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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Recreation_02/03/1987 9 1 v VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469 -0273 • (305) 746 -7457 s 4 N y C MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE RECREATION BOARD VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 3, 1987 A meeting was held by the Recreation Board of the Village of Tequesta, Florida at 7:40 P.M., February 3, 1987 at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Recreation Board members present were: Mr. Walter "Bud" Blankenhorn and Mr. Thomas J. Little. Also present were: Mrs. Martha 0. McNeal, Associate Senior Landscape Architect /Planner for Gee & Jenson, Mrs. Gina Reilly McMullen, Reporter for The Leader, and Gary Preston, Director of Public Works & Recreation. The agenda was approved as submitted. 1. New Business A) Presentation of masterplan for combined areas of Dover Road Park, Property 510, Property 512 and the undeveloped land owned by the Jupiter - Tequesta Junior Citizens (JTJC). The meeting began with an explanation from Gary Preston concerning the progress of obtaining the properties needed to develop the complete masterplan. Preston informed the Board that the Village had received an offer for Property 512 that was somewhat higher than the appraised value. The Village counter offered but has not received a reply from the owner. The Boardmembers were informed that a set price had been agreed upon for Property 510. The Village has delayed buying the property until more information is received on whether or not a right -of -way road to the property actually exists. Preston told the Board that there was still no progress on obtaining the undeveloped land of the JTJC. A letter from Mrs. Louise Johnston, President of JTJC, dated January 22, 1987 ad- vised the Village that the JTJC Board had met and discussed the proposal to sell but at the 1 Minutes of Meeting Recreation Board February 3, 1987 Page 2 - ---------------------------- present time was not interested in selling the property. Mrs. McNeal presented the masterplan to the Recreation Board for their review and recommend - ation. She explained the reason for facilities location; fencing and buffer material. A price estimate for park improvements was also pre- sented. Mrs. McNeal explained that the western edge of the park contained most of the family facili- ties of playground equipment, picnic area, gazebo and two volleyball courts. The reason for this is the abundant number of tall pine trees that provide shade for the area. Also few if any trees would have to be removed for these facilities. It was also explained that the eastern end of the park would be the site for the large area facilities of four (4) tennis courts, two (2) racketball courts and two (2) basketball courts. This area contains few trees and would be ideal for these facilities. The masterplan also showed an eight (8 foot wide walks throughout the park with a total of four (4) exercise stations. A six (6 foot high chain link fence would provide a safety barrier at the North County Ambulance Squad and the Majik Market. A sidewalk and a four (4') foot high wood fence would border Dover Road. Shrubbery would be provided on the western and northern sides of the park as a buffer zone. After presentation, Mrs. McNeal asked for com- ments or recommendations to improve the master- plan. Member Thomas Little ask about lights in the park. Minutes of Meeting Recreation Board February 3, 1987 Page 3 - ---------------------------- Preston explained that lights were not planned for the park since the park was so close to Tequesta Gardens and other nearby homes. After reviewing the masterplan, Member Blanken- horn recommended an extension to the six (6 foot high chain link fence bordering the ambu- lance squad. Mr. Blankenhorn suggested the fence also be added along the north side of the ambulance squad to prevent youngsters from entering that area. He also recommended ano- ther park entrance be added at the Tequesta Garden properties and to consider the eight (8 foot wide concrete path throughout the park to be a walking path rather than a jog- Bing path. Boardmember Little recommended the five (5 foot wide sidewalk on the southern edge of the park be changed to eight (8 feet to allow better usage for bicycle riders. Mr. Blankenhorn recommended the masterplan include two bicycle racks, one each at the southern entrance on Dover Road and one at the east entrance at the JTJC building. The question of why no restroom facilities were included in the masterplan was asked by Mr. Little. Preston explained that restrooms were not in the masterplan because possible future plans would include new restrooms built onto the JTJC building. The need for a park entrance sign in the masterplan was recommended by Mr. Blankenhorn. He also recommended information signs ban- ning dogs, bicycles and alcohol be located at all entrance points. Mrs. Gina Reilly McMullen, The Leader reporter, asked for a clarification on the JTJC charter. Mrs. McMullen stated that it was her under- Minutes of Meeting Recreation Board February 3, 1987 Page 4 - --------------------------- standing that the Charter allowed only youngs- ters to use JTJC property. Mrs. McMullen asked if this facility could still be built if it was restricted for use by youngsters only. Member Little stated that he would be totally opposed to any use of taxpayers' money to build any facility that was not open to everyone. He said it was his hope for the Village to buy the property rather than lease it; however, if the property was leased, he would want the Village to have total control. Member Blankenhorn stated that this park was designed for all age groups and must not be restricted. He also stated that a lease would be acceptable if it was a long term lease of approximately 99 years. The Boardmembers were asked by Mrs. McNeal if they would recommend the facility be built all at once or in sections. Members Blankenhorn and Little both agreed that the Village should begin building the facilities that are proposed for each section of Village owned properties. New facilities should be added as land becomes available. They would recommend that the Village budget or borrow money to begin the project as soon as possible. Both agreed that as faci- lities are built additional pressure will be generated for additional land to be bought and more facilities built. Both Members also agreed that the first priority should be to obtain ownership of all undeveloped land then pursue the JTJC building and parking lot. Preston reviewed the proposed changes with the Boardmembers. The changes included addi- tional fencing at the ambulance squad, two bicycle racks, signs and a wider walkway at Dover Road. Minutes of Meeting Recreation Board February 3, 1987 Page 5 -------------------------- Preston asked Mrs. McNeal if the revised master - plan could be available for review and discuss- ion by the Village Council on February 24, 1987. Mrs. McNeal indicated that she would have the masterplan ready for that Council meeting. 2. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was ad- journed at 9:00 P.M. 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FL 33402 ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT ESTIMATED COST COST 2 ID z4,7-77. , VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA f * Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469 -0273 • (305) 746 -7457 � o 1 M MEMORANDUM TO: Village Council Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager FROM: Gary Preston, Director of Public Works & Recreation 4.P DATE: February 20, 1987 SUBJECT: Village Green Lighting Improvements Several weeks ago, the Village Council requested that I attempt to upgrade the lighting on the Village Green. Since that time, I have been working with Stone Electric in an effort to provide a recommendation on improving the lighting and still use as many of the electrical outlets as possible. At the present time, the Village Green has the fol- lowing lights: 2 75 watt park entrance lights 3 150 watt spot lights on the two signs 6 Malibu lights at fountain 6 40 watt walkway lights 14 15 watt fluorescent lights at selected trees. I would recommend that we change only the walkway lights and the 15 watt fluorescent lights to improve the system. The walkway lights should be changed from 40 watt to 100 watt and an additional ten walkway lights be added from the fountain to the eastern end of the Park. I would also recommend that we change the existing 15 watt Fluorescent to 150 watt Incandescent and add four (4) additional fixtures at the east end of the Park. These changes would allow the continuous use of all existing outlets with higher wattage bulbs being used and only fourteen (14) additional outlets being added. Stone Electric has installed one 150 watt Incandescent light at the east end of the Park for the Village Council to view before considering the changes. I have been advised by Stone Electric that these incandescent lights can be purchased in either 50, 100 or 150 watt. t r a Memorandum Re: Village Green Park February 20, 1987 Page 2 - ------------------------------- Please advise on whether or not these changes are acceptable or if the Village Council would desire further review and discussion before a cost estimate is provided. GP /mk