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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Miscellaneous_03/23/2000_Public Works Committee � Tf � , G ��i VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA r �' Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive • Suite 300 � �" a Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6200 �; o � Fax: (561) 575-6203 � 4 v F� ` o � PUBLIC WORKS COMIVVIITTEE MEETING MINUTES MARCH 23, 2000 I. GALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Village of Tequesta Public Works Committee held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, March 23, 2000. The meeting was called to order at 4:31 P.M. by Chair Elizabeth Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, the Recording Secretary. Committee members present were: Chair Vice Mayor Elizabeth Schauer and Committee member Mayor Carl Hansen. Also in attendance were Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Director of Public Works and Recreation Gary Preston. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Schauer requested addition of skateboard ramps under Any Other Matters. Councilmember Hansen moved that the Agenda be approved as submi.tted. Chair Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Carl Hansen - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as am�ended. III. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS (non Agenda Items) There were no comcnunications from citizens. Recycled Paper PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE . MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 2 ------------------------------------ IV. REVIEW OF TR�,FFIC CALMINQr PRqPOSAL OF THE TEQUESTA COUNTRY CLUB GO1�I�JNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Village Manager Bradford reported he had met with Mrs. Hansen, President of TCCCA, Sande McKee, Vice President, and Dave Barth, Engineer working with the TCCC1�. Board an February 17, 2000, regarding their desire to provide traf�ic calming isl.ands within the Country Club. A picture was shown depicting a tZrpical roadway at present and another of how it would look after addition of traffic calming islands, mailboxes, etc. TGCCA groposed that the cost of traffic islands be borrze by the Country Club residents, the cost of curbing be borne by ENCON, and the cost af planting and irrigation, and maintenance ta be borne by TCCCA.. Village Manager Bradford explained that TCGCA wishecl to install 22 islands, which they would landscape. The Village Manager recalled that 2-3 years ago Ian Lockwood from the City of West Palm Beach had provided a presentation to the Village Council in regard to traffic calming devices and a.slands similar ta those proposed by TCCCA. 'Village Manager Bradford explained that in a couple of places the road would need to be widened to accommodate the island, and that hold harmless agreements would be needed since locations were within the Tequesta right-of-way. Chair Schauer commen�ed she had received several complaints regarding the monument signs, and questioned whether the Tequesta Country Club residents and especial].y those living at the 22 proposed locations had bEen notified about the proposed islands. Mrs. Hansen, President of TCCCA, responded that this had only been discussed among the TCCCA Board meEnbers. Chair Schauer expressed her desire to contact the residents, and asked Village Manager Bradford if the Village could contact them. Village Manager Bradford responded that this was TCCCA's proposal, and one possibility was for them to do a survey. Mayor Hansen agreed that TCCCA., rather than the Village, should contact the residents. Mayor Hansen commented h.e had seen many of these islands in the Northwood section of West Palm Beach, where they worked to calm traffic. Mayor Hansen commented TCCCA wanted the islands and had agreed to m.aintain the landscaping and irrigation, but agreed with Chair Schauer that the residents should be contacted. Mrs. Hansen stated PUBLIC WORKS COI�+�lITTEE MEETINC� MINUTE3 March 23, 2�00 Page 3 that TCCC,�1 could da a survey, and that the�r gQ� complaints all the �Cime about traffic, especially on Golf Cl.ub and River Dri.ve. Mrs. Hansen agreed to do a survey of all the people l,iving in the Country Club to see if they had. any obj ections to the islands, �.nd then to notify the Village o� the results. Tom IIrich, 54 Golfviezv Drive, asked the Vi.11ac�� to look into getting rid of the "power curve" a't the a.ntersection of Golfview Drive and E1 Partal Dzive by reducing the int�zsection to the standard t-intersection with standard 2� foot road widths to slow traffic; and on El Portal Dri.ve next to Yacht Club Place to do awa� with the 36-foot widening strip to psychologi.cally slow traffic, while the roads were torn up for sewering. Pert Town, 364 Eairway North, re,Zaorted sameone had called her a�king her to come to this meeting since they were unhappy about the proposed calmix�g devices . Ms . Tawn agreed with Mr. IIrich`s sugges�ions, and noted there were several intersections in �he Coun�ry Club where visibility was poor and drive�s could no't see what was eoxning unless they pulled out into the intersection. Ms. Town e�pressed concern that the proposed islands might further b1oEk visibility just from the way the streets were laid out. Ms. Tawn suggested that the TCCCA survey be an official one that the property owners signed, so the people could not claim they had no� been notified, etc. Village Man.ager Bradfoxd noted that site #20 on the map was the intersection at North Place and Country Club Drive, which had been previously rejected by the �'illage Council as a site for traffic calming. Mayor Hansen commented many drivers taere using Golfv�ew in order to avoid the traffic control conducted by t,h.e Police Department on Gountry Club Drive, and Pola.ce Department surveys showed there was considerabl.y more traffic on Golfview than on River Drive, which he bel.ieved indica�ed many cars w8re using Golfview as a through traffic street. Mayor Hansen expressed his opinion that onl.y two islands qn Golfview would cut down bn that traffic. PUBLTC WQRKS COI�+�IITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 4 Tom Barth arriro�ed at the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Chair Schauer brought Mr. Barth up-to-date on what had happened so far, asked Mrs. Hansen to delete th� proposed island at the intersection of North Place and Country Club Drive which had been previausly rejected by the Village Council, and asked whether there would be enough room for emergency vehicles on the roads where the islands were i.nstalled. 1�r. Barth questioned when installation could begin, to which Chair Schauer responded it could begin as soon as the Village received the survey results showing that a majority of the people wanted the i�lands. Village Manager Bradford commented that if the survey results were received by late April or early May, there should be sufficient time ta da a change order to ge� the islands installed while the roads were torn up. Mr. Barth questioned the feelings of this Committee regarding the ideas presented, to which Chair Schauer responded that due to �he complaints regarding the signage or� Country Club Drive, she was askinc� that the entire community be surveyed and then the Comm.itt�e wauld consider the request. Mayor Hansen made a motion that TCCCA should proceed with a survey of the Country Club Comm�unity and then come back before the Public Works Conmi.ttee with the results af that survey. Chair 3chauer seconded the m�tion. During discussion of the motion, Mrs. Hansen asked what gercentaqe the Comnittee wanted. Chair Schauer respc�nded with 95�. Ma�or Hansen �pressed his oginion that 95� was too high , and coxr�rrrented that when the survey had been done reqardinq streetliqhts, buried utilities, and sidewalks that only 30� to 40� of the homeown�rs had voted and that had been sufficient. Chair 3Chauer suqgested writinq a�.etter to every homeowner. Pert Tawn suqgested that the block captains could canvas th�ir areas with an official paper to be initialed or signed by the homecwners. Discussion ensued. Chair Schauer stated that whatever TCCCA could come up with to notify the resid�nts would be acceptable, so long as an attem�t was made, and that it was the homeowners' responsibility ta answer. Mayor Hansen amended the motion to stat� that the survey would be made by contacting as man� people as possible and a writte�a report of the survey would be presented to the Village by approximat�ly April 1st. PUBLIC WORKS CO1�flKITTEE MEETTNG MINETTES March 23, 2000 P'age 5 ---____�..--------------------------- Chair Schauer second�d the amended motion. The vote on the notion was: Elizabeth Sahauer - fqr Carl Hansen - for The motion was therefare passed and adc�pted. V. REVIEW OF PROPOSED I+?�NAGF.MENT PLAN FOR PROVISION QF PARKS AND RECREATION 3ERViCES Vil�.age Manager Brad�ord conunente�d that the Village provided recreation services from the Recreation.Center vi.a the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, who had indicated their financial laurden made Yt impossible to continue operations as they were at present, since they had an approximate $60,000 deficit. Village Manager Bradford explained that this am.ount would con.stitute a 2� tax increase if taxes were increased to cover this deficit. One solution was for the Village to create its own stand-alone R��reation Department. Vil.lage Manager Bradford explained that Gary Preston had been Dir�ctor af Recreation sevsral years ago, responsible for Tequesta Park, which facility was provided by the Village with the administration and organization of the ball programs provided by JTAA. Village Manager Bradford explained he had convinced Mr. Preston ta also take over Public Works since his primary function was maintenance of facilities, and the Public Works Department at that time primarily handled maintenance of public rights-of-way, storm syst�m, and infrastructure, within tYie rights-of-way owned by the Village. The Village Manager explained that was how the Village came to have a department with the unusual title of Public Works and Recreation. Villag� Manager Bradford explai.ned that since that time Mr. Preston had taken an numerous vth�r duties, and it would not be detrimental to break Recreation away from him and create a Recreation Departm�nt; howev�er, it would co�t quite a bit of money to do so, above and beyond what the Villac�� was currently paying to the YMCA.. Village Manac�er Bradford explained that it cost the Village approximately $50,000 to maintain the Recreation Center for the YMCA and to pay 50� of the salary for the Recreation Directar opera�ting out of the Recreation PUBLIC WORKS CON�iITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 6 Center. The YMGA's contention was that their contract with the Village did no't acknowledge tne need for more than ane employee, and they did have a secretary at the facility as we�,7. so that the Director could move throughout the cammunity a�.d do his job without being anchored at the Re�creation Center. �Tillage Manager Bradford explained that the YMCA felt t�ey were losing money by ha�ring to provide two people, plus there we�� other i.tems, all o� which �otaled about $60,000, which the YMCA claimed they needed just to break even. Village Manager Bradford reported the Village could employ a Recrea�ion Director for less than th� YMCA but could not employ both a Recreation Director and a secretazy for less than paid by the YMGA. Since the Village would have to spend more money either way, an effort had bean made by staff to find a aniddle ground so the YMCA. could stay wi.thout the Village having to pay ar� adclitional $60, 000 more. At the last meeting the Committee had authorized Interplan, Inc., to draw up plans to provide another bathroom for the ReCreation Center in order to meet Health Department requirements for an after-school care prQgram. That improvement could b� paid for by reareation impac� fees . I� the maximum r�.umber of students should register, the YMCA would be operating in the black; howevar, heavy advertising right away would be necessary. Village Manager Bradford explained that if a proc�ss could be set up whereby th� YMCA provided their books to the Village monthly showing thei� budget deficit, they were willing to stay if ths Village made up the def�.ci�s every month. Mr. Bradfoxd reported �hat lvng term, the p�ospects for success of a non- profit organization in the recreational sezuices business were not good, but this action could postpone the Village having ta take over that function. The contract with the YMCA would have to be re-written so the Village could have control to decide at any time that deficits were too much. to continue so that the relationship could end. Mayor Hansen commented that two years ago the �.'MCA had began praviding organized programs for people of all ages and the first year seemed to be a great success. Mayar Hansen explainEd �hat many p�ople did not siqn up the second year because the YMCA had clased up at 5 p.m. and was no� open weekends . Mayor Hansen eommented he raould be willir�g to try to keep the YMCA if they would change the hours they were PUBLIC WORKS COI�IITTEE MEETINt3 MINtJTES Maroh 23, 2000 Page ? �����w�����������T����������w�wr������� open, and believed the Village shou].d continu� to have organized programs. Chair Schauer commented she had visited Palm Beach Ga�dens Recreation Department, described some of their activities listed in their brochure, and d�scribed how busy they were, and that a�.l age g�oups were included. Chair Schauer commen�ed that the brachure could grovide the YNiCA. with ideas of what the Village would like to h�3v'e� and volunteered to meet with the YMCA a3.ong with Mr. Preston to let them know what the Sl'�.11age wan.ted. V�.11age Manager Bradford recommended adding to the contract that the Recreation programmer shal.l meet with Mr. Pr�ston not less than once every two weeks to discuss financial budgeting, accounting, programming, etc., and add a cammunication section to the Contract xequiring that they list activities in Smoke Signals. Mr. P�eston explained that the $64,000 wauld not be enough to provide a person at night to be open far a fitness center. Mr. Giess, President and CEO of the YMGA of the Pa1m Beaches, had stressed that no more programs could be added without more money. Ma�or Hansen reparted the YMC,A. laad signed up over 100 mEmbers during 1998-1999 who paid membership fees and in addition charged for the courses, and shauld tell the Village how much they took in, how much ano�Cher persori woul.d cost, and if �hat othe� person cauld provide more pxograms, memberships, and generate more money, then the Village should be able to participate with them if they were informed of the figures. Mr. Preston commented that the YMCA wanted the Village to consider extending their contract and wanted $26,000 additional annually as a minimum. Mr. Preston expiained that tk�.e YMGA.did not want to �ommit to the Village that the afte� schooi program would be a success. Since the summer program tiid make money, there znight be a few months when the Viilage would not be required to make a cQntribution. Chai.r Schauer suggested the YMGA poll the parents of the students in the summer program to see if they would be interested in the after school care program. Vzllage Manager Bradford di�cussed the budget, and available funds, and coacluded that the Village might be able to provi.de enough from �xisting funds if the PUBLIC WORKS CON�+SITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 8 �-------------------------�--_-------- after school care program worked. Ma�ror Hansen expr�ssed hope that the Village, could cantinue with the YMGA. since the VilZ d id not have the experien and background to know _---- w at programs s �e of ered� - and - hoped - the YMGA �rould �ae - up front with the Village and xnake changes. Mayor Hansen requested Mr. Preston inform the YMCA he was willing to work with them if they made change�. Mr. Preston summarized what he should tell Mr. Giess was if tha YMCA proved to the Village they did not have enough money, the Village would be wi,lling to reimburse them $2, 000 per month, that a survey mus� be done to deterrnine 3nterest in the after school care program, and the Vill�ge �ras not wi.11ing �o make improvements to the Recreation Cer3.ter without a survey, and �hey must utilize the newsletter to notify residents of the �rogram� . Village Ma.nager Bradford recommended the contract be totally rewritten, which would tell the YMCA exactly what the Viilage wanted, and the new contract would be the Village's commitment. Village Clerk Manganiello expressed concern that i� was too late to do a survey and then proceed, and recommended that if anything was going to be done it be don.e fast. Methods �f surveying were dis�ussed. Village Manager Bradford reported telephone surveys were most accu.rate. Chair Schauer suggested. the YMCA hire someone to do a survey, such as PMG Assaciates. Chair Schauer commented the YMCA.should get the survey done as soon as possible or forget th� after school care progra.m. Mayor Hansen reported the YMC�i.' s budget qnly showed expense, and no expense, and he woul.d like to see a budg�t that included everything. Village Manager Bradford summarized that the Committee at this time was reconamending to the full Village Council that �he Village try to find a happy medium with the YMCA and that the Public Works Cammittee meet again ta hear the outcome of discussions with the YMCA. Chair Schauer verified that was correct. Councilmember Sharon Wa.lker, 315 River Drive, commented s�.e had knocked on every door in the Village during February and March when she had been running far electian and about two dozen people h.ad told her in early February that the YMCA. was going out of business and theiz classes atere no� going pvsLzc wa�s COI�SITTEE MEETING M�NUTES March 23, 2000 Paqe 9 to be offered again. Mrs. Walker cvmmented those conversations made her wonder how up-front the 'YMCA was really being with the Village, and expres5ed her opinion that if the Village did not continue with the YMCA that the Village should take over the recreation programs. VI. CON3IDERATION OF STREETLIGHT FLAN FOR TEQUESTA PINES FRONTAGE ON SEABROOK ROAD Village Manager Bradford explained that �he Tequesta Pines Property C�wnexs Association had reported a recent increase in vandalism on Seabrook Road had virtually destroyed all the lights on the wall areas within the limits o� the Tequesta Pines Subdivision, presenting a safety hazard from exposed live wir�s and improper illumination of the walkways. Because in just a two-day period, thirteen globes and sockets were completely destroyed, their Board had plaeed a"stop repair" order on their maintenance person and was requesting assistance from the Village in this matter to possibly join with FPL to undertake a plan to install pole lighting on Seabrook Road which would provide proper illumi.nation. Mr. Preston explained that with five lights on eaCh side flf the road, more illumination woul.d be provided than in typical residential areas. Cost to bury the wiring would be approximately $30,OOO.flO. Monthly cost would be roughly $100 more per month than the Village was currently paying. Mr. Pres�on explained that the Associatior� would decide if they wanted more than eight lights. Village Manager Bradford explained that it was anticipated that people in Ra.dgewood, Shay Place, etc., would want the lighting extended all the way down Tequesta Drive to give it a residential €eel. The praposed lights would replace the current cobra head lights. Discussion ensued regarding of lighting intensity and placement. Mr. Preston reported the plan was to use 75-watt bulbs. Mr. Preston commented next year's budget would better accommodate this lighting. Village Manager Bradford commented the money could be taken from, same und�signated fund balance in order to do the lighting now. Nlr. Prestan commented an engineering plan must be dc�ne . Village Manager Bradford commented if FPI, was asked to do an engineering plan the �7'illage could not ehange their mind without bearing PUBLIC WORKS CO1++H�+i2TTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 1Q the cost. Mr. Preston recommended the Village hire their own engineer and just depend on FPL to tell the Village the location of the junction boxes, and the Village could then make the cuts. Mr. Preston estimated that at this sam.e time next year one-quarter of the new streetlights would be in and the following fiscal year most of the stree�lights should be completed. Mr. Preston exp].ained that most of the up-front cost would be in Tequesta Pines, because in the Country Club the work would be a change order to the current project, �he cuts had already been made, and FPL woul.d supply �he junction boxes and wiring, and existing poles wauld be used. Village Manager Bradford recommended a budget amendment to �cco�unodate th� up-frant cost so ther� would be less budgetary impact later. Chaiz Schauer recommended lighting on Seabrook as soon as possible. Mr. Preston indicated the new poles would be no tal.ler than 15'. Chair Schauer indicated her desire to begin the project as soon as possible. Mr. Preston responded that the V.illage presently had two engineering firms working on streetlights, and either firm could be us�d to move on this project quickly. Chair Schauer questioned Paul Brienza as to the amount Tequesta Pines had already spent, and the middle.of summer was discussed as a target date to do the project. Mayor Han.sen questianed whether Tequesta Pines had ever cansidered pla�ing wrought iran protection around the globes, to which Mr. Brienza responded they had considered changing the globes but not enough light would be pravided to the street. Mr. Preston commented about 213 of the lights in the Village were 75-watt bulbs, and approximately 1/3 were 100-watt. Village Manager Bradford comrnented that the new lights would ne�d to be high pressure sodium vapor to match the other lighting in Tequesta Pines. l�ayor Hansen made a motian to recommend to the Villaqe Council to have E�ary Preston do an amendment to the budqet for streetliqhts on Seabrook Road and in Tequesta Pines. Motion was seconded by Chair Schauer. The vote on the m�tion was: Elizabeth Schauer - far Carl Hansen - for PUBLIC WORKS CO�lITTEE MEETING MINUTES Marah 23, 2000 Paqe 1� ------------------------------------- The motion was therefore passed and adcpted. VzI. CONSIDERATION C3F DECORATIVE STREETLIGHT STANDARD FOR TEQUESTA BUSINESS DI3TRICT Village Manager Bradford reported at the last meeting the new decorative streetlight from FPI, hacl b�en present�d with the intent to provide decorative street lighting in the business district. The first area which would need to be done was an Main Street in the new ZTillage Center, and an Bridge Road, Village Manager Bradfard commented it was now very dark on Tequesta Drive particularly araund the area of Mcearthy's Restaurant tahich was so dark people could not be seen crossing the street until a vehicle was right up to them. Mr. Bradford stressed that intersection should be lighted soon because as soon as Mr. Zuccarelli's Buil.ding A was completed, traffic would increase. Village Manager Bradford also reported that Sou�h Cypress Drive would have a new streetscape, curb and gutters, and streetlights and property awners there had agreed to be assessed for everything except the streetlights. Lighting standa�ds needed to be decided upon, and there were thzee options for installation: in-house using a contractor, in-house using Vill.age crews, or using FPL. Village Manager Bradford explained �hat the FPL option wou.ld be expensive. At the last meeting the Committee had indicated a preference for dual lights, wh.ich was offered by FPL, and which could be seen on Park Avenue in I,ake Park. Mr. Preston reported there would be a one-time up-front fee of $35,000, wi�h manthl�t maintenance charges af $32 per light. IIsing only a styl� with only one light would slightly reduce the cost. Chair Schauer expressed a preference for the double lamp style using mercury hallide bright white 1.ight bulbs, an.d cautioned that the decor used must match that used by JMZ for the Village Center. Village Clerk Ma.nganiello agreed to find out which type of lighting was planned by JMZ, the bright white or the amber. Chair Schauer indicated she wanted consi�tency �n the lighting used from one area to the next. Chair Schauer ind�cated she preferred the bright white fpr safety. Discussion of the lighting and styles ensued. The Viilage Clerk commented that she would be getting a bulk price the next day.'STillaqe Manager Bradford PUBLIC WORKS CC�tITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 200� Page 12 ---------------------r--------_�_--- reported a recent study on decorative lights made b�r the engineers showed that the up-front cost plus ongoing mainten.ance would be cheaper for the Village to own the lights outright. The Village would need to finance the cost, pay the debt service, contract with someone else for the main'�enance, an.d only pay �PL for energy charges . Mayar Hansen discussed the number of lights required for Tequesta Drive, and the charges by FPL, Chair Schauex requested _staff do more resEarch �o see if the Village could buy their own lights, 'tTillage Manager Bradford advised that the xeport had been don.e to answar the question of what would be the least expensive route to buy decorative street lighting for the Villaqe, and the analysis had shown that it taas cheaper for the Village to own and operate their own lights . Village Manager Bradford commented this was only for the central business district area, so it was no� a giant project. Mr. Bradford explained that in the City of Ti�est Palm Beach all the lights on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard were con�racted with FPL but in areas such as Flamingo Park, Northwood, etc ., thos� lights were a�l ovan.ed and operated by the City of West Palm Beach. 9Q� of lights in Pa1m Beach were owned.by the Town and their own crews maintain�d them. Village Clerl� Manganiello explained that some streets might have double light fixtures� and some single lights, and heights of the poles an different s�reets eould also va�y. Village Cle�k Manganiello commented she had been quoted $2,OOfl per light fixture for Bridge Raad, but that price could be d.ropped if lights were purchased in bulk and would be less because of being a municipality. Mrs. Manganiello commer�ted she would, like ta see what the prices were the Mext day, and she could also get names of companies who pexformed streetli.ght maintenance. Chair Schauer requested that Vi�.lage Clerk Manganiello and Mr. Preston wark together and report back to the commit�ee wi.th m.ore details, and tg find out frazn. a professional the best light for pedestrian a�eas, whethe� single or double lights, and to ob�ain their advice on continuity if using both types. Vil.lage Clerk Manganiello reported the Village Genter was using green patina poles, and the FPL poles only came in black. Mr. Pres'�on commented that Gee & Jenson was dQing PUBI�IC WORKS COB+�I�TTEE MEETING MINtJ'PES Mareh 23, 2000 Page 13 ------------------------------------ the work for the Villa.ge on South Cypress Drive and had prepared a lighting proposa�., in which they indicated they would like to double the number of streetlights. A decision on whieh type of fixture would be needed, and the lights would not be installed befare the end of summer. Mr. Preston commented there was a choice of two differ�nt typ8s of tops, and one or two ligh�s, and the acarn type had been the one pre�erred at the la�t meeting. Points discussed by the Village Manager were that ntoney would be saved using single lights instead of double, that the more ornamentation used the higher the price, that green patina would fade and probably be painted black, and r�coxamended avoiding metal in favor of fiberglass or cast concrete poles. Village Manager Bradford estimated it would cost half a million dollars to get started, and money could be saved by paying cash. The money could be borrowed rather than using fun.ds that the Village al.ready had invested, which would make more money for the Village. VIIT. UPDATE ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE PATHWAY PROJECT A letter trom Ch.arles R. Walker, P.E., Director, Traffic Engineering for Palm Beach County, indicated the c�unty would constrt�ct the proposed Riverside Drive pathway with concrete, but would not place it on the west side. Discussion ensued regarding the bicycle path. Mayor Hansen suggested marking the bicycle paths. Mr. Preston zeport�d the Village had been. advised to remove the �igns indicating bicycle paths, and let the individual decide whether �hey wanted to u�e the pathway as a bicycle path or pedestrian walkway. Mr. Preston �eported the county was very confused regarding ownership of the roadway, so the bill might be much larger than Tequesta would actually pay. $24,OOU had been budgeted for the project. Mr. Preston explained that �he intent was to place th.is expense in next year's capi.tal improvement budget. IX. ANY 4THER MATTERS Chair Schauer commented Mr. Qresto�.had cantacted the State regarding skate park regulati.ons. Mr. Preston provided a PUBLIC WORK3 CUN.�IITTEE MEETING MYNUTES March 23, 200a Pagc� 14 li�t of the steps required by the State in order to construct a skate park. An old picture of Tequesta Park was used to show the trees and where a skate park could be lacated without =emoving any trees, which was a requirement of the State. Another Concern was that the State would not review any pZans until funding was available. Chair Schauer reported she met with Sue Millez, Director of Recreation for Palm Beach Gardens, for which $250,000 had been budgeted. She had loaned Chair Schauer a skateboardi.ng �ideo, which was not shown due to the lateness of the hour. Ms. Millear had suggested Teques�a consult a group of teenagers for their ideas, had provided the name of the archi�ectural firm being used by Pa1m BeaCh Gardens, and had indicated that Tixq. Payne, the guru af skateboarding, had been consulted by the City of Palrn Beach Gardens. The City planned ta Charge the teenagers using the skate park a fee to utilize the park. Chair Schauer requested the Village order Tim Payne`s 20-page information guide for $1U.00 from his website. Mr, Preston commented the YMCA had estimated the cast of such a park at $240, 040 and Gee & Jenson had estimated it at $250,000, and he would like �o know funding was av�.ilable before getting the l�ids and everyone enthused. Points discu.ssed were tha� there must be rules and regulatiqn5, th,e park must be campl.etely fenced in with lights, and a person must be on duty to assure no one skated withaut safety equipment. Mr. Preston indicated the YMCA's la.ability cost was $6,000. Mr. Prestc�n stated the Village would be required to hold a pubiic hearing on this matter. Mayor Hansen stated no one but �l�aters were allowed inside the fence. Mr. Prestan cammented the YMCA's only mistake had been no� to make their skate park larger. Village Manager Bradford suggested possible funding sources mi.ght be donations from Homeowners .Associations, and individuals; and Chair Sehauer reported that Sue Miller had indicated that grant money was available. Mr. Prestan coznmented he would speak further to the State and would get the booklet from.Mr. Payne. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2000 Page 15 ------------------------------------ X. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hansen moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chair Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Elizabeth Schauer - for Carl C. Hansen - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the m�eting was adjourned at 6:59 P.M. Respectfully submitted, , - ,,!� '� � _=��.�: '_ ��� ��� � � -�t��� ,�J� Betty Laur ?��; Recording Secretary ' e ''; ;�```'` �;, ��. �; ATTEST: ���.�.�-�,�.�.� Joann Manganie lo Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: � /3 �ood