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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_05/28/1974A~INUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The second Regular May Meeting of the Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, May 2 $, 1974 at the Village Hall. Present were Mayor Little, Vice~iayor Jones, Counci Lnembers Campbell, Leone and Taylor. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager, Police Chief Henry M. Dusenbery, Gary Preston, Recreation Director, Charles R, Jonas, Village Clerk and Mr. John C, Randolph, representing the firm of Johnston, Lilienthal ~ Johnston, the newly elected Village Attorney. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Mayor Little. Mr, John C. Randolph, the new Village Attorney, stated that the law fi nn of Johnston, Lilienthal F~ Johnston,.as long as rir. Randolph was Attorney for the Village of Tequesta, would dis- continue giving legal advice to anyone that would have any conflict with the Village of Tequesta. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Campbell, and unanimously passed, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 14, 1974 were approved. • Motion by Taylor, seconded by Campbell and unanimously passed; that the minutes of the May 17, 1974 Special Council Meeting were approved. Motion by Campbell, sec©nded by. Taylor and unanimously passed, the minutes of the May 21, 1974 Special Council Meeting ~,rere approved. Motion by Leone, seconded by Jones and unanimously passed, the T~~ater Department Financial Statement, reviewed by the Village riaru~ger, was approved. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Campbell and unanimously passed, the Financial Statement for the seven (7) month period ending April 30, 1974, was approved. The seven (7} month Financial Statement showed the following balances: First National Bank & Trust Company 12,395,71 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings ~ Loan 12,000.00 Fidelity Federal Savings ~ Loan 18,129.16 Certificates of Deposit 290,000.00 U. S. Treasury Bills 60_ ©~0 392,549,87 89 i 5-~8 -74 -2 The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on bonds for the Village Hall and land purchases `tias $32, 430.20. The Village Manager+s report covered from Aiay 12, 1974 to and including May 25, 1974, (copy attached to Manager+s file). Mr, Gene Loeffler stated that he was living next to the Country Club maintenance shop and every morning the noise was outrageous and even though it, was reported to both Police Chief Dusenbery and the Pillage Manager, nothing has been done. He also stated that a meeting ~,ras to be held on Friday, Alay 31, 1974 to tirork out some solution. Councilmember Campbell asked if she could have a list of items given to the new Village Attorney to be earmarked first on the list of jobs to be done, also a list of the water waiting list showing names of persons. desiring water taps and a copy of Ordinance No. 208. Councilmember Taylor stated that he felt that the discussion on Mr, Loeffler+s problem should be tabled until after the meeting on Friday, May 31, 1974,, Mr, Joe Sims inquired about Flood Insurance and was informed that it was one of the first items our new Village Attorney was starting to work on, Mr, Skinner of the Beach Road Association gave four (4) items that the Association would like the Council to look into and come to some solution as soon as possible. 1, Vehicles on public beaches. He stated that Florida State Law 71-7 does not allow any vehicle on any public beach. 2.` Better Police Protection. Speeding is great and the double yellow Line means nothing to most drivers, 3, Noise Meter, The noise was very bad and they wash approximately 30 cars each morning at 4:00 A, M, 4. Ordinance No. 212, Allows building activity only between the hours of 7:00 A. M, and b:00 P, AZ, except on Sundays and Legal Holidays . • ., 90 5-28-3 Councilznember Leone was very interested in where they were washing thirty (30) cars each morning and stated that it should be looked into as soon as possible. Mayor Little asked for a motion to consider a six (6) month renewal of a sign permit from June 19, 1974, located on the [~~lendimere Company property. notion by Campbell, seconded by Jones and unanimously passed, that the renewal of a sign permit for the Wendimere Company be tabled until sufficient study could be given this topic. rir. Frank Brutt, Director of the Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County, discussed the."208 Planning Program", stating that in a meeting with ENCON, IIVCON signed Resolution No. 2-74, supporting the County to designate this area as a study area for all water sources and pollution. The Village Manager read verbatim a Resolution prepared to cover the "208 Planning Program." "Resolution indicating intent to join with other general purpose units_of local Government in • Palm Beach County, Florida, area to develop and implement a plan resulting in a coordinated waste treatment management system for the area." Mr. Randolph asked Mr. Brutt if Tequesta signed the Resolution and seas not satisfied with the study done and re- quirement suggested. Z~ould the Village still have the option not to proceed. Councilmember Leone still questioned the duplication of the "208 Planning Program" and ENCON~s activities. Councilmember Taylor asked how many Communities have signed. (they were named). Motion by Leone, seconded by Campbell and unanimously passed, to accept the Resolution read by the Village Manager pertaining to the "208 Planning Program" on first reading, with second reading to be at the Regular Council rieeting on June 25, 1974 . Councilmember Campbell stated that due to the lack of time for sufficient study the topic, she moved that item ten (10) appointment of a person to the Community Appearance Boa rd also be tabled. Councilmember Taylor asked if it would be possible to have a resume of all persons considered for any committee. 91 5-28-4 Motion by Taylor, seconded by Jones and unanimously passed, that the $14,540.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund be used for the Recreation Department development. Motion by Campbell, seconded. by Jones and unanimously passed, to keep the adjournment time flexible due to the cost of $70,00 per hour of the new Village Attorney. Vice Mayor Jones stated that all suggestions from Mr. George Barlow have received prompt attention from the Recreation Committee. Councilmember Campbell stated that she could not see whey the Agenda could appear in the Outlook and Council did not receive it until a few hours before the A~ieeting, Counci]member Leone stated that some residents and customers of the Tequesta Water Department have tried to help by not using water for sprinkling, but with the salt intrusion, according to a report from U, S, G. S. and the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District on the number of gallons • we can pump, there map be no sprinkling allowed-for a long time. Mayor Little personally thanked Mr. John Giba for his suggestion about all Attorneys applying for the position of Village Attorney being given a list of some questions and stating that it was a wonderful idea. Motion by Leone, seconded by Campbell and unanimously passed, to authorize the Village rianager to pay an electric company $1,100 for electrical service to the yellow caution light on the curve sign on Beach Road. Motion by Leone, seconded by Taylor and unanimously passed, to authorize the Village Manager to pay $681.60 to the Lowry Construction Company to repair the parking area of the Village Ha11. The Village Manager read a letter from Mr. Nixon pertaining to the location of I-95, Mayor Little, with the unanimous support of the Council, instructed the Village Manager to submit again the-same letter to the State supporting the "Most Easterly Route for I-95." 92 5-28-5 Motion by Campbell, seconded by-Jones and unanimously passed, to table the request from Hialeah to support Amtrak~s extension of passenger service along Florida~s southeastern coast until further study can be made. After some discussion between concrete against asphalt for the bicycle path, a motion was made by Taylor, seconded by Campbell and unanimously passed, to take bids on the 1,300 foot bicycle path on Beach Road - concrete against asphalt. Mayor Little questioned the Village Manager as to the status of the Kandell bridge and found that no reply had been received. The Council concluded the proceedings at the pre- arranged time to 10:00 P. M. Motion by Campbell, seconded by Jones and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P, M. • .Respectfully submi ted, C~'/GGG~~ ~ . Charles R. J as Village Clerk Addition: Councilmember Campbell requested the Pillage obtain a time dated clock for all incoming maael items received by the Village of Tequesta, and also any paper items hand carried. ~ ,.~ • 93