HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_05-77/78_02/28/1978 RESOLUTION NO. - 5-77/78
A RESOLUTION PROTESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) ANNOUNCED BAN OF
10 OR MORE HORSEPOWER MOTORS, AND THE THREATENED
BAN ON ALL MOTOR BOATS, ON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS
OF THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER AS IT PASSES THRU THE
JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK.
WHEREAS, one of the most valuable assets of Tequesta
property holders is the availability and enjoyment of the
Loxahatchee River; and
WHEREAS, many residents of Tequesta have purchased
and own boats to further their use and enjoyment of the river; and
WHEREAS, many boaters and their friends have for years
used and enjoyed the scenic beauty of the river as it passes from
Trapper Nelsons to the ocean; and
WHEREAS, the DNR has arbitrarily prohibited the use of
boats with motors larger than 10 HP, and further, has threatened
the future prohibition of all boats in the navigable portion of
the river as it passes thru the Park boundaries
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the Village acknowledges the right of
the Park to establish reasonable regulations as to speed, noise
and pollution - applying to all users of the navigable river as
it passes thru the Park - to protect the health and welfare of
all such users and the environs of the Park.
Section 2 . That the Village protests the banning of
boats or motors owned by the public - or the limiting of boats
or motors only to those owned by the Park or its concessionaires.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Joseph D. Yoder, Jr., who moved its adoption. The Resolution was
seconded by Councilmember Stenh and upon being put to
R_ Hituainc
a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Howard F Brown,
W. Harvey Mapes, Jr
Joseph D. Yoder��r
James H. Ryan
Stephen R. Huggins
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed
and adopted this 28th day of February , A. D., 1978.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Howard F. Brown
AT ST:
Vi 1 e Clerk