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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Pension Public Safety_Tab 05_04/18/2006Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 03/09/06. Page 15 Village Capital Projects - He indicated he was thrilled with the new Projects • coming up, Village Ha11, Constitution Pazk, Linear Pazk, Cypress Drive, Street Lighting Program along Tequesta Drive and other communities, and the new well and chlorination system. He mentioned the new chlorination system would be changing from gas chlorine to liquid which will be safer for the community and the employees who work at the Plant. Public Works Department - He wanted to thank Assistant Village Manager and Director of Public Works Robert Gazlo for doing a great job expanding the Public Works Department. He mentioned between ~'• a lot ac om lished ewith etry Public Services Manager they seem to be getting P few people. He felt they were dedicated and hazd working employeeeed note Village is very lucky to have these people. Vice Ma or Watkins agr mg there aze many good things going on in the Village. VICE MAYOR WATI~NS Education Forum Meeting JTJB Chamber of Commerce Meeting - She announced she attend the meeting this morning. She mentioned the School Board Superintendent is calling for public awareness/legislative type thing about th~ funding that happens for Florida schools. She explained Florida School rank 45 out of 50 states, per people spending, and that she wanted everyone to be aware so to look for the information or contact their state legislators. Council Member • Genco asked if they were for or against the voucher program that was recently proposed. Vice Mayor Watkins commented she could not speak for them, but would assume they are against it because it pulls funding. Council Member Genco felt that would probably result in more funding for our public schools, if it did not go through. Vice Mayor Watkins felt it was interesting and encouraged everyone to read up on it. COUNCIL MEMBER GENCO Public Safety Officers Pension Board of Trustees -She mentioned an issue has been brought to the Board where the Boadd has been trying to work with Jupiter Inlet Colony to allocate funds that are being Paid with their Insurance premiums to the State. She explained a portion of the funds that are paid (when. the city pays their insurance premiums) goes into state pools. She indicated .part of the premium goes into a pocket that benefits firefighters and policemen. She pointed out in this case Jupiter Inlet Colony is serviced by the Village's EMS program. She commented because of that the Village's firefighters are entitled to receive that portion of the state insurance money. She stated if Jupiter Inlet Colony would work with the Village, and adopt a resolution in support of that, then the monies that they aze already paying, that are being kept by the State would come back to the Village's EMS department and result in a pension benefit for them. She mentioned to some degree, because of the problems between them and the Village, relating to mail service, and maybe a few other things, they have done • 15 • • • Minutes - Page 16 Village Council Regular Meeting 03/09/06 anything to date. She indicated they received a copy of the resolution and a letter, and have been approached, and nothing has happe~g• She explained she. was hoping the Village Council would write a letter explaining how this is not costing them anything. She pointed out they have already paid the monies, and it is simply putting the money back into a local pocket. She indicated the Pension Attorney, Ms. Bonni Jensen, has written them a very nice explanation of it. Council Member Genco mentioned she would ask Council to send a letter to each of their Council Members, asking them to please endorse this at a Council Meeting. She felt that way they would have more of an opportunity to move forward. Mayor Humpage commented Council Member Genco h ~ r~8h done information to Council about two months ago, and nothing robabl five Council Member Gen ~stated~~ebee~n ~egAttorney sentmthe resolution t the months ago. Mayor H pag Clerk at Jupiter Inlet Colony. Council Member Genco pointed out the Mayor and Clerk knows about the issue. She explained if Council could send a letter to each Council Member it would give them an opportunity to discuss as a group, and decide whether or not they want to sen lthem a sample resolution so they don t resolution. She indicated the Village need to spend any money drafting the document, and the Board has an attorney's opinion explaining exactly what she ~ ounc' 1 sent them a letter the V llage may not cost them anything, and maybe i eed that was a t idea. be able to push this thing forward. Mayor Humpage agr ~ Council Member Paterno questioned whether it would be in the best interest of the Village to have someone go todththe Vm~ttnhas offered and itthhas nott gon needed. Council Member Genco state ~ anywhere. Mayor Humpage commented firstly, they need to accept the fact that the Village is interested, and maybe they would invite Council or Staff over there. Council Member Genco noted the Boazd has actually offered, contacted them and sent the information. She mentioned it has not been a top priority for them, because of the election, or other matters. She indicated if this is not done by a certain time, the city could lose the money for that yeaz. She stated the Public Safety Boazd would like to start capturing that money, so the sooner the better off the employees would be. Consensus of Council agreed to send a letter to each Council Member at Jupiter Inlet Colony. Village Manager Couzzo indicated he would take care of the matter. 16 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA - Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Dcive. Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561) 575-6203 March 24, 2006 Vice Mayor Douglas Pierson Jupiter Inlet Colony 1 Colony Road Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469 Dear Vice Mayor Pierson: It was brought to Council's attention, at the March 9, 2006 Village of Tequesta Council meeting, that House Bill 1159 was passed into. law during the 2005 legislative session. As you maybe aware, this law permits Jupiter Inlet Colony to allocate the Chapter 175 premium tax monies, which are currently being paid to the state, to instead be allocated to • the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department. (Attached, for your review, is a copy of House Bill 1159. The pertinent provisions are on page 6, lines 143 through 157 and page 8, lines 215 through page 9; line 224.) In our case, the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department provides the fire protection services for Jupiter Inlet Colony and is, therefore, eligible to receive the funds if Jupiter Inlet Colony passes an ordinance to ensure that the funds are kept at the local level. I have attached a suggested sample ordinance and request, on behalf of Council, that you add this item to your next meeting agenda for discussion. Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or would like to discuss this further. Sincerely, `~,~ l ~ , . --~ ~_ . __ „ Jim Humpage Mayor JH/ak • Cc: Mayor John Zuccarelli, III . Commissioner Marilyn Barfield Commissioner Daniel J. Commerford, III Commissioner Thomas M. Disarno Recyckd Paper VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive. Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561) 375-6203 March 24, 2006 Commissioner Daniel J. Commerford, III 7upiter Inlet Colony 1 Colony Road Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469 Dear Commissioner Commerford: It was brought to Council's attention, at the March 9, 2006 Village of Tequesta Council meeting, that House Bill 1159 was passed into law during the 2005 legislative session. As you maybe aware, this law permits Jupiter Inlet Colony to allocate the Chapter 175 premium tax monies, which are currently being paid to the state, to instead be allocated to the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department. (Attached, for your review, is a copy of • House Bill 1159. The pertinent provisions are on page 6, lines 143 through 157 and page 8, lines 215 through page 9, line 224.) In our case, the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department provides the fire protection services for Jupiter Inlet Colony and is, therefore, eligible to receive the funds if Jupiter Inlet Colony passes an ordinance to ensure that the funds are kept at the local level. I have attached a suggested sample ordinance and request, on behalf of Council, that you add this item to your next meeting agenda for discussion. Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or would like to discuss this further. Sincerely, ~,: .L._. __~/~aY_ f, Jim Humpage Mayor JH/ak • Cc: .Mayor John Zuccarelli, III Vice Mayor Douglas Pierson - Commissioner Marilyn L. Barfield Commissioner Thomas M. Disarno Rerycled Paper VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561) 575-6203 March 24, 2006 Commissioner Thomas M. Disarno Jupiter Inlet Colony 1 Colony Road Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469 Dear Commissioner Disarno: It was brought to Council's attention, at the March 9, 2006 Village of Tequesta Council meeting, that House Bill 1159 was passed into law during the 20051egislative session: As you maybe aware, this law permits Jupiter Inlet Colony to allocate the Chapter 175 premium tax monies, which are currently being paid to the state, to instead be allocated to the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department. (Attached, for your review, is a copy of • House Bill 1159. The pertinent provisions are on page 6, lines 143 through 157 and page 8, lines 215 through page 9, line 224.) In our case, the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department provides the fire protection services for Jupiter Inlet Colony and is, therefore, eligible to receive the funds if Jupiter Inlet Colony passes an ordinance to ensure that the funds are kept at the local level. I have attached a suggested sample ordinance and request, on behalf of Council, that you add this item to your next meeting agenda for discussion. Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or would like to discuss this further. _ ......_ .._ . _ . ~~. _ _. _~ i Sincerely ~~~ .. ~~,. ~ ) LC ' r ' i ---- Jim Humpage Mayor JH/ak • ~ Cc: Mayor John Zuccarelli, III Vice Mayor Douglas Pierson Commissioner Marilyn L. Barfield Commissioner Daniel J. Commerford, III Recycled Papa VILLAGE OF T.EQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 •250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561) 575-6203 March 24, 2006 Mayor John Zuccarelli, III Jupiter Inlet Colony 1 Colony Road Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469 Dear Mayor Zuccazelli: It was brought to Council's attention, at the March 9, 2006 Village of Tequesta Council meeting, that House Bill 1159 was passed into law during the ZOOS legislative session. As you maybe aware, this law permits Jupiter Inlet Colony to allocate the Chapter 175 premium tax monies, which are currently being paid to the state, to instead be allocated to • the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department. (Attached, for your review, is a copy of House Bill 1159. The pertinent provisions are on page 6, lines 143 through 157 and page 8, lines 215 through page 9, line 224.) In our case, the Village of Tequesta FirelRescue Department provides the fire protection services for Jupiter Inlet Colony and is, therefore, eligible to receive the funds if Jupiter Inlet Colony passes an ordinance to ensure that the funds are kept at the local level. I have attached a suggested sample ordinance and request, on behalf of Council, that you add this item to your next meeting agenda for discussion. Please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or would like to discuss this further. - - --...'`~ S~ulc re e / `~ .. ~. ~ _.., Jinn Humpage Mayor JH/ak • Cc: Vice Mayor Douglas C. Pierson Commissioner Marilyn Barfield Commissioner Daniel J. Commerford, III Commissioner Thomas M. Disarno Recyckd Paper VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 . (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561) 575-6203 March 24, 2006 Commissioner Marilyn Barfield Jupiter Inlet Colony 1 Colony Raad Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL 33469 Dear Commissioner Barfield: It was brought to Council's attention, at the March 9, 2006 Village of Tequesta Council meeting, that House Bill 1159 was passed into law during the 2005 legislative session. As you maybe aware, this law permits Jupiter Inlet Colony to allocate the Chapter 175 premium tax monies, which are currently being paid to the state, to instead be allocated to the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department. (Attached, for your review, is a copy of • House Bill 1159. The pertinent provisions are on page 6, lines 143 through 157 and page 8, lines 215 through page 9, line 224.) In our case, the Village of Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department provides the fire protection services for Jupiter Inlet Colony and is, therefore, eligible to receive the funds if Jupiter Inlet Colony passes an ordinance to ensure that the funds are kept at the local level. I have attached a suggested sample ordinance and request, on behalf of Council, that you add this item to your next meeting agenda for discussion. Please feel free to contact me if•you have any comments or would like to discuss this further. __ _ i Mayor JH/ak . 'j J ,....~' • Cc: Mayor John Zuccarelli, III Vice Mayor Douglas Pierson Commissioner Daniel J. Commerford, III Commissioner Thomas M. Disarno Rerycled Paper Jim Humpage