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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Regular_08/14/1962 N TTTTT<.r - F� '; r'. T�r.N'i 1Vrl.T ._. \,J ES F 1 ..ir 1LIJ 1� OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF' TEQUESTA The regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was held Tuesday, August 14, 1962 at 7 :30 P.M. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Seabrook Road, Tequesta. Councilmen present were: Messrs. Cornelius, Valier, Bowden and Lathrop. Also present were Paul Potter from the office of Village Attorneys 'cdinters, Cook, Brackett and Lord and Robert Harp, Village Manager. Minutes of the mee of July 17 and August 1 were read and approved. Treasurerts Report for the period ending July 31, 1962 and expenditures was approved. Police Chief's Report for month of July was read. Mrs. E. A. White made a comprehensive report of the Village Beautification Committee in the absence of the Chairman, Mrs. H. W. Schull, Jr. Committee suggestions were as follows: 1. Tequesta Drive: a. Immediate cultivation around royal palm trees. b. Mowing of shoulders -- two tractor widths. c. Trim and shape all Brazilian Oaks. 2. Mowing shoulders along other Village roads. 3. Enforce present Village sign regulations. 4. Mrs. 'White and Dr. Johnson will select possibly 12 sites with sketches for immediate beautification in the Village, as a starter in the long range planning program. 5. Plan for improving entrance at U.S. #1 and Tequesta Drive presented by Mr. Bates and Mr. Stewart. 6. The Committee will prepare list of lots where debris has been deposited by builders and contractors so that Police Chief can enforce cleanup by the violators. (The report of the Beautification Committee and plan for improving the entrance at U. S. #1 are attached to these minutes). The Committee was advised that their proposals will be taken under consideration by the Council. The Village Manager was instructed to notify all contractors about the leaving of debris at lots and adjacent lots and advise them to make a thorough cleanup of the construction area immediately upon completion of their work at the site. Police Chief and Building Inspector are to check thoroughly and see that cleanup is done. Mr. Lathrop moved, seconded by Mir. Valier that an inspection of all catch basins be made and that basins be cleaned out as required. Motion passed. Minutes of Council -�E:. t ..., -- _`- ug�1'''; - _962 - Page 2 Councilmen were of the general opinion that shoulders of Village roads should not be mowed until at least October following the rains of September. Ordinance No. 47 - � -An Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, relating to the erection, construction, repair, altera- tion, location or ma9.ntenance of signs, billboards, marquees, canopees, and awnings, within the corporate limits of the Village, providing for the posting of bonds or insurance policies,. the issuance of permits or fees therefor, revocation of permits, inspection and fees therefor; providing penalties for the viola- tion theredf. was passed out to the Councilmen for their reading and consideration.. No definite action was taken at thi meeting so that Councilmen could give the ordinance full consideration prior to adoption of a --ign ordinance. Village Manager presented quotations that had been received on photo- copying machines: Halsey do Griffith, Inc. - A.B.Dick 110 Photocopier .... 225.00 American Photo Copy Equipment Co. - APECO Unimatic .... 381.15 After a discussion of the attributes of each ma -chine and an explanation of the operation of the machines by the Village Manager, Mr. Valier moved, seconded by Mr. Lathrok that the Village purchase the APECO Unimatic at a cost of X3$1.15. Motion passed. Village Manager advised Council that'the taxable valuation of Village.property for 1962 is $7 ,674,169 . A preliminary budget for 1962 -1963 in the amount of approximately:$47,000. had been presented to Council at a prior: meeting and with this anticipated budget figure in mind Mr. Lathrop moved, seconded by Mr. Valier that the 1962 tax rate be 2 mills. Motion passed and adopted. This is the same rate as 1961... An explanation of a proposed lease between Jupiter - Tequesta Junior Citizens,-Inc Village of Tequesta for a two year period at $175...monthly was made by Village Manager. This is part of the proposal for Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Citizens, Inc. to get a mortgage from Community Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. The lease gives Village option to renew,,right to sub -lease office space, provides for minimum of 900 square feet office space, provides for 600 square feet for housing of a fire truck, term of lease to begin on date of occupancy, -and services to be furnished by Lessor. Mr. Lathrop moved, seconded by Mr.. Valier that Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Lease Agreement with Jupiter - Tequesta Junior Citizens, Inc. for period of two years at :175. monthly, and subject to conditions as outlined and stated in the Lease Agreement. Motion passed and adopted. Mr. Lathrop moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden that the remaining bonds in the amount of $2,000. plus interest, due for the Village's share of the purchase of Royal Palm Trees, be paid off as of September 1, 1962 Minutes of Counci _ ;6: >. -• Page 3 Mayor Cornelius advised visitors that they could ask the Council any questions concerning Village matters, and a few questions about routine Village mat were asked and answered by the Council. The Mayor expres ed the appreciation of the Councilmen for the interest shcvrn by the attendance of the Village residents. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P. M. pe tfu y submitted, ROBERT HARP Village Clerk rpr ;Cffi i0 T#6 dWOR AVV CalAC.YL CF i #6 V.ULI66 Ck T &J6SiA the Qeau�iAcat i.on Co muiftee uiz aU merrc6 etd pej en t (Au. #. W. ScAaL4 Yip., Au. 6. A White, Dom. V. A 7oAndor, & bavi.d S -76'ema -'- and Capt. ChasLe4 &ztea) met on W eclize dV eveging, Y4 254 aizd have A e P l loumi V Aecomnendat ow ;o mane: !. /?egcUCding 7 efte & AzZ ve" -- A gnmecli aie cultivation around ire newly plartited AWt I abW - A lh e mowing o� Ae jlwu&e&4 - ;tw ;tiucc A wi d,#h d - C. Irum and 44ape al.0 Ae &iaapi.6i Oa/u - 2. ljbuu.ng the & ou&elw along oAelz V.i.LLage rroada. 3• 6n oIzce paedent Vi,GLczzge aequla .iv,zj in irega d io 4Wu. 4. /iii. Bate and & Ste w-i- wi-U pe�ent a plan Pa..impwving tae vd - liwn e �wm #i.gkvV #/ ;to I er&� & ve. 5. /kj. IVAite and & Yohnjoa wi.Ujeleat 1"z4i.b4 .l2 1jited wu ,tetchej fo.& irrmedi&e beau i.cation in tae V U-age, aj a ztarrtea -n th ,long range ptamung pogo= %he Com u �eelj What popez ma i nie►zance .i j `li mo..lt in"Atanxl and the moat expenjive pant o� any 6 emdAAcat wn plan, Ae tepae, a ..nnU b evbu u.nrg L4 adv i�sabl e. Ae Committee i-4 happy to aepo2t die donaUon o� ;zueraty dung Royal l alms %/zeej by /fir. and Au. W aGten F. Lathrop. %heze Lj a pozjibiti,�y ghat th pwpelty otuneu at Bunhea %lace may donate and main - auz loyal A alm aLong Ae Bunhea %Lace "WqU o� my l : llelen SC/U/, rC, C /W,& ri. Akug ,q add ;to Ai-d ` PO's lzat we uu.0 Ineaent a .Lim o Lox' nunbeu, wAene deb , .6ucA aw /aUen ;fteej, have been depot ted and nerejt Aau the ne4wrwi b le bu.i.Gden4 newve lime. at once 9,jabel W&Ue. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET STATEMENT OF .RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES JULY YEAR TO UNCOLLECTED BUDGET .1962 DATE OR UNEXPENDED RECEIPTS 1961 Taxes - Net 13,400.00 -0- 13,564.01 ( 164.01) Building Permits 3,500.00 355.99 5,079.3$ 1,579.38) Occupational Licenses 4,500.00 250.00 4,565.00 65.00) Cigarette.Tax 10,000.00 - 962.73 10,100.95 ( 100.95) Utility Tax 8 1 700.00 672.44 9,395.24 ( 695.24) Miscellaneous 1,100.00 .47 319.23 780.77 41,200.00 2 43,023.81 (1,823.81) EXPENDITURES Administrative Expense 6,$25.00 220.25 6,456.65 368-35 Office Expenses 7,150.00 554.16 5 1,399.16 Public Safety 13,150.00 1 11,75$ -.82 .1 2 391.18 Streets, Sidewalks & Parks 9,300.00 244.12 6,911.99 36,425.00 2, 23 .07 26 10, 070.68 Debt Reduction 3,275.00 -0- 5,275.00 (2,000.00) Equipment Replacement Fund` 1,500.00 125.00 1,250.00 250-00 41, 200.00 2 3 2, 79.3 8 3 .210 . CASH RECAP - JULY 31 1962 General Fund. 12,575.75 Beauty Fund 853.96 13,429.71 Capital Replacement Fund 1,267.32 Escrow Account - Atlantic National Bank 21,587.00 36,2$4.03 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE FOR MONTH OF JULY 1962 AND YEAR TO DATE (10 MONTHS) JULY YEAR TO 1962 DATE (10 months) REVENUE Building Permits 355.99 5,079.38 Occupational & Liquor Licenses 250.00 4,565.00 Cigarette Tax 962.73 10,100.95 Utility Tax 672.44 9,395.24 Miscellaneous .47 319.23 2 b3 29 EXPENSES ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE Tax Discount -0- 374.03 Building Inspection Fees 132.22 2,279.45 Dues and Subscriptions -0- 45.00 Insurance -0- 1 2 092.71 Legal and Auditing -0- 450.00 Advertising 6.00 87.20 Maps, Blue Prints, etc. -0- 22.20 Engineering Service -0- 50.00 Miscellaneous -0- 662.76 Zoning Fee -0- 1,500.00 Employees OASI Expense 82.03 267.33 OFFICE EXPENSE Salaries 516.66 5,0$3.31 Rent 37.50 375.00 Supplies and Expense -0- 217.53 Miscellaneous -0- 75.00 PUBLIC SAFETY Police Chief Salary 461.52 4,961.58 Patrol Salary 150.00 3,225.00 Car Expense 18.92 363.24 Gas and oil 73.54 476.77 Car Insurance 82.00 270.53 Equipment and Uniforms -0- 125.25 Office Equipment -0- 11.40 Telephone and Answering Service 29.85 266.28 Miscellaneous 9.00 149.$8 Street and Traffic Signs -0- 464.83 Utilities - street lights and signals 19.70 244.06 Auxillary Fire Service 375.00 1,200.00 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PARKS Street Maintenance -0- 75.00 Entrance Gate Expense 112.53 1,051.66 Spraying Expense 31.60 547.70 General Maintenance 100.00. 713.65 2,23 .O7 26,728-35 3-5b 2,731.45 The following expenditures were made for the Village of Tequesta funds during the month of July 1962: Payroll ...............:. 527.00 C. W. Bates ........ 203.00 Florida Power and Light Co.... ...................... 41.67 Jupiter Utility Co., Inc ............................ 13.32 Ford Sanitation, Inc . ............................... 75.00 Jupiter - Teqaesta Hardware ........................... 4.27 Wilson Spraying Co ... ............................0.. 89.00 Cotter Electric, Inc. ........ ....................... 6.00 Internal Revenue Service ............................ 249.10 OASI Contribution Fund ............................... 164.o6 Cornelius, Johnson and Clark....... ................. 82.00 Highlight .... ............................... 6.00 Si nclair Refining Co . ............................... 142.40 Bev Smith Ford, Inc.. ........... .................... 10.37 Spencer Communications .............................. 8.55 Tequesta, Inc ........ ............................... 554.16 Jupiter Volunteer Fire Department................... 375.00 Community Federal Savings & Loan Assn ............... 125.00 Lou Laliberte ........ ..............................0 132.22 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co... .... 29.$5 2,837.97