HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/16/1971i MINIITES 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., February 16, 1971 at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were Messrs: Sylvester, Cunningham, Russell and Barr. The meeting was opened with Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the Village Manager. The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the four (4) month period ended January 31, 1971. Balances on hand were as follows: First Bank ~ Trust Company,-Jupiter/Tequesta $ 26,357.78 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 19,939.62 Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 15,383.99 Certificates of Deposit 81,000.00 $142, 7~6~ 39 • Account Summary: Operating Account $142,681.39 Petty Cash 25.00 $142,706,39 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 $21,011.13. The Water Department report for the one (1) month period ending January 31, 1971 was not complete as of meeting time. The Village Manager presented hiss report for the month of January 1971. Building statistics were: January 1971 No. Valuation 18 (3 houses) $ 105,880. 20 (4 houses) $ 254,415. Year to Date No. Valuation 110 (20 houses) $3,088,390. Last Year 130 (34 houses) $2,137,579. Mayor Sylvester advised that the verbal resignation of Councilman Carl Long had been received, which was made necessary due to the fact that Mr. Long had sold his propertp in the Village and therefore was no longer qualified to hold office in the Village of Tequesta. Mr. Long will submit his written resignartion. Russell moved, seconded by Cunningham and passed that proper notice be given that the office of Councilman - Second Ward, One (1) year teen is to be on the ballot for the March 16, 1971 General Election. 20 2-16-71 -2- The Mayorr_epo. cna letter from Mr. George Bowden re: Village Indian signs; petition re: Publix incinerator causing air pollution; Tequesta Drive traffic problem east of the Railroad anticipated with building of the Lighthouse Shopping Plaza. Councilman Cunningham will prepare a plot plan showing Publix Plaza and Lighthouse Plaza and the matter will be discussed at the March Workshop meeting. Mayor Sylvester thanked Counci]man Barr for his interest and work on the sewage problem. Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense reports for the month of January 1971. Councilman Cunningham asked how the leveling and resurfacing of Tequesta Drive project was progressing and was advised that the executed contracts for the work had been returned to the engineers for their further action. Councilman Cunningham suggested the proposed new occupational license ordinance be discussed at the March Workshop meeting. Councilman Russell reported that he was to meet in the very near future with Mr. Motherwell, Mr. McCord and Mr. Norton to discuss a cultural center for the Village. Councilman Barr reported on the activities of the Sewerage Committee and their study of the engineering report and Environmental Control District Bill. A meeting was set for 7:30 P.M., Friday, February 19, 1971 to review and discuss the proposed act to create an environmental control district that COG was going to submit to the • Palm Beach and Martin County delegations next Tuesday. The Village Manager was asked to provide copies of the proposed bill-for Mr. Ellis A. Simmons' Financial Committee and Mr. Sam Fox, Jupiter Inlet Colony. The Mayor advised the next item on the agenda affected him personally and turned the gavel over to Councilman Cunningham and stepped down from the podium. Councilman Cunningham asked that second reading by title only be given to an Ordinance providing for the annexation of Lot 12, Block 3, Riverside on the Loxahatchee, owned by Robert E. and Muriel W. Sylvester. Following the reading, Russell moved, seconded by Barr and passed that the second reading of the Ordinance be approved. The first reading of the Ordinance having been approved at the January 19, 1971 Council meeting, Ordinance No. 182 was hereby passed and adopted on second reading. Mayor Sylvester resumed his seat and asked the Village Manager to give second reading by title only to an Ordinance amending Section 10 (e) (2) of Ordinance No. 171~ign Ordinance. He advised that the Sign Committee had given their written approval of the amendment. Cunningham moved, seconded by Barr and passed that the second reading of the Ordinance be approved. The first reading of the Ordinance having been approved at the January 19, 1971 Council meeting, Ordinance No, 183 was hereby passed and adopted oa second reading. ~_J 21 2-16-71 -3- Mayor Sylvester presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Charles J. Vierck who had asked not to be re-appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment at the expiration of his term December 31, 1970. Mr. Vierck had served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment as its Chairman since May 1962. Mr. Vierck was accvnied a standing ovation by the Councilmen and audience. Mr. W. C. Goss and Mr. E. W. Jackson, Fiscal Agents for the Water Department presented a Certificate of Accounting from V. C. Stewart, CFA, Water Department Auditor, indicating additional dater Revenue Certificates in the amount of $341,000. are to be delivered to the "Offutt Trust" based upon gross revenues of the water system for the year ended December 31, 1970. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and passed that the Certificate of Accounting be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign the Certificate of Accounting. Mr. Goss then advised it was necessary for the Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the delivery of $341,000. Water Revenue Certificates, dated July 1, 1967, to the Offutt Trust from the custody account at the Bank of Palm Beach and Trust Company. Following reading of the res©iution by the Village Manager, Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell that Resolution No. 3-70/71 be passed and adopted. Motion passed. The Village Attorney discussed the surcharge reduction from 25~ to 15~ for Jupiter Inlet Colony pursuant to the terms of a franchise offered by Jupiter Inlet Colony to the Village of Tequesta for water service. He stated there would have to be a change in the equivalent connection cost amount and that he would have the necessary documents for consent of the holders of at least 2/3 of the outstanding Water Revenue Certificates prepared and ready for the March Council meeting. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and passed that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to take necessary action and sign necessary papers and documents to secure the written approval of the Water Revenue Certificate holders. The Village Attorney then discussed the matter of reducing the surcharge to Jupiter inlet Colony customers to the 15~ figure effective with the February 1 billing for water consumed in January. He stated that Mr. George W. Offutt,I II had given his verbal approval of the reduction to the Mayor and would give the written approval as required when the documents are prepared. Cunninghaam moved, seconded by Russell and passed that the Village Manager be authorized to bi11 Jupiter Inlet Colony water customers at the rate of 15~ surcharge effective January 1, 1971. The Village Attorney said he expected to have a draft of the proposed new Charter in a fora more Like the Atlantic Beach Charter prepared before the March Workshop meeting. The Council would Like to have public meetings on the proposed new Charter in April with referendum in May. 22 2-I6-71 -4- The Council discussed the use of Lots 484 and 485, Tequesta Subdivision by the Tequesta Country Club. The residents of Country Club Point had objected to the use of the lots for storing ferti].a.zer, etc. The Country Club had written that they were going to plant a high hedge, grass the swales and not use the lots for any future fertilizer siege. Attorney Lord was asked to give his opinion on whether or not the usage of the lots by the Cowry Club constitutes a zoning violation. Mr. Darcy, President of the Tequesta Country-Club Community Association said that group accepted the action of the Country Club to enhance the appearance of the Lots as indicated i.n their latter. Councilman Russell stated he and the Pillage Manager were going to appear before the Martin County Legislative Delegation in Stuart on Tuesday to make them aware of the Village}s desire for a new east-west access route to be provided from State Road 5 (U.S. Highway No. 1) west. The Village Manager advised that°the qualifying period for candidates for the March 16, 1971 General Election was from Friday, February 19 to S:fJO P.M., Friday, February 26, 1971. He advised of a new State law in regard to campaign expenses; that Mildred E. Graeff had been appointed as an inspector of election to replace Mr. Paugh; that Cable TV west of the River was proceeding; that he had voted "Ido" for a bill changing the method of distributing Cigarette Tax Revenues since it appeared the Village would have a loss • of revenue from this source. This vote was taken at a Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting. Attorney Lord advised that it was his opinion that the portions of Cove Road and Waterway Road on the south and north sides of Village Square Shopping Center which the Village had purchased fr~oa the Waterway Village Property (timers Association several years ago could be deeded to Palm Beach County to be part of the street improve- ments that the residents of Waterway Village were having done by Palm Beach County and paid for bg the residents of Waterway Village at no cost to the Village. Cunningham moved, seconded by Russell and passed that the Mayor and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign a right-Of--way deed granting these roads to Pa]m Beach County. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, obert Harp Village Clerk 23