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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/11/1993VILLAGE 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 LA G E C O U N C I L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S M A R C H 1 1, 1 9 9 3 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 11, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Earl L. Collings. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Earl L. Collings, Vice Mayor Edward C. Howell, Ron T. Mackail, Joseph N. Capretta, and William E. Burckart. 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 William E. Burckart gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Agenda 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 Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. Recycled Paper Village Council Meeting Minutes ,~ March 11, 1993 Page 2 ------------------------------- IV. TRIBIITE TO VICE-MAYOR EDWARD C. HOWELL Village Manager Bradford stated that tonight is the last night of service for veteran Councilmember Edward C. Howell. Presented to Mr. Howell was a Proclamation of Appreciation as well as a plaque from the Village of Tequesta. Mr. Bradford read the Proclamation in its entirety. Mr. Howell extended congratulations to Liz Schauer on her election to the Village Council and thanked all who had supported him in the past. Mr. Howell left the meeting at 7:07 p.m. V. ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION Mr. Bradford presented to the Councilmembers copies of Certificates validating elections and the certified results from the March 9 municipal election in Tequesta. Mr. Bradford read such into the Record. Items which were on the March 9 Ballot were: Seat 4 - between Elizabeth A. (Liz) Schauer and Tresca Smith, the outcome of which was 824 votes for Liz Schauer and 370 votes for Tresca Smith. The Supervisor of Elections has certified Liz Schauer as winner. Tequesta straw Ballot Question regarding changing Tequesta's fire/rescue service: There were 807 "yes" votes and 400 "no" votes, with a winning vote for the support of an independent fire/rescue department for Tequesta. Earl L. Collings did not have any competition for Seat 2 and therefore won that seat. Councilmember Burckart moved to accept the Certificates of Election for Liz Schauer and Earl L. Collings. 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. Village Council Meeting Minutes ~~".. March 11, 1993 Page 3 ------------------------------- VI. OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING COUNCILMEMBERS Village Manager Bradford gave Oath of Office to Liz Schauer and Earl L. Collings. After taking Oath of Office, Councilmember Schauer took her place on the Council bench. VII. VILLAGE COUNCIL RE-ORGANIZATION A) Election of Council Officers for Ensuing Year 1) Mayor: Mayor Collings passed the gavel to Village Manager Bradford and nominated Ron T. Mackail to serve as Mayor of Tequesta. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and Mr. Mackail took his place as Mayor on the Tequesta Village Council. 2) Vice Mayor: Mayor Mackail passed the gavel to Village Manager Bradford and nominated William E. Burckart as Vice Mayor of Tequesta. Councilmember Schauer seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and Mr. Burckart took his place as Vice-Mayor on the Tequesta Village Council. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 1993 Page 4 ------------------------------- B) Designation of Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman Mayor Mackail refreshed the Council on who served on the following committees last year. Newly-appointed Councilmember Schauer asked for an explanation of the responsibilities of each of the Committees. Village Manager Bradford gave that explanation. Councilmember Collings suggested that he would like to be involved with the Public Works Committee. Mayor Mackail stated he would like to serve on the Finance and Administration Committee along with William E. Burckart, and suggested that he and Joseph N. Capretta serve on the Public Safety Committee; that Liz Schauer might be interested in serving on the Public Works Committee. 1) Finance and Administration Committee: Last year: Chair-Earl L. Collings; Co-Chair-Joseph N. Capretta. Mayor Mackail nominated Earl L. Collings as Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee and Councilmember Schauer nominated William E. Burckart as Co-Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee. Councilmember Schauer moved that the nomination be approved. Councilmember Collings 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 Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Public Works Committee: Last year: Chair-Edward C. Howell; Co-Chair-Ron T. Mackail. Mayor Mackail nominated Earl L. Collings as Chairman of the Public Works Committee and Liz Schauer as Co-Chair of the Public Works Committee. Councilmember Collings moved to approve that nomination. Vice Mayor Burckart 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 Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. village Council Meeting Minutes ` March 11, 1993 Page 5 ------------------------------- 3) Public Safety Committee: Last year: Chair-Joseph N. Capretta; Co-Chair-William E. Burckart. Mayor Mackail nominated Joseph N. Capretta as Chair of the Public Safety Committee and Ron T. Mackail as Co- Chair. Vice Mayor Burckart moved that the nomination be approved. Councilmember Collings 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 Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Designation of Village Council Members and Representatives to Various Governmental Assemblies Village Manager Bradford explained the functions of each of the following governmental advisory committees. Councilmember Capretta suggested that since these committees are so complex, and since there is great value to continuity, he would suggest that those who presently represent Tequesta on these committees be allowed to continue to serve on the same committees to avoid any learning curve. Councilmember Collings moved that all Tequesta representatives of the following committees remain as Tequesta representatives to these committees, except for replacing Edward C. Howell with Liz Schauer on the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council. Vice Mayor Burckart 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 Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 1993 Page 6 ------------------------------- 1) Palm Beach County Municipal League: Representative - Joseph N. Capretta; Alternate - Ron T. Mackail. 2) Loxahatchee Council of Governments: Representative - Earl L. Collings; Alternate - William E. Burckart. 3) Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council: Representative - Joseph N. Capretta; Alternate - Earl L. Collings. 4) Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council: Representative - William E. Burckart; Alternate - Edward C. Howell (replaced by Liz Schauer). VIII. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE OFFICERS A) Consideration of Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager: Vice Mayor Burckart moved to re-appoint Thomas G. Bradford as -~ Village Manager of Tequesta. Councilmember Schauer 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 Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Consideration of Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk: Village Manager Bradford stated that it was his recommendation that Joann Manganiello be re-appointed as Village Clerk. She has done an excellent job, handled the last election with much efficiency and hard work, and is a trusted advisor to the Village Manager. Councilmember Collings moved to re-appoint Joann Manganiello as Village Clerk of Tequesta. Vice Mayor Burckart 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 ,, Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes °° March 11, 1993 Page 7 ------------------------------- I%. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) (Non-Agenda items for public comments are limited to three (3) minutes, please. Anyone wishing to speak is asked to complete a card with the Recording Secretary and, when called, qo to the podium and state his/her name for the record prior to addressing the Village Council). Mayor Mackail commented that Village Council meetings are business meetings for the Village of Tequesta and these meetings should be conducted in a business-like manner. The Council will comply with the citizens' needs and requirements and will do all that they can for the citizen. Therefore, the following guidelines will be set: 1) Anyone who wishes to address the Village Council should complete a card with the Recording Secretary, with the allowance of 3 minutes to address the Council. 2) When speaking, each citizen will go to the podium which will face the Council bench and address any comments, requests and/or concerns to the Village Council only. 3) If the Council desires to respond to the speaking citizen, they will do so. If not, the citizen will be asked to make an appointment with the appropriate party in the Village in order to accommodate the citizen. 4) There will be no time-passing limitations to other individuals within the audience. Each citizen will be allowed three minutes to address the Council, and not allowed to pass those three minutes on to another speaker. 5) Mayor Mackail advised Village Manager Bradford to buy a three-minute timer to ensure accuracy of time limitations. 6) If a speaker becomes redundant or repetitive, the gavel will be sounded and the next speaker will be invited to speak. 7) The two conference tables located westerly of the Council bench will be set aside for staff and press only, with a sign on the tables stating such. These tables will not be used for the audience. village Council Meeting Minutes ~~` March 11, 1993 Page 8 ------------------------------- Councilmember Schauer recommended that all Council meetings be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order. Mayor Mackail stated he felt strongly in favor of running Council meetings in that manner. Councilmember Collings stated that the reason citizens are asked to come to the podium is not only that their comments are important, but also that their comments might be recorded. Regarding the three-minute time limit, Councilmember Collings stated that there may be times when, in the Mayor's discretion, that time limit may need to be extended. Mayor Mackail agreed that the three minutes is a guideline. Councilmember Capretta agreed with Councilmember Collings' statement regarding a three-minute time limit, and stated further that he too felt it important that Council meetings be held in a businesslike manner. Vice Mayor Burckart concurred with Councilmember Capretta. Councilmember Collings left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Al DeMott felt that two problems must be addressed by the Village Council this year: 1) the Connector Road; and 2) Education. Connector Road: Mr. DeMott stated he attended a meeting of the Martin Coalition Committee recently, discovering that in case of a hurricane, 13 hours would be given to residents to leave the Tequesta area. Residents at the north end have only two evacuation routes: County Line Road, and Country Club Drive. When heavy rains inundate the Little Club, residents are prohibited from traveling down County Line Road, leaving only Country Club Drive as an alternative. Therefore, the Connector Road is desperately needed. Mr. DeMott urged the Village Council to address this issue. Education: Mr. DeMott reported that no maintenance has been done to Jupiter High School or Jupiter Middle School for ten years and their conditions are appalling. All other schools to the south of Jupiter have had maintenance. The School Board has totally ignored demands from citizens to make repairs to the point where the problem is now a health issue for the students and teachers. Mr. DeMott requested that the Tequesta Village Council writer letters and put pressure on the School Board to have these problems cleared up by August 1993 when the new school term commences. Village Council Meeting Minutes ~` March 11, 1993 Page 9 ------------------------------- Vice Mayor Burckart reported that on Monday, March 15, a meeting is scheduled at the Jupiter Activity Center, a follow- up meeting to that which was held six months ago regarding running Jupiter schools and giving them the needed attention. A private organization will be making a presentation at this meeting showing what can be done with the schools, etc. Mr. Burckart invited all Councilmembers to attend. Mr. Burckart reported further that the Metamorphosis Committee which has pleaded for three years before the School Board for the case of Jupiter Schools is no further along now than when they had first begun, and urged that it's time for the Village Council to get very strong on this issue. %. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Proposed Addition of a Larger (1872 sq.ft.) Canopy over the Existing Fuel Dispensing Islands at Apex Texaco, 250 U.B. Highway One, South. 1) Special Exception Public Hearing: Scott Ladd stated that the owners of Apex Texaco are being required by the Texaco corporation to put up a new canopy, which is black in color with the red Texaco star. The largest part of this application is the waiver request for the landscaping. Whenever a permit application is received for an alteration or an enlargement on a commercial building, Ordinance No. 377 automatically kicks in, making it a requirement to bring the landscaping up to the provisions of the new Code. There is in the Code, however, a waiver provision allowing some or all of the provisions to be waived temporarily. Apex Texaco has approximately two years left on their amortization of the Ordinance and desire to address the landscaping at a future date before the two years runs out. Applicant is presently caught in the midst of a costly environmental issue with leaking fuel tanks, requiring the need of a major cleanup, which creates a substantial burden on the applicant. Vice Mayor Burckart questioned the location of the property line and Mr. Ladd reported that, though the survey before the Council does not indicate so, the sidewalk is on applicant's property. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 1993 Page 10 ------------------------------- Councilmember Schauer pointed out that Apex Texaco is the only property on U.S. Highway One whose dumpster is facing the main thoroughfare and asked if that could be moved. Brian Hartwigger answered that a concrete slab exists in the back of the building to accommodate the dumpster, but Nichols Sanitation cannot gain access to that location. Scott Ladd pointed out that the dumpster, in its present location, does meet the requirement of being screened on three sides. Councilmember Schauer stated she would like to request that the dumpster be moved to another location. Councilmember Schauer moved that the special exception be approved as requested. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Site Plan Review: Vice Mayor Burckart moved that the Site Plan be approved as submitted. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 3) Consideration of Landscape Waiver Request: Vice Mayor Burckart moved that the Landscape Waiver be approved as requested. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 1993 Page 11 ------------------------------- B) Site Plan Review of Proposed Installation of a 7.5' in Diameter Satellite Dish Antenna at the Village Cafe, 236 II.S. Highway One, South. Scott Ladd reported that this application is similar to those received in the past for a satellite dish. The mesh-type 7.5 foot dish is smaller than most, and will be mounted at the rear of the building. The dish cannot be seen from the road right-of-way. Councilmember Schauer stated that after viewing the location, she discovered that the building just south and adjacent the Village Cafe has a satellite dish on the roof, but did not remember the approval of such a dish. Scott Ladd stated he too did not remember such an approval and would have the Code Enforcement Officer would look into that. Vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the application as submitted. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Liz Schauer - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Richard Berube, who was not in attendance to speak during the time for Communications From Citizens, was given opportunity to speak at this time. Mr. Berube asked if the Village Council would agree to open the contract review to the public the next time Village Manager Bradford's contract is up for review. Mayor Mackail answered that review of the Village Manager's performance is the task of the Village Council, but would take the request under advisement and would get back to Mr. Berube regarding the question. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 1993 Page 12 ------------------------------- $IV. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Burckart moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Liz Schauer - 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 8:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~Q~lt~ ~~~G~l~~ Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: J ann Mangani to Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: Q~ ~ . /993 n ; ~~,. ~..