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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/13/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL 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 Brennan, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. PRESENTATIONS 1. Recognition of Residents Roy and Olga Pawela for Selfless and Quick Actions in Reporting an Animal Cruelty Case; and Recognition of Officer Valerio and Officer Worcester for Continued Excellent Service Mayor Paterno noted the recent animal cruelty 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 Officers 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 $25,000 a. Arcadis Water System and General Utility / 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 Agreements for Firefighter 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 of 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 approval of SPR 04 -12, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 8. SPM 06 -12 Site Plan Modification Application of Comer 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, Applicant, offered a presentation on changes. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 8-12, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 9. Ordinance 10 -12, First Readina. 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 Residential" 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 Ordinance 10-12 with identity modifications specified in the language on the third parcel as the Loxahatchee River District Lift Station, seconded by Council Member Okun, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Ordinance 11 -12, First Reading, 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 Ordinance 11 -12 referred to the same parcel. Mayor Patemo 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: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of Ordinance 11 -12 with identity modifications specified in the language on the third parcel as the Loxahatchee River District Lift Station; seconded by Council Member Brennan, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 11. Ordinance 12 -12, First Reading. 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 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 Resolution 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 Village 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 Village Expects to Receive in FY 2012 Attomey 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 Additional 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. Resolution 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 Enforcement Agency) and the release of cash acquired one year previous. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 8-12; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 18. Council Approval of Dental Insurance Renewal with Metlife Insurance and Health Insurance Renewal Insurance, Initially with a Dual Plan Offering Until Negotiations have been Completed Manager Couzzo noted the complex economy and difficulties acquiring quotes from alternate providers. Mayor Paterno suggested tabling the item. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to table the item until September 18, 2012 meeting, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 19. Renewal of a 1 -year Agreement with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for Property, Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation Ms. Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director, noted the increase in employee usage. MOTION: Council Member Brennan 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 & Associates offered details of the study and noted that reclassification of one position was suggested. Manager Couzzo 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: Council 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, Representative for Florida Green Energy Works Program, offered a presentation and explained it in detail. Council Member D'Ambra confirmed the Village 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 language to reflect Council 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 Mayor Arena, motion carried 4 -1 with Council Member Okun opposed. ADDED AGENDA ITEM 918112 22. Resolution 25 -12, Appropriating Fund Balance and Increasing the Water Utility 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 turned out fine. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 25-12; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, motion carried 4-1 with MayorPatemo opposed. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor Arena asked that Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development compile a list of permit fees for Councils' review. Minutes— Regular Council Meeting 9/13/12 Page 9 STANDING REPORTS • Villaqe Attorney Attorney Davis offered updates on the County $12.50 program and Florida League of Cities assistance for municipalities involved, The Inspector 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 Manacter Manager Couzzo 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 Update None ADJOURNMENT: Vice Mayor Arena moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Okun. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, fhe meeting was adjoumed at 8:58 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 Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. 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-�2; seconded by Council Member Okun motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. Ordinance 13-12, First Reading, 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 Village 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 Famify Dwelling District" Council Member D'Ambra questioned the zoning change. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of 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 pubfic comment the pubiic hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 13-12; 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 in the Amount of $36,247 to Fund Additional Expenditure Attorney Davis read Resolution 15-12 title into the record.