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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive Suite 300
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200
Fax: (561) 575-6203
MINUTES
SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQESTA
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING
PUBLIC HEARINGS: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE,
ZONING MAP CHANGE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2001, 7:44 p.m.
399 SEABROOK ROAD
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MILEAGE AND BUDGET HEARINGS
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta held a Special Village Council
Meeting, Local Planning Agency Meeting, and Public Hearings on a
• Comprehensive Plan change and Zoning Map change on September 27, 2001.
Mayor Genco called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m., and the Village Clerk
called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmember Russell J. von Frank,
Councilmember Sharon D. Walker, Mayor Geraldine A. Genco, Vice Mayor
Joseph N. Capretta, and Councilmember Basil E. Dalack. ALSO PRESENT:
Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Village Attorney John Randolph, Village
Clerk Mary Wolcott, and Department Heads.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Mayor Capretta gave the invocation reflecting on our great nation, and
handed out bumper stickers and buttons. He led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Everyone joined in and sang "God Bless America" at the Mayor's request.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Genco stated under Any Other Matters she wants to talk about the JMZ
letter we have received, and another item she would like to speak about is a Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Village Manager Couzzo stated we have a brief presentation tonight from Mike
• Forsythe, who was at the World Trade Center.
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Councilmemher Walker stated she would like to speak regarding Water
Conservation, and for VIII. B. she has never received backup materials-she
hopes something is forthcoming tonight.
Mayor Genco stated VIII. B. was an item for discussion, there would be no
backup materials.
Mike Forsythe stated he was at the World Trade Center, and he introduced Kara,
who is a rescue dog. She was there to find live people. She worked long 12-14
hour days. There were eight task forces there. I happened to be there with the
Miami Metro Task Force. This is a satellite pass of the ruins (he held up a
poster) it has been compared with Pearl Harbor. If you look at this photo and
Hiroshima, it looks very similar. To this very day it is still burning. On our last
day there, we found a basement with parked cars in it and no survivors. There
was a nursery there and there were children that did not get out of it. One of the
members of our team was part of a discovery where we pulled out several rescue
workers, and one of them was his brother. I have decided to give this to the
Village. I thought it would be a good memorial to hang up in the new fire
• department.
Chief Weinand stated we'll be proud to display it, and thanked him. He also
stated the good news regarding the fire department is the budget is under. As far
as construction, there is plenty of work. One contractor prequalified, the Ahrens
Company, but they have just declined because they have so much work the staff
would be stressed. It is important to seek out qualified contractors. We are
convinced that things will go well with the bid opening.
Vice Mayor Capretta stated my experience is you have a much broader bidding
range than this. The police chief and fire chief did a good job putting on paper
what we want.
Mayor Genco stated it is also my understanding this will be coming back to the
Council.
Mayor Genco requested citizen comments.
Leslie Cook asked have we contacted the Encon people and when are we going to
get rid of those piles of trash?
Village Manager Couzzo stated they have been contacted.
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Leslie Cook stated also apparently there have been some letters going around the
Village from Citizens of Concerned Government. The last letter I was thinking
about what has happened in New York, and 1 was shocked people would send
such a letter out, it is destructive and derisive of our community-I agree with
Mayor Genco, it was cowardly, and I really think they should be ashamed. It
embarrasses me.
Betty Nagy just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work.
Taimor Carey said about a week ago, he was one who expressed how badly his
property has been damaged due to this construction. The next day Mr. Couzzo
called my house. I wasn't home. I called him, he wasn't there. In less than an
hour he returned my call. Because of a previous engagement, Mr. Michael Estok,
Utility Director was at my house. He also listened to my complaint, walked
around my house in the heat of the day, and last Monday when I returned from
my Thai Chi class, Mr. Couzzo and Mr. Estok were at my house assessing the
damage. I would like to thank Mr. Couzzo and Mr. Estok for their concern.
• William Arenst, 210 Golfview Drive, was concerned about the way driveways in
that area looked. When I moved to Tequesta four years ago, it was a very lovely
Village. It was a charming place. If you take the time to drive down that area and
look around, I think you are preventing people from trying to maintain those
lawns. Who are the people responsible for the supervision of that area? People
say they'll do it, and that is the end of it. The latest letter, they are talking about
overtime in that area to do it. Who will pay?
Village Manager Couzzo stated he will take care of it for him.
William Arenst, stated we were given dates and they have never been met. I
have heard enough about our complaints. I think someone should go to the
contractors.
Councilmember Walker stated I believe it was three or four weeks ago when
Mr. Vander Waal was here, there was a conversation between you and he at that
time they were going to start working overtime.
Village Manager Couzzo stated with the contract at the moment we anticipate
him to be in compliance given with what we know today.
Peggy Verhoeven said thank you Mr. Capretta for the wonderful invocation, and
• thank the Mayor for "God Bless America." I compliment you on the budget and
the way you present it to the people. Thank you for the open door policy that
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your office has. Thank you for the refreshments, it is much appreciated. I also
commend the Charter Review Committee-the upstanding citizens who created
this charter. It is open to review by anybody in Town Hall now. My compliments
in commending those who worked on that committee. I had a paper come to me.
Something stood out there and grabbed me. I have to say something. This
Charter Review Committee called puppets-I take offense to that. Regarding that
review and those people. I think most of you know I have always fought for the
United States flag. Marines have helped me. I would like to say it to the person
this probably hits the hardest: if I were Colonel Resnik, I would be livid about
being called a puppet.
Colonel Resnik stated I read it-its crap. That committee worked hard. They did
it with no influence from anyone, using their own judgment and thought
processes. They all voted on any proposal that came up. No such things as
puppets. I considered the source, totally disregarded it, and I wasn't even going
to mention it.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Attorney Randolph read the ordinance by caption only.
A. Ordinance-second reading-An Ordinance of the Village Council of the
Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, annexing into the
Village parcels of land, which are contiguous to the Village limits, owned
by Roy S. Rood and Patricia M. Rood, a residential property located on
the north side of Riverside Drive, west of and adjacent to Tequesta Pines
Subdivision containing approximately 15.23 acres; providing a legal
description of the property proposed to be annexed; redefining the
boundaries of the Village to include said real property; providing for
repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing
for an effective date; providing for advertising; and providing that this
Ordinance shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and Florida Department of State upon adoption. Jeffrey
C. Newell, Community Development Director
Community Development Director Newell stated this is again the
annexation of the Rood property.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to accept the ordinance, Vice
Mayor Capretta seconded.
• Councilmember Walker asked if the ordinance was properly advertised.
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Community Development Director Newell stated yes, in the Jupiter
Courier.
Village Clerk Wolcott stated it was actually advertised for two
consecutive weeks in the Palm Beach Post because the voluntary
annexation ordinance requires it be advertised in a paper with at least five
days a week publication, if possible, and the Jupiter Courier is only
published twice weekly.
Councilmember Walker asked if we had notified residents in the area.
Village Clerk Wolcott stated it was not necessary to do so with a
voluntary annexation. A copy of the statute was included as the last page
of your backup for this item.
Motion carried S-0.
Village Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 562 by caption only
• B. Ordinance-second reading-An Ordinance of the Village Council of the
Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, providing for the
submission to the electors of said Village an amended Village Charter in
the manner and form attached hereto; said amended charter providing by
title for the following: Article I Incorporation; Section 1.01 Incorporation;
Section 1.02 Form of Government; Article II The Village Council; Section
2.01 Selection Term and Compensation; Section 2.02 Qualifications and
Disqualifications; Section 2.03 Oath of Office; Section 2.04
RemovaURecall; Section 2.05 Vacancies; Section 2.06 Mayor and
Successors; Section 2.07 Meetings; Section 2.08 Quorum; Section 2.09
Ordinances and Resolutions; Section 2.10 Electors and Elections; Section
2.11 Interference with the Administrative Department; Article III Village
Administration Defined; Section 3.02 The Village Manager-Appointment,
Removal, Qualifications, Vacancy; Section 3.03 Village Manager-
Functions and Powers; Section 3.04 The Village Clerk; Section 3.05
Department Heads; Article IV Municipal Powers; Section 4.01 General
Powers; Section 4.02 Annexation of Contiguous Territory; Article V
Taxation; Section 5.01 Powers of Village Council; Section 5.02
Limitations; Section 5.03 Tax Assessment, Levy and Collection; Article
VI Initiative and Referendum; Section 6.01 Power of Initiative; Section
6.02 Power of Referendum; Section 6.03 Form of Petitions; Section 6.04
• Filing, Examination and Certification of Petitions; Section 6.05
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Amendment of Petitions; Section 6.06 Effect of Certification of
Referendum Petition; Section 6.07 Consideration by Village Council;
Section 6.08 Submission to Electors; Section 6.09 Form of Ballot for
Initiated and Referred Ordinances; Section 6.10 Availability of List of
Qualified Electors; Section 6.11 Result of Elections; Section 6.12
Repealing Ordinances, Posting; Article VII Miscellaneous Provisions;
Section 7.01 Constitutionality; Section 7.02 Public Meetings; Section 7.03
Conflict of Interest; Section 7.04 Effect of this Charter; Providing an
Effective Date Should the Amended Charter be Approved at such
Referendum Election; Providing a Severability Clause; Setting Forth the
Form of the Question to be Voted upon at such Referendum Election; and
for Other Purposes.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve Ordinance 562;
seconded by Vice Mayor Capretta.
Councilmember von Frank stated it was a good job.
• Councilmember Dalack said thank you for your work.
Councilmember Walker asked if there has there been a determination for
a plan for public education of the proposed changes in the charter.
Village Clerk Wolcott explained we planned to print it in its entirety in
the next Village Newsletter.
Motion carried S-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Dalack motioned to absolve the Charter Committee;
Councilmember von Frank seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:32
V. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY HEARING
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Local Planning Agency Hearing was called to order at 8:50 p.m.
B. PUBLIC HEARING
• Mayor Genco announced the Public Hearing was open.
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Councilmember Dalack read the ordinance by caption only.
Ordinance-Planning Agency Hearing-An Ordinance of the
Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, amending the
adopted Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, and Chapters 9J-5 and 9J-11, Florida Administrative
Code, applying a residential low density land use classification to a
portion of real property located on the north side of Riverside
Drive, west of and adjacent to Tequesta Pines Subdivision and the
southern portion of Chapel Court Subdivision containing
approximately 15.23 acres, providing for a revision to the Village's
Future Land Use Map; providing for codification, severability, and
effective date and for other purposes. Jack Horniman, JLH
Associates.
Consultant Jack Horniman stated a few moments ago you
annexed this property into the Village. That is why you are sitting
as a Local Planning Agency tonight. We are recommending low
• density residential rezoning. We have a letter from a traffic
consultant. It is recommended that you recommend the approval
and ordinance when you sit as the Village Council.
Mayor Genco asked what does low density residential mean.
Jack Horniman stated it is no more than five units per acre.
Councilmember Dalack stated it is the lowest density.
MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to approve; seconded by
Councilmember von Frank. Motion carried S-0.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Genco announced the public hearing was open and read the ordinance by
caption only.
A. Ordinance-First Reading and Public Hearing-An Ordinance of the
Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, amending the adopted
Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and
Chapters 9J-5 and 97-11, Florida Administrative Code, applying a
residential low density land use classification to a portion of real property
• located on the north side of Riverside Drive, west of and adjacent to
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Tequesta Pines Subdivision and the southern portion of Chapel Court
Subdivision containing approximately 15.23 acres, providing for a
revision to the Village's Future Land Use Map; providing for codification,
severability, and effective date and for other purposes. Jack Horniman,
JLH Associates.
Jack Horniman stated this will amend the land use classification, it is the
transmittal ordinance. I should mention this will go through that process.
The second reading and adoption hearing for both ordinances is going to
be down the road a bit.
MOTION: Councilmember vorl Frank moved to approve; seconded by Vice
Mayor Capretta. Motion carried 5-0.
Village Attorney Randolph read the ordinance by caption only.
B. Ordinance-First Reading and Public Hearing-An Ordinance of the
Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, applying a zoning
. designation to a portion of real property located on the north side of
Riverside Drive, west of and adjacent to Tequesta Pines Subdivision and
the southern portion of Chapel Court Subdivision containing
approximately 15.23 acres, to R-1 Single Family Dwelling District;
making certain findings of fact; providing for revision of the Village
zoning map; providing for severability, and effective date, and for other
purposes. Jack Horniman, JLHAssociates.
No comments were made
MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to approve; seconded by
Councilmember von Frank. Motion carried S-0.
VII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
A. Placement of Sprint Cellular Tower: 1) Special Exception Approval, 2)
Site Plan Review Jeffrey C. Newell, Community Development Director
(a quasi-judicial hearing)
Village Clerk Wolcott swore in witnesses en mass.
No ex-parte communication was claimed.
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Sprint Representative Julio Dumas stated the lease is before you and
conceptually what we propose is a site plan. Communication needs to be
placed at your water facility. We want to build a flag pole. I will be
happy to defer to any questions the Council may have.
Mayor Genco asked Mr. Newell to explain what we would see.
Community Development Director Newell stated they propose to build
what looks like a large flagpole behind the utilities building. It will house
communication equipment for Sprint, with the possibility of adding other
carriers on in the future.
Mayor Genco stated this will be in back of the RO plant now.
Councilmember Walker asked of Mr. Newell, on the zoning map in our
binder, the C-2 Community Commercial District-how is that area zoned?
The Alterra property. The Lighthouse Cove apartment complex-you
attached a great deal of portions of the code. Because this is classified as
• an antenna. Were property owners notified?
Community Development Director Newell stated this was properly
advertised, his office takes care of that, and he knows they sent it out.
Sprint Representative Julio Dumas stated they were noticed to 1,000 ft
by registered mail, they paid postage, and beyond that as courtesy he
believes.
Community Development Director Newell stated it meets the seven
items for special exception criteria.
Councilmember Walker said she has more questions-in the past we
have discussed there would be a flag, the size of the flag, and that it would
be lit at night. Is this it. Mr. Dumas stated it was.
Councilmember Walker asked if this possibility did not exist, what
would be your next location?
Julio Dumas stated we were actually next door looking to put a monopole
on commercial property.
• Community Development Director Newell stated it meets the seven
items for special exception criteria: it is a permitted special exception use;
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the use is so designed, located and proposed to operate so that the public
health, safety, welfare, and morals will be protected; the use will not cause
substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood where
it is to be located; that the use will be compatible with adjoining
development and the proposed character of the district where it is to be
located; that adequate landscaping and screening is provided as required
herein; that adequate off street parking and loading is provided and ingress
and egress is so designed as to cause minimum interference with traffic on
abutting streets; that the use otherwise conforms with all applicable
regulations governing the district where located, except as may otherwise
be determined for planned development. Staff recommends approval of
the special exception use.
Mayor Genco thanked them for the opportunity.
No other council comments.
Taimor Carey stated you mentioned there is no effect of radiation on the
• public-we do not know the effect of it. Therefore, I do not know where
you get the information.
Julio Dumas stated the good doctor is half right the situation is the
Federal Government establishes a minimal safety standard, not allowing to
transmit above a certain level. The Federal Government in establishing
that standard is 10, 20, 30 mHz of frequency. The safety standard is based
on that formula. The antennas are going to be very high up and far away
from everything.
Taimor Carey stated there is such a thing as a cumulative effect-if
someone in the office has happens to be pregnant-at what cost will we do
this? I have seen many medical malpractice matters. You have sent 1,200
letters to the public-where they registered or ordinary?
Mayor Genco stated it is her understanding that if we don't take it, it
could end up across the street from us anyway.
Leslie Cook asked how much money are we going to make on this deal?
Vice Mayor Capretta stated about $150,000, and we can get more from
other company's that want to use the tower. The people that are near it are
• actually on County Line Road. They were concerned because they
thought it would be ugly. If you take a look at a map and see where this
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is, very few people live within 500 feet of this. It will go to the back of
our lot, next to nothing.
Jim Humpage stated he agrees with the Mayor, we didn't pick a place,
they did, the Village is right going forward with this lease because we do
have control. I am familiar with this because I am in the electrical
business. In the lease is the Village protected if there is something found
in the future? I think it is important the Village take this tower under its
wing so it can keep the control.
Julio Dumas stated in your lease you requested a provision, we are in
compliance with FCC rules at all times. We are solely responsible. We
can bring a spectrum analyzer.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, stated he is an electrical engineer-if it
is transmiting and receiving, it is transmitting and receiving from
something. Cell phones-everyone using a cell phone is being subjected
to radiation right next to their head.
• Pert Town, stated you are getting a lot more radiation from the Loran than
you would a cell tower.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve the cell tower special
exception; Vice Mayor Capretta seconded Motion carried S-0.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank motion to approve site plan; Vice Mayor
Capretta seconded.
Attorney Randolph stated the Council did tentatively except the lease.
Councilmember von Frank, Vice Mayor Capretta agreed to addend the lease
acceptance. Motion carried S-0.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Genco read Resolution No. 61 by caption only.
A. Resolution No. 61, 2001-- A Resolution of the Village Council of the
Village of Tequesta calling a Special Election on December 4, 2001 for
the purpose of submitting to the electorate a question relating to the future
• location of Village Hall, and submitting to the electorate a question
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relating to the amended Village Charter, designating polling locations,
election officials and Inspectors of Election, and establishing election
procedures; providing an effective date. Mary Wolcott, Village
Clerk/John Randolph, Village Attorney
Village Manager Couzzo stated our thought is we need to describe the
parcel we now own. In the event we do reach resolution of this, we can
come back at the next Council Meeting and change the ballot language.
Vice Mayor Capretta stated when it comes to December 4, I am
assuming this Council will be sure which parcel we will want. We could
place by the water fountain a stake saying site 1, and at the other side it
would be site 2-then you could put any verbage you want to. To clarify
it, it will have to say site 1 or site 2, or we are going to have a lot of
confusion.
Mayor Genco stated as I recall when the whole issue of referendum came
up-one of the defects that came up is the referendum did not give an
• adequate legal description. The legal opinion did state we would have to
have a specific address in here.
Attorney Randolph stated my opinion is you agree as a Council how you
would like to describe it-this is a straw ballot. What you have is a straw
ballot, where you are asking for the input from the voters as to where you
would like to see it. Whether you want to be more specific in regard to the
parcel we are talking about is up to you. Mr. Couzzo suggested the
southwest parcel be described.
Vice Mayor Capretta mentioned now we are about to complete the
swap-I am making the assumption the swap will go through.
Mayor Genco stated I think we need to add the language with the site
number in parenthesis. At the time we are approving this, we only own
the southwest parcel.
Councilmember Dalack suggested the language be-Site 1: Village Hall
Adjacent to 357 Tequesta Drive, and Site 2: Village Hall at Tequesta
Plaza.
Village Manager Couzzo stated Council could have a workshop to
• disseminate information, I think we need to make those kinds of decisions
before we ask the public, I feel we are adding another layer of confusion.
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Mayor Genco stated we need consensus from Council on the language so
we can proceed.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to accept the language as stated
by the Village Attorney with Site 1 and Site 2 before; seconded by Councilmember
Dalack.
Jim Humpage suggested they strike the work adjacent and say-Site 1:
Village Hall at 357 Tequesta Drive parcel.
Richard Berube said someone might want to have it by the fountain, and
never consider the spot behind it. If you use two parcels, they can vote for
the parcel that they like.
Pat Watkins asked if 357 really doesn't exist, is it legal to put it in there?
Attorney Randolph stated I'm concerned that the Council gives the
appropriate direction. If the 357 parcel describes it and they feel they can
adequately educate the public. I am more concerned with confusion than I
am the legality. Decide on a description, and when it comes to public
information, then describe that.
Harold Taylor suggested in the last edition of the Tequesta newsletter-
he asked wouldn't it be possible to list four or five on the ballot, and let
them decide.
Mayor Genco asked how about we use the term vicinity.
Councilmember Dalack stated Site 1: Village Hall Adjacent to 357
Tequesta Drive, and Site Z: Village Hall at Tequesta Plaza.
Motion carried 5-0.
Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 60 by caption only.
Resolution No. 60-00/O1 (Addendum) A Resolution of the Village Council
of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Submitting to the
electorate a question relating to the future location of Village Hall;
providing for a referendum vote on such issue at a special election prior to
making the final decision of said location; providing for submission of the
• question to the electors of the Village at a special election to be held on
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December 4, 2001; setting forth the form of the question to be voted upon
at the election; providing for delivery of this Resolution to the Supervisor
of Elections in order that this question may be placed on the ballot;
providing for an effective date and for other purposes.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve Resolution No. 60-
00/01, seconded by Vice Mayor Capretta. Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Councilmember von Frank moved to approve Resolution No. 61-
00/01, seconded by Vice Mayor Capretta.
Dottie Campbell spoke to the need of having deputy clerks at the polling
locations and suggested we add this to Resolution No. 61-00/O1. She said
there are 1,500 voters in Precinct 014 and 2,400 in Precinct 02.
Village Clerk Wolcott suggested we evaluate the situation and bring it up
in the form of a resolution before the election.
Motion carried S-0.
B. Consideration of process for Councilmembers to disseminate information
to other Councilmembers, and process to request information from Village
Staff-Geraldine A. Genco, Mayor
Mayor Genco stated we are trying to come up with a policy for
Councilmembers disseminating information to other Councilmembers-
should they be "cc"-ing other members.
Village Attorney Randolph stated they should not be "cc"-ing anyone
else. The best rule of thumb is to correspond with Mr. Couzzo.
Mayor Genco said so no one will write letters to administration, Mr.
Couzzo, or anyone else, and have staff "cc" any other Councilmembers.
Mayor Genco asked when a Councilmember needs information, how
should they go about that? If the Councilmember needs something from
finance.
Village Manager Couzzo responded the information request should be
made to me.
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Mayor Genco asked, minutes? Village Manager Couzzo responded
interpretations should come through me.
Mayor Genco stated all requests from Council with existing records are
made to the Clerk, anything that is current-Clerk, other stuff from the
Manager. What about information requests that require six hours of staff
time?
Village Manager Couzzo responded again, address it to him, and he will
determine.
Mayor Genco stated we will be leaving it up to you as how much staff
time we need to address. Instead of responding to that Councilmember,
you will bring it to the Council to see if we want to use the resources of
staff.
Consensus agreed.
• Village Manager Couzzo mentioned when people come in ask routine
and regular questions, the staff is approachable, and will always be
approachable.
Mayor Genco stated as I recall, you were given 11 priorities to be focused
on. There is the matter of a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. I
would like to bring it up for discussion at the next Village Council
Meeting. There is also the letter from JMZ Properties that we received I
would like on the next agenda.
Consensus agreed.
Councilmember Walker stated she has for the next agenda regarding
Water Conservation Resolution and an item on the Loxahatchee River
District.
Consensus agreed
Councilmember Walker mentioned she would like an update on Main
Street and the new Public Safety Facility.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjoa~rned.
Resp tfully submitt ,
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Village Clerk
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Date Approved
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