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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_06/08/2017 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP May 1, 2017 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, Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Vice Mayor Frank D'Ambra. 1. Update on Tequesta Country Club Resident Concerns and 2. Discussion on Speed Enforcement Issue Raised by Council Member Okun These finro items, since closely related,were discussed together. Manager Couzzo spoke on behalf of Assistant Police Chief James McGrew who was not present but after observing in the area, concluded that the perception of speeding was greater than acfual speeding and cited an example of driving at 10 mph when some children ran out in front of his vehicle from behind a hedge. Even at that slow speed, he had just enough time to stop and no one was hurt. Possible remedies were to trim vegetation in public rights of way, send a letter to Tequesta Country Club residents, educate and raise awareness with a "Drive 25" program, traffic enforcement, and physical traffic calming methods. Mayor Brennan felt that a Drive 25 program might cause people to drive faster and that regardless of the perception of speeding, 25 mph was too high to which Council Member Okun agreed. He suggested lowering the speed limit to 20 mph with signs that drew attention to the speed limit. Mayor Brennan thought a neighborhood speed watch might be effective and Council Member Okun mentioned changing the road texture (using pavers or rumble strips) but thought a more serious measure (lowering the speed limit) was needed. Village Attorney Keith Davis weighed in stating that a municipality could alter speed limits in certain areas if it was reasonable as supported by a study and conformed to the Florida Department of Transportation criteria. The Mayor asked for input from Council Member Paterno who stated that landscaping obstructed views and that the residents were the cause of the speeding problem. It was a matter of common courtesy and education. He did not think 25 mph was too fast but found navigating various landscaping trucks parked in the road to be a problem. In his opinion, there were already too many signs. Daily police presence kept people honest— not more signs. The residents themselves needed to make some adjustments. Council Member Arena identified 16 properties with tall hedges, explained the length of his view while driving around a curve and provided statistics in support of Council Member Paterno's sentiment about too many signs. He also found that vehicles parked in the road were an obstacle and felt that intersections were approached before drivers realized it. He liked the idea of changing the road texture in some areas and opined that acting Village Council Workshop Minutes May 1, 2017 Page 2 on the issue was difficult due to a lack of group cohesion (for legitimate reasons) on the solution. He agreed with sending the Tequesta Country Club residents a letter but wondered whether any more action was needed at this time. Vice Mayor Frank D'Ambra stated that there was no one solution and ultimately, reducing speed was the residents' responsibility. He thought a letter and reducing the speed limit made sense and suggested they start with a letter, install pavers in certain areas, and ask residents to move some landscaping, as those things needed no study. A visible police presence served as a deterrent and the goal was not to issue more tickets. If a traffic study was completed, Manager Couzzo wished to be as thorough as possible on the impact various actions would have on nearby streets. He felt that the Village was responding well and should take one step at a time rather than do too much at once. Council Member Paterno was not in favor of more signs or curbing as both impeded the movement of bicycles and pedestrians out of the way of traffic. He thought that a letter, more police presence and information in Smoke Signals was a good start and those alone might work. The Village had done much in a short time and he wondered if the Tequesta Country Club Association would participate in the solution such as using the "Drive 25" program. Manager Couzzo stated he already sent information to the Association. Further discussion included police issuing tickets for minimal speed infractions and play items such as basketball hoops located on roadway edges. Most seemed in favor of strategic installation of pavers. Council Member Arena asked that landscape cutbacks on Village property not be severe. While on regular duty, the Code Enforcement Department could be alert to obstructions due to landscaping and gently approach the owner to remedy. Resident Tracey Kerwin thanked Council for listening and responding to residents' concerns and realized that influencing behaviors took time. Ken Levine on behalf of the Tequesta Country Club Association thanked Council and agreed that it was difficult to reach a consensus. He appreciated meeting with Public Safety and favored a natural progression of ineasures. Lori Branden, a Tequesta Country Club Board Member, wanted to keep her landscaping for privacy but thought the manhole covers were a big problem. She mentioned a "20 is Plenty" campaign and voiced concern about elderly area residents. Pedestrians also needed education on moving over for cars, reconfiguring to single file or moving to the grass for a moment. Surrounding feeder streets would have reduced speed limits in the future. A Village wide education campaign for drivers and pedestrians was suggested. Overall, residents were happy that Council and staff listened. Resident John Ritz distributed a letter regarding renovating the Tequesta Country Club north gates so they matched the south gates. Vice Mayor D'Ambra requested that it be put on the Council agenda. Village Council Workshop Minutes May 1, 2017 Page 3 3. All Aboard Florida Update Mayor Brennan explained that Fortress Investments sold FECI (All Aboard Florida) to a Japanese Bank and FECR (the freight component) to a Mexican conglomerate. Since they were now owned by finro separate entities, they were working on an agreement for all tracks to be owned jointly. Mayor Brennan had heard that the line from West Palm Beach to Miami would remain, however due to many intricacies the final outcome of All Aboard Florida was unknown at this time. 4. Update on US Highway 1 Road Diet Project Manager Couzzo advised that roadwork plans were being sent to Tallahassee this month, advertising would take place next month, and construction would start in November. Though the start date was not ideal, it was based on the Florida Department of Transportation's time frame. Replacement of the (US 1) bridge was scheduled for 2020 along with work on the Dixie Highway turn lanes. Assumptions were that work would be done first on one bridge, then the other, allowing for two-way traffic on one span at a time. 5. Discussion on Smoke Signals Publication Manager Couuo noted that increasing the frequency of Smoke Signals publications per year would ensure that more timely information reached residents; therefore, Manager Couzzo recommended five issues per year. Council Member Paterno suggested a condensed monthly version on our website while Vice Mayor D'Ambra and Mayor Brennan thought that people still liked to read a hard copy. A lot of information was already on the Village website. Consensus was to increase the number of issues to five per year. 6. Update on 2017/2018 Council Budget Village Manager Couuo advised that the current operating budget was tight. The hurricane and air conditioner work were anomalies as were some police department items. The budget as proposed was approximately 10% over the current budget and much work remained to reach the 3.62% maximum increase directive. No one particular thing caused this; it was simply that wants and needs were greater than available funds. When asked if Council did anything to cause this, Mr. Couzzo explained that the bar of expectations kept rising and the departments genuinely tried to do better each year but there were associated costs. There was brief discussion of the number of police officers on duty at any one time. Council Member Paterno thought that when not on a call, the Fire Department could provide free, voluntary, in-home safety checks to residents; Attorney Davis was working out the indemnification details. Mr. Couuo stated there would be a better idea of revenues in June but the challenge with the budget this time was with the expenses rather than the revenues. It was felt that the proposed homestead exemption increase would not have much impact on The Village. Village Council Workshop Minutes May 1, 2017 Page 4 Mayor Brennan asked Attorney Davis about the banyan tree park. Though some details needed finalizing including a name, she wanted an official opening in May and since this was a young man's school project, she wished to invite him, his teachers and the media. Council Member Okun asked the status of creative health care requests. Manager Couzzo stated he was working on some things now but two union contracts were involved. Discussions were probably eight to nine months away and started with the Fire Department. Initial budget reviews with Department heads would be done in May with the first Council review expected at the June workshop. Employees wanted to do more, the community needed more but there were limitations. Council Member Paterno, speaking optimistically, felt that generally a larger expenditure resulted in only incremental benefit to The Village. Discussion continued about the effect of property taxes, the penny sales tax, the new assisted living facility, new townhomes, infrastructure investments, and annexation. Manager Couuo would discuss the budget with department heads in the next few weeks, which allowed Council an opportunity for meaningful discussion at the next Workshop. Additional conversation touched on road adjustments to slow traffic (pavers, painting, etc.); sidewalk repairs; the ability of nice landscaping to slow driving speed; number of personnel versus quality of service; and potential additional revenue opportunities. Attorney Davis advised that the Village prevailed in the Cox arbitration and that the Village had filed for payment of attorney fees. ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 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 May 11, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by MayorAbby Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor D'Ambra, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Arena led the meeting with an invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda;seconded by Vice Mayor D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation by the Tequesta Country Club Community Association, Inc. for Proposed Renovations at North Place and Country Club Drive John Ritz of 231 Fairway East represented the Tequesta Country Club regarding the replacement of deteriorated landscaping at the north entrance of the community. They had $10,000 earmarked for the project but the cost did not include the removal of old trees. Council Member Paterno liked the plan presented and thought it was good time to add a sidewalk, however a homeowner's fence was in the right of way. He felt that the Village should work with the Country Club on putting in a sidewalk to which Village Manager Michael Couzzo agreed and added that a sidewalk there would be of great benefit to the safety of the residents. Discussion continued about the angle and location of the sidewalk. Landscape architect Gerald Wenta of 226 Golfview Drive, discovered from a survey that trees they wished to remove were on Village property. Deputy Public Works Director poug Chambers advised that he would contact the homeowner regarding relocating the aforementioned fence and work with the Tequesta Country Club Association on coordinating schedules so the Village's sidewalk work would not damage the Country Club's improvements. Both Mr. Couzzo and Mayor Brennan felt that since removing the trees involved labor costs only, that part should move forward while Vice Mayor D'Ambra sought consensus for the Tequesta Country Club to proceed with their entire proposed Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 2 plan as long as the Village worked with them on the timing. Council Member Arena was concerned with who watered and maintained the area. Mr. Ritz explained that an owner of an adjoining property waters and The Country Club maintains the area. Council Member Arena offered a $750 donation from his discretionary fund toward landscape plants (annuals and perennials) that would require less upkeep rather than high maintenance sod. Mr. Wenta explained that sod was shown on the proposal as it was lower in cost and would offset the cost of removing the trees. Consensus of Council agreed to move forward beginning with tree removal. Manager Couzzo hoped all would be complete by August. Council Member Okun thanked the Tequesta Country Club representatives for addressing this as it was also a safety concern. The following additional Proclamation was read by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams: PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming May 20 —26, 2017 as National Safe Boating Week (The Village of Tequesta supports the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign). Mark Cleveland of United States Coast Guard Auxillary 52 Immigration and Customs Enforcement Commander received the proclamation and spoke briefly about safe boating education. Council Member Arena announced his donation of $600 to the Nautical Club from his discretionary fund. No one was present to accept the following proclamations therefore, they were not read during the meeting: 2. PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming the Week of May 14 - 20, 2017 as Water Reuse Week 3. PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming May 2017 Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Arena requested item 5 and Council Member Paterno requested item 6 removed for discussion. MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4. MINUTES: 4/3/17 Workshop and 4/13/17 Regular Meeting 7. RESOLUTION 23-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, INCREASING REVENUES AND Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 3 EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 2016/2017 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,979.00 RECOGNIZING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SERVICES RECEIVED FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE AS WELL AS RECOGNIZING RELATED VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES 8. RESOLUTION 24-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. END OF CONSENT AGENDA 5. 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. Bushel Stop Credit Application - Publix Works Department - $N/A; 2. Miracle Recreation Equipment Company- Parks & Recreation Department $3,827.80 Since Council Member Arena found prices at Bushel Stop to be high, he asked Deputy Public Works Director poug Chambers whether the Village received a discount. Mr. Chambers replied that comparable shopping showed their prices to be lower than others in the area. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Item 5 from the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Paterno; mofion carried unanimously 5-0. 6. Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget Amendments Although Council Member Paterno was appreciative of budget cost savings and hard work, he felt strongly that new employees should be added at the next budget and not a part time position turned into full time when we were already over budget. These things needed to be planned, then budgeted, then changes made. Manager Couuo explained that two department heads requested it, need warranted it and although it appeared as an increase, there were decreases in other areas. Those departments shouldered more responsibility than in the past and while the work could be outsourced, the cost would be three to five times greater. The need was justifiable and the nature of the work dictated that it be done by an employee rather than temporary help. Council Member Arena asked whether this would set a precedent but Manager Couzzo did not think it would. Council Member Paterno did not deny the need but thought it more appropriate to plan and budget for it. He did not like the method. For the benefit of those in attendance, Vice Mayor D'Ambra explained Council Member Paterno's earlier comment about being over budget by saying that a year ago, Council set Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 4 budget parameters consisting of an additional 3.6% to 3.7% as a guideline for additional funding the following year. Anything greater than that was set aside for capital projects. He then outlined the budget process and stated that this year's requests were presently above the parameter, however Manager Couzzo and the Department Heads were working to bring the budget into alignment for the next fiscal year. Council Member Arena added that this was not uncommon as it was done each year and that as a Council, they had worked together on the budget for a long time and gotten it right. MOTION: Vice Mayor D'Ambra moved approval of Item 6 from the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council MemberArena; motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Paterno in dissent. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Valerie Quanerie of 19100 Waterway Road recalled that when Publix occupied the Marshall's plaza,there was a mirror at the parking lot's south entrance which was no longer there. She would like to see a mirror put up again and the bushes trimmed so drivers had a clear line of sight when exiting the plaza before pulling out into the road. Manager Couzzo, Deputy Public Works Director poug Chambers, Police Chief Elg and Building Director Jose' Rodriguez would review the area for traffic control options. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Arena recognized the Village Clerk's Department for the recent volunteer breakfast, stated it was one of the best he had attended, and complimented the Mayor on her speech. Addressing Chief Elg, he relayed how appreciative the public was of Corporal Blanc as evidenced by the thank you letters that mentioned him. Council Member Okun recalled meetings with the Tequesta Country Club residents and complimented Manager Couzzo for quickly addressing the issues. He reminded residents that they had a friendly ear in the Village Council. Council Member Arena asked that Manager Couuo explain Mayor Brennan's recent nomination. Manager Couzzo responded that this was a Chamber of Commerce Award for Leader of the Year in the North Palm Beach County as voted on by colleagues. Council Member Okun credited the Mayor with alerting neighboring communities when the railroad planned to come to the area. Regarding the railroad, Valerie Guanerie asked if there was a plan to replace a sound barrier (due to horns) that once existed made of gravel from the cement factory. Mayor Brennan answered that she knew of no such plans and that new horns were a fraction below the decibel limit that would require a sound barrier. There were no quiet zone intersections right now as none met the requirements. The Palm Beach County Planning Organization agreed to negotiate for quiet zones but none were likely for several years. Mayor Brennan also had a compliment for the police department as she recently saw one of our officers putting gas into a stopped car for a resident. Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 5 STANDING REPORTS Villa4e Attorr�ev Village Attorney Keith Davis reported finro pieces of good news. It appeared that new public records legislation was passing which gave the court greater discretion in awarding attorney fees in public records lawsuits. Also, legislation was set to pass regarding telecommunication facilities, preemption of rights of way and placing cell facilities, however the new law exempted utility poles in municipalities of less than five square miles. There appeared to be some positive movement on Sober Home legislation and he would continue to keep Council updated. Villaqe Mana4er Village Manager Couzzo introduced New Finance Director, Chris Quirk from Albany, New York. Mr. Quirk was thankful for the opportunity to join the Village of Tequesta. It was a beautiful village with dedicated and hardworking staff. Captain James Trube spoke on behalf of Chief Medina and reminded everyone that hurricane season was approaching. He encouraged all to make individual plans just as the Fire Department was doing. According to Chief Elg, a pole-mounted device was installed at Golf Place. It measured speed and other traffic data. Results over 18 days were that 7,685 cars passed it (both directions); 2.5% (190) of the drivers actually sped to the extent that they qualified for a ticket (six or more miles per hour over the posted limit); there was a lot of traffic on that road depending on the time of day. Most of the speeding occurred in the afternoon and entering the neighborhood. Education and enforcement of the area would continue to evolve. Vice Mayor D'Ambra asked what percentage of drivers sped but were under the threshold of being fined to which Chief Elg responded 24%. Vice Mayor D'Ambra asked Chief Elg his opinion on whether it was appropriate to lower the speed limit to 20 m.p.h. He advised it would need further study and studies showed that a lower speed limit could actually create problems in other areas of the community. A traffic study was needed and all (spin of� problems considered before the limit would be lowered. He was not against lowering the speed limit but thought that the radar was a good tool to pinpoint problem times and areas. Officer Franklin was complimented for stopping a speeder in the area. Both Council Members Arena and Paterno noticed more police presence and felt that it made a significant difference. Rev. Paul Beresford thanked Manager Couzzo, the Council and the Police and Fire Chiefs for providing him the opportunity to serve the community. He spent a lot of time with the police and fire departments both individually and in groups and the Public Safety employees were appreciative that the Village had a welfare and mental health counselor available to them. He remarked on the training and professionalism of both departments and their technology. They were great representatives of The Village. Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 6 REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS 9. Approve Request from HGR Construction, Inc.to Perform all Remodel Work during Overnight Hours while the Store is Closed for Business. The Remodel will Require Demolition in Certain Areas of the Store, as well as Trenches Being Cut in the Floor for Relocation of Existing Plumbing Lines. Building Director Jose Rodriguez explained that this was a request for approval of after-hours work at Publix by Dino Du Mee, of HGR Construction and Senior Project manager for the remodel of Publix Store #1049. The store would be open during normal business hours during the day. Night work was done for safety reasons and the convenience of customers. Deliveries were made in the late afternoons and all materials were staged in the back interior of the store. Council Member Paterno advised that he was not a proponent of night work in the past but had seen it work out as long as Council was approached beforehand. Although Mr. Paterno admitted to owning Publix stock, Village Attorney Keith Davis advised that at his level of ownership, no voting conflict existed. When Manager Couzzo inquired about the details of the remodel, Mr. Du Mee advised that plans included a new hot bar, updated signs, paint, and flooring; other details were in the plans and permitting was complete. MOTION: Vice Mayor Okun moved approval of Item 9; seconded by Council Member Arena;motion carried unanimously 5-0. 10. Purchase of 2017 Ford Explorer for the Building Department from Duval Ford through the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract FSA 16-VEL. Deputy Public Works Director, Doug Chambers advised that the Building Department had received approval to purchase a Ford Expedition through a dealership that then merged with another one. In the process, the fleet manager was let go and the paperwork to produce the vehicle was never submitted. Duval Ford had a 2017 Ford Explorer that was ordered by another party who no longer wanted it. The Explorer was readily available and cost less than the Expedition. MOTION: CM Paterno moved approval of Item 90; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 4-17, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CHARTER AT ARTICLE II., SECTION 2.02 TO ADJUST THE DATES Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 7 FOR QUALIFYING FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICE, AT THE REQUEST OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS. PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION, SUBSECTION AND PROVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA 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. Attorney Keith Davis read ORDINANCE NO. 4-17 title into the record and Mayor Brennan opened the matter for Council comment. There was none so the matter was opened to the Public. There were also no comments from the public. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approva/ of Item 11; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 12. ORDINANCE NO. .5-17, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS, SECTIONS 2-233 AND 2-271 TO ADJUST THE DATES FOR QUALIFYING FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICE, AT THE REQUEST OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; FURTHER AMENDING THIS SECTION TO DELETE OBSOLETE TEXT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Keith Davis read ORDINANCE NO. 5-17 title into the record and explained that this was a companion ordinance to the code whereas ORDINANCE NO. 4-17 applied to the Charter. Mayor Brennan opened the matter for Council comment. There was none so the matter was opened to the Public. There were also no comments from the public. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ifem 12; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. 2017 Governmental Committee Appointments Village Clerk Lori McWilliams reminded Council that it was time to review the committees Council Members would serve. Council Member Paterno suggested that the committee members remain the same. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Item 13 as listed from the previous year;seconded by Council Member Patemo;motion carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Mayor D'Ambra noticed that boats had lately been traveling on the north side of the Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 8 sandbar instead of the south side, where all the sea grass was. Since this resulted in environmental damage, he requested that it be brought up at the next environmental committee meeting. Council Member Paterno did not think it was eroding. Council Member Arena brought up the traffic on Golfview again and suggested that efforts focus on enforcement and education for finro to three months to gauge effectiveness and reevaluate before an engineering study was conducted. According to Deputy Public Works Director poug Chambers, pavers were to be installed on May 22 and other speed control methods were reviewed again. Council Member Paterno asked Manager Couzzo about boat registrations. Building Director Jose Rodriguez advised that although permit applications were available to residents not many were received. Council Member Arena recalled a discussion about a boat registration event before Mr. Rodriguez became Building Director but he had not heard about it since and advised that there were a number of illegally parked boats and Recreational Vehicles in The Village. Council Member Paterno suggested the residents be given an application at the time of a citation. Manager Couuo complimented Mr. Rodriguez on the job he was doing and noted that the Assistant Building Director was not replaced. Vice Mayor D'Ambra called a home just west of the railroad tracks a code enforcement nightmare. Manager Couzzo stated he was working on acquiring a different property on North Cypress that a "squatter" occupied and about which a resident complained. The "squatter" refused to leave when asked and although The Village did not own the property, it could be declared unfit for occupancy due to a lack of utilities. After which The Village would be able to extricate the occupant, secure the building and pursue foreclosure. Mayor Brennan advised that the news media might report that Jupiter was interested in a resolution to lower the speed limit at Cato's bridge. She visited the 12th Taste of Tequesta location recently; one of the best ones was Ranaldi's as they delivered to Village Hall and she enjoyed lunch with the Village Public Works Department. The Tequesta Business Association went to her Taste of Tequesta at The Crafty Crust and then she went with a "mystery guest" to Evo. Village Manager Couuo explained that rather than solicit bids for solid waste service, the Village would evaluate companies based on their qualifications, then after selecting a provider, negotiate prices. If negotiations were unsuccessful, talks would move on to the next provider on the list. This avoided accepting low bids, then discovering that the company would not be able to provide the services as requested. The goal was to identify quality service and the ability to provide solid waste garbage removal. Council Member Paterno was not comfortable with this method as he felt a company would have the upper hand in negotiations. Mr. Couzzo disagreed and said that he knew what number to target for services, and the Village could decline and move on to the next provider if negotiations were unfavorable to us. Still, Council Member Paterno was more in favor of identifying qualified companies, then having them bid based on parameters. Consensus of the rest Minutes— Regular 05/11/17 Page 9 of Council was to move forward with this method. The important thing was getting someone who could provide the level of services needed at the lowest cost. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Mayor D'Ambra moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council Member Arena. The mofion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 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 ofFce of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.