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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_8/11/1981 MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA August 11, 1981 A meeting was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida at 7:30 P.M. , Tuesday, August 11, 1981 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmembers present were: Brown, Little, Mapes and Stoddard. Cook had advised she would be out of town. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk and John C. Randolph , Village Attorney. The opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given by Councilmember Little. Vice-Mayor Stoddard announced a P.R.C. Harris meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. in Martin County. Changes made and approved to the agenda were as follows: Add la. Report on various water matters by John McKune, Gee & Jenson Add 6. Old Business , 6a. Discussion of proposed Gill Office Building 7. Adjournment Mr. John McKune, Gee & Jenson, reviewed with Council his letter to Council dated August 10, 1981 in reference to the horizontal drilling method for the Intracoastal crossing. Mr. McKune then reviewed the estimated cost of the horizontal drilling method with Council. The total estimated cost is $1,279,000. This would be a cost of $596,000 over and above the estimated cost of $683 ,000. for the State Road 707 Crossing. Mr. McKune told Council that although there are certain benefits to this methodology it is not cost effective when compared to the crossing at the State Road 707 Bridge. Mr. Stoddard told Council that he has talked with Engineers from the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District and they are quite interested in this method for their own crossing. Mr. McKune told Council that he will keep Council updated on the water crossing schedule and how things are progressing. He told Council that the aerial photos should be done on August 12, 1981. Mayor Mapes presented retiring Building Official Alvin W. Butterfield with a plaque in appreciation for the dedicated and O$-11-81 -02 professional service given to the Village of Tequesta as its Building Official. Mr. Butterfield thanked the Village and told Council that he had enjoyed working with the Village and had gathered a lot of information and knowledge while doing so. The Village Attorney read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 18-3, OF THE VILLAGE CODE, AS AMENDED BY CHANGING THE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CHARGE TO $1,485 . FOR EACH NEW CONNECTION TO THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WATER SYSTEM ON THE AREA WITHIN SAID SYSTEM KNOWN AS JUPITER ISLAND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stoddard moved, "on second reading the Ordinance as read be adopted". Brown seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 300 was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING 'CHAPTER 13 , SECTION 13-0 (a) OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE COST FOR OBTAINING AN IDENTIFICATION CARD FROM $1.00 to $5.00; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brown moved, "that second reading of the Ordinance be adopted". Little seconded and vote on the motion was : Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 301 was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROHIBITING HITCHHIKING OR SOLICIT- ATION OF RIDES UPON VILLAGE ROADS AND STREETS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Little moved, "that we approve second reading of this Ordinance". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 302 was passed and adopted. 08-11-81 -03 The Village Attorney gave second reading, by. title of AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.16(b) OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO MAKE IT CONFORM TO THE VILLAGE CHARTER AND CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.16(c) OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO PROVIDE FOR REVISION IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE FILING FEE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stoddard moved, "on second reading the Ordinance as read be adopted". Brown seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 303 was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 14.1, SECTION 14.1-1 OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY INCREASING THE ASSESSMENT OF COURT COSTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION FROM $1.00 TO $2.00; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Brown moved, "on second reading to adopt amended Ordinance as read". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 304 was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE I, CHAPTER II, LICENSES, OF THE VILLAGE CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE FILED WITH THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND . PROVIDING THAT UPON PAYMENT OF THE LICENSE TAX, THE VILLAGE SHALL ISSUE A LICENSE SIGNED BY THE VILLAGE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR VILLAGE MANAGER, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 11-17 AND ARTICLE I, SECTION 11-18 OF SAID CODE ; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stoddard moved, "that on second reading the Ordinance be adopted". Brown seconded and vote on the motion was : Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 305 was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AMENDING THE BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER OF THE VILLAGE CODE, CHAPTER 6, BY PROVIDING THAT PERMIT FEES SHALL BE PAID TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL BY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 6-142; ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 6-143 08-11-01 -014, AND ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 6-144 OF SAID CODE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION: PROVIDING FOR AN . EFFECTIVE DATE. Brown moved, "the adoption of this amended Ordinance on second reading,". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -f-)r Manes -f)r Stoddard. -fir and theref-)re Ordinance No. 306 was passed and adopted. The Village Att-)rnev read by title AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING A PROHIBITION DUMPING OF SAND, ROCKS, DEBRIS OR SPOIL ON ANY LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR DU14PING OF BUILDING MATERIALS UPON LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND UPON WHICH CONSTRUCTION IS TAKING PLACE ; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR THE DUMPING OF SAID MATERIALS INTO ENCLOSED AREAS ON LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND WHERE SAID MATERIALS ARE STORED AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO THE BUSINESS CONDUCTED THEREON; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING 'FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE and reminded Council there had been changes made at the first reading of the Ordinance. The Village Attorney then read the Sections that had been changed. Little told Council that Rinker has said that they need time to comply and there is nothing in the Ordinance that provides a reasonable amount of time in cases where the problem already exists. Brown moved, "the adoption of this Ordinance on second reading". Little seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore Ordinance No. 307 was passed and adopted. Council had received a copy of "Notice of Hearing" to consider the Village of Tequesta 's petition to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Regulation requesting installation of a subaqueous water main under the Intracoastal Waterway. The Hearing is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. , October 2, 1981. The Village Attorney recommended that the Hearing date remain as though we are going for the Hearing even though we have begun the alternate route procedures. Council agreed that we should proceed with the normal steps to get approval on the original route and continue with the alternate route at the same time, 09-11-81 -05 The Village Attorney announced that the "Order for Temporary Injunction" against the truck Ordinance was denied. He cautioned that this was .just the Order for Temporary Injunction against the Ordinance and that this battle had been won but there is still a war to fight, Mayor Mapes congratulated the Village Attorney on the .job he did with the case. The Village Attorney told Council that a proposed Ordinance requiring alarm permits was requested by Mapes because of the large amount of false alarms in the area . due to faulty alarm systems. The proposed Ordinance would provide for permitting, exemptions, appeals, would provide for revocation of permits, would provide for service charge, inspections, exemption of hearing, reporting servicing information, criminal penalties and several other items would also be provided for. The Ordinance would have a specified number of signals that could be set off before the revocation of the permit. The Village Attorney was asked to incorporate Council 's suggestions into an Ordinance together with his idea 's and have an Ordinance ready for the next Council meeting, The Village Attorney reminded Council that some of the items which Council wanted put in a proposed anti-litter Ordinance is already in an Ordinance on the books in Tequesta and also there are State Statutes that could be enforced. Council said they would still like an Ordinance addressing anti-litter, The Village Manager informed Council that it has been necessary to replace two fire hydrants in Jupiter Inlet Colony. The cost of the fire hydrants were $970.20 and should be paid for from the Renewal and Replacement Fund, All expenditures from this fund requires Council 's approval. The Water Department Consulting Engineers agree with the expenditure for the fire hydrants. Brown moved, "that we approve the expenditure $970.20 from the Renewal and Replacement Fund for two fire hydrants". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Manager sent Council a memorandum explaining several items that were put into Change Order No. 2 for the Village Hall Addition. The amount of the Change Order was $1, 712.30. (Attached is a copy of the memorandum) Stoddard moved, "that we approve the Change Order No. 2 for the Village Hall Addition in the amount of $1, 712.30". Little seconded and vote on the 08-11-81 -06 motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Mayor Mapes announced that the Council had instructed the Village Manager to proceed with the necessary Public Hearing Notices for the 1981/82 proposed Budget of 3 .9589 mills. This budget is 11% higher than the rolled back rate and is 21.49% down from last years Budget. He also told the audience that the largest increase was in the garbage pick-up service. Stoddard said he would like to congratulate the Village Manager and Finance Director on the fine ,job they had done on the budget. Little moved, "to accept this millage rate of 3 .9589 mills". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted, Council set Monday, September 28, 19$1 ,at 7:30 P.M. as the first Budget Public Hearing. They then set Tuesday, October 13 , 1981 at 7:00 P.M. as the second Budget Public Hearing. Stoddard moved, "that the dates of Monday, September 28, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. for the first Budget Public Hearing and Tuesday, October 13 , 1981 at 7:00 P.M. as the second Budget Public Hearing". Brown seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Manager announced that State Representative "Doc" Meyers will be at the August 25 , 1981 Council Meeting to bring Council up-to-date on what has happened *in the State. - The Village Manager explained to Council that at the Site Plan Review for the proposed Gill Office Building on Bridge Road the Site Plan had been approved, but this caused a problem with the Site Plan originally approved for Burger Chef, therefore the Site Plan for the Gill Office Building needs to be rescinded. Stoddard moved, "to rescind the previous Site Plan Review Approval of the Gill property". Brown seconded and vote on the motion was : Qq-11-81 -07 Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Manager told Council that he had reviewed the Water Department Budget with the Water Department Consulting Engineers and they had said there was no problem with the proposed 1981/82 Water Department Budget. He also told Council that most of the items are pretty much down the line. The Village Manager briefly reviewed the Budget with the Council. Brown moved, "tentative approval of the Water Department Budget (1981/82) ". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Little -for Mapes -for Stoddard -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Mrs. Young, Country Club Drive, 'told Council she hopes the Police Department will enforce the "No Through Trucks" Ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 P.M. yr se o ert Date Approved Lee M. Brown Not present 08-11-81 reslie A. Cook Thomas J. Little W.H. Mapes, Jr. Carlton D. Stoddard