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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7B_6/12/1997 • 3ar B •F BTf' • , ��; VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA C Pbst Office Box 3273 • 357 "1'equest:1 Drive 7'Lquesta. Florida 33,169-0273 • (561) ;75-62(k) (561) 575 6203 • • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE • MEETING MINUTES MAY 9, 1997 • I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The ;Tequesta Public Safety Committee held a regularly g arly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Friday, May 9, 1997 . The meeting was called to order at 4 : 04 P.M. by Chair Mayor Elizabeth A. • Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, the Recording Secretary. In attendance were: Chair Elizabeth A. Schauer and •Committeemembers Co-Chair Alec Cameron and Co-Chair Joseph N. Capretta. Village Staff present were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manga'niello, and Department Heads . II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Co-Chair Capretta made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by Co-Chair Cameron. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer for Alec Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for • The motion was therefore passed and adopted 'and the agenda was approved as submitted. • III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS • Tom Little, 486 Dover Road, commented that at the Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 2 instruction of his attorney he had begun construction of a driveway on his property to accommodate his motor home, and stated that he had seen boats, cars, and motor homes parked at other homes in violation of the Village Code. Mr. Little commented to the effect that if he must conform to Village Code in this matter that it must be universally enforced throughout the Village. Lieutenant Garlo indicated that he would research this matter with the help of Code Enforcement Officer Davis . It was the consensus of the Committee to re-order the agenda to consider item V before item IV, since Karen Flint, who was to present item IV, had not yet arrived. V. REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES FOR COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND ENGINEERING REPORTS RELATIVE TO SAME Village Manager Bradford reported on different traffic calming devices other than speed humps, as had been., requested by the Committee at their last meeting. Mr. Schwartz, the consulting traffic engineer, had furnished a report and the civil engineer had prepared typical details for traffic calming devices and cost estimates . Mr. Schwartz had indicated three basic ways to calm traffic related to street design: 1 . Narrowing the pavement to calm traffic by reducing street width in order to reduce speed. 2 . Deflecting the vehicle path by introducing horizontal changes in the alignment of the street. 3 . Deflecting the vertical profile through the use of speed humps and pavement textures . Village Manager Bradford reported a conflict of opinion between the civil engineer and the traffic engineer in that the civil engineer had shown a design for a roundabout at a non-intersection location, while the traffic engineer indicated that aside from the intersection of North Place and Country Club Drive, and the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive, roundabouts would not be • Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 3 appropriate elsewhere on Country Club Drive. Village Manager Bradford speculated that that was because Mr. Schwartz believed that all standards developed to date had always been at intersections. The Village Manager clarified the term speed dot, stating that it was a small roundabout. Mr. iSchwartz reported that it was becoming universally accepted that the example of speed humps on Loxahatchee River Road was not a good one--not reducing speed and aesthetically objectionable. An example of a speed table, in excess of 50 feet long with a textured pavement, was provided. Village Manager Bradford expressed his opinion that this would be too much in a residential area and that the textured pavement would create too much noise. Another idea presented by Mr. Schwartz was a horizontal deflection, called a chicane, which used angled slow points to slow traffic. A T-intersection concept was also presented. Based on his review of the literature and his knowledge of the Tequesta area, Mr. Schwartz had recommended that the following traffic calming measures be considered: 1 . At the intersection of Country Club Drive and Tequesta Drive install either a modified traffic circle or modified intersection design as illustrated on the attached. 2 . Identify a location at the Country Club which can incorporate various measures including narrowing of the pavement, a speed table, a pedestrian crossing, and landscape features. 3 . Locate a combination of speed humps, speed tables and chicanes at approximately 500-foot intervals in between Tequesta Drive and the Country Club and between the Country Club and the County line. Village Manager Bradford reported that the civil engineer, Harry Benoit, had provided the following plans and cost estimates : 1 . A plan for a roundabout using Palm Beach County standard or a slight modification thereof, using at least 50 feet of right-of-way and the available 15- foot easement • Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 4 2 . Plan for a modified Palm Beach County Roundabout adapted to the Country Club Drive/North Place intersection 3 . Plan of speed dot for mid-block application 4 . Plan of roundabout within 50' right-of-way for a cross street intersection 5. Plan of roundabout at Country Club Drive/North Place intersection utilizing 50' right-of-way only. Mr. Benoit estimated that the cost for item 1 would be '$45, 000; item 2 $50, 000, and item 3 $9, 000. The estimated cost for a chicane would be $25, 000, for a speed table $16, 500, and for a t-intersection $17, 000 . A recent article published in USA Today was provided, which discussed traffic calming methods being used nationwide and focusing on Sarasota, Florida. Discussion ensued regarding room for large moving vans to turn in a roundabout. Gary Preston reported that the engineer had indicated it would be difficult to make a 3/4 turn. Village Manager Bradford indicated that the right-of- way could also be used. Fire Chief Weinand reported that the ladder truck and pumper would go anywhere since they had a small wheel base. Village Manager Bradford reported that Mr. Schwartz recommended a traffic calming device be placed every 500 feet, and that since the distance from Martin County line to Tequesta Drive was 7, 950 feet, which would mean 16 devices within that space. Co-Chair Capretta indicated that would be the maximum number, and that a decision must be made of how many devices and which devices were most compatible with the neighborhood. Co-Chair Capretta described the speed dots used on Spruce Street in West Palm Beach, which greatly beautified the neighborhood, and suggested those be used on Country Club Drive and on Golfview. Co-Chair Cameron stated that speed humps were out of the question, but expressed interest in chicanes used with landscaping, and questioned whether any landscaping had been included in the cost estimate, provided. Mr. Preston indicated that landscaping was included in the cost estimate. Mayor Schauer expressed Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 5 a preference for chicanes. Village Manager Bradford stated that he liked the T-section concept. Co-Chair Capretta commented that the Police Department could furnish locations throughout the Village where traffic calming devices were needed; and that one traffic table, one chicane, one traffic dot and one T-section could be installed in locations suggested by the Police Department and their effectiveness tested before making further installations. Co-Chair Cameron requested more information regarding curbing at a T-section, to which Mr. Preston responded that further details on these concepts would be provided at the next meeting. Co-Chair Cameron expressed agreement with Co-Chair Capretta regarding proceeding with a design for each type of traffic calming device except speed tables and speed humps at specific locations throughout the Village as recommended by the Police Department, along with cost estimates for each, which would probably be ready after the mediation had ended. Village Manager Bradford questioned the Committee' s desire regarding placing speed dots in mid-block locations with problems which might arise with curbing. Mayor Schauer advised the Village Manager to work with the Police Department regarding those locations. Village Manager Bradford advised that aerial photographs could be helpful in making decisions where mid-block applications might apply. Village Manager Bradford indicated that if a roundabout could be placed at a mid-block location, one could be considered between North Place and the Martin County line at the location of the new traffic separator; or one chicane in that location. Also one roundabout at the intersection of Turtle Creek versus one at Country Club Drive and Tequesta Drive. The Village Manager also suggested a T-intersection somewhere between Turtle Creek entrance and Tequesta Country Club. Tom Little, 486 Dover Road, commented that the devices should be placed on Tequesta Drive so that a majority of the residents could participate in their evaluation, and reported concern among the residents regarding the amount of money spent. on Country Club Drive. Mr. Little favored a plan be formulated in order to proceed. Gary Collins elaborated on the USA Today article, suggested that the Committeemembers visit Sarasota and call other Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page . 6 cities where the devices had been used, and research the cost of traffic islands which appeared to be only $10, 000; and recommended a device on Tequesta. Drive just past Seabrook Road. Mr. Collins recommended that the Village proceed and not wait for mediation to be concluded. Mayor Schauer reported she had visited Sarasota and observed their traffic calming devices, and had liked their use of traffic islands. Wade Griest, 494 South Dover Road, questioned what would happen if nothing was done regarding traffic and commented • that focus was on only 1-1/2 miles of roadway, when there were 19 miles within the Village. Mr. Griest commented that more money had been spent on Country Club Drive than any other road in the Village other than Tequesta Drive, and questioned whether the Village was in a position to spend money on other roads. Bob Shambelan stated that he was President of Turtle Creek Homeowners Association, and that he had asked Village Manager Bradford several months ago to include him in any plans involving the alignment of the Turtle Creek entrance, and had heard nothing, and believed that coordination between Turtle Creek and the Village was needed. Mr. Shambelan requested a copy of the plans involving the Turtle Creek entrance, to which Mayor Schauer responded there were no plans at this point, but that Mr.- Shambelan was welcome to. visit Village Manager Bradford' s office to see what was under discussion. Mr. Shambelan requested that Turtle Creek Homeowners Association be included. Pert Town, 364 Fairway North, commented that before spending any money at specific locations it should be determined that s.ewering would not be done later and the roadway torn up. Ed Resnick, Country Club Drive, stated that he lived between the Turtle Creek entrance and the Martin County line, and had not seen any money spent on Country Club Drive since it was paved, other than police to slow down speeders which was provided at times . Mr. Resnick supported investigation of speed dots and test locations for traffic calming devices on Country Club Drive and Tequesta Drive. Mr. Resnick asked that residents living on other roads support those on Country Club Drive where a problem existed. . Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 7 Bob Thorson, Turtle Creek resident, questioned the lowest speed allowed by law on Country Club Drive, to which Village Manager Bradford responded it was 25 mph, which was the current speed limit on that road. Co-Chair Capretta verified with Mr. Shambelan that he represented 150 residential units in Turtle Creek and that there was no umbrella organization uniting the four Turtle Creek associations . Peggy Virhoven, Point Drive, stated that she supported statements made by Mr. Griest, agreed that the ENCON problem should be considered, believed that the Village should wait until mediation was completed, and commented there had only been three cars going east on the road from Point Drive to Village Hall as she came to this meeting. Co-Chair Capretta commented that the only extra money spent on Country Club Drive was for traffic enforcement. Mr. Griest stated he would provide figures to back up his statements . Co-Chair Capretta expressed concern for traffic numbers on Country Club Drive in five years with development in Section 28 and other areas which would funnel traffic onto Country Club Drive, and wanted to make drivers who did not live in Tequesta to get into the habit of taking another route. IV. REVIEW OF OUTLINE FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES FUNDRAISING EVENT Karen Flint explained that she was a professional event planner and fundraiser, and had worked for the past couple of years planning such events from Palm Beach to Miami. Ms. Flint explained that she had a personal interest in Tequesta' s Public Safety since she was a resident of the Village and her husband was a fireman for Tequesta, and she was donating her services free of charge. Ms. Flint explained that the fundraiser was planned for Saturday, January 31, 1998; , and the suggested program was an elegant black tie gala with an orchestra which would play a mix of music targeted for ages 50+; that a silent auction would be held, hopefully with traveling musicians during that Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 8 auction, and reported that items were beginning to come in slowly for the auction, and that donations for the auction were needed in the range of $50-$100 and higher. The auction would be followed with a dinner and a short speaking program with comments by the Mayor, and the Honorary Chairman for the gala, Joe Namath. Expected attendance was for 250 people; ticket price would be $125; the profits from this inaugural event would go toward the Public Safety Facility itself and in subsequent years this annual event would provide funds for equipment and educational programs . A logo would be created for the event to provide visual association with the name which would help with public relations and marketing the event. Giving levels for the event would be in the following ranges : Tickets would cost $125 each; a table of 10 could be purchased for $1, 250; a patron of the ball would be $2, 000 . Other giving levels were planned. People could also contribute from $25 up to thousands of dollars to have their name on a brick, a room, a hallway, etc. Ms . Flint invited comments on finalization of a name for the event, and presented a list of suggested names . Mayor Schauer commented that planning meetings had been ongoing since last November and included a representative from Jupiter Inlet Colony. Mayor Schauer explained that a corporate sponsor category was also planned, which would be in the amount of $5, 000, and a corporate friend category would also be available for $500 . Ms . Flint explained that the event could be held at the Jupiter Beach Resort which would provide sufficient space for an area for hors d'oeuvres, the silent auction, the dinner, and dancing; and that the date must be reserved since others wanted that date. Capacity would be for 250 to 300 people at this location. Plans for the program were discussed. Ms . Flint explained that advertising could be purchased on the program for $100- $200 . Co-Chair Capretta expressed interest in getting very wealthy people to become involved through networking. Mr. Capretta suggested that small businesses and wealthy people should be targeted, and recommended a committee of small business owners and wealthy individuals interested in the community who could contact other wealthy individuals was needed. Co- Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 9 Chair Capretta suggested that Perry Como could be very helpful and would be a great resource for contacting other people. Co-Chair Capretta commented that this type of core committee could be the difference in raising $12, 000 or $100, 000+; and that it was very important to establish at the first year' s event. Ms . Flint agreed, and stated that it was very important to get a club-like atmosphere, and that it would be nice to have a wing of the building already named after someone. Co-Chair Capretta indicated that he would provide three names of wealthy individuals who could provide other names, and that representatives from each area of the Village were needed. Ms. Flint commented that banks were good sources for corporate sponsors since their budgets included funds allocated for that type of activity. Mr. Capretta suggested taking four people to lunch including a member of Barnett Bank, a Public executive, etc. , which he considered easy to recruit; and stated that he was more concerned about getting less visible wealthy people to become involved. Co-Chair Capretta made a motion to authorize Village Manager Bradford to write a check in the amount of $1,000 as a deposit to reserve the date of January 31, 1998 for the event to be held at Jupiter Beach Resort. The motion was seconded by Co-Chair Cameron. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Alec Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted Co-Chair Capretta suggested that a separate account be established for this event. Mayor Schauer reported that $315 or $350 had already been received from Al DeMott which had been left from his campaign. The 'name for the gala was discussed. Village Manager Bradford explained that a name was desired which would build upon the Village' s relationship with Jupiter Inlet Colony, and one of the key things in common with that municipality was that both communities had been developed by Charlie Martyn, therefore one suggestion had been a name to honor Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes . May 9, 1997 Page 10 Mr. Martyn. Other starting points might be the Tequesta Country Club, the Jupiter Inlet Beach Club. Ms . Flint explained that the name would continue to be used each year. Village Clerk Manganiello explained that an easily identifiable name which would be identified as a standard bearer for Tequesta' s Public Safety area was desired, and that each year a different honorary chairman would be chosen. Ms . Manganiello reported she had contacted Mr. Martyn' s son and that he had consulted with other family members and indicated that they were very amenable to use of his name and were delighted that he might be honored in this way. Ms . Flint asked for donations for the silent auction, and explained that a cruise from a travel agency could be a nice large item. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to be discussed. VII . ADJOURNMENT Co-Chair Cameron made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Co-Chair Capretta. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Alec Cameron - for Joseph N. Capretta - for There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was therefore adjourned at 5: 31 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty taur Recording Secretary Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes May 9, 1997 Page 11 ATTEST: Joann Manganiello Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: