HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/26/1974MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
The second regular meeting of the Counci Loren of the Village
of Tequesta, Florida raas held at ?:30 P.M ., Tuesday, February 26,
1974 at the Village Hall, Councilmen present were Messrs: Russell,
Frank, Leone, Little and Shay. Also present were Robert Harp,
Village Manager, Christopher H. Cook, Village Attorney, Police Chief
Henry M. Dusenbery, Gary Preston, Recreation Director and Charles R.
Jonas, Village Clerk,
The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag by Vice-~'Iayor Little.
Upon motion by Leone, seconded by Shay and unanimously
passed, the minutes of the February 12, 1974 Regular Council Meeting
were approved.
Mayor Russell then reviewed the financial statement for
the Village of Tequesta and also the financial statement for the
Water Department. Both statements cover a four (4) month period
ending January 31, 1974,
• Upon motion by Leone seconded by Shay and unanimously
passed, both financial statements for the four (4) month period
ending January 31, 1974 were approved. The financial statement
for the Village showed the following balance:
First National Bank & Trust Company $ 40,??I.85
Petty Cash 25.00
Community Federal Savings and Loan 20,000.00
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 17,896.00
Certificates of Deposit 287,000.00
U.S. Treasury Bills 85.000.00
$ 450,692.85
The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on
bonds for the Village Hall and land purchase was $30,630.15.
Mr. A. F. Meeks of Brockway, Owen and Anderson and Mr.
Joseph B. Pollock of Kimley-Horn and Associates reviewed their
traffic study made in conjunction with the improvements to Tequesta
Drive from U.S, Highway No. 1 to Willow Road and the most critical
area is the intersection of Old Dixie Highway and Tequesta Drive.
A drawing was displayed showing the proposed improvement as the
traffic study indicates is necessary, Mr. Meeks stated the new
improvement proposed would cost approximately $250,000.00 complete
with curbs, drains, lights, etc. He also stated that most of the
beauty of Tequesta Drive would be eliminated.
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Mayor Russell stated that the money had been budgeted for
three (3) years, and with the help of the merchants, railroad, County
for the intersection, and developers, he is confident Tequesta would
have a new safe road. He also stated that the Workshop Meeting the
Council held Thursday, February 21, 1974 was mainly for discussion of
the improvement of Tequesta Drive, also the discussion of the Ordinance
for the releasing of water taps to the Tequesta water system, when
released by Mr. Karl Kandell. The present date is set for March 8,
1974.
Motion by Shay, seconded by Leone and »nan;mously passed
to authorize Mr. Arthur F, Meeks of Brockway, Owen Fa Anderson, Inc.
to proceed with the design plans and specifications for the work
on Tequesta Drive from U,S. Highway No. 1 to Willow Road.
The Village Manager gave reading of an emergency ordinance
entitled.: "An Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, amending
Ordinance No. 20? to provide for the issuance of a limited number of
~~ater service connections according to certain procedures and under
certain conditions".
Motion by Shay, seconded by Little that the first reading
of the emergency ordinance be approved. The vote on the motion was:
Russell - For
• Frank - For
Leone - For
Little - For
Shay - For
The motion was passed unanimously. The Ordinance was discussed at
the Workshop Meeting February 21, 1974, Ordinance No. 219 was hereby
passed and adopted on first reading on an emergency basis as provided
for in this ordinance,
Mayor Russell then read a letter from Chief A. V. Baird,
Fire Control District No. 1, requesting information on zoning, water,
sewage and building permits with a request for a one (1) inch tap
with a hydrant in the inanediate area. The parcel of land is located
about 800 feet north of Tequesta Drive on Old Dixie Highway for the
proposed new fire station.
Mr. Cook, Village Attorney, stated the parcel of land was
not zoned for commercial (C-2) and would have to be rezoned and the
existing Water Moratorium would not affect the proposed construction.
Mayor Russell, with the unanimous approval of Council, agreed to
have the Village Manager write Chief A, V. Baird a letter stating
the problems that will arise but that Council is also aware of the
necessity for afire station on the north side of the River and
would presume any difficulties can be resolved to the mutual satis-
faction of all concerned.
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Councilman Leone then read a proposal from Mr. Fred H,
Greene, Executive Vice-President of Gee ~ Jenson, Water Department
Consulting Engineers. The submitted proposal was for professional
engineering services in connection with Tequesta water supply, treat-
ment and distribution facilities, The proposal provided for
professional services during construction, assisting the Village of
Tequesta in obtaining bids and awarding contracts, preparation of
plans and specifications for a three (3) million gallon per day
water treatment plant at a cost of. $157,500,00. Councilman Leone
then introduced Mr. Bill Sydow of Gee £~ Jenson to answer any questions
that may arise.
Mayor Russell asked about the difference in price between
the building of a five (5} million gallons per day plant instead of
a three (3) million gallon per day plant.
Mr. Roger W. Fulling distributed a prepared statement to
all Councilmen pertaining to the reverse osmosis process versus the
lime treatment approach, stating it cost less with completely treated
water. Mr. Fulling then called on Mr. D. H. Dowd representing the
DuPont Company who discussed the cost of reverse osmosis to lime
treatment and what was needed when lime was used and lime was not a
complete treatment plant as was reverse osmosis. A reverse osmosis
plant could be started and added to as needed.
• Councilman Shay recommended that no action betaken until
a cost breakdown bet~~een the lime treatment plant and the reverse
osmosis plant could be discussed. Also what would be most beneficial
to the Village. Mr. Bill Sydow stated the difference would be given
to Council by next Council meeting.
The Village Managers report covered from February 10, to
and including February 24, 1974, stating a letter was sent to Florida
Department of Transportation regarding the bicycle path on SR 707
(Beach Road); verbal offer of $1,000. was given to Mr. Neil Dubois
for his lot 50 x 117, offer not accepted; letter was sent to the
Honorable Jack M. Poorbaugh, Chairman of the riartin County Legis-
lative Delegation advising them of the Councils support of the
existing program of the Loxahatchee River Envirormiental Control
District. Also the changes to provide for more polling places for
District elections. Mr, Harp and Mr. Edward Welch attended the
Legislative Delegation Hearing at the Martin County Courthouse,
Stuart, Florida. A letter was received from Martin County Engineer,
Kenneth Ferrari, advising that a contract was in process of being
prepared to be executed by Palm Beach and Martin County for immediate
improvements to County Line Road. He also advised the U,S. Coast
Guard and the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund had not as
yet given approval for the construction of the bridge to be built
by Karl A. Kandell Associates, Inc.
Mayor Russell recommended that the Village Manager contact
both the Coast Guard and Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund
and state the necessity of the bridge.
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The Village Manager stated he had contacted local represent-
atives of the Farmers Home Administration to obtain information for
possible financial assistance for the construction of a Tequesta water
treatment plant and have an appointment with Mr. Charles Hutnell on
March 1, 1974 at 10:00 A.M. at West Palm Beach. He also contacted
the Florida League of Cities requesting information on the 1972
Rural Development Act as a possible help fvr funds, He reported the
Village of Tequesta had received a new fogging machine. Letters
indicating approval of candidacy for the March 19, 1974 General
Election were sent to the following persons:
Mr. Peter Baron Seat No. 1
Mr. William J. Taylor Seat No. 1
Mr. Gene R. Loeffler Seat No. 1
Mr. Thomas J. Little Seat No. 3
Mrs. Dorothy M. Campbell Seat No. 4
Mr. William J. Russell Seat No. 4
Mrs. Almeda A. Jones Seat No. 5
Registered letters were sent to all affected property owners about
lot cleaning. Mr. Harp, ~,rith Mr. James W. Worth, Water Department
Superintendent attended a meeting at the County Engineers Office
to discuss water mains on Seabrook Road and the opinion of the
Village Attorney is that the water line is in .an easement 'without'
• prejudice and therefore the County-will have to bear the cost of •
relocating the water main. William F. Cox, Inc. was sent "Notice
to Proceed" with altitude valve installation. The Consulting
Engineer has located position for test well and observation wells
in Tequesta Park. The actual drilling is expected to continence this
week, also the meters have not been delivered as of this time for
installation on each well.
The Flood Insurance Ordinance was sent to HUD for their
approval, more information on french drains was asked for.
February 28, 1974 at 5:00 P.M. is the last day for
candidates to apply for the March 19, 1974 General Election. Absentee
Ballots will be ready March 4, 1974. The Village Manager received
a letter from the Honorable Paul G. Rogers stating the Federal real
property at Jupiter Inlet Light Station to be disposed of .has been
deferred until June 30, 1974.
Councilman Frank asked about Beacon Street improvements.
and yard trash piles on Tequesta Drive, stating he had received and
read the opinion of Mr. Cook, Village Attorney, but still felt the
dumping of trash should be stopped.
Vice Mayor Little stated the work had started on the two
(2) tennis courts but the real need at the present time was the
rules and regulations for Tequesta Park. He then called on Mr.
Preston, Recreation Director, to discuss the bicycle path proposed •
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. by the County. Mr. Preston stated the County was going to construct
27 miles at $32,000. per mile for the entire County. The proposed
bicycle path for the Village of Tequesta runs along Riverside Drive
to County Line Road to Tequesta Park, but at the present time the
County wants matching funds from the Village and they will nat say
what they plan to do, if anything, if no matching funds are avail-
able.
Mayor Russell recommended Mr. Freston write for a written
proposal of what the County «il1 do and what is expected of the
Village and if no written proposal is forthcoming to see County
Commissioner Robert F. Culpepper about the proposal.
Mr. Preston stated the Community School has picked twelve
(12) members to be on the advisory board and the Travelers Palm Garden
Club has several trees and flower-bearing plants donated at present
and work will be started in approximately three (3) weeks.
Mayor Russell then spoke of the Annual Audit and the
approval of budget transfers requested by the Auditors.
Aiotion by Leone,seconded by Shs.y and unanimously passed
that the budget transfers recommended by the Auditors be approved.
Motion by Leone, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed, the
Audit Report for the Village and the nine (9) month Audit for
• the Water Department be approved.
Mr, Peter Baron, Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee,
stated that several meetings were held with Nichols Sanitation Inc.
represented by Mr. Gerald Gresh and Mr, Lloyd Brown to consider the
new contract, replacing the old contract on September 30, 1975.
The largest change they ask to be made is in "back-yard pickup"
to "front-yard pickup", stating it takes less labor and wear and
tear on trucks, and time for front-yard pickup, Also they ask for
a cost of living increase if they sign a five (5) year contract.
Mr. Baron stated the committee did not feel it would benefit the
Village to start their own Solid Waste Company and they could
find no one else to bid on garbage and trash pickup.
Councilman Frank recommended to Mr, Baron and the Solid
Waste Committee that they contact Mr. Paul Hardy to see if a contract
can be obtained with his company.
Mr. Baron recommended a Workshop Meeting with Council and
the Solid Waste Committee be held, but would recommend this be put
off until his committee contacts Mr. Hardy.
Mr. Cook, Village Attorney, stated the Patin Beach Cable
Television Company requested an equal security bond as covered in
their franchise to replace the cash bond now submitted.
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Motion by Shay, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed to
allow the PaLn Beach Cable Television Company to replace their cash
bond. with an equal value security bond as required in their franchise.
The Village Manager, with the unanimous support of the
Village Attorney, recommended the Municipal Code Corporation of the
State of Florida for codification of the Village Ordinances.
Motion by Leone, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed to
authorize the Village Manager to advise the Municipal Code Corporation
of the Councils acceptance of their proposal for codification of
Village Ordinances in the amount of $5,600. for copies as stated in
the proposal.
Motion by Little, seconded by Leone, the Council meeting
was adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
Respectfully su to
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Charles R. Jo s
Village C1
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