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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_03/21/1996VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200 Fax: (407) 575-6203 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 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, March 21, 1996. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Ron T. Mackail, William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta, Carl C. Hansen, and Elizabeth A. Schauer. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Attorney Tracey Biagiotti sitting for Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Department Heads. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Schauer gave the Invocation and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 12, 1996/CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION Village Manager Bradford explained that on even years three seats on the Village Council were open and on odd years there were two. This year seats 1, 3 and 5 had been open, and only seat 1, currently held by Vice Mayor Burckart, had ~„„ been contested. The Village Manager explained that in a ~r Kecycled Paper VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 2 ---------------- vote of 715 to 414, Michael R. Meder had been successful in his race for seat 1, and would take his seat at tonight's meeting. The Certificates of Election were distributed to Councilmember Capretta and Mayor Mackail. Councilmember Schauer made a motion to accept the certification of the election results that call for Michael R. Meder, Joseph N. Capretta, and Ron T. Mackail to be on the Village Council for the next two years. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. IV. TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM E. BURCKART Vice Mayor Burckart commented that the past eight years had been a great time in his life and he appreciated having had the opportunity to serve the Village and looked forward to being involved for many years. Accomplishments by the Village Council during his time on the Council were listed by Vice Mayor Burckart: • All commercial properties from County Line Plaze up to U. S. Highway One had been annexed, which had increased the tax base approximately $13 million. Also annexed were the Chevron gas station and the residential properties behind it; a condominium project on Pinetree Road; as well as various lots on Point Drive and Riverside Drive. The total annexations had resulted in an addition of approximately $30 million to the tax base. • The Village Council had developed and saved the new Tequesta library, which had come in on time and under budget. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 3 ---------------- • New zoning for the downtown area had been developed, which was about to come to fruition--Mr. DiVosta was about to start approximately 200 residential units, and Mr. Van Brock, in a joint venture, was planning to build 200 apartment units, a new retail building at U.S. One and Village Boulevard was about to be developed, a new office complex was to be developed behind that, and Chevron had rebuilt it's station and Tequesta Motors had also been built. • Legal challenges to the start of construction of Constitution Park had been overcome. • The finest Fire Rescue Department in Palm Beach County had been developed. • The Police Department had been strengthened, a new Chief installed, a community outreach program and bike patrols had been established, with a great improvement ` in morale. • Tequesta Park had been renovated and improved. The Village Council had initiated an ongoing ultimate of buildout of improvements to the park, which would continue for some years to come. • Many treescape programs along some of the major streets had been completed, along U. S. Highway One, along Tequesta Drive, and going to the bridge over the Intracoastal. • The Tequesta water had been expanded and plans made for a reverse osmosis system if needed. • Water and drainage infrastructure had been improved, with an ongoing periodic replacement program. • A new Dover Ditch project had been initiated and the permit process started, which was near completion.\ • Federal money was obtained quickly to rebuild the drainage system after the October flood. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 4 ---------------- • The Village Council had worked to obtain many facility improvements to Jupiter High School and Jupiter Middle School. • The Village Council had been instrumental eight years ago in providing security at Limestone Creek Elementary and making sure it continued so that the children would not have to be afraid. • The 79 series bonds had been retired by paying off the debt, thereby reducing capital outlay from the Water Department, and thereby reducing the overall debt service. • These accomplishments had been made while maintaining a flat tax rate which increased less than the CPI. Mr. Burckart stated that all in all this had been a very successful Council, and closed by saying that he looked forward to the years ahead of the Council, and that they had created a great momentum and he was sure they would keep it going. Mayor Mackail thanked Mr. Burckart for his comments and commented that it was amazing how many things had been accomplished. Village Manager Bradford stated that Mr. Burckart had worked very hard for the Village, and presented him with a plaque in recognition of the service he had rendered. The Village Manager commented that Mr. Burckart had began his service to the Village as a member of a Planning Commission in 1987, and expressed appreciation for his expertise in the field of development, which had been very beneficial to the Council and to the staff. V. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS Village Manager Bradford presented Michael R. Meder with his Certificate of Election. The Village Manager administered the oath of office to :~~ Michael R. Meder, Joseph N. Capretta, and Ron T. Mackail. New Councilmember Michael R. Meder was presented with gifts VILLAGE COUNCIL ~:.~~ MEETING MINUTE S MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 5 ---------------- by two residents. VI. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORG=ANIZATION A) Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year 1) Mayor The gavel was passed to Village Manager Bradford, who explained that the Village Charter required the Village Council at it's first regular following the annual election to appoint a Mayor and a Vice Mayor, and said officers were to serve at the pleasure of the Council for one year, until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. Village Manager Bradford explained that it was the Mayor's function to preside at all meetings and to be recognized by the Courts for the purpose of military law, and shall, when directed to do so by the Village Council, execute all instruments to which the Village is a party, unless otherwise provided hereby or by ordinance, but he shall have no administrative duties. The Vice Mayor shall act as Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor. Village Manager Bradford opened the floor for nominations for the position of Mayor. Councilmember Hansen made a motion to nominate Ron T. Mackail. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. Councilmember Meder nominated Elizabeth A. Schauer to serve as Mayor. Village Manager Bradford clarified that there had been a motion and second, with another nomination by Councilmember Meder. Councilmember Schauer expressed her appreciation, but declined the nomination. Councilmember Meder withdrew his nomination. The vote on the motion was: -~°~ Ron T. Mackail - for VILLAGE COUNCIL .. MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 6 ---------------- Elizabeth A. Schauer Joseph N. Capretta Carl C. Hansen Michael R. Meder - for - for - for - against The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Vice Mayor Councilmember Capretta made a motion to nominate Elizabeth A. Schauer as Vice Mayor. Councilmember Meder seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Designation of Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman 1) Finance & Administration Committee Mayor Mackail passed the gavel to the Vice Mayor and made a motion to nominate Joseph N. Capretta, Carl C. Hansen, and Michael R. Meder. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. Mr. Hansen declined, stating his preference to stay on the committees where he had been working. Mayor Mackail commented that he had been on the Finance & Administration Commitee and would like to continue during 1996. Village Manager Bradford verified that the motion was now to nominate Joseph N. Capretta, Ron T. Mackail, and Michael Meder. ~-~. Ron T. Mackail - for ,,, Elizabeth A. Schauer - for VILLAGE COUNCIL ~~~> MEETING MINUTE S MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 7 ---------------- Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Public Safety Committee Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to nominate Joseph N. Capretta and Carl C. Hansen to be on the Public Safety Committee. Mayor Mackail passed the gavel, and nominated Vice Mayor Schauer to also serve on the Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Meder seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 3) Public Works Committee Mayor Mackail passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Schauer and made a motion to nominate Councilmember Meder and Vice Mayor Schauer to serve on the Public Works Committee for the ens uing year. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 8 ---------------- 4) Redevelopment Committee Mayor Mackail passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Schauer and made a motion to nominate Councilmember Capretta and Councilmember Hansen and stated he would like to continue to serve. Vice Mayor Schauer made the motion to include Ron T. Mackail in the nomination. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted C. Designation of Village Councilmembers and Representatives to Various Governmental Assemblies Village Manager Bradford commented that Mayor Mackail was First Vice President of the Palm Beach County Municipal League and therefore designated to be the President next year, and advised that it would be beneficial for him to continue on the League. The Village Manager explained that Mr. Meder had indicated a desire to serve on the Loxahatchee Council of Governments; that Mr. Griffin and John Holton had been the representatives on the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches & Shores Council and were doing a good job; that Mr. Capretta was the alternate and Mr. Burckart had been the representative on the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council, and Mr. Capretta had indicated his interest in becoming the representative; and that Mrs. Schauer was the representative and Mr. Hansen was the alternate on the North County Education 'Committee. The possibility of Mr. Meder taking Mr. Hansen's place on the North County Education Committee was discussed. VILLAGE COUNCIL ~~.~ MEETING MINUTE S MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 9 ---------------- 1) Palm Beach County Municipal League Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion that the representative on the Palm Beach County Municipal League continue to be Ron T. Mackail, and the alternate to be Joseph Capretta. Councilmember Meder seconded the motion. After passing the gavel, a nomination was made by Mr. Mackail for the alternate to be Carl C. Hansen. Vice Mayor Schauer modified the motion to nominate Ron T. Mackail as representative and Carl C. Hansen as the alternate. Councilmember Meder modified the second to the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted 2} Loxahatchee Council of Governments Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion that the representative on the Loxahatchee Council of Governments be Michael R. Meder, and the alternate be Carl C. Hansen. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted 3) Palm Beach Countywide Beaches & Shores Council VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 10 ---------------- Mayor Mackail passed the gavel and made a motion that Bill Griffin and John Holton continue to be represenatives on the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches & Shores Council. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted 4) Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Councilmember Meder made a motion that Joseph N. Capretta be the representative on the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council and that Elizabeth A. Schauer be the alternate. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted 5) North County Education Committee Mayor Mackail passed the gavel and made a motion that Michael R. Meder be the representative on the North County Education Committee and Elizabeth A. Schauer be the alternate. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for "`~"" Elizabeth A. Schauer - for r-- VILLAGE COUNCIL "~,,, MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 11 ---------------- Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VII. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS A) Consideration of Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager Councilmember Hansen made a motion to re-appoint Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager for the coming year. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. During discussion: of the motion, Councilmember Meder suggested that the appointment be made for a lesser period while an effort was begun to change the current Council/Manager form of government so that the Village Manager would be elected by the people. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - against The motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Consideration of Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk Councilmember Meder made a motion to re-appoint Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk for the coming year. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 12 ---------------- Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Mackail stated that because Mr. Capretta had indicated he had a previous engagement this evening, he was passing the gavel to Vice Mayor Schauer to make a motion to table discussion under Any Other Matters so that discussion of any matters which might be brought up could be heard by all members of the Council. Mayor Mackail stated that he did not believe the reorganization meeting was the time to develop other business. Councilmember Meder disagreed, citing examples of reorganization meetings which had included other business. Mayor Mackail explained he was not disputing what had occurred in the past, but had made the motion with the intent that all Councilmembers be present for any discussions, and repeated the motion at the request of Councilmember Meder. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. It was the consensus of the Finance and Administration Committee members that they would hold a Committee Meeting Monday, March 25, 1996, at 9 A.M. Councilmember Capretta explained he had wished to speak with Mr. Meder prior to his oath of office regarding matters in which Mr. Meder might be interested, however, had been unable to do so because of the Sunshine Law. Councilmember Capretta stated that a whole series of major issues could be discussed at Monday's meeting. Village Manager explained that under the Sunshine VILLAGE COUNCIL ` MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 13 ---------------- Law if the matter under discussion had anything to do with business of the Village it could not be discussed between two Council members, and that it was best to avoid any conversations which might be construed as discussions of Village business by observers. IX. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. X. Councilmember Hansen moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Carl C. Hansen - for Michael R. Meder - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 P.M. Respectfully sub fitted, Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: ~ ~~~~ Jo nn Manganie o Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: