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I. The Tequesta Public Works Committee held a scheduled meeting
at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida,
on Wednesday, August 8, 1990. The meeting was called to order
at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Edward C. Howell. A roll call was
taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Committee
members present were: Edward C. Howell, and Co-Chairman Ron
T. Mackail. Village Officials present were: Bill C.
Kascavelis, Finance Director; Thomas G. Bradford, Village
Manager, Wendy Harrison, Assistant to the Village Manager, and
Gary Preston, Manager of the Parks and Recreation Department.
II. DISCUSSION OF PLANNING AND BUDGETING FOR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Chairman Howell stated it was his belief that the Village
should take a leadership position regarding cultural events
in the community, without subsidizing, to benefit the local
citizens, young and old alike. He felt there was a need to
build a sense of "community" in Tequesta. He explained
further that though parks are needed for the green area, bench
areas and perhaps a heart trail, there was still a need for
small scale community-oriented events, with arts, crafts,
music, etc. Chairman Howell felt that 'overkill' should be
guarded against, but some seeds needed to be planted.
Gary Preston, Manager, Parks and Recreation, stated he has
talked with Fantasma Productions in the past and has found
that the cost of a quality band to perform would be between
$2000-$3000. Mr. Preston explained this idea is very similar
to what Jupiter is now doing with "Shakespeare By The Sea"
production.
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Village Manager Bradford suggested starting out small, have
Mr. Preston get a good cost estimate on a one-time community
event, before the first Budget Hearing, then progress from
there. Mr. Bradford summarized Chairman Howell's concerns as
follows:
o A cultural event; something sponsored by the Village;
o A youth center needed in Tequesta;
o Constitution Park, either a stand-alone issue, a place
for a cultural event, a place for an expanded youth
center, or on its own with or without JTJC.
Gary Preston expounded on the fact that the people of Tequesta
want a park within the Village in a residential area, but that
cultural events are always very popular.
III. DISCUSSION OF PLANNING FOR ACTIVE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT
CONSTITIITION PARR
Gary Preston gave an update on Constitution Park: The
original Master Plan for Constitution Park was presented to
Council three years ago. In 1986 Council suggested leasing
the four acres through a long-term lease from JTJC. JTJC
refused the lease option. The Village also attempted to buy
Lot 512 at 50� above �he appraised price. That purchase was
not consummated due to a high asking price. Tequesta Gardens
Condominium Association was opposed to Constitution Park as
planned.
Mr. Bradford explained that another reason this old Master
Plan is being re-presented is because a few Council Meetings
ago a citizen chastised the Village for having lots of green
space but no active recreational facilities. Council
consensus was to look into some active recreational facilities
and maybe see about getting the Recreational Advisory Board
back on track to look at that. The Recreational Advisory
Board, for all practical purposes, is no longer existent. The
Public Works Committee is charged with oversight of
recreational matters, based upon Committee assignments.
Therefore, this old Master Plan has been brought out again.
Whatever is decided, it can be done incrementally. It does
not have to be done all at once.
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Gary Preston explained that without a lease for use of the
JTJC property, the Village could not put tax dollars into this
property. However, the new Board and the new President at
JTJC now are willing to discuss a long-term lease with the
Village. The President of JTJC is mainly concerned with a
youth center, but feels Constitution Park (approximately four
acres) will be a good drawing card. Mr. Bradford suggest the
lease should contain a lease option, stating that in the event
that JTJC desires the Village to operate the Youth Center, the
entire property shall become the ownership of the Village of
Tequesta. Mr. Bradford reminded the Committee that the
Hernandez parcel needs to be acquired; otherwise, this
endeavor would not make much sense to have a hole in the
middle of the Plan. Mr. Preston felt that too much of a
commitment ought not to be made to JTJC. Two other entities
are looking at the same property.
The Committee recommended that they be authorized by Village
Council to conduct meetings with JTJC to discuss lease of
their undeveloped lands for future park development to be
developed, pursuant to a modified Master Plan. Depending upon
the success of the discussions, the issue of purchasing the
Hernandez property will be addressed at that time.
IV. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Chairman Howell explained to the Committee that the
representatives for "Shakespeare By The Sea" are planning to
come before Village Council requesting financial support. He
asked Mr. Bradford the extent of the Jupiter contribution, and
Mr. Bradford advised approximately $5000.00. It was the
consensus of the Committee that making a donation would be
inadvisable, based upon current policy, and the hope that the
Village will be able to stage its own "cultural event".
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V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
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