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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_01/08/2015 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 3, 2014 q r CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:05 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 and Council Member Tom Paterno. Council Member Frank D'Ambra was absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 1. Discussion and Direction on Sale of Seabrook Property Attorney Davis noted an appraisaf had been completed on the property and advised a sealed bids process would be necessary if the property was to be sold. He noted that the land was accounted for in the Village Comprehensive Plan and offered a break down regarding Village properties and how they qualified under the plan. Council Member Paterno stated he was against selling the property and suggested expanding small parks within the Village. Council Member Okun agreed with keeping the parcel and voiced concern with limited options regarding the locations of the property. Vice Mayor Arena expressed his feelings that, if a park was developed it should exist as a quiet park. Mayor Brennan noted previous considerations and noted consensus was not to move forward at this time with selling the property. 2. Discussion on Pending Regulations Reference Florida Amendment 2— Medical Marijuana Attorney Keith Davis noted details of the amendment and suggested an ordinance be prepared and in place to address the allowance of facilities (if the ordinance was passed). He pointed out the businesses could exist in C3 as Special Exceptions and explained limits within the ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding restrictions, placement and, the benefits of a moratorium to join surrounding municipalities. Attorney Davis voiced his concern with a catch all phrase and compared the possibilities with the pill mill topic. Council Member Paterno suggested language added to restrict discounts offered on cash purchases, along with Village Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 2 camera installation to cover 360 degrees of parking areas and the building(s) mandated. Mayor Brennan suggested police accessibility to in-store videos as a mandate. Attorney Davis clarified that retentions associated with video would be subpoenaed for criminal prosecutions and maintained for 90 days. Vice Mayor Arena asked if the requirement could be extended to 120 days. Mayor Brennan suggested the attorney bring the ordinance to the next meeting. Attorney Davis clarified that the ordinance would only be necessary if the amendment passed. Consensus of Council was for the ordinance to be placed on the upcoming agenda if Amendment Two was passed. 3. Discussion on US 1 Highway Project Update Mayor Brennan noted that Council Member D'Ambra, who was absent, was the lead Council Member on the item, and questioned Council support regarding four lanes. She explained rapidity of timelines through the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation), funding, and possible grant money and suggested moving forward with the project and committee plans. Council discussed ideas for changes to the US1 roadway plan, offered input and choices for and against committee participation along with historical data and cost concerns; they also debated Village involvement and/or withdrawal on the project. Mayor Brennan stated she would like to withdraw her request at the State level for funding on the project as soon as possible if Council withdrew from the project. Mayor Brennan noted all proposed items such as speed reduction, bike lanes, etc. would be requested through the FDOT for approval and, questioned if a workshop with FDOT and key people to answer Council's questions would be necessary and felt input from Council Member D'Ambra was crucial. George Ralston, 405 Beacon Street, voiced his support for the project along with a protected bike path and expressed his understanding of the FDOT traffic projections. 4. Discussion on All Aboard Florida Mayor Brennan presented a detailed update regarding AAF (All Aboard Florida) and voiced her dissatisfaction with the trail of events associated. She felt that many, if not all of the original Village requests had not been heard and the assemblies held regarding AAF had not been honest or forthcoming in their depiction of what the project offered. Council Member Paterno voiced his opinion that the Coast Guard would dictate what was Village Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 3 acceptable regarding the venture and felt the train would be an economical positive. 5. Discussion on Capital Improvement Plan Council Member Okun voiced his concern with the safety aspect of unlit sidewalk areas and felt the necessity had been put off too long. He felt frustrated that items needing immediate maintenance or replacement were addressed and all else was ignored. He suggested better planning being put into place with the development of a three year plan. Mayor Brennan expressed that the Village Manager had a clear idea of the Village needs and that the budget dictated what was considered on the Village's list of priorities. Council Member Paterno pointed out that changes may occur in the budget regarding the police vehicles purchase and the Treasury Department ruling on the use of forfeiture funds. Attorney Davis explained the overall budget was reduced inappropriately to guidelines. Council Member Okun voiced his feeling that the Village desired to keep their quaint Village feel with regards to consistency within all Village items and, his aversion to the recent change in police departmental graphics. He felt the Manager should monitor consistency with Village items. Vice Mayor Arena questioned the color change on the new vehicles and the reason it veered off of a decision made from many hours of Council discussions. Mayor Brennan suggested Manager Couzzo obtain quotes from graphic companies to develop a package for consistency within all Village departments. She stated she was not opposed to the cars display of large lettering and felt that departmental knowledge and input was important. Mayor Brennan felt standardization was a must and suggested Council Member Okun and Manager Couzzo work with the Chief to be certain a standard was met. Consensus of Council was for Council Member Okun and the Village Manager to establish a comprehensive uniform standard relating to the Village's image. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Paterno questioned the progress of the recently discussed evaluation form. Mayor Brennan voiced that she would like to see an outside firm do a full managerial review on staff and Council. She felt concern had existed for years regarding moral and management and this would be the best way to address the concerns. Vice Mayor Arena questioned if Council was willing to listen to any evaluation concerns directed at them. He voiced frustration that Council had met numerous times to discuss topics which needed attention, then never did anything about them. Mayor Brennan clarified that the evaluation would focus on the management structure as a whole. Attorney Davis pointed out that an outside firm would observe, interview and evaluate. Village Council Workshop Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 4 Mayor Brennan painted out that an objective view was needed and that Attorney Davis had one firm as a contender out of three that he had contacted. Council agreed that one bid was not enough and asked the attorney to search for additional qualifying firms if available. Vice Mayor Arena reiterated his surprise regarding the color change on the police cars and recalled examples such as pet signs and banners that Council as a whole had been left out of during discussions. He stated decisions as these always had been a five person consensus and felt that should not change. Consensus of Council was to bring an outside firm in to evaluate management and Council, with Attorney Davis locating qualified local firm(s) for a completive bid process. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn; seconded by Vice MayorArena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 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. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 10, 2014 � .� .. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.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 and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Council Member Tom Paterno was absent. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval vf the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 1. Discussion on US 1 Highway Project with Representative Mike Busha from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Michael Busha, TCRPC (Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council) offered background regarding experience, success of local projects and pointed out items which the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) would be focused on during the US1 project. He noted that the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) & FDOT had funded projects in the past with cities paying for their own planning and design work and that the FDOT did not want to take on any ongoing maintenance. Mr. Busha believed the FDOT may pay for a specific light or offer a lighting allowance and noted there may be incentives to use white versus yellow lighting. He reminded Council that this was a"Re-surfacing" project — not a re-do and suggested planning so that the road would only be torn up once. Mr. Busha explained that the Village's plan should be designed with as many items as Tequesta would desire or need as the FDOT would not approve everything. He advised that once costs were known the process of elimination of least needed details could begin. Council and Mr. Busha discussed the following topics: • Search for grant/enhancement monies • Resident questions regarding the project • The expense of approximately $1.6 million dollar • Town of Jupiter involvement • Conduit pfacement during project • Optional phases such as: o Landscaping Village Council Workshop Minutes November 10, 2014 Page 2 o Gateway o Up lights o Underground power Council discussed gateway options and felt it would be an identifying attribute which would also help slow traffic. They also spoke about a speed reduction request (on US1 within the Village) submitted to the FDOT and felt Village residents preferences would be considered over complaints from those who drive through. Mr. Busha suggested avoiding speed studies/analysis as he felt they were not money well spent and noted that research had shown higher speeds to deteriorate road surfaces more rapidly. Mr. Busha offered suggestions and statistics on the following: • Synchronized lights o"most municipalities will not sync", limit cycles of lights to slow traffic • Curbs / Bike lanes o Florida -#1 state for pedestrian deaths o Legislation coming re: more bike lanes / safer streets o Tequesta has space needed for lanes & curbs • Turn lanes / congestion o Two lanes can reduce the need for right hand turn lanes o Adding more left turn lanes — to avoid u-turns ■ FDOT does not like adding lanes and curbs, prefers u turns ■ Speed reduction helps u-turns o Police assistance with church senrice/holiday events traffic — events don't fall on peak times o Involving the church for input o Council Member Paterno's two drawings handouts (discussed) • Crosswalks o Adding crosswalks in front of Publix o Narrowing lanes to assist cross walk areas (less footage for pedestrians to cross) o State has Ordinance stating "must stop for pedestrians" — not all drivers are aware of it • Research/Charrette o Proceed with resident questionnaire at Tequesta Fest o Two specific questions to survey residents desires, with a request for one word responses ■ Place question on website ■ Mail questions to residents o Do not show the Village's preferences or photos that would sway resident input Village Council Workshop Minutes November 10, 2014 Page 3 o Holidays not a good time to solicit input • Committee o Move forward to organize and develop a committee o Potential committee members discussed Mr. Tom Dasher was in attendance and stated he was interested in being part of the committee. Council asked Mr. Busha if additional time could be requested to allow the Village optimal planning for a well thought out plan. A workshop to be held for businesses was discussed along with complaints from store owners regarding poor visibility of store front and/or signage. Mr. Busha responded yes, and pointed out that Tequesta businesses would remain unseen by passersby. Mayor Brennan stated she would meet with Kim Delaney to choose workshop dates. Outparcels were briefly discussed and understood as an option which was not very feasible Mr. Busha explained the process of forming a committee would entail (one on one) confidential interviews, held in November/December and an all day workshop held in January. He explained that brain storming information would be analyzed and returned to Council after several weeks of planning and a work in progress plan would be presented. He stated his confidence that Council would be pleased with the options and, suggested Council look online for examples of bike paths. Council Member Frank D'Ambra left the meeting at 9:27 p.m. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Brennan offered an update regarding AAF (All Aboard Florida), intersection blockages and the procedures of train engineers. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 3-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, 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. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING q ,_ DECEMBER 11, 2014 - - �� CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by 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 Council Member Paterno led the pledge of allegiance. Pastor Paul Beresford of First Baptist Church spoke of their successful Fall Festival and recalled a call received from the fire department recently and the sadness associated with the incident. Pastor Paul then offered the invocation. *Items heard out of original sequence. PROCLAMATIONS 2. Presentation of Proceeds from the Chili Cook Off to be Presented to Honor Flight Mayor Brennan congratulated all persons on their success regarding the Chili Cook Off event. Dave McGovern, Firefighter, Paramedic, and Chili Cook Off coordinator offered a brief history of the occasion and its positive growth. He thanked all involved, offered a video and presented Mr. John Davison, Honor Flight Operations Coordinator a check in the amount of $30,000. Mr. Davison noted the importance of fund raisers and the meaning of the Honor Flight program to the WWII veterans and their families. Veterans in attendance were also recognized. 3. General Employee Pension Board Presentation A presentation was offered by board member Cary Levine. Mr. Levine offered updates regarding fund performance, allocations and recent advisory changes. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Village Council Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the following Consent Agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4. MINUTES –11/13/14 Regular Council Meeting; 5. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. FDG Flagler Station. LLC and Village of Tequesta Real $3,351.00 Estate Lease, File # 281-1-2a 6. RESOLUTION 36-14, CALLING FOR .THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015, AND IF NECESSARY, THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL SEATS 2 AND 4 FOR TWO YEAR TERMS; REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CONDUCT THE ELECTION; DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS; NAMING THE CANVASSING BOARD; ESTABLISHING ELECTION PROCEDURES 7. Council Approval of Agreement for Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services between the Village of Tequesta and the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections 8. RESOLUTION 28-14, AWARDING CONTRACT TO ALAN JAY FORD, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2015 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK WITH FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE WATER DISTRIBUTION FUND #401 9. RESOLUTION 37-14. AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 GENERAL FUND #001 BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES AND EXPENSES BY $26,390.00 TO RECOGNIZE REVENUES RECEIVED FROM A CODE ENFORCEMENT SETTLEMENT AND TO FUND THE ASPHALT OVERLAY OF WATERWAY ROAD 10. RESOLUTION 38-14, Approval for ASI Paving Incorporated to Complete Asphalt Overlay of Roadway from U.S. Highway 1 to 72 Waterway Road in the Amount of $26,390.00. The Area is to Include the Portions within the Village Boundary and does not Include the PortioN Half that was Recently Completed by the Waterway Homeowners Association 11. Council Approval of Budget Amendments for FY 2014-2015 END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pastor Paul Beresford, First Baptist Church offered baked loaves and a wish for a Merry Christmas to Council and the Clerk. He thanked Council for their prayers for his daughter's illness and their continued support of Hannah's Home and noted the second Village Council Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 3 phase of Hannah's Home was underway. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Paterno offered a Merry Christmas and Gods grace on everyone. Council Member D'Ambra echoed the sentiments and thanked Parks & Recreation for a successful Tequesta Fest. Vice Mayor Arena mentioned several recent events and his gratitude. Mayor Brennan thanked staff and suggested they be released from the meeting. STANDING REPORTS Villaqe Attornev Attorney Davis stated there was no advancement in the Inspector General litigation. Villaqe Manaqer Manager Couzzo complimented Greg Corbitt, Parks Director and Fire Chief Weinand for their assistance on the recent water issue at the Tequesta Bridge. He also noted that Nilsa Zacarias, Planning and Zoning Director would meet with the owner of a vacant US 1 properiy regarding mixed use development. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 18. Update on Tequesta Park Non-Ad Valorem Sewer Assessment Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Finance Director, explained the mandated assessment received from the State regarding sanitary systems and noted options for funding as the funds were not in the budget. Council agreed to place on December 29 Special Meeting agenda. 16. VAR 04-14. Application of 2003 Tequesta Associates, LLC, 260 South US Highway One, Tequesta, FL 33469, for a Variance from Code Section 78-741 (b) (1) (a) Technical Requirements, Signs on Buildings. The applicant is seeking approval to increase maximum allowable wall sign size from 60 sq. ft. to 78.7 sq. ft. on both South and East elevations Mayor Brenan noted the item was being heard out of order and was pulled from the New Business section of the agenda. Attorney Davis swore in three people in association with the variance, explained the new verbiage being added and asked Council for ex parte communications, there were none. Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered a presentation and history associated with the item. Mark Brenchley, 2530 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont, Florida, representative for the Village Council Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 4 owners explained his perception that the Village's code held arbitrary guidelines and felt that presented a hardship. He commended Village staff for their knowledge and collaboration with the item and requested signage modifications. Mr. Brenchley explained that Minute Clinics were not at all CVS pharmacies and felt the signage was important to get the business known. Council and staff discussed options and existing CVS signage which already exceeded code. Mr. Brenchley withdrew the application. VAR 04-14 was withdrawn. 12. ORDINANCE 24-14, SECOND READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS. BY AMENDING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN TO AMEND THE FINANCE AND FUND MANAGEMENT PROVISION REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE Attorney Davis read Ordinance 24-14 title into the record. Bonni Jensen, Pension Attorney pointed out the changes to the fund was intended to offer diversity for fixed income. Council Member Paterno voiced his opposition as he felt it was not a good idea to make changes based on the year's most popular investments. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to the public; there being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION; Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 24-14; seconded by Vice MayorArena; motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Paterno opposed 13. ORDINANCE 25-14, SECOND READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS. BY AMENDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' PENSION PLAN TO AMEND THE FINANCE AND FUND MANAGEMENT PROVISION REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE Attorney Davis read Ordinance 25-14 title into the record. Council Member Paterno again voiced his opposition with the changes. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to the public; there being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 25-14; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Paterno opposed. Village Council Minutes December 11 2014 Page 5 14. ORDINANCE 21-14. SECOND READING, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE . AMENDMENT TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANDATES SET FORTH IN SECTION 163.3187, ET SEQ., FLORIDA STATUTES, PURSUANT TO A VILLAGE INITIATED AMENDMENT NO. LUPA 1-14 WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, DESIGNATING ONE POINT FIVE THREE ONE SIX (1.5316) ACRES MORE OR LESS OF LAND RECENTLY ANNEXED INTO THE VILLAGE LOCATED AT 3774, 3764 AND 3754 COUNTY LINE ROAD, AS "MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL"; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES Attorney Davis read Ordinance 21-14 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 Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 21-14; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 15. ORDINANCE 22-14, SECOND READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. AT ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL. BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SECTION 46-3. "COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; CONTRACTOR NUMBER." TO REQUIRE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITHIN THE VILLAGE TO DISPLAY THE APPLICABLE CONTRACTOR LICENSE NUMBERS OF THE CONTRACTOR ON THE VEHICLE; AND AT ARTICLE III. PARKING, STOPPING OR STANDING. DIVISION 1. GENERALLY. BY UPDATING AND REVISING REGULATIONS FOR UNLAWFUL PARKING THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE, AND PROVIDING FOR TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW DIVISION 3. TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWING AND IMPOUNDING ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES Attorney Davis read Ordinance 22-14 title into the record. Vice Mayor Arena questioned notice requirements. Council Member Paterno asked of Chief Elg if Assistant Chief Ricciardi had looked into fines and fees. Manager Couzzo responded no. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to the public; there being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOT/ON: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 22-14; seconded by Village Council Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 6 Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 17. ORDINANCE 26-14. FIRST READING. PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA; WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF ONE POINT FIVE THREE ONE SIX (1.5316) ACRES MORE OR LESS OF LAND RECENTLY ANNEXED INTO THE VILLAGE LOCATED AT 3774, 3764 AND 3754 COUNTY LINE ROAD; PROVIDING THAT THIS REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE ASSIGNED THE VILLAGE ZONING DESIGNATION OF "R-2 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT"; PROVIDING THAT THE ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SHALL BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE PROPER DESIGNATION FOR THIS REAL PROPERTY Attorney Davis read Ordinance 26-14 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 26-14; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 19. Approval of Interim Firefighter Contract Template for Future Use Beginning 10/1/2015 to Include Healthcare Benefits and Educational Funding Pursuant to the Affordable Healthcare Act Fire Chief Weinand offered a brief explanation and history on the item and explained the educational and health aspects associated. He noted support of both benefits and recommended they be offered. Council Member Paterno voiced concern with insurance requirements for families and the costs associated. Chief Weinand stated it had become harder to fill the positions due to the job market and stated more data could be gathered before a final decision in January. Council Member D'Ambra felt it was important to offer both to hire and keep good employes. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the item; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Paterno dissenting. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member D'Ambra offered a handout and requested that Council compensation be adjusted as it had not been increased in 16 years and asked that the item be added to the January agenda. Attorney Davis responded that annual Council salary was fixed by Viliage Council Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 7 ordinance. Mayor Brennan explained the salary and hours associated with the positions and felt it was a good item to discuss. Clerk McWilliams responded that it would be added and noted the January workshop would be held December 29, 2014. Council Member Paterno voiced his feelings that no meeting should ever be cancelled unless three Council members were unable to attend. Mayor Brennan explained the reason for the recent cancellation was that she felt nothing was pressing on the agenda and, that workshops were not mandated. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the ' meeting was adjourned at 7.•49 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 Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. e�„�f/a �