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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_07/11/1961 YdW TES OF THE MEETING OF T HE COUNCILMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA At 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 11, 1961, the regular monthly meeting of the Councilmen of the Village of Tequesta was held at the Tequesta Country Club, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmen present were: Cecil Zeke Cornelius, Walter F. Lathrop, Wilson C. Hicks and John P. Kurtz. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager, William A. Lord, Village Attorney, Mr. George W Offutt, III, Mr. Irving Schlusemeyer and Mr. Ralph Bird. The meeting was opened by Mayor Cornelius, Mr. Offutt appeared before the meeting to ask the Council to accept petitions requesting annexation of properties located north of Tequesta Drive on both east and west sides of Seabrook Road. A very thorough discussion was held on the proposed preliminary development plan of Ridgewood legally described as follows: "A parcel of land in the N.E. quarter of the S.E. quarter of Section 25, Township 40 South,, Range 42 East, Palm Beach County, Florida, described as follows: Begin at the East Quarter Corner of Section 25, Twp 40 South, Range 42 East; thence run south along the section line a distance of 1044.7 feet; thence run in a westerly direction with an angle of 89 measured from north to west, a distance of 635 feet to a point in the east line of the County Road; thence run north along the east line of the said County Road, with an angle of 90 measured from East to North. A distance of 1043.6 feet to a point in the quarter section line of Section 25; thence run in an easterly direction along the said quarter section line, with an angle of 890541401 measured from south to east, a distance of 635 feet to the point of beginning." and located and abutting the north property line of the Church of the Good Shepherd, The main part of the discussion on this plan related to drainage and roads. Mr. Offutt assured the Council that roads would be installed to the Council's specifications as stated on preliminary plan. Drainage was very thoroughly discussed with the Councilis prime concern being what effect the drainage of this new development would have on the drainage of the Jupiter in the Pines section of the Village. It was the general feeling of the Council that the present drainage now in Jupiter in the Pines is not adequate and that any additional drainage would have serious effect on the present drainage. A letter from Mr. William Schlusemeyer was read in which he stated that his Engineer believes the drainage in Jupiter in the Pines to be well in hand and there should be no problems concerning drainage through the streets (letter attached to minutes). Pictures of drainage pipes clogged with sand located across Seabrook Road were also shown to the Council who were advised that Mr. Schlusemeyer was going to have the pipes cleaned out. (Pictures attached to minutes). Mr. Ralph Bird, Registered Engineer representing Mr. Offutt said he did not believe drainage from the proposed new development would effect present drainage providing proper provisions would be made at the intersection of Seabrook Road and Tequesta Drive, He further stated that in his opinion, drainage in Jupiter in the Pines would be . - improved if the drainage ditch running to the Loxahatchee River could be cleaned out occasionally. It was also his opinion that the Council should consider a Village drainage plan based upon anticipated final territorial limits of the Village so that adequate drainage could be provided from the beginning. Mr. Hicks moved, seconded by Mr. Lathrop, that petition as presented by Mr. Offutt for annexation of lands as described above be accepted by the Council. Motion was unanimously passed and adopted on first reading (Note: Councilman VahLer has shown his approval of this action a June Council Meeting). r r° Minutes of the Meeting Vi1L - .ge of Tequesta — July 11, 1961 — Page 2 — Contd. Mr. Lathrop moved -- seconded by Mr. Hicks that the Council approve the Preliminary Development Plat of Ridgewood as presented by Mr. Offutt and Mr. Bird. Motion was passed. No action was taken concerning annexation of lands lying west of Seabrook Road because of the Councills concern over annexation of lands with parcels that would be excluded from the Village. Mr. Offutt advised the Council that he would personally contact owners of all the "outs" to see if they would come into the Village. Mr. Lathrop moved seconded by Mr. Hicks that the Village Attorney send Mr. William P. Dyer, 5 Ridge Road, Richfield, Conn. a petition together with a letter requesting that he have his property located at the northwest corner of Tequesta Drive and U.S. #1, presently occupied by Turnbullts Sinclair Service, annexed by the Village. Motion was passed. A resolution providing for the borrowing of $7,000. from George W. Offutt for the Village's share of the Tequesta Drive beautification fund and planting of Royal Palm trees was given second reading and upon motion by Mr. Lathrop -- seconded by Mr. Hicks, the second reading was approved. The Council approved additional payment of $1754 to Tropical Paving for additional work done. A motion was passed providing that all Village checks be signed by the Village Treasurer and /or the Village Clerk and one (1) Councilman. A letter from John Hupp, a resident of Jupiter in the Pines, was read to the Council and showed his concern about chinch bug ridden yards, make- shift garbage pails and temporary clothes lines, especially at the rental properties, which are tending to degrade the area. Police Chief Dahlmeyer will advise tenants of clothes line ordinance and the Village Manager will write letters to property owners who are allowing their yards to deteriorate,. It was moved by Mr. Kurtz -- seconded by Mr Hicks that the Financial Report showing the balance in the General Fund of $3,012.91+ and Tequesta Drive Beautification Fund of $15,307.55 be accepted. Motion passed. Upon motion made by Mr. Kurtz -- seconded by Mr. Hicks, and passed, a donation of $25. was authorized to the Jupiter Merchants Baseball Team. An ordinance providing for a sewage franchise between Plantreat, Inc. and the Village of Tequesta was read and upon motion by Mr Kurtz -,— seconded by Mr. Hicks, the first reading was approved. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 A.M. Respectfully submitted ROBERT HARP Village Clerk RH/rmp No. 1 BOND $10000.00 United States of America, State of Florida, County of Pa,m Beach, Village of Tequesta. Road and Bridge Bond. KNOW ALL PEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the Village of Tequesta, in the County of Palm Beach, and State of Florida, acknowledges itself to owe, and for value received hereby promises to pay, to the bearer hereof, ONI THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) in lawful money of the United States, on or before the first day of July, A.D. 1981, with interest thereon from date until paid at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum, payable semi - annually on the first days of January and July in each year, on presentation and surrender of the annexed interest coupons its they severally became due, being payable at the Village Hall in the Village of Tequesta, Florida. This bond as to both principal and interest is payable solely from revenues derived from the "CIGARETTE TAX FUND" as levied, imposed and collected under and pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 11 of the Village of Tequesta, Inc. and Sections 210.02 and 210.03 of the Statutes of Florida, 1959. This bond is one of a series of seven (7) bonds, aggregating the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000.00) , of like date and tenor, and numbered from 1 to 7, inclusive, which are issued to improve Tequesta Drive within the corporate limits of the Village by the planting of Royal Palm trees along the right -of -way thereof, in accordance with the provisions and authority of Chapter 57 -1915 , Special Laws of Florida, 1957, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto. It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things, required to be done precedent to and in the issuance of this bond, have been done, happened and been performed in regular and due form and time as required by law, and that the amount of this bond, together with all other indebtedness of said town, does not exceed any constitutional of statutory limit. 1N WITNESS iLIEREOF, said Village has caused this bond to be si._,ned by its Mayo-­, and countersigned >7 its To Clerk this 1st (lay of Jx:ly, A.D. 191;1. f`7 i' ' `mayor Clerk- _(' 1 TELEPHONE 419 `L1JiZlian2 Cam. e cklztiseaneyer 93 roadview (garm, Warrenton, Virginia July 5, 1961 Village Council Village of Tequesta Jupiter, Florida Gentlemen: The solution to the drainage situation along Tequesta Boulevard through Jupiter -In- The -Pines was referred to our engineer some- time ago, and more recently in a letter to him asking what had been done. Sometime ago there was admittedly various problems which I think now have been overcome to the satisfaction of all, whether or not some of this has been reported to the Village Council, I do not know, but for the satisfaction of all, I will report as follows. First of all, catch basins have been installed on both corners of Short Avenue, Norfolk Avenue, Evergreen Avenue, and Dover Road. Also one at the so- called low spot on the south side of Tequesta Boulevard, draining across to the main line on the north side. The sizes of the pipe range from 18 inches to 36 inches in diameter, and feed across Riverside Drive to the Loxahatchie River. My engineer assures me that they are adequate in size to handle the usual amount of drainage from these points. In addition to that the elevation of the road at the intersection of Seabrook Road and Tequesta Boulevard, has been changed, with the main volume of that water being directed along the swale on the east side of Seabrook Road, south to the ditch which runs along the city limits of Jupiter and Tequesta. To accom- plish this, meant the deepening of the Swale and the 8 inch water main had to be lowered to permit the change of grade. Recently, and I mean within the past three weeks, in conjunction with the sewage disposal plant and FHA approval, the FHA requested that extensive tests be made in the swale along Tequesta Boulevard. This of course, for the purpose of percolation and drainage. These tests TELEPHONE 419 `L1/ilZiani �. V eklusemeyer O road'viezv Rarm, Warrenton, `1/irginia Village Council Page 2 July 5, 1961 Village of Tequests had to be run by engineers of their selection, our own not being permitted to make the tests and sign the necessary affidavits. All tests and reports were satisfactory, in fact in some cases were called unusually good by the engineers report to the FHA. In going over all of these points with my engineer on my recent trip to Florida, he assures me that he believes the situation to be well in hand and that there should be no problems concerning drainage through the streets. Very ruly yo s, William E. Schlusemeyer WES /mce VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUDGET STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES UNCOLLECTED JUNE YEAR TO OR BUDGET _ DATE UNEXPENDED RECEIPTS 1961 Taxes Net $13,270.00 -0-- -a $13,270.00 Building Pezmit Fees 2 181.42 1,620.49 379.51 Occupational & Liquor Licenses 3,500.00 300 ,04 3,100.00 400400 Cigaret Taxes 6750.00 684.734 5,086.50 1,663.50 Utility Taxes 3,250'.00 414.01 23291.90 958.10 State Road & Bridge Fund 350,00 -0- -0- 350.00 Dog Licenses ;30.00 2.00 11,00 19.00 Store Licenses 179.16 ; - 0- -- 187..49 (8.33) Fines and Forfeitures _ �.( 20.00 (20,00) Miscellaneous Income ( 237.56 1.08 28.34 209. 1 -1 -61 Cash Balance 4,883.28 -0- -0- 1 +,883.28 4, 450.00 -1.,583.24 12 345.72 22,104.28 EXPENDITURES Administrative Expenses 7,537 280,85 3,606.41 3 Office Expenses 6,150.00 473.62 2,840.19 3,309.81 'ublic Safety 13,033.00 1,326,14 6 6,298.87 itree6s, Sidewalks & Parks 7,730.00 520.13 1,362.4 6.367.59 34,450.00 26600.74 14 543.14 19.906.86 CASH RECAP Balance 6 -1 -61 General Account 3,977.06 June Receipts 1,620.18 5,597.24. Less June Expenditures 284.30 General Account Balance 6 -30-61 3 Tequesta Drive Beautification Fund Bal..6 -1 -61 15,x.00.00 June Receipts 3.000.00 , 18,100.00 Less June Expenditures . 2,792,4 5. Fund Balance 6 30 15.307.55 Total Cash on Hand 6 -30 - 18,320 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE FOR MONTH OF JUNE 1961 AND YEAR TO DATE JUNE YEAR TO 1961 DATE REVENUE ' Building Permit Fees X181.42 X1,620.49 Occupational and Liquor Licenses 300.00 3 ..100.00 Cigarette Tax 68443 5,086,50. Utility Tax 414.01 2 * 291.90 Miscellaneous 3008 246.83 Total Revenues 1,093 . 6 2 4 12045.72 EXPENSES Tax Discount -0- 6.85 ADMINISTRATIVE Building inspection Fees 244.6 880.62 Dues and Subscriptions - , 35.00 Insurance -0- 1 0 272-47 Legal and Auditing -0- 600,00 Donations -0- 250,00 Advertising -: -0- 20.75 Maps, `Blue Prints, etc. 36.23 230.23 Miscellaneous -0- 163,23 nployees OASI Expense -0^ 154,11 OFFICE Salaries 433.37 2,406.85 Rent 37.50 225.00 Supplies and Expenses 2.75 182,17 Miscellaneous -0- 26.17 PUBLIC SAFETY -Police Chief Salary 576.90 2 Patrol Salary 525,00 2P130.00 Car Expense 67.9 210.63 Gasoline and Oil 41.18 280,68 Car Insurance 60.56 69.20 Equipment and Uniforms -0- 99.46 .Telephone 21,85 186.53 Miscellaneous 13.03 35.63 Street and Traffic Signs -0- 31.3 Utilities Street Lights and Signals 19.70 115,80 Auxillary Fire Service, -0- 575.00 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PARKS Street Maintenance 363.00 363,00 Entrance Gates Expense 1.07.13 543.26 General Maintenance 50.00 387.15. Machinery and Equipment 0- 69.00 $ 2,600 549.99 M $1 017. 20 ($2 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JUPITER, FLORIDA . OFFICE OF THE CLERK THE FOLLOWING EXPENDITURES WERE BADE FROM VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA FUNDS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 1961; Police payroll 967.75 Phillips Tire Service 67.92 Jupiter h ardware 9.45 Lou Laliberte- Building Inspection 244.62 Morris & ` Insurance Agency 141.33 Sinclair ' fining Compan y 79.20 Florida Power and L ight Co. 49,55 Jupiter U tility Co., Inc. 34,34 Lainhart & Potter 1.41 Tequesta, Inc. 470.87 Halsey & Griffith 2.75 C. W. Bates 31.00 Fred Ford Dept. of Sanitation 50.00 Peninsular Supply Co. 969.95 Cotter Electriz, Inc. 13.03 Patterson_ Press 36.23 Southern bell 21.85 Tropical Paving 363.00 Jenkins Landscape Co. 1,822.50 $5,376.75 EXPENDITURES APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL July 11, 1961,