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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_03/24/1987i• VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (305) 746-7457 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 24, 1987 A) The Village Manager requested that Item XI-D Ordinance 349 be deleted from the agenda and replaced by Resolution No. 7-86/87. B) Item X-C was added, a Building Safety Week Proclamation. C) Item XIII - Any Other Matters a) Consideration of scheduling a Workshop Meeting for the Zoning Ordinance Revisions. • The Tequesta Village Council held a regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 1987 at 7:00 P.M., at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. 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 were: Jill K. Gemino, Edwin J. Nelson, Ron Mackail, and Earl L. Collings. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq., Village Attorney; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official; Franklin E. Flannery, Police Chief; and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. Vice-Mayor Howell gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. Approval of Agenda b) Consideration of scheduling for a Special Exception Hearing for the Plaza at Tequesta. c) The Mayor asked if there were any other additions or deletions for consideration to this evening's agenda. There being no other items for consideration for addition to the Agenda, Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson "to approve the agenda as amended." The vote on motion was: Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 2 - Carlton D. Stoddard Edward C. Howell Edwin J. Nelson Ron Mackail Jill K. Gemino the agenda therefore - for - for - for - for - for was approved as amended. The Mayor reviewed various scheduled meetings of interest with the Council and Village Officials. He also notified Vice-Mayor Howell that he had received a request from the JTAA, who extended an invitation to Mr. Howell to be present at the opening ceremonies for the spring season for the baseball and softball leagues, to be held at the Jupiter High School Football Stadium at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 28, 1987. IV. Acceptance of Certificate of Election A) On behalf of the members of the Village Council and the Village of Tequesta, Mayor Stoddard thanked • departing Councilmember Gemino for her service to the community this past term. Councilmember Gemino thanked the Council and members of the Administration for their cooperation and assistance during her term as a member of the Village Council. She congratulated Councilmember-Elect Earl L. Collings for his victory in the recent election and wished him well as a member to the Village Council. Mr. Bradford, Village Manager presented a bouquet of flowers to the departing Councilmember on behalf of the Village Council and residents of the Village of Tequesta. B) Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to accept the Certificate of Election as submitted from the Supervisor of Elections, Mrs. Jackie Winchester". The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. NOTE: - A copy of the certification is attached to these . minutes for informational purposes. Mr. Earl L. Collings won a contested race for Seat Two and Mr. Howell was unopposed for Seat Four. Minutes of Meeting March 24, 1987 Page 3 - ------------------------------ V. Oath of Office to Newly Elected Councilmembers A) Mr. Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager, administered the Oath of Office to the Councilmembers elected at the March 10, 1987 election, Mr. Earl L. Collings, Seat two, and Mr. Edward C. Howell, Seat four. VI. Reorganization A) Election of Council Officers for the ensuing year. a) Mayor, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to nominate Carlton D. Stoddard as Mayor". The vote on the motion was: Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed, and Carlton D. Stoddard was elected Mayor of the Tequesta Village Council. b) Vice-Mayor, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to nominate Mr. Edward C. Howell as Vice-Mayor of the Village of Tequesta". The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and Edward C. Howell was elected Vice-Mayor of the Tequesta Village Council. B) The designation of Village Councilmembers as representatives to various Governmental Assemblies was then addressed by Council. • Minutes of meeting March 24, 1987 Page 4 - 1) Palm Beach County Municipal League Representa- tives. Councilmember Nelson moved seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to appoint Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard, representative, and Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell, alternate representative to the Palm Beach County Municipal League." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. 2) Loxahatchee Council of Governments Representa-, tives. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to appoint Mayor Carlton • D. Stoddard as representative and Councilmember Edwin J. Nelson as alternate representative to the Loxahatchee Council of Governments." The vote on the motion was: Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. 3) Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council Representatives. Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to appoint Councilmember Earl L. Collings as Village representative, and Councilmember Edwin J. Nelson as alternate representative, to the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council". The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for • Edwin J. Nelson - for Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 5 - -------------------------------- the motion therefore passed and was adopted. 4) Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Representatives. Mayor Stoddard moved "to appoint Councilmember Nelson as the representative, and Mr. Joseph Yoder Jr., resident, as an alternate representative, to the Loxahatchee Management Coordinating Council." Councilmember Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) Appointment of Village Officers 1) Council considered the appointment of Thomas G. . Bradford as Village Manager. Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to appoint Thomas G. Bradford as Village Manager." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. 2) Council considered the appointment of Bill C. Kascavelis as Village Clerk and Village Treasurer. The Village Manager reviewed his recommendation and cited the functions performed by the Finance Director as those functions specified in the Village Charter as the duties and responsibilities of the Village Treasurer. A lengthy discussion ensued and Councilmember Howell objected to the recommendation, and preferred to appoint a Treasurer from within the Council. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to appoint Councilmember . Ron Mackail as Village Treasurer." The vote on the motion was: Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 6 - -------------------------- Earl L. Collings Edwin J. Nelson Carlton D. Stoddard Ron Mackail Edward C. Howell - for - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. 3) Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to appoint Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VII. Approval of Minutes and Reports A) The Village Council meeting minutes of February 24, 1987 were approved as amended by Mayor Stoddard. B) The Village Council Workshop meeting minutes of March 3, 1987 were approved with the addition of Item 8, a notation that adult entertainment establishments are not to be permitted within the Village. C) The Village Manager's Report for the period February 23 through March 20, 1987 was approved as submitted. VIII. Communications from Citizens A) None • IX. Development Matters A) Council reviewed a request for modification of the previously approved site plan for the Courtyard of Tequesta. Mr. John Henry, agent, reviewed a request recently approved by the Community Appearance Board for the replacement of Barrel Tile with Spanish S the for the Courtyard of Tequesta roof, and additional parking and landscaping east of the building site at the FEC right-of-way property. Minutes of Meeting March 24, 1987 Page 7 - --------------------------- Mr. H. David Kelley, Jr., P.E./P.L.S., Executive Management & Engineering Consultants, Inc. reviewed a Traffic Analysis Report for the Courtyard of Tequesta Project. The report recommended that the developers of Courtyard of Tequesta be required to provide the following off-site improvements: 1) A right turn lane on Tequesta Drive east bound to south bound. 2) Right turn lane on Cypress Drive, north bound to east bound. A lengthy discussion followed Mr. Kelley's presentation, and Mr. Henry indicated he would notify the owner of the Village's request concerning road way improvements in the area of the Courtyard of Tequesta project. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the request of Courtyard of Tequesta for the use of Spanish S tile, and to defer action on the parking recommendations until additional information can be secured from FEC railroad". The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. B) A site plan review for an application for a free standing sign at 160 Bridge Road, (Norton Tire), was not considered for lack of a representative. Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 8 - ------------------------------ X. Proclamations A) Mayor Stoddard honoring Police Village Council duty. B) Mayor Stoddard honoring Police the Village Cou of duty. read a proclamation of appreciation Officer Donald Nagy on behalf of the for distinguished service in line of read a proclamation of appreciation Officer Louis Gaydosh on behalf of ncil for distinguished service in line C) Mayor Stoddard read a proclamation proclaming the week of April 5-11, 1987 as "Building Safety Week". XI. New Business A) Mayor Stoddard reviewed a memorandum received from Vice-Mayor Howell, recommending the creation of a Bicentennial Commission of three to five (3-5) members to plan an appropriate commemorative program commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, which will be celebrated on September 17, 1987. This Commission is intended to be an informal ad-hoc group. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to appoint Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell as Chairman of the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Commission of the Village". The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Minutes of Meeting March 24, 1987 Page 9 - ------------------------- B) The Village Councilmembers reviewed a communication received from Mr. W. G. Kirkland concerning variance procedures necessary for replacement of swimming pool enclosures. A lengthy discussion ensued and comments concerning the matter were made by Mr. Joseph Yoder, Mr. William G. Kirkland and other interested residents of the area. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Village Manager and Village Attorney were requested to review the recommendations of Mr. Kirkland with the Building Official and report back to the Village Council with their recommendation addressing this matter. Note: A copy of the correspondence concerning the swimming pool recommendations provided by Mr. William Kirkland, a member of the "Zoning Board of Adjustment" is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. C) The Village Manager reviewed a proposed contract with • Executive Management & Engineering Consultants, Inc., for the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act of 1985. Councilmember Collings questioned the contract provisions concerning open end payment features of the contract, and recommended that a total dollar amount be specified. It was also noted that a termination provision was also required to be included within the contract document, that provided for termination of the contract by either party. The Village Manager reported that the total contract amount would not exceed $11,845 for work performed for the period March 31, through September 30, 1987. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve authorization of the contract as revised." The vote on the motin was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. • Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 10 - ---------------------------- D) The Village Attorney read by title Resolution No. 7- 86/87, A Resolution of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, designating signatories for Village Depository Accounts. The resolution requires dual signatures for all checks issued. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve Resolution No. 7- 86/87 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed, and Resolution No. 7- 86/87 was adopted. XII. Unfinished Business • A) The Village Attorney read by title Ordinance No. 345, the second reading of an ordinance providing that it shall be unlawful for persons to discharge any firearm within the Village. Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 345 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed, and the second reading of Ordinance No. 345 was adopted. B) The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 346, an ordinance amending sections of the Village Building Code and adopting the minimum standard Building Code, 1985 edition. • Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 11 - --------------------------- Upon completion of the reading, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 346 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed, and the second reading of Ordinance No. 346 was adopted. C) The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 347, providing for the adoption of the Coastal Construction Code. Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 347 as presented." The vote on the motion was: • Earl L. Collings - for Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 347 was adopted. D) The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 348, providing for Amendments to Definitions within the Village Zoning Ordinance and amending Flood Hazard Areas to include FEMA October 1, 1986 revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program. Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 348 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Earl L. Collings - for • Minutes of Meeting • March 24, 1987 Page 12 - the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 348 was adopted. XIII. Any Other Matters A) The Council set a Workshop meeting for review of the Zoning Ordinance Revisions in progress for 5:30 P.M., Thursday, April 2, 1987 in the Village Hall. B) The Council set a Public Hearing to consider a Special Exception for Plaza at Tequesta to be held Thursday, April 16, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village Hall. C) There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, i ~y~c~~~ Bill C. Kas< Finance Dim ~velis ctor/Clerk BCK/mk Attachments Date Approved: April 14,1987 G~/ Carlton D. Stoddard Edward C. Howell ,,~ c~m. rl L. Collings /~ Edwin J. N son ~~ Ron Mackail •