HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_22-08_05/08/2008Resolution 22-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE TO BE KNOWN AS THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING ITS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR ITS CONSTITUTION; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Village Council to recognize the
importance of the Village's historic resources and to encourage awareness of its
historical artifacts; and
WHEREAS, within the Village of Tequesta there are historic artifacts
which are regarded as irreplaceable assets to the cultural and social fabric of the
Village; and
WHERAS, the Village Council desires to establish a Historic Preservation
Committee for the purpose of providing for the recognition and promotion of
historic artifacts and sites through educational and cultural events; and
enhancing the cultural significance of the Village's historical objects.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council hereby authorizes the formation of a Historic
Preservation Committee to be known as the Historic Preservation Committee.
The specific purpose of the Committee shall be to provide for the recognition and
promotion of historic artifacts through educational and cultural events; and to
enhance the cultural significance of the Village's historical objects. It is hereby
declared that the protection of historical artifacts, documents, memorabilia and
other physical assets of a historical nature or cultural significance is in the best
interest of the residents and visitors of Tequesta.
Section 2. An artifact is hereby deemed to be any object, document,
memorabilia or other non-structural physical asset that depicts or provides useful
information concerning an historic event, lifestyle, cultural attribute, or social
condition of the earlier and current inhabitants of Tequesta.
Section 3. The Historic Preservation Committee shall consist of five (5)
members, all of whom shall be year round residents and registered voters of
Tequesta. Each Village Council Member shall appoint one (1) member to the
Committee. Members shall demonstrate a positive interest in the historic
preservation of the Village's architectural and incorporation history.
Section 4. Terms of members of the committee will generally be two (2) years;
however upon the initial appointment, two members (Seats 2 and 4) will only
serve one (1) year terms while three members (Seats 1, 3 and 5) will serve two
(2) year terms to allow for staggering. Members may serve for more than one
term and each member shall serve until the appointment of a successor.
Vacancies shall be filled upon expiration of the term, or in the case of resignation,
death or three consecutive absences, the vacancy will be filled for the remainder
of the term by the appropriate Council Member. Members will serve without
compensation.
Section 5. The Committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair who will serve in
said capacity for a one (1) year term. The Vice-Chair will act as Chair in the
absence of the Chair and shall have all powers of the Chair. The Village Clerk
will be responsible for maintaining written records of the proceedings.
Section 6. A simple majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
Section 7. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly in June, September,
December, and March of each year and more often if necessary.
Section 8. The Committee can from time to time appoint Honorary Members
for their years of service to the Village, length of residency or accomplishments.
Honorary Members are not Committee Members and have no vote, unless
appointed as a Regular Member.
Section 9. Council shall budget $2,500 annually beginning with the 2008/09
FY Budget and make available to the Committee said funds for the materials
necessary to preserve the historic value of Village artifacts. Additionally, the
Committee has the authority to accept donations from the public to supplement
the annual budget. Donations should be made payable to the Village of
Tequesta Historic Preservation account.
Section 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Humpage who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Paterno and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Pat Watkins X
Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest X
Council Member Vince Arena X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
Council Member Jim Humpage X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 8T" day of
May, 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Pat Watkins
ATTEST:
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Ex. A
Council Appointment Address Home
Member Phone
Mayor Watkins Lee Resnik 342 Country Club Drive 746-3986
Tequesta, FL 33469
Vice-Mayor Alice Klimas 364 Cedar Avenue 746-4956
Turnquest Tequesta, FL 33469
Council Member Kathleen Smith 127 Fairview West 747-6980
Paterno
Council Member Bethany 562 North Dover 746-4988
Arena Humpage Tequesta, FL 33469
Council Member Dottie Campbell 30 Eastwinds Circle 746-5936
Humpage Tequesta, FL 33469