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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/08/2015 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2015 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Vice -Mayor Vince Arena at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Mayor Abby Brennan was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Arena led the meeting with the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the following Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 1. MINUTES — 11/3/14 Workshop; 11/10/14 Workshop; and 12/11/14 Regular Council Meeting 2. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. Florida League of Cities, Inc. Proposal for preparation of $4,987.50 GASB 45 Disclosures Valuation Report. $4,987.50 3. Amendment to Village's Premium Conversion Summary Plan Description and Plan Document 4. Approval of Budget Amendments for 2014/2015 5. RESOLUTION 1 -15 Approval of Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Exchange System Membership 6. RESOLUTION 2 -15, AMENDING RESOLUTION 31 -08 AND PROVIDING FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS BY REMOTE ELECTRONIC MEANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES; FURTHER APPROVING THE KEEPING AND MAINTAINING OF THE VILLAGE'S RECORD (MASTER) COPY DOCUMENTS ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA, NAMELY THE VILLAGE'S LASERFICHE IMAGING SYSTEM AND CITIZENSERVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF F.A.C. RULE 113-26.003 Village Council Minutes January 8, 2015 Page 2 7. RESOLUTION 3 -15, RENEWING PHONE SERVICE WITH EARTHLINK BUSINESS FOR A 3 YEAR TERM END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Ray Giblin, Firefighter, Paramedic, voiced concern with item 12 and it being under possible contract violation. Attorney Keith Davis offered a brief history and suggested input be heard once the meeting reached the item. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Vice Mayor Arena voiced his gratitude on the experience of Tequesta as a whole and suggested commending police officers and thanking them for all they do in hopes to combat the negativity surrounding them at this time. STANDING REPORTS Villa-go Attorney Attorney Davis noted training opportunities regarding the mandated State ethics training. Village Manager No report. Vice Mayor Arena noted the US1 Corridor workshop on Saturday January 10, 2015. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE 26 -14, SECOND 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 Keith Davis read Ordinance 26 -14 title into the record. Vice -Mayor Arena opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he 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 Village Council Minutes January 8, 2015 Page 3 Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 9. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION SE 01 -15, Special Event permit application for a grand opening and open house event at Celtic Home Gallery located at 521 Old Dixie Highway in Tequesta, FL. The event is planned to take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015. The projected number of attendees is 200 -300 people. The event will be held both indoors and outdoors and will be catered, have musical entertainment and a radio station DJ on site. No alcohol will be served. Attorney Keith Davis noted details associated with the application. Council Member D'Ambra questioned traffic control for the event. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Community Development responded that police and fire are also part of the application process with department heads approval. Manager Couzzo explained that department heads would make recommendations in the approval process if they see additional necessities for any event. Vice -Mayor Arena 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 SE 01 -15; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 4-0. WITHDRAWN PER APPLICANT 10. SPSCIAI CVC61T APPI IC TION S6 A7T — Cn� _`ven perm t appll%Q iAFi�a, $ens ��.�few�eni le at 287 S I S H GRe n Teq �� , � C� ` `'' �innha-1 •wrill he sewed. This item is plaGed on the januaFy 8, 2045 Ag8Rda - the 1_1Rde_-FstandiRg t 11. Renewal of Gehring Group Insurance Broker Agreement Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director introduced the Gehring Group representative present and commented on the professionalism of the brokers with the firm. She noted that the group had gone above and beyond numerous times for the Village and noted surrounding municipalities' utilized the group as well. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carded unanimously 4-0. Village Council Minutes January 8, 2015 Page 4 12. ORDINANCE 1 -15, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, 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 LIMIT OVERTIME INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF "SALARY" TO 300 HOURS PER YEAR PER PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE; AND TO EXCLUDE ALL HOURS OF UNUSED ACCUMULATED SICK AND VACATION LEAVE EARNED AFTER THE RESPECTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR EACH BARGAINING UNIT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "SALARY;" PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 1 -15 title into the record and explained changes with state law which re- defined regulation. He noted dates and previous negotiation changes which opened and produced the development of Ordinance 1 -15. Attorney Davis stated the language was provided and approved by the labor attorney. Council Member Patemo asked for clarification in the language regarding his understanding from the Finance director that an LIFO (last in first out) accounting process would be utilized for hour calculation. Mr. Ray Giblin, Firefighter, Paramedic, voiced his concerns regarding the 2013 date being backdated and contributions not being addressed. Council Member D'Ambra voiced his understanding that the firefighter's contributions may not be credited correctly and asked if there could be an offset. Mr. Giblin suggested that the labor attorney review the item. Council Members D'Ambra and Patemo felt credit could and would be offered. Manager Couzzo responded that the item would be reviewed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 1 -15, seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 4-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS • Council Member D'Ambra encouraged attendance by all to the upcoming January tenth workshop and noted that it would be held for discussionsfinput/comments on the US1 Corridor project. • Council Member Okun asked that image overview be added to the upcoming workshop agenda for discussion. Village Council Minutes January 8, 2015 Page 5 • Vice Mayor Arena noted that he had not heard an update regarding the Seafood Fest and he and Manager Couzzo would discuss the event. • Council Member Paterno questioned progress on the sewerage project at Tequesta Parks and the latest postponement. He voiced his dissatisfaction with continued postponements and felt the Village was informed in November and, decisions had been made. Manager Couzzo responded that accuracy was desired regarding progress of the project and additional information from the engineers was forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 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.