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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/08/1990r~ 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 M A R C H 8, 1 9 9 0 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 8, 1990. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Mayor Joseph N. Capretta. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, William E. Burckart, Earl L. Collings, and Vice-Mayor Edward Howell. Councilmember Mackail was absent due to a death in the family. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager; Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director, and • Department Heads. Also present was Village Attorney, John C. Randolph. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice-Mayor Howell for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and Agenda was approved as submitted. is Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING A) Proposed Landscape Ordinance No. 377 - Second Reading. 1) Overview of Ordinance • Village Manager Bradford explained that the First Reading of Ordinance No. 377 took place at the last Village Council meeting, Public Hearing has been advertised pursuant to the requirements of State Law. The following changes were made to the Ordinance, based upon Council's comments at the First Reading: 1) Deleted the language that previously required the provision of a hedge on the outside of a wall or fence whenever commercial property abutted residential property; 2) Deleted the previous language that allows for only one access way for each street frontage; 3) Language relative to irrigation requirements has been upgraded to require sufficient, automatic irrigation facilities that take into account the different needs of turf and plants in the various hydrozones. The irrigation design now must avoid placement of water of sidewalks, buildings, parking lots, etc.; 4) The words "as amended" have been added in each place where South Florida Water Management Xeriscape Plant Guide II appears; 5) The language relative to required landscaping surrounding principle structures has been amended to not require provision of the four (4) foot landscape strip in designated loading areas. This same section was also amended to require that this landscape strip include trees and/or hedges; 6) The Ordinance was amended to require compatibility with U.S. Highway One and Tequesta Drive streetscapes for proposed subdivisions; 7) Section on Prohibited Landscaping has been amended to require that the existing prohibitive species be removed and replaced with acceptable living landscaping within five (5) years of enactment of this Ordinance; 8) The graphics presented at the First Reading of Ordinance No. 377 have been included as part of the Ordinance. L~ Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 . Page 3 ------------------------ 2) Village Council and Public Comment: Councilmember Burckart commented that along U.S. Highway One, a twenty (20) foot landscape strip was required at County Line Plaza, and asked if the same requirement was made of Ocean Parks Properties and the proposed Radisson Hotel. Village Building Official Scott Ladd responded that written within the requirements for Tequesta Motor Cars was an allowance of fifteen (15) feet as a special exception use, and the outparcel for the proposed Radisson Hotel sits so far off the highway that that will probably not be addressed until the developer comes in with a Site Plan for the proposed restaurant. He stated the Site Plan he has seen to date showed a considerable buffer to U.S. Highway One. 3) Ordinance Read by Title: Attorney Randolph Read by Title the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 377. • 4) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 377 on Second Reading: Councilmember Collings moved to approve Ordinance No. 377 on Second Reading. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice-Mayor Howell- for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. • Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 4 ------------------------ 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} Village Council Meeting; February 22, 1990; *B} Community Appearance Board Meeting; February 21, 1990; *C) Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting; February 23, 1990; *D) Village Manager's Report; February 19 - March 2, 1990. Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for • Earl Collings - for Vice-Mayor Howell - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS William Kirkland, Chairman of the Village Zoning Board, stated he had some questions regarding Ordinance No. 395, but would address those under Item X(A}. Mrs. William Quigley, 79 Holly, Tequesta: Mrs. Quigley stated she and her husband were in attendace today representing the residents of Holly Circle and Camelia Circle. There are dog cages in the back of the Village Hall which restrains stray dogs until they can either be picked up by the owner or taken the Palm Beach County Animal Control facility. Mrs. Quigley presented a Petition to Mayor Capretta with the signatures of the residents of Holly and Camelia Circles. Their complaint was that these dogs bark continually, perhaps because they are not fed. Notifying the police department proved to be to no avail. Therefore, Mayor Capretta was called (twice}, and within ten minutes the barking • stopped. The request of the citizens was to have to dog cages Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 5 ------------------------ moved to an area that. would not interfere with the peace of those citizens. Village Manager Bradford stated that an alternate location is being planned (perhaps near the Village ~~'ater Plant), but the preparation of that. cage (pouring concrete and putting up a chain-link) fence will tah.e a little time, but the task will be accomplished fairly quickly. Mayor Capretta informed Mrs. Quigley that Mr. Bradford would give her a call in a few days to give her a firm date of when the dogs would be moved from their present location. He continued that these dogs are all claimed eventually, but just not swiftly. Councilmember Burckart asked if there was any reason why Tequesta Police could not deliver these dogs to the Animal Shelter. Chief of Police Roderick stated it would take one of his officers off the road for too long. Mrs. Quigley asked if the Animal Shelter could perhaps pick these dogs up before they are put. into the cages. Mr. Bradford answered the Village Ordinance ma.ndat.es it, be done this way. Councilmember Collings si.aggested that Ordinance be re~~i_e~-:ed_. VIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTER'S Al Consideration of Request. t.o amend the Flatted Street Name ~f Shackelford. Court to Eastwinds Circle for the Previous]~~ • Approved Eastwinds Subdivision. Village Attorney Randolph informed it simplz- rPglaires C"ounci] approval t.a make the above-referenced name cha.n.ge. Councilmember Burcleart asked who initialed the signature on the lett.Pr of February 20, 1990 addressed to the Village of Tequesta from Vary Hackett of the Riveridge Development Corp. Building Official Scott Ladd stated he had spoken directly with Vara Hackett concerning this matter, and that perhaps her initialed signature on the letter was done merely as a means of expediting. • Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 6 ------------------------------- Councilmember Collings moved to approve the name change of Shackelford Court to Eastwinds Circle. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta Vice Mayor Howell Earl Collings William Burckart - for - for - for - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IX. NEW BUSINESS A) Consideration of Bid Award to Rood Landscape Company as the lowest and best bidder for the Beach Road Beautification Project. Village Manager Bradford gave a brief overview: The Beaeh Road Beautification Project is a joint undertaking between the Village of Tequesta and Beach Road Association. Village Council previously approved an allocation of $25,000.00 for this work to be matched by Beach Road Association. Bids were opened on January 15 with low bidder being Rood Landscape Company in the amount of $61,687.10. This was approximatly 23~ greater than the total funding allocation of $50,000.00. However, it was indicative of being a good bid since it was far less than any other bidders. Therefore, it was necessary to reduce the cost of the project to be closer to funds available. The best way to do this would be to delete the landscaping and irrigation from the south side of Beach Road from U.S. Highway One to Lighthouse Park driveway entrance. This portion of the project could be accommodated at a later date. To delete this would reduce the price to $55,207.60, still in excess of the current allocation. In order to provide the necessary funds, the Beaeh Road Association agreed to provide an additional $2,700, bringing their contribution to $27,700. Therefore, the Village needs to provide an additional $3,000 for a total allocation of $28,000. This will provide almost $500 for any unanticipated expenses. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 7 ------------------------------- In order to accomplish the Beach Road Beautification Project, it is recommended that the Village Council take the following steps: 1) Award the Beach Road Project to Rood Landscape Company in the total amount of $61,687.10; 2) Direct and authorize the Village Manager to execute a Change Order deleting the aforementioned landscaping and irrigation, bringing the total project cost to $55,207.60; 3) Authorize usage of undesignated fund balance to provide the additional Village funds and request the same to be included in a Budget Amendment of FY 90. • Additional expenses will be incurred because the South Florida Water Management District will allow the drilling of the necessary irrigation wells, but will require that they be capped and unused until drought conditions are past. The alternative to interim irrigation is a temporaray city hookup which will require a meter which will be $200 each. Tequesta will pay for the water amounting to approximately $220 monthly. Councilmember Burckart asked what the large mound of dirt was for at the southeast corner of CR-707. George Gentile, Village Consultant, answered that the Palm Garden Club, in association with the Jupiter Beautification Board, are raising their flag there. Councilmember Collings inquired as to the timetable for completion of the Beach Road Beautification Project. Mr. Gentile answered the project would mobilize one week after authorization and the project would then be completed in 90 days. Mr. Bradford informed Council, that, as of today's date, of the $25,000 promised by Beach Road Association, $22,150 has been delivered to the Village. Councilmember Collings moved to accept the Rood Landscape Company bid of $61,687.10, with the reduction to $55,700.00 for the Beach Road Beautification Project. Councilmember Burckart seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: • Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Howell - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 • Page 8 ------------------------------- B} Authorization to purchase one-3/4 Ton Four-Wheel Drive Pick- Up Truck for Water Department Usage at State of Florida Contract Prices for the same. Mr. Bradford stated Village Council, for FY 90, allocated $12,000 for the purchase of one pick-up truck for the Water Department for the purpose of having an extra vehicle in the Distribution Division. Council's authorization is now sought to modify the specifications of that pick-up truck, which would include: 1) A 3/4 ton vehicle equipped with a V-8 engine, which would enable transporting of the emergency generator to remote well sites; Z) Equipped with a heavy-duty towing package; 3} A four-wheel drive vehicle so that Water Department personnel would be able to collect field data from the remotely-located salt water intrusion monitoring wells, which would save approximately $7,000 from present costs of collection of that data. Therefore, allocation of an additional $1,842 is requested for the above-described vehicle at the State Contract purchase price of $13,842.00. Councilmember Collings recommended that the truck have a • spotlight. Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the additional $1,842 for the purchase of one 1990 Ford F-250 Pick-Up Truck with heavy-duty towing package at the purchase price of of $13,842. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Howell - for Earl Collings - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Ordinance No. 395 - Second Reading - Updating all Minimum Construction Codes Within the Village. Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 395 by Title. William Kirkland asked if there were any changes to the standard design requirements of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. • Ladd informed him the standard design requirements were not changed. Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 • Page 9 ------------------------------ Councilmember Collings moved to approve Ordinance No. 395 on second reading. Councilmember Burckart seconded that motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta Vice Mayor Howell Earl Collings William Burckart - for - for - for - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. B) Ordinance No. 396 - Second Reading - Amending Chapter VII of the Code of Ordinances to Increase the Minimum Gross Parking Area of Parking Lots that shall be devoted to Living Landscape. Attorney Randolph read Ordinance No. 396 by Title. Mr. Bradford explained to Council that this Ordinance causes . the CAB parking lot landscape requirements to match the requirements in Ordinance No. 377 previously adopted in this meeting. Included are the changes requested at the First Reading of Ordinance No. 396 which added the words "in excess of two (2) square feet" relative to signs designating entrances, exits regulations, etc. It has been amended to require trash, refuse, and unaesthetic storage and mechanical equipment be screed from view in accordance with Village of Tequesta requirements. Councilmember Collings asked how many violations to this Ordinance there presently are in the Village and is there a timetable in which the Village should become more firm with violators. Mr. Bradford explained that the Ordinance requiring the screening of dumpsters had an 18-month amortization clause in it, which was passed 1988. Therefore, the 18-month timetable ran out in July 1989. The process of bringing violators before the Code Enforcement Board has begun. Mayor Capretta asked Mr. Bradford to obtain a list of violators and approximate dates of when these violators will come into compliance. • Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 • Page 10 Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 396. Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Mayor Capretta - for Vice Mayor Howell - for Earl Collings - for Ron Mackail - for William Burckart - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS • A) Councilmember Collings asked for an update on the Martin County connector road. Mr. Bradford explained that on February 26 he had talked with Lee Webberman of the Martin County Engineers Office requesting an update on the Martin County connector road. Mr. Webberman informed Mr. Bradford that on November 7, 1989, the Board of County Commissioners requested that the Martin County Engineers Office include $200,000 in the Martin County Five-Year Road Program for the connector road project. In response to these instructions, the County Engineer has provided $20,000 for design, and $180,000 for construction of the connector road to commence in FY 91/92 {October 1991). Mr. Webberman also informed Mr. Bradford that the Engineers Office has provided a basic alignment for the road, which is subject to change. They are negotiating with the Department of Natural Resources for land donations to provide the necessary right-of-way. B) Mayor Capretta asked for a status report on Tequesta Drive. Wendy Harrison responded that the opening is expected by the end of March. Tequesta Drive east of U.S. Highway One will be paved at the same time, to be finished by the end of March. The landscaping of Tequesta Drive is a different project and will be coming before Council in April, with commencement of the project scheduled for late April. Bids have not been received as of yet. • i• Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 11 ------------------------------- C} Mayor Capretta requested an update of Mr. Bradford's dealings with Mr. Dent and Encon, regarding Mr. Dent writing a letter to all the people on Country Club Road, suggesting they hook up their septic tanks to sewers. Mr. Bradford explained he had spoken with Mr. Dent two weeks prior to inform him that the Village was going to postpone paving Country Club Drive. Mr. Dent had to stop the letter, that was in progress at the time, in order to amend it. His intent is still to issue that letter. D) Councilmember Burckart mentioned a letter Council received from Mrs. Campbell regarding serving lunch at the municipal election. Mr. Bradford explained the Village Council allocates monies every year for municipal elections. By law, pollworkers cannot leave the site for the 12-13 hour voting period. It was arranged to have a lunch brought to the Village Hall on that day for those workers. Mrs. Campbell wrote a letter objecting to the use of public funds for such an event. ~J E) Captain Brian Bobbitt, owner/operator of the Manatee Queen, Jupiter, asked to speak regarding a possible police boat. He stated he felt there was a real safety problem north of the CR-707 Bridge where the police do not patrol. Capt. Bobbitt suggested he may be able to get a boat donated for that safety measure, if need be, and that there was a place to dock the boat on Jupiter Island, as well as a telephone and small housing area available. He stated he would be willing to do anything he could to cause this to come to fruition. Mr. Bradford stated that for years the police department has talked about having a boat, and that the Captain is right. The biggest problem is the cost of acquiring the boat. The other problem is that there would have to be an officer specifically trained for doing that function, as well as reducing the manpower efforts on the street. Councilmember Collings asked if it were possible to deputize two operators, and what is the level of liability. Police Chief Roderick answered that the operator would have to be a State Certified Police Officer and that liability is always an issue. • Village Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 1990 Page 12 Mayor Capretta suggested that some research be done: Ask Jupiter about their boat and their officer and basically get an update on the issue to decide whether Tequesta should make that kind of a commitment. He reminded Council a park was going to be built in that area and there would then definitely be a need for police protection there. Mr. Bradford stated he would investigate and report. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary AT~~~ Bill C. ascavelis Finance Director/VIllage Clerk DATE APPROVED: