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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_05/12/1988T VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 746-7457 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 12, 1988 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, May 12, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 9:25 A.M., immediately following the Council Workshop meeting, by Mayor Ron T. Mackail and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Ron T. Mackail, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta and Earl L. Collings. Village Official present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq., Village Attorney; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant; Department Heads, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. • II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon a motion of Councilmember Collings, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, and the affirmative vote of all Councilmembers, the agenda was amended to include the following items: A) Item VI-H, discussion of a request for the use of Gallery Square North Parking Lot for a special event. B) Item VI-A was deleted from the Agenda. C) Council scheduled a Council meeting Workshop for 9:00 A.M., Thursday, June 9, 1988, to review the prioritization of issues to be addressed by Council, and to consider establishing Standing Committees of Council. D) Item VIII-A, a discussion of Coral Cove Park requested by Councilmember Capretta. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to approve the Village Council meeting minutes of the meeting held April 28, 1988 and the Village Manager's Report covering the period April 25 through May 6, 1988." The vote on the motion was: Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 2 - ------------------------------- William E. Burckart Joseph N. Capretta Earl L. Collings Edward C. Howell Ron T. Mackail the minutes and Manager's approved. IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - for - for - for - for - for Report were therefore A) Mr. James Coletti of 4 Tequesta Pines complained to Council about the size of cable t.v. boxes installed on his property by Centel Cable Television Company. During the discussion, numerous other complaints surfaced concerning the manner in which the alleged improvements to the cable system were being installed. The Village Manager was requested to contact Centel Cable Television and secure a detail installation plan for the cable improvements to be made within the Village, and to request immediate attention to the restoration of lawns damaged during the installation of their equipment. Also, appropriate landscaping acceptable to the Village at all sites where oversized cable t.v. boxes were located was to be addressed. Gary Preston, Director of Public Works & Recreation reported that a Centel truck, used by the installation crew, has caused considerable damaged at several locations to the bituminous based roadways within the Village, resulting from leaking diesel fuel onto the roadways. The Village Manager was also directed to notify Centel Cable of the damages and arrange for the necessary street repairs at Centel's expense. B) Mr. John Ashley, a Tequesta resident requested a status report concerning the North Cypress Drive Subdivision development. The Building Official stated that he met with representatives of the State Department of Natural Resources at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 11, 1988. He reported fourteen (14) active gopher tortoise nests were located and flagged with red tape. He indicated the project was continuing; however, no more land would be cleared until the survey of the property was completed and the preliminary site plan for the project is approved. Mr. Ashley and any interested parties were directed to meet with the Building Official and the developer to plan for the relocation of the active nests and gopher tortoises. Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 3 - ------------------------------- C) Mr. Mac Goodner, Goodner's Variety Store, addressed Council on behalf of the business-men of the community, who were affected with the existing Village Sign Ordinance scheduled to become effective on July 10, 1988. Mr. Goodner requested an additional five (5) year extension period to meet the Village Ordinance requirements, which would enable an adequate amortization period for businesses to absorb the signage expense. The Village Attorney noted a two (2) year amortization period was provided for when the Village Sign Ordinance was adopted. He stated he addressed this specific issue when the legislation was drafted, and recommended a reasonable amortization period be considered. Attorney Randolph stated he is of the opinion that a reasonable period for amortization is five (5) years. He further stated that the request could be dealt with by the Council in a number of ways, to provide a conditional extension to businesses which • would enable amortization expenses of present signs. At the conclusion of the discussion concerning reasonable amortization periods, it was determined that most municipalities provide for a five (5) to eight (8) year amortization period. The Village Attorney indicated he would be satisfied with any amortization period of five (5) years or more. Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to amend the current Village Sign Ordinance by extending the sign amortization period an additional five (5) years, with no exceptions to be permitted upon the expiration of such date, and the Village Attorney was requested to review and revise any other provisions of the ordinance necessary to facilitate the validity and defense of the ordinance as revised." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 4 - V. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Mr. Mark Haisfield, Haisfield Enterprises Inc., presented and reviewed the preliminary sketch plans for Intracoastal Villas Subdivision. Mr. Haisfield indicated the original subdivision plan consisted of fourteen (14) single-family homes. The plan has been revised because of cost considerations to a plan consisting of thirteen (13) town homes and fourteen (14) duplex units. The price range of each unit would be in the vicinity of $160,000. to $200,000. per unit. He further stated that the 8-acre parcel is zoned R-2 thus permitting ninety-six (96) units for the development; however, only twenty-seven (27) units are planned for development. The development also consists of a common tennis court, pool facility and bathroom which will be maintained and controlled by the Homeowners Association. During the discussion and review, Mr. Haisfield reported • that he is currently seeking approval from the Department of Transportation for modification of the U.S. Highway One median cut directly west of the entrance to "Intracoastal Villas." Council requested an elevation rendering of the development and architectural design renderings to be provided with the preliminary site plan review. The Village Manager expressed concern regarding ingress and egress, public road right-of-way, maintenance and landscaping. The Village Attorney indicated, the covenants of the homeowners association should state specifically, that the covenants of the homeowners association can be enforced by the Village, with regards to the maintenance of the landscaping at the entrance to the development. Mr. John W. Gallatin, a property owner of land located near the proposed entrance to Intracoastal Villas expressed concern that an adequate buffer planting area north of the entrance be provided, and that property north of the proposed development is not interrupted by drainage run-off from Intracoastal Villas. Mr. Gallatin also requested a copy of the minutes after they are approved by Council. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to grant C Council Meeting Minutes . May 12, 1988 Page 5 - ------------------------------- conceptual approval of the preliminary sketch plan for Intracoastal Villas as presented subject to the conditions specified by Council and all previous conditions specified by Council." The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VI. NEW BUSINESS A) Councilmember Capretta questioned the status of the funding of $198,000. by the State for the first year's funding for Coral Cove Park Beach and Dune Restoration Project. • Former Mayor Stoddard reported that he sent telegrams to specific state representatives at the request of County Engineer Clinger this past weekend, objecting to the House's failure to provide funding necessary to protect the state's investment of 50 million dollars at Coral Cove Park. Village Manager Bradford reported he had received notice that Mr. Stoddard's telegrams and his pictorial presentation were reviewed by the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee and that funding from this year's State Budget was provided for the Coral Cove Beach and Dune Restoration Project. B) Gary Preston, Director of Public Works & Recreation, reviewed a memorandum concerning the U.S. Highway One Queen Palms planting project. A lengthy discussion ensued concerning the problems associated with securing participation by all commercial business located on U.S. Highway One. Upon completion of the discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that Council's previous action extending the sign ordinance amortization should be conducive to improving cooperation from commercial property owners who previously objected to participation in the Queen Palm planting project. • . Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 6 - ------------------------------- Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to proceed with the U.S. Highway One Queen Palms Project as presented." The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. • C) The Village Attorney read by title the first reading of Ordinance No. 368, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, AMENDING SECTION 6-41 AND 6-42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1987 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND FOR ADOPTION OF UNIFORM MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1987 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Upon completion of a brief discussion of the Ordinance provisions, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to adopt the First Reading of Ordinance No. 368 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 368 was adopted. D) The Village Attorney read by title the first reading of Ordinance No. 369, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FEES ENUMERATED THEREIN TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR ALTERATIONS REQUIRING A PERMIT; BY AMENDING THE FEES • • Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 7 - RELATING TO ALL PLUMBING WORK REQUIRING A PERMIT; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO ALL ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRING A PERMIT; BY AMENDING THE FEES RELATING TO ALL GAS INSTALLATION OR DISMANTLING WORK REQUIRING A PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." The Building Official reviewed the proposed legislation and indicated a partial fee structure increase was placed in effect in 1986. He further indicated that Ordinance No. 369 has been recommended for the purpose of establishing a permit and fee schedule comparable with other municipalities within the County. During the discussion of the ordinance provisions, the Village Attorney was requested to provide the Council with recommendations for legislation addressing land clearing permitting activities. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Burckart • moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 369 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 369 was adopted. E) The Village Manager reviewed the provisions of an Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the Village of Tequesta, for the enhancement and maintenance of the E-9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number System. Upon completion of the Manager's review, Councilmember Capretta moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the Village of Tequesta as presented." The vote on the motion was: Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 8 - -------------------------------- William E. Burckart Edward C. Howell Ron T. Mackail Earl L. Collings Joseph N. Capretta - for - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed and Interlocal Agreement was adopted. • F) The Village Attorney read by title Resolution No. 9- 87/88, "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, STATING ITS POSITION ON ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED LANDS." The Village Manager reviewed the provisions of the resolution and indicated the purpose of the resolution is primarily to clarify any ambiguities concerning the Village annexation policies, and to provide a resolution and map to the City Manager's of Palm Beach County and North County representative Karen Marcus designating the areas desired for reserved annexation by the Village. The reserved annexation areas include parts of Section 22, 26, and all of Section 27 lying westerly of the north west fork of the Loxahatchee River. Also, the elimination of unincorporated enclaves located withn the natural boundaries of the Village is desired. Upon completion of the review, Vice-Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Burckart, "to adopt Resolution No. 9-87/88 as presented. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. G) The Village Attorney read by title Resolution No. 10- 87/88 "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF THANKS TO CONRAD T. MILLER FOR SERVICES TO THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA." Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to adopt the resolution as presented." The vote on the motion was: • • Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1988 Page 9 - ------------------------------- Ron T. Mackail Edward C. Howell Joseph N. Capretta William E. Burckart - for - for - for - for the resolution therefore passed and was adopted. Note: Councilmember Collings was excused from the meeting, prior to the vote taken on this issue. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Capretta requested a status report concerning the Gallery Square Parking Lot. The Village Manager reported he has been meeting with shop owners and they have indicated they are concerned about coming to an acceptable agreement. Mrs. Campbell stated she has initiated efforts to have a traffic engineer prepare a traffic flow-pattern for the parking lot, and the shop owners are prepared to do the necessary landscaping. Mr. Bradford indicated he would draft a lease agreement to include liability insurance coverage acceptable to the Village Council. Councilmember Capretta noted that Council has not formally indicated its position concerning the sale or lease of the property. Mr. Bradford acknowledged that fact, and indicated the disposition of Gallery Square North Parking Lot would be determined by Council. B) The Village Manager reviewed a request received from Faye Schrecengost, Director, Lighthouse Gallery, requesting use of the Gallery Square parking lot on Saturday, June 18, 1988 for an Antique Auto Show. The Manager recommended approval subject to the posting of liability insurance acceptable to the Village. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. Respectfully submitted, BCK/mk Encl. Intracoastal Villas Development Application i~~~-~~~ ire . Bill C. Kasc elis Finance Dir ctor/Village Clerk Date Approved: May 26, 1988