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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/20/2000F rE y~ G v J~ 7 ~J .~ a "~ ~ s p f; C~ m 4~ F7CN Co y 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 JULY 20, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL GALL The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, June 20, 2000. 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: Acting Village Manager and Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, Village Attorney John C. Randolph, and Department Heads. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Genco requested Item X (D), Item X (N), and Item X (I) be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Genco requested addition of item XI (A) which she stated would be a discussion. Councilmember Walker requested Item 7 (F), Village Manager's Report, be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Acting Village Manager Manganiello requested that the spelling of Mr. Resnik's name in Item VIII (A) be corrected. • Councilmember Genco made a motion to approve the Agenda as Recycled Paper • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 2 amended. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Geraldine Genco - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS Joe Hall, 159 Country Club Drive, requested that item X (I) regarding hurricane disaster be pulled from the consent • agenda, and was advised that had been done. Mr. Hall requested an update on Phase II of the sewer project. Utility Director Josef Grusauskas reported that it was hoped work on Phase I would be finished in 45 days, and advised that Phase II would begin after January 1, 2001. Mayor Capretta explained that during Phase I ENCON had installed sewers and laterals, and would install a thin coat of asphalt on the road. The Village would then do the stormwater improvements, swales, and electricity for streetlights. The Village's work was anticipated to be accomplished in October or November. Mayor Capretta expressed hope that the Village might continue with their portion of Phase II work and accomplish completion before January 1, when ENCON would begin their work on Phase II. Mr. Grusauskas verified that was the plan. Peggy Verhoeven, Point Drive, requested that indications by residents be acknowledged if later in the meeting it became too cold in the Council chambers. Mayor Capretta asked anyone who was too cold to raise their hand. Mrs. Verhoeven requested that the rest of her three minutes time be reserved until later in the meeting. Arnold Blum requested postponement of the placement of the new Village Hall until a referendum could be held at the general election on November 7, and stated if the Village • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 3 Council did not agree to a referendum then a political action committee would place this item on the November ballot. Mr. Blum requested that a verbatim copy of his request be included in the minutes of this meeting. A copy has been attached hereto. Mr. Blum presented information from the National Means Estimating Guide which included a survey of construction costs of 10,000 police departments, with the average cost per square foot being $154. Mr. Blum expressed concern that the Village was estimating construction costs too low at $105 per square foot. Mr. Blum was not in favor of moving the police department two times, which he estimated would cost approximately $125,000 to $150,000, making the current proposal $300,000 short. Mr. Blum recommended that the Village hire an attorney skilled in construction costs and mechanics lien laws. Acting Village Manager Manganiello responded that new cost estimates averaged $115 per square foot, $120 for the • police department and $110 per square foot for the fire department had been received. Robert Cook, 17 Bay Harbor, commented the cost estimates were engineering estimates, which tended to be low, and expressed concern with the concept of transferring surplus revenue into the General Fund. Mr. Cook suggested that fees might be too high if there was a surplus, and stated that the Village should not be counting on revenue to bail them out if construction costs exceeded the estimate. Mr. Cook commented if Jupiter took back their water customers the Village would have to raise either ad valorem taxes or rates. Mr. Cook requested that the Village not cut a deal to have JMZ building a new Municipal complex and commented that Village Councilmembers who voted to make a deal with the developer should take responsibility for increasing taxes. Councilmember Genco questioned Mr. Cook's background, to which he responded that he was an attorney and had worked with various public construction projects. Mayor Capretta commented there was no disagreement on the need for new facilities, and asked Mr. Cook to remember that the Village had put money aside and that the main source of funding was the new development in the Village. Mayor Capretta noted that the approximate appraised value • of the Village property had been $340,000, which had increased to $444,000, and that another $40-$50 million would be added as a result of new construction, which was • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 4 enough to pay debt service on a $7 million loan for new facilities without raising taxes. Councilmember Genco commented the Village Council was planning to raise the millage rate at this meeting. Mayor Capretta explained that it had been the strategy of the Village for several years to propose a millage rate a point or two higher than actually needed and then to lower it after the budget hearings in September, just in case it was found that more money needed to be budgeted. This was done annually as a safety net to save the cost of notifying each resident of an increase via first-class mail, since the rate could be lowered but not raised without notification. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Genco noted that she was out of order. Mr. Cook commented that taxes could be lowered, and that the Village should not spend all their money. Mayor Capretta commented that everything had been done to avoid raising taxes, and that the Village would not consider building new facilities if they thought they could not • afford it. Jim Humpage, 4268 Cypress Drive, stated he wanted the village hall kept at its present location and that he had given every Village Councilmember a packet containing reasons why the Village should not become involved with the Tequesta Plaza project, and asked for a motion to postpone the decision on a location and to hold a referendum on this issue. Mr. Humpage noted the savings that would be realized by keeping the new building on the present site. Mr. Humpage commented that the Village Council had voted on June 8 to adopt the recommendation of the Redevelopment Committee, which included a 14,500 square foot village hall, and now the proposed square footage was 17,000. Mr. Humpage commented that Jupiter intended to take back their water customers and that the Village Council had already raised stormwater utility taxes. Mr. Humpage asked the Village Council to keep Village facilities at the present location and get out of the rental and redevelopment business. Sill Verhoeven, Point Drive, advised that including a kitchen in the proposed municipal complex would be very • costly, and expressed concern that his restaurant's business was siphoned off by clubs which met at facilities other than a restaurant, and that the Village planned to . VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 5 compete with restaurants by allowing wedding receptions, etc., in the new municipal complex. Councilmember Walker responded that the Village had had many requests for such events to be held at the current recreation facility, which was not large enough. Councilmember Walker stated she would be happy to discuss with Mr. Verhoeven after the meeting the ideas presented in her newsletter. Pat Hartley, 279 Country Club Drive, congratulated Councilmember Walker on an outstanding and informative newsletter. Mrs. Hartley noted that most of the Village's churches had small kitchens. Mrs. Hartley commented on a letter from the engineering firm of Kimley Horn regarding the entrance markers on Country Club Drive. The letter stated that the markers were installed at least six feet from Country Club Drive, provided positive visual impact on drivers to reduce their speed, that the 25 mph speed limit was very acceptable to the six feet off the road • placement, and that the markers did not create sight obstructions from driveways, from Country Club Drive, or from nearby streets. Mrs. Hartley commented she was looking forward to the August meetings on the new Village Municipal Complex and hoped to bring many other residents with her who were in favor of what the Village Council was doing. VI. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Village Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda of Business and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. Mayor Capretta Schauer read aloud the following Consent Agenda items: VI. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS • *A) Proclamation Declaring August 1, 2000, National Night Out • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 6 VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS *A) Employee Pension trust Fund Board Of Trustees Meeting, October 27, 1999 *B) Community Appearance Board Meeting, April 27, 2000; *C) Board of Adjustment Meeting, May 15, 2000; *D) Special Master Meeting, May 18, 2000; *E) Village Council Meeting, June 8, 2000 *F) Stormwater Utility Board Meeting, May 25, 2000 VIII. APPOINTMENTS *A) Consideration of Appointment of Edward D. Resnik As Fifth Member of Employees' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees and Fifth Member of Public Safety Officers' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees. (Staff Recommends Approval) • X. NEW BUSINESS *A) Consideration of Designation of Finance Department Property as Surplus, Pursuant to Section 2.02 (A) of the Village Charter. (Staff Recommends Approval) A) Tag #1342 Versa laptop computer B) Tag #1121 Gateway 2000 computer & monitor *E) Adoption of the Date, Time and Place of the First and Final Budget Hearings to Consider the Proposed Millage Rate and Tentative Budgets. (Staff Recommends Approval ) C) First Public Hearing - September 14, 2000, 7:00 p.m.; Village Hall Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Dri ve, Tequesta, Florida. D) Final Public Hearing - September 28, 2000, 7:00 p.m. ; Village Hall Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Dri ve, Tequesta, Florida. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 7 *F) Consideration of Extension of Temporary Employment Agreement for Acting Assistant Village Manager. (Staff Recommends Approval) Mayor Capretta explained that the Village Council had conducted interviews and voted to make an offer to Michael Couzzo for the job of Village Manager; however, it was not known whether Mr. Couzzo was willing to move to Tequesta within the six-month time specified in the Village Charter, and if he decided not to accept the position then out-of- state applicants would have to be considered since there were no more applicants from within the State of Florida. *G) Response to Palm Tran Request for Expression of Interest in Municipal Funding of Transit Services • with Local Option Gas Tax Funds. (Staff Recommends Approval) *J) Resolution No. 68-99/00 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving a Proposal From De11 Computer Corporation of Round Rock, Texas, for a File Server Computer in the Amount of $8,235.00, and a Proposal from On-Site Computers of Tequesta, Florida, for Hardware and Configuration in the Amount of $3,000.00 With Funds Being Appropriated from the Police Department Impact Fee Proceeds In the Amount of $11,235.00, and Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute the Applicable Contract on Behalf of the Village (Staff Recommends Approval) *K) Resolution No. 69-99/00 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving an Interlocal Agreement wi th The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County for Municipal Recycling and Grant Management and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the • Same on Behalf of the Village of Tequesta. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 8 *L) Resolution No. 70-99/00 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving a Proposal With Reese, Macon & Associates, Inc., of Lake Worth, Florida, for Engineering/Survey Services in Connection With Tequesta Country Club Drainage Easements, Phase II, in the Amount of $6, 650.00, Having a FY 1999/2000 Budget Allocation of $500,000 with Funds Being Appropriated From the Tequesta Peninsula Capital Project Fund and Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute the Applicable Proposal on Behalf of the Village. *M) Resolution No. 71-99/00 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Approving an Inter-Agency Agreement Between All Law Enforcement Agencies in Palm Beach County, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, The Florida Department of Education, The Florida Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole Services, The Florida Department of Children and Family Services, and The Village of Tequesta For a Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensi ve Action Program and Authorizing The Village Manager to Execute the Same on Behalf of the Village. (Staff Recommends Approval) Motion was made by Vice Mayor Schauer to approve the Consent Agenda as read. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Genco. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. 9Chauer - for basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Gerico - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VI. PR~$ENTATIONS AND PROC~MATId1V~ • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 9 B) Presentation of Certificate of Completion for the 2000 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials to Sharon D. Walker, Councilmember. Acting Village Manager Manganiello presented Councilmember Walker with a Certificate of Completion for the 2000 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials, given by The Florida League of Cities, and read aloud the letter which had accompanied the certificate. C) Presentation of State Accreditation Plaque from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Police State Accreditation by Assistant Chief Bob Garlo. Assistant Chief Bob Garlo reported he and Chief • Allison had been presented with the State Accreditation award at Gainesville, and expressed his thanks for support from the Village Council, Acting Village Manager Manganiello, and Chief Allison. Assistant Chief Garlo explained that this accreditation would benefit the residents because of increased confidence in the Police Department, improved interaction between the Police and the community, more efficient use of law enforcement tax dollars, and better training of Police officers. Acting Village Manager Manganiello commented that Assistant Chief Garlo had spearheaded this whole project, and called for a round of applause to express everyone's appreciation. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS F) Village Ma'nager's Report; June 5 - July 14, 2000 Vice Mayor Schauer inquired of Public Works and Recreation Director Gary Preston regarding the letters to residents of Riverside Drive discussed • at the June 6, 2000 staff meeting, and asked about the resident who had installed all the landscaping. Mr. Preston responded that resident had stated he VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 10 would sell his home if the County proceeded with their plan to install sidewalks; however, the County was now considering combining this project with drainage, and did not know on which side of the road or even if the sidewalks would be installed. Acting Village Manager Manganiello commented that the letter had been a draft and had not gone out to the residents. Vice Mayor Schauer inquired about item 17 on the report regarding skateboard park funding being available from the State of Florida. Mr. Preston explained that with the FRDPA grant no matching funds were required up to $50,000; and that matching funds up to $125,000 were available. Mr. Preston advised that the grant requests would be on the next Village Council meeting agenda. Mayor Capretta noted that the Village population was changing, and reported that the population was growing only to per year; • however, the number of children had increased 500 in the past ten years, and the number of adults between ages 30-44 had increased 750, while the number of senior citizens had dropped 10%. Councilmember Walker noted regarding item 12 from the June 6 staff meeting that enrollment of 42 had been received for the YMCA's after school program. Councilmember Walker inquired whether the YMCA was happy with that level of participation, to which Mr. Preston responded they were. very happy and that the high enrollment would allow the Village to reduce their fees to the YMCA, that the flyer that had been sent out had been a big help. Councilmember Walker questioned whether the staff or Village Council would be involved in the Vision Committee to be formed by the YMCA. Mr. Preston responded that the Committee was to be made up of residents of Northern Palm Beach County. Mr. Preston was requested to advise the YMCA that the staff and Village Council were interested in the Committee . Motion was made by Councilmember Walker to approve the Village Manager's Report for June 5 through June 14, • 2000. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Schauer. The vote on the motion was: • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 11 Joseph N. Capretta Elizabeth A. Schauer Basil Dalack Sharon Walker Geraldine Genco - for - for - for - for - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Consideration of a Sketch Plan for the Re-Platting of Tract "D", a 2.5-acre Platted Lot in the Tequesta Country Club Community Within the R-lA Single Family Dwelling District of the Village of Tequesta. James Berg, as Agent for Owner. • Planner Kara Irwin advised this submittal was in accordance with the Village's Subdivision Regulations, and that the petitioner proposed dividing one large lot into three buildable lots meeting the R-1A zoning code. Joseph Brosmer, Attorney representing Mr. Berg, explained that all of the requirements except two had been met, for which relief was requested: (1) the applicant wished to delay installation of required sidewalks until the remaining sidewalks were installed along Yacht Club Place, and (2) permission to allow the existing 17' portion of the roadway to remain without being widened. It was clarified that if approved, the three lots would make up a subdivision within the existing Tequesta Country Club subdivision. Councilmember Genco inquired whether Tequesta Country Club had any control in this matter, to which the response was that the applicant had gone to the President of Tequesta Country Club and to their architectural committee; however, at that time their Board had been disbanded, but the information had been sent to the new Board. Village Attorney Randolph advised that the subdivision was subject to Village regulations and only giving notice to the Country Club was • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 12 necessary, which should be included in any motion for approval. Councilmember Genco made a motion to approve the request with the condition that any approval at this point prior to future action by the Village that the Country Club be notified and have an opportunity to respond. Staff advised that there was a viable Tequesta Country Club Board at this time, and that the Village Council might wish to consider the roadway and sidewalk requests. Councilmember Dalack asked whether there were any residents of the Tequesta Country Club Community present who were either for or against the request, to which no one responded. Councilmember Walker stated she agreed with Councilmember Genco. Councilmember Walker questioned the difference between this request and the lot division on Point Circle, to which staff responded that had been a lot split which was allowed within the code .and • that had not been a subdivision Staff advised that if the lots on Point Circle were split again, that would qualify as a subdivision. Discussion ensued regarding the roadway and sidewalk requests. Planner Irwin explained that the smallest roadway width previously approved had been 20'. Fire Chief Weinand recommended 20'. Mayor Capretta commented the road went only to this property and was the old Perry Como estate on Yacht Club. Councilmember Walker requested the road be 20' wide and stated she agreed with Councilmember Genco to get affirmation from the homeowners association that they agreed. Vice Mayor Schauer questioned the location of the nearest fire hydrant, to which Fire Chief Weinand responded that a fire hydrant was proposed for the cul-de-sac. Jim Berg, 212 Gateway Circle, Jupiter, advised the proposed fire hydrant would be located at the entrance of the existing driveway. It was noted this would make the maximum distance from the hydrant 300', which the fire hoses could reach, The Vice Mayor questioned who would maintain Tract "D" if this request were approved, and was advised that would become a part of the yard for one of the homes. Discussion ensued regarding access to the proposed lots, removal of the existing wood fence, and elevations. • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 13 Village Attorney Randolph clarified that a motion for approval should assure that the Country Club received notification and had an opportunity to comment, and advised that the Village Council's decision on subdividing was dependent on the Village Code and not what people in the Tequesta Country Club wanted. The Village Attorney advised that if the Tequesta Country Club residents did not want the lot subdivided, that would not be a reason for the Village Council not to subdivide. Councilmember Walker indicated she would favor approval with the roadway width request amended to 20'. Attorney Randolph indicated that with a motion to approve the Village Council would be granting a variance for the sidewalk. Councilmember Dalack expressed his opinion that it was not in the best interest of the community to increase density and expressed hope that the request would not be approved. Councilmember Capretta commented that the Village encouraged it, to which Councilmember Dalack replied he did not encourage it and did not think density should be increased and that he would like to live in a Village that was not dense. Councilmember Walker made a motion to approve Consideration of a Sketch Plan for the Re-Platting of Tract "D", a 2.5-acre Platted Lot in the Tequesta Country Club Community Within the R-lA, Single Family Dwelling District of the Village of Tequesta with the exception that the roadway be 20' in width for its entirety and that the variance be granted as requested for the sidewalk, and that the Village Council be advised the applicant has notified the Tequesta Country Club Association. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Schauer. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - against Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 14 The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Attorney Brosmer requested that the applicant's request for subdivision be on the August 10, 2000 Village Council agenda, and was advised to speak with Planner Irwin regarding this matter. B) Consideration of Designation of One Village Council Member Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities 74th Annual Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, August 10-12, 2000. Councilmember Walker requested that Vice Mayor Schauer be designated as the voting delegate. Vice Mayor Schauer indicated she would accept, however, requested that Councilmember Walker be present • during the process as an observer. Councilmember Walker made a motion to desic~f~~tte Vice Mayor Schauer as Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities 74th Annual Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, August 10-12, 2000. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Schauer. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Adoption of the Proposed Millage Rate (6.8651) Necessary to Provide the Ad Valorem Taxes Required to Balance the Tentative Fiscal Year 2003 General Fund Budget. (Staff Recommends Approval) Acting Village Manager Manganiello explained that two budget workshops had been held the previous week, and at both meetings it was announced that the budget must be reviewed, Florida Statutory • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 15 requirements must be met, the tentative millage rate and rollback rates must be submitted to the property appraiser's office, and announcement of date, time, and place of the budget hearings must be made. At both budget workshops, Acting Village Manager Manganiello mentioned that the budget proposed to the Village Council was with a zero percent millage rate increase, and was in fact the same millage rate as for the two previous years. However, since many things could happen between now and August when property tax estimates were sent to property owners, the Village always provided a cushion in the tentative rate to cover unexpected circumstances. A letter from Personnel Specialist Kim Bodinizzo had been provided to the Village Councilmembers advising of a potential 1000 increase in health insurance premiums. It was noted that some other municipalities were facing • increases of 1600. Since the earlier anticipated increase had been 100, an increase of 15o had already been included in the budget. The actual increase would not be known until August; therefore, Acting Village Manager Manganiello recommended a 2% cushion in the millage rate, and explained that the tentative rate could be set higher and later reduced at the public hearing in September, but the tentative rate could not be increased later without notification to each Village resident. Acting Village Manager Manganiello commented that it was hoped the millage rate could be reduced at the September budget hearing back to the current rate, and proposed paying the possible additional 85o increase in premiums from various budget sources, including a rate stabilization budget item, contingency, water surcharges, and Undesignated Fund Balance. Acting Village Manager Manganiello announced that it was believed that the increase could be covered without a millage rate increase. Acting Village Manager Manganiello announced that 6.8651 was the proposed millage rate and 6.5431 was the roll back rate, and that the first and second budget hearings had already been announced. • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 16 Acting Village Manager Manganiello explained that if the health insurance premiums increased 100% that could be $200,000; and the worst case for a family plan which now cost $5,000 could cost $10,000. Councilmember Genco expressed her opinion that the millage rate would probably have to be increased. Acting Village Manager Manganiello and Mayor Capretta responded they did not believe an increase would be necessary with a 1000 premium increase, and that there was a $56,000 cushion in the budget. Ms. Manganiello stated if the rate increased over 1000 she would bring this matter back to the Village Council with suggestions of how to pay the extra money. Peggy Verhoeven questioned whether every worker was covered, to which Acting Village Manager Manganiello responded the Village paid 1000 of the • premiums for the employees and 75o for their dependents. Richard Berube, 4 Country Club Circle, inquired how many were on the group plan, and why it was felt no other carrier would insure the Village. Acting Village Manager Manganiello responded there were approximately 70 employees on the plan of which 20 had family coverage, and explained there had been four very costly medical experiences; however, in a few years the catastrophic claims would drop off the record and other insurers would become available. Mr. Berube noted that the general trend was to increase premiums and decrease coverage, and that the public was looking at 15o to 25% increases. Jim Humpage inquired about the deductible. Acting Village Manager Manganiello responded the co-pay was $10. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed increase in the millage rate Ms. Manganiello explained that the Village Council would vote on the rate again and read into the record item X (C) again: Adoption of the Proposed Millage Rate • (6.8651) Necessary to Provide the Ad Valorem Taxes Required to Balance the Tentative Fiscal Year 2001 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 17 ----------------------- General Fund Budget. Acting Village Manager Manganiello also read aloud the next agenda item: D) Adoption of the Computer Rolled-Back Millage Rate (6.5431) to be Provided to the Property Appraiser in Accordance with F.S. 200.065. Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to adopt the proposed millage rate of 6.8651. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to adopt the proposed Computed Rolled-Back Millage Rate of 6.5431. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. H) Consideration of Petition for Exemption From the Village's Swale Policy John Wysocki explained that his driveway filled • with water during a rain and requested swales on each side of his driveway to alleviate this • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 18 condition. Utility Manager Joe Grusauskas responded that under the Village swale program, swales were accomplished by attrition and installations were now in progress on Country Club Drive Mr. Grusauskas explained that he had visited Mr. Wysocki's property and that the water from the heavy rain the previous day was gone in 24 hours. Mr. Wysocki commented he wondered if swales were really needed on his street. Acting Village Manager Manganiello explained there were existing swales but they were not deep enough. Ms. Manganiello explained that swales prevented flooding and insured water quality, and that the Village was mandated to comply to the NPDES law and therefore had no means to exempt properties from the program. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Wysocki being the first on his street to have to • conform to the swale policy because when a driveway permit was pulled it kicked in the new policy. Mr. Wysocki was advised to work with the Utility Department regarding scarping on either side of his driveway. Councilmember Genco noted that Mr. Wysocki was being allowed to have a 4" Swale instead of 6". Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to deny the petition for exemption from the Village's Swale Policy. Councilmember Genco seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. I) Resolution No. 67-99/00 - A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Adopting the June 2000 Emergency Management Plan for the Village of Tequesta, Providing for the Continuity of VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 19 Government, Establishing Responsibilities for the Various Departments and Establishing Operational Policies When Dealing with Disasters. (Staff Recommends Approval) Councilmember Genco had requested this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Genco requested delay of this item to the next agenda to allow time to review the report. Chief Weinand explained that the Village had been operating without a formal policy and could continue to do so; however, in the event of disaster employees could not be reimbursed and the Village could not take advantage of certain FEMA. monies. Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to defer • consideration of Resolution 67-99/00 to the August 10, 200 meeting. Councilmember Dalack seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. N) Ordinance No. 553 - First Reading - An Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, Providing for Amendments to the Village Budgets Adopted for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 1999 (Staff Recommends Approval) Councilmember Genco requested that these types of budget changes be labeled in the General Ledger as to the particular debt affected. Acting Village Manager Manganiello explained that on the new • accounting system it was hard to track these items, and the amendments had been initiated by the auditors just for accounting purposes. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 20 Councilmember Dalack questioned whether the Ordinance was confusing, and if the Ordinance was adopted whether the budget could be amended and then adopted. Village Attorney Randolph advised that the amendments in this Ordinance were just for clarification purposes. Mayor Capretta read Ordinance 553 on First Reading by title only. Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve Ordinance 553 on First Reading. Councilmember Genco seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for • Sharon Walker = for Geraldine Genco for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. XI. ANY OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Genco advised that the Loxahatchee River Coordinating Council had met July 17, and had approved weirs at two developments that would impede fresh water flow to the river. A copy of the resolution regarding this issue was to be provided to the Village Council for their next meeting, and Councilmember Genco requested that the Village Council send a letter of objection. Acting Village Manager Manganiello requested that the documentation be provided to her as soon as possible in order to have it reviewed by the Village Attorney. Councilmember Genco commented she had not received a copy of Councilmember Walker's newsletter and requested one in the future. Councilmember Genco questioned the topic for the October 12 showcase event. Councilmember walker explained how she had chosen recipients of the newsletter, by purchasing a disk of registered voters of Tequesta's two precincts who had voted in the March 2000 election between the ages of 18-50. Councilmember Walker explained that she VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 21 had totally funded the newsletter and had sent it to as many people as she could afford, which was 310 copies, and the next newsletter would be sent to people age 50+. It was noted there had been a typographical error in the newsletter and that Councilmember Genco was an alternate to the Loxahatchee River Coordinating Council. Councilmember Genco questioned whether the Village Council as elected officials were carrying out their duties in a fiduciary capacity and if there were a material change to a motion if it would have to be voted on again. Councilmember Genco commented that the motion to adopt the Redevelopment Committee's plan included a 14,500 square foot Village hall building and now it was apparently planned to be increased to 17,000 square feet. The Village Attorney advised that the motion would need to be reviewed and if there was a change it would need to be brought back before the Village Council. Acting Village Manager • Manganiello noted that in addressing resident Jim Humpage during the meeting she had mentioned to him during consideration of the building that she would recommend a 17,000 square foot building. Councilmember Genco commented the vote had been on Plan A, and that the increased square footage could cost a quarter million dollars, which was a significant increase. Village Attorney Randolph clarified that if the motion had not been specific and there was nothing to change it would not need to come back; but if the motion was unclear and discussion was needed it could be placed on a future agenda. Councilmember Genco requested this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Acting Village Manager Manganiello noted that caution was needed in presenting cost estimates, and the ones presented had been August 1999 estimates. Acting Village Manager Manganiello noted that at the public meetings the building size would be a specific item in the presentation, and the extra space would to provide more ownership of the municipal complex by the public by having a public room for their use and to serve as an election precinct. Acting Village Manager Manganiello commented staff had believed it was important to have this type of multifunctional room, since the use had been approved for up to 17,000 square feet. Councilmember Genco objected to the extra cost that would result from the increase in square footage and stated she felt this was a material • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 22 change. Village Attorney responded if the Village Council wanted to bring back this item it should vote to have it brought back, but it needed to be understood whether the motion had been to adopt a particular policy; if it had just been a motion to go forward with moving the Village hall to another location, or if the motion had been very specific, and he would need to look at the motion for clarification. Councilmember Genco quoted from the minutes regarding discussion of the building size. Acting Village Manager Manganiello commented the motion had not specified 14,500 square feet. Councilmember Genco commented the motion had specified Plan A, which had been 14,500 square feet. Mayor Capretta commented that Councilmember Genco's request for clarification on the principle of whether a material change could be made was fair; however, discussion of square footage had not been on the agenda and should not be discussed at this meeting. Councilmember Dalack noted there was a request to place this item on the next agenda. • Councilmember Genco stated she would like the Village Council to present what they were planning to build so citizens would know how much it would cost. Councilmember Dalack requested placing on the next agenda the sufficiency of the notice of the June 8 meeting and stated the agenda item voted on had been for consideration of the proposals of the Redevelopment Committee and was not the proposed adoption of any particular recommendation. Acting Village Manager Manganiello explained it had been policy for many years to have approval of committee reports as standard agenda items, which once the minutes of the committee reports were approved the committee's recommendations were approved by the Village Council. Discussion ensued. Acting Village Manager Manganiello commented that the vote had been to place the Municipal Center in the Tequesta Village Center and to have public presentations for the citizens to indicate their preference to place the building on the northwest or southwest corner. Councilmember Genco stated the vote was to approve Plan A. Acting Village Manager Manganiello stated that Plan A was to build a Public Safety Facility on the present site. Village Attorney Randolph advised that the members of the Village Council who voted in favor of the motion needed to look at the motion and determine what they had decided to do, when they could have the minutes in front of them. • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 2 3 Councilmember Genco expressed her opinion that moving the Police and Fire Rescue Departments twice did not make sense. Councilmember Dalack suggested that Councilmember Genco make a proposal for an item to be placed on the next agenda to deal with that. Councilmember Genco expressed her opinion that a new facility could be built next to the existing one Councilmember Walker noted that Blair House residents had been against having a building so close to them, and that this issue had been addressed many times. Councilmember Genco stated she had read four years of minutes and this item was not in the minutes. Peggy Verhoeven expressed her opinion that items should be placed on the next agenda. Mrs. Verhoeven commented that Councilmember Walker's newsletter was admirable and ambitious but objected that many people had been left out which gave the impression of selective writing. Mrs. Verhoeven clarified her husband's comments earlier in the . meeting and stated they were not concerned about events that would be held in a municipal complex, but believed it would be an extensive undertaking to include a full kitchen. Mrs. Verhoeven expressed her opinion that a cold kitchen would be the only way to get around the cost and liability. Councilmember Walker responded to Mrs. Verhoeven that she had spent $410 on the newsletter and could not afford to send it to any more people. XII. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Schauer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Dalack seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Basil Dalack - for Sharon Walker - for Geraldine Genco - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 20, 2000 PAGE 24 Respectfully submitted, Betty Z~ur Recording Secretary ATTEST: ~..-~ Jo nn Mangani to Village Clerk • DATE APPROVED: „~~~ ie, ~ooo ***add copy of Mr. Blum's requests** July 20th meeting of the Village Council of Tequesta request from the floor. Council members we request you postpone the placement of the new village hall on the Tequesta Plaza hproperty until a referendum is taken at the General Election November 7t . This request is made on behalf of many residents of Tequesta that would like to have a vote on this matter. If the council does not agree to hold a referendum a Political Action Committee will be formed to place this matter on the ballot in November. Please place a verbatim copy of this request in the minutes of this meeting. cc: Jupiter Courier Palm Beach Post . JMZ Corporation a