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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_07/12/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 3:02 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, arrived late. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. 1. Budget Planning and Strategy Session — Vil/age Manager Couzzo • Review and Discuss Community Development Department Proposed 2012- 2013 Budget • Review and Discuss IT Department Proposed 2012-2013 Budget • Review and Discuss Utilities Department Proposed 2012-2013 Budget • Review and Discuss Stormwater and Refuse Proposed 2012-2013 Budget • Review and Discuss HR / Admin Proposed 2012-2013 Budget Manager Couzzo noted that the departments scheduled for Monday's workshop would be heard on today's agenda. Ms. Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director, offered a synopsis of the Human Resource (HR) departmental duties and staff responsibilities. She noted that risk management was also HR's responsibility which included accidents and injuries. Ms. Reid stated that health insurance for the Village would be going out to bid and recalled Council's previous decision to self insure buildings valued under one hundred thousand dollars. Ms. Reid suggested physical activities be recommended to staff as part of the union negotiations. She also, noted benefits available to part time employees. Mayor Paterno inquired about the direction of their budget. Ms. Reid responded that it was holding constant. Vice Mayor Arena arrived at 3:17 P.M. Nilsa C. Zacarias, AICP, Village Planning Consultant discussed the importance of customer senrice at all levels in the Community Development department and noted the department's interest in having applications available online. Council voiced their feelings on the Village's focus to attract strong businesses which brought employment opportunities to the area and expressed their desire for being a more business friendly Village which remained aware of the family focus. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Aprif 19, 2012 Page 2 Chief Weinand, Community Development Acting Director indicated that the department had received compliments regarding their improved management and better consis#ency with customer experience. Ms. Zacarias noted that annexations were prepared and ready for the upcoming Council meeting. She suggested informing residents as much as possible during the process. Mayor Paterno responded that he believed Council sought to move forward with annexations. Meeting recessed at 4:32 p.m. and reconvened at 4:40 p.m. Mr. Roy Fallon, Chief Plant Operator, offered details associated with the Utility Plant, its staff and functions. Manager Couzzo voiced his opinion that the plant had value of over one hundred million dollars and, commented on awards it had received along with a - twenty year water permit which also added value to the plant. He recommended that outdated concrete water pipes be replaced sooner than later. Mr. Fallon expressed concern with regulations becoming more difficult regarding the replacement of the archaic, potentially harmful concrete pipes and concurred wi#h Manager Couuo. Mr. Fallon noted requirements and changes to the Plant's processes attributable to September 11 terrorist attack. He also offered knowledge on usage data and . other factors effecting water quality along with possible impacts of a future assault. Manager Couzzo explained that the Village intended to protect their budget and assets by perForming needed maintenance, replacement or repair work by utilizing staff resources, when possible, over sub contracting with outsider vendors. Brad Gomberg, IT Manager, noted that the Village network was a large investment which had been consistently maintained. He affirmed the focus within the department which was primarily service, issue response and efficiency. He briefly offered a review of past projects and a five year outlook including options for storage, as he explained, storage was becoming more of an issue for the Village. Manager Couzzo reminded Council of the revenue anomaly from the GMH project in the present budget but, stated the department work load would remain steady. He noted that Community Development would be analyzed next year according to the plan outlined by Ms. Nilsa Zacarias. Brad Gomberg noted that the current computer system in the department needed an upgrade before it would harmonize with future needs. Council Member Brennan complimented ail department heads and the Manager for their professionalism. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Okun offered a status report regarding annexation and noted that his main focus was on fire rescue and distinguishing Tequesta through K- 9 ambulance Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes April 19, 2012 Page 3 response transportation. Council Member Brennan expressed her support and opinion that the venture may need to be 100% volunteer. Manager Couzzo explained there would be many obstacles to get through if Council had interest to move ahead. Mayor Paterno noted that he would like to see the fire department more involved in community events. Consensus of Council was to proceed with the research and concept of the K-9 rescue, not to include operations. Council Member Brennan commented on health insurance options offered for Council membership which would entail full cost to each Council member. Manager Couzzo noted that Cigna was a responsive and professional insurance company. Mayor Paterno voiced his Concern with perception and, felt the negatives outweighed the benefits. Manager Couzzo stated that this was new ground for Tequesta but was offered in other municipalities. Consensus of Council was to direct Manager Couzzo to bring back researched information. Council Member D'Ambra questioned the time frame regarding moving forward with regulations of permit plans and setbacks on canal areas concerning dockage. Council Member Brennan replied that May was a focus with the exception of setback details as she did not believe they would take additional time. Mayor Paterno responded that Council had not agreed on all the details. Council Member D'Ambra expressed his support for restraints to keep the quaintness feel in the Village. ADJOUFtNMENT MOTION: Council Member Br�ennan moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, and unanimously carried 5-0. Therefor�e the meeting was adjoumed at 7:39 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. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL This meeting was cancelled. 1. Budget Planning and Strategy Session — Village Manager Couzzo • Review and Discuss Administration Proposed 2012-2013 Budget • Review and Discuss Human Resource Proposed 2012-2013 Budget • Review and Discuss Village Clerk Proposed 2012-2013 Budget • Review and Discuss Finance Proposed 2012-2013 Budget ADJOURNMENT MOTiON 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 ViNage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was cailed to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 7:32 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attomey Keith Davis, Assistant to the �Ilage Clerk Deanna Mayo, and Department Heads. 1. Briefing and Discussion on Jupiter Inlet Colony Fire Rescue Agreement Village Manager Couzzo indicated he had spoken with Attomey Davis regarding how to proceed. Jupiter Inlet Colony (JIC) wanted a proposal, and a joint workshop meeting was suggested right away to be sure everyone was o� the same page. The Village Manager noted Mr. Zuccarelli was no longer there and there might be other new commissioners. He noted an article in Smoke Signals regarding response times which he felt would be af interest to JIC. Council suggested the Vitlage Manager be a liaison to work with Mayor Commerford. Another suggestion was to install cameras on the island side. The deadline for the current contract was September 2013; therefore, Jupiter Iniet Colony could possibly set aside funds this year and smooth over the next five years. The length of a new agreement which would establish parity and the date for a joint meeting were discussed. June 5, 2012, in the evening was decided upon, with the Village Manager to conduct the meeting. Consensus was not to provide numbers, but fio open dialogue. 2. Discussion Regarding New Police Car Exterior Markings Village Manager Couzzo discussed branding to distinguish the character and charm of being a Village. He presented finro car designs, one with a green swoosh body feature, and the other without the green swoosh but with the front and rear quarter panels connected. The fleet would be marked, including Chief Weinand's car and unmarked public works vehicles, and would be an advertisement for the �Ilage. Manager Couzzo indicated he was not wrilling to convert the existing police fleet of Crown Victoria cars but would include the SUV's. Council Member Okun provided Mis reasons for and against each design. Color preferences were discussed. Consensus was a preference for Design No. 1, with the new color to be green, and the design to be uniform. Village Manager Couuo suggested outfitting the new police car with license plate recognition cameras, which would cost $24,OQ0 as a discounted price. Council Member D'Ambra left at this point in the meeting at 8:53 p.m. IT Director Brad Gomberg explained if the technology went down in a police car he would be able to purchase a replacement part in a day and repair it. Village Manager Village Council Workshop Meeting AAinutes May 15, 2012 Page 2 Couzzo indicated he would like to put the new car on the street immediately after the June 29 rollout. The Village Manager was asked to see if he could find the funds in the budget for the license plate recognition cameras; he did not want to be held accountable if he could not find it, but promised to try. Mr. Gomberg suggested using a finro camera system that had been converted for finro of the cameras if possible. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Paterno announced May 23 was the drop date for Smoke Signals. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved fo adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Brennan, and unanimously carried 4-0. Therefone the meeting was adjoumed at 9: 93 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 �Ilage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 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 Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michaet R. Couzzo, Jr., Attomey Keith Davis, Village Clerk McWilliams and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member D'Ambra provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councif Member Okun moved approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the exception of item 5 removed �or discussion and a stipulation on item 2 that the gif#ed train station and bench from Tequesta be acknowledged by the Guild through a plaque at the new site; seconded by Council Member Br�ennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. MIPIUTES: 4/18/12 Workshop, 5/1/12 Special, 5/10/12 Regular Minutes 2. Approval to Return the Historical Bench firom the Old Seabraok Train Depot to the Loxahatchee Guild 3. Approval of First Addendum to Rooftop Lease Agrc�ment bei�Neen Ocean Towers South Condominium Association, Inc. and the Village of Tequesta 4. Resolution 10-12, Awarding a Contract to Wynn & Sons Environmental Co. Inc, of Florida for the River Drive 8� EI Portal Road Improvements and Increasing the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Public Works Budget by Appropriating Fund Balance in the Amount of $23,503.00 6. Council Approval of Tequesta Park Kiwanis Signage 7. Resolution 12-12, Approval to Pay an Invoice from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management in the Amount of $17,340.01 and Appropriate Fund Balance in the Amount of $6,955.00 Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 6/14I12 Page 2 END OF CONSENT AGENDA 5. Council Approval to Co-Sponsor Tequesta Fire Outreach Project Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting Event to Raise Funds for Honor Flight (75°�) and Friends of Public Safety (25%) on November 10, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. at Paradise Park Attorney Davis noted procedure for voting conflict regarding item 5 and Council Member Brennan being associated through the board. Manager Couzzo noted that Mr. Zuccarelli, the owner of the property offered to pay for the insurance necessary for the event at an approximate cost of $500 to $1,000 dollars. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva! of the Event; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-0; Council Member Brennan abstained. COMMUNICATIONS FROIUI CITIZENS Ms. Pat Sands, 3$3 Franklin Road stated that the home at 380 Church Road continued to be a problem site with animals on the property and persons breaking in. Gabriella Gallina, 376 Church Road also voiced her knowledge on the predicament at 380 Church Road and noted there was an infestatian of snakes and an issue with mold. Manager Couuo responded that staff had begun securing, cleaning and posting no trespassing at the property and pool. He noted that there were no plans to demolish the home. Council Member Okun noted his concern for the snake infestation. Manager Couzzo responded that the over grown vegetation and neglected pools attracted animal and confirmed that would all be addressed. Attorney Davis explained proc:edures regarding condemning a home. Manager Couzzo noted the process to condemn was lengthy and costly and not always possibte if the building was structurally sound. Eugene Gallina, 376 Church Road noted that the house had been empty fior four to five years in an abandoned condition. Consensus of Council was for Manager Couzzo to visit the site tomorrow to evaluate and take immediate action. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 6/14/12 Page 3 John Isleib, 561 North Cypress Drive stated the GMH property landscaping was biocking the view. Manager Cauzzo responded that the Village was aware of the plantings and it would be addressed. Mr. Isleib voiced his concem regarding TOA leasing in another town and felt that Tequesta should make more of an effort to encourage business for Tequesta businesses as it was just as important as the residential portion of the Village. Mayor Paterno responded that the Village had been very supportive to TOA and was disappointed of their decision to lease outside of Tequesta. He noted that many options were offered to TOA in the effort to make them contented to lease in the Village. Mayor Patemo suggested that Manager Couzzo look into the assets that could be positioned into commerciat incentives to do business in the Village and bring it back to Council. COMMUNICATIONS FROM C4UNCIL Council Member Brennan noted that she had been approached by persons expressing their gratitude for working and living in the Village and for Village staff. Mayor Paterno commented on staff s hard work and the approximate 50% increase of email subscriptions for Smoke Signals pubfication. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSIIVESS 8. Ordinance 7-12, Second Readin�, An Ordinance of the Viltage 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 Fult Force and Effect as Previously Adopted —(First Reading May 10, 2012) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 7-12 titfe into the record and noted #hat the marine engineer retained for the item oifered a great review. 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. Minutes — Regular Cvuncil Meeting 6/14/12 Page 4 MOTION: Council Member B►�ennan moved approval of Ordinance 7-12; Council Member Okun seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 9. WfTHDRAWN BY APPLICANT - VAR 4-12. Consideration of request for variance from the requirement of Sec. 78-298 to allow the restaurant located at 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1 #11-13, Tequesta, Florida., to sell intoxicating liquors, wines and beverages for consumption on the premises within a 523 +/- foot radius of any church, school or youth center, where Sec. 78-298 currently allows for such sale only a# a 1,000 foot radius or greater from any church, school or youth center. The property is located in the M-U Zoning District. The applicant is David Hanes. Item was withdrawn from agenda. 10. VAR 5-12 Consideration of request for variance from the requirement of Sec. 78-740 to allow a freestanding identification sign, with a zero (0') feet setback, for Hannah's Home of South Florida, Inc. located at 4390 County Line Road, Tequesta, FL. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. The applicant is Ramsay Bulkeley for HannaY�'s Home of South Florida, Inc. Attorney Davis read VAR 7-12 title into the record and swore in finro persons involved in VAR 5-12 and SPM 05-12. He then asked Council for any ex parte communications. Mayor Paterno noted that VAR 5-12, Pastor Paul and Carol Beresford were neighbors of his and he had attended fundraisers for Hannah's Home, and that he had visited the GMH site (SPM 05-12) and spoken to persons regarding the project`s progress. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development ofFered a brief history of Hannah's Home. James Hackett, Representative for Hannah's Home noted that a master plan would be submitted in the near future and explained the variance request: Mayor Paterno noted Vitlage procedure relating to the specific signage concern. MOTION: Counei! Member Okun moved approva/ of VAR 5-12; Counci! Member D'Ambra seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 11. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT - SE 01-12, Request for a Special Exception in accordance with the Village Zoning Code to allow a restaurant use (including carry out) in the MU zoning district as provided in Sec. 78-180. The applicant is David Hanes. The subject property is located at 150 N. U.S. Hwy. # 1, #11-13, Tequesta, Florida. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 6/14/12 Page 5 12. SPM 05-12, Site Plan Modification SPM 05-12. Application of. GMH Tequesta Holdings LLC to revise previously approved plan to utili�e an existing 118,716 square feet three- story buildi�g and adjacent grounds as a Rehabilitation Facility. The application includes a proposed landscape plan, and one (1) monument sign. The address af the proposed site is plan is 701 Old Dixie Hwy. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered a brief description of SPM 05- 12. Council Member Brennan questioned light poles differing from the original accepted plan. Ms. Zacarias explained that the new lighting was more in character for the res+dential area. SMe also r�oted that the Council approved security plan had been ampl�ed. Council Member D'ambra voiced his understanding that the approved lighting was sufficient. Manager Couzzo responded that GMH felt they have improved on the design; therefore resubmitted the modification to the lighting. Council Member Brennan expressed her feelings that GMH had avoided answering specific questions relating to the project which she would like to be sure were answered and completed before Certificate of Occupancy (CO) was concluded. Mayor Paterno asked Ms. Zacarias to be certain these items were addressed. Manager Couzzo stated that Council should re-address the capabiliiy of the generator for the facility to be sure it was adequate in the event of a power outage, Council Member D'Ambra suggested GMH retum to council to discuss the item. Mayor Patemo noted that there were discrepancies and they must be clarified. Attorney Davis stated what was approved was adequate and did camply with Village code requirements. Mayor Patemo felt a larger generator would come with issues regarding the amount of gas to be on the premises. He stated the main concern was that no one was in danger with this system. Council Member Brennan suggested that the facility was for persons checking themselves in for treatment and the power issue should be disclosed by the facilifiy and not the Village. MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of SPM 05-12; Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. RESOLUTION 13-12. Authorizing the Mayor of Tequesta to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County, Pursuant to Sec 163.01 and Sec. 171.046, F.S., for the Annexation of Three Enclaves Consisting ot Five Parcels Totaling Less than Ten Acres Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 6/14/12 Page 6 Attomey Davis read Resolution 13-12 by title. Mayor Patemo shared that an email was received from a resident believed to reside at 4480 County Line Road who opposed the annexation of their properly. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development noted the annexation procedures which had taken place up to the present date. She also shared verbatized concems and questions from outside persons. Mayor Patemo voiced his understanding that the residents welcomed the annexation since they were not satisfied with the senrice they were receiving at present from the County. Ken Mortensen, 4534 County Line Road expressed his understanding that his address was being disowned by Palm Beach County. Mayor Patemo responded that the County felt the area would be better served by Tequesta. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moveal approval of Resolution 13-92; Counci! Member Okun seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 14. Council Discussion on New Shoreline Plan for JILONA (Jupit�r Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area) Mayor Paterno offered details of what JILONA was presenting. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the submitted plan from JILONA; Vice MayorArena seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 15. RESOLUTION 14-12. Appropriating Fund Balance and Increasing the General Fund $28,420 to Provide for the Funding of an Expansion of the Currenfi ALPR in Patrol Unit 237 Attorney Davis read Resolution 14-12 by title. Manager Couzzo explained that the item was to outFit the new police department vehicle. He noted appropriations to the current budget that affected its bottom line. Council Member D'Ambra inquired about the importance of the upgrade to the patrol unit. Manager Couzzo explained that the ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) offered a surround video which recognized all licenses plates and allowed oificers knowledge of any known prob{ems linked to plates. Mayor Paterno added that this tool would assist Tequesta Police Department with being proactive but, noted that the money was not within the present budget. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 6/14/12 Page 7 Council Member Brennan voiced her concern with the expense to the present budget. Ms. Sands, seasonal resident, suggested the Village invite John Walsh to promote his new device regarding chitdren safety and incorporate it in a fund raiser to assist with the purchase of the ALPR. MOTION: Vice Mayor Anena moved approval of Resolution 14-12; Council Member Okun seconded the motion; motion camied 3-2 wifh Council Members Br�ennan and D'Ambra dissenting. STANDING REPORTS • Villa�e Attornev Attomey Davis noted that municipal attomeys would meet tomorrow regarding the Inspector General (IG) funding litigations. He noted that the dock and waterway ordinance was in great shape and he would begin focusing on updating the Village code book beginning with the elections section by request of the Village Clerk. • Villa e Mana�er Manager Couzzo reported that Tequesta's newest police vehicle and its superior technology had received television recog�ition. He noted his budget preparations were 90°/a complete and that a stafF reduction of ten percent was planned for the police departmen#. Manager Couuo expressed his belief that fund balance reserve would exceed last year's figure and commented that health insurance would be a big variable which, he had not however received the renewal figures. ANY OTHER MATTERS The most recent news story of the police department's high tech vehicle was presented for Council's viewing. Council agreed on July 9 to meet regarding the Managers budget numbers. Manager Couzzo offered to meet personally with each member in lieu of a meeting. Tax revenues and annexations outlook was briefly discussed. Mayor Paterno requested that Manager Couuo offer an updated annexation report at each meeting. Council Member Okun questioned upcoming maintenance of the Village roadways. Manager Couzzo responded that a complete engineering study had been perFormed on the Village roads and water system, with nothing pressing; there#ore money was not in the current budget for such items. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 6/14/12 Page 8 Mayor Paterno expressed his desire of utilizing students for volunteer work in Mopes to help them with future career decisions. Manager Couzzo supported the idea; although, he pointed aut that limited staff had heavy workloads and no time to take on more and noted that the Village had ten percent less staff now than they did ten years ago. ADJ4URNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor A►�ena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; fher�efone, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:50 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. d � FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS � .�. �`` ' ME—FIRST NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COIAdCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE �:. an, Abigail Village of Tequesta MAILING ADDRESS ThIE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMAAISSIOId, AUTHORITY OR COMMITT� ON 23 Tradewinds (:ircle WHICH I sERVE IS A IMIT OF: CITY COUNTY QCIN ❑ COUMY QOTI�i LOCAL AGENCy TEqU2Sta Palm Beach �E OF POLITiCAL SUBDMSION: V�Aage of Tequesta DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSf170N IS: June 14, 2012 � FI Ff`T�{/� � WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B ���N �.. �� 2012 VILLAGE CLERKS OFFIC This form is for use by any person serving at the courriy, aty, or other local level of govemmerrt on an appointed or ei� board, c�ouncil, commission, authority, or committee. It applies eq�lly to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are preserrted with a voting conflict of irrterest under Section 1123143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of irrterest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position_ For this reason, please pay close atterrtion to the instrudions on this form before completi�g the reverse side and fifing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive couniy, munidpal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIId from voting on a measure which � to his or her speaal private gain or loss. Each elec�ted or appointed local officer also is prohibibed firom Imowingly voting on a mea- €� which inures to the special gain or loss of a princa�l (other than a govemmerrt agency) by whom he or she is retained (induding the t parerrt organization or subsidiary of a corporate prinapal by which he or she is �etaine�; to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business assoaate_ Commissioners of community redevelopmerrt agenaes under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special ta�c districts elec�ed on a one-acre, one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a°relative° includes only the officers father, mother, son, daugMer, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A"business assoaate° means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on�.a business errterprise with the officer as a partner, joirrt venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on arry national or regional stodc exchange). . * * . . ,. * . . ,� . . . . . * ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations descxibed above, you must d'isdose the conflict PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEPI by publicly stating bo the assembly the nature of your irrterest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this fomi with the person responsible for recording the min- utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the fortn in the minutes. � : . * * . : * . : : . . . : : APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situafions described above, you othe�wise may partiapate in these matters. Hov�ver, you must disGose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the deasion, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your diredion. `OU INTEPID TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUEIdCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE ..�EN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the deasi�) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the me�ting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side) J APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) A c:opy of the form must be provided immediatety to the other members of the agency. �, . e form must be read publidy at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAl� NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION DCCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disdose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before partiapating. • You must comple� the form and file it within 15 days aiter the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minuties. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publiciy at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST � Abigail Brennan . t�ereby disqose that on June 14 . 20 12 (a) A measure came or will �me before my agency which (cheGc one) Q inured to my special private gain or loss; _ inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, _ inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, _ inured to the special gain or loss of , by whom I am �etained; or _ inured to the special gain or loss of . which is the parent organ¢ation or subsidiary of a prinapal which has retained me. ;'`�The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflic�ting irrterest in the measure is as fiollows: � �. y Pursuant to Palm Beach County Code of Ethics Ordinance Section 2- 443 (a) (7) I am an unpaid officer on the Board of The Friends of Public Safety (FOPS), a not for-profit organization, that will receive financial gain from an event cosponsored by the �Ilage of Tequesta. •f �� ���� Date Fil Sig re NOTICE: UNDER PROVtSIONS OF FLORIDA STAMES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANl( REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLL0IMNG: IMPFJ�CHMENT, "F�OVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTIOPI IN SAI�4RY, REPRIMAND, OR A ,�/IL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. 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