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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Workshop_11/08/1993VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 ~ 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200 Fax: (407) 575-6203 V I L LA G E O F T E Q U E S T A V I L L A G E C O U N C I L W O R K S H O P M E E T I N G M I N U T E S N O V E M B E R 8 , 1 9 9 3 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a scheduled workshop meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, November 8, 1993. 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, Joseph N. Capretta, Earl L. Collings and Liz Schauer. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford; Village Clerk Joann Manganiello; and Building Official, Scott Ladd. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as submitted. Recycled Paper ,~,;~.~ Village Council Workshop ,, Meeting Minutes November 8, 1993 Page 2 ------------------------------- III. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY/SOUTHERN MARTIN COUNTY PLANNING FORUM POLICY STATEMENT Mayor Mackail explained that this review and discussion is response to items covered by the two and a half day Planning Forum which took place in August. Issues included: growth in Palm Beach County; the infrastructure; transportation; education; whether inland development should take place, etc. At the end of these discussions a Policy Statement was compiled for the review and discussion by various municipalities. Councilmember Collings continued, pointing out that after the Forum, there was a meeting of the Steering Committee, made up of elected officials of all the bodies in representation at the Forum. At that meeting, it was agreed that each Steering Committee member should bring back to their next meeting the thinking of their individual Council's on each issue covered at the Forum. Hence, this evening's discussion: ~~#° Councilmember Capretta stated that there are so many government agencies, involved regarding natural resources, (i.e., the Loxahatchee River), all with the right of approval/disapproval, yet no one is taking the lead on making decisions, all are concerned about their private agendas, and it's like 'grabbing an octopus'. He stated someone should take the prime leadership to develop a coherent plan which can be implemented. Vice Mayor Burckart agreed that bureaucracy is strangling all of us - agencies are repetitious - and, that no agency wants to give up their own domain. Mayor Mackail agreed that agencies have their own private agendas and that political boundaries must be broken down before any accomplishments can be realized. Councilmember Collings summarized by stating that, until there are some 'control teeth' put into the Planning Forum, the group will fall into the plethora of planning groups. The one with prime interest needs to be appointed to lead. 1) Preservation of Natural Resources: Councilmember Schauer stated she is in agreement with all that is listed under (A) .,;~,,: of Preservation of Natural Resources in the Planning Forum Policy Statement. Village Council Workshop ~,,r..> Meeting Minutes November 8, 1993 Page 3 ------------------------------- Vice Mayor Burckart felt the project was an expensive one and did not feel taxpayers would be interested in spending more than they are already spending, and felt that elected officials were not in a position to make the call. Protecting the Loxahatchee River is good, but at what cost? Mayor Mackail felt the issues needed to be prioritized, with the most demanding need being addressed first. Councilmember Capretta felt the eight items listed in I (B) should be prioritized, determine who the prime participant is, and appoint that one to lead on that issue. Item I (C~: Councilmember Capretta felt each project should be listed as a stand-alone project with someone appointed to manage it. Item I ~,D): Vice Mayor Burckart felt that something to consider during this discussion is the fact that everyone is hell-bent on destruction to acquire all these properties, costing a fortune to put up "no trespassing" signs, so that all those who are paying for the property can't go on it. Therefore, what is the point in the acquisition? Item I (E~: 1) The Steering Committee felt the federal/state/ local governments should help with funding, as well as utilizing interlocal agreements. 2) Village Manager Bradford felt an environmental banking program which allows developers the possibility of contributing toward the purchase of other environmentally sensitive areas in lieu of the 25% on-site set aside was a fantastic idea. 3) The Village Council agreed that clustering development away from on-site, environmentally sensitive areas was an issue which does not impact Tequesta. 4 ) Vice Mayor Burckart explained that this item - ad valorem tax incentives for lands permanently held in conservation use - meant that a property owner would not be taxed if it was zoned for conservation, but then again, the property would be useless to the landowner. ,tee Village Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 8, 1993 Page 4 ------------------------------- 5) A transfer of development rights program - Vice Mayor Burckart felt this was an excellent idea but no one has ever been able to make it work. Councilmember Collings stated that intergovernmental coordination was the key obstacle. 6) Streamlining regulatory programs - Vice Mayor Burckart stated that the agencies (i.e., DNR, DER, etc.) camp amongst themselves and therefore accomplish nothing regarding the adoption of uniform definitions of natural areas. 7) Mitigation banking within state guidelines - Village Manager Bradford stated he could not comment on this since he is not aware of state guidelines. Item I (F1: Agricultural land use designation - The Village Council felt this statement does not impact Tequesta. 2) Guiding Future Development Patterns of the Area: A) Mayor Mackail pointed out that the topic most discussed by the Planning Forum under future development always turned back to the issue of quality of education, which is presently lacking in northern Palm Beach County. The general consensus was that the School Board had too much responsibility, and that local governments should become involved in the education issue. It was agreed that measures should be taken to encourage small business growth in the northern county area, and that streamlining the permitting/approval processes was a necessary step in that direction. (B) Create more business-friendly environment: Councilmember Capretta felt a whole new look ought to be taken and re- thinking should take place with the Tequesta Downtown area. Vice Mayor Burckart suggested that any future growth in a modified corridor/multi-center be placed where the population is located. 3) Determining Future Urban Form of Area: County-wide visioning workshop with the School Board, city and county officials, community residents, and corporate and business community. The Village Council felt the issue with the School Board needed to be "forced" and suggested that Councilmember Schauer do what she could to force the issue. Vice Mayor Burckart left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ,~ Village Council Workshop ",, Meeting Minutes November 8, 1993 Page 5 ------------------------------- 4) University Campus: Village Manager Bradford felt it was in the best interest of Tequesta to have the proposed campus as close to Tequesta as possible. The Village did not take a position regarding financial assistance for the University. 5) Implementation: Mayor Mackail felt that implementation of some of the recommendations of the Planning Forum were referendum issues that would have to come before taxpayers. IV. VILLAGE COUNCIL DIRECTION RELATIVE TO PLANNING FORUM POLICY STATEMENT Village Manager Bradford felt that the recommendations of the Policy Statement were more general than specific. He felt the Steering Committee should look at ways and means of bringing the consensus along more into policy language for discretionary use by each jurisdiction, with goals, objectives, and policies in mind, similar to the Comprehensive Plan format. V. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters before the Village Council. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further matters before the Village Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~2'-~~ Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: J ann Manganie o Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: _ ~ X993