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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2004
399 SEABROOK ROAD
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469
7:00 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.