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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_02/09/2015 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 9, 2015 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5 -0. 1. Council Discussion of US 1 Corridor Proposals by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council The Mayor announced Council Member D'Ambra needed to leave at 7:00 p.m. She commented the resolution was broad, and a decision whether the Council wanted to move forward was needed for Thursday's meeting. Council Member Paterno stated he was not in favor, that it was inappropriate and not transparent to not have the public present. Mayor Brennan reviewed all comments, provided a handout, and referred to drawings. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council had provided a compilation of what was said at the meetings with Village Manager Couzzo and herself. She clarified the material presented tonight was not what would be voted on, that everything would be done in a transparent way at an open meeting, and there would be 4 -6 months to fine tune a plan, but a decision was needed on whether Council wanted to advance, and action must be taken Thursday to be within the FDOT timeline. Approving meant approving going from six to four lanes with reconfiguration and turn lanes. Council Member Paterno expressed concern that what had been provided was not an acceptable plan to vote on. Council Member D'Ambra commented at the end of the day a majority vote would be required; if the vote was yes it would provide an opportunity to design to reflect the character of the Village and improve pedestrian and driver safety with the bulk of the dollars paid by FDOT. Council Member Paterno felt if going to four lanes a substantial plan was needed. Council Member D'Ambra explained the vote would be whether to move forward from 6 to 4 lanes with 4 -6 months to design. Council Member Paterno stated the plan as provided was unacceptable and he wanted to hash out 95% of what was going to be done now. Council Member D'Ambra commented that unknown funding sources would impact what the Village was able to do. Mayor Brennan clarified the right lane was not used just as a turn Minutes — Workshop 2/9/15 Page 2 lane, and the four through lanes needed to be established. Council Member Okun commented plans could be as basic as paint in the turn lane; agreed this was being rushed; discussed enforcing the speed limit and suggested putting out cones to see what would happen; discussed church dismissal and traffic issues. Vice Mayor Arena commented this was a six -lane highway —the resolution stated 4 -6 lanes, bike lanes and turn lanes. The Village Manager commented all this did was try to achieve bike lanes and turn lanes within the present areas. There would be 4 -6 months to explore design and funding. Council Member Paterno indicated he would be in favor if curbs were taken out. Mayor Brennan reviewed the options; she clarified the resolution simply said the Village wanted four through lanes with the two bike /turn lanes, and to design the bells and whistles later. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0, therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, n r �' �C�LQ��1, • •� ae r , , Lori McWilliams, MMC `D �o� ter, �..�, . Village Clerk Co Note These summary mif'r r e�jApared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not 1 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.