HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/17/1972MINUTES OF THE MEETIIV'G OF THE COUNCILMEN
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Councilmen of the Village
of Tequesta was held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 17, 1972 at the
Village Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs: Russell, Barr, Cunningham,
Little and Frank. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and
Christopher H. Cook, Village Attorney.
The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag by Councilman Little.
Cunningham moved, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed
that the minutes of the September 19, 1972 Council rieeting and the
October l0, 1972 Special Council Meeting be approved,
Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Little and unanimously
passed, the financial statements for September 1972 were approved.
The Water Department statement was not complete at meeting time. The
statement for the twelve (12} month period ended September 30, 19?2
showed. the following balances on hand:
First National Bank ~ Trust Company
Petty Cash
Community Federal Savings and Loan
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan
Certificates of Deposit
$ 22,384.19
25.00
20,000.00
16,789.49
90.000.00
$ 149,198.68
The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on bonds
for the Village Ha11, land and sewer plant was $21,024.11.
Councilman Cunningham reported on the drainage condition
existing along the bicycle path west of Seabrook Road and asked that
the Village Manager raise the driveway and path at the Lopez residence
with four inches (4~'} of asphalt. He further suggested that the
Council hold a workshop meeting solely for the purpose of deternuning
the terms and conditions under which the Village would turn over the
sewer plant to the Loxahatchee River F.nviro~nental Control District.
Accordingly, the Council set the November 14, 1972 Council Workshop
meeting to be devoted solely to this subject matter.
Mayor Russell spoke of revising his proposed letter on the
Ki~ti~anis Park Referendum to be sent to all eligible voters. He also
said that Mayor White of Jupiter had spoken to him about the Town of
Jupiter granting the Village a water service franchise and he will
arrange a meeting with Mayor White to further discuss this matter.
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Upon motion by Barr, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously
passed, a Traffic Control Agreement between Palm Beach County and the
Village of Tequesta for the County to undertake the installation,
maintenance and operation of a traffic control signal at Tequesta Drive
and Old Dixie Highway intersection was approved. Counci Lnan Frank
suggested we write a letter of appreciation to County Commission
Chairman Culpepper for assisting in getting the signal for the Village.
Mayor Russell advised that Robert F, Abbott, Peter Baron and
William E. Leone had made known their interest in being appointed to
the Council seat of Arthur C. Barr who has resigned. Counci]man Little
asked if the appointment was for a Councilman, Vice~tayor or both and
was advised it would be for Councilman only and the Council would
elect its own Vice-Mayor. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and
unanimously passed that William E. Leone be appointed to fill the
vacancy in Mr. Barris Council seat until the March 1973 Village General
Election. Mr. Barr stated he was happy Mr. Leone had been nominated.
Upon motion by Cunningham, second by Little and unanimously
passed, the North County First Aid Squad, Inc, was authorized to conduct
a one-time house to house fund raising campaign during a designated
period.
Upon motion by Frank, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously
passed, the Sewer Department Budget, treatment expense wages, was
• increased by $125.00 for the balance of the year to provide a salary
increase for the on-site plant operator.
Mayor Russell called upon Councilman Barr for a few remarks
since this was Mr. Barr's last Council Meeting. Mayor Russell expressed
the sincere appreciation of the Village to Mr. Barr for his services to
the Village. Mr. Barr spoke of problems of small local government; the
need for outside assistance; vandalism; Comprehensive Plan; Recreation;
taxes; sewer taps; transfer of sewer plant and the need for the support
of the people of the Village.
Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Little and unanimously
passed, the following wording was approved for the wording of the
Kiwanis Park question on the November 7, 1972 referendum ballot:
"To Provide A Recreational Facility For
The Village of Tequesta, The Village Council
Should Lease Kiwanis Park From The State of
Florida and Take Responsibility For Its
Improvement and Operation".
Upon motion by Barr, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously
passed, Robert Harp and Jean Frank were appointed inspectors of election
to tally the referendum votes on the Kiwanis Park question, November 7,
1972.
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The Village Manager reported that the small shop owners in
Lighthouse Plaza had requested permission to erect a temporary sign
denoting their various shops on the northeast corner of their building.
Mr. Jerry Zeitler, representing the owner of the shopping center
explained. the request and submitted a sketch of a proposed sign. The
Village Manager reported the proposal had been submitted to the Sign
Committee and they had approved and recommended a f ree standing sign
to be erected on the north side of the entrance from U.S. No. 1.
Frank moved, seconded by Cunningham that permission for such a sign be
granted on a one (1) year basis with annual application to be made to
the Village Council for renewal of the permit. The motion passed 4-1
with Russell voting against the motion.
Mr. Hugh Marsland asked the Council about the status of the
feeling of the Councilmen in regard to the proposed revisions of the
Gallery Square North parking lot, which is Village property. He stated
that the shop owners in the Square had not made any negative comments
on the proposed revision. Cunningham moved, seconded by Frank and
unanimously passed that the proposed revisions be approved and Mr.
Joseph B. Stancliffe be permitted to install same on the parking area.
riayor Russell thanked Mr. Abbott and Mr. Baron for their
interest in being appointed to the Village Council.
• The Village Manager discussed renewal of the Village's
advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce Fishing Guide; Dune line
ordinance for zoning ordinance, labels had been ordered for mailing of
Kiwanis Park letter and the terms of Mr. Abbott and Mrs. Bopp on the
Zoning Board of Adjustment expire December 31, 1972.
Counci]man Little reported that a recent COG meeting discussed
land. use, population growth and areawide recreation.
Mr. George E. Bowden, former Village Mayor discussed the .75
increase in the millage rate: Federal Revenue Sharing funds; recreation
parks and their cost and referendum vote. He suggested the Council
reconsider the increased millage rate.
Mr. Jerry Zeitler, 35 Golf view Drive, spoke about the
serious drainage condition on El Portal Drive east of his residence
and the excessive growth of the plantings at the corner of Golfview
Drive near the Plankinton residence.
9:04 P.hI.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Harp
Village Clerk