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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_08/15/1972MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, was held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 15, 1972 at the Village Hall, Councilmen-present were Messrs: Barr, Cunningham, Little and Frank, Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and William A. Lord, serving as Village Attorney for Mr. Cook. Mayor Russell was out of town and therefore not in attendance. The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilman Cunningham. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that the minutes of the July 18, 1972 Council meeting be approved. The Village Manager advised that the various financial statements for July were not completed due to his return to the office August 14, 1972 following vacation, but they would be in the hands of the Councilmen shortly. Councilman Cunningham suggested the Village Manager write County Commission Chairman Culpepper requesting a clarification of his July 19, 1972 letter to the Village re: Tequesta Drive-Old Dixie Highway intersection improvements. He advised he had nothing on other drainage • improvements at this time and asked the Village Manager to write to the owner of the Lighthouse Shopping Plaza advising him of the problem his lawn sprinkling water was causing to the road right-of-way. Mr. Melvin H. Reisinger, Raymond James and Associates, appeared before the Council requesting them to consider a reduction in the occupational license fee for stockbrokers which is $500.00 annually. Mr. Lord advised the new occupational license ordinance could not be revised unless it would be given first reading again and then second reading at a later date. The Council indicated that they would probably consider his request at a later date. The Clerk gave second reading by title only, providing for a new occupational license ordinance. Cunningham moved, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed that the second reading of the ordinance be approved. The first reading having been approved at the July 18, 1972 Council meeting, Ordinance No. 201 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. Mr. Barr reported for the Village Sewage Committee and discussed "Hardship cases" which were being considered for sewer service and other progress with sewer problems. He reported that the flow-meters at the plant are now working, that there appears to be some additional plant capacity and advised that letters had been received from the Palm Beach County Health Department and Consulting Engineer William Sydow • approving 88 tags for Donner and 29 "hardship" taps. Councilman Frank suggested the Council resolve the 29 taps now so that the additional available capacity can be determined. Mr. Sydow said flow mea~izrements 51 8-15-72 - 2 are now being recorded at the plant but cannot give any idea of available capacity at this time, More flow meter data is necessary and consider- ation of influx of winter season residents should be considered. Mr. Leone, a member of the Village Sewage Committee said the situation should be reviewed on its relative merits to determine who does have priority on additional service available after consideration of the whole case, Mr. Barr reported the Village Sewage Committee recommends a $200,00 fee for connection to the sewer system. Councilman Frank suggested further discussion of the $200.00 fee. The Council unanimously agreed on the $200.00 fee for each equivalent connection charge. Mr. Art Robbins, owner of Lot 9, Block 17, Jupiter in the Pines, Section "B" asked where he stood in regard to sewer service for his new residence he is ready to have constructed. The Village Manager advised his earlier verbal request had been over-looked in the previous 29 hardship requests for sewer service. Mr. Paul Thomson advised he had not had a reply to his request for 100 taps for service in Jupiter at an area abutting Riverside Drive Park on the east. He said preference should be given first to those properties on existing sewer lines. He questioned why the various contributors had to put up money for expansion of the plant capacity and other property owners could then get sewer service without prepaying for part of the expansion costs. He requested the Council use equity and fairness in their consideration of the sewage problems. He further stated he had made prior written request for 200 taps for his Seabrook Road property. • Attorney Jack Martyrs, representing Mr. Kenneth Schmidt, requested a preference in sewer service for his client so he could proceed with the construction of his 200 seat restaurant on Tequesta Drive. Mr, Sydow said the County Health Department would not approve extensions to existing mains, only additional connections on existing mains, Mr. Sydow was asked to consult with the County Health Department to find out how many more connections can be made to the existing system. Councilman Frank asked whether or not the Village should consider applications for sewer service for Tequesta property owners first. The Council then set 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 22, 1972 at the Village Hall as a Special Council Meeting to discuss the allocation of sewer taps or services. Mr. "Bill" Lund and several members of the Board of the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District were in attendance asking the Village Council to consider the transfer of the Village's sewage treatment facility to ENCON, He stated there was an urgency for the completion of such a transfer agreement for acquisition of the Village system and a financial agreement for reimbursement of the Village. He said the transfer agreement would be necessary for the District to 52 8-15-72 - 3 • use the State Bond Program for sale of their bonds instead of selling the bonds on the open market. He further stated that if an agreement could be reached with the Village, their fiscal advisors had advised it would be possible for them to obtain interim financing which would allow the District to proceed at once with their improvement and construction program. He said the ENCON Board hoped to have a full and complete report of the Village's proposed plant expansion at their August 24, 1972 Board meeting. Councilman Barr suggested the Village Sewage Committee work with ENCON to determine cost and other terms and conditions for transfer of the sewage plant to the District. The Council believed that the Council should be the ones involved in this determination and therefore Mr. Lund said he would arrange a workshop discussion between the District's Board and staff and the Village Council and staff to discuss the remuneration, terms and conditions for the transfer of the Village's sewer treatment plant to the District. Mr. Ellis Simmons suggested the Pillage use the firm of Merrill, Lynch et al in any proposed transfer and was advised we would have a fiscal advisor present at such a meeting. Councilman Little suggested the Village write to the Martin County Commission asking their financial support in providing the Kiwanis Park lighting, Mr. F. D. 'Bud" Jordan reviewed the activities of the Village Recreation Committee in compiling a report for the Councilmen on the • proposal for the Village to assume operation of Kiwanis Park. He stated they had written concurrence from the Jupiter-Tequesta Kiwanis Club in transferring the operation to the Village, He said the financial .information had been obtained after discussion and review of budgets of Boca Raton, Riviera Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and North Palm Beach, He presented a written "Miniunum Operating Budget" sho~,ring a first year operating budget of $20,050. and capital improvements budget of $25,000, which could be obtained by approximately one (1) mill of taxes with no outside financial support, some of which might be available. A list of capital items for the park was also presented. The Committee recommends obtaining as much land as possible and obtaining a director. He said he believes the Committee's work on the feasibility of the project is-now complete and the Village Council must now take over and pursue the project. He stated additional funds might be received from Martin County, Jupiter, Palm Beach County, State of Florida and HUD. Mr. Jordan re-iterated that further action must now come from the Vill~a.ge Council and his committee suggests (1) that the Village Council approve the acquisition of Kiwanis Park for a recreational facility (2} suggests one (1) mill in the 1972/73 Village Budget for the Park. Mr. Jordan then showed the Council a copy of Kiwanis Club plans of the existing and proposed park facilities. Mr. Barr thanked the Committee for their efforts on this project and said it would be considered at the Council's September 12, 1972 Workshop Meeting, 53 8-15-72 - 4 I1 ~~ Mr. Leonard Lindahl, presented a preliminary subdivision plat for Seabrook Pines, Mr. Paul Thomson~s 40 acres on both sides of Seabrook Road north of Ridgewood and the Tequesta Gardens area. He discussed the plat which showed water available from Seabrook Road, that ENCON had given approval for an interim sewage treatment facility for the area, that Mr. Thomson had discussed drainage with Palm Beach County on a joint cost sharing project. He further noted that the plat provided for only two exits to Seabrook Road. He stated they were seeking approval of the preliminary plat, which generally conforms to the Yillage~s requirements, so additional necessary engineering work could proceed. Mr. Barr questioned why the Council should approve if it conforms. The Village Manager advised the plat conformed to R-1 Single Family Dwelling requirements with the exception of the length of the cul-de-sacs, but Mr. Lindahl stated he believed the plat as submitted was the best available method for traffic control. He stated the lots at the end of the east-west road could revert to right-of way if the Village should determine to proceed with an additional east-west road on the east and ,rest side of the proposed subdivision. Mr. A. L. Hutchison suggested the proposal be submitted to the Zoning Review Committee and was reminded the Pillage had denied R-2 zoning for the subject property and this was R-1 as determined by the Council. Attorney "Luke" Taylor said the plat was only residential lots and they were only requesting approval of the plat. Mr. Hutchison said it should tie into the Villages Comprehensive Plan. Frank moved, seconded by Little that the preliminary plat of Seabrook Pines be tentatively approved as submitted. The motion passed by a vote of 3-1 with Barr voting against the motion. Counci]man Little suggested that the Council should consider holding two regular Council meetings each month to handle the increased load of Pillage business. He also asked about who would get the $200.00 tap fee for the users of the proposed plant expansion. No answer was made or discussed. Councilman Frank suggested that the Pillage Council should take some definite action on the Comprehensive Plan which had been prepared so it could be settled once and for all. The Pillage Manager advised that additional requests for sewer service had been received for Lot 1, Block 6, Riverside Drive Park (Carl McCutcheon) and Lot 9, Block 17, Jupiter in the Pines, Section "B" (Arthur Robbins). He also reported on correspondence from the Little Club re: construction of road and bridge in Martin County, The Pillage Manager advised the Council of the Water Department Consulting Engineers recommendation of July 28, 1972, that the Pillage approve the re-working of Wells No. 13,14,15 and 16, in Well Field No. 4 on Old Dixie Highway to obtain additional pumping capacity of approx- imately 720 GPM at an estimated cost of $4,000.00/well. The Pillage Manager and Water Department Superintendent concur and suggest that this be considered emergency work to be done by J.P. Carroll, Inc. Frank moved, seconded by Little that Wells No. 13,14,15 and 16 be re-worked 54 8-15-72 - 5 pursuant to the letter of July 28, 1972 of Brockway, Owen and Anderson Engineers at a cost of approximately $4,000, per well with the engineers to negotiate the contract with J.P. Carroll, Inc. who made the test well. The motion was unanimously passed. The Pillage Manager advised that the County had cleaned the drainage ditch east of Seabrook Road. He further suggested the Village consider paying the cost of a traffic signal installation for Tequesta Drive-Old Dixie Highway intersection in the new budget. He also explained that the lot clearing resolution would be ready for Council action at the September meeting. He thanked Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Minett and Mr. Butterfield for a job "well done" while he was on vacation. He further advised that he had agreed to provide police desk service to Jupiter Inlet Colony at a $50.00 mthly fee. He advised that some work on the new budget had been done. Mr. Barr suggested that a new sewage rate schedule should be studied since the Village now has information available to be used in consideration of a rate revision. Councilman Frank asked why the Council should raise rates if ENCON is going to take over the plant. Councilman Barr said he is still receiving complaints on speeding especially on Country Club Drive. • Mr. A. L. Hutchison spoke of a letter from Jerry Thomas concerning street lighting for State Road 707. The Village had not received. such a letter. 9:50 P.M. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at Respectfully submitted, r ,~ , '' I r~ ~ Robert Harp , Village Clerk n 55