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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_04/04/2013 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP APRIL 4, 2013 Sandpointe Bay CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:19 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Council Member Steve Okun and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Vice Mayor Vince Arena and Council Member Tom Paterno were absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of agenda was not taken. 1. Welcome and Council Introductions Mayor Brennan welcomed residents. 2. Review Meeting Format Mayor Brennan noted the meeting arrangement. 3. Review Village Highlights and Benefits of Becoming a Tequesta Resident Mayor Brennan offered annexation highlights and noted services and amenities. 4. Discussion on Annexation Process Manager Couzzo explained annexation and the voting process. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered a presentation to Sandpointe Bay residents. Anthony Scolaro, Sandpointe Bay resident noted the distance their residents travel for permitting needs and that their guard shack could be utilized as a substation. Christopher Elg, Police Chief felt the substation would be considered if annexation was completed and their board approved the offer. Manager Couzzo presented statistics on Sherriff versus response times. He noted that Tequesta had added a third zone for patrolling officers. Peggy Morgello expressed her feelings that the annexation was a great plan and she Workshop Minutes April 4, 2013 Page 2 encouraged support of the move. Council Member Okun noted the Village's Citizen Watch Program, dispatch and technology roles in public safety. James Weinand, Fire Chief explained procedures involved between an incoming call and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) persons arriving at a destination. Mr. Scolaro questioned Tequesta's marine unit, hurricane preparedness and water rates. Manager Couzzo noted the Village's Emergency Operation Center was designed for hurricanes and other emergencies. He also confirmed the Village's presence and service on the waterways. Manager Couzzo also explained water rates and that an increase had not been imposed in many years. Council Member D'Ambra expressed his experience with moving to the area and his desire and understanding that the services received were well worth the added cost. He stated Tequesta's EMS (Emergency Medical Services) was part of the appeal to he and his family. Manager Couzzo noted that Tequesta had no intention of raising millage rates and County rates had increased 30% over the past several years. He explained that the Village was challenging a portion of the County tax for their residents as Tequesta felt their public safety covered the majority of resident needs. 5. Questions and Answers Manager Couzzo suggested a Council member take the Sandpointe Bay residents on a tour of the Public Safety building. ANY OTHER MATTERS None ADJOURNMENT: Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Okun. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 3 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Mayo Assistant to the Village Clerk Workshop Minutes April 4, 2013 Page 3 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.