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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 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 Assistant to the Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno,
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, Assistant to the Village Deanna Mayo and Department Heads.
Vice Mayor Vince Arena was absent.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Humpage 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 Brennan; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
1. Presentation of Appreciation to Nicole Giddens, Good Shepherd 2" Grader,
for her Beautiful and Flawless Delivery of the National Anthem during the
February 2012 Palm Beach County League of Cities Luncheon
Mayor Paterno thanked Nicole Giddens and offered a personalized token of
appreciation.
2. Presentation of Appreciation to Council Member Humpage for his
Dedicated and Devoted Service as Tequesta Council Member (3111104 —
318112) and Mayor (3/10105 — 316108)
Council Member Brennan voiced appreciation for all she had learned from Council
Member Humpage and for all he had accomplished on the Council. Mayor Paterno and
Council Members expressed gratitude toward Council Member Humpage for his years
of service. Council Member Humpage thanked everyone associated with the Village.
3. Presentation of Appreciation to Council Member Turnquest for his
Dedicated and Devoted Service as Council Council Member (3122107 —
318112) and Vice -Mayor (3105108 — 311 2105)
Council Member Brennan showed gratitude toward Council Member Turnquest for the
example he had shown as a Council Member. Mayor Paterno & Council expressed
thanks to Council Member Turnquest for his support and commitment. Council Member
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Turnquest thanked his fellow Council Members, the Village and residents and noted his
future plans.
Meeting recessed at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
Dave Bertholf, 6382 SE Bay Hill Drive, stated he was pleased with Tequesta and all
which Council Member Humpage had contributed. He commented that Council Member
Humpage had always gone above and beyond and held a strong view in his role as a
public servant.
Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood Trail stated her pride for the Village Council as a whole.
Attorney Davis added item 6a to discuss Inspector General Settlement.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the Consent Agenda;
seconded by Council Member Tumquest, motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
4. MINUTES: 1/26/12 Special Meeting and 2/9/12 Regular Meeting
5. Per Village Ordinance we are Presenting the Following Agreements,
Proposals, Commitments and Memorandum of Understanding to Council:
a. Palm Beach County and the Village of Tequesta Inter -local
Agreement to Access the County's Dialogic Geographic -based Alert
and Notification System
6. Approval of EMS Inter4ocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for Two (2)
Laryngoscopes
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Pastor Paul Beresford, 312 River Drive, thanked Council Members Turnquest and
Humpage for their time served on Council, their visions and friendship.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Brennan thanked Brad Gomberg for all he did for the Village within his
position through the IT department.
Mayor Patemo voiced appreciation to attendees and staff.
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REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
6a. Council Action Regarding Inspector General Lawsuit Payment
Attorney Davis noted litigation actions and suggested Tequesta pay the (onetime
payment) settlement amount of $2,700 suggested by the County.
MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of paying $2,700, seconded
by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 4-0
7. Site Plan Modification 1 -12 Application of OZ of Tequesta, Inc. to Install Two
(2) 6 Feet X 8 Feet Storefront Windows to Existing Store Located in the Gallery
Square North. Address of Proposed Modification is 387 Tequesta Drive
Attorney Davis noted item seven and swore in eight persons for items 7, 8 & 9. He then
asked Council for exparte communications.
Council Member Tumquest - none
Council Member Humpage - holds a contract with Oz as the electrical contractor &
visited the medical building site
Council Member Brennan - visited the site of the Coffee Lounge and spoke to the
manager
Mayor Paterno - spoken to Dottie Campbell, visited coffee shop
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of SPM 1 -12 on Second
Reading, seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
8. Site Plan Modification 2 -12 Application of 851 N. US Highway 1, LLC to Revise
Previously Approved Plan to Construct a 3,999 Square Feet Medical Building.
The Application Includes a Proposed Landscape Plan and One (1) Monument
Sign. Address of Proposed Site Plan is 851 N. US Highway 1.
Attorney Davis offered details pertaining to the application.
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MOTION; Council Member Brennan moved approval of SPM 2 -12, seconded by
Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
9. Variance 3 -12 Consideration of Request for Variance from the Requirement of
Sec. 78-298 to Allow Tequesta Coffee Lounge to Sell Intoxicating Liquors, Wines
and Beverages for Consumption on the Premises within a 600 +/- 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 great from any Church, School or Youth
Center. Property is Located in the C -1 Zoning District at 384 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta. Applicant is Harald Hartmann.
Attorney Davis briefly explained item 9.
Cyrese Colbert, 11663 Banyan Street, Palm Beach Gardens inquired about the mention
of alcoholic beverage sold. Attorney Davis responded that the verbiage was taken from
code and the applicant would only offer beer and wine.
Harald Hartmann, Applicant, stated he would not sell alcoholic beverages to go.
MOTION; Council Member Humpage moved approval of Variance 3-12 with
contingency upon alcoholic beverages consumed on premises only, seconded by
Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 4-0.
10. Ordinance 1 -12, First Reading, Providing for the Re- zoning of Certain real
Property within the Corporate Limits of the Village of Tequesta, FL; which
Property Consists of One Point Seven (1.7) Acres, More or Less, of Land
Recently Acquired by the Village Located at 479 Seabrook Road; Providing that
the Real Property which is more Specifically Described herein shall be Re -zoned
as "R/OP — Recreation /Open Space District"
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 1 -12 title into the record.
Mayor Patemo 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 1 -12 on First
Reading, seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
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11. Ordinance 2 -12, First Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 78. Zoning. Article I. In General. Sec. 78-4. Definitions. By Creating an
Entirely New Definition for "Place of Assembly'; and Article VI. Schedule of
District Regulations. Division 2. Schedule of Use Regulations. By Adopting
Regulations for Assembly Uses in each of the Village's Various Zoning Districts;
and Article X. Off - street and On- street Parking and Loading Regulations. Sec.
78 -705. Required Number of Parking Spaces. By Adopting Parking Regulations
for Assembly Uses; and Article XI. Signs. Sec. 78 -740. General Restrictions;
Maximum Size and Number of Signs. By Adopting Sign Regulations for
Assembly Uses in Residential Zones
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 2 -12 title into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments. Council discussed
Ordinance language. Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to the public. There being no
public comment the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 2 -12 on First
Reading with the reference to capacity of persons removed, seconded by Council
Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
12. Ordinance 3 -12, First Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 74. Utilities. At Article II. Water Service. Division 3. Water Conservation
and Regulation. By Repealing this Division in its Entirety and Reserving it for
Future Use
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 3 -12 title into the record and noted that Ordinance 3 -12
was companion to Ordinance 4 -12.
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 Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 3 -12 on First
Reading, seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
13. Ordinance 412, First Reading, Amending its Code of Ordinances at Chapter
50. Natural Resource Protection. By Adopting Water Shortage Regulations and
Year Round Landscape Irrigation Regulations; Providing for Enforcement;
Providing for Variances and Exceptions
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Attorney Davis read Ordinance 4 -12 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 Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 4 -12 on First
Reading, seconded by Council Member Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
14. Ordinance 6 -12, First Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 78. Zoning. Article IX. Supplemental Regulations. Division 4.
Landscaping. By Repealing this Division in its Entirety and Re- adopting it to
Provide "Florida Friendly Landscaping" Requirements throughout the Village, and
to Provide Additional Landscaping, Irrigation System and Tree Maintenance
Requirements on all Properties throughout the Village
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 6 -12 title into the record and explained new changes.
Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments.
Council discussed Ordinance 6 -12 additions and options in depth.
Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood, felt this Ordinance offered the Village an opportunity to
shine and too involve residents. She suggested holding Village wide contests.
Frank D'Ambra III, 23 Leeward Circle, voiced concern for unincorporated areas not
being included into this ordinance. Attorney Davis stated that the County had not
adopted this ordinance but, once adopted the person under ordinance would have five
years to comply.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, inquired if the ordinance would address persons not
maintaining property. Attorney Davis quoted the code and stated that the code did
address neglect.
Steve Okun, 12 Bayview Terrace, asked if rain water harvesting would be a provision.
Manager Couzzo stated it was not a component of the consumptive use permit. Council
Member Humpage suggested rain water harvesting be considered in an incentive
program.
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Cyrese Colbert, 11663 Banyan Street, ask for clarification on the compliance time frame
and the Villages plans for implementation for residential and commercial.
John Isleib, 561 North Cypress Drive posed who would interpret what was acceptable.
Mr. D'Ambra asked if limiting water use would create a need for the Village to raise
water rates. Council Member Humpage noted that most irrigation systems ran off wells,
not Village water.
Mayor Patemo closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 6-12 on First
Reading with the incentive language deleted and future re- developed of incentives
completed in the future by Council's preference, seconded by Council Member
Tumquest; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
15. Resolution 4 -12 Adopting a Revised Land Development Application and Filing
Fee Schedule as Provided by Sec. 62 -181 of the Village Code of Ordinances
Attorney Davis read Resolution 4 -12 title into the record.
MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of Resolution 4-12; seconded
by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
16. Council Discussion and Consideration of Submitting a Council Nomination
to Serve on the 2012 -2013 Palm Beach County League of Cities Board of
Directors (slate of officers to be announced on 3128/12 by the League)
Mayor Patemo offered to serve.
Consensus of Council was in agreement.
17. Discussion and Update on Paradise Park
Council discussed their support regardng purchase of the Paradise Park property and
their concern for Mr. Zuccarelli's (property owner) dealings with an interested party.
Mr. Zuccarelli voiced his interest in the property remaining a park and disclosed that the
interested group required a structure being built on the property which would be a larger
project for him and not as appealing.
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Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood, suggested placing the venture on referendum for public
interest.
Frank D'Ambra recommended holding a public hearing to get residents input and
suggested a financing plan.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, inquired if the property could be purchased in
segments. Mr. Zuccarelli responded that was not an option and encouraged the Village
to meet with him within the next 30 days to discuss options.
Consensus of Council directed Manager Couzzo to work with Mr. Zuccarelli regarding
negotiations from Tequesta on a purchase price. Council Member Humpage suggested
a workshop be held within 2 weeks, to include two Council Members elect.
18. Discussion and Action on Additional Funding for Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Council Member Humpage suggested the unused election funds be offered to Busch
Wildlife as a charitable contribution.
MOTION: Council Member Tumquest moved approval of appropriating $9,600 of
unused election funds as contribution for donation from Council to Busch Wildlife;
seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
Dottie Campbell supported the donation.
STANDING REPORTS
Village Attorney
Attorney Davis explained a county wide lobbyist ordinance going into affect. He noted
Tequesta could approve an ordinance to pre -empt the County ordinance and,
suggested the progress of the ordinance continue to be followed.
Villaue Manager
Manager Couzzo highlighted budget anticipations and present budget conditions.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Manager Couzzo explained existing issues with the Corner Cafe' and their non
compliancy to approved original plans. He asked Council for their input and desired
remedy.
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MOTION: Council Member Turnquest moved to site the applicant, correct issues, no
temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) given, seconded by Mayor Paterno; motion
carried 3 -1 with Council Member Humpage dissenting.
ADJOURNMENT Council Member Turnquest moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Council Member Humpage. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4 -0;
therefore the meeting was adjourned at 9.50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deanna Mayo
Assistant to the 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.