HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_08/18/1970
MINUTES OF 7IiE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF
THE VILLA( OF TEQUESTA, FLCR IDA
The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida, was held at 8;00 P.M., Tuesday, August 18, 1970, at the
Village Hall.
Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Cunningham, Russell
and Barr. Councilman Long was absent. 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 Cunningham.
The Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the
ten (10) month period ending July 31, 1970, which were approved. Balances
on hand were~as follows:
.First Bank crf Jupiter/Tequesta $14,017.03
Petty Cash 25,00
Community ,Federal Savings and Loan 27,706.$4
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 15,001.10
Certificate of Deposit 1 000,00
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Account Summary:
OperatingAccount $71,724.97
Petty Cash 2 .00
71,749.97
The SinkingFund balance for payment of principal and interest on
the Village Hall bonds and bonds for the purchase of the land east of the
Village Hall was $29,639.77.
The Water Departs-ent statement for seven (7) months ending July 31,
1970, showed total revenues of $156,961.12; total operating expenses of
$36,797.46 and debt service requirements of $79,721.22.
The Village Manager presented his report for the month of July, 1970.
Building statistics were:
July 1970 Year To Date
No. Valuation No. Valuation
14 (2 Houses) 57,085. 272 (60 Houses) 2,90 ,5 1.
Last Year
32 (6 Houses) $558,565. ~ 32'b (101 Houses) $6,272,528.
Police Chief Dusenbery pr esented the Police Department and Civil
Defense Reports for the month of July, 1970.
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Mayor Sylvester reported on various activities and the Loxahatchee
Council of Governments and why the Village had not approved the proposed
joint resolution as yet and that letters explaining the Councils position
had been sent to the members of the Loxa.hatchee Council of Governments.
Mayor Sylvester referred a letter containing complaints about a neighbor to
Attorney Lord.
project.
Councilman Russell stated the planner was proceeding with the
Russell moved, second by Cunningham andpassed, that the resignation
of Mrs. Helen G. Schuh as a Village representative on the Tri-Community Library
Committee be accepted. Mss. Schull~s resignation was made necessary due to
her moving to Carmel, California. Councilman Barr was asked to discuss the
activity of theCommittee to determine if it will b e necessary to eke an
appointment to fill this vacancy. The Village Manager advised that the term
of Mr. Elbert E. Clemmons had expired October 31, 196g, and the term of
N~. Harry Gifford expires October 31, 1971.
The Councilmen then discussed a verbal request they had received
from Mr. Herman Olsen, Executive Director of the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic
Association, for an additional contribution for 1969/70 over the $400. pr e-
viously allocated. A written communication from Mr. Olsen pointed out the
tremendous growth and activity of this organization for the youth of the area
during thepast year. Russell moved, second by Barr and passed,-that an addi-
• tional $350.00 be contributed to the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Association
for the 1869/1970 fiscal year.
Village Attorney Lord discussed a recent change in the state la.w
pertaining to the closing of places selling aleholic beverages on Election
days and was askdci by the Council to prepare an ordinance that would provide
for the same provisions to be applicable to all such places of businessin the
Village of Tequesta on future election days.
The Village Managerts proposed specifications for a five (5) year
garbage franchise and a one (1) year yard trash franchise were approved and
advertisement for bids was authorized.
It was Mr. Lords opinion that the construction trailer on the
property south of the Regency Condominium Apartments on the east side of
State Road 707 (Beach Road) was in violation of Village Ordinance No. 150
and Mr. DiVosta will be asked to make immediate removal of the trailer,
The Village Manager discussed the need to proceed to provide for
two additional wellsfor the water system due to the length of time required to
prepare the necessary plans and specifications and to obtain the approval of
the State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Cunningham
moved, second by Russell and passed, that plans and specifications be p~e-
pared for Wells No. 15 and 16 for the water system.
Mayor Sylvester read a letter written by Jim O~Brien to the Loxa-
hatchee Council of Governments in regards to the progress of the engineering
and planning necessary to accomplish the lifting of the so-called building
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"moratorium". Councilman Russell stated he believed that the developers of
the area would benefit the most from having the moratorium lifted and should
have contributed enough funds to provide for the necessary engineering ser-
vices. He further stated that he believed COG could and would have other
useful purposes and projects beyond the existing sewerage problem and could
be a vital and important organization for our community and North County area.
Russell moved, second by Barr and passed that the sum of $1,000. be contri-
buted to the Loxahatchee Council of Governments for the engineering study
now underway f or the Loxahatchee Council of Governments.
The Council approved changing the date for accepting bids for
Wells No, 13 and ].!.from September 8, 1970, to September 9, 1970, and Water
Department engineers will be so notified so they can issue an addendum to the
specifications.
Mr. Hutchinson df'the Condominium Association on Jupiter Island
questioned the legality of one of the condominiums erecting a rope to the
high water line in front of their building and suggested the Council look
into what could be done to prevent the placement of obstructions on the pri-
vately owned portion of the beach. He also queried about flood insurance
and was advised this matter was being looked into.
9:25 p.M.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted
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Robert Har
9illage Clerk
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