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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/21/19717 • MIATUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The Regular Monthly ~:eeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 21, 1971 at the Village Hall Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Cunningham and. Little. I~fessrs. Barr and Russell were out of toti*n. Also present t, as Robert Harp, Village Manager and Clerk and Christopher H. Cook, Village Attorney. The meeting ~+~as opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Mayor Sylvester. Upon motion by Cunningham, seconded by Little and unanimously passed, the minutes of the August 27, 1971 meeting were approved. The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the eleven (11) month period ended August 31, 1971. Balances on hand were: First Bank ~ Trust Co. Jupiter~Tequesta $ 14,052.94 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 20,440.1? Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 15,770.17 -Certificates of Deposit 20,000.00 $ 70,228.28 Account Summary: Operating Account Petty Cash $ 70,263.28 25.00 $ 70,228.28 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 $ 31,234.34. The Water Depa rtment financial statement for the month of August 1971 was not complete at meeting time. The Village Manager presented his report for the month of August 1971. Building statistics were: August 1971 No. Valuation 46 (4 houses) $ 246,452. Year to Date No. Valuation 346 66 houses) $ 8,033,194. Last Year 18 (5 houses) $ 174,870. 290 (65 houses) $ 3,081,431. 55 9-21-71 - 2 • ~ Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense reports for the month of August 1971. The report included a report on the nwnber of hours worked on the various Police Department activities during the month. Mr, Hutchison of the Beach Road Property Owners Association con~splained about the continual speeding on State Road ?07 on Jupiter Island and damage to private property caused by an automobile apparently negotiating the curve on the east side of the bridge at an excessive rate of speed. The Police Chief explained that most of the alleged sp?eeding occurs north of the Village limits. He further explained that the radar unit would be used more frequently s~~hen the Police Department vacation schedule was completed and the full complement of officers would be available. The matter of having the Palm Beach County Sheriff deputize Village police officers was again mentioned and Chief Dusenbery referred to .his prior report on this matter. Councilman Little advised he had represented the Village at the Welcome Coffee for new teachers which was held at the Chamber of Commerce office and also attended a "Light the Night" discussion. He isms further considering the bicycle paths and would pursue getting some cost estimates. The Village Manager reported that bids had been received for installation of sto nn drainage on the west side of Lots 24 and 25, Block • 15, Jupiter in the Pines as follows: Bidder Crabtree Construction Co. Larry Jarrell Construction Onontario Corporation Orton Construction Co. Amount Da s $ 4,383.00 YO 30 3,411.75 20/60 4,740.00 15/60 15,000.00 10/120 Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and passed that the low bid of $ 3,411.75 of Larry Jarrell Construction be accepted subject to the revie~~r and approval of the Engineer. The Council was advised by the Village l~fanager that the engineers were proceeding t~rith the plans for the four (4) laning of Tequesta Drive east of the Railroad to U.S. No. 1. Councilman Cunningham advised that if we could not obtain "Yard Trash" collection service from James Seder, the present collector, for an annual one (1) year fee of $22,000.00, the Village should proceed to provide this service which he estimated could be done for a maximum amount of $23,500.00 exclusive of equipment purchases. Mayor Sylvester suggested that action on the matter be s,~thheld until the next meeting so he could discuss the matter further ~~ith Mr, Seder. The next item discussed was the matter of the offer of the gift of the P]_antreat, Inc. sewage disposal facility to the Village of Tequesta by Mr. William E. Schlusemeyer. Attorney Cook read the proposed "Offer and Acceptance Agreement" and explained another agreement whereby 56 9-21-71 - 3 Air. Schlusemeyer agrees to accept 5/ Village of Tequesta Excise Tax • ~ Revenue Bonds as payment under the terms of the agreement. At the suggestion of Councilman Little, a letter from the Village of Tequesta Sewage Committee recommending that the Village accept the gift of the Plant was read. Attorney Cook then read a resolution providing for the acceptance of the 250 shares of Capital Stock of Plantreat, Inc. by the Village; that Air. Schlusemeyer agrees to accept Village of Tequesta Excise Tax Revenue Bonds in payment for the debts of Plantreat, Inc.; appointing the firm of Winters, Brackett, Lord Fa Held as the Villages agent to receive and hold the shares of Capital Stock and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to take all necessary action to consumate the acquisition of Plantreat, Inc., and to provide for the dissolution of the existing company. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and passed, all voting favorable, that the resolution be approved and Resolution A:o. 6-70/71 was thereby passed and adopted. Mr. Charles Rutz, a Village resident and property owner vehemently protested the Villages acceptance of the gift of the plant, stating such action was not fair to the taxpayers; questioning much greater unknown costs might accrue to the Village after they own it; is the plant and system adequate; how long before the County will absorb the plant into its system. Mr. A. L. Hutchison stated he believes the acquisition is a good thing for the Village and a good Village Sewage Cor~anittee has re- • commended it be owned by the Village. The Committee had given the matter long and serious consideration. It was explained the $100,000.00 is a maximum figure which includes current indebtedness and funds spent for required improvements to have the plant conform to Health Department requirements. The meeting ~~=as advised rir. Schlusemeyer agrees to complete the required improvements even though it might be necessary to go be3=ond December 28, 1971 to do this. hir. Aliles Kadlec suggested a bond to assure completion of the work. The Mayor stated the plans for the necessary improvements, as prepared by Mock, Roos F~ Searcy, had been ansr~ved by the State Health Department. Air. Leone said the Village Sewage Committee has fully investigated the matter with the Health Department. Mr. Rutz requested. the Council ask Air. Schlusemeyer for a performance and completion bond. Tir. Leone said the consulting engineers expect the improverents to be completed before December 28, and the Village had to rely on the experts advice. Mayor Sylvester advised that the Village has called upon competent engineering firms to study both seg.=age and ~~~ater. Mayor Sylvester advised that Mr. Ingram, a member of the Board..of the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District was in the audience. Air. Rutz asked Mr. Ingram when the County anticipates taking over the plant. Air. Ingram said that many things have to be accomplished before the District can function properly, but reminded that they are not~r working on the total sewage plan for the district ~,hich must be in operation by 1975. Work is also being done on interim planning. Air. Rutz said he had come from a growing town ~~=hich had had many problems ~*i.th providing setaage service. Mr. Hutchison suggested the Council go on record as being opposed to any increase in sewage rates. Aiayor Sylvester stated he believed both Councilman Barr and Russell favored the acquisition of the plant by the Village. 5? 9-21-71 - 4 ~" The Village Attorney and Village Clerk then proceeded to read a.n C`r:?inance providing for a new Pillage Charter ~~rith a referendum to be ?~e7_d for approval or disapproval of same January 7_l, 1972. Following the reading of the 45 page Ordinance, Cunninghanl moved, seconded by Little and passed, all voting favorable, that the First Reading of the Ordinance be approved, The Village rlanager advised that the corrections for the Village Comprehensive Plan had been received and titiTould be reviewed prior to authorizing the print_ng of the documents. IIe also advised that bids for statutory line of duty insurance for Village err~ployees had been received as follows: American Agency, Inc. $ 248.60 Cornelius, Johnson ~~ Clark, Inc. 295.00 Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and passed, all voting favorable, that ache insurance be granted to American Agency, Inc. with the three `dater Department employees to be included, The Village Council decided not to provide for street lighting of U.S, Highway No. 1 ,,-hen the improvements are made from S.R. 707 to the Martin County Line. '7 • ~.~~: ~~.r~i. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, ~/~, • 5~