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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/12/2004~ ~~~ r _~ v ~~ f ~` , ' o VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561)575-6203 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2004 I. II. IlI. IV. A. 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, February 12, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by the Village Clerk. 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, and Council Member Pat Watkins. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney Scott G. Hawkins, Village Clerk Mary Miles, and Department Heads. Mayor Resnik welcomed Ginger Baldwin, Legislative Assistant to Florida Senator Ken Pruitt, and Council Member Elect Jim Humpage. Council Member Joseph N. Capretta was absent from the meeting. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Geraldine A. Genco read a Prayer for Peace, and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Council Member Genco made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member Watkins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Presentations Presentation recognizing Council support for the Loxahatchee River Initiative Council Member Genco explained that the Village had supported the Loxahatchee River Initiative for a long time and the goal was to maintain the Loxahatchee • River for water quality, plant and animal life so citizens and their children could continue to enjoy the river. Councilmember Genco expressed thanks on behalf of Recycled Paper • VII.LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2004 Page 2 the Loxahatchee River Initiative to the Village Council, and passed out a T-shirt to each member of the Council. B. Proclamation Declaring the week of March 7-13, 2004 as "Women in Construction Week". Village Clerk Miles read the proclamation aloud. V. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Watkins made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council Member Genco seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. The following items were therefore approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Regular Village Council Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2004. • 2. Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2003. 3. Resolution No.21-03/04 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a contract with JLH Associates, at the rate of $90.00 per hour, for professional planning and zoning services in the Department of Community Development on a part-time basis, with an approved FY 2003/2004 budget amount of $40,000 in Community Development Planning Services, Account 415-150-531.322. 4. Resolution No.22-03/04 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, awarding a proposal from Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Florida, to insta112,600 feet of curb and gutter on Seabrook Road and repair various sections of sidewalk in Tequesta Pines per Martin County annual contract #A/RO1-222 in the amount of $46,000, having a FY 2004 combined capital improvement and general fund allocation of $47,000, and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable proposal on behalf of the Village. 5. Resolution No.23-03/04 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the • Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, awarding a contract to Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction, Inc., of West Palm Beach, • VII.LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2004 Page 3 Florida, in the amount of $25,350.00 far Seabrook Road swale excavation, having a FY 2003/2004 Stormwater Utility Fund #403-319 663.663 and 403-250 546.308 allocation of $35,147.35, and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village. VI. Development Matters A. Variance from the Village of Tequesta's Code of Ordinances, which does not allow intoxicating beverages to be sold for consumption on the premises within 1000 feet of a church -Applicant: Eatsy's Cafe Village Clerk Miles swore in all those intending to speak to this issue, and called for disclosure of ex-pane communication. No ex-parte communication was reported. Community Development Director JeffNewell advised that John Corsilia was opening a restaurant in Tequesta Shopping Center, and he was going to apply to the State for a consumption on premises license for beer and wine. Because St. Jude's church was 722 feet from their front door to the front door of the restaurant, a variance was required in order for Mr. Corsilia to proceed with • his application to the State of Florida. Mr. Newell reported there were several restaurants nearby which had gone through the same process. Mr. Corsilia explained this would be a moderately priced, upscale, casual restaurant with a tropical flair, with nice decor. Mr. Corsilia presented a copy of the menu, and explained his goal was to provide early dinners and planned to be finished by 8:00 p.m. Council Member Genco welcomed Mr. Corsilia to the Village. Council Member Genco asked if churches, schools, or youth centers had been notified. Mr. Newell responded all property owners within 300 feet had been notified. Mr. Newell clarified the variance was only for consumption of beer and wine on the premises and there would be no drinks taken out. Mr. Newell explained that the restaurant space would be where the former Opie's restaurant had been. There were no comments from the public. Village Attorney Hawkins expressed concern that the variance granted was applicable to the site, to which Mr. Newell responded that the variance was nontransferable. MOTION: Council Member Genco made a motion to approve Eatsy's Cafe to be • granted an exception from Section X (i)(1) that all places of business selling intoxicating liquors, wines and beverages for consumption on premises, etc., VII,LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2004 Page 4 and that the exception not be transferable. Council Member Watkins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Mr. Newell reported Planner Carol Lux was working on the GIS system and the graphic presented for this case had been created on that system. Mr. Newell explained the process of updating the information the GIS system. Village Manager Couzzo explained that this would allow mapping of the entire utility system to know where each valve was, what size, etc., which would allow problems to be identified on the computer. The GIS system would be used for police, fire hydrants, FP&L, etc. Property owners could find out what was located in easements on their property. Mayor Resnik requested that Mr. Newell thank Ms. Lux and commend her for her work on this project. Vice Mayor von Frank pointed out that fire hydrants could not be seen at night and residents had suggested an iridescent band on each fire hydrant. Village Manager Couzzo responded there were markings on the streets. The Vice Mayor requested that the Village Manager think about his suggestion. • VII. Communications from Citizens There were no communications from citizens. Mayor Resnik commented there had been one, and the Village Manager had responded to her, and she had been happy and had left the meeting. VIII. Communications from Council Mayor Resnik announced that Tequesta had received a certificate from the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County in recognition of no drownings in Tequesta during the past year. Mayor Resnik announced the new Bank of America held its ribbon cutting on Saturday. Mayor Resnik represented the Village Council, and Chief Allison represented Village Administration. Mayor Resnik commented this was really astate-of--the art facility, a beautiful building, and a nice addition to Tequesta. The new Eckerd's drug store would be constructed soon on the site of the old brick building which had housed the bank. Both buildings would be aesthetically compatible with each other and with the No. 1 Main Street building. The construction of the bank building had been accomplished in only 120 days. Mayor Resnik reported that the Tequesta Village Memorial Committee had met twice since the last meeting and sometime this year would make a recommendation to the Village Council. A memorial construction firm in Lake Worth had been contacted by the committee, which consisted of Mayor Resnik, Assistant Village Manager Bob Garlo, and • VII.LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12,2004 Page 5 former Mayors of Tequesta not presently on the Village Council. Mayor Resnik expressed his opinion that the committee would come up with a pretty good recommendation for the future. Mayor Resnik announced that Joe Capretta would no longer be a Council Member after March. The Mayor advised that Mr. Capretta would be recognized at the March meeting, and hopefully this could be kept a secret, so asked that this item not be printed until after the next meeting, when the Village Manager would join Mayor Resnik in presenting Mr. Capretta with a nice memo in recognition of his sixteen years of service. Mayor Resnik announced that he had presented a status report of the Village of Tequesta at the Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting on February 5, which was similar to his letter in Smoke Signals and was a positive report. The report had been well received with no questions. Mayor Resnik reported that 29 applications had been received for the Planning and Zoning Board, from which five members and three alternates would be chosen by the Village Council. In order to facilitate this selection process, Mayor Resnik had prepared . a memorandum containing a basic draft, which he was presenting to the Council Members so that each could make any changes according to their idea of how to select the Board members. Mayor Resnik commented that hopefully at the next meeting the Council would be able to come up with a firm method of selection. Village Manager Couzzo reported the Community Development Department had mailed a postcard to every resident of the Village, and 29 applicants had responded. The applications would be submitted to the Council members the first of next week to give them ample time for review. Also to be provided would be a copy of how the Council had come up with the criteria for the ordinance, and he and Mr. Newell would be available for any questions. The Village Manager announced that the application process was formally closed. This had been an overwhelming response, which was a real credit to the spirit to want to volunteer service to the community. Mr. Newell commented he had received phone calls after the closing date, and would estimate there had been close to 40 total responses. Mayor Resnik commented that the method of going out to every voting resident had been beneficial, and hopefully the Council could come up with a selection or at least a method at the next meeting. Any comments should be returned to the Village Manager. Village Manager Couzzo advised that in the mail submitted to each Council Member tonight was a notification received yesterday from Jack Koury, the Village's lobbyist and legislative affairs representative in Tallahassee, that the Village of Tequesta was currently ranked 22nd in the State for grants over $50,000 and was currently being recommended for funding of $200,000.00 for Constitution Park improvements. The Village Manager • commended Parks and Recreation Director Greg Corbitt and Jack Koury for their efforts • VII.LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2004 Page 6 on this matter. This would provide much-needed improvements that would not have to come out of the taxpayers' pockets. Council Member Genco asked the Village Manager what was going on with Cypress Road drainage. Village Manager Couzzo reported all of the pipe was in and the work should be finished by next month. There had been traffic accidents as a result of road closings, but the south side of Cypress by Pasquale's was scheduled to be opened now that the pipe was finished. Grass would be grown in the barren areas. Village Manager Couzzo commented this would be amuch-needed huge improvement in the drainage and the project was coming along nicely. This had been a multi jurisdictional project involving the Village, Jupiter, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, and Palm Beach County, and would be successfully completed in approximately 30 days after being in the works for the past 20 years. Council Member Genco commented she had been wondering if there would be any more delays, and had noticed how much nicer it was going to look. Council Member Watkins reported the road had been open this evening. Councilmember Genco asked if there were any comments regarding the excavation on i Seabrook Road approved in tonight's agenda.. Gary Preston, Director of Public Works, responded that Tequesta Pines' beautification project was going to be started in about two weeks, and by the end of March,or approximately six weeks, all of the work should be finished. Councilmember Watkins reported that for the League of Cities meeting in November, brochures had been made up for the attendees. It had been cheaper to order these brochures in bulk, and they could be used by the Village by adding inserts of informational material about the Village. Council Member Watkins advised that she would like to get a list of local businesses to include, and wanted to make sure the Council had no objections to adding this directory. The businesses would not be paying for advertising-it would just be a list. Council Member Genco commented the brochure was nice and could be used as a welcome package by the Village. The Village Manager advised that was the intention. Mayor Resnik commented he liked the idea, and asked if this would be for current residents or just new residents. The Village Manager responded it would be for all residents and they could pick them up. Council Member Watkins suggested having a supply available in the Building Department and that some of the businesses might want a supply. 1,000 of the covers had been printed and everything else would be an insert. The Village Manager confirmed for Council Member Genco that the information would be constantly updated and that this was coming out of his general expense budget. Recreation information and newsletters would be constantly replaced. Council Member Watkins planned to walk door-to-door visiting the businesses • to advise them this would be coming. The Council indicated they were very pleased with Council Member Watkins' project. • VII..LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2004 Page 7 IX. New Business A. Resolution No. 24-03/04 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, expressing the Village Council's declaration of intent to reimburse original expenditures with proceeds of certain tax-exempt obligations in connection with expansion of the Village's potable water utility system, and providing an effective date. Village Attorney Hawkins read Resolution No. 24-03/04 by caption only. Village Manager Couzzo advised this was for further development to the Tropic Vista water utility expansion in Martin County and an interlocal agreement and financing mechanism had been worked out for the construction and connection charges. Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe had provided a summary of the project. Council Member Genco asked if the $1,000,000 would be in the form of aline of credit. Ms. Forsythe explained that this Resolution was not really for debt but was being done for tax purposes, and would allow the Village for • arbitrage purposes to take any of their costs from now on once they got the loan and incorporate them to say they had paid out those costs. That was the sole purpose of this Resolution. Ms. Forsythe commented she did not expect to have to finance $1 million, that it would probably be closer to half a million. Putting it at a million meant that if the Manager identified other areas where the Village wanted to do the same thing, this Resolution would cover that as well. Council Member Genco asked if $1 million in debt would be carried on the books. Ms. Forsythe explained it would be carved a little differently, as a liability that would be paid back by special assessments. Village Manager reported over 30 additional connections had been done in the last six weeks in Rolling Hills and the Village was in negotiations with Jupiter Martin Water Association and Jupiter Island, which he hoped to bring to the Village Council in March. Council Member Genco commented this would mean extra revenues, and thanked Ms. Forsythe for providing the summary. Mayor Resnik commended Ms. Forsythe for her work. MOTION• Council Member Watkins moved approval of Resolution No. 24-03/04. Motion was seconded by Council Member Genco and carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. X. Any Other Matters • There were no other matters to come before the Village Council. VII..LAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2004 Page 8 XI. Adjournment There being no further business, upon motion by Council Member Genco, seconded by Council Member Watkins, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, n ~a ~~n ~~(L~ r~'1 r~ Mary Mii1~s Village Clerk • •