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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 02_11/13/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL MEETING 2 PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 2014/2015 BUDGET Cail to Order and Roil Call The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Open Public Hearinq • Announce that the proposed operating millage rate necessary to fund the budget is 9.64% greater than the rolled-back millage rate of 5.7387 mills. • Announce Proposed Millage Rate is 6.2920 Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing; Attorney Davis announced and clarified the millage rate. • Summary of Tentative Budget Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Finance Director, summarized the budgetary figures. Mayor Brennan asked for public comment. There being no public comment the hearing was opened to Council. Council Member Paterno asked if Police Chief Elg was aware of the fund modifications within his budget. Ms. Forsythe �esponded that the Chief was required to authorize any expense coming from the 605 account and must obtain Council approval from as well. • Citizen Comments There were none Close Public Hearinq 1. Resolution 24-14, Adopting Final Millage Rate by Motion of Council Attorney Davis read Resolution 24-14 title into the record. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Resolution 24-14; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 2. Resolution 25-14, Adopting Final 2014/2015 Budget by Motion of Council Attorney Davis read Resolution 25-14 title into the record. �inutes — Speaat 1� Budget Hea�ing Nteeting 9/18/14 Pag�e 2 MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Resolution 25-14; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Counc�7 Member Patemo. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; fhereforze, fhe meefing was adjoumed at 6: 06 p. m. RespectFully submitted, Qea�na Nlayo, CA�C Assistant to the �liage Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not veEbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the �Ilage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL MEETING ' � SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 � � Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. A roll cail was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva/ of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. ORDINANCE 18-14, SECOND READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS. BY AMENDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT, ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AFTER RETIREMENT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION Attorney Davis read Ordinance 18-14 title into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 18-14; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Paterno reported that he had spoken to Police Chief Elg regarding a parked vehicle on Country Club Drive. He stated the Chief explained that the vehicle could be cited and brought to Code. Manager Couzzo responded that he had instructed Code Enforcement to tow the vehicle which was improperly parked and, he would follow up on the issue first thing in the morning. Council Member D'Ambra asked the Manager for an update regarding a recent request from a local business person regarding an abandoned Village property. Manager Couzzo noted that he would be meeting the owner of the building in the next few days. Mayor Brennan disclosed that she had received a very nice text from the building owner as well. Minutes — Speciai Meeting 9/18/14 Page 2 ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjoumed at 6:92 p.m. RespectFully submitted, Deanna Mayo, CMC Assistant to the Vllage 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 availabte from the Office of the �Ilage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was cailed to order at 6:40 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Viilage Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice MayorArena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. Continuation of Discussion Regarding Creating an Annual Performance Review for the Village Manager Mayor Brennan noted that the goal of this meeting was to evaluate, modify and improve upon the performance form draft. Council along with Manager Couzzo agreed that Council Member D'Ambra and the Village Manager would work together to perFect the draft before returning it to the Village Attorney and Council for final approval. ANY OTHER MATTERS Manager Couzzo commented on recent contractual unionized negotiations and asked for Council's desire regarding all eligible general non-unionized employees. He pointed out that the two percent increase along with employee's insurance contribution had been budgeted. Council agreed that all eligible general non-union employees should receive equal increases and suggested the item be added to the upcoming Council agenda under consent. Council Member D'Ambra offered an update regarding the renovations and paving of roads at the Tequesta Shoppes Plaza. He suggested the Village utilize funds from the plaza's code infractions to pave roads adjacent to the areas that would not be covered by the plaza's renovation project. Manager Couzzo offered to bring a proposal to Council, Council agreed to do the paving after the settlement funds were received. Council Member D'Ambra suggested BB&T bring their building up to code as well. Council Member Paterno felt the building, had fallen below minimum landscaping requirements and agreed it should be brought up to regulation. Manager Couzzo suggested a friendly proposition be suggested to the business before code was involved. Y�lage Council Workshop Minutes Septem6er 29, 2014 Page 2 Mayor Brennan ofFer� an update regarding Amerigas and movement of their tank b� f� railroad tracks located in the Vliage. She noted the company had been very cooperafive and, that there was a property in Hobe Sound that may offer a place to house the tank and remedy the situation. Manager Couzzo responded that he would get an update on the progress #0l710ITOW. Mayor Brennan offered an update regarding All Aboard Florida. ADJOURNAAENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum; seconded by Vice Mayor Ar+ena. The mofion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjoumed af 8:Q7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Mayo, CMC Assistant to the �Itage Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in c�mpliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Vllage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on flle in the vllage Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2014 a CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roli call was taken by Village Clerk Lori 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 Vice Mayor Arena offered the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to approve the agenda with item 15 moved to follow item 8; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. MINUTES — 9/3/14 Workshop; 9/11/14 1 Public Hearing Budget Minutes, and 9/11/14 Regular Meeting 2. Approval of Non-Unionized Employee Salary Increase and Health Insurance Premium Change A. Approve 2% Salary Increase for all Eligible General Non-Unionized Employees B. Approve Removal of $50/$100 (individual/family) Health Insurance Premium Contribution for Eligible Non-Unionized General Employees 3. Renewal of the Employee Assistance Program Agreement with the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc. for FY 2014/2015 4. Approval of Town of Jupiter Island and Village of Tequesta Emergency Potable Water Interconnect Agreement 5. Council Approval to hold the 13 Annual Thanksgiving Day, 4 Mile Race 8� Kids 100 Yard Dash on Thanksgiving Day 2014 6. Approval of Services from Island Time Productions for Annual Tequesta Fest — November 22, 2014 from Noon — 5:00 p.m. END OF CONSENT AGENDA Village Council Minutes October 9, 2014 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS FRORA CITIZENS Jim Humpage, 562 N. Dover Road, suggested that Council become more involved with the employees on a concemed level (and not as Council Members) to obtain feedback. be fel# there were many great employees who were frustrated and faith needed to be restored. Mr. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, noted an article from 9/8/14 regarding All Aboard Florida (AAF) and felt it could not be stopped. He also commented on the Village's landscape maintenance code and his perception regarding excessive weeds. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Members commented on the following: Mayor Brennan: • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and the US1 Corridor • The current status of All Aboard Florida and, suggested a Workshop be scheduled • Seabrook property decision Vice Mayor Arena: • Food Truck success • Agreed with Mr. Humpage's comment and supported Council shadowing employees Council Member D'Ambra: • The Chili Cook Off car raffle STAIVDING REPORTS Villaqe Attornev Attomey Davis stated that there had been no ruling on the Inspector General's funding litigation and, suggested Council schedule a workshop to discuss Florida Amendment 2. He also asked that Council define parameters if discussions were to occur in relation to Jim Humpage's comments regarding employee moral concerns. Villas�e Manas�er Manager Couzzo had no report. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 7. VARIANCE 03-14, Variance Application of Bogland Taverns, Inc., 187 Tequesta Drive Attorney Davis swore in six persons and asked Council for any Ex Parte communications. The followring were disclosed: Council Member Okun had a discussion with the real estate representative in the conference room. Mayor Brennan communicated with the real estate representative in the conference room, on the phone and exchanged emails. �Ilage Council Minutes Oetober 9, 2014 Page 3 Council Member Patemo emailed and spoke with the realtor and his attorney, Mr. Thomas. Wilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development noted high points and offered clarity regarding the application. She noted reconfiguration suggestions along with her optimistic view relating to the possible elimination of a vacant property within the Village. George Gentile, President of Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney � Associates explained usable and non-usable square footage associated with the applicant and the intentions to have a successful restaurant that added a viable benefit to the Village. Attomey Davis explained the �Ilage Code conceming partitioned off square footage and use in regards to parking. He also noted sections of the code such as inclusions of outdoor seating, expansions and changes to restaurants and felt the applicant fell within the Village Code with their variance request. Council Member Patemo felt that question two of the applicant was answered incorrectly and believed the owner's previous neglect of easement rental payments should be disclosed. Council Member D'Ambra felt the current purchaser was not responsible for the past payments. Council Member Patemo questioned the applicant on their response regarding question tv�o. Mr. Gentile responded that the variance is for the owner who will own and run the restaurant. MOTION; Council Member Okun moved approval of VAR 03-14 wifh approval of a wall fo partitioned off 2, 060 sq. fit as unusable space with the Village having the right to inspect for compliance; seconded by Council Mem6er D'Ambra; motion carried 4-0 with Council Member Patemo opposed. 8. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE SEU 01-14. Special Exception Use Application of Bogland Tavems, Inc., 187 Tequesta Drive Attorney Davis swore in Tim English, Building Department Director/Building Official. Milsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered details and procedures associated with the application. George Gentile, President of Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney & Associates noted their understanding of the special exception and responsibilities. He confirmed that the establishment would be a restaurant, not a night club. Council Member Patemo asked that the walled off area be properly inspe�ted to ensure non-use. Mr. Gentile assured there would be compliance with the request. Council Member Patemo voiced his concerns for possible issues such as rodent problems, ADA (American Disability Act) compliance, Florida Building Village Council Minutes October 9, 2014 Page 4 Code and other concems. He suggested the applicant work with Community Development on all concems and that appropriate stipulations be attached to the special exception. MOT/OAI: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of SEU 01-14 with approval of a wall fo partitioned off 2, 060 sq. ft. as unusable space with the Village having the right to inspect for compliance; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-9 with Council Member Patemo opposed. 15. Approval of The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) Planning and Urban Design Servicea Agreerrient for US 1 Corridor from Beach Road to the Martin Couniy Line Attomey Davis summarized the planning and redesign befinreen Bridge Road and County Line Road. Council discussed concems, changes and costs. Mayor Brennan noted that FDOT (Florida Departrnent of Transportation), MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and The Town of Jupiter would be involved. She believed Tequesta was in a good position to have all costs covered for their portion of the pro�ect. Mr. Ralston, 407 Beacon Street, voiced his opposition to the project and asked about future traffic projections. Vice Mayor Arena noted that meetings would be held for resident input. MOTIOW: Council Member D'Ambra moved for approval; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 9. ORDIIdANCE 13-14. SECOND READING. AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. AT ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL. BY UPDATING AND REVISING THE LIST OF DEFINITIOIVS FOR TERMS CONTAINED IN THE VILLAGE'S ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-SECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. Attomey Davis read Ordinance title 13-14 into the record. Allayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 93-14; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. ORDINANCE 14-14, SECOND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. AT ARTICLE VI. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. DIVISION 2. SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS. BY PROVIDING FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY, �Ilage Council Minutes October 9, 2014 Page 5 UPDATIIdG CERTAIN TERMINOLOGY CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW, REQUIRING THE USE OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATORS FOR CERTAIN GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS AND CONVENIEIVCE STORES, PROVIDING FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTtON USE IN THE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT, AND INCREASING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE SIZE FOR CERTAIN PERMIl7'ED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE ZONES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY QTHER SECTION AND SUB-SECTIOIV OF CHAPTER 78. �ONING. Attomey Davis read Ordinance title 14-14 into the record. Council Member D'Ambra questioned compliance guidelines regarding generators. Attomey Davis explained that existing businesses were grandfathered in under the Ordinance. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comments; there being none she closed the hearing. MOTIQN: Council Member Okun moved approva! of Ordinance 14-14; seconded by Vice MayorArena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 11. ORDINAIdCE 15-14, SECOND READING, AMENDIIVG CHAPTER 78. ZONING. BY AMENDING ARTICLE I. IN GEIdERAL. AT SECTION 78-4. DEFINITIONS BY REPEALING THE DEFINITION OF "ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT'; BY ADOPTING AN ENTIRELY NEW ARTICLE XIII. TO BE ENTITLED °ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CODE." TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS REGARDING ADULT ENTERTAIIVMENT AND ADULT EIVTERTAIIVMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, TO PROVIDE DEFIIVITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-SECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE Attomey Davis read Ordinance title 15-14 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comm�nt the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva! of Ordinance 15-14; seconded by Vice MayorArena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. ORDINANCE 18-14. SECOIdD READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS. BY AMENDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT, ELECTfON OR APPQINTMENT TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AFTER RETIREMENT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION �Ilage Council Minutes October 9, 2014 Page 6 Attomey Davis read Ordinance title 18-14 into the record. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTIOW; Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 98-14; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 13. SPECIAL EVENT SE 03-14 Special Event Application for Palm Beach Roadrunners for the 14 Annual Run 4 the Pies Four-Mile Road Race. Event is planned to take place on November 27, 2014. It will start and �fnish at Constitution Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered details of the event. Council Member Patemo questioned the time frame in which the race would close off the Tequesta Bridge to the public. Mr. Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks and Recreation, responded that half of the bridge vvould be open to tra�c and the other half closed. MOTIOW: Council Member Okun moved approval of SE 03-94; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 14. ORDINANCE 19-14. FIRST READING. ANNEXING THREE (3) PARCELS OF RE�L PROPERTY COMPRISING A TOTAL OF 1.7934 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 3774, 3764, AND 3754 COUIVTY LINE ROAD, AS WELL AS THE ADJACENT SOUTHERLY HALF OF COUNTY LINE ROAD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING THAT THE SUBJECT PARCELS ARE HEREBY ANNEXED PURSUANT TO SEC. 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES AND SEC. 4.02 OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA CHARTER; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH C4UNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER ADOPTION Attomey Davis read Ordinance title 19-14 into the record. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development established that all owners had requested to be annexed into the Village and that Palm Beach County had confirmed compliance. She disclosed that a plan existed to develop 16 units on the adjacent property but, a site plan application had not yet been received. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comment; there being no other comment Village Council Minutes October 9, 2014 Page 7 the public hearing was closed. MOTION; Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 19-94; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor Arena invited everyone to the Bacon Fest at his home on the moming of the Run for the Pies to watch the event. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member Patemo. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously �0; therefore, the meeting was adjoumed at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 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 �Ilage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the �Ilage Clerk's office. �- P9rieJ/a � MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL MEETING �- � OCTOBER 24, 2014 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 8:06 a.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams, Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, and Council Member Frank D'Ambra were present. Council Members Steve Okun and Tom Paterno were absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva/ of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 3-0. 1. Approval of Special Event Permit Application Pursuant to Village Code Sec. 78-561(e)(3) for the First Baptist Church of Tequesta Fall Festival to be held on October 31, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 423 Tequesta Drive Mayor Brennan explained this item fell under a new Village Code which designated approval for events exceeding a specific number of persons. She then questioned weddings and the need to re-visit the ordinance. Attorney Davis responded that weddings were considered a different occasion and would not fall under the same restrictions. Mayor Brennan suggested the Village Manager approve events of this nature going forward. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval; seconded 6y Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 3-0. 2. Discussion on US 1 Blvd. Project Host Committee Member Selection Council Member D'Ambra suggested there were two tasks that needed to be identified regarding the committee; specific persons and the process to invite them to be a member. Mayor Brennan offered a list of business owners and suggested that Jupiter would also be involved in the project. Mayor Brennan noted that Bill Dipaolo (Palm Beach Post Reporter) would be running an article regarding the US 1 project in the upcoming Post. Council Member D'Ambra stated he had also spoken to Mr. Dipaolo and made recommendations for the Committee. He offered to speak to several candidates and suggested moving forward to form the committee as early as possible. Council Member D'Ambra spoke about holding a public workshop and placing a booth at Tequesta Fest to obtain and gauge public sentiment in a formal manner. He noted that a formal plan would be received by Council at the December meeting and returned to the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) as direction from Tequesta. Minutes — Special Meeting 10/24/14 Page 2 Mayor Brennan asked Council Member D'Ambra if he would work with Attomey Davis regarding the project. Mayor Brennan questioned the time involvement constituents could expect and offered to speak to Jupiter regarding potential members. Council Member D'Ambra responded that the commitment would be two to three meetings and suggested each Council Member commit one hour during Tequesta Fest to acquire resident input. Council Member D'Ambra suggested taking the weekend to touch base with prospective members and offer status updates back to Clerk Mc�lliams. Mayor Brennan noted that she had visited Tallahassee Department of Transportation and spoke to a representative regarding funds available for the project and that he was working on supplying funds to Tequesta for the project. Mayor Brennan disclosed that Tequesta may have an issue with the Village's $80,000 pre-designated for the project. Manager Couzzo stated that funds had been appropriated but clarification was being determined through the Treasury at present for proper authorizations and appropriation. He felt other options still existed for the funding. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Brennan ofFered information regarding the A!I Aboard Florida project and stated that they no longer where attempting to obtain public funding and were looking into bond options. She noted that Miami/Dade and Brevard have approved the project and that freight would not be allowed befinreen Orlando and Brevard. ADJOURNMEIdT: Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 3-0; the�fore, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:45 p.m. RespectFully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Assistant to the �Ilage 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 Viltage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.