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COUNCIIMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of
Tequesta was held Tuesday, July 13, 1965 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council
Chamber at Village Hall. CounciLnen present were: Messrs. Valier,
Turnbull, Bowden, Cornelius and Sylvester. Also present were Village
Attorney William A. Lord and Village Clerk, Robert Harp.'
The Meeting was opened with prayer and pledge of allegiance to the
flag by Councilman Sylvester.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved upon motion
by Turnbull, second by Sylvester and passed.
Councilman 8ow~len moved that the reading of the financial statement
be waived at all regular Council Meetings with the provision that the
Council can question or discuss the statement. This motion was made by
reason of the fact that all Councilmen receive copies of the financial
statement well in advance of the meeting and also in the interest of
saving time for other items. Councilman Bowden accepted an amendmeat
by Cornelius that the reading of the statement be waived for this meeting
only. Turnbull seconded the amended motion, which was uemn3mously passed.
A discussion ensued on bookkeeping procedures for the X19,000. cash
surplus used to make up the income for the 1964-1965 Budget. The Village
Manager was instructed to check with ptr. J. W. Perry, the Village Auditor,
as to how this item should be handled. Counci Lean Bowden moved that the
financial statement and disbursements for June, 1965 be approved with
correction of application of the $19,000. to be made and authorizing use
of funds from the Building Fund for necessary payments to complete vari-
ous items for the Village Hall. Second by Cornelius, motion carried.
Cash balances at June 30, 1965 were as follows:
First Bank of Jupiter $ 4,351.28
Petty Cash 25,00
Community Federal Savings 6• Loan 31,468.41
West Palm Beach Federal Savings 6~ Loaa 9,256.36
Due from Accounts Receivable 580.40
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The Sinking-Fund in the First Bank of Jupiter had a balance of
$11,83T.17.
The Construction Fund in the First Bank of Jupiter had a balance
of $4,648.53.
Police Chief Dusenbery presented his report covering the month of
June, 1965 and it was accepted upon motion by Bowden, second by Sylvester.
Chief Dussnbery explained that Police Officer Charles s. Levee had net
reported for work upon the completion of his vacation. Chief Dusenbery
presented Joseph Gawp to the CounciLnen. Mr. Gown had been hired to
replace Officer Levee and will start to work 1~al~y 20, 1965 at a salary
of $3?5.00 per month. The first six (6) months will be a probationary
period. Upon motion by Cornelius, second by Bowden and passed, Council
approved the appointment of Joseph Gawn as a patrolman at a salary of
$3?5.00 per month with the first six (6) months being a probationary period.
?ax Assessor presented the following Tax Assessment Roll figure for
the approval of Council:
Total Valuation $11,894,910.
Homestead ~cemptioas 1 2 048=
Taxable Valuation 10,??3,862.
Cornelius moved, second by Borden and unanimously passed that the Tax
Roll as presented by the Tax Assessor be accepted.
Cornelius moved, second by Bowden and passed that the Council sit as
a Board of Equalization of Real Estate Taxes on Tuesday, August 10, 1965
at 7:30 P,M. at the Village Hall.
Mayor Valier advised the Council that a considerable number of people
were becoming interested in the location of the proposed new bridge across
the Intracoastal Waterway to connect State Road No. 5 (U.S. Highway No. 1)
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COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
JULY 13, 1965
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to Jupiter Island along U.S. Highway AlA. Many have expressed the opinion
that the most logical location would be along the north line of Waterway
Village to connect with Tequesta Drive at State Road 5 (U.S. Highway No. 1).
Mayor Valier advised that he had talked with a number of people in Jupiter
Inlet Colony who indicated they would support moving th® location to the
north. The Counci Laen were given a copy and read a Resolution recommending
to the Stato Road Department of Florida and the Beard of County Commissioners
of Palm Reach County, Florida, that the bride and crossing be made so that
it would run in a westerly direction to the intersection of State Road No. 5
(U.S. Highway No, 1) with Tequesta Drive. Cornelius moved, second by
Turnbull that the Resolution be adopted. Motion unanimously passed.
Mayor Valier presented a drawing of a Tequesta Indian which Mr. Mourfield
had done after considerable research on the subject of the Tequesta Indian.
He stated the indian that has been used by various organizations and groups
in this area had been a Western Indian. All Counci]men believed the design
to be appropriate but Mayor and others were to find out the feelings of
the Chamber of Coraaerce, Tequesta Country Club sad others who use the
indian as part of their advertising material. A report will be made to the
Council prior to final adopting of the design.
Cornelius
Ceuncilml~p/questioned the fact that the newspapers had stated the
Village Civil Defense Council had authorized funds for Civil Defense to
be put into the Villages 1965-1966 Budset when the budget is under
control of the Council. Civil Defense Director said he believed the
newspaper report was in error. Civil Defense Director, Chief Duaenbery,
was requested to check with the Palm Beach County Civil Defense Orgdni-
zation to see if Civil Defense Funds are available for the Village.
Mayor Valier advised of the many solicitations being made by children
representing various civic organizations in .the area. Chief Duseabery
advised the Council that practically all organisations receive permission
from either himself or the Village Manager prior to any solicitation,
The Chief was. advised not to permit any more solicitations and the Village
Attorney was advised to prepare an ordinance for the control of solicita-
tions.
The Council instructed the Village Manager to contact Rev, Richard E.
Gray to see if he would be available to give the invocation at the dedica-
tion of the Village Hall on Sunday, July 18, 1965. The Village Manager
is also tq advise all news media of the dedication and get as much publi-
city as possible for the event.
CounciLmn Bowden stated he believed that light refreshments should
be served during the open house. A discussion ensued as to the merits
of or necessity for serving refreshments. Bowden moved, seconded by
Sylvester that light refreshments be served during the open house. Vote
on the motion was:
For the Motion:
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Bowden
Sylvester
Against the Motion:
Valier
Turnbull
Cornelius
Motion defeated,
The Village Reneger presented various items for Councils approval.
Council approved Off Premises Beer and tine License for the new Food Fair
Store. Council voted against an advertisement in the Jupiter High School
Football-Program.
A letter from the Pa Ln Beach County Worlds Fair Authority was read
stating that Saturday, August 4, 1965 would be Tequesta Day at the Palm
Beach County Exhibit. The letter also asked for the Villages 1965 con-
tribution. Council was advised that a contribution for the two (2) year
period had been Wade in February, 196 and they were to be so advised,
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JULY 13, 1965
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Counci Lean Cornelius reported of meeting of the committee studying
garbage sad trash disposal with representative of Ferd Sanitation, Inc.
He stated another meeting would be held to discuss the situation further
and see if the proposed wait cost of $4.00 per month could be reduced.
Village Manager reported on a request for Village to condemn land
for right of way on east end of Beacon Road at Seabrook Road. Present
right of way is only 25 feet in width. The matter was tabled for fur-
ther consideration and investigation.
The Village Manager reported that the Jupiter Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment had asked to purchase their gasoline requirements from the Village
at cost. The Yillage Attorney had advised that he believed this would
be in order. Cornelius moved, second by Turnbull and passed that the
Village sell gasoline to the Jupiter Volunteer Fire Department for their
vehicles at Villa,ge~s cost.
Attorney Lord reported on inquiries from Robert Welker, President
of the Waterway Village Property Owaer~s Association as to how an annexa-
tion of this area could be made. Attorney Lord advised that an election
would have to be held in both Village of Tequesta and Waterway Village
with 2/3 of registered voters actually voting for approval of annexation.
More consideration will have to be given this matter in light of the
condition of roads and drainage in Waterway Village so that obligations
would not be incurred by the Village if annexation was made.
The Village Manager reported that the present Zoning Ordinance has
very strict parking requirements for Commercial Areas and believed that
the Ordinance should be amended to provide for more realistic require-
ments. He quoted from a letter from Mr. George Simons, who zoned the
Vil].age,and the Council suggested that Mr. Simons could attend the next
Council Meeting to discuss the matter with the Councilmen.
The Village Manager reported on the new Village Ha 11 and was author-
ised to receive bids on stone shutters for the building in view of the
fact that it will probably be a hurricane shelter.
The Village Manager reported that work has begun on preparation of
the 1965-1966 Budget.
Police Chief Dusenbery was authorized to change to blue uniforms
for the Police Department after the start of the fiscal year.
There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at
10:05 P.M.
Respe lly submitted,
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TELEPHONE 746.7474
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
P. O. BOX 638
,JUPITER, FLORIDA - 33458
HENRY M. DUSENBERY
CHIEF OF POLICE
July 13, 1965
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Police Department during the month of June investigated
forty-seven complaints. Department vehicles traveled a total of
4,544 miles using 460.2 gallons of gas and nine quarts of oil.
On Saturday, June 5, 1965, Police Department participated
in official opening of new bridge on Indiantown Koad by attending
Chamber of Commerce Coffee at Tequesta Country Club and then es-
corting dignitaries and pioneer residents riding in antique cars
from Country Club to ribbon cutting ceremonies at new bridge.
On I~'riday, June 11, 1965, Police vehicles began using
gas from Village pumps at rear of new Village Hall. Complete
records as to gallons used and miles driven are being kept.
Police Depa rtment, at suggestion of Mr. Harp, has
assumed responsibility for Faesergency Power Unit at Village Hall.
Bi-weekly checks are being made to make certain of operation
of this Unit in times of emergency.
Police Department has installed Stop Sign, One Wa.y,
Do Not Enter Sign and Direction Arrows in driveways and parking
area at Village Ha 1.1 to insure reasonable safe flow of traffic.
Police Chief in his capacity of Civil Defense Director
held two Meetings this month. Minutes of these Meetings are
attached to this report.
Attached to this report is a complete breakdo~,Tn of
activities for month of June, 1965.
Respectful Submitted,
Henry ~i. Dusenbery
Chief of Police
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PERSONS ASSISTS - 18 ARRESTS FOR OTHERS
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DOORS FOUND OPEN ~ 10 STOLEN CARS RECOVERED
FIRS DISCOVERED STOLEN CARS RECOVERED FOR OTHERS
ORTS EFFECTING OTHER DEPT~3. SUS. PERSONS 2
WARNINGS ISSUED SUS. CARS 1
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Speeding Doing Business W/0/ Lic.
Reckless Driving Destruction of Property 1
No Drivers License Vandalism Z
Running Stop St. 1 Vagrancy
Pseaing School Bus Intoxication
Failure To Veh. U/Con. 1 Disorderly Conduct 2
Failure To Yield Rt./0%Vay Vioo Sign Ordfnance 1
DV~I improper Parking
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