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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/14/2013 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Paterno asked that at five be pulled for discussion. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of the agenda with item five 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 Internship Program END OF CONSENT AGENDA 4. Approval of ICMA's 401a Administrative Services Agreements Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director noted details of the iCMA 401 a agreement. Scott Baur, Administrator of Village Pension Plan, explained that his firm did not recommend the adoption of the 401 a as he was not comfortable with all the details of the 457. Council Member Frank D'Ambra responded that there were a number of concerns, 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 �'Amb�a moved approval of item five; seconded by Council 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. COMMUNICATtONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra voiced concern for owners not properly cleaning up after their pets. Me asked that more aggressive measures be taken. Council Member Okun offered an update regarding the Beautification League. Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 3 Council Member Brennan commended Pastor Paul and the police department for their excellence 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 Second 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 #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 Ordinance �-13 on second reading; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 7. Ordinance 3-13, Second Readinq, 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 -(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 Ordinance 3-13 on second reading the duplicated $468, 000 pumper figure deleted from 2012/2013; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. Ordinance 4-13, Second 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 Village's Code Enforcement Process — (First Reading 1/10/13) Village Attorney Davis read Ordinance 4-13 title into the re�ord, and then noted changes to obsolete language. 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 pubtic hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 4-13 on second reading; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. Ordinance 5-13, First Readinq, 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 E�ent that the Type of Beverage Sate 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 verified 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 with 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. Viliage 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 general prohibition can be waived for Village sponsored events with prior approval from the Village Manager, seconded by Council Member Brennan; motian carried unanimously 5-0. 70. 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 Attorney Davis read Ordinance fi-13 title into the record and summarized the ordinance history and associated regulations in the County. Council Member Okun suggesfied defining "competent" and leash regulations along with poisonous or harmful an'rmals. Mayor Paterno opened the public hearing to the public for comment. Carol Beresford, 312 River Drive voiced her concern with dogs on long leashes almost running into her on her bicycle. Attorney Davis explained State 1aws, 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 the 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 / harness. MOTION: Council Member Brennan moved approval of Ordinance 6-93 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 11. Request to Reschedule April 11, 2013 Council Meeting to April 18, 2013 Due to Out of Town Business Viilage Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 6 Councii took no aetion. 12. Resolution 3-13, Appropriating 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. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 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 • Villaqe Attornev Congratufated Mayor Paterno and Council Member Brennan for 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 Member Brennan suggested department heads present their respective reports when an agenda item came before Council requiring a vote. Council agreed department heads be present when items were directly associated to their specific department. ANY OTHER MATTERS 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. Council Member D'Ambra suggested the forthcoming workshop also discuss the municipal insurance rebate program, branding efforts, grants and feral cats. Clerk McWilliams reminded Village Council Minutes February 14, 2013 Page 7 Council that annexation would be addressed as well. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice - Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0, therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � q 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.