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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_02/26/2018 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP February 26, 2018 �� CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk, Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice-Mayor Frank D'Ambra, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, and Council Member Tom Paterno. Mayor Brennan asked if Council would like to remove item number three, Discussion on Historical Tree Ordinance, due to Village Attorney Davis being unable to attend the evening's Workshop. It was a Consensus of Council to pull the item. 1. Continued Discussion on SE 01-18: Special Event Application for the July 4, 2018 Run 4 Freedom Race Mayor Brennan recalled the February 8, 2018 Regular Council meeting where Council had suggested the two parties involved in the Run 4 Freedom Race, meet with Manager Couzzo and turn in additional information. The parties had both done so and the information had been reviewed; thus alleviating any of Mayor Brennan's original concerns. Council agreed that there was no reason to rescind the permit, and the race was scheduled to move forward. Mayor Brennan reminded Council that the Village was not in the business of being in the operator's business. Mr. Bob Anderson, of Palm Beach Race Management addressed Council and asked for consideration due to the fact that he had brought the race to the area and had a long history with the Village as well. He felt the current application had been plagiarized. Council maintained their desire to move forward with the existing permit. 2. Findings and Proposed Plan for Retention of Surveillance Camera Footage including Personnel Training, Cost of Plan, Proposed Retention, and Potential Phasing for Council to Prioritize Mr. Brad Gomberg, Village IT Director informed Council of the research he had done at their request regarding retention of surveillance camera footage. He reported that other municipalities he had reached out to were adhering to the State requirement of 30 days, as their retention. He felt this was an adequate number and recommended that Council consider the State requirement, as additional storage was very expensive. Council asked about the types of cameras, lighting, and ability to track movement. Mr. Gomberg believed the cost to increase to 90 days retention was approximately $30,000. Council Member Paterno opined that the retention should be at least 60 days, at an additional $15,000. Chief McGrew could only recall one incident where the video data was needed Village Council Workshop Minutes February 26, 2018 past the 30 day period. It was revealed that there was not a person continuausly monitoring the footage on any of the cameras. Council Member Paterno asked the three Police Chief Candidates in attendance, to give their input on security cameras. Each candidate gave a brief description of how their current municipality used surveillance and of the retention schedule associated with each municipality. Council Member Arena asked Mr. Gomberg to prepare a list of areas in which a motion- activated camera would be beneficial. Acting Chief McGrew agreed to meet with Mr. Gomberg and come up with a report that would detail the areas which needed constant monitoring. He recommended that once the new police chief was hired, he or she should also weigh in on the issue. Chief McGrew revealed that a new monitor for a police car was needed. Council Member Paterno asked that the Village utilize its current equipment to its fullest potential and cut back where possible. Council agreed to move towards 60 days on the surveillance footage. Acting Chief McGrew agreed to look into having a volunteer monitor the camera screens. Council Member Arena asked that during the next Workshop Meeting a discussion take place regarding golf carts and a presentation on boat storage. Mayor Brennan announced that the Jupiter Hills Four Ball Tournament planning was moving along with Manager Couzzo meeting with tournament representatives tomorrow. Vice Mayor D'Ambra announced that a meeting between Commissioner Valache and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, regarding the Jupiter Narrows topic, was set for March 14, 2018. Also, there would be a set of alternatives coming forward to increase water flow back into the Loxahatchee River without tapping into Lake Okeechobee. 3. Discussion on Historical Tree Ordinance (removed from agenda) ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Vice Mayor D'Ambra. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Village Council Workshop Minutes February 26, 2018 PENDING TASKS: Item ssi ned List of areas where s ecific cameras should be used rad Gomber Meet with Brad re ardin areas needin constant monitorin hief McGrew Golf cart streets and boat storage ouncil Member rena Respectfully submitted, � � 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 o�ce.