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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_08/22/2012 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES August 22, 2012 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Patemo at 5:09 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Patemo, Vice -Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, and Council Member Steve Okun. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance. Council Member Frank D'Ambra was absent. Approve Agenda 1. Council Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Fire Rescue Agreement with Palm Beach County James Weinand, Fire Chief, explained the reopener and that the agreement now included a retroactive 3% multiplier for the next ten years and up to $70,000 provided for apparatus maintenance. Manager Couzzo added that the County changed the termination time from 30 days to 90. Vice Mayor Arena questioned if annexation would change the agreement. Attorney Davis responded that both sides might desire modifications in an annexation situation. Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance, questioned the insurance portion of the agreement. Chief Weinand explained that the County required a shop rider for employees entering the shop area. Mayor Patemo voiced his opposition to the maintenance exclusivity mandated in the agreement by the County. Manager Couzzo pointed out money given toward maintenance balanced that part of the agreement. Attorney Davis stated the mandate was to cover the County's liability. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the Fire Rescue Agreement; seconded by Council Member Brennan. Motion carried 3 -1. Mayor Patemo was opposed. 2. Council Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Jupiter Inlet Colony Fire Rescue Agreement and Police Services Manager Couzzo referenced a certified letter received from JIC (Jupiter Inlet Colony) Mayor Comerford regarding past Village proposals and the Mayors satisfaction with service received from Tequesta. Manager Couzzo noted JIC would save approximately $400,000 if the Fire Rescue Agreement was agreed upon before October 1, 2012. He Minutes — Special Meeting 8/22/12 Page 2 added that he had discussed the proposal with a Village vendor and received firm affirmation of support for what the Village was offering. Manager Couzzo explained pricing changes after October 1, 2012 and suggested Council continue deliberating on the item. Consensus of Council was for the Manager to move forward. 3. Update on Proposed 2012/2013 FY Budget Manager Couzzo noted changes in the budget including increased revenues from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport fees projected to be approximately $280,000. He also offered information regarding current health insurance negotiations. Mayor Paterno questioned the water fund and its expenditures. Manager Couzzo responded that he would confer with finance to revisit water rate increases. Council Member Brennan confirmed that Tequesta had $4.7 million in cash but not all was accessible. Manager Couzzo suggested Council hold a workshop before the end of the fiscal year to discuss water rates and asbestos projects. Mayor Paterno referred to the $865,000 deficit and suggested stretching it out longer and Council discussing generating more income. Council Member Brennan agreed and suggested a strategic plan for the next three years be considered. 4. Update on JILONA (Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area) Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration Project Mayor Tom Paterno offered an update on the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area project. Any Other Matters Manager Couzzo offered an update on tropical Strom Isaac and noted there was no money in the budget for marketing. Council Member Okun suggested designating $50,000 as he believed the money would be spent to generate revenues. He stated he would communicate detailed specifics of his proposal to the Manager to convey to Council. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Arena moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member Okun. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4 -0, therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7.23 p.m. Minutes — Special Meeting 8/22/12 Page 3 Respectfully submitted, ,-� CL,- ryl C 42-1, 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.