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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_04/16/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 5:00 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 Steve Okun, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra who arrived at 3:53 p.m. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. 1. Budget Planning and Strategy Session Review and Discuss Police Department Proposed 2012 -2013 Budget Village Manager Qouzzo explained that Department Heads would present an overview of their budgets. Police Chief Pitocchelli indicated the requested budget would maintain current operations and was not frivolous. The proposed budget was anticipated to be slightly more than last year. Savings measures were described, including reducing cell phone and printing costs, using part-time personnel to save overtime dollars; and possible sale of a salvaged boat. The DEA and ICE programs were requested to continue for another year. A closed door strategy session on contract negotiations would be held. Council Member D'Ambra joined the meeting at this point, at 3:53 p.m. Chief Pitocchelli was requested to report to his staff the discussion from this meeting regarding the Council's concern for the police officers' safety and well being. The new software had been a reflection of that concern and had been much appreciated by the staff. Additional discussion encompassed tasers, training, and mentoring. The Manager and Council expressed their appreciation for the excellent work done by the Police Department. The meeting resumed after a 5- minute break. • Review & Discuss Fire Rescue Department Proposed 2012 -2013 Budget Fire Chief Weinand advised he would be presenting two budgets, emergency management and fire rescue. His budget was very conservative, and reflected staffing changes with JoAnn Burnsed moving to Community Development and Chief Weinand going to a 32 -hour work week, with another position which would assist him. The Chief Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes April 16, 2012 Page 2 expressed concern with the Department's aging fleet, the need for a new pumper in next year's budget, new hoses, etc. New technology had not been provided for in this budget. The emergency management budget was expected to go down slightly. Personnel services would increase, mainly due to cost of living. A timeline was needed for items such as replacing fire hoses. Staffing methods, overtime, and training were discussed. A secondary intern program was proposed. Tequesta's Fire Department was positioned to support Palm Beach and Martin Counties to bring in revenue, and a plan was needed to initiate this support. Ideas to provide more service and exposure to the community, as well as staff tasks, training, and schedules were discussed. Council Members were invited to spend the night at the Department to gain a better understanding of the Department. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Paterno announced cameras would be installed on the bridge by May 7. Status of development applications was discussed. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, and unanimously carried 5 -0. Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 5.36 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. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.