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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_11/10/2014 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of 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 placement during project • Optional phases such as: o Landscaping Village Council Workshop Minutes November 10, 2014 Page 2 • Gateway • Up lights • 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 • Florida - #1 state for pedestrian deaths • Legislation coming re: more bike lanes / safer streets • Tequesta has space needed for lanes & curbs • Turn lanes / congestion • Two lanes can reduce the need for right hand turn lanes • Adding more left turn lanes — to avoid u -turns • FDOT does not like adding lanes and curbs, prefers u turns • Speed reduction helps u-tums • Police assistance with church servicelholiday events traffic — events don't fall on peak times • Involving the church for input • Council Member Paterno's two drawings handouts (discussed) • Crosswalks • Adding crosswalks in front of Publix • Narrowing lanes to assist cross walk areas (less footage for pedestrians to cross) • State has Ordinance stating "must stop for pedestrians" — not all drivers are aware of it • Research /Charrette • Proceed with resident questionnaire at Tequesta Fest • Two specific questions to survey residents desires, with a request for one word responses • Place question on website • Mail questions to residents • 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 • Move forward to organize and develop a committee • 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 adjoum carried unanimously 3 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Re pectfully 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.