Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/09/2016 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 2016 � � t'�, 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice MayorArena moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. General Employee Pension Board Presentation by Chairman Michael Rhodes. Council Member Paterno asked for Mr. Rhodes opinion on changing to mutual or index funds as a means to avoid excessive expenses. Mr. Rhodes answered that the fund was currently lower cost than most mutual funds. Council Member D'Ambra inquired as to the assumed rate of return having been lowered, as was previously recommended. Mr. Rhodes assured him that it had been lowered to seven percent recently. He added that the annual contribution required by the Village was increased to 2.44% or $67,000. Mr. Rhodes revealed that the Village remained in a fully funded position. Council Member Paterno inquired as to the liquidity of the fund. Mr. Rhodes informed Council that the fund the Village was involved with required call and notice periods, which necessitated an approximate 6 to 9-month time period. 2. Proclamation Recognizing Fire Chief James Weinand on 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the Village of Tequesta. Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation recognizing Fire Chief James Weinand for his 23 years of service to the Village. Mayor Brennan thanked The Chief for his unending Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 06/09/16 Page 2 commitment to excellence throughout his career. She acknowledged Chief Weinand as a true leader and conveyed her gratitude to him, for being an inspiration to so many. Vice Mayor Arena also congratulated Chief Weinand for his many accomplishments over the years. 14. Proclamation Declaring June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation declaring June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Ms. Karen Kenneth-Schmid, Outreach Director of Tequesta Terrace Assisted Living, gave an update on the statistics involving Alzheimer's Disease revealing that it now affects one person in every family. She thanked Council for their continued support in raising awareness of this devastating disease. Mayor Brennan noticed that Mrs. Carmen Weinand had arrived and thanked her for her unending dedication to the Village Fire Department over the past 23 years. 15. Proclamation Declaring July 1, 2016 — July 7, 2016 Independents Week Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation declaring July 1— July 7, 2016 as Independents Week. Mayor Brennan recognized Amy and Scott Angelo, owners of Oceana Coffee, a small, independent business with 2 locations in Tequesta. She opined that the Angelo's business was outstanding in both product and success level. Mayor Brennan offered her congratulations and revealed that Amy and Scott had just recently won the Small Business of the Year Award, from the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Brennan praised them on their success and thanked them for their involvement in "Think Local". Amy Angelo thanked Mayor Brennan and the Council for their support of "Think Local" and all independent businesses throughout the Village. CONSENT AGENDA MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approval of the following Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. MINUTES: April 14, 2016 Regular Council; April 14, 2016 Special Meeting; May 2, 2016 Workshop, and May 12, 2016 Regular Council 4. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 06/09/16 Page 3 commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council.) 5. 2016 Governmental Assemblies Representation Appointments 6. Approval of: 1) Letter of Intent to enter into a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; and 2) Letter of Intent to Enter into a Patterned Pavement Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation 7. Approve a One Year Contract between Odyssey Manufacturing Company and the Village of Tequesta for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite 8. RESOLUTION 13-16 OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORtDA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. OF REDMOND, WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,274.00 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 9. RESOLUTION 15-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S ADOPTED PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 10. RESOLUTION 16-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE VILLLAGE OF TEQUESTA TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT EXECUTED BY THE TOWNS OF LANTANA AND MANGONIA PARK WHICH FURTHER UPDATES THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS'STRUCTURE FOR THE FLORIDA GREEN FINANCE AUTHORITY; PROVIDES FORMORE FLEXIBILITY IN OBTAINING A QUORUM OF THE BOARD; CHANGES THEPROGRAM NAME; PROVIDES AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 06/09/16 Page 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra praised the Village Public Works Department for the excellent avork on the improvements at the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive. He felt that these safety enhancements were especially important to the children of Tequesta. Council Member D'Ambra commended the Village Water Department on their annual report and thanked them for continually maintaining an excellent product. He extended his very best wishes to Fire Chief Wienand, and his family, in their future endeavors. Council Member D'Ambra praised The Tequesta Police Department for increased traffic enforcement. He further commented on the fact that "Local First" benefited all residents in The Village. Council Member Okun related that he was proud of all of the Departments in the Village of Tequesta. He felt that Fire Chief Wienand had set the bar extremely high in regard to the skills and high-quality level of the members of the Tequesta Fire Department. Vice Mayor Arena asked Mr. Doug Chambers, Public Works Supervisor, if landscape hedges would be installed on the corner of Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive. Mr. Chambers indicated that Village Manager Couzzo and he had discussed the issue. STANDING REPORTS Villaqe Attornev Attorney Davis reported on the Thomas foreclosure litigation case and stated that there were default judgements in place against all parties with the exception of one. He further stated that there would be a hearing scheduled for later this month with the expectation of final judgements, which would enable the Village to move forward on the sale of the property. Villaqe Manaqer Manager Couzzo referred to the drawings displayed on an easel depicting the US Highway One project, and explained that the Village was still in a conceptual stage but making headway. He revealed that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) had been cooperative and helpful in working with the Village. Manager Couzzo extended his gratitude towards Chief Weinand for all of his assistance over the past 16 years. Village Manager Couzzo asked Ms. Joanne Forsythe, Village Finance Director, to present an update on the financial position of the Village. Ms. Forsythe revealed that there were substantial and complex changes in the pension accounting framework. The pension liability, preferred inflows and outFlows, and net position were adjusted down 1.8 million dollars. She emphasized that this was only an accounting number and that the Village fund balance actually increased by $385,000 and felt that from a business standpoint, the Village was doing a very good job. She also revealed that the debt ratios had gone down from 6.5% in 2005 to a current 2.3% Ms. Forsythe reported that the 2016-2017 budget had been under development for the past Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 06/09/16 Page 5 six to eight weeks, and that the Village Manager had met with each department in order to meet the Village Council's outlined financial parameters. She indicated that some costs were still unknown, such as health insurance and pension plans. Lastly, Ms. Forsyth noted that there was an appropriation in the general fund of $260,000; with $250,000 of that cost due to the decision of keeping the Seabrook Road property. The Village was now in a position to pay off that cost due to the budget cost savings project. Council Member Paterno conveyed his gratitude to all the staff involved in putting the budget together. Council Member D'Ambra asked for the estimated Ad-Valorum for the upcoming year. Ms. Forsythe stated that approximately $75,000 was in the budget. Manager Couzzo added that there were no health care cost estimates that could be offered at this time due to timing restraints. Council Member Paterno asked if the Teladoc program had been successful in reducing costs for the Village. Manager Couzzo confirmed that it had helped to reduce costs even though health care costs were continually rising. Mayor Brennan was delighted to hear the good news in regards to the financial status of the Village and commended all involved with bringing it to fruition. Mayor Brennan further related that the FDOT was responding to the Village's needs after a challenging workshop in June. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS Attorney Davis announced the next item was quasi-judicial and swore in three people involved with the SPM. He then asked Council for any ex-parte communications; there were none. 11. SPM 06-16: Application from Amour Manor Homeowners Association, Inc. for a site plan modification to replace the existing concrete driveways with pavers and install additional pavers (664 square feet in area) along the eastern edge of the existing driveway. The address of the property is 479 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469. Ms. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Community Development, gave details on the proposed site-plan modification. Council Member Paterno asked if there would be a swale area incorporated into the plan. Ms. Zacarias stated that it would be discussed when the Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 06/09116 Page 6 Armour Manor Homeowners Association met with the Village Building Department. Mr. Sam Heady, Deputy Utility Director, mentioned that a swale would be required for drainage purposes. Council Member Okun inquired as to the paving on Tequesta Drive having an impact on the storm water drainage at this property. Mr. Heady informed Council that it most likely would not have any impact. . MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of SPM 06-16; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. Appointment of an Alternate Member to the Planning and Zoning Board Replacing Board Member Sebastian Loaiza. Alternate Member Candidate, Theresa Maggio, introduced herself to Council and revealed that she had moved to Tequesta about five years ago and had a background in healthcare. Alternate Member Candidate, Mary Inglima, introduced herself and revealed that she was raised in Tequesta and had a background in marketing and real estate, but was not active in sales. Clerk McWilliams clarified that Ms. Leslie Dasher was currently Alternate #2, on the Planning and Zoning Board and was requesting to move to the Alternate #1 position for the Planning and Zoning Board. MOT/ON: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of appointment of Altemate Member #2, Ms. Leslie Dasher, to position of Altemate Member # 1; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the appointment of Mary Inglima as A/temate Member #2, Planning and Zoning Board; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Appointment of Florida League of Cities Voting Delegate for the 90t" Annual Florida League of Cities Annual Business Session Mayor Brennan revealed that she enjoyed this event and would be happy to attend. MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of Mayor Brennan as Voting Delegate for the League of Cities Annual Business Session; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 06/09/16 Page 7 ANY OTHER MATTERS There were none. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �l �1,c. l'� t°.l.�C.�l�� 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.