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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_05/16/1991VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200 FAX: (407) 575-6203 O I L LAG E O F T E Q II E s T A O I L LAG E C O II N C I L M E E T I N G M I N II T E S M A Y 1 6, 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, May 16, 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, and Earl L. Collings. Councilmembers Edward Howell and William E. Burckart were not in attendance at roll call. Village Officials present were: Wendy Harrison, Assistant to and sitting in for Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford; and Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director. Department Heads and. Village Attorney, John C. Randolph were also in attendance. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Earl L. Collings gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF THB AGENDA Wendy Harrison requested that Mrs. Reed be allowed to report on TequestaFest prior to Item IV; also Mrs. Little of North County Ambulance (NCA) wanted to report on NCA's charge policy prior to Item IV. Ms. Harrison also asked to report under Item X ANY OTHER MATTERS on the Indiantown Road and Bridge Task Force and the Village Newsletter. Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Recycled Paper village council Meeting Minutes May 16, 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 MINOTEB AND REPORTS *A) Code Enforcement Board, February 5, 1991 *B) village Council Workshop, April 23, 1991 *C) village Council Meeting, April 25, 1991 *D) Village Manager's Report, April 22- May 10, 1991 Mayor Capretta asked that Item VII B be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Collings moved to approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Councilmember William E. Burckart arrived at 7:10 p.m. Mrs. Pat Reed, Chairwoman of the TequestaFest for 1991, reported that despite heavy rains and then intense sun at the TequestaFest this year, attendance was good. Mrs. Reed presented a written report to Council showing what was done at TequestaFest, which included food, information booths, children's activities, jazz, theatres, Florida Cracker on horseback, Police - Fire - CPR demonstrations, etc. The weather did pose problems for those in attendance, and it was suggested that next year a big tent be rented for the occasion. It was suggested that the TequestaFest may take place earlier next year for the benefit of the seasonal residents. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 3 Mrs. Midge Little, North County Ambulance (NCA), reported on NCA's charge policy for emergency calls, transport calls, and transport calls set up in advance. For 25 years, NCA never asked for a dime regardless of where the call was, what it entailed, or who the patient was. Now, in the 26th year, NCA has found themselves in the position (especially with Medicare and certain other cases) with non-emergency, non-medically necessary ambulance transports, that charges have to be made. NCA explains the charge before hand on any non-medically necessary status to the patient. If the patient insists on being transported by the ambulance, an advance deposit is required. Because of the state of the economy, NCA is now forced to charge for services for which they did not previously charge. Medicare states that ambulance service is not covered when used in lieu of taxi service (i.e., to take the patient to the hospital for treatment or therapy when the use of an ambulance is not medically necessary). Mrs. Little explained that if figures are needed, anyone is invited to come by 'NCA to obtain those figures. VI. APPOINTMENTS A) Consideration of Re-Appointment of Paul Coben, Leslie Cook, and Claudette Dalack to the Community Appearance Board for a Term of Three (3) Years. (Staff Recommends Approval). Wendy Harrison explained there are five full members on the Community Appearance Board (CAB), four of whom have terms due to expire in May, 1991. Those four terms due to expire are those of Paul Coben, James Coble, Leslie Cook and Claudette Dalack. Mr. Coble has indicated a desire to no longer serve on the CAB, but the other three would prefer to continue. It is Village Manager Bradford's recommendation that Council re- appoint members Coben, Cook and Dalack to 3-year terms commencing May 1, 1991. Regarding Mr. Coble's position, Mr. Bradford would recommend holding off filling this slot for a few months in order to break up a large block of members whose terms all end at the same time. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 4 ------------------------------- Councilmember Burckart moved to reappoint Paul Coben, Leslie Cook and Claudette Dalack to serve on the Community Appearance Board. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion aas therefore passed and adopted. VII. NEW BIISINESB A) Resolution No. 15-90/91 - Approving the Agreement Between the Village of Tequesta and Palm Beach County, Florida for Joint Project Funding for the Construction of Old Dixie Highway from sR 811 to North County Line Road. (Staff Recommends Approval). Wendy Harrison explained that this Resolution approves an Agreement between the Village and Palm Beach County through which the Village will pay for the utility relocation on Old Dixie Highway. Palm Beach County is about to award the contract for the widening of Old Dixie Highway from approximately Jupiter Crab Co. to County Line Road. As a result of this construction activity, the Village must relocate its water mains in that area to avoid conflict. Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 15-90/91. Vice Mayor Mackail moved to approve Resolution No. 15-90/91. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. village council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 5 *B) Consideration of Bid Award for Police Records Management System in the Amount of $19,025. (Staff Recommends Approval). Lt. Allison explained the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which gives a true picture of everything an officer does, making it accurate to the second. Right now this is manually recorded. The CAD system has repetitive data entry, officer safety (a beep alert to check on an officer in case an officer is out on a call longer than necessary), updated reporting capability to match State requirements. The core of the system has a Police Records Module System. This system is used in approximately 350 agencies nationwide, 45 of which are in Florida. Reports which previously took 8 hours to generate, could now be generated in less than 2 minutes. Part of the package price includes training, and the system is upgradeable. Councilmember Collings moved to approve $19,025 for the Police Records Management System. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Building Regulations to Prohibit Fugitive Dust and/or Blowing Sand from Construction Sites. (Staff Recommends Approval). Wendy Harrison explained that this Ordinance would give the Building Department additional powers to regulate construction sites in regards to sand, debris and other items that can be blown around. This Ordinance would authorize the Building Department to require that materials be stabilized with covers, wetting, or by chemical application in order to minimize the potential for disturbing adjacent properties. village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 6 Attorney Randolph gave the First Reading of the Ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COIINCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIESTA BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BIIILDINGS AND BIIILDING REGIILATIONS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 6-3, FUGITIVE DIIST AND/OR BLOWING SAND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Vice Mayor Mackail moved above-referenced Ordinan~ the motion. The vote on Mayor Capretta Vice Mayor Mackail Earl Collings William E. Burckart the motion was therefore to approve the First Reading of the ~e. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion was: - for - for - for - for passed and adopted. D) Resolution No. 16-90/91 - Approving Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Providing for Fire/Rescue Services in the Village of Tequesta by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue MSTII. (Staff Recommends Approval). Wendy Harrison explained that during the recent Public Safety issue, concerns were expressed that the demand for Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Services was primarily coming from areas outside the Village, creating the potential for Palm Beach County to re-assess the need to maintain a station with the corporate limits of Tequesta. It was Chief Herman Brice's suggestion that the provision of a station be guaranteed within the Contract for Services between the Village and the County, hence, Resolution No. 16-90/91, which would approve such an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve Resolution No. 16- 90/91. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart ~'- for the motion was therefore passed an8 adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 7 ------------------------------- *E) Authorization for the Mayor to Execute Letter Approving the Distribution of Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Funds for the Palm Beach County substance Abuse Program. (Staff Recommends Approval). Approved under Consent Agenda. F) Resolution No. 17-90/91 - Supporting the Construction of aMulti-Purpose Outdoor Facility, ~~Playhouse in the Parke at Carlin Park, Jupiter. (Staff Recommends Approval). Wendy Harrison explained that the multi-purpose outdoor facility or amphitheater would be utilized for plays, music and art festivals, and as a special event site to meet the needs of civic and community organizations. Such a facility would prove to be a major asset for the North County community. Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 17-90/91 by Title. Councilmember Collings moved to approve Resolution No. 16- 90/91. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VIII. IINFINISHED BIISINESS A) Ordinance No. 423 - Second Reading - Changing the Name of the Building Department to the Department of Community Development. (Staff Recommends Approval). Wendy Harrison explained that Ordinance No. 423 changes the name of the Building Department to the Department of Community Development. This title more clearly reflects the activities of the Building Department. village council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 8 Vice Mayor Mackail asked if it would be appropriate to define in the Ordinance the definitions, roles and responsibilities of the Department. Attorney Randolph answered that the sole purpose of the Ordinance is to change the name of the Department. The duties change from time to time. Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 423 by Title. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 423. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IB. COMMIINICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest gave a progress report on the property next door to his which is in violation of Village Codes. His report was that progress was "slow, and not much". He further explained that the property owners had erected, without permit, a structure measuring 20' x 6' x 4', resembling a coffin. Pictures of the structure were presented to Council. Cheryl Onorato reported that the meeting regarding educational budget cuts, held on May 14, had a good attendance. She also reported that on June 7 - 8:00 a.m. - at the Jupiter High School there would be another meeting. She suggested it is best for the community to remain updated regarding their local schools. Dottie Campbell reported on Library Fund Raising. The next fund raising events will be June 1 which will be a Travel Fest (a business promotional) at Gallery Square North; Sunday, June 30, a Bike Fair; July 28, a Christmas in July Bazaar. Mrs. Campbell suggested that since Tequesta was chartered on June 4, 1957, that a special day of tribute be set aside each year commemorating that event. Village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 9 Lou Ann Hinds expressed thanks to the Village Manager for cutting expenses for the Village regarding landscaping, since she witnessed Village maintenance staff maintaining the Village landscaping as opposed to employing Rood Landscaping. She also mentioned it would be nice to see the fountain on the Village Green operating continually. Mrs. Hinds suggested a barometer of sorts be displayed outside the Village Hall tracking fund raising for the proposed Library. She also suggested that the Village Newsletter report monthly on the progress of Library Fund activities. Councilmember Collings suggested developing a recommended total editorial platform for the Newsletter and asked Wendy Harrison to give to Council any preliminary thinking on what the editorial direction of the Newsletter should be in order to think it out as a group as opposed to isolated analysis. Mayor Capretta stated what was not wanted was an editorial column, or parochial information, but that information concerning the Library should be in the newsletter. Marsha Neilson, Palm Beach County Library Board, reminded everyone that this is a County Library which happens to be in Tequesta and that Tequesta residents should not think it is "Tequesta's" Library. Though the efforts of Tequesta residents to hold fund raisers to supply the Library with equipment and books is commendable, there will be problems down the road if the thinking becomes parochial or local. Problems such as this have happened in other locations to the point that County Library staff were confused about who they were working for. It is good that the local citizens are concerned about their Library, but there must be a countywide idea, since this is a County system. Harold Hutchinson, as a member of Tequesta Residents for Better Government, was concerned regarding the present controversy regarding proposed County parking fees for local beaches. He felt the beaches should be continued to be used, as they have always been, at no fee and requested that Council draft a letter, taking a position in opposition to this issue, to be sent to the County Commissioners. Council advised Wendy Harrison to draft that letter. village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 10 %. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Wendy Harrison stated regarding the Indiantown Road and Bridge Task Force that the Village had received correspondence from Grif Roberts, Town Manager of Jupiter, indicating that the appointments are up for renewal for membership on the Task Force. Jupiter requires notification by May 24. Presently Councilmember Collings is Tequesta's representative for this Task Force, who stated he is willing to serve another term. Vice Mayor Mackail moved that Earl L. Collings be re-appointed to serve another term as the Tequesta's Representative for the Indiantown Road and Bridge Task Force. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Councilmember Burckart suggested that two more oversight committees (Library Committee; Palm Beach County School System Committee) be added to the those previously suggested. Councilmember Collings stated that Village Manager Bradford recommends that if Council agrees with the concept of the recommendation, that the ad hoc committees not exceed 120 days, that they be given specific tasks and render a report of the committee's findings. Council instructed Mr. Bradford to develop a format and present it as an Agenda item at the next Council meeting. Attorney Randolph reminded Council that when an ad hoc committee is formed it is as an official arm of the Village and must meet Sunshine Law requirements (i.e., none of the members of that committee would be able to speak to each other outside a meeting). village Council Meeting Minutes May 16, 1991 Page 11 ------------------------------- C) Councilmember Burckart state a location for a Palm Beach Community College branch in Tequesta may have been found - (Lighthouse Plaza). He volunteered to go the Bankruptcy Court along with the Receiver to get the Court to approve that use. D) Councilmember Burckart met. with an influential attorney of Palm Beach County who had much good to report and stated he was impressed with Mayor Capretta and his grasp of the Solid Waste Authority and was happy to report that regarding a municipal official. BI. ADJOIIRNMENT Councilmember Collings moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor Mackail seconded the motion. The vote was: Mayor Capretta - for vice Mayor Mackail - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~/ZaL`c..~ . Fran Bitters Recording Secretary AT~r~~.~~~ ,6J'' ,~;,- Bill C. scavelis ~~nance Dire or/Village Clerk- DATE APPROVED: