HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_25-13_09/12/2013 RESOLUTION NO. 25-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RULES OR POLICIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEWLY ADOPTED
FLORIDA SENATE BILL 50 WHICH IS CODIFIED AT SECTION 286.0114,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta (the "Village ") desires to provide for public participation at
all of its public meetings in accordance with newly adopted legislation codified at Section 286.0114,
Florida Statutes, in order to insure sufficient opportunity for the public to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, believes that it is in the best
interests of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens to provide such rules or policies for public
participation at public meetings of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta and all other formally
appointed Boards and Commissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, a municipal corporation, hereby
adopts the following public participation rules or policies to be followed at public meetings of the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta and all other formally appointed Boards and Commissions:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD.
A. GENERALLY. The Village of Tequesta, Florida, welcomes comments from the
public who shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard on items placed on
the agenda as provided for below in accordance with Section 286.0114, Florida
Statutes. Each speaker is only allowed one (1) opportunity per topic to speak for a
maximum of three (3) minutes unless allowed additional time by the presiding
officer. By way of example, a citizen may not give his or her allotted three (3)
minutes to another person in order to allow them to speak for six (6) minutes. Any
citizen desiring to speak at a public meeting in accordance with these rules shall
identify him/herself by name and address, and if the speaker is speaking for a group
or organization, she/he should so state. Citizen comments will be directed to the
Council or Board, as a body through its presiding officer. Remarks shall not be
addressed to a single member of the Council or Board, the Attorney, or the Manager
unless a majority of the members present for the Council or Board shall so agree.
The members of the Council or Board are free to ask questions to clarify the
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citizen's comment. Citizens shall not attempt to engage members of the Council or
Board or staff in debate over the issue raised, but shall simply make their statement
and request that the Council or Board consider the matter.
B. TOPICS ON THE AGENDA. The citizens will be allowed to speak on any item
on the agenda following the general rules set forth in subparagraph A. above, and
upon the filling out of a comment card to be provided to the meeting clerk prior to
the agenda item being discussed. According to state law, this right to speak does not
apply to the following:
1. An official act that must be taken to deal with an emergency
situation affecting the public health, welfare, or safety, if
compliance with the requirements would cause an unreasonable
delay in the ability of the Council or Board to act;
2. An official act involving no more than a ministerial act, including,
but not limited to, approval of minutes and ceremonial
proclamations;
3. A meeting that is exempt from Section 286.011, Florida Statutes,
(the "Florida Sunshine Law"); or
4. A meeting during which the Village Council or one of its boards or
commissions is acting in a quasi-judicial capacity. This paragraph
does not affect the right of a person to be heard as otherwise
provided by law.
C. TOPICS NOT ON THE AGENDA. Any person wishing to address the Village
Council or one of its boards or commissions on topics not on the agenda may speak
under the portion of the agenda entitled "Public Comments" or words to that effect
and must follow the general rules set forth in subparagraph A. above.
Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Paterno who moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Okun and upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Abby Brennan X
Vice -Mayor Vince Arena X
Council Member Steve Okun X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
Council Member Frank D'Ambra X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 12`" day of
September 2013.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Abigail ennan
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