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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_12/10/1992VILLAGE 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 U E s T A V I L LAG E C O U N C I L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S D E C E M B E R 1 0, 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, December 10, 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, Joseph N. Capretta and William E. Burckart. Vice Mayor Edward C. Howell was not in attendance. 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 Joseph N. Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Mackail requested to read two letters into the record under Item VIII (A). Councilmember Capretta asked to comment under Item XIII. Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. Recycled Paper village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 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 MINOTES AND REPORTS *A) Board of Adjustment, October 19, 1992; *B) Community Appearance Board, October 21, 1992; *C) Tree Board, October 21, 1992; *D) Historical Commission, October 22, 1992; *E) Historical Commission, November 5, 1992; *F) Historical Commission, November 19, 1992; *G) Village Council Meeting, November 12, 1992; *H) Village Managers Report, November 9-December 4, 1992. Mayor Collings asked to hold out for discussion Item X (B) and (C) . Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Consent Agenda as ~- amended. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Consent Agenda was approved as amended. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS A) Report from Village Council Liaison to the Downtown Task Force, Mayor Earl L. Collings. 1) Downtown Task Force, November 5, 1992. 2) Downtown Task Force, November 19, 1992. Mayor Collings reported that progress is being made on the Downtown Task Force in working with two developers; one with a proposal for commercial/residential units for the Lighthouse Plaza area and a proposed development of rental residential properties near Village Boulevard. Village Code requirements a will be changed to accommodate these projects. Hopefully 1993 will see these projects moving forward. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 3 B) Report from Village Council Liaison to the Tequesta Fire/Rescue Task Force, Councilmember Ron T. Mackail. 1) Fire/Rescue Task Force, November 4, 1992; The Vice Chairman of the Fire Rescue Task Force had requested some information from the County regarding the number of fires in Tequesta, number of HAZMAT calls, fire deaths, and estimated fire loss. It was requested at this meeting that the Task Force consider the contract of North County Ambulance. Mr. Bradford was working on a long-term project to determine what the economic multiplier would be, and the impact on the Village, with an independent fire rescue. 2) Fire/Rescue Task Force, November 9, 1992; Discussion of many options, Wackenhut proposal was presented to the Board. 3) Fire/Rescue Task Force, November 18, 1992; Discussion regarding staffing for an independent fire rescue. -,~ Councilmember Mackail urged all citizens to become interested and attend the fire/rescue meetings. Mayor Collings reported that at the Task Force meeting of December 9, Boardmember Cameron informed the Board of the wisdom of the County Commission turning down ERU, since it would be very damaging to some residents, such as those at Tequesta Gardens Condominiums. VII. COMMENTS, RODOS AND CAIITIONS (Mayor Earl L. Collings) A) Mayor Collings commented on a letter received by a new Tequesta resident who recently built a home in Tequesta. The letter complimented the Department of Community Development regarding their willingness to help, patience and efficiency in administratively assisting the new residents in the building of that home. B) Mayor Collings expressed thanks to those citizens who donate their time to work on various Tequesta committees and Task Forces. C) Mayor Collings commented that some of the members of the above-referenced committees/task forces apparently feel it is necessary to keep the public from speaking at these ,~,. meetings, and that they should be barred from meetings. Mayor Collings stated that would be overstepping the village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page ~ ------------------------------- bounds of logic and propriety. A citizen cannot be barred from a meeting, and the only incident in which a citizen can be ejected from a meeting is when that citizen becomes unruly. Mayor Collings felt that has never happened in Tequesta. He stated further that most recently there has been some improvement in listening to citizen's comments, but reminded that these committees and task forces are not only obligated to consider public opinion, but it is smart to listen to a counter point of view. Mayor Collings stated his reprimand also applies to Village Staff, stating that if citizens feel they must come to the Village Hall in pairs or with tape recorders to ensure they are not misquoted or misunderstood, is a tragic commentary on the attitudes which have grown up because of the sensitivity and intensity of the fire rescue issue. When an individual speaks to a committee member, councilmember, or staff member in private, it serves no useful purpose for that conversation to become public knowledge. VIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERB A) Review of Proposed Improvements to Constitution Park and Consideration of Proposed Lease Agreement Between JTJC and the Village of Tequesta. 1) Historical Review of Various Constitution Park Site Plans by Village Manager. Village Manager Bradford explained, with overhead projection, the history of Constitution Park and the processes, relative to the adding and subtracting of different uses in the Park. In 1987, Dover Road Park became Constitution Park. Sodding and tree planting was done by the Village. Three lots in the park, which were owned by private citizens and separated the Village property from the nearby JTJC property, were negotiated and purchased by the Village. Scenarios regarding the development of the Park as a recreational one were done by Gee and Jenson. The plans (four tennis courts; two each volley ball, basketball and racquetball courts, gazebo, an open area, a tot-lot playground area, picnic area and a heart trail around the perimeter of the park) met with some objection, regarding the intensity of the plans, from the abutting Tequesta Gardens Condominiums (TGC) (who preferred a neighborhood park which was less intense), and from the Village Council, which caused re-vamping of the park recreational plans. Adjustments were made and proposed were: 1) all tennis and racquetball courts were removed; and 2) basketball courts reduced to one. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 5 JTJC preferred to have either racquetball or handball courts in the plan. TGC preferred a buffer between the Park and their property, no lights at nighttime, noise reduction, no basketball courts, concerned regarding the location of the heart trail coming close to their property line, and wanted restrooms in the Park. A nearby resident, concerned about security, wanted some protection from the Park. After further adjustments, the Park was then proposed with: 1) re-alignment of the heart trail moving it more towards the center of the Park; 2) eliminated picnic tables and barbecue grills but left tot-lot equipment; 3) buffer and fencing were provided; 4) lease agreement changed to open Park only from sunrise to sunset. JTJC continued to prefer basketball and racquetball courts in the plan. Tequesta Gardens would accept basketball, only if located at the southeast corner of park. The Village Manager recommends basketball be deleted altogether as the southeast corner is not ideal and to locate it elsewhere would break the deal which the Village is trying to work for a neighborhood park. The present plan being presented to Village Council provides for open play areas, playground equipment, volleyball court with compacted sand, and a future site for another volleyball court if demand dictates, with plans for a heart trail and a fenced perimeter, and provides for a gazebo. Alec Cameron, President of Tequesta Gardens Condominiums Homeowners Association, read into the record a letter with specific objections, stating that Tequesta Gardens residents are united on this subject. Joe Collins, (TGC), stated that residents there were assured Constitution Park would be a passive park. Jay Hunston, JTAA Facilities Chairman, felt that with Tequesta's limited monies set aside for recreation, those monies planned to be spent on Constitution Park should, in fact, be spent on Tequesta Park for upgrading of lights and irrigation system and maintenance. He announced that, as Tequesta Park presently stands, no more competitive ball games will be held until the Park is improved. Mr. Hunston stated that if Tequesta would spend monies now to upgrade Tequesta Park, JTAA could be ready in February to hold their competitive ball games there. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 6 Village Manager Bradford read for the record a letter from JTJC in support of Constitution Park from William E. Shannon. Councilmember Mackail was in support of a "middle-of-the- road" approach regarding Constitution Park and urged Village Staff to work with JTAA to develop a strategy regarding Tequesta Park. Councilmember Burckart suggested that the Site Plan for Constitution Park show adjoining building locations. It was the consensus of Village Council to bring forward on their next Agenda recreational funding for Tequesta Park. 2) Review of Proposed Fifty-Year Lease with JTJC. Village Manager Bradford stated that the Lease Agreement with JTJC is a 50-year lease, hours of operation from sunrise to sunset, use of the property provides for termination of lease, disposal of facilities after termination, requires provisions be provided for the parking lot (upgrade by the Village), utilities the responsibility of the Village, will be no admission fees, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. An amendment needs to take place relative to additional parking space, allowing JTJC users to park at Church of the Good Shepherd across the street and vice-versa. Such an arrangement would eliminate any needs for additional parking spaces to be provided at JTJC. B) Special Exception Public Hearing and Site Plan Review for Proposed Modifications to Chevron, UBA, 215 U.B. Highway One, South. Scott Ladd explained that this proposal is for modifications to the existing Chevron station on U.S. Highway One. The existing store facility is being changed, adding two new public restrooms in the existing carwash building, to meet the ADA requirements, modifying and installing new fuel piping (for vapor recovery) and lines, doing some landscaping work and modifying one or more ingress/egress points to the property per Village Codes. Jim Truhan, of Robert H. Lee & Associates, architects for Chevron, was in attendance to answer any questions in regard to the proposal. Mr. Truhan reported that the reason the building is being replaced is that the old one dates to 1984, is a metal frame building, and structurally has many problems. It is proposed to slip the old building from underneath the canopy, which will remain, and build a new, updated, and structurally sound `~ building in its place. village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 7 1) Special Exception Public Hearing 2) Site Plan Review 3) Landscape Waiver Councilmember Mackail moved to approved the Special Exception, the Site Plan Review, and the Landscape Waiver as submitted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Review of Modified Site Plan of the Tequesta Branch Library per Direction of Village Council at its Meeting of September 24, 1992. ~~~~ Scott Ladd explained that the proposed modifications include: 1) reducing the number of parking spaces on the east side of the site and provide a distance of 40 feet to the first parking space from the adjoining residential property line; 2) move the shell rock access road to the Water Department's CBS building located in the northeast corner of the wellfield site; 3) locate the closest parking area light pole at 38 feet from the adjoining residential property line; 4) install the 7 alternate parking spaces located on the west side of the library site; 5) re-design the main driveway into the library site to meet the concerns set forth by the Village Building Official and Police Chief; and 6) re-design the drainage plan and landscape plan to adjust for the site modifications listed above. Adjoining residents indicated they could work out any remaining concerns at the staff level with the Building Official, who was requested to do so. village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 8 ------------------------------- Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the above-referenced modified Site Plan of the Tequesta Branch Library. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. APPOINTMENTS A) Board of Adjustment. *i) Consideration of Re-appointment of Board of Adjustment Regular Members Al DeMott, W.E. Kirkland and Ren Northamer to Three (3) Year Terms Eupirinq on December 31, 1992. (Staff Recommends Approval). *2) Consideration of Appointing Board of Adjustment Alternate Member Ray Schauer to Fill the Term of Regular Member James van Wagner, Eupiring on December 31, 1993, Who Has Moved Out of Tequesta. (Staff Recommends Approval). X. NEW BUSINESS A) Resolution No. i-92/93: Requesting the State of Florida to Modify the Revocable Permit of the Palm Glades Girl Scout Council. (Staff Recommends Approval) Village Manager Bradford reported that the above-referenced Resolution was requested by Council to allow for a roadway into the Palm Glades Girl Scout Camp which would accommodate the connector road. Attorney McNierney read Resolution 1-92/93 by Title: "A RESOLUTION OF TH8 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO MODIFY THE REVOCABLE PERMIT OF THE PALM GLADES GIRL BCOIIT COUNCIL FOR IISE OF STATE LANDS WITHIN JONATHAN DICKINSON STAYS PARR." ~...,~ Village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 9 Councilmember Mackail moved to approve Resolution No. 1-92/93 as submitted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Authori$ation for the Village Manager to Execute a Contract for Professional Engineering Services in the Amount of $6,900 to Allow for the Provision of a Hydropneumatic Tank at the Water Treatment Plant, 8tabilisinq Water Pressures Throughout the Tequesta Water system. (staff Recommends Approval). Village Manager Bradford explained the Village has in its Budget $75,000 for the construction of the above-referenced tank, which buffers pressure spikes within the Tequesta water distribution system. The tank will not only help even out pressure problems, but also decreases wear on the electrical motors as well. A hydropneumatic tank is the simplest and most economical way to meet the Village's present needs. Mr. Reese, of Reese Macon & Associates has proposed to do the design and construction observation for $6,900. Tom Hall stated there is anticipated savings on electrical and maintenance costs, will improve the level of service, and is recommended by consultant engineers for over water system. C) Consideration of Bid Award to Glasgow Equipment Service, Inc., of Mangonia Park, Florida, in the Amount of $13,845 for 1,000 Gallon Diesel Storage Tank at the Water Treatment Plant, Pursuant to the FY 93 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. (Staff Recommends Approval). Village Manager Bradford reported that $30,000 has been budgeted for this job, but the proposal is only for $13,845. This tank, in the event of a power outage, will give the water treatment plant a ten day power supply. This tank can be constructed and on line in 90 days. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 10 ------------------------------- Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the above-referenced items B) and C) as submitted. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINEBB A) Discussion of TequestaFest. Mayor Earl L. Collings. Mayor Collings reported those in charge of the TequestaFest, scheduled for March 14, 1993, have requested to barricade Tequesta Drive from Venus to Seabrook, display regulation signs on Tequesta Drive to advertise the event, to display the event and its agenda by the sandwich board provided by Lighthouse Gallery, and for the Village to allocate $3,000 in behalf of TequestaFest. Councilmember Burckart asked why the event was always held in the same location, and felt other merchants in the Village should be given an opportunity to hold the event at their location. Mary Seay stated that any solicitation of that sort should come from the Village Offices, not the Lighthouse Gallery. Councilmember Burckart left the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Councilmember Capretta felt a letter should be written to other local merchants asking them to help with the TequestaFest, that the TequestaFest should be handled in a business-like manner, and that there should be a budget fund for community activities. Councilmember Mackail had concerns regarding accountings of the TequestaFest, that twice requests had been made to receive an accounting of TequestaFest expenditures and funds and is only now coming forth. It was his position that policies and guidelines for the TequestaFest must be set, and that he was not ready today to agree to any uncertain terms. Mayor Collings felt the Village should underwrite the TequestaFest ,, for 1993. Village Council } Meeting Minutes ~' December 10, 1992 Page 11 ------------------------------- Councilmember Capretta moved that the Village allocate $3,000 for the 1993 TequestaFest. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Councilmember Mackail stated that eventually TequestaFest must become self-supporting, he would like to see the accounting done in a more timely manner. Councilmember Capretta stated that he felt Mayor Collings creates confusion on this matter by acting individually in his attempts to get things done, forgetting his role in communicating with other Councilmembers, leaving them less informed on such subject matters. Councilmember Mackail agreed confusion had been created by lack of communication. BII. COMMIINICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Hal Hutchinson objected to the traffic light and walkway planned for the Tequesta Country Club and asked Council to reconsider, since he felt it provided a convenience for a very small portion of the residents, into a private country club with no public access. Betty Nagy read a comment complaining that Village Staff does not make residents feel free to ask for documentation which is of public record, citizens are accused of starting trouble when they speak at public meetings, and urged the Village Council and the Village Attorney to look into these matters. Wade Griest stated that as Chairman of the Fire Rescue Task Force, which operates with great integrity, he invited the public to attend these meetings. village Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 12 ------------------------------- XIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Capretta expressed concerns to Mayor Collings regarding his role as Mayor and recent events, to which Mayor Collings responded. B) village Manager Bradfor8 announced that Wednesday, December 16, 7:30 p.m., the Christmas Carol Chorale will be held at the Village Green Park; he announced also that complaints have been received regarding the Council Chambers Public Address Systems, which is presently being reviewed for upgrade; two Councilmembers have suggested a change of meeting times and awaits further instruction from the Council or will otherwise continue rotating from morning to evening each month. lk+^~R Village Council ~y~, Meeting Minutes December 10, 1992 Page 13 ------------------------------- %IV. ADJOIIRNMENT Councilmember Mackail moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: J ann Manganie o Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: k