HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/12/1960 MINUTES OF THE COUNCILMEN
OF THE
VILLAGE OF TE QUESTA, FLORIDA
At 9:30 A. M., Tuesday, July 12, 1960, the regular monthly
meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of ' equesta was held at
the Village Office in Village Square Shopping Center, Tequesta,
Florida. Those present were; Walter F. Lathrop, John P. Kurtz,
Zeke Cornelius, Robert Valier, Thomas Daly, Robert Harp, William
Jackson and B.V. Correll.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Financial report was presented and approved showing cash
balance of $7,281.67 at June 30, 1960. June disbursements approved.
(Copies Attached.)
A discussion was held on Cigarette Tax Fund.
Mr. Correll, from the Florida Power and Light Co. discussed
the proposed ordinance granting an Electric Franchise to Florida
Power and Light Co. in Village of Tequesta. After complete
reading of the proposed ordinance and a thorough discussion of
its terms, Mr. Cornelius moved that the ordinance be passed and
adopted. Seconded by Mr. valier. Motion was passed unanimously
and all councilmen being present, Ordinance No. 33 was thereby
passed and adopted at first reading.
A discussion was held concerning entrance at US #1 and Tequesta
Drive. Council was advised that Mr. Schlusemeyer had not approved
P revious plans submitted by Mr. Metz and would further discuss the
entrance gate situation with the 1 " Police Chief is to re-
quest Turnbullts Service Station to rearrange buttons so that
roadway can be more easily seen by motorists.
Purchase of the station wagon for Village Police Department
was discussed. Various bids, on a new car with trade in, new car
without trade -in and on station wagon only were discussed and
considered. Mr. Cornelius moved, seconded by Mr. Valier that
Village purchase 1957 Ford Station Wagon from Tequesta, Inc. for
$762.50, the average value of the station wagon as shown in
bids. Motion was unanimously L5assed.
A lenghty discussion was held on proposal of Mission Develop -
ment Company for sale of 5.38 acres of land to Village of
Tequesta at $3,000.00 per acre. The land is located directly west
of the present Episcopal Church property on Seabrook Road. It
was moved by Mr. Kurtz, seconded by Mr. Cornelius, that the Mayor
advise Mr.Lewis of the Mission Development Company, by letter,
that the price and terms as outlined in his letter are acceptable
to the Council, however, the Village would like time to negotiate
for the 'POUTS' before signing a contract. Motion unanimously
adopted.
Ploice Chief Dahlmeyer was appointed Civil Defense represent-
ative for the Village,
Mr. Val ier brought up the subject of trash being thrown from
cars onto the sides of Village streets. It was moved and unanimously
agreed to purchase a couple of TRASH PENALTY signs and have them
erected at proper locations and Police Chief is to enfore the signs
and apprehend any who may be caught tossing trash.
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Mayor was authorized to seethat general maintenance necessary
for the Village is taken care of.
Moved and unanimously agreed that Village should join
Association of Municipalities of Palm Beach County with annual dues
of $10.00.
A letter from A. A. Flanaggn relative to his property in
Waterway Village was read. No action taken.
A letter grom Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony, Inc. was read to
council requesting annexation of the north and south entrance
roads to the Village Square Shopping Center in to the Village.
Annexation was unanimously approved on condition that roads be
placed into acceptable condition to the Village prior to annexation.
Annexation ordinance is to be drawn up for next meeting.
It was moved and unanimously agreed to purchase the follow-
ing Police and First Aid Equipment as recommended by Police.and
Fire Commissioner Sutton;
Collapsi -Cot Stretcher $120,00
CO2 Fire Extinguisher 35.00
First Aid Kit 25.00
Portable Spot Light 24.00
Axe 11.00
Stricker Splints 50.00
Resuscitator 375.00
Police Uhief Raincoat & Boots 18.00
658.00
Mr, Byron Renninger, Vice President of Jupiter Inlet -beach
Colony, Inc. appeared before meeting and advised that Jupiter
Water Company had been sold to Mr. George W. Offutt. He also
presented an informal request from Mr. Offutt to build water
Compamy office on Tequesta Drive with temporary facilities for
village meeting hall.
Mr. Renninger also advised that Jupiter Inlet Beach Uolony,
Inc. would like to receive a license from the Village for
operation of a 12 lane bowling alley, plus arrangements for 12
additional alleys which they intend to build. The alleys would
be located on the north end of the predent shopping center.
The project was wholeheartedly approved and it was moved and
un nimously agreed to issue such a license providing such license
could be issued allowing a certain number of lanes based upon
population.
There being no furt:er business, the meeting was adjourned
at 11;30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Village C erk
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
FOR MONTH OF JUNE 1960 AND YEAR TO DATE
BUDGET JUNE YEAR TO
1960 DATE
Cash on Hand at beginning of Period;
Bank of Palm Beach & Trust Co. $8,014.00 $ 5,255.78
RECEIPTS
1959 Taxes-let 5,300.00 �0- 2
Building Permit Fees 4,500.00 322.80 1,253.33
Occupational Licenses 4,000.00 150.00 2,400.00
Cigarette Taxes 4,000000 463.03 4,058.09
Utility Taxes 1,600.00 396.38 1,242.45
Miscellaneous 400.00 -0- 186.00
Total Receipts $ 19,800.00 1 332.21 11,452.92
Total Cash to be Accounted for $9,346.21 $ 16,708.70
DISBURSEMENTS
Police Expense;
Car Rental { 2 50.00 635.00
Miscellaneous { 68.70 218.66
Police Patrolling 1,900.00 162.55 951.94
Street Repairs 1,000.00 390,00 422900
Street Signs 200.00 154.42 161.28
Fire Expense 300.00 75.00 150.00
Building Inspection Fees 2,250900 126.76 798.33
Legal and Auditing 1,200.00 -0- 300.00
Dues and Subscriptions 200.00 -0- 135.00
Office Salaries 2,900000 240.00 1
Police Chief Sal ary -0- 465.00 1,455.00
Office dental 450,00 37.50 225.00
Office Supplies 200.00 12.48 195.58
Miscellaneous Expense 500.00 75.14 549.61
Ban k Charges 15.00 -0- 1.90
Workments C Insurance 50000 -0- 15.77
Insurance rremiums 500.00 -0- 50.00
Spraying Expense 1,000.00 157,82 157.82
Machinery & Equipment -0- 229.27
Donatioms -0- 500.00
Advertising -0- 13.65
Office Equipment 112.39 199.95
Maps etc. 4.59 717.08
Engineering Services -0- 48.00
14,665.00 $2,132.35 $ 9,570.84
Less P/R Taxes withheld 67.81 143.81
$2,064.54 $ 9,427.03
Cash on hand at end of period
Bank of Palm Beach & Trust Co. 7 7
$9,346.21 $ 16,708.70
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
JUPITER, FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
THE FOLLOWING DISBURSEMENTS WERE MADE FROM VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
DURING MONTH OF JUNE 1960;
H.M. Brown Uniforms 36.80
Florida r ower and L ight Co. Sign 15.43
Jupiter hardware - 13.37
Lou Lal iberte - Patrolling 115000
it tt Building Inspection 126.76
E.J. Perry Spray Liquid 157.82
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph 10.06
Tequesta Country Club Gas and L abor 72.90
Wiard P. Dahlmeyer Police Chief 465.00
it it it I Police Supplies 39.27
Bank of c alm j x�each & Trust Co. Check Books 6.11
Art Mart Frame 4.59
Crowe Electric Co. Repairs 20.61
Walter Kiddee Sales Co. Street Signs 154.42
Tropical Paving 390.00
Te que s to , Inc. 327.50
Jupiter VFD Qtrly payment 75.00
Palm beach Blue Print Police Supplies 19.00
40 Hasey- & Griffith Co. Off. Equip. 82.71
$2,132.35
Less Payroll T axes withheld 67.81
$ 2,064.54
Disbursements approved by Village Council July 12, 19600
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