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OF Tl~ VILL~iGR OF T~QUESTA, FLORYDA
The regu]a r monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida, was held Tuesday, July 16, 1968, at B:OO P.M, at the
Village Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs: Sylvester, Valier, Bowden,
and Cunningham. Also present was Betty ~. Cox, Assistant Village Clerks
The meeting was opened with prayer and the fledge of Allegiance
to the Flag by Councilman Valier.
Bowden moved, second by Valier and passed that the reading of
the Minutes of the June meeting be waived.
Bo~;~den moved, second by Valier and passed that the detailed reading
of the financial statement for June 1968 be waived. The Assistant Village
Clerk recapped the receipts and disbursements for the nine (9) months
period ended June 30, 1968, and upon motion by Bowden, second by Valier
and passed, the fiaancia 1 statement and disbursements for-the month of
June were approved. Balances on Hand at June 30, 1968 were as follows:
First Bank of Jupiter/Tequesta $16,272.65
Petty Cash 25.00
Community Federal Savings and Loan 13,282.70
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 13,700.75
U. S. Treasury Bills 19,440.00
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Account Balances were as follows:
Operating Account $44,913.39
Petty Cash 25.00
Capital Fund 7,225.33
Streets, Roads and Brainage Fund 5,880.32
dater Line Relocation Fund 4.677.06
X62.721.10
The Sinking Fund balance was X19,532.57.
The Village F'ana,ger~s report covering Village activities for the
month of June, 1968, ~,-as presented. The report showed building statistics
as follows:
June 1968
P1o . Valuation
21 (5 Houses) X159,362.
Year to Bate ~9 Months)
P?o .. Valuation
261 (53 douses) X1,9?9,471.
LAST VBA11
19 (3 Houses) X110,718. 165 (33 Houses) X1,789,357.
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Mayor Sylvester reported that the Village Council is discus;;i~;;
the possibility of a water service franchise with the town of Supiter met
Colony. He also discussed Councilman Bowden~s research into the possi-
bility of rate reduction and stated that any rate reduction would be sub-
ject to the approval of the fiscal agents and engineers. Mayor Sylvester
stated that the Council feel that the water situation is the most impor-
tant matter on the Vi1la.ge agenda and stated the situation is being
discussed with the Village fiscal agents, engineers and Village Attorney.
The Mayor reported on a meeting with ~'alm Eeach County Commissioner,
F. F. Van hessel and ~'alm Eeach County Engineer, George Frost, held to
discuss the drainage in the Village and out-lying areas. The drainage pro-
gram presented to the Village by Erockti.ray, Owen and Anderson L~ngineers,
Inc. was discussed at this meeting and all parties concerned here aware of
the existing drainage problems in these areas. Mayor Sylvester stated
that the drainage program is in a formative stage and steps are being
taken to improve both the drainage and thr~ condition of streets in the
Village .
Mayor Sylvester presented each Councilman with a proposal from
~rdire Tele-View Corporation fora franchise to provide a Community Antenna
System in the Village of Tequesta. Mayor Sylvester felt that C.O.G.
(Council of Governments) should be requested to look into the values of
the program offered for the entire area. Cunningham, the Village repre-
sentative to C.O.G., stated they hope to have this program underway in
the near future. The proposal from Gdire Tele-View was tabled for further
discussion.
Mayor Sylvester stated that Village had received permission from
the 1~'].orida fast Coast dia,ilway to beautify the railroad right-of way at
the Tequesta Drive crossi on the nor'~h and south side. This wi]1 consis'c
of landscaping forty feet~40~ ) north and fortt~r feet (40~ ~ south of the
center line of Tequesta Drive.
Discussion ensued on signatures required on Village checks.
A"a.yor Sylvester stated that the Village Manager and/or Village Treasurer
and one (1~ Counci]man must sign the checks and with the Village Manager
and Village Treasurer both away, the Village can not cash checks at the
present tune. Valier moved, second by Eowden and passed that the Village
Attorney take necessary action to provide that in the absence of the
Village Manager and Village Treasurer, the ~'ssistant Village Clerk be
authorized to sign checks and checks are to be countersigned by one (1)
Councilman.
Counci]man Bowden discussed the increase of work load on
Village employees, especially the Village Manager's duties since the
acquisition of the Water Department. Bowden moved, second by Valier and.
passed that the Village Manager be authorized to allow for the hiring
of a stencgraphe-~iookkeeper in the 1968-1969 budget.
Bowden discussed the establishment of a third voting ward in
the Village to be composed of residents east of U. S. High~ray No. 1. After
• further discussion, Bowden moved, second by Valier and passed that the
Village Attorney take the necessary steps to include this additional voting
ward in the Village Charter.
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Discussion ensued on trash collection and the problems arisin
from same. After much discussion, it was decided that Robert Nichols o
• Flichols Sanitation, Inc. be requested to appear before the Council to
discuss this problem and suggest action to be taken to correct it. It
wa.s pointed out that landscape contractors and builders create the largest
amount of trees, branches, etc. and several are leaving the clippings to
be picked up at Village expense. Mr. Valier suggested that the Village
not issue a permit to any builder who had not properly cleaned the building
lot after previous construction. Mr. ~adlec of Country Club Point suggested
that builders be required to post bond to guarantee the cleaning of building
lots after construction is completed, said bond to be returned after proper
cleaning is completed.
Councilman Bowden reported that the Village had not begun the
beautification project oa the unimproved rights-of~a.y of Tequesta Brive
and it was the feeling of the Council that this project should be started
as soon as possible.
Mr. Bowden called Councils attention to a paid advertisement
by C.O.G, concerning the water situation in Tequesta which he considered
a presumptuous statement and a direct reflection on the former and pre-
sent Councils integrity. Further discussion ensued and Councilman Bowden
stated that if it is contemplated that any future interference in the
conduct of Councils or Commissions affairs will be parts of C.O.G.~s
program, it was his sincere recomonendation that the Village withdraw
representation. No action taken.
• Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department report
for June, 1968.
Discussion ~~.s held concerning the retaining of the community
relations firm of Frank ~^aright F~ Associates of Palm Beach to inform the
public of Village activities. Mr. James B. Boynton, local representative
of the firm, discussed future plans and projects. A.iFter further discussion,
Betty Eush of the Beacon News stated that she would donate space in the
newspaper for publication of the Village agenda for each monk meeting.
Valier moved, second by Bowden and passed that Frank Wright ~ Associates
be retained by the Village for one (1) year for $2,500.
Paul Thomson of the Palm Beach County Development Board appeared
before the Council to discuss their program for 1968-1969. Mr. Thomson
presented each Councilman with a copy of the Boards 1969-1969 budget
requests. After discussing the accomplishments of the Pa.'-rn Beach County
Development Board, Mr. Thomson requested the Village donate X1,000. to
assist the Board in future programs. Pdo decision was made and the matter
was tabled for further consideration.
Police Chief Dusenbery presen'ed proposed rules and regulations
to be followed by Police Department personnel. Mayor Sylvester commended
Chief Dusenbery on the effectiveness of the Department. Valier moved,
second by Bowden and passed that the rules and regulations be accepted
and the Village Attorney prepare the necessarg documents to accomplish
• this.
The Council discussed the benefits offered to Village employees
and the Village Manager was authorised to investigate additional benefits
for presentation to Council for their consideration.
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Mr. Paugh reported that no action had been taken bg the Seweaf e
District Committee.
Mr. Kadlec, Country Club Point, asked what decision had been
made as to use of Village I~a,11 bg- service organizations and was informed
that no action had been taken at the present time. Mr. ~adlec stated that
he was not in favor of the Village I~Ta,ll being used by service organizations
but did feel that organizations should have a place in which to meet.
After further discussion, Valier moved, second b~ Dowden and passed that
the Village appoint a comtni.ttee to investigate the possibility of pur-
chasing the Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Citizens~s Cuilding located on Seabrool~
P.oad. Mr. I~adlec, Paul Thomson and Mr. Ludwig were appointed to investi-
gate this possibility and report their finasags to the Council.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:50 P.M.
I3esg~ectfu7ly su_~~itted,
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Ee~~. cox
Asssc. Village Clerk
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