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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REGULAR MEETING February 9, 2017
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, Council Member
Frank D'Ambra_
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Paul Beresford led the meeting with the invocation followed by the pledge of
allegiance.
Mayor Brennan asked if any council members wished to speak under Any Other Matters.
Vice Mayor Arena wanted to speak about money.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice
Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
PRESENTATION There were none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item finro was removed for discussion of contract number one by Council Member Paterno
and item four was removed for discussion by Council Member D'Ambra.
MOTION: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of the Consent Agenda as
amended with items two and four removed; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion
carried 5-0.
1. MINUTES: 1/5/17 Workshop and 1/12/17 Regular Meeting
3. RESOLUTION NO. 06-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 20-09, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY AND
SETTING UNIFORM FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS INSPECTION I
DUPLICATION.
5. RESOLUTION 10-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE
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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.
6. RESOLUTION 11-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE VILLAGE PLANNING
& ZONING BOARD AS THE VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX CITIZEN
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEEE; ESTABLISHING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND
DUTIES OF THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND OPERATIONS; ESTABLISHING A
SUNSET DATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
7. RESOLUTION 12-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
EXTENSION OF THE "MINIMUM SPEED / NO WAKE ZONE° IN THE INDIAN
RIVER LAGOON INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY NORTH FROM THE C.R. 707
BRIDGE TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF CORAL COVE PARK FOR A
DISTANCE OF 0.8 MILE; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL AS EXPRESSED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO
PROVIDE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FLORIDA FISH AND
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE TOWNS OF JUPITER
AND JUPITER INLET COLONY, AND THE MARINE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
4. RESOLUTION 09-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, INCREASING REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 2016/2017 BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,850.00 RECOGNIZING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF
SERVICES RECEIVED FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE AS WELL
AS RECOGNIZING RELATED VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
EXPENDITURES AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO PROCEED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S ADOPTED PROCEDURES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Council Member D'Ambra asked whether the requested expenditure was part of, or in
addition to, the amount of the agreement with Palm Beach County. Director of Finance
JoAnn Forsythe explained that this was part of the agreement but had to be recognized
as an expenditure. There was an offset and the resolution was for accounting purposes.
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MOTION: Council Member D'Am6ra moved approva/ of RESOLUTION 09-17; seconded
by Council Member Pafemo; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
2. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25,000 (Per �Ilage Ordinanoe
we are presenting the following agreements, proposals, commitments and
memorandum of understanding to Council.): 1. Comcast Cable Agreement - Water
Treatment Plant ($144.80 Per Month), 2. el Latino Election Advertisement
Agreement - Village Clerk ($432.00 Publishing Twice), 3. FEMA Federally Funded
Public Assistance State Agreement - Fire Dept. (N.A.)
Council Member Patemo recalled that a prior agreement granted Comcast the lifefime
lease of a small building at no charge and in exchange, the Village received free intemet
in its buildings for 99 years. Village Manager Mike Couzzo stated that the new agr�eement
had not been signed and suggested that Village Attomey Keith Davis research the issue
and advise. Attomey Davis suggested that this might have been an old franchise
agreement that dissolved in the early 2000's.
M TION: Council Member Patemo moved approval of only agreements iwo and th►�ee
under Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager Under $25, 000; seconded by Council
Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Bany Rosenfield of 158-G Village Boulevard, manager of the Comer Caf�, voiced
concem over Tequesta Brewery's parking lot party on January 14th. There was no
advance notice and parking was atrocious. He spoke not only on behalf of Comer Cafe'
but also for West Marine and the liquor and flower stores. Mr. Rosenfield found out about
the event by a phone call from an upset member of a wedding party at the Cafe' f� their
rehearsal dinner that night. Had he known about the possibility of no parking dose by,
he would have used a valet. The Caf� lost revenue as food was available for purchase
in the parking lot and Mr. Rosenfield suggested that portable toilets would have been
better placed behind the brewery instead of in the front. Parking was the biggest problem
and rather than 400 people, he estimated closer to 600 attendees.
Mayor Brennan suggested to Council that permit applications require at least 30 days'
notice fio fellow tenants prior to an event. It was incumbent on the shopping center owner
to noMy its businesses but that did not happen. Although Council Member Okun agreed
that tenant notification was the property owner's responsibility, it woutd be good for
Tequesta Brewery to know the negative impact of this event on its neighbors. �Ilage
Manager Michael Couzzo requested that staff consider the issue for a simple solution
such as tenants notified prior to a Council Meeting in which an event would be considered
for approval. Council Member Patemo added that notice of the meeting would need to
occurfar enough in advance and asked about police requirements in regards to capacity.
Manager Couzzo explained that police coverage along with drawings were required for a
permit. According to Police Chief Elg, the requestor was required to hire at least two
police officers and if more than expected attended, additional officers were called at the
requestor's expense. Mr. Rosenfield did note that the Tequesta police were very helpful
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when he spoke with them at the site. Mayor Brennan advised that staff would review the
permit application and make changes if warranted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member D'Ambra mentioned the recent shooting of three young people in Jupiter,
one of whom was a Tequesta resident. He wished to send his condolences and prayers
to her family.
Council Member Patemo asked whether we gave resident preference (as we did military
preference) to Village job applicants. Human Resources Director Merlene Reid answered
that she had not had opportunity to use a form of resident preference. Not a lot of
applications were received from residents. The process was to look for the most qualfied
person but certainly if it came down to a tiebreaker situation, that would be considered.
Mr. Patemo asked about a point system ranking of candidates to which Ms. Reid replied
that while that was something to think about, the Village always wanted the best
candidate.
Council Member Okun complimented Village Clerk, Lori McWilliams' office on the
preparations for the Inauguration event.
Vice Mayor Arena also thanked the Village Clerk and staff who decorated for various
occasions. He spoke about Coffee with a Cop, which he thought was fantastic. Twenty
five to thirty people attended and seeing six little people there prompted his idea of a juice
bar. In his opinion, this was a very successful event.
Mayor Brennan spoke about the recent Federal Highway Administration Road Diet
presentation held here which promoted what in Florida was called °complete streets° (new
or improved sidewalks and bicycle lanes created by the elimination of some motor vehiGe
lanes). It was a fully attended, very good course.
STANDING REPORTS
Villas�e Attornev
Village Attomey Keith Davis advised that late last year, the Florida Inspector General's
office conducted an audit of the Village's fleet maintenance and fuel program. An exit
conference took place that moming between Attomey Davis, Manager Couzzo and the
Audit Team. According to the Director of Audits, it was a good, clean audit with only the
suggestion that the Village have written fuel consumption and practices. A draft report
was expected in a few weeks to which the Village would respond before it was published.
Council Member D'Ambra said it was unknown whether the audit was a result of
impropriety alleged by a citizen or whether it was routine in nature. Either way, with six
months of work that culminated in one recommendation of a written procedure, it was as
good as you could get. Controls were in place and our people took care of public
resources. Mayor Brennan added that audits were conducted on other municipalifies as
well and whatever the cause, the Village passed with flying colors.
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Villaste Mana9er
Manager Couzzo asked Jeff Sabin, Waste Management's Govemment Affairs Director to
speak on an issue. It came to Mr. Sabin's attention in September that the Lighthouse
Cove community had been double-billed for services. In 2004, when Waste Management
set up their acxount, Lighthouse Cove was established as a luxury apartment complex of
rental units—a commercial account. The Waste Management franchise agreement
stated that they independently contracted with commercial accounts and Lighthouse
Cove leased a trash compactor. During the subsequent real estate boom, the apartments
(oommercial account) were converted to a condominium association (residential account)
and condominium units were added to the tax roll as residential properties. Since Waste
Management was not aware of the conversion they continued the commercial billing
which the (now) condominium association continued to pay. Because of this situation,
Waste Management conducted a self-audit, which revealed that this situation was an
anomaly. A reimbursement settlement agreement was drafted for presentation to
Lighthouse Cove. Mr. Sabin did not want this to tamish Waste ManagemenYs relationship
with the Village. They took full responsibility and intended to make the property owners
whole.
It appeared to Council Member Patemo that Lighthouse Cove had the option to establish
service direc�y with Waste Management, independent of the Village. Commercial
accounts were cheaper and if the association wanted to keep it, he did not want
something done today to prevent that in the future.
Aocording to Village Attomey Davis, the franchise agreement defined both residential and
oommercial collection services. Residential meant curbside pickup by hand; commercial
involved container rental and actions such as unlocking, rolling-out, and locking again.
� Once residential, billing occurred through taxes. Any agreement reached must absolve
the Village of liability.
Mr. Patemo was also concemed that Waste Management had no record that matched
the type of pickup to a specific address. Mr. Sabin assured that the same level of service
was provided, regardless of the pickup methodology, however the definition presented a
question. Had the development remained a luxury apartment complex, there would be
no issue. Mr. Sabin assured that he would look into record keeping according to individual
addresses. Mayor Brennan suggested the addition of another service category to the
agreement. Manager Cou�o stated that Lighthouse Cove was residential, the Village
would pre-qualiiy future contractors, and Mr. Sabin would resolve the issue with
Lighthouse Cove. Mr. Sabin added that although the Solid Waste Authority billed the
county for extra debris pickup after Hurricane Matthew, Waste Management considered
us partners and did not bill for their extra work.
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
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8. Discuss the Purchase of Sensus iPERL Water Meters from HD Supply to
Replace the Aging Water Meter System
Manager Couzzo stated that since there was a considerable amount of work required for
this issue, he suggested discussion at the next workshop. This would allow time to
compile sufficient information for a proper decision. Council Member D'Ambra wished to
move quickly and asked the expected time frame for the information. Manager Couzzo
just needed to know what Council's expectations were.
9. Discussion on Proposed Rate Increase for Automatic Meter Reader System
This item was related to item eight above and discussion of it postponed until the next
woiicshop.
10. ORDINANCE 1-17, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
70. TAXATION. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX, DIVISION 2.
ELECTRICITY, CAS AND WATER., SECTION 70-121, BY REDUCING THE
PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF WATER FROM 6% TO 3%;
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; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attomey Davis read Ordinance 1-17 title into the record and stated that this was the
second reading. Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for Council comments. There
were none. She then opened the hearing to the public for comments. There w�ere none.
M TI N: Council Member D'Ambra moved approval of Orolinance 1-17; seconded by
Council Member Pafemo; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
11. SPM 1416, Application from Blowing Rock Condominium Association for a Site
Plan Modification to Replace the Existing Asphalt Driveway and Carports with
Pavers; Remove Ovefiead Electrical Power Poles; Install Underground Lines and
a Screened Transformer. The Application Also Includes Replacing Existing CBS
Retaining Wall with Stones and Concrete Walkways with Pavers; and Landscape
Improvements. The Address of the Property is 1500 Beach Road, Tequesta,
Florida 33469. The Property is Located in the R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling District.
Attomey Davis announced the quasi judicial nature of the item and swore in finro people.
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No ex parte communications were disclosed by Council. Director Nilsa Zacarias advised
that this site beautification plan was reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Community Development Department. Terri Futch, President of Blowing Rodc
Condominium Association introduced herself and explained the proprosed
improvements.
MOTION: Council Member Pafemo moved approva/ of SPM 1416; seconded by Council
Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
12. Conceptual Presentation by Michael Sanchez to Propose Austrade Office Building
to be Located at US Highway 1
Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias introduced the item after which
Attomey Davis explained that a Conceptual Presentation was not a quasi judicial
proceeding but was for informal feedback from the Council.
Certified Land Planner Michael Sanchez briefly introduced his clients, the subject property
owners who purchased the land as their nearby import/wholesale businesses needed
office space. An approved site plan from 2005 was uncovered; however, some of the
previously approved elements were no longer code compliant. As commercial
development regulations were researched, they realized that the property was not big
enough for their needs. Available options were to sell the property and look for another
or investigate the possibility of requesting a variance from Village Council.
Due to a nine-foot drop in elevation, there was room for underground parking which was
not visible from the street. The building concept was a contemporary design with lots of
windows but the challenge was to create the site plan on a half-acre. At a minimum, there
were five well justified variances required to make the lot usable. Mr. Sanchez proceeded
to outiine those variances.
Mayor Brennan opened the item for Council comment. Council Member D'Ambra
inquired about the outcome of the Community Development Department's site plan
review after which Ms. Zacarias relayed concems about possible inadequate parking.
With the exception of the stairwell facing US Highway 1, Mr. D'Ambra liked the design
however, Council Member Patemo was not in support of variances and thought the
project was too large for the site. Council Member Okun felt it was overdevelopment of
the lot and had concems about parking and storm water runoff. Vice Mayor Arena was
supportive of the project as was Council Member D'Ambra. While Mayor Brennan would
love to see the site developed, she felt that the project needed to be scaled back further
to avoid future problems. She also felt that they were asking for a lot but if reductions
were made, she would entertain another consideration. Acxording to Council Member
D'Ambra, this site was difficult to develop into a meaningful site. This was a viable option
should they continue. Council Member Patemo felt consideration was needed for
neighboring businesses, there were codes for a reason and the Village needed to adhere
to them.
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13. RESOLUTION 03-17; A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
TEQUESTA TO EXECUTE THE "UTILITY WORK BY HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR
AGREEMENT" WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,432.00 REGARDING CERTAIN
UTILITY CONFLICT RELOCATION ACTIVITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
CURRENT U.S. HIGHWAY ONE RECONFIGURATION PROJECT BETWEEN
ALTERNATE A1A/BEACH ROAD AND COUNTY LINE ROAD
Village Attomey Keith Davis read Resolution 03-17 title into the record.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Resoludon 03-17; seconded by
Council Member D'Ambra; mofion camied 4-1 with Council Member Patemo opposeol.
14. RESOLUTION 0&17; A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES RENDERED BY THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FOR ITS CITIZENS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL
BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE HALL
DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS
At the request of Village Manager Couzzo, item number 14 was pulled from the agenda.
15. BACKUP ADDED: RESOLUTION 13-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND #301 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE
IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,400.00 TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
BRUNSWICK MODEL 8501M POLICE/FIRE RESCUE BOAT & TRAILER and
ONE (1) 2017 FORD UTILITY VEHICLE USING ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
17. ITEM ADDED: RESOLUTION NO 14-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $171,400.00 FROM THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND TO BE USED TO PURCHASE ONE (1)
BRUNSWICK MODEL 8501M POLICE/FIRE RESCUE BOAT 8� TRAILER AND
ONE (1) 2017 FORD UTILITY VEHICLE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Brennan announced that items 15 and 17 were related and therefore would be
discussed together. Police Chief Elg explained that the police and fire departrnents
operated a joi�t police and fire/rescue boat. FirefighteNParamedic Peter Allen worked
hard to secure a$60,000 grant toward replacement of the boat. The balance of the cost
came from the sizeable Immigration and Customs Enforcement task force fund. The
current boat was inflatable; it did not sink but became unsteady in certain situations. Fire
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Chief Medina concurred with Chief Elg and explained that this was not so much what they
wanted but what they needed.
Mayor Brennan noted that a trailer and truck were included with the boat purchase. This
was to satisfy the asset forfeiture fund requirements. The vehicle not only towed the boat
but also stored patrol and quick response equipment currently in Station 11 and a traiter.
Although the current trailer was in good condition, its configuration did not fit the new boat.
The intent was to surplus the old vessel and trailer.
Council Member Okun restated that the new boat was more stable and safer. Council
Member Patemo did not agree with the truck purchase, as there were other four-wheel
drive vehicles available and the recent purchase of a floating dock made the truck
unnecessary. Chief Elg elaborated that the truck would be used for more than just pulling
the boat: it housed a large sign that displayed vehicle speeds and was a portable storage
unit for on-scene equipment. Council Member Patemo approved of the boat purchase
but was not in favor of the new truck. Manager Couzzo stated that any surplus w�ent back
to the Village's General fund.
Council Member D'Ambra advised that since it did not cost taxpayers, we always say we
supported police and fire and therefore the residents, he was in favor of the purchases.
If the boat sat in water, Vice Mayor Arena suggested finro bilge pumps. Chief Medina
advised that the boat had a bilge pump system and added there were three batteries.
Vice Mayor Arena asked if police and fire needed anything else for the boat that was NOT
included. Forward-looking infrared and thermal imaging cameras w�ere briefly menfioned
however, Chief Elg explained that the Police and Fire Departments identfied what they
needed versus what was nice to have and went with the needs.
Council Member D'Ambra asked what the forteiture fund balance was after the purchase
and whether other purchases were expected in the future. The remaining fund balance
was between $150,000 and $160,000 after the purchase. In the four years he has been
here, Chief Elg said that the fund balance did not change so it was not something they
were quick to spend. It was a valuable addition as it was the only marine medical boat in
north Palm Beach or Martin Counties.
F1RST MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved approval of the General Fund 001
increase of revenues and expenditures by $60, 000.00 for the purchase of boaf and
related equipment; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion camied unanimously
5-0.
SECOND MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Appropriating fund
balance from 605 Law Enforcement Trusf Fund and increased budget by $171,400.00 for
the purchase of boat and related equipment; seconded by Council Mem6er D'Ambra;
mofion passed 4-1 with Council Member Patemo in dissent.
THIRD MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva/ of the purchase of the boat,
truck and trailer; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion passed 4-1 with Council
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Member Paterno in dissent.
16. Discussion on Village's 60th Anniversary
Vice Mayor Arena summarized his plan for the Village's 60th birthday party which included
games, a bounce house, food trucks, face painting, raffles, police and fire exhibits, time
capsule, and birthday cupcakes. Council Member D'Ambra left the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
then returned at 8:10 p.m. Vice Mayor Arena was confident that the event would cost
less than the budgeted $15,000. He mentioned awards for the oldest person and oldest
living resident and suggested discussion of any additional ideas at a future workshop prior
to the event.
For the next fiscal year, Vice Mayor Arena suggested Council consider a donation fund
that would be used for a graduation event, or donated to other local groups that are a
benefit to the Village such as The River Center, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Friends of
Jupiter Beach, and Lighthouse Arts Center. This was in lieu of the money Vice Mayor
Arena and Council Member D'Ambra donated from their discretionary funds each year.
Manager Couzzo advised that he and the finance department were available for
discussion of next year's budget at any time. They actively sought applicants but did not
anticipate the Director of Finance position would be filled by March. Although they would
consider an Interim Finance Director until a new one was found, staff was competent and
comfortable in the daily accounting functions. He also stated that new software would be
fully implemented by the new fiscal year. Though retiring Finance Director JoAnn
Forsythe was a Certified Public Accountant, the manager did not want to overlook
someone that was not a CPA yet had a lot of municipal experience.
Mayor Brennan mentioned that a group photo of Council had been requested.
ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by
Vice MayorArena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:25 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.