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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_04/25/1991VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 FAX: (407) 575-6203 V I L L A G E O F T S Q U E S T A V I L L A G E C O U N C I L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S A P R I L 2 5, 1 9 9 1 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, April 25, 1991. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Joseph N. Capretta. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, Vice Mayor Ron T. Mackail, Earl L. Collings, William E. Burckart and Edward Howell. Village Officials present were: Village Manager, Thomas G. Bradford, and Wendy Harrison, Assistant to Village Manager. Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director was not in attendance. Department Heads and Village Attorney, John C. Randolph (who arrived at 7:10 p.m.), were also in attendance. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Joseph N. Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Village Manager Bradford suggested that Item VII (D) be placed under the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Mackail moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Collings seconded the. motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor MSCkail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Recycled Paper Village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 2 ------------------------------- IV. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. V. APPROVAL OF MINIITES AND REPORTS *A) Community Appearance Board, March 26, 1991 *B) Board of Adjustment, March 18, 1991 *C) Village Council Meeting, April 11, 1991 *D) Village Managers Report, April 8 - April 19, 1991 Councilmember Collings moved to approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VI. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) An Application of Barnett Bank for Installation of a Satellite Dish on the Roof at 150 Tequesta Drive. Tom Autrey, Miller Electric, Agent. Mr. Autrey explained that the dish could not be seen from Tequesta Drive nor U.S. Highway One, and further explained that the purpose of the dish was to allow Barnett to convert their data processing to satellite and switch from the use of telephone line to a reduced cost in data processing. village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 3 ------------------------------- Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the application as submitted. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VII. NEW BIISINE88 A) Resolution No. 13-90/91 - Providing for Amendments to the Village Budgets adopted for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 1990 (Staff recommends approval). Village Manager Bradford explained that these Budget Amendments consist of 1) to provide monies needed to convert the Village Newsletter to a monthly issue for Village residents, which will go into effect in May 1991; and 2) monies to pay for the Site Survey and Appraisal for the proposed library property. The Survey has begun and is due at the Village Manager's Office on April 26. Village Manager Bradford read the Resolution by Title. Vice Mayor Mackail moved to approve Resolution No. 13-90/91. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 4 B) Resolution No. 14-90/91 - Authorizing the Village to Enter into a Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement with other Municipalities and Counties within the State of Florida (Staff recommends approval). Village Manager Bradford explained that this Resolution has come about because of Florida municipalities which are subjected to tropical storms, hurricanes, natural and manmade disasters from time-to-time which have the potential of causing severe property damage to road, utilities and other Village-owned facilities, as well as to private properties and lives of citizens. This effort which is presently taking place in the State of Florida addresses the potential situation where any one government can be so impacted by a disaster that it far exceeds their capabilities to handle the situation. An effort is going on State-wide to get as many counties and municipalities as possible to enter into this Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. This Agreement will set up a formal mechanism for requesting the help and aid of another government, if and when needed. It also formalizes the way in which others would request the Village to respond if that help was needed. Councilmember Collings asked who would be responsible for the coordination of such an effort for the Village. Mr. Bradford answered there is no one specific; the Agreements are being kept on record in Tallahassee by the Department of Community Affairs, as a depository agency. As of April 25, there are 10 counties (including Palm Beach County) which have joined, and 47 cities which have joined, including the Town of Jupiter. Tequesta has a disaster fund balance of approximately $500,000 available for use in the event of a disaster. Mr. Bradford read Resolution No. 14-90/91 by Title. village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 5 ------------------------------- Councilmember Collings moved to approve Resolution No. 14- 90/91. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) ordinance - First Reading - Changing the Name of the Building Department to the Department of Community Development (Staff recommends approval). Village Manager Bradford explained that the Building Department engages in: Building Permitting, Code Enforcement, Planning, Zoning and Occupational Licensing. Additionally, the department handles all administrative aspects relative to the Board of Adjustment, Code Enforcement Board, and Community Appearance Board; administers flood plain requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Therefore the name 'Building Department' only covers one aspect of the Department's functions. After a survey of some surrounding governments, staff recommends changing the Department name to Department of Community Development. Vice Mayor Mackail moved the First Reading of the above- referenced Ordinance, changing the Building Department name to Department of Community Development. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Mayor Capretta mentioned he had recently received several calls commending the Building Department Staff on their good attitudes, cooperativeness, and helpfulness. Attorney Randolph read the Ordinance by Title. Village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 6 *D) Acceptance and Approval of Fiscal Year 1989/90 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Bill C. Rascavelis, Finance Director (Staff recommends approval). Approved under Consent Agenda. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) ordinance No. 422 - Second Reading - Designating an Area Outside the Village's Corporate Limits to be called the Tequesta Well Zone (Staff recommends approval). Councilmember Burckart asked if any comments or opposition have been received from Martin County regarding well zones outside Tequesta city limits. Village Manager Bradford answered negatively, and added that the only dealings with Martin County to date have been relative to utilization of right-of-way for distribution lines. Councilmember Collings explained, for the .public's information, the discussions which took place at the recent Village Workshop Meeting regarding the Water Department. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 422. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. I%. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest read from several Village Ordinances to support his stand regarding violations of the property located at 498 South Dover Road. Mr. Griest also submitted a petition signed by 15 neighbors of that property in protest of the state in which the property is kept. village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 7 ------------------------------- Mr. yPilbur Siegal, owner of 498 Dover Road, felt his property was not in violation and inquired as to whether Council felt it was in violation. He submitted pictures of the property in question for Council's review. Attorney Randolph stated that the jurisdiction of this subject matter is before the Code Enforcement Board which has cited the property owners for the violations and therefore, it would not be appropriate for Council to engage in a discussion as to whether or not there is a violation on the property. Hattie Siegal, wife of Wilbur Siegal, felt the Constitution of the United States overruled Village Ordinances concerning her property. Harold Hutchinson read a letter from Cheryl Onarato who is involved in the education program regarding "Metamorphosis 91 - A Change for Education", a seminar to include community leaders which will be open to the public, being held starting May 14 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Jude's Church. The subject matter will be educational budget cuts, etc. Mr. Hutchinson also commented on a recent incident which took place with one of his neighbors who had to be transported by North County Ambulance, who, upon arrival, asked for payment in advance of transportation. Mr. Bradford stated he would look into this report. Dorothy Campbell gave a report of the recent Tequesta Fest. Dick Hinds stated he had a petition of 320 signatures of local citizens addressed to the Tequesta Post .Office urging the Post Office to do something to remedy the parking problems at the Tequesta Post Office. Village Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 1991 Page 8 ------------------------------- %. ANY OTHER MATTERS Councilmember Burckart asked what happened to the monthly reports that Tequesta was to receive regarding Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Chief Murphy of the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue stated he did not remember such a request but -would be glad to supply monthly reports to Tequesta. XI. ADJOORNMENT Councilmember Collings moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for Edward Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary Bill C. Kascavelis Finance Director/Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: /-~ , /95i