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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 25, 2001
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Village of Tequesta Public [�Torks Committee held a
regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Administration
Offices, 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on January
25, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 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, Co-Chair Sharon
Walker and Co-Chair Basil Dalack. Also in attendance were
Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Village Attorney John C.
Randolph, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Department
Heads.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Village Clerk Joann Manganiello requested addition of
reorganization of the Public Works Committee immediately
following Approval of Agenda, as well as a decision
regarding the Committee members' preferences for meeting
date and time. Councilmember Walker moved that the Agenda
be approved as amended. Councilmember Dalack seconded the
motion. The vote on the motion was:
Elizabeth Schauer - for
Sharon Walker - for
Basil Dalack - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
was approved as amended.
III. REORGANIZATION
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Councilmemb�r Dalack made a motion that the Chair stay the
same. Gauncil�er Walk�r seeonded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 3-0 vote.
Go-Chair Dalack made a mation that Public Warks Committee
meetinqs be held on Monday or Wednesda� with a beginninq
time of 4:_3� �.m, or &.:..3D_ p.m..., whichever was more
convenient fQr staff. Co-Chair Walker seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous,3-Q vote.
N. CONII�It7NICATION FROM CITIZENS (non Agenda Items)
Joe Hall asked if_the place of _the-meeting could be listed
on the agenda. Chair Schauer commented she would call Mr.
Hall.
V. Review af the YMCA af the PaZm Beaches Progosal for
Recreational Pragramning
Villaqe Clerk Joann Manganiello reported that Di��ctor
Andrew Sloan's contract taith YMCA-had not been renewed and
that an after school day care program was unde�
consideration. Bscause the Heal�h- Department rec�uired
building renovations fpr this gr.agram, th.e recreatiQn
facility had been temporarily closed ta pursue an agreement
with the YMCA. and to make the renov�.tions. The Village
C1erk reported tha..t in December, �taf� had met with Mr.
Robert Giese, President and CEO of -the YMCA, and J. B.
Frast, Chairman of the YMGA Board of IIire�ctors. The YMCA
had provided a ps�posa7. in which the _costs were associated
with the prog�rams they wanted to provide.
Mr. Giese explained that the facus of the proposal was on
the after s_ch��l grogram, the teen gragram, and the summer
camp, which had grown to 40 children. Mr. Gi.ese pravided a
handaut of the pr.o�osal, and reviewed the proposed budget
items mal�ing up the total of $121,44A_in revenue and total
expenses of $121,313.
Councilmentber Dalack questioned whether a need for these
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Councilmember Dalack questioned whether a need for these
services had been expressed. Mr. Giese responded that the
YMCA had done a survey and had received 40 responses from
people who would be interested; and offered to do further
studies if the Village wanted them. Councilmember Walker
expressed concern that there were no programs for children
under five years old, and stated that Mommy and Me classes
were needed and swimming classes were needed. Mrs. Walker
commented she had repeatedly voiced this request and it had
been voiced to her, and she was disappointed that this
proposal did not address that portion of the population.
Public Works and Recreation Director Gary Preston commented
that at the last meeting of this committee there had been
discussion of the Village providing recreational services.
Village Clerk Manganiello reported staff had met and
discussed the proposal, and the intent was to fulfil the
needs of the residents and not to neglect other age groups.
Ms. Manganiello commented that Mr. Giese may have been
misled, and suggested that there were many churches which
provided programs for the under five age group. Mrs. Walker
responded that the churches all had waiting lists. Chair
Schauer suggested using the facility two days a week for
senior citizen programs and three days a week for the
children, and placing a notice in the Village's newsletter
if people were interested in a program for a certain age
group to call the YMCA. Co-Chair Walker indicated this
proposal was not complete enough. Mr. Giese commented a
fitness center had been installed by the YMCA and there had
been 90 people enrolled. Mr. Giese explained that he needed
instruction from the Village as to what him to do regarding
including a younger age group, but cautioned that they were
talking about more hours and more staff so the cost would be
more, but he would be happy to expand the proposal. Chair
Schauer inquired what the Mars Music Center was, which Mr.
Giese explained was the old Coral Sky amphitheater at the
fairgrounds. Chair Schauer indicated there were not enough
activities for teens, and recalled that when her children
were in middle school this facility had been used every
Friday night b�r the teens, but it had taken 6-8 months for
the word to get out. Chair Schauer suggested advertising in
the Jupiter Courier, The Beacon, the Village newsletter,
school newsletters, and possibly the Palm Beach Post. Mr.
- Giese commented that teens would tell them what activities
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they wanted, and suggested contacting leaders in various
high schools-student council members and student council
president to start a leadership group to promote the ideas.
Chair Schauer recommended contacting Assistant Police Chief
Garlo, who worked with the Student Government Association of
Jupiter High School. Mr. Giese reported he had gone before
the City of Lake Worth Commission regarding a YMCA Skate
Park, and that it had taken a year to build up the program.
Mr. Giese commented that the Village needed to be
comfortable with the Program Director and their own values.
Co-Chair Dalack questioned why the Village was involved, to
which Chair Schauer responded that at the last Public Works
Committee meeting the Committee had given Mr. Preston
direction to see what the YMCA could offer or what the
Village could do Mr. Dalack questioned whether there was
any burden on the Village to fund anything. Mr. Preston
responded that almost $80,000 had been allocated in this
year's budget, and this budget was much less than
anticipated for the upcoming year. Mr. Preston explained
that the Village paid for telephones, utilities, repairs,
and reduced the deficit. Mr. Preston reported that each
year the YMCA had had a shortfall, which last year had been
$16,000, and the Village had paid $8,000. Mr. Preston
explained that in this year's budget, $21,000 had been
allocated to cover any deficit. Mr. Preston explained that
if the YMCA had not provided their services, the Village
would have had to hire staff and would still have had the
same expenses as in Mr. Giese's proposal. Mr. Preston
explained that staff had asked Mr. Giese for this proposal
and did not want him to cover the whole time period, but to
leave 2-3 hours open for programs requested by residents.
Mr. Preston reported people called all the time requesting
specific programs, which Mr. Giese could be asked to
provide. Mr. Preston explained that the Village might not
want to ask a senior citizen to pay $10 for each session but
might want to underwrite part of that fee, and must decide
what they wanted to do. Mr. Dalack questioned whether fees
paid to the YMCA might reduce the fixed costs paid by the
Village. Mr. Preston commented that Mr. Giese presented
costs at the end of the year. Co-Chair Dalack questioned
whether the Village could be financially liable for all of
the costs, to which the Village Clerk responded that the
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Village Council would have to grant approval before the
Village would enter into an agreement with the YMCA. Ms.
Manganiello clarified that the focus of this meeting was to
find out if the desire was to have recreational services and
whether to have the YMCA provide services or to have the
Village provide services. Village Clerk Manganiello
discussed providing an after school program, and explained
that parents looked for a summer program well before the
next school year. Ms. Manganiello commented that if the
Village wanted the program to be successful it must be
advertised no later than March and if that date was missed
there would not be enough participation to carry the
program. Proposed building renovations were scheduled to
start immediately following the election, because the
building was used as a polling place. Mr. Preston advised
that this would be on the agenda for the next Village
Council meeting and staff needed to know whether to pursue
providing programs with the YMCA or in-house. Ms.
Manganiello reported that the Village used to provide a
program at Tequesta Park, and she felt parents would be
delighted to have an after school day care program. Mr.
Giese commented that fixtures were not included in the
proposed budget for things such as pool tables, ping pong
tables, fooz ball, etc., but in the past people of the
community had generously donated items. Mr. Preston advised
the Village had allocated funds for fixtures. Mr. Giese
explained that 40 people had responded after school last
year that they would like an after school program. Chair
Schauer commented that people might want to put their
children in the summer program to see if they would like to
use the after school program. Ms. Manganiello commented
that would be late for them to make up their minds. Co-
Chair Walker indicated she would want to firm up something
by May for her child. Mr. Giese commented that the building
could be changed to accommodate smaller children by
eliminating the fitness center, and advised that 35 square
feet were required per child and 15-20 children would be
needed for a program, and he did not know if the room was
large enough or if it would be financially feasible. Co-
Chair Walker indicated she was in favor of the summer
program but was not sure about the rest of the proposal.
Mr. Preston commented that if in two years the programs were
not a success, the YMCA would not want to continue, that the
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YMCA had an excellent reputation, and he would be hesitant
to start an after school program without the YMCA, who had
all the required licenses. Co-Chair Walker questioned if a
meeting could be held every three months to check on the
programs and questioned whether the YMCA could revise
programs in progress. Mr. Giese indicated he would like to
do that. Mr. Giese indicated the YMCA had bus service.
Village Clerk Manganiello suggested Mrs. �nTalker write her
concerns that she felt were not addressed so they could be
added to the YMCA proposal and taken to the Village Council
as soon as possible. The Village Clerk suggested that the
proposal could be presented to the Village Council in draft
form if necessary. Chair Schauer indicated it needed to
be done at the February meeting. Chair Schauer suggested
contacting the Good Shepherd and Lutheran church schools to
tell them what the Village was planning, indicated that she
could put up a poster at St . Jude, and that people could
con�act Mr. Preston or Mr. Giese. Chair Schauer suggested
that other churches could also be contacted. Village Clerk
Manganiello commented that staff would work out contacts
with Mr. Giese, and requested information regarding what the
Committee would like to see offered in the way of programs
in �ime for the agenda for the February 8 Village Council
meeting. Co-Chair Walker indica�ed she would provide her
requests and comments to staff on Monday, January 29.
Village Clerk Manganiello commented that in fairness to the
YMCA, the presentation could be made a� the March 8 meeting
and work could start immediately following that if it was
approved. Mr. Dalack expressed concern.that there might be
a general feeling to proceed with the YMCA but�some details
might not be final by March 8, and questioned whether the
February meeting could be delayed until the 15th or 22nd to
present the proposal to the whole Village Council and if
there were details to work out they could be done by the
March meeting. The Village Clerk suggested as alternatives
holding a special Village Council meeting or a workshop
meeting. Chair Schauer suggested the possibility of holding
another Public Works Committee meeting. Co-Chair Dalack
expressed his desire for the whole Council to fine tune the
contract. Chair Schauer recommended a workshop. Chair
Schauer questioned the space needs for nursery school, to
which Mr. Giese responded the requirement was 35 square feet
indoors and 75 square feet outdoors per child.
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Jim Humpage thanked Mr. Giese for coming and expressed his
opinion that the YMCA was a great asset to the Village. Mr.
Humpage indicated he had heard many comments and
disappointment expressed with the closing of the recreation
facility. Mr. Humpage stated that the back room at the
recreation facility was 500 square feet. Mr. Humpage
commented he had heard many comments about the fitness
equipment during a tour of the building and he thought
people would use it. Chair Schauer indicated there had been
very low participation for the fitness center. Mr. Humpage
commented he would like to see the YMCA come back.
Co-Chair Walker made a motion to continue to work on the
proposal and agreement with the YMCA, and to hold a workshop
for the full Village Councii following the next Village
Council meeting. Co-Chair Dalack seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 3-0 vote.
VI. Review of Proposed Option for Sprint Cell Tower and
Relocation of the Village Emergency (Police/Fire) Radio
Tower
Attorney Karen Roselli and Philip Spangenberg, Principal of
Gulf Coast Real Estate Consultan.ts, LLC, were present on
behalf of Sprint. Village Clerk Manganiello recalled Sprint
had presented a proposal to put a Sprint cell tower on the
Water Department property on Old Dixie Highway, however,
residents of the unincorporated area had objected and
Sprint had been directed to possibly return with a design
that would camouflage the tower. Co-Chair Dalack indicated
he had thought this issue was dead. Village Clerk
Manganiello reported that the Village Council had not
approved it because of aesthetics and because of the
.feelings of the residents of the unincorporated area who had
come to the meeting en masse. Attorney Roselli explained
that a new design was being presented since it had been
learned that Police and Fire needed to relocate their
present communication facilities and might need a pole at
120'. Two options were presented for consideration: a pole
130' in height that would accommodate Police, Fire, and
Sprint. An alternative was a 110' flag pole design which
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would accommodate Sprint and four other carriers from which
the Village would receive revenue; however, that would not
accommodate Police and Fire needs. Chair Schauer indicated
she and the Village Manager had looked at many towers, which
she still considered ugly. Chair Schauer commented she did
not know if people would object, and that two new facilities
were being constructed and there was one that would look
straight into the tower. Co-Chair Walker reported that the
tower on St. Jude was 167' and it was 110' to the peak of
the roof, an.d that could be seen for five miles. Other
towers were discussed. Mr. Spangenberg explained that the
flagpole tower was a stealth application designed to hide
the antennas so that the antennas were built into the pole,
not hooked to the outside of the pole, and other types of
antennas could not be accommodated. Basically the flagpole
antenna could accommodate Sprint and another telephone
carrier. Fire Chief Weinand described the three antennas
used by the Police and Fire Departments. Engineering
Consultant Tom Jensen explained that a monopole would have
risers that came off it at certain heights depending on the
vendor and the frequency each needed. Discussion ensued.
At the request of Co-Chair Dalack, Mr. Spangenberg
clarified the proposal, explaining that Sprint had come back
with the flagpole design but since then the Village had come
to them because of the needs of Fire and Police. Mr. Jensen
explained that if the Village chose the flagpole design, at
some time in the future they would have to add another pole
for Fire and Police. The designs presented were discussed.
Co-Chair Dalack commented he was in favor of income to the
Village from means which did not increase the population and
this to him was ideal, but no one else had liked it so he
had retracted when the first proposal was presented. Co-
Chair Dalack questioned whether the proposal to combine
Sprint with Police and Fire overcame the objections the
people had to the original proposal, and if so, he felt it
was not objectionable. Chair Schauer commented the American
flag must be lighted. Joe Ha1.1 stated that any flag left up
overnight must have a light on it. Mr. Spangenberg
commented if the flag was taken down each night it would not
need to be lighted but there would be a cost. Chair Schauer
noted that she did not know if the flags on either side of
the American flag would need to be lit also. Attorney
Roselli commented that no matter what, Police and Fire had
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to have a pole, to which the public had already obj ected, so
the decision was what to do with Police and Fire before
discussing the flagpole, which would not accommodate Police
and Fire needs. Village Clerk Manganiello requested and
received clarification from Mr. Spangenberg that the
American flagpole could accommodate two carriers and the
flagpoles on either side could accommodate two more, for a
total of four. Mr. Spangenberg indicated that each carrier
would pay approximately $l, 500 per month to lease the space.
Attorney Roselli explained that Sprint would request the
ability to get a pro-rata share of development costs from
each co-locator, since they would pay for construction of
the tower. This would be spelled out in the agreement
b�tween Sprint and the Village. Mr. Spangenberg explained
that the alternative was for Sprint to build a single pole,
that it would behoove the Village to build one a little
larger, Sprint would give the pole to the Village and pay
rent for space on the pole. The reason for making the pole
larger would be to accommodate future carriers. Mr.
Spangenberg suggested a 150' height, so that the Village
could receive more rent. Attorney Roselli noted that an
alternative would be to design the pole so it could be built
higher in the future. Fire Chief Weinand indicated Police
and Fire would need 120' to 130' in height. Mr. Spangenberg
stated Sprint needed 130'. Co-Chair Dalack indicated the
most advantageous proposal wouid be the joint pole and the
objections of the people who previously objected to a free-
standing tower might be overcome if there was a benefit to
the Village and if the tower did not detract from the
appearance of the Village. Chair Schauer asked Mr. Jensen
if Police and Fire could utilize the flagpole design, to
which Mr. Jensen responded he did not believe the flagpole
could structurally handle Police and Fire antennas, which
was why an alternative of 130'-140' monopole with arms out
at the top was being considered. Mr. Jensen explained that
the pole must be structured differently for Fire and Police.
Attorney Roselli added that other carriers could come in at
lower heights.
Village Manager Couzzo indicated the focus of this meeting
was to get an expression by the Board of whether there was
interest in the two alternatives, and that another workshop
would be held. Co-Chair Walker commented this was where a
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mistake had been made previously. Mr. Couzzo commented
staff would be specific with Sprint, and had wanted to
present these ideas as an initial item. Co-Chair Dalack
commented that previously the public had been unanimously
against a tower and did not like the appearance. Co-Chair
Dalack stated that the benefit of this proposal was that it
was something that must be built anyway so a virtue could be
made of necessity and some money could be realized from it.
Attorney Roselli commented that this was essentially a
replacement tower for the one the Village had already, so it
would not be adding a tower to the Village but moving to
another location, and it would be built at Sprint's expense,
and the Village would receive income. Village Clerk
Manganiello commented that the flagpole was flanked on each
side with another pole to give balance for aesthetic reasons
in response to the meeting where the tower was rej ected, and
also to provide room for additional carriers to provide
income to the Village. Since there was a need now to
relocate the existing tower, the Village Clerk requested
direction from the Committee as to whether to pursue the
options presented by Sprint. Village Manager Couzzo noted
this was not a time sensitive issue. Co-Chair Dalack
indicated he would like to pursue this matter. Co-Chair
Walker commented the design was extremely pleasing and
questioned how much it would cost to construct a 130' pole.
Police Chief Allison responded it was approximately $1,000
per foot to build a regular monopole. Mr. Spangenberg
commented that a flagpole would be double that cost.
Attorney Roselli commented the Village would have a lease of
20 years at $20,000 per year. Mr. Spangenberg indicated
Sprint would have to be at 130' and exact Police and Fire
requirements were not known, but only one carrier could be
at 130'. Chair Schauer asked the Sprint representatives to
meet with the Fire and Police Chiefs and Engineering to
determine the exact heights needed.
Resident Joe Hall commented that at the last meeting where
a tower was presented it was rejected 100% by the Village
Council. Mr. Hall expressed concern not just regarding
aesthetics but with the location being so close to
residential homes and concerns regarding microwaves and
radiation. Mr. Hall commented at that time the Village
Council had decided without any questions that whatever
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amount of money the Village received was not worth the
concerns. Mr. Hall requested that all these things be
considered. Chair Schauer noted this pole did not look
anything like the first one that was presented, which was so
ugly. Mr. Hall commented questioned what the tower would
look like with equipment for other carriers attached. Chair
Schauer responded that the appearance of the pole would not
change. Attorney Roselli commented that Sprint had studies
to address medical concerns, and the location was 1, 000 feet
from a residential area, which was the best location in.the
Village for this kind of structure under the Village Code.
Co-Chair Dalack commented there were two proposals to put to
the Village Council: (1) a combination of Sprint's needs
with the Village's communication tower, and (2) a
freestanding tower not combined. Village Manager Couzzo
recommended only the first proposal. Co-Chair Dalack
expressed his opinion that the most attractive proposal was
the unified proposal and if the Village had to have a tower
he believed there was no more electrical danger from the
combined tower, and suggested pursuing that direction. Mr.
Dalack indicated it made more sense to have the combined
facility rather than two separate towers. Chair Schauer
commented that when the Sprint representatives came back to
Village Council she would personally like locations where
similar towers were already constructed so she could drive
to those locations to see similar towers. Mr. Spangenberg
commented they would also provide photo simulations.
Attorney Roselli reported Delray Beach had just built a
combined tower, and she believed the tower could be designed
at a certain height but to be built higher later in case
future technology would require greater heights. Attorney
Roselli advised she and Mr. Spangenberg would get the Police
and Fire specifications and put together a proposal.
Village Clerk Manganiello asked Chief Weinand and Chief
Allison whether there was any alternative to meet their
needs other than building a 130' tower at the proposed
location. Chief Weinand commented they were exploring off
site or out of town towers now but did not know if they
could get the needed coverage. Chief Weinand reported there
were two issues to consider-height and licensing by FCC.
Chief Weinand noted that the Village probably could not get
a license on a tower located far away. Co-Chair Walker
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requested the research continue. Village Manager Couzzo
advised that analysis would continue.
Jim Humpage commented that was his question also that Joann
had asked. Mr. Humpage suggested research to see if the
Village's antennas could go on an existing tower located
close to Seasport . Mr . Humpage commented he had obj ected to
the tower from the onset but it did not occur to him that
the Village would have to relocate their antennas from the
existing tower. Mr. Humpage questioned whether a monopole
without a flag would support two internal and no external
carriers, to which the response was affirmative. Attorney
Roselli indicated there was not enough room to have more
than two internal antennas. Mr. Humpage suggested a
monopole with Sprint at 130', Police and Fire at 120', and
one other provider to provide lease income, without the
flag. Mr. Humpage indicated this could bring in $36,000
annually with $18, 000 from Spring and $18, 000 from the other
provider. Mr. Humpage questioned who maintained the pole,
to which Mr. Spangenberg responded there was no maintenance
except to the equipment on the pole and each carrier would
have access to their own equipment. Mr. Spangenberg
commented that if Police and Fire could not be relocated off
site the Village would need to put up a 130' tower somewhere
and if they could do the one monopole with two carriers that
could eliminate objections from people who envisioned 100
bow-ties on the tower. Co-Chair Walker commented there would
only be two carriers if they were internal, and asked how
many exterior carriers could be accommodated. Mr
Spangenberg responded there could be up to 5 if mounted
externally-three others besides Sprint and the Village.
Chair Schauer requested that the Recording Secretary be sure
that the comments by Mr. Humpage, Mrs. Walker, and Mr.
Spangenberg be included in the minures. Mr. Jensen noted
that another carrier, 02 Wireless, had approached the
Village. Attorney Roselli commented that carrier might
require more height.
Co-Chair Walker made a motion to pursue this proposal with
Police, Fire, and Public Works. Co-Chair Dalack requested
this proposal be discussed at the same workshop of the
Village Council which was scheduled to discuss the YMCA
proposal. Chair Schauer requested that the workshop be held
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at 7 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers. Co-Chair Dalack
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote.
VII. Update on Storm Drainage Educational Program for Village of
Tequesta.
Consulting Engineer Tom Jensen reported on issues in the
Tequesta sewering agreement with ENCON. One issue addressed
was working together to educate the public on the stormwater
utility. Mr. Jensen advised that Co-Chair Walker had
provided information on how to conduct the education, and
South Florida Water Management District had grants
available to fund this type of project. Documents were now
being published for one of the grants which was from Indian
River Lagoon License Program and could possibly be $125,000.
In order to qualify, Tequesta would have to link it with a
dirt project, so Mr. Jensen suggested using the Phase II
project swale construction as the dirt project, which a
portion of the grant money would go toward, leaving $6,000
for the education project. Application would have to be
made for the grant by the end of March and funds would be
released in April or May. The swale would not be
constructed by that time so there would not be a violation
of the grant proceeds. Co-Chair Dalack requested an
explanation of a swale, which was explained as going 6" off
the edge of the pavement, grading 6" down from the edge of
pavement and rising back up to the level of the adjoining
property. A swale was defined as a means of moving water
from one point to another and it also held water. Mr.
Jensen explained that the only educational grants from South
Florida Water Management were the license programs. Mr.
Jensen clarified that the $6,000 would be used for the
education program and that this program would satisfy that
portion of the agreement with ENCON, and in addition some
funds would be realized to help the Village pay for the
swale work. Mr. Jensen noted there were other requirements
in the sewer agreement which needed to be satisfied. Chair
Schauer asked Mr. Jensen to ask Mr. Dent to pursue some of
the issues. Mr. Jensen commented that Mr. Dent was to
provide a copy of a letter he had written to Tom Bradford in
which he had provided a summary of what he had pursued.
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Joe Hall commented during the interlocal meeting last
Tuesday he thought the discussion had been that the Village
was not going to put in swales and that they would only be
done when people redid their driveways. Mr. Jensen advised
there was swale construction in Phase II but not in Country
Club Point, which was what was discussed at that meeting.
Mr. Jensen advised that only where drainage modifications
were being done in Phase II was where swales would go in.
Co-Chair Walker advised that anywhere there was a large
grate with a depression, that was where a swale was going to
be installed. Mr. Hall questioned if swales would go in
where water pipes were laid, to which the response was no.
Chair Schauer requested an update on this issue at the next
Public Works Committee meeting.
VIII. Consideration of Streetlight Standard for Tequesta Business
District (s)
Village Clerk Manganiello reported this item had previously
been presented to the Public Works Committee. A preference
for an acorn style fixture in green patina had been
expressed and it had been established that it would be
Cheaper for the Village to own and operate their own
lighting, which would involve the Village getting financing
for the fixtures and poles, paying the debt service,
contracting with a company to do installation and
maintenance, and the only cost from FPL would be for the
energy. The energy cost proposed at that time from FPL had
been $35,000 up front and $32.00 per month for maintenance.
Village Clerk Manganiello reported in reconsidering this
item and reading the minutes of the last meeting, Chair
Schauer in particular, as well as the other members of the
Committee, had wanted the lighting fixtures to match those
at Tequesta ZTillage Center. Village Clerk Manganiello
referred to the standard pictured in the packets which had
been approved by the Village Council for Tequesta Village
Center, and indicated that the lighting on Main Street was
required to be the same type of standard since it was
included in the master plan. Ms. Manganiello questioned
whether the Committee desired to go with a different type of
streetlight across the street from Tequesta Village Center
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along Tequesta Drive and along Bridge Road, but commented
that aesthetics practically dictated using the same
standard as in Tequesta Village Center. Chair Schauer
reported a resident had questioned what the street lighting
would be on Seabrook and if it would be the same as in the
Country Club. Village Clerk Manganiello clarified that the
streetlights on Seabrook would be the same as those on
Country Club Drive. Streetlighting within the Country Club
would also be the same. Village Clerk Manganiello explained
that the streetlight for the business district was
classified as the decorative streetlight standard for the
business district, which would include Cypress Drive. Ms.
Manganiello commented that although the standard was metal
it was coated with a thermal set polyester powder coat. A
stone aggregate pole was also available in the green patina,
which had been used in Kelsey Park in Lake Park. Cost
savings involved would be that bulk purchases could be made
if everything was the same. The Village Clerk reported
installation was not being done at this time but reported
preliminary cost had been quoted at $2, 000 per light for the
pole, fixture, and installation. Village Clerk Manganiello
recalled that the former Village Manager had estimated a
possible cost of $250,000 initially and had recommended
financing. The Main Street project had started last Friday,
and the road would be built but only one section fin.ished
with curb and gutter, landscape, and lighting as the
buildings were built. The road, striping, and car stops
would be done but the curb and gutter could not be added
until the buildin,gs were built. Co-Chair Dalack received
clarification that at this time the Committee was only
identifying the style of lighting wherever the Village was
required to install streetlights. Ms. Manganiello indicated
installation would be from U.S. One to Old Dixie, Bridge
Road, Main Street, and Cypress Drive. Co-Chair Walker
reported there were lighting standards along Coconut Road
that she would be interested in learning where they were
purchased and the cost, if they might coordinate with
Tequesta Village Center, and how long they had been in
place. Village Clerk Manganiello commented the lighting did
not have to be as ornate which could save money. In
obtaining preliminary information, Ms. Manganiello had found
that one bidder's price was $3,200 per light while the
lowest was $2,000 per light, and she would have research
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done on the lights on Coconut Road. Mr. Preston noted those
were on private property. Ms. Manganiello urged the
Committee to go to Kelsey Park to look at the lighting.
Other locations were mentioned. Co-Chair Dalack observed
that concrete poles could be a liability for the Village
since they would n.ot collapse if hit by an automobile, and
the Village should stay with coll.apsible metal poles. Mr.
Humpage asked if on the south side of Bridge Road the
fixtures would be the same, to which Ms. Manganiello
responded they would be the same as in Tequesta Village
Center. Mr. Humpage indicated there were breakaway poles in
Church Street Station in Orlando. Discussion ensued. Co-
Chair Dalack commented the standard that bears the fixture
should be considered separately as to the type of structure
chosen. Ms. Manganiello pointed out the pole that fit the
adopted standards came in two materials, metal or aggregate
concrete, however the specified standard was the metal and
would bend so might have to be replaced, while the concrete
pole might chip but would not bend.
IX. Any Other Matters
Joe Hall commented there was to be a workshop on the tower
and questioned whether that would also be on the agenda for
the full Council. Chair Schauer responded there would be a
workshop with two items at this point, the YMCA contract and
the Sprint cell tower, but other things might be added. Mr.
Hall asked when the residents within 1,000 feet would
receive notice, to which Chair Schauer responded that would
be at the Village Council meeting. Chair Schauer indicated
she had asked for an evening workshop so the people from
Cypress Drive could come ane express their opinions.
Mr. Hall commented at last week's meeting with ENCON it was
discussed there would be an information meeting with all the
residents. Chair Schauer explained ENCON was handling all
of that and Mr. Dent had suggested holding an open house,
and it was Mr. Couzzo's responsibility to make sure that
would be taken care of.
Co-Chair Dalack questioned the reason for closing Country
Club Drive on January 29 to February 28. Mr. Couzzo
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indicated the agreement ENCON had with Asphalt Consultants
sewering work required that road to be closed during that
period and they were to have notified the residents. Mr.
Hall reported he had not received any notice mentioning
specific roads or dates. Chair Schauer and Co-Chair Walker
indicated they had been receiving phone calls. Mr. Jensen
clarified the road would be closed except for local traffic
and emergency vehicles, and announced signs would be going
up on Monday announcing
Discussion ensued. Chair Schauer suggested Mr. Couzzo
contact Mr. Dent and that someone contact Mr. Anderson of
TCCCA.
Chair Schauer requested a Hurricane Awareness Program before
hurricane season began, providing an evacuation route, what
should be done to prepare homes, and what should be done if
people decided to stay in their homes. Chief Weinand
advised brochures were already being developed and would be
ready for the March presentation by Fire Rescue, and a
mailout would be done to the residents.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Co-Chair Walker made a motion to adjourn. The motion was
seconded by Co-Chair Dalack and carried by unanimous 3-0
vote to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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