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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_04/09/1998 F Tf VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Yost Office Box 3273 3>7 "fequesr~ llri~~c ~~ o` Tequest~a, Flor-ic~t 3346)-0273 (>61) ~?~-62(x) c~ Fax: (561) 77~-6203 @~ 4~ 4ph CO .~~1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 9, 1998 ~J I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, April 9, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Mayor Elizabeth A. Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Elizabeth A. Schauer, Vice Mayor Carl C. Hansen, Alexander W. Cameron, Joseph N. Capretta, and Ron T. Mackail. Also in attendance were: village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Department Heads. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ron T. Mackail gave the Invocation and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • The following items were requested under ANY OTHER MATTERS: Councilmember Cameron requested discussion regarding the village Councilmembers and Mayor s compensation. Councilmember Capretta requested discussion of the RO plant and whether planning was going forward. village Manager Bradford requested consideration of declaration of zoning in Kecpded Paper • vILLAGE couNCIL MEETING MINtTTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 2 --------------- progress and an update on something from Commissioner Marcus on Country Club Drive. vice Mayor Hansen made a motion to approve the Agenda as ameaded. Couacilmember Cameron seconded the motioa. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Haasea - for Alexander N. Cameros - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed aad adopted and the Agenda was approved as ameaded. IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) Tom Little, 486 Dover Road, expressed concern regarding Item 10(G} on the consent agenda regarding the proposed separation agreement between the Village and Finance Director Bill Kascavelis, and questioned whether language used in paragraph two of that agreement not allowing Mr. Kascavelis to talk to or sue anyone would allow Mr. Kascavelis to be eligible for social security type benefits. Mr. Little stated he did not like these restrictions and questioned whether the Village Administration was trying to hide something. Mr. Little reported that Village employees were scared they would lose their positions, which was emanating from "Bradford Hall, and stated he would like to have the State Attorney look at the way the Village was being run. Mr. Little questioned how long the other employees in the Finance Department would be with the Village, and advised the Village Councilmembers they should find out what was wrong. Mayor Schauer responded that the separation agreement between Mr. Kascavelis and the Village was a standard agreement used by every town when an employee left their employment; and that Mr. Kascavelis had asked to leave his position with the village. Mayor Schauer • V I LLAGIs' COtTNC I L NSLTING NINIITES April 9, 1998 PAGg 3 --------------- expressed irritation with the requirement that this must be made public and that everyone had to know Mr. Kascavelis had health issues, which she believed was no one's business except his own. Mayor Schauer stated that she was sure Mr. Kascavelis knew how everyone felt about his leaving, and that at the time he left he would be given a proper sendoff in appreciation for his years of service. Mayor Schauer expressed dissatisfaction regarding Mr. Little's comment on "Bradford Hall", stated the Village Hall belonged to the village, not to village Manager Bradford, and that as long as she had been on the village Council Mr. Bradford had never done anything without communicating with her and the other Councilmembers. Mayor Schauer stated that Mr. Kascavelis was leaving because of his health. Mr. Little responded that there was stress and pressure and employees were extremely unhappy, and requested that Councilmember Mackail look closely • at the next audit. Peggy Verhoeven, Point Drive, agreed with Mr. Little, and stated she wanted Mr. Kascavelis to know he had been a top priority that day. Mrs. Verhoeven expressed her opinion that this had come about too fast and objected to wording within the separation agreement. Mrs. Verhoeven commented that Mr. Kascavelis had an excellent reputation and that she wanted the Village Council to know that when something like this happened to anyone the people felt strongly about that there was a group of residents who would stop everything and go to that person's aid to find out what was happening and why. Mrs. Verhoeven commented that if this was in fact Mr. Kascavelis' decision, she wished him well, but raised questions regarding whether his benefits would be available to him. Mrs. Verhoeven expressed concern that Mr. Kascavelis' assistants would leave to go with him, and stated she hoped this had been his decision. Councilmember Capretta questioned whether Mrs. Verhoeven had asked Mr. Kascavelis whether it had been his decision to retire since she had called everyone else about this. Mrs. Verhoeven said she had called but Mr. Kascavelis • had been in a meeting. Councilmember Capretta commented that he resented Mrs. Verhoeven and Mr. Little acting like they VILLAGE COIINCIL NESTING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 4 --------------- were self-appointed to protect Mr. Kascavelis or any other employee from the village Council and Village Manager Bradford. Councilmember Capretta stated that the Council and the Village Manager were more concerned about Mr. Kascavelis and the other employees and the operation of the Village than anyone else, and questioned the basis for Mr. Little implying there was a conspiracy and the basis for Mrs. Verhoeven's remarks since she had not asked Mr. Kascavelis why he was leaving. Councilmember Mackail commented that during the years he had been on the Village Council it was always the same four or five people making these types of remarks, and yet there was very little support from those same people on any issue, and it got very old hearing the same negative types of remarks over and over from the same people. Councilmember Mackail stated he had spoken with Mr. Kascavelis and trusted he had made the right decision for himself and it was no one else's business. Mrs. Verhoeven stated when things had been right she had fought for the Village, and her comments were only intended to inform the Council that a group watched over the Town with concern for everybody's benefit. V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Schauer read aloud a Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 6 - 12, 1998, as Community Development Week in the Village of Tequesta. Motion was made by Councilmember Mackail to approve the Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 6-12, 1998 as Community Development Week is the village of Tequesta. The motion was seconded by vice Mayor Sansea. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Sansen - for Alexaader W. Cameros - for • Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for VILLAGE COUNCIL NESTING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 5 --------------- The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 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 Schauer read aloud the following Consent Agenda items: VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS • *A) Board of Adjustment; December 15, 1997 *B) Employee's Pension Trust Fund; December 15, 1997 *C) Special Master Hearing; January 29, 1998 *D) Special Village Council Meeting; February 17, 1998 *E) Village Council Meeting; March 5, 1998 *F) Village Manager's Report - March 2, 1998 - April 3, 199 8 X. NEW BUSINESS *A) Consideration of participation in Percentage Cost- Sharing with the Town of Jupiter, the Town of Juno Beach, and Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony for the July Fireworks Presentation at Jupiter Stadium in the Estimated Amount of $1,800. (Staff Recommends Approval) *B) Consideration of Bid Award to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. , of West Palm Beach, Florida, in the amount of $33,460 for the Village Annual Asphalt Overlay Program, Having a FY 1998 Capital . Improvement Fund Budget Allocation of $43,800. (Staff Recommends Approval) • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 6 --------------- *C) Consideration of Bid Award of Village Surplus Rolling Stock to Various Bidders (Staff Recommends Approval) 1) - 1981 Chevrolet Truck $486.25 - Justin Hefferman 2) - 1991 Isuzu Truck $1,050 - Tropical Auto & Truck Brokers, Inc. 3) - 1992 Ford Crown Victoria $2,768 - On Guard Security 4) - 1994 Ford Crown Victoria $3,383.99 - Harris Automotive Group • *F) Consideration of Bid Award to ABCOR, Inc. , of Pompano Beach, Florida, in the Amount of $9, 588.00 for the Purchase of Two (2) High Service Pumps, with Funding Provided from the Water Enterprise Fund, Renewal and Replacement Account, Spare Pumps and Motors Line Item, Having an FY 1998 Account Balance of $16, 000. *G) Consideration of Separation Agreement and Release Between the Village of Tequesta and BiI1 C. Kascavelis, Director of Finance, and Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute the Same on Behalf of the Village. (Staff Recommends Approval) Mayor Schauer stated she was really sorry to see Mr. Kascavelis go and wished him and his family the best. Mr. Kascavelis stated he appreciated the concern expressed by the citizens of the community; however, he did initiate this action, that he and Mr. Bradford came to a mutual agreement, that he had served the Village since July 1980 and the • Village had his loyalty, his dedication, and his support, and regardless of the language in • VILLAGR COtTNCIL MRSTING MzNOTES April 9, 1998 PAGL 7 --------------- paragraph two of the agreement stated, he would not make derogatory remarks regarding anyone he had or now served with, that he had nothing but good things to say about the Village, and thanked the Village for the opportunity to work there. Motion was made by vice Mayor Hansen to approve the Coaseat Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Couacilmember Mackail. The vote on the motion was: $lizabeth A. Schauer Carl C. Hansen Alexander qP. Cameron Joseph N. Capretta Roa T. Mackail • VIII. A) • - for - for - for - for - for The motion was therefore passed aad adopted and the Coaseat Agenda was approved as presented. COMMITTTT RBPORTS Redevelopment Committee; March 18, 1998 Village Manager Bradford reported that at their March 18, 1998 meeting, the Redevelopment Committee discussed whether or not they wished to develop a vision statement for U.S. One corridor in Tequesta similar to that of Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens for areas south of Tequesta. The Committee recommended that the village continue to participate in Eastward Ho! activities through its Planner, who was requested to report back to the Committee on any actions which Tequesta needs to take. The Committee also reviewed the proposed Bridge Road streetscape plan and Tequesta Plaza redevelopment plan, which was one of the village Manager s objectives given to the Manager by the Village Council for completion during the current year. The plan detailed a VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 8 --------------- complete re-do of Bridge Road and significant modifications to Tequesta Plaza. The Committee recommended that the plan be presented to the new owner of Tequesta Plaza, and that the Village seek grant funding for the Bridge Road improvements. Village Manager Bradford reported that grant funding applications were underway and that the new owner of Tequesta Plaza, who had been provided a copy of the plan, was very positive in regard to the plan and was scheduled to meet with the Village Manager the next day regarding that subject. Village Manager Bradford reported that he would put Jupiter Hospital in touch with the Tequesta Plaza owner at that meeting in regard to their interest in obtaining an outparcel for construction of an outpatient clinic. Councilmember Mackail commented the meeting had been positive, and that tenants and store owners from • Tequesta Plaza had been hopeful. Vice Mayor Hansen stated it had been interesting to see what could be done on Bridge Road, which would no longer be a back street. Mayor Schauer announced that a very nice article about Tequesta Plaza had been published in The Beacon. Motion was made by Couacilmember Mackail to approve the report of the Redevelopmtent Ccmamittee as presented. The motion was seconded by Couacilmember Cameron. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Haasea - for Alexander w. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Roa T, Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS • A) Special Exception Use Public Hearing (Phase I and Phase II) and Site Plan Review (Phase I) for VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 9 --------------- Renovation/Addition to Tequesta Country Club, Inc., 201 Country Club Drive. William Leone, Applicant. 1) Special Exception Use Public Hearing for Phase I - Ritchea Addition, and Phase i2 - Dining Room Addition 2) Site Plan Review - Phase I - Kitchen Addition Director of Community Development Scott D. Ladd commented this was a very minor review and that the special exception request was for both the kitchen and dining room additions, which would save the applicant money and which had been done for others. Architect Randy Hanson with Interplan Architects presented the project, and announced that representatives Mr. Leone and President Robinson were present from the Country Club. Proposed improvements would be to provide a salad and sandwich preparation area and additional refrigeration in the kitchen within a 10' x 28' foot addition. Mr. Hanson explained that no landscaping or parking changes would be made, and that the kitchen addition was sufficient to meet the club's needs. Mr. Leone responded to Vice Mayor Hansen's question regarding a questionnaire which had been sent out some time ago that the information received had been used to develop a master plan, which included both the new cold kitchen addition and the dining room expansion. The dining room expansion would provide approximately 50 more seats, with room to place tables farther apart and to provide a casual dining area, and would solve the present acoustical problems. Motion was made by Councilmember Cameros to approve the Special Exception Use for Phase I - Kitchen Addition, and Phase II - Dining Roam Addition to Tequesta Country Club, Inc., 201 Country Club Drive. Motion was seconded by Couacilmember Mackail. The vote on the motion was: • Elizabeth A. Schauer - for • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 10 --------------- Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander D~. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Roa T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Motion was made by Couacilmember Mackail to approve the Site Plan for Phase i - Kitchen Addition to TeQuesta Country Club, Inc., 201 Country Club Drive. Motion was seconded by vice Mayor Hansen. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for • Carl C. Hansen = for Alexander w. Cameron for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. x. NEW BvslNESs C) Consideration of Bid Award to Carrere General Contractors, Inc., of Jupiter, Florida, in the Amount of $92,837, for Improvements to the Tequesta Recreation Center, and Authorizing Funding to be Provided from the Recreation General Fuad, Impact Fees, and General Fund Uadesigaated Fuad Balance to Complete the D~ork, with Contingency of $9,283 for a Total Allocation of $102,120. Gary Prestos, Director of Public Norks & Recreation. (Staff Recommends Approval) Public works and Recreation Department Director Gary Preston explained this would be the final step in • preparation to opening the Tequesta Recreation Center, meeting ADA requirements and safety standards, as well as • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 11 --------------- the Village's commitment to the YMCA. The scheduled opening was June 1, with YMCA's full-time program to begin June 15. Mr. Preston commented that Randy Hanson was the architect for this 45-day project. Mr. Preston assured Councilmember Cameron that the facility could still be used as a temporary village Council meeting facility if needed. Vice Mayor Hansen questioned why $73,000 would come from undesignated funds, to which Village Manager Bradford responded this cost was unknown when the budget had been prepared and that the Village had waited until after the audit to decide on the source of funding. The vice Mayor commented that Mr. Preston and his staff also had additional work to complete on this project. Councilmember Capretta commented that the Village Council had been worried that Constitution Park would not be used, however, the park got a lot of use. • Mr. Preston advised that a sign would be installed so that everyone would know the location of the park. Mayor Schauer expressed concern regarding the YMCA program starting on time if construction was not finished on schedule. Mr. Preston explained that the YMCA could hold programs off-site and bus children to another location, however, it was not anticipated that would happen. Architect Randy Hanson explained that the cabinetry for the reception had the longest lead time of any item in the project. Councilmember Cameron expressed concern regarding asbestos, the response to which was that work was to be done. Mr. Preston advised that the electrical work would be done separately from this project and would be funded from the general budget. Motion was made by vice Mayor Hansen to approve the Bid Award to Carrere General Contractors, inc., of Jupiter, Florida, in the Amount of $92,837, for Improvements to the Tequesta Recreation Center, and Authorizing Funding to be Provided from the Recreation General Fund, Impact Fees, and General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to • Complete the work, with Contingency of $9,283 for a Total Allocation of $102,120. Motion was seconded by VILLAGE COUNCIL b~ETING ffiINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 12 --------------- Couacilmember Cameron. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander N. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. E) Resolution No. 21-97/98 Approving an Amendment to Section IiI of the Palm Beach County Law Enforcement Agencies Combined Operational Assistance and voluntary cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement Previously Approved by Resolution No. 23 96/97 on June 12, 1997. (Staff Recommends Approval) • village Manager Bradford explained this amendment to the current mutual aid agreement would allow an officer to take immediate action to stop crimes of violence when encountered in another jurisdiction, and had been requested by Police Chief Allison. The current agreement required prior approval of the agency head before aid could be given. Attorney Biagiotti read Resolution No. 21-97/98 by title only. Motion was made by Councilmember Mackail to approve Resolution No. 21-97/98. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hansen. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander w. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for • The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VILLAGE COIINCIL 'MEETING MINOTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 13 --------------- H) Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Chapter 19 of the Village Code of Ordinances Relating to stormwater IItility so as to Provide a New Article Relating to stormwater Control; Providing for Definitions; Providing for Prohibitions; Providing for Exemptions; Providing for Inspections and Monitoring; Providing for Enforcement; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances is Conflict; Providing for Codification; Providing for as Effective Date. (Staff Recommends Approval) n U Village Manager Bradford recommended adoption of the above ordinance which would bring the village into compliance with their NPDES permit to provide for authority and designation of illicit discharges into the stormwater system, as well as inspections, monitoring, and enforcement provisions relative to the stormwater system. The Village Manager explained that this permit was required of every municipality and county in the United States. Attorney Biagiotti read the above Ordinance by title only on First Reading. Motion was made by Couacilmember Cameron to approve the above Ordinance upon First Reading by title only. The motion was seconded by Couacilmember Mackail. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander N. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. • • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINGTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 14 --------------- I) Resolution No. 22-97/98 - Approving the Sale of Water Department Land to Lodestar, Inc., in the Amount of $11,500.00 plus all Ancillary Charges and Fees. Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager. (Staff Recommends Approval) AND (J) Resolution No. 23-97/98 - Approving the Sale of Water Department Laad to Bob Shaw Properties is the Amount of $16,937.00 plus all Ancillary Charges and Fees. Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Manager Bradford explained that the land in question in Item (I) was the land west of the "black building" on U.S. One across the street from the Chevron • station; and the second parcel was immediately west of the 222 Plaza, owned by Bob Shaw. The Village Council had previously indicated they wished to dispose of these lands in lieu of the leases which were not at market rate, and subsequent to those leases the State of Florida had passed a law that municipalities must pay property taxes on any government lands not used for government purposes. In the case of the parcel being purchased by Bob Shaw, Mr. Shaw had requested that a 5.5' strip of additional land be included. This had been extrapolated from the appraised value price and the value estimated. Village Manager Bradford explained that these Resolutions stated the Village Council agreed to these purchases, and that the purchasers were responsible for all costs associated with the sale. Mayor Schauer verified with Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager, that Mr. Shaw's problem with the northwest corner of the problem had been taken care of with his request for the additional 5.5'. Mr. Hall commented that prior to construction of the village garage at that site, the area Mr. Shaw leased from the Village was almost • double in size to the the proposed to purchase. The additional 5.5' would allow him to rearrange the parking • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 15 --------------- configuration at the rear of the building. Attorney Biagiotti read Resolution No. 22-97/98 by title only. Motion was made by Councilmember Mackail to approve Resolution No. 22-97/98. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hansen. The vote oa the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander w. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Attorney Biagiotti read Resolution No. 23-97/98 by title only. Motion was made by Councilmember Cameron to approve Resolution No. 23-97/98. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mackail. The vote oa the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander w. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. R) Aaaouncemeat/Notice of Attorney-Client Session Concerning village of Tequesta v. Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District (ENCON) at a Special Meeting to Be Held on April 20, 1998, Commencing at 4:30 p.m. fa the Village • Hall Council Chambers, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, wherein a Closed Door Attorney-Client Session • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINOTES April 9, 1998 FAGS 16 per F.S. 286.011(8) Shall be Held. John C. Randolph, village Attorney. 1) Subject Matter of Meeting 2) Attorney-Client Session Attendees a) Alexander W. Cameron b) Joseph N. Capretta c) Carl C. Hansen d) Ron T. Mackail e) Elizabeth A. Schauer f) Thomas G. Bradford g) Scott G. Hawkins, Esq. h) Jane Pastore, Ley & Marsaa Court Reporters Mayor Schauer made the above announcement. • XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Ordinance - Second Reading - Amending Ordinance No. 355, as Amended, the Official Zoning Ordinance of the village of Tequesta, by Amending Appendix A, Zoaiag, at Section X, by Adding a new Provision Entitled "~Pireless Telecommunication Towers and Antennas", Providing Definitions; Providing for Permitted Locations; Providing for Permitted Uses, Accessory Uses, and Special Exception Uses; Providing for Permits and Lease Agreements; Providing a Penalty for a Violation Hereof; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances or Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Manager Bradford explained this was actually the third reading for this Ordinance, which was being done upon advise of village Attorney Randolph after changes had been made at second reading. The Village Manager • explained that this Ordinance would bring the Village Zoning Ordinance up-to-date in accordance with new laws • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 1? --------------- relative to wireless communications. Village Attorney Biagiotti read the above Ordinance by title only on second reading. Motion was made by vice Mayor Hansen to approve the above Ordinance oa Second Reading, Amending Ordinance No. 355, as Amended, the Official Zoning Ordinance of the village of Tequesta, by Amending Appendix A, Zoning, at Section X, by Adding a new Provision Entitled "wireless Telecommunication Towers and Antennas". The motion was seconded by Couacilmember Cameron. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for • Carl C. Hansen = for Alexander w. Cameros for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Cameron commented that all of the Village Councilmembers were aware of all the extra travel and effort contributed by the Mayor, and made a suggestion to increase the Mayor's expense allowance to $300 per month, the Vice Mayor's expense allowance to $250 per month, and the rest of the Councilmembers' expense allowances to $220 per month. Vice Mayor Hansen commented that his initial feeling was that the current compensation of $200 per month for each Councilmember was enough considering some communities paid nothing, but that Councilmember Cameron was correct in stating there was a lot of extra effort by the Mayor; therefore, he would follow Councilmember Cameron's recommendation. • Councilmember Capretta commented that making such an increase might destroy the concept which the Village Council had • VILLAGE COIINCIL FETING MINOTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 18 --------------- followed of rotating the Mayor's position; and suggested that the Mayor only be given an increase of $100 per month to cover extra expenses associated with that position. Councilmember Mackail agreed with Councilmember Capretta. Mayor Schauer stated that because of her full-time employment that she asked the Vice Mayor to attend many daytime functions and requested that the Village Manager Bradford place this item on the next agenda so that there would be more time to think about it before making a decision. Councilmember Capretta requested that Village Manager Bradford and Water System Manager Tom Hall work together to establish an implementation program for training employees in the operation of a reverse osmosis plant in order to assure productivity at a level sufficient to meet the projected profits, therefore providing sufficient funding to pay off the bonds for this project on the anticipated time schedule established for debt service. Councilmember Capretta commented there would be a whole series of problems to deal with at the same time the plant was under construction-- training existing personnel, training new employees, deciding how much water would come from the RO plant, how much from Jupiter, and how much from surficial wells, keeping costs down, etc. At the end of the 18-month construction period it would be necessary to have both a facility and a team of people with knowledge of how to operate the plant at the right cost and the right quality. Councilmember Capretta requested that an implementation plan be presented to the Village Council within the next 90 days. Councilmember Capretta commented that where there used to be many eyesores in the Village those locations had been cleaned up and were no longer eyesores; and he would like a list of suggestions from the citizens of what could be done in the near future to further enhance the Village visually. Mayor Schauer complimented Gary Preston on the landscaping and • the new Village sign at County Line Road and U.S. One. VILLAGE COtTNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 19 --------------- Village Manager Bradford discussed zoning in progress in light of a discussion by the Village Council that they wanted signage requirements in the mixed-use zoning district to specify a maximum area and a maximum height, and the signage in the mixed-use district to be monument signage not to exceed eight feet in height and to be no more than 45 square feet in area. Village Manager Bradford stated he had been unable to locate this discussion in prior minutes and requested verification that his memory of the discussion was correct and whether the Village Council desired this change. If this change was desired, a motion declaring zoning in progress would give the Village Attorney's office time to prepare the desired regulation while allowing the Village Council to control signage requests presented to them from this date forward. Director of Community Development Scott D. Ladd commented that only monument signs had been approved in the mixed-use district, however, it would be better to have regulations. Vice Mayor Hansen commented that approximately a year ago Jupiter had had a lot of problems as a result of lack of regulations. Mr. Ladd explained that zoning in progress would not stop the process for upcoming projects such as Daco's 200-unit apartment complex. Motion was made by Councilmember Mackail to approve zoning is progress within the Mixed Use District for signage to be monument style only of ao more thaw 45 square feet is area and ao greater thaw 8 feet is height. The motion was seconded by Couacilmember Cameron. The vote oa the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander ~v. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Roa T. Mackail - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Manager Bradford reported that the office of Commissioner Karen Marcus had contacted him regarding whether • VILLAGE COIINCIL b~ETING MINi]TES April 9, 1998 PAGE 24 --------------- the village would be interested in requesting an amendment to the County's Comprehensive Plan to show the Country Club Drive right-of-way as 50' instead of 80' as now shown. The change would then match the Village's Comprehensive Plan which had been changed to reflect the irrevocable 15' easements on each side. Showing a 50' right-of-way on the County's Comprehensive Plan would make it less likely that the road would ever become four lanes. Village Manager Bradford explained that he had written a letter to the County requesting this change, which if granted would hopefully contribute to more peace and understanding that the Village had no intent to ever make Country Club Drive four lanes. Director of Community Development Scott D. Ladd explained that the village's Comprehensive Plan already contained the easements and the 50-foot right-of-way. • The variable right-of-way easement of Tequesta Drive was discussed. Village Manager Bradford explained that from the bridge to Country Club Drive the right-of-way was 175 feet but was shown on the County's plan as primarily an 80-foot right- of-way, which it was from approximately the bridge to Fiesta or Cypress Drive. From there, it became approximately 100' as a result of widening for curb and gutter. Councilmember Mackail requested research to make the right-of-way consistent to eliminate any potential concerns in future years by future Village Councils. Village Manager Bradford explained that the right-of-way between the bridge and Country Club Drive was 175' because Charlie Martyn had envisioned during development that when one drove over the bridge headed toward Tequesta Country Club there would be a major Royal palm landscaped island in the middle to separate traffic and make a real statement effect. The island was never constructed; however, the right-of-way still existed. Village Manager Bradford explained that improvements to handle future traffic such as curb and gutter, intersection improvements, turn lanes, etc., must continue to be allowed. Councilmember Mackail requested research into the options available for the divided roadway with a center island and the costs for each. Gary Preston reported that the bridge was in very good condition. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 21 --------------- Councilmember Mackail stated his concern was to avoid the future possibility of having to widen the road if the bridge should be replaced with a wider bridge when it became necessary to replace the bridge. Vice Mayor Hansen commented that if Country Club Drive was designated as never being a 4- lane road that logically Tequesta Drive would never be four lanes either, and agreed with Councilmember Mackail that a center island could be considered. Mr. Preston reported he still received calls on a regular basis questioning whether Country Club Drive would be 4-laned, no matter how many times the village stated they had no intention of making that road four lanes. Village Manager Bradford reported that Daco, a company affiliated with Dorner Trust to develop roughly 14 acres north of the post office with 252 rental apartment units, had made • an application and were scheduled for DRC review the following week, and hopefully would be presented to the Village Council during the summer for review. Director of Community Development Scott D. Ladd reported one-bedroom units would rent for $800 per month, up to $1,250 per month for a 3- bedroom unit; and explained this was a cradle-to-the-grave apartment complex, which would take care of people by having staff, exercise rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis, swimming pools, bar- b-que pits, gazebos, outside bars, a business office for tenant use, etc. Mr. Ladd explained that Daco was an international company which had been very successful with this type of project. Councilmember Mackail commented that Sterling House had become a model for other projects of its kind all over Florida, and had a waiting list. XII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Mackail moved that the meeting be adjourned. vice Mayor Hansea secoaded the motion. The vote oa the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for VILLAGE COUNCIL DIETING MINUTES April 9, 1998 PAGE 22 --------------- Carl C. Hansen - for Alexander N. Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, it Betty Laur Recording Secretary • ATTEST: Qc.a~ ~ - Joann Manganie o village Clerk DATE APPROVED: i~, i99~' •