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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/18/1972MINUTES OF TIIE 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, July 18, 1972 at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive. Counci Lnen present were Messrs: Barr, Cunningham, Little and. Frank. Also present were Village Manager Robert Harp and Village Attorney Christopher H. Cook. Mayor Russell was absent, being out of town. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Vice Mayor Barr. The ViceMayor advised that Mr. Frank Wacha, Chairman of the Martin County Commission, Mr. William E. Owens, Martin County Commissioner and Mr. Jack Noble, Martin County Administrator were in attendance at the meeting to discuss their views on the Village operating Kiwanis Park as a recreation facility. Mr. Wacha said the Commission was acceptable to a joint venture based. upon a master plan upon which Federal and State funds could be received for the facility. He further stated his commission had voted to cooperate with the Village, COG or any other agency in this matter. Mr. Jack Noble had been appointed as a liason person for the Martin County Commission. Mr. Owens reviewed the existing use and lease of the park to the Kiwanis Club. He said some group or organization was needed to take the load and follow through on the project. Councilman Little advised the Village Recreational Committee was doing the ground work on getting information for the Village in regard to its operation of the park. The Council unanimously confirmed Councilman Little's appointment of F. D. "Bud" Jordan as liason between the Village and various other State and County governmental agencies to obtain any information necessary for reporting to the Village Council. The Council then discussed the sewage problems at the request of Mr. J. W. Blizzard. He pointed out the County refuses to grant permits for septic tanks if the property has a sewer line near it and that this is presenting hardships for persons wanting to build both residential and commercial buildings on their property. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that the Consulting Engineer be advised the Village Council expects to be advised by the next Council Meeting how much sewer capacity is or is not available so that action can be taken to permit the hardship cases to hook-up to the sewer system. Mr. Kurtz suggested the Village refund the prepaid tap fees to Donner Developers for the eighty-eight taps. Upon motion by Frank, seconded by Cunningham and unanim©usly passed, the minutes of the June 20, 1972 Public Nearing, June 20, 1972 Council Meeting and June 23, 1972 Special Council Meeting were approved. 47 7-18-72 -- 2 Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed the financial statement for June was approved. The statement for the nine (9) month period ended June 20, 1972 showdd the following balances on hand.: First National Bank ~ Trust Co. $ 21,060.59 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 20,000.00 Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 16,579.81 Certificates of Deposit 115,000.00 $ 172,665.40 The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on bonds for the Village Hall, Land and Sewer Plant was $29.490.82. The Water Department and Sewer Department statements were not ready at meeting time. Councilman Little presented a trophy which a "T" Ball team sponsored by the Village had won during the recent season. He also advised of complaints about poor drainage at several spots in the recently constructed bicycle path. Several residents complained of the drainage and that they had been advised by the Postmaster that their post boxes would have to be removed to the north side of the bicycle path. The Village Manager will see what can be done about this. Councilman Cunningham said that approximately $60,000. was still available in the current budget for drainage and that it would cost $35,000. to drain Tequesta Drive west to the River. He will provide the Council with cost information on other drainage problems in the Village. The Village Manager was asked to look into cleaning of the drainage ditch lying east of Seabrook Road. Councilman Barr reported on the ENCON May 11, 1972 letter pertaining to asswnption of ownership and operation of the Village's sewer treatment plant and said he believed the basis of payment and time of turnover were important items to be considered in the matter. He suggested that the Village not turn it over until-the District obtains the other facilities in the District and that the Consulting Engineer be asked for his recommendations on what basis the Village should be reimbursed for the facilities. Councilman Cunningham asked why we should wait until ENCON has something operating, they could probably operate it just as well as the Village. State Representative Jack Poorbaugh said he was available to assist the Village in any manner and would be willing to help with the Kiwanis Park project. • Councilman Frank asked about drainage for the corner of Elm and. Beacon Street. 48 ?-18-72 - 3 Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that a point well study in Well Field No. 4 as recommended by the Water Department Consulting Engineer be made at a cost not expected to exceed $1,000.00 to determine what improvements can be made to the existing wells which have a high chloride content. Frank moved, seconded by Cunningham and Tman?mously passed that the Pillage Attorney be authorized to proceed to acquire by condemnation a ten (10) foot wide strip of property from the Kramer and Pfeufer properties on Beacon Street so that a proper road could be constructed. The other four (4) property owners have agreed to give a deed for the property to the Pillage in return for $500.00 reimbursement. Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Little and unanimously passed, a Sewer Department operating budget for 1972 in the amount of $67,250,00 was approved. (copy attached to these minutes) The Council then acted upon appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Following a discussion on how to make the appointments since there were five applicants for the three vacancies and several motions which died for lack of seconds and a tied paper ballot, Barr moved, seconded by Frank-that the following be appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Jacob J. Blair - Term expires December 31, 1973 • Robert F. Abbott - Term expires December 31, 1972 Lois Bopp - Tenn expires December 31, 1972 The motion passed 3-1 with Cunningham voting against the motion. The Sewer Department Consulting Engineer was to be asked to begin a study of the rates for the department, The Pillage Attorney discussed the control of heavy truck traffic in the Village especially along Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive and advised the Pillage could control if we could provide an alternate route within the Village, which appeared to present a problem. He will-continue to work on the matter. He stated it was his opinion the Village could lease and make improvements to Kiwanis Park but did not believe the Village could police it unless perhaps the Legislature would pass an act giving the Pillage extra territorial police powers and he would continue to work on this. The Pillage Manager advised he would be on vacation from July 24 to August 14 and would not be present for the August Workshop meeting. ?:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 15, 1972 was set as the time for a Public Hearing for the Council to act upon the application of A]mont Properties, Inc. requesting a change in the zoning classification of their property on Cypress Drive from C-2 to R-2. 49 7-18-72 - 4 The Village Manager advised that the flow meters at the sewer plant had been calibrated last Thursday, Counci Lean Cunningham advised the Council to purchase a sound measuring device from AMA. The Village Attorney and Village Clerk read a 20 page ordinance repealing Ordinance No, 112 and levying an occupational license tax upon each and every business, profession and occupation engaged in and carried on in the Village. Cunningham moved, seconded by Frank and unanimously passed that the first reading be approved. 10:2Q P.M. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, i ~ ~~~~ -' /~ ~'~R©bert Harp Village Clerk ~~ J • 50