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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_05/10/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Patemo at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan and Council Member Steve Okun. Council Member Frank D'Ambra was absent. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Attorney Keith Davis, Assistant to the Clerk Mayo and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Paul Beresford provided the invocation and Mayor Paterno led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Paterno noted changes within the agenda's amendment from May 8, 2012. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 4-0. PROCLAMATIONS Attorney Keith Davis noted designations associated with each proclamation. 1. Designating May 25, 2012 as National Missing Children's Day in the Village of Tequesta 2. Designating May 20, 2012 — May 26, 2012 as National Public Works Week in the Village of Tequesta 3. Designating the Week of May 20, 2012 — May 26, 2012 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the Village of Tequesta CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 4. MINUTES: 4/12/12 Reorganization, 4/12/12 Regular, and 4/16/12 Workshop Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 5/10/12 Page 2 5. Approval of Employment Agreement Extension between James Weinand and the Village of Tequesta for Fire Chief Services Effective 6/1/2012 6. Approval of Employment Agreement Extension between Nilsa Zacarias and the Village of Tequesta for Community Development Director Effective 6/1/2012 7. Renew Interim Employment Agreement for Firefighter Hill for an Additional Three (3) Year Term and Reclassifying to Interim Firefighter II, Effective 10/1/2012 with Salary Increase to $12.00 per Hour 8. Council Approval of the Town of Jupiter Request to Place a Communications Antenna on Beach Road 12. Resolution 6 -12 Approving a Proposal from Duval Ford of Jacksonville, Florida for the Purchase of a Pickup Truck in the Amount of $21,690.00 13. Resolution 9 -12, Awarding a Contract to Arcadis G &M for Engineering Services Associated with the Tequesta Drive Drainage Improvements in the Amount of $18,000.00 and Increasing the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget in the Stormwater Fund #403 by Appropriating Fund Balance in the Amount of $18,000.00 15. Resolution 7 -12 Authorizing the Use of $1000.00 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund to be used to Pay the Annual Membership Fees Associated with the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Exchange System END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Joan Lever, 19700 Beach Road, requested that a bench which was associated with the FEC Depot be returned to the Depot. Norma Gaspari, 10821 SE Arielle Terrace, offered a brief history relating to the Train Depot and also requested the bench be returned. Patricia Bradford, 223 River Drive, thanked the Village for their support and voiced support regarding the returned bench. Howard Morton, Tequesta resident, expressed his feelings that the bench belonged to the Depot. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 5/10/12 Page 3 Ethel Gravett, offered history related to the depot and supported the bench and building being together. Howard Ostrout, Jupiter resident, felt the bench should be with the train station building. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Brennan spoke of funds due the Village from the Florida Department of Transportation from the Tequesta Drive Bridge project. She noted that an unexpected additional amount of $162,000 would be received by the Village in addition to funds due and offered kudos to the Manager for his perseverance in watching over the Village. Vice Mayor Arena thanked several persons for their contributions to the Village and noted the County's proposed boat ramp fees which were recently negotiated down for boaters. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 9. Ordinance 5 -12, Second Reading Amending its Code of Ordinances at Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, to Update References to the Florida Building Code, the Standard Housing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and the National Electrical Code; and to Adopt Local Amendments to Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code; Further Repealing Certain Obsolete Code References to Fire Districts — First Reading April 12, 2012 Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 5 -12 title into the record. Mayor Paterno declared the public hearing open. There were no Council comments. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Patemo declared the public hearing closed. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 5-92 on Second Reading; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. NEW BUSINESS Attorney Davis swore in 5 persons who had interest in the item. 10. SPM 03 -12 Application of Prelude Properties Group LLC to modify the existing front elevation to include a new roof canopy. The address of the proposed modification is 521 Old Dixie Highway. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 5/10/12 Page 4 James Weinand, Fire Chief, Acting Director of Community Development, offered back ground on the application and noted the recommended approval by Planning and Zoning. Mayor Paterno declared the public hearing open. There were no Council comments. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Paterno declared the public hearing closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of SPM 03 -12, seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 11. SPM 04 -12, Application of Lamar Building Condominium Association to modify the existing parking canopy and building entrance canopy. The application includes a proposed landscape plan and hardscape plan. The address of the proposed site plan is 375 Beach Road. Fire Chief James Weinand, Acting Director of Community Development, noted the applicants request and that the item had been approved by Planning and Zoning. Council Member Brennan inquired about the landscaping. Attorney Davis offered clarification. There were no comments from the public. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of SPM 04 -12; seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 14. Item was removed by May 8, 2012 amendment. 16. Resolution 11 -12, Annual Board and Committee Appointments Council Members discussed applicant's qualifications and personal choices regarding the Planning and Zoning Board. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to reappoint Planning and Zoning Board Members, James Hackett and Eric Jolly, appoint Steven P. Eagen as Regular Member, Janet Strand as Alternate 1 and, Robert N. Aumack as Altemate 2, seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Council Members discussed applicants for the Board of Adjustments. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 5/10/12 Page 5 MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved to reappoint Board of Adjustment Members, Paul Brienza and Steve Pullon, appoint Randy Kaye Garvey and Matt Belger as Regular Members and Leslee Dasher as Alternate; seconded by Council Member Okun, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to reappoint Historical Committee Members, Dottie Campbell, Bethany Humpage and Pauline Hutchinson; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved to reappoint Public Safety Pension Members Board Robert Young and appointed Ed Sabin as member, seconded by Council Member Okun, motion carried unanimously 4-0. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to reappoint Member Michael Rhodes to the General Employee Pension Board, seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 17. Council Discussion on Annexation Strategic Plan — Next Steps Nilsa C. Zacarias, AICP, Village Planning Consultant, offered a history on the phases and accomplishments within the annexation plan and noted recommendations. Mayor Paterno recommended moving forward with annexation plans regarding section J. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval to move forward with annexation plans for Section J, seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Ms. Zacarias offered details associated with the annexation of Colette Drive and Nicole Circle. She suggested a workshop be scheduled for residents from the area. Mayor Paterno noted that there were alternate areas interested in being annexed into the Village as well. Vice Mayor Arena stated that code issues in that area were not severe and, imposed by the County but not followed up with compliance. Mayor Paterno opened the item to the public. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Paterno asked for a motion. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval to go forward with annexation plans for Collette Drive and Nicole Circle, seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 5/10/12 Page 6 Attorney Davis asked for clarification to the first motion under item 17 was intended to be added to the June Council Agenda. Mayor Paterno responded yes. 18. Ordinance 7 -12, First Reading, An Ordinance of the Village Council Amending its Code of Ordinances at Chapter 76. Waterway Control. By Amending this Chapter to Update and Revise Regulations for the Construction, Erection, Installation, Use and Maintenance of Marine Structures Including Docks, Piers, Mooring Devices, Boatlifts and Similar Structures; Providing Separate and Distinct Regulations for such Structures Located on Canals, Versus those Located on the Loxahatchee River or Intracoastal Waterway; Providing Definitions; Providing that each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 76. Waterway Control. Shall Remain in Full Force and Effect as Previously Adopted Attorney Davis read Ordinance 7 -12 title into the record and noted changes. Council Member Brennan explained that the Village had saved a significant amount of money without engineer involvement up to this point and noted that the next steps would involve more research and cost. Mayor Paterno asked that the word Pier be removed from the definitions. He also questioned commercial docks and asked that it be addressed so that it would not affect the ramp belonging to the Country Club. Mayor Paterno noted item B, section 76 -7 under variance and the word "must" when referring to the Board of Adjustments "must fine" be made bold. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 7 -12 with changes, seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 19. Council Discussion on Setting Budget Calendar Session Workshop and September Hearing Dates Council discussed dates and confirmed the Clerk's office would confirm final selections. STANDING REPORTS: Village Attorney Attorney Davis noted that a formal mediation session would take place on May 18, 2012 for the office of Inspector General funding litigation and that he expected an impasse for the session. He explained that the County sent a letter regarding a delay for termination of traffic ticket funding. He also reported that the Florida Supreme Court decision concerning Commissioners term limits will stand as determined constitutional. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 5/10/12 Page 7 Villaqe Manaqer Manager Couzzo noted that a new police car had been redesigned with a new color. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor Arena noted that Council Member Brennan had requested to be on the Loxahatchee River Management Council in lieu of Council Member D'Ambra. Mayor Paterno suggested the decision be made once Council Member D'Ambra was in attendance. Vice Mayor Arena expressed his support regarding the return of the bench to the Depot. Council Member Okun concurred. Council Member Brennan felt it reasonable to want a piece of history which resided in Tequesta for many years but agreed the bench should remain with the building. Mayor Paterno stated item would be placed on the next month's agenda. Mayor Paterno suggested that Council begin to utilize the electronic agenda in lieu of paper. Council Member Brennan expressed her support for Ms. Nilsa Zacarias's shift to Director of Community Development. Attorney Davis responded that he would pass on her support. Manager Couzzo discussed the budget process and noted that there was not enough funding for the Honor Guard to attend an event in Tallahassee. Mayor Paterno offered money from his discretionary funds to pay for two rooms. Vice Mayor Arena stated he would contribute as well. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ` �� ���- � ��� . , � _. ; - �y,'.J/ 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.