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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_05/10/2018 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP April 30, 2018 0 ��/ 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 (via conference call), Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Laurie Brandon and Council Member Kristi Johnson. Attorney Davis announced that all Council Members were present, with Mayor Brennan in attendance via conference call. 1. US 1 Corridor Update Provided by Howard Webb, Florida Department of Transportation, District 4, Director of Transportation Operations. Council Member Johnson introduced Mr. Howard Webb, Director of Transportation Operations for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Mr. Webb informed Council that the project started in November of 2017, with approximately 30 percent of it completed to date. Council Member Johnson commented on the discontent she had been hearing within the community and asked if the project could be reversed since less than half of the project had been completed thus far. Mr. Webb stated that there had been adequate analysis and coordination, which demonstrated that four lanes were adequate both now and in the future. It was asked if the Alternate A1A intersection could still have three lanes, and narrow into 2 lanes further North on US Highway One. Mr. Webb reiterated to Council that plenty of data had been gathered which indicated the current plan would work. Vice Mayor Paterno inquired as to the possibility of the bike lane being changed back to a third lane. Mr. Webb believed that a study would show there was no need. Vice Mayor Paterno asked about the possibility of the left turn lane at Tequesta Drive at US Highway One being extended. Mr. Webb stated that he would check into that scenario. Vice Mayor Paterno asked if a study had been performed on bike traffic on US Highway One. Mr. Webb did not believe a study had been performed and added that narrower bike lanes would not make a difference as there would still not be enough room for three vehicle lanes. He added that the law did not allow such narrow lanes anymore. Vice Mayor Paterno commented on the large amounts of traffic, which frequently backed up and made it dangerous to merge into traffic from area businesses. He requested clarification on the actual cost of the project and was assured the FDOT would look into the matter and get back to the Council. Villa�� Go�nci! Worksh�� �Vlin�tes Apri13�, 2fl�$ Council Memb�r Arena welcomed the FDOT and th�nked them for th�ir hard work on the US Highway (�ne beautificati�n project. He inf'rarmed Council th�t I�e had been canducting his awn due diligence �nd had been busy since January canducting traffic studies. Cauncil Member Arena believed thai the Village had experienced a "psrfect storm" �c�r�cerning t�e �r�ject because of s�veral uncc�ntr������e factors. St�me c�f the fac���s i�cluded a rec�r� "sr��wbird" seasc�� �ith more visita�s �l�an ever bef�r�. 1n additic�n, there were mnre k�ridge oper►ings and boa� traffic tl�an ever, according tc� the US Coast Guard� Council Memb�r Arena also not�d that traffic lights were out of synchronizatian, which added ta th� traffic congestiar�. In his traffic �fiudy, Council Member Arena rrr�nitored both th� �authbound and narthbound traffic n��r the Jupiter Inlet Bridge lacat�d US Highway Qr►e. In his research, he learned that the rush hour traffic v�as at its peak �etu�een �:2� �.m. ��� 5:40 p.m,, vtir�t� ��e most congestec� area focate� �t tt�e US Nigl�v�ray �n� and A�terr���e A1A intersect�c�r�. He nated th�� �r� �is researc�, the Ic�ngest�a�t he endured at t1�a� intersection v�ras 14ttle rr�ore than 2 rr��nutes, In addition, he h�d received many I�tters from residents who were suppartive of the praject and wer`� loaking forward tca the finished pradu�t. Vice Mayor Paterno asked Mr. Webb if there would be any consideration tcawards altering the �rc�ject, i# the Villa�e brc��ght forth a res��ution, Mr. Vtlek�t� stated th�t he �ic( not forese� ��y change in t�� ��c�ject. Vice Mayor Paternp invited iimit�d camments from �itizens. Ms. Geraldine C�nko, of 7 Country c�lub Circle inquir�d about business �ignage along US Highway On�, and mentioned that she had heard that the Village was not allowing tem�orary signa��. Mr. 11Vebb stated that there were �ome b�siness signs already c�u# but t��� �e would ask the �r��ect team to Ic�c�k ir�to the reqt�es�. Mr. Darreli Rastuch, o€ 391 Riverside Drive vaiced his concerns rec�arding Cauncii Meeting notificatiorrs, sidewalks, brid�e construction �nd the US Highwa�r 1 praject. Mr. Dennis Pilla, c�f 3463 Inlet Ccaurt asked abaut praposed turn lanes� Vice Mayor Paterno acknowledged that only twca turn lanes were planned thus #ar, and Mr. Webb confirrr�e� that there �er� r�c� atltlitional �anes �lanned. Vice IVlay�r Pat�rr�a askec! for clarification at�out the F[?�T cont�act validity. At�orney C�avis recal{ed there were two separ�te agreements far the separate piec�s� af the project, He would review the agreements �nd report to CounciN r�:garding the matt�r, 2. Discussion of Village's abandonment policy. Attc�rr�ey Davis explainec3 �� Cc�uncil ti�at r�c���-��way abar�cir���ents were a sc�rr���vt�at rare anc! involved pr�cess. He revea#ec� t1�at rr�any years ago�h� �roperky was an Italian restaurant whose owners had applied for the abandanment process in ard�er for the land to be commerci�lly developable. �►�cuments wer� pr�pared but for re��t�ns unknown, the abandonment pracess had n�v�r �dvanced. He further revealed, th� abandonment Village Council Workshop Minutes Apri130, 2018 process did nat need to be codified in order to be legally sufficient. Attorney Davis asked Council to offer feedback on any concerns they may have regarding the process. Attorney Davis furfiher explained that the alley was a platted right-of-way, which did not "belong" ta any one entity. The alley had been dedicated ta the public as a public use right-of-way. Back in the late 1990s, it had been annexed into the Village and was maintained by the Village since that time. Under state law, once a right af way had been abandoned, it reverted in ownership ta property owners on either side af the right-of-way. Attorney Davis asked Council ta give him direction an whether they wauld like to codify the abandonment policy. Council asked Attorney Davis to update the palicy for Council review before it was brought forth to a Workshop Meeting. Mayor Brennan signed off via conference call at 7:06 p.m. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 09-1$, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/20'18 GENERAL FUND#OQ'1 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,46Q.04 TO FUND COSTS ASSOGIATED WITH THE REORGANIZATIQN OF THE BUI�DING DEPARTMENT;PRt�VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Vice Mayor Paterno pointed out the recent change within Village Hall, whereas the building department and finance department had switched locations, far customer convenience purposes. Manager Cauzzo explained that the resolution would need to came before Council during a Regular Council Meeting to appropriate the funding from the buiCding department, in order to make the accommodations. Mr. Radriguez informed Council that an o�ce and conference room wauld be buiit in the back af Village Hall. He further explained that there were twa new employees with insurance benefits, whereas the previous employees did not have insurance. Mr. Rodriguez clarified that the temporary employee would be warking for the Village for the next six months. Manager Couzzo agreed that there would need to be some consideration for temporary/part time persannel. Mr. Rodriguez reminded Cauncil that the cost for constructian would remain the same as previously discussed at $15,0OO.OQ. Council Member Johnson asked why the cost for the scanning wark was not included in the budget, as it had been known that it was necessary far some time. Vice Mayar Paterno preferred that the work in the back offices be placed on hald in the event the building department experienced any arganizational changes. 4. Discussion on Golf Carts Council Member Arena recommended that golf carts be allowed on the east side of the bridge as people were already using them in that area. He understoad that a study was necessary as per state statute. Vice Mayor Paterno believed it could be a safety issue Village Council Workshop Minutes April 3Q, 2018 even if the golf carts were allowed anly as far east as the railroad tracks, Discussion ensued regarding the police department offering input on the situation. Council Member Arena asked for a report to be prepared for the next workshop on the matter. 5. Discussion Regarding Village Cade Ghapter 63; Regulations for Placing and Maintaining Communications Facilities in Viltage Rights of Way; F.S. 337.401 Updates Regarding Small Wireless Facilites; Updates Regarding Current Best Practices. Attorney Davis requested this topic be brought to a Workshop Meeting far discussion. He informed Council that the existing code was very old and "bare bones" and suggested Council direct him to update the ordir►ance with more modern regulatory protectians. He revealed to Cauncil that uvireless companies were now requesting to place their equipment in community right-of-ways, adding that the Village should be pratected and prepared. Vice Mayor Paterno wondered if any of the cellular equipment cauld be placed underground. Attorney Davis opined that co-lacation was a direction the Village could request. Rddi#ianally, using poles and facilities that were already in the ground was another passibility. Cast and regulatory issues were some other factors. Mr. Tom Bradford or 44 Chesnut Trail commented on the large equipment necessary to accommodate same new technolagy. He suggested a year-long moratorium in order put tagether an ordinance that would address the issue. Attorney Davis would only recommend a maratorium in 6-month increments, with the ability to extend the period as needed. Cauncil directed Attarney Davis to prepare an ardinance for a year-lor�g moratarium at the next scheduled Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Vice MayorPaterno announced the meeting was adjuourned at 7:26 p.m. PENDING TASKS: Item ,�sl nsd Police in ut re art on alf carts east of brid e hief Medina FDOT to pravide answers an cost, left turn lane exter�sian, synchronize D4T li hts Moritorium documentatian ttorne Davis Village Council Workshop Minutes April 30, 2018 Respectfully submitted, � �- �����E��'''- 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.