HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/13/1959 MINUTES OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
At 9:35 AM, Tuesday, October 13, 1959 the regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of
the Village of Tequesta was held at the Village Office at Village Square'Shopping`
Center, Tequesta, Florida. Those present were: John P. Kurtz, Walter F. Lathrop,
Albert D. Alderman, Zeke Cornelius, Thomas H. Daly and Robert Harp,
Minutes of - the regular meeting of September S, 1959 and of the special meeting
of September 17, 1959 were read and approved.
Mayor Kurtz reported that the services of Mrs. Marion Cromwell had been secured
as Judge of the Village Court of Tequesta. Robert Harp will arrange for swearing in
and taking of pictures of ceremony.
A general discussion was held on lighting of sign and island at entrance
located at U.S Rt #1 and Tequesta Drive. 'Mr. Harp reported a bid of $138.00 from
Atlantic Electric Co, for lighting si
gn. It was the feeling of the
Council that the entire island should - be lighted and Mr. Alderman was unanimously
approved to secure same, and the sum of $250.00 was approved for this project.
It was unanimously agreed that all new property owners annexed into the Village
of Tequesta should be sent a letter welcoming them as new addition to the Village.
Mr. Lathrop reported that the shop owners of Village Square Shopping'Center are
working together to promote business in the area_, and he felt that since the area
is in the Village of Tequesta, that the - Village should take a financial interest in
the project - "as an dverall promotion the Village of Tequesta. Mr. Lathrop - is to
get prices and suggestions from Charles M. Higgins'Agency: Council felt that
advertising of the Village of Tequesta is quite important.
The Courcil'unanimously approved the Village using the engineering services of
Colonel Thomas L. Mackey whenever engineering advice will be needed.
The - Clerk read the agreement for conveying Bridge Road to Village of Tequesta
from Palm Beach County on the Zieglers, and it was subject to approval
by legal counsel for Village Attorney William A. Lord.
The Clerk reported . on - _Cecupatiorial - Licenses and fees and - .suggested - that` all
businesses pay a flat fee $10.00 effective October:I3 1959 to October 13, 1960.
These - fees will'apply to domiciled businesses and will not, include contractors,
sub contractors,, etc. who already are set up at 50.00 a year. The suggestion was
unanimously approved. The rates for Real - Estate Brokers is to be $10.00 per broker
and $5.00__ for each salesman for the same effective period. It was and unanimously
agreed that Rinker Materials Corp. and Maine Industries.. Inc, be required to
purchase an occupational license for sum of $50.00 effective October 13, 1959 to
October 13, 1960.
The is - to ask legal counsel William A# Lord what is status of railroad
property at Rinker Materials Corp, where land on both sides is in the Village of Tequesta.
Assistant C1 ®rk' is "to - get a copy of Jupiter -In =-The- Pines restrictions to see
what can be done about dodding or paving between property Lines and street$. It was
the general feeling that this enhances the looks of property and all properties
should conform.
Minutes of Village of Tequesta - October 13, 1959 - Page 2 - Contd.
A general discussion vas - held relative 'to the moving in - of - "the Kagan and Cook
Used Car lot on Route #l, across - from Village Square Shopping Center without 'giving
any notice of their intentions to "the 'Village of Tequesta. They are in violation
of zoning requirements,. did not inquire as to need for license. It was moved
and unanimously agreed - that legal counsel for the Village,_ Attorney William A lord,
notify Kagan and Cook - that they are violating tioning and did not get a building
permit from the of Tequesta for their office building. They are to be notified
to clear building off and cease and desist doing business.
The OW is to advise the Jupiter Water Company that Chief of Police
Dahlmeyer can be called upon in cases where Water Co;apany meter seals are broken
and water is used.
It was I moved and - - unanimously - agreed to have " "Tequesta Police" painted on sides
of'Mr. Lalibertets car and to purchase 3 shirts with shoulder patch ensignia for
Mr. Laliberte.
Assistant Clerk was authorized to'purchase 1,000 voter registration forms frees
H. W.B. Drew Company at cost of $150 - 000 and to purchase necessary book for forms
from Halsey & Griffith at cost of approximately $90,000 - Mr. Harp will check with
Attorney Lord to set up registration and voting procedures.
Mr. Harp discussed the cigarette tax receipts from the state, and stated that
he had talked to Mr. Thomas Waits in "the State Beverage Departmeht Tallahassee
and had received assurance that a thorough cheek would be made into the status of
the Villagefs recent cigarette tax receipts.
Mr. Lathrop was asked to contact Mr Hank Keene _persorially anal see if - Fie could
get Mr. Keen to remove h s'coistruetion company office from his home in Tequesta.
Offices home are a violation of Article IV - USE OF LOTS, as listed in Tequesta
Restrictions.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Attested•
Assistant Clerk
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
JUPITER, FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
RESOLUTIO
WHERFAS, it is necessary that the office of Judge of the Village
Court of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, be filled through appointment
by resolution of the Village Council: and,
,4hereas, it appears t0 the L'_ �e "ouncil that
Mrs. Marion Cromwell possesses all the qualifications required of
said office':
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(1) That Mrs. Marion Cromwell
is hereby appointed to fill the office of Judge of the Village Court of
Village of Tequesta, Florida: and upon acceptance of said office and taking
the proper oath, she shall hold said office during the pleasure of the
Village Council, and shall be vested with all of the powers connected with said
office as enumerated in the Charter of the Village of Tequesta, Florida.
Dated this /-3 " day of A.D. 1959
Mayor
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