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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/24/2014 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 approval 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 by 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 Attorney 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 McWilliams. 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 All 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 between Orlando and Brevard. ADJOURNMENT Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 3 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8.45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � U, n aD L Lori McWilliams, MMC 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.