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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_11/16/1971MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIII~EN OF TAE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,FLORIDA The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 16, 1971 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Barr, Cunningham, Russell and Little. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and Clerk and Christopher H. Cook, Village Attorney. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilman Cunningham. Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Little and unanimously passed, the minutes of the October 19, 1971 meeting were approved . The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the one (1) month period ended October 31, 1971. Balances on hand were: First Bank and Trust Co. Petty Cash • Community Federal Savings Fidelity Federal Savings Jupiter/Tequesta $ 56,893.51 25.00 and Loan 20,699.38 and Loan 15,970.16 $ 93.588.05 The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on the Village Hall Bonds and Bonds for purchase of land east of the Village Hall was $18,566.53. The Water Department statement for the month of Octo eT~ r'was not complete at meeting time. Councilman Russell suggested keeping as much of the funds as possible invested to get as much interest as possible. The Village Manager pointed out that most of the franchise taxes received for the month were from the Florida Power ~ Light Company annual payment. Mayor Sylvester spoke of a possible decline in building during the coming months. The Village Manager presented his report for the month of October 1971. Building statistics were: October 19?1 Last Year No. Valuation No. Valuation 40 ~6 houses) $ 353,380. 344 houses) $ 601,170. Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense reports for the month of October. Mayor Sylvester said the Village was looking into the matter of additional police protection for the Beach condominium area which their association has requested in a recent letter and possible street lighting for State Road 7i?7 was mentioned. 6 2 - 11-1~i-71 Councilman Barr reported on progress in transferring the operation of Plantreat, Inc. to the Village about December 28, 1971. Mayor Sylvester turned the gavel over to Vice-Mayor Barr for the second reading of an Ordinance changing the Zoning Classification of property along Cypress Drive north of Tequesta Drive from C-2 to R-2. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and unanimously passed that the second reading be approved. The first reading ha~a ng been approved October 19,1971, Ordinance No. 188 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. The Council then considered the appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, to fill the unexpired term of R.D. Shiplett through December 31, 1971. Cunningham moved, seconded by Barr and unanimously passed that Carroll D. Head be appointed to the Zoning Board of ~ijustment through December 31, 1971. The Councilmen then considered a letter from Gee €~ Jenson, Consulting Engineers, West Palm Beach, proposing consulting engineering services in connection with the sewage treatment plant at a retainer fee of $50.00 per month and additional fees for additional services. Councilman Barr advised that the Village • Sewage Committee recommended the hiring of a consulting engineer. Barr moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that the firm of Gee ~ Jenson be retained as consulting engineers for the sewage treatment plant pursuant to the tams of the proposal letter. Councilman Cunningham asked where the decision of ENCON taking over the plant stood, and it was suggested action be deferred so that a proposal for the operation of the plant could be received from ENCON. The Council then considered bids for a Yard and House Trash Franchise which had been received as follows: Lowery Construction Co. $ 21,900.00 annually Paul J. Hardy 22,000.00 annually Nichols Sanitation Co. 24,840.00 annually Rood Landscape Co. 66,456.00 annually Mr. Lowery stated he had been in the haulit~ business for ten years and had five trucks and other equipment to handle the job. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little that the Yard and douse Trash Franchise be awarded to Paul J. Hardy on first year bid of $22,000.00 effective December 1, 19?l. Mayor Sylvester stated he was concerned about the bid not being adequate to cover the costs of the project adequately for the bidder. Mr. Brunier of Nichols Sanitation suggested that "Yard Trash" be bundled. Mr. Lowery said • he did not see how the job-could be done for the low bid price. Mr. Hardy stated he was familiar with this type of work and could do it for the price bid. The vote on the motion was 3-1 with Councilman Barr against. the motion and Mayor Sylvester abstaining from voting and the franchise was thereby awarded to Paul J. Hardy. 7 3 - 11-1b-71 The Pillage Attorney advised that it was his opinion that it was nat necessary for the Pillage to take any action to implement Chapter 71-135 Laws of Florida, relating to the regulation of traffic which go into effect January 1, 1972. The Chapter repeals Pillage traffic ordinances. The Chief a~ Pol:i.ce was asked to review it in order to provide for any additional Pillage coverages. The Pillage Attorney discussed the acquiring of the Beacon Street right-of-way since there had been no response to letters in this regard which had been sent to the effected property owners. He discussed the mechanics of condemnation proceedings and was advised to proceed with the proceedings and obtain an appraiser to make necessary appraisals of the properties imrolved. The Pillage Attorney also suggested that the existing Zoning Ordinance might be inadequate in light of recent court rulings by not having prnperly defined criteria, better definitions etc. and suggested the preparation of a new Zoning Ordinance. The Village Attorney aoxi Village Manager were authorized to get cost proposals for revising the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Sylvester suggested Mr. Frank Brutt, Director of the Area Planning B©ard of Fh]m Beach County, might be helpful in this regard. The Village Council set Public Charter Meetings for 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, December 7, 1971 and Monday, December 13, 1971 to hear the public reaction to the proposed new Charter. Notices of the meetings will be made in the local papers and the Councilmen indicated their willingness to attend group meetings to discuss the Charter upon invitation. The Pillage Council set 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, December 14, 1971 for a Public Workshop Meeting at which time the Planners would formally present the plan to the Council and interested citizens. The Village Attorney advised that once the land use plan was finally determined, the Pillage Council should then accept same as a guide for the future growth of the Pillage. The Village Manager advised he had checked with Palm Beach Cable Z`V about complaints of poor reception in the area. The company was in the process of installing new equipment to upgrade the quality of the picture. Mr. Paul Thomson discussed the sewage situation and wanted to know the Councils feelings in regard to approval of individual package plants for developments and said it was the obligation of Council to act in this regard and he would like an answer as soon as possible whether or not such package plants mould be allowed in the event he could not hook on to the Village Sewage Trea~ent Plant. Mr. Thomson also suggested that perhaps the qualifications of ENCON Board Members be looked into to provide a Board representing more of across-section of the interests of the area served and said he believes other area committees should be made up in the same manner. 8 4 - 11-16-?1 Mayor Sylvester mentioned recent discussion about Mr. niFosta~s high rise apartments interfering with the Jupiter Light, but that Mr. DiFosta was and had confozmed to various require- ments of the Coast Guard in this regard. The Council was reminded of a meeting of ENCON at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, Ng4ember 18, 1971 at the Jupiter Town Hall and a meeting of the Tequesta Voters Association at 8:00 P.M., November 30, 1971 at the Presbyterian Church. The Village Manager advised that the Department of Transportation had been requested to make a study of the inter- section of State Road 5 and Bridge Road for possible installation of a "Stop and Go" traffic signal. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 1 o rt Harp ~J 9