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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2015
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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 Assistant to the Clerk Deanna Mayo. 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
Pastor Paul Beresford offered an update regarding Hannah's Home, introduced three of the
women and they spoke on their success stories. He offered thanks to the Village for the
ongoing warmth and mutual supportive relationship shared. Pastor Paul then offered the
invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOT10N: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approva/ of the following Consent Agenda; seconded
by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
1. MINUTES — 12/29/14 Special Meeting; 1/8/15 Regular Council Meeting; and
1 /26/15 Special Meeting
2. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000
a. Palm Beach/Treasure Coast 211 Affiliate Agreement W/A
b. Tyler Technologies Proposal — $500.00
Implementation/Training Services
c. Nozzle Nolan, Inc. Rodent 1 Year Agreement with $7,030.00
Parks & Recreation
3. Council Approval of Budget Amendment
4. Council Approval of Centerline Drilling to perform rehabilitation services to
Well 18 at the Water Plant.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Dottie Campbell commented on the importance of the Village's informational notice and
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information printed on both sides. Manager Couzzo responded that he would look into the
budget and upgrade of the sign.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Patemo:
• Thanked the community for their support of his term on Council
• Spoke words of gratitude for Tequesta
• Suggested Manager Couzzo offer a more detailed report at meetings
Council Member Okun:
• Congratulated Mayor Brennan and Council Member Patemo for running un-
apposed and continuing on Council
• Offered support of the US1 speed reduction
• Noted progress on the movement of a large propane tank
• Remarked on AAF (All Aboard Florida)
Vice Mayor Arena:
• Congratulated Mayor Brennan and Council Member Paterno
• Thanked everyone for their dedication
Mayor Brennan:
• Recalled Village grand openings
• Noted staff and residents support of Parks and Recreation
• Provided an update on AAF (All Aboard Florida)
STANDING REPORTS
Villaqe Attornev
Attorney Davis:
• Congratulated the finro Council Members renewing their terms
• Commented in his firms name change and new hires
• Noted an agreement amendment to authorize the Village on replacement of
damaged flags at the cell tower
• Reported on the Inspector General litigation case
Villaqe Manaqer
Agreed with Council Member Paterno's request for an in-depth report for Council and
offered a detailed list of multiple items occurring at present within the Village.
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
5. ORDINANCE 1-15. SECOND 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
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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.
Village Attorney Davis requested the item be placed on the March agenda as he was
awaiting pertinent information.
MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved to p/ace Ordinance 1-15 on the March 12, 2015
agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
5A. ORDINANCE 20-14. SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER SUBELEMENT, AND THE
CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO ADOPT AN UPDATED TEN YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK
PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3177, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING THAT THE TEXT, AS AMENDED OR REVISED, SHALL BE
SUBSTITUTED FOR AND REPLACE IN FULL THE EXISTING TEXT; PROVIDING
FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 20-14 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 approva/ of Ordinance 20-14; seconded by Council
Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION 10-15. US 1 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS, A RESOLUTION OF
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
RECONFIGURE U.S. HIGHWAY ONE THROUGH THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FROM ALTERNATE A1A/BEACH ROAD TO COUNTY LINE ROAD, AS A
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FACILITY WITH FOUR `?HROUGH" VEHICULAR LANES AND TWO
DESIGNATED BICYCLFJTURNING LANES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Davis read Resolution 10-15 title into the record.
Mayor Brennan confirmed that the Village intended to move forward to work with TCRPC
(Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council) on the US1 Corridor project.
Basil Dalack, 225 Golfview Drive, suggested a referendum be offered regarding the item
and voiced his concerns with the disruption to traffic flow.
Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle spoke about an earlier period when a large litigation
case filed by Mr. Dalack cost the Village money.
Pat Watkins, 167 River Drive voiced her feeling that the Village had gone above and
beyond to offer ample opportunities for residents input.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court voiced his support with moving forward.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 10-15; seconded by Vice
Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
7. SE 03-15 — Special Event — Special Event Permit Application for an Informational
and Fundraising Event at Hannah's Home of South Florida Located at 4390 County
Line Road in Tequesta, FL. The event is planned to take place on Saturday,
February 21, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Nilsa Zacarias, Community Development Director noted details of the event.
MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approva/ of Specia/ Exception 03-15; seconded by
Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
8. SE 0415 — S�cial Event — Special Event Permit Application for the Annual
Strawberry Festival Fundraising Event at First Presbyterian Church Located at 482
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL. The event is planned to take place on Saturday,
March 7, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m.
Nilsa Zacarias, Community Development Director explained the particulars associated with
the application.
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MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva/ of Specia/ Exception 04-15; seconded by
Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
9. RESOLUTION 12-15, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET BY $32,215.00; APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE AND
INCREASING EXPENDITURES IN THAT AMOUNT TO FUND THE PAYMENT OF
A NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT AND CONNECTION FEES FOR THE
SEWAGE COLLECTION LINES IN THE "TEQUESTA PARK ASSESSMENT
AREA".
Attorney Davis read Resolution 12-15 title.
Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Finance Director, reminded Council that the project had been
approved and noted, it was now time for payment. Mr. Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks and
Recreation, offered property use facts and his opinion that the demographics were
changing in the Village, which was showing a more populated use of the park.
MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approva/ of Reso/ution 12-15; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
10. ITEM WAS RELOCATED TO OLD BUSINESS AS 5A
11. ITEM WAS REMOVED TO BE DISCUSSED AT MARCH WORKSHOP AND
PLACED ON THE MARCH AGENDA
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13. RESOLUTION 13-15. ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES RENDERED BY THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FOR ITS CITIZENS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR AN EXCESSIVE VARIANCE STEP ADJUSTMENT;
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-14; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES
AT THE VILLAGE HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS
Attorney Davis read Resolution 13-15 title and noted that it would allow flexibility to the
Manager with billing in the event of water issues. He confirmed that it did not affect the
regular fee schedule.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approva/ of Reso/ution 13-15; seconded by
Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
14. Approval of Foreclosure of Code Compliance Lien, 414 Cypress Drive #D
Village Attorney Davis offered an event history linked to the property and explained that a
title search was needed before a foreclosure was filed by the Village to take title. He noted
that the property was possibly abandoned by the owner, had persons living without utilities
and, an attempt had been made to involve the health department regarding its present
condition.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval for the title search and to move forward
with the forec/osure process; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried
unanimous/y 5-0.
15. Discussion and Action Regarding Donation Request from Jupiter High School
for the 2015 Project Graduation
Mayor Abby Brennan noted funds were not in the budget.
Council Member D'Ambra offered $500 from his discretionary funds, Vice Mayor Arena
duplicated the sentiment from his, with Council Member Paterno contributing from his
personal funds.
16. RESOLUTION 14-15, INCREASING THE SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND
#605 2014/2015 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,300.00 TO CREATE AND
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FUND AN ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER POSITION FOR THE REMAINDER OF
BUDGET YEAR 2014-2015 AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO
PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S ADOPTED PROCEDURES
Attorney Davis read Resolution 14-15 title.
Alan Chertok, Police Administration Specialist reported information regarding the item and
that graduation of Village supported recruits were happening at present. Mayor Brennan
added clarity to the Military-To-Main-Street program and funding through the Village's
commitment to the candidate's success and, budgetary restraints which now restrict
employment options at this time.
Manager Couzzo noted that Chief Elg positioned partial funding for new officers for the
remainder of the year. Council voiced concern for the creation of future salary needs for
the positions to continue beyond this years budget. Mayor Brennan agreed and stated she
could not support the resolution.
John Walker, local resident, noted this was his first experience at a Council meeting and
he was very impressed with the quality. He suggested possible Federal funding for the
program. Manager Couzzo responded that Tequesta understood that Federal funding was
unavailable and supported the program by offering a stipend and training to candidates
and felt the training was important to continue the transition from the military to civilian life;
which, Tequesta was proud to offer.
17. Council Approval of Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Funding of an
Additional Law Enforcement Position Using Funds from the Special Law
Enforcement Trust Fund for the Remainder of Budget Year 2014-2015
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved to tab/e Reso/ution 14-15 and item 17;
seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; mofion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Council Member D'Ambra suggested a workshop regarding Greg Corbitt's thoughts to add a
splash park at Constitution Park.
Vice Mayor Arena suggested the following items be added to Tequesta Park:
o Garden offering rental spots
o Art Show
o Car Show
o BBQ Event
o Proceeds to renovate park
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Council Member Paterno noted quarterly meetings at the County where he understood their
intention to acquire dispatch agreements for all communities and to join those with fire
departments. He then asked Manager Couzzo if a rate study had been planned. Manager
Couzzo responded that research had been contemplated which would need to be integrated
along with a Council set plan so that proper assessments could be made.
Mayor Brennan confirmed the following upcoming workshops:
o US1 Corridor
o Capital Budget
o Hiring of police officers at a later point
She also noted that the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) would be assessing
the Riverside Drive area for improvements.
ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice
Mayor Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimous/y 5-0; therefore, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:55 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.
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