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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/14/2002MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FEBRUARY 14, 2002, 7:04 p.m. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 399 SEABROOK ROAD TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta held a Regular Village Council meeting on February 14, 2002. Mayor Genco called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., and Village Clerk Wolcott called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Russell J. von Frank, Mayor Geraldine A. Genco and Councilmember Basil E. Dalack. ABSENT: Vice Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, Councilmember Sharon D. Walker. ALSO PRESENT: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Mary Wolcott, and Department Heads. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember von Frank gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Genco remarked the new Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Corbitt, is out sick, and will not be introduced. Items C through E under "Unfinished Business" were eliminated. Councilmember von Frank requested an update on the Siegel matter, and wanted to discuss a possible workshop for Yacht Club Point. MOTION: Councilmember Russell J. von Frank moved to approve the agenda as amended, Councilmember Dalack seconded; motion carried 3-0. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discussion and consideration of a donation to the Lighthouse Center for the Arts.-Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Councilmember Dalack stated he could not vote because he had a conflict of interest his wife works at the Lighthouse Center. There was no quorum. • Mayor Genco proposed a Resolution thanking Lighthouse Center for the Arts for being such a support to our community. B. Discussion and consideration of scheduling a workshop regarding traffic issues with Country Club Drive and Turtle Creek-Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Councilmember von Frank stated he would like to schedule a workshop, and he was available any time. Councilmember Dalack stated there were very few dates where he couldn't make it. Mayor Genco stated we could look at March 16 at 10:00 a.m. MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to hold the Traffic Workshop on that Date, seconded by Councilmember von Frank; motion carried 3-0. V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Presentation to Police Chief Stephen J. Allison for 25 years of service to the Village of Tequesta. Mayor Geraldine A. Genco • Assistant Police Chief Garlo stated he and Chief Allison had been together for 23 years. They have worked many midnight shifts together. The share a friendship, and have gone backpacking together. Shanng these experiences has forged a special relationship for them. They have shared a vision for the Tequesta Police Department. He stated Chief Allison is a man of integrity and of religious conviction. He looks forward to working beside him another five years. Mayor Genco presented Chief Allison with an inscribed clock and thanked him, and stated it has been an honor. Police Chief Allison stated it has been a great honor having served here for many years. Even though he has reached the 25 year mark, he is not retiring, but with the State Retirement Plan, he has to leave in the next five years. C. Introduction of a new police officer, Brian Youngblood. Assistant Police Chief Robert Garlo Assistant Police Chief Garlo presented the newest police officer, Brian Youngblood. He stated Officer Youngblood was happy to be in a small • 2 town atmosphere again, where people wave at you using all of their fingers. Mayor Genco broke the meeting at 7:20 p.m., meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. D. Announcement of the Police Department's Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program and introduction of the first volunteers, Bill and Barbara Scully. Assistant Police Chief Robert Garlo Assistant Police Chief Garlo introduced Bill and Barbara Scully. He stated they were the first two volunteers who signed up for the Volunteer's in Policing Program, which is a program for citizens to give back to the community. Volunteers can assist with duties such as case follow-up and data input. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Village Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2002-Village Clerk Mary Wolcott B. Special Village Council Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2002-Village Clerk Mary Wolcott • C. Negotiating Team Minutes regarding Plans and Specifications for the New Village Hall of December 17, 2001-Village Clerk Mary Wolcott D. Special Village Council Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2002-Village Clerk Mary Wolcott E. Ratification of the contract amendment with Gee & Jensen for additional services for relocating the Public Safety Training Tower in the amount of $4,800.00. Fire Chief James M. Wienand F. Resolution 19-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a proposal from International Police Technologies, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for two power cam in-car video systems in the amount of $6,664.00 having a FY 2001 /2002 General Fund Police Department budget allocation of $7,200.00 and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village. Police Chief Stephen J. Allison G. Resolution 20-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a proposal from A & T Printing, Inc., of Port St. Lucie, Florida, for the production and printing of the Police Department Year 2001 Annual Report, in the amount of 3 $3161.36, with funds being appropriated from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund, having a FY 2001 /2002 budget allocation of $13,584.00. Police Chief Stephen J. Allison I. Resolution No. 26-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, awarding a proposal from East Coast Paving of West Palm Beach, Florida, to Asphalt Overlay Tequesta Pines per County Contract #200 2051 in the amount of $99,351, having a FY 2002 Capital Improvement Fund allocation of $100,000, and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable proposal on behalf of the Village. Public Works Director Gary Preston J. Resolution No. 27-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida awarding a proposal from Kilpatrick Turf Equipment of Boynton Beach, Florida, for one Smithco G-Star Ball Field Groomer per the City of Ft. Lauderdale Competitive Bid Number 312-8564 in the amount of $8,252, having a FY 2002 General Fund Recreation Department Budget allocation of $11,500, and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable proposal on behalf of the Village. Public Works Director Gary Preston K. Resolution No. 28-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a proposal . from Garber Chevrolet, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, for one Chevrolet Impala Police Car per the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid Award 01-09- 0904 in the amount of $21,570.00, having a FY 2001/2002 General Fund Police Department Budget allocation of $22,000.00 and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village. Public Works Director Gary Preston L. Resolution No. 29-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving a proposal from Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services in connection with the expansion of the water plan in the amount of $115,000 having a FY 2001/2002 General Fund Utilities Department budget allocation of $120,000 and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable contract on behalf of the Village.-Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. M. Approval of Employment Agreement between Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. and the Village of Tequesta, Florida. Mayor Geraldine A. Genco (Moved to next meeting per previous Special Meeting. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve A through L, strike H and M; seconded by Councilmember Dalack. Motion carried 3-0. 4 H. Resolution No. 25-01/02 A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, approving an interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County for the installation of a pathway on Riverside Drive and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable proposal on behalf of the Village. Public Works Director Gary Preston Mayor Genco read Resolution No. 25-01/02 by caption only. Martin Haines, 19195 Riverside Drive, Tequesta stated he has an opinion about concrete-he thinks it is ugly. Riverside Drive is a flowered, gorgeous drive. If you put a sidewalk there, you'll make it look like Century Village, it is a terrible decision. We aze blacktopping America. We aze making a mistake that would be permanent, and I am going to gain standing to try and oppose the sidewalk. Mayor Genco stated I think this is one of the steps the Village is taking to encourage outdoor activities. That was the concept that the Village was working. After talking to a number of people being affected by it, it was decided that the west side was the side for it to be put on. Councilmember von Frank asked if we had heazd from other people • about the pathway. Mayor Genco stated she knows Mr. Preston spoke to many of the property owners, and some were moving their landscaping to accommodate this. Councilmember Dalack stated it is important to have an alternate means of travel for bicycles. The fewer bicycles on the road, the safer it is for driving. I think it is a safety factor for the bicycles. John Brandt, 19257 Riverside Drive, stated he agrees and disagrees with Mr. Haines. My wife and I walk our collie and we feel we are taking our life into our hands, and on that alone, I support a sidewalk. I can certainly see a pathway. I have a concern because some of my neighbors have trees that have been there for 20 to 30 yeazs. It is going to cause some difficulty for a lot of people. I have to say that I feel some type of walkway or path is essential. I would encourage us to do it, but I think we need to use some judgment to allow it to flow with the land and move with the landscape. Public Works Director Preston stated it is the intent to keep it off the edge of the Roadway. It is going to be winding-it was designed to move with the landscape. We do not see any problems in the Village with trees being • removed. 5 • MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to approve, seconded by Councilmember von Frank. Motion carried 3-0. VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no remarks from the citizens. VIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A. Consideration of a sketch plan for the Willow Glen Subdivision containing three sepazate parcels that were recently annexed into the Village referred as the Rood Property (15.23 acres), the Glendinning Property (.34 acres) and the Morgan Property (.29 acres). Community Development Director Jeffrey C. Newell Community Development Director Newell stated this is a consideration of a sketch plan, a presentation of a conceptual idea for the Council to consider. The Council can approve the plan, approve it with changes, or not approve the plan. The next step, provided it is approved, would be the site plan. Community Development Director Newell stated they aze going to use a • landscaping scheme around the development. Councilmember Dalack asked what was the authority and jurisdiction of the Community Appearance Board. Communi Development Director Newell stated C.A.B. is not involved in residential, only commercial and mixed use. Mayor Genco asked if they meet the standard for single family lots. Community Development Director Newell said we'll be seeing a lot more detailed plans other than the sketch plan. We will be heavily landscaping the front azea because of concerns with the residents there. They will all be single family homes. They meet your subdivision lot requirements. Councilmember Dalack remarked there are three parcels, how many houses will be there. Mayor Genco stated there aze 53 single family homes. Councilmember Dalack stated that is 3.5 units to an acre. • 6 Community Development Director Newell stated the site plan review • would be next, this is conceptual. This is the first time it is presented to us as a picture. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve, seconded by Councilmember Dalack; motion carried 3-0. B. Consideration of a sketch plan for the proposed Tequesta Cay Subdivision (formerly Tequesta Cove) containing 3.52 acres.--Community Development Director Jeffrey C. Newell Communi Development Director Newell stated the same procedures we discussed apply to this except it is in the mixed use district. The difference between mixed use and R-1 is in mixed use the Council has the ability and authority to determine what goes in. George Gentile stated it is being developed at 16.4 units, it is actually the same as Tequesta Trace. Mayor Genco asked if the number of parking spaces were allowable, and if garage spaces are being counted as parking spaces. Community Development Director Newell stated the code addresses it and • it doesn't. We are looking at interpretation of that. In our other reviews, garages are not counted as parking spaces. If we go into site plan review, we can go into more depth there. Mayor Genco stated it is my understanding that there is no requirement to do anything minimum or maximum, it is our opportunity to say. Councilmember Dalack asked if the density was in permissible bounds. Community Development Director Newell stated the Council does not have to grant permission due to density. This project is here because there needs to be some action from the Council to permit some deviation. Councilmember Dalack asked is there some deviation we have to approve? Communi Development Director Newell stated in a sketch plan you can approve it as is, approve it with changes, or disapprove it. Councilmember Dalack stated relative to density, the maximum is 18, this is 16. 7 Village Attorney Randolph stated in a P.U.D., you have the option to • negotiate. If you feel in looking at this it is too much density, that is some input you can give to him. Sketch plan review is an opportunity to give input to see how this takes shape. Mayor Genco remarked more parking and less density. Councilmember von Frank stated you do have a residential area backing it up to warehouse areas. I would like to see a little more buffer between the development and industrial area. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve subject to developer being notified of changes; seconded by Councilmember Dalack. Motion carried 3-0. G Consideration of a road right of way landscape plan for those portions of Seabrook Road and Riverside Drive that traverse and are adjacent to the Tequesta Pines Subdivision.-Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Community Development Director Newell stated the Tequesta Pines Subdivision has a landscaping plan they would like to proceed with and they need your approval because it is in the right of way. They will sign hold harmless and maintenance agreements. • George Gentile stated at the Trail, we are planting sabal palms and oak trees. Some trees will be to provide color, and some will be evergreen trees. We are taking consideration of utility lines in the area. We are trying to maintain a high quality landscape plan. At Seabrook and Pine Hill Trail, our proposal is to take signs down and utilize the existing walls in the back. We'll put the sign in the Tequesta Pines properly, and it will not be in the right of way. The project also goes to Riverside Drive. Again we are utilizing the same philosophy, the same design theme. We have signage issues at Riverside Drive. We will have groundcovers working there. The overall project will be a definite benefit to the whole Village. We will be putting a nice accent to that roadway. Village Attorney Randolph asked about the indemnification and hold harmless clauses in the contract. George Gentile stated it would be included, they are looking at the same contract Palm Beach County has with homeowners' associations. Community Development Director JefGey Newell stated tonight is the consent of the use of the right of way. This will also involve the Community Appearance Board. • 8 Village Attorney Randolph stated you would approve this subject to the • legal approval of the contract. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve subject to legal matters on use and indemnification between our attorney and the homeowners; seconded by Councilmember Dalack. Motion carried 3-0. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 18-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, requesting the adoption of an apportionment plan in which the Palm Beach County Residents comprise a majority of the constituency in the Senatorial and Representative Districts created; directing this resolution be forwarded to the Senate Reapportionment Committee and the House Procedural and Redistricting Council; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.-Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Mayor Genco read Resolution No. 18-01/02 by caption only. MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to approve Resolution No. 18-01/02, seconded by Councilmember von Frank; motion carried 3-D. • B. Resolution 21-01/02-A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, awarding to Illumination Sales Associates, Inc., of Wellington, Florida, as the most responsive, responsible bidder to supply light poles and fixtures for Main Street in the amount of $49,189.50, and authorizing the Village Manager to execute the applicable proposal on behalf of the Village.-Utilities Director Michael F. Estok Mayor Geneo read Resolution No. 21-01/02 by caption only. Village Manager Couzzo mentioned the Village will save approximately $12,000. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve Resolution No. 21- 01/02, seconded by Councilmember Dalack; motion carried 3-0. X. ANY OTHER MATTERS Village Attorney Randolph stated he needed advice with regard to the JMZ matter, and requested we schedule a closed door session regarding such. Consensus of the Council agreed. • 9 Councilmember Dalack stated we can have a segmented Council meeting on • March 14, swear in Councilmembers and then have the session. Village Attorney Randolph stated the meeting would be at approximately 7:30 p.m. March 14, 2002. Those persons who will be in attendance are: Mayor Genco, Vice Mayor Capretta, Councilmember Dalack, Councilmember von Frank, Councilmember Resnik, Village Attorney Randolph, Village Manager Couzzo, and a Certified Court Reporter. Mayor Genco mentioned she'd like to schedule it for next week or the week after. Discussion regarding the meeting time ensued. Mayor Genco asked if a weekday (no hands raised) or Saturday (three hands raised) would be easiest for the public. Mayor Genco requested to have an appraisal done on that property. Village Attorney Randolph mentioned it was appropriate to see about that in the closed door session. Mayor Genco stated the closed door session will be at approximately 12:00 noon • on Saturday, March 16~` at this location, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta. In attendance will be Skip Randolph, Michael Couzzo, Councilmember Resnik, Councilmember Dalack, Geraldine Genco, Joe Capretta, a Court Reporter, and possibly Mr. Holton. Village Attorney Randolph stated it is too soon to give a report on the Siegel matter. There should be some information to report by the next Council meeting. Mayor Genco mentioned Yacht Club Point. Councilmember Dalack stated the matter will be on the agenda for March 12, it might be well resolved at that meeting, which would obviate the issue of having the workshop. Village Manager Couzzo stated it is going to be a difficult issue to discuss. Councilmember Dalack stated if anybody can be there, the Councilmember Elect should be there so he can participate in an intelligent discussion beforehand. Discussion ensued regarding meeting schedule. MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to schedule Yacht Club Point Workshop on March 12 at 6:00 p. m., Traffic Issues Workshop on Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 a. m., 10 and JMZ Properties Attorney/Client Session on March 16 at 11:30 a. m. Seconded by • Councilmember Dalack. Motion carried 3-0. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember von Frank. Motion carried 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8: SS p. m. Respectfully submitted: • • 11