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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/12/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 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 Paterno, Vice Mayor 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., Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk McWilliams and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Arena provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Brennan noted her voting conflict on item 2 and pulled the item for discussion. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the Agenda with the exception of item 2 removed for discussion, seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 1. MINUTES: 4/19/12 Workshop, 4/23/12 Workshop, 5/15/12 Workshop, 6/14/12 Regular Minutes 3. Approve Setting the Proposed Ad Valorem Millage Rate for the Village of Tequesta for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 at a rate of 5.7671 Mils per $1,000.00 of assessed value and setting the Budget Public Hearings as follows: September 13, 2012 — 5:30 p.m. — Approve Tentative Budget; and September 20, 2012 — 5:01 p.m. — Approve Final Budget 4. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. Flagler Real Estate Lease (File #281 -1 -2b) between FDG Flagler Station II, LLC Lessor and the Village of Tequesta 9. AMENDED AGENDA ITEM — Resolution 16 -12, Adopting the Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Rates for F/Y /E September 30, 2013 and Authorizing Transmittal Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 7/12/12 Page 2 of the Applicable Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Rates for all Residential Properties in the Village of Tequesta to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and/or Tax Collector for Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Purposes END OF CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approval to Co-sponsor the FOPS Golf Tournament Monday, October 29, 2012 to be held at the Turtle Creek Country Club (due to Tequesta Country Club's Major Refurbishment) Jim Humpage, 562 N. Dover, offered a brief history regarding the Memorial and noted that four flags were to be placed at the area to represent Tequesta, Florida, police and fire. He asked for support from the Village in completing the project to 100% by means of additional funding, and items such as minimal clerical work, prizes and equipment. Council Member D'Ambra questioned the ethic issues mentioned by Mr. Humpage. Attorney Davis explained that it was unethical for staff to solicit for outside events during work hours. Mayor Paterno reminded Council they would have to approve any use of the Village website for advertising any event. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of item 2; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4 -0 with Council Member Brennan abstaining. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Humpage, 562 N. Dover, requested the Village hold a yearly 911 ceremonial event to honor the tragic event and offered his assistance. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Vice Mayor Arena voiced how nice it was to see everyone as he had not been around as often as in the past. Council Member Brennan communicated the recent success of Council's planning workshop. Council Member Okun voiced his gratitude for the GMH facility in Tequesta. Council Member D'Ambra verified the recent discussion with Jupiter Inlet Colony (JIC) regarding the fire rescue agreement and Council's unanimous decision regarding a proposal with equality to all it encompassed. He recommended the item be placed on the August agenda. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 7/12/12 Page 3 Mayor Paterno reported that he had received high regards for the Community Development department. He also noted Councils second upcoming planning workshop and that resident interest was always first and foremost. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 5. VAR 6 -12. Consideration of request for variance from the requirement of Sec. 78 -298 to allow Erik Pettersen /Culinary Advisors, Inc. 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 at a 1,000 foot radius or greater from any church, school or youth center. The property is located in the M -U Zoning District at 150 N US Hwy. 1 #11 -13, Tequesta, FL. The applicant is Erik Pettersen. Attorney Davis read VAR 6 -12 title into the record and swore in two persons speaking to the variance. He then asked Council for any ex parte communications. Mayor Paterno noted that he had a conversation today with the applicant's attorney. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development, offered details regarding VAR 6 -12. Erik Pettersen, applicant, explained he had outgrown the present space and had chosen to stay in Tequesta because of his positive business experience. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of VAR 6 -12; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. Mr. Pettersen thanked the entire Community Development department for making the process effortless. 6. Ordinance 8 -12, First Reading, Creating an Entirely New Sec. 2 -232. Canvass and Certification of Elections. To Provide for the Composition of the Village's Elections Canvassing Board; to Include the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, or Designee, the Village Clerk, or Designee, and One Council Member, to Canvass all Village Municipal Elections Attorney Davis read Ordinance 8 -12 title into the record and explained how Council would participate within the guidelines of the Ordinance. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 7/12/12 Page 4 MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 7. Council Appointment of Planning and Zoning Alternate 2 Board Member to Fill the Remainder of the Term Due to the Resignation of a Current Member — Term Ends 5/8/2014 Clerk McWilliams noted the outgoing member had became ill briefly after accepting the position and withdrew. She explained that an alternate applicant was contacted and they were still interested. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval to appoint Sebastian A. Loaiza to the Planning and Zoning Board; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 8. Council Discussion and Acceptance of Jupiter Inlet Colony Termination of Police Communications Dispatch Agreement Council Member Okun recommended tabling the issue. No second was received. Council Member D'Ambra voiced his understanding that Jupiter Inlet Colony (JIC) had opted to go with Open Sky through Palm Beach Gardens. He noted the item was up for approval on JIC's June meeting agenda but nothing had been published on the decision. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to table the item; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. STANDING REPORTS Annexation Update Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development, reported that the recent Interlocal agreement had been approved by Palm Beach County regarding the annexation of five parcels on County Line Road. She then offered a brief history regarding upcoming annexation plans. Ms. Zacarias explained 100% of possible annexed residents would be required to voluntarily sign a petition or the annexation would go to referendum where registered voters would vote and be heard by majority vote. Mayor Paterno noted strategies relating to annexation in alternate areas. Vice Mayor Arena questioned if the Collette and Nicole areas could be annexed separately. Attorney Davis responded that an enclave could not be created and believed since the area was already an enclave vote could be seperated off as long as an enclave was not formed. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 7/12/12 Page 5 Consensus of Council was to meet with each individual area to address concerns. Village Attorney Attorney Davis noted an upcoming resolution supporting the League of Cities efforts to stop the County from gutting the $12.50 money program. He also mentioned an Interlocal agreement with Florida Green Finance Authority to establish a PACE program to allow commercial properties to finance energy efficient upgrades through the Village. He noted it was a cost free and voluntary program. Village Manager Manager Couzzo had nothing to report. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Paterno noted the Florida League of Cities was looking for committee volunteers. Vice Mayor Arena mentioned Mr. Humpage's 911 event request and asked that department heads offer input. Council Member D'Ambra suggested adding to upcoming agenda. Jim Humpage, Friends of Public Safety (FOPS) representative suggested a small solemn event, nothing too big. Manager Couzzo agreed with Mr. Humpage's suggestion of small event and suggested a wreath be placed. Consensus of Council was in agreement. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, FYA tt) 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.