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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/10/1994VILLAGE 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 10, 1994 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 10, 1994. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by Fran Bitters, the Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Ron T. Mackail, Vice Mayor William E. Burckart, Liz Schauer, Earl L. Collings and Joseph N. Capretta. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, Department Heads and Village Attorney John C. Randolph. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. TII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA o Councilmember Schauer asked to discuss under ANY OTHER MATTERS the Newsletter and garage sales. o Councilmember Collings asked to address communications with Martin County under•ANY OTHER MATTERS. o Councilmember Capretta asked to include under ANY OTHER MATTERS a discussion on the right-of-way and the closing of Country Club Drive, and the upcoming joint meeting with Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Martin County and Tequesta. o Village Manager Bradford asked to seek under Item XV ANY OTHER MATTERS clarification of a Village Council motion made at the March 1, 1993 Special Meeting; and also to discuss with the Village Council an education facilities letter. ate. n__._i_a n,.~__ Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 2 ------------------------------- Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION Village Manager Bradford presented Certificates of Election from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office to Ron T. Mackail (Seat # 5) and William E. Burckart (Seat # 1), Joseph N. Capretta (Seat # 3), certifying that each has received the necessary registered voters' signatures for their Seats on the Village Council. Councilmember Collings moved that the Certificates of Election be accepted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. V. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS Village Manager Bradford administered the Oath of Office to each Councilmember Mackail, Capretta and Burckart. VI. VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION The gavel was passed to the Village Manager for the election of Council Officers: Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 3 ------------------------------- A) Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year: 1) Mayor: Councilmember Collings nominated Ron T. Mackail to serve another term as Mayor. Councilmember Burckart seconded. The vote on nomination was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted, and Ron T. Mackail was aominated to serve as Mayor. The gavel was returned to Mayor Mackail. 2) Vice-Mayor: Councilmember Schauer moved to nominate William E. Burckart to serve another term as Vice-Mayor. Councilmember Collings moved to nominate Liz Schauer to serve as Vice-Mayor. Councilmember Schauer declined to serve as Vice-Mayor. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted, and William E. Burckart was nominated to serve as Vice-Mayor. B) Designation of Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman 1) Finance and Administration Committee: 2) Public Safety Committee 3) Public Works Committee ~,~: ~. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 4 Councilmember Collings moved that the Chairman and Co-Chairman of the three above-referenced Committees be appointed as follows: ginance and Administration Committee: Chairman - Earl L. Collings; Co-Chairman - William E. Burckart. Publig Safety Committee: Chairman - Joseph N. Capretta; Co- chairman - Ron T. Mackail. Public Works Committee: Chairman - Earl L. Collings; Co- chairman - Liz Schauer. Councilmember Collings further moved that a Redevelopment Committee be created to handle the downtown development plans of Tequesta, with Ron Mackail serving as Chairman, Joseph Capretta and Earl Collings serving as Co-Chairmen. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for `~~ Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Designation of Village Councilmembers as Representatives to Various Governmental Assemblies 1) Palm Beach County Municipal League Councilmember Collings moved to appoint Ron T. Mackail to serve as Representative and Joseph N. Capretta to serve as Alternate. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for 8arl L. Collings - for Joseph l~. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. .,~, Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 5 ---------------- 2) Loxahatchee Council of Governments Councilmember Collings moved to appoint Earl L. Collings to serve as Representative and Liz Schauer to serve as Alternate. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 3) Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council Councilmember Collings moved to appoint William D. Griffin to serve as Representative and Robert Galletly as Alternate, pending the appointees acceptance of such. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion . The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 4) Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Councilmember Collings moved to appoint William E. Burckart as Representative and Liz Schauer as Alternate. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion . The vote oa the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for ~;w_y the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 6 ----------------- VII. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Consideration of Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager. Councilmember Collings moved to appoint Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and Thomas G. Bradford was re-appointed as Village Manager. 8) Consideration of Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk: Councilmember Collings moved to appoint Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and Joann Manganiello was re-appointed as Village Clerk. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA All Items listed with an asterisk ( * ) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. IR. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS *A) Code Enforcement Board; September 14, 1993 *B) Code Enforcement Board; February 8, 1994 *C) Community Appearance Board; February 2, 1994 *D) Village Council Meeting; February 10, 1994 *E) Village Managers Report; February 7 - March 4, 1994 Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 7 ----------------- Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. R. COMMITTEE REPORTS A) Finance and Administration Committee, February 8, 1994: Village Manager Bradford reported that: 1) the Committee reviewed and recommended a proposal to provide the Village with a voluntary employees qualified benefits conversion plan pursuant to IRS Code Section 125. 2) The Committee also reviewed, and recommended proceeding with, a proposed outline for annexation of those properties to be annexed via Interlocal Agreement. 3) Discussion of a Town of Jupiter joint compensation survey and analysis. The Committee recommended that the Village not participate since the Village does its own in-house survey. 4) The Committee reviewed Constitution Park project, recommending an interim financing plan in order to proceed with both Phase I and Phase II, paying for same from with Water Enterprise monies, reimbursing those monies upon the issuance of 1994 Bonds. 5) The Committee reviewed a proposed Newsrack Ordinance and made modifications to provide for proper anchoring and safety of such racks, recommending that Staff move forward with that Ordinance and bring it back to the Committee for final review. Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 1994 as submitted. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. °,~ Village Council Meeting Minutes March 30, 1994 Page 8 ----------------- B) Public Works Committee Meeting; February 14, 1994. Councilmember Collings reported that the Committee: 1) reviewed Staff recommendations for steps to prevent four- laning of Country Club Drive, recommending that the Village Comprehensive Plan be amended to reduce the 80 foot right-of- way to 50 feet, and to issue an Ordinance amending the subdivision regulations of Tequesta to dovetail with neighborhood access road designations; 2) recommended lowering the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. Councilmember Collings suggested keeping the speed limit for cars at 30mph, but lowering truck speed to 25 mph. Councilmember Collings requested that when Country Club Drive is temporarily closed for repairs, that Tequesta write a letter to Martin County stating that Tequesta will, at no charge, provide EMS Service for southern Martin County (especially the Turtle Creek area) during that time. Fire Chief Weinand stated that that is already provided. Village Manager Bradford reported that the cost estimates for the repair of Country Club Drive had been prepared as requested and submitted those estimates to the Village Council for their review. Mr. Bradford stated that without curb and gutter, the project of re-constructing Country Club Drive would cost $526,000. Village Manager Bradford continued with the Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes with an update on the Library Project. Dr. Stanley Jacobs suggested that residents of Country Club Drive should have been in on any discussion regarding the restructuring of Country Club Drive. Mr. Bradford informed Dr. Jacobs that such discussions took place at public meetings which the public could have attended, if they so desired. Dr. Jacobs further suggested that no curb, gutter, flumes, irrigation or sidewalks be used on Country Club Drive, and instead use a 3 foot strip on each side of the street. Pauline Hutchinson questioned the spending of $250 each for a tree with a 3" caliper, Queen Palms at $250 each, stating that she felt these trees could be purchased for less, and that the Village should first plant in areas where trees were previously removed before adding plantings on Country Club Drive. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 9 ----------------- Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of February 14, 1994 with the Public Works Committee to meet to review Country Club Drive Project concerns such as curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Couacilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. RI. APPOINTMENTS *A) Community Appearance Board: 1) Consideration of Re-Appointment of Molly McCormick as an Alternate Member the Community Appearance Board for a One-Year Term, Expiring on April 12, 1995. (Staff Recommends Approval). Approved under the Consent Agenda. XII. NEW BUSINESS A) Presentation by the Florida Department of Transportation of Final Plans for State Project No. 93040-3501 Pertaining to U.S. Highway One from the Loxahatchee River to County Line Road Implementing an FDOT Access Management Plan. Mr. Chris Rafer, P.E. and John Downs, Lawson, Noble & Associates (Consulting Engineers for FDOT), and Edward Yue, Project Manager with FDOT, District 4. Mr. Kafer presented before the Village Council the Access Management Plan layout for SR 5 from Alternate A-1-A to County Line Road. A tentative plan was presented on January 6, 1994 from which the FDOT received many comments regarding that plan. FDOT re-evaluated the plan, revisited the site, evaluated comments, met with local merchants, and considered traffic data, causing a revision of the plan. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 10 ----------------- The median openings are less than what the Access Management Guidelines require. Because of that, it was necessary to obtain FDOT approval which has been done. (Access Management tries to control the design and location of driveways, median openings, traffic signals, etc. The goals and purposes are to limit the number of conflict points, to increase the distance between these conflict points, and to take turning traffic from the thru-movement lanes). Several changes have occurred to the Access Management Plan since the public information meeting was held. These include: o Extension of the turning lane at the intersection of U.S. One and Beach Road; o Re-opening of the crossing at Eyeball Avenue and U.S. One; o Re-opening of Cove Road and U.S. One; o Closure of opening at Bridge Road and U.S. One; o Extension of stacking lanes at U.S. One and Tequesta Drive for eastbound traffic onto Waterway Road and westbound traffic onto Tequesta Drive; o Elimination of stacking lane to St. Jude Church; o Extension of stacking lane at County Line Road and U.S. One. Councilmember Schauer stated that she was pleased with the opening of Cove Road, but complained that St. Jude's Church was never notified of the elimination of the stacking lane on U.S. One in front of the church. Mr. Rafer informed her that though this is the final plan being presented this evening, any complaints can be sent in letter form to the attention of Mr. Yue at FDOT, in Ft. Lauderdale. If Access Management feels the complaint is a legitimate concern, the issue will be revisited. Presently the letting date is October 1994 with a construction start date of April 1995. Councilmember Collings asked why FDOT picked this little segment of roadway? Mr. Yue responded that since this is a Federal Highway it is mandated for analysis for restoration and resurfacing. Councilmember Collings felt the FDOT was trying to solve a problem which does not exist. Vice Mayor Burckart commented "If it isn't broken, why fix it . " He felt the plan presented this evening would cause much more u-turn movement, thereby creating more traffic hazard and potential accident areas. He felt such changes were foolish, ~""~` unnecessary and recommended that it be left as is . _.._ FEB-04-'00 SAT 02:30 ID: TEL N0: village Cow-aii xeetiaq ltisv~~• Rasvb l0, s994 paw 11 #117 P02 Village Manager Bradford asked Mr. nownes to highlight for the Village Council the changes made at 8xidge &oad intersection, Tequesta Drive intersection, cad the frontage along the Tsqussta Shopper area, which he did. Mayor Macknil informed Mr. Yue that Tequesta is in the midBt of doing much development in the downtown area which could have a major impact an v.s. Highwayy one traffic, and stated further that the present pro veal is unacceptable. He felt the U. S. Highway one FDOT pro~ect should be an issue addressed by the newly created Redevelopment Committee. Couacilmember Capretta felt FDVT should consider ehaaging their plans for Bridge Road ,1.Ate~seCtion and $yeball Averille, U.S. One intersection, and the turn lane for St. Jude~s Church. Mayor Mackail felt there were two solutions to these problems: 1) Pillage Council could file an injunction against FDOT; or ,~ a) Vilinge Council could send a letter of objection to FDOT to convey Village concerns and disapproval. Mr. Yue felt an ia~unction would be unnecessary, and that a letter from the Vi lags Council would be given strong coasiderativa, pte-tiag that the job can always change schedule to meet nll needs. village Manager Bradford stated that FOOT moves forward, and they are going to move forward, those who intend to write letters must also be aware that they must submit engineering criteria as to why there is a better alternative other thnn that suggested by P'DOT. Otherwise, letters would be to no avail. s) ConeiAeratioa of Te aesta File-ROSaue 3MB Propopal. Jamer lfeiaaad, Fire Cie! . Chief ~Teiaand presented an alternative approach in providing pre-hospital emergency medical care, doing so oft fire apparatus vs. ambulance. This niternative approach would- involve: 1) hiring three additional firefighters/paramedicsf 2 ) providing advanced lire support care from the existing fire department vehicles, with Jupiter Ambulance, Inc. providing ~ the ambulances for ground transportation to the horpitsl. This systean would give two dedicated ALS unite to Tequesta. The Budget proposed would be $161,156 for FY 93-94 vs. $166, 050 for yY 93-94 for Jupiter Ambulance. Over a five-year projected period the savings would be approxi~aately $119,000. i FEB-04-'00 SAT 02:31 ID: TEL f~: Vi~.lage Co~aii Mwet ~[iautee xarok 0, 199* Pape 19 -------------- --- Tha preeeat proposal would give Tequeeta the advaat~ o sp11t crews; ' o granter depth to the EM51 system; o reduoe Tequeste~~s fire suppression rating; o ability to honor Mutual Aid requests without 1 call in additional personnel; o meet sad so~rnetimes exceed the minimum staffing Palm 8ee~ch County Fire-Rescuo, allowing Teg1 capacity to request a reciprocal Mutual Aid Ag o furnish the mechanisms needed to provide supervision over the level of pre-hospital e~aerg administered to residents and eliminates the associated with a third-party agency proved service. tI1 ]I7 P03 Ar. Michael cauiter of Jupiter Hospital and Medieai D' for North County Ambulance endorsed the present prc stating that a 12~leader EKG in the field (ns opposed lead), as would be used by Tequesta if the present p~ was etpproved, would shorten the time in terms of txaatm~ cardiac related probleans, giving the patient on-tl hospital treatment even before reaching the amergenc3 It takes the emergency room approximately 20 menu administer such thrombalytic therapy after the patio reached the hospital. of .aq to rel of a the peat; !erect ~ cnre ~ility this ~..oa~, to 3- ~posal ~t for ~~spot room. ~s to t has Cvuaoilmember Collis s moved to approve the s1[~ p as as proposed by Chief Me~aad and to notify the ,lupiter petal is MritiaQ that snob program Mill be ellective April i, i995. CouaoiYaeober Sahau~r seooaded the motion. The vote oa the ^otioa Mas: 1lOb T. I~aokail - for ~ Millias a. 8urokart _ for ~ Lis 8ahaner for ~ sari L. Collings - !or Joseph x. Capretta - for the motion Mas therefore passed sad adopted. I *C) Coasideratioa of Bid Allard for One (i) 199d Ford qex . d s 3 Pickup Truok p•r state of llorids Coa~kxaat x 070- . s00-1S0 fs'ea Prestige Ford of Eustis, ~'iosida, is Aat of X0,99$, Saving as PZ 19g~ 1later saterpri• Puad Capital =mprove~at Account Budget Allooatioa of ~ , 500. (staff Ssaamasads Approvai~ . ' 7lpproved under the Consent Agenda. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 13 ----------------- VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Ordinance 468 - Second Reading - Amending Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta by amending Section 16-2, Administrative Costs, Subsection (a), Base Application Fees, Paragraphs (1) through (8); By Adding New Paragraph (9), Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Land Use Change, to Section 16-2, Subsection (a), Base Application Fees. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Manager Bradford commented that he would like the Village Council to consider postponing action on this Ordinance until the next Village Council meeting, allowing time for the Building Official to look into Site Plan Review fees. Vice Mayor Burckart stated he was strongly in favor of deleting fees which increase tax base, increasing de- annexation fees, lowering anything that encourages annexation, etc., in order to encourage merchants in Tequesta. Dorothy Campbell stated she considered a 100, 200, 300$, or 400$ increase in fees to be excessive. Councilmember Collings moved to table the Second Reading of Ordinance 468. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Ordinance No. 469 - Second Reading - Providing the Regulation of Parades; Authorizing the Chief Law Enforcement Officer to Receive Application and Issue Permit; Providing Standards for Issuance Thereof; Providing Regulations Qoverning Time, Place and Manner Thereof; Establishing Procedure for Appeal Upon Rejection of Application; Requiring Compliance with Permit Condition; Prescribing Penalties for the Violation of its Provision; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances Inconsistent Herewith. (Staff Recommends Approval). ,~~, Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance 469. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 14 ----------------- Village Manager Bradford stated Section 5(5) of the above- referenced Ordinance should reflect the change of "one (1) hour" to "one and one-half (1 1/2) hour". Mr. Bradford reported that he and Mayor Mackail met with the President of JTAA regarding JTAA's concerns about aspects of the parade Ordinance. JTAA prefers to change Section 4(1) Filing Period, changing "seven (7) days" to "thirty (30) day minimum" and changing "thirty (30) days" to "ninety (90) days". Vice Mayor Burckart and Councilmember Collings felt the Ordinance ought not to be too restrictive. Mayor Mackail passed the gavel and moved to approve Ordinance 469 on Second Reading as amended. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - against Liz Schauer - against Earl L. Collings - against Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion did not pass. IR. CONIIrIUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest congratulated those Councilmembers and Village Staff persons who were re-appointed, and suggested that others be encouraged to run for these offices next year. He also felt it was necessary that Village residents be encouraged to attend Village Council meetings. Dorothy Campbell stated she did not have a report on the Tequesta Fest, but that it has not died - it's only sleeping. She asked that she be informed of any meeting which addresses the Newsrack Ordinance. She stated that the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County has distributed a second recycle bin. Village Manager Bradford informed Mrs. Campbell that that process starts this month for Tequesta. Mrs. Campbell further stated that Community Appearance Board meeting Minutes of December 15, 1993 suggest that the Village Council ought to compliment the remodeling of Gallery Square North, expressing hope that other squares in the Village would improve their appearance. Mrs. Campbell wanted to be notified when that recognition would be forthcoming. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 15 ----------------- R. ANY OTHER MATTERS o Councilmember Schauer asked for an explanation regarding an article appearing in the Village Newsletter regarding Finance and Administration Committee's recommendation regarding garage sales in the Village. Mr. Bradford explained that several Homeowners Associations requested that those sorts of things be implemented. The Committee's reaction to those requests was to do a survey via the Newsletter to seek a response from citizens before further consideration. A number of citizens have been heard from and the feedback is 50/50 positive/negative. Councilmember Schauer asked if there have yet been any volunteers for supervising in the Juvenile Alternative Program. Mr. Bradford responded that no volunteers have come forward a yet. o Councilmember Capretta stated that he felt it was necessary to have a Village Council workshop to determine the strategy Tequesta should take at the Joint Meeting on March 30 with Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Martin County and Tequesta. o Village Manager Bradford stated that Alfred DeMott will be going to Tallahassee and has requested that Mayor Mackail draft a letter that he would hand deliver to the House Appropriations Committee and the House Education Committee regarding Jupiter High School. The Staff at Palm Beach County School Board led Mr. DeMott to believe that if Tequesta was able to get a 3~ increase in some sort of emergency funding allocation which the State has available, which would provide funds necessary to get Jupiter High School/Middle School upgrades under way. When the Palm Beach County School Board finally submitted their comments, they wrote a letter which states that they supported an increase in the maximum local millage rate from 2.0 mills to 2.5 mills (a 25$ tax increase). Mayor Mackail stated he does not recommend a tax increase, and felt what needs to be demonstrated to the School Board and Legislators is accountability and smart fiscal responsibility of where funds are going and where they are being directed. He felt the Palm Beach County School Board projections were astronomical and that the School Board had been given alternative financing programs, and now the burden lies upon the School Board. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 16 ----------------- Councilmember Collings agreed with Mayor Mackail. Mr. Bradford pointed out that the School Board is the number one highest price tax on the local tax bill, and now they desire to increase it by 25$. The Village Council concurred that a letter from Tequesta should not be carried to Tallahassee supporting a 25$ tax increase to go to the School Board, but should be sent following the format of the Board of Realtors, etc., concerning 3$ increase in emergency funds from the State. o Village Manager Bradford asked for clarification on the Village Council motion made at the Special Village Council Meeting of March 1, 1994 regarding the proposal for downtown. Mr. Bradford stated that his notes say: "The motion of the Council was to authorize the Village Manager to explore feasibility (meaning financial and conceptual aspects of the proposal) and report back to the Village Council." He stated that newspaper reports seem to conflict with the Village Manager's notes and wanted to clarify the motion. The Village Council concurred that the Village Manager's understanding of the motion was correct. Mr. Bradford reported that it was impossible to have the results of the feasibility study ready for the April 14 Village Council meeting, and that once the specifics of the program is finalized, it would be necessary to hire a consultant to do the analysis. The Village Council suggested that the feasibility study issue and the hiring of a consultant be brought before the newly-appointed Re- Development Committee. ~. xW Village Council ,, Meeting Minutes March 10, 1994 Page 17 ----------------- R. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Schauer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Liz Schauer - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,,~~~~ Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: ~~ inn Mangan' llo Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: ,,..