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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_02/08/1966MINUTES OF THE MEETIPdG OF THE COUNCIL1~Ai OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, was held Tuesday, February 9, 1966, at 8:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers in the Village Hall. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Valier, Turnbull, Boarden, Cornelius and Sylvester. The Meeting was opened with prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag by CounciLnan Cornelius. The Minutes of the previous Meeting were read and approved. Bowden moved, second by Cornelius and passed, that the detailed reading of the financial statement far January, 1966 be v~aived. The Treasurer called the Councils attention to the closeness of the actual Receipts and Disbursements for the four (4) month period to the budgeted figures. The Financial Deport and Disbursements for the month of January, 1966 were approved. Bala.ncea on Hand at January 31, 1966 were as follows: First Bank of Jupiter/Tequesta $ 7,247.16 Petty Cash 25.00 Community Federal Savings and Loan 29,099.54 Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan 10,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills 6 854. 5..33 • ~~ The Sinking Fund Balance was w13,676.01. The Annual Audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1965 was presented to each Councilman and accepted. Police Chief Dusenbery presented the Police Department Report for the month of January, 1966. He also presented the Village of Tequesta Civil Defense Report for the month of January, 1966. Both reports were a~epted upon motion by Cornelius, second by Sylvester and passed. The Village Clerk gave Second Reading by title only to "An Ordinance of the Vi],].age of Tequesta, Florida, levying an Occupational License tax upon each and every business, profession and occupation engaged in or carried on, wholly or in part, within the corporate limits of the Village; providing regulations for the collection of such license tax, including penalties; and for other purposes". Cornelius moved, second by Bowden and passed that the Second Reading be approved. Both First and Second Reading of the Ordinance having been passed, Ordinance No. 112 is hereby adopted. Attorney Lord gave Second Reading by title only to "An Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, extending the Plantreat, Inc. Franchise east of Sevilla Road (to include the Whitehall Apartments) and west and east of U.S. Highway No. 1 to N~iillow Road to include the areas of Tequesta Plaza and Village square Shopping Center". Cornelius moved, second by Bowden and passed that the Second Reading be approved. Both First and Second Readings of the Ordinance having been passed, Ordinance No. 113 is hereby adopted. MINUTES OF THE MEETII~ OF THE COUIdCIIpiEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQtjESTA, FIDRIDA FEBRUARY 8, 1966 P~',+GE 2 • Attorney Lord read an Ordinance providing for C-1 Zoning Classifi- cation for the Community Federal Savings and Loan Co. property on U.S. No. 1 at Waterway Road. Cornelius moved, second by Sylvester and passed that the reading be approved. All Councilmen being present and approving the reading, Ordinance No. 1lA was thereby passed and adopted. Dale Bledsoe, speaking for the Jupiter-Tequesta Jaycees said that Organization would be selling 1966 Florida License Plates at the Publix Shopping Plaza. Ron Janes advised the Councilmen of their Annual D.S.A. dinner at the Royal Lion Pub, February 17, 1966 at $6.04 per person. Attorney Lord suggested that the Village look into the matter of codification of the Villa.ge's Ordinances and Village Mana;er is to look into this matter. The Mayor asked the Clerk to read a letter that had been received from John R. Sutton, Jr. requesting that the name of Sevilla Road be changed to a more appropriate name such as Point Drive. It was suggested this name might conflict with Point Circle in Tequesta Country Club Community. Mr. Sutton was advised that this is a County Road and the Board of County Commissioners would be the ones to officially make a change in name. He was advised that the County Commissioners require a petition from all, if possible, effected property owners requesting the change of name. Cornelius moved, second by Bowden and passed that the Council approve the change of the name of Sevilla, Road to a name approved by both the effected residents and the Board of County Co~nisaioners. Mayor Valier advised that he had received several complaints by Mr. Giesler, owner of Lot No. 100, Tequesta and Mr. J. P. Kurtz, Presi- dent of Tequesta Sales Corporation, that construction vehicles were making a road through Lot No. 100 between River Drive and Country Club Drive, even though signs and blockades had been constructed. It was explained this is private and that the ovaners could file an affadavit ~,~ith the Police Department for the arrest of the guilty parties. It was suggested and agreed the various contractors and other offending parties be advised of this trespassing by the Police Department and that the property owners erect signs stating that trespassers will be prosecuted. The Village Manager called the Council's attention to the reply letter from the Florida State Road Department denying the Village's request for "Signals Ahead" signs to the north and south of the traffic signal at Tequesta Drive. It was decided to attach a sign on the top of our Village limit signs stating "4S MPH Speed - Strictly Enforced". The Council approved the use of the Village Hall as a voting pre- cinct for the Jupiter Inlet District and the Village Clerk and Secretary will be deputized by the Jupiter Inlet District Commission to register residents for this purpos®. Cornelius moved, second by Turnbull and passed that the Village withhold joining the Florida Association of Assessing Officials this year. The Council denied the request of Attorney William Wood for the local Boy Scouts to use the Village Hall lawn fora one day Boy Scout display during the week of February ? - 12, National Boy Scout Week. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIIMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQLESTA, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 8, 166 PAGE ~ . • Th® Village Manager reported that approximated X20 Progress Reports ` covering the past fiscal year had been mailed out. It was also pointed out that the Palm Beach County Governmental Study Commission was sending out questionnaires and that they were being completed and returned. The Village Manager reported the first phase of the street lighting prosram had been completed and when proper easements were obtained, the other lights would be installed. A survey will also be made of Tequesta Drive from the railroad to Short Avenue to see how this area can be lighted. The subject of a sidewalk along Tequesta Drive was discussed. Many more persons are walking since the Tequesta Plaza has opened and a seri- ous traffic and pedestrian traffic hazard is beginning to develop. The Village Manager reported reinforced concrete sidewalks would cost approxi- mately $2.00 a lineal foot and the area would have to be surveyed. Approxi- mately 1600 feet of walk irould be needed between Seabrook Road and the Tequesta Plaza. This matter is to be further inrreatige,ted by the Village Manager, the first step being to contact the Florida East Coast Railway Company to find out what will be necessary to put the sidewalk across their right-of way. A discussion developed concerning charitable solicitations in the Villa.be and it was the general feeling of the Councilmen that such solici- • tations should be completely prohibited, without exception, to any organi- ~ ~~~. zation or group, and this will be the police of the Village from this date. ~~~ Jam, Counci Lean George E. Bowden submitted his resignation as Counci Lnan- First Ward effective February 18, 1966. Turnbull moved, second by Cornelius and passed that the resignation be accepted. The Councilmen discussed the possibility of amending the Zoning Ordi- nance to provide a classification for apartment. buildings exceeding two stories in height. xo definite action ~,~.s taken on this matter. The pros and cons of a Village Beach were also briefly discussed but no action taken. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. 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