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AGENDA
Workshop Meeting
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Mayor Molly Young Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory
Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Patrick Painter
Council Member Jayson E. French
September 3, 2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers and
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
AGENDA
1. Tequesta Drive Grade Crossing Quiet Zone Construction Requirements 3 - 18
Presenter: Doug Chambers, Director of Public Works
Agenda Memo #24-275 - Pdf
2. Discussion on Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Rescue Services by 19 - 35
and between the Village of Tequesta and The Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony
Presenter: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
Agenda Memo #24-255 - Pdf
3. Discussion on National League of Cities Recycle Right: Pledge to Take Action 36
ADE in Your City
Presenter: Mayor Molly Young
Agenda Memo #24-302 - Pdf
ADJOURNMENT
ADA ACCESSIBILITY: The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village's policy to
comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") by ensuring our records are
accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, there are records we receive from outside entities (contractors,
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please contact the Village Clerk's Office and we will make an accommodation.
DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: Disabled persons who need an accommodation in order to participate in this Village
Council Meeting are requested to contact the Village Clerk's Office at 768-0440 at least three working days before this
meeting. Hearing impaired persons please note wireless hearing system receivers are available by requesting the same
from the Village Clerk.
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Workshop - Sep 03 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by this Council with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing he /she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for
such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS: Public comments/communications from citizens are limited to 3 (three) minutes.
Anyone wishing to address Council should complete a "Comments by the Public" card and present it to the Village Clerk
prior to the Communications from Citizens. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium and state your name
and address for the record prior to addressing Council. Council will not discuss this item this evening; however, Council
may choose to have the item placed on a future agenda for discussion. Reference Resolution 25-18 regarding public
participation.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS: Any citizen is entitled to be heard on any official agenda item when the Village Council calls for
public comments subject to the three-minute limitation. Village Council Meetings are public business meetings, and as
such, the Village Council retains the right to limit discussion on any issue.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
345 Tequesta Drive unless otherwise indicated
Workshop -September 30, 2024 -6:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting -September 12, 2024-6:00 p.m.
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Agenda Item #1.
Workshop
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Workshop - Sep 03 2024
Staff Contact: Doug Chambers, Director of Public Department: Public Works
Works
Tequesta Drive Grade Crossing Quiet Zone Construction Requirements
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Summary of Train Horn Rules and Quiet Zones
Train Horn Requirements: Under federal law (49 CFR Part 222), train engineers are required to sound horns
15-20 seconds before reaching any public grade crossing.
Quiet Zones: Local authorities can establish quiet zones where train horns are not routinely used, provided they
meet specific safety requirements set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). These zones must
demonstrate that the absence of a train horn does not significantly increase the risk of accidents, or that any
increased risk is mitigated by other safety measures. However, train horns may still be used in emergencies or at
the engineer's discretion.
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): The FRA sets the standards for establishing quiet zones, including
the use of an online risk calculator to assess the safety of crossings. In 2024, an FRA review of the Tequesta
Drive crossing found that it did not meet the criteria for a quiet zone due to insufficient infrastructure.
Grade Crossing Deficiencies: One commercial driveway at 304 Tequesta Drive is preventing the
implementation of a quiet zone because it is within 100 feet of the crossing arm. The property owner has agreed
to let the Village relocate the driveway at the Village's expense. Additional requirements include installing a fire
hydrant, modifying the parking area to meet fire code, and several associated infrastructure changes.
The project involves agreements with the property owner, utilities staff, landscaping services, construction for
driveway relocation, and site planning.
1. Agreement with the commercial property owner at 304 Tequesta Drive to relocate their driveway.
(Attached, no cost)
2. Installation of a fire hydrant in front of 304 Tequesta Drive (Utilities Staff).
3. Removal and installation of landscaping and irrigation (Terracon Landscaping).
4. Construction to relocate the driveway and add additional pavement (Wynn and Sons).
5. Site survey, Site Plan modification and plans (Holtz Consulting).
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