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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_08/13/2015 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13, 2015 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Vince Arena at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Mayor Abby Brennan was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member D'Ambra led the meeting with the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. PRESENTATION 1. General Employee Pension Board Presentation by Bonnie Jensen, Pension Attorney A presentation regarding activity of the funds previous quarter, which ended March 31, 2015 was offered by Pension Attorney Bonnie Jensen. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Paterno asked that items seven and eight be pulled. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda as amended, with items seven and eight removed for discussion; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 2. MINUTES: 6/1/15 Workshop, 6/11, Regular Council, 6/29 Special and 7/9 Regular Council 3. Approval of Interim Employment Contract for Firefighter Michael Gallagher for the Three -Year Period 8/13/2015 — 8/13/2018 Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/13/15 Page 2 4. Approval of Interim Employment Contract for Firefighter Joshua Kitzi for the Three - Year Period 8/13/2015 — 8/13/2018 5. RESOLUTION 60 -15 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JACOBS AIR WATER SYSTEMS AS A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF A DEGASIFIER FAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,570.00; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 6. RESOLUTION 64 -15 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,250.00 TO CRAFTSMAN UNLIMITED, INC. TO CONNECT TO THE AVAIALBLE AND APPROVED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AT THE `TEQUESTA PARK ASSESSMENT AREA" 9. Approve Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 10. Approval of Retail Water Service and Franchise Agreement Extension with the Towan of Jupiter Inlet Colony END OF CONSENT AGENDA 7. Approval for the Renewal of a 1 -Year Agreement with FMIT for Property, Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation Ms. Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director, indicated that brokers associated with the item where in attendance, and explained that increases were as expected at just over four percent, and clarified dynamics in the Village (police department associated) which had affected the premiums. Manager Couzzo and Attorney Keith Davis offered additional information regarding actions against the Village. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the 9 -Year Renewal; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 8. Approval of Health Insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Dental Renewal with Metlife Ms. Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director, advised of the increase and thanked the benefits committee for their effort to assist with the premium quandary. Christian Bergstrom, Gehring Group Representative noted that births and chronic conditions factored into renewal increases, and explained changes for future premiums, and affordable Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/13/15 Page 3 health care movement alternatives. He stated that self insurance options were worth exploring. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Rod McClain, 186 Shelter Lane voiced his concerns regarding aggressive driving behavior around the area of Beach Road and Federal Highway, and felt there was a need for additional traffic enforcement. He suggested signs be placed to assist in stopping illegal u- turns. Manager Couzzo stated that the Police Chief was aware, that he would alert him of the continuing activities, and that the proper authority would be notified. Council Member D'Ambra added the DOT (Department of Transportation) had factored in corrective alternatives to the upcoming US1 renovation project to alleviate the incidents. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra noted his recent awareness of the multiple code infractions within the Village. Manager Couzzo responded that the Village Attorney was in the process of tightening up the code enforcement procedure regarding repeat offenders and that he would be updating Council on that progress. Attorney Davis clarified that the Village Code was very good but additional resources lacked enforcement to the fullest. Council Member Okun stated that Village Public Safety would be overseeing the wellbeing of children at local bus stops for several days at the beginning of the school year. Vice Mayor Arena voiced his support for code enforcement and the betterment and care of lawns in the Village. He also commended Parks & Recreation on receiving a $50,000 grant. STANDING REPORTS Villaae Attorney Attorney Davis reported code violations which had been corrected and the status on violations being pursued for compliance. Village Manager Manager Couzzo offered updates on the following items: • The sale of the Seabrook Road property process • New business issues with Tiramisu and possible workshop • Waste Management two year contract negotiations Manager Couzzo noted a request by Richard Radcliffe, Executive Director of Palm Beach County League of Cities for Tequesta to co- sponsor the luncheon meeting on September 30, 2015, held at the Tequesta Country Club, with expenses of approximately $2,600 shared with Jupiter inlet Colony. Council discussed potential scenarios with changes in food selections, attendance and costs. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/13/15 Page 4 Consensus of Council was to support and hold the event. Vice Mayor Arena and Council Member Paterno offered use of their expense account funds. REGULAR AGENDA 11. ORDINANCE 2 -15, SECOND READING, PROVIDING AN INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING THAT SAID SALARY INCREASE SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE DURING THE CURRENT TERM OF ANY COUNCIL MEMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2.01 OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA CHARTER Attorney Davis read Ordinance 2 -15 title into the record. Vice Mayor Arena opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 2 -15; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 3 -1, with Council Member Paterno opposed. 12. ORDINANCE 15 -15, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION. BY AMENDING SECTION 2 -61. PENSION TRUST FUNDS, EXHIBIT B, THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' PENSION TRUST FUND, ADOPTING REVISIONS TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS OF THE RECENTLY NEGOTIATED AND APPROVED FIREFIGHTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 2. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Attorney Davis read Ordinance 15 -15 title into the record. Vice Mayor Arena opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none he opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 15 -15; seconded by Council Member Paterno, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/13/15 Page 5 13. RESOLUTION 59 -15, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY $70,000.00; APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE AND INCREASING EXPENDITURES IN THAT AMOUNT TO FUND CONSTRUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONNECTING TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AVAILABLE AT THE `TEQUESTA PARK ASSESSMENT AREA' Attorney Davis read Resolution 59 -15 title. Council Member Paterno questioned the amount of the appropriation. Manager Couzzo committed to make endeavors to locate funding through savings. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 59 -15, seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 14. ORDINANCE 17 -15, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. AT ARTICLE II. BUILDINGS. BY AMENDING SECTION 14 -32 TO INCORPORATE REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION. OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; INCLUDING NEW STATUTORY LANGUAGE REGARDING PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, AND THE PROCESSING OF MODIFICATIONS TO DEVELOPMENT IN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Attorney Davis read Ordinance 17 -15 title into the record. Tim English, Building Department Director /Building Official offered a brief history regarding temporary testing systems and hazardous pollutants discharged in the 1990's. He voiced his frustrations with the Department of State, no returned phone call from them or the job site foreman regarding the issue. Manager Couzzo commented on details of the past, possible contamination circumstances and events. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Ordinance 17 -15, seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/13/15 Page 6 ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Paterno expressed his gratitude for the newly hired Building Department Director /Building Official Tim English bringing the department up to date. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member D'Ambra. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.