HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_07-88/89_03/30/1989 RESOLUTION NO. 7 -88/89
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING
THE TEQUESTA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta contains certain parcels
of vacant land east of Old Dixie Highway and west of U.S.
Highway One the majority of which is under single ownership; and
WHEREAS, Lighthouse Plaza and Tequesta Plaza Shopping
Centers have experienced the loss of major tenants, causing
concern on the part of Tequesta citizens relative to the
economic health of the Tequesta commercial district as well as
concerns relative to the aesthetics of the commercial district;
and
WHEREAS, a concerted effort on the part of interested and
knowledgeable citizens is needed to focus attention to issues
. related to the development and redevelopment of the
aforementioned commercially zoned areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. There is hereby created within the Village of
Tequesta a Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force to consist
of five (5) residents of the Village of Tequesta appointed by
the Village Council. This Task Force is established for a
period of one (1) year.
Section 2. The powers and duties of the Task Force shall
be advisory to the Village Council and no right or claim in
favor of any person or party to any proceedings shall accrue by
reason of any action by the Task Force.
Section 3. The Task Force shall review and make
recommendations to the Village Council regarding any items
pertaining to development and redevelopment of the C -2 Community
Commercial District of the Village for the expressed purpose of
providing recommendations for the proper redevelopment of
Lighthouse Plaza and Tequesta Plaza as well as to provide for a
recommended master plan development for those remaining vacant
lands within the Village east of Old Dixie Highway and west of
U.S. Highway One. I
Section 4. The Task Force shall elect a Chairman and a
Vice - Chairman from among its members. The Task Force shall meet
at regular intervals to be determined by it and at such other
times as the Chairman or Task Force may determine, however, the
Task Force shall meet a minimum of two (2) times per month. The
Task Force shall keep a properly indexed record of its actions
and resolutions.
Section 5. The Task Force shall prepare and present to the
Village Council at least one (1) report every three (3) months.
The primary purpose of these reports shall be to make
recommendations to the Village Council relating to recommended
actions relative to the development and redevelopment of the C -2
Community Commercial District as stated herein.
Section 6. In order to facilitate creation of the Task
Force and allow for transference of membership from one (1) ad
hoc advisory board to another, the Planning Commission is hereby
abolished and the Village Manager is requested to provide for
appropriate recognition to the members of the Planning
Commission for excellent public service rendered.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by
Councilmember Ron T. Mackail who moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Earl L. Collings and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
William E. Burckart
Joseph N. Capretta
Earl L. Collings
Edward C. Howell
Ron T. Mackail
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 30th day of March A.D., 1989.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Joseph N. Capretta
ATTEST:
Bill C. Kascavelis
Village Clerk