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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_11/17/1970 • MINUTES OF THE 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 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 17, 1970 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Cunningham, Russell and Barr. Also present were Robert Harp, Village°Manager and Clerk and William A. Lord, Village Attorney. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Councilman Barr. The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the one (1) month period ended October 31, 1970. Balances on hand were as follows: First Bank ~ Trust Co. of Petty Gash Community Federal Savings Fidelity Federal Savings Certificates of Deposit Account Summary: Operating Account Petty Cash Jupiter/Tequesta and Loan and Loan $ 13,966.62 25.00 19,689.91 15,191.34 20,000.00 $ 68,872.87 $ 68,847.87 25.00 $ 68,872.87 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 $16,618.24. Report The Water Department/for the ten (10) month period ending October 31, 1970 was not completed at meeting time. The Village Manager presented his report for the month of October 1970. Building Permit statistics were: No. 34 (4 houses) 29 (8 houses) October 1970 Last Year 6 Valuation $601,170. $210,OS5. 2 - 11-17-70 • Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense Reports for the month of October 1970. He reported that two additional bids had been received for two (2) new police cars. Dick McCulley bid a net price of $5,566.36 and Heywood Mercer Plymouth a net price of $5,440.00 and the Council decided to wait until the General Motors strike was over to solicit other bids for the cars. Councilman Cunningham reported he was still waiting for engineers information on Bunker Place drainage. He also suggested the Council rescind the resolution in support of the eastern route for I-95 and urge that irrunediate necessary action be taken to provide for the four laving of Alternate AlA from PGA Boulevard northward to U. S. Highway No. I. A further discussion on the route for I-95 ensued and Russell moved, seconded by Cunningham and passed that the Village endorse the easterly route for I-95 frith an interchange at the intersection of the proposed westerly I-95 route and the extension of County Line Road, and then a northward direction and the widening of County Line Road to State Road No. 9 (U.S. Highway No. 1) to accomodate the anticipated traffic and that the State of Florida, Department of Transportation be so notified by letter. The Village Attorney gave second reading by title only to an Ordinance to rescind Village Ordinance No. 34. Cunningham moved, seconded by Barr and passed that the second reading be approved. The first and second reading of the Ordinance having been approved, Ordinance No. 176 was thereby passed and adopted. The Village Attorney gave second reading by title only to an Ordinance prohibiting the distribution of obscene material in the Village. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and unanimously passed that the second reading bea~+proved. The first and second readings of the Ordinance having been approved, Ordinance No. 177 was thereby passed and adopted. The Village Manager read an Ordinance prohibiting the running at large of dogs and providing that when accompanied by an attendant the dogs must be on a leash not greater than eight (8) feet in length. Cunningham moved., seconded by Barr and passed that the first reading be approved. The Councilman then discussed the bids that had been received for `ells No. 15 and 16: Alsay Drilling, Inc. - $26,900.00 with 10~ discount if awarded by November 20, 1970. Ten (10) days to begin and ninety (90) days to complete. Singer-Layne Atlantic - $31,158.40. Thirty-five (35) days to begin and one hundred-five (105) days to co~lete. Donald L. Osha, Brockway, Owen ~ Anderson Engineers, Inc., had reco~nended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Alsay Drilling, Inc.. Russell moved, seconded by Cunningham and unanimously passed that the net bid of Alsay Drilling Inc. in the amount of $24,210. be accepted and the Mayor and Village Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the contract documents. 3 - 11-17-70 The Councilmen then discussed an ordinance for amending Ordinance h?o. 10 which would permit the sale of intoxicating beverages in the Village on all election daps. The necessity of any change in the present ordinance was questioned by Councilman Cunningham. Barr moved, seconded by Russell that the Ordinance be read. The vote on the motions was 3 to 1 in favor of the motion with Councilman Cunningham opposed. Councilman Barr stated the amendment would make the Village Ordinance conform to the State Law in this regard and be fair to the places in the Village who could then remain open on election days the same as those places outside the Village. The Village Clerk read the Ordinance and Barr moved, seconded by Russell that the first reading be approved. The vote on the motion was 3 to 1 in favor of the motion with Councilman Cunningham opposed. Attorney Lord advised that he thought the General Election on the third Tuesday of March 1971 would be a good time to hold the referendum on the proposed new Charter. It was his opinion that the matter did not have to be submitted to the State Legislature for their action. Attorney Lord also advised the Council of the possibility that the otraer of the Tequesta Shopping Plaza would file a law suit against the Village to test the validity of the Village Zoning Ordinance as pertains to the location for service stations. Mr, Joseph Blizzard, local plumbing contractor suggested the Village look into restricting the issuance of licenses only to holders of H.H. Block certification. • The Council discussed the proposed improvements of Tequesta Drive from U. S. Highway No. 1 to the Bridge across the Loxahatchee River to consist of a leveling course and 1" of type II asphalt resurfacing including various intersections and returns which Brockway, Owen ~ Anderson Engineers, inc. had estimated to cost $27,302.00. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and passed that the engineer be authorized to prepare specifications and obtain bids for this work. The Village Manager advised the Councilmen that he had authorized an additional expenditure of $468.00 for the installation of two (2) 8" Gate Valves in connection with construction of Wells No. 13 ~ 14. Water Department Superintendent James Worth had requested these valves and the Water Department engineer had concurred in the request. Russell moved, seconded by Barr and passed that the additional expenditure of $468.00 for Wells No. 13 ~ 14 be approved. Barr moved, seconded by Cunningham and passed that Budget Transfers for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1970 be approved as requested by the Village auditors, Nowlen, Lynch ~ Stewart. A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes. • 8 4 - 11-17-70 • The Village Manager advised the Council of the application of the agent for the developers of Lighthouse Plaza for two (2) developers sign permits to be erected on their property north of Tequesta Drive and west of U.S. Highway No. 1 and which the Sign Cormnittee had approved. Barr moved, seconded by Cunningham and passed that six (6) months developers sign permits be approved for the two (2) signs for Lighthouse Plaza upon payment of proper fees and conformance with the Sign Ordinance. The Village Manager reported the High School Key Club was planning to hold a Rummage Sale at the old Royal Castle property in Tequesta Shopping Plaza the December 12, 13 weekend, The Council authorized the Village Manager to dispose of the old radio antenna tower. The Village Manager reported on a letter from Mayor Tom Lewis of North Palm Beach pertaining to "Save Peanut Island" and a Lake Worth resolution in reference to cities being given credit for funds previously spent for sewerage improvements when applying for Federal and State funds. The Councilmen were reminded of the December 8, 1970 meeting with the Charter Revision Committee. Councilman Russell discussed sewerage for the Village and suggested that the Village should appoint a committee to study the alternatives of (1) possible purchase of Plantreat, Inc. System; (2} proceed on basis of COG theory (3) work for the Village's own self protection. Russell moved, seconded by Cunningham and passed that Councilman Barr be authorized to • appoint members to this committee and be the committee chaimaan. Councilman Russell discussed the need for a study to investigate= the possibility of a Cultural Arts Complex for the Village and Sylvester moved, seconded by Barr and passed that Councilman Russell be authorized to appoint the members to a committee for this purpose. The Village Manager was instructed to write to newly elected County Cormnissioner Lake Lytal to remind him of his campaign promise to work toward the establishment of individual taxing districts in the unincorporated areas of the County for which the County provides municipal type services and advise him that the Village Council support this concept. A similiar letter is to be written to the Board of County Commissioners. Mayor Sylvester read a letter from Mr. H. A, Corley, President, First Bank F~ Trust Company of 3upiter/Tequesta, stating that their Board would be opposed to the erection of another filling station in the Village.. The Village Attorney was asked to look into possible ordinances for the control of cats. 10:45 PM.. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at Respectfully submitted, • Village Clerk 9 ^, tip,, . VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET ANALYSIS • FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1970 1 of 3". ORIGINAL TRANSFERS FINAL " BUDGET TO FROM BUDGET ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE Salaries $13,125.00 $ 273.28 $ $13,398.28 Car allowance 600.00 600.00 Councilmen fees 1,200.00 1,200.00 Building inspection fees 7,000.00 8,092.82 15,092.82 ;Dues and subscriptions 250.00 48.50 298.50 Insurance expense 5,200.00 ~ 2,200.00 3,000.00 Legal 3,000.00 550.00 .2,450.00 Contributions ~ 5,545.00 2,255.00 3,290.00 Advertising and promotion 250.00 ~ ~ 250.00 Maps 500.00 500.00 Engineering service 2,000.00 2,000.00 Auditing expense 1,000.00 1,000.00 OASI expense 395.00 3.60 398.60 Employees insurance 3,900.00 687.53 3,212.47 Miscellaneous expense 3,000.00 Fi00.00 2,400.00 Contingencies ~ 2,610.00 2,914.00 5,524.00 Waterline relocation note and interest 4,650.00 4,650.00 Employee Pension Plan premiums 10,500.00 3,501.23 14,001.23 Notes payable and interest - land 5,350.00 5,350.00 - $70,075.00 $_73,265.90 OFFICE EXPENSE Salaries $ 9,300.00 $ 227.26 $ $,9,527.26 OASI expense 450.00 450.00 Supplies 1,000.00 132.9.9 1,132.99 Postage 450.00 450.00 Telephone 700.00 700.00 Utilities 1,750.00 1,750.00 Miscellaneous' 500.00 27.21 527.21 New equipment 1,000.00 387.46 612.54 • , ,515,150.00 $15,].50.00 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSE Police Chief salary Sergeants' salaries Patrol salaries Dispatcher salaries ,Pay for extra work OASI expense Car expense Gasoline and oil Car insurance Equipment and uniforms Telephone Teletype Miscellaneous Traffic signs .Utilities - traffic signals New equipment Civil Defense Personnel training Judge's fee VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET ANALYSIS FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1970 ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET TO FROM $ 9,095.00 $ .189.30 $ 13,482.00- 280.54 24,396.00 18,297.00 1,000.00 3,135,00 1,750.00 ~ 204.47 , 4,000,00 343.'71 900,00 1,300,00 600.00 15.05 900.00 1,200,00 600.00 12,41 420.00 3,000.00 304.25 300,00 146,10 600.00 516.21 1,200.00 586,175.00 2 of 3 FINAL BUDGET $ 9,284.30 13,762.54 24,396.00 18,297.00 1,000.00 3,135,00 1,954.47 3,656.29 900.00 1,300.00 615.05 900.00 1,200.00 612.41 420.00 3,304.25 153,90 83.79 1, 200,.00 $86,.175.00 • • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET ANALYSIS FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1970 3 of3 ORIGINAL TRANSFERS FINAL BUDGET TO FROM BUDGET STREETS AND PARKS EXPENSES Salaries $ 14,510.00 $ $ 1,800.00 $ 12,710.00 OASI expenses 715.00 ~ 150.00 565.00 Street maintenance 3,000.00 900,00 2,100.00 Roads and drainage 13,540.00 8,052.42 5,487.58 Entrance Gate expense 1,000.00 1,000.00 ..Fogging expense ~ 1,300.00 5,04 1,305.04 General maintenance 5,000.00 347.98 5,347.98 Truck and tractor expense 300.00 118,48 418.48 Truck insurance 200.00 200,00 Gasoline and oil - truck and tractor 350,00 350.00 Gasoline and oil - other 50,00 50.00 Small tools 200.00 100.00 100.00 Village Hall maintenance 1,700.00 200,00 1,500.00 Garbage collection 34,000.00 5,411.00 39,411,00 Trash collection 19,000.00 1,670.00 20,670.00 New equipment 1,200.00 600.00 600.00 Fire hydrant rental fees 5,600.00 400.00 6,OOO.U0 Utilities - street lights 3,500.00 350.00 3,150.00 Street name signs and posts 400.00 350.00 50.00 Beautification 2,000.00 2,000.00 Recreation 2,500.00 2,340.90 159.10 ,5110,065.00 $101,174.18 SINKING FUND PAYMENTS - VILLAGE HALL BONDS $.13,855.00 $ 5,699,92 $ • TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSES $295,320,00 $29,879.33 $29,879.33 $.19,554.92 $295,320,00