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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/21/1970MINti'PES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIIMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQtJE.STA, FIARIDA The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, was held at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 21, 1970, at the Village Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Cunningham, Russell and Barr. Counci]~an Long was absent on vacation. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and Clerk and William A. Lord, Village Attor- ney. The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Counci]men Barr. The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the nine (9) month period ending June 30, 1970, which were approved. Balances on hand were as follows: First Bank of Jupiter/Tequesta $23,557.14 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 27,706.84 Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 15,001.10 Certificate of Deposit 15.000.00 $81.290.08 • Account Summary: Operating Account $81,265.08 Petty Cash 25.00 $81.290.08 The Village Manager presented his report for the month of June 1970. Building statistics were: June. 1970 Year to Date No. Valuation No. Valuation 27 (4 Houses) $114,405. 258 (58 Houses) $2,849,476. _I~st Year 39 (5 Houses) $303,069. 295 (95 Houses) $5,410,894. The Sinking Fund balance for payment of principal ar~d interest on the Village Hall bonds and bonds for the purchase of the ]and east of the Village Hall was 27.951.86. The Water Department statement for six (6) months ending June 30, 19?0, showed tots 1 revenues of $128,938.68; total operating expenses of $31,861.14 and debt service requirements of $58,343.44. Police Chief ~senbery presented the Police Department and Civil Defense reports for the month of June, 1970. Mayor Sylvester reported on carious activities and the progress of Cable TV. -59- 2 - ?-21-70 Mr. Martin Johnson of Sun Oil Company appeared before the i ~ Council in behalf of Mr, William Blomgren, owner of the Tequesta Plaza, asking the Council to consider necessary action which would a llow a ser- vice station to be constricted on the northwest corner of the shopping center site, the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Olcl Dixie Highway. He showed an artist's rendition of the proposed station. Existing zoning regulations do not permit the constriction of service stations except on U. S. Highway No. 1. Councilman Russell stated he believed the sale of gasoline at service stations should only be made according to the existing zoning regulations. Councilman Barr stated he believed the Village planner should consider the matter and provide the Council with his opinion. Counci]man Cunningham stated it seemed foolish to make residents travel to heavily traveled U. S. No. 1 to purchase their gaso- line. Mayor Sylvester said the Council should consider the business which might be less desirable than a service station which might be able to be in that area under the existing zoning classifications. Councilman Cunningham reported on the Dover Road drainage and installation of 55' of 24" BCC across Country-Club Drive between the existing catch basins to replace an existing 12" pipe. harry Jarrell Construction, Inc. had submitted a lump sum price bid of $1,193.00 for the Country Club Drive drainage. Cunningham moved, second by Russell and unanimously passed that Larry Jarrell Construction, Inc. be authorized to install the Country Club Drive drain pipe for total cost of $1,193.00 per specifications . • Counci Lna,n Russell reported that a price of $8,200.00 had been negotiated with Barr, Dunlop ~ Associates for the scope of planning ser- vices as stated in their letter of June 5, 1970, and addendum dated July 2, 1970. Councilman Barr reported that the Sign Committee had made a survey of all existing signs in the Village based upon the recently adopted Sign Ordinance and had found 45 violations. Barr moved, seGOnd by Cnnnin ham and unanimously passed that the Council accept the resignation of Mrs. Robert Hicks from the Sign Committee and appoint Mrs. Richard S. Russell to the Sign Committee to repla, ce Mrs . Hicks . The Council adknowledged the receipt of an interim recreation committee report. (Letter from Committee Chairman William Taylor to Ney Landrum, Director, State Department of Natural Resources). The Council then discussed the matter of a Village Financial Planning Committee. Such a committee had been established by the Village Council at the December 16, 1969, Council Meeting with Mr. Ellis A. Simmons as Chairman. Other members of the Committee -had n~'°be'~n appointed and there was some question as to the duties of the Committee as stated in the Decem- ber 16 resolution establishing the Committee. Russell moved, second by Cunningham and unanimously passed that the resolution of December 16, 1969, that established a Village Financial Planning Committee be rec~iiddd. -60- 3 - 7-21-?4 The Village Council then reviewed the Workshop discussion of the ~., appointment of a new Village Financial Planning Committee and the nominees as submitted by Mr. Ellis A. Simmons. Russell moved, second by Barr and unanimously passed that the following named persons be appointed as members of an advisory Committee oa Financial Planning to study pla.nr-ing reports and Village needs and advise the Council on financial needs and procedures: Ellis A. Sinsnons, Chairman Loren B. Allen A. L. Hutchinson Paul J. Sawyer Richard H. Swallow Village Attorney Lord reported that the owner of the $27,004.00 excise revenue bonds for purchase of the land east of the Village Hall was asking if the Village could purchase the bonds for $20,004.04. It was the Village Attorneys opinioa that it could not be legally done at this time due to restrictions in the Bond Ordinance relating to principal and interest not to be paid from taxation but from cigarette, utility and franchise taxes. Mr. Lord also reported it was his opinion the Sign Ordinance does not prohibit the display of saleable merchandise on private property side- walks in front of stores. He also couemnented on the proposed Loxahatchee Council of Goverrmnents resolutions stating there are no enforcing provisions in the resolutions. The Council tabled action on the resolutions.and;decided to write a letter to the Loxahatchee Council of Governments giving reasons for not acting on the resolutions. He advised he had sent a memorandum • to the Vil]age Councilmen discussing Charter Revision arxi the Village Manager reported he had sent a copy to Mr. Allan Wright, Chairman of the original Charter Revision Comtaittee. The matter of Charter Revision will be further discussed at a Workshop Meeting. CounciLaan Russell reported that Jupiter Inlet Colony was con- cerned that the Village Council had not accepted the franchise they had previously submitted and did not believe the Village Council was showing good faith. It was explained the terms of the franchise would have to receive the approval of the water revenue certificate holders pursuant to the conditions of the Bond Ordinance before it could become effective. Russell moved, second by Cunningham and unanimously passedxt9ih~.t conditional approval be given to accept the water service franchise as offered by Jupiter Inlet Colony. The Village Manager and Police Chief reported the F.C.C. would not permit a 100' radio antenna tower on the roof of the Village Hall since it would exceed the permitted height so the'"tewer..weu3d be erected at a lower height to conform to the per~ai.t. The cost wilt be reduced by $301.00. The Village Manager reported the Dover Road drainage project was awaiting the contractors certificate of insurance; railroad right-of-wa,y beautification plans had not been received; the preliminary 1970 tax roll taxable va luation is $30,161,597. and Palm Beach County Municipal League dues are $100.00. ,._~ There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, o rt Har Vil ge Clerk P~ -61-