY Development Director noted the Deve opment e � � . preliminary plat application, along with ' � 28 ; Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 . Page 29 Committee (DRC). She indicated they asked for on� c mgl d h their - • dedicated water utility easement, and the applican P request and gave them a 12 foot dedicated easement for the water lines. Vice Mayor Paterno asked if the easement was on the north side of the property. Ms. Harding conf'irmed it was on the north side of the property. Council Member Watkins questioned whether the site Pi h build h in remained the same. Mr. Saia reviewed the site plan, noring g the back would look like townhouses, but legally they would be condominiums. He mentioned there was no chang velo er liad sold the Council Member V�atkins noted rumor was that the de p front portion. She commented she was just trying sl m� S�a�ia stated the was the same plan they brought to Council previou y, site plan was 100% consistent with what was approved. Vice Mayor Paterno asked why the developer had to plat a street as a � Tract, such as Tract J. Mr. Saia explained the entire o have a o d He divided up into di f feren t tra c t s, a n d p a r c e l s, s o t h e y d o n mentioned Tract J is there so that it can be identified by the Condominium Associations to maintain it. He mentianed the Master Association would maintain Tract K, and the Condominium Associations would maintain the other Tract. Vice Mayor Paterno clarified by the individual ones. Mr. Saia agreed. Vice Mayor Paterno mentioned by do f�e end up h w th a� different associations by buildings. He asked y different ambience, rather than all being under one Master Association. Mr. Saia explained there would be two individual condo associations, one on the north side and one for the 1 ontrols h b l ap ng e a ou d and a master association that perimeter, and the roadways inside. He mentioned the master association would.take care of the perimeter so everything someone would see from outside would be consistent. Vice Mayor Paterno asked if Council would have concerns in reference to the north side being potentially a little different than the rest, or was it their idea to have it all the same. Council Member Genco felt the reason . they separated into two was because the townhouses would have different maintenance considerations than t ee�� e differently than he other wnitsd would want to be able to assess thos She asked if each pazcel was one townhome. Mr. Saia stated each one of the parcels have 5 or 6units, consistl keWatmonopolyrgame.i V'ce Mayor Member Genco commented rt was Patemo asked if there would be consistency in the fiiture on the painting throughout the project. He noted for example if �eY ia a�ted the Master � . one, would it still be consistent with the others. Mr. Sa Association would give consistency in what people see along the roadways. � 29 . . 1 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 30 • He noted there would not be 100% consistency in the to a° sse Co�c 1 3-story building, because they are very different buil g Member Genco commented all the elements that are commonly used by ve bod that lives there were alphabetical, such as Tracts A, J, L, and K. e ry Y '� he asked if the parcels would be the homeowner' ssoc ationl Mr. s the Master A responsibility, and the roads maintained bY ortion of the plan would be Saia explairied the roads in the southern p aintained by the southern condominium association; and thcondominium m the northern northern portion would be maintained by association. He indicated Tract K and Tract L would bn Sh � ori �e common Master Association, as well as an easement plan around the perimeter along the fencing. Vice Mayor Paterno questioned Tract J going on to Village Boulevard. He roblem allowing the northern people to cut " asked if there could be a p an d �th Publix in the back, through He mentioned the way it was set up, eo le would be entering Tract J. He asked if that wouldwa at but wi h p P for the residents. Mr. Saia commented it looks like a roa y' eo le are parking spaces, he felt it wouldu h it� He felt they would want t P come not going to want to go thro g through the main er�trance on Old Dixia H he h WOUld 1 ke to see the wider. Council Member Genco suggeste � roadways part of the Master AssociatP�Ce�hl4 would be �th�ough functional, especially since people and out Tract J to go to Village Boulenard� � i n�n itt Saia no ed infighting among the people of who is goi g it was drafted this way so that people �'"a combina on Trac�t L � t pointed out the large roundabout that is K. Council Member Genco commented t s showi g a 47.62�and the where it comes out on Old Dixie Htghway close dimensions when other shows at 50.1. She pointed out those are ve p overns they exit. Mr. Saia noted the Department of Trans ortation (DOT) g the dimension width, and guidelines for entering and exiting. Ivlr. Gerald Valent; Developer and Vice President, ae oadways versus Development felt the issue was they were trying to divi a parking lot with drive aisles. Hn e sp a�es, the idea was to park in roadway, because there are par1a g p front of their units, so they are going to be responsible for their roadways coming in. He noted the main roadway is a common He n d he to where the secon d roa dw a y i s goin g tlu'ough. understands what Council was saying, but felt when there is parldng spaces the area it is more drive aisles than a road. He commented it was � very difficult to dedicate a drive aisle as a roadway. � 30 - ' utes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13l0 ; Min Page 31 r Genco pointed out Parcel6, and Tract 1, eh h Cr ss ngs Council Membe e building wher � where the parking is going to be for the larg e ess and access is "vas, and Tract J is going to be where ho�e a�e s as and felt going to be. S he no te d s h e h a s h v e d o� to use that to get to Pu b l i x. M r• the people from the townh°meS aze but not everyone is going to do that. Valent agreed there would be some, ets to a point where the traffic is He commented until the Village � which it is not currently •and does unmanageable on Old Dixie HighwaY, it is oing to be in the future; he felt more geople would come not appe�' g g ets a traffic out to Old Dixie. Council Member Genco noted if the Villa e g W ld� be at Old Dixie HighwaY and Village Boulevard, � light it wou the Tract J exit to avoid the tra£fic means everyone else would be using oin to be installed. li ht. Mr. Valent .asked when �� a t Villa elgwas looking at it, and g Council Member Genco noted the o'n o$o Vice Mayor Paterno potentially that was where it was g g oin to ented what Council was worried about thc o � e �'�� _ comm S � skirting th�'ough there. He asked if ere N would not want to go that way. o su ested Tracts J, L, and K should all b ithin the Council Member Genc gg the Master Association. She felt ��c 1 would like Tract1Jtolbe part of the development. Mr. Saia asked if Co �ould do that• Iv�• V�ent agreed. Master Association. He commented they S � using it as a road, Council Member Genco n rie ab ut he mauitenance. Vice Mayor Paterno people will not be scream ghe want to look at a way so that people do suggested in their planning Y ested maybe where Tract L and not want to cut through the area. He sugg eo le would not come K is in the front, maybe put a circle, so that those p p tin down in front of the building on Tract Lean a t bu not shoo g the back such as roundabout. Mr. Saia noted Valent noted that would be � on the plan Council had before them. M�'• lat would stay as it exists. drafted in the Association documents, but the p Consensus of Council agreed. " C ouncil Member Watkins commented she noticed they v�'ere advertising, asked if they had a timeframe for when theluni� V�en not d tha i and e tt�g calls about She mentioned she keeps g . e were waiting to get to this ut of his hands, and with another department. He commented al - e ° nnted, and initially th y brochures have been p �Ce vaas, NIr. Valent stage. Vice Mayor Paterno asked what the asking p ' the townhouses were in the mid $500,000. C�� l�Membter Watkins said ca11s. fast, because they have received many asked how theY came up with the name "The P T e ri t co ed they h d does not see it as a preserve of any kind• M�'• Va _ ed very nice townhomes in North Miami, and they called it The develop o ular. Preserve, and it was very p P . - 31 . . _ � ;i � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 ._ 1 Page 32 ust a name. He noted most of the names He noted this was not a preserve, j area, so <- they came up= v�ith were already taken in the ea�h ri t� e been it was a process o f e limi n a t i o n t o f i n d a n� eo le were asking because used. Council Member W atkins e ommie tg ing o preserve t he existin g they thought it was because th y a reserve at the north end of �- � building. Mr• Valent noted there is a on �r noted regarding the . the property they are still working sistenc , the buildings will be the same color schem� all would look con Y there; and tha schemes also. He stated they want a unitY much the same. Council Member Watkins commented she felt it pretty . ` ,�,as going to be a well-received project. rove accepting th�poe� long�t � he M OTIpN; C ouncil Member Genco moved to aPp T r a c t s J, K a n d application, with the following changes: 1) Roa d w a y om a 10 oot to a 12 foot water utility easement; Master Association, and 2) the�h �ns,• motion passed 4-0. seconded by Councal Member �V, NEW BUSINESS 23 a) pRDINANCE 604- FIRST READING a h�r�� Flo da, Deleting Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Be icle VI, Permit Sectian 14-151 Valuation Data Table, in Chapter 14, � Providing for � Fees of the Village �f r re eal o O dinance n confl ct; Providing for Severability; Providmg P an effective date. �p`N Council Member Watkins moved to app rove First Reading of Ordinance 604; seconded by Vice Mayor Paterno. (Vote at end of discussion) Director of CommunitY Development mentioned Ms. Catherine Harding; Valua.tion Data the department requests t e�t eFees�becausent is no longer relevant in Table, under Article VI, P computing of permit fees. She explai ed b the cost of onstruct on. used, and the fees were currently calc Y She noted the valuation table giveetno ed cmo��ers for Palm throughout the United States. Sh Develo ment Department Beach CountY, but that is what the CommunitY ent is doing in the charges for a permit. She commented what the departm e foota e for the proposed ordinance is that they axe going to use squar g basis for the fee, instead of the cost of actual�cost of cons ruction. Ms. Genco asked if they were going to use the � cost of Harding explained right now the Village was using to a schedule that they would be construction, but they were switching le if ou have a 2,000 � basing it on the squmu h e g Quare footaCounc Member Genco asked if squaxe foot it is so P that works out more realistically, or less realistically. 32 _ - ! Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 33 ' Ms: Harding noted the current fees the Village was using �fr � o fid te. and have never been updated. She stressed they are gro Y � She stated she does not feel what they are bringing it is eq 1� re�u est �ey need to spend on the communitY to Sive it the services tha q Council Member Genco questioned whatever they were going to use as a reference, instead of the actual cost, was it going to be generally higher than costs, less than costs, or averages of cost. Ms. Vi ane was g there are two ways of domg the fees, and bas�cally the g the s uare footage. She noted mast of the communities she ha�df ho ce. � q e She commented it is �ust a matt with use the square footag • Council Member Genco pointed out someonhe oe d b u ui Tes'ident al home, home that is $1,000 a square foot versus t � which could come in at $175.00 a square foot. S�asof he house fairness. Ms. Harding stated the fairness is the vol but there is are building, it is going to cost a lot more, not per q� i f�stem because rnany more square foot involved, and it is an eq everybody is charged the same amount per Sq � 'e than t a 4 000 or 5,000 building a 2,00 0 square foo t h o u s e i t i s m u c h l e s s square foo t house, so it gaes up~incle� e£or the r permits, based on t he fa t bui l ding l a r g e r h o m e s a r e p a y m g m that it is larger square footage. Council Member Genco pointed out if they h�bea at t e�a e as someone costing a$ 1, 0 0 0 sq u a r e f o o t t h e y a r e b e i n g c g. building a home $175.00. She felt that was not fair. Ms.0 aad ua S cos tof may no t seem f a i r, b u t s h e h a s n e v er seen an yone p construction on their application. She noted the department wo u l d t hen have to investigate the actual cost. Sh tter�hi he h qua ty homes� pend encourage the commwiitY to build be � g ive a better quality more money on the home and the details, to g community. She noted she would not wa t be ess a d they so t hey }us t bu i l d a c r a c k e r � a c k b o x t h would be working toward that go a a beau iful home they wo d no t a be is fair, an d i f t h e y w a n t t o b u i l punished for it. They would be able t�o w�e foot as so�meone u who t hey wan t, an d i t w o u l d b e t h e s a m e c p q can not afford a more luxurious home. 5he noted it wou l d not de ter anyone from building a better home, or using beiter quality. Council Member Genco asked who would be ds i H� � PP��e� � market value of the home for the tax base. M g Beach County Tax Appraiser, and it would not involve the Department of Community Development at all. Council Member Genco stated she just wanted to be certain that the Village would not be caught in something that was not consistent. . ' � 33 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 34 Ms. Harding noted following this item is the proposed fee schedule. She felt the way it is currently d�e is a complicated way of charging fees, and - they have eliminated that and simplified with the _ new proposed fee schedule. She stated they have created flat fees where there were none before, so now if someone gets a pool it is a fixed onstruct on ns not�an - on the cost of the pool. She felt the quahty of c element in the fees. Council Member Watkins noted she definitely liked the fact that they are not going to encourage to build a poorer quality. Vice Mayor Paterno stated it was fine for him, and understands be t�ae stands it h ppen s hat t h is propose d f e e w a s s i m p l e. H e n o t e d h w hen someone goes in to get a permit it is costing $10,000, and as soon as they get the permit they upgrade a11 the stuff, and then they are up to the other $20,000. He noted if $30,000 because they do not want to pay e� le come in when the Village makes it by square foota.ge it is simple, p p they feel they are getting an honest shake, and it just works. Council Member Genco pointed out Council has to pay $50.00 for political signs. Ms. Harding stated it would be for as many as theY would want. She felt it was a way of monitoring the signs, but once they get the permit they could put as many signs as they want. Mayar Humpage explained his permit fees the minimum permit fee, is the same now as when he went into business. Vice Mayor Paterno noted he saw the 1975 date on the permit fees. He felt at the same time everyone is building new homes, and the people that live here at this point e felt tl�us would work the new construction and costs. Mayor Humpag along with the other municipalities and counties, because iT a� �r�i to Village in line with them. He felt this would not be any g � people in the building industry. Public Comment — None Council Member Genco asked if they were going to renumber things, or leave it the way it is in the codebook, and note that this section was deleted. Ms. Harding stated yes. (A motion was made at the beginning of the discussion) Attorney Hawkins read for the record the title of Ordinance 604. Motion passed 4-0. � 34 � laz Meeting 04/13/06 ; Ivliriutes - Village Council Regu Page 35 -OS/06 — A Resolution of the Village CA n endi t C, b) RESOLUTION 67 F�orida, Revising pp Pe�its; ViTlage of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Section 14-152, Building in Chapter 14, Article VI, Permit Fees, ted by this Whereas App endix C, Permit Fees is _ herby officially adoP Resolution. � � ins moved to approve Resolution 67-OS/06; M0 � ; eouncil ll�lember Watk seconded by Vice Mayvr Paterno. ead for the record the title of Resolution 67-OS/06. Attorney Hawkms r 11�fotion passed 4-0. e Council of the 4 RE50LUTION 69-OS/0 - A Resolution ° Florida,, pproving a Lease 2 uesta, Palm Beach CountY, Village of Teq uesta and Palm Beach Count}', Agreement between the Village �of Te ocated at 465 Seabrook Road, Florida, for Lease of Real Property �tion of a Fire �tation by Palm Florida, for the purpose and ope � Village Tequesta, ent, and authorizing Beach CountY Fire Rescue Departm o execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village. Manager t • f J�eS Weinand commented what Co He commented this lease Fire Chie p� Beach County � lease that was requested by �d the current lease is extension was for Seabrook Ro � 6 t He noted this is for a�� on the scheduled to expire in June 30, extension. Mayor Humpage stated initially PBC v`J�anan ed a 3 year lease lease. Chief Weinan d e x p l a i n e d i n itiall y they e�, ex t e n s i o n. H e and t hey ne gotiated back down to a 2-Y extension, rovided the lang�ge ln the docume nt � if pointed out the Village eement. He stated the penalties are not gr into the Mutual Aid A�T ee to add thE lang�ge• Mayor Humpage they violate it, but PBC did a�' ou can loak at as ok with the agreement. Chief Weinaadthtat y this is a wi e asked he w endin on how you look range of things, and dep g oo d far the Village, or bad for the' this in a11 different angies, whether is it g ether it hurts with annexation, whether a faz � p� ' atecti n for Village; wh ood thing to ha�e this station renewed. those are all things that are over his head. He no e � �e back the residents, yes he felt it was a g y He commented as long as they work with the Mutu�ha �e Village is not up the Village, it is like 3 additional people on duty paying for. ested after talking w�tih C�ef we�nand and �g Vice Mayor Paterno sugg �, to address g �� Village Manager that he felt Cauncil may last ye numbers reimbursed from the Counh'• He CO�ented using e er month• roximately 41 I runs, 33 runs on the aVerag p Station 11 had app the Village did, the difference betv�'een He noted in the month of January 35 . � � lar Meeting 04/13/06 .) Minutes - Village Council Regu .. � Page 36 the Village did 33% of their what they g a�e us, and what we gave him, because runs. He pointed out it was. samething for Co u�a to� Mayor . the Village is doing more runs than they ' ned whether they were medical runs• Chief Wa i how n We . questio or H�page ask �ey were medical and fire. May e ets money for the transports medical. Chief. Weinand stated the Villag S 'cal runs He stated he could not give the data a ed it w e $369- for the medi o rt. He comment Mayor Paterno noted if it was a transp a � a lot of $400 per transport� but at the same time Seb cause basi ally the Village money, and maybe they should reunburs ' co Qrated area north of the is supp1ying them 30% of their runs in the unin IP River. Councit M ember Genco noted when the Village originally approved the utual Aid Agreement Council was told that �'�'a nothin e h d changed ed M what has chan�ed• ��ef Weinand commente g roved. Counc�l the Mutual Aid Agreement was aPP works exactly the waY tential of it beinS . Member Genco noted Council Tesuesta wo ld be covering more, �d unbalanced where the Village of q hen the discussed it they were tald it wouad �°u e t�is t happene �' � ed in the nvx that h questioned what has chang xun to glve Chief Weinand sta.ted he would �Ves not ha e that in fr n of him this them a goo d ana lys i s, b e c a u s e h e d o e e �. tbere wer e a l o t o f evening• He explained if Council looks ae� such as the bridge closing things that went into the Mutual Aid this y covered on State Road 707 where the Village �e t outt and other differen things. our area. Also Tequesta Drive Bndge cil Member Genco pointed out then the numbers that Vice Mayor Coun t reflects all of these extraneous events that Paterno was refemng or Paterno sta.ted he happened that the Village did not anticipate. Vice May e � the to the Chief s monthly rePorts. He explairied this Y . was referring and the V illage gave them Village got 8 runs from Pal hBV � �e g �d the Village gave them 23. He noted Martin County o t �d all that the Village 7. He felt if they combined all that the�� gil�e g is a difference of 22, and v�ras given, the Village gave 30 and g �e lookin$ at in that month the Village did 110 runs• He comm Council eMember Genco a 20% of Mutual Aid going the other waY• or Paterno pointed out these numbers were for JanuarY 2�06. Vice May oted it was good that they were there to help, but at the same time the n Village needed to be reimburse�d. He W Tn� t Counc 1 M mber Gen o 2006 the Village was doing 33 /o of the was only doing 12% of the Village's noted in return Pa1m Beach Count}' ect of looking at the runs. Chief Weinand agreed, and mentioone ut a e tag on bringing in a protection of the Village �iow could any p . unit when there is not a unit• . 36 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 37 ' He stated the service is there and is available. He unc�MembereGenco , things over and above what works on the stree the Village is wearing noted Vice Mayor Paterno brings up a good po our equipment, and stressing the 5taff more, a��a�is When hey signed ' for that. She noted Council was under an wl .. � deal. the Mutual Aid Agreement that it was going to be an easy Vice Mayor Paterno felt what has happened is the Village��he S uch a great County's radio system, so t h e y d i s p a t c h u s, a n d o u r s t a ff job, and aire available in 4 or 5 minutes. He mentione ntanion�ld maybe � also are sent to Jupiter, because they send them for r g� they do not have them available at times. He felt if the Village was going to agree to this in the lease, he sugg�sted maybe this is the time to approach Commissionex Marcus, and the County Chief to say the Village needs to be reimbursed somehow, or maybe collect the e felt the 1 age mills) they aze gettingsome of that revenue to help� ubsidize ttie service should be collectmg Fire is providing them. Council Member Watkins questioned how does this affe f a Mutua 1 A d Agreement. She in dica te d i f t h e V i l l a g e i s p a rt o . , Agreement, and say we want to participate, but we want to charge them; she felt that skewed everything• Vice Mayor Paterno noted before the agreement they charged the Village. Cluef Weinand pointed out everything could be reversed next month, that the Village draw in more services than we give out. He commented there has been a trend, and Vice Mayor Paterno was correct that the Village gives more mutual aid out then we ha�e receive. He pointed out ever since this began in 1993, the Village has always given Martin County 3 times the mutual aid out then they have brought in. He felt it was a good part of doing business, and to have their resources to draw upon if needed. Council Member Genco asked if it would be a burden on Staff for"Council to ask that they give a recap on a three-month basis of what is going on, such as the number of runs. She stated if Council sees a trend over the next 6-12 months then they need to address the financial aspects on � o tal� County. Vice Mayor Paterno felt it was a great opportunity about it with the lease. He commenbe Genco felt the lease was not the them out at this point. Council Mem way to do this, because they have come a long way, and would not want to hold the lease over their head.�a dem te to them tha it s co upfront on things, and if they co �� the Village more than it should to provide services to their residents; she � felt they would do something. She stated if they do ,not, the V illage would have anyone year of the lease, andu d b c the way to go o it again. Mayor Humpage agreed, and stated that wo 37 � 1vlinutes - Village Council Regulaz Meeting 04/13/06 .. Page 38 Vice Mayor Paterno indicated he did not want to see the runs keep gr��wing, and all of sudden our guys are doing all the runs. Council Member Genco noted the Village needs to have more oan�e celeshe months of data to show that this was not an aberran suggested at lease 6-12 months of data. Council Member Watkins mentioned if and when the Village does that they should copy the County or whoever needs to be notified that the Village is watching this now, and this is what is happening, and let them know Council is going to take the posture that the Village needs to be compenset��at o�a felt agreed the Village needed to look at rt for mor q maybe a year. She commerited Chief Weinand would now know to track it and provide it to the County, and Martin County, so that they have a heads up we are watching this. Council Member Genco commented let them know Council has asked the Chief to provide them with it every three months regarding the status of the Mutual Aid. , Vice Ma or Paterno asked whether to let the Chief and the Village � Y Manager try an address and work with Commissioner Marcus, �ust l e they did with the code enfarcem e�acts e fi st Mayor Humpage agr ed. the Village needed to get som Council Member Genco noted the Village would be monitoring this, so maybe in 6 months they can reevalua.te it. Council Member Watkins pointed out right away they would know, seeing this come from the Chief, what direction Council is heading towatd. She felt they needed the data to prove the point. Chief Weinand indicated they can get the data, and it is available for the past year also. He noted it might be a little skewed with the circumstances, with the bridges, etc. He explained working with the County is a lot safer for the staff, they enjoy it, the moral is higher with them, and they are getting valuable experience. He commented this gives them a chance to get into Jupiter, and into some of the fires, the Village does not have here. Vice Mayor Paterno noted he agreed, but just wanted to be reimbursed. MOTION Council Member Watkins maved to approve Reso eco i nded b Vi Lease Agreement with Palm Beach County for Fire Stataon 11, Y Paterno. Attorney Hawkins read for the record the title of Resolution 69-OS/0 . Motion passed 4-0. 25, RESOLUTION 72-05%06 — A Resolution of the Establislun�a sed Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Flonda, g Fee Schedule for Fire Inspections preformed by the Fire Rescue � Department, in accordance with Section 34-63 of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida Code of Ordinances. 38 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/i3/06 Page 39 • Chief Weinand commented what Council has before them is a recommendation to increase the Fire permit fees. He noted their building . permit fees have not been increased since 1993. He felt it was a modest° ' increase, and if they had increased 3% per year it comes up to more than '� what they are asking for now. He mentioned they were also changing the fee structure to fall in line with what Community Development is doing, setting a flat square footage instead of valuation. He felt it was important to follow suit with what they do, so it does not give confusion to the developers. � Chief Weinand pointed out whether the costs of construction were $1,000.00 or $175.00 per square feet it is still the same amount of inspections. He commented Staff was also asking that the Village impose some additional fees that they have looked at over the years, and have been tracking: 1) add a$50.00 fee for Fire disaster operational plans. He noted a lot of nursing homes are required to have these plans annually reviewed, and they are time consuming; 2) locked or blocked exits there would be an immediate fine of $75.00; 3) a charge of $85.00 for Staff consultations. He noted developers will send in architects and they wi.il spend all morning, and they do not get any fee for that vvark. He commented he would Iike to get something back for their time; and 4) asking that multi-family units pay $2.50 per unit for an inspection fee. He � noted when they go out to the highrises and do an eleven story building, they could be out there '/2 day and they are not currently charging for them. He noted there is no enticement for them to comply, because there is no fees or penalties, so they keep going back for re-inspections. He indicated they are trying to eliminate that with the new fee. Council Member Genco clarified when he says $2.50 per unit does he mean the building. Chief Weinand stated $2.50 per unit in the building. He commented if it has 20 units it would be mnre versus a building with 10 units. Council Member Watkins felt it should be more than that. Council Member Genco suggested make it closer to what it would be for a residential residence, probably $25.00 or $50.00. Chief Weinand noted there �s a flat minimum permit fee of $50.00. Council Member Genco suggested $50.00 per unit. Chief Weinand commented that would get very expensive for some of the units. He noted if you look at all the different units, for instance, Tequesta Gardens those units do not take a lot of time, cornpared to the highrises that have fire pumps, sprinklers, etc. Chief Weinand noted if they start with this fee schedule it would give them a good basis, then they could track the time and then come back and adjust it next year. Vice Mayor Paterno suggested why not do it by floors, and extra fee every floor. He felt that way it would accomplish what the Chief was staying with the higher buildings. 39 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 40 Council Member Genco suggested they should get at least $5.00 for �• walking in the door. She felt they needed more than $2.50 per unit. Chief Weinand stated this is a fee that has never been imposed on the Village. Council Member Genco commented she was sure they were talking at least 5-10 minutes per unit, suggested doubling what the Chief is proposing. Mayor Humpage noted he could see where they needed the re-inspection fee, because there is no incentive to get it done. Chief Weinand agreed, and noted that is what happens. He noted if Council looks at the residential units for 1 and 2 story units it is $2.50 per unit, for 3 and 4 story it is $5.00 . per unit, for 5 stories and over it is $7.50 per unit. He commented it is tiered already. Council Member Genco suggested doubling the numbers. She felt it was very reasonable rate, noting they aze professionals, and they are going in and rendering a service. V ice Mayor Paterno pointed out doubling them would also increase the $7.50 per unit to $15.00 per unit. Mayor Humpage asked if the only time they are getting into 5 stories was over on the beach. Chief Weinand agreed. Mayor Humpage noted if they keep everything at $5.00 then everyone would be the same. Chief Weinand noted the reason they went to $S.QO per unit on the buildings over 5 stories, was because they have sprinklers, and have sandpipe systems. He noted there is a lot more to inspect in a higher building versus � a building under 4 floors. Mayor Humpage asked if there was a sandpipe inspection fee also. Chief Weinand commented that is for when someone is putting a new one in a building. Consensus of Council agreed to $5.00 per unit across the boaxd. Attorney Hawkins noted if Council was going to move to approve the fee schedule they wc�uld need to do it with the modificatians. Vice Mayor Paterno asked what the re-inspection fee was. Chief Weinand stated $35.00. Vice Mayor Patemo questioned whether that was no matter how many units have a�problem. Chief Weinand noted that is correct, and when they go in to do an inspection on a condominium it would be for the entire condominium. Vice Mayor Paterno suggested anytime they have to go back for re-inspection, the more times they go back, it should double. He commented if they have to go a 3`� time it should cost $70.00, and if they have to go back a 4�` time it should cost $140.00. Chief Weinand stated it would help with compliance. Vice Mayor Paterno commented at $35.00 they say come hack next week. Chief Weinand noted when Kmart was in town, they had inspection fees that run o�ver $300.00, because they had to go back 10 and 11 times to get compliance. He noted it is really hard to get compliance with some of these, and anything like this would help. He pointed out the initial inspection fee co�ers the first inspection, and one re- inspeetion. He noted if they come back for another inspection that is when the $35.00 comes in. 40 � Minutes - Village Council Regulaz Meeting 04/13/06 , Page 41 - Vice Mayor Paterno noted each subsequent inspection would be doubled: Chief Weinand clarified each re-inspection after the l one would >. continua.11y double up. Mayor Humpage agreed the first , inspection and one re-inspection, then it is $35.00, and after that it doubles until they come into compliance: $35.00, then the 4�` $70.00, and the 5�' $140.00, etc. Council Member Watkins commented it would double with each . subsequent inspection. Consensus of Council agreed. Chief Weinand noted the locked and blocked exit is a new fee, but true to his belief. He would not want to be in a building where someone could nat get out because the door was locked or blacked. MOTION: Vice Mayor Paterno moved to approve Resolution 72-OS/06, with the propvsed amendments to the fee schedule; seconded by Council Member Watkins. Attorney Hawkins read for the record the title of Resolution 7205/06. Motion passed 4-D. . Mayor Humpage mentioned Council was going to take a short break. Mayor Humpage recessed the meeting at 10: 00 pm, and reconvened the meeting at 10:11 pm. 26. RESOLUTION.66-05/06 — A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Increasing the 2005/2006 Community Development budgeted expenditures, for Departments #150- Planning; #180 — Building, Zoning and Licensing; and # 181 Code Compliance by $119,750 (see attached E�ibit A); Increasing Budgeted Revenues by $79,100, and Appropriating additional Unreserved Fund Balance of $40,650 to fund the Reorganiza.tion of Community Development and Autharizing the Village Manager to proceed on behalf of the Village. Ms. Catherine Harding, Director of Community Develoopment reported she had reorganized the Community,Developme�nt Department and wanted to bring all services in-house, which would reduce the amount of time for the current consultants and also provide more availability of the inspectors to the public. Ms. Harding advised that currently there was an outside consultant for planning and an outside consultant doing inspections. If there were an in-house inspector, there would be more control and _more time could be spent out in the community to see what was going on, while right now the inspectors had to fly through in order to do their job. The net expense of the two current consultants was the same as hiring someone with benefits. Ms. Harding advised that the budget was wholly inadequa.te when she had taken over, and every time she did something she had to switch things around in the budget to get something paid. 41 � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 42 She had assessed the needs and realigned the budget with proper amounts in the ri�kit tine items so that whe,�, she needed to draw on it, the money - was there. Council Member Genco asked Community Development Directo� Harding to explain what positions currently existed and those proposed. Ms. Harding advised that currently Ms. Marilou Kuper was the Secretary and did same licensing, but was coming around to doing more of Ms. Harding's letters. Letters were sent for approvals of conditional certificates of occupancy, and to confirm agreements with developers, and Ms. Kuper was doing very well. Maureen McGuinniss was issuing � licensing to builders, to home occupations, to businesses, and also did all the pernuts, with Ms. Kuper's help. T'here was also a full-time code enforcement official and he was getting very good results. Director Harding reported Hy-Byrd did all the building inspections, and when she had met the inspector he had reported he was not serving the community in good conscience because he had to rush through to take care of the . Village in addition to his other clients. Director Harding noted tha.t usually a last-minute inspection could not be aceommodated, and she would like someone who was in-house who could go whenever someone needed an inspection. For the requested planner, Ms. Harding explained she did not want to bring in a high-end planner, but someone who could answer all the code questions and work with the communities and attend meetings with the county, etc., and mainly handle day-to-day zoning in the office. Ms. Harding indicated she would like to be able to spend more time out in the community so that residents would identify with the Community Development Department, and would want to work with and support the d�partment. Council member Genco commented when she came ta work at the Village there had been about 75 employees—now there were over 111 and part- time personnel, while the population had not increased that much, and building was pretty much completed, except for reconstruction. Council member Genco asked if there was a way of doing this with part-time help. Community Development Director Harding indicated she did not think so, and advised that although lots were built out there was redevelopment all over the Village—buildings were being torn down and new ones constructed, and proper staff was needed to handle that, because most of what was coming in now was high-end construction. For the same cost as the current planning consultant, there could be a full-time employee, and what was being paid now to Hy-Byrd for flighty inspections was much more than the cost of a full-time inspector who would do the job the V�llage needed. Council member Genco commented that an inspector and a planner wouid be a lot of staff. Mayor Humpage clarified with NIs. Harding that she had stated that for the current out-of-pocket cost she could add both these employees full-time, including their benefits. 42 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 43 ' Council member Genco advised she was seeing the market slawing down, and if the Vi�lage got into a slowdown and had a lotIn Council�member not just let people go because things slowed down Genco's opinion, an employee that cost $50,000 this year would cost - another $17,000 to $20,000 in three more years. Mayor Humpage asked if the same logic wouldn't also apply to a subcontractor whose rates went up. Council member Genco responded that the planning consultant was etting half of what he got three years ago--Mr• Horniman had been g then it was cut to $70,000, then $60,000, getting $104,000 when she came, and now was $55,000. Council member Genco noted the Village ha.d � already had a planner and that did not work. CommunitY Development Director Harding advised she had cut the outside services and she had taken on thasre�s � d he was ques o� g an overioad. Council member Genco re p that Ms. Harding needed help, but she did not know �'�'hY �at and was were needed in a Village that had not increased in pop 98% built out, and every time a full-time employee was hired there were insurance costs, vehicle costs, office co Xs eC a t n�� r � � evenue t�be as member Genco commented she did not e p much as in the past few years, and whene care of oper t ng expenses an at a point where revenues would not tak she was really getting nervous about that. Director Harding commented part of the reason she had done Th hese expen es� an und r State Law a was the fee increase would cove rofit building department was supposed to pay for itself but not make a p year after year. Council member Genco advised that CommunitY D�e a�°p4 roll the extra an enterprise fund but that had been changed m money into the General Fund. ��' nt the ffice. c Counc 1 member Genco supposed to cover the cost of runn g buildin to asked what would happen when there was no loriger any g� which Director Harding responded �th lr ��w � Genco co�mmented � reconstruction of large buildmgs. Co ��d Vice Mayor that the Council's vision was not to have that happe , Paterno would not let that happen. Council member Genco stat b� at the very concerned about adding two new full-time O bi e did need help s a m e t i m e w a s c o g n i z a nt that Director HaY'ding p y V i c e M a y o r right now with two new construction projects s t a rting. Paterno commented he had had the same concerns expressed�b� �gal. member Genco, being conscious of the money and needing �� Vice Mayor Paterno noted since Ms. Harding had been with the Ve �I he had seen major accomplishment; therefore, he was e so in-house she benefit of the doubt, and he believed by having p would be able to do a far more efficient job and a better job. 43 � Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04l13/06 • Page 44 He believed the department was working ber tkins shar d n erns . co n fi d e n c e i n M s. H a r d i n g., C o u n c i l M e m �,� - ex pressed, except she did not agreea �so want d to reduce the�amount o f ta 113, and indicated the council ha outside contractors. Council Member Watkins stated she believed it would be more efficient to have in-house personnel, and to be. able to manage employees on a day-to-day basis was a much more efficient way of doing anything. Council Member Watkins agreed that the housing market had already slowed, but also, because people could not afford to move up in the county, they would be building additions or rebuilding on their own property. Council Member Watkins noted this community had _. decent size lots and people were really in a bind with the property t� situation if they wanted to move �vithin th en� �o �eir current p operty. wou l d be m o r e p e o p l e m a k i n g i m p r o v e m Councii member Watkins commented she liked the idea of having in- ' hause people so that the work could be structure d to b e m o s t e f fi c i e n t, and this would not be at a higher cost than using the current consultants. Council member Genco stated she disagreed with Council member � Watkins' opinion on the employee count, and stated it was well over 111. Vice Mayor Paterno asked�f anal s s h d been done, whichsho ed�78 1Vianager Garlo responded Y full-time employees, 12 part-time, and also a category of seasonal employees for Parks & Recreation for which he did not have the number• Council member Genco commented the Council had gone through these numbers many times and there were l l l or more employees, whether or not they were seasonal, and when she started with the Village there had been a total of only 78, so no matter how one looked at it the Village had gone from 78 to 111+ employees, which was significant. Council member Genco commented she was not arguing over the fact people needed help, but you had to look at it not just as al� �w�t t find n a few m nths ° n e e d, a n d i f s o m e o n e w a s h i r e d s h e that they were not needed on a full-time basis. She indicated once someone was taken in, they would not be let go, and she would not expect that to be done. Council member Genco commented the Village had had a planner and that didn't work out. Council member Watkins reminded Council member Genco that had been a particular situation, and she did not think Ms. Harding would ask for a planner if she did not think she needed one. Council member Genco cornmented planning had to do with comprehensive planning and community planning, and asked how much more planning Tequesta. had to do. Mayor Humpage commented if the Village was spending that much e Genco res onded that here had been a doing something. Council memb P lot of comprehensive pla.nning and now Attorney Roselli was doing a lot of the work that Mr. Newell had been doing, and she had been helping . with re-writing the code. 44 . i Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 45 • : • Vice Mayor Paterno expressed his opinion the Village was not getting its money's worth with some of the people being used currently, and he thought it could be done more efficiently. Vice Mayor Paterno expressed his apinion that the planner would also be doing other things, to which Ms. Harding responded that was right, it was not going to be a high-end , planner, but would be a planning assistant to fill the needs in the office. � Director Harding _ commented the department was not providing any services, and the public wanted those services and called every day. The code issues were now being fulfilled with the proper code enforcement, � but the problem was there were nat even the right services for the building inspections—when people asked questions someone should be able to go out in the field and answer those questions, and that could not be done. If she had to wait until the next day when the inspector came in to see if he had time to fit someone in, we were not doing what we should be doing, and the thrust of this was to provide the kind of services to the community that they expected and what was required under the codes—not just padding up with more personnel, because if that were the case she would not even want them because she would be responsible for them. , Council member Genco indicated she did not think this would be padding up, but she really questioned adding two fu11-time employees, and noted the Iast person who held this job before Ms. Harding when doing budget projections had had a very different opinion of what was needed. Ms. Harding responded the person before her didn't do the job. Vice Mayor Paterno noted there had been a problem of not having any final inspections; he had looked into this and believed this to be true, and she was trying to correct problems. Council mernber Genco asked why the Council had not been made aware of that. Vice Mayor Paterno commented no one knew. Mayor Humpage commented he had exposure to Ms. Harding where a lot of the rest of the Council did nat, because he dealt with that department a lot, and the feedback he had already received from people like Mr. Van Brock was amazing—they thought the Village had done a 3b0 degree turn—and he understood Council member Genco was anxious about spending. Council member Genco commented it was also that the Village was building a new building that was to accommodate so many people and now there would be more, so the building would be crowded and therefore the building was already obsolete. Mayor Humpage disagreed that the building was obsolete. Village Manage Couzzo advised the building was designed to accommodate the personnel being requested, and Ms. Harding was asking to chan:ge from outside contracting to in-house personnel so that the level af service could be � improved. 45 � Minutes = Village Council Regular Meet�ng 04/13/06 Page 46 Village Manager Couzzo noted it was unknown how the market would affect the Village in 5 years---no one kn�.w, but he believed this �was a good plan.because it would enhance the level of service to the Village, and by amending the rate structure the differential was $40,000 in the first year. The �lillage Manager advised that if this were approved and it was not working next year, staff would be coming to the Council to say it was not working, and then changes would be made. Mr. Newell had had an entirely different approach and when Ms. Harding was hired he had told her he wanted her to analyze the department and he would try to give her the latitude to provide excellence in tl�at department. He did not necessarily think a comparison should be made with the approach Mr. Newell had had, and Ms. Harding was now Community Development Department Director. Cou.ncil Member Genco stated she respected Ms. Harding--she was very professional, but this would increase staff by 40%. Viilage Manager Couzzo noted with such a small staff it was a big ' percentage, but commented Vice Mayor Paterno had said it quite well, and the Village gave key people the opportunity when they were brought in to develop the department and expand the level of service, and then � measured them accordingly. Mayor Humpage commented department heads were expected to do the best job they could and he respected Ms. Hazding's opinion, and also there � was a financiai tradeoff. He realized there might be some risks down the road, but in his opinion Ms. Harding should be given the green light to go forward. Vice Mayar Paterno noted there were other sources of money, such as Palm Beach County, and all sources of revenue needed to be pursued. Council member Genco commented she was hoping that money would be on board before this was approached. Village Manager Couzzo commented this went back to comments made tonight by the Council and members of the audience that Tequesta was the best comrnunity in the State of Florida, and advised that in order for that perception to continue, � - the Village must continually re-examine how to raise the bar. The Village Manager commented he had told bvth Assistant Manager Garlo and the . Police Department earlier that he planned to send them a letter tomorrow regazding their exceptional job in providing security tonight, and you would not even know there had been a potential problem and a very di�cult situation, and that opportunity should be provided to the other departments. When Finance Department Director Forsythe came there had been no one in the Finance Department, and now there were eight people counting customer service, and there was a different level of service and no one was questioning what Ms. Forsythe did in Finance. Council Member Genco responded to the Village Manager that she had a lot of concerns—the Village was building a building she believed would be obsolete in two to five years at the rate the Village was going; and sfie ' _ was concerned about budget projections, and about the market. Council 46 , Mlnute S- Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 p 47 ust become full-hme, ber Genco commented Code Enforce C�Ty would help with that. mem i pa�m Beach �• and the V illage . W�s hop g ro ection for the Village Council member Genco stated she h d d feel an inspector was needed. that would require a p l� e r, b u t s � e r e w a s a n er Couzzo commented he did no t t h i n k ��er; Village Manag uestions on �e p a rgiunent on the inspector, but that there were q hawever, if Ms• Hardmg felt she needed a planner it wouldhat the p1anne . if that was justified. Counc�l member G TeS° d d when she came in t o w h i c h M s. Hatding � ne �es s a g e s f o r h e r to would be use d for, xo �mately ten p each morning t here w e r e a P P so she ha d to s t o p h e r work to to answer zoning 9uestions, respond to, e eO le got an answer because their next call wouett�gt a m�Ce sure thos p p ested g the Ivianager or Council. Council ms o�ded that was her plan—maybe 2oning technician. Directar Hardmg�i was a low level planner �w �d the word "p1�er�� r'�'as CO�Sing i�ing experience or they with no p �ent if �e she could not have somebo�dn Wo �o`,� �th the dep . be useless, but this I� rson and would be department grew, and if not, it was not a high-end pe something the depa�ent could work with• J wanted was a zoning Ma or Paterno commented what wasri eal l y �er. Council member Vice Y lnn� g p l�exs did not � technician �� the credentials of a beg Vice Mayor Paterno Genco noted there was a diff eV nce l n he o� et, an p e one usually have as much long t3' to make ev ey commented he was just trying to figure out something Council member Genco responded she did not think she happy� to Wluch about her. �,�,as going to be happy� so not to worrY � M ��_ Council Mem ber Watkins moved to approve Reso2ution 66-OS/D ; second�d bY Vi�� ayor Paterno. mykins read for the record the title of Resolution 66-OS/06• Attorne}� H ' n carried 3-1 with Council member Genco opposed. Motio 27 Discussion o f Compe�ation and Classification StudY for Village Employees �-Ium age recommended this be delayed to the May meeting. Mayor P ensation M Village Cauncil meeting; uncid Member Genco moved to tabl�the Discussion of omp MO_--- C � or Village Employees tv t and Classif cation Study f assed 4-0 vote. seconded by Council Member Wutkins; motion p 47 - , . a Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 Page 48 - Villa e Manager Couzzo suggested even though they were taking no g that the Council hear comments from Mr• action on this item this evening, since he had tr�.veled from , ' Dave Evertson, who was conducting the study, : Arizona. Mr. Evertson conimented interpretationl fferences of pinions �� important, and although the Council had expressed d on a lot of different things tonight, it had been interestingrt on ea ked�the came together, and he was very impressed. Mr. Ev Council members to think about what a position w� t rtt e organizat on, department head with employees what it was wort what it was worth campazed to the market, etc. � wh �e� y u W different perspectives on what a pasition was �'�'O licant looking at goverriment or non-government, whether you were an�pP sition. The a salary range, or the worth to an existing employee within a 1� uality, second question was, What do you value? There was c�uantity, q " ex erience, knowledge, longevity. What he had bee �ions int rn lly were P determine whether or not the current J° o ria el internally, if there were equitable, whether the ranges were app p inappropriateness to make recommendations fo ari Juso criteri ha e they compare those to similar communities with a tY used to determine comparable positions vertson no edab in eresting with comparable types. of services. Mr. E that Tequesta. offered services more 1' neC �� bu oo ng at z or communrties and less like those m Mart budget as a factor, Tequesta. was more like s�a �eLOn��one valued, it C So there were variables and dep g else to another person; could mean one thing to one person �he uestioned should he have used therefore, when he looked at the data, q this city and not another, or one Was �o rovide as clear an ill strat on as exact science but was intended to P possible of patterns, disparities, or irregularities within the paying classification system. 1Vir. Evertson explained the process that had been used T ui ed in terms employee comp lete a survey listing what the�r position q of knowledge, skills, ability, experie ol o creat a hierarchy t b compare all position required. This provided a to the positions in the organization and �' ag h t o WO h� � y ranlced with one another, creating a wh tried to come up with the market value of a position and also what the value of a position was internally=---what i la ned tha the ° N °f Evertson referred to his report,deandti e investigator and police commwucations supervisor, ensable factors, administrative secretary scored identical, based on comp and the grade was very close, but there was a difference in what the market was paying for those positio � un quely d fferent pos'rtions of � � with a proposed grade. Lookmg . 48 . Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 .. Page 49 Police Lieutenant, Police Department Executive Secretary, an:d Finance <- Department Accounting Clerk it had appeared the positions were very close in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities but the current grades didn't match at all, so then the survey average was referred to in arder to see what was correct. All the survey did was help identify if there were irregularities in the relationships between positions. The questions to consider were, what is the position worth on the market and what is the position worth witlun the organization, and he � h �ons that ne ded o be way to help identify if there were some p reclassified. Sa1ary data. was also provided that showed where they were in relation to the midpoint, minimum and the maximu�. There were eight positions above the ma�cimum, but those positions might be properly classified; the anes that were below the minimum might also be properly classified, and he recommended focusing on�eos f� ors� that 1 should be , properly classified and if there were o considered. Mr. Evertson advised that sometimes there was an employee who had been with the Village 13 years and another only two yeaxs who was making more, and those inequities needed to be addressed. Mr. Evertson recommended that once a baseline had been esta.blished, to go back and evaluate employees from the perspective of if one was going to hire that. employee today if the salary that employee was making would be appropriate--if the canclusion was that they would be hired at a different rate, then that was the answer. If the organization in the past had awarded longevity, then it might not be appropriate to penalize a long-time employee because they happened to be outside that range. Mr. Evertson explained there were unique positions, one of which was that of City Manager, and many laxger cities did not even have a range for the position of City Manager, but looked at the individual's value. Mr. Evertson noted there had been no discussion about duties, and it would be up to Village management to determine if a person was doing proportionally more work, and if so, they should be proportionately cornpensated for that. If they were wearing multiple hats for what were two separately classified positions, in most other comparable communities, then the differential pay should be considered, and, it might be entirely appropriate for them to be outside the maximum range. There were no absolutes, but this was intended to provide information, and hopefully raise questions, and several employees had come back to him with questions. Mr. Evertson commented the Village be� res ed th t he Vil age had been smaller communities, and he had been p able to provide health insurance premiuxns without an increase when the national, average was an increase of 15% to 20% annually. Information had been provided in the benefits section of his report regazding what other communities were doing and might provide ideas for things the . 49 . Y � , Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 50 - Village would like to try. Mr. Evertson stated, from what he had seen, the Village valued quality, and the question often asked of him was whether a. employees were paid too much, and his response was he had not known too many public employees who were paid too much. Mr. Evertson expressed hope that the information provided would help, empower the Council to ask questions and _ make decisions, and recommended discussing and analyzing the information, and at the end of the c�ay to give guidance to the Village Manager. . Village Manager Couzzo announced that Mr. Evertson would be here on April 22 and Council rraembers could schedule tzme with him by coordinating through Mr. �'ouzzo's office. He would also be available later, and there was no urgency to advpting or implementing the results of this s�udy--it would be done when the Council.was comfortable with the information. 28. Council appointment of the Voting DelegatelRepresenta.tives for the Florida League of Cities 80�' Annual Conference, August 10-12, 2006, Jacksonville, Florida. . - Mayor Humpage commented he had missed the first day last year but he had attended the second day and enjoyed it. Council member Genco reported the first day had been just a lot of people campaigning, but that had been predeternuned. August 10 and 12 were the dates this yeaz, one of which was normally a Council meeting. Mayor Humpage announced he would not be able to attend next month, and Council member Genco would not be able to be present, so it would be necessary to change the date af the May meeting. Village Manager Couzzo advised that the Village Clerk would call everyone to set up the date for the May meeting. Consensus of Council was to have Mayor Humpage attend the Florida League of Cities 80 Annual Conference, Augustl0-12, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida as the voting delegate/representative from the Village. XV. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Watkins reported she had been severely misquoted in a newspaper article, and clarified that what she had said to the reporter was not that she couldn't support it, but that she was going to have to have a little more information. Council member Watkins advised that her problem was she was getting calls from people from Jupiter asking why Tequesta wanted this as a landmark when it was a Jupiter depot. 'The second thought to the reporter was she did not know if the building could physically be moved without being ruined in the process. Council Member Watkins indicated she wanted the Council to know she did not say she could never support it, but that she needed more information—and she did want the Council to know she was getting calls from 50 Minutes - Village Council Regular Meeting 04/13/06 � Page 51 Jugiter residents saying why was Tequesta. wanting to do this when it is a Jupiter c�epot. It was noted that tli�•depot was in Tequesta now: XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTI4N: Council Member Watkins moved to adjourn the meeting; Council Member Genco seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 11:OS p.m.. Gwen Carlisle Village Clerk 51