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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_06/19/2001U VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6200 Fax: (561) 575-6203 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES JUNE 19, 2001, 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Village Council held a workshop at 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida on Tuesday, June 19, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Geraldine Genco. Roll call was taken by Mary Wolcott, Village Clerk. Councilmembers present: Councilmember Russell J. von Frank, Councilmember Sharon D. Walker, Mayor Geraldine Genco, Vice Mayor Joseph N. Capretta, and Councilmember Basil E. Dalack. Also in attendance: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Village Clerk Mary Wolcott, Department Heads, and Song + Associates. • II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Dalack moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember von Frank. Motion carried S-0. III. PRESENTATION BY SONG + ASSOCIATES REGARDING THE TWO SITES UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEW VILLAGE CENTER. Young Song thanked everyone for coming and introduced the following individuals working with her: Gregory Hong, Song + Associates Kermit White, Song + Associates Frank Spencer, Song + Associates Peter Gilstad, Song + Associates George Gentile, Gentile and Associates Scott Slora, LBF & H She stated they were going to listen to the public speak about three topics: why we live here, what does Tequesta mean, and what makes you love this place. Gregory Hong read an article about Tequesta's history found on our web site (see attachment A). • Recycled Paper Young Song asked, why do you live here? A resident of more than 30 years stated when she came here it was a private reserve and a pretty town with the ocean intercoastal and river. It was convenient to her husband's job. Hal Hutchinson commented in 1969 he and his wife moved here because it was a bedroom community, quiet and tranquil, with reasonable traffic and schools. He does not like the downtown atmosphere. A member of the audience stated he has a business here because this is a booming, growing area. MaryAnne ()uigley remarked she has been here since the 1960's and has seen it grow, her grandchildren are here, and would like it to continue to grow because we need a place to take the children. A 15~ear resident commented you lose tranquility going downtown, and you can't move in traffic on US 1. Ron Priorer moved to Tequesta because he wasn't happy with development in Jupiter, and doesn't think Tequesta has the opportunity to grow too much. Larry Leche has been here since 1965 and feels the past Council was not in touch with • the people, left this for the new Council to deal with, and they must be committed to see it through. John Zuccarelli believes this is a great town and great area that has changed a lot in the past five or six years, but there is no place to go and nothing to do-it needs a focal point. A gentleman who retired 32 years ago from Philadelphia toured Florida for 30 days to find a place to live, and pulled into Tequesta Country Club on the 30~' day, moved here because it was vibrant, alive, and anon-shuffleboard community. Young Song requested the audience tell what they think the Village Hall is and what they will do there. Harold Taylor believes the Village Hall should be the focal point of the town, the thing people concentrate on. Ed Resnik commented we have a unique opportunity to serve the needs of the Village for 20 to 30 years, and our design has to provide adequate facilities to meet staff needs for the future. There ought to be a conference center and an office for each Councilmember. Marcia Mavo remarked we must realize the future will be filled with outsourcing and the Internet, and we may not require the physical plant one may think. • 2 • Council Workshop June 19, 2001 Peggy Verhoeven stated that Jupiter's new facility does not have offices for the Councilmembers. Jim Humpage would like to see it represent the people, and to think 20 to 30 years ahead Hal Hutchinson felt we do not need a Village Hall in a Mizner atmosphere, but rather keep it functional. Limiting the size limits the government. Richard Berube cited Juno Beach City Hall as a City Hall with functions for people, used for many things besides government-art shows, dinners, etc. Bill Burkhart stated Village Hall needs to be the most important building in town, built in away to be expanded over and over again. John Zuccarelli commented the building is something we should be proud of, and built to suit audience size. Ed Ferrin remarked we need a place where activities can take place such as parties and dances, a place for young people to go--make it multifunctional. • Young Song asked those to speak who liked 357 Tequesta Drive, without knowing any data, and what you think now. Howard Morton is in favor of having a choice, he wants a majority vote. Another member of the public felt town hall should stand by itself in a central location and be appreciated, and the downtown area would create a parking problem. A participant stated the downtown parking is insufficient and traffic is a problem with so many businesses surrounding it. Richard Berube believes it should be where a majority of the people vote it should be, and from a practical standpoint the Village Hall should be out of the commercial area. An audience member commented parking will be a major problem at the commercial center, and at 357 there will be enough room for a Village Hall and a Public Safety Facility. Peggy Verhoeven remarked this was what the change of government was about. The majority of the people should decide. Linda Cerese would like Village Hall at 357, west of the railroad tracks, because she • wants the fire department on the side of the tracks where most of the residences are located. 3 • Council Workshop June 19, 2001 Another gentleman stated he would vote to have it downtown because we need an image, an easily identified location and a focal point. The traffic and parking would be the same problem at 357 because of the size. There is more room downtown, and we have to prepare to expand for the future. Paul Chamberlain wants a place to walk to, with the ability to walk to dry cleaners and small businesses around it. Neal Vanderwaal feels city hall will get lost downtown, and would better stand out at its present location. Jim Humpa~e will support whatever the community supports. He lives in Tequesta because it is a "village." Pat Watkins wants to encourage the Council to use Village Hall as a community and cultural facility. Harold Tabor stated everything should be in the same place. He feels from the aesthetic standpoint the plaza site is better. Village Hall should be at the entrance to the Village. BiI1 Quigley feels the Village Hall should be visible, and no matter which site you chose you will have traffic problems. Mrs. Quigley commented she has lived here for 38 years, and no one wants a heavy fire truck coming out of their back yard. Cathy Lowe has two young kids, and was looking for a family oriented town when she moved here. She feels the Plaza site is larger, better, and the downtown area seems the best for multi-use. John Zuccarelli noted that those living adjacent to 357 would have to deal with the construction. Mayor Genco stated the Public Safety Building is going to be built next to the 357 site. An audience member commented the downtown area would be a perfect place for a bell tower. Ron Priorer remarked he was in favor of the Village Hall going downtown. Paul Chamberlain suggested if the Public Safety Facility were to be built where the old • town hall was, then there will not be enough room for the new town hall, and it could obstruct Public Safety. 4 Council Workshop June 19, 2001 Jim Searcv stated people want to interact, and we should take advantage of that opportunity. Tom Bradford mentioned the Plaza site provides for the Village to be properly planned in the Village District. On the 357 site it crowds the Public Safety Buildings. Mayor Genco remarked there is sufficient space at both of the sites, or we would not be going through with these workshops. Hal Hutchinson commented on Mr. Bradford's comments, stating his administration left a lot to be desired and that 357 was very viable long before he made the deals he did. A member of the public noted traffic, cost and tranquil location leave much to be desired. There is a parking problem downtown, yet at Gallery Square North it is a tranquil location. Wade Greist stated the location should be the desire of the people. There was no Council comment. . Youn Song thanked the audience for coming. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8: 29 p. m. Respectfully Submitted by: M Wolcott, Village Clerk Approved: ~ ~~/ ~~ • Shortly after he arrived ir! €'a#m ~~~ach in 1955, real estate developer bailie Martyrs discovered the secluded Jupiter Inlet area. He was intrigued with the south end of tha is#artd (now Jupiter in€et Colony) and asked Mr. Cato, tender a# the old turnsty#e bridge tv the island, to show him the area. Cato responded that, ' • it is dust a jungle,"but took Marlyn there ;n his boat. Th+~s Megan one of the rr,.,~e ayyr+~s~iv6 i;ui`it~riurrity tlerQtt;~- ments in Florida. Martyrs taought 8Fi acres on Jc~ptter lsiand, Paid out 24Q lots and a shopping area off U.S. One. tAt that time there were;ust a few stores on U.S. Highway C~ne...gas stations end rd5t;3C~r~11C5.)- '~ After Martyrs had his Jib Club project underway, his next step was the .creation of Waterway V€ilage on the west side rzf tht~ tntracoastal raxtending up in tf.,, cr~rrn:nrr_:a! area. ri" !~ S. Highway/ (lr:e. ahurtly thereafter. h9 began the d,~~Lrelcprnent ei =ne ~~~lintry C,'+ub area on 35i~ ar•res he bought in 1955. The project consisted of fi04 hamesite~ ~}"-~, ,`'; 5f i?'c"ty:~r ~-.~ilrln, t?fGif'!'`. -VEkS ~iae yoif course, des+gned by ~+cl~ W#€san. li oper~e+i in t957 christen~;d by ~:~ lr~~ ~-~~:~~tr_~t-~~ ~=t ~t ~~~~~~~=srf~~ th8 first three players, Martyrs, Kurtz, and 1-athrop. Young "Punch" Martyrs was caddie. First professiona#s arriving In October t 357 were touring prc~ and PGA Champion aow Finsternald and horrte pro !Addis Bush. Bush was fo#lowed by Matt Moore, then Jacfc tssaes, and final#y in 1965 by Ed Fickr±r, whn is still head pro. VVhen',~arfyn car5+e':~ tt,~ d•ea, he I3s~i€t his t!r5t horns +n t*ie ,;:t~ t~iub While excav8ting far the #oundation. an lndietrr mdt~nd wifft var€ous art€facts waS discovered. He became enthralled with Indian lore. It was determined that wha# - ~~[tlQllLaf ...._ YrUage Gngen w~rir a strong 7equesta fed#art Tribe from south Florida wha had encroached on the nomadic Jeagas inhabiting the area at that time. Although historical authorit#es disputed his Tequesfa theory, Martyrs himself was convinced of its autherKicityand finally, in his Darn mind, proved the point. When he started the development ai the Co~sntry C#ub area, '~e ~~aifed it "Tequesta ' - a strong rorr~antic Hams whether indeed the tribe was a regular rt35#LfdFtf of the area or riot. It €ogically followed, then, that when he, Bil! Kurtz, and 9ud Lathrop (who later became his tlariners) visualized a formal vii#age in the area the name to file for was "Tequesta " Thus, on June 4, 1957, the Charter was ~yrantsd by the Legislature in that F~ame...ar.d a rerr3arkab:e village. 1~°,te;,winecf with lc;ur utter jt;r~8dict~Uns, :rx.:, c~rzated. ~r~uc~ta is, +~zd~ad, a ~}tx;d neighbor of the adiacent and overlappi communities of Jupiter, the Inlet Ca#on y '~Ot3th Mart€n C..r~Ur!tV a.,d ~+ninrorpr~ l gated P:ort'iern Paim Beach t^,;,urtt. ! 5ource~ Tequr?sta 7'rlbufe ii,nf_' '4f t9f32 ~ •