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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/17/1970MINUTv,~ CF xHE 1~mTI~dG OF ','HF C'JdR~TCI,N OF THE VILyAGE OF TEQLIFSTA, FLORIDA The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was held commencing at 8:25 P,M., Tuesday, February 17, 1970, at the Vi1la,ge Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Bowden, Long and Simmors. 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 Bowden. The"Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the four (4) month period ending January 31, 1970, which were approved. Balances on tend were as follows: First Bank of Jupiter/Tequesta $ 55,802.20 Petty Cash 25400 Community Federal Savings and Loan 14,204.87 Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 14,651,90 U, S. Treasury Bills 39.267.40 $123,951.37 Account Summary: • f Operating Account $118,926.37 Petty Cash 25.00 Developers Security Deposit 5 000.00 $123,951.37 The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal and interest on the Village Hall bonds and bonds ror the purchase of the land east of the Village Hall was 21 951.33, The Water Department financial statement for one (1) month ended January 31, 1970, showed total revenues of $20,24.71; total expenses of $4,.781.46 and debt service requirements of $11,37 5 284 Councilman Bowden mentioned the larger amount of ad valorem taxes still unpaid at this date over prior years and that Water Department was ootirati.ng at a nice profit. Councilman Simmons stated that a public owned utility was not usually operated for profit but to provide the best posw~ible service at the lowest possible cost to the custoarers, The Village Manager presented his report for the month of January, 1970, which shoed 91.2 of the tax roll had been collected and building statistics were: January 1970 ~T~ 20 (4 Houses) 32 (9 Houses) rear to Date Valuation P~;~, Valuation $254,415. 102 (26 Houses) $1,248,268, Last fear $209,348. 130•,(34 .douses) $2,137,579. Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense Reports for the month of January, 1970. -32- 2 - 2-1?-70 • Mayor Sylvester reported the Post office Department is to again look at possible sites; problem of having name of Tequesta on the cover of the telephone drectory,• Monday nights meting on sewerage for the North County area. Mayor Sylvester asked the Village Manager to read a resolution that provides for the Village of Tequesta to enter into an agreement with the Town of Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Palm Beach County and Martin County to establish a Council of Local Public Officials pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 69-69, Florida Statutes, as the first step to further study the provision of sewerage facilities for the area. Mr. Simmons questioned how much the resolution involved ~e Village and if such planning would duplicate the work of the planner the Village intended to retain for the zoning study. It was the opinion of the other members of the Council that it would not be, Bowden moved, second by Simmons that the resolution be approved, The motion was unanimously approved and resolution No. 1 - 69/?0 was thereby passed and adopted. Councilman Long reported that his committee was deligently working approaching owners of narrow strips of Iand on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway to obtain the owners permission to .have the right to clean up the area. Mr. Bill Taylor reported the area recreation com- mittee was in the hands of the attorneys and suggested that perhaps the Council of Local Public Officials would be an agency through which the committee could proceed. Councilman Bowden reported on a recent newspaper article that various ,Police Departments were wearing a small American flag on their • uniforms and suggest the Police Chief consider such a program for the Villages Police Department. Councilman Lowden also discussed the parking of self-propelled mobile homes in the Village. Bowden moved, second by Long and passed that the Village Attorney prepare ordinance to amend existing trailer parking ordinance to prohibit lengthy parking of self- ppopelled mo~i.le homes. Counci]r~an Bowden discussed the proposed Charter amendment and suggested the Village Attorney review an explanation pre- pared by the Village ria.nager to fully apprise the electors of -the question. Bowden moved that we include the recommendation of the ^ha?~ter Committee in vote on the amendment. The Village attorney explained the act of the Legislature and need for vote to approve or disap~+rove the amendment. Councilman Bowden discussed dogs still running at large, The Council then discussed the proposed Sign Ordinance as sub- . n-itted by the Sign Committee. The following owners of businesses in the Village spoke of various stiff restrictions in the ordinance relating to their business and other businesses: Thomas Robinson William Taylor William Stewart Mr. Pickett Ray Martin Jack Ritchie Tequesta Book Shop Village Funeral Home Tequesta Hardware Co. Best ~3uy Drugs Martins -inclair Service Tequesta Clothing Care Center Councila~,n Long stated the provisions for the commercial area east of the railroad were too strict; the three years to remove existing signs and prohibition of use of temporary signs could hurt merchants. Councilman Bowden suggested two ordinances, one for east of the railroad and one for west of the railroad. He mentioned the flashing Publi.x sign was a hazard -33- 3 - 2-17-70 because it attracted attention of motorists and could cause traffic acci- dents. Mayor Sylvester stated the businesses provided the Village with a lot of tax dollars income and wanted to be sure each business would have recourse for possible hardships. Councilman Long stated he thought the merchants should have a say in the ordinance and suggested the Chamber of Commerce give an opinion on the ordinance. The Council thanked the Sign Committee for their diligent efforts on the project and the Village Attorney was instructed to review the proposed ordinance and advise the Council for their consideration for later action. The Village Manager reported on the letter of resignation fror,~ Attorney William S. Wood as Judge ad litum. Long moved, second by Bowden and passed that the resignation be accepted with regret and that a letter of appreciation for his servi~es to the Village in that capacity be sent to Mr. Wood. The Village Manager reported that a new Village resident, Gilbert T. Brophy, attorney, who resides at 332 Leigh Road, had made application for the position of Judge ad litum. He meets all the necessary qualifications and the fact that his residence is in the Village makes him readily available. Bowden moved, second by bong and unanimously passed that Gilbert T. Brophy be appointed Judge ad litum. A petition from DiVosta Construction Company requesting annexa- tion of a tract of land was tabled to a later date after a land use plan • for areas outside the Village has been developed. Upon motion by Bowden, second by Simmons and unanimously passed, the March Council Meeting was changed to Tuesday, March 24, 1970, because the Villages General Election falls on the usual Council meeting date. Upon motion by Bowden, second by long, Resolution 2-69/70 was passed authorizing delivery of $15,000. Water Revenue Certificates dated July 1, 1967, to the Offutt Trust from the custody account at the Bank of Palm Beach and Trust Company. Attorney Lord reported that the recent suit in which the Village was a party against the Palm Beach Couaity Tax Assessor and Palm Beach County Tax Collector had been heard. The judge had ruled the State law to be constitutional. Attorney Lord recommended to the Council that they do not proceed with any further court action in the matters Simmons moved, second by Bowden and passed that tiZe Village Manager be authorized to negotiate with the Palm Beach County Tax Assessor and Tax Collector for a fee not exceeding 1/2 of I% for each service. The Village Attorney gave first reading to an ordinance esta- blish;an R-1 zoning classification for Lot 12, Block B, Jupiter Manors. Long moved, second by Bowden and passed that the first reading be approved. Attorney Lord then spoke of the proposed surcharge revisions in Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet Colony in exchange for thirty (d0) year • franchises. He stated that the holders of 2/3 of the outstanding water revenue certificates had given their approval to the proposed reductions and agreement would have to be dr~.fted to revue the original agreement and the rate ordinance would have to be revised. -3~'~- 4 - 2-17-70 • The Village Manager reported that the Tequesta Country Club Community Association had given their written approval for the Village to take over the "VOT" sticker programs Upon motion by Bowden, second by I•ong and passed, the Village ~,nager was authorized to pay the Asso- ciation the sum- of X154.00 for 550 stickers. The Village Manager advised that a Mr. ~. ~i. Osterhol~ had sent a letter requesting a liquar license in the Village and had been advised by letter that his application would be plat in the file with the other applications. The Village Manager advised that the contract for the installation of ~r7ater Departments wells No. 11 and 12 in the-well field on Old Dixie Highway had been signed and construction should start this week. The meeting was advised that personnel from the Pa]m Beach County Tax Assessors office would by at the Village FIa.11 from 9:00 A,M. to 4:30 P.M., Thursday, February 19, 1970, to accept applications for home- stead exemptions. It was noted that the deadline far candidates to file for office for the March 1?, 1970, General Election will be 5:00 P,M. February 27, 1970. The meeting was advised that a 10' x 10' temporary holding dog • pound had been constructed at the rear of the Village Mall property. The Village Manager advised of resolutions, etc. received from Take v;lorth, ~a.ngonia Park, a letter from the Animal Rescue 1-League and letter from Representative Bill Jaraes,. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. i:espectfully submitted, :€obert Mare Village Clerk RPi:bc -35-