HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_05/21/1968MINUTES OF THE MS~TIlVG OF THE COUNCIId~~N OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQU.~STA, FIARIDA
The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village
of Tequesta, Florida, was held Tuesday, May 21, 1968, at 8:00 P.M., at
the•Villa,ge Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Sylvester, Valier,
Ong, Cunningham and Bowden. Also present was Robert Harp, Village
Clerk and Manager and William A. Lord, Village Attorney.
The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegi-
ance to the Flag by Councilman Long.
Mayor Sylvester welcomed t~'1e 1a.rge audience in attendance and
advised that they would be heard follo~ring the completion of the regular
Village busiaesa. Mayor Sylvester also read the following statement;
"At a joi~it workshop meeting Saturday morning of the governing bodies of
the Village of Tequesta and the Town of Jupiter, the Commissioners of the
Town of Jupiter suggested that the Florida Public Service Commission
review the schedule of rates and charges which the Water Department of
the Village of Tequesta, put into effect March 1, 1968. The Councilmen
of the Village of Tequesta agreed to this suggestion and stated they
would cooperate in any way possible with such review. It was also agreed
that other such meetings mould be held to coordinate future pla.nni.ng
affecting all areas of the Jupiter-Tequesta area and the Co~-issioners
of Jupiter Inlet Beach Coloay are to be invited to attend these meetings."
• Upon motion by Bowden, second by Cunningham and passed, the
reading of the Minutes was waived.
Valier moved, second by Long and passed that the detailed
reading of the financial statement for April, 1968, be waived. The
Village Manager recapped the receipts and disbursements for the seven (7)
months period ended April 30, 1968, and upon motion by Bowden, second by
Baker and passed, the financial statement and disbursements for the
month of April were approved. Balances on hand at April 30, 1968, were
as follows:
First Bank of Jupiter/Tequesta $44,471.51
Petty Cash 25.00
Community Federal Savings and Loan 13,134.93
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 13,548.34
U. S. Treasury Bills 19.440.00
$90.619.78
Account balances were as follo~,rs :
Operating Account X52,829.74
Petty Cash 25.00
Capital Fund 7,225.33
Streets, Roads and Drainage Fund 5,880.32
Waterline Reloca,ti.on Fund 24.659.39
$90.619.?8
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The Sinking Fund balance was $17,041.30.
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The Vi1la.ge Manager presented his report for the month of April.
Building Permits were:
Aril 1968
~,luation
30 (9 Houses) $311,723.
15 (2 Houses) $ 91,89?.
Year to Date (Seven Months)
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202 (4~ Houses) $1,820,109.
LAST YRAR
126 (38 Houses) $1,600,954.
Mayor Sylvester suggested that the residents of the area con-
tact their individual municipal governing bodies for information oa
various area proble~s, so that each person will have correct informa-
tion on which to base his ultimate decision concerning specific problems.
Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department and
Civ#.]. Defense reports for April, 1968.
The Counci]men discussed a proposed "Mutual .Aid Agreement"
among Palm Beach County and the various municipalities of Palm Beach
County for mutual assistance in police and fire department problems
with each agreeing to assist each other if men and equipment should be
available for duty outside municipal limits. The Council was advised
present insurance coverages would cover men and equipment used in this
manner. It was noted that the City of ~~est Palm Beach bad just recently
approved this agreement. Valier moved, second by Long and passed, that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into such agreement for the
Village of Tequesta.
The Counci]men discussed an additional cost of $1,113.90 to
relocate 8" cement asbestos water line on east side of Intracoastal
~laterway on State Road ?07 at site of new bridge construction. This
change was required by the State Road Department. Bowden moved,
second by Cunningham and passed, that the contract with Murphy Cons-
truction Company be increased is the amount of $1,113.90 to relocate
water line to the satisfaction of the State Road Department.
The application of T~end~mere, Inc. fora six (6) months exten-
sion of its Developer-s Sign Permit for sign located on south side of
Tequesta Drive at Fiesta Avenue was discussed. It was the feeling of
the Council that the existing sign should not be permitted in the swale
area of Tequesta Drive. Bowden moved, second by Valier and passed, that
~~dendimere, Inc. be granted a six (6) months Developers Sign Permit sub-
ject to filing of proper application and ga,yment of proper fee and further
subject to the stipulation that the sign must be removed-from the road
right-of--way of Tequesta Drive and erected on applicant's property.
On motion by Bowden, second by Cunningham and passed, action
was tabled on a proposed application for recognition of a Community
Action Agency.
Mr. Paugh reported that there had not been much progress with
the Sewerage District Committee work.
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• Bowden moved, second by "~,-~~.g and passed, that a 400 foot water
line extension for Hillcrest drive in Martin County be approved.
The Village Clerk read an Ordinance amending Ordiaa,nce No. 43
and the zoning map providing an R-1A zon_?.ng classification for Lot 9,
Block D, Jupiter Manors, which was approved at a Public Hearing held
Ma,y 21, 1968. Bowden moved, second by Cunningham and passed that•the
reading be approved. All Councilmen being present and voting for the
adoption, Ordinance No. 145 was thereby passed and adopted on first
reading.
The Village Clerk read an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 43
and the zoning map thereunder to change the zoning classification of a
parcel of land owned by Eastern Sales, Inc. from R-1 Single Family Dwel].ixig
to R-2 Multiple Family Dwelling C].a,ssification. Cunningham moved, second
by Bowden and ~~ssed, that the reading be approved. All Councilmen
being present and voting for the adoption, Ordinance No. 146 was thereby
passed and adopted on first reading.
The Village Manager reported on proposed cost of 50 cents a
cubic yard for dredging Country Club Point canals with possibility of
sale of materia 1 to regain Qome of cost.
The Covncil set 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 18, 1968, as the time
fora Public Hearing to act upon the request of Mrs. Jennie Ziegler for
a change in zoning classification from C-1 to R-2 fora parcel of land
• lying east of the Food Fair Store to the Intracoasta 1•Waterway.
The Village Manager advised he will contact Mr. Paul J. Sawyer,
River Drive, Tequesta, to discuss his letter requesting a street light
on River Drive to ask him to contact the neighbors for their approval
prior to installation.
Mrs. Shanley of Ridgewood Homes complained about the dogs
running in her area and was advised o' procedures she could take to
help with the situation and problems that arise in trying to control
dogs.
At 8:55 P.M. a discussion on the water problems started.
Mr. Bowden reviewed some figures compiled from a Florida League of
Municipalities 1967 Water Rate Survey and advised that the five man
Council had approved the water Y°a.tes and purchase of the water company
and not any one man.
A Mr. Gloeckler, who has two meters on his property in Jupit®r
Inlet Colony, protested the high rates saying his annual water bill
would be about $20,000. (This is obviously in error since this is a
residential use only. A check of the records following the meeting
shows a bill for March consumption for 25,000 gallons in the total
amount of $22.07 and a ball for April consumption of 66,000 gallons in
the total amount of $40.00). Mr. B. C. Sharpe advised that he had at-
tended the Council meeting when the rates were being discussed and had
objected to the purchase price and had sent then Mayor Bowden a letter
on this matter before the Water Revenue Certificates were signed. He
further stated he had looked into the franchise the Tequesta~ Water Co.
had with the Village of Tequesta which provided for rate increases
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subject to approval of the Village Council. Other persons mentioned possi-
ble re-financing of the purchase. Mr. Ickes, rate consultant, spoke
briefly about the cost of-the 47ater Company and introduced information
from Tequesta Water Co., lnc. reports to the Public Service Commission.
The meeting was advised the U. S. Coast Guard Station had used over
12 million gallons of water during the first four months of 1968.
Chief A.. V. Baird of Jupiter Fire Control District No. 1 stated
they believed the people residing in the District outside of the area,
where lydater Department fire hydrants are located should not be taxed
to pay the annual fire hydrant rental fee of $100. per hyd~.nt per year
as suggested by the Village to conform to the terms of Ordinance No. 134.
The meeting was advised the letter suggesting the Jupiter Fire Control
District pay a hydrant rental fee of $100. per hydrant per year as pro-
vided for in Ordinance No. 134 was sent after consultation with the
Village Water Department fiscal agent and the Village Attorney, Chief
Baird further stated he had been assured by the Village office at the
time the rates were adopted that the Fire Control District would not
be affected.
Mayor Sylvester reiterated that the Council was willing to
look into the matter as evidenced by the~.r approval of the Florida Pub-
lic Service Commission coming in to review the rates and charges. He
also stated the Bond Ordinance provided for changes in the rate and
charges but the Villages fiscal agents and engineers•advise that at
• least a period of one (1) years operation under 'the present rate
schedule would have to be experienced before an intelligent review
could be made.
Upon motion duly made and passed, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Harp
Vi].la,ge Clerk
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