TOWN OF LANTANA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2012 1. ROLL CALL: Mayor Stewart called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mrs. Gibson called the roll. Mayor Stewart asked that during the silent prayer, everyone remember the family of Joe Cowen who recently passed away. He said that Mr. Cowen was a resident of Lantana on Hypoluxo Island for over 25 years and owned many properties throughout town. There was a moment of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Mayor Stewart, Vice Mayor Aridas, Vice Mayor Pro Tem Austino and Councilmember Deringer. Councilmember Moorhouse was absent. ALSO PRESENT: Deborah S. Manzo, Town Manager; Mrs. Gibson, Town Clerk; R. Max Lohman, Legal Counsel and approximately 50 spectators. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Austino made a motion to approve the budget workshop minutes of July 16, 2012. Vice Mayor Aridas seconded the motion. Councilmember Deringer made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 23, 2012. Councilmember Austino seconded the motion. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL: Councilmember Austino made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Councilmember Deringer seconded the motion. 4. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. Council Reports 1 Vice Mayor Aridas announced that he attended a Kiwanis Club meeting and they were happy to see that the basketball court at Maddock Park had its first paving done. He said he checked earlier this week and the first coating was on the basketball court and the park looked really nice. In addition, he announced that he attended a Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting in Wellington, a Lantana Chamber of Commerce meet-and-greet, the Chamber s Economic Development Forum with Councilmember Deringer and the Town Manager and a Planning Commission meeting. He reported
that all the Planning Commission members, including alternates, attended and they did a good job with what was before them. He said he was happy that the Town Council asked all of the members to be present at the Planning Commission meetings. Councilmember Austino had no report. Councilmember Deringer said he has noticed in the newspaper that property values are going up, people are buying properties and people are charging more for the houses that are for sale. He said that we have hit the low and things are starting to pick back up. Mayor Stewart had no report. b. Town Manager Report Ms. Manzo had no report. 5. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: a. Consideration of Ordinance No. O-13-2012, Annexation of the Finnish American Rest Home Property Remarks: First Reading Mayor Stewart introduced and explained this item on the agenda. Mr. Lohman read the Ordinance title: ORDINANCE NO. O-13-2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LANTANA, FLORIDA, ANNEXING THREE (3) PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY COMPRISING A TOTAL OF 12.305+/- ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED TO THE EAST OF HIGH RIDGE ROAD AND GENERALLY ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERN BORDER OF THE COSTCO PROPERTY, INFORMALLY KNOWN AS THE FINNISH AMERICAN REST HOME PARCELS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; THE PARCELS ARE HEREBY ANNEXED PURSUANT TO THE PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION NO. ANX12-0001; DECLARING THAT THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY ANNEXED HEREBY; DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS ANNEXATION; DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 2 Mayor Stewart asked Council for disclosures. Councilmember Deringer had no disclosures. Councilmember Austino disclosed that years ago she worked in the building for a company called IntegraCare. She said that at one time she worked for the company that is currently there, Functional Pathways, but she has not worked in the building since Functional Pathways has been there. She said
that she knows people who work in the building, but have not spoken to anyone in the building about the agenda item. Vice Mayor Aridas said that he attended the Planning Commission meeting but did not speak to anyone. He said that he spoke with David Thatcher, Development Services Director, and drove around the property. Mayor Stewart disclosed that he was eating at Park Avenue in Lake Worth and someone that he does not know came up to him to discuss the agenda item, but he told the person that he could not talk about it and that they would need to come to the Council meeting. David Thatcher, Development Services Director and Kurt Stielow, 1810 High Ridge Road, Lake Worth commented, followed again by David Thatcher. Afterwards, there were comments from Beatrice Hough, 1957 Fitton Court, Lake Worth, and Jack Bowersox, representative of the Finnish American Rest Home. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Austino made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-13-2012 on first reading. Vice Mayor Aridas seconded the motion. b. Consideration of Ordinance No. O-17-2012, amending Chapter 6. Buildings and Building Regulations of the Code of Ordinances regarding telecommunications towers Remarks: First Reading Mayor Stewart introduced and explained this item on the agenda. Mr. Lohman read the Ordinance title: ORDINANCE NO. O-17-2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LANTANA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF LANTANA AT ARTICLE VI. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS. BY DELETING THE REFERENCE TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. SHALL REMAIN THE SAME AS PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. No individuals from the public commented on the agenda item and there was no Council discussion. Vice Mayor Aridas made a motion to approve Ordinance No. O-17-2012 on first reading. Councilmember Deringer seconded the motion. 3
6. MISCELLANEOUS: a. Discussion of the Lantana Chamber of Commerce s use of Town building located at 212 Iris Ave. Mayor Stewart introduced and explained this item on the agenda. There was Council discussion regarding the working relationship between the Town and the Lantana Chamber of Commerce over the years, and the building maintenance needs of the Chamber s office located at 212 Iris Avenue. Afterwards, the following individuals from the public commented on the agenda item: Mark Easton; Lake Worth Herald; Ron Washam, 127 S. Atlantic Drive, Boynton; Rosemary Mouring, 1445 W. Branch Street; Jane Hand, 896 N. Federal Hwy.; Joe Farrell, 920 Wynnwood Circle; Mary Smith, 703 W. Pine Street; Renee Gates, 102 N. Atlantic Drive; Catherine Skervin, 1307 Southwinds Drive; Kerry Harman, 200 Iris Avenue and Wayne Cordero, 300 E. Ocean Avenue. Councilmember Austino made a motion to let the Town Manager continue to work with the Lantana Chamber of Commerce and decide on issues regarding the Chamber. Vice Mayor Aridas seconded the motion. There was further Council discussion regarding the Chamber s use of the building. Town Attorney Lohman advised that the Town and Chamber of Commerce have a formal lease agreement so that both parties know the conditions of use of the building and for liability and insurance purposes. He recommended that the Council allow him to meet with the Town Manager and Chamber of Commerce representatives to craft the lease agreement. Councilmember Austino amended her motion for the Town Manager, Town Attorney and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to draft a formal lease agreement for Council consideration. Vice Mayor Aridas seconded the amended motion. 7. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Bob Little, 921 Lakeside Place. 8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change) 4 August 27, 2012 Consideration of Ordinance No. O-13-2012, Annexation of the Finnish American Rest Home Remarks: Second and Final Reading Consideration of Ordinance No. O-17-2012, amending Chapter 6. Buildings and Building Regulations of the Code of Ordinances regarding telecommunications tower Remarks: Second and Final Reading
Consideration of Ordinance No. O-18-2012, amending Chapter 23. Zoning of the Code of Ordinances revising permitted and special exception uses and building requirements in some zoning districts, revising telecommunications towers as special exceptions, and revising parking regulations Remarks: First Reading Consideration of Resolution No. R-07-2012, amending R-04-03 regarding utility rate increases Consideration of Resolution No. R-08-2012, fees and charges schedule for utilities Consideration of approving the Library Public Library Long Range Service Plan for years 2012-2014 Consideration of surplus vehicles Consideration of a piggy-backed contract for the printing and mailing of the Town s monthly utility bills Consideration of awarding a bid for engineering services September 10, 2012 Consideration of an amendment to The Carlisle s Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions to change the mix of independent and assisted living units Consideration of a special exception request from The Carlisle to change the mix of independent and assisted living units Consideration of a variance request from The Carlisle to allow kitchens in units 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Vice Mayor Aridas announced that the ribbon cutting for the Maritime Academy is tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. He said he hopes everyone can come by and see it and that it looks like it will be a very nice school. Councilmember Austino and Councilmember Deringer had no additional comments. Mayor Stewart announced that the Primary Election is tomorrow. He said that there are very important seats up for elections and encouraged everyone to get educated and make sure they vote for the people who will represent their community well. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made and carried unanimously. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Aye Nay Mayor Stewart Vice Mayor Aridas 5
Councilmember Austino Councilmember Deringer ATTEST: Councilmember Moorhouse Town Clerk 6