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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 04_03/10/2016 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA �• SPECIAL MEETING `f �; February 1, 2016 �' , e,, ,J�` CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION.: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. ORDINANCE 01-16, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AMENDING CHAPTER 70. TAXATION. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX, DIVISION 2. ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER., SECTION 70 121, BY REDUCING THE PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF WATER FROM 9% TO 6%; LEAVING THE PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, MANUFACTURED GAS AT THE CURRENT 9%; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 70 SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 01-16 title into the record. Attorney Davis explained the change was to reduce tax on water only and not on all utilities. In order to remain on schedule to meet deadlines, it was brought back to first reading. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. MOTION.: Council Member Okun moved for approval of Ordinance 01-16; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. Discussion on Cross Walk Plan and Right-Away Improvements at Tequesta Drive and Country Club and Cross Walk Plan Across Tequesta Drive at Tequesta Oaks (Tiramisu and Entrance to Zuccarelli Building) and Paradise Park. Council Member D'Ambra asked where the Village was in the timeline of having these improvements made. Manager Couzzo informed Council that the project design should be ready for review by next week. Minutes — Special Meeting 2/01/16 Page 2 4. Update on Remembrance Park Sale Attorney Davis informed Council that a RFP was placed for proposals to purchase and develop the Remembrance Park parcel. There were no proposals, however, an inquiry had been made by Mr. Ken Dalsguard to purchase and develop the vacant land. He asked if he could create seven lots out of the existing parcel. Attorney Davis advised him that only five lots would be allowable according to Village Code. Mr. Dalsguard offered to purchase the land for $200,000 in consideration of being able to develop only five lots. Attorney Davis reminded Council that we paid $250,000 for the land several years ago. Attorney Davis advised Mr. Dalsguard to submit a formal proposal, which as of yet, had not been received. Council Member Paterno recommended keeping the property, while Council Member D'Ambra stated that he did not want to give it away, but noted that there was not a proposal to even consider at the moment. Mayor Brennan and Council Member Okun agreed there was nothing to discuss at this point. 5. Update on HB 7059 — Election Dates for Municipal Office Attorney Davis informed Council of the proposed legislation which would preempt the authority of municipalities to set their own election dates. It could have a negative impact on local municipalities, however, at this time it did not have a Senate Companion Bill, which was required in order for it to pass. Council Member D'Ambra felt the election date should be our choice. Council Member Paterno added that if this passed the House, an amendment could be added to any Senate bill and it could be passed through. He also understood that the State would like to see more turnout at election time. 6. Discussion of Village Infrastructure Investments for 2016 Manager Couzzo reviewed the handout. He updated Council on the pathway lights which had been ordered and were expected to arrive within the next ten weeks. Also, the signage enhancement would be discussed and conceptualized during the next workshop meeting. The roadway improvements included repairing potholes, restriping, identifying other priority roads, along with various other work. Council Member D'Ambra asked if the Village received money thru the State, for the US Highway One Project, would that then alleviate the need for the expenditure. Manager Couzzo informed Council of an email he had just received from a consultant for the DOT, advising the Village of its' responsibility in maintaining and testing the enhanced traffic stamped asphalt, once it was installed. Manager Couzzo reiterated the fact that the Village would essentially inherit that responsibility. He had no idea of the cost estimate for such maintenance. Mayor Brennan stated that the US Highway One Project was 100% absorbed by the FDOT. She continued to inform Council that the Village had asked for an additional $300,000 which had been approved. Minutes — Special Meeting 2/01/16 Page 3 Council Member Okun felt that any hazardous conditions should be reviewed by staff and given priority over any aesthetic enhancements. Council Member D'Ambra suggested having someone from FDOT come to a meeting and to provide an update. 2. Discuss Communication to Residents Regarding Water Rate and Utility Tax Changes Council Member D'Ambra recalted Council discussing communication for Village residents regarding the new rate structure. Manager Couzzo cautioned that the topic was complex to translate and needed to be crafted and effectively communicated. Council Member D'Ambra pointed out that it was an ideal time to explain the importance of clean water, as many municipalities were having major issues involving tainted water resources. Manager Couzzo offered to create a draft for Council to review, regarding quality tied in with rates and reductions. He acknowledged that there were two elements that needed to be addressed with water customers. The first one related to the quality of water system and long term rates. The second was the utility tax redu�tion for Village residents. Council Member Okun advised Council to not blend the two messages but instead communicate separately to the water customers and the residents of Tequesta. Manager Couzzo added that a message in Smoke Signals could go out to the residents only. Council Member Paterno felt that the timing was not ideal for addressing this topic to water customers, due to so many issues across the country having to do with problematic water utility systems. Council Member Okun disagreed and stated that the time was right as it was fresh in people's minds and they were aware of the issues that many municipalities were experiencing. Manager Couzzo added that there was an opportunity to inform water customers in the Annual Water Treatment Plant Consumer Report coming up within the next couple of months. 7. Continued Discussion on Ordinance 24-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE O TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES ATCHAPTER46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, AT ARTICLE III. PARKING, STOPPING OR STANDING, BY AMENDING DIVISION 2. "PARKINGOFCOMMERCIALEHICLES, TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES" QT SECTIONS 46-73 AND 46-74T0 REVISE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOATS ON TRAILERS IN ZONING DISTRICTS R-1A, R-1, R-2 AND R-3; AND AT SECTION 46-71 TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "EFFECTIVELY SCREENED ON THREE IDES", AND "FULLY SCREENED"; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 46. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Council Member Paterno stated that the eight and ten feet proposed fencing height gave him cause for concern. He felt that this issue could potentially change the entire atmosphere of the neighborhood dramatically. He further emphasized that according to FPL standards for placing boats under the drop, there must be at least three feet of clearance. There was also a stipulation for 30 inches of clearance near the electrical Minutes — Special Meeting 2/01/16 Page 4 meter. He questioned whether Council was legislating for a few boat owners or for the remaining 97% of the Village's residents. He further questioned how code would measure a boat over the fence. In addition, he expressed concern for where water runoff would accumulate, and stated that it would ultimately affect the neighbor's property. He suggested Council base the ordinance upon the gunnel only. Mayor Brennan stated the measurement issues would still exist with smaller boats as well. Council Member Okun referred to motorhomes in relation to the fence height. He felt that six feet was not much of a screen. He would prefer to see the gates be at eight feet as it made good sense and married well with a hedge line. Council Member Paterno countered that allowing gates to be eight feet would position them at the roof line of most homes. Mr. Timothy English, Village Building Director, informed Council that anything over six feet was required to adhere to the Florida Building Code High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which required extra engineering and costs. Council Member D'Ambra asked Vice-Mayor Arena how many boats exceeded the ten-foot height limit in the Village. Vice-Mayor Arena concluded that there were very few boats that would exceed the height, and additionally, he understood Council Member Paterno's concerns. Council Member Paterno mentioned that boats were currently parked inside the setback zones on many properties. Manager Couzzo informed Council as long as the object was "moveable", it was allowed inside of the setback. He further suggested any boat be permitted through the building department in order to remain in control of compliance. He felt that doing this without a fee would demonstrate a good will gesture toward the boat owners. Council Member Paterno suggested a compromise by making the height restriction seven feet with no view of the gunnel. Mayor Brennan opined that the Village was surrounded by water and was attracting younger families. She did not feel the boats would erode property values. Council Member Okun urged Council Member Paterno to consider a compromise of eight feet instead of seven feet. Vice Mayor Arena assured Council that control of the boat length would generate an automatic control of the height. He had never heard a single complaint about gunnels or heights of boats within the Village. He felt that the building department could handle most all of the concerns simply by requiring a permit. Mayor Brennan summarized by stating boats parked on a property should be permitted with no fee and that the ten-foot limit should remain. Council Member D'Ambra felt the ordinance was fine as it was currently written. Vice Mayor Arena agreed. Council Member Okun felt the wording was fine as written with no mention of the gunnel. Attorney Davis wanted to clarify that the only thing that was ever grandfathered, was the screening requirement, not the size of the boat. He asked for extra time to put the new wording together for the ordinance. Minutes — Special Meeting 2/01/16 Page 5 ANY OTHER MATTERS Manager Cauzzo announced that the county was considering a referendum adding an additional sales tax option to be paid by the residents. The County and League of Cities wanted to know if the Village supported this type of tax increase. The Council unanimously agreed to oppose a sales tax increase. Council directed Manager Couzzo to respond back to the County, indicating the outcome of the Village Special Meeting brought unanimous opposition to the sales tax increase. Vice Mayor Arena brought forth an idea to have a"Sea to Shore" business event. He described it as having a$20 admission, with rides, games, and seafood, while allowing the Village to retain 50% of the profit. Mayor Brennan announced that she was very pleased with the recent Business Forum success and applauded the efforts of Village Clerk McWilliams and Vice Mayor Arena for their hard work and dedication to this cause. Council Member D'Ambra mentioned to Council that he was impressed with the Hobe Sound Community Directory. He felt it may be worth looking into as a nice offering for the Viflage residents and felt the directory's advertising would pay for it. Council Member Paterno asked for an update on the current year budget meeting schedule. Manager Couzzo confirmed it would be forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT.: Council Member D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note.: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2016 �. . CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Brennan led the meeting with the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation by Bill Watkins. Bill Watkins, husband of former Mayor Pat Watkins, offered a framed, pictorial history of construction of the Tequesta Drive Bridge back in 2010. Aerial photos of the progress of the bridge construction were taken by Mr. Watkins and offered to the Village in a framed format. Mayor Brennan thanked Mr. Watkins and expressed her gratitude on behalf of the Village of Tequesta. Mr. Watkins, in turn, thanked Village Clerk McWilliams for her photo contributions as well. 2. Proclamation Proclaiming February 22, 2016 — February 28, 2016 as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Tequesta. Mr. Matthew Murray, Program Coordinator for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, in West Palm Beach, Florida represented his organization and offered sincere gratitude towards the Village of Tequesta for the Proclamation. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11/16 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA MOT/ON: Council MemberD'Ambra moved approval oithe foilowing ConsentAgenda with item number nine removed; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0. 3. Minutes: January 4, 2016 Workshop and January 11, 2016 Regular Council Meeting 4. Approval of Contra�ts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council):1. Southeastern Printing - Winter Smoke Signals Newsletter Quotation # 74391 - Printing and folding -$1,721.00; 2. Southeastern Printing - Winter Smoke Signals Newsletter Quotation #74392 - Mailing preparation -$508.00; and 3. Verizon GPS Network Fleet Hardware & Service Order Contract - Public Works -$2,415.78 5. RESOLUTION NO. 04-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PIGGYBACKING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND THE CITY OF RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE PURCHASE OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND LEASE OF A CHEMICAL TANK AND EQUIPMENT 6. RESOLUTION NO. 05-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DON REID FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2016 FORD TRANSIT WAGON T350 HIGH ROOF XLT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,860. 7. Approval of Advisory & Consulting Agreement with Montgomery Retirement Plan Advisors Regarding Village of Tequesta 401 and 457 Retirement Plans 8. Council Approval of the Additional Line Item Pricing and Maintenace Costs for Terracon END OF CONSENT AGENDA 9. Council Approval for the Purchase of Bamboo HR — HRIS Software Suite in the Amount $13,679.10 including a required Budget Amendment in the Amount of $8,730. Council Member Paterno asked Human Resources for a synopsis of how the upgraded software woufd affect the agenda process. Mrs. Merlene Reid, Director of Human Resources, explained that the current process was completely manual and antiquated. The new software would automate vacation slips, contacts, addresses and other tasks. The new system would allow one database to be used across multiple departments for efficiency and time savings. In addition, supervisors could run leave-reports on staff. Council Member Paterno commended Mrs. Reid on researching the upgrade and felt it would be a positive purchase for the Village as it would save time and money. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11/16 Page 3 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Austin Nuquist, of 39 Yacht Club Place, voiced several concerns regarding traffic and safety within the community. He commended Mr. Doug Chambers, Superintendent of Public Works, for his professionalism and responsiveness. Mr. Nuquist felt the need for a more permanent solution to the traffic concerns he had experienced recently within Tequesta Country Club. He encouraged Council to schedule a workshop to address some of his concerns. Council Member Paterno agreed that a workshop would be a great idea. John Walker, of 1611 Tremont Avenue, addressed the need for a red- light camera at US Highway One and Tequesta Drive. He noted that the police did a great job but could not be expected to monitor the intersection 24 hours a day. He continued to address the topic of Martin County appropriating money to fight AAF (All Aboard Florida) and encouraged Council to cooperate with Martin County on this effort. Austin Nuquist, of 39 Yacht Club Place, spoke again regarding curbing installed on Golfview Drive and Fairway North in Tequesta Country Club. He recommended the installation of more curbing throughout the Village's main roads to keep our streets aesthetically maintained. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra thanked the Village of Tequesta Parks and Recreation Department for the improvements that were just completed at Constitution Park. Council Member Paterno asked that Council remember Mr. Russell White and mentioned that he had passed away three years ago this March, and had been a Village of Tequesta employee for 38 years. Vice Mayor Arena complimented Police Chief Elg on the police presence on North Dover Road. Village of Tequesta Police Chief Elg, informed Council that the Village was invited to partake in a canine demonstration in Juno Beach this week. Council Member Paterno inquired as to the number of officers on shift during the evening hours. Chief Elg replied that it could be anywhere befinreen 3 and 4 on the road at any given time. Vice Mayor Arena commended Mr. Greg Corbitt, Director of Parks and Recreation, for a job well done on recent events that included the Village Yard Sale, the monthly Food Truck Invasion and Movie in the Park. Mr. Corbitt responded with an update on the playground equipment at Constitution Park. He reported that $25,000 of the grant money was used to purchase additional playground equipment, resurface the basketball court and enhance some of the exercise equipment. He informed Council of plans to add synthetic turf in an area of the "big kids" playground in addition to creating a 6-hole putting green near the preserve area. He pointed out that the $50,000 grant money really went a long way and added that the putting green was being donated. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11/16 Page 4 Vice Mayor Arena asked Council if it would be possible for the Business Forum to use Village Hall as a possible location for their monthly meetings. Mayor Brennan replied that it would be fine for them to use. Vice Mayor Arena mentioned the Sea to Shore event for next year and asked for Council to keep ideas in mind for upcoming workshops. Vice Mayor Arena asked Council Member Okun to decide which dog signs should stay and which should be replaced. Vice Mayor Arena recognized Mr. Doug Chambers for his outstanding performance as Supervisor of Public Works for the Village of Tequesta. He asked if Mr. Chambers might consider planting impatients and marigolds at the entry ways to the Village. Council Member D'Ambra expressed concern regarding the request for the Business Forum to use Village Hall for meetings. He felt that if one group used the facility it opened up the door to other requests. He recommended taking a look at the guidelines regarding this topic. Manager Couzzo assured Council he would evaluate and come up with a policy use. Mayor Brennan reported on a potential passive park located at the Banyan Tree on the corner of Point Drive and Bay Harbor Road. She recalled speaking to a Jupiter High School student by the name of Alex Commette who wanted to do something for this location as his school project. Mayor Brennan suggested adding some landscaping benches and possible signage to make it more of a passive park. She thought his ideas were refreshing and recommended the Village assist him in his vision. Council Member Paterno proposed the Village keep Remembrance Park on Seabrook, and develop it into a passive park. Mayor Brennan mentioned that she attended a Palm Beach County Commission meeting this week and learned of a proposed sales tax increase request for county, school district and fire. She reported that all sales tax increases would have to go up for vote on the ballot. STANDING REPORTS Villa�te Attornev Attorney Davis reported on the Tequesta vs. Thomas foreclosure matter and expected the Village to receive a summary judgement hearing date in March, 2016. Attorney Davis also advised Council of the Luscavich matter set for the 9-week trial docket on February 22, 2016. Attorney Davis advised Council of the Cox appeal, noting that the 4t" District Court of Appeals reversed and sent it back to the arbitrator for review. It was currently caught up in procedural issues. He also offered a legislative update on the public records bill that would give trial courts discretion on awarding attorney's fees as well as a�ve- day notice period for certain requests. Attorney Davis further advised Council of the expected Senate Companion Bill up for consideration regarding municipal election dates. The Palm Beach County League of Cities had sent out a"Call to Action" to all the municipalities in the area, regarding this bill. Lastly, Attorney Davis reported on a"utility and rights of way" bill which would require a municipality to pay for possible utility relocation costs. He felt that this bill could have serious budgetary implications. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11/16 Page 5 Mayor Brennan received a packet from someone with photos of numerous violations at the Budget Rental Company. Attorney Davis informed Council of a scheduled meeting with Budget Rental's representatives, to discuss the various violations, later this month. He added that the Village was also moving forward with a violation hearing. Villaae Mana�er Manager Couzzo commended Mr. Doug Chambers, Supervisor of Public Works, on successful completion of his probationary period and asked him to elaborate upon some upcoming projects scheduled for public works this year. Mr. Chambers updated Council of some equipment purchases, including a striping machine for maintaining roadways. He further mentioned his department planned to continue with striping the park, planting flowers, trimming oak trees as well as many other projects. He revealed that a portion of the work was being done "in house", thus saving the Village money and resources. He further mentioned crosswalk improvements in the area of Country Club Drive and Tequesta Drive. Mr. Chambers concluded that speaking with residents made a difference in developing positive feedback towards the upgrades being implemented throughout the Village. Manager Couzzo informed Council of the meeting between the negotiating team and the Police Benevolent Association, which had two new representatives. He also reconfirmed the Tequesta Drive crosswalk drawings had been received earlier in the day, and noted that the estimates seemed reasonable, while much of the work would be performed by Village employees. Council Member Paterno asked if Council would be able to view the plans before the work was performed. Manager Couuo assured Council that only routine maintenance projects would be performed without bringing the plans to Council first. Manager Couzzo emphasized that there was a lot going on in the Village at the moment, and cited the renewal of the concentrate discharge permit as a huge undertaking. He pointed out its' critical importance, due to very costly alternatives. He also mentioned the Consumer Confidence Report being released within the next couple of months. Lastly, Manager Couuo announced that the Building Department would be holding an Open House in order to inform residents and contractors, of updates regarding building permits, code enforcement, and various licenses. Cauncil Member D'Ambra questioned if there was an extension on the permit for the concentrate discharge. Manager Couzzo maintained that the permit he was referencing was for a different type of discharge pipe. OLD BUSINESS 10. ORDINANCE 01-16, SECOND READING, AN ORDIANANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AMENDING CHAPTER 70. TAXATION. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX, DIVISION 2. ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATERL, SECTION 70-121, BY REDUCING THE Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11/16 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF WATER FROM 9% TO 6%; LEAVING THE PUBLlC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS, MANUFACTURED GAS AT THE CURRENT 9%; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 70 SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 01-16 title into the record. Council Member D'Ambra noticed the back-up material had not been changed. Attorney Davis pointed out that he would provide the correct ordinance for signature. MOTION: Counci! Member Okun moved approva/ of Ordinance 01-96; seconded by Counci/ Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. NEW BUSINESS 11. SE 1-16 Special Event Application for Annual Strawberry Festival. Request from First Presbyterian Church, 482 Tequesta Drive, for Annual Strawberry Festival (indoor sales) on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9:OOam to 1:OOpm. No alcohol will be served. Projected number of attendees is 600 people. of Community Development MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approval of SE 9-16; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. SPM 01-16. Applieation from Bealls Outlet Stores, Inc. for a Site Plan Modification to modify their storefront by removing the existing recessed entry doors and adjacent windows and install an automatic sliding door system and adjoining windows (to be flush with the existing building facade). The properly owner is DDR Southeast Tequesta, LLC. The address of the proposed application is 151 North US Highway 1, Tequesta, Florida 33469. Attorney Davis announced that the item was quasi judicial and read SPM 01-16 title into the record. He then swore in finro people involved with the site plan modification and asked Council for any ex-parte communications; there were none. MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approval of SPM 01-16; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. ORDINANCE 5-16, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLROIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46. MOTOT VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, AT SECTION 46-141 BY REVISING THIS SECTION TO ALLOW THREE AXLE BOAT TRAILERS TO BE DRIVEN ACROSS THE TEQUESTA DRIVE BRIDGE. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11/16 Page 7 Attorney Davis read Ordinance 5-16 title into the record. Council Member D'Ambra explained that there had been several workshop meetings and a significant amount of discussion from both Village residents and Council prior to the ordinance language being modified. Council Member Paterno questioned whether the word "tandem" referred to Village of Tequesta residents, exclusively. Attorney Davis explained that it was never intended to apply to only the residents for a variety of reasons. Council Member Paterno referenced a future meeting with Martin County and asked if there were any other requests coming forth regarding traffic and the Tequesta Drive Bridge. Manager Couzzo responded by informing Council that there was a possibility of Martin County asking for additional discussion on this matter. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member D'Ambra informed Council of a federal proposal which could eliminate the tax exemption status of municipal bonds. Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Director of Finance, explained to Council that all of the Village loans were currently tax exempt and losing this status would automatically cause an interest rate increase for those loans. Council Member D'Ambra recommended drawing a consensus immediately as it had to be submitted by February 15, 2016. Motion: Council Member Okun moved approval of supporting the continuation of the tax exemption on municipa! bonds and authorized the Village Manager to sign a letter expressing support; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Council Member D'Ambra reported on proposed changes in the GASB Reporting requirements that would adversely affect pension liability. He suggested that Council address this topic at the next scheduled workshop. Council Member D'Ambra addressed Chief Elg and commended him on providing additional police presence along US Highway One. Council Member Paterno asked how the Village of Tequesta was conveying its' opposition to the proposed sales tax increase, to Mr. Richard Radcliffe, Executive Director of Palm Beach County League of Cities. Manager Couzzo assured Council that he had clearly conveyed verbally, the Village's position on the sales tax issue. Mayor Brennan felt concerned after attending a county commission meeting because she believed "stonewalling" might not work in the Village's favor, regarding this issue. She concluded, if the sales tax increase passed, the Village would receive funds based on a"needs" and not "wants" basis. Her suggestion was to have a list of Village "needs" ready to submit, just in case the sales tax increase was approved. Attorney Davis felt that we did not need to provide a list at this time. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 02/11116 Page 8 Council Member Okun urged the Village to find out who owned the parcel on Point Drive where the proposed Banyan Tree project was located. Attorney Davis informed Council that the parcel was not privately owned, according to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser website. Vice Mayor Arena mentioned that traffic was already problematic on Dixie Highway and Tequesta Drive and added that the major road construction had not even been started. He suggested the Village contact Palm Beach County to better synchronize the traffic lights. Vice Mayor Arena addressed the Tequesta Drive Bridge lighting and suggested those lights be moved up by six to ten feet. Lastty, he recommended that any Village of Tequesta business should be permitted to print and post their own event signage. Council Member Paterno countered, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling would prohibit that type of scenario. Attorney Davis agreed that it could be problematic due to the recent Gilbert case ruling. Council Member Okun asked for an update on the propane tank located next to the railroad tracks. Mayor Brennan informed Council of the extensive search that had been perFormed, in hopes of relocating the propane tank. She was still working on several different angles to solve the location issue. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved ta adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; the motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjoumed at 7:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.