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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/12/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Patemo, 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., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Arena provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member Tumquest, motion carried unanimously 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 5, seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA 1. MINUTES: 11/10/11 Workshop, 12/$/11 Workshop, and 12/8/11 Regular 2. Per Village Ordinance we are Presenting the Following Agreements, Proposals, Commitments and Memorandum of Understanding to Council: a. Arcadis -US, Inc. /Florida Design Contractors Water Treatment Plant Change Order to Extend Contract by 90 Days. b. Automated Business Machines Preventative Maintenance Contract Renewal for Document Imprinter. C. Bomgar Corporation Professional Services Agreement and Bomgar End User License Agreement. 3. Resolution 1 -12, Appropriating Fund Balance and Increasing the General Fund #001 2011 -2012 Budget $34,200 to Provide for the Funding of an Expansion of the Current ALPR (Automated Lic4W Plate Recognition) System — Tequesta Drive Bridge Minutes – Regular Council Meeting 1/12/12 Page 2 4. Extension of the Gehring Group's contract as the Village's Agent of Record for its Employee Benefits Programs for an additional 3 years to March 11, 2015 5. Council Approval of Incentives for Interim Firefighters to Extend the Inspector Pay and Dive Rescue Pay Equally to the Employees of the Fire Department, Including Interim Firefighters Mayor Paterno expressed concern with recent insurance benefits being added and positions starting to converge on other classes within the department which may merge employer /contractor; and indicated he wanted to think about this more. Fire Chief Weinand commented the ambulances and fire trucks had dive equipment to be deployed immediately for rescue situations, and there had to be two divers on a shift or the County would be called. Council Member Turnquest expressed concern having two contracts out for service could cost more in the long run. Mayor Paterno explained he was only concerned with crossing lines of two classes of people— nothing to do with dollars. Vice Mayor Arena supported the item, commenting it took two on shift to provide full service. Council Member Brennan wanted to make sure full -time officers could still train if they wanted. MOTION: Council Member Turnquest moved approval of incentives for Interim Firefighters to Extend the Inspector Pay and Dive Rescue Pay Equally to the Employees of the Fine Department, including Interim Firefighters, seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried 4-1, with Mayor Patemo opposed. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, voiced concern with the bridge plantings and benches, and asked to contact the company to get green paint to paint the benches. Mrs. Campbell expressed her opinion that none of the plantings complemented each other and if they were not going to be watered, requested they be removed or replaced with artificial plants. She was happy with the plantings on the west end of Country Club Drive, and volunteered to be on a citizens committee to work on the bridge plantings. The Village Manager explained the plants had been selected because of low maintenance, but some had died and been replaced with something else. Council Member Brennan suggested getting someone knowledgeable involved and standardize the plantings. The Mayor assured Mrs. Campbell this would be looked into. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 1/12/12 Page 3 COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Brennan commended Lt. Turner and his staff leaders on the quick arrest for the Country Club theft. She reported talking with the Chief to get the message out not to commit crimes in Tequesta. Council Member Brennan requested the Manager to update Council on the measures taken to increase efficiency as discussed at the Council workshop. Council Member Turnquest commented the employees did an exceptional job and made the Manager look good. He announced he was completing his third term and would not run for Council again, as he had chosen to run for the Florida House of Representatives to represent the Village at a higher level. He thanked everyone for their support and expressed his pleasure working with the Village. Council Member Humpage thanked the Chief of Police and reported they had attended the Beach Road Association meeting and the residents were very pleased with performances they received from the Village. He reported he had attended the Manager's quarterly meeting for the employees, and reported the employees were happy. He commended staff for their performance. Council Member Humpage reported on anonymous letters, and challenged those letter writers to come to the meetings to tell the Council what they disagreed on. He announced this was his 8 th term, and did not intend to seek re- election, but would not fade away. He was very proud of his service, and thanked everyone for the opportunity to have served the Village. Vice Mayor Arena commented Council Member Humpage had done more for this Village than he could ever imagine. The Vice Mayor thanked a resident for giving him a calendar with pictures of his boat, and invited anyone who would like to ride with him next year on the Santa Clause run to do so. He looked forward to a great 2012. Mayor Paterno thanked Council Member Turnquest and Council Member Humpage for their service to the Village over the years. The Mayor reported recent complaints regarding some of the services provided by the Village, and unfortunately the complaints were usually from Martin County residents of residents of the unincorporated areas, and asked for suggestions on how to handle this. The Mayor commented on special events in Tequesta during the holidays, and advised he held Tequesta in a special place in his heart. OLD BUSINESS 6. Ordinance 23 -11, Second Reading, Map Amendments Adopting a Small Scale Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 1/12/12 Page 4 Amendment to its Comprehensive Development Plan in with the Mandates set forth in Section 163.3187, ET. Seq., Florida Statutes, Pursuant to a Village Initiated 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" - (First Reading 12/8/11) Village Clerk McWilliams read Ordinance 23 -22 on Second Reading. Mayor Patemo declared the public hearing open. Acting Community Development Director Chief Weinand presented the item. There were no Council comments and no comments from the public. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 23 -11 on Second Reading; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. NEW BUSINESS 7. CASE # VAR 1 -12, Consideration of request for variance from the requirement of Sec. 78 -298 to allow Conch and Crab Restaurant to sell intoxicating liquors, wines and beverages for consumption on the premises within a 680 +/- foot radius of any church, school or youth center, where Sec. 78 -298 currently allows for such sale only at a 1,000 foot radius or greater from any church, school or youth center. The property is located in the C -2 Zoning District at 157 North US Hwy. 1, Tequesta, FL. The applicant is Bruce Sweet. Village Clerk McWilliams read Case #VAR 1 -12 by title. The Village Clerk swore in Acting Community Development Director Chief Weinand. Ex -Parte was disclosed by Vice Mayor Arena only, who stated he was in contact with the owner. Acting Community Development Director Chief Weinand presented the application. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Case #VAR 1 -12; seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. SPM 07 -11: Application of Conch and Crab Restaurant, 157 N US Highway 1, Tequesta Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 1/12/12 Page 5 Shoppes, Tequesta, FL 33469, to add an entry way trellis, and re- configure the existing bar and add landscaping improvements in the existing outside seating area. Village Clerk McWilliams read SPM 07 -11 by title. The Village Clerk swore in Acting Community Development Director Chief Weinand and the applicant. Ex -Parte was disclosed by Vice Mayor Arena only, who stated he was in contact with the owner. Acting Community Development Director Chief Weinand presented the application. James Roy, Key West Village, indicated he lived behind the restaurant, and asked about music, to which the applicant responded the structure of the bar was being changed so that the musicians would face U.S. One, and he might only have a single guitar player. Comments from Council were Council Member Turnquest wished the applicant luck, and Council Member Humpage recalled a problem with noise at Grassy Flats, and asked the applicant to take the residents into consideration. Council Member Brennan and Vice Mayor Arena also wished the applicant luck. The applicant indicated the Village had been wonderful to work with. The applicant agreed to no outside music after 9 p.m; Mr. Roy indicated 10 p.m. was acceptable to Key West Village residents. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of SPM 07 -11 with a stipulation of no outside music after 10 p.m.; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. Council Consideration of Donation Requests from Jupiter High School Project Graduation and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Mayor Paterno commented no money had been budgeted for donations this year. Council Member Brennan noted GMH needed to be reminded next year they had agreed to make a donation to Project Graduation. Dottie Campbell asked that the Village appropriate funds to make a donation to Busch Wildlife. Council Member Humpage asked that this be put on next month's agenda as an agenda item and invite David Hitzig to come. MOTION: Council Member Humpage made a motion to approve a total of $1,200 to Jupiter High School Project Graduation, to come from Council Members' discretionary accounts- - $300 from Vice Mayor Arena, $300 from Mayor Patemo, $300 from Council Member Brennan, and $300 from Council Member Humpage; and to approve a total of $900 to Minutes —Regular Council Meeting 1/12/12 Page 6 Busch Wildlife -4300 from Council Member Humpage, $300 from Vice Mayor Arena, and $300 from Council Member Tumquest. Motion was seconded by Council Member Brennan, unanimously carried 5-0. STANDING REPORTS Village Attorney No report filed. Village Manager The Village Manager noted that efficiency had increased with regard to purchase orders and, plan review and permitting process turnaround times had been shortened. Manager Couzzo noted the GMH project plan review was extensive with a roof permit being completed and a new occupancy date for the summer being predicted. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Turnquest noted a recent conversation with a Jupiter Inlet Colony Commissioner Chip Block on the topic of the Fire Rescue agreement with the Village. He stated that Commissioner Block stated that the Colony was ready to come forward with negotiations to increase compensation and lock in a long term 20 — 25 year agreement. Mayor Paterno volunteered to represent the Village. Manager Couzzo stated that The Village Attorney Trela White also would be involved. Managers Couzzo expressed John Zuccarelli interest in being involved with the issue and suggested a prorated share of capital equipment cost be included in the negotiating. Council Member Turnquest responded that John Zuccarelli should not be involved in the negotiations. Council Member Humpage agreed. Manager Couzzo agreed to call Commissioner Block on the matter and bring it back to Council. Manager Couzzo noted that Mr. Zuccarelli referenced alternate interest received by him regarding the purchase of Paradise Park to build apartment buildings and his interest in discuss options with the Village. Mangers Couzzo reported that a Village hosted luncheon on February 22, 2012 for Palm Beach County League of Cities with planned speaker Congressman Alan West was well organizing by staff and moving forward nicely. Mayor Paterno referenced Code review and would like to see issues addressed such as signs. Manager Couzzo responded that variance and alcoholic beverages close to churches should be looked at as well as the language was out dated. Vice Mayor Arena suggested a committee Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 1/12/12 Page 7 including Council Member Humpage. Manager Couzzo felt that staff was very familiar and organizing a committee may not be necessary. Mayor Paterno expressed his desire to have policy for purchase orders to be processed three day per week for efficiency. Manager Couzzo responded that the suggestion should be shared with Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance, for her input. Mayor Paterno suggested policy be added to have patrol persons in police department have a more social communication with persons in the Village. Manager Couzzo noted the newly implemented program suggested to all employees to keep an eye out while out and about in the Village and to call the police with any suspensions. Council Member Humpage commented officers should get out of their cars and introduce themselves to residents to get to know them. Council Member Brennan commented the residents expected a better than average police department. Mayor Paterno indicated they did a great job. Vice Mayor Arena indicated a desire for a workshop about business, extra event permits, and additional seating. He advised Conch & Crab might donate 3 -4 palms in pots for the bridge. The Mayor indicated that Council Member Brennan and the Village Manager would resolve the problem of the dead plants on the bridge; residents advised plants became waterlogged in plastic pots and water would drain from clay pots. Council Member Turnquest commented he was working on the dual taxation issue of Village Police and the Sheriff, and he was creating a presentation to Palm Beach County League of Cities for February 23; then he would give the presentation to the Sheriff and to the County. He felt it should be received favorably since it was not setting precedence. Mayor Paterno commented after the March election the transition could be organized for someone to take over Council Member Turnquest's duties. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, h v R lPWLU_Lafl � 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.