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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/08/1974MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The first regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was held at 7:30 P.M., January 8, 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, James W. Worth, Water Department Superintendent, Alvin W. Butterfield, Building Official, 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 Councilman Frank. Upon motion by Leone, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed, the minutes of the December 18, 1973 Special Council Meeting and the minutes of the December 18, 1973 Regular Council Meeting were approved. Upon motion by Little, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed, the minutes of the January 3, 1974 Public Hearing and the minutes of the January 3, 1974 Special Council Meeting were approved. • General Thomas Darcy speaking as an interested citizen, who feels all citizens need confidence in their government officials, conenended the Council for a job well done in 1973. He stated that many of the residents are prone to forget that the Council is serving in a voluntary capacity with very little remuneration for performance of duty. Sometimes it seems that in the heat of a debate the ire on both sides is somewhat aroused and we all hope that in the year ahead, we can work together in a joint effort. We will especially be appreciative to the individual members of the Council for what they are doing for our Village. Mayor Russell then turned the meeting over to Councilman Leone who introduced Mr. Anson B. DeWolf, Special Consultant with Gee ~ Jenson, the Water Department's Consulting Engineer. Mr. DeWolf sum~-arized his interim preliminary report of December 1973 on water supply, treatment plant, distribution facilities, proposed needs and possible solutions. Mr. DeWolf stated there was no immediate solution to Tequesta~s water problem, that Tequesta was mining, which means we are pumping more water than is being replaced per day. If this continues there will be less water for consumption each year. The aquifer is mainly replenished from rainfall. The situation Tequesta has should be handled as an area responsibility. Mr. DeWolf introduced Mr. Abe Kreitman of the Miami office of U.S.G.S. Mr. John W. Dell, an attorney representing the Homebuilders and Contractors Association asked Mr. DeWolf several questions relating 37 1-8-74 - 2 to Tequesta~s water moratorium, questions pertaining to water manage- ment problems,-percentage of water used for sprinkling and what it would take to release the moratorium if more wells were drilled, would there be enough water to supply Tequesta and the surrounding area, Mr. DeWolf stated as he previously reported in December of 1973 that this was just a preliminary report and statistical data is being compiled for the final report and until that time the questions cannot be answered. Mr. Meeks of Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers, reported that traffic experts had suggested that Tequesta Drive would require four laning with five or siac lanes preferred in some areas. ~' Mayor Russell stated-he would be glad to meet with Mr, Harp and Mr. Cook to look into issuing of bonds for the 2.? million dollars to be used for the new water treatment plant. He also stated he would be glad to meet with Palm Beach Cable Television Co. to discuss the repurchasing of the ten (10) acres of land for the water treatment plant when Mr. Harp sets the date. Motion by Leone, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed that Mayor Russell and Mr. Harp contact Palm Beach Cable TV about the • price of land and cost of moving cables to south of the field. Mr. Harp stated that in the last re~ort the Village had from U.S.G.S., they were going to pay one-half (~) of the $17,000.00 for the water study for the Village of Tequesta but another change has been made and they are now only going to pay one fourth (~), so the Village cost will be approximately $13,000.00 at the present time. Mayor Russell asked Mr. Cook and Mr. Harp if the Ordinance to change Article %III, section 13.4 (1) and Article 7CIV, section 14.4 (1) of Ordinance No. 211, to provide an exception for charitable organizations and non-profit corporations, had been legally published with the second reading on January 22, 1974. (Answer was yes). Mr. Harp stated that he and Mr. Butterfield, Building Official, decided the Village needed Code Review Committees for the purpose of updating, the several codes and recommended the following persons be named as members of these committees: 1. Buildix~ Code Review Com~i.ttee Norman L. Burg, Jr. R. F. (Bud) Gladwin Leroy Weiss Bob Woschnik 38 1-8-74 - 3 2. Pl~unbing Code Review Committee Joseph W. Blizzard Rodney Boyd Arliss C. Krun Steven L. Oldham Charles C. Pegnato 3. Electrical Code Review Committee Phillip H. Cole Barton King Thomas L. Millwood 4, Mechanical Code Review Committee Theron R. Brayman Richard McDonald Walter R, Seay 5. Gas Code Review Committee Donald Wahls Fred N. Wooster Frank Creasman 6. Housing Code Review Committee Theodore E. Davis Roger W. Fulling • Frank J. Griffith William G. Morris Motion was made by Frank, seconded by Little and unanimously passed to accept all names recommended by Mr. Harp and Mr. Butterfield for code review committees to update all codes. Mr. Cook stated that before any taps for water are issued, there must be an ordinance written and published stating who is to get water taps and a time limit set for each application. Under the circumstances it could be an emergency ordinance and possibly passed at first reading if all Councilmen voted for the ordinance. Mayor Russell stated all residents and non-residents of the Village of Tequesta on the Village water system should have the same privileges and whether they have a well or not, if their name appears on the list they should have the right to .receive water. Mayor Russell with the total support of the Village Council suggested a dead-line time be set in an ordinance in order for persons to receive water meters. They would have thirty (30) days to apply for water after notification and ninety (90) days to start construction after a building permit was issued, or both water meter and building permit will be revoked. • Councilman Leone stated the latest date that Karl Kandell has set to take over Martin County Little Club water system is February 15, 1974. 39 1-8-74 - 4 • Mayor Russell recommended that Mr. Harp. and Mr. Cook look over the list of persons waiting for water meters and decide what procedure to use and forward it to Council for approval., Also to check on the number of .homes that have wells, and desire to go on the Village water system, Mr. John Dell recommended the Council pass an Ordinance limiting the number of times a resident can sprinkle his yard per week, to eliminate over usage of water. Mr. Harp reported a letter was sent, to Mr. Edward T. Walker of Gee b+ Jenson, advising him of approval of Assay Drilling Inc.; a letter was sent to Mr. Thomas L. Gilchrist Jr, of Palm Beach Cable TV advising them of the interest-the Village has in repurchasing the ten (10) acres of land next to the Well Field #4; a letter was sent to-the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District advising-them the Village Council consented to a rate reduction for commercial accounts; a letter was sent to the Village Attorney advising him of a deadline for presenting proposed legis- lation to the Legislative Delegation. On December 26, 1973 Council- men Leone and Shay and the Village Manager attended a meeting at the Burning Foot Auditorium, Proposed U,S. ~1 construction and drainage was discussed by the Department of Transportation and the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District. • On January 8, 1974, the Water Committee and all interested parties were escorted by Mr. DeWolf to the Tri-Southern and Riviera Beach Water Plants. The Loxahatchee-River Environmental Control District will hold a public meeting in the Tequesta Village Hall at 7:30 P.M., January 29. 1974 to explain Phase IA of the Sewer Const- ruction Frogram, A map showing the proposed location of the bicycle path on the east side of Beach Road was forwarded to Florida DOT for their review and approval. Building permits: December 1973 No. Valuation 19 $ 296,460.00 Year to Date No, Valuation 57 $ 366,960.00 31 (1 house) 402,610.00 Last Year 109 (8 houses)$ 952,920.00 Prices were obtained for mowing various lots, prices and specifications for french drains were obtained and given to Councilman Shay and Mr. Butterfield, Building Official. Councilman Leone reported that on January ?, 1974 at 3:00 P.M., the Water Committee met in the Village Hall. Fresent were Messrs: W. E. Leone, Chairman, Robert Harp, Village Manager, James Worth, Water Department Superintendent and Mr. A, B. DeWolf, Consulting Engineer, Also present were Mr. Ed Walker, Mr. Larry 40 1-8-74 - 5 • Land. and Mr. Christopher H: Cook. Other interested people attending were Councilmen Shay and. Little, Mrs. Bernhard and Mr. Dent from the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District and Mr. Eckes from Martin County, Utility Rate Consultant. Councilman Leone stated the bids were to be in Tuesday January 8, 1974 for the installation of the altitude valve. The contracts for the drilling of draw-down and monitoring wells were given by Mr. Walker on Tuesday, January 8, 1974. The instruments for the instrumentation of each well have been ordered and it would be approximately minety (90) days before delivery. The Alsay Drilling, Inc. has been provided a contract to drill test wells and when signed a ten (10) day time limit to get started with ninety (90) days to completion. Mr. Land of U,S,C.S, would monitor the instrumentation and pumping of the wells.. Councilman Leone recommended the Council instruct Mr. DeWolf to start designing the second submersive crossing for the Intracoastal Waterway and the north branch of the Loxahatchee. He stated this was necessary in case of damage of existing crossing. Also Councilman Leone requested that Council should determine the geological area covered by the Village water system which is needed to plan and design the water distribution system and treatment facility. The Water Committee instructed Mr, DeWolf to contact PaLn Beach and Martin County to help determine the population density in the area where the Village provides water. Councilman. Little stated he-would like to make a motion to transfer funds from one section ofplanning in Tequesta Park to pay for a second tennis court, Councilman Leone suggested it was a good idea but he felt the Recreation Committee should request the transfer of funds, Councilman Little withdrew his motion and instructed Mr. Preston to meet with the Recreation Committee before next Council meeting. Counci Lean Little also called on Mr. Preston to give Council information about the lot east of the Village Hall. Mr. Preston stated it would cost approximately $350.00 with the help of .the Garden Committee to improve its appearance and was told to have it done. Councilman Shay wrote Memo X12 and #13, subject Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District ~ s sewer construction program and Bridge Road drainage to be discussed at a later date when prices are obtained for installation of french drains. (Memos attached to minutes). Mr. Harp then read a resolution adopting the right-of- way map proposed by the Palm Beach County Comemission thoroughfare plans related to Old Dixie Highway within the Village of Tequesta limits,-running north from the south Village limits to the Village limits on the north and provides that no building permits be issued for building within the proposed right-of-way. 41 1-8-74 - 6 • Motion by Shay, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed that the resolution adopting the right-of-way map be accepted as written on first reading. Mr. Harp stated the resolution would be published and the second reading would be held at the regular Council meeting on February 12, 1974. Mayor Russell then read to the Councilmen the date for the Village General Election which is Tuesday, March 19, 1974, with the polling place being the Village Hall and the polls remaining open from ?:00 A.M. to ?:00 P.M. to vote for CounciLnan Seat #l, Seat #3 and Seat #5 fora two (2) year teen and Seat #4 for a one (1) year terns. ' Motion by Leone, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that Tuesday, March 19, 1974 be set for the Village General Election. Mr. Butterfield distributed copies of the Village National Flood Insurance Program deficiencies to all Councilmen and Mr. Cook, and stated the first ten (10) items must-have an Ordinance to cover them. (Copy of report attached to mi.nutes). Mr. Harp then read resolutions pursuant to 0 rdinance • No. 196, the Lot Clearing Ordinance to find and determine that certain described property within the Village of Tequesta- are violating the Ordinance and will allow the Village-Manager to proceed to correct the violations pursuant to the requirements of the Ordinance. [Tpon motion by Leone, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed, the resolution pursuant to Ordinance # 196, the Lot Clearing Ordinance was approved as read on first reading. Mr. Harp stated this resolution would be published and the second reading will be on February 12, 1974 at the regular Council meeting. Mayor Russell commented on the unsightly spot along Seabrook Road, where residents are allowed to dump yard clippings, and stated that businesses from Jupiter were also using this spot and asked if there was some way to prohibit non-r~si:dents from dumping trash in Tequesta. Mr. Harp stated that the Village of Tequesta received from Mr. Walter Skinner, President of the Tequesta Voters ~ Taxpayers Association, petitions requesting a referendum in connection with two (2) Ordinances passed by the Village Council on December 18, 1973. The petition in connection with Ordinance No. 215 has 496 signatures, and the petition in connection with Ordinance No. 216 has 542 signatures. These petitions were received at 2:45 P.M. on January 7, 1974. Mr, Cook stated he had seen the petitions for the first time during the Council meeting this evening and until a further 42 1-8-74 - 7 study can be made by the Village Clerk as to the legality of all signatures and the petitions are certified to be valid, he could give no legal opinion at this time. If the petitions are valid, the Council has sixty (64) days from the date the petitions were submitted to the Village Clerk, and not more than six (6) months for the Council to take a vote. IIpon motion by Leone secoaded by Little the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 P.M. Respectfully submi I Charles R. Jona Village Clem CORRECTION - Page 38, paragraph 4 should read: "Mayor Russell stated he would be glad to meet with Mr. Harp and Air. W. C. Goss to look into ........" • Page 37, paragraph b should reads Mr. Abe Kreitman of the Miami Office of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District. Page 41, paragraph 2 should read: The word "wells changed to read "~rella` pertaining to the test well in Tequesta Park and also the pumping of said well. 43