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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Regular_06/12/2008MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 12, 2008 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 7:02 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage, and Council Member Tom Paterno. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Village Attorney Trela White, Jr., Village Clerk McWilliams, and Department Heads. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Mayor Watkins followed by the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Paterno asked to remove Item 8 from Consent for discussion. The following items were added to Any Other Matters: • Council Member Humpage - 4 day 10 hour work week • Council Member Paterno -Jupiter Inlet Colony Fire Rescue • Mayor Watkins - Town of Jupiter and SFWMD MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the Agenda with Item 8 removed from the Consent Agenda and the additions to Any Other Matters; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. STANDING REPORTS • Village Attorney Village Attorney White updated Council on pending legal issues. The Delray dog bite case was reversed in favor of the City and the courts declined to accept jurisdiction regarding the West Palm Beach City Center referendum; therefore there will be a referendum on the issue. • Village Manager No report. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS 1. Presentation of LaserFiche Weblink Brad Gomberg, IT Manager, provided an in-depth presentation on how to access public records online from Weblink a component of the Village's new imaging system. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 6/12/08 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the following Consent Agenda with the removal of Item 8; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried 5-0. MINUTES 2. April 30, 2008 Workshop Minutes 3. May 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes 4. May 16, 2008 Special Council Meeting Minutes 5. May 27, 2008 Workshop Minutes 6. Ratification of CWA Collective Bargaining Contract October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2010 7. Approval to nominate Dottie Campbell for the Florida League of Cities Excellence Award -City Citizen of the Year -for her work and dedication to the Village and its 50th Anniversary 8. Approval of Manatee Protection Plan Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Palm Beach County and the Village of Tequesta REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 9. Approval of Addendum to the Coral Cove Park Mutual Aid Agreement 10. Council Approval of Budget Amendments exceeding the $5,000.00 limit and/or affecting Capital Accounts for FY 2007/2008 11. Consideration to Fund the Expense of $15,000.00 for the Work on the Village Memorial from the Village Council's Aid to Community Organizations Contributions Account END OF CONSENT AGENDA 8. Approval of Manatee Protection Plan Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Palm Beach County and the Village of Tequesta MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Item 8; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 6/12/08 Page 3 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Russell von Frank, 489 Dover Road, voiced displeasure with a letter he received from the Police Chief regarding Detective Weinblatt and requested information from 2001 to present the cases the Detective was involved and has completed and made an arrest. Mr. John Islip, 561 N. Cypress Drive, property owner and property manager of Tequesta Corporate Center and Tequesta Fashion Mall, addressed Code Enforcement issues along the US 1 corridor. Mr. Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, requested bridge and water plant updates at each Council meeting. Village Manager Couzzo provided a summary on the bridge and the Resident Bridge Committee. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member Paterno stated he has been attending the Jupiter Lighthouse Work Group meetings and they are tasked submitting a proposal within years. He advised the group would be holding scoping meetings and one would be held in the Council Chambers for people to look at preliminary plans. He provided the Council with a plaque that was presented to Council from the Secretary of Interior in appreciation of the Village working towards .making the lighthouse area a national monument. Council Member Arena appreciated the boating safety information provided in Smoke Signals; congratulated Officer Valez on being the American Legion's Officer of the Year; commented on a letter he received from a resident on the exemplary work provided by the Fire Department; noted the library reopened; attended the American Legion Memorial Day Service; and stated the Council appreciates input from residents and thanked the residents. Vice-Mayor Turnquest stated there were good things happening in the Village. He commented on the economy increasing but not salaries and ensured the residents that the Village's tax dollars to help run the Village were not going to waste. Council Member Humpage asked residents to provide budget suggestions to Council. Mayor Watkins noted the CWA contract was adopted under Consent; happy to nominate Dottie Campbell for the Florida League of Cities Award as she has given her heart and soul to the Village and that the Village was moving forward with the memorial; noted Palm Beach County adopted the agreement for Station 11; and she met with Commissioner Marcus and was supportive and asked to attend any annexation meetings. Council Member Humpage recognized Mr. Paulette, CWA representative, and appreciates him working with Council and staff. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 6/12/08 Page 4 REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 12. Resolution 27-08. Approval of Pre-payment of the Improvement Revenue Refunding Bond (IBR) Series 1994 Ms. JoAnne Forsythe, Director of Finance, explained the pre-payment of $134,000 would save the Village $8,500. Village Attorney White read the Resolution title into the record. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Turnquest moved approval of Resolution 27-08; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. Resolution 28-08. Approval Increasing the 2007-2008 Budget in the Stormwater Fund #403 by Appropriating additional Fund Balance and Increasing Transfers out to the IBR Fund #101 by $60,300 Village Attorney White read the Resolution title into the record. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Resolution 28-08; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 14. Resolution 30-08. Authorizing the Refunding of the Village's Water Revenue Bonds Series 1998 and a Loan in the Principal Amount of not Exceeding $6,800,000 to Refinance the Village's Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 Village Manager Couzzo noted refunding the Bonds would save the Village $880,000 over a period of 20 years or $45,000 a year. Village Attorney White read the Resolution title into the record. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Resolution 30-08; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 15. Approval of Agreement for Assignment of Computer Data between Palm Beach County Information Service Systems and the Village of Tequesta MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Computer Data Assignment Agreement; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 6/12/08 Page 5 OLD BUSINESS 16. Ordinance 10-08, Second Reading, An Ordinance Of The Village Council Amending Exhibit "A" of Section 2-30 Relating to the Employees' Pension Trust Funds; Amending Exhibit "A" to Provide for Payment of Interest on Refunds of Accumulated Contributions. (First Reading 5/8/08) Village Attorney White read the Ordinance title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for comments. There being no comments, the Mayor opened the hearing to the public for comments. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 10-08; seconded by Vice-Mayor Turnquest; motion carried unanimously. 17. Ordinance 11-08, Second Reading, An Ordinance of the Village Council to Clarify Certain Regulations Regarding the Parking of Trailers and Other Specific Vehicles (First Reading 5/8/08) Village Attorney White read the Ordinance title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. Council Member Arena asked if the boats, RV's and trailers that currently sit at a house would be affected and Attorney White advised it did not change the current regulations. Vice-Mayor Turnquest voiced concern with businesses having the storage units in the front of their properties and questioned if the property owner or the business owner would be responsible. Attorney White advised the property owner would ultimately be liable. Manager Couzzo addressed the issue of a US 1 Corridor business having a vehicle with signage. Mayor Watkins commented on the attractiveness of the Corridor and noted they could not only allow it for one business. Council Member Paterno mentioned other businesses have asked for the illegal signage to be removed and believed there was a safety issue. Council Member Humpage asked if all three of the conditions listed on page 2, Section c have to be met and Attorney White confirmed that was correct. He asked Council to consider allowing an additional 14 days for a POD if requested and Mayor Watkins suggested allowing the two time allotments to be run together consecutively and would need to pull another permit. There being no further comments, Mayor Watkins opened the hearing to the public for comments. Mr. John Islip suggested Council work with the businesses and limit the marquee signs size. He asked Council to address the issue and give him an opportunity to replace the sign prior to requiring him to remove the vehicle. Ms. Betty Nagy, Shay Place, stated Mr. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 6/12/08 Page 6 Zuccarelli has for many years had a trailer and large vehicles on his property. Council Member Humpage advised this would not be allowed after the passage of the Ordinance. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of Ordinance 11-08; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 18. Ordinance 12-08, Second Reading, An Ordinance of the Village Council Amending Sections 74-68, 74-72, 74-73, 74-74 And 74-79 to Provide for Updated Language Regarding Utility Security Deposits, CPI Increases, Water Restriction Surcharges and Surcharges Outside Corporate Boundaries. (First Reading 5/8/08) Village Attorney White read the Ordinance title into the record. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for comments. There being no comments, the Mayor opened the hearing to the public for comments. There being no public comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 12-08; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 19. Resolution 19-08, A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Adopting a Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Provision of Water Services Rendered by the Village of Tequesta for its Citizens and other Members of the Public Village Attorney White read the Resolution title into the record. MOTION: Vice-Mayor Turnquest moved approval of Resolution 19-08 with Option 2; seconded by Council Member Arena; motion carried unanimously 5-0. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Humpage suggested the Manager or Council look into the Village going to a 4 day 10 hour work week for General Employees. He believed this would not affect income, close Village Hall once a week to save electric and employees would save on fuel costs. Village Manager Couzzo agreed to complete a staff study. Council Member Paterno suggested opening discussion with Jupiter Inlet Colony regarding Fire Rescue. Consensus of Council agreed the Mayor would make the initial contact. Minutes -Village Council Regular Meeting 6/12/08 Page 7 Mayor Watkins asked to add discussion regarding the Town of Jupiter and the SFWMD Resolution to the July agenda; consensus of Council agreed. Council Member Arena suggested holding a meet your Council in July and invite the Commissioner Marcus; consensus of Council agreed to hold a Meet and Greet during the National Night Out event, if possible. Vice-Mayor Turnguest suggested inviting SFWMD and the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss problems with water rates and increased surcharges; consensus of Council agreed. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Arena, the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~, ~ m~~~~ Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk . INCOR OqL ~ .:D RATED ~~ 4= 19 P\O~..a ,,~F ~F• F~-~o~°~• ~+n~,~ ~~~~u~,o•