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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 02_03/14/2013 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA �� WORKSHOP ��� ' JANUARY 29, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Abby Brennan and Council Member Steve Okun. Council Member Frank D'Ambra arrived at 5:33 p.m. and Vice Mayor Vince Arena arrived at 6:13 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Brennan, and unanimously carried 3-0. 1. Discussion on Annual Easter Egg Hunt Council discussed the increased attendance and agreed to limit the event to Tequesta residents only. 2. Continued Council Discussion on: Ordinance 5-13 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 Council debated their preferences related to business closing times. Consensus of Council was a midnight closing restriction from Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturdays. 3. Continued Council Discussion on : Ordinance 6-13 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 Village Code and State law regulations were referenced regarding dangerous dogs. Attorney Davis noted the difference between aggressive and dangerous determinations according to County and State regulations. He explained the Village Code could apply stricter policy once determination was established. Dog training and restricting problem Village Councit Workshop Minutes January 29, 2013 Page 2 dogs at parks were discussed. Consensus of Council agreed to remove language in Section 10-35 by removing bullet A through the end of bullet B after "prohibited ". ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Paterno commented on the poor placement of a hedge and a pagoda located in the Tequesta Drive & Country Club Drive Right of Way. Manager Couzzo responded on the importance of improvements being Vitlage approved to detour problems and liability issues. Council discussed the issues after reviewed a site plan of the property in question. Manager Couzzo asked the attorney to make recommendations. Consensus of Council was to have legal bring suggestion to February agenda. Mayor Paterno suggested summer internships. Consensus of Council was to support the idea. Manager Couzzo updated Council on the potential annexation of 96 units in Sandpointe Bay. He also stated that Jupiter Inlet Colony had hired a consultant to do a fire department analysis and that the Viltage had already responded in full to the requested information. Council Member D'Ambra offered an update regarding grants and shared resident concerns concerning the quality of present camp programs over previous years which they believed included more offsite activities. Manager Couzzo stated that he would look into the matter. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Vince Arena, and unanimously carried 5-0. Therefore the meeting was adjoumed at 7:28 p. m. RespectFully submitted, Lori McWilliams Village Clerk, MMC 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 � REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 14, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Te 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 Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Frank D'Ambra provided the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVALOFAGENDA Mayor Paterno asked that at five be pulled for discussion. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the agenda with item �ve pulled; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. WELCOME RECEPTION FOR POLICE CHIEF ELG Mayor Paterno thanked the police chief selection committee and welcomed Police Chief Elg to the Village. Chief Elg thanked the Village for their support and all involved with his reception. A break was taken at 6:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 6:27 p.m. Agenda items were heard out of original sequence. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the following Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. MINUTES — 12/13/12 Regular Council Meeting; 1/7/13 Workshop; 1/7/13 Special; and 1/10/13 Regular Council Meeting 2. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. Altec Roofing, Inc. Contract/Proposal for roofing repairs at 465 Seabrook, Fire Station 11 b. Security 101 Alarm Monitoring Options Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant c. TAW Power Systems Group Proposal for Generator Maintenance for Public Safety Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 2 3. Addition of One New Personnel Policy — Student Intemship Program END OF CONSENT AGENDA 4. Approval of ICMA's 401a Administrative Services Agreements Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director noted details of the ICMA 401a agreement. Scott Baur, Administrator of Village Pension Plan, explained that his firm did not recommend the adoption of the 401a as he was not comfortable with all the details of the 457. Council Member Frank D'Ambra responded that there were a number of concems, although, he recommended adopting the agreement to have a plan in place, move forward, and investigate alternate options. Council Member Brennan confirmed that the Village had 60 days to replace and exit the plan if adopted. Ms. Reid thanked Scott Baur for his above and beyond efforts. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of item five; seconded by Counci! Member Okun. Attorney Davis noted legal issues associated with the adoption of the plan. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation from Public Safety Pension Board on Funding Status, overall Investment performance, Manager Performance, Consultant PerFormance and Actions Regarding Asset Allocation Ed Sabin, Public Safety Pension Board Chair provided an overview of the fund and the investment status. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS David Brantley, 364 Franklin Road, asked that smokers be banned from Constitution Park as to offer a friendlier family atmosphere. Manager Couzzo responded that the Village would look into it. CQMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra voiced concern for owners not properly cleaning up ai#er their pets. He asked that more aggressive measures be taken. Council Member Okun offered an update regarding the �autification League. Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 3 Council Member Brennan commended Pastor Paul and the police department for their excetlence in responding during a recent complex case. Vice Mayor Arena congratulated Mayor Paterno and Council Member Brennan on continuing on with Council for another term. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 6. Ordinance 1-13, Second Readins�, 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 #1, as "Commercial" —(First Reading 1/10/13) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 1-13 title into the record. Nilsa Zacarias, Community Development Director summarized the particulars. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Orolinance 1-13 on second reading; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 7. Ordinance 3-13, Second Readina, Updating the Village's Comprehensive Development Plan Capital Improvements Element Five Year Capital lmprovements 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 -(First Reading 1/10/13) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 3-13 title into the record. Nilsa Zacarias, Community Development Director offered a brief explanation regarding minor changes within the development of Ordinance 3-13. Mayor Paterno opened the hearing to Council for comments, Council Member D'Ambra questioned a duplicated pumper figure under fire. Manager Couzzo reassured the figures would be corrected. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to the public for comment. There being none the Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 4 public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Orolinance 3-13 on second reading fhe duplicafed $4fi8, 000 pumper figune de/eted from 2012/2013; seeonded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. Ordinance 4-13, Second Readina, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 1. General Provisions by Amending Sec. 1-14 General Penalty; Continuing Violations. To Eliminate Reference to tmprisonment and by Conforming this Section to the Penalties Otherwise Imposed Pursuant to the Village's Code Enforcement Process — (First Reading 1/10/13) Viilage Attorney Davis read Ordinance 4-13 title into the record, and then noted changes to obsolete language. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened th� hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council A9ember Brennan moved approval of Or�dinance 4-13 on second reading; seconded by Counci! Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. Ordinance 5-13, First Readin�t, 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 Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 5-13 title into the record and noted changes. Council Member Okun questioned extending hours on weekday holidays. Mayor Paterno stated he was satisfied to leave the ordinance the way it was. Vice Mayor Arena verifiied businesses could receive a special permit for single events. Attorney Davis explained verbiage which allowed permitting, consumption and open containers at special events. Mayor Paterno questioned the one Village event per year and felt the language could encourage persons to apply for additional events outside that agreement and suggested applicants come to Council for consideration and approval. Attorney Davis suggested language in section 6.2 (c) be replaced to state that the general prohibition can be waived for Village sponsored events wi#h prior approval from the Village Manager. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to the public for comment. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 5 MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 5-13 with changes to section 6-2 (c) to state that the genera! prohibition can bE wraived for Village sponsor�ed events with prior approval from the Village Manager, seconded by Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Ordinance 6-13, First Readinq, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 10. Animals, by Providing a Definition for the Term "Feral Cat", and Prohibiting the Feeding of Feral Cats; Further Revising the Code Regarding Number of Household Pets, and by Creating a New Classification and Certain Requirements for Aggressive Dogs; Providing that each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 10. Animals. Shall Remain In Full Force and Effect as Previously Adopted Village Attomey Davis read Ordinance 6-13 title into the record and summarized the ordinance history and associated regulations in the County. Council Member Okun suggested defining "competent" and leash regulations along with poisonous or harmful animals. Mayor Patemo opened the public hearing to the public for comment. Carol Beresford, 312 River Drive voiced her concem with dogs on long leashes almost running into her on her bicycle. Attorney Davis explained State laws, Village regulations and changes in ordinance language. Howard Taylor, voiced his feelings regarding feeding all animals. David Brantley, 360 Franklin Road suggested adopting cats and taking them to get shots in lieu of only feeding them. Pat Watkins, 167 River Drive noted the history of feral cats in the Village at public facilities and the concern for disease carried to residents and #he increasing population. Mayor Paterno closed the public hearing and opened to Council for comment. Consensus of Council was to define competent, remove leash length and add use of a collar / hamess. MOTION: Council Member Bnennan moved approva! of Ordinance 6-13 as amended to define competent, remove leash length and add use of a collar / harness; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 6 17. Request to Reschedule April 11, 2013 Council AAee#ing to April 18, 2013 Due to Out of Town Business Council took no action. 12. Resolution 3-13, Appropriafing Funds in the Amount of $130,002.81 for FEC Railroad Crossing Maintenance at Tequesta Drive, Milepost 281+4096 Mr. Russell White, Public Services Manager, offered details regarding the maintenance project. Mayor Paterno ofFered clarity on maintenance charges to all municipalities. Manager Couzzo confirmed the money would come out of the Capital programs fund. MO�TI,ON: Council Member Okun moved approva! of Orriinance 3-13; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Paterno introduced the new Water Plant employee Nathan Litteral. Mr. Litteral spoke briefly on accepting the position and ongoing tasks at the water plant. STANDING REPORTS • Villa�e Attornev Congratulated Mayor Patemo and Council Member Brennan far their continued service on Council, noted progress with the Code of Ordinance revision task and noted the $12.50 Fund program matter had been resolved. • Villaqe Mana�er Commended Village staff and asked Council their preference regarding department heads attendance at Council meetings. Council agreed department heads be present when items were directly associated to their specific department. ANY OTHER MA7TERS Mayor Paterno suggested Tequesta consider adding a charter school and it to offer acceptance to residents first. Consensus of Council was to consider the suggestion as an item at the upcoming workshop. Mayor Paterno questioned holding a workshop to address the Right of Way issue on Tequesta Drive. Manager Couzzo responded that the matter had improved with the roofing structure removed recently. He noted that Attorney Davis was drafting language to bring back to Council at an upcoming workshop. Counci! Member D'Ambra suggested the forthcoming workshop also discuss the municipal Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 7 insurance rebate program, branding efforts, grants and feral cats. Clerk McWilliams reminded Council that annexation would be addressed as well. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice- Mayor Ar�ena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefone, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McV�lilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 2$6.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeti�g. 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.