Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05_07/14/2005 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP COFFEE, COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY MEETING MINUTES MAY 24, 2005 I. Call to Order and Roll Call The Tequesta Village Council held a Village Council Workshop Meeting at the Tequesta. Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 8:07 A.M. A roll call was taken by Gwen Cariisle, Village Clerk. Council Members present were: Mayor Jim Huxnpage, Vice Mayor Pat Watkins, Council Mernber Geraldine A. Genco, Council Member Edward D. Resnik, and Council Member Tom Paterno. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., and Village Clerk Gwen Cazlisle. Village Attorney Scott Hawkins was not in attendance. Mayor Humpage mentioned Villags Manager Couzzo was on his way; he was stuck in traffic on the Turnpike due to a traf�ic accident. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Resnik moved for approval of agenda, as submatted; seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins; motion passed S-4. 1) Community Response and Feedback- Code Compliance/Lega1 Issues Mayor Humpage commented he asked Assistant Village Manager, Mr. Robert Garlo, to give a brief ovezview of the responses from the Mayor's survey. He noted there would be a more detailed report at the June 9, 2005 Regular Village Council Meeting. Assistant Manager Garlo indicated the Village got a good response from the survey. He noted the Parks and Recreation Department had the most comments with 42 responses, and 33 were favorable on the pragrams being offered, He noted the 9 areas of concem were mostly the physical structures, and the limited space in the Reereation building. He mentioned the second azea that got the highest response was Code Enforeement with 90% of the responses mentianing areas of concern. He mentioned out of the 34 responses, 24 were concerns, and 5 positive. Council Member Geneo asked how many responses has been received sa far. Assistant Manager Garlo carnmented aver lOQ responses were �ece�ved, He mentioned there were 31 respanses €or Pubiic Safety, 21 were areas of concern, a�►d 10 positive. He cammented the negati�e comments could be due ta t�a�fic enforcement. Mayar Humpage pointed out the Thank you signs were the first attempt to slow down speeders, and they seern to be a hit. Council Member Genco asked �+,ssistant h7anager Garlo if he knew the policy regarding 1 time speeders, whether they received a warning or ticket, Assistant Manager Garlo mentioned there was no p�licy and it depended on the conditions, time of day, a.nd volume of traffic. Chief Steve Allison, Police Chief explained there are 2 warnings for every ane ticket. He commented they would never create a policy because it was based on discretion. He €elt the Police Department has had more compliance through education at�d warnings. 1Vlinutes — May 24, 2005 Village Cauncil Workshop Meeting Page 2 Assistant Manager Garlo reviewed the next highest response, Development Matters, with 23 responses, 9 positive and 14 areas of concern. He noted the following areas of concern: 1) Street Lighting, 22 responses, 6 positive and 16 concerns for more street lights; 2) Sidewalks, I6 responses, 5 positive and 11 areas of concern; and 3) School Bus stops, 4 comments, 3 positive and 1 concern for Tequesta. Drive and Cypress Drive intersection. Vice Mayor Watkins questioned whether the traffic should be stopping at that location. Chief Allisvn explained it was a painted safety zone, so they have to stop. He indieated if it was a raised median they would not have to stop. Assistant Village Manager felt they should be stopping. Vice Mayor Watkins suggested that should be something for the newsletter. Council 1Vlember Paterno suggested moving the location up to where there was double trafFc, on Tequesta Drive by Wi11ow Ihive. Chief Allison indicated the School Board picks the locations, and Tequesta has only been successful in moving one location. Council Member Resnik felt that in most of the responses the residents indicated they were very happy with the Village of Tequesta. Assistant Manager Garlo agreed, that seemed to be the overwhelrning respanse. He felt the residents were ofFering cons4uctive criticism on the caneerns. Mr. Garlo noted he would have a more complete presentation at the June 9, 2005 Council Regular Meeting. Mayor Humpage noted the surveys were still coming in, and that 172 responses had been reviewed to date. Assistant Manager Garlo mentioned if the intent was to utilize these responses, and to prioritize them, he felt there were enough responses to do that. Village Manager Couzza arrived at 8: IS a.rn. Nfayor Humpage asked where Staff was at in the process regarding the new Code Enforcement Officer. Assistant Manager Gazlv indicated the ad was placed, and the Village received 11 applications. He mentioned Mr. Jeff Newell, Cornmunity Development Director, and Police Lt. Rick Ricciardi, shart-Iisted the applications, and four peaple were interviewed. He noted the oral interviews included Police Chi�f Steve Allison, Mr. Newell, and Lt. Ricciardi. He indicated the persan has been selecteti, and a background check was being performed, and if everything goes well the person should start in about a we�k. I-�e nt�ted the new persan would work with C)fficer Jason Fleming, of the Police Department. Council Member Genco asked if the new person was going to report to the Community Development Directar. Assistant Manager Garlo noted currently since Qfficer Fleming was doi�ng tke Code Enforcement, the new person would work with Officer Fleming to learn the prace�s. He mentioned there vvere two aspects of Code Enforcement: 1) Field Code Comgliance, and 2) ,�aning Campliance. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned he and the Commw�ity Development Director were reviewing the tra:nsition of the job between the two departments. Council �!Iember Genco stressed the police department ha�e their hands full with Police wark. She pointed out the Folice Department personnei bave a speeial training in th.e delivery of enforcement, but when it comes to t�e building codes and knowing the code of ord'uiances that wauld be Cammunity Development. Village Manager Couzzo noted the initial training would be with Code Enfarcement, and then it would transition to Community Development. Council Member Resnik mentio�ed he did not necessazily agree the Community Deveiopment Department should have the Code Enforcement agency. 2 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 3 Council Member Resnik felt the Community Development department should have participation, but explained looking back on the history of the Village a civilian did not work. Council Member Genco suggested keeping the issues with the department that had the most control and understanding so that they could train the people properly; and if the Village kept the position in the Community Development area they could also deal with the Special Master, because that was where a lot of these issues ended up. Assistant Manager Garlo mentioned what works well was the police officers.identify the violations while on patrol, or enforces it immediately, but if needed to go through the Code Enforcement process the civilian would administer the paperwork, and bring to the Special Master to heaz the case. He felt it made sense to have a civilian do the paperwork and expand upon the code. Mayor Humpage felt it should be a combined effort, and that it was irrelevant where this pezson was physically located. He suggested leaving the decision to the department heads. Council Member Paterno asked if there was a computerized process in place to streamline the system, or whether a program was needed to make the proeess srnoother. Assistant Manager Garlo explairied it was a very sfraightforward process. Mayor Humpage noted it was a standard form that gets filled out. Assistant Manager Garlo commented there were due process steps that needed to be followed. Village Manager Couzzo indicated the forms could be converted to a computer form. Assistant Manager Gazlo pointed out it was ail computerized. Chief Allison indicated it was like a police report and every narrative was different. He felt the current system was very good and streamlined the process, but there was a lot of paperwork. Couneil Member Paterna asked what could be done to make sure the violations were being taken care by Code En�orcement before being reported by the citizens or Council. Assistant Manager Garlo commented it was a difficult question because the code was very specific, and what some people view as a violation may not be able to �e legally enforced. He felt the Village adding another Code Enforcement person was an attempt ta address the issue. Coutncil Member Genco summazized the process. Vice Mayor Watkins noted back when the issue came up about the bus tihat was when the whole issue af the code having same weak areas was brought to everyone's attention. She �elt it was sort of coming to a head, and Council now knows that they need to address that may not have been addressed or let slide. �he commented #he Viltage was now forced into addressing these issues, and she felt it was everyUody's responsibility if they see something. She nated she did nat have concerns of where this pe�rson was going to be assigned, and that it should b� a cooperative effort. She felt the Mayor's survey clearly brought the issue to light, and that it needed to be addressed. Chief Allison mentioned he made it very clear to the police officers what he expected regarding Code Enforcement. He indicated there would be further changes, and everyone would be personally accountable. Council Member Itesnik felt the Village ought to let the process work, and that jointly the collaboration effart should provide a more comprehensive effort on the part of the Village. He commented he felt the police officer needed some civilian help to do the admuustration functions. Council Member Paterno asked what philosophy or how was the Village going to approach or handle the policy in dealing with the new Code Enforcement. Village Manager Couzzo noted the best way to enforce the cade was through educating the people and to get valuntary campliance. He suggested the Village could be more efFective by gutting information in the Newsletter. 3 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 4 Council Member Genco suggested listing the 10 most common issues in the newsletter. . She mentioned then the Villa.ge could tell them when there would be a sweep, etc., so as to give people a chance. Village Manag�r Couzzo agreed, and felt it was really important to get out there and do that. He mentioned in the last few issues of Smoke Signals Staff had tried to get out information to the community about what their government does. He agreed one inset could be done on Code Enforcement. Vice Mayor Watkins felt the Village has two big issues: 1) Trucks, What is a truck and what is an SUV; and 2) the monument mailboxes. Council Member Genco noted gart of the code wouid need to be changed on some of the truck issues. Village Mana.ger Couzzo mentioned there was a draft ardinance for Council to consider regarding the irucks. He noted the monument issue was totally different because those were in the public right-of-ways. Vice Mayor Watkins felt there was a safety issue involved in the mailboxes being in the public right- of-way. Council Member Paterno questioned how the �7illage was going to handle the mailboxes. Village Manager Couzzo stated this had come to Council abaut 3 years ago, and he would be glad to bring it back to Council for directian. He stated any�thing in the public right-of-way that was not approved by the public entity was prohibited. He noted this would be a very sensitive and di�cult issue. Council Member Genco questioned the definition of a mailbox. Vice Mayor Watkins asked if the mailbox had to be approved on new construction plans. Village Manager Cauzzo inaicated the maiibox has to be in certain proximity to the road, but does not ha.ve to be on the house plans. He noted when you take a brick and mortar structure and place it in the right-of-way there would be sorne safety issues. Mayor Humpage commented the civilian eode enforcement officer has only been funded through September 30, 2005. He indicated when Staff does their budgets they would need to consider whether this position will remain. Village Manager Couzzo commented it would be included in next year's budget. He stated the person would be contractual thraugh September 30�', using existing funds within the current budget. Mayor Humpage asked if it would be put in next year's budget as a full time position. Village Manager Couzzo responded in the affirmative. Council Member Paterno questioned what vehicle , would be used. Village Manager Couzzo noted the existing code enforcement truck would be converted to Code Enforcement and the blue light would be changed ta amber. Mayor Humpage men�ioned the key here was compliance. Council Member Paterno noted word gets out into the neighborhood which were nice houses, and which were not � ' as nice. He felt it would start to catch an, neighbor to neighbor. Council Member Genca commented another issue that Community Development had was occupational licenses. She asked how that was going to be handled. Village Manager Couzzo expiained it has been a Cammunity Develapment function for years, and it will remain with them. He mentioned that was a computerized function, and annually Staff reissues occupational licenses. He felt that was another issue that was semi-volunteer. He indicated the Village was not actually going into homes and inspeeting the business. Council Member Genco noted that depe�ded on the type of business. He noted when fire inspections are done on commercial businesses they help code enforcement by checking for their occupationallicenses. 4 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 5 Council Member Genco asked how far along was Staff on the boat ordinance. Village Manager Couzzo indicated the ordinance would be coming to Council for considera:tion in the near future. Assistant Manager Garlo mentioned the dra.ft would be going to Planning and Zoning Boazd first for their comments. Village Manager Couzzo commented when it was ready for Planning and Zoning Board review, he planned to send it to Council for their input. He noted the draft ordinance was very comprehensive, and very specific, and felt it would generate two types of responses: 1) good, we want this; and 2) bad, how come the Village has to change this. He mentioned the ordinance vwas designed around height, weight, axle criteria, etc. Vice Mayor Watkins commented Ms. Pert Town brought up the issue who would be liable after a hurricane if your neighbors boat comes into your yard. Village Manager Couzzo believed the liability would be on behalf of the individual who owned the boat. He felt the core issue was does Council want to permit thase types of vehicles, and recreational units in a residential area that exceed a certain height, weight, and size. He indicated if they do not want tha.t permitted Staff has designed an ordinance that was extremely specific to address the issue, so the Code Enforcement off'icer has specific codes to follow. Council Member Resnik asked when this ordinance would come to Council. Village Manager Couzzo indicated it has to go to Planning and Zoning Boazd first, and then to Council. He mentioned it would be very different then our current code, and could tal�e getting used to. Council Member Resnik asked if it would apply to a11 residential areas. Mr. Jeff Newell, Director of Community Development felt the ordinance primary addressed Rl-A. Cauncil Member Genco suggested it should apply to alI residential areas in the Village. Village Manager Couzzo felt it addressed all residential areas. Council Member Genco questioned on a priarity basis which ordinance would come first. Village Manager Couzzo felt both ordinances were ready to be reviewed by Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Neweli indica.t�ed he was currently reviewing the parking ordinance, and probably could have it ready for the Planning and Zoning Boazd Meeting in June. Council Member Genco questioned when the Adult Arcade ordinance was coming to Council. Mr. Newell indicated tha.t would come to Council discussion at June Council Meeting. Village Manager Gouzzo mentioned there was also a commercial parking ordinance that Staff was currently working on, for parking in commercial zones. Council Member Paterno questioned the commercial pazking ordinance and what it v�ould entaiL 1blr. Newell responded it would be any truck greater than 3 /4 ton with the advertising of a business. He reviewed in Rl if it v,�as less than a 3 /4 ton it was permitted, but was not pernutted in R1-A. Council Member P�temo quesrioned what if the truck was less than 3 /4 tan but had a trailer behind it. Village Manager Couzzo noted thuse were the issues that would need to be looked at, and incorporated into the ordinance. He indicated the ordinance would addxess the axles, and a cornbination of axles, etc. He mentioned it could be designed to do it by �les and not necessarily weight. He mentioned anything less than 3 /4 ton that had lettering or signage in the Rl would be considered a commercial vehicie. Mr. Newell commented landscaping trailer's, etc. could not be parked out front they l�ave to be hidden from view by code. Cauncil Member Patern6 asked if the trailers needed to be hidden from the front. Village Manager Couzzo indicated that was also being reviewed. Mr. Newell explained in Rl they have to be screened from 3 sides, and the house could be one side. He cornmented Rl-A was different; it had to be screened from 4 sides. 5 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 6 Village Manager Couzzo noted when the draft ordinance comes to Council Staff will provide the current code, and the proposed changes. He suggested Council might want to do it at a public workshop. Council Member Paterno feIt that the Village had perpetuated it's own problem by allowing over the limit, and unfortunately the Village will get the most flack from the people who have the bigger boats, because they are going to be the most vocal. Village Manager Couzza agreed, and commented that the demographics were changing, and there were changes in affluence, and the desire for more affluent recreational type activities. He mentioned if someone did not have to store it at a marina, it would allow for easier accessibility and use, Assistant Manager Garlo pointed out he spoke with Officer Fleming, who he felt had a pulse on this issue, and the concem was the boat ramp had a lat to do with it, because people will say they moved here because of the boat ramp. Council Member Paterno felt the boat ramp could not handle any boat larger than 20 feet, unless it was extrenzely lc�w tide. He indicated what it comes down to is ecanomics. He commented there was Iimited space right naw, and asked the Manager if there was any land available in the commercial area to help these people move their boats. Village Manager Couzzo noted the Village does riot own any af the commercial la.nd. He heard that the marina at U.S. Qne and �ounty Line Road was going to triple in size. Mr. Russell von Frank resident af Dover Road and former Council Member asl�ed if � anyone had approached Ms. Dottie Campbell to donate some land to the Village. Mayor Humpage felt the Village did not need the liability for a storage type af faeility, and felt Ms. Campbell had pl�ns for her properly. Council M�mber Paterno suggested having a place for one year, and then they would have to find a place for them after that. Village Manager Couzzo noted that a grandfather provision maybe included as gart of the ordinance approval. Mayor Humpa�e felt a warkshop on the issue was a good idea. Mayor Humpage noted he would like to move an, and address other issues. He asked the Manager if he had received a ca11 from Mr. Je�ries. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned he sent a letter to Council last week regazding the intent of the building representatives regarding the mold issue. He comm�nt�d he received a call this morning from Village Attorney Scott Hawkins and the letter apparently gamered the type of respanse the Village was looking for. He noted Staff has been contacted by the building owner and the manager to set up a rneeting this �veek, and they asked tha.t the Village Manager, the Mayor and Attorney Hawkins be pr�sent tv meet with �YIr. Jef&ies, Mr. Bible and Mr. Xslip (building nrianager) to discuss some resolutiom. He mentianed the me�ting was scheduled for 9:00 am on 'I'hursday, May 26, 2005. Council Member Genec� asked what the Viilage's lugh paints would be regarding the negotiations, Village Maz�ager Cou�o indicated he made it ve�ry clear in the letter, tha.t Couneil would like 4Q% retroactive for 18 months. He commented he would like to hear what they havE fo say. Council Member Genco felt the Village ne�ded to give them 30 days to begin the repairs, and then escrow the irent. Village Manager Couzza noted the rent escrow was in the letter. Council Memb+er �enco felt the letter was very well wri#ten, and there needed to be a deadline in mind for completion af the work. Village Manager Couzzo felt the problem might be with the contractor or the mamufacturer of the materials. He agreed a timefra.tme needed to be put in place, or they negotiate a settlement that Council would be happy with, or the Village goes to the next step in how to deal with the situation. 6 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 7 Mayor Humpage indicated he would like to touch on one more matter regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQ} for Professional Engineering Services. He mentioned concerns on the time sensitive Water Use Pernut. He asked if this was moving forwazd. Council Member Genco mentioned she had spoke with the Village Manager regarding this issue. She explained F.S. 287 basically says that any project over 1 million dollars has to be done under a separate bid. She commented the Village Manager had indicated the engineering services could be divided into three different components. She mentioned three firms had been short-listed: Village Manager Couzzo mentioned he spake with Attomey Hawkins and after the Selection Committee deliberated, there were three options to consider: 1) select no one; 2) select one fum for all three components; or 3) break the three components up and select one firm for eacfi component. He noted it would go to the Selection Committee, then the Negotiating Committee; and then to Council for approval. Council Member Genco reiterated the statute requixed any contract over one million dollars to be handled in a separate contract. Village Manager Cauzzo indicated the Vil�age Attorney was reviewing the requirements. Mayor Humpage , questianed whether the Village's Finance Director would be involved in the process. Village Manage� Couzzo indicated she would be involved with the Negotiation Committee. He pointed out the Selection Committee and the Negotiation Committee had different members, and difFerent functions. Mayar Humpage asked whether the Seleetion Committee could apply each applicant ta one of the comgonents. Village Manager Couzzo stated he would send out a letter to the firms stating the three options that the Village could consider. Vu.�� . Council Member Genco mentioned the Village did not have to have a consulting conlxact, but �y have a consulting contract for anything that fa11s inta the threshold accumulatively between $25,000.00- $250,OOU.OQ, provided any ane of the projects that fa11s within that criteria was nat over $50,000.00. She feit it was very complex. Village Manager Couzzo agreed it was complex, but explained it was the law. Mayor Humpage indicated he wanted to see this keep moving through the process. Council Member Genco. cautioneti Council that some firms could charge less by the hour for the work, and other firms could charge more per hour, but because they have the boiler plate and more experience they cauld do the work faster, and the end resuit cauld b� cheape�. Village Manager Couzzo noted the Selection Committee xnust finish their work and rank the firms. Council Member Genco commented she would like someone who specialized in NPDES and Water Resource Permitting, who tcnows and has the specialty, that may be able to walk through the process faster than an engineering firm. She felt general engineering was all across the Board, but Civil engineering was a specialty. Village Manager Couzza eomme�ted all Selection Committee meetings would be open to the public. Council Member Resnik Zeft the meeting at 9: OS am. Council Member Genco asked whether the Village was going to have Mr. Ori do one for �he financial forecasting. She mentioned Mr. Ori's contract does nat fall under the statute. Village Manager Couzzo noted the financial forecast was completed this year, and would not have to be done again for 3-5 yeazs. He mentioned the reason he requested the financial forecast be done this year was because there were so many dramatic changes. He felt it was a good idea to show Council every five years the state of the Utility. 7 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 8 Mayor Humpage suggested it would be nice to have one done after the RO comes on line to see how the Village was doing. Council Member Genco agreed, and suggested it be campleted after the Village leaves Jupiter water. Village Manager Cauzzo agreed, and suggested it should be limited to showing what the operating costs were, and be more specific to the RO, so the forecast would be done at a more reasonable cost. Village Manager mentioned the Village was going to try and secure a 20-year pernvt for the Consumptive Use permit. He commented if that was achievable the permitting would not need to be done for a very long time. Council Member Genco noted she was very familiar with the permitting process. Council Member Paterno asked what percentage of eonsumption would be used after disconnecting with 3upiter. He cautioned the Village could be at a point where they eould run into water problems and be locked out to attain water. Cou.ncil Member Genco pointed out the Village already hd additional wells approved. Village Manager Couzzo indicated these were permits that would need to be . renewed. Council Member Genco explained the Village has conceptual approval for three additional welis. Village Manager Couzzo noted there would be backup plans to have an emergency interconnect with Jupiter. He noted also in the Jupiter Hills agreement if water could not be provided the Village could shut them off. He noted the Village also has intereonnection with Jupiter Is1and. He mentioned everything would need to be reviewed. Mayor Humpage cammented the new Village Ha11 was going to be paid by cash, and maybe the Village should start looking at ways to put money away for future Utility needs. Council Member Genco felt the third train and well could cost approximately $3.5 million -$4.0 million. Village Manager Couzzo agreed. Council Member Genco rnentioned she received a phone call regazding the 10 year plan for burying of powerlines in Tequesta.. She asked that it be placed on the next Council Meeting agenda for discussion and direction. She felt it was time to start thinking about this concept, since she had a lot of inquiries about the subject, and had talked to Florida League of Cities about financing. Village Manager Couzzo suggested he could ask Mr. Macon from Florida Power and Light (FPL) to be present if Couneil desired. Council Member Genco indicated she would prefer to have someone from the Florida League of Cities. Village Manager Couzzo indicated one of the things Council would have to ta.ke into eonsideration that when the powerlines were buried, it not only was the cost, but they were also not exempt from being interrupted. Council Member Genco noted that was the whole issue that Florida League of Cities had evaluateci, and they know ho�v ta help iden�ify the major powerlines, and how to do some of the financing. She suggested start with Florida League of Cities and contact FPT.. Mayar Humpage explained he had been working off Prosperity Farms Road with FPL on undergrounding power for 61ots, and he would provide their numbers. He noted one of the biggest issues was when they went into the easement and tore up the fences, and even cracked one person's pool. Village Manager Couzzo felt it was an issue to review so everyone wauld have the information. Mayar Humpage felt it would be one of the biggest issues if the Village started goirz� into their backyazds. Couneil Member Genco suggested having something in the Code that � required the po�werlines be buried when an easement was being torn up. Vice Mayor Watkins indicated after the lines were buried there would still be a box that sits in the yard; and that people would need to buy into that. 8 Minutes — May 24, 2005 Village Council Workshop Meeting Page 9 Council Member Genco suggested it might be something to start thinking about, and make changes that could slowly start to be implemented. Village Manager Couzzo noted Palm Beach has a referenduxn out for $54 million dollars; he indicated he would try to provide their study and entire file. Public Comment Mr. Russell von Frank resident of Dover Road and former Council Member noted on his street he has various code enforcement issues: 1) Ms. Siegel, 2) now a fence that has been. extended beyond the front of the house, and 3) a rack that has been left out front since the yazd sale over a month ago. He suggested the key was not looking at a specific ordinance, but look at it as abandaned construction materials, etc. He mentioned the ENCON lift station has not been maintained, and the house next door to tlzat has an abandoned automabile. He felt Dover Road had it all. Council Member Paterno noted in the Tequesta Countty Club the residents now p�y a contractor to cut the ENCON facility. He felt this shoutd be taken care of if it was going on everywhere. Village Manager Couzzo agreed Staff needed to talk to ENCON. He indicated one of the things he wanted to bring up was ENCON had asked the Village for the ahility to haok emergency powex ta the Plant for the li�t station during a hurricane. He felt it might be a wise and sound idea. He mentioned if theu paw�r wer� dawn it would run off the Viilage's generator. He explained they have agreed ta malce all t�e necessary connections, and pay for all the costs, and that it would be a benefit t4 the Village. Mayor Humpage pointeti out the Viltage has the ability to mov� the new generator during a hurricane. He noted it could power up any of the Village's buildings. Village Manager Couzzo commented tYie generator was dedicated to the new Village Ha1l. Ivtayor Humpage explained it could be used far this hurricane seasan befvre the new Villag� Hall was completed. Cauncil Member Genco noted in the newspager it noted Council vtro�tld be having �, meet and greet s�ssion manthly. She asked for significant �dvance notice on items regardang any budget. Village Manager Couzzo suggested the 3` Tuesday of the month at 5:00 am for the Council meet and greet worlcshops. Council 1Vlember Genco explained she does not have a narmal schedule. Mayor Humpage su�gested �t the June Regula� �ouneii Meeting that Council pick the subject or topic for the next warkshap. Consensus af Cauncil agreed. Village Manager Couzzo indieated it wou�d be on the June agenda for dascussion. Covncil Member Genco ind�cated she c1.id nat want the workshop to conflict with the JT7B Cl�a,mber meeting. III. ADJ4URN].Y�ENT MOTTON Council Member Paterna movEd to adjaurn the Meeting; seconded by �ice Muyor Watkins; motion passed S-0. The xneeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m. Gwen Carlisle Village Clerk 9