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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_09/29/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:40 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; 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. Village Council Workshop Minutes September 29, 2014 Page 2 Mayor Brennan offered an update regarding Amerigas and movement of their tank by the railroad tracks located in the Village. She noted the company had been very cooperative 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 tomorrow. Mayor Brennan offered an update regarding All Aboard Florida. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ��ry Deanna Mayo, CMC Assistant to the 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.