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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
399 SEABROOK ROAD
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting
at the Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, on
Thursday, March 11, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by the
Mayor. A roll call was taken by Mary Miles, Village Clerk. Council Members
present were: Mayor Edward D. Resnik, Vice Mayor Russell J. von Frank,
Council Member Geraldine A. Genco, Council Member Joseph N. Capretta, and
Council Member Pat Watkins. Also in attendance were: Village Manager
Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney Scott G. Hawkins, Village Clerk Mary
Miles, Council Member-Elect Jim Humpage, and Department Heads.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Watkins gave the invocation and led the pledge.
III. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Presentation to Finance Department of Certificate of Achievement for
"Excellence in Financial Reporting."
Mayor Edward D. Resnik
Mayor Resnik presented the Certificate of Achievement for "Excellence
in Financial Reporting" to Joanne Forsythe, Finance Director. He
explained it was received from the Government Finance Of'Ficers'
Association of the United States and Canada, for our Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.
B. Presentation to Water Department an award of "Best Operated Water
Plant, Class B," for Year 2003.
Mayor Edward D. Resnik
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Village Manager Couzzo explained the plaque is for the "Best Operated
Water Plant Class B" in Region VI for Year 2003 by the Florida Water
Pollution Control Operators Association.
C. Special Presentation
Mayor Edward D. Resnik
Mayor Resnik remarked that we have a special presentation for our
outgoing Council Member, Joe Capretta, who served on the Council for 16
years. He enthusiastically worked to modernize Tequesta. His service as
Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Member will continue to benefit
Tequesta residents for years to come. The Mayor presented Council
Member Capretta with a lighted glass plaque honoring his efforts. He then
presented Council Member Capretta's wife Nell with a bouquet of roses.
IV. REMARKS OF OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Seat 3—Joseph N. Capretta
Council Member Capretta stated he has seen a lot of changes in
Tequesta, and the financial situation has gotten a lot better. He felt
fortunate to serve on this Council when the Village's Water Plant and
Public Safety Building were constructed. When people have a drink of
water 50 years from now, they'll know that we gave them a modern plant.
And I am very proud of the Public Safety Building and Fire Department.
One thing I'd like to ask, did the taxpayer's get their money's worth of my
service? I hope so.
V. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCIL MEMBERS
Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
Village Manager Couzzo swore in, en masse, Council Members Edward D.
Resnik, Geraldine A. Genco and Jim Humpage.
VI. REMARKS OF INCOMING COUNCII. MEMBERS
A. Seat 1—Geraldine A. Genco
Council Member Genco stated she was very pleased and proud to have
the opportunity of being a Council Member, and hopefully will make the
best decisions and remain neutral on whatever is put in front of us.
B. Seat 3—Jim Humpage
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Council Member Humpage declared he is very thankful to have the
opportunity to serve the Village, and appreciates the support. He thanked
his wife for allowing him to do this.
C. Seat 5—Edward D. Resnik
Council Member Resnik mentioned he felt privileged to be allowed to
continue for another term as we work together to keep Tequesta the place
for young and old to keep it together and enjoy life.
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councit Member Genco asked to have items H. and K. off of the "Consent
Agenda."
MOTION: Vice Mayor von Frcrnk moved to approve the agenda with items H. and K.
off of the "Cor�sent Agenda; " seconded by Council MembeY Watkins. Motion carried S-
0.
Mayor Resnik announced at 7:20 p.m. there would be a 10-minute break, and
then we would reopen.
Meeting reopened at 7: 32 p.m.
VIII. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A. Election of Of£icers for the following year.
Mayor Resnik passed the chair to Village Manager Couzzo for
reorganization. Village Manager Couzzo stated he would entertain
nominations for Mayor at this time.
1. Mayor
Council Member Genco nominated Pat Watkins for Mayor.
There were no other nominations.
MOTION: Council Member Genco moved to elect Council Member
Watkins as Mayor, seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion
caYried 5-0.
Village Manager Couzzo stated he would entertain nominations
for Vice-Mayor at this time.
2. Vice-Mayor
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Mayor Watkins nominated Geraldine Genco for Vice-Mayor.
There were no other nominations.
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to elect Council Member
Genco as Vice Mayor, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion
carried S-0.
Mayor Watkins mentioned she thought Mr. Resnik did an
outstanding job last year as Mayor, and Mr. Von Frank did an
excellent job as Vice-Mayor.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted
by one motion. There will be no sepaYate discussion of these items unless a
Village Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and conside�ed in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 25-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF TI-� VII.,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUND
BALANCE FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND #303 AS
FOLLOWS:
$75,448.59 TO FLJND THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR TEQUESTA VII.,LAGE HALL, PRO7ECT
APPROVED BY VII,LAGE COUNCIL ON 04/10/03, AND
BUDGETING THESE FIJNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004,
ACCOUNT #303-331-662.632 – ARCHITECT & ENGINEERING –
BLDG.
$5,340.00 TO FUND THE ENGINEERING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUII.,DING AND FIRE TRAINING TOWER,
AND BUDGETING THESE FLJNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004,
ACCOUNT #303-332-662.632 – ARCHITECT & ENGINEERING –
BLDG.
$49,573.00 TO FLTND THE STREETLIGHT CONDUIT EXTENSION,
AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004,
ACCOUNT #303-399-663.661 – STREETLIGHTS CONDUIT.
Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe
Vice-Mayor Genco said item H is requesting additional appropriations for
movement within the budget from one year to another for a number of
things. The one thing I was concerned about was the Public Safety
Building and the Fire Training Tower. I thought we had done that already.
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Viilage Manager Couzzo stated they are finished, but we have to pay for
them now [in this fiscal year].
Vice-Mayor Genco remarked we are also approving Architectural and
Engineering Services for the Village Hall and street light conduit.
MOTION: Vice tL�ayor Genco moved to approve Resolution No. 25-03/04,
seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried 5-0.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 29-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF TI� VII.,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAMIl�TG DANIEL J. GALLAGHER, RISK
MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, THE DESIGNATED PLAN
COORDINATOR OF TI� ICMA (1NTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) RETIREMENT PLAN FOR
ENROLLED VII.,LAGE EMPLOYEES.
Risk Management Coordinatot Daniel J. Gal.lagher
Vice-Mayor Genco stated this resolution has to do with an appointment
for a coordinator—I was under the understanding there was just a handful
of employees involved in this.
Village Manager Couzzo stated this is like going to the bank and opening
your own IRA. The employees make 100 percent of their contribution.
This is a housekeeping measure, they now require the entities to designate
the individuals to be their coordinators.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to improve Resolution No. 29-03/04,
seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried S-0.
MOTION: Council MembeY vota Frank moved to approve the "Cotzsent
Agenda, " seconded by Council Member Resnik; motion cc�rried S-0.
Consent Agenda Items Follow:
A. Regular Village Council Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2004.
Village Clerk Mary Miles
B. Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2004.
Village Clerk Mary Miles
C. Ad Hoc Memorial Committee Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2004.
Village ClerkMaryMiles
D. Public Safety Officers Pension Board Minutes of February 10, 2004.
Village Clerk Mary Miles
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E. Public Safety Officers Pension Board Minutes of October 21, 2003.
Village ClerkMaryMiles
F. General Employees' Pension Board Minutes of December 9, 2003.
i�illage CZeYk Mary Miles
G. General Employees' Pension Board Minutes of September 10, 2003.
Village ClerkMaryMiles
I. RESOLUTION NO. 26-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF THE VII.,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VII,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUND
BALANCE OF $4,500.00 FROM THE WATER FUND #401, TO FLJND
TI� COMPUTATION OF ARBITRAGE REBATE LIABILITY
ASSOCIATED WITH THE FLORIDA WATER REVENiJE BONDS,
SERIES 1998, AND BUDGETING THESE FUNDS INTO BUDGET
YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOUNT #401-700-573.700 – OTHER DEBT
SERVICE COSTS.
Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe
J. RESOLUTION NO. 27-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF THE VII,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUND
BALANCE OF $4,312.00 FROM THE GENERAL FLTND #001, TO
FUND THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS, AND BUDGETING THESE
FUNDS INTO BUDGET YEAR 2003/2004, ACCOIJNT #001-175-
664.600 – MACHINERY/EQUII'MENT.
Finance Director JoAnn Forsythe
L. RESOLUTION NO. 30-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF THE VII,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO FLORIDA' S CONSTITUTION KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA
HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Community Development Director .leffery C. Newell
X. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Wade Griest, 454 South Dover Road, congratulated the Mayor and Vice-Mayor,
and gave a vote of thanks to Council Member Humpage. He stated we will a11
miss Mr. Capretta. He and I have been political friends for a number of years,
and he used to always comment on my fancy sports jackets. He once borrowed
one that said "kiss me quick" on the front and "get me while I'm hot" on the back.
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He made fun of it, but the strange part of the story was, I never got it back. I
think the dessert was apropos, he has been nothing but a piece of cake all along.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCII.
Mayor Watkins stated she would like to take a moment to recognize Mayor
Zuccarelli from Jupiter Inlet Colony who was in attendance.
Vice-Mayor Genco mentioned they received an update from Mr. Couzzo on Casa
del Sol. There will be a protected area for the scrub jays. They are breaking
ground. Also, I received a videotape called "Stranger Danger." Our Police
Department was interviewed by three television channels for the program they
have started educating the kindergarten children about the dangers of talking to
strangers. I think we can be proud of our police department.
Council Member Humpage remarked as the new kid on the block, I am going to
� refrain from saying anything today, I'll just talk over the next 11 months. I was a
policeman here, my wife was a police officer here, and I really have got to know a
lot of you folks. I intend on being a part of the great things we are doing in the
future.
Council Member von Frank said he would like to see a Village Ordinance that
after a garage sale they would be required to remove a11 of the remaining
merchandise within 24 hours. A neighbor had a sale on Saturday and the items
that were out there are still out there. And one regarding debris, because it often
ends up in other yards. These are two ordinances I'd like to see the Council
entertain.
Council Member Resnik stated I appreciate the opportunity I had to serve as
Mayor, it was a great opportunity. I think Pat is going to do a wonderful job, and
I congratulate her.
Mayor Watkins mentioned it was nice to see all of these people here tonight. It
gets lonely in these chambers sometimes. It is will worth your time to come and
participate in what we are doing here. Any one of us would be good as Vice-
Mayor or Mayor, we all have the Village's best interest at heart.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 58C�FIRST READING—AN ORDINANCE OF
THE VII.,LAGE COUNCIL OF THE VII,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ANNEXING INTO THE VII,LAGE
PARCELS OF LAND, WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO THE
VII,LAGE LIlVIITS, OWNED BY DEBORAH HOWELL AND
DOUGLAS HOWELL. A CONIMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469; PROVIDING A
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LEGAL DESCRIl'TION OF THE PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VII.,LAGE
TO INCLUDE SAID REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR ADVERTISING; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT OF PALM BEACH C4UNTY, FLORIDA, AND
FL4RIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE UP4N ADOPTION.
Community Development Director Je, f'fery G Newell
Village Attorney Hawkins read Ordinance No. 586 by caption.
Village Manager Couzzo stated they want to annex the piece of property
on the east side of U. S. 1 in between Harbour Road South and Palm Court.
MOTION: Council Member von Frank moved to approve Ordinance No. 586,
seconded by Council Member Humpage.
Brian Checcus, with Cottler and Herring, representing Turtle Beach
Construction, stated the intended use for the property is that Turtle Beach
Construction wanted to locate their offices in Tequesta. It is presently a
vacant property.
Motion carried S-0.
B. Declaration of Zoning-in-Progress for Adult Video Arcades.
Village Manager Michaed R. Couzzo, Jr., Community Development
Director Jeffery C. Newell
Village Manager Couzzo explained at the advice of our Village Attorney,
we are considering developing a particular zoning ordinance for these
types of businesses. We just determine that this is a Zoning-in-Progress.
This is particularly for adult video arcades.
Village Attorney Hawkins stated you would have plenty of opportunity
to review the language of the ordinance. This is simply a Zoning-in-
Progress to preclude the opening until an ordinance can be enacted.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to approve the declaration of Zoning-in-
Progress, seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried 5-0.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 31-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF TI� VII,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOMINATING PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR GREG CORBITT AS CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
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FOR THE 2004 FLORIDA CITIES OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
PROGRAM.
Assistant Village Mcrnager/Human Resources Director Robert L. Garlo
Village Attorney Scott Hawkins read Resolution No. 31-03/04 by
caption.
Assistant Viilage Manager/Human Resources Director Garlo
explained this is to nominate Greg as "Employee of the Year Award" with
the League of Cities. I have a narrative, and there is also an extensive
portfolio going in for documentation for Greg.
MOTION: Council Member Humpage naoved to approve Resolution No. 31-
03/04, seconded by Council Member Resnik.
Mayor Watkins mentioned if there ever was a deserving person, it is
Greg.
Motion ccrrried S-0.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 32-03/04—A RESOLUTION OF THE VII.,LAGE
COUNCIL OF TI-� VII,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, NOMINATING THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
FOR TI-� "CITY SPIRIT AWARD" FOR THE 2004 FLORIDA CITIES
OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM.
Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director Robert L. Garlo
Village Attorney Hawkins read Resolution No. 32-03/04 by caption.
Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director Garlo stated
the second nominating award with the League of Cities is the spirit award,
the focus of its sense of pride in the City.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Genco moved to approve Resolution No. 32-03/04,
seconded by Council Member von Frank; motion carried 5-0.
E. RESOLUTION 33-03/04-A RESOLUTION OF THE VII.,LAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE TOWN OF JUPIT'ER ISLAND PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT AND THE VII.,LAGE OF TEQUESTA,
ESTABLISHING OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION ACROSS JURISDICTIONAL LINES, AND
AUTHORIZING TI� VII.,LAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
SAME ON BEHALF OF THE VII,LAGE.
Police Chief Stephen J. Allison
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Village Attorney Hawkins read Resolution No. 33-03/04 by caption.
Police Chief Atlison explained this is a generic mutual aid agreement.
We decided with the bridge closing, to make the mutual assistance we
have been providing legal. The agreement is a verbatim agreement we
have with the Martin County Sherii�s Department.
MOTION: Council Member von Frank moved to approve Resolution No. 33-
03/04, seconded by Council Member Resnik; motion carried 5-0.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding selection process for the
Planning and Zoning Board.
Village Manager Couzzo mentioned Community Development sent out
notices to every registered voter in the Village. We received 26
applications that have been forwarded to you which you need five regular
and two alternate members.
Village Manager Couzzo and Village Attorney Hawkins collected the lists
from the Council Members and tallied the votes:
Carl Blase from Beach Road appeared on all lists
Leslie Cook from Bay Harbor appeared on three lists
Steve Okun on Bayview Terrace appeared on three lists
William Wilder from Tequesta Gardens appeared on three lists
Liz Schauer from Tequesta Pines appeared on three lists
JeffRobbins from North Dover appeared on three lists
Robert Young stated he wanted to be an alternate, appeared as alternate on
three lists.
Robbins and Okun were a tie-breaker for Member/Alternate, both had two
regular votes and one alternate vote.
Vice-Mayor Genco—Okun
Council Member Resnik—Okun
Council Member von Frank—Okun
Council Member Humpage—Robbins
Mayor Watkins—Okun
Appointed Planning and Zoning Board.• Regular Members-1) Carl Blase 2)
Leslie Cook 3) Steve Okun 4) William Wilder 5) Liz Schauer Alternate
Members-1) Robert Young 2) Jeff Robbins.
Council Member Humpage stated out of all these seven people, one of
the things our former Mayor brought forward, we did not want two parties
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in the same community. By the way Carl, I appreciate you putting your
name in. It is nice to see Beach Road represented. It is nice to see
representation from all over Tequesta. We have no duplication of an area.
XIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Village Manager Couzzo commented that on March 18 at six, there will be a
meeting with Karen Marcus in this room regarding the closing of the 707 bridge.
We are currently working on interlocal agreements with the fire department. We
are trying to minimize the impact to every one.
We were notified on Tuesday that the Publix Shopping Center on US 1 will be
moved into the County Line Plaza.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Council Member von Frank naoved to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
Resnik; motion carried S-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 8: 37 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS*
*(To be held in the Tequesta Recreation Center, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta,
unless otherwise noted)
Regular Village Council Meeting Apri18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Village Council Meeting May 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
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