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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_02/23/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES February 23, 2012 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 3:00 p.m. A roll call 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 Tumquest. Also in attendance were: Council Member Elect Steve Okun, Council Member Elect Frank D'Ambra, Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Village Attorney Trela White, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. Discussion on Jupiter Inlet Fire Rescue Agreement Council discussed Jupiter Inlet Colony paying the same for fire rescue as Tequesta residents, handouts, the existing agreement, and expiration. The expense of operating a fire department was also elaborated upon by management, council and the Village attorney along with the availability of a service such as fire rescue and emergency rescue service. Managers Couzzo offered to formulate proposals based on equity analysis for Council's review and workshop in May. 2. Discussion on Tree Codes Council discussed addition of prohibiting hat - racking trees on residential lots and general updating of the Tequesta Landscape Code, and its effect on future annexation. 3. Discussion on Leasing Village Property "Station 11" on Seabrook Road Council discussed temporary leasing of Station 11 to a Brazilian engineering firm with an urgent need for a facility for testing blades, possibly leading to the firm expanding their present facility to permanently remain in Tequesta, which would be a plus for the Village economy. Motion: Council Member Humpage moved that Council stipulate that Manager Couzzo handle the matter of leasing communication for Station 11 on an expedited basis, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0. Minutes — Special Meeting 2/23/12 Page 2 Betty Nagy, Shay Place, expressed concern regarding adequate parking, noise level, and effect on home values. Any Other Matters • Security assessment of the Water Plant, including installation of the GMH camera and two park cameras, began today, February 23, 2012. • A Riverside Oaks resident asked for speed tables. • Tequesta's Police Department had been involved in a multi- agency task force arrest of 3 aliens for human trafficking. • Thanks were extended to all involved in the recent League of Cities luncheon. • Skateboarding on the Tequesta Drive bridge was discussed. Adiournment: Vice Mayor Arena moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member Brennan. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, or1;c, mccc,;c.e� 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.