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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5E_8/15/1991 . . sir. Y ‘ VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ;,: %;f p% ' Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive �!:3•� r= 4 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 a'�'1I14 aI.° FAX: (407) 575-6203 *CN COUN1 , VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES JULY 1 8 , 1 9 9 1 , I. The Tequesta Village Council held a scheduled Public Hearing at the Village Hall at 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, July 18, 1991. The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 P.M. by Councilmember Earl L. Collings. A roll call . was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Councilmembers present were: Edward C. Howell, William E. Burckart, and Earl L. Collings. Mayor Joseph Capretta and Vice Mayor Ron T. Mackail were on vacation. Village Staff present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager. Also in attendance were Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director, Departments Heads and Village Attorney John C. Randolph. II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember William E. Burckart gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. PUBLIC HEARING A) TEQUESTA PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1991- 1992. 1) Acknowledgement of Proof of Publication of Public Hearing. Village Manager Bradford explained that the Grant requirements of the State of Florida include a Public. Opinion Survey, done by the Village through the July Village Newsletter, a Public Hearing to present the proposal and receive public comments, an Advisory Board review which will be done by the Community Appearance Board in July, Site Plan Drawings and a cost estimate done by professionals. Recycled Paper Public Hearing Meeting Minutes July 18, 1991 Page 2 i \ The proposal is that the, Village is seeking a 50/50 grant from the State of Florida to enhance and replace the field lighting at Pennock Field and to pave the parking lot with asphalt which serves the entire park. If the grant is secured, the Village will save approximatelyi $130, 000-$140, 000. Proof of Publication of advertising this Public Hearing was in hand. There were several responses from the Newsletter article, with six responses in favor, and those who were against did not feel these monies should be spent on Tequesta Park. Councilmember Howell stated he had received a comment from a citizen 'who felt monies should not be spent on lighting 1when the playgrounds are unsafe. 2) Review of Tequesta Park' Improvements Proposed. Richard Staudinger, of Gee & Jensen Engineering, presented an aerial photograph of the existing Tequesta Park area, the Site Plan and cost estimates relative the proposal to be submitted. The photograph depicted the existing shell-rock parking lot area, eight wooden poles on the existing field. Presently the drainage in the parking lot washes off; there is no formal swale, ditch, or piping system. Councilmember Collings asked how much use each of the fields have (tennis, baseball, etc. ) . Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation answered that the baseball field is used approximately ten months of the year; however, that greatly changed this year, due to poor condition of the fields. A member of the public inquired as to how many Tequesta residents actually use the park, since most cars that park there have Martin County plates. Mr. Bradford answered that that percentage was not known. However, since this park is to be open to the public by virtue of the Village's lease, people from throughout the State of Florida use the park. The Village is working with Martin County to try to get them to contribute to some of the operating expenses Public Hearing , Meeting Minutes July 18, 1991 Page 3 of the park. As yet, that endeavor has not been successful. Another member of the public suggested that the monies be used to build up the U.S. Coast Guard property on Highway One instead of being used at Tequesta Park. Mr. Bradford reminded the public that the Coast Guard property may not be resolved (for years. Mr. Staudinger continued to describe upgrades to the park: new concrete-based light poles, drainage swale, retention area, small drainage swale in center islands; all side slopes on ditches will be one foot depth maximum. 3) Public Comments. Jay Hunston, President, Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Association, JTAA, stated that approximately 20% (or 520 members) of JTAA participation is made up of Tequesta residents, ages 5-16 years old. He explained that though JTAA used to be a primary user of Tequesta Park, many games are no longer held at Tequesta Park because of the safety hazards there (i.e. , wooden telephone poles are a safety hazard, lighting is poor, the surfaces of the playing fields consistently deteriorated and need improvement, etc. ) , and recommended improvements be made as contemplated. Mr. Bradford stated that improvement of the playing fields was not part of the grant application. That would have to be handled through operating budget. Mr. Bradford further stated that Village liability covers anything that would happen at Tequesta Park. Mr. Preston pointed out that the biggest problem at the park today is the parking lot. Whenever there is a heavy rain, the parking lot stands in 3-6 inches of water. Because of this and the shell- rock conditions, all Pine trees in the parking lot have been lost. The playground is being addressed in FY 92 budget. Public Hearing Meeting Minutes July 18, 1991 Page 4 Mrs. Pat Kloiber stated that parents are given great peace of mind to know that their children and grandchildren are at the park, as opposed to running free elsewhere. She stated she would like to seeanything and everything done to improve and enhance Tequesta Park. Lou Ann Hinds asked if the back, fenced portion of the Park is a safe area. Police Chief Carl Roderick stated that it is the responsibility of Martin County Sheriff to patrol Tequesta Park. The Park entrance is chained off at dusk. Bill Shannon urged the support of the Village regarding the upgrade of Tequesta Park and stated he was strongly in favor of better recreational facilities for the Village. He further stated he was hopeful that Constitution Park would still be a reality in the not too distant future. VI. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Burckart moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Howell seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for William E. .Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7: 30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, {2d4iL Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: Bill C. Kascavelis Finance Director/Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: