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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_04/20/1971 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 20, 1971 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs: Sylvester, Cunningham, Russell and Little. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Mayor Sylvester. The Assistant Village Clerk recapped the receipts and disbursements for the six (6) month period ended March 31, 1971. Balances on hand were as follows: First Bank ~ Trust Co. Jupiter/Tequesta Petty Cash Commaunity Federal Savings and Loan Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Certificates of Deposit $ 35,262.46 25.00 20,186.96 15,474.82 55,000.00 $ 126,049.24 Account Summary: r~ L Operating Account Petty Cash $ 126,024.24 25.00 $ 126,049.24 The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on the Village Hall bonds and bonds for the purchase of land east of the Village Hall was $22,428.57. The Water Department report for the three (3) month period ending March 31, 1971 was not complete as of meeting time. The Assistant Village Clerk presented the Village Manager-s report for the month of March 1971. Building statistics were: March 1971 Year to Date No. Valuation No. Valuation 46 (10 houses) $ 2,998,540. 176 (36 houses) 6,256,360. Last Year 33 (7 houses) $ 210,095. 167 (38 houses) $ 1,?45,491. 30 -2- 4-20-71 • Mayor Sylvester advised that the first item to be taken up would be the appointment of a Village Attorney. Mr. William A. Lord, who has been the Village Attorney for 14 years asked to step down and recommended Mr. Christopher Cook for appointment. Mr. Lord submitted a complete revision of the Charter to the Councilmen for consideration. A motion was made by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by CounciLnan Russell and unanimously passed that Christopher H. Cook be appointed Village Attorney. Councilman Russell moved, seconded by Counci]man Cunningham that the minutes of the March meeting be approved. This was unanimously passed. Mayor Sylvester advised that letters from the Country Club Point Property Owners Association that had been received by the Council will betaken up at the next Workshop meeting. He also thanked the Frank Cunningham family for their work in coloring the land use and zoning maps for the Council. Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense reports for the month of March 1971. Councilman Little reported on the Village Recreational Activities Committee, that he had a meeting with Bill Taylor and would report with more detail at the next Workshop meeting. • Councilman Cunningham reported he is working on the problem of increased traffic on Tequesta Drive east of the railroad with the coming of the new Lighthouse Shopping Plaza and has contacted the County Engineer and Br©ckway, Owen to Anderson Engineers for opinions to see what can best be done. Councilman Russell reported on a meeting he and the Village Manager had attended with the Palm Beach County Engineer and his staff on the subject of a new east-west access road. Unfortunately the Martin County Councilmen were unable to attend. He also received from Senator Beth Johnson, a notice of a meeting with the Martin County Legislative Delegation to be held in Tallahassee on April 15, 1971, but unfortunately the notice was received the day after the meeting. He has sent a letter to Senator Johnson and is hopeful another opportunity will present itself to discuss this problem. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and passed that the following persons be appointed to the Sign Committee: Paul Thomson Mary Russell George I. Fischer Three (3) Year Term Two (2) Year Term One (1) Year Term • 31 -3- 4-20-?1 • Russell moved, seconded by Cunningham and passed that the following persons be appointed to the Charter Revision Committee until the acceptance or rejection of the proposed new Charter: Jacob J. Blair Thomas G. Ennis Louis T, Gelsomino T. W. Lafferty R. C. Martin, Jr. John Merk Nelson Rudderow John W, Stead Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and passed that the following persons be appointed to the Village Sewerage Committee: Counci]man Arthur C. Barr, Mr, G. Douglas Clucas, Mr. William Leone and Mr. Richard H. Swallow. It was the general feeling of the Councilmen that the original purpose and intent of the appointment of the Financial Committee in July 1970 was to, upon the request of the Village Council, study and make recommendations to the Village Council for the financing of major capital improvement projects or other Village needs which might require the expenditure of extraordinarily large sums of money and since there are no such immediate projects or needs in the very near future, the Village Council did not make appointments to the Financial Committee. Councilman Little agreed to serve as Chairman of the Village Recreational Activities Committee. Water Department Engineer Donald L, Osha and Water Department Superintendent James Worth discussed necessary reinforcements and improvements to the water system, made necessary by the continuing extremely dry weather conditions, so that the system can continue to provide adequate water service and help to prevent possible damage to the wells as the water table is very low. Mr. Osha presented a map to the Councilmen showing a proposed installation of an 8" water main along Seabrook Road north of the Village limits to complete the main line from Tequesta Drive north to County Line Road. Mr. William Schlusemeyer, owner of the property has indicated his willingness to grant an easement through the property. Mr. Osha stated that this is a very vital improvement that is needed now. Mr. Worth spoke of the pressure problems we are having at the present time and the danger of salt intrusion, together with the danger of overpwnping and advised that this improvement be done as soon as possible. Mr. Herman Olsen stated that he believed there were wells standing idle in Jupiter Inlet Colony and Jupiter and the Mayor stated that he had just been made aware of this and would look into the matter. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and unanimously passed that the necessary improvements be made. 32 -4- 4-20-?1 Mr. Worth suggested that the Village look into the future use of land west of the Village for additional wells and the Mayor asked Mr. Ostia to advise Mr. Harp and the Council on this matter. Russell moved, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously passed that an agreement with Palm Beach County Tax Assessor and Pa]m Beach County Tax Collector for fees for 1971 tax services, Tax Assessing .32 of 1~ and Tax Collector .28 of 1~ of taxes levied. Total .b of 1~, be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. Little moved, seconded by Cunningham and passes that approval be made of payment of $843.04 to the Miracle Equipment Company for baseball backstop and bleachers for benefit of the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Association, with funds to caame from Streets and Parks Expense-Recreation Land Purchase. The Assistant Village Glerk read an Ordinance providing for a R-IA zoning classification for Lot I2, Block 3, Riverside on the Loxahatchee. Cunningham moved, seconded by Little and passed that the first reading of the Ordinance be approved. The Mayor spoke of consideration of a resolution urging support of an early vote by the State Legislature on a proposed amendment to permit a tax on corporate profits, but • Councilman Cunningham pointed out that a vote was already being taken in Tallahassee and suggested this be tabled at the present time. Pillage Attorney Cook submitted a memorandum to the Council explaining changes in the new proposed Charter. It was decided to hold a special Workshop meeting on Monday, May 17, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the proposed new Charter and the members of the Charter Revision Committee are invited to attend. Mrs. Thomas Turnbull complained of fast and heavy traffic at the Bridge and the Police-Chief was asked to make a study of the area. Mr. Pescitelli, Mr. Ward and Mr. Ludwig complained of the excessive ,speed of cars on Willow Road especially between the hours of 7 - 9:30 A.M. and 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. and asked for use of radar in that area or stop signs. Mr. Pescitelli also spoke of the problem of ficus tree roots obstructing his sewer line causing him costly repairs to the line. Mayor Sylvester said the matter would be further discussed and looked into. Herman Olsen said he had heard a rumor that a prominent man had wagered $50. that the Village was going to buy Plantreat and wanted to know if this was true. Mayor Sylvester said it has been a continuing discussion and Councilman Barris Sewerage Committee might and probably did discuss the matter recently. 33 -5- 4-20-?1 • Mr. Dunham said he believed there were not as many VOT stickers on residents cars as should be. Chief Dusenbery said the stickers were available for all and suggested more advertising to get residents to use the stickers. Mr. Ludwig mentioned yard trash being placed at the street line too long before the pickup day and Mayor Sylvester said this was a serious problem. Mr. Garrett and Mr. Warren complained of dogs and Mr. Garrett presented various newspaper clippings relating to dog problems in other areas of the country. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully?submitted, ~v °c~ ~ 3~ _~ an Frank Assistant Village Clerk • 34