HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_04/09/1974MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUFSTA, FIARIDA
The first Regular April Meeting of the Council of the
Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday,
April 9, 1974 at the Village Hall. Present were Mayor Little,
Vice~fayor Jones, Councilmembers Campbell and Leone. Councilmember
Taylor had notified the Village Clerk he would be unable to attend
because of pressing business, Also present were Robert Harp,
Village Manager, Christopher H, Cook, Village Attorney, Police Chief
Henry M. Dusenbery and Charles R. Jonas,Village Clerk.
The meeting was opened with Prayer and the.. Pledge of
Al1e giance to the Flag by Councilmember Campbell.
Upon motion by Campbell, seconded by Jones and unanimously
passed, the minutes of the March 26, 1974 Regular Council Meeting
were approved with the corrections appearing on pages 75 and extra
page.
The Village Managers report covered from March 24 to and
including April 6, 1974. (copy in Village Managers file)
Councilmember Campbell stated according to the Charter it
was the duty of the Village Manager and not the Council to appoint
the Village personnel, and. since the Council does not follow Roberts
Rules there is no need for a second.
Motion by Campbell, no second, that the Village Manager
appoint all Village personnel, not the Council, vote as follows:
Dorothy M. Campbell
Almeda A. Jones
William E. Leone
Thomas J. Little
For the Motion
Against the Motion
Against the Motion
Against the Motion
Motion by Leone, no second, that the Council appoint the
Village personnel recommended by the Village Manager. Vote as
follows:
Dorothy M. Campbell
A]meda A. Jones
William E. Leone
Thomas J. Little
Against the Motion
For the Motion
For the Motion
For the Motion
The following Village personnel was appointed:
Assistant Village Clerk Jean Frank
Village Judge Ad Liti$n Malcolm Anderson
Village Prosecuting Attorney Edward Welch
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y , y ampbell and unanimousl
Motion b Leone seconded b C y
passed that all department heads recommended by the Village Manager
be approved as follows:
Police Chief Henry M. Dusenbery
Water Department Superintendent James W, Worth
Building Official Alvin W. Butterfield
Civil-Defense Director Carl L. Long
Recreation Director. Gary Preston
Maintenance Department Curtis Sapp
Motion by Leone, n.o second, to re-appoint the firni of
Winters, Brackett, Lord Fa Held, represented by their attorney,
Christopher H. Cook, as the Village Attorney. Vote as follows:
Dorothy M. Campbell
Almeda A. Jones
William E. Leone
Thomas J. Little
Against the Motion
Against the Motion
For the Motion
For the Motion
The Village Manager administered the Oath of Office to
re-appointed Police Chief-Henry M. Dusenbery.
The Village Clerk presented the Inspectors of Election
• Certificate for the April 3, 1974 Referendum Election, showing the
results of the election, Upon motion by Campbell, seconded by Jones
and unanimously passed, the Certificate was approved and accepted.
(copy attached to minutes}
Councilmember Campbell recommended that two (2) articles
appearing in the newspapers be attached to the minutes.
Mrs. Dorothy Gerber presented a check for one-hundred
dollars ($100.00) on behalf of the Welcome Wagon, to assist in the
beautification of the lot east of the Village Hall.
Mr. Harold Eckes, representing Martin County, requested the
dismissal of the current 25f surcharge and asked Tequesta to notify
Martin County where and how many wells they expect to drill in
Martin County. Mr. William Wood requested the dismissal of the 25~
surcharge on behalf of Bermuda Terrace residents.
Mr. Tattun asked if Tequesta Water Department was a public
utility, and if not is there a law that sets water cost or can Tequesta
set their own.
Village Attorney, Christopher H. Cook explained that Tequesta
was not a public utility company and the law only requires a reasonable
rate and no discrimination to any municipality on the water system.
Mr. Cook also stated that before any surcharge can be dismissed he
recommends the Village Engineers research what is a reasonable charge
with todays cost and explain the original justification for the
surcharge.
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Mayor Little, with the complete support of Council, set a
tentative date for the Workshop meeting on Thursday, April 25, 1974
to cover water ratio for the two (2) non-franchised localities
served by the Tequesta water system, and recommended the Village
Manager notify Mr. W. C. Goss, Financial Consultant for the Water
Department and also Mr. Cook and the Water Department Consulting
Engineer to be present,
Mayor Little stated the Park was improving each day and was
being enjoyed by all. The tennis courts and sports complex was
being worked on and a Strawberry Festival will be held from 2:00 to
5:00 P.M. at Tequesta Park on Sunday, April 21, 1974,
Mayor Little then reviewed all Village Committees and
thanked them all for the wonderful .work being done:
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Co~ramunity Appearance Board
Zoning Review Comaittee
Solid Waste Review Committee
Recreation Committee
Water Committee
Mayor Little then resigned as Chairman of the Recreation
Committee and delegated Counci]member Jones as his replacement.
• Motion by Leone, seconded by Campbell and unanimously
passed that Vice~iayor Jones become Chairman of the Recreation
Corc~ni.ttee.
Mayor Little then resigned from the Leisure Time Committee
(COG) and. delegated Vice~iayor Jones as his replacement.
Motion by Campbell, seconded by Leone and unanimously
passed that Vice-Mayor Jones be delegated to represent Council on
the Leisure Time Committee (COG),
Councilmember Campbell recommended the Council establish
a total Village Financial Committee and a Legislative Committee, and
asked if the agenda could not be prepared early enough to meet the
Jupiter/Tequesta Outlook deadline. Councilmember Campbell asked
for a copy of the traffic study done for Tequesta Drive Improvements
and a.copy of the Sign Ordinance. Mrs, Campbell recommended that the
Council adopt Robert's Rules to operate under.
Motion by Campbell, seconded by Jones and unanimously
passed that Roberts Rules be adopted by Council.
Councilmember Taylor recommended (thru the Village Manager)
that a Workshop be set soon to discuss the Wage and Salaries Report,
the traffic study to control flow of traffic when Tequesta Drive
construction is begun and new enforcement of Bicycle Safety Regulations.
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Councilmember Leone decried the papers reference to
Tequesta Drive Improvements and stated it was not a beautification
project, but is for safety to eliminate traffic hazards, and if it
just saves one life, it is worth it.
The Yillage Manager also reported on locating of I-95
closer to Tequesta, flood insurance, signs for Tequesta Park (when
rules and regulations are adopted), name plates for Council, Beacon
Street, Mr. Meeks total cost of Tequesta Drive. He also reported
Mr. Carl L. Long had accepted his appointment as Civil Defense
Director and would report to Council on April 23, 1974. The bids
were received for the exterior painting of the Yillage Hall and
garage and. recommended Blackburn Paint Company bid of $1,930.00 be
accepted.
Motion by Leone, seconded by Janes and unanimously passed,
to authorize the Yillage Manager to accept the bid of Blackburn
Paint Company in the ammount of $1,930.p0 for painting the exterior
of the Village Hall and garage.
The Village Manager stated that two (2) yellow caution
lights on "curve" signs were donated by the Department of Transportation
to be installed on Beach Road, but the installation cost by Palm Beach
County crews would be between $700. -$800.
Motion by Leone, seconded by Campbell to authorize the
Village Manager 'to pay Palm Beach .County between $700, and $800. for
installation of yellow caution lights on Beach Road.
Mr. Baron stated. that the Solid Waste Review Comni.ttee
would submit a final written report to Council before April 23, 1974.
The Village Manager stated the amount of $185,000.00 was
needed to-move. the water lines on U.S. Highway No. 1, and. $80,000.00
to continue the water line from St. Jude~s Church to County Line Road,
all expenditures to be taken from the Water Department Capital
Improvements Reserve Fund.
The Village Attorney provided each Councilmember with a
written opinion indicating truck speed on Country Club Drive could be
regulated, but road usage camiot be regulated at this time.
Mrs. Moon inquired about the bicycle path-along Beach Road,'
and stated she would talk to Mr. Skinner about hold up of improvement.
notion by Campbell, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed
the meeting was adjourned at 9 :15 P :M: ~ ,
Respectfully su tted,
Charles R. s
Village Clerk
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