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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/13/2013 MINUTES June 13, 2013 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brennan at 6:00 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. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member D'Ambra provided the invocation and led the pledge. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra. Vice -Mayor Arena added discussion on the budget under Any Other Matters and Mayor Brennan added discussion on a tobacco prevention resolution, coastal management item and workshop topics under Any Other Matters. Motion to approve carried unanimously 5 -0. PRESENTATIONS 1. Lighthouse Arts Center Presentation Lighthouse representatives requested to reschedule in September. 2. 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report A formal presentation was made by the Village's audit firm Marchum, LLP representative Michael Futterman, which included a review of the financial condition analysis. It was noted the Village's expenditures were less than the amended budget and no internal deficiencies were found. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member D'Ambra inquired on the funds requested in Item 9 being less than the amount budgeted for the project. Manager Couzzo explained three bids were initially received, all too high; and during the second bid, this firm came in under budget. He assured Council there would not be a compromise with quality. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved to approve the following consent agenda; seconded by Vice -Mayor Arena, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. Village Council Minutes June 13, 2013 Page 2 3. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. InSource Solutions — Wonderware Software Support Program Contact Renewal b. Almeida Industries, Inc. Roofing & Waterproofing Proposal for Roof Repair and Maintenance to Water Plant Pump House 4. Resolution 13 -13; Declaring Certain Property to be Surplus and Directing the Village Manager to Dispose of Surplus Property in Accordance with the Village's Adopted Procedures for Disposing of Surplus Village Property 5. Resolution 16 -13, Declaring Certain Property to be Surplus and Directing the Village Manager to Dispose of Surplus Property in Accordance with the Village's Adopted Procedures for Disposing of Surplus Village Property 6. Resolution 17 -13, Authoring Piggybacking the Contract between Odyssey Manufacturing Company and the City of Plantation for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite at the Price of $0.67 per Gallon 7. Resolution 14 -13, Calling for a Special Municipal Election to be Held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 for the Purpose of Holding Two Separate Annexation Referendums Pursuant to Sec. 171.0413, Florida Statutes; Requesting the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Conduct the Election; Designating Polling Locations; Naming the Canvassing Board; and Establishing Election Procedures 8. Resolution 15 -13, Authorizing the Write -Off of Fully Depreciated Capital Assets Purchased Between 1986 and 2001 as Described in Exhibit "A" that are No Longer in the Possession of the Village 9. Resolution 18 -13, Awarding a Contract to TLC Diversified, Inc for the NaOCI Storage Tank Replacement in the Amount of $177,600 END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, referenced disruptive audience members during the last council meeting and asked Council to address inappropriate comments by the audience. William Elliott, Kiwanis Club, provided Council with a history of Tequesta Park and distributed handouts. He asked Council to maintain the name of Kiwanis Park. Donald Noller, Kiwanis Club and previous resident, spoke in support of maintaining the current signage and asked Council to workshop the issue. Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, read her comments directly from the 1/8/09 minutes and suggested a plaque simply be placed at the park recognizing the Kiwanis Club. Village Council Minutes June 13, 2013 Page 3 Jim Humpage, 562 Dover Road, spoke about the weight restrictions on Tequesta Bridge and mentioned issues with dual axle trailers. He discussed additional revenues, potentially needing to raise the millage rate, and provided a handout of sample increases for individual council members, current and past. Lastly, he suggested Kiwanis be properly recognized with a plaque at the park. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra complimented the Finance Department on their accomplishments with the audit and noted he was supportive of cameras on the bridge but had concerns with the length and location of retention. Mayor Brennan took a moment to recognize the Village Manager on his accomplishments and noted how much his peers respect him. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 10. Ordinance 15 -13, First Reading, Amending Chapter 78. Zoning. by Amending Sec. 78- 4. Definitions. by Creating a Definition for Veterinary Office; Further Amending Sec. 78- 178. C -3 General Commercial District. to Include Veterinary Office as a Permitted Use in that Zoning District Attorney Davis read Ordinance 15 -13 title into the record, offered a brief summary and noted the Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval as a special exception use with limited outside activities and no boarding. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing to Council for comments. Council Member Okun suggested allowing onsite boarding for emergency and medical care; recommended requiring on -site supervision or camera monitoring; and mandate all facilities have backup generators to provide safeguards during storms and emergencies. Council Member Paterno stated he was not sure general boarding should be considered, excluding emergency care, which should be indoors. Council Member D'Ambra echoed Council Member Paterno's comments and further noted the Village should not mandate how a business does business. Vice -Mayor Arena suggested vets walk the dogs in the back rather than the front. Mayor Brennan noted the area was C3 on Cypress Drive and explained the vet was a doctor. She suggested allowing it as a permitted use and reminded Council that currently there was not a veterinarian within the Village boundaries. Mayor closed the hearing to Council and opened to the public for comment. Village Council Minutes June 13, 2013 Page 4 Joy Sutton, Veterinarian, explained she urges owners of sick animals to visit the emergency hospital. She stressed her desire to do what she loves - in the community she loves; and to be the vet her mother would use. She agreed that she would not leave animals overnight. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. Consensus of Council (D'Ambra, Paterno and Brennan) agreed not to mandate a generator requirement or require onsite supervision. MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 15 -13 on first reading as amended disallowing indoor boarding unless medically or surgically necessary, staff must walk animals in the back of the business, and it remain a permitted use as written; seconded by Vice - Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 11. Ordinance 16 -13, First Reading Proposing the Annexation into the Village of Tequesta of Approximately 44.52 Acres, more or less, of Unincorporated Land Known Informally as Riverside Pines, Riverside on the Loxahatchee, River Pines, and the Adjacent Un- platted Area, and more Particularly Described Herein; Providing that a Referendum Vote of the Registered Electors of the Area Proposed to be Annexed Shall be Held at a Special Election Called for the Purposes of Holding the Referendum on August 27, 2013 Pursuant to Sec. 171.0413, Florida Statutes and Sec. 4.02 of the Village of Tequesta Charter; Providing Ballot Language and Instructions to Voters; Providing for Notice of the Referendum; Directing the Village Clerk to Coordinate with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, and Provide a Copy of this Ordinance to the Chief Administrative Officer of Palm Beach County and the Department of State within Seven (7) Days after its Adoption Attorney Davis read Ordinance 16 -13 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comment. Council Member Paterno noted the Sheriff's Office was encouraging the annexation as noted in a county report. Council Member Okun discussed emergency services to the unincorporated areas and believed the Village should be considered backup only and not primary responders. He stated he did not want to give away services under the guise of mutual aide. Vice -Mayor Arena noted the difference between police and fire services and commented on the definition of mutual aide. He gave credit to the police department for determining which calls they should and should not respond to with an officer. Detailed discussion ensued. Council directed the Manager to stress that the Village's emergency services were not primary Village Council Minutes June 13, 2013 Page 5 to the unincorporated areas unless it was an emergency. Mayor Brennan closed the hearing to Council and opened to the public for comment. Dr. Ken Scheppke, an emergency physician, discussed the Florida Homestead Act and a loophole based on property location being within a city or county. He stated the annexation would rob him and all those along the river with more than ' / 2 acre, as they would no longer be protected by the Homestead Act. He believed Council had other solutions available, stated he did not want to be part of the Village, and felt Council was using Nicole and Colette to dilute the vote. There being no further public input, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 16 -13 on first reading; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 12. Ordinance 17 -13, First Reading, Proposing the Annexation into the Village of Tequesta of Approximately 13.16 Acres, more or less, of Unincorporated Area known Informally as Sandpointe Bay Condominium, and more Particularly Described Herein; Providing that a Referendum Vote of the Registered Electors of the Area Proposed to be Annexed Shall be Held at a Special Election Called for the Purposes of Holding the Referendum on August 27, 2013 Pursuant to Sec. 171.0413, Florida Statutes and Sec. 4.02 of the Village of Tequesta Charter; Providing Ballot Language and Instructions to Voters; Providing for Notice of the Referendum; Directing the Village Clerk to Coordinate with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, and Provide a Copy of this Ordinance to the Chief Administrative Officer of Palm Beach County and the Department of State within Seven (7) Days after its Adoption Attorney Davis read Ordinance 17 -13 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the hearing to Council, there being no comment; she closed the hearing and opened it to the public. There being no comment, she closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 17 -13 on first reading; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 13. Council Appointment of Florida League of Cities Voting Delegate Consensus of Council was for Mayor Brennan to serve as the Florida League of Cities voting delegate and for Council Member Paterno to serve as the Palm Beach County League of Cities voting delegate. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney Attorney Davis reported he provided the Board of Adjustment with public records training. He supplied an update on the comprehensive ordinance review and stated he was IY//II1j/(7 Village Council Minutes June 13, 2013 Page 6 working on Ch. 78 — Zoning, which would approximately another 6 months to complete the project. Council Member D'Ambra requested a summary of key changes following the finalization of the Code. • Village Manager — No report given. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice -Mayor Arena inquired on when a budget workshop would be held for the upcoming budget cycle. Manager Couzzo responded soon and explained he was working on significant recommendations. Vice -Mayor Arena asked to be provided with a list of recommendations along with potential money savings. Mr. Couzzo explained he was working to maintain the high level of services provided with a dramatic reduction to the deficit. Council Member Paterno noted he was a member of a sub -group for the Palm Beach County League of Cities who approached him regarding the Village's creative solutions to Goodwill storage collection sites. He suggested Code Enforcement consider available software that would enable the Code Officer to remain in the field as opposed to returning to the office to complete paperwork. Mayor Brennan discussed receiving a resolution from another city regarding tobacco product sales. Consensus of Council agreed to consider at the July Council Meeting. She explained Commissioner Hal Valeche requested the Village supply a letter of support for the beach management agreement. Council requested additional information to which the Mayor advised she would supply. Mayor Brennan commented on non - compliant businesses and would like to consider this during the July workshop. 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 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, n,�: 4 ,J C;J_ � 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. 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