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MINUTES
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA EETING
REGULAR VILLAGE C�� 10, 2006
TUESDAY, JANU
I, CALL TO ORDER ANll ROLL CALL -
T`he meeting was called to order by
Ma or Jim Humpage at 7:02 P.M. A roll call was taken byP il�a�� r Co� il
y e Vice Mayo
Carlisle. Present were: Mayor Jim Humpag ,
Member Geraldine A. Genco, and Council Member To Vila Clerk Gwen .
attendance were: Villag� H�geA�orn yjHawkinsZwasrnot scheduted for the �
Carlisle, and Departmen �
meeting.
xi. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
or Paul Beresford gave the invocation. Council Member Paterno led in the ;
Past
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Council Member Paterno mentioned Mayor HumPage helped his neighbors, and
ob to hel other people during the hurricanes, and
took the time from his own j P
went far and beyond what would be expected of hima e to honor him show
presented a token of appreciation to Mayor Jim Hump g
him the Village's gratitude for his work over the past year. Mayor Humpage
thanked everyone and stated he enjoys being out there, doing the work, because
he finds out a lot of the communitY needs. He mentioned it has taken everyone on
Council to do the business of running the Village, and whether �e s ha �n e
limelight or behind the scenes it takes the whole Council to make thing Pl� •
III, pRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMA'TIONS
l. pOSTPONED TO A FUTURE M nETINC �issioner Kazen Marcus,
Presentation on Workforce H g
District 1
IV, ApPRpVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Patemo asked for a correc� Sn Pa e 6, Pazagraph 2, I L� 3,
November 29, 2005 Workshop Meeting Minu g
Delete the word "increase". Consensus of Council agreed.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved for App�'oval of the Agenda; seconded by
Cou n�i M ber Paternoi motion passed 4-0.
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V, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2, Continued from December 8 2005 Re ulae Villa�e C 1 regarding
Consideration and possible action by th g
allocation of funds for charita.ble and non-prog� 80 C �� cl '� Aid o
being derived from account #001-100 5
Organizations, with a 2005/2006 budget allocation of $40,000.0
Village Manager Couzzo summanzed at the P
revious Council meeting, �e
o increase the allotment for Aid to Organizations tO � $4 He 0 a�.sk d
Council decided t
noted Staff is bringing this back a�e � disbursement of �� at � t �e'
whether Council was prepared to a
e.mentioned this could be done at a future m�o� �ds aze a v lablelito
H e has been made and
preference. He noted the chang
use at their discretion.
or Humpage noted Council does not need a motiotn�oe i�Q onside ation
May roved. He suggested Council
increase was already app �n boazd after the Mazch elections•
there will be a new Council member coxning _
ted as Council allocates those funds there should be Co�c l m zed the r
He no
how these funds would be disbursed. He ment sted doing a similar task for
preference for the upcoming workshops, and sugg
the donations. He felt it wauld be nice to allow th u� Counc 1 h
distributions of � omted o
Member to be invalved. Vice Mayor Watkins a do not know what may come up
the remainder of the year to get thr n d o al o it a11 at this time.
down the road, so Council does no
� Su ested in the next month each Council Me hen ddresa�the
Mayor Humpag gg
requests and after the new Council Member comes on boar �erl u ate on
issue. Council Member Genco asked if CouncilancoeSd Village Man g� °�O
the contributions so they would know the bal
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eed. Mayor Humpage stated the Council has spen a� ece 0 �e ��'�t r port
year. Village Manager Couzzo indicated Council wo
in the next few days• Consensus of Council agreed.
Council Member Genco presented a cheek to Ms. ed Counc'l,sand ment oned she
donation for Hannah's House. Ms. Beresford thank o � on in the next
reciated the contribution, that many things would be g g force and
truly app eat energizing
few months, an d t t H���Hou e, `"1OUld be a g�'
excitement for a11 a
(Public Comments}
Ms. Dorothy Campbell resident of Eastwinds Circle asked for Co she men on d
mind the cost of care for the �O dona e would ask them t�o nsider donating
since Council had more mon y
additional funds to Busch Wildlife. She thanked T tio cil Member Genco £or t e
. $500 contribution to Busc h W i l d l i f e f r o m h e r d i s c �' Y
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Ms. Campbell pointed out there were pamphlets placed an all the chairs for
anyone that would want to contribute. Mayor Humpage explained he was working
at Ms. Campbell's house the other day on an eiectrical issue, and she had the cost
of daily care the Wildlife incurs to treat the animals. Ms. Campbell noted she gave
that cost to all the Council Members. Mayor Humpage mentioned he was �
surprised at the daily cost. Ms. Campbell mentioned her grandson asked as a �
Christmas gift for him to sponsor one of each animal for one day feed and care,
and it came to $67. Council Member Genco asked if Council had made a donation
this year to Busch Wildlife. Village Manager Couzzo ind�a�t do t m e for� em•
Council Member Genco suggested maybe Council co
Mayor Humpage mentioned the Wildlife Sanctuary was close and good for the
youth in our area.
VI. STANDING REPORTS
VILLAGE ATTORNEY - None
VILLAGE MANAGER
- Village Hall Conshuction — He mentioned the residents were now starting
to see the building come out of the ground. He felt the building was about
30% done, the wa11s were taking shape, and the 2 flaor wauld go up in
the next couple of days. He pointed out it was one week ahead of
schedule.
- Tequesta. Drive Bridge — He mentioned the Staff inet this morning with the
State consulting engineering firm to take a look at the Tequesta Bridge. He
indicated they took their calculations and plan to do an analysis, and
hopefully they will get a recommendation back to the Village shortly. He
sta.ted they were suppose to come out in March for the annual inspection,
but came out this morning.
VII. 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.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved to rxpprove the Consent Agenda; seconded by
Council Member Paterno; motion passed 4-0.
Therefore the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
3. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 29, 2005.
4. Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2005.
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5, Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 8, 2005.
(,, RESOLUTION 40-OS/06 — A Resolution of the Villa o z n a
Village of Tequesta, P a 1m B e a c h C o u n t y, F l o n d a, A u t h g
Order to Diversified Drilling, Inc., of West Palm Beach, Florida, not to
exceed �755,000.00, for �he Drilling of RO Well #4, with funds available
in Water Utility Fund #401 2005/2006 Budget, in ute the A O li able
663.341 and Authorizing the Village Manager to exe PP
. Change Order on behalf of the Village.
'7. Reschedule the Council Regular Meeting of February 9, 2006 to February
16, 2006. _
g. Council approval to purchase a Gator John Deere CX Utilify Vehicle for
the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $4,263.18 budgeted
from account # 001-230-664.60U and piggybacking the Hernando County
;
State Contract #03-515-03.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mayor Humpage mentioned when he was doing electrical work for Ms:
Campbell the other day he was surprised to find out that in 19 months it
would be the 50�` anniversary for the Village of Tequesta. He mentioned
23 1 /2 years ago Ms. �ampbell and her associates were instrumel� d
putting together the 25 anniversary of the Vil�l ge�as a�sc ap ok of the
all kinds of events. He mentioned Ms. Camp
Village and he saw of everything that had occurred in the Village over the
years.
_ Ms. Dorothy Campbell resident of Eastwinds Circle announced they were
planning to have a party on Ju.ne 4, 2007. She mentioned a group was very
ambitious 25 years ago, an th that they had a week worth of parties. She
distributed a copy of the 25 � �S S menti ned the group cons ed
went to all the residents of Tequ
of 17 people, and they wor�ed with every social and civic agen �a �S t�he
Village. She noted June 4 would fall on a Monday, and per P
Village could consider a 4-day celebration. She explained she was
bringing this up early, because there was a lot of work to do, and it takes a
lot of time. She mentioned she was volunteering her time and Ms. Alice
Kliernan, who was the previous executive director of the Chamber of
Commerce. She noted they were probably the only people left that were
on the original committee. She revie� n of int rest�. versary agenda, and
asked Council to iook it over for anyt g
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Ms. Campbell noted the committee also published a boo she felt thiscould
and its early years, and the adoption of the Indian logo
be a real fun day for everyone. She noted she would l�ke t�PS� C�p
committee, so that everyone could work well toge it in for Council to
mentioned she had a scrapbook an�� 1 the new Village Hall was opened,
review, but she would hold on
and then she would return it to the Village. n ic �My�yo H a ge ��
Ms. Campbell for keeping track of everythi �� �e committee he may
Ms. Campbell and felt if she needed any P
know some people that would be interested in helping.
_ Mr. Russell von Frank, resident of Dover Road and forme eS f r�the
Member mentioned as he was goin g ���n ed l out code� olations. He
Mayor many p�ople asked him and po
distributed pictur�s to Council showing
various locations that could have a
code violation. He showed storage in outside �'e�� not the
and an above ground swimming pool, wluch was
Villa e. He noted the prohibited plants species and that they do not apply
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to Rl, R1A, and R2 Distncts.
Mr. Von Frank also presented a model �o f h� sed a c bed architectural
projec t, no t i n g w h a t i t w o u l d l o o k l i k Y a e no te d
look. He indicated he was opposed to the project. Mayor Hump g
the pictures of the code violations would be given to t he Co m muni t y
Development to loo k in to t he s i t u a t i on.
_ Mr. Cazl Hansen, resident of River Drive mentione�d ehe He indic t d he
streets in the Country Club, especially Golfview D
could not really blame the Village for the conditions, because he felt a few
years back when ENCON put in the sewer system they did not do the job
correctly. He suggested Council consider getting� a ����a ,ma�de
cost to help the Village fix the roads. Mayor H p S
sense to conta.ct ENCON. Council Me �� Was told t everything was finee
questioned the compaction and density,
and now there seems to be a problem. She stated obviously there was
something that was not done correctly. She stated if the compaction ratios
and density were done conectly, the Village would not be having the
sinking problem. Village Manager Couzzo indicated the Village WoMa or
inspect it, and suggested the work may still be under warrantY• Club.
Humpage suggested the suia est d at st � ol� tively
Council Member Genco gg
that had the sewers put in.
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Ig, COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
VICE MAYOR WAT�NS
_ Congxatulated Fire Chief James Weinand� ane s tan��d p w�B �
County Com�ission Fire Rescue le eat for a Village this size.
Village has met. She felt this was a gr'
' a Lea e of Cities Draft Resolution — She mentio su tort L� g
_ Flond � t a Resolution that pp
asking the Municipalities to adop ort �e �a�e's key priority
members of the Florida Legislature to supp
urin the 2006 Legislative Session". She menti�aT � at r than
issues d S
Council received asked t� She asked Counc�l if t ey would consider this
Friday, Februa�5' 24� 2006
item for February Regul�' Co�cil Meeting. Consensus of Council agreed
to place it on the February agenda.
� et Natural P�'ea — She mentioned during the year Mr• Cory
_ 3upiter Inl would like to address. She
asked Council for any ideas or concems they on the
commented one of the items that she expressed he e it says We come to
corner of U.S. One, going over to the Island, w
ood even before the hurricane.
Tequesta. She felt the area did not look g met with
She indicated Mr• CorY contacted her over the hond To�e t�al Resources
two representatives from the Department of E �
Management. She noted they were goin�t �burns dent close so Y
U.S. One, but they had complaints fro o � to try
choose to burn off more inte ont i �two s i ts lnlcthedn Xt t�'° ' She
and do the bw�ns °n the �' but they
mentioned they can not specify a date at this timk uo �e ��and debris
plan to come in with a group of volunteers and P lan to bring in a loader
toward the end of January• She noted they also p
and move some of the fallen trees during the clean up.
1VIAYOR HUMI'AGE
'1 hanked Fire Chief We�and and Police Chief a 1 the V'ill ge is acti ely
the FPI, and the ICE program. He mentione
guarding against predaxors, and sent out his kudos to both Chiefs.
_ Niunicipal Elections — He mentioned �e �a for peop�e �o � He
1Vlarch 14, 2006, and there were thre between noon, Tuesday, Januaiy 31,
noted the candidates must qu�ifY
2046, and noon FebruarY 14, 2006. He commented candidates m�ab�
xesident of the Village, and for the reried it seemed like he was just ou
around for two more years. He mentio oin an d now rt has come
getting signatw'es to run, and �ings just got g S�
around again.
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COUNCIL MEMBER PATERNO
_ Police Bicycle Patrols — He mentioned he has gotten a lot of positive
feedback on the police department and the bicycle patrol. He pointed out
people have noticed it, and think it is a great idea, and it helps with the :�
children. He felt it was good to see the policemen out there going positive
things. He mentioned it was good also seeing the boat out for safety
reasons with the young children, since they sometimes get out of hand on
the jet skis. He cammented the police were there to help educate them.
_ Village Council agendas — He asked if there was a better way to provide
the residents with what is on the current agenda, or upcoming agendas. He
suggested possibility getting the agenda out a little earlier, or if there is
going to be something important to the communit�S' let them know ahead af
time. He suggested publicizing or emailing out the tentative things that
would be on next months agenda, etc., maybe put on the website. He
mentioned everyone is always asking for this information, and if anyone
had any ideas how better to inform the publi noted that was�a good adea,
available to them. Village Manager Couzzo
and possibly a dra.ft agenda could be created and put on the internet.
Council Member Paterno noted he would like to see upcoming
development issues included on agenda. He asked if it could be emailed.
Consensus of Council agreed it could be emailed. Vice Mayor Watkins
mentioned it was a very good idea, but wanted to make it clear that it is a
draft and could change. Village Clerk Carlisle suggested the upcoming
agenda items be in a table format for what is coming in the next three
months. Consensus of Council agreed. Mayor Humpage felt a tentative list
was a good idea, and it could have items such as the Florida League of
Cities item that Council suggested go on the next meeting date. Village
Manager Couzzo pointed out it could also have the l st and 2 readings of
an ordinance. He noted the Community Development Director could look
at upcoming issues and have them iflcluded on the list.
_ Tequesta Website — He noted he would like more de�p _ H expla ned
internet, such as Parks and Recreation registenng
JTA.A has over 1600 participants and everything is done over the internet,
and that they do not need staff, and there fees are automatically deposited
into the bank account. He suggested maybe the Village could start
developing some of these programs far the Parks Department, and the ,
Water Department. He pointed out Staff has to personally open each
envelope, process it, and put it into the bank. He felt that is time
consuming and if it was on the internet it would be done automatically. He
pointed out it may cost the Village 2% but it may save 10% in time.
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_ Council Workshops — He asked if Council was g g
in reference to f u t u re w o r k sho ps. Villa ge Manager Couzzo noted it was
not on the agenda. He mentioned as a follow up to the disc�uheioW �a �e
has had, Staff comphed a list of items Council mdicated y
addressed in a Workshop. He natne �tmo h do
would like to have as an agend
Member Genco felt the idea of compiling the list of Workshops was to
rank them and have the workshops. Mayor Humpage no�� Som � da es.
spoke on various items for Workshops and to come up
He commented one of the things he was concemed about was they were
only 5 months away from the Palm Beach County Fire Station #11 lease
expiring. Viilage Manager Couzzo explained what Coun ent He no ed the
do was send it back to them and get a final draft agreem
Village has not yet received it from PBC. Vice Mayor Watkins indicated
she came away from the last meeting with the thought the Village was
leaving the lease as is. Village Manager Couzzo felt the Village had
thrown it back to them.
Pastor Paul Beresford mentioned he wanted to thank Mr. Greg Cor�bitt �oe�d on
Parks and Recreation for the wonderful job and the time spent g
Christmas Eve and give out gifts along with the Fire Department and Police
, Department. He felt it was a great event.
Council Member Genco note eas e an d ° Nhat they�wanted to get more
were in favor of renewing the 1 ,
information. Village Manager Couzzo indicated it was to get more
information on the term. Council Member Genco asked what it was the
Council needed to evaluate before Council made a decision to move
forward. Council Member Paterno commented his interpretation was
different. He noted Council wanted them to come back with a lease, let
them go through the cost of having their attorneys draft it, but at the same
time some Council members had concerns how it was going to work out if
they were not there. Council Member Genco asked to see the information
that had come back to the Village. Mayor Humpage stated nothing has
come back from the County. Vice Mayor Watkins felt if the Village has a
five-month deadline something needs to happen soon. Council Member
Paterno mentioned he spoke with Fire Chief Weinand about a week ago in
his office, and he had mentioned he had put it on their table and they have
not gotten back to him. Council Member Genco suggested writing them a
letter, and tell them the Village would like to know within the next two to
three weeks whether they are in agreement with the Village in principal or
whether there were areas they were questioning. Village Manager Couzzo
noted one of the areas of diffe�rne�ed to keep the lease a shorter�term to give
of years. He felt the Village
the Village options.
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Council Member Genco asked if Council could get some kind of response
by the next Council Meeting of where they stand, and if Mana l er Couzzo.
the Village could do to move the issue forward. Village g eed.
noted Staff would write Chief Brice. Consensus of Council agr
Council Member Paterno asked if Council was justlinaee ould do it,
He felt there was other discussion that maybe the V g ln to work with
other things more than just lease. M�a�b�e a h g ` ° as r disc s ed, because if
t hem, c o n t r a c t i t. M a y o r H u m p a g g r
the station did close under the agreement aid the Village wou l d have t o
res nd as l responders, and because they have t h a. t s ectio�a W� � _
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valorem base, the 3 mills. Council Mema ee o the Vill e has �
extent of the conversation. Mayor Hump g
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never gotten anything back, and June l is going to be here. Vice Mayor _
Watkins indicated the Village would certainly want C�h�e Wea Workshop. `
on the lease. Mayor Humpage suggested picicmg a
Council 1Vtember Genco indicated Council may want to wait and get their :�
response back first, and dependent upon what they say, then Council can �
decided whether or not they need to schedule a workshop. Village
Manager Couzzo suggested placing the Fire Station item on the next
agenda so Chief Brice could come to the meeting. Mayor Humpage asked
if Council wanted to set a date for`ao ksho on the suMayor Watkins
questioned whether Council needed a�t P
Council Workshops - She noted she did the nd the 2 was the jo nt
workshops, and l one was the Code revisions, a
meeting with Planning and Zoning on Golf carts and boats, and 3` was the
joint meeting with the County and Jupiter, which was tied with permitting
and impact fees. Mayor Humpage suggested taking two items and set a
date for workshops. Council Member Genco commented the C 2 code
revis i o n i s i n t h e p r o c e s s, an d a s k ed when was Council going to receive a
draft. Village Manager Couzzo noted the zoning in progress is nearing
comple�ion and almost ready to bring to Counci �o ksho 1 �for 1 the G Code
suggested going ahead and scheduhng the P
revisions, such as G2, outside storage eta Counc' f�� � �r Counc l
questioned whether � he workshop would be on alg code revision on the
Member Genco noted
list provided to Council. Mayor Humpage suggested the Clerk send out an
email to Councii to come up with h d le a�workshop on code rev s ons �
Consensus of Council agreed to sc
Village Clerk Cazlisle pointed out the County is tentatively scheduling the
Joint Workshop with Martin County,
and Jupiter for February 16, 2006 at
2:00 P.M. She indicated Tequesta. was still waiting to hear back from
Commissioner Marcus's office, because they were still trying to schedule
all the entities.
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se axate meetings, with
Council Member Genco suggested setting up p
d Martin Cou�tY if needed, v�ith an open invita.tion to the others,
Jupiter an lace. Sh�e pointed out with the
so that the meetings could start takin o ess of pe�itting some of these
1Vlartin County issues they are �n �e P Or H�page agreed they were not
things and they are moving ahead, May
Council Member Genco felt it would be too late foand hoeS�lly
waiting. 1�
make the comments that Council would want to m�e' of February
incorporate them. Council Member Paterno noted tha e s ge ted Council
16`" there is a Pension Board Meeting. Mayor Hump g le of dates for
Member Genco work with the Clerk to come up wi� a COUp
workshop meetings- ,
He mentioned he Beach Road
Beach Road Association Annual Meetin er in reference to the
email that was sent to the Village M ��d�labora.te more on the meeting for
Meeting. He asked if the May esterday to
the public: Mayor Humpage noted he attended their meeting y
u date them on some of the highlights going on in , Tequesta. He
p s of the new intersection and linear
mentioned he showed them rendering
e reviewed what the Village would be doing on th��'�' an� f�d
park. H eat mee g,
Beach Road far landscaping. He noted it was a�' i� pro ects, =
the eople to be very friendly, and after discus e� here was a level of
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they discussed annexation. He noted he told t
' e that the Village could offer ta them, so it is to o because it
servic
residents makinS their own decision where they wan g� .
would be more costly to come into the V end of the meet g, the e was a
honest and open discussion, and at the ood nei bor�
Q&A session. He indicated it would be o f heir g ssues, for examp� the
the Village could help them with some
unincorporated area of Beach Road, and 1 n t hear o plaint,tan
matters. He commented the whole time he d direction.
they felt the Village was moving in the righ
Mr. Carl Blas�, resident of Beach Road an al ant dterna e� Mam�� °go
pla,nning and Zorung Advisory Board m
rneeting, and everyone enjoyed it.
COUNCIL 1ViEMBER GENCO
Construction Permit Time - She asked if t l�a We go to being
co�struction and r�Pairs because of Hurn�ane W
extended. Mayor Humpage noted they would not be extended. Village
Manager Couzzo agreed.
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X. NEW BUSINESS
9. ORDINANCE 603 — FIRST READING - An Ordinance of the Village �
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida Providing
Vegetation Standards for Proximity to Electric Facilities; Prohibiting
Interference with Utility Services; Providing for Civil Penalties; Providing
for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict;
Providing for Codification; Provicling an Effective Date.
Village Clerk Carlisle read for the record the title of Ordinance 603. Ms.
Catherine Harding, Director of Community Development introdueed Mr.
Don Kiselewski, Florida Power and Light. Mayor Humpage mentioned
duxing the hurricanes Mr. Kiselewski kept in constant contact with the
Village, and� he was the guy the Village could go to when they had
questions. He noted he did a great job, and thanked him for his service.
� Mr. Kiselewski reviewed how the Village has got to the point of
addressing the ordinance. He mentioned several months ago FPL did a
presentation to Council regarding undergrounding of powerlines, within
the Village of Tequesta.. He commented as an outgrowth to the discussion,
there was discussion on what to do to mitigate damage to overhead
facilities from vegetation. He indicated what Council has before them is an
ordinance based on FPL's Plant the right tree, in the right place document.
He mentioned what the ordinance does is it encapsulates basically the
document and codifies it, and this allows FPL to go in and trim the trees
where people may not allow them in the yard. Vice Mayor Watkins
commented it was more common sense, but she did notice it was referring
to new vegetation going in and replacement. She felt it could help keep
more people with power, and supported the ordinance.
Mayor Humpage asked if this ordinance allowed FPL to go on people's
property and trim the trees if necessary. Mr. Kiselewski responded in the
affirmative. Mayor Humpage asked if 75% of the power was lost during a
storm because of this vegetation. Mr. Kiselewski noted he could not put a
percentage on the lost during a storm. He commented the last storm,
Hurricane Wilma, a wind storm, FPL definitely sa.w vegetation, trees, etc,
down that affected the overhead powerlines. Mayor Humpage explained to
the public the ordinance was to try and prevent trees from being planted
under or near powerlines. He commented there are certain parameters for
planting trees, and that there were certain types of trees that go into the
powerline and knock them down. He mentioned Council has also looked
at issues where the Village has some trees planted, and it is their intention
to move those to some other location. Council Member Paterno
commented he did not have a problem with FPL having the right to
ingress onto private property, but questianed whether there should be .
langua.ge in the ordinance for FPL damage.
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He felt there should be some responsibility by FPL for the homeowner. He
noted at some point there might be a problem. Mr. Kielewski noted it
would depend on the individual circumstance, and he commented it was
the intention of FPL to trim the trees and not do any damage. He noted
FPL always works with the customer to try and mitigate any damage to
their property. Village Manager Couzzo suggested it might be advisable to
add a clause. He noted Council could pass it on first reading, and add a ;
clause far second reading in Section 2. Council Member Paterno noted �
Mr. Kielewski may not be around in a few years, and �Mana er Couzzo
problem with getting the damage repaired. Vzllag S
explained it would basically be a reFPLti�a or Humpage commen ed
Genco agreed any damage caused by Y
FPL probably subs out the work, and they are required to carry the
insurance needed. Council Member Genco commented it should be FPL's :
responsibility. Village Manager Couzzo added Staff v�'ou1d�P�utbeforeFPL
clause that the property is to be restored to the conditton i
entered it. Council Member Paterno commented he is 100% behind this
ordinance. He felt it would help in the community in the future. He asl�ed
if FPL could provide 6000 inserts to put in the next Smoke Signals and on
the Village website. Consensus of Council agreed to Smoke Signals and a
link on the website.
MOTION Vice Mayor Watkins moved to approve First Reading of� �dI�PL to the
adding languages �be o�eaFPLcenteredhathomeowner� pr peblj by Council
condttton at wa f
Member Paterno; motior� passed 4-0.
10. RESOLUTION 38-OS/06 — A Resolution of the Village Council of the
Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach Coun t y, Florida, to Approve the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection — Flo�ida Recreation
Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Project Agreement, A
Matching Grant paying $112,500 to Fund Projects in Constitution Park in
FY 2005/2006. Authorizing the Village Manager to execute the
Agreement on Behalf of the Village.
Mayor Humpage read far the record the title of Resolution 38-OS/06. Mr.
Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks and Recreation commented this item is to
approve the Agreement with the DEP for the FRDAP grant. He noted it
was basically the same grant that the Village received last year, and this
was a formally to seek the funding. Vice Mayor Watkins sta.ted
Constitution Park looked great. Mayor Humpage agreed, and noted
everyone talks about thrn�p ok�e ted the V llage does�not have to do
Council Member Pate
everything on the plan, such as relocating the basketball courts, and the
water park was questionable. He me l� ti n o could be changed, but the V'llage
do everything that is hsted, and the p
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does ha�e to put in the money and sign the agr 1� for
roved Phase II of the site p
Genco pointed out Council has not app
ented the conceptual v�'as �'eviewed, but ths�e not d if
the Park. She comm roval for Phase II.
plan has not come to Council for final app o �t, Mayor
could be added at that p
Council has some othe�a Was accepting the funding, and Council will
Humpage commented
take a look at the site plan when it is developed.
• M or Watkins moved to approve Resolution 38-OS/06; seconded by
M�� T� ; Vice ay .
Council Member Genco; motion passed 4-0.
N 39-05/0 — A Resolution of the V illage hel V ill ge
11. RESOLUTIO Florida, Authon 8
Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County,
Manager
to Provide a Letter to the Florida East Cowo k Related to the
tFEC) against whi ch �e FEC c Ralway C os�ng � on Tequesta Drive;
Rehabilitation of the
A ropriating Unreserved Fund Balance in 1 6 F and Authonzing the
PP et by $ �
the 2005/2006 General Fund Budg
Tran
sfer-Out of these Funds to the Capital Projects Fund #303 to Fund the _
Rehabilitation of the FEC Crossing.
lisle read for the record the title of Resolutie v d a letter
V i l l a g e C l e r k C az e r e c
Village Manager Couzzo noted in Novem b e r t h e V i l l a g rovements to
from the FEC Railroad �indicating their desire to make imp lt Was not
the crossing at Tequesta Drive. He men�s co ld have been incorporated
received prior to the budget where the fun ula� maintenance to the
into this budget. He pointed out this was reg
ssin and rehabilita.tion to the azea. He note bli ated �to paY for the
cro g the Village is o g
previous contract in 1989,
e
improvements. He stated if in fu d not getltocrossethe �tracks. He
improvements than the residents wo
oted in their agreement the $146,000 was an estimate, and that the costs
n believes the costs would be less. He noted the
could go up, but Staff
Villa e is going to look at providing some of the traffic control, an �'
g
d work witli the FEC to reduce some of the �S�e work tha l the V 1�e
an
a one time project, and would not inte ere wi
is doing ori Tequesta Drive, and Old Dixie Highway.
Ma or Watkins asked if Tequesta Driveld belcosed for 72 hours.
Vice Y er Couzzo stated it wou
crossing. Village Manag Vice
Council Member Genco pointed out it w he V 1 ageto be respons ble for
Mayor Waticins asked if it was no V ° e Manager Couzzo felt the FEC
the maintenance of the crossing• g
lettin the traffic go over
ould say if the Village does not want the che sing gere, t hat could e a
�' e is actually t
problem. He sta.ted the Villag
their track and it is impacting the crossing.
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Vice Mayor Watkins pointed out they would make the argum
Villa e using it so much is what is deteriorating it. Mayor Humpa$e
g
pointed out Jupiter has three railroad crossings.
cil Member Genco asked if the FEC would b uthern f crossbngs
Coun
coordinating the improvements, so that northem an so
ss was o en to traffic. She pointed out sometimes ea �e entirle
and acce P g er Couzzo comment
block all three crossings. Villa e Manag
ection would be closed for 72 hours. Council Memb om�n���° gh
mters FEC will still have trazns c g
when they close the crossing,
and the length of time of the closing she W wh they hae m le and
Village is not going to end up in a sttuation
half train that is going to block all three crossings. Village Co�$c 1
Couzzo commented Staff would coordinate thaa � emergency issue,
Member Genco exp lame d t h i s c o u l d b� a m� e felt it may
convenience issues, and leave a az� dic vehicle and f� e on the
behoov� the Village to p o azound• Village
so they do not ha.ve to g
� other side of the crossing, reat idea. Council Member _
Manager Couzzo commented that was a g
Genco noted she was very concerned about it, so she would like to see �
some coordination on the crossing. Village Manager Couzz° �'�d.
ossible that if the FEC exceeds
Council Member Genco asked if it w o ed, $146,640, they come back to
the amount of money Council has app er Couzzo pointed out the
Council with advance notice. Village Manag
ianguage in the agreement was an estimate, and they usually are very
oin to reduce some of the traffic
close. He explained the Village �' ox ma ely $13,000.00. He noted they
maintenance, which would be app
are contingency dollazs built in to the $146,640.
Council Member Genco felt if it was going to be signific ��at he
Council shouid know about it. Village Manager Couzzo agr
would let Council know. Council Member Paterno under� �tha �o �
maintenance, but asked if there was something wrong
that it would cost so much money. He pointed out for them to do it every
does not seem to be in that bad of
six years, the road and the crossing reventive
condition. Mayor Humpage noted it might be a standazd, a p
maintenance issue. He stressed in the Iast year FEC has done Center
Street, Indiantown Road, Toney Penna, and F workin tow Tequestaa
Ross Road. He pomted out the FEC was g have a
Council Member Paterno stateduire on the schedule so that lage can
schedule, maybe Staff should inq
foresee the time. Village Manager Couzzo in Vl la�e som e lead t'une. He
work with them, that normally they glve the S
noted in the letter from FEC they were cog�io an did not go out in
have been budgeted, and that the mforma
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Village Manager Couzzo noted they offered to work with the Village on
the financing, but did not know if it was worthy of investigating. He
commented Staff would make every attempt to bring a change order back
if the cost has increased, but this was going to be a 72-hour project over
the weekend, that they may incur a cost that he can not bring to Council
until after the work was completed. Vice Mayor Watkins commented the
Village really does not have a choice and that they have to do it. Council
Member Genco asked if there was any way to get additional time to pay
the money, if it turned out being more. Village Manager Couzzo explained
there was some language in the agreement that they would be willing to
give the Village some consideration with paying on a different schedule.
He commented he did not know how advantageous that would be to the
Village. Council Member Genco commented it might give the Village
time to shift things around. Village Manager Couzzo pointed out the
crossing is about 80 feet of track, so they know when to come in and how
fast it will take them. Mayor Huxnpage noted the Village would be doing
more work with them because of the new linear park.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved to approve Resolution 39-OS/06; seconded by
Council Member Paterno; motion passed 4-0.
XI. ANY OTHER MATTERS - None
XII, ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved to adjourn the Meeting; seconded by Council
Member Paterno; motion passed 4-0.
Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Gwen Carlisle
Village Clerk
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