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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/22/1974MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The second regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 7:30 P.M., January 22, 1974 at ..the Village Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs: Russell, Frank, Little and Shay. Councilman Leone notified the Village Clerk that due to pressing business he would be unable to attend. Also present were Robert Harp, Village rianager, 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 ~o the Flag by the Village Manager. Upon motion by Shay, seconded by Little and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 8, 1974-regular Council meeting were approved. Upon motion by Little, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed, the financial statement for the three (3) month period ending December 31, 1973 was approved.. The Water Department statement was not complete at meeting time. The financial state- ment showed the following balances: • First National Bank £~ Trust Company $ 81,018.17 Petty Cash 25,00 Community Federal Savings £a Loan 20,000.00 Fidelity Federal Savings ~ Loan 17,89b.00 Certificates of Deposit 280,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills _50,000.00 $ 448,939.17 The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on bonds for the Village Hall and land purchase was $29,392.06. The Village Clerk then gave second reading by title only, to an Ordinance entitled: An Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida., amending Ordinance No. 211, Article XIII and Article XIV, Sections ;13.4 (1) and 14.4 (1) to authorize the Village Manager to issue permits to charitable organizations or non-profit corporations to conduct a temporary business outdoors. The Village Manager stated the legal notice for the second reading of the Ordinance appeared in the Palm Beach Post Times on January 7, 1974. Motion by Little, seconded by Shay that the second reading of the Ordinance be approved. The vote on the motion was: 44 1-22-?4 - 2 • Shay - For Frank - For Little - For Russell - For The motion was passed unanimously.- The first reading of the ordinance having been approved January 3, 1974, Ordinance No. 218 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. Mayor Russell read the legal opinion of-the legality of the referendum petitions received from the Village Attorney; also the certification from Jackie Winchester, Supervisor of Elections, PaLn Beach County, certifying that on March 20, 1973 the Village of Tequesta had 2,353 registered voters; also the two (2) certifications from the Village Clerk stating Ordinance No. 216 had 516 qualified signatures on the petitions and Ordinance No. 215 showed 467 qualified signatures on the petitions. Mayor Russell then read a letter from Mr, Walter Skinner, President of the Tequesta Association of Voters and Taxpayers, stating the Association has not specifically opposed the action of the Village Council, but is merely requesting a referendum on Ordinances No. 215 and 216 in response to a clearcut mandate of its membership. Councilman Frank suggested that since Councilman Leone was absent, he felt it best to table action on the petitions until next Council meeting. Councilman Little suggested a special Council meeting be called as soon as possible to get the petitions discussed and take action before some residents leave for summer vacations. Mayor Russell, with the approval of Council set the date of Friday, February 1, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Hall for the Special Council Meeting, stating the only items on the agenda would be the reconsideration of Ordinances No, 215 and 216 and to set a date for a referenduun on said ordinances if the Village Council should determine to hold such referendum. The Village Manager reported he had received a negotiated bid of $5,900.00 for the altitude valve to be completely installed on the overhead water tank in Well Field No. l from William F. Cox, Inc., Lake Park, Florida and recommended the Council accept the bid. The Engineers estimate of the cost with the Water Department doing part of the work was approximately $7,000.00. Upon motion by Frank, seconded by Little and unanimously passed the bid of $5,900.00 from William F, Cox, Inc, was accepted for installation of the altitude valve. The Village Manager read his report covering the period January 6 to and including January 19, 1974, stating a contract was 45 1-22-74 - 3 executed for construction of the test well in Tequesta Park by Alsay Drilling Inc.; Mrs. Mary Sylvestri is now working to complete the statistical report requested by the Water Department Consulting Engineers; executed an Agreement for construction of seventeen (17) monitoring wells with the East Coast Well ~ Sprinkler Co.; returned executed applications of 1974 tax examptions on various Village properties to the Palm Beach County Tax Assessors office; sent a letter to Karl; A.'Kandell Associates, Inc, advising him of petitions to hold a referendum on Ordinances No. 215 and 216; sent a letter requesting Mr. Kandell submit a written confirmation on date he expects to have his water system take over the Martin County Little Club. Mr. Harp also stated that Mr. Butterfield, Village Building Official, forwarded various flood insurance information to the Assistant Administrator for Flood Insurance, Washington, D,C. Mr. Cook stated Mr. Butterfield has sent all the infor- mation possible, the next step is either change the Village Zoning Ordinance to comply with the regulations of the Flood Insurance, or change the Village Building Code, and he felt it would be a lot simpler to change the building code. Mayor Russell asked Mr. Cook if the master list showing names of persons for water meters was ready and if it should be posted. • Mr. Cook stated it was not complete at this time and should not be posted until completed but anyone could call the Village l~ianager to see whether their name was on the list. Councilman Little stated if there are any changes on the master list he felt the Council should be the only ones to make these changes. He also suggested that Council review the minutes of the April 10, 1973 meeting when the water moratorium covered by Ordinance No. 207 was adopted on first reading. Councilman Shay asked Mr. Cook when the list would be ready for Council and the Ordinance covering the method of issuing the water taps and Mr. Cook said, hopefully February 12, 1974. Councilman Frank asked Mr. Cook if the ordinance to prohibit the dumping of cuttings and trash on Tequesta Drive was completed and was advised it was not. Mr. Cook stated the Village had increased their activities so much lately that Mr. Edward Welch was now working on several ordinances for the Village, and that was one of them and he hoped to have several ordinances completed by February 12, 1974. Councilman Little stated he met with the Kiwanis Club pertaining to the plaque to be placed in Tequesta Park in their honor and they stated keen completed they would contact the Village 46 • 1-22-?4 - ~ Manager. He reported the Recreation Advisory Board recommends a proposed revision in the 1973-74 Recreation Budget that would provide $12,000. for two (2) tennis courts- and five (5) horseshoe pits. He also reviewed the Master Plan cost breakdown for Tequesta Park. Upon motion by Little, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed the $12,000, was appropriated for two (2) tennis courts and five (5) horseshoe pits. Councilman Frank suggested Mr. Preston contact Mr. Robert Culpepper, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners about funds from Palm Beach County for recreation. Councilman Shay stated the water problem in Tequesta .was very serious, and in checking found that the estimated population growth in this area in the next fifty (50) years would exceed 120,000 people. He felt the letter from the Florida State Health Department should. be considered by Council before any steps are taken for the water treatment plant, and asked the Village Manager to send each Councilman a copy of the letter and perhaps a survey should be taken of the area. Mayor Russell then read a letter from Mr. William J. Taylor, President of the Jupiter-Tequesta Chamber of Commerce, • asking the Village's cooperation pertaining to a Resolution request ing simultaneous construction of SR Alt. A-1-A from SR 706 to SR 5 (U.S.No. 1) with the construction of the A-1-A Bridge. riayor Russell said he felt the Village should support the Resolution, but that it was not comprehensive enough to help the Village and should include recommendations for improvements to Old Dixie Highway. The Councilmen generally agreed and the Village Manager is to advise the Chamber of Commerce and others of the Village's feelings in this matter. Mayor Russell stated he and Mr. Harp met with Mr. td. C. Goss, on January 16, 1974 to discuss the issuing of bonds to finance the construction of a new water treatment plant for the Village of Tequesta, but stated until a few questions were answered by the Loxahatchee River Enviromnental Control District and the Central and South Florida Flood Control District, no action will be taken, but continued by asking rir. Cook to check the possibility of having the Village electors vote on the subject of creating a new indebtedness if necessary. The Mayor also reported he and Mr. Harp met with Mr. W.W. Atterbury and Mr. T. S. Gilchrist of the Pa]m Beach Cable Television Company on January 18, 1974 to discuss the possible purchase of their ten (10) acres of land for the site for a water treatment plant. The land lies east and south of Well Field No. 4 on Old Dixie Highway and the Village has water supply wells on the land now. Mayor Russell a7 1-22-74 - 5 LJ said they agreed to sell the land for $5,000. per acre, but the Village ~*ould also pay for moving their cables to the north side of the field, and recommended the Council approve the purchase of the land and the cost of moving the cables. Motion was made by Shay, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed, authorizing the Village Manager to proceed to purchase the ten (10) acres of land from the Palm Beach Cable Television Company at a cost of $5,000. per acre. Mayor Russell asked about sign violations, County Line Road improvements, test wells in Tequesta Park, and asked the Village Attorney to check the impact fees started by Juno Beach. Councilman Little stated the new police car was now in service and would work the area on SR 707 (Beach Road). Upon motion by Frank, seconded by Shay and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully suhnitted, GG~%~-~-'~ U ~- Charles R. Jo Village Clerk • 48