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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/13/1988 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200 V=LLAGE OF TEQiJESTA V2.LLAGE COL.7NC=L MEET=NG M=NLTTES OCTOBER 1 3, 1 9 8 8 • I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, October 13, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell and a roll was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta, Earl L. Collings and Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell. Mayor Ron T. Mackail was attending the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida and was excused from the meeting. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager; Scott Hawkins, Esq.,; Department Heads, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. Councilmember William E. Burckart gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A) At the request of the Village Manager, the Agenda was amended to provide for a review of the Village Road-Cut Policy as item A under Item X, ANY OTHER MATTERS. IV. PUBLIC HEARING A) Attorney Hawkins read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 375, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 355, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 7, SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS, BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO THE C-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." The Village Manager reviewed the details of Ordinance No. 375 as amended providing for the addition of hotels to the C-2 Community Commercial District as a Special Exception Use. Mr. Bradford further noted that Section D and E of the Ordinance were amended requiring entry to accessory uses within the hotel from entrances within the main building. • • Village Council Meeting October 13, 1988 Page Two - ----------------------------------- Upon completion of the review, the floor was open to discussion from citizens. There being none, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember William E. Burckart, "to adopt the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 375 as amended." The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 375 was adopted. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REPORTS A) The Village Council Meeting Minutes of the meeting held September 29, 1988 and the Village Manager's Report covering • the period of September 26 through October 7, 1988 were approved as submitted upon the motion of Councilmember William E. Burckart, seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the minutes and reports therefore were passed and adopted. B) Village Councilmembers reviewed the Tequesta Planning Commission minutes of the meeting held September 12, 1988. Member Collings questioned the placements of signs referred to in the Minutes at the U.S. Government Air Force Property located adjacent to County Road 707 near the Intracoastal Waterway. Village Manager Bradford indicated the signs placed on the right of way referred to proposed "No Parking" signs. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to approve the Tequesta Planning Commission meeting minutes of September 12, 1988 as presented." The vote on the motion was: • . Village Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 1988 Page Three - ------------------------------------ Joseph N. Capretta Edward C. Howell William E. Burckart Earl L. Collings - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) The Community Appearance Board Activity Report for the period July 20 through September 28, 1988 was approved as submitted upon a motion by Councilmember Burckart, seconded by Councilmember Collings. The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the report was therefore adopted. • VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) Mr. Jeffrey Cascione, representative of the Tequesta Shoppes Merchants Association on U.S. Highway One stated that the shop owners were concerned about the zoning in progress with regard to free standing signs within Shopping Centers. During the discussion, various opinions surfaced with regards to the square footage of the signs permitted. Councilmembers Collings and Capretta thanked Mr. Cascione for his comments, and indicated they welcome hearing from business representatives of the area. Mr. Cascione was also reminded of the Council Workshop scheduled for Thursday, September 20 at 9:00 A.M. to review the revisions proposed for the Village Sign Ordinance, and suggested that he and any interested merchants are welcome to attend the meeting. VII. PROCLAMATIONS A) Councilmember Capretta moved, seconded by Councilmeber Burckart, "to approve the Proclamation proclaming October 1988 as Spinal Health Month." The vote on the motion was: • Edward C. Howell Joseph N. Capretta William E. Burckart Earl L. Collings - for - for - for - against Village Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 1988 Page Four - -------------------------------------- the motion therefore passed and the Proclamation was adopted. B) Councilmember Capretta moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to proclaim the week of October 16 - 22, 1988 as Business Women's Week." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion therefore passed and the Proclamation was adopted. • VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 374, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA." A proposed annexation parcel consisting of a 3.55 tract of land lying immediately north of County Line Plaza Shopping Center on U.S. Highway One, a hotel is planned for the site by Coachman Inns of America, Inc. Upon completion of the review of the Ordinance provisions, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopted the second reading of Ordinance No. 374 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 374 was adopted. IX. NEW BUSINESS A) State Representative James Hill reviewed the details of the proposed Palm Beach County Health Care Taxing District which will appear as a referendum item on the November 8, 1988 General Election Ballot. A copy of the Proposed Health Care District literature reviewed by Mr. Hill is attached to and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. • Village Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 1988 Page Five - B) The Village Attorney RESOLUTION OF THE TEQUESTA, PALM APPLICATION OF THE PALM BEACH PROGRAM TO BE SERVICES WITHIN provisions of t surcharges of municipalities equipment for resolution would receive 51,634 of read by title Resolution No. 1-88/89, "A VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE NORTH COUNTY AMBULANCE, INC. FOR FUNDS FROM COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AWARDS USED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION OF EMS THE VILLAGE." The Village Manager reviewed he resolution providing for a proportion of moving traffic violations to be returned to for the purpose of acquiring emergency EMS systems. He noted adoption of the entitle North County Ambulance, Inc., to the funds available. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to adopt 1-88/89 as presented." The vote on the motion Joseph N. Capretta Earl L. Collings Edward C. Howell William E. Burckart - for - for - for - for Collings moved, Resolution No. was: the motion therefore adopted. passed and Resolution No. 1-88/89 was C) Gary Preston, Director of a memorandum recommending a of four tennis courts Specialties Division of De of $7,422. Mr. Preston $9,000 were budgeted in the project. Public Works & Recreation reviewed bid for the surface color coating at Tequesta Park to Hardrives lray Beach, Florida, in the amount noted that funds in the amount of fiscal year 88/89 budget for this Upon completion of the review, Councilmem seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to for the surface color coating of four Tequesta Park to Hardrives Specialties Beach in the total amount of $7,422." The was: Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for ber Collings moved, award the contract tennis court at Division of Delray vote on the motion • the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 1988 Page Six - --------------------------------------- X. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Mr. & Mrs. Cary Dix, residents of 335 Country Club Drive, appealed a decision of the Village requiring a jack and bore procedure on Country Club Drive to facilitate a sanitary sewer connection to the ENCON sewer main, instead of permitting a road-cut. The Village Manager reviewed the jack and bore considerations and policies of various municipalities in the area, and he indicated that the age of the road was usually the determining factor for the procedure to be used. Mr. Bradford noted that the bituminous roadways have a life expectancy of approximately fifteen years. Road-cuts are usually permitted on older roads, and the jack and bore procedure is required for new roads. Mr. Bradford indicated that he would review the Village policy concerning road-cuts and provide his recommendations to Village Council for any policy changes. Upon completion of the review, it was the consensus of Council that Mr. & Mrs. Dix' request should be approved and a road-cut permitted since Country Club Drive was scheduled for repaving within the next few years. Mr. Rick Dent, Executive Director of ENCON emphasized the importance of communications between governmental entities concerning policy changes and expressed his desire for the continued excellent working relationship with the Village. There being no other matters before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill C. Kasca elis Finance Dire for/Clerk BCK/mk Attachment • Date Approved: November 3, 1988 Board of County Commissioners ' Carol A. Roberts, Chair Carol J. Elmquist, Vice Chairman karen T. Alarcus 1)oroth~~ ~'ilken ~im Watt ~--- ~( County Administrator Jan ~~'inter, Department of Public Affair (407) 820-275 i September 29, 1988 UN /~;/ ~?o~ ~P ~~' G F ~~ - ., - ~ ~ ~,, O~ .:, y L~ F ~A Mr . Thomas Bradford ~cr ~ `~~ Village of Tequesta ;~ P.O. Box 3 273 ;_~---; Tequesta, FL 33469 Dear Mr. Bradford: Florida State Representative Jim Hill will be the speaker on the Countywide Health Care Taxing District on Thursday, October 13, 1988, 9:00 a.m. at your Village Council Meeting. I have enclosed information regarding the Health Care Taxing District including the Health Care District Fact Book and the Proposed Health Care District booklets. The Health Care Fact Book includes detailed information on the Health Care Act, maps, questions and answers and news clippings. It can perhaps be used as a reference tool for your municipality. The copies of the Proposed Health Care District booklet are enclosed for your Council's agenda back-up kit. This will give your Council members an opportunity to have prepared questions for the health care speaker. I hope you find this health care information helpful. If you have any questions regarding the Health Care District, the speaker, or any of the documents, please feel free to contact me at 820-2754. Sincerely, Gloria J. Collins Municipal Coordinator "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer 8 BOX 1989 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-1989 Proposed , Healfh Care District An Overview .. Palm Beach County Referendum November 8,1988 Prepared by: The Palm Beach County Department of Public Affairs Health Care Overview - 3 Introduction We all take our health for granted...and we all expect to have quality health care when we need it. Palm Beach County has an emer- gency communications system and award-winning fire/rescue units. Palm Beach County has 15 hospitals located throughout the County. Palm Beach County has caring doctors. Unfortunately, there are some ,, , things missing in Palm Beach County, some things we may not think about until it's too late. What we don't have is a trauma network with trauma teams ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What we don't have are trauma trained neurosurgeons and other specialists on duty around-the-clock able to take care of whatever happens, whenever it happens, to you ...your child, or someone else you love. What we need is a comprehensive health care system to make sure that we do have a trauma network, to ensure the availability of our- hospi- tals' emergency rooms, and to assure adequate Bare for our elderly and needy-managed in the most cost- efficient way Fact can be more frightening than fiction. In Palm Beach County today, accident victims may spend hours riding around in an ambulance trying to find a hospital that's staffed to take care of them. Sometimes that hospital is only found in Miami, Ft. Lauder- dale or Tampa-miles and crucial hours away. We just have to read the papers or look around us to see why Palm Beach County needs one Countywide Health Care District. Babies are born prematurely or with medical problems, because their mothers haven't seen a doctor or nurse during their pregnancy. Someone's grandmother is sitting in a wheel chair, needing a helping hand to take a bath. A father of four youngsters is laid off, can't make the medical insurance payment and his wife gets into a serious accident. These things do happen, some- times in our own backyard. Is there something we can do about this? Yes! We can act. to ensure that Palm Beach County has a quality health care system. tNe can vote "Yes" for a Countywide Health Care District. on l~ovember 8. Health Care Overview - 5 trauma qualified surgeon, an emergency medical physiaan, trauma qualified nurses, an anesthesiologist and support techni- cians-the professionals you need at your ,---- Q` Q: V A: Fi ria o with tread than side to give you and your loved ones the best possible change to survive and live a productive life. There will also be the quickest, most .: ;; k y #o tratm~a cases. ~sriTy ~ie~S~ieri~'s helico p- #er is not always available far emergenaes :...._ ~.~. h..:. .. ~ ~~ Health Care Overview - 7 Health Care Who is Medically Needy.? The medically needy could be anyone even you. More than half of the medically needy are children. About one-fifth of them are elderly who have exhausted their life- long savings. The rest are working people who, because of family needs, cannot afford medical costs. They are single mothers with pre-school children and no income. They are hardworking good citizens who have been struck by a catastrophe-,an illness in the family that has destroyed them financially...something that could easily'' ' happen to any of us. If you've reached the limits of your insurance coverage and exhausted your personal resources, you've chosen the wrong state in which to live. Only two states rank below Florida in taking care of the medically needy-0klahoma and Arkan- sas. Home Health Care Palms Beach Cottnt~s senior citizens list health' care as one of their most important concerns. It's no wonder. Most senior residents have worked all their lives and saved to retire in South Florida. Between Social Security, retirement benefits and their savings, they thought they had it riade. They didn't count on inflation and a deflated dollar. Many grandparents are finding it diffi- cult to make ends meet. They see their money shrinking just as their medical needs are expanding. One-third of the County's population is in the 60 or over age group. Of our more than 250,000 senior citizens, there are about 20,000 who have incomes below the national poverty level. It only takes about six months of hospital or nursing home care to wipe out the aver- But Palm Beach County traditionally has age senior citizen's savings ,,, and they don't extended a helping hand to its medically have the chance to start all over a ain• 't' needy. The Countywide Health Care District will install the comprehensive managemen we need to continue this care in the most cost-efficient way. C7 g ,i s too late. They have to be added to the growing numbers of elderly medically t indigent. Home health care for the elderly saves everyone money; both the. senior citizens and the funding agencies. The longer the elderly can s tay in-their .homes, the longer their money lasts and the lorYger they can stay off `goVerntnent ~velfar~ programs. What's more, rationa# studies slow that ,patients actually rernver faster at~home. The-Palzn Beach County wealth"Care District will help expand"home health serv- - ices and progra~is for those who rt`eQd them,... primarily: the elderly. It will give our senior citizens what they need ;most-a helping hand at home..