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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/12/1974MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The first regular monthly meeting of the CounciLnen of the Village of Tequesta was held at 7:30 P.M., February 12, 1974 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs: Russell, Frank, Leone, Little and Shay. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager, Police Chief Henry Dusenbery, Gary Preston, Recreation Director, Charles R, Jonas, Village Clerk and Mr. Edward Welch as Village Attorney for Mr. Christopher H. Cook, who was unable to attend. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilman Leone. Upon motion by Shay, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 22, 1974 Regular Council Meeting were approved.. Upon motion by Leone, seconded by Shay and. unanimously passed, the minutes of the February 1, 1974 Special Council Meeting were approved. Upon motion by Shay, seconded by Little and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 8, 1974 Regular Council Meeting were approved with two (2) changes appearing on page 43, Upon motion by Leone, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed. to change the title of minutes of the December 18, 1973 meeting. Change of title appears on page. l2-18-73 - 4, Special Council Meeting, The Village Clerk then gave second reading, by title only, to a resolution pursuant to Ordinance No. 196 to provide for lot clearing, stating the legal notice for the second reading of the resolution appeared in the Beacon News on January 17, 1974, Motion by Little, seconded by Leone that the second reading of the resolution be approved. The vote on the motion was: Shay - For Frank - For Leone - For Little - For Russell - For The motion was passed unanimously. The first reading of the resolution having been approved on January 8, 1974, Resolution No. 2-7374 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. 49 2-12-?4 - 2 The Village Clerk then gave second reading, by title only, to a resolution to adopt the Right-of-Way Map of the PaLn Beach County Thoroughfare Plan for Old Dixie Highway within the Village of Tequesta, stating the legal notice for second reading of the resolution appeared in the Beacon News on January 17, 1974. Motion by Leone, seconded by Shay, that the second reading of the resolution be approved. The vote on the motion was: Shay - For Frank - For .Leone - For Little - For Russell - For The motion was passed unanimously. The first reading of the resolution having been approved January 8, 1974, Resolution No. 3-73/74 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. Mayor Russell introduced Mr. Richard Discher, Landscape Architect, to discuss landscaping of the lot east of the Village Hall. Mr. Discher displayed a proposed drawing showing the 330 foot lot next to the Village Hall stating that if money was not available at this time it could be done in three (3) phases, but with the help of the • Travelers Palm Garden Club. Trees and labor would probably be donated by residents and other club groups. At the present time all that is needed is financial aid to move the trees that were donated. Mrs.. Green, President of the Travelers PaLu Garden Club stated that their ninety (90) members were completely behind this project and they already had. several trees and flower-bearing plants donated. notion by Little, seconded by Leone and una~~~usly passed that the $1,000,00 budgeted for beautifying the Village be allotted to the Travelers Palm Garden Club to pay for moving of trees and labor. Money to be handled by the Village Manager. The Village Manager read his report covering the period January 20, 1974 to and including February 9, 1974 stating: a letter was sent to the Municipal Code Corporation and Michie City Publications for information on codification of Village Ordinances; executed an agreement with Alsay Drilling Inc. fora test well in Tequesta Park; submitted certified letters to Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Palm Beach County and Martin County, asking for any additions or corrections to the Water Waiting List; met with Mr. Lloyd Brown and Mr. Gerald Gresh of Nichols Sanitation to discuss garbage service. Mr. Harp together with Mayor Russell and Councilman Leone attended the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District meeting in regard to providing water supply on a District-wide basis;.sent a letter to the Martin County Engineer, Mr. Kenneth Ferrari, about time schedule for completion of improvements on County Line Road, executed-and returned revised agreement 50 2-12-74 - 3 for U.S.G,S, to Mr. Larry Land stating the Village of Tequesta will pay $13,000. and U.S,G.S. $4,000.; also sent agreement to William F. Cox, Inc. for their execution for installation of altitude valve;- sent another letter to Mr. Cook, Village Attorney, reminding of the Palm Beach Cable Television Company request to post bond instead of cash under the terms of the franchise; sent a letter to the Chamber of Commerce in support of their Resolution to DOT for simultaneous completion of AlA from 706 to SR5 and advised them the Village Council does not believe the Resolution would help the existing traffic problems; also a letter to the Palm Beach County Tax Assessor's office advising them of the status of the Water Moratoriwn; a letter to Mr. Howard Rhodes, State of Florida, Department of Pollution Control, requesting Federal or State funds available to municipalities for construction of water treatment plant supply and distribution facilities. His reply indicated no funds available. A small ramp was completed connecting the Gallery Square parking lot to the Village Ha11 driveway; a letter was sent to the Honorable L,A. "Skip" Bafalis and Paul G, Rogers, requesting their support of Bill H,R, 11221 now before the House of Representatives to increase insurance coverage on public fund deposits. Mayor Russell and the Village Manager met with Mr. C, Ed Dale and Mr, Abe Kreitman of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District to discuss their role in water resources for the area in relation to the Loxahatchee • River Environmental Control District Authority; sent aclrnowledgement and thanks to Rev. Raymond Jones for his contribution of $125. for the recreational project. Mr. Edward T. Walker of Gee ~ Jenson advised that the seventeen (17) monitoring wells were satisfactorily completed. Also with Councilman Shay met with Mr. A, F. Meeks of Brockway, Owen and Anderson and Mr. Joseph B. Pollock of Kimley-Horn and Associates to review traffic study made on conjunction with the improvements to Tequesta Drive; forwarded to Mr. Edward T. Walker basic mathematical data to assist him in determining water usage and equivolent "taps" to give an accurate cut-off on water waiting list. Met with the Solid Waste Committee, Mr, Lloyd Brown, Nichols Sanitation Inc. and Mr. Gerald J, Gresh, Technical Director, Waste Management Inc. to discuss the problems of 'back-yard' and'street-line' pickup. Executed and returned copy of agreement to William F. Cox Inc. for installation of altitude valve at a cost of $5,900,00, also sent official notification to Alsay Drilling Inc. to proceed with drilling test well in Tequesta Park, Building Permits: January 1974 Year to Date No. Valuation No. Valuation 15 (4 Houses) $ 143,325.00 72 (0 Houses) $ 510,285.00 Last Year 28 (1 House) $ 244,475.00 13? (9 Houses) $ 1,197,395.00 51 2-12-?4 - 4 • Councilman Frank reported that the road markers for Tequesta Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1 are very poor and the Village needs signs on U.S. Highway No. 1 indicating Tequesta Drives entrance and also regulations concerning right turns from Tequesta Drive. He also inquired about the Ordinance to eliminate dtm-ping of trash on Tequesta Drive, and inquired about Beacon Street improvements. Vice~Iayor Little reported County funds were available for bicycle paths for the Village of Tequesta and recommended the path run along Seabrook Road, north to County Line Road and east on the south side to Tequesta Park. Councilman Shay recommmended an over-all plan for the Village comprehensive system of bicycle paths not only for recreation but also for transportation be studied by the Recreation Coimnittee. Vice~iayor Little also stated Mr. John Sweat of Martin County donated 200 yards of marl and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell donated a golf cart. Mr. Jim O~Brien submitted a survey for two (2) football fields and two (2) baseball fields. Rules and regulations for Tequesta Park are also needed. Recreation Director, Gary Preston, requested a vote of Council for night baseball, stating the other municipalities were • going to continue night baseball. The lights would be on approximately two (2) hours each night. Motion by Shay, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed to allow night baseball in Tequesta Park until other regulations might prohibit it. Councilman Shay reported he had written two (2) memorandums, Nos. 14 and 15 and also a resolution he recommended be adopted. Memo No. 14 covers Tequesta Association of Voters and Taxpayers By-Laws and Memo No. 15 the Tequesta Drive Improvement Program. Both memos attached to the minutes. Mr. Harp, Village Manager, informed the Council that Councilman Shays resolution cannot be considered due to the Home Rule Law, but suggested a letter-could be written to replace the resolution. Vice~iayor Little stated he was completely behind the Loxahatchee River Envirormmental Control District and feels a letter should be on record supporting ENCON and its endeavors. Motion by Frank, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed to authorize the Village Manager to write a letter supporting the efforts of ENCON in its endeavors and strongly oppose any changes in Chapter 71-822, Special Act, State of Florida, with the exception of Section 4 (4} which would provide polling places for the District's general • 52 2-1--74 - 5 and special elections not only in-the Village of Tequesta but also at other places to eliminate confusion. CounciLnan Shay recommmended a workshop to study the traffic survey from Kimiy-Horn Associates. Mayor Russell with the unanimous support of the Council set the workshop for Thursday, February 21, 1974 at 7:30 P.M., primarily for the review of the traffic survey for Tequesta Drive. In a discussion of the water treatment plant to be constructed in Well Field No. 4, the subject of financing, necessity and the delay in the building plans were discussed. Counci]man Leone with the support of Vice~Iayor Little urged continuation of the ulanning stage, stating that Tequesta was already five (5} years behit~das far as other water systems, they could dove-tail into Tequesta~s system when they were ready. CounciLnan Leone stated that funds may be available through the Department of Agriculture or other goverrnnental agencies. Motion by Frank, seconded by Little and unanimously passed to authorize the Village Manager to obtain the estimated cost of plan preparation for the water treatment plant, so the Village Council • could consider the matter at the next Council meeting, Mr. Bill Lund of ENCON stated work is proceeding along C-18 canal to investigate deep well storage and four (4) million gallons can be stored per day, but the water would still have to be treated before usage and this system would only help Jupiter at the present time. Mayor Russell inquired about Flood Insurance, sign violations, impact fees and recommended the Village Manager write letters to various owners of buildings in Tequesta to have the artistic work of the Class of X73 painted out. Mayor Russell then read a list of six (6) persons for Inspectors of Election recommended by the Village Manager for the March 19, 1974 General Election. Motion by Leone, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed, the six (6) persons listed below be approved for Inspectors of Election for the March 19, 1974 General Election: Mildred E. Graef Charlotte P. Kadlec Elizabeth Pease Ethel M. Reaney Ruth Schlusemeyer John W. Stead 53 • 2-12-?4 - 6 Mayor Russell then read a list of six (6) persons recommended by the Village Manager for Inspectors of Election for the April 3, 1974 Referendwn. Motion by Leone, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed that the six (6) persons listed below be approved for Inspectors of Election for the April 3, 1974 Referendum: Mildred E. Graef Charlotte P, Kadlec Mary W, Elliott Ethel M. Reaney Ruth Schlusemeyer John W. Stead Mr. Edward Welch, Acting Village Attorney, read the proposed, language for the Referendum ballot of April 3, 1974. Mayor Russell wanted the wording changed to read 'Approved by a majority of Council. Mr. Welch stated according to the Charter, page 39, the wording was adequate as proposed. • Mrs. (Rusty) Jones stated it would be illegal to word the Referendum 'Approved by a majority of Council'. Mr. Walter Skinner stated he was sure all voters are clarified on Council's position. Mr. Peter Baron stated he felt the additional words would be prejudicial - "We're not voting to support the Council, just the Referendum". He also asked Mr. Edward Welch to clarify 'For the Ordinance" and "Against the Ordinance". Mr, Welch stated. "For the Ordinance" would mean you favor the action of Council and Ordinance as written and "Against the Ordinance" means opposed, Motion by Shay, seconded. by Little and unanimously passed, the following proposed ballot wording for the coming Referendum be approved: Ordinance No. 215: An Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta changing the zoning classification of a parcel of land lying north of Tequesta Garden Apartments between Seabrook Road and the North Fork of the Loxahatchee River from R-1 single family dwelling classification to R-2 multiple family dwelling classification. 54 2-12-74 - ? • Ordinance No. 216: An Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta annexing two (2) parcels of land located on Riverside Drive to the Village of Tequesta as R-2 multiple family dwelling classification. The Village Manager stated Mr. Neil Dubois offered to sell a parcel of land to the Village of Tequesta for $5,000., size 50 x 117. Motion by Leone, seconded by Little and unanimously passed to authorize the Village Manager to offer Mr. Dubois $1,000. for his lot of 50 x 117. The Village Manager stated he had received bids of $2,100. for repairs to be done in the Village Hall, such as painting, paneling, doors, etc. Motion by Shay, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed to authorize the Village Manager to allocate the $2,100. to fix the Village Hall. Motion by Little, seconded by Leone, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully s tt d, ~~ ~~~ Charles R. J as Village Clark 55