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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/19/1971MINUTES OF-THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The Regular Monthlp Meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 8x00 P.M., Tuesday, October 19, 1971 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Barr, Cumuingha~ and little. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and 01,erk a~ Christopher H. Cook, Village Attorney. .The meeting was opened with Prager and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilman Barr. .Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Little and unanimously passed, the minutes- of the September 21, 1971 meeting were approved. The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the twelve (12) month period ended September 30, 1971. Balances on hand were: First Bank £~ Trust Ca. Jupiter/Tequesta $ 39,016.?8 Petty Cash 25,00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 20,699.38 • Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 15.970.16 $ ?5,2711.32 Account Sumaary: ,Operating Account $ 75,686.32 Petty Cash 25.00 $.75,711.32 The Sinking Fund balance For pa3ment of principal and interest on the Village Hall Bps and Bonds for purchase of land east of the Village Ha11 was $17 1 .? The Water Department Financial Statement for the mon ptember was not complete at meeting time. The Village Manager presented his report for the month of September 1971 and for the fiscal year October 1, 1970 to September 30, 1971. Building statistics were: September 1971 Year to Date No. Valuation No. Valuation 68 ~7 houses) 506,220. 414 ?3 houses) $ 8,539,4(79. Last Year 28 {11 houses) $409,455. 318 (76 houses) $ 3,490,880. 1 2 - 10-19-71 Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense Reports for the month of September 1971 and the Annual Reports for the Police Department arxi Civil Defense. Councilman Barr stated that the continuing use of radar seems to be controlling speeding throughout the Village. The matter of controlling noise will be further studied in the field to observe various types of noises. Mayor Sylvester introduced Pa]m Beach County Engineer William Hill, Mr. Tom Slider of the County Engineers Office and Mr. Tom McCarthy of Mock, Roos ~ Searcy Consulting Engineers. Mr. Hill discussed the proposed street improvement program in Waterway Yillage including road constructioQ aril. drainage and advised of a serioas drainage problem on Waterway Road with a 1©t of the water apparently coming-from the Yillage Square Shopping Center and Connnunity Federal Savings and Loan Association properties. He stated the additional drainage required to handle such a volwne of water would be an additional cost burden on the property owners having their streets repaired. He had no cost figures on necessary work anti stated there was a ditch but no outfall. Mayor Sylvester advised of the 1967 Brockway, Owen b Anderson Comprehensive Drainage Report for the Yillage and also suggested they look at the Waterway Beach drainage installation. Mr. Hill was advised that the Yillage Manager and Councilman Cunningham would work with the County to see if an equitable solution to the problem could be • worked out. Councilman Little advised that final specifications for the bicycle path were being discussed. Mr. Munro asked if a survey of the number of bicycle riders had been made and was against building them at the proposed cost. Mr. Little said-the paths would be used both as a sidewalk and bicycle path and was a part of the Village recreational program. Zt was decided to obtain bids for a five (5) foot wide bicycle path on the south side of Tequesta Arive from Seabrook Road to Country Ciub Drive inside the tree line and proper specifications will be prepared and bids for the work advertised for. Mr. Barr said the project should get bicycles off the road~~, Councilman Cunningham discussed Yard Trash Collection and a proposal letter from Paul J. Hardy to make weekly pickup of all yard trash and other hard household trash for $22,000. for the year. Councilman Barr said he did not believe weekly collection was necessary at this-time. Cunningham moved that he be pex~.itted to negotiate a contract with Mr. Hardy for trash collection. The motion died for lack of a secorui. Sylvester moved, seconded by Barr that Counci~-a,~ Cunningham-prepare specifications and advertise for bids for a ~'~rash Collection Franchise and the motion was unanimously passed. 2 3 - 10-19-71 • Councilman Barr discussed the gift of Plantreat, Inc. and various directions in which the Village might move in regard to sewage. Mayor Sylvester questioned the expansion of Plantreat if the effluent must be disposed of in the River. Mr. A. L. Hutchison was against percolation beds on the Coast Guard Property and suggested such an area might be available for recreational Purposes. Second reading was given by title only to as Ordinance providing for a new Village Charter with a referendum to be held on same January 11, 1972. Barr moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that the second reading of the Ordinance be approved. The first reading having been approved at the September 21, 1971 meeting, Ordinance No. 187 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. The Council then considered Mr. R. D. Shiplett+s letter of resignation from the Zoning Board of Adjustment a~ui as Chairman of the Board and upon motion by Barr, seconded by Cunn:i.nghaffi and unanimously passed the resignation was accepted with regret and appreciation expressed for his past service to the Village. The Village Manager was instructed to write Mr. Shiplett an appropriate letter expressing the Councils thoughts in this regard. Councilman Cunningham stated he had a person who had indicated a willingness to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and moved that Carroll Head, 51 Willow Road, be appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill Mr. Shiplett+s unexpired term to December 31, 1971. The Council was advised that Mr. Hugh S. Marsland and Mr. J. B. Stancliffe, both residents of Whitehall Apartments had indicated a willingness to serve as a member of the Board. Mr. John Giba suggested the Council obtain background information of persons to be considered for the Board. The Mayor called for a second to Councilman Cunningham+s motion. None was forthcoming and the motion therefore died. The Village Manager was instructed to write to the three named individuals requesting their. personal resumes for Council consideration. Barr moved, seconded by Little and unanimwusly passed that the Water Department 1971 Budget be amended as follows for the last three months of 1971: Offiee and Administrative Expense: Rent $ 300.00 increase Management 500.00 increase Little moved, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously passed that plans and specifications be prepared-and bids obtained for installation of Well No. 17 i_n Well Field No. 4 and work oa other wells. 3 4 - 10-19-71 . The Village Attorney reviewed the gift of Plantreat, Inc. to the Village and the documents relating to same. He said it would be necessary to prepare an ordinance to provide for the issue of bonds in payment of the debt of the plant and the preparation of the ordinance would require the services of a fiscal agent. Barr moved, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously passed that the Village Manager be authorized to appoint a fiscal agent to do necessary work in connection with the issuance of Excise Tax Revenue Bonds i.n connection with this matter. The Village Clerk read an Ordinance providing a change i.n Zoning Classification from C-2 to R-2 for four (4) parcels of land on Cypress Drive owned by Ernest Dormer and Herbert Dormer which had been approved at the Public Hearing earlier tonight. Barr moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved. Mayor Sylvester abstained from voting on the motion. Mr. Dow questioned the Ordinance and wondered if the water and sewerage were available. The Village Manager read a Resolution which recognized Heiman C. Olsen, deceased, for his various contributions to the community especially with the youth of the area. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and unanimously passed that Resolution No. 1-71/72 be passed and adopted. • Councilman Cunningham questioned the delay in the appoint- ment of a Village Director on the Board of the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District and was advised Governor Askew must make the appointment ftroJn various persons who had submitted applications. Mr. Yergin stated he moved to Tequesta about six years ago mainly because it was a Village of single family homes and was concerned that this image was changing with so many apartment units being constructed aril would like to see the Village maintained as a Village of homes. Mr. Roland Girard, a building contractor asked the Council what code the Village was following since he had some questions about interpretation of the code by the Building Official. He stated he believed the Building Official was going beyond the code in same of his interpretations and believed he should police enforcement of the code, Mayor Sylvester set a meeting for 8:00 A.M. Wednesday morning with Mr. Girard, Mr. Butterfield and the Village Manager to discuss this matter. The Village Manager reported the Caanprehensive Plan was now being printed; copies of the Proposed New Charter were being printed. The final assessed valuation submitted by the Palm Beach 4 5 _ 10-19-71 County Taz Assessor showed an increase of $544,497, over the origiaal valuation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10.35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Bert Harp Village Clerk 5