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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/27/1994VILLAGE O~ 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 OCTOBER 27, 1994 I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, October 27, 1994. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Ron T. Mackail, Elizabeth A. Schauer, Earl L. Collings, and Joseph N. Capretta. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, Village Attorney John C. Randolph, and Department Heads. Vice Mayor William E. Burckart arrived at 7:12 P.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Schauer requested the Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes of September 7, 1994 be pulled from the Consent Agenda and that the item "FLC Announces Student Essay Contest" in the Datagram received from Florida League of Cities on October 18, 1994 be discussed under Any Other Matters. Councilmember Capretta requested a review of major projects be given by Village Manager Bradford under Any Other Matters. Mayor Mackail requested discussion of the North County Education Committee under Any Other Matters. Councilmember Collings moved that the Agenda be approved as amended. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 2 The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 355, as Amended, by Amending Section IV, Definitions, by Adding a definition for Townhouses and Revising the Definitions for Lot Depth and Multiple-Family Dwellings; by Amending Section VII, Schedule of Regulations and Application of Regulations, Sub-Section (C), Schedule of Site Requirements, by Amending the R-lA, R-1 and R-2 District Site Requirements by Adding Requirements for Minimum Landscaped Open Space and by Amending the R-3 District Schedule of Site Requirements in its Bntirety; By Amending Section VII (D), Schedule of District and Use Regulations, Sub-Section (4), R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling District, Paragraph (b), Permitted Uses, by Deleting Single-Family Dwellings; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date . Village Attorney John C. Randolph read the above ordinance by title only, on first reading. Building Official Scott D. Ladd gave an overview of the ordinance, explaining that this draft ordinance had been written to remove as many nonconformities as possible to the existing condominiums on Beach Road, which had been discovered in the R-3 study that had revealed that all of the condominiums were nonconforming to site-specific requirements of the current zoning code. The ordinance included housekeeping items, which were the definition of townhouse and adding the requirement for minimum landscape open space. Building Official Ladd reported the study showed the buildings nonconforming to various code requirements from setbacks to height and density. At the October 13, 1994 public hearing, staff was directed to make three changes to the draft ordinance, (1) to lower building height from 105 feet to 101 feet, (2) to add a requirement in the R-3 Zoning District Regulations for a minimum lot depth, and (3) to do a comprehensive plan amendment to allow a change in density. Building Official Ladd explained the ordinance would take the bulk of the buildings back to the code to which most of them were originally built, and the reason Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 3 for that was the current code would not allow those buildings to be replaced if 50% of the building were destroyed. Comments from the Public: Ken Yorke, 19850 Beach Road, President of the Beach Road Association, reported the association had voted to request the Village Council to delay consideration of the ordinance until (1) after the referendum for annexation of the North Jupiter Island Parcels, and (2) after the Village Attorney and Village Planner have studied and reported on possible methods to allow legally nonconforming structures to reconstruct in the event of a major disaster including reviewing the experience of the Homestead, Florida problem and the Charleston, South Carolina problem. The vote on the matter was 12 in favor, 3 against, and 2 abstentions. :--- Peter Bretton, Attorney with Moyle, Flanagan, stated he represented the Lamar Condominium and several owners in the unincorporated of North Jupiter Island and wished to lend their support to M'r. Yorke's comments, and urgently requested the Village Council to delay until the seasonal residents were here and had had an opportunity to acquaint themselves with all the implications, so that they would have the opportunity to participate in public hearings. Attorney Bretton requested the right to address the substance of this matter should the Village Council decide to go forward and not offer postponement. Merv Crockett, 400 Beach Road, a member of the Board of Tequesta Towers Condominium Association reported the majority of owners supported the Board's decision to recommend to the Village Council that they proceed to approve the proposed ordinance. Kenneth Meinken, 375 Beach Road, stated he represented the Lamar Condominium, and commented the Council had heard their attorney at tonight's meeting and his colleague, Attorney Kollins at the October 13 meeting. Mr. Meinken discussed the possible annexation referendum on March 15, 1995, and urged the Village Council seriously consider Mr. Yorke's request and to delay this ordinance until after that referendum. Village Council >,. Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 4 ------------------------------- Vincent Romeo, 350 Beach Road, stated he represented 54 units in Island House Northeast and that they opposed the motion to delay action on the ordinance, and that the connection of the ordinance with the referendum was not appropriate. Terry Waterson, 11380 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens, stated he was representing Jack Downey, President of Island House Southwest, and urged the Village Council to pass this ordinance on first reading. He reported that Mr. Downey was concerned regarding his responsibilities as President of the Association, and wanted the public record to show the owners urged the passage of this ordinance to take the property owners out of the status of a nonconforming building and that the Directors had done everything that they possibly could to place on the record that they urged support of the passage of this ordinance. Attorney Waterson pointed out a real problem in that purchasers who bought their condominiums not knowing the building was nonconforming now do know, so that the disclosure requirements to prospective purchasers may have been violated; that there is a serious problem regarding insurability of the units since in a disaster they could not be rebuilt if destroyed more than 50%, as well as a problem affecting the ability to obtain mortgage funds. Attorney Waterson discussed annexation in light of the fact that the Village might be asking people to come into an area which would make their building nonconforming, so that a special zoning district would have to be set up for properties annexed into the Village. Jack Downey, President, Island House Southwest, asked that the record be clear that Island House Southwest was 100% in favor of passing the new zoning configuration immediately. Mr. Downey reported he had attended the Beach Road Association meeting and that the three condominiums who were opposed at that meeting were the same three who had filed the lawsuit in the Cliveden issue. Councilmember Collings asked why if the Council were to delay did those who oppose voting on it now think there would be a change in their neighbor's point of view later; expressed his view that the proposed zoning change was completely unrelated to any potential annexation, and Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 5 explained this nonconformity had been brought about by past Councils who had made three different zoning changes which in total resulted in the buildings being nonconforming. Councilmember Capretta expressed concern that someone would be harmed if the matter were delayed until March, and the zoning change would harm no one, and that he would support the ordinance without delay since he felt that was in the best interest of the people. Vice Mayor Burckart stated it had been his experience in zoning issues that those who approved did not get involved, but those who opposed really came out to fight, and felt it important to move ahead with the ordinance. Councilmember Capretta made a motion to approve the Ordinance on first reading as recommended. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Manager Bradford announced publicly that the second public hearing on this Ordinance would be held on Thursday, November 10, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village Hall meeting room. Mayor Mackail suggested that whatever differences that people have that they should have their attorneys deal with the Village Attorney to work out an amenable solution to resolve the lawsuit that is facing the Village as a show of good faith. V. 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 Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 6 ---------------------- in its normal sequence on the Agenda. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS *A) Code Enforcement Board; July 5, 1994 *C) Village Council Meeting; October 13, 1994 IX. NEW BUSINESS *D) Consideration of Designation of Village Property as Surplus, Pursuant to Section 3.02(8) of the Village Charter. (Staff Recommends Approval) 1) NCR Laser Printer, Model No. 0102; Serial No. 21-00520; Purchased in 1986; VOT I.D. #241. 2) Lanier Microfiche Reader; Serial No. 47077; Purchased in 1979; VOT I.D. #A232. 3) NCR PC8 Computer; Monitor and Keyboard; Serial No. 17-17241643; Purchased in 1988; VOT I.D. #254. Mayor Mackail read Consent Agenda items to be approved: Item VI: A, C, Item IX: D. Councilmember Collings moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as read by Mayor Mackail. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Consent Agenda was approved as read. B) Community Appearance Board; September 7, 1994 Councilmember Schauer inquired into the problem, according to the minutes, of a board member who did not attend meetings. Village Manager Bradford clarified that Molly McCormick was an alternate and was not required to attend meetings unless called. Building Official Scott D. Ladd reported the last two or three times she was called she could not attend, Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 7 ------------------------------- and this same problem had existed a year ago when Ms. McCormick's term was up for renewal. Mr. Ladd explained that the Board had been operating with only three members for most of the summer which was a hardship. Mayor Mackail suggested this was a staff matter and directed Mr. Ladd to resolve the problem. Discussion ensued with direction to Mr. Ladd to appoint another alternate and to assure appointees would be able to attend on short notice. Councilmember Schauer made a motion to approve the minutes of the Community Appearance Board for September 7, 1994. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Collings. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and the minutes were approved as submitted. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A) Redevelopment Committee; September 19, 1994. Village Manager Bradford reported that library options had been reviewed, and that Gary Van Brock had presented his proposed Tequesta Center concept consisting of a proposed sale to the Village of up to 9.7 acres and as little as 7 acres of land wherein in each case one acre would be donated by the Dorner Trust and for which the Village had now commissioned appraisals to determine the fair market value of the land, and Mr. Capretta had recommended delay of a decision by the Redevelopment Committee for 60 days to hold serious meetings with the Boards of Lighthouse Gallery and BRITT to determine their needs and obtain commitments regarding the Tequesta Center proposal and meet with parties interested in building an ACLF, and to consider the possibility of disconnecting the library location from the downtown development, to meet with Mr. Van Brock to obtain a commitment and to meet with Mr. Benjamin to see how financial exposure Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 8 for the Village could be lessened. It was the consensus of the Committee that their recommendation to the Village Council at their 9/22/94 would be to incorporate Lighthouse House Gallery and BRITT into the library location and to pursue answers to those questions just mentioned. Councilmember Collings stated a subsequent offer from Gary Van Brock was for 1.06 acres for the library and to build it for a total package price of $730,000, and asked when the Council would vote on that. Village Manager Bradford stated that offer was good until November 13 and that he had scheduled a meeting with Palm Beach County to review it, so it would probably be on the November 10 agenda. Councilmember Capretta stated he would be in favor of the 10-acre parcel offered by Gary Van Brock if it could be done in a reasonable period of time, with the library being built as the first building in the project, and the configuration of the buildings on the parcel could be changed. If that would take too long his second choice would be to accept the one-acre parcel and have Mr. Van Brock construct the library. Mayor Mackail reported after a meeting with Lighthouse Gallery they sent the Village a letter committing to work as a partner. Village Manager Bradford reported the 1.06 acre deal offered for $730,000 by Van Brock was found to be worth $784,786, a savings of $54,786, and he would meet with the County to see if they approved. Councilmember Capretta pointed out that accepting this plan and getting the library built did not preclude going ahead later with any of the other downtown options. Village Manager Bradford reported Mr. Divosta had purchased Lighthouse Plaza for approximately 1.4 million and site planning was still being done, however in his opinion they were interested primarily in a residential development using the land that the Village might want for the downtown cultural municipal center. Village Manager Bradford reported the sign site plan was denied for the Felhaber property--Tequesta Plaza-- and Mr. Felhaber had been contacted to meet with the Redevelopment Committee. A special exception public hearing would be scheduled for the next Village Council meeting to hear a presentation to provide a Village Meeting October Page 9 Council Minutes 27, 1994 furniture store in excess of 4500 square feet to go into that shopping center. Mr. Felhaber had requested a meeting with Building Official Ladd, Village Manager Bradford and Mr. Felhaber's Attorney prior to the Redevelopment Committee meeting. The property for the Tequesta Center proposal had been appraised and a report would be made to Council. A meeting had been held with representatives of the Board of Directors of Lighthouse Gallery to obtain their participation in the Tequesta Center project whereby in return for Tequesta providing them with land leased at little or no cost for 50 to 99 years they would provide fund-raising mechanism to construct their new facility. Village Manager Bradford reported he had received a letter of commitment from the Lighthouse Gallery to do that, good until December 1. At a similar meeting with the Board of Directors of ~••~ BRITT, they seemed very enthusiastic, and they were to provide a response by November 1. Village Manager Bradford reported he had spoken with Mr. Benjamin, informing him that his proposal had been placed on the back burner because of the present urgency with the library. Councilmember Schauer requested that Redevelopment Committee meetings be held in the evenings so that she could attend. Councilmember Schauer also indicated that she no longer had a conflict of interest relative to the Christopher's Village Foundation proposal. At the request of Councilmember Capretta, Village Manager Bradford reported on the following projects: 1. In regard to the right-of-way on Country Club Drive, DCA approval of the amendment must be obtained before work could commence. 2. Work on Constitution Park was still delayed in Court by a lawsuit challenging the legality of leasing between Tequesta and JTJC. 3. Tequesta Park ballfield lighting and irrigation has been completed, and the Martin County Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 10 ---------------- Development Review Committee still needed to make a final decision in order to proceed with the parking lot paving, lighting, irrigation, and playground equipment. 4. Results of the roadway core tests performed at Eastwinds had been received and would have to be analyzed by an engineer. 5. Two issues exist regarding the North County Ambulance situation, (1) Advanced Life Support (ALS) service, and (2) transport. Effective January 1, 1995, Tequesta's ALS service will be operational. The transport issue will not be settled until December 20, 1994 by the Board of County Commissioners. Rumor has it that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will not receive their request to provide ground transportation. Jupiter Hospital is currently reorganizing their emergency room staff so that they will remain in the ambulance transport business no matter which way the County Commission votes. Therefore, ground transportation will be provided to Tequesta by Jupiter Ambulance after January 1. A letter has been received from Mr. Ransdale of the Medical Center assuring Tequesta the use or lease of ambulances in case they decide to get out of the transport business. According to Linda Schute of Palm Beach County Emergency Medical Service, there is language in the County Ordinance which states that if a provider goes out of business they will immediately appoint another provider to service that zone and the license will transfer and open up applications that could give Tequesta the ability to transport within Tequesta and Jupiter Inlet Colony. 6. Tequesta was the only municipality that submitted to Jupiter a proposal to provide fire protection. Tequesta would not release data that supported the figures until Jupiter provided assurance that they would not go out for bid. Tequesta's proposal was 2.1 million dollars less than Jupiter is currently being charged by Palm Beach County. The Jupiter Town Manager is currently writing an RFP process to solicit additional proposals, which will Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 11 ------------------- eliminate the possibility of municipalities seeing each other's figures prior to award date. The Village Council commended Fire Chief Weinand for his excellent presentation to Jupiter. 7. The next step in possibly adopting a plan similar to the Lantana Plan would be for the Public Safety Committee to review the points the Village Council was interested in. Councilmember Collings made a motion to approve the Redevelopment Committee Report as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Schauer. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and the report was approved as submitted. VIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Application for Landscape Waiver Request, Almont Villas, 405 Cypress Drive. Steven Parker, ASLA, Agent. Steven Parker, Landscape Architect, requested five landscape waivers since the required terminal islands and landscape buffers would severely hamper traffic circulation and parking. After discussion, Mr. Parker agreed to provide either one or two live oak trees to match the one existing live oak, whichever would be appropriate for the space. Councilmember Collings made a motion to approve the landscape waiver request with the addition of the additional trees. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Schauer. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Village Council .,, Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 12 ------------------------------- Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Site Plan Review. First Presbyterian Church, 482 Tequesta Drive, Addition of 12' x 24' storage building. Mr. Jed Householder, President of the Board of Trustees of the Board of Trustees, requested the storage building in order to meet the fire code for use in storing holiday decorations. After discussion, the Village Council had no objections. Councilmember Collings made a motion to approve the request. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Capretta. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. NEW BUSINESS A) Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Sections 6-41 and 6-42 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village and Providing for the Adoption of the 1993 Edition of the National Electric Code and for the Adoption of the Uniform Minimum Countywide Amendments to the 1993 National Electric Code; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Attorney Randolph read the above ordinance by title only on first reading. Building Official Scott D. Ladd explained that Palm Beach County was required by State Law to update the electrical codes every few years. Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 13 ------------------------------- Councilmember Collings made a ordinance on first reading. Councilmember Capretta. The vote Ron T. Mackail - William E. Burckart - Elizabeth A. Schauer - Earl L. Collings - Joseph N. Capretta - motion to approve the Motion was seconded by on the motion was: for for for for for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Resolution No. 2-94/95 - Providing for Amendments to the Village Budgets Adopted for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 1994. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Manager Bradford noted that the first amendment requested would correct the budget figures °aF~.~ to reflect the purchase of bicycles for use in the Police Department. Finance Director Kascavelis explained the cost of the bicycles totaled $1,875, therefore the change to the last page [LETF-1] of the budget document] would be $1,765 changed to $1,875 Equipment and Accessories Expenditure; Total Expenditures $1,875; Fund Balance $490.00. Village Manager Bradford explained the second amendment request was due to Fire/Rescue Department taking over EMS service on January 1, 1995. The budget had been done under the assumption that would happen on April 1, 1995, therefore a change of $51,295 was needed. Councilmember Schauer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2-94/95. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Collings. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 14 C) Resolution No. 3-94/95 - Supporting the Concept of Amtrack Service from Jacksonville to Miami along the Florida East Coast Railway Corridor. (Staff Recommends Approval. Village Manager Bradford explained that officials from the Florida East Coast Railroad were now in negotiations with Amtrack, the Florida Department of Transportation, the CSX Railroad, and Tri-Rail for the long-term lease of FEC Right-of-Way for passenger service. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council urged the Council to adopt a Resolution supporting those negotiations and the concept of Amtrack service from Jacksonville to Miami along the FEC corridor. Village Manager Bradford stated that this might bring about a Tri-Rail or other train station in Tequesta a lot sooner than previously anticipated, and recommended adoption of this Resolution. Councilmember Schauer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 3-94/95. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Collings. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance - Second Reading - Amending the Local Law Retirement Plan and Trust for the Firefighters of the Village of Tequesta, by Amending a Provision of the Firefighters Pension Trust Fund, Exhibit °A° to Ordinance No. 460, at Section 7 Relating to Pre-Retirement Death so as to Specifically Provide that In-Line-Of-Duty Death Benefits Shall Not Terminate Upon Remarriage; Providing for Severability, Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Attorney Randolph read the above ordinance by title Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 15 only on second reading. Councilmember Collings made a motion to approve the above ordinance on second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Schauer. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Schauer discussed the item "FLC Announces Student Essay Contest" in Datagram received from Florida League of Cities on October 18, 1994. She explained that the theme of the essay contest was "Celebrate your City's History" which would allow students to do research and write about their city's history and its future and how they could be involved. Councilmember Schauer requested essay information placed in the Village Newsletter. Mayor Mackail read aloud the following prepared statement which he had prepared: "As you have probably read in recent press reports, the Palm Beach County School Board is being scrutinized by the Office of Civil Rights relative to the success of their desegregation efforts. This uncertainty is cause for concern for all parents of public school age children in the Jupiter/Tequesta area. Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to see to it that we, the Village Council, and the North County Education Committee, are doing everything that we can do to meet the goals and objectives set forth in our interlocal agreement and to allay the fears and concerns of parents of public school age children residing within Tequesta and this area. In this regard, I would suggest that the Village Council give consideration to some, if not all, of the following: VILLAGE COUNCIL ACTIONS: Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 16 1) Amend our Comprehensive Plan to further the provision of a wide range of affordable housing alternative. Likewise, we should amend our Comprehensive Plan to encourage business and industry to locate within this area so that employment opportunities will be in close proximity to housing stock. 2) Consider amending our zoning ordinance to allow flexibility in housing size to encourage affordable housing. 3) Encourage previously approved developments, such as Cypress Ridge, to enter into a Developer's Agreement with Tequesta to use its best efforts to provide a racial balance in the public school population. NORTH COUNTY EDUCATION COl~fl-IITTEE ACTIONS: I) 1~IARRETING. The NCEC should be encouraged to notify major area employers of housing opportunities in this area. The NCEC should be encouraged to provide for ads in applicable publications that advertise housing and lifestyles in the North County Area to encourage young families with children to reside here. 2) The NCEC should be encouraged to work with local financial institutions, such as Jupiter/Tequesta National Bank and others, to establish programs which will encourage developers to provide qualified homebuyers with assistance in obtaining financing, including payment of closing costs and other fees to encourage African-Americans to move to this area. Once a financing package has been established, it can be advertised effectively using the School Baard and its School Teacher Network to spread the word. 3) The NCEC should consider surveying the current minority population in the Jupiter-Tequesta area to ascertain why they choose to live here, what it is they dislike about the area and then expand upon the positive results of such a survey. The Village Council previously passed a Resolution wherein we stated that we desire to assure assignment of students within our corporate limits to attend the nearest available school. I just want to remind the Village Council and those __ Village Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 17 of you serving on the NCEC that if we don't re-double our efforts as soon as possible, our citizens might lose the ability to attend their neighborhood schools." Mayor Mackail requested consideration of his comments by the other Council Members for a decision at a later date. Councilmember Schauer commented she had previously asked the Council to look into a Developer's Agreement which did not come about since the Council had decided to look at each developer individually, and she believed Cypress Ridge would be an opportune place to start. Councilmember Schauer stated she and Village Clerk Manganiello would be meeting with the Jupiter Courier regarding a brochure to welcome Afro-Americans into Jupiter-Tequesta and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County; and expressed her support to amend the Comprehensive Plan and for affordable housing. Village Manager Bradford reported that Village Attorney Randolph had met with Jupiter's Town Attorney to map out a strategy in regard to responding to the School Board's letter regarding extension of the interlocal agreement, and that there would be a meeting in the near future. X. CO1~II~IiINICATION FROM CITIZENS Glen Covey, 1801 S. U.S. #1, Jupiter, who had requested to speak, had left the meeting. Stanley Legnor, 123 Country Club Drive, asked what had happened to the ordinance regarding no parking in the Swale along Country Club Drive. Mr. Legnor asked whether a record was made by the police department when calls were made to report speeders, and was told that a record was made. Mr. Legnor reported on October 16 a large transport loaded with cars was traveling on Country Club Drive and went into Turtle Creek, which was the third time he had seen this in six months. Village Manager Bradford stated the ordinance needed to be amended so that the ban on parking in the swale would be from 1 A.M. to 6 A.M. to apply to Country Club Drive and to Tequesta Drive. Mayor Mackail requested this amendment be on the next Council Meeting agenda. Wade Griest, Dover Road, reported all Village boards had problems getting sufficient board members to attend meetings. Mr. Griest expressed concern for citizens making presentations at these meetings who were disappointed and inconvenienced when there were not enough board members Village Council ~Rt~„ Meeting Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 18 ------------------------------- present or if there was only a quorum, and stated his opinion that meetings should be cancelled a day or two prior to the scheduled time if it were learned there would not be enough boardmembers present, and rescheduled. Councilmember Collings emphasized the importance of the joint local government meeting with Martin County and Jupiter scheduled for November 9. Village Manager Bradford reported he had had to object to a proposal by the Town of Jupiter for an amendment to their Comprehensive Plan which could have provided for a road network in Section 28 area that would have had the worst traffic impact for Tequesta which he imagined would be the subject of a hot discussion at that meeting. Councilmember Capretta stated he was considering not attending the meeting since no results were ever accomplished. IX. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Collings moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~Z ATTEST: Betty our Recording Secretary ann Mangani to Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: