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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_08/08/2002 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561)575-6203 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 8, 2002 • Village Attorney Randolph advised that for Item IV he still needed the Village Council's advice, but asked that this Attorney-Client session be scheduled for August 22, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. and at that same place to add under item IV consideration of an Attorney- Client session regarding the Landgraffversus Bayview Terrace case. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. requested item VI (B), Discussion of adding a Special Exception Use to the C-2 Commercial District, be removed to be placed on a future agenda. Councilmember von Frank requested addition under Any Other Matters of discussion relating to ENCON and also a fundraising project. MOTION: • Councilmember Resnik made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember von Frank seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. Call to Order and Roll Call Y. ~1. The Tequesta Village Council held a regular meeting at the Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, August 8, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Acting Mayor Joseph N. Capretta. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, Acting Village Clerk Councilmembers present were: Acting Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, Councilmember Russell von Frank, and Councilmember Edward D. Resnik. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Acting Village Clerk Betty Laur, and Department Heads. Mayor Geraldine Genco, Councilmember Basil E. Dalack, and Village Clerk Mary Wolcott were absent from the meeting. II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Resnik gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. III. Approval of Agenda Recycled Paper • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 2 ----------------------- IV. Consideration of attorney client session relating to JMZ Tequesta Properties, Inc. vs Village of Tequesta, Case No. CA O1-11262AJ Village Attorney Randolph stated he needed the Village Council's advice regarding the JMZ case and announced his request for an attorney-client session relating to JMZ Tequesta Properties, Inc. vs Village of Tequesta, Case No. CA O1-11262AJ, to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 22, 2002 at 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, with the attorney-client closed door session to be attended by: Mayor Geraldine A. Genco Vice Mayor Joseph N. Capretta Councilmember Basil E. Dalack Councilmember Russell J. Von Frank Councilmember Edward D. Resnik Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Village Attorney John C. Randolph Attorney Peter Holton Certified Court Reporter Jane Pastore MOTION: Councilmember von Frank made a motion to approve the attorney-client session relating to JMZ Tequesta Properties, Inc. vs Village of Tequesta, Case No. CA O1-11262AJ, to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 22, 2002 at 399 Seabrook Road,Tequesta, Florida. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Resnik and carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. Village Attorney Randolph also requested the Village Council's advice regarding settlement negotiations relating to Robert and Sheila Landgraff. vs Bayview Terrace Homeowners Association, Inc., and Village of Tequesta, Case No. CL O1-8178AJ, suggesting the attorney-client session be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 22, 2002 at 399 Seabrook Road,Tequesta, Florida, with the attorney-client closed door session to be attended by: Mayor Geraldine A. Genco Vice Mayor Joseph N. Capretta Councilmember Basil E. Dalack Councilmember Russell J. Von Frank Councilmember Edward D. Resnik Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 3 ----------------------- Village Attorney John C. Randolph Certified Court Reporter Jane Pastore MOTION: Councilmember Resnik made a motion to approve the attorney-client session relating to Robert and Sheila Landgraff. vs Bayview Terrace Homeowners Association, Inc., and Village of Tequesta, Case No. CL O1-8178AJ, to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 22, 2002 at 399 Seabrook Road,Tequesta„ Florida. Motion was seconded by Councilmember von Frank and carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. Acting Mayor Capretta noted for the benefit of the public that this case was a matter of the former president of Bayview Terrace Homeowners Assocation suing the Bayview Terrace Homeowners Association about who maintains the entrance, and the Village was slightly involved. Village Attorney Randolph advised that this • case would go to docket call the next day, so could be tried before the attorney- client session. V. Consent Agenda MOTION: Councilmember von Frank made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with item C pulled. Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. Therefore, the following items were approved: A. Village Council Regular Minutes of July 11, 2002 B. Community Appearance Board Minutes of May 29, 2002 D. Resolution No. 68--01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a memorandum to enter into a lease and receipt for deposit with Tequesta Business Associates for the lease of property currently occupied by the Village Administration located at 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, Suites 304 and 305; for temporary office space for the Department of Community Development with funds being appropriated from the • Department of Community Development Enterprise Fund, Protective Inspection Office Lease Account, having a budget allocation of $6,842.96, with funding being allocated from the adopted 2002/2003 and 2003/2004 appropriate budgets, and authorizing the Village Manager to • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 4 ----------------------- execute the same on behalf of the Village. E. Approval of partitioning the Council Chambers at the Recreation Center, infilling the existing columns .. F. Authorization to appropriate funds from the Contingency account up to $7,500.00 for related expenses incurred for the dedication ofthe Public Safety Building on October 19, 2002 Consideration of Item (C) pulled from Consent Agenda: Resolution No. 67-01/02- A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, opposing a proposed rule by the South • Florida Water Management District implementing a minimum flow level of 35 cfs for the Loxahatchee River in the absence of inclusion of seasonal flow variations, and requesting additional steps be taken to assure that rules affecting flows to the Loxahatchee River includes seasonal flows in excess of 35 cfs prior to the adoption of minimum flow. Acting Village Clerk Betty Laur read into the record the following overview prepared by Mayor Geraldine A. Genco, requested to be read in her absence: Re: Loxahatchee River Resolution: In 1983 Chapter 83-358(4) Florida Statute (FS) designated portions of the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River as a State Wild and Scenic River specifically between River mile 6 and River mile 13.5 because the Legislative found that it `possesses outstandingly remarkable ecological, fish and wildlife, and recreational values.. " "..which should be permanently preserved and enhanced ", and the "River area "was to be managed by a permanent management plan in such a way that was "necessary to maintain the natural and scenic appeal of the River. This Statute mandated that both the South Florida Water Management District (the "District" or SFWMD) and The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) develop the management Plan consistent with the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, in such a manner as to cause anon-degradation and enhancementpolicyfor all designated river areas. Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 5 ----------------------- The SFWMD proposed a Draft Rule, dated June I5, 2002, and which would restore and maintain the River up to Mile marker 9.2. This does not accomplish the intent of Chapter 83-358(2) which states that "it is the intention of Legislature to provide for the permanent preservation o the designated segment of the River ". Nor does the proposed draft address seasonal water flows permitting the salt water wedge further upstream of the River during dry season and potentially ` f Zushing"the River during wet seasons. In addition, it will not protect, maintain, nor restore conditions below river mile 9.2 which existed at the time Chapter 83-358 was adopted, as it has been widely recognized for several decades that the current dry season flows to the Loxahatchee River have been insufficient and damaging to the ecology of the river. Anything which would allow degradation of our River would affect not only its recreational and aesthetic value, but also its use as a viable estuary (for fish reproduction) and, of course, our property values. • The proposed Resolution addresses these concerns and strongly encourages the development of a plan which will maintain and restore the River areas which have been allowed to degrade and allow us to pass our heritage on. Acting Mayor Capretta asked if it was the Village's intent that this letter go to someone in Tallahassee. Village Manager Couzzo responded that it was and that there was a conference call scheduled for the next morning with the Secretary of Environmental Protection, and the Village's lobbyist was involved with this issue. Councilmember von Frank reported he and his wife had had dinner with a young lady who was very much involved in this matter and she had felt it was excellent that the Village planned to consider this Resolution. Acting Mayor Capretta commented the subject of the Loxahatchee River had been discussed for 15 years, ever since he had been on the Council, and although many agencies were supposedly dedicated to protecting the river, none had done a very good job. Sand was coming up the river, making it more shallow, and saltwater was coming in, killing everything that could not tolerate salt, and with South Florida Water Management District releasing water at the other end it was a constant battle. Acting Mayor Capretta commented the Governor had vetoed $1 million for the river last year and was now back to another million this year, but it still turned out that of all the people who loved the Loxahatchee River, trying to find someone who would help it was amazing, and although the ecological consideration was important, it was also important in terms of property values since as the river • degraded property values would go down. Acting Mayor Capretta commented that the Village now had a lobbyist to help, and getting all the other political agencies to help was very important. Acting Mayor Capretta noted that "cfs" • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 6 ----------------------- meant cubic feet per second. Acting Mayor Capretta read Resolution 67-01/02 by caption. MOTION• Councilmember von Frank made a motion to accept Resolution 67-01/02. Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3- 0vote. VI. Development Matters A. Approval of renaming the Willow Glen Subdivision to "Riverside Oaks at Tequesta," and the main roadway from Sugarberry Way to "Magnolia Way." Community Development Director Jeffrey C. Newell advised that the Spear Group • was seeking approval to rename the Willow Glen Subdivision to "Riverside Oaks at Tequesta" and to rename "Sugarberry Way" which was the main roadway "Magnolia Bay". Mr. Newell reported staff had consulted the Village Attorney and the surveyor, Dan Daily, and both had indicated there were no legal or technical issues; therefore, staff recommended approval for the changes, which would be on the plat when presented at the public hearing for final approval. Councilmember von Frank commented there was another "Willow Glen", which Mr. Newell confirmed was in Martin County, with which the applicant had felt there might be confusion. Acting Mayor Capretta indicated he liked the addition "at Tequesta" to help tell where Riverside Oaks was located. MOTION• Councilmember von Frank made a motion to approve renaming the Willow Glen Subdivision to "Riverside Oaks at Tequesta," and the main roadway from Sugarberry Way to "Magnolia Way." Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. B. This item was removed. C. Tentative Final Plat Approval; Tequesta Cay; Centez Homes owner Director of Community Development JeffNewell reported that the Village Council at • their June 13, 2002 meeting had approved the preliminary plat and that now tentative final plat review and approval was requested. Mr. Newell advised that the applicant's submittal had been reviewed against Article 2, Section 4 of the Subdivision • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page ~ ----------------------- regulations and against Article 3, Section 2 of the Subdivision regulations. Mr. Newell reported that the applicant had complied and met the requirements, the Village Attorney had reviewed the plat and the declarations were under review for the final plat hearing. Dailey & Associates had reviewed the plat and the applicant had addressed the returned comments. Staffreview was complete, and the applicant had met the requirements for the tentative final plat approval. Mr. Newell advised that should the Village Council grant approval, said approval should be based on the following: the applicant has met the requirements for the tentative final plat procedure, contingent on the Village Attorney's review of the declaration. Mr. Newell advised that Village Attorney Randolph had returned his comments on the declaration ,which Mr Newell would be forwarding to Centex Homes for preparation of the Final Plat Hearing. Acting Mayor Capretta commented that Tequesta Cay was located on Village Boulevard. MOTION: • Councilmember von Frank moved approval of Tentative Final Plat for Tequesta Cay; Centex Homes, owner. Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. VII. Communications from Citizens There were no communications from citizens. VIII. New Business A. Resolution No. 69-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, agreeing to the placement and construction of Village Hall at the 357 Tequesta Drive Parcel pursuant to the terms of the referendum question presented to the electorate; providing an effective date. Acting Mayor Capretta read Resolution No. 69-01/02 by caption. Councilmember Russell J. von Frank commented that this Resolution affirmed the Village Council's acceptance of the referendum where the residents had voted that Village Hall will be built adjacent to the public safety building, and that this Resoution reconfirmed the results of the referendum. r~ LJ MOTION: Councilmember Resnik made a motion to approve Resolution No. 69-01/02. • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 8 ----------------------- Councilmember von Frank seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. B. Resolution No.70-O1/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, awarding a contract to Benson Construction Company, Inc., of Tifton, GA, in the amount of $166,023.80 for Tequesta Park Improvements, and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Village. Acting Mayor Capretta read Resolution No. 70-01/02 by caption. Parks and Recreation Director Greg Corbitt explained that the existing Bahia grass sod was being removed and replaced with Bermuda grass sod, the imgation system on the back field was being replaced and a new well installed, the back field was being reconfigured and clay would be added on all the fields. The work was to be started . no later than September 3 and was expected to be completed within three months. Mr. Corbitt advised that the fields could be used for play 12 weeks after the completion date. Councilmember von Frank asked where this had been budgeted. Village Manager Couzzo responded that the Village had appropriated $150,000 and an additional $16,000 would be needed for the clay. Mr. Couzzo commented that the Village had been considering these improvements for a long time and they would make the ball fields really first class. Mr. von Frank asked if this had been budgeted in 2000, to which the Village Manager responded it may have been, that it had been discussed for some time, and it would be done in September to take advantage of the growing season. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank made a motion to approve Resolution No.70-01/02. Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. C. Resolution No. 71-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a term extension to the existing interlocal agreement between the Village of Tequesta and Jupiter Inlet Colony for Fire Rescue Services dated August 19,1993; authorizing the Mayor and the Village Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the Village. • Acting Mayor Capretta read Resolution No. 71-01/02 by caption. Fire Chief James Weinand explained that this was a 10-year extension of the existing ` Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 9 ----------------------- interlocal agreement between the Village and Jupiter Inlet Colony for fire rescue services, which would expire on September 30, 2003, and approval ofthis Resolution would extend the agreement to September 30, 2013. Fire Chief Weinand reported that Jupiter Inlet Colony had been a strong partner with the Village of Tequesta with formation of the Fire Rescue Department and had assisted financially with start-up costs for the first four years the department existed. Chief Weinand advised that Jupiter Inlet Colony had unanimously approved the 10-year extension to the agreement. Each Councilmember indicated they thought this extension was great. Acting Mayor reported he had tried to work behind the scenes to make this happen. Betty Nagy commented that the old agreement had let Jupiter Inlet Colony stay at the same level while Tequesta's costs had increased and asked if the new agreement would require increases for both. Ms. Nagy was advised that the old agreement had had escalator clauses and this agreement extended the time of the old agreement. Fire Chief Weinand noted that Jupiter Inlet Colony's costs had risen each year with the • current arrangement. MOTION• Councilmember von Frank made a motion to approve Resolution No.71-01/02. Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote D. Resolution No. 72--01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a proposal with Analytica Human Resources Performance Consultants (HRPC) in the amount of $9,000 for the purpose of developing a new employee evaluation system for the Village of Tequesta, with funds being derived from General Fund General Government, Other Contractual Services, FY 2001/2002. Acting Mayor Capretta read Resolution No. 72-01/02 by caption. Human Resources Coordinator Kim Bodinizzo announced that this was a proposal from Analytica Human Resources Performance Consultants, which was the consulting firm that recently completed the pay and compensation study for senior management and department heads, which the Village Council approved in July, 2002. This proposal would evaluate the current employee merit-based evaluation system which had been used for approximately 12 years and evaluated employees on ten different • factors, scored between 1 and 5 in each category, with 1 being unsatisfactory and 5 being excellent. The scores were totaled and a merit pay increase given based on that score. Ms. Bodinizzo indicated the average merit increase was approximately 4%, • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page io ----------------------- when 3% would be more average, and somehow over the years it had gone to 4% for an average employee, meaning that an average employee of the Village was really above average. Financially this equated to payroll beginning October 1, 2002 of approximately $3.2 million, and if all employees were given a 4% merit increase during that year it would total $128,000, but if they were given a 3%, or average, increase it would total $96,000, or a difference of $32,000 annually, which could get out of control if given year after year. Ms. Bodinizzo indicated meetings had been held with department heads and performance factors had been discussed. Ms. Bodinizzo commented that she and the Village Manager felt that bringing in consultants for an unbiased opinion of what performance factors were might be a good idea. In addition, Ms. Bodinizzo commented that the Village currently used the same evaluation system for both supervisory and non-supervisory employees; therefore, the department heads and supervisors were not really being evaluated on their management skills, and perhaps with the help of HRPC a different evaluation system for the managers could be instituted to make them more responsible in . managing their employees. Ms. Bodinizzo described the process of the proposal, in which the first step would be meeting with the Village Manager to discuss the methodology that would be involved and the type of evaluation system to be used. The second step would be conducting department head interviews to gain input from the department heads and there would be a department head workshop which would probably be the most important part of this study because the department heads would receive training on how to effectively evaluate an employee objectively. Finally, the consultants would meet with the employees to conduct a workshop and orientation to explain the evaluation process and let them know it was fair and equitable, which should lead to higher morale. Councilmember von Frank asked if the consultants would look into the possibility of bonuses for employees who were able to save the Village substantial amounts of money. Ms. Bodinizzo responded, no, that this study would deal strictly with an employee evaluation system and merit increases. Village Manager Couzzo responded that would be done administratively between the department heads and himself on a case-by-case basis. The Village Manager explained that this would allow different types of evaluation for different groups as opposed to the existing one-size-fits-all, which did not fit everyone, and gave ranking to certain performance characteristics that for certain groups of people were not that important, such as appearance which ranked 10% and did not really apply to personnel who wore uniforms. Mr. Couzzo explained that the 3% mentioned by Ms. Bodinizzo would be an average, but the department heads had discretionto makethat • distinction for deserving employees. Department heads would receive training on how to provide feedback to employees so they could truly understand what their performance was and how they could improve to truly be good employees for the Village. Councilmember von Frank asked if this included benefits. Ms. Bodinizzo • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 11 ----------------------- explained that no benefits were included and that benefits paid were approximately 40% over salary. Councilmember Resnik indicated he had been involved in employment evaluations for the past 50 years in the military, government, civil service, and Pratt Whitney, and the evaluations had nothing to do with how much money they would get. The evaluations categorized the performance of the individuals as high, middle, and low. Councilmember Resnik noted that one of the hardest things to do in an organization the size of the Village was to do that, and the system developed must permit managers to do that and still keep morale up in individuals that did not get rated in the top sector. Councilmember Resnik commented that there should be 10%-15% at the top; 50%-60% in the middle, and 10%-15% at the bottom. Councilmember Resnik commented it was very difficult for a manager because in all small organizations every employee thought they were the best, and the forms must be designed to be fair, descriptive, and let the people know exactly why they were being graded where they were, and they did not have to be voluminous. Councilmember Resnik commented that the managers would really have • to be schooled in how to present their reports. Village Manager Couzzo commented that this would provide an opportunity to train a lot of the new managers and supervisors, and that it was very important to be able to retain employees. The Village Manager noted that the Village had a very good group of employees and it was the goal to retain them by providing a good working environment that was condusive to growth. Acting Mayor Capretta cautioned that it should be remembered that performance evaluations had nothing to do with money, and performance and discussion of money should be done at different times and also depended on availability of money. The Acting Mayor commented that most managers had difficulty looking employees in the eye and telling them they were not doing a good job which was why they liked to give most everybody 3% and rate some as good and the others as super good, and give the extra-good ones more, which was how it ended up to be 4%. Acting Mayor Capretta commented if one had ten employees one had to be given a bad performance in order for one to be rated good. Acting Mayor Caprette brought up another issue for the Village Council, which was the amount of benefits being paid, the increase in insurance, and the percentage of jobs that were risky such as police and firemen and others, and that the cost of government was going up approximately 7% per year, while property values were not increasing 7% per year. Acting Mayor Capretta advised the Village Council that to put in place a system that allowed employees to get all their fringe benefits and merit increases and cost of living, allowing the cost to go up 7% per year while taxes would only go up . 4% or 5% after the Village was built out, was the same as saying to the residents that they were going to get a 3% or 4% tax increase every year. Village Manager Couzzo agreed, stated there was no requirement to pay 3% per year, and that staffwas going to try to separate evaluations from the compensation process. The Village Manager • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 12 ----------------------- commented this organization was small enough to have evaluations on a regular basis, and some could be done daily, and some weekly, depending on who their managers were, and it would be a cumulative process. Mr. Couzzo commented that in this year's budget, managers would be allocated an amount of funds which they would have to distribute among their employees, so they would be forced to rate them differently. Acting Mayor Capretta commented that it was not fair to employees to let them go on year after year thinking they were doing a good job and not telling them what they needed to do to improve. Acting Mayor Capretta stressed that the evaluation process must be separated from the money, and there were other things besides money, such as working conditions, and the new public safety building would place employees into an efficient operation where productivity could increase instead of in inefficient working conditions as they had been. Acting Mayor Capretta noted tax revenue had come up $242 million since he had been on the Village Council, and had almost doubled, but if a 7% increase was built in because of what was given to employees, tax revenue would not keep pace in the future. Acting Mayor Capretta • indicated he thought it was a good idea to hire the consultants to get a proper system and train managers how to interview employees. Ms. Bodinizzo commented that hopefully they would institute evaluating managers on how they evaluated their employees. Councilmember Resnik stressed that it was very important that the evaluation procedure stipulate how the manager would segregate the employees' performance, how many must be rated good, how many average, and how many low, and managers must be fair, firm, and fi-iendly. Village Manager Couzzo commented the managers must be able to manage and must be given the tools to become effective managers, and this was a management tool. Councilmember Resnik commented managers must have a lot of leadership ability. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank made a motion to approve Resolution No.72-01/02. Councilmember Resnik seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. IX. Any Other Matters Councilmember von Frank indicated ENCON would be installing sewers in his neighborhood and requested that the Village Manager set up a meeting with Councilmember von Frank, ENCON officials, and the residents involved in that particular area, to go over the overall . sewering in the southwest section, Tequesta Drive to Riverside Drive, covering 300-400 homes. Councilmember von Frank indicated he was not sure when ENCON was coming out with figures but it might be September or October. Village Manager Couzzo venfied with Councilmember von Frank that he was looking for a neighborhood meeting to go over the • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page i3 ----------------------- plans and interact with residents, to beheld early enough so the residents would know what to expect. Acting Mayor Capretta commented his home had been in the first section, which had gone well and had been finished in six months or less; and the real problems arose when the work went on too long as it had in the Country Club, and people could put up with a bad situation for a short time but not if it went on and on. Councilmember von Frank commented he had been attending ENCON meetings and talking to Mr Dent, and had told him about the disaster in the Country Club and that he wished it not to continue. Acting Mayor Capretta noted the Village had used two different concepts: while going into an area to do 4-5 different projects at once-sewers, swales, streetlights, water pipes; and to let ENCON go first and do their work or to get one contractor. Acting Mayor Capretta asked which way had been better, to which the Village Manager responded he believed the second one was better but most probably would not agree. The Acting Mayor requested sitting down and going over everything that had happened, because it was like fighting a war and what happened should be reviewed before entering into another one. Councilmember von Frank expressed his opinion the review should be done with Mr. Couzzo and ENCON. • Councilmember von Frank discussed a fundraising idea for the public safety building and recommended the sale of firemarks. Firemarks had first been established by Benjamin Franklin, who established a fire department supported by an insurance company, where people bought a policy to cover their homes and that fire department would respond. Councilmember von Frank presented an example of a replica firemark and a color rendering of the Village logo, which he recommended be used as the Village's firemark, although not necessarily in the colors shown. Discussion ensued. Councilmember von Frank clarified that the manufacuring would be handled privately, and Mrs. Dalack had some contacts that would do the work at a reduced price so that the profit margin could be larger. The other members of the Council indicated they thought this was a good idea. Councilmember von Frank indicated he would proceed and present an update at the next Council meeting. Village Manager Couzzo reported that events scheduled for the dedication of the new public safety building included a formal dinner dance to be held on October 17, with extremely limited seating, at the Tequesta Country Club to honor the Police and Fire Departments and their personnel; on October 19 at 10 a.m. a formal dedication ceremony at the new facility; and on October 21 in the afternoon there would be a benefit memorial golf tournament at the Tequesta Country Club, which would be announced in the Village newsletter. Some of the funds raised would be used to construct a police and fire memorial at the 357 Tequesta Drive site. The Village Manager welcomed everyone to participate. • X. Adjournment MOTION: • Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page ~4 ----------------------- Councilmember von Resnik moved that the meeting be adjourned Councilmember von Frank seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:1 S p. m. Respectfully submitted, Betty Laur Acting Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: • `~-/(- L%~--