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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/08/1976• MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL QF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA JUNE 8, 1976 A Council meeting of the Village of Tequesta was held at 7:30 P,M., Tuesday, June 8, 1976 in the Village Hall. Councilmembers present were Campbell, Baron, Brown, Huggins and Yoder. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney. The Village Clerk was on vacation. Opening Prayer was by Baron and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by members of Boy Scout Troop No. 156. Mayor Campbell stated the Water Department Report would be on the June 22, 1976 agenda. Baron asked about water taps which he had requested to be on this meeting agenda and Mayor Campbell advised all water matters would be on the agenda of the June 15, 1976 Special Council Meeting. Yoder referred to the letter from the Village Attorney in regard to the first draft of an agreement between the Village and Tri-Southern Utilities Company, Inc. for bulk water service and this matter would be on the June 15, 1976 agenda. • Playor Campbell advised of the Special Council Meeting on water matters at 7:30 P.M., June 15, 1976 in the Village Hall; that the Bicentennial decorations made by the High School art class were in place in the portico of the Village Hall; that the decorations had been installed by Norman Miller and crew at no cost to the Village; that trash bags were available at the Village Hall and that the Palm Beach County Transportation Authority would be issuing senior citizen ID cards for use on the County system from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday, June 21, 1976 in the Village Hall. Baron reported on the work that had been done to obtain bus service in the Tequesta area and urged citizens to use the service if it becomes available. The minutes of the May 11, 1976 Council Meeting were received with a change in paragraph 2, page 5 to note that Henry Skokowski would assist the Village Comprehensive Planning Committee with the additional required comprehensive planning work. Baron asked for a copy of the letter sent to Congressman Bafalis in regard to Council's 3-2 vote asking him not to vote for continuing the Federal Revenue Fund Bill. The Village Manager's report for period May 23, 1976 through June 5, 1976 was received. Mr. G. Robert Rothwell, Executive Director, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries gave a brief report on the work of his organization • and urged Village residents to call their office for pick up of items since their collection boxes had been removed from the Village. Mrs. Helen D. Nickau spoke of how the area residents had used the collection box area as a dump site. -61- 6-8-76 - 2 . The Village Manager reported on request for information on location of school bus stops in the Village including number of students picked up from School Board Transportation Department; County Traffic Division had surveyed various Village roads to give a price for striping; and progress with purchase and lease agreement for fire substation site. Future annexation and zoning classifi- cation of the site was discussed. Brown advised of the need for an annexation committee to study the subject. The Village Manager referred to annexation procedures as set forth in the Florida Statutes and advised he would ,provide Brown and Huggins with a copy of same. The Village Attorney is to provide the Council with a report on annexation procedures. It was agreed to have a discussion on annexation at the July 13, 1976 meeting and to establish guide lines for an annexation committee. Campbell advised the Fire District would like to have the lease completed and executed as quickly as possible so they could proceed with their construction project. The Village Attorney advised he hoped to have his final recommendations on the lease for the June 15, 1976 meeting and this matter was made an agenda item for that Special 'Meeting. The Council agreed with the Village Attorney far deletion of item No. 23 in the lease; discussed that excess funds be used for capital items. After much discussion on item No. 18, in regard to renewing the lease, Brown moved, seconded by Yoder that item No. 18 stay as written. The vote on the motion was: • Yoder Yes Campbell Yes Brown Yes Baron No Huggins No and the motion therefore passed 3-2. Mayor Campbell reported on investigation into new signs for entrance to the Village including costs, Indian logo, Bicentennial designation, etc. The matter of speed limits on the signs was also discussed, Baron moved, seconded by Brown that the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to pursue the matter of Village entrance signs and obtain an opinion on the signs from the Community Appearance Board. The vote on the motion was: Baron For Brown For Yoder For Campbell For Huggins For and the motion was therefore passed. Chief Dusenbery presented his departmental report explaining • terms used in the department weekly report. Various forms of vandalism were discussed with the Chief advising continuing efforts are being -6z- 6-8-76 - 3 • made to curb same. The Village Attorney is to find out if names of juveniles involved in vandalism and other matters can now be published by the news media. Chief Dusenbery advised juveniles apprehended must be turned over to the Division of Youth Services and not to the Village Court. The matter of rural post office box vandalism was discussed and Baron asked what the Post Office Department has done about vandalism to the boxes. Chief Dusenbery said we need the help of concerned citizens to make immediate reports to the Police Department on any incidents. H. L. Spindler spoke of a problem he had last Christmas time. Campbell asked how reports are made to press and suggested that the manner in which the Police Department does same could create problems. The Chief was asked to identify various types of vandalism on the weekly reports and to indicate number of arrests by type of incidents on semi-annual report. Campbell asked about a Village Youth or Cadet Police Reserve. Chief Dusenbery said he would provide Council with a copy of the Jupiter program. Chief was urged to reply to the letter from the Beach Road Association in regard to noisy motorcycles, etc. He said the Beach Road area has 40 more hours additional coverage than other areas of the Village. The meeting was recessed from 10:08 P.M. to 10:15 P.M. Mrs. Pat Anderson, Vice-Chairman, Zoning Board of Adjustment, discussed the manner in which that board must operate and the rules • under which it must conduct its hearing. She stated applicants must show a hardship as defined in the Statutes. Yoder said he thought the Board could provide for a better consideration of hardships. Anderson said lot coverage of 37% seemed to be the biggest problem for variance requests. The Zoning Board of Adjustment was asked to meet in a workshop session to make written suggestions and recommend- ations to the Council on items they believe should be changed in the Zoning Ordinance. The Council will consider the Zoning Board of Adjustment recommendations at the July 13, 1976 meeting. Theodore E. Davis, Chairman of the Community Appearance Board reported on recent activities of the Board. He reported the Board has the following recommendations: (1) make the duties of the Sign Committee as part of tyre duties of the Community Appearance Board (2) the Board to review Tequesta Drive entrance landscaping (3) have Community Appearance Board Ordinance to give the Board retroactive authority and (4) the Board is considering sending out a letter to various businesses suggesting improvements to the exterior appearance of their properties. Yoder asked the Village Attorney what is necessary to provide that existing businesses must bring exteriors up to specifications, any legal authority. The Village Attorney advised definite guidelines would have to be established and reasonable length of time set for compliances. He stated aesthetics are hard to legislate and the matter would require considerable research. The poor appearance of the Lighthouse Plaza was commented on. Brown referred to the discussion on the matter in the comprehensive . plan. Baron spoke of the poor appearance of the Village lot east of the Village Hall. -63 - 6-8-76 - 4 • The Village Attorney gave second reading by title only to an ordinance designating the Village Council as the Local Planning Agency pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975 (Chapters 163.3161-163.3211, Florida Statutes). Brown moved, seconded by Yoder that the second reading be approved. The vote on the motion was: Brown For Yoder For Campbell For Huggins For Baron For and was therefore passed. The first reading having been approved on May 11, 1976, Ordinance No. 233 was hereby adopted on second reading. The Village Manager gave second reading by title only to an ordinance prohibiting the landing of any aircraft, parachuting or sky diving within the Village limits except in case of emergency and providing for exceptions for same on municipal property subject to prior approval by the Village Council. Brown moved, seconded by Yoder that the second reading be approved, Baron stated he was against the ordinance since it picked out individuals with a heli- copter and he questioned why not have similar ordinance applicable • to boats. Brown said it was not specifically against any one individual as there had been reports of helicopter landing in Beach Road area. Huggins said he had some reservations about the ordinance and reason for same. The vote on the motion was: Brown Yes Yoder Yes Campbell Yes Huggins Yes Baron No and the second reading was therefore approved 4-1. The first reading having been approved on May 11, 1976, Ordinance No. 234 was hereby adopted on second reading. Baron asked for a personal privilege and asked the Mayor to run the meeting in good order, calling attention to the chair's various prior errors in parliamentary procedures, and requesting not to allow others to butt in or get the floor more often than other members. Brown moved, seconded by Yoder that J. R. Dewey be appointed to the Sign Committee to a term expiring March 1979 and Mary Corr to a term expiring March 1977. The vote on the motion was: Baron For • Yoder For Huggins For Brown For Campbell For and the motion therefore passed. Li 6-8-76 - 5 • The Village Attorney discussed various proposed changes in the present Sign Ordinance, most having been suggested by J. R. Dewey. It was decided to have a single sign permit fee of $15.00. Yoder moved, seconded by Brown that the ordinance provide language for exceptions for charitable, religious, governmental and other similar type organization signs. The vote on the motion was: Huggins No Yoder Yes Brown Yes Baron Yes Campbell Yes and the motion therefore passed. He further stated there was some inconsistency in Section 13 but after review, he believed that signs not allowed under the existing ordinance do not require the notice of the Sign Committee and 48 hour notice for removal and violators can be cited by the Police Department. A discussion ensued on Section 14 (f) which states "No political campaign signs are permitted". Huggins moved, seconded by Brown that this section be eliminated from the new revised ordinance. The vote on the motion was: Huggins For • Brown For Yoder For Campbell For Baron For and the motion therefore passed. It was agreed that political bumper stickers would be allowed. Signs in display windows were also thoroughly discussed. The Village Attorney is to proceed with drafting the new sign ordinance. The proposed recreational parking vehicle ordinance was briefly discussed, mainly as to parking of vans, small size trucks, etc. The ordinance is to be further discussed at the June 22, 1976 Council Meeting. Brown moved, seconded by Huggins that James Nagle be appointed as an alternate member of the Community Appearance Board for a term to expire May 31, 1977. The vote on the motion was: Brown For Huggins For Baron For Yoder For Campbell For • and the motion therefore passed. -65- 6-8-76 - 6 Brown moved, seconded by Yoder that Linda Huggins be appointed as an alternate member of the Community Appearance Board for a term to expire May 31, 1977. The vote on the motion was: Brown For Huggins For Baron For Yoder For Campbell For and the motion therefore passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:32 A.M. Respectfully submitted, obert Harp • • -66-