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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/14/2013 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 2013 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:27 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. PRESENTATION 1. Introduction and Comments by Newly Elected Palm Beach County Commissioner Hal Valeche, District 1 Commissioner Hal Valeche introduced himself, offered an open invitation to Council to visit him and offered updates and plans for Palm Beach County. John Isleib, 561 North Cypress Drive, noted stimulus received in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens and inquired how Tequesta could qualify and benefit from assistance programs. Commissioner Valeche explained his strategy plans including diversification for the economic development of businesses. Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, questioned changes in the snorkeling area at Dubois Park. Commissioner Valeche responded that he was not aware of plans for the specific location and noted the County's beach re- nourishment program. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the following Consent Agenda, seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 2. MINUTES — 1/29/13 Workshop and 2/14/13 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 Village Council Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 2 a. Terracon Services, Inc. Contract to provide mowing, fertilization, pest management, trimming and detail maintenance services for South Beach Road /Southside b. Software One, Inc., software licensing renewal agreement to open a new vendor account for I.T c. Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Calvin Turnquest, 10 Tall Oak Circle voiced concerns regarding the maj jong schedule for seniors and asked that the Village offer alternate sites and/or better time options. Manager Couzzo responded that the Village would continue to research viable options. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court voiced his concern with Tequesta's business involvement, the feral cat issue and a recent television broadcast. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra spoke on the status of Russell White's health struggle. He also voiced his feelings regarding feral cats. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 4. Ordinance 2 -13, Second Reading, 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" — (First Reading 1/10/13) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 2 -13 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Patemo moved approval of Ordinance 2 -13 on second reading; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 5. Ordinance 5 -13, Second Readina, Revising Permitted Hours of Operation for Businesses that Sell Alcoholic Beverages for On -Site Consumption; Cross Village Council Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 3 Referencing Location Requirements for such Businesses with Chapter 78. Zoning; Clarifying the Variance Process for such Locations; and Revising Public Consumption Permit Requirements in Association with Village Sponsored Events — (Postponed from 1/10/13 First Reading 2/14/13) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 5 -13 title into the record. Council Members Patemo and D'Ambra offered alternate suggestions. Carol Beresford, 312 River Drive, supported early closing times. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 5-13 on second reading, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, Council Member Patemo opposed, motion carried 4 -1. 6. Ordinance 6 -13, Second Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 10. Animals, by Revising the Definition of "At Large" and Providing a New 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, Dangerous and Vicious Dogs; Providing that each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 10. Animals. Shall Remain in Full Force and effect as Previously Adopted; (Postponed from 1/10/13 First Reading 2/14/13) Attorney Davis read Ordinance 6 -13 title into the record. Mayor Brennan explained the significance of time needed to thoroughly review all the information received. Council Member Okun suggested input from the public be heard. Council Member Paterno stated he would like to move forward. Council Member D'Ambra supported Councils review and decision made no later than next month. Vice Mayor Arena agreed more time was needed to make a decision. Council D'Ambra read from articles which shared opposing viewpoints. Captain Walesky, Palm Beach County Animal Rescue, supported any program which saved lives and shared results from other successful programs in the area. Susan Hargreaves, Pegasus Foundation, noted the group's intentions and facts associated with animals and offered literature. David Levitt, Palm Beach Island Cats, offered history noting that the vast majority of Island cats were spayed, neutered and fed, making the cats less visible. He stated the program had been extremely successful and noted pros and cons which had been experienced. Laura Nirenberg, Best Friends Attorney, was encouraged that so many municipalities were implementing programs and offered her assistance with any needs moving forward. Village Council Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 4 Harold Taylor, 15 Chapel Court, showed an aerial photo and noted his experience after speaking to residents of which none had problems with feral cats. Katherine Russo, 18750 Pineneedle Lane, offered her expertise and support for the protection of wildlife. Kit Legato, 9 Bayview Terrace stated her experience was that people treat animals poorly and added to the feral cat problem. Vice Mayor Arena voiced his feelings that killing was not the solution. Mayor Brennan suggested tabling the item until April along with holding a workshop discussion. MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved to table Ordinance 6 -13 with a time certain of April 2013, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra, motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 7. Ordinance 8 -13, First Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances by Creating an Entirely New Chapter 4. Alarms. Relocating Code Regarding Alarm Systems Previously Contained in Chapter 26. Emergency Services Attorney Davis noted that items seven, eight and nine grouped together to achieve a common task and explained the dynamics associated. Council Member D'Ambra asked that alarm fees be removed. Council Member Paterno agreed and felt golf cart registration fees should be dropped as well. Chief Elg stated he was reviewing the golf cart language, had some comments and had recommendations forthcoming. Council Member Patemo questioned verbiage in sections 26.4(a) and 26.32(b) within Ordinance 9 -13 and consistency with language. Attorney Davis noted it was structured from Village Code and could be changed. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 8 -13 title into the record. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 8 -13 as amended with Section 4 -22 annual registration fee removed and resolution brought back to Council, seconded by Council Member Okun, motion carried unanimously 5-0. 8. Ordinance 9 -13, First Reading, Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 26. Emergency Services, by Repealing this Chapter in its Entirety and Re- Adopting it with a New Title "Emergency Services" to Provide for Emergency Management of Natural, Technological and other Emergencies and Disasters, as Well as Management of Civil Disturbances and Disorders; Providing that each and Village Council Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 5 every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 26. Shall Remain in Full Force and Effect as Previously Adopted Attorney Davis read Ordinance 9 -13 title into the record. He noted previous conversation and stated 26.4 would be amended. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 9 -13 as amended to change title under 26.4 to specify Fine Chief make declaration if Mayor or Manager were not available, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 9. Ordinance 10 -13, First Readino. Amending the Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 18. Civil Emergencies. by Repealing this Chapter in its Entirety Attorney Davis read Ordinance 10 -13 title into the record. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 10 -13; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Resolution 4-13 Amending the Fiscal Year 2013 General Fund #001 and Water Fund #401 Budgets to Recognize Revenue from FMIT and Fund A Beautification /Branding Project Council Member Paterno stated he did not support Resolution 4 -13 and felt any extra funds should reduce the deficit and that the branding initiative had grown larger than previously expected. Council Member Okun explained the original plan had been adjusted down to appease Council's tolerance levels and concerns along with budgetary restrictions. Vice Mayor Arena asked Council Member Okun to supply an update to Council with a report at monthly workshops. Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, supported volunteers beautifying the Village but, was not certain what branding offered. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Resolution 4 -13, seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4-1 with Council Member Patemo dissenting. 11. Consideration of Jupiter High School Project Graduation's Donation Request Council Member Patemo updated Council on the item, supported the request and planned to donate $1000 out of his personal funds. Mayor Brennan offered $200, Vice Mayor Arena gave $400.and Council Member D'Ambra $400 from their discretionary funds. Village Council Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 6 STANDING REPORTS • Villaae Attorney Keith Davis stated The League of Cities would meet March 27, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional the Statute regarding loud car stereo music seeing as equally loud commercial or political speech was allowed. He noted possible regulations by the Public Service Commission on local government water sales outside municipality jurisdictions. Attorney. Davis also advised that allowing public comment on all agenda items was also being considered. He also noted ruling on funding litigation regarding the IOG would be on March 19. • Village Manager Manager Couzzo thanked Pastor Beresford for all he did for the Village. He noted department heads had been directed to complete assessment of their current budget year revenue and expenditure report by April 15. He asked Council for their desire to place Sandpointe Bay on special referendum and felt as close to July would be beneficial. Clerk McWilliams stated the elections office was having difficulty with scheduling and offered August, September or October as alternate dates. Pat Watkins, 167 River Drive supported getting information to the residents before they went north for the summer. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor Arena voiced concern with restricting attendance at the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Council Member Paterno mentioned a letter from the Coast Guard regarding Bureau of Land Management and Tequesta not responding in writing. Manager Couzzo stated he would handle it. Council Member D'Ambra suggested signage at Paradise Park to help educate dog owners with rules associated. He also questioned the vegetation issue in alley way off US1. Manager Couzzo mentioned that the grass had been kilted in the ROW (Right of Way) by Country Club maintenance person(s) and that the Country Club had been contacted regarding the damage and correction or replacement. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0, therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Village Council Minutes March 14, 2013 Page 7 Respectfully submitted, �� M 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.