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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_01/12/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Humpage at 5:15 p.m. A rol{ call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, and Council Member Jim Humpage. Council Member Calvin Turnquest was absent from the meeting. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. �I. Discussion and Strategy Session on Alternatives to Providing Services to the Community in a more Efficient Manner Mayor Paterno announced he had asked for this workshop to optimize Village services. He noted Councif had issues with late agenda items being distributed to Council, and advised this issue had been resolved. He expressed concern over a problem getting petty cash type funds, citing a recent ir►cident where four emp{oyees had sperrt an hour trying to figure out how they could overnight an envelope because they had no way to pay for it. He commented that he would like everyone's ideas, to formulate policies that could help the Village Manager, and cautioned against getting caught up in bureaucracy. The Mayor expressed his opinion that purchase orders should be sent through immediately after approval, since all the paperwork was already completed. Attorney Davis expressed a desire to see a closer working relationship between Code Enforcement, the Police Department, and the Building Department, explaining it was sometimes difficult to get the Building Official or police officers to attend hearings to offer their testimony. Village Manager Couzzo discussed staff shortages and commented the key was to find balance. It was noted the Building O�cia1 had afready been notified, and his attendance would not be an issue in the future. Mayor Patemo commented Joe Petrick could get the notices out to those who were needed in attendance. Chief Weinand advised he was looking for software to track schedules. Mayor Paterno commented on purchase orders, and expressed his opinion they should be sent through on Friday or Monday immediately following approval by the Council at their meeting. Finance Director Forsythe advised the Finance Department had no authority to go outside the purchasing policy procedures which had been adopted by Council, and Council could loosen those policies. She indicated a purchase requisition was needed to go along with the purchase order request, and all paperwork including the purchase requisition could be approved prior to sending it to Council. _ Village Manager Couzxo expressed his opinion that when the budget was approved for an item it should not have to come back before Council. Finance Director Forsythe noted the Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 10, 2011 Page 2 Village Manager couid only approve an item up to $25,000, and that if desired, Council could increase that so that items wouid not have to come back before them. Council Member Brennan discussed the money that would be coming back from the State on the bridge project, and asked for a housekeeping item to be on the consent agenda so the Finance Department could move forward with an estimate. Mayor Paterno discussed assisting businesses with the permitting process and how to help them along. Council Member Humpage suggested a checklist fior each type of permit which told the applicant not to come back until they had obtained all the documents on the checklist. He also recommended more part time help if Community Development Department staff continued to be covered up #or another month or so. Chief Weinand commented checklists would help. Council Member Hump�ge suggested bringing everyone together to settle issues, and also to give out a sam�le generic form for special exceptions that stated requirements and how to answer questions. Council Member Brennan pointed out other towns had more staff to assist. Chief Weinand suggested deciding what types of businesses were desired and adding those uses so there woufd not need to be so many special exceptions. Mayor Paterno asked that everyone work together and to give a little once in awhile. Council Member Brennan asked for a list from the departments o# things they believed were the biggest problems. Manager Couzzo discussed problems getting repairs done because of purchase order cequirements. Forsythe Director Forsythe suggested loosening up the purchasing policy. Council indicated they wanted to make things easier fior stafF. ANY OTHER MATTERS None ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourrr the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, and unanimously carried 4-0. Therefore the meeting was adjoumed at 6:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in eompliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Viliage Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP THURSDAY, �DECEMBER 8, 2011 CALL T4 ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was calied to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 5:00 p.m. A roli cail was taken by Viilage Cierk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Jim Humpage, and Council Member Calvin Turnquest.� Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couuo, Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Council Member Humpage made a motion to approve the agenda with the items re- ordered to make item 3 the first item, and to make item 1 the last item. Council Member Tumquest seconded the motion, and unanimously carried 5-0. 3. Air Conditioner — Public Safety Building Village Manager Couzzo provided an update on the air conditioner issue at the Public Safety Building. He reported a meeting had been held with Ms. Erendson who lives across the street and an engineer she had recommended, and he will have a report next week. Staff is addressing the issue. He explained Ms. Erendson requested the units be turned off from 8 p.m. to midnight. Mayor Paterno stated the air conditioner units should be on and work properly as installed. 2. Council Update and Discussion of EI Portal/River Drive Plans as Forwarded by TECA — Tequesta Country Ciub Village Manager Couzzo reported Council Member Humpage had met with the Tequesta Country Club Association. Counci( Member Humpage advised there had � been a second meeting with most of the principals present. There had been three drawings presented at that �meeting, and the third drawing had seemed to be the most popular. After he had left the meeting, apparently things changed and was surprised to receive a call that it had been redesigned. He was not familiar with the new plan, which was a completeiy new concept, and believed to be two or three times the engineering cost of drawing number three. The Village had paid approximately $25,000 in engineering costs for drawing number three. Village Manager Couzzo noted there was no urgency and this could be discussed in January or February. Mayor Paterno recommended addressing this after the first of the year. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes December 8, 2011 Page 2 3. Review and Discussion of Annexatian Report Village Manager Couzzo explained he had discussed this with Council members but there was no current direction. He indicated a baseline analysis had been done by the Community Deveiopment Department as to cost and impact so Council could speak compe#ently about the subject to residents. He explained the Village was not looking to force anything, but looking to see if there would be a bene�t and if the residents wanted it. He explained it was difficult for Palm Beach County to service the enclave areas. Currently it was less costly for residents to be serviced by Palm Beach County, but at some point in the future i# might be less costly for them to be serviced by the Village. The current County response time of 19 minutes compared to 2 minutes from the Village would be an advantage for residents. The Village Manager explained that by putting the information out, residents could discuss it and make decisions. Consultant Nilsa Zacarias discussed AncMorage Point, Riverside Drive, and County Line unincorporated areas. She presented the impacts of estimated revenues and expenses to the Village. There would be no big expense to annex Anchorage Point; Riverside Drive needed major road improvements to meet the Village standards; and the four parcels on County Line Road would have no impact on expenditures. She advised that additional code enforcement personnel would be needed Citizens Comments Nancy Lally — 4400 River Pines Court (also 430 Tequesta Drive homeowner), reported previous harassment issues with code enforcement and indicated she w�s happy with things as they were. John Simpson — 19275 Riverside Drive, expressed concern about taxes and code issues, and asked if annexation would be voluntary or involuntary. Mayor Paterno responded it would be voluntary. Mr. Simpson also expressed concern �egarding riparian rights, and commented no one enforces the County's code, but Tequesta did enforce its code. Nancy Lally expressed concern regarding Tequesta code rules for boats, and stated this was Florida and people have boats. Fred and Gail Secting - 19483 Riverside Drive, each requested the annexation vote for Riverside Drive be held separately from the other two parcels. Village Manager Couzzo assured the residents if any annexation was contemplated the residents would be notified well in advance; and the Viilage would not want to enter into this relationship if it were anything but mutual. Both parties would have to benefit and agree before anything would be done, and residents would be notified of any future workshops regarding this issue. Discussion ensued regarding past annexations. Village Councii Workshop Meeting Minutes December 8, 2011 Page 3 Council Member Humpage expressed his opinion the County fire and taxes would increase in the future. He suggested holding workshops specific to certain areas; the Village Manager indicated individual analysis could be done. Council Member Humpage commented he would like to see residents given 3-5 years to come into compliance with the Village codes. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Brennan, and unanimously carried 5-0. Therefore the meeting was adjoumed at 6:03 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. AA referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MIPIUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 6:11 p.m. A roll cail was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Jim Humpage and Council Member Calvin Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Calvin Turnquest offered prayer and the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Turnquest moved approval of the agenda and asked that items . eighf and thirteen be pulled for discussion; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Paterno announced that Ron Smith recipier►t of item five would not be attending tonight's meeting. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS 1. Presentation of Artwork to the Village by Art Illusion Designs - Ferlander Arguedas Mr. Ferlander Arguedas offered back ground regarding the process of obtaining, treating and painting feathers which were used in his art work. He then presented one of his creations as a gift to the Village. Mayor Paterno expressed gratitude for the piece and thanked the group for their volunteerism in painting the Village bollards with holiday scenery. Mayor Paterno noted that the artist had also offered to paint a large area, for the cost of supplies and, Council would consider what and where. He stated that the side of the Tequesta Bridge would be considered. Mayor Paterno afso pointed out that the boliards would be contracted in early 2012 with the artist to be permanently painted with Indian artistry. Minutes — Regutar Councii Meeting 12/08/11 Page 2 2. Proclamation of Appreciation Presented to Ferlander Arguedas and Lin Luna of Art Itlusion Designs Clerk McWiliiams read the proclamation of thanks. 3. Tequesta Fire Rescue Check Presentation to Honor Ffight of Proceeds from the Chili Cook-off and Beer Tasting Event Dave McGovern noted the activities involved with the event and presented a check in the amount of $8,805.72. Jim Beck, Honor Flight representative thanked Tequesta Council and the Fire department for their support and expressed gratitude to the persons and groups involved with making the fund raiser a success. He presented an honorary pin of thanks to Dave McGovern for all his contributions with the event. PROCLAMATIONS 4. Proctamation of Appreciation to Russell White for 36 Years of Dedicated and Loyal Service to the Village of Tequesta Mayor Paterno shared that Mr. Russell White was the longest employee of the Village of Tequesta. Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation on behalf of the Village. Mr. White expressed thanks for the recognition. Council Member Humpage shared a memory firom a time eariy in Mr. White's career with the Village. Mayor Paterno recognized Joanne Burnsed for her 26 years of service and noted a plaque which would house names off all Vitlage employees with a minimum 25 years of service. 5. Proclamation of Appreciation to Ron Smith for 34 Years of Dedicated and Loyal Service to the Village of Tequesta Recipient was not present therefore; the Proclamation was not read. CONSENT AGENDA Attorney Davis noted item seven shou{d read February 2012. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08/11 Page 3 MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the consent agenda with items eight and thirteen pulled for discussion by Council Member Tumquest and the date correction on item seven; seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. Per Village Ordinance we are Presenting the Following Agreements, Proposals, Commitments and Memorandum of Understanding to Council: a. Acousti-Blok Quote/Contract for Acoustical Fencing b. Art Illusions and the Village of Tequesta Hold Harmless, Indemnity and Liability Agreement c. Car-Comm Proposal/Contract d. Mike Cesarao and The Viliage of Tequesta Hold Harmless, Indemnity and Liability Agreement e. Chris Wayne and Associates, inc. f. NAiracle Recreation Equipment Company Quote/Contract g. Palm Beach County and The Village of Tequesta Interiocal Agreement h. SimplexGrinnell Service Solution Annual Agreement Council Member Turnquest noted typo errors in item 8d which stated 2010 and December 12 which should read December 11, 2011. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of item eight with Council Member Tumquest's amended date changes; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Council Member Turnquest corrected item 13 under budget transfer where $900 was added and should be deducted with $8,794 instead of $10,594. Manager Couzzo responded that the error would be double checked and corrected. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the amended monetary changes to the budget figure; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0 6. MINUTES: 11/10/11 Regular Meeting 7. Council Consideration and Approval to Sponsor the Palm Beach County League ofi Cities January 2012 Luncheon at the Tequesta Country Club — Not to Exceed $5000 9. Resolution 30-11, Approve the Village of Tequesta Purchasing Policies and Procedures � Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08/11 Page 4 11. ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA Council Approval of EI Portal 1 River Drive Plans as Forwarded by TECA — Tequesta Country Ciub 12. Council Approvai of FPL Access to Tequesta Drive Bridge 10. Council Action Regarding Annexation Report COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Councii Member Turnquest announced he woufd not run in the upcoming 2012 municipal election as he was seeking a seat for District 82 with the Florida House of Representatives. He thanked the Village and Council members for the experience. Counci! Member Humpage wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He voiced his concern with recent anonymous letters received by Village staff and encouraged the sender to come forward in the public with their concerns. Council Member Brennan noted the recent burglaries and her concern for the potential(y illegal process of pawning. She noted that a 17 year business in the Village was recently found to be consciously accepting stolen jewelry and subsequently closed down. She expressed her understanding of gratitude from vendors at the recent Tequesta fest and thanked Vice Mayor Arena for all his support regarding Parks and Recreation and Village events. Vice Mayor Arena wished happy holidays to everyone and thanked Parks and Recreation for all they do in the Village. He then wished Council Member Turnquest the best on his ventures. Mayor Paterna noted the great time had by alt at the Tequesta Fest. He noted the list of information recently obtained by Tequesta from the Florida Highway Patrol which could assist residents who may have missed renewing tags or licenses along with reprimanding those who may be driving illegally. Mayor Paterno wished good (uck to Council Member Turnquest, offered his help and thanked him for his dedication. REGULAR AGENDA 14. Ordinance 21-11, Second Readinq, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08i11 . Page 5 at Chapter 78. Zoning. Article I. In General. At Section 78-6. Enforcement Officer; Violations; Penalties. By Amending this Section to Revise the Penalty Provisions in Conformance with the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Process; and Article III. Appeals and Variances. At Sections 7$-63. Appeal Procedure. And Section 78-64. Stay of Proceedings Pending Decision on Appeal. By Amending these Sections to Revise the Village's Administrative Appeal Process —(First Reading 11/10/11) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 21-'I 1 title into the record. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Counci! Member Turnquest moved approval of Ordinance 29-11; seconded by Counci! Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0 15. Ordinance 24-11, Second Readina, Amending its Comprehensive Plan to Update the Capital Improvements Element Five Year Capital Improvements Schedule as Provided in Section 163.3177(3)(b), Florida Statutes, Providing that the Text, as Amended or Revised, shall be Substituted for and Replace in Full the Existing Text in the Adopted Capital Improvements Element; and Providing for Transmittal of a Courtesy Copy of the Adopted Amendment to the State Land Planning Agency Attorney Davis read Ordinance 24-11 title into the record. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 24-? 1; seconded by Counci! Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0 16. Ordinance 25-11, Second Readinq, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 2. Administration. By Repealing in its Entirety Ordinance 14-11 and Repealing all Amendments to Exhibit "B" of Section 2-61 (Originally Intended to be Section 2-30 but Included as Sec 2-61 at the Editor's Discretion) Relating to the Employees Pension Trust Funds as Contained in Ordinance 14-11 Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08/11 Page 6 Manager Couzzo noted that this reading of Ordinance 25-11 was the second reading as the first had been completed previously. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 25-11 title into the record. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of Ordinance 25-91; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0 17. SPR 06-11, Site Plan Review, Application for site plan developmen# review to construct a 5,999 square feet medical and professional service building. The application includes a proposed landscape plan, and one (1) monument sign. The address of the proposed site plan is 851 N. US Highway 1 � Attorney Davis placed four persons under oath who would be involved with the item and asked Council for ex parte communications. Ex parte communications were as follows: • Council Member Turnquest — none • Council Member Humpage — visited the site • Council Member Brennan — visited the site • Vice Mayor Arena — none • Mayor Paterno — none James Weinand, Fire Chief, Acting Director of Community Development, offered details associated with the item including that the project was up to Village code. Jim Stergas, Architect, offered a brief summary and power point presentation of the project. He noted changes to the plan which accommodated concerns with the location and limited site space along with the buildings architectural esthetic details. Councii Member Turnquest inquired about the owner's identity and type of inedicaf business which would be at the location. Mr. Joe Gaudet, owner's representative for the project, explained that the doctor taking the space was a general practitioner who was in the need for mor� space since taking on additionai geriatric care. He added that the doctor, a Tequesta resident, was re-locating from the Tequesta Health Care facility. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08/11 Page 7 James Weinand noted that the easement area was owned by Palm Beach County. Council Member Humpage corrected his ex parte communications and noted receipt of phone calis from area residents questioning the projects lighting impact on their properties. Mr. Stergas offered clarification on the projects lighting and its impact on surrounding areas being vety minimal. Mr. Gaudet explained that their group attempted to acquire the properties alley but, it had title issues which were not simple to fix. He stated the property was not actually owned by the County. Council Member Humpage added that the alley had not been maintained in many years and had been a nuisance fior Tequesta. Council Member Brennan inquired about sidewalks being added. Chief Weinand explained that the traffic engineer suggested adding the sidewalk but Village code did not specify they be required. Mr. Stergas explained that the road would need to be reworked to add them which would incur a large expense they would prefer not to incur. He also noted that there were no existing sidewalks to tie into surrounding the site. Chief Weinand offered more clarification and explained that the south area was a service area not meant for clientele traffic. Mayor Pa#erno confirmed that the property was registered as a non-profit. He asked about the drainage. Mr. Stergas noted the Pe�k Test results were excellent and the catch basin was positioned well below the lowest grade of the elevation for maximum benefit. Attorney Davis asked the applicant if they would agree to stipulate use as a general practice only. Mayor Paterno added the second stipulation to state that the medical office would be prohibited to utilize the 2,000 square feet of storage as anything other than storage. MOTfON: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of SPR 06-? 1 with the addition ot the facility specifically as a genera! practice only and utilizing the 2, 000 square feet for storage only; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0 18. Ordinance 22-11, First Readinq, Text Amendment, Adopting an Amendment with the Mandates set forth in Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statues, Pursuant to a Village Initiated Amendment No. LUPA 1-11, which provides for an Amendment to Certain Portions of the Text Found in the Future Land Use Element, and Updating said Element in Compliance with FEMA Requirements for Lowest Floor Elevation Attorney Davis read Ordinance 22-11 title into the record. James Weinand, Fire Chief, Acting Director of Community Development, offered a brief history of the Ordinance. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08I11 Page 8 Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Counci{ for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTI(?N: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 22-11; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0 19. Ordinance 23-11, First Readina, Map Amendments, Adopting a Small Scale Amendment to its Comprehensive Development Plan in with the Mandates set forth in Section 163.3187, ET. Seq., Florida Statutes, Pursuant to a Village lnitiated Amendment No. LUPA 2-11, which provides for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map and the Existing Land Use Map, Re-designating One Point Seven (1.7) Acres, More or Less, of Land Recently Acquired by the Village of Tequesta, Located at 479 Seabrook Road, From "Low Density Residential" to "Recreation and Open Space" Attorney Davis read Ordinance 23-11 title into the record. James Weinand, Fire Chief, Acting Director of Community Development, offered a brief history of the Ordinance. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no pubtic comment the public hearing was closed. Council Member Humpage noted that the green space within the Village would benefit from the Ordinance. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 23-19; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0 20. Resolution 31-11, Supporting Police Officer and Firefighter Pension Plan Reforms; Supporting Legislation that will make such Pension Plans Sustainable, Sound and Secure for both Current and Future Police Officers and Firefighters Attorney Davis read Resolution 31-11 title into the record. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. Minufies — Regular Council Meeting 12/08/11 Page 9 MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Resolution 31-11; seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0 STANDING REPORTS • Villaae Attornev Attorney Davis noted an email sent to each Council member regarding a mutual endeavor and the office of the inspector generaf iitigation status. • Villaqe Manaqer Manager Couzzo referenced a determination letter regarding a labor issue resulting through the police department and a decision to press forward requesting reimbursement of the legal fees. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Turnquest noted that he had been contacted by a homeowners association who was unhappy with FPL (Florida Power and Light) and their intentions of installing Smart Readers. He added that he had brought a member of the association in to speak to Manager Couzzo who expressed no desire to direct FPL's and their program. Councit Member Turnquest explained that she wished to place the item on the agenda. Mayor Patemo responded that she may come to any meeting, fill out a card and speak. Council Member Brennan offered a hand out which suggested appropriating funds for a part time position to address purchasing and contract compliance. She explained that department heads did not have the knowledge to complete paper work necessary for finance and much time was spent sending paper work back and forth to obtain accuracy. Vice Mayor Arena asked to revisit the issue of boat lifts / docks at a special meeting and noted a recent Village issues affecting such areas. He also voiced request received from residents to add a bike path to Tequesta Drive. Council Member Turnquest noted that bike path had been discussed previously and not pursued as the requirements of road widening and drainage would need to be added and costly to the Village. Vice Mayor Arena suggested having a meeting with Tequesta plaza individuals to see what types of new businesses were being turned down. He suggested offering business additional special event permits and increasing outdoor seating. Council Member Humpage noted that parking may prevent changing the percentage of outdoor seats allowed. Council Member Brennan suggested setting a date. Mayor Paterno felt that Council Member Turnquest would Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 12/08/11 Page 10 be leaving and a new member would not have experience and this should be considered when scheduling large item meetings. 7. Councit Consideration and Approval to Sponsor the Palm Beach County League of Cities January 2012 Luncheon at the Tequesta Country Club — Not to Exceed $5000 Mayor Paterno suggested that the Village Manager and Tequesta staff assist Council Member Turnquest with the upcoming event through Fforida League of Cities. Council Member Turnquest stated that Congressman Allen West would be attending the event which would be held at Tequesta Country Club and his presence would increase attendance. Manager Couzzo suggested placing the item on the agenda and noted that $10,000 was appropriated in the budget for special events which had approximately $8,000 remaining. Council Member Humpage suggested each Council member donate a portion of their discretionary funds as wetl. Manager Couzzo suggested setting a not to exceed limit at $10,000. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval to amend the original appropriated $5, 000 approved event limit to $10, 000 and appropriate the additional $5, 000; seconded by Vice MayorArena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Paterno noted he had one matter he wished to discuss which entailed the installation of finro LPR (ficense plate recognition) cameras instead of the originally discussed four. He noted the change had been discussed with police and computer departments and would be added to the January agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Mayor Arena moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Brennan. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefor+e the meefing was adjoumed at 8:02 p.m. Respectfu{ly submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.