HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/08/1959 MINUTES OF THE COUNCILMEN► OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
At 9:30 AM, Tuesday, September 8, 1959, the regular monthly meeting of the
Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was at the Village Office at Village
Square Shopping Center, Tequesta, Florida. Those present were: Walter.F. Lathrop,
John P. Kurtz, Albert Alderman, Zeke Cornelius, Thomas H. Daly, Robert Karp,
Glynn Mayo and Attorney William Lord.
Mr. Mayo spoke concerning formation of a tri -city police force for Jupiter,
Tegvesta and Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony. The force would consist of 4 men who would
provide for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week patrolling of the area. Mr. Mayo
estimated a first year budget of $18 to $20,000. with the Village of Tequesta's
share approximately $8,000. Since mutual acceptance of such a plan would have to
be obtained from each of the three municipalities, the Council did not take any
action on the proposal, but asked Mr. Mayo to provide a written copy of his plan.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
It was moved and unanimously approved that Robert Harp be made Assistant
Clerk of the Village of Tequesta.
Mr. Lathrop advised the Council that Palm Beach County had approved change
of name of E1 Portal Drive to Tequesta Drive. He also advised that all utilities
have been advised of new village boundaries.
Mr. Alderman reported that signs for the new entrance at Tequesta Drive and
U.S. #1 was partially complete.
Council accepted the following deed restrictions in the deed to property
owned by Jupiter Water Company, Inc. on the north side of Tequesta Drive:
1. No commercial buildings or commercial structures of any kind or
nature, exceeding 12 feet in height (one story), shall be placed
or constructed on said premises.
2. The commercial use of said premises shall be restricted to the
distribution of water.
The & was instnicted to notify Jupiter Water Company, Inc. of the Council's
unanimous approval of these restrictions and that such a structure should be
peoperly landscaped. They were also to be asked to'consider installation of this
water storage tank in the Tequesta Golf Course area. .
It was unanimously agreed that Village Court will be held each Monday at 10:30 AM./
at Village Square Shopping Center.
Chief of Police Dahlmeyer is to make any necessary arrangements for payment
of bonds and jail for prisoners.
Florida Public Utilities Company advised the Council that natural gas would
be brought into this area when use would justify.
Jupiter Taxi. Service is authorized to pick up passengers calling Jupiter for
their services. They are to be notified that an Occupational License can be obtained
for $10.00 a year upon sending the Village a Certificate of Insurance showing
adequate coverage.
Minutes of Village of TeMesta - September 8. 1959 - Page 2 - Cont'd.
The Clerk is to write up recommendations for Village Council approval of
list of all occupational licenses and fees. Attorney 'Lord advi; ;ed council that
he will prepare necessary papers for abandonment of Tee Lane, Jaega Place and a
section of Palmetto Way at Tec;aesta Drive.
Council unanimously ...greed to accept deed to Bridge Road as part of Village
of Teau e3t•a when received from Mr and Mrs John Ziegler.
Unanimously moved and agreed that a title company be contacted by Winters,
Cook, Brackett and Lord to investigate title to all parcels of land previously
annexed to Village. Cost, is not to exceed $5.00 per parcel.
Robert Harp is to contact Mr. Olson, Village Manager of North Palm Beach,
and to get full information relative to voter's registration.
Was unanimously agreed that all annexations made in Calendar Year 1959 would
be placed on village tax roll as of January 1, 1960.
There being no further business, the meet:>.ng was adjourned at 11:15 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTESTF +�
4ssistant �1e
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