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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 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 Assistant to the Viliage Cle�lc Mayo. Present were: Mayor Tom Patemo, Vice
Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun and Couneil Member Frank D'Ambra.
Councif Member Abby Brennan was absent.
INVOCATI4N AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Paul Beresford provided the invocation and Mayor Patemo led the pledge of
allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Attorney Keith Davis noted incomplete changes impacting item 9 and asked that the
item be moved to the January agenda. Items 6 and 6a were pulled by Mayor Paterno for
discussion.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda as amended;
seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of Proceeds from the Chili Cook Off to be Pres�nted to Honor
Flight
Dave McGovern, Firefighter, Paramedic, noted the event had doubled in size from last
year. He thanked those involved and reported they had raised $1Q,200 which would be
donated to support Honor Flight. Several participants spoke on behalf of the event.
2. ANNEXATION UPDATE
Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director o# Community Development provided an annexation update.
She noted 2012 accomplishments and details associated with areas B& D.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the followring Consent Agenda;
seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
3. MINUTES: 10/1/12 Workshop, 10/17/12 Workshop, 10/24/12 Workshop,
10/24/12 Special, 11/5l12 Workshop, and 11/8/12 Regular
4. Approval of Contracts Signed by AAanager under $25,000
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a. Mike Cesamo � the Village of Tequesta Hold Harmless, Indemnity and
Liability Agreement for use of the Village's Mule during the JTAA 2012
Holiday Parade
b. The Department Of Justice, The Department Of The Treasury and the
Village of Tequesta Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification
c. Zoll Medical Corporation Defibrillator Extended Warranty Contract
5. Resolution 32-12, Declaring Certain Property to be Surplus and Directing the
Village Manager #o Dispose of Surplus Property in Accordance with the Village's
Adopted Procedures for Disposing of Surplus Village Property
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, asked that officers permanently be present for
traffic control during elections. M�nager Couzzo concurred. She then voiced her
concern for neglect of trees p�anted in the Village w�th an originai purpose of a canopy
affect and asked that they be trimmed properly and fertilized. Mr. Russell White, Public
Senrices Manager, responded that crews had begun work on Country Club Drive and
were in the process of addressing the issue.
Ms. Campbell requested that the picture of a skateboarder on the Village Website be
removed and replaced. Mayor Patemo responded that he supparted the picture but
would discuss the request with Council at their upcoming workshop.
Ms. Campbell questioned the progress regarding the hiring ofi a new Chief of Police.
Manager Couzzo noted that it was in the final stages and moving along well. He stated
there were over 70 very impressive applicants and felt it refreshing to have such a high
interest.
Carolyn Schwartz, 360 Venus Ave, voiced concem regarding a local pit-bull which had
attacked finrice and the disregard of importance on the issue. She stated that animal
control would take up to five weeks to respond and address. Manager Couzzo
responded he would meet with police and animal control regarding the issue.
Todd �Ison, 93 Hickory Hill Road, complained that the train hom was heard from his
residence each moming at approximately four a.m. and asked if an agreement could be
made to stop the annoyance at Riverside Drive, Tequesta Drive and County Line Road.
Mayor Paterno explained that (only) Tequesta Drive would be under Tequesta's
jurisdi�tion and that the State had stipulations which would make it costly for the Village
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to attempt to repeal the early morning hom blowing. Council Member Okun agreed the
disturbance should be eliminated if possible. Mayor Paterno asked the attomey and
Village Manager to research what could be done.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member D'Ambra wished happy holidays to everyone and commented on the
success of the holiday parade. He felt many people left before the end as the parade
was lengthy, and requested staff work with Jupiter to shorten the proceedings.
Councif Member Okun alsq wished happy holidays and commented on the seriousness
of aggressive dogs.
Vice Mayor Arena remarked on many Village events and the enjoyment had by all.
Mayor Paterno commented on the success of the holiday parade and wished everyone
happiness.
All of Council supported an immediate and assertive approach regarding aggressive
dog issues within the Village.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. Presentation on 2012/2013 Budg�t Si��s
Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Directar of Finance, noted there was nothing unusual occurring in
the budget and offered an upda#e on receipt of tax revenues. She reported an increase
in revenues due to the success of the Green Market.
MOTION: Counci! Member Okun moved approval of item 6; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
6a. Council Approval of Federal Tax Exempt Debt Policies and Procedures
Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance, explained that the Federal request was made
recently and offered a short response time. Manager Couzzo offered additional details
explaining the procedures involved. She noted the request offered staff the ability to
follow procedures not fihe capacity to make changes, and suggested approving and re-
addressing posSible changes at the upcoming workshop.
Attorney Davis read the Resolution by t�le.
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MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva! of item 6a; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
7. Ordinance 11-12, Second Readins�, Providing for the Rezoning of Certain Rea{
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 4412 and 4480 County L.ine Road
as well as the Lift Station Located Adjacent thereto; Providing that this Real
Property which is more spec'�fically Described herein shall be Assigned the
Village Zoning Designation of "R-1 Single Family Dwelling District"; Providing that
the Zoning Map of the Village of Tequesta be Amended to Reflect the Proper
Designation for this Real Property
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 11-12 infio the record.
Mayor Patemo opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he
opened the hearing to the pubtic. There being no public romment the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 11-12; seconded by
Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
8. Ordinance 13-12, Second Readin�, Providing for the Rezoning of Certain Real
Property within the Corporate Limits of the �Ilage 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
#hat this Real Property which is more specifically Described herein shall be
Assigrted the Village Zoning Designation of "R-2 Multiple Family Dwelling
District"; Providing that the Zoning Map of the Village of Tequesta be Amended to
Reflect the Proper Designation for this Real Property
Attorney Davis read Ordinanc� 93-12 into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council far comments; there being none he
opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 13-92; seconded by
Counci! Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
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9. POSTPONED TO January 10, 2013
Ordinance 18-12. Second Readin�, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances
at Chapter 2. Administration. At Article II. Village Council, to Provide Clarifying
Language and Internal Consistency; at Article III. Officers, Employees and
Departments, to Close the Public Safety Pension Plan to Newly Hired Police
Officers after February 1, 2013 and Amending Exhibit B Accordingly and to make
eertain Investment Changes Recommended by the Fund's Investment Manager
and Monitor, arid to provide for Various Village Officers and Departments; at
Article IV. Code Enforcement, to Revise the Term of Employment for the Code
Enforcement Special Magistrate, and to Update Notice Requirements in
Accordance with State Law; and at Article V. Elections, to provide Clarifying
Language and Internal Consistency and to provide for the Filling vf a Council
Member Elect vacancy
NEW BUSINESS
10. Ordinance 20-12. First Readin�, Amending the �Ilage Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 78. Zoning. At Article IV. Nonconforming Uses, by Revising the
Requirements for Maintaining, Enlarging or Expanding Nonconforming Uses and
Nonconforming Structures to Allow Greater Latitude in Modifications to
Nonconforming Structures
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 20-12 into the record and offered details of its meaning.
Council Member D'Ambra voiced his concems regarding hurricane and flexibility with
time requirements. Manager Couzzo responded that he and the attomey would make
modifications before the second reading.
Mayor Patemo opened the public hearing to the public; there being no public comment
the public hearing was closed.
MOTIOId: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva/ of Ordinance 20-12; seconded by
Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
11. Council Approval of Mobile Message Board Use Policy and T�mplate
Agreement
Attomey Davis noted that an outside entity asked to use Village equipment. He
suggested the loan could open others to asking and did not feel it would be a preferred
procedure.
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Council Member D'Ambra noted he had requested Attorney Davis place the item on the
agenda as he felt it was a benefit to the community through assisting a non-profit and
felt a policy should be developed to address such request.
Consensus of Council was not to loan Village property.
12. VAR 05-12 E�ension. - Council Approval of Sign Variance Extension
Request from Hannah's Home of South Florida for a 12 Month Time
Extension for a Freestanding Identification Sign with a Zero Front Setback
Attorney Davis explained details of Variance 05-12.
Mr. James Hackett, Representative for the applicant, offered details regarding the need
for an extension.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva! of VAR 05-12; seconded by
Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4-0.
STANDING REPORTS
Villaqe Attornev
Attorney Davis noted updates on the Comprehensive Code revision, which he betieved
was on or possibly ahead of schedule, and, the Inspector General funding titigation
happenings.
Villasae Manaqer
Manager Couuo offered a timeline regarding the hiring of a new Police Chief and
commended the committee for its superior efforts.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Councit Member D'Ambra suggested the research regarding train horns be done before
the upcoming workshop. Mayor Paterno suggested waiting on costs research until
further notice and asked to have a Special meeting previous to the workshop for
discussion and possible action to the IRS item (6a).
ADJOURIdMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by
Council Member D'Ambra. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 4-0; ther�efore,
the meeting was adjoumed at 7:55 p.m.
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RespectFuliy submitted,
Deanna Mayo
Assistant to the Village Clerk
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compfiance 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
WORKSHOP
January 7, 2013
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:23 p.m. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor
Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Frank D'Ambra and Council
Member Steve Okun.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council A9ember D'Ambra moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council
Member Okun, and unanimously carried 5-0.
1. Discussion on Website Graphic Change
Council Member D'Ambra commented on the feelings of resident Ms. Dottie Campbell regarding
replacement of a skatebaarder on the Village website. Council Member Okun suggested any
changes wait until branding ideas we�e firmed up as to avoid repliCation of costs to the Village.
Council Member D'Ambra announced that he needed to depart the meeting and questioned
election plans related to annexation. Mayor Paterno publicized that he would be bringing up the
train horn issue. Manager Couzzo asked Council to consider approval of the new Chief occupying
Station 11 temporarily. Council suggested stipulating occupancy by him only.
Council Member D'Ambra left the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
2. Annexation
A. Discussion Regarding Annexation Initiatives
B. Update
Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered handouts, strategies and noted
interest from Sandpointe Bay. Manager Couzzo stated he would meet with Sandpoint Bays
interested person as well. Ms. Zacarias suggested a referendum be prepared for July for
annexation of Area C and, if it were not successful, in finro years the efforts would be concentrated
on Co{ette Drive / Nicole Circle area oniy. Manager Couuo and Council concurred to move
forward.
Manager Couzzo suggested moving item three and speaking under Any Other Matters. He then
disclosed that they would move to executive session following the workshop.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Mayor Paterno stated that Attorney Davis researched the recent railroad crossing horn issue, the
costs to eliminate the sounding horns, would be between $300,000 and $500,000 with additional
expenses pending any improvements required through the railroad. Attorney Davis stated he did
not advise the undertaking.
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Mayor Paterno referenced a residents concern and request for Council support regarding a
referendum banning firearms. Attomey Davis noted there were regulations strictly pre-empted by
the State and there was a nationwide group of Mayors behind the move. Council Member
Brennan stated she had also heard from the concerned resident and he understood that he could
come to the regular Council meeting to address further as a citizen.
3. MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Preliminary Discussions on the Upcoming 2013 Union Negotiations
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Vince
Arena, and unanimously carried 4-0. Therefore the meeting was adjoumed at 8:13 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 ftom the Office of the Village Clerk.
All referenced attachments are on file in the �Ilage Clerk's office.
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
January 7, 2013
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 5:30 p.m. A roll call was
taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Mayo. Present were: Mayor TQm Paterno, Vice
Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member P►bby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun and
Council Member Frank D'Ambra.
Attorney Davis removed item three from the agenda. Mayor Patemo suggested a
discussion regarding Ordinance 18-12 be moved to item one and regular agenda items
to follow. He asked that Bonni Jensen, Pension Attorney explain changes associated.
Council agreed to the order.
Approval of agenda overlooked and perFormed after item one.
1. Discussion of Ordinance 18-12 Changes
Pension Attorney Bonni Jensen noted changes made along with mandates through
State Statute regarding Ordinance 18-12. She clarified the actuarial duties relating to
the changes and that costs for beneficiary changes would be passed on to the member
and not an expense to the plan.
Council Member D'Ambra offered his expertise and clarity on the impact to plan
members regarding beneficiaries. He questioned how the new language would protect
the Village. Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance, pointed out that Village savings
from the changes would not be immediate but would be immense in the future.
Council asked that examples be offered at Thursday's meeting for their review. Ms.
Jensen agreed.
Ms. Jensen departed the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Attorney Davis asked that Any Other Matters be added to the agenda.
Councit agreed.
Approve A�aenda
MOTIOId: Council Member Okun moved approval of fhe Agenda; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion car►ied unanimously 5-0.
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2. Council Consideration and Approval of Chief Christopher Eig's
Employment Agreement
Manager Couzzo advised that Mr. Christopher Elg would be swom in on February 4 as
the new police chief. He then noted his confidence in the changes to come.
Council discussed terms of the new chiefs employment agreement.
MOTION: Counci! Member Okun moved approval of the employment agreement;
seconded by Council Member Brennan; mofion carried unanimously 5-0.
3. Council Discussion and Action of Federal Tax Exempt Debt Policies and
Procedures
Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance clar�ed details of the item.
Attomey Davis noted the item would be heard at Thursday's regular Council meeting.
3. Ordinance 7-13. First Readina, Providing for the Repeal of Ordinance No. 519
which Levied the Insurance Premium Tax Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section
185.08
Item removed from agenda by Attorney.
4. 2012/2013 Budget Status Update
Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance offered an update on the present budget and
clarified that overall, she saw no problems. Manager Couzzo noted that the new chief
would determine objectives for the police department which could potentially offer
savings and added that exceptional things were happening in the Community
Development department adding additional revenues to the budget.
Manager Couzzo agreed to develop a report for the February Council meeting to show
revenues, expenses and possibilities toward reducing the deficit.
5. Council Discussion and Action to Allocate Funds to Council Member
Okun's Branding Initiative and a Grant Wri�ng Pilot Project
Council Member D'Ambra requested that Council allocate funds from the recent health
care savings toward branding and a grant writing project. Manager Couzzo commented
that the grants were scarce in this economy. Mayor Paterno noted that the health care
savings was no longer in the budget or available and he did not support funding projects
without the funds in the budget. Council Member Brennan suggested researching
availability of grants and any revenue producing activities that may possibly support the
Village budget.
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Manager Couzzo referenced his report for the February agenda as a tool for this
subject.
Anv Other Matters
Council Member Okun requested a change to the usage of Council discretionary funds.
Attorney Davis responded that he would have modified language to bring back for
approval under Thursday night's agenda.
Council Member Okun voiced concem regarding a re-inspection program implemerrted
by insurance companies and stated he would bring documentation explaining the issue
for review during Thursday night's regular Council meeting.
Mayor Paterno requested that Council consider electronic agendas for small meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by
Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimousty 5-0; therefore, the
meeting was adjoumed at 7:23 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
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILL�4GE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2013
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 McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Patemo, Vice Mayor Vince Arena,
Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun and Council Member Frank
D'Ambra.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Paul Beresford provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Paterno asked that item six be pulled for discussion.
MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the agenda as amended;
seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
PRESENTATION
9. Recognition and Presen#ation of Key to the Village to Mike Cesarano for his
Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service to i�e Village of Tequesta as the Jupiter
Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA) Parade Administrator
Mayor Paterno presented Mike Cesarano with a Key to the Village in recognition for his
years of loyal and dedicated service as the parade administrator for the Jupiter Teque�#a
Athletic Association.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the following Cansent Agenda with
item six pulled for discussion; seconded by Counci! Member D'Ambra; motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
2. MINUTES
No minutes were distributed
3. Ministerial �►ppointrnent of John Kuper to the General Empioyee Pension
Board as the Second Employee Representative — Term E�cpires December 18,
2014
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4, Approval of Contracts Signed by AAanager under $25,000
a. Village of Tequesta & Arcadis G&M, Inc. Work Authorization to provide
engineering services related to NPDES-MS4 Annual Report.
b. Letter of Agreement between the Village of Tequesta and Gleason and
Associates, Inc. to provide police chief final candidates background checks.
c. Real Estate Lease 12 Month Renewal, January 20, 2013 to January 29,
2014; (File#281-1-2a) beiween FDG Flagler Station II LLC and the Village
of Tequesta.
5. Setting the Village's Policy and Procedur�es for Providing Guidelines for
Village Officials and Boards and Committee Members Regarding Required
Ethics Training
6. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSfON
Authorizing Arcadis G�M, Inc. to PerForm Services Related to Design,
Permitting and Engineering Construction Services for Several Miscellaneous
Rehabilitation Items at the Water Treatment Plan and Jupiter Interconnect
Locations
7. Approval of Personnel Policies: Ethics Training and Reporting Wrongdoings
to the IOG (Office of the Inspector General)
8. Review of Proposed Coast Guard Project at Coast Guard Light Stafian Jupiter
Inlet, Jupiter
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
6. Authorizing Arcadis G��A, Inc. to Perform Services Relafied �to Design,
Permitting and Engineering Constrvction Services for Several Miscellaneous
Rehabilitation Items at the Wai�er Treatment Plan and Jupiter Interconnect
Locations
The Manager summarized the upcoming scheduled water treatment plant projects.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva! of item six; seconded by Council
Member Bnennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
COlIAMUNfCAT10NS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Chariie Fisher, 15 Shady Lane, voiced his feetings about the sounding of bells at the
First Presbyterian Church which were extremely loud and disrupting to his sleep. He
suggested that the bell schedule be changed and / or the volume reduced.
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Kit Legato, 9 Bayview Court invited Council to attend an Operation Care for Heroes event
being held Thursday, January 17.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Vice-Mayor Arena wished everyone a happy new year.
Council Member Okun voiced his concern regarding the re-inspection program
implemented by insurance companies, which he discussed at a recent Council workshop.
He offered a handout and asked Gouncil to contact and share with the Florida League of
Cities to which Council agreed.
Council Member Brennan thanked Council Member D'Ambra for his assistance with the
pension ordinance and announced she was seeking re-election.
Council Member D'Ambra complimented the selection committee on its work with the
selection of a new police chief.
Mayor Patemo noted the positive comments received in Council Member Okun's
questionnaire.
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
9. Ordinance 18-12, Second ReadinQ, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 2. Administration. At Article II. Village Council, to Provide Clarifying
Language and Internal Consistency; at Article III. Officers, Employees and
Departments, to Close the Public Safety Pension Plan to Newly Hired Police
Officers after February 1, 2013 and Amending Exhibit B Accordingly and to make
certain Investment Changes Recommended by the Fund's Investment Manager and
Monitor, and to provide for Various Village Officers and Departments; at Article IV.
Code Enforcement, to Revise the Term of Employment for the Code Enforcement
Special Magistrate, and to Update Notioe Requirements in Accordance with State
Law; and at Article V. Elections, to provide Clarifying Language and Internal
Consistency and to provide for the Filling of a Council Member Elect vacancy
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 18-12 title into the record.
Council Member D'Ambra provided a summary of the plan description and Vice-Mayor
Arena asked for examples.
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Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to the public for comments; there being none he closed
#he public hearing.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva/ of Ordinance 18-12 on second
reading; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
10. Ordinance 20-12, Second Readinq, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 78. Zoning. At Article IV. Nonconforming Uses, by Revising the
Requirements for Maintaining, Enlarging or Expanding Nonconforming Uses and
Nonconforming Stru�tures to Allow Greater Latitude in Modifications to
Nonconforming Structures — (first reading 12/13/12)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 20-12 title into the record and provided a summary.
Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to Council for comments.
Council commented on items such as replacing a kitchen, notification to Council on
e�ensions and e�ending to a!I and not being considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to the public for comment.
John Isleib, 561 North Cypress Drive questioned if the 50% would be according to the
assessed value of property appraiser to which Attorney Davis responded yes.
There being no other public comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approva/ of Ordinance 20-92 on second
reading; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion car►ied unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Resolution 1-13, Purchase of Sutphen 2013 Custom Rescue Pumper
Fire Chief James Weinand summarized the need to purchase a new rescue pumper,
reviewed the equipment options requested, costs associated, age of reserve pumper, and
s#ripping the old truck and placing equipment on the new truck.
Manager Couuo noted the purchase would not have a financial impact within this year's
budget, but would be included in the 2013-2014 budget cycle. He addressed various
funding and financing options.
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MOTiON: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 9-13 and directed the
Manager to investigate all funding opfions; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
12. Ordinance 1-13, 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., F.S. Pursuant to a Village Initiated Amendment No.
LUPA 1-13, which Provides for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map,
Designating Zero Point Seven Three (0.73) Acres More or Less of Land Recently
Annexed into the Village Located at 19578, 19590, and 19600 U.S. Highway #'I, as
"Commercial"
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 1-13 title into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to the public for comments; there being none he
opened the hearing to Council. There being no comment the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 1-13 on �irst reading;
seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
13. Ordinance 2-13, First Readinq, Providing for the Re-zoning of Certain Real
Property within the Corporate Limits of the Village of Tequesta, Florida; which
Property Consists of Zero Point Seven Three (0.73) Acres More or Less of Land
Recently Annexed into the Village Located at 19578, 19590, and 19600 U.S.
Highway #1; Providing that this Real Property which is more Specifically Described
herein shall be Assigned the Village Zoning Designation of "C-2 Community
Commercial District"
Attomey Davis read Ordinance 2-13 title into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to the public for comments; there being none he
opened the hearing to Council. There being no comment the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 2-93 on first reading;
seconded by Council Member Br�ennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
14. Ordinance 3-13, First Reading, Updating the Village's Comprehensive
Development Plan Capital Improvements Element Five Year Capital Improvements
Schedule in Accordance with Section 163.3177(3)(b), F.S.; Providing that the Text,
as Amended or Revised, shall be Substituted for and Replace in Full the Existing
Text in the Adopted Capital Improvements Element
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Attorney Davis read Ordinance 3-13 title into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to the public for comments; there being none he
opened the hearing to Council. There being no comment the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ondinance 3-13 on �rst reading;
seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
15. Ordinance 4-13, First Readinq, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at
Chapter 1. General Provisions by Amending Sec. 1-14 General Penalty; Continuing
Violations. To Eliminate Reference to Imprisonment and by Conforming this Section
to the Penalties Otherwise Imposed Pursuant to the Viflage's Code Enforcement
Process
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 4-13 title into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to the public for comments; there being none he
opened the hearing to Council. There being no comment the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Brtennan moved approval of Ordinance 4-93 on first reading;
seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
16. Ordinance 5-13, First Readin�, cross referencing the alcoholic beverage code to
zoning requirements for places that sell alcoholic beverages for on-site
consumption, and specifying that variances from that zoning requirement will run
with the land to the extent that the type of beverage sale does not change
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 5-13 title into the record and noted this was a cleanup to
#he code.
Mayor Paterno opened the heari�g to Council for comments.
Council discussed concerns with the late hour of closing times and issuing of variances.
The Mayor opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Pamela Thompson, 59 Birch Place suggested a conservative approach and voiced her
gratitude that Council was assessing this issue.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, commented on residential areas being affected by certain
locations and mentioned the operating hours for places such as McCarthy's Restaurant.
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MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to table Orclinance 5-13 until the February
Council meeting to allow legal time to obtain additional information from Community
Deve/opment on the hours of operation of current businesses; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
17. Ordinance 6-13, First Readin�, requiring dogs to at all times "be under control" of
their handler while at large, updating license and vaccination requirements in
accordance with state law, encouraging resident participation in the county's feral
cat control program on a voluntary basis, and generally updating certain references
in this chapter to current facilities
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 6-13 title into the record.
Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to Council for comments.
Council members discussed the recent resident comments reference a known violent dog
attack, the severity of penalties for those who did not follow the Code, state law regarding
specific breeds, holding owners responsible, fines, educating the public and the current
issue with feral cats.
Mayor Paterno closed the hearing to Council and opened the hearing to the public.
John Islieb, NortM Cypress Drive, noted it was a daily occurrence for dogs not to be
leashed while at Paradise Park and suggested making one parcel a dog park.
Carolyn Schwartz, 360 Venus Avenue, commented on the recent dog attack and agencies
not taking the proper precautions and suggested violent breeds be required to have a
muzzle.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved to table Ordinance 6-73 until the February
Counci! meeting to allow legal time to complete additiona! resea�h and provide additional
language; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
18. Resolution 2-13, Identiiying and Approving the Authorized Uses of Funds
Budgeted into Individual Village Council Members' Expense / Discretionary
Accounts
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 2-93; seconded by Council
Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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STANDING REPORTS
• Villaqe Attornev
Provided Council with an update on the comprehensive code review and hopes to
have it completed by the end of the calendar year; and advised the County
Commission had agreed to continue the 1250 Fund program.
• Villa�e Mana�ter — No report
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT: Counci! Member �kun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by
Vice-Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefo�, the meeting
was adjoumed at 8:44 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.