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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/25/1974MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FIARIDA The second Regular Council Meeting for the month of June was held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 1974 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmembers present were: Little, Campbell, Leone, Taylor and Jones. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilanember Campbell. Councilmember Campbell brought attention to the error in paragraph,3, page 94 of the ;dune 11,1974 minutes and upon motion by Campbell, seconded by Jones and unanimously passed, the minutes of the June 11, 1974 meeting, as corrected, were approved, indicating Councilmember Campbell had requested that a time dater be obtained to stamp all incoming mail items and any paper hand carried. item. Upon motion by Leone, seconded by Jones and unanimously passed, the financial statements for the month of Map 1974 were approved, Balances on hand Map 31, 1974 were as follows: • First National Bank fa Trust Co. $ 27,672.70 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 12,000.00 Fidelity Federal-Savings and Loan 18,129.16 Certificates of Deposit 265,000,00- . U.S, Treasury Bills 60.000.00 $ 382.826.86 The Sinking Fund balance for. payment of interest on Village Hall bonds and purchase of land east of the Village Hall was 455.20. ~- The Village Manager presented his report covering the period 3une 9, 1974 to June 22, 1974. Councilmember Campbell asked if any progress had been made .with obtaining a new Village Clerk and was advised there had been no calls or applications concerning the position. Mr. Walter.Skinner, representing. the Beach Raad Association said the caution blinking lights on the curve signs on-Beach Road were now in operation. and perhaps could-help with the control of traffic in that area. He further stated his comments at the last ..Council Meeting evidently were considered by someone since two (2) large potted palms had-been removed from the lobby of their building and motorcycles were driving in front of his building, backfirl:ng, for several hours one- dap. He further reported that Nichols Sanitation; had picked up the garbage at the building-one day at 6:08 A.M, and requested that the company be advised of the-hours of work~.in the 97 6-25-74 - 2 • Village of Tequesta. He also suggested the need for a fire sub- station on the north side of the River and thought regular reports should be made on the progress with obtaining land for use of Jupiter Fire Control District No. 1 for this purpose. Mr. M. B. Porter, Tequesta Drive, asked if new signals were being considered for the Tequesta Drive improvement and was advised the project engineer was aware 'of this and it would probably be integrated into the over-all plans. The Village Manager gave second reading by title only to a resolution indicating the intent to join with other general purpose units of local government to develop and implement a plan resulting in a coordinated waste treatment management system for the area. This resolution ryas pursuant to Section 208 of the Federal Water~Pollution Control Act and had been requested by the Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County..: goof of publication showed that notice of the second reading of the resolution had been made in the June 6, 1974 issue of the Beacon News. -Campbell moved, seconded by Jones that the second reading of the resolution be approved. The vote on the mention was: Taylor For Campbell For • Jones For Little. For Leone For and Resolution No. 5-73/74 was thereby passed on second reading. The Council considered an appointment to a three (3) year term, commencing June 1, 1974, on .the Community Appearance Board. Applications had been received from Mr. Howard L. Spindler and Mr. Theodore W. Davis. Taylor said that Ordinance No. 208 suggests that an architect be on the Board, if possible, and that two (2) alternate board members be appointed. Taylor moved, seconded by Leone that Theodore W. Davis be appointed to a three (3) year term on the Community Appearance Board. He further suggested Mr. Spindler as an alternate member if he would desire to so serve. Campbell nominated Mr. Howard L. Spindler for the appointment to the three (3) year term. Campbell wanted to know what Zrir. Davis had been architect for in the area and understood he had done the Lighthouse Plaza. Taylor said he had done Tanglewood on Military Trail. Mrs. Campbell thought there might be a possible conflict of interest with Mr. Davis. The Village Attorney said a persons personal interests might go beyond the Village's interest and other types of persons might have interests that could be considered as conflicts. Mayor Little called for the vote. The vote for Davis was: 98 6-25-74 - 3 • Taylor Yes Campbell No Jones No Little Yes Leone Yes The vote on Spindler was: Campbell Yes Jones Yes Mr. Spindler said he did. not ask to serve and stated he withdraws from consideration. Mr. Theodore W. Davis was thereby elected to a three (3) year terror, commencing June 1, 1974, on the Coimnunity Appearance Board. Mrs. Campbell said she had some proposed changes for the consideration of-the Council in Ordinance No. 208 and would submit same. The Council agreed to try and obtain two (2) alternate members for the Cosmnunity Appearance Board, The Council considered applicants for appointment as • Village Prosecuting Attorney. The Village Manager read the letter he had sent to applicants, who had been suggested by the Village Attorney. Applications had been received from: John L, Avery, Jr. $75.00 per session Frederick W.-Daily III $200,00 per month Robert A. D'Angio, Jr. $350.00 ger month The Village Attorney advised that Mr. D'Angio had little or no criminal or prosecuting experience. Campbell moved, seconded by Leone that John L. Avery, Jr. be appointed. Village Prosecuting Attorney at a rate of $75.00 per session. The vote on the motion was: Taylor For Campbell. For Jones For Little For Leone For and Mr. Avery was thereby appointed as Village Prosecuting Attorney and the Village Manager is to so advise hi~n, The Village Attorney read his cover letter and reviewed the provisions of a proposed ordinance to control vehicles on the public beaches in Tequesta. The Village Manager read the ordinance in full. Section 2, Definitions - was revised by`"the words "and all other recreational vehicles" inserted after the word "camper" in line 2 of Section A. Leone moved, seconded by Jones that the 99 b-25-?4 - 4 first reads. of the ordinance be ~a rovet~ as amended. The vote ~ ~ on the motion wass Taylor For Campbell For Jones Fore.. Little For Leone For and the first reading was hereby approved. Second reading will be July 23, 1974. The Village Attorney then discussed proposed amendments to the Village Zoning Ordinance to make the Village eligible for flood insurance coverage. The Village Council set 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 23, 1974 as the time for a Public Hearing on the proposed changes and the hearing is to be held in the Village Hall. Leone advised that he and Mayor Little had made a present- ation to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners in regard to the County~s adoption of water use restrictions in the County area served by the Villages water system, The Commissioners were receptive to the idea and the County Attorney will review the matter., Mayor Little and Mr. Leone expect to attend the July 10, • 1974 Martin County Commission Meeting to discuss this matter with .them. Leone advised Mr. Larry Land of the U.S.G.S. said the recent rains have not raised the Villages water table but has helped us hold the line by a decrease in lawn sprinkling. Mr. Land said there is a sandy strip under our area about twenty (20) feet deep that is still bone dry, The Villages consulting agencies say the water use restrictions should not be lifted until more data is received from the Water Department. Jones advised that the Village Recreation Department is doing a fantastic job with the sumaner program and that the contractor is waiting for blacktop to set up before installing fencing on the Tequesta Park tennis courts. Campbell advised that she had spent a considerable length of time with Fire Chief Baird discussing the operation of Jupiter Fire Control District No, i and the need for a substation on the north side of the River, This is of great concern to Chief Baird. The District needs a piece of ground of 1-12 acres in size for a proper site for a substation. Anew substation would cost about $150,000. equipped without land costs. About $80,000. of rolling equipment is presently on order, Anew substation could possibly cause a drop from the present 8 insurance rating. The major problem is to make the public aware of this need. Various prior locations and why they had not been made available to the Fire District were discussed. Mrs. Campbell said we must start now to get action started to get a substation site. 100 6-as-74 - s r~ ~~ Mr, Leone said he had gone over these matters several -times with Chief Baird. Campbell said she had not spoken with the Fire C~smissioners for the District. The Commissioners feel the U,S, Coast Guard property is a dead issue. Mrs. Campbell said it was her considered opinion the Village should. come forward and help to obtain a site, Mayor Little said he thought the Fire Control District had the right to condemn property for the purpose of a site and should ~ so. The Village Manager is to write Chief Baird to see what is necessary for a site, and why the District cant condemn property for this purpose. Building Official A, W. Butterfield, recommended addi- tional fire hydrants for commercial areas, Leone said he did not want to have residents mislead about a reduction in insurance since part of this depends upon the Village Water Department having adequate storage for fire protection purposes. This is not avail- able now but is in the new water treatment plant plans. Mr. Porter asked if anyone had a breakdown in the number and types of fires each month and was advised the Fire Control District would and could furnish this information. Taylor discussed the committee reports received during the past several months. He reminded we should begin to obtain bids for garbage and trash disposal in January 197:5. He discussed • the collection of dry solid waste cuttings, grass trimmings, leaves, branches, etc, and suggested we get a copy of North Palm Beach's regulations in this regard. He said complaints are being received of the large trash piles at a single location which is used by residents in the area and would like to see the yard trash picked up from in front of each residence. He asked the Village Manager to obtain information from North Pa]m Beach for next Council Meeting, A discussion was held on the possibility of the Village securing plastic bags for this purpose. Mayor Little said he was in favor of eliminating the trash heaps. Taylor also suggested the Council bring the Wage and Salary Review Committee to conclusion as quickly as possible and discuss what needs to be done and what needs to be acted upon. He said the items in the reports need to be worked upon and a Workshop Meeting was scheduled in the Village Hall for 7:00 P.M., Monday, July 1, 1974 to discuss the report. Mr. Robert Ferriera suggested that it should not be mandatory to use plastic bags for yard trash pick-up. Mrs. Campbell asked when fogging would commence and the Village Manager advised the new fogger had to have a slide made of its output first and this should be completed, shortly. -She asked about a definite date for the bicycle rodeo and suggested a cold water faucet could be outside a building in Tequesta Park to prevent. possible vandalism to the cooling unit, which could be inside the building. Mrs. Campbell said she would like the status of the t 101 6-25-?4 - 6 • Kandell Bridge put on the Agenda; she was advised the painted signs on the east side of Lighthouse Plaza do riot conform to the Sign Ordinance. She further stated that parking regulations should not be in the Zoning Ordinance and believes it is unconstitutional. Many court .cases on recreational vehicles have been found to be discriminatory. She has soate suggestions and will submit them to the Village Attorney for his review. The Village Council will decide if the Zoning Ordinance should be amended to'eliminate the parking regulations-. The Village`Attorne~ said he was in the process of reviewing the docunent for purchase and sale of the ten (10) acre Palm Beach Cable Television traet~ closing proposed to be 60 days from execution of the contract. He was asked to expedite the closing for the land. ,He said he. intended to be~on vacation from July 12 to July 31 but would arrange to have someone present for the July 23, 1974 Council Meeting. Leone moved, seconded by Taylor that the Village Manager be authorized to sign the contract for the purchase of the ten (10) acres from Palm Beach Cable Television Company if it meets with the Village Attorneys approval. The vote on the motion was: Leone For Little For • Jones For Campbell For Taylor For and the motion therefore passed. The Village Manager advised that Jupiter Inlet Corporation has applied to the Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning Board for a special exception~to allow a water and sewage treatment plant on their property, which is in Palm Beach County and lies between the Intracoastal Waterway and U.S. Highway No. 1 (SR 5). The hearing is to be held at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, July ll, 1974 and the Water Department Consulting Engineer and Mr. Larry Land of the U.S.G.S. will be in attendance to present any data necessary for the protection of the Villages water resources. The Village Manager also reported that the engineers are proceeding with the plans for Tequesta Drive improvements; that-work had been started on the 197475 Budget and that Police Chief Dusenbery was attending the Florida Police Chief's convention in Fort Lauderdale. The new financial bill for elected and appointed officials was briefly discussed and proper forms. for reporting are exvected to be received shortly. Upon motion by Campbell, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ert Harp Village Manager 102