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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/10/1986MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA JUNE 10, 1986 A meeting was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida at 7:30 P.M., June 10, 1986 at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Stoddard. The Village Clerk proceeded with a roll call of the Councilmembers. Members present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor, Councilmembers: Jill K. Gemino, Ron Mackail and Edwin J. Nelson. Also present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Acting Village Manager, John C. Randolph, Esq., Village Attorney and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. Councilmember Nelson gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Mayor Stoddard made the following announcements: 1) Fire Rescue Service meeting to be held at 9:30 A.M,, 1Jednesday, June 11th at Jupiter Village Hall. • 2) Letter received from Commissioner Karen T. P-4arcus stating the final review of the Fire Rescue Service Budget would be July 14th at the County Budget Hearing. 3) The Village Mayor, Manager and Police Chief will be meeting with Commander Jerry Rogers of the Marine Patrol to address coastal security at 9:00 A.M., Wedensday, June 11th. 4) A meeting of the Water Resource Management Advisory Board, a sub-committee, drafting the County Wellfield protection ordinance, will meet at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Public Library on Monday, June 16th. (The Village rlanager will designate a representative of the Village to attend this meeting. 5) The Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting scheduled for June 25th at Tequesta Village hall, has been changed to 3:30 p.m. A barbecue sponsored by the Village will be held following the meeting at Tequesta Village Green Park. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS The Councilmembers approved the following minutes and reports: 1) Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 27, 1985. 2) Minutes of the Village Council Meeting held May 27, 1986 as amended. Minutes of the Meeting June 10, 1986 • Page 2 - ---------------------------------- 3) Village Manager's Report for the period May 25 through June 7, 1986. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved by Council as submitted. PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation congratulating Kenneth A. Larson, a Village resident, who was the first runner-up in the 1986 National Spelling Bee Championship. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS 1. Mrs. Mary S. Corr, a member of the Long Range Planning Commission presented a plan to enhance the beautification of the Village by planting Queen Palms every forty (40) feet along both sides of U.S. Highway No. 1. It was also suggested that Oleander plants be planted in the concrete highway divider islands, and right-of-way strips along the highway be resodded where necessary. • The cost of the proposal to purchase the trees and associated planting expenses was estimated at $32,025.00. Costs of extending water service to various locations along U.S. Highway No. 1 were not determined. Various methods of providing funding for the project were provided in the proposal. (A copy of Mrs. Corr's proposal is attached for information purposes). Upon completion of the presentation, Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "that the recommendation be taken under advisement and consideration be given to enable implementation of the Long Range Planning Commission Proposal." The vote on the motion was: Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Jill K. Gemino - for the motion therefore passed. Mayor Stoddard requested that Mr. Bradford review the proposal and report back to the Council his recommendations for undertaking implementation • of the proposed beautification project. ' Minutes of the Meeting June 10, 1986 Page 3 - ------------------------------------- • 2. Dr. Stanley Jacobs, Vice Chairman of the L.R.P.C. reviewed the design of a new Village sign that will be presented to Council for their consideration at the next regular scheduled meeting. 3. Mayor Stoddard read a communication received from the L.R.P.C. recommending that the Council investigate the possibility of forming its own independent Fire-Rescue District in light of the exhorbitant annual budget increase recommended for fiscal year 1986/1987 and the past fiscal period. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Section XII, Sign Regulations of the Official Zoning Ordinance of the Village. Attorney Randolph read the Ordinance by title only and noted the amendments to the Ordinance requixing non-conforming signs to be removed within two (2) years of passage of the ordinance and the prohibition of changeable letter signs except for reader portions of theater signs and name boards for fast food restaurants. Mr. Bradford read a letter received from the owners of the Lighthouse Plaza Shopping Center protesting the proposed sign ordinance. • Mr. Phillip I. Hertel, Asst. Vice-President, Roebling of New York, Inc. as agents for Eccelston Properties, Ltd. and Lighthouse Plaza Associates, stated the reduced sign size would encourage retailers to leave Tequesta in favor of Jupiter locations. As taxpayers of the Village, concerns were also expressed to the possibility of legal expenses that may be incurred by the Village in two years when national tenants possibly bring suit against the Village for damages and restraint of trade. Councilmember Nelson expressed his opinions regarding the proposed Sign Ordinance, noting that he agrees with the Council that a revised sign ordinance is needed and he is in agreement with the majority of the ordinance provisions, however, he takes issue with the legal description contained in the Ordinance designating a shopping center as two or more stores. It was suggested that consideration be given to establishing more than one standard for signage within the Village similar to the various commercial zoning districts within the Village. A lengthy discussion insued, after which Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to adopt the second reading of the Village sign ordinance as presented". The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for • Edwin J. Nelson - against the motion therefore passed and the Ordinance was adopted. Minutes of the Meeting June 10, 1986 • Page 4 - ------------------------------------------ NEW BUSINESS 1. A resolution adopting the Village of Tequesta Comprehensive Plan and Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Attorney Randolph noted that the resolution adopts the 1986 update of the Village Comprehensive Plan. Since the plan does not include the 1985 revised growth management plan required by the State, he sees no reason to proceed with advertising the plan and holding public hearings necessary to establish a force of law for the resolution being. considered at this time. Mr. Randolph further stated that the comprehensive plan does not contain any substantial changes that are inconsistent with t}ie current Village Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Bradford concurred with Mr. Randolph's assessment of the resolution and recommended its adoption. There being no further discussion on the matter, Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to adopt the Resolution as presented". The vote on the motion was: • Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for Jill K. Gemino - for the motion therefore passed and the Resolution was adopted. 2. Discussion of an interlocal agreement between the Village and Palm Beach County to enact a 5th and 6th Cent Local Option Gas Tax on the sale of motor fuel and special fuel within the County. Mr. Bradford read a communication received from Commissioner Marcus requesting adoption of the interlocal agreement by municipalities within Palm Beach County, to levy the tax proposed. It was noted that the Village currently is receiving approximately $45,000.00 per year from the first four (4) cents of the Local Option Gas Tax. It is estimated that the additional two (2) cent tax will provide approximately $25,200.00 additional revenue per annum. Mayor Stoddard noted the Palm Beach County Municipal League recommended use of the additional funds for operation and maintenance of municipal roads. Currently Commissioners Adams and Wilkens oppose the municipal leagues' re- commendation. • There being no further discussion on the matter, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to approve execution of the inter- local agreement between the Village and Palm Beach County, authorizing the T~Rinutes of Meeting June 10, 1986 Page 5 - levy of a 5th and 6th cent Local Option Gas Tax and providing for the distribution formula of the taxes collected, per the proposed agreement provisions°°. The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron ~lackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion was therefore passed and was adopted. 3. Discussion of regulating the parking in Swale areas (Public Rights- of-Way) within the Village. Mr. Bradford reviewed a report to Council addressing this matter. He noted the Village currently does not have an ordinance to regulate or prohibit the parking in Swale areas or unsurfaced public rights-of-Way. Three options were presented for consideration: (1) By Ordinance, prohibit parking on all Swale areas within the Village without the posting of signs. This option has the • lowest probability of enforcement by the Police Department. A violator of the Ordinance could contest on the grounds of a lack of knowl-edge of the prohibition. (2~ By Ordinance, prohibit parking on Swale areas within certain areas of the Village and the posting signs at the entrance to those areas. This application provides a higher degree of enforcement. (3) By Ordinance, prohibit parking throughout the entire Village or designated areas of the Village. Posting of signs in accor- dance with the Department of 'T'ransportation specifications for sign placements. This application presents the highest prob- ability of enforcement. At the conclusion of P~Tr. Bradford's presentation, Attorney Randolph indicated he would check with other municipalities namely: Atlantis and Lost Tree Village for copies of legislation they may have adopted to prohibit parking in swale areas. 4. Discussion pertaining to landscaping of ETIC0N sewage lift sta- tions throughout the Village. Mr. John Livers, Chairman ENCON, Board of Directors noted there are over 150 sewage pumping stations in the E.1C0i1 sewage c'_~strict. The • cost of fencing and landscaping each pumping stations would be prohib- itive. ,- . • • Minutes of Meeting June 10, 1986 Page 6 - the beautification and landscaping of ar located in the Village. ire pledged his this regard. Mr. Livers suggested that a community effort be undertaken to accomplish as surrounding sewage pumping stations cooperation with the Village in 5. Discussion of Safety Practices for Village Employees. "Mayor Stoddard inquired about providing police department officers bullet- proof vests for their protection. P4r. Bradford noted safety practices and utilization of appropriate safety equipment by employees of the Village would be addressed during his term as the Village Manager. ANY OTHER A9ATTERS 1. Mayor noted the Loxahatchee Council of Governments was requesting an additional contribution from participating municipalities for fiscal year 1986/1987. 2. The Council appointed Coun~l;ilember Edwin J. Nelson as the alternate representative to the '.'.B. County Beaches and Shores Council. In the event-Mayor Stoddard is unable to attend any scheduled meetings of Beaches and Shores Council, l~lr. P~lelson will be the Village Representative. 3. The Council designated P~~r. Thomas B. Bradford as alternate representative to the PBCM 4. i~4ayor Stoddard referred a letter to Mr. Bradford received from Mr. Jim Pilz, Beach Road regarding damage to the south side of Beach Road west of the 707 bridge by four wheel drive vehicles. The i~;ayor also requested that Mr. Bradford review the news racks located at the sharp curve on Beach Road to determine if a safety hazard exists at the site. 5. r9rs. Dorothy ::a;rpbell requested information from Mr. Bradford concerning the appointment of Mr. ,~inson to fill the vacancy for the position of Maintenance Department Superintendant. "Ar. Bradford informed Mrs. Campbell that he is considering the possibility of consolidating that position with the position of Recreation Director. Ile also indicated that as soon as he has made a determination on the position, he would notify Council of his recommendation. 6. Esquire Randolph reported that all of the news stands located at Tequesta Drive and Riverside Drive have been removed with the exception of the local newspaper. Ile stated efforts will be continued to facilitate removal of the news stand.as.requested by Council. 7. esquire Randolph reviewed .a final demand he received from N1r. Victor K. Orham, Attorney representing Mrs. Cyrese Colbert. St the conclusion • of Mr. Randolph's review, Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Council member blackail, '' to deny the final demand proposed on behalf of Mrs. Colbert by attorney Orham." The vote on the motion was: i-iinutes of the Meeting June 10, 1986 Page 7 -------------------------------------------- Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton Stoddard - for Ron t~iackail - for Jill K. Gemino - for • the motion therefore passed and the Ordinance was adopted. 8. Mr. Bradford stated for information purposes that Mr. 6~Villiam Reese Engineer formerly associated with Gee/F~ Jenson Engineering was leaving his employer and starting his own business. There being no other business before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~C;e~ Bill K. Kascav lis Finance Directo /Village Clerk Date Approved July 8~ 1986 ill K. Gemi o Ron Mackail ~~.c~. v ~~ ~ -~t~tnLl Edwin J. Nel on L~%G~~C i~~~ Carlton D. Stoddard Edward C. Howell •