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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Regular_10/10/1961 MlYJ_'S OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA At 9 :30 A.M., Tuesday, October 10, 1961, the regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was held at the Tequesta Country...., Club, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmen present were: Robert Vali.er, John P. Kurtz, and Walter F. Lathrop. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager, Attorney William Lord and Police Commissioner Jack Sutton, Jr. Others present were: Otto DiVosta, Irving Schlusemeyer, B. W. Renninger, George Simons and Jerry Dake. Mr. Valier, Vice Mayor, was in charge of the meeting in the absence of the Mayor. Mr. Simons presented the revised tentative zoning ordinance and map to the Council for their consideration and study. He stated that the ordinance and map contained all changes and revisions as were brought out in the Zoning Committee's Public Hearing. He further advised that the Village Council should hold a public meeting on the proposed ordinance prior to final writing and mapping of the ordinance to be adopted by the Village Council. At least 15 days public notice will be given prior to holding of public hearing by the Village Council on the proposed ordinance and map. Time and place of meeting will be determined at a later date. The Village Manager advised the Council that Brockway Weber and Brockway] Inc. had approved the plan for the Ridgewood Park as presented by Mr. DiVosta and advised that the proposed subdivision had adequate drainage provided within its own limits, but that present flooding conditions existing at Seabrook Road and Tequesta Drive will be further aggrevated by the stormwater runoff from Ridgewood Park. It was the general feeling of the Councilmen that this drainage problem was not directly a problem for the developer of Ridgewood Park, and in view of Brockway, Weber and Brockway, Inc., approval of plat, the Councilmen agreed that plat of Ridgewood Park should be approved by the Village Council. Upon motion by Mr. Lathrop, seconded by Mr. Kurtz, the plat of Ridgewood Park as presented was accepted by the Village of Tequesta with the provision that the developerts designing engineer layout and supervise construction of the paving and drainage and also to certify to the Village, in writing, that the construction has been completed in compliance with the plans. A general discussion was held relating to drainage of Jupiter in the Pines, and after much discussion, Mr. Schlusemeyer was instructed to have their engineer present plans of present and proposed drainage to the Council, who will then have the Village engineer look over plans and advise the Village Council whether or not they are acceptable. Mr. Schlusemeyer was urged to take immediate action on this drainage problem. The Village Manager advised the Council that Councilman Wilson C. Hicks had advised him verbally of his desire to resign from the Council. No action will be taken upon the resignation until such time as written resignation is received. The Village Manager was instructed to again write a letter of protest concerning proposed new regulations of the Florida East Coast Railway Bridge over Jupiter River at Jupiter, Florida. Minutes of Councilmen' n -I , �; ^, - Oct - .)be-- 10 1961 - Page 2 - Cont Id.. An ordinance "providing for t`ze c"lea,ring and cleaning of all bushes and weeds, dead and dying trees, stumps, roots, obnoxius growth, palmetto, filth, garbage, trash or debris from all improved or unimproved property, lying within the Corporate Limits of the Village, and further providing for cutting, topping or trimming of trees of such height that they constitute a potential hazard to the Public Health, Safety and Welfare of the Village during periods of high winds and /or heavy rains; providing the manner in which said work shall be conducted and providing that the Village shall contract for such work and charge the cost of same to the property affected thereby" was given first reading. Upon motion by Mr. Lathrop, seconded by Mr. Kurtz, the first reading was approved. The taxable valuation of $6,948,640, for the year 1961 for the property in the Village was approved upon motion by Mr. Kurtz and seconded by Mr. Lathrop. Tax Collector was instructed to proceed with collection of taxes for 1961. Upon motion by Mr. Kurtz, seconded by Mr,, Lathrop, JklOO. was authorized for sod at gate of Tequesta Country Club Community to replace dead grass. Motion passed. Councilmen felt that entrance at U.S. #1 and Tequesta Drive was still hard to identify and the Village Manager is to get cost of lighting first tree on each side of road, Police Commissioner Sutton presented prices of various pieces of office equipment for Police Chieffs office (letter attached). Commissioner stated he believed a Police Reserve to be important for the Village, and upon motion by Mr. Lathrop, seconded by Mr. Kurtz, was authorized to proceed with organization of two man reserve and authorized amount of $48.00 for two Reserve Police uniforms and equipment. Council was advised that U. S. Army engineers had released "Notice of Application for a Department of the Army Permit" for construction of the bridge over the north fork of the Loxahatchee River to replace the Hooley Point Bridge. Treasurer's Report for period ended September 30, 1961 showing balance of $3622.19 in the General Fund, and ?'3944 ,,84 in the Beautification Fund was read and approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1.1:15 A.M. tfully submitted, ROBERT HAR Village Clerk rmp } VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JUPITER, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE CLERK November 14, 1961 Tillages Coupil Village of equesta, Fiortda Gentlemen: I hereby submit a proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1961 and ending September 30, 1962 for your consideration. Copy of the proposed budget is attached, Following is an explanahion of how the proposed budget figures were computed. RECEIPTS REAL ESTATE TAXES- Tota1.1961.Property Taxable Value $ 6,971,940.00 1961 Millage .. 2 Mills Total Taxes for 1961 13,943 +88 Less 4% Discount 557.76 NET TAX REVENUE FOR FISCAL 1961 -1962 3,386.12 BUDGET AMOUNT + 13,400.00 BUILDING PERMITS► 1959 $3,554.63 1960 .2,080.07 1961 Est. 3,000,40 8.634.70 Annual Averag® 2,878,23 BUDGET AMOUNT 3,504.00 OCCUPATEIMNAL AND LIQUOR LICENSES- Liquor-Licenses 140.00 Occupatioosnl Licenses 1959 4,409050 1960 3,915,00 1961 Est. 4.000,40 11.924.50 Annual Average 3,834.83 Fiscal year 1961 -1962 4,350.00 4,490.00 BUDGET AMOUNT $ 4,500.00 CIGARETTE TAX 9 months 1961 7 523.35 Monthly Average 8 BUDGET AMOUNT $ 10.000.0C? ~ Page 2 - PROPOSED BUDGET - VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA UTILITY TAXES - 1959 $1,145.88 1960 3,594.19 1960 Est. 8,200.00 Florida P ower and Light Co. 6% Fiscal 12 months Customer 5% X2,794.07 n rr Company less Oce. Lie, 3 317.66 Flo -Gas Corporation 5% Fiscal 12 months Customer 5% $ 263.71 11 Company less Oca. Lie, 2L 3.71 477.49 Jupiter Utility Co., Inc. 5% Fiscal 12 months Customer 5% $ 779.57 rr rr Company less Real E s tot a Taxes 629 , 5 7 e e $ 1.408.14 Southern Bell Telephone Compon y Fiscal 12 months Customer 5% $ 381.86 rr r' Company 1% 78.00 $ 459.86 Jupiter Gas Co. 5% Customer $ 190.00 BUDGET AMOUNT OF UTILITY TAXES $ 8,700.00 STATE ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND $ 750.00 RETAIL STORE LICENSES ,$10.00 annually (22) $ 220.00 FINES AND FORFEITURES $ 50 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME Discounts, etc. $ €30000 EXPENSES ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENS -- Building_Inspeetion fees 1/2 Building lapmit Receipts $1,750.00 Dues and Subscriptions Chamber of ommer ce $10 Florida League 25.00 Florida Police Chiefs 15.00 150.00 Insurance WC and Employees L iab. 307.00 Comprenhesive Liab, 793.88 Treasurer Bond 50000 Employee Bond 91.38 1242.26 1,300000 Lega 1 and Auditing Legal $50.00 per month. $600000 Auditing 350.00 1,000.00 $990,00 r Page 3 - PROPOSED BUDGET - Village of Tequesta Donations - Miscellaneous 250.00 Advertising 75.00 Maps, Blue Prints stet. 500 Miscellaneous Administrative Expense 240.00. Employee OAST Expense Chief- ' 4, 800.00 Patrol 5.900 8,700000 3% Plus Adm. Costs 260.00 Zoning Fee 1.500.00 BUDGET AMOUNT $ 6.825000 OFFICE EXPENSES Salarie a Village m anager -Clerk ;5,000000 Secretary. 1,200.00 06 2 200 0 00 Rent $37.50 per month 450.00 Supplies and zxpense 400.00 Miscellaneous. 100.00 BUDGET AMOUNT $ 7.150000 PUBLIC SAFETY Police Chief Salary 6 Patroll Salary 3,900 Car ExpenselTires, repairs eta.) 45000 Gasoline and.Oil 2,900 miles -per month 500000 Car Insurance 100.00 Equipment and Uniforms Regular $50.00 Reserve 48.00 150.00 Telephone Telephone $200 Answering 150.00 350.00 Miscellaneous 150.00 Street and raffia Signs 26 stop signs 4.00 $104000 10 postd 2.58 25.80 250.00 Utilities - Street Lights and per month 250,00 Auxiliary Fire erviaet Donation $500000 Monthly( 25.00 X 12) 300.00 800 Equipment(Desk, Chair, Typewr ter etc.) 250.00 BUDGET AMOUNT $ =150000 s Page 4 - PROPOSED BUDGET Village of I 'equesta L STREETSIJ SIDEWALKS AND PARKS $1,500.00 Street Ndntenance 1,000.00 Entrance gates expenses - Watering, mowing eta. General Maintenance- Trash pickup, mowing eta. 2,500.00 Spraying Royal Palm Tree maintenance BUDGET AMOUNT 09,300. 0 DEBT REDUCTION - TREE BONDS - Principal. _x,000.00 Interest 2 BUDGET AMOUNT 3.275.00 CASH RESERVE FOR REPLACEMENT OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 125.00_per month $ 1.504.04 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JUPITER, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE CLERK VILZAGE OF TEQUESTA PROPOSED BUDGET OCTOBER 1, 1961 to September 30, 1962 RECEIPTS Real Estate Takes 13,400.00 Building Permits 3,500.00 Occupational and L iquor L icenses 4,500.00 Cigarette Taxes 10,000.00 Utility Taxes 8,700.00 6 tate Road and Bridge Fund 750.00 Retail Store Licenses 220.00 Fines and Forfeitures 50.00 Miscellaneous Income 80.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES 41,200.00 EXPENDITURES Administrative Expense 6,825.00 Office Expense 7,150.00 Public Safety 13,150.00 Streets, Sidewalks and Parks 9,300.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 36,425.00 Debt Reduction -Tree Bonds and Interest 3 Cash heserve for R eplacement of Equipment 1,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES 41,200.00 full" submitted, a. R p Robert H r Village anager VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA STATEMENT OF SUE AND EXPENSES FOR Non OF SEPTEM ER 1961 AND YEAR TO DATE SEPTEMBER YEAR TO 1961 DATE REVENUE Building Permits 619 2;61501 Occupational and Liquor Licenses 500.00 4j000.00 Cigarette Tax 89 %5230*35 Utility Tax 507.23 3 State Road and Bridge Fund 5$2;75 Miscellaneous 1.29 25 8:12 Total Revenues 2,518.42 18,700.45 EXPENSES Tax Discount -0. 6.85 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES - Bui ding Inspection Fees 97.27 l Dues and Subscriptions -O., . 50.00 Insurance 73 :85 1,346.32 Legal & Auditing 300.00 904.40 Donations 260:00 Advertising 13.50 34 Maps Blue Prints, etc. -0., 230. Miscellaneous -0- 188:23 Employees OASI Expense -0- 311.67 TFICE EXPENSES - alaries 4330 3 Rent 37.50 337:30 Supplies and Expense 411.97 230 Miscellaneous -►0- 26.17 PUBLIC SAFETY Police Chief Salary 461.52 4;499:82 Patrol Salary 300.00 2,955Q0 Car Expense -0:. 276.01 Gas and oil 47.73 430:52 Car Insurance -0- 164 :20 Equipment and Uniforms -06� 136 Telephone 44 :95 2540 13 Miscellaneous 11.35 56 :98 Street and Traffic Signs -0.: 45. Utilities Street Lights and Signs 15 150 Auxillary.Fre 75.00 725.00 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PARKS Street Maintenance -0- 603.20 Entrance Gate Expense 99.23 777 General Maintenance 119.00 560 Machinery and Equipment ra: 69.00 2 1 1 0 20' .2 346-72 318 .82 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET STATEMT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES SEPTEMBER YEAR TO UNCOLLECTED OR BUDGET 19 DATE UNEXPENDED RECEIPTS 1961 Taxes - Net $131270 : 00 $13 270 :00 Building Permit Fees 2:000 :00 619 :64 2;615 :31 '615 :31) Occupational & Liquor Licenses 3 *500 :04 500 :00 4 *000 :00 (500 :00 Cigarette Tax 6:750:00 ' 590 0 - 26 7;523:35 (773935 Utility Tax 3,250:00 507:23 3,740 :92 (490 :92) Miscellaneous 446 :72 1.29 258 :12 188 State Road and Bridge Fund 35 0 - 0 0 -0- 562.75 (212.75) 1 -1 -61 Cash Balance A.8 8 .28 -0- -0- 4,883.28 .34,450, 2 18,740.45 15,749.55 EXPENDITURES Administrative Expenses 7,537: 484.62 4,295:62 3 :38 Office Expenses 6;150:00 53.2:84 4 :25 1;848 Public Safety 13 033,00 956.01 9;694 :70 3 :30 Streets Sidewalks & Parks 7,7 0. 218.23 2, 010_06 5.719.94 � N- 450.00 2,171.70 20,301.63 14,14$.37 .CASH RECAP General Fund Balance 9 -1«-61 3.;178:63 September Receipts 2 627: 0 5; ,13 Less September Expenditures 2 183: General Fund Balance 9� -30-61 3.0622.19 Beautification Fund Balance 9 --1 -61 7,428.76 September Receipts -a^ %428 :7 Less September Expenditures 3,48_ 3.92 Fund Balance 9 -30-61 % Total Cash on Hand 9 -30-61 67.03 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JUPITER, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE CLERK THE FOLLOWING EXPENDITURES WERE MADE FROM VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FUNDS DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEkBER i96i; A.C. English 84000 Charles W. Bates 304.58 Payroll 664068 A.B.C. Business Forms 34.90 Cornelius Insurance Agency 73.85 Florida Power & Light Company 26.70 Jupi ter -Te que s ta- Hardware 11,56 Jupiter Utility Co,, Inc. 46.99 Jupiter V.F. D. _ 153.35 Peninsular-Supply Company 30.42 Sinclair Refining Co mpany 83.10 Southern Bell Telephone Co. 44.95 Winters, Oook,.Brackett and Lord 307.07 Cotter Electric., Inc. - 6,00 Jenkins_Landscape.Co., Inc. 3,172.57 Tequesta, Inc. 470.87 Lou Ldiberte 97.27 East-Coast Fire Equipment Co, 6.50 Jupiter- Tequesta. Bacon, Inc, 7.00 Fred Ford Department of Sanitation 35.00 Highlights - $5,667.86 THE ABOVE EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL OCTOBER 10, 1961,