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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 02_10/11/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PLANNING WORKSHOP Monday, July 30, 2012 6:00 p.m. 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. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra (arrived 5:02 p.m.) Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Human Resources Director Merlene Reid and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to open the meeting; seconded by Council Member Brennan. Approval carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Paterno noted that the meeting would be closed and a strategy session would continue off the record. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved to enter into a closed session; seconded by Council Member Okun. Approval carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting moved to a close session at 5:03 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:50 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Mission Statement • Review and discussion of report prepared by Paula Knight Council Member Okun explained that certain governmental requirements should be implemented concerning mission statements. Mayor Paterno felt the statement should be short, to the point and expressed so recall would be effortless to those who familiarized themselves with it. Council Member Okun referenced the "protect and serve" statement of police and its ease. He suggested safe, cozy feelings in the phrasing. Council Member D'Ambra suggested assigning one member to develop the statement. Consensus of Council was for Council Member Brennan to compose a Mission Statement and Council review it on August 9, 2012. 2. Fire/Rescue • Review information concerning shift requirements Vice Mayor Arena confirmed the number of employees required per shift were four for the State and five for the County. Ray Giblin, Firefighter Paramedic stated five to six persons were scheduled per shift. Mayor Paterno confirmed that five certified employees per shifts would be scheduled and, that could include an intern as the sixth scheduled person. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes July 30, 2012 Page 2 Manager Couzzo confirmed that interns were utilized as a cost effective option and that overtime was minimal. Mr. Giblin added that each shift required two Paramedics and explained how implemented Kelly Days helped reduce overtime costs. Discussion ensued regarding non-traditional 12 hour shifts and potential benefits such as eliminating Kelly Days, fire service being a team oriented driven service, and trauma due to the nature of the job. Mayor Paterno suggested cross training fire and police to which the Manager stated he could explore and analyze options. Council Member Okun's enterprise system was discussed as a way to avoid raising taxes; Council Member D'Ambra stated residents had suffered in this economy and it was not appropriate for the government to not share by implementing more pain via tax increases. Vice Mayor Arena felt that the reserves had consistently increased over the past four years; therefore, there was no reason to raise taxes. Discussion ensued on the reserve balance and utilizing smoothing over a five-year period. 3. New Revenue Generation • Annexation — review overall strategy, timeframe and selection of properties Council discussed the timing of receipt revenues being transferred from the County to the Village, waste contract fees, provisions of contracts when property was annexed; timing to have information into the Property Appraiser in order to receive the funds; doing more with the Community Development Director in workshop settings; and maybe accelerating the process. Vice Mayor Arena suggested assuring that taxing implementation to the four newly annexed properties be evaluated and properly assessed. • Service Provider — fire/rescue and police The Manager advised he had not heard back from Jupiter Inlet Colony regarding the proposals and explained the Village was waiting to hear back from the County on the fire rescue agreement. Council Member Okun referenced a flyer which focused on emergency senrices and suggested it be mailed out during the winter season. Mayor Paterno suggested getting more involved in working with Jupiter. Council Member Okun stated he had commitments from a veterinary technician to staff Tequesta's animal ambulance and from Busch Wildlife for training assistance with animals and asked for Council's support. Discussion ensued regarding surrounding entities needs, annexation and Tequesta's ability, interest and service capacity. Mayor Paterno stated he would visit Jupiter to obtain the numbers from their EMS (Emergency Medical Services) study. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes July 30, 2012 Page 3 • New Businesses - identification and cultivation of preferred blend of commercial, service, restaurant and retail establishments Council Member Okun offered a handout and explained the phases of his focus on residents and increasing real-estate values with various programs largely involving Emergency Services and/or Parks & Recreation. He explained the need to identify businesses and community preferences for feedback in navigating forward. Discussion ensued regarding additional avenues and opportunities which could enhance the business community at minimal investment. • Residents — Discuss continued plan to attract new residents, visitors and business/retail/restaurant patrons Vice Mayor Arena suggested a welcome wagon and/or offering new resident one year fee free permits and inspections in addition to Council Member Okun's list of suggestions which also included the convenience of credit cards payments. He also suggested mentioning benefits in any annexation meetings. Council Member Brennan voiced her support with the stringent regulations offered through the Village Code. She felt commercial real-estate could navigate toward Tequesta since pricing differences to do business in Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter was far more expensive. • Village Initiatives to elevate property values Council Member Okun suggested opening a discretionary fund for items beneficial and urgent. Mayor Paterno responded that Council jointly appropriated last minute occurring necessities at the present time. Council Member Okun suggested items he believed beneficial in the Village being more proactive in harmonizing with residents. Mayor Paterno suggested utilizing fire dept staff to offer CPR information. Council discussed multiple programs including utilizing information stickers and pamphlets to assist residents and Village staff in everyday living and promoting safety. Clerk McWilliams offered a brief clarification on what the Village website offered. Attorney Davis suggested outside persons including Tequesta businesses not be allowed advertising use on the Village website. Mayor Paterno suggested allowing links to be placed on the web. Manager Couzzo stated staff did not have any extra time to assist or mentor website use. 4. Branding • Description, components and estimated investment in Phase 1 Council Member Okun was asked to return with a written plan of his suggestions. 5. Code of Ordinance Review Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes July 30, 2012 Page 4 • Identification and review of select ordinances pertaining to new business cultivation Attorney Davis noted evaluation with Community Development with regards to bringing the entire code up to date. Manager Couzzo stated GMH had requested a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) and that it would be issued through the Villages procedures and project completion, not out of necessity. Attorney Davis noted that the Florida building Code offered the option of issuing a conditional CO at the building official's discretion and that GMH/ Futures had quite a few inspections outstanding. Manager Couzzo suggested not offering a conditional CO to avoid taking on any liability and noted the Building Inspector was the final say. 6. Succession Pla�ning Council Member Brennan suggested incorporating the Succession Plan with the upcoming annexation workshop. ANY OTHER MATTERS Manager Couzzo noted the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Agreement was still in negotiations, the number was the same, and negotiations should be completed by the end of September. He noted the year end budget revenues appeared to be better than previously thought and the expense side was sustaining previously thoughts. Mayor Paterno felt adjustments should be planned and ready for any unexpected changes in lieu of postponing recovery actions. Manager Couzzo stated the PBA (Police Benevolent Association) contract would show immediate benefits from outgoing employees being replaced by incoming, changing from the defined benefit to the defined contribution which was significant. He also noted recent occurrences relating to the State 185 money. Mayor Paterno recapped upcoming considerations and asked for dates to discuss the topics. Council agreed to Workshop at 8:00 AM Saturday August 11, 2012. Mayor Paterno inquired on the progress regarding the Village accepting credit cards. Manager Couzzo responded that it was being researched and appeared to be fairly simple to implement. Attorney Davis suggested that submitting permit applications be offered online as well. David Greene, Tequesta resident offered his expertise and opinion regarding the benefits of 12 hour fire shifts versus 24 hour shifts. He noted there were many advantages for municipalities scheduling 12 hours shifts in lieu of 24 and stated the research showed the advantages but it was still receives much resistance. Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes July 30, 2012 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; Vice Mayor Arena seconded by, and unanimously carried 5-0. Therefore the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p. m. RespectFuily 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 SPECIAL AAEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2072 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 5:35 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couuo, Jr., Attorney Keith Davis, Assistant to the Village Clerk Mayo and Department Heads. Vice Mayor Vince Arena arrived at 5:36 p.m. Open Public Hearin� Mayor Patemo opened the public hearing. Manager Couzzo noted the budget was similar to the 2011/2012 budget. Mayor Paterno announced the proposed Millage Rate and budget specifics. David Green, Fairway West, stated 5.7671 was not mentioned. Manager Couzzo explained the Village rate had not changed and noted the truth in millage statement required statement of the rate to bring in #he same revenue and the Village adjusted as necessary. Mr. Green inquired about zone three of the police department. Manager Couzzo offered clarification that the zones were previously two and were now split three ways and would require one additional patrol unit added. • Announce that the proposed operating millage rate necessary to fund the budget is 1.20% greater than the rolled-back millage rate of 5.6988 mills. • Announce Proposed Millage Rate is 5.7671 • Summary of Tentative Budget • Citizen Comments Close Public Hearina Mayor Paterno closed the Public Hearing. 1. Approve Proposed Millage Rate by Motion of Council Minutes — Special Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 2 MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the proposed Millage rate; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 2. Adopt Tentative 2012/2013 Budget by Motion of Council MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved to adopt the 2012/2013 Budget as presented; seconded by Council Member Okun. Manager Couzzo noted that an independent study was performed on water revenues and the suggestion from that was to increase rievenues of the administrative management services to the utility. He illustrafed that the additiona! revenue of approximately $170,000 was placed in the Manager's budget incr�easing the appropriated fund balance. Mayor Patemo felt that it shou/d not be added since the change was not discussed by CounciL Manager Couzzo explained that the next item addressed appropriation of those funds from Water. The motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. �►nnounce Time and Place of Final Budget Public Hearing — September 20, 2012 at 5:01 p.m. — Tequesta Village Hall Attorney Keith Davis confirmed the final budget date and time and noted that Vice Mayor Arena entered the meeting during staff presentations and was not present for both motions. 4. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Okun. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefone, the meeting was adjoumed at 5:49 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 availabfe from the Oifice of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNC{L REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 6:01 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., Attorney Keith Davis, Deanna Mayo Assistant to the Village Clerk and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Paul Beresford provided the invocation and Mayor Tom Paterno led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the Agenda; seconded by Council Member Bnennan; motion cairied unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of Residen�s Roy and Olga Pawela for Selfless and Quick Actions in Reporting an Animal Cruelty Case; and Recognitio� of Oificer Valerio and Officer Worcester for Continued Excellent Service Mayor Paterno noted the recent animal crueliy case and commended the Pawelas for their efforts in making a difference. He then called up Officers Valerio and Worcester and applauded them for doing what was necessary to be certain justice was served in the case. Mayor Paterno also offered recognition to Lt. Turner for his leadership. 2. Presentation on Jupiter Waterway Trail Mr. Russ Ruskay, Town of Jupiter offered a presentation on the Jupiter Waterway Trail incentive and explained its benefits to towns and businesses. He offered a date line of their process and their plans to receive State designation on the list of greenways and trails. He noted that partnership held no obligations and was free to municipalities with small fees charged to businesses for advertisement. Council Member Okun noted the Village's water patrol as a benefit to their program. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 2 Consensus of Council was to support Jupiter Waterway Trail program. 3. Presentation of Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance O#ficers Association Mayor Paterno presented Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance and Ms. Michelle Gload, Senior Accountant with a plaque and words of appreciation valuing their department's hard work. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the following Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4. MINUTES: 8/13/12 Annexation Workshop, 8/9/12 Regular Council Meeting 5. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,�0 a. Arcadis Water System and General Utitity / Civil Projects Work Authorization for Water Treatment Plant Hypochlorite Tank Replacement in the Amount of $12,000 6. Council Approval of Three (3) Year Interim Employment Agreement� for Fireflghter Adam Stark and Firefighter Dylan Seifert END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS None COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Brennan noted her recent gained respect for fire personnel during her her mock session at the fire department. Vice Mayor Arena spoke on several positive groups and impressive happenings associated with the Village and staff. Council Member D'Ambra expressed his gratitude regarding the completion vf Tequesta Drive's road work and commended finances accuracy and hard work. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 3 REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS Attorney Davis swore in six attendees interested in SPR 04-12 and SPM 06-12 and asked Council for any Ex Parte communications; there were none. 7. SPR 04-12 Site Plan Review, Application of Cliff Von Langen to remove existing window and replace with hurricane rated door and side light. The address of the proposed application is Island House SW Condominium, 325 Beach Road #109. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered a brief history on SPR 04-12 application and noted she saw no issues with the changes. John Olson, Property Manager, noted the change was approved unanimously thorough the development board. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva! of SPR 04-12; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. SPM 06-12 Site Plan Modification, Application of Corner Cafe of Tequesta, LLC, to modify previously approved plan to construct a 500 square feet outdoor deck on the subject property, including a 0.2% landscape waiver. The application includes an increase in deck size by 10 S/F, remove the retractable awning, modify landscape plan and open space waiver to 0.21 %. The address of the proposed site plan is 289 S. US Highway 1 Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered a brief history on SPM 06-12 application time line and modifications. Mr. George Gentile, Appticant, offered a presentation on changes. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva! of Orriinance &12; seconded by Counci! Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 9. Ordinance 10-12, First Readin�, Adopting a Small Scale Amendment to its Comprehensive Development Plan in Accordance with the Mandates Set Forth in Section 163.3187, Et Seq., Florida Statutes, Pursuant to a Village Initiated Amendment No. LUPA 2-12, which Provides for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map, Designating One Point Three Two (1.32) Acres more or less of Land Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 4 Recently Annexed into the Village Located at County Line Road, and at 4412 and 4480 County Line Road, as "Low Density Residentiai" Attorney Davis read Ordinance 10-12 title into the record and noted that items 9 through 12 were interrelated. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered a brief presentation on Ordinance 10-12. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments. He then opened the hearing to the public. He then requested that the third parcel be identified by adding Loxahatchee River District Lift Station in the wording. There being no additional comment; the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of 4rdinance 10-12 with identity modifications specified in the language on the fhirnl parcel as the Loxahafchee River Districf Lift Sfation; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Ordinance 11-12, First Readin�, Providing for the Rezoning of Certain Real Property within the Corporate Limits of the Village of Tequesta, Florida; which Property Consists of One Point Three Two (1.32) Acres more or less of Land Recently Annexed into the Village Located at County Line Road, and at 4412 and 4480 County Line Road; Providing that this Real Property which is More Specifically Described Herein Shall be Assigned the Village Zoning Designation of "R-1 Single Family Dwelling District" Attorney Davis read Ordinance 11-12 title into the record. Ms. Zacarias noted that Ordinance 10-12 and Ordinan� 11-12 referred to the same parcel. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Cou�cil for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of Ordinance 11-12 with identity modifrcativns speci�ed in the language on the third parcel as fhe Loxahatchee River District Lift Station; seconded by Council Member Bnennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 11. Ordinance 12-12, First Readinq, Adopting a Small Scale Amendment to its Comprehensive Development Plan in accordance with the Mandates set forth in Section 163.3187, Et Seq., Florida Statutes, Pursuant to a Village Initiated Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 5 Amendment No. LUPA 1-12 which Provides for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map, Designating Eight Tenths of One Acre (0.8 Acres) of Land Recently Annexed into the Village Located at 4534 and 4518 County Line Road, as "Medium Density Residential" Attorney Davis read Ordinance 12-12 title into the record. 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. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 12-12; seconded by Council Member Okun motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. Ordinance 13-12, First Readin�, Providing for the Rezoning of Certain Real Property within the Corporate Limits of the Village of Tequesta, Florida; which Property Consists of Eight Tenths of One Acre (0.8 acres) of Land Recently Annexed into the Viflage Located at 4534 and 4518 County Line Road; Providing that this Real Property which is more specifically described herein shall be Assigned the Village Zoning Designation of "R-2 Multiple Family Dwelling District" Council Member D'Ambra questioned the zoning change. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director ofi Community Development noted the map and an explanation showing that the changes offered better zoning consistency. Mayor Paterno added a history briefing. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 13-12 title into the record. 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. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 8-12; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Resolution 15-12, Appropriating Fund Balance and Increasing the General Fund 2011-2012 Budget ir� the Amount of $36,247 to Fund Additional Expenditure Attorney Davis read Resolution 15-12 title into the record. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 6 Mayor Paterno offered his understanding. Manager Couzzo offered clarification referencing pension contributions from police and fire and that it was an appropriation not a transfer. Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance, noted that the largest change related to the building inspector and an hourly rate change from June 1, 2012. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Reso/ution 15-12; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 14. POSTPONED UNTIL 10/11/12 Resolution 21-12, Adopting a Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Provision of Water Services Rendered by the Viflage of Tequesta for its Citizens and other Members of the Public 15. Resolution 20-12, Amending and Increasing the 2011/2012 General Fund #001 Budget $74,175.00, Realigning Revenues and Expenditures Equal to the Amount of Insurance Premium Tax Proceeds the Viliage Expects to Receive in FY 2012 Attorney Davis read Resolution 20-12 title into the record. Manager Couzzo offered a brief explanation of the organizational value on the item. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 20-12; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 16. Resolution 5-12, Appropriating Fund Balance and Increasing the General Fund #001 2011/2012 Budget in the Amount of $105,590 to Fund Additionaf Personnel Expenditures Attorney Davis read Resolution 5-12 title into the record. Manager Couzzo explained the item related to new positions in the police department. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 5-12; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 17. Resolu�on 8-12, Transferring Funds in the Amount of $50,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund into the General Account to Offset the Salary of Corporal Broedell while Assigned to the D.E.A. Task Force Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 7 Attorney Davis explained the item related to an officer's assignment with the DEA (Drug En#orcement Agency) and the release of cash acquired one year previous. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution &92; seconded by Counci! Member D'Ambra; motion ca�ried unanimously 5-0. '18. Council Approval of Dental Insurance Renewal with Metlife Insurance and Health Insurance Renewal Insurance, Initially with a Dual Plan OfFering Unfil Negotiations have been Completed Manager Couzzo noted the complex economy and difiFiculties acquiring quotes from alternate providers. Mayor Paterno suggested tabling the item. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to table the item until September 98, 2012 meeting; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 19. Renewal of a 1-year Agreement witt� Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMI� for Property, Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation Ms. Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director, noted the increase in employee usage. MOTION: Council Member Br�ennan moved approval of the 1-year Renewal; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 20. Council Consideration of the Adoption of the 2012 Village of Tequesta Compensation Study by Cody � Associates Ms. Linda Bunting, Cody 8� Associates offered details of the study and noted that reclassification ofi one position was suggested. Manager Gouzzo stated he would assess the position for re-classification of the job description and commented that Ms. Reid kept the Villages' wellbeing in her best interest. MOTION: Counci! Member Okun moved approval of the Compensation Study; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 21. Resolution 24-12. Expressing the Village Council's Support and Intention to Create within the Village, the "Florida Green Energy Works Program" a Voluntary Program Providing Interested Property Owners with the Opportunity to Finance Energy Efficiency Improvements on their Property by Repayment through Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on their Property Tax Bill Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 8 Attorney Davis read Resolution 24-12 title into the record. Ms. Shannon Bothwell, Representa#ive for Florida Green Energy Works Program, offered a presentation and explained it in detail. Council Member D'Ambra confirmed the Viltage could opt in at no charge and questioned existing board members roles and the program sustaining adequate funding. Attorney Davis responded to member's terms. Mr. John Isleib 561 North Cypress Drive questioned what was available to business owners. Ms. Bothwell responded that reasonable rates were offered to businesses. Attorney Davis stated he would address the existing ianguage to reflect Councit concerns on terms. Jim Humpage, 562 North Dover, stated his support for the program. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Resolution 24-12; seconded by Vice MayorArena; motion carried 4-1 with Council MemberOkun opposed. ADDED AGENDA ITEM 9/8/12 22. Resolution 25-12, Appropriating Fund Balance and Increasing the Water Util'rty Fund #401 2011-2012 Budget in the Amount of $168,504.00 to Fund the Payment of Additional Administrative Management Fees Council Member D'Ambra voiced concern this would be a basis to increase the water rates. Manager Couzzo responded that it was not, he noted that the Utility budget had very strong reserves and an analysis showed the budget looked positive going forward. Mayor Paterno expressed concern for the continuation of creating reserves going forward and felt the Village's previous decision to go against the same analyzer's previous suggestion to raise rates tumed out fine. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 25-92; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Patemo opposed. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor Arena asked that Nilsa C. Zacarias, Dire�tor of Community Development compile a list of permit fees for Councils' review. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 9 STANDING REPORTS • Villa�te Attornev Attorney Davis offered updates on the County $12.50 program and Florida League of Cities assistance for municipalities involved, The lnspector General's intentions for involvement in recent litigation and the Florida Supreme Court code fee decision. He also noted the challenge regarding red light cameras being unconstitutional. • Villaqe Manauer Manager Couuo noted ongoing discussions with Jupiter Inlet Colony and their Mayor's preference to keep Tequesta fire service. He added that they would further discuss the matter. • Annexation Uadate None ADJOURNMENT: Vice Mayor Ar�ena moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Okun. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; ther+efore, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:58 p.m. RespectFully submitted, Deanna Mayo Assistant to the Village Clerk fdote: 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 O�ce of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.