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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/09/1973MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA The first meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 9, 1973 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs, Russell, Cunningham, Little, Frank and Leone. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and Clerk and Christopher H. Coo, Village Attorney. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilman Frank. Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Leone and unanimously passed, the minutes of the December 19, 1972 meeting were approved. Councilman Frank asked the Village Attorney of the status of the Beacon Street improvement project and the Attorney advised he had not done any further work on it but would proceed with the necessary land condemnation proceedings. Councilman Leone advised three new drying beds had been • built at the sewer plant; a study of plant flows was being made to determine treatment capacity and. the plant transfer to ENCON could possibly be accomplished during February. Councilman Little asked the Village Attorney if the Recreation Committee could assist in getting the Attorney Generals opinion on whether or not the Village could lease and police Kiwanis Park. Physical damage to the park properties were discussed and Mr. Little advised most of it was old damage. The Village Council directed the Police Chief to provide day and night patrols for the park and to report new damages and incidents to the Martin County Sheriffs Department. The Village Attorney advised that perhaps a special act could be passed by the State Legislature to permit the Village Police to have jurisdiction in the Kiwanis Park. The Councilmen decided to inspect the park at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, January 13, 1973. Councilman Little reported on the Lutheran Churches offer of the use of their land on Willow Road for a mini-park area and the Recreation Committee will meet and make recommendations for the area. The Village Attorney advised that the park still belongs to Kiwanis and is their responsibility until such time as the State approves the assigrnment of the lease. He said a proposed lease between the State and the Village had been submitted to the State. Councilman Cunningham asked the Village Manager to contact the County Engineer to see the status of Old Dixie Highway drainage so the Village could proceed with Tequesta Drive improvements. He also asked the Village Manager to obtain the results of the traffic study for the Tequesta Drive-Seabrool~ Road intersection. lb 1-9-73 - 2 i Mayor Russell advised the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee was reviewing the draft of the proposed new zoning ordinance. He advised of the Public Hearing by the Council at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 23, 1973 to act upon the First National Bank ~ Trust Company application fora special exception to the height restriction. Mayor Russell read a letter from W. Edward Dunham recalling incidents pertaining to the Zoning Board granting a variance to Kenneth VanBlarcom, owner of Lot 91, Tegnesta to install a bay window two (2) feet into the rear set-back ahd questioning the filling of the rear of the same lot so as to impede the drainage flow. The Village Building Official spoke to the Council in regard to both matters and is to submit a report to the Village Manager on the drainage problem and check with the Village Attorney for ordinance compliance. The Mayor spoke on the matter of an ordinance controlling the hours and days for working within the Village. The matter was referred to .the Village Attorney to make several changes in the existing ordinance to be presented for action by the Council. The Village Manager said he had no recent information on the status of the new bridge and road in Martin County to serve the Little Club area. The names of Peter Baron, Ernest Bryan and William J. Taylor were presented as interested in serving on the Sign Committee. Cunningham moved that Bryan be appointed. The motion died for lack of a second and the matter was postponed until next meeting. • Mr. Donald L. Osha, Brockway, Owen & Anderson Engineers, Inc., Water Department Consulting Engineer, appeared before the Council to discuss the Water Department. He indicated the past growth of the system and expected growth during the next several years. He indicated the need for the Village to consider both a short range and long range program for providing additional sources of water supplies. He stated that in his opinion the Village should not restrict new development by not providing water service. He suggested that work continue rebuilding the three (3) wells in Well Field No. 4; try to obtain water rights in the Kiwanis Park - Jonathan Dickinson Park area; pursue the matter of the water rights owned by Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet Colony; Little Club area; use the services of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Water Division and write to ENCON to ask them what plans, if any, and timetable, they might have for providing water for the District. Mayor Russell thanked Mr. Ostia for coming before the Council and discussing the matter. Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed, the Audit Report for the General Fund, Sinking Fund and Reserve Account for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1972 was accepted and the auditors adjustments of budget line items were approved. The Village M Delegation meeting to b 1973 from 1-6 P.M. He to redefine the Village anager advised of the PaLn Beach County e held in the Village Hall Wednesday, January 17, suggested that the Village ,get the Legislature boundaries which would take in several roads 17 1-9-73 - 3 not now within the defined Village limits. It was suggested we ask the Legislature for their assistance in rounding out the Village boundaries by their annexing County areas to the Village; discuss the Kiwanis Park acquisition to see if they could help the Village acquire it and police it and discuss water rights in Jonathan Dickinson Park. Frank moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that the Village Manager and Village Attorney be authorized to obtain the necessary legal descriptions and maps for redefining the Village boundaries. The Village Manager advised the Council of the written request from property owners on Norfolk Avenue for the Village to provide mahogony trees for planting along the street. Several residents spoke favorably for the project. Others wondered if such approval might cause other areas to want trees and become a costly project for the Village. The matter was deferred until the January 23 Council Meeting and the Councilmen will look at the street Saturday morning. The sometimes trashy appearance of the Goodwill and Salvation Army collection boxes was discussed and the Village Manager is to contact both organizations to inquire what value, if any, the merchandise that is left outside the boxes is to their organization. The o~mers of the shopping centers are also to be contacted i_n this regard. Mr. Merle, whose residence is just west of the sewer plant wants the Council to look at the drying beds which are close to his • property and this will be done Saturday. Mr. George Barlow suggested that the bicycle path be looked at because of broken glass, trash and debris on it. The Village Manager reported that we will have to make copies of our ordinances to send to the new County Court. He reported that the Village-s General Election will be held, Tuesday, Piarch 20, 1973 for the election of Councilmen to seats 2 and 4 for two year terms. The Last day for registration of voters will be Friday, February 16, 1973 and candidates must file during the last ten (10) days of February. There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9150 P.M. Respectfvully submitted, -~~ ~i ~bert Harp Village Clerk ~~