Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/08/1992VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200 Fax: (407) 575-6203 V I L LAG E O F T E Q II E S T A V I L L A G E C O II N C I L M E E T I N G M I N II T E S O C T O B E R 8, 1 9 9 2 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, October 8, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Mayor Earl L. Collings. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Earl L. Collings, Ron T. Mackail and Joseph N. Capretta. Village Officials present were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, and Joann Manganiello, Village Clerk. Department Heads and Attorney Pam McNierney sitting in for Village Attorney John C. Randolph were also in attendance. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ron T. Mackail gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Capretta asked to comment, regarding the Downtown Task Force and the Water Department, under Item XII, ANY OTHER MATTERS. Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. C Recycled Paper ~~ Village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 2 ------------------------------- IV. CONSENT AGENDA All Items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS *A) Community Appearance Board, August 26, 1992 *B) Village Council Workshop, September 16, 1992 *C) Village Council Meeting; September 24, 1992 *D) Village Managers Report; September 21-October 2, 1992 Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Consent Agenda was approved as submitted. VI. COMMENTS, KUDOS AND CAUTIONS (Mayor Earl L. Collings) A) Mayor Collings announced that the recent water bill received by residents which reflected new increased charges for garbage collection and recycling was in fact in error. The information was correct and applicable for Tequesta citizens, but not correct nor applicable to those who are not residents of Tequesta. B) Mayor Collings expressed compliments to the Community Development Department for their success in completing the approximately 52 pages of Codes and Ordinances which now appear in the books. C) Mayor Collings expressed compliments to the two recently formed Task Forces (Downtown Task Force, and Fire/Rescue Task Force) with members consisting of local citizen ,,,~ volunteers who will make recommendations to Council regarding both of the above-referenced subjects. He invited all citizens to attend these open meetings. village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 3 VII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Department of Community Development Status Report Regarding Tequesta Branch Library Facility Bite Plan Amendments. Scott Ladd reviewed the concerns of several citizens as stated at the last Village Council meeting regarding what they felt were infringements to their private property from the proposed Tequesta Branch Library. Mr. Ladd contacted the Palm Beach County Library representatives regarding these concerns and they appear at the meeting this morning in response to those concerns. Local citizens concerned over this issue made a presentation to the Council. Dr. Stanley Jacobs stated he felt a grave mistake had been made in the laying out of the parking lot and traffic control pattern for the proposed Library. He felt the Old Dixie location was much more ideal. It was his position that it was not too late to rectify the situation. Robert Shirar, 68 Camelia Circle, stated that he does not object to the present proposed location of the Tequesta Branch Library but would like to see some compromise regarding the parking lot and the way the building is situated on the Site Plan. He submitted to the Council, in printed form, suggested alternatives. Mr. Shirar desired to see some compromise on the proposed parking lot which appears only 10' from his property line, and the proposed access road which appears only 8' from property lines. His suggested alternatives were: 0 1) move the building more toward the rear of the site; locate library parking in front of library; 3) extend proposed access/service road from library parking lot to the pump house; or 0 1) move the library building and associated parking area toward park line; 2) align library building entrance with park fountain to enhance frontal view of building; extend proposed access/service road from library parking lot to the pump house; establish an Outdoor Environmental Learning Center creating a plant observatory in a natural Florida setting. Village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 4 ------------------------------- Audrey Wolfe, Director of Facilities for the Palm Beach County Library System, was in attendance and answered the appeal of Mr. Shirar. Ms. Wolfe stated that the site was thoroughly evaluated before the Site Plan was drawn up, keeping in mind a request of the Village to: 1) maintain minimal impact on the existing park; 2) build a functional library; 3) maximize and preserve as many options as possible for the Village on the remainder of the property not used by the library. Those were accomplished. Landscaping was designed to include all native plants. Any changes made at this point would incur re-design costs. It was Ms. Wolfe's position that Mr. Shirar's first alternative option would cause a major re-design. Councilmember Capretta felt it was possible to remove three parking spaces from the left, rear corner location; move the library forward as much as possible, going right to the edge of the park. He noted there is a sense of urgency with the Library. It was not desired to slow down the construction schedule, but that citizen concerns must be addressed. Councilmember Mackail stated that Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus would be walking the property on the following morining and it would be made to clear to her the concerns of the citizens, as well as the number of trees are tagged for removal. Mayor Collings suggested that the Community Development Department work together with the Palm Beach County Library representatives, using an accelerated process, to consider the suggested alternatives placed before Council today, and possibly bring an amended Site Plan Review before Village Council. VIII. NEW BUSINESS *A) Consideration of Bid Award to the Following Persons/Firms Submitting Sealed Bids: 1) 1985 Ford Crown Victoria - Edward A. Dooley - $383 2) 1983 Chevrolet Pick-IIp Truck - Alegandro De LaFuente - $451. 3) 1986 Ford Tempo - Alegandro De LaFuente - $460 Village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 5 ------------------------------- *B) Consideration of Ratifying the Addendum Amending Article 12 (Wages) and Article 13 (Insurance) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Bet~-een the Village of Tequesta and Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Effective October 1, 1991, to September 30, 1994. (Staff Recommends Approval). C) Tequesta Fire-Rescue Task Force Matters 1) Consideration of Fire-Rescue Task Force Recommendation for the Village Council to Provide Written Notification to Palm Beach county Fire- Rescue of Village Desire to Terminate the Lease Agreement for Station 11 on Seabrook Road. (Staff Recommends Approval). Village Manager Bradford explained that the Fire Rescue Task Force voted to recommend that the Village provide written notification to Palm Beach County of its desire to terminate the lease for Station 11 property on Seabrook Road. He reported that it does not appear that Palm Beach County will readily remove themselves from Station 11, but felt it would be prudent for the Village to begin the termination at the earliest possible date in order to secure the property as early as possible. If so, the Council should direct the Village Manager to write a letter to Palm Beach County pursuant to Section 16 of the Lease, requesting termination of same with one year advance notice. Councilmember Capretta felt that action would destroy the Village's working relationship with Palm Beach County. Councilmember Mackail stated he would prefer to have the facts and figures regarding budget estimates for a Tequesta Fire- Rescue Department with EMS or contracted EMS before any Lease detachment. Mayor Collings felt it was best to hold off on writing the above-referenced letter until the above budget estimates are completed. Village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 6 ------------------------------- Councilmember Mackail moved to postpone the written notice of Lease detachment until figures regarding budget estimates for a Tequesta Fire-Rescue Department with EMS or contracted EMS have been compiled. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: ' Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Consideration of Appointing Wade Driest as a Member of the Executive Committee of the Fire-Rescue Task Force. (Staff Recommends Approval). Councilmember Mackail moved to appoint Wade Driest as a member of the Executive Committee of the Fire-Rescue Task Force. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 3) Consideration of Allowing Mayor Nick Porto to Serve as an Alternate Member in the Absence of Executive Committee Member Tom Rodth so as to Provide Continuity in the Representation of Jupiter Inlet Colony. (Staff Recommends Approval). Councilmember Mackail moved to appoint Mayor Nick Porto to serve as an alternate member in the absence of Executive Committee member Tom Rodth on the Fire-Rescue Task Force. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for ;,,,, the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 7 *D) Authorisation to Purchase Three (3) Additional Silent Partner II Mobile Video Systems at $1,895 plus $10.00 Bhipping Each for Police Department Pursuant to the FY 93 General Fund Budget, Totaling $5,715. (Staff Recommends Approval). Approved under the Consent Agenda. E) Discussion Regarding TequestaFest and village Participation. Mary Imle, gave a brief background on when and how TequestaFest came about and stated that since the idea was borne of the Village Council, their continued financial support is still needed until such time as the Fest can become self-supportive. Mary Seay purported that she was told the Village does not have a policy on donating funds to support a local event and that the Village did not intend to willingly fund the TequestaFest nor participate in any form. Mayor Collings answered Mary Seay by stating she had been misinformed. It was Mayor Collings' position that it was incumbent upon the Village and Village Council to have a line item in the Budget (perhaps of $25,000) which is for Village promotion and cultural development. He felt determinations needed to be made of: how much the TequestaFest required of the Village, how it plans to submit its regular account to the Village, and what the TequestaFest objectives are to become self-supporting. Councilmember Mackail stated he would have trouble with donations until accounting records are received. Councilmember Capretta felt the issue needed to be placed on a business-like basis: 1) Full Council needs to be present to properly discuss the Village's donation policy and who will monitor such policy; 2) and discuss the role of project management. He felt the Village needed a specific plan, a stated policy, and play a declining role in such projects. Mr. Bradford reported that last year's TequestaFest event was conditioned upon the provision of a Certificate of Insurance being supplied by all abutting property owners, naming the Village as additionally insured. Faye Schrecengost and the Lighthouse Gallery showed much responsibility and were the only ones to provide such insurance. village Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 8 Mayor Collings suggested that those in charge of the TequestaFest: i) make a formal request to the Village for the amount of money they needed donated to augment the retained earnings from the past; 2) and outline clearly and specifically what the plans are for TequestaFest. IX. COMMIINICATIONB FROM CITIZENS All communications from citizens were received under previous items. XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Capretta felt the Village did a poor communications job regarding water chlorination process of the Village Water Department. Tom Hall advised the Council that a Press Release was submitted to the Courier Journal and the Palm Beach Post. However, a reporter submitted only excerpts from that Press Release. A formal Press Release is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, to all newspapers, fully stating the purpose of the chlorination process. Mr. Bradford stated there will be an article in the October issue of the Village Newsletter fully explaining the chlorination and the health benefits of why it is done. B) Councilmember Capretta felt it was important that progress reports be received by Council from the Downtown Task Force and the Fire-Rescue Task Force. Mayor Collings assured Mr. Capretta that the Task Forces are each up to speed and will be making those reports to the Village Council. Village Manager Bradford felt it was important for: 1) Dover-Kohl Partners, Scott Ladd and himself to sit down, individually, with each Councilmember to review the concepts of the Master Plan and the different zoning principles which can be used to accomplish the Plan; and 2) since each Task Force has a member of Council who serves as a liaison, that liaison could report, under a specific Agenda item, at each Village Council meeting, to allow a systematic mechanism of keeping every Councilmember fully apprised. ,~ village Council ,, Meeting Minutes October 8, 1992 Page 9 ------------------------------- XIII. ADJOIIRNMENT Councilmember Mackail moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was; Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 10:52 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: J nn Manganie o Village Clerk DAT PPROVED: -~ _- O~~ ~ /az / 4 9~