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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/11/2004• ~ ''~ ~ ~, e° -f i VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561)575-6203 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004 7:00 p.m. 399 SEABROOK ROAD TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting at the Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 11, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by the Mayor. A roll call was taken by Mary Miles, Village Clerk. Council Members • present were: Mayor Edward D. Resnik, Vice Mayor Russell J. von Frank, Council Member Geraldine A. Genco, Council Member Joseph N. Capretta, and Council Member Pat Watkins. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney Scott G. Hawkins, Village Clerk Mary Miles, Council Member-Elect Jim Humpage, and Department Heads. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Watkins gave the invocation and led the pledge. III. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Presentation to Finance Department of Certificate of Achievement for "Excellence in Financial Reporting." Mayor Edward D. Resnik Mayor Resnik presented the Certificate of Achievement for "Excellence in Financial Reporting" to Joanne Forsythe, Finance Director. He explained it was received from the Government Finance Officers' Association of the United States and Canada, for our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. • B. Presentation to Water Department an award of "Best Operated Water Plant, Class B," for Year 2003. Mayor Edward D. Resnik 1 Recycled Paper • Village Manager Couzzo explained the plaque is for the "Best Operated Water Plant Class B" in Region VI for Year 2003 by the Florida Water Pollution Control Operators Association. C. Special Presentation Mayor Edward D. Resnik Mayor Resnik remarked that we have a special presentation for our outgoing Council Member, Joe Capretta, who served on the Council for 16 years. He enthusiastically worked to modernize Tequesta. His service as Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Member will continue to benefit Tequesta residents for years to come. The Mayor presented Council Member Capretta with a lighted glass plaque honoring his efforts. He then presented Council Member Capretta's wife Nell with a bouquet of roses. IV. REMARKS OF OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS A. Seat 3-Joseph N. Capretta Council Member Capretta stated he has seen a lot of changes in Tequesta, and the financial situation has gotten a lot better. He felt • fortunate to serve on this Council when the Village's Water Plant and Public Safety Building were constructed. When people have a drink of water 50 years from now, they'll know that we gave them a modern plant. And I am very proud of the Public Safety Building and Fire Department. One thing I'd like to ask, did the taxpayer's get their money's worth of my service? I hope so. V. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBERS Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Village Manager Couzzo swore in, en masse, Council Members Edward D. Resnik, Geraldine A. Genco and Jim Humpage. VI. REMARKS OF INCOMING COUNCII, MEMBERS A. Seat 1-Geraldine A. Genco Council Member Genco stated she was very pleased and proud to have the opportunity of being a Council Member, and hopefully will make the best decisions and remain neutral on whatever is put in front of us. B. Seat 3-Jim Humpage • 2 • Council Member Humpage declared he is very thankful to have the opportunity to serve the Village, and appreciates the support. He thanked his wife for allowing him to do this. C. Seat 5-Edward D. Resnik Council Member Resnik mentioned he felt privileged to be allowed to continue for another term as we work together to keep Tequesta the place for young and old to keep it together and enjoy life. VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Genco asked to have items H. and K. off of the "Consent Agenda." MOTION: Vice Mayor von Frank moved to approve the agenda with items H. and K. off of the "Consent Agenda; "seconded by Council Member Watkins. Motion carried 5- 0. Mayor Resnik announced at 7:20 p.m. there would be a 10-minute break, and then we would reopen. • Meeting reopened at 7:32 p. m. VIII. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION A. Election of Officers for the following year. Mayor Resnik passed the chair to Village Manager Couzzo for reorganization. Village Manager Couzzo stated he would entertain nominations for Mayor at this time. Mayor Council Member Genco nominated Pat Watkins for Mayor. There were no other nominations. MOTION: Council Member Genco moved to elect Council Member Watkins as Mayor, seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried S-0. Village Manager Couzzo stated he would entertain nominations for Vice-Mayor at this time. 2. Vice-Mayor • Mayor Watkins nominated Geraldine Genco for Vice-Mayor. There were no other nominations. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to elect Council Member Genco as Vice Mayor, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried S-0. Mayor Watkins mentioned she thought Mr. Resnik did an outstanding job last year as Mayor, and Mr. Von Frank did an excellent job as Vice-Mayor. IX. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Village Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. H. RESOLUTION N0.25-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUND BALANCE FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND #303 AS • FOLLOWS: $75,448.59 TO FUND THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TEQUESTA VILLAGE HALL, PROJECT APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON 04/10/03, AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOUNT #303-331-662.632 -ARCHITECT & ENGINEERING - BLDG. $5,340.00 TO FUND THE ENGINEERING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND FIRE TRAINING TOWER, AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOUNT #303-332-662.632 -ARCHITECT & ENGINEERING - BLDG. $49,573.00 TO FUND THE STREETLIGHT CONDUIT EXTENSION, AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOUNT #303-399-663.661 -STREETLIGHTS CONDUIT. Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe Vice-Mayor Genco said item H is requesting additional appropriations for movement within the budget from one year to another for a number of • things. The one thing I was concerned about was the Public Safety Building and the Fire Training Tower. I thought we had done that already. 4 . Village Manager Couzzo stated they are finished, but we have to pay for them now [in this fiscal year). Vice-Mayor Genco remarked we are also approving Architectural and Engineering Services for the Village Hall and street light conduit. MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to approve Resolution No. 25-03/04, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried S-0. K. RESOLUTION N0.29-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAMING DANIEL J. GALLAGHER, RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, THE DESIGNATED PLAN COORDINATOR OF THE ICMA (INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) RETIREMENT PLAN FOR ENROLLED VILLAGE EMPLOYEES. Risk Management Coordinator Daniel J. Gallagher Vice-Mayor Genco stated this resolution has to do with an appointment for acoordinator-I was under the understanding there was just a handful of employees involved in this. • Village Manager Couzzo stated this is like going to the bank and opening your own IRA. The employees make 100 percent of their contribution. This is a housekeeping measure, they now require the entities to designate the individuals to be their coordinators. MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to improve Resolution No. 29-03/04, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried S-0. MOTION: Council Member von Frank moved to approve the "Consent Agenda, "seconded by Council Member Resnik; motion carried S-0. Consent Agenda Items Follow: A. Regular Village Council Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2004. Village Clerk Mary Miles B. Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2004. Village Clerk Mary Miles C. Ad Hoc Memorial Committee Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2004. Village Clerk Mary Miles D. Public Safety Officers Pension Board Minutes of February 10, 2004. Village Clerk Mary Miles • E. Public Safety Officers Pension Board Minutes of October 21, 2003. Village Clerk Mary Miles F. General Employees' Pension Board Minutes of December 9, 2003. Village Clerk Mary Miles G. General Employees' Pension Board Minutes of September 10, 2003. Village Clerk Mary Miles I. RESOLUTION N0.26-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUND BALANCE OF $4,500.00 FROM THE WATER FUND #401, TO FUND THE COMPUTATION OF ARBITRAGE REBATE LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FLORIDA WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998, AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOUNT #401-700-573.700 -OTHER DEBT SERVICE COSTS. Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe • J. RESOLUTION N0.27-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF TIIE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUND BALANCE OF $4,312.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND #001, TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS, AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOUNT #001-175- 664.600 - MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT. Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe L. RESOLUTION N0.30-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA'S CONSTITUTION KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Community Development Director Jeffery C. Newell X. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest, 454 South Dover Road, congratulated the Mayor and Vice-Mayor, and gave a vote of thanks to Council Member Humpage. He stated we will all miss Mr. Capretta. He and I have been political friends for a number of years, and he used to always comment on my fancy sports jackets. He once borrowed one that said "kiss me quick" on the front and "get me while I'm hot" on the back. 6 . He made fun of it, but the strange part of the story was, I never got it back. I think the dessert was apropos, he has been nothing but a piece of cake all along. XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Watkins stated she would like to take a moment to recognize Mayor Zuccarelli from Jupiter Inlet Colony who was in attendance. Vice-Mayor Genco mentioned they received an update from Mr. Couzzo on Casa del Sol. There will be a protected area for the scrub jays. They are breaking ground. Also, I received a videotape called "Stranger Danger." Our Police Department was interviewed by three television channels for the program they have started educating the kindergarten children about the dangers of talking to strangers. I think we can be proud of our police department. Council Member Humpage remarked as the new kid on the block, I am going to refrain from saying anything today, I'll just talk over the next 1 I months. I was a policeman here, my wife was a police officer here, and I really have got to know a lot of you folks. I intend on being a part of the great things we are doing in the future. • Council Member von Frank said he would like to see a Village Ordinance that after a garage sale they would be required to remove all of the remaining merchandise wrtlun 24 hours. A neighbor had a sale on Saturday and the items that were out there are still out there. And one regarding debris, because it often ends up in other yards. These are two ordinances I'd like to see the Council entertain. Council Member Resnik stated I appreciate the opportunity I had to serve as Mayor, it was a great opportunity. I think Pat is going to do a wonderful job, and I congratulate her. Mayor Watkins mentioned it was nice to see all of these people here tonight. It gets lonely in these chambers sometimes. It is will worth your time to come and participate in what we are doing here. Any one of us would be good as Vice- Mayor or Mayor, we all have the Village's best interest at heart. XII. NEW BUSINESS A. ORDINANCE NO.58C~-FIItST READING-AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE VILLAGE PARCELS OF LAND, WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO THE VILLAGE LMTS, OWNED BY DEBORAH HOWELL AND • DOUGLAS HOWELL. A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469; PROVIDING A 7 • LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE TO INCLUDE SAID REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE UPON ADOPTION. Community Development Director Jeffery C. Newell Village Attorney Hawkins read Ordinance No. 586 by caption. Village Manager Couzzo stated they want to annex the piece of property on the east side of U. S. 1 in between Harbour Road South and Palm Court. MOTION: Council Member von Frank moved to approve Ordinance No. 586, seconded by Council Member Humpage. Brian Checcus, with Cottler and Herring, representing Turtle Beach Construction, stated the intended use for the property is that Turtle Beach • Construction wanted to locate their offices in Tequesta. It is presently a vacant property. Motion carried S-0. B. Declaration ofZoning-in-Progress for Adult Video Arcades. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Community Development Director Jeffery C. Newell Village Manager Couzzo explained at the advice of our Village Attorney, we are considering developing a particular zoning ordinance for these types of businesses. We just determine that this is atoning-in-Progress. This is particularly for adult video arcades. Village Attorney Hawkins stated you would have plenty of opportunity to review the language of the ordinance. This is simply atoning-in- Progress to preclude the opening until an ordinance can be enacted. MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to approve the declaration of Zoning-in- Progress, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried S-0. C. RESOLUTION N0.31-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH • COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOMINATING PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR GREG CORBITT AS CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 8 • FOR THE 2004 FLORIDA CITIES OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM. Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director Robert L. Garlo Village Attorney Scott Hawkins read Resolution No. 31-03/04 by caption. Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director Garlo explained this is to nominate Greg as "Employee of the Year Award" with the League of Cities. I have a narrative, and there is also an extensive portfolio going in for documentation for Greg. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to approve Resolution No. 31- 03/04, seconded by Council Member Resnik. Mayor Watkins mentioned if there ever was a deserving person, it is Greg. Motion carried S-0. D. RESOLUTION N0.32-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOMINATING THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FOR THE "CITY SPIlZIT AWARD" FOR THE 2004 FLORIDA CITIES OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM. Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director Robert L. Garlo Village Attorney Hawkins read Resolution No. 32-03/04 by caption. Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director Garlo stated the second nominating award with the League of Cities is the spirit award, the focus of its sense of pride in the City. MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to approve Resolution No. 32-03/04, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried S-0. E. RESOLUTION 33-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF JUPITER ISLAND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, ESTABLISHING OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY COOPERATION ACROSS JURISDICTIONAL LINES, AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE • SAME ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE. Police Chief Stephen J. Allison 9 • Village Attorney Hawkins read Resolution No. 33-03/04 b ca tion. Y P Police Chief Allison explained this is a generic mutual aid agreement. We decided with the bridge closing, to make the mutual assistance we have been providing legal. The agreement is a verbatim agreement we have with the Martin County SherifF s Department. MOTION: Council Member von Frank moved to approve Resolution No. 33- 03/04, seconded by Council Member Resnik; motion carried S-0. F. Discussion and possible action regarding selection process for the Planning and Zoning Board. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned Community Development sent out notices to every registered voter in the Village. We received 26 applications that have been forwarded to you which you need five regular and two alternate members. Village Manager Couzzo and Village Attorney Hawkins collected the lists from the Council Members and tallied the votes: . Carl Blase from Beach Road appeared on all lists Leslie Cook from Bay Harbor appeared on three lists Steve Okun on Bayview Terrace appeared on three lists William Wilder from Tequesta Gardens appeared on three lists Liz Schauer from Tequesta Pines appeared on three lists Jeff Robbins from North Dover appeared on three lists Robert Young stated he wanted to be an alternate, appeared as alternate on three lists. Robbins and Okun were atie-breaker for Member/Alternate, both had two regular votes and one alternate vote. Vice-Mayor Genco-Okun Council Member Resnik-Okun Council Member von Frank-Okun Council Member Humpage-Robbins Mayor Watkins-Okun Appointed Planning and Zoning Board.• Regular Members-1) Carl Blase 2) Leslie Cook 3) Steve Okun 4) William Wilder 5) Liz Schauer Alternate Members-1) Robert Young 2) Jeff Robbins. • Council Member Humpage stated out of all these seven people, one of the things our former Mayor brought forward, we did not want two parties 10 • in the same community. By the way Carl, I appreciate you putting your name in. It is nice to see Beach Road represented. It is nice to see representation from all over Tequesta. We have no duplication of an area. XIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS Village Manager Couzzo commented that on March 18 at six, there will be a meeting with Karen Marcus in this room regarding the closing of the 707 bridge. We are currently working on interlocal agreements with the fire department. We are trying to minimize the impact to every one. We were notified on Tuesday that the Publix Shopping Center on US 1 will be moved into the County Line Plaza. XIV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member von Frank moved to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Resnik; motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8: 37 p.m. • SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS* *(To be held in the Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, unless otherwise noted) Regular Village Council Meeting April 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Village Council Meeting May 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. • 11