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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
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 2001
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village
Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday,
February 8, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by Mayor Joseph N. Capretta. A roll call was taken
by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present
were: Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, Vice Mayor Elizabeth A.
Schauer, Councilmember Basil E. Dalack, Councilmember
Geraldine Genco, and Councilmember Sharon Walker. Also in
attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo,
Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Joann
Manganiello, and Department Heads.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Schauer gave the Invocation and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Schauer requested addition of the following
items under Any Other Matters: (1) Discussion of the tour
of skateboard parks on January 24 by the Vice Mayor and
Village Manager Couzzo. (2) A letter for the Mayor's
signature to the School Board regarding Jupiter High
School. (3) Streetlights to be installed on Seabrook Road
by Tequesta Pines. Councilmember Genco requested item (H)
on the Consent Agenda be pulled, and addition of general
comments under Any Other Matters. Councilmember Walker
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requested item (G) be pulled from the Consent Agenda, and
that general items and request for addition to the March
Agenda be added under Any Other Matters. Village Manager
Couzzo requested that items VII (A), (D), and (H) be
withdrawn to be presented at a later date.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. The motion was therefore
passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
A) PROMOTIONS
1. Police Department - Zed Albrecht (Sergeant)
• Police Chief Allison announced a new Sergeant's
position had been created during recent contract
negotiations, described the stringent process
required to qualify for the position, and
announced that the winner had been Zed Albrecht.
Sergeant Albrecht was congratulated on his
achievement.
2. Fire Department - James Trube (Operations Chief)
Fire Chief Weinand described the difficult
qualification process for the position of
Operations Chief, and announced that James Trube
had been appointed to the position. Operations
Chief Trube and his wife were congratulated and
Mayor Capretta presented Operations Chief Trube
with his badge.
B. INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW EMPLOYEES
1. Police Department - Patrol Officer Jennifer
Hubbard
• Police Chief Allison introduced Jennifer Hubbard
as the newest patrol officer, and explained that
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she had been a member of the Police Department
Reserves since May of 1999. Vice Mayor Schauer
expressed her appreciation for the way Officer
Hubbard and another police officer had handled
the situation when responding to a call at St.
Jude Church. Mayor Capretta described the
creation of the auxiliary police, from which
several members had advanced to full-time
positions.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Capretta read the following items on the Consent
Agenda:
F) Approval of Community Appearance Board Meeting
Minutes, December 13, 2000
B) Approval of Community Appearance Board (Sitting as
Tree Board) Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2000
C) Approval of Board of Adjustment Workshop Meeting
Minutes, December 14, 2000
D) Approval of Board of Adjustment Public Hearing
Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2001.
E) Approval of Village Council Meeting Minutes, January
11, 2001.
F) Approval of Special Village Council Meeting Minutes,
January 16, 2001.
I) Consideration of Appointment of Paul Brienza to a
Two-Year Term as an Alternate Member of the Board of
Adjustment, With Said Term Expiring February 8, 2003
Councilmember Genco made a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda as read by Mayor Capretta. Vice Mayor
Schauer seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5-0 vote.
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G) Manager's Report, December 11, 2000 - January 5, 2001
Councilmember Walker had requested Item G be pulled
from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Walker
requested that the Village Manager provide more
detail in his report as to dates actions had
occurred, and requested he include all meetings with
citizens, as well as the skateboard tour mentioned by
the Vice Mayor. Councilmember Genco objected to the
Village Manager taking the time from his duties of
Village business to provide more details, indicating
that the Manager's report was 15 pages and reports by
the former Village Manager had been 7-8 pages, and
questioned Councilmember Walker as to the purpose of
this request. Councilmember Walker responded that
she was trying to establish a time frame.
Councilmember Genco indicated she did not see the
• necessity to establish a time frame and that
Councilmember Walker could not explain why she
believed it was necessary. Councilmember Walker
commented that the Village Manager had accepted her
request.
H) Resolution No. 17-00/O1 - A Resolution of the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida, Designating Polling Locations,
Election Officials, and Inspectors of Election and
Establishing Election Procedures in the Event it
Becomes Necessary to Conduct the Municipal Election
Scheduled to be Held March 13, 2001, and the
Municipal Run-off Election to be Held on March 27,
2001.
Councilmember Genco had requested this item be pulled
from the Consent Agenda, and expressed her opinion
that the wording "in the event it becomes necessary"
was a typographical error. Village Clerk Manganiello
responded that it was not always known if there would
be an election, and if no one filed an election would
not be held; and that this Resolution established
• procedures in the event it became necessary to hold
an election.
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Village Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 17-
00/01 by title.
Mayor Capretta commented that there had never been a
run-off election while he had been in office, and
that three or more citizens had never applied for one
seat, but that it was possible that could happen. A
hypothetical situation where there were three
candidates for one seat, with two receiving 40% of
the vote and the third candidate receiving less was
discussed. Village Clerk Manganiello explained that
in such a situation the two with the 40% would be in
a run-off election. Vice Mayor Schauer indicated
this was in the Village Charter.
Councilmember Genco made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 17-00/O1. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
• The Village Clerk noted there had been no motion
regarding Item (G) .
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve Item (G).
Councilmember Dalack seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Dr. Pat Schafer Pastor of First Presbyterian Church,
explained that the church parking lot had been used by
skateboarders, that the kids had built a platform but
neighbors had complained about the noise and it was torn
down, but offered to continue to provide space for this
recreational activity until the Village was able to build
a skateboard facility. Vice Mayor Schauer indicated that
the Village was working on obtaining grant money, that
Tequesta Park had been selected for the site, and that the
Village must meet the State of Florida's requirements and
would need to have the money budgeted for the project . The
Vice Mayor reported she had met with Palm Beach Gardens
• Recreation Department representatives approximately a year
ago and had learned that their facility would cost
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approximately $250,000. Tequesta's facility would be
slightly smaller. The Vice Mayor reported she and Village
Manager Couzzo had visited other skateboard parks. Vice
Mayor Schauer requested that anyone present who was
interested sign up so they could be contacted for a
workshop on this subject, and requested that the kids
participate to provide input regarding what they would
like. Dr. Schafer indicated that the church wanted to be
a good neighbor but expressed concern regarding liability.
The Village Manager discussed the possibility of obtaining
hold harmless agreements from the parents, and indicated
that supervision would be provided by the Police and Fire
Departments. Vice Mayor Schauer explained that the
liability issue was minimal since there were very few
skateboarding accidents, in part because of the requirement
for safety pads and helmets. The Vice Mayor reported that
Palm Beach Gardens was charging $25 annually per family for
the use of the park so that they would have an idea of the
• projected use, that the kids would have to sign in, and
that the City of Palm Beach Gardens planned to have two
people supervising. Councilmember Genco requested that
safety equipment be encouraged if a program was offered by
the church. Mayor Capretta commented there was more than
one church interested. Dr. Schafer indicated the church
did not want to continue to offer a facility after the
Village's facility was completed-only during the interim
period until a facility could be constructed. Mayor
Capretta recommended that Martin County be involved in the
Tequesta Park site. Vice Mayor Schauer indicated she would
obtain a video from Palm Beach Gardens for the workshop
meeting.
Charles Fisher, 15 Shady Lane, President of the Homeowners
Association, indicated they had complained about the noise
at the church; but he was not here tonight to complain.
Mr. Fisher explained that the kids had obtained the design
for the ramp from the web and had built it themselves, but
after it was built it had become noisy. The ramp had been
approximately 20'x 30', 3 feet high. Mr. Fisher indicated
their Association wanted to work with the Village to
continue the skateboarding at the church. Vice Mayor
Schauer explained that Tequesta police officers were
• willing to assist on their own time. The liability issue
was discussed. Mr. Fisher commented that the liability was
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no higher than for somebody playing basketball.
Nick Esegulla, one of the skateboarders, explained that
they had built a box from the design obtained on the web,
but were told they must take it down, and that it could
have been moved, but a couple of kids had destroyed it.
Terry Moran indicated she was a single mother with two
children and that she was in favor of having a place for
skateboarding, and that the kids who had built the
platform were not the ones involved in the vandalism. Ms.
Moran recommended that the Village work with the YMCA in
providing a skateboard park; and indicated her willingness
to help in any way possible.
Councilmember Genco recommended working with the YMCA in
providing a skateboard park at Constitution Park. Village
Clerk Manganiello explained that when Constitution Park was
• built the Village had entered into an agreement with the
residents of Tequesta Gardens which restricted certain
recreational activities. Councilmember Genco requested
that the Village look into that agreement to see if
skateboarding could be provided. Councilmember Dalack
requested that Mr. Giese of the YMCA be invited to attend
the workshop meeting on February 28. Village Manager
Couzzo indicated that he and staff were meeting with Mr.
Giese the next day. Dr. Schafer indicated he had been very
impressed with the police officers who had come to the
church. Mayor Capretta indicated that some sort of short-
term program could be offered.
Betty Nagy, Shay Place, inquired as to when the
Redevelopment Committee would meet so that residents could
learn what type of facilities would be built for Fire and
Police and for the Village Hall. Mayor Capretta explained
that he was meeting with staff and the Village Manager and
the Fire and Police Chiefs on this matter and that things
would progress to the point that a meeting could be held,
and verified that a meeting would be held before a contract
was signed so the residents could have input.
Russell Von Frank, 489 Dover Road, inquired as to the
• interest rate charged on the $1.7 million drawn under the
$5 million line of credit. The response was that 4-3/4%
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interest was being charged and all of the draw had been
used for the downtown development. Mr. Von Frank inquired
who owned the building that had been demolished, to which
the Mayor responded it was owned by the Village. Vic
Strahan, a tenant of the developer, clarified that
according to the developer, the other half of the building
was scheduled to be demolished in mid April.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, commented that at the south
entrance of the reverse osmosis plant approximately 75' of
sidewalk needed to be repaired, and suggested negotiations
with the contractor for the Alterra project, who was
getting ready to pour concrete for sidewalks there. Mr.
Taylor expressed his opinion that the public safety
building and Village Hall projects were now 32% over budget
and that Main Street was 63% over budget, discussed
contract prices and numbers given to the public by the
Village Council, commented that ACT had been accused of
lying to the Village Council but questioned who had
misunderstood who, because the numbers given by the Village
Council were not right. Mr. Taylor requested a way be
found to finance the projects and that realistic numbers
be established before the Village did anything else.
Village Manager Couzzo responded he had spoken with every
member of the Village Council and was working to get the
numbers right, and explained that the numbers were merely
estimates which changed with unforeseen events. The
Village Manager commented that using a dollar amount per
square foot was the most basic way to establish the cost,
but that until the project was at the point for real
construction documents it could not truly be assessed, and
that variables happened in the bidding process. Mr. Couzzo
explained that he and staff were working on institutional
loans, bank loans, etc., to determine the best financing
method, and that this program had been accelerated and
staff could not keep up. The Village Manager explained
that he spent more than half of each day working on this
project, and the cost estimates were now better.
Councilmember Genco commented that there were staff
shortages and the Finance Department was way behind, and
that the actual construction had been changed which
increased costs. Ms. Genco commented that an estimate was
• just an estimate, the workshop numbers had been
underestimated, and that the numbers would be presented to
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the public. Mayor Capretta commented that the numbers were
getting a lot closer and the Village was still on track to
do a public safety building on the present site, a
municipal center downtown, a new Main Street, and upgrades
to Bridge Road without a tax increase. Mayor Capretta
explained that this was an optimum time to obtain financing
at a low rate, and that the Village Council did not want
to give answers to the residents until there was a good
basis, but the work to date showed the plan for the
projects was feasible. Mr. Taylor commented on the power
shortage in California and expressed concern that the
Village might be duplicating events that had caused that
crisis. Mr. Taylor indicated that members of ACT were
willing to help work on planning these projects. Village
Manager Couzzo commented on different areas of the project
where staff had been able to make significant reductions
in the costs through negotiations, and explained that staff
was looking at every possible mechanism to reduce costs.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
B) Resolution No. 19-00/O1 - A Resolution of the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida, Approving a Mutual Aid Agreement
Between the Martin County Sheriff's Office and the
Village of Tequesta, Establishing Operational
Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Across
Jurisdictional Lines, and Authorizing the Village
Manager to Execute the Same on Behalf of the Village.
Mayor Capretta read Resolution No. 19-00/Ol.
Police Chief Allison introduced Captain Mario DeLuda
who was present representing the Martin County
Sheriff's Office. Chief Allison commented this was
a historic event since the Village had never had a
mutual aid agreement with Martin County. Captain
DeLuda explained that Sheriff Crowder had been unable
to attend tonight's meeting, but that their
Department was looking forward to working with
Village. Vice Mayor Schauer expressed her thanks to
staff and the Village Manager for their work on the
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agreement.
Pert Town, 364 Fairway North, commented she was happy
to see this agreement and commented she would like to
see the idea of cooperation with Martin County
expanded into the health care area. Ms. Town
described problems she had experienced in trying to
get her mother to the doctor across the county line.
Both counties had a Council on Aging and would pick
up a person to take them to the doctor free of
charge, but the line could not be crossed. Vice
Mayor Schauer responded this was a problem between
Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and not between the
Village and Martin County. Ms. Town requested that
the Village Council bring up this matter to County
officials with whom they had a good working
relationship.
• Councilmember Dalack made a motion to approve
Resolution 19-00/O1. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
C) Resolution No. 20-00/O1 - A Resolution of the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida, Awarding a Proposal to William H.
Murphy General Contractor, Inc., of Hobe Sound,
Florida, in the Amount of $28,803, for Renovations to
the Tequesta Recreation Center, Having a FY 2000/2001
Capital Improvement Proposed Intra Fund Transfer of
$35,000, and Authorizing the Village Manager to
Execute the Applicable Contract on Behalf of the
Village.
Mayor Capretta read Resolution No. 20-00/Ol.
Public Works and Recreation Director Gary Preston
described the proposed renovations to the Tequesta
Recreation Center which were required by the Health
Department for an after-school program. Mr. Preston
explained that Architect Randy Hansen had reviewed
the bid and had advised that it was reasonable.
• Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve
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Resolution 20-00/O1. Councilmember Genco seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
E) Resolution No. 22-00/O1 - A Resolution of the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida, Awarding a Proposal to Wynn & Sons
Environmental Construction, Inc., of West Palm Beach,
Florida, in the Amount of $12,965, for Repairs to
Manhole Depressions in Tequesta Pines, Having a FY
2000/2001 Capital Improvement Fund Budget Allocation
of $42,350, and Authorizing the Village Manager to
Execute the Applicable Contract on Behalf of the
Village.
Public Works and Recreation Director Gary Preston
reported that the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
included a project for overlaying all the roads in
• Tequesta Pines next year, and that this work was
required before the overlay could be done. Mr.
Preston indicated the work could start in
approximately three weeks, with completion estimated
by April 15. Mr. Preston indicated this area was
already sewered. Vice Mayor Schauer indicated it was
great to see this being done. Councilmember Walker
questioned whether splitting the work would affect
the budgeted amount, to which Mr. Preston responded
that this was a small project for the County and
contractors used by them were designated for either
small or large projects. Since the overlay was a
large project, the contractor who did the small
project of repairs could not be used for the overlay.
Mr. Preston commented that there were 49 manhole
covers in Tequesta Pines, and estimated that the
entire project would cost $75,000, with $42,350
budgeted during the current year and the balance to
be budgeted next year.
Councilmember Walker made a motion to approve
Resolution 22-00/Ol. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
• F) Update on Status of Creation of Neighborhood Parks
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Councilmember Walker indicated she had requested this
update, and that Village Manager Couzzo had written
a letter dated February 2, 2001, which had been sent
to all owners of vacant land. Councilmember Walker
commented she did not consider purchase of 3 acres on
U.S. Qne to be feasible. Councilmember Walker
referred to a memo by Planner Kara Irwin dated
November 27, .2000 titled Vacant Properties, which
listed .Lot 1, Block 4 on Tequesta Drive as a possible
site, as well as many sites in Cypress Ridge under
$35,000. Councilmember Walker requested more
attention to this issue. Councilmember Genco asked
if the Village was looking for donations or if there
would be costs, because so far the Village Council
had only approved pursuing donated park space if it
would not result in cost to the Village, and all of
a sudden they were talking about costs.
Councilmember Genco expressed .her. opinion that the
• Village Council must be more reasonable in their
requests to staff. Discussion ensued. Mayor
Capretta suggested this project be dropped
temporarily.. Councilmember Walker indicated that her
purpose in requesting this work had been to answer
concerns expressed by residents regarding lack of
neighborhood parks and to .help the Village meet its
Comprehensive Plan requirements for neighborhood
parks.
G) Consideration of Report on Publication of Village
Council Meeting Agenda in the Jupiter Courier.
Councilmember Walker indicated .she had made this
request. in response to years of citizens' requests
for this .information. The charge had been found to
be $5.5.2.0 per month, or $662.40 per. year, which was
not consistent with the amount of $310 quoted in the
previous month's Village Manager's Report. Village
Manager. Couzzo responded .that the quote in the
Manager's Report had been. for an agenda the size that
was given to the Village .Council; the example for
$55.20 was the format used by the Town of Jupiter
which was a scaled down version of the agenda. Vice
Mayor Schauer indicated she liked the format of the
highlights such as used by Jupiter, and asked where
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the money could be found. Village Manager Couzzo
indicated he believed there would be no problem
finding .the funds. A reporter for the Jupiter Courier
who was present in the audience verified that Friday
afternoon was the deadline for submission for the
Sunday edition. Village Clerk Manganiello explained
that the agenda would not be ready in its entirety by
Friday afternoon, but short titles could be submitted
with the. understanding by the citizens that the
agenda could be subject to change. Councilmember
Walker commented that would need to be noted at the
bottom of the agenda. The Village Manager indicated
that changes would only occur in the event of an
emergency in the department or if the Village Clerk
or the Village Manager needed to make an
administrative change at the last minute. The
Village .Manager suggested also adding a statement
that the entire agenda would be available at a
specific time and place., i.e., outside Council
Chambers on Monday morning. Vice Mayor Schauer
indicated she had discussed .this with Commissioner
Henderson_ from Jupiter. Mayor. Capretta recommended
this. be done on a 60-90 d.ay trial basis, with the
Village Manager providing a report at the end of the
trial period .and the Village Council providing a
report on feedhack they had- received. Councilmember
Genco expressed her opinion this should be done and
not as a trial.
Joe Hall, ..1.59 Country Club Drive, suggested the
agenda be placed in the.. Wednesday edition of the
Courier.. Discussion ensued. Consensus was to use
the local newspaper, Jupiter Courier, and to place
the ad for four months in the Wednesday edition and
then to consider it in the. budget process. There was
no response from the public to Councilmember Dalack's
question whether anyone present thought it was a bad
idea to advertise the agenda in the Jupiter Courier.
Dr. Carey, 199 River Drive, suggested asking the
Jupitex Courier to publish the agenda free of charge
for public relations. Dr. Carey commented that as a
member of ACT, if the paper did not publish the
agenda free, then the members could try not to
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subscribe. Dr. Carey commented that he resented
Mayor Capretta's tone and manner in addressing a
Coun~ilmember for whom he had voted, and asked that
he consider being more respectful. Councilmember
Walker asked if the .Village Manager had ever asked
that the agenda be published gratis, to which the
Village Manager responded he had not done so.
Councilmember Genco noted to Village Clerk
Manganiello and was advised the Village Council had
requested last year she look into this and she had
done so, and the Jupiter Courier would do some things
free of charge but. not this. particular item.
Councilmember Walker made a motion to publish in the
Jupiter Courier the agenda as recommended by Village
Manager Couzzo .for a 6-month period. Councilmember
Genco indicated she would like to amend the motion to
publish the agenda but not for a specific time, to
which Councilmember Walker agreed. Vice Mayor
Schauer requested this be a line item ire the budget.
Village Manager Couzzo stated this would be a line
item in the Clerk's budget-. Village Attorney
Randolph advised no motion was needed.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) Ordinance - First Reading - An Ordinance of the
Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm
Beach County, Florida, Amending Chapter 14, Land
Development, by Including a New Article VII,
Preservation of Historic .and Specimen Trees and
Native Species Essential to Preserving Native
Habitats; Providing for Purpose and Intent; Providing
for Definitions; Providing for Criteria; Providing a
Procedure for Designation; Providing for Enforcement;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of
Ordinances in Conflict; Providing for Codification;
Providing an Effective Date.
Village Attorney Randolph read the above Ordinance on
First Reading by title only.
Director of Community Development Scott D. Ladd
explained that the Village currently had twenty
ordinances dealing with environmental issues and that
a similar ordinance already in effect took care of
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trees on commercial properties, that this ordinance
would affect the whole Village, and he believed it to
be a good thing. Mr. Ladd noted that the next
ordinance on the agenda needed a minor change to
track changes in the first ordinance, and that he had
compared these ordinances to the other environmental
ordinances. Mr. Ladd responded to Councilmember
Genco that he had been the staff member doing
environmental assessments, along with an outside
consultant, and that he had written most of the
ordinances. Vice Mayor Schauer pointed out that Mr.
Ladd worked closely with the Jupiter High School
Environmental Academy, and that he had taken them to
the St. Jude property to view scrub jays.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the above
ordinance on first reading by title only.
Councilmember Genco seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
B) Ordinance - First Reading - An Ordinance of the
Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida,
Amending Chapter V of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta Relating to the Community
Appearance Board, By Amending Section 7-7, Powers and
Duties as the Official Tree Board of the Village;
Providing for Severability; Providing for the Repeal
of Ordinances in Conflict; Providing for
Codification; Providing For an Effective Date.
Village Attorney Randolph read the ordinance on first
reading by title only.
Director of Community Development Scott D. Ladd read
into the record changes to be made on page 2, Section
2, paragraph 4 to include the words native or
endangered. Village Attorney Randolph commented that
the ordinance he had read was identical to the one
just approved, and was provided with the correct
ordinance, which added the duties of the Tree Board.
The Village Attorney read the correct ordinance on
first reading by title only.
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Councilmember Genco inquired whether registered mail
notices had been sent to property owners. Mr. Ladd
responded that the only tree discussed to date was
the large banyan at the entrance to Bay Harbor.
Councilmember Walker reported receipt of a letter
from M. Robert Steele requesting that a 101-year-old
live oak be considered, which was the first private
property tree of which she was aware. Councilmember
Dalack expressed concern that the Village could be
looking for trouble if this was not a voluntary
program. The Village Attorney explained that it was
not voluntary, and that the Community Appearance
Board could offer a tree for consideration. Village
Attorney Randolph explained that Palm Beach's
ordinance was like this one, and that a private
property owner could speak at the public hearing held
when a tree on their property was considered. During
discussion of appropriate species, Councilmember
• Walker commented that she doubted the Tree Board
would consider saving a ficus.
Village Attorney Randolph read the correct short
title.
Peggy Verhoeven, Point Drive, expressed concern that
historic designation of a large tree on her property
could deter sale of the real estate. Attorney
Randolph assured Mrs. Verhoeven that this was legal
and that the Village Council had the authority to
approve a designation on private property which would
be recorded in the public records and would be made
known to prospective purchasers through a title
search. The Village Attorney explained that the
purpose of the ordinance was so people would not
remove the designated trees. Mrs. Verhoeven stated
she was opposed to the ordinance, which could be in
the way of a possible real estate deal. Mayor
Capretta commented that there were already Village
ordinances which prohibited building on sites
habituated by scrub jays. Councilmember Genco
indicated there were ways of getting around the
ordinance such as a situation in Broward County where
• a tree had been trimmed, root pruned, and moved, and
noted it depended on the specie whether the tree
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should be preserved.
Robert Steinborg, 194 Golfview Drive, suggested that
if a property owner had a large tree they did not
want that they contact a tree nursery, who would
usually take the tree.
Councilmember Dalack commented part 5 was too broad,
to which the Village Attorney responded that section
was not new, and was what the Tree Board already did,
and that the underlying ordinance had provisions for
enforcement. Village Attorney Randolph explained
that this ordinance was merely amending the duties of
the Community Appearance Board to allow them to
implement this program, and that the Tree Board's
function was to make recommendations to the Village
Council, who had the final say.
• Councilmember Genco made a motion to approve the
above Ordinance on First Reading by title only.
Councilmember Walker seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Vice Mayor Schauer reported she and the Village Manager had
looked at skateboard parks and municipal centers, and
distributed coasters to the Village Council, Village
Manager, Village Attorney, and Village Clerk which had been
given out at the grand opening of the municipal center
where Mrs. Couzzo was employed. Vice Mayor Schauer
commented on three-dimensional art work which she had seen
featured in the lobby at that municipal center and
suggested the possibility of having the Tequesta Indian
logo expanded to be three-dimensional so that it might be
placed in the new municipal center lobby and Council
Chambers.
Vice Mayor Schauer reported she had attended a meeting at
Palm Beach County regarding the Riverside Drive sidewalks,
• and that the sidewalk would be installed along the west
side of the street.
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Vice Mayor Schauer explained that she had received a
telephone call from Dr. Murphy relating to a problem with
the future construction of Jupiter High School, regarding
acquiring property in front of the school to meet drainage
requirements of South Florida Water Management District.
It was the consensus of the Village Council to authorize
Mayor Capretta to sign a letter to the School Board to let
them know Tequesta was monitoring their actions and
expressing Tequesta's support for Jupiter High School.
Vice Mayor Schauer announced that streetlights were
scheduled to be installed by FPL on Seabrook Road near
Tequesta Pines on February 20, 2001. Mayor Capretta
questioned whether the newsletter had addressed the digging
that was going on all over town. Village Clerk Manganiello
responded that there had been a recent article about
streetlights on Seabrook Road near Tequesta Pines and in
• Phase Two of the sewering project, and the long-term
program would be discussed in a future issue covering every
streetlight site in the Village and the number of lights.
Mrs. Hutchinson commented that their road had been paved
last year but no streetlight had been installed and
questioned how long they would have to wait to get a light .
Councilmember Genco reported she had read the Community
Appearance Board meeting minutes and had been concerned
with the placement of live oaks on Seabrook Road. Ms.
Genco explained she had been involved in a development in
West Palm Beach in 1984 where live oaks with 2" diameter
trunks had been installed and that 12 years later the trees
were huge with heights of 50' and 150' canopies, and the
cost to trim them was $20,000-$25,000 annually.
Councilmember Genco expressed concern that a future problem
might have been created, and that the trees should be
spaced farther apart. Councilmember Genco recommended that
the Community Appearance Board start thinking about what
would happen in 15-20 years and the cost to maintain trees
in the future.
Councilmember Genco requested clarification regarding a
letter from resident Jim Humpage to the Village Clerk
requesting material, and stated she felt when people asked
for material it should be provided unless the request was
extremely burdensome. Village Manager Couzzo responded that
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a specific request must be made for a public document in
order for the Village Clerk to properly respond, and if it
was the desire of the Village council to have
Administration do that work and then respond, that was
different. Councilmember Genco commented she would like
the residents to be able to ask for something in a general
manner. Village Manager Couzzo explained that residents
should make general requests through the office of
Administration and not through the Village Clerk; or if the
request was for a specific document then the request should
be made of the Village Clerk. Mr. Couzzo noted if the
request was for research and analysis that was the
responsibility of Administration.
Councilmember Walker reported she had appeared before the
Jupiter Town Council to present the draft overlay project
for U.S. One and Old Dixie Highway for their review. Ms.
Walker noted the presentation had been very well received
by Jupiter. Councilmember Walker reported that she had
made the presentation to Commissioner Karen Marcus the next
day, which had also been well received. Councilmember
Walker explained that the overlay was similar to one
approved the day before by the County Commission for
Northlake Boulevard recently developed by Palm Beach
Gardens, Palm Beach County, North Palm Beach, and Lake
Park.
Councilmember Walker commented on the South Florida Water
Management District Phase II water restrictions and the
possibility of going to Phase III, and suggested that the
Village, along with the entire North County, might want to
provide input to South Florida Water Management District,
since this area did not directly draw their water from Lake
Okeechobee. Vice Mayor Schauer reported that St. Jude had
petitioned for a variance but had had no response to date.
Vice Mayor Schauer suggested an item regarding water
restrictions be placed in the newsletter since this was a
very serious issue. Councilmember Genco commented that
South Florida already had an exemption for new landscape
installations allowing 30 days of watering, and commented
that the biggest problem in Tequesta was salt water
. intrusion, and even though this area did not directly draw
potable water from Lake Okeechobee, the entire system was
interlinked and was being evaluated, and did not believe
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an exception should be requested. Councilmember Walker
indicated she was asking to be involved and that this item
would be on a public agenda and open for public comments.
Councilmember Genco indicated South Florida would issue an
order. Hal Hutchinson commented that the public would not
have a vote. Councilmember Genco commented that the
Village could request they be on the mailing list for
notification, but any input would be futile. Village
Manager Couzzo commented the Village was involved and
needed to stay involved to understand the impacts, and was
currently looking at how reduction in consumption would
impact the Village's revenue stream, and would keep the
Council more advised. It was noted that Martin County was
not on water restrictions, while the Village-which was on
restrictions--was providing water to them. Police Chief
Allison reported Sgt. Irovando had attended a meeting that
day with South Florida Water Management and had obtained
brochures regarding each phase of the restrictions. Chief
Allison announced that the information would be available
in the lobby of the Police Department the next day and
would be provided to the Village Councilmembers, and that
meetings were scheduled for the next week with the State's
Attorney and law enforcement officials to unify and
standardize the restrictions. Harold Taylor commented that
he had discussed enforcement with Chief Allison before this
meeting, reported six houses were still watering their
lawns, and stated that if the restrictions were not
enforced then Phase III would be instituted. Chief Allison
indicated that the first step was to educate the public and
that hangers were being placed on door knobs of violators.
If there was not compliance, the next step would be a
notice of violation, then notice of hearing, then
appearance before the Special Master; however, that could
change if the County unified enforcement. Chief Allison
indicated work was being done on the problem of 12-day
cycle sprinkler systems. Vice Mayor Schauer reported she
had referred callers to the Water Department who did not
know how to change their timers.
Councilmember Walker requested consideration for the March
agenda to include a request from Lighthouse Habitat for
• Humanity for Village sponsorship and involvement. Village
Manager Couzzo indicated that might be done through
employee volunteers.
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X.
Councilmember
Councilmembers
Bill Reese of
important.
Walker requested attention by the other
to a letter dated February 5, 2001, from
Reese Macon & Associates, which was very
Councilmember Genco inquired regarding the status of the
contact with Lighthouse Gallery that Vice Mayor Schauer was
going to make. The Vice Mayor responded that she had
forgotten, but would follow up.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Genco moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Vice Mayor Walker seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 5-0 vote. The motion was therefore passed and
adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Betty Laur
Recording
ATTEST:
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Jo nn Manganiel
Village Clerk
DATE APPROVED:
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Secretary