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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05g_04/14/1994 i �'� VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA � Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive ��� Tcyucst�, Florid:i 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 : �'�� � Fax: t4Q7) 575-6203 i , o B k •�~ f�U� y VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1994 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 10, 1994. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by Fran Bitters, the Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Ron T. Mackail, Vice Mayor William E. Burckart, Liz Schauer, Earl L. Collings and Joseph N. Capretta. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, Department Heade and Village Attorney John C. Randolph. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGSNDA o Councilmember Schauer asked to discuss under ANY OTHER MATTERS the Newsletter and garage sales. o Councilmember Collings asked to address communications with Martin County under-ANY OTHER MATTERS. o Councilmember Capretta asked to include under ANY OTHER MATTERS a discussion on the right-of-way and the closing of Country Club Drive, and the upcominq joint meeting with Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Martin County and Tequesta. o Villaqe Manager Bradford asked to seek under Item 8V ANY OTHER MATTERS clarification of a Village Council motion made at the March 1, 1993 Special Meeting; and also to discuss with the Village Council an education facilities letter. , Rrnr�!vd Pnner Villaq� Couacil Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Paqe 2 ------------------------------- Councilmembar Collinqs moved to approve the Agenda as aiaended. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L . Coliinqs - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV. ACCEPTAHCE OF CERTIFICATES OF BLECTION Village Manager Bradford presented Certificates of Election from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office to Ron T. Mackail (Seat � 5) and William E. Burckart (Seat � 1), ,7oseph N. Capretta (Seat # 3), certifying that each has received the necessary registered voters' signatures for their Seats on the Village Council. Councilme�nber Colliaqs moved that the Certificates of $lection be accepted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Colliags - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. v. OATH OF OFFZCE TO IBCOMII�G COZJNCII�I81�$RS Village Manager Bradford administered the Oath of Office to each Councilmember Mackail, Capretta and Burckart. VI. VILLAt�B COIINCIL R80RGANIBATIO�T The gavel was passed to the Village Manager for the election of Council Officers: - - , _. . . Villaq� Council I�eetinq Miaut�s March 10, 1994 Paqe 3 ------------------------------- A) Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year: 1) Mayor: Couacilmember Collings nominated Ron T. Mackail to serve another tena as Mayor. Councilmember Burckart seconded. The vote on nomination was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph H. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted, and Ron T. Mackail was aomiaated to serve as Mayor. The gavel was returned to Mayor Mackail. Z) Vice-Mayor: Councilmember Schauer moved to naniaate William $. Surckart to serve another tera as Vice-htayor. Councilmember Collinqs moved to nominate Liz Schauer to - ssrve as Vice-Mayor. Couacilmember Schauer declined to serve as Vice-Mayor. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for william $. Burekart - for I,is Schauer - for Earl L. Collinqs - for Joseph a. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed aad adopted, and William E. Burckart was naainated to serve as Vice-Mayor. B) Designation of Committee Chaisv�an and Co-Chairman 1) Finance aad Administrstion Committee: Z ) Public Safety Co�naittee 3) Pubiic works committee Villaqe Couacil Keetiaq Miautes March 10, 1994 Paqe 4 ------------------------------- Councilmember Collings moved that the Chairman and Co-Chainaan of the three above-referenced Committees be appointed as follows: Finance and Administration Committee: Chainaan - Earl L. Collinqs; Co-Chairman - William E. Burckart. Public Safety Committee: Chairman - Joseph P. Capretta; Co- Chairman - Ron T. Mackail. Public Works Committee: Chairmaa - Earl L. Collings; Co- Chairman - Liz Schauer. Councilmember Collinqs further moved that a Redevelop�aent Committee be created to handle the downtown development plans of Tequesta, with Ron Mackail servinq as Chairman, Joseph Capretta and $arl Collings serviag as Co-Chairmen. Couacilmember Schauer secoaded the motion. The vote on the motioa was: Ron T. Mackail - for - William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for garl L. Collings - for Joseph p. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Desiqnation of Vfllaqe Councilaembers as Represeatatives to Various Governmental Assem.blies 1) PaLa Beach County Municipal League Couacilmember Collings moved to appoint Ron T. Mackail to serve as Representative and Joseph H. Capretta to serve as Alternate. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motioa. Tbe vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William $. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Barl L. Collinqa - for Joseph l�. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. villaQ� Counoil Msetinq Minutes Karch 10, 1994 Paqe 5 ---------------- 2) Loxahatchee Council of Governments Councilmember Collings moved to appoint Earl L. Collings to serve as Representative and Liz Schauer to serve as Alternate. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Barl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motfon was therefore passed and adopted. 3) PaLa Beach Countp Beaches and Shores Council Couacilmember Collings moved to appoint William D. - Griffin to serve as Representative and Robert aalletly as Alternate, pendinq the appointees� acceptance of such. Vice Mayor Burckart secoaded the motioa. The vote on the motioa was: Ron T. Mackail - for william E. Surckart - for Lis Schauer - for Earl L. Collinqs - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motioa �as therefore passed and adopted. 4) Lozabatchee River Managemeat Coordinatinq Council Councilmeutber Colliags moved to� appoint Nilliam 8. Burckart as Representative and I.iz Schaner as Alternate. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion . The vote on the a►otion was: Ron T. Mackail - for williae 8. Burckart - for Lis Schauer - for $arl L. Collings - for Joseph �I. Capretta - for tbe motion Mas therefore passsd aad adopted. - � � - � , .-zs��� - villa9� Couacil Keeting Ninutes Karch 30, 1994 Paqe 6 ----------------- VII. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Coasideration of Thomas a. Bradford as Village Maaaqer. Councilmember Collinqs moved to appoint Thomas a. Bradford as Village Manager. Couacilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motioa �as: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and Thoaas G. Bradford was re-appointed as Village Manaqer. B) Consideration of Joann Manqaniello as Village Clerk: - Councilmember Collings moved to appoint Joann Manqaniello as Village Clerk. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motioa. The vote on the motion was: Roa T. Mackail - for william g. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for 8ar1 L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed aad adopted and Joann Maaqaniello was re-appointed as Village Clerk. VIII. CONSEH'1' AG$NDA All Items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. IZ. APP1tOVAL OF �III�UTEB AIID RSPORTS *A) Code gaforce�eat Board; September 14, 1993 *8j Code gaforce■ent Board; February 8, 1994 *C) Community Appearance Board; February 2, 1994 *Dj Villaqe Council l�Ieeting; February 30, 1994 *S) Villaqe Manager�s Report; February 7- March `, 1994 Village Couaoil Msetinq Miautes �tarch 10, 1994 Paqe 7 ----------------- Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the Coasent Aqenda as submitted. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for• Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. %. COI�+IITTEE REPORTS A) Fiaance and Administration Cammittee, Februasq 8, 1994: Village Manager Bradford reported that: 1) the Committee reviewed and recommended a proposal to provide the Village with a voluntary employees qualified benefits convereion plan pursuant to IRS Code Section 125. 2) The Committee also - reviewed, and recommended proceeding with, a proposed outline for annexation of those properties to be annexed via Interlocal Agreement. 3) Discussion of a Town of Jupiter joint compensation survey and analysis. The Committee recommended that the Village not participate since the Village does its own in-house survey. 4) The Committee reviewed Constitution Park project, recommending an interim financing plan in order to proceed with both Phase I and Phase II, paying for same from with Water Enterprise monies, reimbursing those monies upon the issuance of 1994 Bonds. 5) The Committee reviewed a proposed Newsrack Ordinance and made modifications to provide for proper anchoring and safety of such racks, recommending that Staff move forward with that Ordinance and bring it back to the Committee for final review. Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the Finance and Administratioa Committee Meetiaq Minutes of Februarp�8, 1994 as su�nitted. Councilmember Scbaner seconded the motion. Ths vote on the motion was: Ron T . Mackail - for �lilliam E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for 8ar1 I.. Collinqs - for , Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. _ _ ., -> Y.w-� Villag� Council Msetiaq Miautss March 10, 1994 Paqe 8 ----------------- B) Public Works Comiaittee Meeting; February 14, 1994. Councilmember Collings reported that the Committee: 1) reviewed Staff recommendations for steps to prevent four- laning of Country Club Drive, recommending that the Village Comprehensive Plan be amended to reduce the 80 foot right-of- way to 50 feet, and to issue an Ordinance amending the subdivision regulations of Tequesta to dovetail with neighborhood access road designations; 2) recommended lowering the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. Councilmember Collings suggested keeping the speed limit for cars at 30mph, but lowering truck speed to 25 mph. Councilmember Collings requested that when Country Club Drive is temporarily closed for repairs, that Tequesta write a letter to Martin County stating that Tequesta will, at no charge, provide EMS Service for southern Martin County (especially the Turtle Creek area) during that time. Fire Chief Weinand stated that that is already provided. Village _ Manager Bradford reported that the cost estimates for the repair of Country Club Drive had been prepared as requested and submitted those estimatea to the Village Council for their review. Mr. Bradford stated that without curb and gutter, the project of re-constructing Country Club Drive would coet $526,000. Village Manager Bradford continued with the Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes with an update on the Library Project. Dr. Stanley Jacobs suggested that residents of Country Club Drive should have been in on any discussion regarding the restructuring of Country Club Drive. Mr. Bradford informed Dr. Jacobs that such discussions took place at public meetings which the public could have attended, if they so desired. Dr. Jacobs further suggested that no curb, gutter, f lumes, irrigation or sidewalks be used on Country Club Drive, and instead use a 3 foot strip on each side of the street. Pauline Hutchiason questioned the spending of $250 each for a tree with a 3" caliper, Queea Palms at $250 each, statinq that she felt these trees could be purchased for less, and that the Village should first plant in areae where trees were previously removed before adding plantings on Country Club Drive. villaq� Couacil Meetioq Hiautes March 10, 1994 Page 9 ----------------- Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of February 14, 1994 with the Public Works Committee to meet to review Country Club Drive Project coacerus such as curbs, qutters and sidewalks. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Roa T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for' Earl L. Colliaqs - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motioa was therefore passed and adopted. %I. APPOINTMENTS *A) Community Appearance Board: 1) Consideration of Re-Appoiatment of Molly McCormick as an Alternate Member the Cominunity Appearance Board for a One-Year Term, Bxpirinq on April 12, 1995. (Staff . Recommends Approval). Approved under the Consent Agenda. %II. NEW SUSINESS A) Presentation by the Florida Department of Transportatioa of Final Plans for State Project l�o. 93040-3501 Pertaininq to U. S. Hiqhway One f ro�m the Loxahatchee River to Couaty Line Road Implementinq aa FDOT Access Maaagement Plaa. Mr. Chris Rafer, P.B. and John Dowas, Lawson, Noble & Associates (Coasulting Enqineers for FDOT), aad Sdward Yue, Project Manager rith FDOT, District 4. Mr. Rafer presented before the Village Council the Access Management Plan layout for SR 5 from Alternate A-1 A to County Line Road. A tentative plan was presented on January 6, 1994 from which the FDOT received many comments regardinq that plan. FDOT re-evaluated the plan, revisited the site, evaluated comments, met with local merchante, and considered traffic data, causinq a revision of the plan. Villaqe Couaoil Keetinq Hinutes March 10, 1994 Paqe 10 ----------------- The median openings are less than what the Access Management Guidelines require. Because of that, it was necessary to obtain FDOT approval which has been done. (Acceas Management tries to control the design and location of driveways, median openings, traffic signals, etc. The goals and purposes are to limit the number of conflict points, to increase the distance between these conflict points, and to take turning traffic from the thru-movement lanes). Several changes have occurred to the Access Management Plan since the public information meeting was held. Theae include: o Extension of the turning lane at the intersection of U.S. One and Beach Road; o Re-opening of the crossing at Eyeball Avenue and U.S. One; o Re-opening of Cove Road and U.S. One; o Closure of opening at Bridge Road and U.S. One; o Extension of stacking lanes at U.S. One and Tequesta Drive for eastbound traffic onto Waterway Road and westbound traffic onto Tequesta Drive; o Elimination of stacking lane to St. Jude Church; o Extension of stacking lane at County Line Road and U.S. One. Councilmember Schauer stated that she was pleased with the opening of Cove Road, but complained that St. Jude's Church was never notified of the elimination of the stacking lane on U.S. One in front of the church. Mr. Rafer informed her that though this is the final plan being presented this evening, any complaints can be sent in letter form to the attention of Mr. Yue at FDOT, in Ft. Lauderdale. If Access Management feels the complaiat is a legitimate concern, the issue will be revisited. Presently the letting date is October 1994 with a construction start date of April 1995. Councilmember Collings asked why FDOT picked this little segment of roadway? Mr. Yue responded that since this is a Federal Highway it is mandated for analysis for restoration and resurfacing. Councilmember Collinqs felt the FDOT was trying to solve a problem which does not exist. Vice Mayor Burckart commented "If it isn't broken, why fix it. " He felt the plan presented this evening would cause much more u-turn movement, thereby creating more traffic hazard and potential accident areas. He felt such changes were foolish, unnecessary and recommeaded that it be left as is. __ FEH 1�i 5N I IO�: .� i ll: i tL ��: ul l r r� ! a • i f vsll.q. t�oau�sl xNtiaq xiav�t.�s Kas�vb l0, 1l9� P� 11 ������������w���� villaqe ldaaager Hradford nsked Mr. Downae to hiqhlight for the Ville►qe Council the chaAqea made at Bridqe 8ond iatersection, Tequeeta Drive iatereection, nnd the lrontaqe alonq the Tequseta Shoppee area, vhich he did. Mayor Macknil infonaed 1�r. Yue that Tequesta ie in the midet of doinq much development in the downtown area Mhich vould have a major impact GA u.8. Hiqhway Oae tzaftic, and �tatad further that the presettt pro oeal is unacceptable. He felt � the U.B. Hiqhway one P'DOT pro�ect should be an ieeue addreoeed by the newly created Redevelopaneat Comaaittae. Couacilmeaaber Capratta felt FDOT ebould coneider chanqing their plans tor Sridqe xoad interesction and $yeball ]�veaue, Q.B. One intersection, and the turn lane for Bt. Jude�s � Churoh. Mayor Mnc1ce11 felt there were �wo edlutions to these problema�: - 1) V�lloqe Gouncil could file an injuAOtion aqainst 1rDOTf o= a) Viilage Council could sead a lettar of ob jection to 8'DOT to coavey Villaqe concerne and dienpproval. Mr. Yue fslt an ia�unctioa �ould be nnnecesgary, aad that s let,�or �s�om� the Vi laqe Counoil would be givea atrong coasiderati.vn, ete►tiag thet the job caa nlwaye cbaaqe sahedule tv msst all needs. villaqs acanaqer Bradford stated that 8n0�r moves forward, ead they ar� going to move �on►ard, tbose who iateut! to vrite lettere must aieo be aware that they must subatiit enqineeriaq criteria as to Mhy there .ig a better alternativs other thaa that euggested by FDOT. Other�rigs, letters rould ba to no avail. � s� Co�iA�xa�ion of seqassta !'is.-twsaa� �1t6 Proposal. Ja�m�• M�inaaQ, �ir� Chi�l. Chie� 1►eiaead preeented an alterna�ive epproaoh in providing pre-hoepital maerqency medical care, doiaq so off firo � appsratna va. �mbulance. This aiternative appraacb Nould ' -iuvolvea 3) Liriaq three additional fi=s�iqh�ere/paramedicsf ' Z� providing advanoed li=e support care lrc�aa tbe a�ci�ting lir� � i depart�aeat vebialee, witb �ugiter Ambnlance, Inc. providiuu � the embniancee for . qround trnaeportation to the haspitaZ. � This speteaa Mould qive two dodicated ALS uaite to Tequesta. � Ths Budqet proposed �rauld be $161,156 �or FT 93-9� va. ; $1b6, 050 tor 1�Y 93-94 for Jupiter ]lmbulaace. Over a live-year � pro jeoted perfad the eeviugg Nould be appraui�u►telp �119, 000. i � - -_ FEH-�d4- t� SF, 7 02 : 31 I D: I�L. rvu : a 1 r res Villaq� Cottuail I ��t �[iaot�s xai'Oi�O, 199� paq� la ��Y���NN������� � The preeent prapoeal would give Tequeete the advantngs of: o eplit crews; ' o grentier depth to the EM9 syotom; o reduae Tequaetn�g fire suppreaaioA x'stiaq; ; o ability to honor Mutual Aid requeete ritbout hn nq to call in additional pereonnel; o mee►t and eaaaetimes exaeed tbe minimum •tnffiaq 1 sl of � Palw Ssach Countp �'ire-Reecuo, allowiaq Taquea tbe capacity to request a reciprocel Dtutual Aid J►qrs ent; � o lurnisb the mechanisme needed to provide ireat supervieion over the lavel o! pre-hospital emerqen cnre adminietered to reeidents nnd eliminatee the li ility associated arith a third-pnrty agency providin thie service. Dr. �ichael Caulter of .7upitar Hospital dAd �tedieal D eotor !or �orth County Ambulanco eadorsed the prseent pr ani, statinq that a 12-leader $1cG in the fieid (ns oppos to 3� iead), ng would be used by Tequeeta i� the pressat p posal __ _ _ wae approved, would ehorten the time i.n tera►s ot tree t for cardiac related probleaae, giviag the patieat on-t spot ho�pitnl treetment evea before reaching thc eonergency rooan. It takoe the emergency roora appxeximately ZO mian�os to admiaister such throaaboiptic therapy nfter the patie t bne reached the hoepitai. Couaoilm�ob�r Coll �rov� t.o �► th� � p o a� propo��d bt CLief Meiaaud aad �o notifT tb� ,�npit�r�pit�l �a rritiaq that suoh proQram rill be eftecti�e �pril 1, 199s. Couaoilarb�r 8ah�wr s�oad�d tbs �otion. Th� �ote oa the �ioa �u s Itoa T. Kaokail - for Xiiiia� a. surohart - !or � Lis 6c�awr - !or � aarl L. Colliugs - ios � Jor�� t. Cqpretts - for t.h� sotiou Ms� t.here�ose pas�sd aad adopted. � +Cj Consid�r�tioa o! sid axard �or 0� (�) 1�l� ros�d x � s 2 Pickup srnak r Btat� of fiorid4 Oook�tpt . p� . 500-3�0 =roa prast� rord o! instis, llorida, is �ot . of �e, ���, Sa.iaq ,�u l�i 199� Nat�r iat�spsi !'oad Capital �sprav�nt nccouut SAdqot 7113oaatioa of �,�00. (Btaft xsoam�tsnds appro�alj. 1►pproved unaer �be Consent �►genda. Villaqs Council Mestinq Minutes Narch 10, 1994 Paqe 13 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSI�ESS A) Ordinance 468 - Second Reading - Amending Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinaace of the Village of Tequesta by amending Section 16-Z, Administrative Costs, Subsection (a), Base Application Fees, Paragraphs (1) throuqh (8); By Addinq New Paraqraph (9), Compreheasive Plan Amendment/Land Use Change, to Section 16-2, Subsection (a), Base Application Fees. (Staff Recommeads Approval) Village Manager Bradford commented that he would like the Village Council to consider postponing action on this Ordinance until the next Village Council meeting, allowing time for the Building Official,to look into Site Plan Review fees. Vice Mayor Burckart stated he was strongly in favor of deleting fees which increase tax base, increasing de- annexation fees, lowering anything that encourages annexation, _ etc., in order to encourage merchants in Tequesta. Dorothy Campbell stated she considered a 100�, 200�, 300$, or 400� increase in fees to be excessive. Councilmember Collinqs moved to table the Second Readiag of Ordiaance 468. Vice Mayor Surc�art seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collinqs - for Joseph �. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 8) Ordiaaace Ho. 469 - Secoad Readiaq - Providinq the Regulation of Parades; Authorizinq the Chief Law Enforcement Officer to Receive Application and Issue Permit; Providiaq Standards for Zssuaace Thereof; Providinq Raqulations Goverainq Time, Placs aad Kanner Thereof; Bstablishinq Procedure for Appeal IIpoa Rejectioa of Applicatioa; Requirinq Canpliaace Mith Pessit Condition; Prescribinq Penalties for the Violatioa of its Provision; Providinq for Repeal of Ordinances Incoasistent Herewith. (Staff Recao�ends Approval). Attorney Randolph gave the Second Readinq of Ordinance 469. Villaqe Couacil Meeting Miautes March 10, 1994 Page id ----------------- Village Manager Bradford stated Section 5(5) of the above- referencec Ordinance should reflect the change of "one (1) hour" to "one and one-half (1 1/2) hour". Mr. Bradford reported that he and Mayor Mackail met with the President of JTAA regarding JTAA's concerns about aspects of the parade Ordinance. JTAA prefers to change Section 4(1) Filing Period, changing "seven (?) days" to "thirty (30) day miaimum" and changing "thirty (30) days" to "ainety (90) days". Vice Mayor Burckart and Councilmember Collings felt the Ordinance ought not to be too restrictive. Mayor Mackail passed the qavel and moved to approve Ordiaance 469 on Second Reading as amended. Councilmember Capretta secoaded tbe motion. The vote on the motion vas: Iton T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - against Liz Schauer - agaiast garl L. Collings - against Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion did not pass. IJC. CONIIrltJNICATIONS FROM CITIZSNS wade Griest congratulated those Councilmembers and Viilage Staff persons who were re-appointed, and suggested that others be encouraged to run for these offices next year. He also felt it was necessary that Village residents be encouraged to attend Village Council meetings. Dorothy Campbell stated she did not have a report on the Tequesta Fest, but that it has not died - it's only sleepinq. She asked that she be informed of any meeting which addresses the Newsrack Ordinance. She stated that the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County has distributed a second recycle bin. Villaqe Manaqer Bradford infonaed Mre. Campbell that that process starts this month for Tequesta. Mrs. Campbell further etated that Community Appearance Board meeting Minutes of December 15, 1993 suggest that the Villaqe Council ouqht to compliment the remodelinq of Gallery Square North, expressinq hope that other squares in the Village would improve their appearance. Mrs. Campbell wanted to be notified when that recognition would be forthcoming. village Couacil Meetinq Miautes March 10, 1994 Page 15 ----------------- X. ANY OTHER MATTERS o Councilmember Schauer asked for an explanation regarding an article appearing in the Village Newsletter regarding Finance and Administration Committee's recommendation regarding garage sales in the Village. Mr. Bradford explained that several Homeowners Associations requested that those sorts of things be i.mplemented. The Committee's reaction to those requests was to do a survey via the Newsletter to seek a response from citizens before further consideration. A number of citizens have been heard from and the feedback is 50/50 positive/negative. Councilmember Schauer asked if there have yet been any volunteers for supervising in the Juvenile Alternative Program. Mr. Bradford responded that no voluateers have come forward a yet. o Couacilmember Capretta stated that he felt it was necessary to have a Village Council workshop to determine the strategy Tequesta should take at the Joint Meeting on March 30 with Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Martin County and Tequesta. o Village Manaqer Bradfor�d stated that Alfred DeMott will be going to Tallahassee and has requested that Mayor Mackail draft a letter that he would hand deliver to the House Appropriations Committee and the House Education Committee regarding Jupiter High School. The Staff at Palm Beach County School Board led Mr. DeMott to believe that if Tequesta was able to get a 3$ increase in some sort of emergency funding allocation which the State has available, which would provide funds necessary to get Jupiter High School/Middle School upgrades under way. When the Palm Beach County School Board finally submitted their comments, they wrote a letter which states that they supported an increase in the maximum local millage rate from 2.0 mills to 2.5 mills (a 25$ tax increase). .Mayor Mackail stated he does aot recommend a tax increase, and felt what needs to be demonstrated to the School Board and Leqislators is accountebility and smart fiscal responsibility of where funds are goinq and where they are being directed. He felt the Palm Beach County School Board projections were astronomical and that the School Board had beea given alternative finaacing programs, aad now the burden lies upon the 3chool Board. Villaq� Couacil Meatinq Minutes March 10, 199a Page 16 ----------------- Councilmember Collings agreed with Mayor Mackail. Mr. Bradford pointed out that the School Board is the number one highest price tax on the local tax bill, and now they desire to increase it by 25$. The Village Council concurred that a letter from Tequesta should not be carried to Tallahassee supporting a 25$ tax increase to go to the School Board, but should be sent following the format of the Board of Realtors, etc., concerning 3� increase in emergency funds from the State. o Village Manaqer Bradford asked for clarification on the Village Council motion made at the Special Village Council Meeting of March 1, 1994 regarding the proposal for downtown. Mr. Bradford stated that his notes say: "The motion of the Couacil was to authorize the Villaqe Manager to explore feasibility (meaning fiaancial and conceptual aspects of the proposal) aad report back to the Village Council." He stated that newspaper reports seem to conflict with the Village Manager's notes and wanted to clarify the motion. The Village Council concurred that the Village Manager's understanding of the motion was correct. Mr. Bradford reported that it was impossible to have the results of the feasibility study ready for the April 14 Village Council meeting, and that once the specifics of the program is finalized, it would be necessary to hire a consultant to do the analysis. The Village Council suggested that the feasibility study issne and the hiring of a consultant be brought before the newly-appointed Re- Development Committee. Village Couacil Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 17 ----------------- X. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Schauer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Surckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collinqs - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meetinq was adjourned at 10:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, - ✓� Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: Joann Manganiello Village Clerk ' DATE APPROVED: