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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 12:00 p.m. A roll call was
taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice -Mayor
Vince Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage, Council Member Abby Brennan and
Council Member Calvin Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael
R. Couzzo Jr. and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Mayor Paterno requested all stand for the pledge of allegiance
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved approval of the agenda; seconded by
Council Member Brennan; motion carried unanimously 5-0.
1. Discussion and Direction on how to Proceed with the Request to Salvage
the Train Depot Building at the 479 Seabrook Road Property
Mayor Paterno explained the need for the meeting. Village Manager Couzzo clarified
possible preservation needs and historical values relating to 479 Seabrook Drive. He
offered an update on parties interested in the memorabilia aspects of the building and
suggested the building be boarded up for safety purposes. Council Member Humpage
expressed his feeling that the best case scenario would be to have someone acquire
the property in its entirety.
Mary- Therese Delate, Past President of the Loxahatchee Guild, stated that the Guild felt
it important to salvage the building (old train depot) and offered back ground on their
experience with such a project. She stated they had begun to make contacts in attempt
to acquire the entire building. Ms. Delate noted that there were several questions to
answer with this type of venture and she would be offering answers and establishing
particulars soon. Mayor Paterno questioned the Guilds resources for the undertaking.
Ms. Delate responded that they would be able to get started and move the house off the
property but, the project would take additional funds and approximately two to three
years to complete.
Kitty Delmora, Member of Loxahatchee Guild offered clarification on the process of
similar projects which the Guild had performed.
Rick Vymlatil, South Florida Fair Ground Representative, stated they would be
interested in having the home placed in their Yesteryear Village although; they did not
have funds to move the building, he then offered brochures of the Yesteryear Village.
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Mayor Galonka, Town of Jupiter, noted past interest involved in saving the building and
expressed the desire to salvage it had been in the interest of the Town of Jupiter for
many years. She suggested a meeting between all interested parties and offered ideas
on what she believed would work best for the buildings historical value. She added that
the Town of Jupiter may be willing to front funds to assist with the project.
Manager Couzzo updated Council on upcoming plans of action, and the clearing of the
property. Council Member Humpage suggested setting time frames to secure the
building and to give interested groups time to bring forth a commitment regarding
relocation. Manager Couzzo recommended a two month time frame and suggested a
Village representative be present with anyone needing to visit the property. He stated
the building should be secured without delay. Council Member Turnquest concurred that
the building should be kept safe while details were worked out and voiced his concern
with delays holding up Tequesta's plans for the property.
Mayor Paterno questioned the plans for the two additional buildings on the property.
Manager Couzzo responded that they would be destroyed as they had stimulated no
interest. He commended Public Works for their efforts on clearing the property and the
amazing transformation accomplished. He stated that the front part of the property could
be utilized by residents at the present time as a result of the work. Council Member
Turnquest questioned if moving the house would destroy what had been done. Manager
Couzzo believed the move would not affect the improvements. Council Member
Humpage suggested leaving the driveway would be beneficial in assisting with parking
and asked if the Augusta Bricks found on the property had been assessed.
Mayor Paterno suggested interested parties return to the August meeting to offer details
on their progress.
MOTION Council Member Humpage moved to have the building secured, a two month
window be placed to set action occurring on the project, and serious contenders bring
updates on plans of action to the August Council meeting, seconded by Vice Mayor
Arena, the motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Any Other Matters
Council Member Turnquest stated his discretionary fund was low and he would need
assistance if he was to attend an upcoming Florida League of Cities event in Orlando as
the voting delegate representative from Tequesta. Council Member Humpage supported
Council Member Tumquest attending the event and felt funding should be made
available for his request. Manager Couzzo noted that a limit had been budgeted
regarding the discretionary funds and a figure defined for each individual Council
Member. Mayor Paterno inquired on the cost of the venture. Council Member Humpage
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offered $300.00, Vice Mayor Arena matched the $300.00 donation and Mayor Paterno
gave the remaining $700.00.
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to confirm Council Member Turnquest
attendance and the donation amounts of Council member Humpage $300, Vice Mayor
Arena $300. And Mayor Paterno $700; seconded by Council Member Brennan; the
motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0
Adiournment
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn; seconded by Vice Mayor
Arena; the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
• Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are
not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the
Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's
office.
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