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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 28, 1994
I.
II.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a Special Meeting at the
Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on
Thursday, July 28, 1994. The meeting was called to order at
7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by
Betty Laur, the Recording Secretary. Council members
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 Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Joann
Manganiello, and Department Heads. Absent was Vice Mayor
William E. Burckart.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
o Councilmember Collings requested addition of an item
under Item XI regarding BRITT.
o Village Manager Bradford requested addition of an item
under Item XI regarding update of the water issue.
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as
amended. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
was approved as amended.
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III. RESOLUTION NO. 20-93/94 - ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ( EMS ) AWARD GRANT WITH THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR ANY MONIES RECEIVED FROM GRANT
APPLICATIONS COMPLETED FOR 1994, ACCEPTANCE OF WHICH WILL
EXPAND AND/OR IMPROVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION AND WILL NOT BE USED TO SUPPLANT
THE VILLAGE'S EXISTING BUDGET ALLOCATION; AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SUCH AN AGREEI~NT FOR ANY
GRANTS RECEIVED. (Staff Recommends Approval)
Village Manager Bradford commented that this resolution
needed to be passed each year for the Village to be eligible
for this grant, which he anticipated to be about $5, 000 this
year, and that if the amount should be a large contribution
that it could have the effect of reducing future
expenditures.
Councilmember Schauer moved to approve Resolution No. 20-
93/94. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORT ON THE R-3 ZONING DISTRICT
INVENTORY STUDY.
Village Manager Bradford stated as a result of Vice Mayor
Burckart's recommendation that changes be made to Section
VII of the Zoning Code for the R-3 Zoning District [which
only applies to properties within the Village of Tequesta on
Beach Road and allows the highest density of any zoning
district under the Village's Zoning Code ~ to make it more in
keeping with Palm Beach County's similar zoning district,
the Village Council had directed staff to prepare an
inventory study in order to determine how existing
properties relate to the existing code in effect for that
area and to Palm Beach County's zoning code for the adjacent
area. Village Manager Bradford reviewed Vice Mayor
Burckart's suggestions in regard to amending the R-3 Zoning
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District by changing Section VII of the Zoning Code to
allow:
4 Side setback of 40 feet plus 2 feet for each additional
ten feet, and if an R-3 District abutted a single family
district that the setback should be doubled to provide a
proper separation for the two land uses.
4 Front setback of two feet for a one-story garage
structure that is landscaped and covered with greenery on
top. Other one-story garages would have a front setback
of ten feet from the front property 1 ine i f there were no
landscaping on top. The main structure front setback
would remain at 60 feet.
b Building height of eleven living levels over one level of
parking. (As described in the existing code except for
the addition of three additional levels.) Building
height would be changed from 85 feet to 115 feet to
accommodate the extra three stories.
In the absence of Scott D. Ladd, Building Official, who had
prepared the inventory study, Village Manager Bradford
reviewed Mr. Ladd's report which included the number of
units, lot area in acres, units per acre, as-built front
yard, side yard, and rear yard setbacks, height in stories
and in feet, percentage of lot coverage, and whether
conforming or non-conforming to current code. Mr. Ladd had
also prepared a comparative analysis of various zoning code
ordinances for the Village and for the County and when they
were adopted. The Palm Beach County code was shown to be
more liberal than the Village code for front, side and rear
yard setbacks, and allowed building height to increase in
relation to increased setbacks. The net result of Mr.
Ladd's findings was that of all the properties within the R-
3 Zoning District were non-conforming, and that the only
property conforming under current code is Cliveden which was
approved by the Village Council on June 14, 1994. Village
Manager Bradford clarified that "conforming" meant a
property met all requirements under current code and that
"non-conforming meant a property did not comply with one or
more of the current requirements. Implicit in Mr. Ladd's
report was that these properties became non-conforming as
more restrictive ordinances replaced previous ordinances
over the years. In response to Councilmember Capretta,
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Village Manager Bradford clarified that in January 1973 when
Tequesta Towers was permitted that the code then in effect
allowed building height of 100 feet, so that they were able
to build an 11-story building.
Village Manager Bradford responded to Councilmember
Schauer's question of what would happen if the non-
conforming properties remained non-conforming, that if there
were a disaster where one of those structures were damaged
50~ or more, it would have to be rebuilt under the existing
code, not the code that existed at the time it was built.
Councilmember Capretta suggested if Tequesta's code were
more consistent with the Palm Beach County code that the
buildings would be conforming and could be rebuilt to their
original plans, and also would make Tequesta competitive for
people wishing to annex into the Village. Mayor Mackail
questioned the dollar impact to the Village tax base in
light of the present inventory and potential annexation.
Village Manager Bradford responded if the Village had
everything from Claridge to Seawatch that there would be a
nice tax base. Councilmember Collings informed the Council
that over the years the Coastal Construction Zone had been
moved back by the County, so that many of these properties
could not be rebuilt in their own footprint if they were
destroyed. Village Manager Bradford commented that the only
undeveloped Beach Road property was the Cliveden
development.
Alfred Coyle, 375 Beach Road, stated he was confused by
comments made in a letter he had received from Village
Manager Bradford, which he planned to respond to next week.
He quoted from the letter, `Vice Mayor Burckart and some
members of the Council believe that the Cliveden condominium
project as was originally proposed was a better project for
all parties concerned in terms of design and
amenities......As to the proposed townhomes on the
northernmost parcel, there appears to be unanimity that
these units should be avoided if possible.' Mr. Coyle
stated if the original proposal included the townhomes that
these statements appeared to be in direct contradiction, and
wondered if the townhomes had ever been seriously considered
and if they might be a red herring. He further quoted,
"development rights of the developer, and can they be
transferred thereby resolving the concerns". Mr. Coyle
asked what development rights were, whether they guaranteed
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a profitable return for the developer, and why they were in
the best interest of the taxpayers. He stated the inventory
report history did not justify changing current code to
accommodate a developer. Mr. Coyle stated his belief that
when a councilmember had a conflict of interest that
councilmember should abstain from voting; and that any
realtor would stand to gain financially from these proposed
zoning changes.
K. C. Meinken, 375 Beach Road, stated he had addressed the
Board of Adjustment on January 17, and the Village Council
on May 3. He had been authorized to speak for Beach Road in
its entirety at tonight's meeting by Kenneth York, President
of the Beach Road Association which represents 17 buildings
on Beach Road containing 542 residents. On behalf of Beach
Road Mr. Meinken expressed the feeling that any changes in
the ordinances and in the codes that are in existence,
whether they be setbacks or height requirements, are in
total opposition to what Beach Road residents want the
Village to undertake, and that Beach Road residents did not
support an ordinance change of any kind. He stated the
Beach Road residents want the Cliveden project developed the
way it was approved by Council on May 3 and would fight very
hard to keep it that way, and that Tequesta was not in
competition with other cities or Palm Beach County.
Jack Downey, 325 Beach Road, stated as President of Island
House Southwest he had taken a poll of their 30 units to
determine the residents' position concerning the existing
limited height and the open parking for the Cliveden
project. He reported the first 15 people he called all
preferred increasing the height of the building and that the
parking be in covered garages with landscaping. He stated
he wanted the Council to know the result from one group of
the four involved.
J.K.R. Graveney, 19750 Beach Road, stated he represented
Passages as their President, and their next-door neighbor,
Mrs. Sendzimir. He stated they had no wish to be annexed
and would not discuss it; that since Mrs. Sendzimir had
turned down an offer from Mason Simpson to purchase her
property that Mr. Burckart's comment about annexation was
confusing, and suspicious people might think Tequesta had a
trio consisting of Mr. Burckart, Mr. Divosta and Mason
Simpson.
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Mason Simpson stated he had not made an offer for Mrs.
Sendzimir's property. Mr. Simpson stated that, speaking as
a professional, the northern part of the island needed to be
in Tequesta to be able to use Village services and currently
under County regulations buildings there could be of
unlimited height. He explained a Conditional Use B permit
was granted by the County Commission to construct a building
with no height restrictions except those determined by
setbacks, which would mean the Sendzimir property could
currently have a building over 20 stories tall. Other
comments by Mr. Simpson included a statement that if he were
allowed to build townhomes at the Cliveden project that they
would be built.
Ed Hallberg, 350 Beach Road, requested clarification as to
how the height was determined on the Cliveden project. Mr.
Hallberg stated his belief that the building was 97 feet
high and the code stated 85 feet. Village Manager Bradford
explained the first floor and the elevator tower were
typically not counted in determining height. Mr. Hallberg
stated his belief that since the side yard setback was 40
feet with an additional 2 feet added for each additional
ten, even using the 85-ft. height that the requirement would
be 52 feet and not 50 feet as was approved. Mr. Hallberg
requested clarification from the Building Department as to
how Cliveden had been determined to be a conforming
property.
Merv Crockett, 400 Beach Road, stated he was a 20-year
resident who had been on the Tequesta Towers Board for 18
years, and his comments were in their behalf. Mr. Crockett
stated they were opposed to any change in zoning that would
permit the construction of five townhouses.
Brenda Simpson, 25 Saddleback Road, questioned when the
meeting was held that authorized Mr. Meinken as
representative to speak for all Beach Road residents.
Steve Kennedy, Deputy Building Official, stated that
Building Official Ladd had determined the Cliveden property
to be conforming; however, since the criteria in the
inventory study seemed to be contradictory he suggested this
matter be revisited. Councilmember Collings commented the
study was a general study, while the issue of how height and
setback had been determined for Cliveden was a precise
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matter; and recommended revisiting this matter. Councilman
Capretta spoke regarding the Cliveden project and stated the
Beach Road residents had never had the choice of no
condominium being built; their choices were only in regard
to the open or covered parking and whether to increase the
height of the building. He informed the public that the
laws regarding conflict of interest were very specific, and
that data had not been seen to indicate Mr. Burckart has any
conflict or has been unethical in any way. Village Attorney
Randolph stated any member of the Council who has an issue
which would inure to his personal financial gain should
recuse himself from voting on any such issue and in the
event of such a conflict he is to declare that conflict at
the public meeting and file a financial disclosure statement
and conflict of interest statement with the Village which
would go to the State. Mr. Capretta stated unless a member
of the public had proof that Mr. Burckart had acted
unethically, he would appreciate them not maligning him.
Alfred Coyle stated he did not imply that Mr. Burckart had
done anything unethical , but had stated that a member of the
Council who was in the real estate business probably has a
potential financial gain from approving this type of change
in the zoning code.
Mr. Graveney stated after listening to Mr. Capretta that he
would like to withdraw his final remark.
Mr. Meinken addressed comments to Mr. Capretta that the
people at Lamar, 375 Beach Road, the immediate abutter to
Cliveden, desired a 9-story building with open air parking
rather than a building higher than their existing building.
He stated Mr. DiVosta had planned to build a twin tower, and
the original purchasers based their purchases on that
premise. He stated there had been rumors that an 11 or 12-
story building would enhance the value of existing
properties, and stated that statement was untrue, and that
they had been told by real estate people that their property
values would go down.
Mr. Simpson stated the twin tower could not be built since
two parking spaces per unit are now required and the site is
physically not large enough for two spaces per unit, and
that if it could be built he would be pleased to build it.
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It was the consensus of the Village Council that staff be
directed to gather further information on determining the
height and setbacks in the R-3 zoning district.
Councilmember Schauer directed Deputy Building Official
Steven Kennedy to inform Building Official Scott D. Ladd to
include in his report whether or not on there is a manager's
apartment on the main level of every existing condo on Beach
Road, and where the electrical facilities are located.
Village Attorney Randolph recapped that direction to staff
was to produce a more complete and precise background report
relating to the R-3 Zoning District to include how setbacks
and height are measured on a practical basis to give the
Council a better understanding of how the ordinances are
applied.
Mayor Mackail stated at the original meeting regarding
Cliveden his impression was Beach Road residents were only
opposed to the amount of time they had available to study
the project and make comments, not that they were opposed to
the actual project. Mayor Mackail stated the Village is in
a lawsuit and he did not see a win for either the Village or
the people who are suing the Village, and felt the real
concern was the five potential townhomes. He informed the
public that when the Council had asked for a special meeting
to try to work things out in a neighborly fashion there was
no support, therefore, he felt it imperative that staff
provide more information and asked that they include
information as to what would happen in the event of a
disaster to conforming and non-conforming properties, and
the potential tax base that would be available for the
Village. Councilmember Collings asked that the Beach Road
properties which might annex in the future be listed in the
report with heights, etc., and that the future annexation
impact for all of Beach Road be stated.
Councilmember Capretta informed the public that the Council
could not interfere with or reverse the decision by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
V. CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR THE VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE IMPROVffi~IENT PROJECT, A 1994 BOND ISSUE
PROJECT HAVING DESIGNATED PROCEEDS OF $172,000. (Staff
Recommends Approval)
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A) ROADWAY PAVING TO COMMQNITY ASPHALT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $75,828.90
B) ROADWAY STRIPING TO FINE-LINE STRIPING, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,725.30
C) SIGNAGE CONSTRUCTION TO WILLIAM H. MURPHY GENERAL
CONTRACTOR, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,381.71
Councilmember Schauer questioned whether the remaining
$34,016.84 would be sufficient to cover landscaping, lights,
irrigation and miscellaneous expenses. Village Engineer W.
Richard Staudinger replied $8,000 had been earmarked for
landscaping, lights and irrigation around the sign, and any
remaining funds were planned for additional landscaping
along Country Club Drive. He reported the solar
streetlights would cost $3,000 each and that two would be
necessary. The other option, FPL, would require easements,
which were being investigated. Village Manager Bradford
responded to Councilmember Capretta that sidewalks were not
part of this project and would be done at another time.
Village Engineer Staudinger stated all phases of this
project should be started within two weeks. Village Manager
Bradford stated possible uses that were being considered for
any extra money were additional landscaping, improvement of
bike paths, or to set it aside to use for other projects.
Motion was made by Councilmember Collings to move ahead with
this project. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Schauer.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
VI. CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARDS TO THE BRANG COMPANY, INC. OF
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $271,865.77 FOR THE
RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEQUESTA PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND TO FLORIDA DESIGN IRRIGATION OF
LAKE PARR, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11, 344 FOR PARKING LOT
IRRIGATION SYSTEM; A 1994 BOND ISSUE PROJECT HAVING PROCEEDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $330,000. (Staff Recommends Approval)
Councilmember Schauer questioned staff proposal to eliminate
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playground equipment to keep the cost within the amount
allocated for this project. Village Manager Bradford
offered an option of using $25,000 which had been borrowed
from the Water Department instead of paying it back. The
City Engineer urged the Council to decide on any changes as
soon as possible. Village Manager Bradford responded to
Councilmember Collings that the idea of cost-sharing with
Martin County for Tequesta park was dead. Councilmember
Capretta voiced concern that the parks would not be fully
utilized, and felt something must be done to manage
Constitution Park and organize activities there. Mayor
Mackail stated JTAA would utilize Tequesta Park if there
were enough playing fields and JTAA had requested that the
Village make a commitment to improve the irrigation system
and the park to meet their requirements. Further discussion
revealed the least expensive course of action would be to
find the funds now to maximize the project as it was
designed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schauer to award the bid to
Brang Company, Inc. for the Recreation Improvements
associated with Tequesta Park Improvement Project in the
amount of $296,865.77, with the additional $25,000 to come
from those proceeds that were originally to be paid to the
Water Department. Motion was seconded by Mayor Mackail, who
had passed the gavel to Councilmember Capretta. The vote on
the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROPOSAL WITH GEE &
JENSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,900 FOR SOUTH FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF DESIGN AND
DREDGE/FILL PERMIT FOR THE DOVER DITCH IMPROVEI~TT PROJECT,
HAVING AN FY 1994 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET ALIACATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000. (Staff Recommends Approval)
Village Manager Bradford stated the Dover Ditch project had
been discussed for a couple of years, and the Finance and
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Administration Committee had recommended not moving forward
with the project at this time because of the number of
unknown items associated with it, but to move forward with
the concept design and with a mangrove mitigation permit
because of the length of time it would take to obtain the
permit. In response to Mayor Mackail, Village Manager
Bradford stated Jupiter had inquired this spring what
Tequesta was doing regarding Dover Ditch, and had indicated
that they would be in a better position to pay their fair
share after their storm water utility was underway, so that
they could respond without using their General Fund. The
City Engineer stated he had talked with Jupiter regarding
the culverts Tequesta was installing and they appeared to be
in favor of those; that Tequesta's share of the cost would
be 76$ and Jupiter's share 24~, and that Tequesta had
applied for a cost-sharing grant from the South Florida
Water Management District.
`'°°Y° Motion was made by Councilmember Collings to approve the
Professional Services Proposal with Gee & Jenson in the
amount of $27,900 as described above. Motion was seconded
by Councilmember Schauer. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
*VIII. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF VILLAGE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.02(8) OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER. (Staff
Recommends Approval)
A) 1988 Crown Victoria Police Car
Mileage: 96,216
VIN# 2FABP72GXJX163318
B) 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Police Car
Mileage: 70,821
VIN#: 3G1AW51W4KKS523979
C) Yale Two (2) Ton Electric 120V Hoist, Model KEL2-1OP72,
Serial No. K134993D
D) Snapper Riding Mower, 11 H.P.; Model No. 331145,
Serial No. 33105330, VOT Property Control No. W-109
E) (250) Used Water Meters - Trade Value $3.25 - $12.00
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Motion was made by Councilmember Collings to approve Consent
Item VIII. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Schauer.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
IX. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING - AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, TAXES, AT SECTION 17-16, INCREASING THE
UTILITY SERVICE TAX FROM EIGHT PERCENT (8$) TO NINE PERCENT
(9$); 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
only on second reading. In response to Councilmember
Collings' question as to what this increase would be in
dollars to the average homeowner, Village Manager Bradford
replied that he did not know the amount for an average
electric bill, however using his own as an example, it would
increase by approximately $1.20 per month. He stated the
Village would receive approximately $57,000 per annum.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schauer to approve
Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances,
Taxes, at Section 17-16 as referenced above. Motion was
seconded by Councilmember Collings. The vote on the motion
was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
X. ORDINANCE - THIRD READING - CREATING A VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER
TO BE ENTITLED IMPACT FEES; LEVYING IMPACT FEES FOR FIRE-
RESCUE SERVICES ON NEW CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE VILLAGE;
STATING THE APPLICABILITY OF SUCH FEES TO ALL NEW
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CONSTRUCTION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
DETERMINATION AND REVIEW OF IMPACT FEE AMOUNTS EVERY OTHER
YEAR AND FOR ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON COST INCREASES;
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE FOR IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR
PAYMENT OF SUCH FEES UNLESS AN IN KIND CONTRIBUTION IS
ACCEPTED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL; CREATING CAPITAL EXPANSION
TRUST FUNDS FOR FIRE-RESCUE SERVICES; REQUIRING DEPOSIT OF
IMPACT FEES IN THE APPROPRIATE TRUST FUND; LIMITING THE USE
OF AMOUNTS IN SUCH TRUST FUND; REQUIRING THE PREPARATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE CAPITAL EXPANSION PLAN FOR THE TRUST
FUND; ESTABLISHING TIME FOR PAYMENT OF SUCH FEES;
PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS WITHOUT PAYMENT OF
ALL FEES; 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
only on third reading. Councilmember Collings stated he was
-- in favor of the suggested minimum amount of impact fees;
however, he questioned whether the Village's Fire-Rescue
department was operating for less than the Village had paid
under the County's program. Village Manager Bradford
assured Councilmember Collings that Fire-Rescue was
operating for less, and that the proposed impact fee was to
help offset future capital expansion; and he recommended at
a minimum the Village charge what the County currently
charges, which was also the recommendation of the BOCC.
Fire Chief Weinand commented the schedule was common from
city to city and that he was trying to bring Tequesta up to
what other cities were charging. Councilmember Collings
clarified that if passed this Ordinance could be amended at
any time, and if passed at the rates charged by the County
Tequesta would have the mechanics in action and stated his
reluctance at this point to dramatically increase impact
fees to the three developers who are interested in the
downtown redevelopment project. Councilman Capretta
commented if the funds did not come from new construction
that the current residents would have to provide them.
Village Manager Bradford informed the Council that when the
figures were available for Police and Recreation impact fees
that he expected the Recreation impact fees to be reduced,
and that the Council could amend Fire-Rescue impact fee
amounts when all those figures became available. Further
discussion included the points that additional fire and
police services would be needed when the downtown project
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was completed, that annexation would come before the voters
in March, 1995, and that new development needed an incentive
to come to Tequesta.
Hal Hutchinson commented that a developer may pay initially
but the person who purchases the property will really pay.
Motion was made by Councilmember Collings to approve changes
to the above referenced Ordinance to reflect that impact
fees would be kept at the same amounts Palm Beach County is
currently charging (as noted in Mr. Bradford's memo dated
July 22, 1994) from Donald Ross Road to Tequesta's south
boundary. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Capretta.
Village Attorney Randolph advised that this item could not
be approved at tonight's meeting since all of section 4
would need to be rewritten, and that the ordinance could be
voted on at the next Village Council meeting. The vote on
the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
XI. RESOLUTION NO. 21-93/94 - IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO TYPE
GAMBLING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. (Staff Recommends
Approval)
Village Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 21-93/94 by
title only.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schauer to approve
Resolution No. 21-93/94. Motion was seconded by
Councilmember Collings. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Councilmember Collings asked the Council, on behalf of
BRITT, if the $5, 000 donation budgeted for fiscal year 94-95
could be made to BRITT now, in this fiscal year, as it was
needed for the new company coming in for their next
production session. It was the consensus of the Village
Council to instruct Village Manager Bradford to make changes
to the budget documents in order to contribute $5,000 to
BRITT immediately instead of making a $5,000 contribution
from next year's budget.
Village Manager Bradford discussed salt water intrusion
problems experienced by the Hobe Sound Water Company, and
explained that he had contacted them and offered Tequesta's
help. A meeting with their representatives that morning had
resulted in a possible short-term emergency interconnect on
US 1 or on Beach Road to allow Hobe Sound to purchase
additional water that could come via interconnects of water
systems from as far south as Seacoast Utility which may
currently have excess capacity. Also, Hobe Sound was very
interested in pursuing all options for a joint venture with
Tequesta to obtain a new reverse osmosis facility to serve
both systems, and had been authorized by Village Manager
Bradford to begin talks with Tequesta's engineers to see if
this could be made feasible to the satisfaction of both
municipalities.
XIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Dottie Campbell, 4 Tradewinds Circle, requested and received
permission from the Council to have the artist, Osso, who
had originally created the painting which hangs on the wall
behind the Council platform paint an overlay to change the
brown tones to blues and grays, and to change the brown
frames of the other drawings to more appropriate colors to
blend with the colors now used in the Council chambers.
Mrs. Campbell also requested and received permission from
the Council to donate a 4'x 6' historically correct picture
that had been delegated to a hallway in the Municipal Annex
Complex to the Loxahatchee Historical Museum. Mrs. Campbell
responded favorably to Mayor Mackail's request that she look
into some sort of rotating art exhibit for the Municipal
Council Chambers.
Village Council
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July 28, 1994
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collings 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
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting
was adjourned at 9:26 P.K.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
ann Mangani to
Village Clerk
DATE APPROVED:
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