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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 13C_4/13/2000 ati VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA IIIE C Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive • Suite 300 4 +I Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6200 4tkeFax: (561) 575-6203 A Co VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Village Council held a special meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, February 24, 2000. The meeting was called to order at 7: 02 P.M. by Mayor Carl C. Hansen. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Carl C. Hansen, Vice Mayor Elizabeth A. Schauer, Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, and Councilmember Sharon Walker. Also in attendance on behalf of the Village were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Acting Utility Director Tom Jensen, P.E. Councilmember Basil Dalack was absent from the meeting. Village Manager Bradford explained that in order to bring the Village Councilmembers together, under Florida law a Village Council meeting had to be called. The Village Manager commented that following the presentation everyone would be able to ask questions. II . APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the Agenda as submitted. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Carl C. Hansen - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Sharon Walker - for Recycled Paper SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 2 The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as submitted. III. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens . IV. PRESENTATION AND OVERVIEW OF ENCON TEQUESTA PENINSULA SEWERING PROJECT, PHASE I, INCLUDING QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION Village Manager Bradford introduced those present at the head table: Tom Jensen, P.E. , Acting Utility Director and an associate with Reese Macon & Associates, Inc. ; Paul Brienza, P.E. , Director of Engineering for the Loxahatchee River District; Jerry David, Shalloway, Foy, Rayman & Newell, Inc. , the consulting engineers chosen by ENCON to design the sewer system and chosen by Tequesta to design the storm drainage improvements. A slide presentation was given by Jerry David, covering the infrastructure utility improvements of water, sewer, and storm drainage within the Country Club on the Tequesta peninsula. Approximately 4 months, February to June, 2000 was the estimated time for construction of Phase I for North Fairway East and North Fairway West, where storm drainage water and sewer lines were proposed to be installed on both streets . 6-9 months, June 2000 to January 2001, were estimated to complete construction on West Fairview, East Fairview, Club Place, the south portion of Golf View Drive, El Portal, the south portion of River Drive, and Yacht Club Place et al. Mr. David reviewed the typical excavation process for sewer installation, provided a typical engineering drawing of what the contractor had in the field in the Tequesta peninsula and explained that everyone would be contacted by field representatives or the contractor to determine the best location for their laterals, showed proximity of water and sewer in Tequesta Country Club, presented a typical drainage plan with swales, a typical cross section drawing, roadway improvements for Fairway East and Fairway West, and an engineering drawing of 30" (HDPE) high density polyethelene SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 3 storm drain lines between homes . Mr. David explained that down time without water should only be 1 to 1-1/2 hours when connection to the new sewer line was done . There would be no additional charge if a property required more than one lateral, because the connection would involve one single family residence . Mr. David described how swales worked. Abandonment of a septic tank as required by the Health Department was described as having the septic tank pumped out, having the bottom broken up, and the tank filled with sand. Mr. David reviewed the Village of Tequesta' s infrastructure utility improvement for the Tequesta peninsula, Phase I. Construction of gravity sewers for sewage collection to be installed by ENCON would include the following activities: 1. Dewatering operation 24 hours a day 2 . Excavation 3 . 8" diameter PVC pipe 4 . 4 ' diameter manholes at 350 ' ± - centers in street 5. 4" diameter laterals to r/w line 6. Cleanout at r/w line 7 . Roadway restored to first lift of asphalt Storm drainage under the Village of Tequesta' s infrastructure utility improvement program for Tequesta peninsula - Phase I, would involve the following items : Storm Drainage: 1 . Dewatering operation as required 2 . Excavation 3 . 18" - 42" diameter pipe 4 . Catch basins SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 4 5. Driveways and swales 6. Outfalls to lakes Water Distribution System: 1. 6" - 8" - 10" diameter PVC pipe approximately 3'-5 ' from edge of pavement 2 . Gate valves 3. Fire hydrants 4 . Service lines The sequence of operation for Phase I of the Village' s infrastructure utility improvement program starting at the end of February, 2000 was described: 1. Work has started on Fairway North East and West. 2 . Four (4) months later work will begin on the southern end of the project: (1) River Drive (South of Club Place) (2) Golfview Drive (South of Club Place) (3) Pine Tree Place (4) Yacht Club Place (5) El Portal Drive (6) Fairview West (7) Fairview East (8) Palmetto Way (9) Fair Place 3 . The sewer contractor starts construction - The contractor completes his work and finishes with one lift of asphalt. 4 . After sewer is installed the water and storm drainage contractor will begin by installing the drainage system. This work will begin in North Fairway East and West. Once that is complete he will start replacing the existing water main, SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 5 service lines, and hydrants . Once the water line is cleared by the Health Department the contractor will reconnect the water services to the existing meters . 5. After all the utilities have been checked and certified the contractor will place a second or final lift of asphalt. (Approximately one week) 6. Total Phase I project should be completed within 8 months from date of commencement . Phase II was announced to commence soon after, and to consist of water, sewer, and storm improvements in the balance of the Tequesta Country Club. Mr. David called for questions from the audience. A member of the audience pointed out that under this proposal the new road surface provided by ENCON at the entrances would be torn up with construction equipment coming in to do the work further west, and suggested that the final surface coat of asphalt be applied after all the work was finished, which Mr. David stated was a good point worth considering, and that he believed it could be worked out. Another question was during phase 2 how testing and monitoring of possible salt water intrusion was planned for, as well as ground settling. Mr. David responded there was now a monitoring well located in Bermuda Terrace and another had just been installed. In one of these wells, which went down 100 ' , only clean water had been found. Chlorides were negligible. Mr. David reported that in the other well, chlorides had been 15, 000 milligrams per liter at 100' , saltwater at 65' , with clean water down to 65 ' . Since dewatering would only go down 13 ' - 15' , only clean water would be involved, and all hydrological studies that had been done showed there would be negligible impact of salt water intrusion. Mr. David explained the location of the monitoring well and lift stations, and how water would flow. Mr. Amy questioned whether a lift station would be installed at a certain location, to which Mr. David responded if one was required by South Florida Water SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 6 Management District it would be installed, but SFWMD might instead required three shallow monitoring wells. Mr. Amy explained that his question had been asked with the intent of relieving concerns of residents living along the river regarding salt water intrusion. Village Manager Bradford clarified for those who could not hear that Mr. Amy was a retired hydrologic geologist who had been suggesting that monitoring wells to record the amount of chlorides or salt in the water to address the issue of salt water intrusion also be installed northward along River Drive to make sure that area was monitored as well. Another question was that since homes along River Drive were large, what would happen if homes were damaged as a result of the ground settling. Mr. David responded that the contractor would warranty his work for a year and that the whole project had been videoed. Mr. David commented a house had never been damaged during sewer installations by his company, and that would have to be addressed on an individual basis, but it was not expected to happen. Pert Town stated she lived near Bermuda Terrace in Country Club Point on Starboard, and asked whether that area would be sewered with Bermuda Terrace, to which Mr. David responded affirmatively and explained that was in this phase of the work. A member of the audience pointed out that Fairview East and West were mislabeled on a slide. A member of the audience asked where lift stations were located and whether if residents were gone over the summer the project could proceed without their supervision. Mr. David responded no lift stations were planned to be added in Phase I. Locations of existing lift stations were pointed out on one of the slides . Village Manager Bradford clarified that the lift station locations were : where Point Drive intersected River Drive at its northernmost intersection; at the southeast corner of the intersection at Golfview Drive and Fairway North; and just off of and adjacent to Country Club Drive right next to and north of Mr. Joe Hall' s property which abuts the maintenance shed of the Tequesta Country Club. A member of the audience questioned where residents could find the engineering drawings for the storm drainage SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 7 system. Mr. Bradford responded that the drawings would be kept at the Utilities Director' s office at 136 Bridge Road. A woman in the audience commented a new paver driveway had been installed on her property two years ago and questioned what would happen to it, to which Mr. David responded that after the meeting Tom Jensen could meet with her to show her the location of her property on the plans and how it would be affected; but in general, some driveways might be affected and some might not; and the contractor was required to replace any affected driveways equal to or in better condition than they had been. Village Manager Bradford commented that on any private property affected in both the ENCON and Village contracts, the contractor was required to replace anything damaged and that replacement was to be equal to or better than existing. Village Manager Bradford explained where private property was located and where right-of-way was located. Mr. Bradford explained that items located in right-of-ways such as irrigation systems, mail boxes, lamp posts, etc. , were all addressed in the plans; however, if a resident had minor hedges or other landscaping they needed to move that before the work began. Village Manager Bradford explained that what would happed to driveways was different with different properties and residents would actually have to view the plans to find out whether their driveways were affected. In some cases driveways would be cut to place lines underneath, and in some cases jack and bore equipment would be used to tunnel under driveways, which would be a decision made on-site by the contractor when viewing existing conditions . A resident commented he had installed an $18, 000 french drain and asked if it would be affected. The response was that all existing conditions for the project had been videoed, and both contractors were required to restore to equal or better condition whether on private property or in the right-of-way. Another resident suggested that the construction people would be having a meeting to discuss what they were going to do in each area, and perhaps residents could attend; to which Mr. David responded daily meetings were held with ENCON to take care of any complaints, that homeowners would be contacted with regard to location of the laterals, that he had no problems if SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 8 homeowners wanted to attend the meetings, and after the meeting could give the resident the field contact' s phone number. Pert Town asked whether ENCON could keep their web site updated representative Paul Brienza responded the next week' s schedule was already on the web site and plans were to provide updates every Wednesday or Thursday. It was clarified for another homeowner it was the responsibility of the homeowner to have the septic tank broken up. Mr. Brienza stated that was a Health Department regulation. The web site address for ENCON was announced: www.loxahatcheeriver.orq. A resident asked what would happen to large trees in the right-of-way. Village Manager Bradford responded that the sewer system ran down the middle of the road, off of which laterals would run from the sewer lines to the homes . The water line would be installed 3'-5' off the pavement. Each homeowner would be consulted as to the best location for the laterals, so there would be possibly be an opportunity to dodge trees; however, in some cases that might not be possible. Mr. Bradford explained that the whole project had been planned with best efforts not to affect trees if at all possible. A resident questioned when homeowners would have access in and out during the construction. Mr. David responded that there would be no access during the day when the contractor was working in front of a home but that the contractor was supposed to assure access after his work for the day was completed. Under emergency conditions the contractor was to close down and allow emergency vehicles to go through. Village Manager Bradford explained that Tequesta' s ordinance allowed construction from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Village Manager Bradford recommended each resident establish a line of communication with the field supervisor to find out which day the work would be in front of their home and when they would or would not have access . SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 9 A resident questioned which side of the street water mains would be installed, to which Mr. David responded that plans could be viewed following the meeting. A resident questioned whether the construction company or the Village could negotiate with a specific company for a good price for the residents to have their septic tanks pumped and abandoned. Paul Brienza responded yes, and that was a definite advantage for residents to group together to find a company both to take care of the septic tanks and a plumber, so that they could get a better price. Councilmember Capretta commented his sewer had already been done and had been part of 24 sewers installed earlier which had taken 4-5 months . Mr. Capretta explained where this was located in case anyone wanted to drive by. Mr. Capretta expressed his opinion that it had helped to talk with the foreman who helped residents get in and out, and to show him where the laterals were desired, and the whole job had worked out better than he had expected. Councilmember Capretta commented that the residents would have to get a plumber who then would get a company to take care of the septic tank. Mr. Capretta explained that when the project was completed there would be a white stand pipe in the front yard. A one-year period to hook up would be given by ENCON, and notice of this would be sent out to residents by ENCON after Health Department approval had been obtained. A list of acceptable plumbers would also be included. Mr. Capretta reported he had consulted Jupiter Plumbing, but that they did not want to participate; another plumber had quoted $4, 100 to do the hookup, while another had quoted $2, 406 to a group of residents; therefore, Mr. Capretta recommended a half dozen or more residents band together in order to get a good price . A resident asked whether the contractor or Village should do the negotiations, to which Councilmember Capretta responded ENCON did not want to do it. Mrs . Hansen reported that the HOA was currently looking into that. Sandy McKee announced that three liaison people had been appointed and their names and phone numbers would be listed in the next HOA newsletter. A woman asked if a monitoring well was needed on the north end, to which Mr. Bradford responded no. The same resident asked when access would be available on a regular basis to SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 10 Country Club Drive from Fairway North. Mr. David responded specifications required at least one access must be open for everybody and he expected that access to be open early next week. A new resident of one month who lived at the corner of North Place and Fairway North commented her house had vibrated the previous day during construction work and asked what provisions were being made for that and what would happen to the trees in her right-of-way, and how her swale would be finished off. Mr. David advised the resident to contact Jerry Woodburn, field representative from Shalloway, or the superintendent, Mike with Kampius, who would both be available during the day at the jobsite regarding the vibration. Mr. David responded regarding the trees and the swale that this was an area with bad drainage and swales were needed to alleviate the drainage problem and best efforts would be made not to disturb trees. Village Manager Bradford commented the Village had been able to go around trees in swales in the past . Another resident commented the water line and swale would both be on his property and he was concerned with his trees. Mr. Bradford commented trees might be relocated if necessary, but the contractor would make that decision and would do his best to avoid the trees in the right-of-way. A resident questioned whether ENCON had limited the selection of contractors for the project. Mr. David responded that the contractors for ENCON and for the Village had been selected by competitive bid and the lowest bidder got the job. The resident clarified he was referring to the list of contractors to do hookups. Mr. David stated that was a recommended list. Village Manager Bradford explained there had been a long lawsuit between the Village and ENCON over the sewers, which had ended in mediation and a settlement agreement. The settlement agreement contained provision that ENCON would be required to provide a list of pre-certified plumbing contractors and would be doing that; however, a resident was not required to use a contractor listed and if qualified could do the work themselves . A resident commented on the costs to residents and wanted to know what ENCON was contributing. Village Manager SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 11 Bradford explained that ENCON was paying 10% of the costs . Paul Brienza commented this should be addressed by the ENCON governing board. Mr. David commented ENCON would be sending out something in the mail listing costs . Village Manager Bradford explained ENCON was doing other things- that there was a cap on the assessment, and that financing was offered over 20 years with an interest rate that could not exceed 5.75% for that work in this Phase I. A resident questioned whether the diesel powered pumps used for dewatering would be moved as the trenches were dug, to which Mr. David responded they would move down the road as work progressed. Vi Lamanden commented that jack and bore meant the sewer pipe would be capped and put under the driveway, that she had had experience with four sewer projects in New Jersey, and there was a very good chance residents could save items they did not want to lose. Mrs. Lamanden questioned whether the flow of the sewers was to the northeast, to which Mr. David responded by describing the flow and referring to slide number two. Mrs . Lamanden inquired if there was a treatment plant for sewage and was told it was on Jupiter Park Drive. A resident commented it was hard to determine how much this would cost. Mr. David explained that ENCON was sending out a list of costs, but that the final cost was not known until all construction was completed. Mr. David advised the resident to address any specific concerns to Paul Brienza by phoning him at his office number 747-5700. Mr. David was asked to explain when sewer and water would go into Bermuda Terrace. Mr. David pointed out on a map where work would begin and how it would proceed. Mr. David estimated 1-1/2 months to put in the sewer and after that the stormwater and water improvements would be made. Paul Brienza commented that the sewer work would start at Windward and Country Club Drive. The location of the lift station was pointed out between Gulfstream Court and Pinetree. A resident questioned what impact and restrictions on water pumps in yards was anticipated during construction. Mr. SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 12 David responded that an analysis of water wells indicated there was 100 ' of clean water, so no detrimental effect was anticipated. The resident wanted to know if there would be a requirement to hook up the irrigation system to something else and whether there would be extra hookup fees, to which Mr. David responded no and that there would be no extra fees involved. A resident reported she had a septic tank and a dry well and questioned whether the dry well would have to be connected to the sewer, to which Paul Brienza responded the Health Department did not waive that so it would have to be connected also. A man asked whether driveways would be replaced on Fairway East and Fairway West, to which Tom Jensen responded in some areas driveways would be replaced from right-of-way to edge of pavement. A resident asked whether it was possible to get underground utilities installed at the time of construction, to which Village Manager Bradford responded that a sample survey had been done by the Tequesta Country Club Community Association asking residents whether they would be interested in underground utilities, sidewalks, and streetlights. 67% had said no to underground utilities, and to sidewalks, but the majority had been in favor of streetlights . Mr. Bradford expressed his opinion that the reason people had rejected the proposal was that it would cost $8, 000 per home based upon an FPL quote. A resident questioned whether when the project was complete there would be any way the people could know the river was cleared up and that the project had been good. Village Manager Bradford responded that the governing board of ENCON would have to be accountable to the answer since Tequesta had argued in court for years there would be no negligible change. ENCON had not said there would be a change, but that their position was that any effort to reduce known pollutants would be beneficial to the river, and they did ongoing monitoring with quarterly or monthly reports which could be obtained to get before and after pollution figures . SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 13 Sandy McKee commented that the literature sent out to homeowners stated the contractor was not required to replace specimen landscape materials in the right-of-way, and requested clarification regarding such materials, which were usually described by landscapers as expensive or exotic plants . Paul Brienza commented that a resident should make an effort to remove any plants they wanted to keep, although the contractor would make an effort to work around such plants and there would be some areas that this would not be a problem. Tom Jensen commented that in the Village contract with Ric-Man nothing required him to replace such plants in drainage easements between houses; therefore, they should be moved at the homeowner' s expense. Village Manager Bradford clarified that in the right-of-way the contractors were required to replace equal to or better than existing. A resident questioned how to coordinate ahead of time regarding a large tree in his right-of-way since he would be out of town during construction. Mr. Jensen responded if it was a tree the resident did not want to keep, the contractor would remove it. A resident questioned whether the contractor would take into consideration if a water connection was now at the side of a house instead of in front, to which Mr. David responded yes, that the resident should get together with the contractor to decide the most advantageous place for the sewer line. A resident questioned whether shrubs would be saved on right-of-ways next to properties. Tom Jensen responded some plants could not be replanted, but that the contractor would work with the resident every way possible to save his plants. A woman commented she had a septic tank in back of the house, one on the north side, and the meter on the south side, and questioned how that would impact the installation, to which Paul Brienza responded that would be a longer run, that the contractor needed to make sure the lateral was at the right level, and that two service lines might be required. SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 14 A woman commented she lived near the end of Yacht Club Place and would not be in residence June through September. Mr. David provided one of his cards and asked that she call. A resident stated sewer, water, and swale were all required at his house and questioned whether the work would be coordinated or whether his property would be torn up for four months . Mr. David explained that two contractors could not work in the same area at the same time, and the sequence of work had been agreed upon by all parties. Mr. David referred to slide 1 again, and indicated that the sewer contractor would do the dewatering and installation and then put down the first lift of asphalt; then the second contractor would come in after the sewer contractor was out and the sewer certified. The same second contractor would install the swales and the second asphalt surface. Mr. David explained that sewers required more dewatering than was required for the water main. A resident questioned whether anyone had called the School Board regarding school busses that came twice each day. Mr. David reported this had been scheduled for discussion at the preconstruction meeting, but the School Board did not show up, so they would be contacted. VI Lamanden questioned whether billing would be done at completion. Paul Brienza responded residents would have an option to pay in full or over 20 years . Mrs. Lamanden requested another option of paying in equal installments over 5 years . Mr. Brienza promised to check on that, and explained that it was now set up to either pay in full or over 20 years . Mayor Hansen commented that the mediation agreement had stated there was no prepayment penalty so the remainder could be paid at any time during the 20 years. A resident questioned whether on properties with two septic tanks, where it was difficult to run the laterals, was it possible to tap into a neighbor' s lateral. Mr. David responded that a double lateral or two singles could be used. Paul Brienza commented that two could be twined together. A resident questioned how to find out where a septic was SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 15 located. Paul Brienza responded he would be glad to send someone out to locate the tank, and advised the resident to call his office. Village Manager Bradford announced the phone number for Mr. Brienza was 747-5700 . Vincent Amy commented it appeared he would not be in town when construction started at his house, and questioned how to make provision for the location of the lateral line. Paul Brienza advised that should be done now so it would be in the record. Mr. Amy expressed concern where to park vehicles if there was not access to homes in the evening. Mr. David responded every possible effort would be made to allow access every night during construction. Mayor Hansen reported he had asked the ENCON supervisor how many days he would not have access to his home and the reply had been in most cases only one day, to two days maximum. A resident questioned whether the police department could make provisions for residents to park at the entrance. Village Manager Bradford advised residents to park as close to their houses as possible, which was verified by Paul Brienza. Mr. Brienza this contractor could work on one side of the road and let residents by to get to their houses on the other side of the road. Mr. Amy questioned whether the $500 subsidy for a home built before 1981 was factored into the regional facility connection charge cost on the table of summary of costs provided by ENCON. Mr. Brienza responded the $500 was factored in. Mr. Amy questioned when he would receive a bill from ENCON for the connection fee, which Mr. Brienza explained would be paid at the time the resident connected, and the assessment would come later. Mr. Amy quoted a footnote in the summary of costs and stated it was his understanding sewer costs were capped at $8, 000 which Mr. Brienza verified. Mr. Amy questioned whether the cost of litigation costs be included in the assessment. Mr. Brienza responded that he believed the litigation costs would be included but that was a decision for the Board of ENCON. Mr. Amy stated residents and taxpayers of the area should know how their money was spent and requested a breakdown of the construction costs, litigation costs, etc. used to make up the assessment. Mr. Brienza agreed. Village Manager Bradford stated when it was time to do the formal assessment there would be an ad in the paper, and SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 16 a public hearing, and public records. ENCON then would make available all the different costs so everyone could see exactly what they were being assessed by ENCON. The Village Manager explained that there would be no assessment to the residents for the improvements being done by the Village since those would be paid for out of the Capital budget. Mr. Bradford explained what would be covered in Phase I, and what would be covered in Phase II. Eight months was estimated to complete Phase I. Phase II could begin right after that but it would also contain improvements of sewer, water, and drainage, which had all not yet been designed or permitted. A resident commented he understood the west end of River Drive might not be suitable for a gravity sewer system, to which Mr. David responded nothing had been determined at this point. A resident commented he had heard Phase I would be completed in five months. Mr. David explained that sewering was a 6-month project, but the water improvements were being done as soon as it was finished, which was why eight months was allotted. The resident commented that Phase II sewering would not start until Ric-Man was out, to which Mr. David replied that was probably a correct statement, but he was very uneasy about answering that kind of question since none of that work had yet been coordinated. Pert Town questioned why in Phase I only one- half of Fairway North would be done, to which Mr. David responded that the sewer split at that location. Ms. Town questioned whether the other half would be started in October, to which Mr. David responded he did not know. Village Manager Bradford explained portions still had to be designed and permitted, and the biggest issue for the remaining area was the impact of dewatering of salt water intrusion. Mr. Bradford commented that the agreement the Village had with ENCON stated gravity sewers were the preferred method of sewering throughout Tequesta; however, it was recognized that in certain circumstances they may not be able to install gravity sewers . Tequesta' s job was to be a watchdog to see that ENCON did their best to provide gravity sewers, but if they could not they might have to decide to go to low pressure . A resident questioned whether any arrangements had been made with the post office because most mail boxes were in SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24, 2000 PAGE 17 the swale area. Mr. David explained that a representative from the post office had attended the post construction meeting and everything possible would be done to assure no interruptions in service. Paul Brienza commented that usually mailboxes were temporarily relocated. A resident commented he had called ENCON to see why the other portion of Fairway North was not included in Phase I, he had been told there was a storm drain coming across the river at that point. Mr. Brienza responded that one of the reasons the sewer split there was because of the storm drain. A resident commented the residents would not get any benefit out of this system until the project was completed. Village Manager Bradford responded that was not correct since the homes in Phase I did not require a lift station to be constructed in order to be served with sewer, so once they were done, and homeowners had received the letter notifying them they had one year to hook up, they could go ahead and hook up and take advantage of the new system. Mr. Brienza commented ENCON planned to redo the lift station at the corner of Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive probably in April, which was the principal lift station that fed the whole area. A resident questioned whether someone from the Village could come to the homes where the storm drain would be torn up to see what trees really needed to be moved. Tom Jensen responded that the resident should call him regarding this matter. Joe Hall questioned whether the plans showed property survey lines between neighbors, to which Mr. David responded the plat had been laid over an aerial to determine the property lines rather than resurveying. Mr. Hall questioned whether a homeowner would be safe if his sewer line was placed right inside what he believed to be his property line. Mr. David responded by indicating on a slide where the property lines were, and that the answer to Mr. Hall' s question was yes . Mayor Hansen thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and commented that the next four months would be difficult for SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 24 , 2000 PAGE 18 everyone; however, best efforts had been made to coordinate the project. Mayor Hansen advised that damage from Hurricane Irene had resulted in FEMA money to the Village if the work was done within 12 months; therefore, it was very important to get the project done within the next twelve months . V. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Village Council. VI . ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Schauer moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Carl C. Hansen - for Elizabeth A. Schauer - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Sharon Walker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: Joann Manganiello Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: