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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/10/1957_First Village Meeting y i4 MINUTES OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA At 8 :00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 1957, the first meeting of the councilmen of The Village of Tequesta, Florida, was held at the office of Thomas H. Daly, Inc., Village Square, Jupiter, Florida. Those present were Ledyard D. Gardner, Gene Moore, Albert D. Alderman, Thomas H. Daly, C. W. Pietz, Walter F. Lathrop and John P. Kurtz, Jr. The first order of business was the swearing in of the five councilmen, namely: Albert D. Alderman, Thomas H. Daly, C. W. Pietz, Walter F. Lathrop and John P. Kurtz, Jr. Each were sworn in and signed an oath of office and same are attached hereto and become part of these records. A motion was made and carried appointing the following officials: Mayor John P. Kurtz, Jr. Vice -Mayor C. W. Pietz Village Tax Assessor Albert D. Alderman Village Tax Collector Thomas H. Daly Village Clerk Walter F. Lathrop The resolution was signed by each of the councilmen and is attached hereto. Each of the officers were sworn in and signed an oath of office and same are attached hereto. John P. Kurtz, Jr. was appointed Village Treasurer, sworn in and signed an oath of office. On motion duly made and carried the Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony, Inc. Office at Village Square, Jupiter, Florida, was designated as the official office of the Village of Tequesta and it was agreed that the councilmen would meet here the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 PM. WHEREAS, certain expenses have been incurred by the Village of Tequesta, Florida, incidental to the incorporation of said municipality; and, WHEREAS, certain moneys will have to be obtained to cover expenses for the operation of said municipality during the first year of its existence; and, WHEREAS, the Charter -of the Village of Tequesta specifically authorizes the Village Council to borrow money for this purpose after proper appropriations have been made for necessary expenditures; ,,~, '~c"~ r• ;. ;~ °~,. e''~ *, MIlWTES OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE Q~`a ~' VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA At 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 1957, the first meeting of the councilmen oP The Village of Tequesta, Florida, was held at the office of Thc~aas H. Daly, Inc., Village Square, Jupiter, Florida. Those present were Ledyard D. Gardner, Gene Moore, Albert D. Alderman, Thomas H. Daly, C. W. Pietz, Walter F. Lathrop and John P. Kurtz, Jr. The first order of business was the swearing in of the five councilmen, namely: Albert D. Alderman, Thomas H. Daly, C. W. Pietz, Walter F. Lathrop and John P. Kurtz, Jr. Each were sworn in and' -- signed an oath of office and same are attached hereto and become part of these records. A motion was made and carried appointing the following officials: Mayor Vice Mayor Village Tax Assessor Village Tax Collector Dillage Clerk John P. Kurtz, Jr. C. W. Pietz Albert D, Alderman Tha~mas H, Daly Walter F. Lathrop The resolution was signed by each of the councilmen and is attached hereto. Each of the officers were sworn in and signed an oath of office and same are attached hereto. John P. Kurtz, Jr. was appointed Village Treasurer, sworn in and signed an Bath of office. On motion duly made and carried the Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony, Inc. Office at Village Square, Jupiter, Florida, was designated as the official office of the Village of Tequesta and it was agreed that the councilmen would meet here the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 PM. WHEREAS, certain expenses have been incurred by the Village of Tequesta, Florida, incidental to the incorporation of said municipality; and, WHEREAS, certain moneys will have to be obtained to cover expenses for the operation of said .municipality during the first year of its existence; and, WHEREAS, the Charter•of the Village of Tequesta specifically authorizes the Village Council to borrow money for this purpose after proper appropriations have been made for necessary expenditures; f Minutes - Cont~d -Page 2 - (~,Q,t., ~0 1157• QQ ~Q ~ NOTrr, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the following appropriations are hereby approved for the items enumerated below: a. Municipal Dock X1,000.00 b. Police Department 1,500.00 c. Fire Department 300.00 d. Legal Fees 1,800.00 e. Secretarial 2,500.00 f. Miscellaneous 1,000.OG TOTAL X8,100.00 BE IT FUR TN ER RESOLVED That the duly appointed Mayor of the Village of Tequesta is hereby authorized to borrow money from a willing lender, or lenders, corporate or oth erwise, in an amount not exceeding the above total appropriated expenditures, and to execute the note of the Village of Tequesta covering said obligation, said note to bear interest at a rate not exceeding 6 per cent per annum and payable within one year after date. BE IT FtiRTi?~R RESOLVED That the duly appointed Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to open a checking account in the name of the Village of Teouesta and to deposit in said account all moneys derived from the above loan when, as and if consummated. The BAD?K OF PALM BEACH AND TRt1ST COMPANY of Palm Beach, Florida, is hereby designated as the official depository for the Village of Tequesta, Florida. The Village Treasurer shall be the sole person authorized to draw checks upon the above account. On motion duly made and seconded the fine of Winters, Cook, Brackett and Lord were designated as Village Attorney for the Village of Teauesta. The Councilmen heard the first reading of Ordinance #1 and adopted it unanimously. Ordinance #1 is attached hereto. The Councilmen heard the first reading of Ordinance #2 and adopted it unanimously. Ordinance #2 is attached hereto. On motion duly made and seconded A. A. Flanagan was appointed Village Judge of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, and was later sworn in by Thomas H. Daly and A. A. Flanagan signed an oath. of office which is attached hereto. "The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. !- ~ ~__ Attest: ~~ Vi Clerk OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Councilman of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. i .. -~ .-._ _ ~ (SEAL) John P. Kurtz, J . Sworn to and subscribed beforethis 10th day of July, 1957. ~ll ~if/ Notary Public f My co ssion expires ~ ` ~ ~' ~' OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Councilman of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. ~~~~~~°~ (SEAL) C. W. Pi tz Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of July, 1957. r Notary Public b I~ (~~ My c~ission expires OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Councilman of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. / ~ ' Ls'=~ (SEAL) Albert D. Alderman Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of July, 1957. ;~. 3' ~~ . fotary Publ c My co~ission expires ~ ~% - ~ ~ ~ ~ OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Councilman of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. 1~ „%' ~~~,~~-~ ~'i' - ,i%" _ ~ - ~ ( SEAL) Thomas H. Daly Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of July, 1957. X11 `~' `'y Z Notary Public My co~ission expires ~ ~ ~ ~ b ' ~ U OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Councilman of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. /ff '^~ LI:4 ,i (SEAL) Walter F. throp Sworn to and subscribed befo me this 10th day of July, 1957. ~~ l_~' r, ff.~ f ~ ~ c My com~ission expires ~ ~ ~ f ~ ' ~O Witnes es;, ~~ ~7~~~ j ~~ ~~~ R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Village Council appoint certain executive and administrative officers for the purpose of more efficiently conducting the business of the Village of Tequesta, Florida; and, WHEREAS, the Charter of the Village of Tequesta authorizes the Village Council to appoint such officials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the following persons are hereby appointed to fill the offices set out hereinbelow for a period of one year from the date hereof or until their successors shall be appointed and qualified: F T. Mayor - ~ c:'!_~ ~ _ ~ ~~. Vice Mayor - ~ . ti's. P~etz Village Tax Assessor - "~ - --' ~ D. ~~ Village Tax Collector - - - ' .. ~_.' -" Village Clerk - ~ ,. _ '~~ _.- Dated this 10th day of July, A. D. 1957. Vi116rge Council OATH OF OFFICE STATE ~ FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. ~ '- ,u- (SEAL) Sworn to and subscribed be~Fe me this }0th day of July, 1957. I, tary Public My co}~rtnission expires ~ o - 1 6 - ~ . Witnesses: STATE 0! lL08Il3~A COUNTY t3F PALS BE11Cll I ~ aolasctly spear (or affiuq~ that I pill support sad protect and defend the Constitution and goverasant of tbs ~nitsd Staten and of the Stats of Florida agaiaat all enesi.es, doseatic or foreign, and that I pill best tens faith, loyalty and allegiance to the ease; and that I ar entitled to hold office wader the Cvnatitutioa of the nnitsd Staten and the Coostitutioa and Lerwa of the State of Florida, anal that I will faithfully perfos~a all the duties of the office of Vice Mayor of the 1/illage of Tequsata, Florida, upon ~#tich I as abotat to cortex, so help se God. ($~? Sworn to sad subscribed se thin 10th day of July, 1957. expir`` __r.~._..__~_ _~..._.___. STAT$ t~ !Lf)R2Drl1 CtxTN'iR t~11' PATit ]3FAQi I cb solesnly swear (or affir~ that I will suppost sad protect and defend tha Constitution cad dovereaeat of the gni.ted States and of the State of lloriia against all s:ra~i.a, do'isstic or foreign, and that I will bear tree faith, loyalty and allegiaaca to the sa~oe; and that I sm entitled to hold oflioe under the Constitution of the United States grad the Qoastitutiva and Laws of the State of ?lorida, and that I will faithfully perfort all the duties of the office of Village Tax Assessor of the •illsge of ZeQuesta, tlorida, upon Mich I am about to eater, so help me 6iod. 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Tlvsi~a, sud tlwt ~ ~n[ll lsieiiali~ a ali ~ Mies of tiN off~.ae o~ village Tax Collector of Ciwe rills of Saq~lit,, >~lesidtit, npos ~ticiz I at aba~-t Co s~tsr, to hrt2p se iad. to ~aotd ~aircri'~xd ~a thir iElt3t ~ ®f 3aGip, 195?. ~ire~ ~ _ - l ` ,,,,,,.,, ~i11"~ ~ ~+fl~AA ~ ~ ~ ~'1 its #IOMP~' [+Il~! ~'~ ~ ~~ ~~ +~ ari iolMM ~ taMa3+oo ~t ~ a! ~cM- ~l+M ~ Mot MBE 1~It ~' ~ ~ a~ ~. ~a~st~r aae „ Mot ~ '~ M~11 ~o~t ~ ~a~tgt, ~~~T Moi a~~ q ~o sM.r~ Mot ~ ~ ~ M~#t~t lad 1M-~t ~ ~ isrl~w e! ~t ~t+Mi M~ +~ ~a~~ M1t ~iAAr ~ !~o s~ ~ tia, Mot ~ ~ tall ~~ ~ all ~t ~rt#+N st M~ a O# Village Clerk 0# !~! •i1lM~s ~ 'l~Mi~sM ~: ~w1 v~dt i Mo M~~ as ~ Mi! ~~ oM Yot. -,, ' ~ f~//, - ,, ~1 ~ ~~ 1" .%L/` f s~o t~a Mot sM~M~~t rN t'IdM- 1ta~ ~ ei .A~t~~ 1l~f. ~ tMa ~ U- i c - c, !!'PLATE Qr lf~L'tAIL G~.~*TY tom' i~AIk2 iu`~ At'R I ob oraleaoosly atosa~s (os aPli~ that I trill r~/ost said *rotsae and da~rd tha Q~vmrtitart~orrt and OenrrtarNst of tse 1lsited statoa and of th« gists o! ttaMAa a~,afart all ~aaadee, meta ore do>rsiCu, aiad that I will Oaaae tstie fraith, L~ra1tT orai allediaawa to the sass; card drat Z as satit],rwd to MMa-i+i oldioe taMlar the C+orr~-titto~tias o! the Crritsd states aosd the faowrtitu~tioo acrd Law of t!r atsttt of alatida, and that I sa111 taitlrlully paarlota all tlrs dut#oo o! Che olgiae o! Village Treasurer Q! tbs YillaCs o! Tagwsta. Tlorida, open tohich I aos abort to etrt~es, eo taelp are Cod. stoats to card aa~eribed sae ~ 10th dr-y o! ~tsly, lA °~7. saplLrea R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate and establish a central office for the conduct of the general business of the Village of Tequesta at which location the permanent records of the Village can be maintained, and in order to establish and set dates upon which the general meetings of the Village Council will be held, at which meetings the business of the Village will be transacted, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: Tha t 1 ~ T, . r-~ 3_ T _ iv -, .. _~. Highway No. 1, Jupiter, Florida, is hereby designated to be the central office of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, until such time as a permanent location can be established within the municipal limits of said municipality; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the second Wednesday of each and every month hereafter is hereby designated as the date on which the monthly meeting of the Village Council shall be held. In the event said date falls upon a legal holiday, said meeting shall be held on the following day thereafter. Dated this 10th day of July, A. D. 1957. cl"6 zs -- ~ ~~ Mayor /i Attest: ' i' ~ G4 % ~ •~.~ L Vil ag Cler R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, inasmuch as it is essential that the services of an attorney-at-law be retained for the purpose of advising the Village Council on all matters legal prior to the undertaking of any measures or actions; and, WHEREAS, the firm of Winters, Cook, Brackett and Lord of the City of West Palm Beach, Florida, has agreed to serve in the above capacity for a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50) per month, together with such additional fees as may be agreed upon between said firm and the Village Council for any services rendered over and above the above counselling, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the firm of Winters, Cook, Brackett and Lord is hereby designated as Village Attorney for the Village of Tequesta, Florida, and is hereby retained for the purpose and under the terms hereinabove stated. Dated this 10th day of July, A. D. 1957. / (. _ Attests ", (,(i- •c Vill g lerk Mayor R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, it is necessary that the office of Judge of the Village Court of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, be filled through appointment by resolution of the Village Council; and, WHEREAS, it appears to the Village Council that ~~~• +~• =''~- possesses all the qualifications required of said office; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: .~• :i. _ (1) That .' is hereby appointed to fill the office of Judge of the Village Court of Village of Tequesta, Florida; and upon acceptance of said office and taking the proper oath, he shall hold said office during ~ pleasure of the Village Council, and shall be vested with all of the powers connected with said office as enumerated in the Charter of the Village of Tequesta, Florida. Dated this 10th day of July, A. D. 1957. Mayor ~ I Vi 1 e lerk ,- •~ OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA COUN'T'Y GF PALM BEACH I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florfda against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of VILLAGE JUDGE of the VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. ~ ~,~,,~~ (SEAL) ~, Sworm to and subscribed before me~iis 10th day of July, 1957. ------ T Notary ~'ublic My commission expires e es: ~~ ~ v l y' f1 , j ,_.. t .-yam ~~~%~ ~ ~-rt..,~ J~