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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_08/14/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 2014 .3 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Vince Arena at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Mayor Abby Brennan attended by phone, and the Vice -Mayor served as Mayor. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Frank D'Ambra offered the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0, with item two removed from the agenda. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation Proclaiming August 2014 as Florida Water Professionals Month in the Village of Tequesta Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation and Vice -Mayor Arena presented it to Nathan Litteral, Water Plant Superintendent. REMOVED FROM AGENDA 2. Proclamation Proclaiming October 3, 2014 as Local Works Day in the Village of Tequesta to Celebrate the Trusted Services the Village's Local Government Provides to Enhance our Community CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 3. MINUTES — 6/23/14 Workshop; 6/30/14 Workshop; and 7/10/14 Regular Meeting 4. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. and Water $2,585.84 Treatment Plant 1 Year Agreement (with a renewal of 1 year thereafter). Services provided are laboratory chemical waste disposal. b. Lewis Longman & Walker, P.A. - Pension Representation Total fee Agreement with the Village of Tequesta. Total fees based on unknown an hourly rate and the number of hours of services provide. This is an ongoing agreement until services are no longer needed. Village Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 2 C. IRR- Integra Realty Resources agreement with the Village of $2,000.00 p Tequesta to provide appraisal services for 483 Seabrook Road d. Tyler Technologies Agreement to provide Finance web training $250.00 services. e. Windstream Services 3 Year Telecommunications Agreement $2519.64 with the Village of Tequesta. 5. Council Approval of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS); Dental Renewal with Metlife and Group Life Renewal with Lincoln Financial Group 5a. Approval Allocation of FY 2015 (Federal Fiscal Year 2014) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds — FY 2015 Allocation to Palm Beach County is $341,227 END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra thanked the CWA (Communication Workers of America) negotiations team for their efforts. He then asked the following: • If the problem propane tank could be declared a public health issue • The status regarding the proposed fine settlement from Tequesta Shoppes Attorney Davis responded that the owner of the tank was looking into relocation options but had some hurdles to overcome. He then noted that lien fines were not guaranteed revenue and asked for direction from Council regarding the Tequesta Shoppes offer. Council Member Patemo felt the fines continued to accrue and voiced his preference to wait on a decision until the improvements were complete. Council Member Patemo questioned the paving project and how much of the tum -off from Tequesta Drive could be paved and the cost. Manager Couzzo responded that he would have it measured. Consensus of Council was to move forward using the settlement money to resurface the road south of Tequesta Shoppes, going into Waterway Village. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney There were none. • Villans Manager Manager Couzzo noted that the Pension Attorney could meet with Council on Monday at 7:30 p.m. or the costs would be $290.00 per hour /$1,000 to attend a Council meeting. Village Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 3 Consensus of Council was to meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 6. Council Approval for the Renewal of a One Year Agreement with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for Property, Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation for FY2014115 Ms. Medene Reid, Human Resources Director, noted that costs remained unchanged from the previous year's agreement. MOTION. Council Member Okun moved approval of the renewal, seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 7 ORDINA 15 FIRST. TZ - Ol i bi ! AMENDS TER 78_L BY AM ARTI/'`LE 1. IN G A CGAI AT SEGTI,A --CINITIONS BY REPEALING THE DEFINITION' Or= uW-31-11`1 _ENTERTAIINM E STABL I ` �MLNT 2 ; BY AI1/1DTIAlG AA CA�r V N EW AWTIM C YIIL9-M ENTIT Tt vv 1 -T r_-NT r=`R ►A�C� T CQ0F=." T_Q PROVIDE r-QR REGULAT R EGARDING ADULT NTE�RTAINh E IT AND ADULT ENTERTA ESTABLI `SHME IT TO PIRMWIDE To PROV PENAL - T I ES 8. ORDINANCE 16-14, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE 111. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS. BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW DIVISION 4. BUILDING DEPARTMENT. TO PROVIDE FOR A DISTINCT BUILDING DEPARTMENT, SEPARATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR FUNCTIONS AND FOR SUPERVISION; RE- NUMBERING ALL SUCCESSIVE DIVISIONS IN THIS ARTICLE; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB - SECTION OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 16 -14 title into the record. Council Member Patemo suggested adding that Council must approve Managers hiring and firing of senior management. Attorney Davis responded no, that conflicted with the Village Charter. Council Member D'Ambra questioned if an action existed which allowed a Senior Village Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 4 Executive to notify Council if they felt the need. Attorney Davis stated that was also against the Village Charter. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 16-94; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. ORDINANCE 17 -14, FIRST READING AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS. ARTICLE Il. DOGS AND CATS. BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SEC. 10 -39. BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS AND CATS. IN ORDER TO ADOPT NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING THE BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS AND CATS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS Attorney Davis read Ordinance 17 -14 title into the record and noted the intent of the ordinance was to forbid the breeding of dogs and cats, including sales. He explained there were two parts to the ordinance which covered breeding for commercial and private business. Council Member D'Ambra believed the intent was to eliminate puppy mills and not for someone whose dog had puppies and needed to transfer ownership. Council Member Patemo stated the pet stores used reputable sources and felt the government should not overstep its boundaries. Council Member Okun suggested the item be tabled. Attorney Davis agreed and felt regulatory measured could be taken without the ordinance. MOTION. Council Member Okun moved to table Ordinance 17 -14 and to add it to a workshop meeting; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Council Discussion Regarding Fireworks Council Member Okun voiced his concern for resident complaints received regarding noisy fireworks. Council Member Patemo and D'Ambra felt the events were not often and most residents enjoyed the displays. Council Member Patemo added that the police would shut down an event if a complaint was received. Attorney Davis reported on what was prohibited at County, State and municipality levels. Consensus of Council was to workshop the item. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were none 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 6.47 p.m. Village Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 5 Respectfully submitted, x N ff) M)IWAV 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. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.