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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_11/10/2016 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2016 .�.� � , a CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was calied to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 6:02 p.m. A roli call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Council Member Tom Paterno was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Paul Beresford led the meeting with the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-0. CONSENT AGENDA ' MOTION: Council Member Okun moved to approve the following Consent Agenda with item one removed and item three with an added budget amendment; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried 4-0. 2. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per Village Ordinance we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and memorandum of understanding to Council): 1. Motorola Portable & Mobile Radios Service Agreement-Police Department; 2. Nutting Environmental of Florida, Inc. - Community Development, and 3. Sheehan Turf Care Additional Terms & Conditions to Current Contract 3. Approval of Budget Amendments 4. Approve a Service Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for A/C Maintenance 5. Approve the Purchase Of Four (4) Fleet Vehicles from Don Reid Ford 6. Approve Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. Contract for Liquid Caustic Soda 7. RESOLUTION 29-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, DISSOLVING THE HISTORICAL Minutes — Regular 11/10/16 Page 2 PRESERVATION COMMITTEE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 8. RESOLUTION 33-16, OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, APPROVING NETAPP MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT RENEWAL FOR 2016-2017 IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,948; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 9. RESOLUTION 36-16, APPROVING THE PIGGYBACK CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SERVICES WITH BELLEFEUIL, SZUR & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF .$180, 715.00 AND AMENDING AND INCREASING THE 2016/2017 GENERAL FUND #001 BUDGET BY $8,300.00 END OF CONSENT AGENDA ' � COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Pastor Paul Beresford of 312 River Drive spoke about the privilege of voting and how thankful he felt to be a part of The Village of Tequesta. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra expressed gratitude for those who sacrificed all for our freedom. Vice Mayor Arena complimented Public Works Director poug Chambers on the fine work done on the roads and the electrician who installed lights on the park gazebo and bridge. Unfortunately, he witnessed kids � throwing objects (including garbage cans) off the bridge. He therefore encouraged � residents to request the police drive over the bridge if they even just saw youths on it, regardless of whether any mischief was witnessed. Vice Mayor Arena praised Parks and Recreation Manager Greg Corbitt for all the fine activities offered in the Village of Tequesta, especially in Constitution Park. He also thanked those who worked on the Cox case. Mayor Brennan explained that during the upcoming Chili Cook-off, World War II and Korean War� veterans were recognized and all proceeds went to three charities: � Honor Flight, Operation 300 and Renewal Coalition. Also, the focus of the Friends of Public Safety organization (who maintained the fountain at Village Hall) has shifted to being a source of financial support by�police, firefighters, dispatchers and their families when needed. STANDING REPORTS Villaqe Attornev Village Attorney Keith Davis confirmed that the Village prevailed in the Cox arbitration and Labor Council played an important role. In the Thomas case, final judgment was received from the court with judicial sale set for December eighth. There was no further progress on the IG Funding litigation. Mayor Brennan stated that the sales tax increase that just passed gave Tequesta $365,000.00 per year for ten years to put into infrastructure. Minutes — Regular 11/10/16 Page 3 � Villaqe ManaQer The PBA Meeting was a positive one and the PBA representatives seemed pleased with the Village's proposal. Village Manager Couzzo recognized Finance Manager JoAnn Forsythe, Human Resources Manager Merlene Reid and Police Chief Elg for their work on this meeting. REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION 32-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND INCREASING THE 2016/2017 GENERAL FUND #001 BUDGET BY $60,578.00 AND THE 2016/2017 WATER FUND #401 BUDGET BY $991,906.00.00 BY AMENDING EXPENDITURES AS SPECIFIED IN THE ATTACHED "SCHEDULE A" PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. � Attorney Davis read Resolution 32-16 title into fhe record. Village Manager Couzzo explained that this was regarding the purchase of new software as discussed in a previous workshop. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 32-16; seconded by Vice Mayor Vince Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 11. RESOLUTION 35-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; DESIGNATING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4534 and 4546 COUNTY LINE ROAD, TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL 33469, AND IDENTIFIED BY PARCEL CONTROL NoS. 60-42-40 25-00-001-0030 AND 60-42-40-25-00-000-1080, AS A GREEN REUSE AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 376.80(2)(C), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATION, JOB CREATION, AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO NOTIFY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF SAID DESIGNATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis explained that this was the first of two public meetings regarding this resolution therefore, there was no vote until after the second hearing. He then read Resolution 35-16 title into the record. Michael Goldstein of Goldstein Environmental Law, on behalf of the project developer, requested approval of Resolution 35-16 after the required two public hearings. The resolution designated the former Rood Landscape site Minutes — Regular 11/10/16 Page 4 as a Green Reuse Area which allowed the developer access to state based incentives for contamination clean-up of the property. Council Member D'Ambra added that conceptually, Council liked the planned project and that Mr. Goldstein explained the program's requirements and benefits in detail at a recent Council Workshop. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to council for comments. Having already commented, Council had no further comments. Mayor Brennan then opened the hearing to the public for comments. Carol Beresford stated she did not have the benefit of this type of program for Hannah's Home when that property was renovated and that the contamination clean-up was quite costly. She was concerned about how the clean-up and development of the adjoining property impacted hers (chemical leech, rats, trees removed). Mr. Goldstein assured her that a plan for managing the rats would be made by the end of the next week. He would update any . concerned citizens and Council. This program required documentation of the extent of the contamination up to and including neighboring properties. The developer was required to clean up all the contamination under the program. He committed to � transparency and would keep the community informed. Council Member D'Ambra reiterated that it was developer's obligation to fully clean up all contamination and mitigate future damage. Had they not begun this action, the land would be empty and contaminated for a longer time. Mr. Goldstein advised that part of the program involved creating an oversight committee and welcomed any of the concerned citizens to be a part of it. A second public hearing and vote was scheduled for December 8, 2016, the next regular council meeting. 12. RESOLUTION 37-16; A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ENTERS INTO A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING LANDSCAPE � IMPROVEMENT AREAS ON SR5/US1, FROM SOUTH OF BEACH ROAD (STA.550+00.00 P.P. 11 .011) TO NORTH OF COUNTY LINE ROAD (STA 625+12.00 M.P.12.434), PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resolution 37-16; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 13. Approval of 401/457 Plan Agreements for new Village Adrriinistrators Empower Human Resources Director, Merlene Reid introduced representatives of Montgomery Retirement Plan Advisors and Empower. Mike Montgomery summarized that Empower's plan offered fees that were fair to all participants, a 51 %, savings in fees, while providing more services within a more sophisticated contract than what was in place with ICMA. There was an open architecture style of investment selection which gave access to a Minutes — Regular 11/10/16 Page 5 wider range of lower cost mutual funds. Empower had the lowest price but was also selected for their size, technology, and liquidity requirement in the guaranteed account. A retirement plan committee (fiduciary oversight) needed to be established. Council Member D'Ambra and Vice Mayor Arena received answers to some detailed questions they asked regarding the plan. MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the 401/457 Plan Agreement for Empower as the new Village retirement plan administrator; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4-0. 14. Approve a Kimley Horn Work Authorization for Design and Permitting of the Water Treatment Plant 2017 GIP Projects. Deputy Utilities Director Sam Heady stated that this item was contained in the budget and was for the expected amount. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the Kimley Hom Work Authorization for Design and Permitting of the Water Treatment Plant 2017 GIP Projects; seconded by Vice MayorArena; mofion carried unanimously 4-0. 15. Approval to Pay Out Sick Leave at 75% for Detective Charlie Weinblatt Upon Retirement MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval to Pay Out Sick Leave at 75% to Detective Charlie Weinblatt on condition of his retirement only; should he not retire; this approval was withdrawn; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 4-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were none. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice MayorArena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �1 �li. �l 1� l��.��m 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.