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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/09/1986• • MINUTES VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 A Public Hearing was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 9, 1986 at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. I. The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Stoddard. A roll call of Councilmembers was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; Members: Jill K. Gemino, Ron Mackail, and Edwin J. Nelson. Also present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager, Village Department Heads, John C. Randolph, Village Attorney and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. The Village Manager announced that a millage rate of 5.3126 mills would be required to balance the Village General Fund Budget. An increase of 7.8% over the rolled-back rate of 4.9281 mills. • • The Village Manager proceeded to review the following Village Budgets: (A) Improvement Bond Revenue Fund (B) Improvement Bond Revenue Sinking Fund (C) Capital Improvement Fund (D) Water Department Enterprise Fund. A memorandum read by the Village Manager highlighting the various Fund Budgets is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. III. Mayor Stoddard opened the floor to comments or inquiries from Village residents in attendance. Mr. Joseph Yoder, a former Councilmember and an active member of the Tequesta Association of Voters and Taxpayers (TAVT) and Country Club Community Association (CCCA) commented favorably on the budget as proposed and complr~lented the Village Manager for areas being addressed such as: Annual Employee Appraisals, Management perfor- mance by objectives, Capital needs of the Village utilizing profes- sional personnel and other areas not considered by the previous administration. A concern that extravagance be avoided during planning for facility improvements was expressed. Also, it was suggested that prior to hiring any additional personnel in the Building Department, Village Council Public Hearing • September 9, 1986 Page 2 - • -------------------------- that additional use of current employees be studied to insure that the need for an additional employee in that department exists. IV. There being no further comments from the floor, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to adopt the budgets as presented and the tentative proposed millage rate of 5.3126 mills." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for • the motion therefore passed and was adopted. V. The Village Manager publicly announced the proposed millage rate (5.3126) and the percent (7.800) by which the proposed millage exceeded the rolled-back millage rate (4.9281). Mayor Stoddard reminded those in attendance that the second and final budget hearing was scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 1986. There, being no further business to be conducted, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. BCK/mk Minutes Approved: September 23, 1986 "~/, ~.dC Carlton D. Stod ar Mayor Respectfully submitted, Bill C.Kascavelis Finance Director/Village Clerk ~- Edward C. Howell Vice-Mayor r~ ~,~ ~ Ron Mackail Councilmember E win J. elson Councilmember Jill K. Gemino Councilmember • MINUTES VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1986 A meeting was held by the Village Council of the Village of Teauesta, Florida at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 9, 1986 at the Village Hall, 357 Teauesta Drive, Teauesta, Florida. I. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Stoddard. A roll call of Councilmembers present was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; Members: Jill K. Gemino, Ron Mackail and Edwin J. Nelson. Also present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager, John C. Randolph, Village Attorney and Bi11 C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. The agenda was approved as submitted. • IV. Proclamations. • a) A Proclamation to Claire Malone and Deborah M. Marchant of Farrell's Fantasy, Inc. for an exemplary contribution to the community for attractive landscaping and building improvements at the Claire Malone Office Complex located on Teauesta Drive at Seabrook Road was presented to the Council for their review. This proclamation was approved at the Council Meeting held August 26, 1986. The Mayor requested consideration and approval of the following proclamations. b) A proclamation declaring the week of September 17 through 23, 1986 as Constitution Week and September 18, 1986 as Constitution Day in the Village commemorating the signing of the Constitution of -the United States of America on September 17, 1787, in collaboration with the Jupiter Lighthouse Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Gemino, "to approve the proclamation as presented." The vote on the motion was: . Edward C. Howell _ for Jill K. Gemino for s • Village Council Meeting September 9, 1986 Page 2 - --------------------------------- Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and the Proclamation was adopted. c) A proclamation congratulating R. H. Properties, Inc. Teauesta Shoppes South and North, Mr. Randy Haisfield, for tl~e attractive architecture and landscaping at Teauesta Shoppes and for setting a new standard of excellence for the business community of Teauesta. Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve the proclamation as presented." The vote on the motion was: • • Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and the proclamation was adopted. d) A proclamation of congratulations to Teauesta Corporate Center, Mr. Richard Hasner, President, for a new model of attractive architecture in downton Teauesta and the mark of excellence enhancing the Village community appearance. Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to approve the proclamation as presented." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and the proclamation was adopted. V. Approval of D~inutes and Reports: a) The minutes of the Village Council Workshop meeting of August 21, 1986 were approved as submitted. Village Council Meeting September 9, 1986 Page 3 - ---------------------------------------- b) The minutes of the Village Council meeting of August 26, 1986 were approved as submitted. c) The Village Manager's Report for the period August 25 to September 5, 1986 was approved as submitted. VI. Communications from Citizens: Mr. Robert Sattley complimented the Council for the recent installation of new traffic signals and the signalization at Old Dixie Highway and Teauesta Drive. VII. Unfinished Business: a) The first reading of an Ordinance prohibiting swale parking along Teauesta Drive within the Village. The Village Manager and Village Attorney reviewed provisions of the Ordinance. Upon completion of the • review, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Gemino, to approve the first reading of the Ordinance as presented." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for therefore the first reading of the Ordinance was passed. VIII. New Business: A) Designation of a voting delegate to the 60th Annual Convention of the Florida League of Cities September 18-20, 1986. Mayor Stoddard noted Vice-Mayor Howell, Councilmember Ron Mackail and the Finance Director/Village Clerk Kascavelis would be attending this year's conference held in Orlando. Since the possibility exists that Vice-Mayor Howell may be required to leave the conference prior to the time designated for the annual meeting it was suggested • that Councilmember Ron Mackail be designated the voting r • Village Council Meeting September 9, 1986 Page 4 - ----------------------------------- delegate of the Village at the 60th Annual Florida League of Cities Conference." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Jill K. Gemino - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. b) Authorization to contract for the trimming of the Royal Palm Trees located on Tequesta Drive. The Village Manager reviewed bids submitted for the project. He noted Rood Landscape of Tequesta sub- mitted the low bid in the amount of $1,595.00 and requested authorization to contract with Rood Landscape for the tree trimming service in the amount stated. • Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember • Mackail, "to approve contracting with Rood Landscape of Tequesta for the trimming of the Royal Palm Trees located on Tequesta Drive at a cost of $1,595.00." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. IX. Other Matters a) The Village Manager reported that he had been notified by the Building Official that a new sign submittal has been receiared from SAS Enterprises. Past Council actions indicated that the new sign sub- mittal was to be presented directly to Council for their consideration as opposed to going to the Community Appearance Board as is the normal processing procedure. After a brief discussion on the matter with the Village Attorney, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by • Councilmember Gemino, '°to require SAS Enterprises sign i' Village Council Meeting September 9, 1986 Page S - ---------------------------------- submittal to undergo normal review procedure which entails submission to the Community Appearance Board for review and then to Village Council for final consideration." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Council requested that a synopsis of past events relative to the Step-Saver sign be compiled and submitted by their review along with copies of the latest Step Saver sign rendering. Numerous other administrative matters were reviewed with the Village Manager. Respectfully submitted, • • • Bill C. Kascavelis Tinance Director/Village Clerk BCk/mk Approved: September 23, 1.986 ~~~~ Carl-ton D. Stoddard Mayor Edward-~. Howell Vice-Mayor j t ~ ~, ~~ ~ll p~ac~ ~. ' Ron Mackail ,--~ ~- , E wln N on Jill K. Gemino Councilmember