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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/10/1992• VILLAGE 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 E 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 S E P T E M B E R 1 0, 1 9 9 2 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, September 10, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Earl L. Collings. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Earl L. Collings, William E. Burckart, and Ron T. Mackail. Vice Mayor Edward C. Howell was not in attendance at roll call, but arrived at 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta was not in attendance. Village Officials present were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, and Joann Manganiello, Village Clerk. Police Lt. Allison, Finance Director, Bill Kascavelis, Scott Ladd,. Tom Hall, and Gary Preston. Village Attorney John C. Randolph was also in attendance. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Earl L. Collings gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Village Manager Bradford asked to add under Item XIV, ANY OTHER MATTERS: 1) comments regarding Hurricane Andrew relief funds, and 2) comments regarding the Fire Rescue Task Force. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as amended. Recyr.led Paper • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 2 ------------------------------- IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Village Manager stated that the first substantive issue to be discussed was the percentage increase in millage over the rolled back rate necessary to fund the Budget. Mr. Bradford indicated that the tentative proposed millage rate was 6.1032 mills, a 3.40% increase over the rolled back millage rate of 5.9024 mills. He further stated the increase was attributed to increase Fire Rescue service costs for FY 93. A) Review of Proposed Village Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, Water Enterprise Fund and General Fund for Fiscal Year 1992/93. LJ 1) Improvement Bond Revenue Fund - (set up for accounting purposes to record revenues and expenditures which are pledged for the Village's 1979 Bond Series for drainage improvements throughout the Village). Fund Balance 10/01/92 $37,145 Total Estimated Revenues FY 93 $893,000 Estimated Expenditures FY 93 $905,000 Estimated Fund Balance 09/30/93 $25,145 2) Improvement Bond Revenue Sinking Fund - (used to account entirely for the revenue and expenditures directly associated with the 1979 Bond Series.) Fund Balance 10/01/92 $24,603 Total Estimated Revenues FY 93 $110,603 Estimated Expenditures FY 93 $87,434 Estimated Fund Balance 09/30/93 $23,168 3) Capital Improvement Fund - (used to account for the major capital items throughout the Village which need to be addressed) Fund Balance 10/01/92 $90,055 Total Estimated Revenues FY 93 $977,855 Estimated Expenditures FY 93 $965,045 Estimated Fund Balance 09/30/93 $12,810 • • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 3 Vice Mayor Howell arrived at 7:15 p.m. It was Mayor Collings' suggestion that the Village Manager once again approach Martin County seeking their financial assistance in the maintenance of Tequesta Park. Councilmember Mackail asked if it would be possible to capitalize some of the improvements through bonding, thereby relieving the burden on the cash outlay, since the cost of debt service is presently so little. He preferred to see the rolled back rate around 5.9. Councilmember Burckart concurred with Councilmember Mackail and felt that $60,000-$70,000 could be dropped from the capital improvement fund. Mayor Collings felt that, rather than push projects back, since they would only have to be confronted at a later date with a higher cost, it would be wiser to finance them with bonding up front at the current rate, and suggested that the Staff study the feasibility of doing so. • Mr. Bradford felt there might be a problem with that, if the fund was reduced to bring the tax rate down to the rolled back rate, the contribution would drop to about $60,000, but next year it would have to be made up if it was found not to be feasible to borrow for the smaller projects. 4) Water Department Enterprise Fund - Total Estimated Revenues FY 93 $2,717,125 Estimated Expenditures FY 93 $2,671,990 Estimated Retained Earnings FY 93 $45,135 5) General Fund Fund Balance 10/01/92 $1,043,411 Total Estimated Revenues FY 93 $3,574,980 Estimated Expenditures FY 93 $4,618,391 Estimated Fund Balance 09/30/93 $99,981 Upon completion of the Budget review by Village Manager Bradford, Mayor Collings opened the meeting to comments from the public. • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 9 ------------------------------- Don Seay stated that though he was encouraged to see some of the cuts the Village is taking at this time, he felt: 1) the millage rate could be reduced further; 2) revenues of the undesignated fund could be reduced; and 3) merit pay raises instead of COLA should be used. After all comments were heard from the citizens in attendance at the Budget Hearing, Council took the following action: 6) Adoption of Tentative Proposed Millaqe Rate Councilmember Burckart moved to adopt the a tentative proposed millage rate of 5.9000. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 7) Adoption of Tentative Village Budget Councilmember Mackail moved to adopt the tentative FY 93 Budget with the amendments necessary to enable reduction of the proposed millage rate to 5.9000 mills. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 8) Announcement of Proposed Millaqe Rate Village Manager Bradford announced that the proposed millage rate is 5.9000 which is .04% below the rolled-back millage rate of 5.9024. He also stated that the time, date and place of the Second and Final Public Hearing on the Budget, is . Thursday, September 24, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall Council Chambers. Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 5 ------------------------------- V. CONSENT AGENDA All Items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS *A) Community Appearance Board; July 1, 1992 *B) Community Appearance Board; August 12, 1992 *C) Local Planning Agency Public Hearing; August 13, 1992 *D) Village Council Meeting; August 13, 1992 *E) Village Council Workshop Meeting; August 20, 1992 *F) Special Village Council Meeting; August 28, 1992 *G) Village Managers Report; August 10-September 4, 1992 Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: . Earl L. Collings _ for Ron T. Mackail for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A) Finance and Administration Committee Meeting; August 12, 1992. Village Manager Bradford explained that the Committee reviewed with Staff the proposed Tequesta Park improvements and the costs associated therewith. There was a significant discussion regarding the Dover Ditch project. A number of Jupiter residents were present voicing their concerns about the Dover Ditch. The Committee encouraged those citizens to seek the support of their Jupiter Council in contributing to this project. Bonding options, based upon Tequesta Park and Dover Ditch, were reviewed. The Committee directed Mr. Kascavelis to prepare a spreadsheet which includes Country Club Drive Paving, Dover Ditch, Tequesta Park and any other Staff-recommended projects to determine what the impact would be on the Villages Capital Improvement Fund, Sinking Fund, millage rates, as well as any impact on present bondholders. Village Council • Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 6 ------------------------------- Councilmember Burckart moved to approve Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Minutes of August 12, 1992, as submitted. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VIII. COMMENTS, RUDOS AND CAUTIONS (Mayor Earl L. Collings) 1) Mayor Collings expressed appreciation to those Tequesta citizens who have spent much time in Dade County donating their resources and efforts to the victims of Hurricane Andrew. • 2) Mayor Collings mentioned that he noticed the Police Report of August 15 through September 6 was a very active one, with many discovered unlocked doors in the community. He commended the police force on their good work and expressed caution to Village citizens and business owners. 3) Mayor Collings expressed appreciation to Village Manager Bradford for reacting so quickly to Jupiter's proposed water surcharge. Through his quick action and response, Jupiter decided not to levy that surcharge. 4) Mayor Collings stated that every effort is made to respond quickly to citizen requests. However, an anonymous request had been received which suggested the raising of the bridge on Tequesta Drive so that larger boats could pass. Mr. Collings explained that was not possible and possibly irresponsible. 5) Mayor Collings encouraged the Village Manager to invite all the heads of Village watch groups (Hurricane; Crime; etc.) to a meeting to develop a program within Tequesta for communication and preparation for disasters. n U • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 7 ------------------------------- 6) Mayor Collings asked for an update on the Connector Road. Village Manager Bradford stated that the Girl Scouts rejected the offer of water being provided to them in return for granting a 90 foot easement for the Connector Road. Citizens of southern Martin County have inquired as to what can be done to move the situation off "dead center". It was suggested to them that the Lease Hold Girl Scout interest in the property be condemned which would legally remove them from the picture, allowing for direct dealing with DNR, the Governor and Cabinet. The County Attorney's office confirmed that this could be done. Mayor Collings suggested a letter to the new Martin County Commissioner regarding this subject matter might serve a useful purpose. IX. APPOINTMENTS • A) Code Enforcement Board *1) Consideration of Re-Appointment of Code Enforcement Boardmember Paul Brienza to a Three-Year Term Expiring on 9/28/95 (Staff Recommends Approval). Approved under the Consent Agenda. 2) Consideration of Appointing Ms. Michelle Delany Tumlin as a Regular Member of the Code Enforcement Board to a Three-Year Term Expiring on 9/28/95. (Staff Recommends Approval). Village Manager Bradford explained that Ms. Tumlin has agreed to serve. Chairman William Frank, whose term expires the end of September 1992, has expressed a desire not to serve another term. There is one opening for a regular member on the Board. The State requires that certain occupations be represented on the Board. Chairman Frank is a realtor. Ms. Tumlin is a real estate broker, as well. n U • village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 8 ------------------------------- Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Michelle Delany Tumlin as a regular member of the Code Enforcement Board. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Board of Adjustment i) Consideration of Appointing Ray Schauer as an Alternate Member of the Board of Adjustment for a One- Year Term Expiring on 9/10/93. (Staff Recommends Approval). n U Village Manager Bradford explained that Mr. Turner recently resigned from the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Ed Nelson, originally an alternate, was moved up to become a regular member, leaving a vacancy for an alternate member. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the appointment of Ray Schauer as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment for a one-year term expiring on 9/10/93. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. • • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 9 ------------------------------- X. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Consideration of Application for Site Plan Review for a 6~ x 9~~ Double-Sided Free-Standing Sign for the Jewish Mother, 236 U.S. Highway One, South. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Application for Site Plan Review as submitted. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Consideration of Application for Site Plan Review for the Installation of a 10~ Ground Mounted Satellite Dish at . 12 Shady Lane. Sam Stevens, Property Owner. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Application for Site Plan Review as submitted. Vice Mayor Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Consideration of Site Plan Review Application for the Installation of a 7.5~ Ground Mounted Satellite Dish at 4 Shady Lane. Edwin Groll, Property Owner. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Application for Site Plan Review as submitted. Vice Mayor Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for . Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 10 XI. NEW BUSINESS A) Consideration of Approval of Proposed Amendments to the Bulk Sale Water Service Agreement Between the Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta and Authorization for Mayor and Village Manager to Execute The Same. (Staff Recommends Approval). Village Manager Bradford explained the above amendments were discussed with Tequesta and Jupiter Councils. The Village required some flexibility in the ratcheting provision of the Agreement, protecting Tequesta should their annual average water consumption from Jupiter exceed 1.5mgd with protection to a 1.75mgd threshold. Attorney Randolph pointed out on page 2 of the Amendment a provision in the second paragraph regarding a separate . Interlocal Agreement and stated that the motion should state that this Agreement should be adopted subject to Staff approval. Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the proposed Amendments to the Bulk Sale Water Service Agreement between the Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta and authorization for Mayor and Village Manager to execute the same, subject to the approval by Village Staff and the Village Attorney. Vice Mayor Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 11 ------------------------------- i B) Ordinance - First Reading - Amending Section 18-28(c) Providing for User Charges and Fees for Residential Curbside Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services. (Staff Recommends Approval). Attorney Randolph gave the First Reading of the above- referenced Ordinance: ~~AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 18-28(c) PROVIDING FOR USER CHARGES AND FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES AND CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.~~ Village Manager Bradford explained that this Ordinance will implement the mandatory user fees for refuse, recycling and yard waste curbside collection services which will commence next fiscal year. Nichols Sanitation holds the Village franchise for collection services. This Franchise Agreement grants to Nichols Sanitation the right to increase their rates by the CPI each year. The Village has agreed to use the CPI as of May 1992 with an increase of 2.8~. In addition to that increase, there is a new single family home $1.00/monthly charge for yard waste collection. New charges will be as follows: Refuse Service Collection: Single-Family Homes Multi-Family Homes Recycling: Single-Family Homes Multi-Family Homes Yard Waste: Single-Family Homes Multi-Family Homes $9.16 per month $7.78 per unit per month $1.96 per month $1.81 per unit per month (optional) $1.00 per month Not Applicable • village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 12 ------------------------------- Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the First Reading of the above-referenced Ordinance. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Authorization to Formally Request Termination of Lease with Palm Beach County for Fire Station on Seabrook Road. (Staff Recommends Approval). Councilmember Burckart disagreed with the termination of lease approach and felt it was more appropriate to cancel it out. Village Manager Bradford explained that the Lease Agreement • requires a one year's termination notice in writing. Mayor Collings felt that because at tonight's meeting the groundwork for the Fire Rescue Task Force is being laid, it would seem appropriate that the Task Force consider this item as one of their first issues. Council concurred that this item should be left for the Task Force to consider. XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Ordinance No. 440 - Second Reading - Annexing a Certain Parcel of Land to the Territorial Limits of the Village of Tequesta. (Staff Recommends Approval). Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 440. Councilmember Mackail moved to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance No. 440. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for • Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 13 ------------------------------- B) Ordinance No. 441 - Second Reading - Annexing a Certain Parcel of Land to the Territorial Limits of the Village of Tequesta. (Staff Recommends Approval). Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 441. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance No. 441. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. C) Ordinance No. 442 - Second Reading - Adopting the 1991 Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes and the Building Code Advisory Board Recommended Countywide Amendments to Each Code. (Staff Recommends Approval). Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 442. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance No. 442. Vice Mayor Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. D) Ordinance No. 443 - Second Reading - Adopting By Reference, the Palm Beach County Wellfield Protection Ordinance, Ordinance 91-29. (Staff Recommends Approval). Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 443. • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 14 ------------------------------- Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance No. 443. Vice Mayor Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. E) Ordinance No. 444 - Second Reading - Adding New Section to Chapter 5, Beaches, of the Code of Ordinances per the Village Comprehensive Development Plan, Coastal Management Element Objective 1.6.0. (Staff Recommends Approval). • Attorney Randolph gave the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 444. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance No. 444. Councilmember Mackail seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. XIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Betty Naqey stated that she would like for Council to assure that any important issue is planned well in advance, allowing for special meetings to be held during the evening so that working class citizens might have the opportunity to attend. • Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 15 ------------------------------- John Cunningham related an incident which he witnessed on Labor Day which happened on Seabrook Road: As he was walking Seabrook Road he saw an elderly gentleman walking in the street, who then reached for a street sign for support, doing a circle around the sign, then fell on his face. A passerby was sent down the street to North County Ambulance Service to solicit their rescue service, but no response came from North County Ambulance. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was notified and they responded quickly to the scene. It was discovered that though there were three ambulances located at North County Ambulance at the time, there were no crews to operate them. Mr. Cunningham urged the Village Council to consider this incident in their discussions of an independent Fire/Rescue for the Village of Tequesta. Alfred DeMott reported: o The College Satellite Committee is "winding down" and the funds the Village has set aside for this item will not be needed. o Palm Beach County Superintendent of Schools Monica Uhlhorn concurs with Tequesta on its position regarding Jupiter High School. o A letter from Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus informs that lifeguards will remain on Tequesta beaches. o A map showing the only access from North Fork to be down Country Club Drive to Tequesta. He cautioned the Village Council to stay on top of this issue. William Treacy announced that the Civic Association will hold a meeting at the Village Hall on September 29, 1992 at 7:30 p.m., Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus and Tom Kelsey, Vice Mayor of North Palm Beach, both of whom are running for District 1 County Commission seat, are invited to attend. Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 16 XIV. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Village Manager Bradford reported that the Village has received from the Palm Beach County Municipal League a Hurricane Andrew Relief Alert stating that the Municipal League has set up a relief fund for the victims of Hurricane Andrew and inquired as to whether the Village of Tequesta would desire to make a donation to that fund. Vice Mayor Howell moved that the Village of Tequesta donate $1,500.00 to the Palm Beach County Municipal League Hurricane Andrew Relief Fund. Councilmember Mackail seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for • the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Village Manager Bradford made some recommendations for the Fire Rescue Task Force. 1) the Village Manager would assemble a group of staff personnel from different organizations, based upon their respective knowledge and expertise; Staff team would work with the Task Force Executive Committee. Staff Team Members would include: Peter Allen - North County Ambulance Bill Kascavelis - Finance Director Chief Roderick and Lt. Allison Steve Kennedy, Deputy Building Official Village Manager Tom Bradford 2) The Task Force Executive Committee would meet periodically with the regular Task Force members to update them and receive their input. The Task Force would report to the Village Council. Executive Committee members would include: Merv Crockett - Beach Road Association Bob Mortimer - Fire Chief with Mangonia Park Ron Mackail - Village Council liaison Tom Rodth - recommended by Mayor Porto of Jupiter Inlet Colony Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 17 ------------------------------- 3) Regular Task Force members would include: Alec Cameron Harold Hutchison Wade Griest Susan Linnan Dr. Stanley Jacobs Councilmember Mackail moved to appoint Merv Crockett, Bob Mortimer, Ron Mackail, Tom Rodth to the Executive Committee of the Fire Rescue Task Force. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Councilmember Mackail moved to appoint Alec Cameron, Harold Hutchison, Wade Griest, Susan Linnan, and Dr. Stanley Jacobs • as regular members to the Fire Rescue Task Force. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1992 Page 18 ------------------------------- VII. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Mackail moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. • ATTEST: J ann Manganie o Village Clerk DATE A~~ D Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary