HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/22/1993VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
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Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469-U273 (407) 575-6220
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I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled
meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida, on Thursday, July 22, 1993. The meeting was called
to order at .7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail. A roll call
was taken by Fran Bitters, the Recording Secretary.
Councilmembers present were: Mayor Ron T. Mackail, Joseph N.
Capretta, and Earl L. Collings. Councilmember Liz Schauer was
not in attendance. Vice Mayor William E. Burckart arrived at
7:15 p.m. Village Officials ,present were: Village Manager
Thomas G. Bradford, and Village Clerk, Joann Manganiello.
Department Heads and Attorney Tim Monaghan sitting in for
Village Attorney John C. Randolph were also in attendance.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ron T. Mackail gave the Invocation and led those in
attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
o Mayor Mackail asked that Item VIII (E) be deleted from
the Agenda.
o Village Manager Bradford asked to add two items under ANY
OTHER MATTERS: 1) Employee payroll adjustment; and 2)
Resolution requested by Loxahatchee Historical Society.
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta .- for
Earl L. Collings - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was
approved as amended.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All Items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion.
V. APPROVAL OF MINIITES
*A) Board of Adjustment, May 17, 1993
*B) Code Enforcement Board, May ~L, 1993
*C) Community Appearance Board, May 26, 1993
*D) Community Appearance Board, June 9, 1993
*E) village Council Meeting, June 24, 1993
*F) village Managers Report, June 21-July 16, 1993
Village Manager Bradford asked that Consent Agenda Items VIII
(K) and (L) be held out for discussion.
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the consent Agenda as
amended. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Consent
Agenda was approved as amended.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Finance & Administration Committee Meeting, July 8, 1993:
Councilmember Collings stated that the topics of discussion
at this meeting were projects to be removed from the proposed
1993 Bond; the Committee agreed that Dover Ditch, a major
expenditure, would be pushed back one year; the Committee
recommended that the three ballfields for Tequesta Park be put
back into the planned expenditure for Tequesta Park since the
fields are desperately needed; the Committee also discussed
Underwriter ranking for the proposed 1993 Bonds.
Mayor Mackail suggested that all avenues be explored with Palm
Beach County and the Town of Jupiter regarding their financial
~. assistance regarding the Dover Ditch Project.
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Councilmember Capretta moved to approve the Finance ~
Administration Committee Meeting Minutes of July 8, 1993 as
submitted. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Finance
& Administration Committee Meeting Minutes of July 8, 1993
were approved as submitted.
VII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
A) Bite Plan Review for Satellite Dish at Plaza 222
Building. Vidcom corporation.
Jo Collins, Vidcom Corporation, was in attendance in
representation of the above-referenced application. Ms.
Collins explained that the Satellite Dish Antenna was for E.D.
Jones Company located at the Plaza 222 Building. Deputy
Building Official, Steven Kennedy explained that all
requirements regarding the satellite dish have been met.
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Site Plaa Review
for the Satellite Dish at Plaza 222 Building as submitted.
Counailmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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VIII. NEW BIIBINESs
A) ordinance - First Reading - Amending chapter 9 of the
Code of ordinances so as to Provide for the Establishment
of a Fire/Rescue Department; Describing the Position of
Chief of the Fire/Rescue Department; Describing the
Duties of the chief; Presaribinq Regulations Governing
the Department; Adopting Fire Prevention codes; Providing
for Inspections; Providing for Inspection Fees and Plan
Review Fees; Providing for Correction of 8asards and
Providing for Other Provisions Relating to Fire Safety
within the village of Tequesta. (staff Recommends
Approval).
Vice Mayor Burckart arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Village Manager Bradford explained that this is a very
important Ordinance for the Village of Tequesta which:
0 officially establishes the Fire/Rescue Department as
required by the Village Charter, and in addition
implements a number of things which need to be done.
o The position of Fire Chief is formally established
granting unto him general supervision of the Department
and to make/promulgate rules to be approved by the
Village Manager;
o establishes the official fire codes of the Village;
o authorizes and requires regular inspections of building
premises and public thoroughfares, except interior
dwelling units, as often as may be necessary to correct
conditions contributing to fire hazards;
o establishes an annual fire inspection fee of commercial
properties;
o requires compliance and correction of hazards as
determined by the Fire Chief, as well as other
miscellaneous provisions.
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Village Manager Bradford stated the first lines of Section 9-
8(1) should read: ~~Whenever the chief of the fire-rescue
department or his represeatative shall find on any building
or upon any premises, or in any public place, violations of
the 1991 Standard Fire Prevention Code, the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code, 1991 edition,
or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-i) Fire
Prevention Code, 1992 edition, combustible or euplosive...~~
This Ordinance should fall under the purview of the Code
Enforcement Board as an additional vehicle of enforcement, and
an Ordinance to this effect is forthcoming.
Attorney Monaghan read the Ordinance by Title: ~~AN ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA, PALM BEACH
COIINTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
80 AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FIRE/RESCIIE
DEPARTMENT; DESCRIBING THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF THE
FIRE/REBCIIE DEPARTMENT; DESCRIBING THB DIITIEB OF THE CHIEF;
PRESCRIBING REGIILATIONS GOVERNING THE DEPARTMENT; ADOPTING
FIRE PREVENTION CODES; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING
FOR INSPECTION FEES AND PLAN REVIEW FEES; PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTION OF HASARDB; PROVIDING FOR OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING
TO FIRE SAFETY WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.~~
vice Mapor Burckart moved to approve the First Reading of the
Ordinance. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
B) Ordinance - First Reading - Providing For The
8stablishment of a Local Law Retirement Plan and Trust
for the Firefighters of the village of Tequesta,
Authorising the Participation of Said Plan and Trust in
the Florida Municipal Trust Fund. (Staff Recommends
Approval).
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Village Manager Bradford explained that the Public Safety
Committee, on June 9, recommended to the Village Council,
regarding the Tequesta Firefighter Retirement Plan, that there
be: 1) a five percent employee contribution rate; 2) three
percent benefit per year of service; 3) retirement at age 52
after 25 years of service; 4) utilize Chapter 175 Revenues;
and 5) plan to have a net cost to the Village of 14.4 percent.
The Ordinance before the Council does all of the above. If
this is adopted, it will be necessary for the Village Council
to ultimately appoint members to the Pension Board to oversee
the pension.
Attorney Monaghan read the Ordinance by Title: ~~AN ORDINANCE
OF TH8 VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA, PALM BEACH
COIINTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL
LAW RETIREMENT PLAN AND TRIIBT FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA, FLORIDA, AIITHORISING THE PARTICIPATION
OF RAID PLAN AND TRIIBT IN THE FLORIDA MIINICIPAL TRIIBT FIIND;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.~~
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the First Reading of
the Ordinance. Viae Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
C) Ordinance - First Reading - Assessing and imposing a 1.85
Percent Excise Tau on Insurers Receipts of Premiums from
Policy Solders on all Premiums Collected on Property
Insurance Policies Covering Property Within the Corporate
Limits of the village; Providing for the Appropriation
of Said Taues to the Retirement Plan and Trust
Established for the Firefighters of the Village. (Staff
Recommends Approval).
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Village Manager Bradford explained that the first step in the
procedures of establishing a Retirement Fund is to assess and
impose an excise tax of 1.85$ on homeowner and property
insurance policies in the Village. This is not a new tax.
The excise tax is already collected. In order for the Village
to receive its portion of the proceeds which are transferred
to Tallahassee, it is necessary to adopt the above-referenced
Ordinance.
Attorney Monaghan read the Ordinance by Title: ~~AN ORDINANCE
OF THB VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THB VILLAGE OF TBQIIBBTA, PALM BEACH
COIINTY, FLORIDA, ASSESSING AND IMPOSING A 1.85 PERCENT EBCIBB
TA% ON INSIIRERB~ RBCEIPTB OF PRBMIIIMB FROM POLICY HOLDBRB ON
ALL PRBMIIIMB COLLECTED ON PROPERTY INBIIRANCB POLICIES COVERING
PROPERTY WITHIN THB CORPORATE LIMITS OF THB VILLAGE OF
TBQIIBSTA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THB APPROPRIATION OF RAID
TABBS TO THB RETIREMENT PLAN AND TRIIST EBTABLIBHED FOR THB
FIRBFIGHTBRB OF THB VILLAGE OF TBQIIBSTA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
SAID TA% 88ALL BB IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER LICBNBB TABBS NOW
LEVIED OR HEREAFTER LEVIED BY THB VILLAGE OF TBQIIBSTA,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF SAID TAB;
PROVIDING FOR BBVBRABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR THB REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCBB; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve the First Reading of the
Resolution. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William B. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Councilmember Collings felt hesitant to vote affirmatively
since the Ordinance states that the tax is being imposed (when
there is not actually a new tax imposed) as opposed to using
the word transferred. He felt the word 'imposed' should have
been changed to 'transferred'. Attorney Monaghan explained
that the wording of the Ordinance exactly tracks the language
of the Florida Statute and recommended that the Ordinance stay
with the language of the Statute.
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*D) Consideration of Bid Award for Tequesta Fire/Rescue Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus to Municipal Fire Equipment
company of Orlando, Florida, in the Amount of $22,660,
Pursuant to the FY 1993 General Fund Budget Having an
Allocation of $33,315. (Staff Recommends Approval)
Approved under the Consent Agenda.
E) village Council Discussion Relative to Optional 1o-Year
Lease Purchase Program for 100 Aerial Platform Truck and
1250 GPM Pumper for the Tequesta Fire/Rescue Department.
Deleted from the Agenda.
F) Resolution No. 14-92/93 - Approving an Easement Purchase
Agreement Between the Turtle Creek Village Property
owners Association, Inc., and the Village of Tequesta for
an Easement Necessary for the Construction and Location
of Well 25 in the Amount of $6,900, and Authorising Mayor
Mackail to Execute the Same on Behalf of the Village
Council. (staff Recommends Approval).
Village Manager Bradford explained that the Village has been
involved in on-going negotiations with Turtle Creek to secure
well sites 25, 26 and 27. Agreement has been reached on well
site 25, and Turtle Creek Homeowners Association has agreed
to provide the easement necessary for the construction and
location of this well in return for a payment of $6,900, the
amount equal to the appraisal conducted by the Village.
Martin County has now approved a U-2 permit, allowing the
Village to run raw water lines from Well 25 to the tie-in at
the Sandy Pines Hospital.
Attorney Monaghan read Resolution 14-92/93 by Title: ~~A
RE8OLIITION OF THE VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIESTA,
PALM BEACH COIINTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EASEMENT PIIRCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TIIRTLE CREEK VILLAGE PROPERTY OWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC. AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIESTA FOR AN EASEMENT
NECE88ARY FOR THE CONSTRIICTION AND LOCATION OF WELL 25.~~
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Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Resolution No. 14-
92/93 as submitted. vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Roa T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burakart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
G) Resolution No. 15-92/93 - Approving an Agreement for
Easement Between the Gulfstream Council Boy Scouts of
America and the village of Tequesta for an Easement
Necessary for the Location of a Water Main in Conjunction
with the Well 25, 26 and 27 Project for a Contribution
of $1,900 and Authorising Mayor Mackail to Ezeaute the
Same on Behalf of the village Council. (Staff Recommends
Approval).
Village Manager Bradford explained that the track of land
between the Boy Scout easement (costing $1,900) and the County
Line Road right of way is all that remains for approval for
the finishing of Tequesta's proposed raw water line route.
ENCON, having an approximate 22 foot easement in this area,
has given their approval. The approval of Little Club
Homeowners Association is yet needed for their easement at
that location. This will give the final approvals needed for
the completion of the route.
vice Mayor Burakart moved to approve the Resolution No. 15-
92/93 as submitted. Counaflmember Capretta seconded the
motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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Attorney Monaghan read Resolution 15-92/93 by Title: ~~A
RESOLIITION OF THE VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQII88TA,
PALM BEACH COIINTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
EASEMENT BETWEEN THE GIILFBTREAM COIINCIL SOY SCOIITS OF AMERICA
AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA FOR AN EASEMENT NECESSARY FOR THE
LOCATION OF THE WATER MAIN IN CONJIINCTION WITH WELL 25, 26 AND
27 PROJECT. ~~
vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve
92/93 as submitted. Councilmember
motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail
Joseph N. Capretta
Earl L. Collings
William E. Burckart
the Resolution No. 15-
Capretta seconded the
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the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
H) Establishment of village Council Position Relative to A1A
(Beach Road) Roadway Section in Response to Official
Inquiry by Palm Beach County.
Village Manager Bradford explained that Charles Walker,
Director of the Palm Beach County Traffic Division, has
requested the Village Council to take an official position
regarding the ultimate buildout of Beach Road roadway section,
since that roadway has an 80-100 right-of-way, which could
possibly allow the County to add more lanes. The Village
Manager recommended that the Village Council take a position
limiting the roadway to a two-lane section, in keeping with
the corridors of the oceanfront communities.
Councilmember Collings moved that A-1-A (Beach Road) be
limited to a two-lane basic section and that a letter stating
such be forwarded to Charles Walker, Palm Beach County Traffic
Division, with a copy to Jupiter. Councilmember Capretta
seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William 8. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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*I) Consideration of Lighthouse Gallery Request to Otilise
Gallery Square North parking Lot, Close Tequesta Drive
from Venus Avenue West to Seabrook Road and Display
Banners on Tequesta Drive for Advertisement Purposes for
the 30th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Sunday,
November 21, 1993. (Staff Recommends Approval).
Approved under the consent Agenda.
J) Resolutioa No. 16-92/93 - Objecting to the Proposal of
Palm Beach County that the Wetlands Protection Section
of the IInified Land Development Code be Adopted under the
Auspices of the Environmental Control Act, thus being
Effective Countywide, Even within the incorporated Areas
of Palm Beach County in Degradation of the Recently
Approved Agreement Between the Board of County
commissioners and the Palm Beach County Municipal League
Relative to Countywide Ordinance Procedures. (Staff
Recommends Approval).
Attorney Monaghan explained to the Village Council that Palm
Beach County's above-referenced proposal applies to all areas,
unless a municipality specifically has an Ordinance stating
that the municipality opts to control its own wetlands. If
such an Ordinance is not adopted by a municipality, that
municipality is automatically opting in on the County's
proposal. The above-referenced Resolution objects to the
County imposing regulation upon the Village of Tequesta
regarding Tequesta wetlands.
Attorney Monaghan read Resolution No. 16-92/93 by Title: "A
REBOLIITION OF THE VILLAGE CODNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA,
PALM BEACH COIINTY, FLORIDA, OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSAL OF PALM
BEACB COIINTY THAT THE WETLANDS PROTECTION SECTION OF THE
IINIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BE ADOPTED ONDER THE AIIBPICEB
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ACT, THIIB BEING EFFECTIVE
COIINTYWIDE, EVEN WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREAS OF PALM BEACH
COIINTY, IN DEROGATION OF THE RECENTLY APPROVED AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COIINTY COMMI88IONERB AND THE PALM BEACH
COIINTY MIINICIPAL LEAGIIE RELATIVE TO COIINTYWIDE ORDINANCE
PROCEDIIREB; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PIIRPOSES. ~'
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vice Mayor Burckart moved to approve Resolution No. 16-92/93
as submitted. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
*R) Adoption of the Proposed Millage Rate (6.1506) Necessary
to Provide the Ad valorem Taxes Required to Balance the
Tentative Fiscal Year 1994 Qeneral Fund Budget. (8taff
Recommends Approval).
Village Manager Bradford restated that the Rolled Back Rate
is 5.9141. Staff has proposed to the Village Council a
millage rate of 5.9140. State Statutes being as they are, it
is wise to go into the September Public Hearings with a tax
rate that is sufficient to generate more funds than may be
needed, in case a rate exceeds that which is established, it
would be necessary to notify by certified mail, each property
owner, as to why the tentative rate was exceeded. Therefore,
the recommended posture for the Village Council to take is a
few percentage points over what is needed to ensure coverage.
For instance, Palm Beach County has taken the first steps
towards implementing the six cent local option gas tax, but
no indication has yet been made regarding final distribution
formula.
If the formula remains as it now stands, Tequesta will gain
a significant amount of revenue ($100,000) over and above what
is expected. If the formula is changed, municipalities could
lose up to 20$ of their revenues presently received.
Also, the Health Trust announces its new health insurance
premium rates in mid-August. If the rate increase is over and
above that anticipated by the Village (8.5~) additional
revenues will be needed.
The Village is contemplating an occupational license change
to bring Village practices in line with State Law which could
~~.,, cost the Village up to $7,000/year.
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If the fire/rescue contract with Jupiter Inlet Colony does not
materialize, it will be necessary for the Village to make up
for that lost revenue in its millage rate, an increase of
7.8$.
Staff recommends that the Village Council increase the millage
rate by 4~ (6.1506 millage rate), generating an approximate
additional $77,684 which would cover the Village in the event
the forementioned should happen, except for lost revenue from
Jupiter Inlet Colony which would have to be dealt with via a
contingency plan which was discussed with the Village Council.
Councilmember Collings moved to adopt the proposed millage
rate (6.1506) necessary to provide the Ad valorem taues
required to balance the tentative Fiscal Year 1994 General
Fund Budget. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
`~ Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed sad adopted.
*L) Adoption of the Computed Rolled-Back Millage Rate
(5.9141) to be Provided to the Property Appraiser in
Accordance with F.B. 200.065. (8taff Recommends
Approval).
vice Mayor Burckart moved to adopt the Computed Rolled-Back
Rate (5.9141) to be provided to the Property Appraiser in
accordance with F.B. 200.065. Councilmember Capretta seconded
the motion. The vote oa the motioa was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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*M) Adoption of the Date, Time and Place of the First and
Final Budget Hearing to Consider the Proposed Millage
Rate and Tentative Budgets. (staff Recommends Approval).
1) First Public Hearing - september 7, 1993, 7:00 P.M.,
at Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida.
2) Final Public Hearing - september 23, 1993, 7:00
P.M., at Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida.
Approved under the Consent Agenda.
IB. UNFINIBHED BIIBINESB
A) Discussion Relative to Provision of village Incentives
for the Laadscapinq and Beautifiaatioa of Private
Properties Abutting Tequesta Drive.
Councilmember Collings stated he would like to find some way
to interest abutting property owners on Tequesta Drive in
upgrading their landscaping to beautify the appearance of the
Village. One avenue may be a contest with prizes, and several
other different ideas. It was Councilmember Collings'
suggestion that Village Staff present a concept, perhaps a
Plan A and Plan B, for Village Council approval and that the
Community Appearance Board perform the method of awarding and
evaluating such a program.
B. COMMIINICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Dorothy Campbell presented to the Village Council copies of
the newest edition of the Palm Beach County Visitors Guide,
pointing out numerous mistakes which had been made regarding
Tequesta: 1) Points out that the northern most point of Palm
Beach County is Jupiter; 2) Tequesta Drive, on the brochure
map, is shown located in Jupiter; 3) Points out that Palm
Beach County beaches stretch from Jupiter to Boca; 4) Coral
Cove Park is listed under Jupiter; 5) States that afternoon
canoe rides can be taken in Tequesta. It was Mrs. Campbell's
suggestion that Village Staff write a letter to those who
create the brochure, making it clear to them their errors
regarding Tequesta and giving them the proper information.
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Harold Hutchinson questioned when the Tequesta Branch of the
Palm Beach County Library would start construction, and stated
that from a copy of a letter from Audrey Wolfe to Village
Manager Bradford it sounds as though construction will not
begin. Village Manager Bradford explained that the bid
opening for this Branch had taken place, with a total of
$690,000, equaling approximately $180/square foot.
Palm Beach County wants to either:
o Re-bid by piggy-backing the Palm Beach Gardens Branch
Library (a multi-million dollar job), on the assumption
that by making the Tequesta Branch an alternate, maybe
better prices would occur; or
o Palm Beach County Library System is thinking about re-
considering their previous decision to forego any
existing facilities;
0 or they may consider the concept whereby Palm Beach
County Library System gives the grant of money to the
Village to do the building construction for them.
BI. ANY OTHER MATTERB
o Village Manager Bradford explained that auditors for the
Village have recommended that the Village cut-off the
payroll period on the Sunday prior to payday, which would
allow the payroll processor sufficient time to process
the paychecks and make all adjustments for that
particular two-week period. Presently the Village has
always had the payroll system set up whereby people are
paid somewhat in advance for days which they have not yet
worked. When there is a problem with sick days or
whatever, the records have to be changed after the fact.
After discussion, the Village Council gave their approval
to a one-time option for employees to convert sick and/or
vacation days to pay in order to avoid the impact of a
delay in pay due to new procedures.
o Village Manager Bradford explained that the Loxahatchee
Museum has written a letter to the Village requesting the
Village Council's support of a Resolution allowing the
Loxahatchee Museum work in concert with the U.S. Coast
Guard on restoring and operating the lighthouse for the
public good. The Museum seeks a 30-year lease exactly
the same in nature as that of the St. Augustine
Lighthouse which has just completed a $150,000
restoration.
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Attorney Monaghan read Resolution No. 17-92-93 by Title: ~~A
RESOLIITION OF THE VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIEBTA,
PAID[ BEACH COIINTY, FLORIDA, EBPRE88ING SIIPPORT FOR THE
LOBAHATCHEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY~B ACQIIISITION, RESTORATION,
MAINTENANCE, AND ON-GOING PIIBLIC DISPLAY OF THE JIIPITER INLET
LIGHTHOIIBE.~~
Councilmember Collings moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-
92/93. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote
on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted.
BI. ADJOIIRNMENT
Vice Mayor Burckart moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Earl L. Collings - for
William E. Burckart - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting
was adjourned at 8:52 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
V
Fran Bitters
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
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J ann Manganie o
Village Clerk
DATE APPROVED:
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