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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/09/1962 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COURCIL IEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA At 9 :30 A.M., Tuesday, January 9, 1962, the regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was held at the Tequesta Country Club, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Cecil Cornelius, J. P. Kurtz, Walter F. Lathrop and Thomas V. Turnbull. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager and Village Attorney William A. Lord. The meeting was opened by Mayor Cornelius. The Proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map was' discussed and minutes of the Public Hearing held by the Council, December 15, 1961 were read. Mr. William Schlusemever spoke to the Council to get assurance that side line setbacks would be 7 feet to conform to his deed restrictions on property in Jupiter in the Pines, Miss Tina Roscello, a salesman for Thomas'H, Daly, Inc., advised the Council that she had sold Lot #1 in Parcel "B", located on the corner of Teauesta Drive and Seabrook Road to a client with the understanding that a Printing Shop was permitted under the zoning of this area. County Zoning C -1 allows printing and publishing plants, but the Proposed Zoning Ordinance for the Village has printing and publishing plants zoned C -2 and this Shopping Center Area comes under C--1 zoning. Mr. George Offutt protested the R -1 zoning of a tract of lard he owns abutting the west right of way line of the Florida East Coast Railroad because this property had been purchased with the understanding it was zoned C -1. Council also discussed antenna heights and considerable discussion was given to the definition of living area of houses. After due consideration of the above facts, the following changes in the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map were approved upon motion made by Mr. Lathrop, seconded by Mr. Kurtz and passed. 1. R--lA District sideline setbacks to be 10 feet. 2. R -1 District sideline set backs to be 7 feet. 3. Residential radio and television antennaes shall not extend more than 40 feet above the ground, 4, Printing and publishing establishments, constructed with proper sound proofing to eliminate nuisance noise, changed from C -2 Classification to C -1 Classification. .5. Minimum 1200 square feet liveable floor area computed as follows: General Living Area... souare footage Utility Area if under main roof... # ...... Full souare footage Enclosed garage........ .. ...............1/2 square footage Carport ...... ...........:................1 /h square footage Screened -in porch ..... square footage 6. Property west of Florida East Coast Railway west right of way line for depth of 375 measuring 2061.16 feet north from Tequesta Drive on west side and 1867.76 feet north of Tequesta Drive on east side to be changed to C--1 zoning district. Village Manager is to have changes incorporated in Ordinance and map for reading and adoption by the Council. Mr. Schlusemeyer was advised of a letter received from Palm Beach County Commissioners advising that the Ridgewood Homes Subdivision had asked for County monitoring of their work on Seabrook fZoad. The County Commissioners advised that the quantity of water to be drained would be in excess of the carrying capacity of Seabrook Road and the proposed inverted siphon at Tequesta Drive would be inadequate and that there is no indication on the plans as to whether or not a positive outlet is reached or whether the intervening drainage is over public or private land. They further state that the plan for draining Ridgewood Homes creates a neighborhood problem and request that disposal of the drainage from tidgewood Homes Subdivision be handled in some manner more in keeping with the well being of the surrounding area. (County Commissioners letter and letters to Mr. DiVosta and Brockway, Weber and Brockway attached to minutes). Village Manager was advised to contact Brockway, Weber and Brockway* to see what would be necessary to correct county objections to drainage problem of Seabrook Road and Teequesta Drive. Minutes of the Village Meeting -- January 9, 1962 " Page 2 ._ Cont ' d. 40 An anonymous letter suggesting that Village Ordinance #34 requiring inocula- tions and licensing of dogs in the Village of Tequesta be amended to read that all dogs be on a lead and curbed. The letter further states that this would ha,vc, to be handled in conjunction with the Town of Jupiter. The matter was taken under consideration and no definite action taken at this time. Upon motion made by Mr. Lathrop --- seconded by Mr. Kurtz, and passed, Police Commissioner Sutton was authorized to proceed with formation of Police Reserve !providing proper insurance coverage protecting the obligation of the Village to the public can be obtained. Mr. Renninger spoke to the Council about the possible purchase of ocean frontage for a municipal beach since the area is rapidly expanding and it would be a great asset to the community. Mayor Cornelius advised that he would talk to Mr. Field about Bessemer properties on the ocean that would be available for possible purchase. . Financial Report for December 1961 showing balance of $11,116.32 in the General Fund, $3,309.14 in the Beautification Fund; and $375.00 in the Capital Replacement Fund and disbursements made for December 1961 was approved. December 1961 Report of Police Chief DahImeyer was read, Mr. Renninger asked the Council what their feelings were corcerning small, neat, clean industries coming into the Villa;;e since he was negotiating to have a nice industry come in, but would want it to be well accepted. He was assured that due consideration would be given any new industry anticipating coming into the Village when facts concerning the business are known. Village Attorney was advised to write the Florida Public Utilities and Railroad Commission charges presently being made for water by the Jupiter Utility Co., Inc. A tentative plat of lands of Loxahatchee Corp, received from E. S. Painter was shown to the Council together with a letter from Mr. Painter stating that they do not intend to file a plat on their lands. The letter further states that they are obligated to complete roads as shown by virtue of prior sales. Council advised that the Village suggest to Mr. Painter that he dedicate at least 210 feet of land r;orth from Tequesta Drive, 60 feet in width, and approximately 375 feet west of U. S. #1 for a road and pave the road according to Vill,,ge specifications. Upon motion by Mr. Kurtz, seconded by Mr. Lathrop and passed, in accordance with Ordinance #23 Tuesday, March 20, 1962 was set as Election Day for the election of Counciien in Groups 1, 3, 4 and 5; Robert Harp and Rose M. Pelo are to act as Election Board. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A. M, espectf ly submitted, ROBERT HARP RH /rmp Village Clerk Palm Beach County VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Industrial Information Service Area: 957 acres Population: 199 (U.S. 1960 Census) Form of Government: Council Election Date: Third Tuesday in March Mayor Cecil Cornelius Vice Mayor Robert C. Vaiier Councilman John P. Kurtz of Walter F. Lathrop It Thomas Turnbull Manager Robert Harp Clerk Robert Harp Assessor Wilson Hicks Attorney William A. Lord Engineer Byrd, Payne & Associates Bldg. Inspector L. Laliberte Planning Board Council Zoning Board Robert C. Valier Total real estate valuation $7,238,640 less Homestead Exemption 290,000 Net taxable valuation $6,948,640 Bonds outstanding $4,000 Revenue Certificates outstanding None Total indebtedness $4,000 Ad valorem tax: 2 mills Occupational tax: Ordinance Utility: 5% Water Service: Well source, supplied by Jupiter Water Company Garbage Collection: Service by Ford's Department of Sanitation bi- weekly, residential charge $2.00 per month, commercial charge negotiated. Fire Protection: Police Protection: Served by Jupiter Volunteer Manpower 2 Fire Department Vehicles 2 It radio equipped 2 Insurance Rating: N. B. 10 Transportation: Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc. Recreational Facilities: 18 -hole National Championship Golf Course Revised: January 30, 1962 r VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES DECEMBER YEAR TO UNCOLLECTED OR BUDGET 1961 DATE UNEXPENDED RECEIPTS 1961 Taxes » Net 13,4OO. 3,71.60 8 5,397.47 Building Pemits 3,500.00 934.71 1 ,376.71 20123,2 Occupational & Liquor Licenses 4 400 * 00 1 3 500, Cigarett Tax 10 936.62 2,327.15 7 Utility Tax 8,700..40 1 5,260.25 3,439975 Miscellaneous _-1 x -00 .83_ 18.66 1 481.34- 41,200.00 7.3 17 "S- 2},214.78 ffiITDITURFS Adstinistrative Expenses 6 *00 735.04 1,173.64 5,651.36 Office Zvans 7,150..40, 637.45 1 5 Public Safety ].3,150.00 995.41 3,035.95 10 .Streets, Sidewalks & Parke 0000 264 U2.20 8 6 8O: 3 .. .2 6 .. s 1 , Debt Reduction 3 1 *17540 3 100 000 Wpuent Replacement 1 00 0O 272- 212 112 00 .� .200400 . 4! 9x25 1 CASH RECAP General land 11,].16.32 Beauty Fend 14,42 .4 Commmity Federal Savings r Capital Replacement Fund 375.00 6 TILLAGE O THQUESTA STATEMT OF REVENUES AND. EXPENSES FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER 1961 AND YEAR TO DATE (3 MONTHS) 2EAR TO Dfl'CAWER DATE ._:...M l- . (3 iTHS) REVENUE F Building Permits 934.71 1,376.71 Occupational and Liquor Licenses 400.00. 1,000 Cigarette Tax 836.62 2,327.15 Utility Tax 1 5, Dog License 1500 1 61 Miscellaneous Income 2 ..3s a .19 s� ADMIN TRA IVE EXPENSES ax D scour 249.30 320.03` Building Inspection Fees 198.52 428,97 Insurance .Expense 91.38 172.56 Advertising 14,0 4 Naps Blueprints eta. -4 7.50 Engineering SeWse -Alo 50.00 Miscel.]aneous Expense 251,54' 281 Employees OASI Expense -6- 69.77 OFFICE EXPENSES Sal aries ....... 599095 1,466.69 Rent 37.50 112050 Supplies and Expense -t - 8 6,20 tUBLIC SAFETY Police Ch of .5alarsr 46146 1 Patrol Salary_ 3 00.00 975.80 Police Car Expense 12.75 120.6 Gasoline and oil 22 113 Office Equipment *006- 11.40 Telephone and Answering Service 47915 70970 Miscellaneous 27 55eft Street and Traffic Signs 29AS 29.48 Utilities Street Lights and Signals 19.70 53, Auxillary Fire Service MW 75 * 00 . $ S IDEWALKS AND PAIMS rance Gets - Egpens e, 171.44 329.60 Spraying, Expense 5.60 52.60 General Haint enaw a 40000 150 OQ vnJ AGE OF TEQDESTA The following expenditures were made from Village of Tequesta Funds during the month of December 1961: C ffi E T �� ... / . y . � .. ..............................$ 930 F g LMIDA PG Li1.- & LI GHT lK /... 1 . ! f . 1 .. 1 .. f f .. 1 1 . f f ..... ... 3 NIGHLTCITS. s..... .....l.....1.•l.1...1.........• 14. NALSEY &- GRIFFITH, ? NC... ........• .....................• 33 JUPITER PURE - , OIL., INC . ............................... 1050 JBP 1 � T E QUESTA HARMARE..........@a***** .............. 20.N6 DY.IUA q�TJ.�+�1.I11S7.�1.i1 . �I .'y.�.1�". ............... s a ... 1 f ............ �.. 220,00 SINCLAI iiE R NG CO.......... ... ... 1 r ... ..... 1 1 f r . E t M40 SOUTHEFS BELL TEL EPHONE .. ............................... 47*15 R MICLE 2 450 JUPITE Q. F. D.......... • ................ Ott ..e........ 95.00 TEQUESTA, 7 NC............ ... ............................ 1 CMMITY FEDERAL SAGS & IAAN ........................ 375.00 C. W. BATES.............. ............ ................... 139.50 PA�OLL.. .............. ............................... 663.13 B TM V E V SN: vi CTH F co D ............................... 2 1 . 1 , 25 . YiiTiaiJm., I ...f 1.1 ..............• 3 * JWKIKS IANDSCAPE INC .. . ..............................t 1 8�� _ LOtT. I�LTBERTE ............ ............................... 198.82 PENINSULAR SUPPLY CO.... . .........................•..... 7.88 FRO FORD DEPT._OF SANITATION ........ ................f.f 40,00 STUART 25.00 W. P.. DAB .......... 1......................... 25,00 SALON DE SANCHEZ...,..... ............... ................ 25.00 TEQUESTA REALTY, IHC... .. ............................... 25,00 BANK OF RAW BEACH & TRUST CO.......... ................. 3,M5.00 C ORNELIUS IKSURANCE AG MCY ........... ...............,... 91038 UTILITY SUPPLY CO. 29.48 ROOD LANDSCAPE CO. INC........................... 13,05 $6.566.87 December 1961 Disbursements approved by Council Januar9 9, 1962,.