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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_Regular_08/12/2004AGENDA VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2004 399 SEABROOK ROAD TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469 7:00 p.m. Summarized WeCco~rce L CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Geraldine Genco, Vice Mayor III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. Presentation by Dr. Monroe Benaim, School Board District, District 1, School District of Palm Beach County, of the Sales Tax Referendum. Pat Watkins, Mayor Summary: Dr. Benaim will explain the Sales Tax Referendum proposed by the School District of Palm Beach County. B. Presentation by Roger Buckwalter regarding the Northern Palm Beaches Cultural Alliance Pat Watkins, Mayor Summary: Mr. Buclcwalter will explain the objectives of the newly formed Northern Palm Beaches Cultural Alliance. C. Presentation by Bill Burckart of preliminary conceptual plan for the Atlantis project Pat Watkins, Mayor Summary: This presentation to the Village Council is a preliminary project description by the developer for information purposes. Village Council Agenda for 8/12/04 Page 2 D. Presentation of "Employee of the Quarter" award for the Third Quarter 2004 to Carol Lux, Village Planner. Assistant Manager/Human Resources Director Robert L. Garlo Summary: The Awards Committee for the Village's awards and recognition program has unanimously selected Carol as the recipient of the "Employee of the Quarter" award. E. Presentation of 2004 Membrane Plant Award to Village of Tequesta Water Treatment Plant Pat Watkins, Mayor Summary: Southeast Desalting Association has awarded to the Village of Tequesta the 2004 Membrane Plant Award, in recognition of outstanding plant operations and maintenance, and an overall exemplary Membrane Treatment Plant. F. Proclamation -Declaring the week of August 16-20 as Florida Water, Wastewater and Systems Operators Week in the Village of Tequesta Pat Watkins, Mayor Summary: Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association has requested the Village support this week in recognition of the efforts of the operators to protect the citizens and the environment of Florida. V. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Village Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. A. Regular Village Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2004. Betty Laur, Acting Village Clerk Summary: Copy of minutes available from the Village Clerk. B. Special Village Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2004. Betty Laur, Acting Village Clerk Summary: Copy of minutes available from the Village Clerk. C. General Employees Pension Board Meeting Minutes of May 1 1, 2004 Betty Laur, Acting Village Clerk Summary: Copy of minutes available from the Village Clerk. D. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2004 Betty Laur, Acting Village Clerk Summary: Copy of minutes available from the Village Clerk. 2 Village Council Agenda for 8/12/04 Page 3 E. Renewal of lease for office space for the Village offices in Tequesta Corporate Center, 250 Tequesta Drive. Assistant Manager/Human Resources Director Robert L. Garlo Summary: The lease for Suites 300, 304, and 305 was due in July and the Village was able to renew for another year at a reduced rate. F. RESOLUTION NO. 56-03/04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VII.,LAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID PROPOSAL TO DIXIE PLUMBING/GRAPE CONSTRUCTION INC., OF JUPITER, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,205.50, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE WATER MAIN AND LOW PRESSURE SANITARY SYSTEM IN THE JUPITER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, HAVING A FY 2003/2004 CAPITAL EXPANSION PROJECTS FUND #401-414 662.635 ALLOCATION OF $23,900.00 AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $6,400.00 TO FULLY FUND THE INSTALLATION OF THE WATER MAIN COMPONENT AND WITH THE BALANCE BEING PAID BY THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICABLE PROPOSAL ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: This joint project between the Village of Tequesta and the Loxahatchee River District is for water and sanitary sewer improvements in the Jupiter Heights Subdivision . VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Non-agenda items for public comments are limited to three minutes, please. Anyone wishing to speak is asked to complete a card and give it to the Village Clerk, and when called go to the podium, state his/her name and address for the record, then address the Village Council. VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member remarks on non-agenda items of interest and benefit to other Council Members, the Village and its residents. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. RESOLUTION NO. 57-03/04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, GIVING NOTICE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL OF ITS INTENT TO WITHDRAW MEMBERSHIP FROM THE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL AND TO TAKE EFFECT SIX (6) MONTHS FROM DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FURNISH A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL, 3 Village Council Agenda for 8/12/04 Page 4 ITS RESPECTIVE MEMBERS AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AND ENTITIES AS THE MAYOR MIGHT DIRECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: Since many of the circumstances present at the time this council was formed have changed and different objectives are needed, the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council is disbanding and a new Coastal Council is to be formed. In accordance with the existing interlocal agreement, members are required to withdraw by adoption of a formal resolution only, giving six months notice. B. RESOLUTION NO. 58-03/04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE DESIRE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE COASTAL coUNC1I, ~coasTAL coUNCli,~ AND TO HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA APPOINTED TO SAID COUNCIL. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: This interlocal agreement establishes membership of the Village in the newly formed Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council and allows the Village to have a representative on the Council. The Coastal Council is to be a forum for information exchange and education about beach and shore protection, preservation, and/or enhancement. C. Appointment by Village Council of Mr. John H. Holton as the Representative for the Village of Tequesta on the Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council ,and Mr. William D. Griffin as alternate. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: Mr. John H. Holton has agreed to serve as the Village of Tequesta's Representative on the Coastal Council, and Mr. William D. Griffin has agreed to serve as alternate. The Village Council annually reviews all appointees to governmental assemblies. D. Consideration of CIGNA Healthcare renewal contract for employee health insurance . Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: Cost of this annual renewal contract is only a 5% increase for the same coverage as last year, which is significantly less than last year's increase of 14.9%. 4 Village Council Agenda for 8/12/04 Page 5 E. RESOLUTION NO. 59-03/04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TLC DIVERSIFIED, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,840.00, PIGGYBACKING THE SEMINOLE COUNTY ANNUAL CONTRACT #CC-1220-03/TLC, TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FILTER MEDIA IN FILTERS #5 AND #6 AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, HAVING A FY 2003/2004 BUDGET FUND #401-441 652.602 ALLOCATION OF $20,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICABLE PROPOSAL ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE. Chief Plant Operator Roy Fallon Summary: TLC Diversified, Inc. has provided the Village with a proposal to remove and replace the filter media in two existing filters for the lump sum amount of $19,840.00. These are the last two filters that need to have the media changed and replaced. F. Agreement with Gee & Jenson for Master Plan for Constitution Park and Discussion of Improvements Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: The services to be provided include surveying, production of a Master Plan, cost estimates, review coordination and, as necessary, production of construction documents for improvements to Constitution Park. G. Consideration of Architectural and Engineering Agreement with Gee & Jenson for improvements to Constitution Park. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: This is a proposal from Gee & Jenson for design services for Constitution Park. H. Discussion and consideration of re-naming Tequesta Park. Vice Mayor Geraldine Genco Summary: The Kiwanis Club of Jupiter-Tequesta has requested the name of Tequesta Park be changed to "Kiwanis Park, Village of Tequesta". L. RESOLUTION NO. 60-03/04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TO WAIVE THE CAPITAL CONNECTION CHARGE TO THE WATER SYSTEM, AS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USES, WHEN THE COUNCII.,, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AND COUNCIL DELIBERATION, DETERNIlNES SUCH WAIVER IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE VILLAGE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village Council Agenda for 8/12/04 Page 6 Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Manager Summary: The Village has received a request for $2,300.00 to help beautify a passive park used by the public that lies between Bay View Terrace and Shady Lane. The Homeowners' Associations will contribute $10,000.00 to the project. *J. ORDINANCE NO. 591- (For consideration of first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, AT ARTICLE II, VILLAGE COUNCII.,, TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION 2-32 TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MAY SERVE IN AN EX OFFICIO CAPACITY AS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY PENSION BOARD OF THE VII,LAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR CODITICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Summary: The Public Safety Pension Board voted to notify the Village Council of the issue of dual office holding so that the Village Council could make a decision whether they wish to have a member of the Village Council also serve on the pension board. X. ANY OTHER MATTERS XI. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by this Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC HEARINGS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on an official agenda item under the section entitled "Public Hearings," subject to the three-minute limitation. COMMUNICATIONS Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter FROM CITIZENS: under the section entitled "Communications from Citizens," subject to the three-minute limitation. OTHER AGENDA Any citizen is entitled to be heard on any official agenda ITEMS: item when the Village Council calls for public comments subject to the three-minute limitation. 6 Village Council Agenda for 8/12/04 Page 7 Village Council Meetings are public business meetings, and as such, the Village Council retains the right to limit discussion on any issue. NOTE: Disabled persons who need an accommodation order to participate in this Village Council Meeting are requested to contact the Village Clerk's Office at 575-6244 at least three working days before this meeting. Hearing impaired persons please note wireless hearing system receivers are available by requesting the same from the Village Clerk. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS* *(To be held in the Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, unless otherwise noted) Budget Workshop, August 16, 2004, 10:00 a.m. Regular Village Council Meeting, September 9, 2004, 7:00 p.m. First Budget Hearing, September 2, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Final Budget Hearing, September 16, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.