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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/24/1987~~ A regularly scheduled meeting was held by the Village Council on Tuesday, February 24, 1987 at 7:00 P.M., at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 1987 n U I. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. A roll call of the Councilmembers present was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; Councilmembers present: Jill K. Gemino, Edwin J. Nelson, and Ron Mackail. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq., Village Attorney; Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official; and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. Mayor Stoddard gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. Approval of Agenda VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drivc Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (305) 746-7457 A) The agenda was approved as submitted. B) The Mayor announced scheduled governmental meetings of interest to the public and Council. IV. Approval of Minutes and Reports A) The Village Council meeting minutes of February 10, 1987, were approved as submitted. B) The Village Council Workshop meeting minutes of February 17, 1987, were approved as submitted. C) The Village Manager's Report for the period February 9 through February 20, 1987, was approved as submitted. V. Communications From Citizens A) None. U Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 . Page 2 ------------------ VI. Development Matters A) The Building Official reviewed a site plan application for a double faced free standing sign for the "221 Building," located at 221 Old Dixie Highway South, Tequesta. Mr. Ladd noted that the drawing of the sign indicating ivory lettering and a dark brown background should be reversed. He also noted that one parking space would be eliminated to provide a planter area at the base of the free standing sign. Upon completion of the presentation, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the application as corrected with the inclusion of a planter area to be located at the base of the sign." The vote of the motion was: • Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VII. New Business A) Mr. James R. Van Wagner was appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a regular member, by a motion made by Councilmember Mackail and seconded by Councilmember Howell. The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. • Minutes of Meeting • February 24, 1987 Page 3 ------------------ B) Mr. David Tassell was appointed to the Jupiter- Tequesta Junior Citizens Board of Directors as the Village representative, by a motion by Councilmember Howell which was seconded by Councilmember Gemino. The vote on the motion was: Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) Mr. James M. Stergas was appointed to the Planning Commission as a regular member, by a motion of Councilmember Howell which was seconded by Councilmember Mackail. The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edwin J. Nelson - for • Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. D) The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 345, an Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm within the Village unless special permission therefore is first obtained from the Chief of Police; providing for an exemption to law enforcement officers in the discharge of their duties; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an effective date. In reply to a question raised by a member from the audience, Attorney Randolph indicated that bb guns and pellet guns would also be included under the provisions of this Ordinance. Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 Page 4 ------------------ Upon completion of Mr. Randolph's review Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember adopt the first reading of Ordinance presented." The vote on the motion was: Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Jill K. Gemino - for Councilmember Mackail, "to No. 345 as the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 345 was adopted. • E. The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 346, an Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, amending Sections 6-21, 6-22, 6-61, 6-81, 6-101, 6- 102, 6-121, 6-122, 6-151, of the Village Code of Ordinances, to provide for the adoption of the Standard Building Code, 1985 edition, the uniform, minimum countywide amendment to the Standard Building Code, 1985 edition, and the standard for the installation of roof coverings, 1985 edition, the Standard Gas Code, 1985 edition, the Standard Housing Code, 1985 edition, the Standard Mechanical Code, 1985 edition, the uniform, minimun countywide amendment to the Standard Mechanical Code, 1985 edition, the Standard Plumbing Code, 1985 edition, the uniform, minimum countywide amendment to the Standard Plumbing Code, 1985 edition, the Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1985 edition; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for codification; providing an effective date. Mr. Ladd reviewed the Ordinance provisions and noted the amendments were basically a perfunctory revision of building code provisions necessary for unification of the Village Building Code with the existing South Florida Standard Building Code. Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Gemino, "to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 346 as presented." • Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 • Page-5------------ The vote on the motion was: Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 346 was adopted. F. The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 347, an Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, adopting the Coastal Construction Code for construction within the coastal building zone and coastal barrier islands in the Village of Tequesta; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date. Mr. Ladd noted that the Ordinance is proposed as a part of the Growth Management Act requiring coastal • construction zone and coastal building code regulations necessary to provide minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings and structures, and to reduce the harmful effects of hurricanes and other severe storms occurring along the coastal area of the Village of Tequesta which boarders on the Atlantic ocean. The Village Attorney also commented and indicated that the wording contained in Section VIII - Penalties should be amended by deletion of the words, "by the Code Enforcement Board." Upon completion of the review Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Gemino, "to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 347 as amended." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 347 was adopted. Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 • Page-6------------ G. The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 348, an Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequeta, Florida, amending Section IV of the Official Zoning Ordinance of the Village relating to definitions, to include definitions of "manufactured home," "mean sea level" and "start of construction"; by revising the definition "mobile home"; by amending Section X, Supplemental Regulations, revising Subsection (A) Item No. (12) and adding new Subsection (A) Item No. (13); by amending Section XV, Flood Hazard Areas, to include the Federal Emergency Management Agency October 1, 1986 revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date. The Building Official noted that 70 percent of Tequesta lies within the flood plane, and the adoption of this Ordinance is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program. Councilmember moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 348 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin C. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 348 was adopted. H. The Village Manager reviewed Resolution No. 6-86/87, authorizing the Village Manager to enter into an agreement with American Express for credit services. Mr. Bradford noted that the purpose of the resolution was to eliminate the inconvenience of prepaying official business expenses for employees attending seminars and similar functions. He also noted that American Express provides a detailed monthly statement and a detailed quarterly statement of all charges. • The merits and liabilities associated with the proposal were discussed by Council. Upon completion of the discussion Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve Resolution No. 6- 86/87 as amended with a provision of limiting credit card charges to a maximum of $2,000 which shall be monitored by the Village Manager." The vote on the motion was: Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Jill K. Gemino - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C~ Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 Page 7 ------------------ I. Mr. Jim Collins, P.E., Gee & Jenson Engineering, Inc., reviewed a proposal for a traffic study for the Village. He indicated the study area would include outlying areas that contribute traffic to Tequesta, and would include: traffic and intersection counts, projected growth factors, and other pertinent factors necessary to determine the current level of service, and the desired level of service for traffic within the Village, and the recommended improvements necessary to provide the desired level of service for Tequesta traffic. A lengthy discussion ensued which addressed the cost and the need of the traffic study to provide the data necessary to efficiently plan for the current and future Village traffic needs. Upon conclusion of the discussion Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to authorize contracting with Gee & Jenson Engineering, Inc., for a Village traffic study not to exceed $25,000 to be paid from the undesignated fund balance of the General Fund." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard Edward C. Howell Ron Mackail Edwin J. Nelson Jill K. Gemino the motion therefore - for - for - for - for - for passed and was adopted. • r~ U Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 Page 8 ------------------ VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Mrs. Martha O. McNeal, Senior Landscape Architect for Gee & Jenson Engineering, Inc., presented a Master Plan for the Dover Road Park. The Master Plan addressed a 147,000 square foot area comprised of property 510, property 512 and the JTJC property. Included in the plan were: one gazebo, two racqueball courts, two basketball courts, four tennis courts, two volleyball courts near a picnic area, and various playground equipment. A pedestrian trail with four exercise group stations would intertwine through the park area. The cost of the improvements proposed was estimated at $300,000 and Mrs. McNeal noted that the project could be built in stages. Mr. Preston reviewed the status of the property considered for the planned park area. He noted that property 510 was to be purchased by the Village, the owner of property 512 had requested 50 percent more than the appraised value received by the Village for the property, and the JTJC reported that they were not interested in selling their property at this time. A lengthy discussion followed and some of the comments were: 1. Mr. Dominic S. Noreikis, Tequesta Gardens Condominium Association, Inc., opposed placing an active park near their condo residences. 2. Mayor Stoddard questioned the Recreation Director concerning activities currently provided at the Tequesta Park, which were basically softball and baseball fields. 3. Mr. John Giba questioned a real need for the proposed park. 4. Mr. Bob Joslin reported that a recent survey conducted by the TAVT showed that the majority of those surveyed were not in favor of the proposed park. Mr. Joslin suggested that improvements to Tequesta Park be considered instead of a new park. • Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 Page 9 ------------------ 5. Mr. Stanley Jacobs suggested that a survey of the number of children in the Tequesta area be conducted to determine if an additional facility is needed. 6. Mr. John Giba also noted that 16 years ago the Village assumed maintenance of the current Tequesta Park from the Kiwanis Club at the initial cost of $10.00 per year, which resulted in an annual outlay in excess of $100,000 per year for maintenance of the facility. 7. Councilmember Mackail expressed concerns about the improvement costs of the Park and associated maintenance costs, and indicated additional input should be received from all residents of the community. 8. Councilmember Gemino indicated consideration should be given to diversity, when planning parks for the Village, to ensure that the parks could be enjoyed by all ages not just for small children. 9. Councilmember Howell also expressed concern for the need of a demographic study of children of the area who would be served by the park facility, and he noted the concerns of parents of the community who are desirous of safe and adequate park facilities for their children. 10. Councilmembers Gemino and Howell also expressed a desire to pursue this matter further and suggested that the Planning Commission and others explore all areas of concern to enable input from Village residents. The Mayor thanked Mrs. McNeal for her fine presentation and indicated that further study of the matter would be required before a decision concerning future park and recreation programs could be made. • Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 • Page 10 ------------------ B. The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 343, an Ordinance of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, providing that it shall be unlawful for persons to settle or trespass upon the private property of another and particularly upon public lands within the Village of Tequesta without legal authority; providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep upon the private property of another person without the consent of the owner of such property and further providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep on any of the streets, public rights-of-way or public parks located in the Village of Tequesta; providing a penalty; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date. Councilmember Mackail Nelson, "to approve No. 343 as presented." moved, seconded by Councilmember the second reading of Ordinance The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell Jill K. Gemino • Carlton D. Stoddard Edwin J. Nelson Ron Mackail - for - for - for - for - for the second reading of Ordinance No. 343 therefore passed and was adopted. C. The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 344, an Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, amending Section 13-13 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village relating to sounding of train horns so as to reflect change in the enabling statute; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing for an effective date. Councilmember Nelson Howell, "to approve No. 344 as presented. moved seconded by Councilmember the second reading of Ordinance The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard Jill K. Gemino Ron Mackail Edward C. Howell Edwin J. Nelson - for - for - for - for - for • the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 344 was adopted. Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 Page 11 ------------------ IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS A. The Village Manager reviewed a Change Order to the water storage tanks and building painting contract with Marine Tank Coating Company, Inc. Mr. Bradford noted that the engineers found pin holes, leaks, and deterioration at the top of the water storage tank at Well No. 2 during their inspection. The engineers authorized additional work to correct the problem detected at a cost of $1,540. Accordingly, Council must approve payment for Change Order No. 2 prior to payment being facilitated to the contractor. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to authorize the additional payment of 51,540 for Change Order No. 2 of the water storage tanks and building painting contract." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for • Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. B. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on March 24, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting scheduled for March 10, 1987 was cancelled because the Hall will be used until 7:00 P.M, to hold the Municipal Election. C. The Village Manager requested that a workshop be scheduled to meet with the Village Zoning Consultant to review the C-1 Zoning In Progress. A meeting was set by Council for March 3, 1987 at 5:30 P.M. in the Village Council chambers. D. Council authorized the Mayor to vote for the proposed slate of members to the Palm Beach County Planning Council. Minutes of Meeting February 24, 1987 Page 12 ------------------ There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully subm'tted, ~~ Bill C. s avelis Finance Director/Village Clerk Date Approved: March 24, 1987 Carlton D. Stoddard .- ~ Edward C. Howell • Ron Mackail ``» Edwin J. elso n U