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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_06/23/1992VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUILDING DEPARTMENT Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6220 FAX: (407) 575-6203 T O W N O F J U P I T E R - V I L L A G E O F T E Q U E S T A J O I N T W O R K S H O P M E E T I N G M I N U T E S J U N E 2 3, 1 9 9 2 I. There was held a Joint Meeting of the Town of Jupiter Town Council and the Village of Tequesta Village Council on Tuesday, June 23, 1992, in the Jupiter Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:43 P.M. by Jupiter Mayor Karen Golonka. Jupiter Councilmembers present were: Mayor Karen Golonka, Vice-Mayor Dominic Sims, Barbara Henderson, and Thomas McCarthy. Also in attendance were Jupiter's Planning and Zoning Administrator, Eric Riel, Jr. and its Director of Public Services, Jim Davis. Tequesta Councilmembers present were: Mayor Earl L. Collings, Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell, • Ron T. Mackail, William E. Burckart and Joseph N. Capretta. Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford was also in attendance. II. FIRE RESCUE Mayor Collings stated that it should be determined 1) where Jupiter-Tequesta is going with Fire Rescue, 2) where they should go, and 3) where they want to go. Village Manager Bradford gave a brief history of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue: Since the demise of the Jupiter Fire Control District 1984-85 when the Referendum was held to consolidate all independent Fire Control Districts under Palm Beach County, the municipalities in northern Palm Beach County, as well as the unincorporated residents, have experienced a 149.9% increase in the cost of Fire Rescue Services. As a point of comparison, during that same time, the CPI rose approximately 35%. In 1986 the Town of Jupiter, Village of Tequesta, Juno Beach and Jupiter Inlet Colony together did a Joint Study of the feasibility of a regional north county Fire Rescue Department. The findings at that time were that it was not feasible, from a cost-savings perspective, for the entities to form their own regional fire department. However, the study pointed out that if costs continued to escalate at a high rate, it may become cost- • effective for those entities to form their own fire rescue department. Jupiter-Tequesta • Joint Council Workshop Meeting Minutes June 23, 1992 Page 2 ------------------------------- Some Tequesta residents are interested in exploring alternative service delivery mechanisms in Fire Rescue. Others are in favor of staying with the County. Quality of service is another aspect of the service which must be considered. Mayor Golonka stated she attended a meeting which took place a month ago with Palm Beach County Fire Chief Brice and County Commissioner Marcus at which north County communities expressed concerns regarding the escalating costs of fire rescue services. Since that time, the projected increase for this service for next year has been reduced. Jupiter Council has not discussed this issue at length since they are a part of the MSTU and the Fire Rescue increase has not been reflected on Jupiter's line item. However, Jupiter is concerned about this issue and has agreed to monitor only. A result of the meeting with Chief Brice and Commissioner Marcus was to examine the structure of fire assessments. Mayor Collings noted there is a tentative workshop scheduled • for July 28. It was the suggestion of Councilmember Capretta that a Task Force be created, representing north County, to study fire rescue services and other alternatives which may be available. Vice-Mayor Sims concurred, and added that perhaps the review of the Joint Study done in 1986 would be in order. Councilmember Henderson concurred, stating that price of service and service received are out of balance. All other Coucilmembers concurred. Mayor Golonka suggested that cost figures on Fire Rescue Service in other communities be researched. III. DRAINAGE A. Cypress Drive: Village Manager Bradford explained that Cypress Drive drainage project has been a joint of issue of concern for years between Jupiter and Tequesta. Approximately five years ago Palm Beach County became involved after discovering there was not sufficient outfall area to accommodate their road widening plans for Dixie Highway. During the most recent Legislative session, a Bill was passed to annex the whole Cypress • drainage basin bringing it under the control of Northern Palm Beach County Water Control District. Property owners abutting that area, and the governments involved, Jupiter-Tequesta • Joint Council ~Porkshop Meeting Minutes June 23, 1992 Page 3 ------------------------------- will be assessed for their proportionate share of that property. All seems to be heading as planned, and a recent meeting with the property owners to be assessed was held. B. Dover Ditch: - a drainage ditch located on the border of Jupiter/Tequesta on the peninsula north of the Loxahatchee River. In 1979 Tequesta did a Bond Issue to take care of drainage improvements on Tequesta Drive, and some neighborhoods surrounding Seabrook Road and Tequesta Drive area. At that time, Palm Beach County was maintaining Dover Ditch. The Village signed an Interlocal Agreement with the County which required the Village to maintain the ditch in return for the Village to discharge water there. One of the work items of the 1979 Bond Issue was improvement of Dover Ditch. At that time the Village re-contoured the slope of the banks and • re-seeded. Now the ditch is in bad condition. Seventy-five percent of the discharge into the ditch comes from Tequesta, with twenty-five percent coming from Jupiter. Sixty to seventy percent of lands which abut the ditch are Jupiter properties. Tequesta is presently working on a financing mechanism to bring the ditch back up to standard and fixing all surrounding properties. Once brought to proper standard, Tequesta requests that Jupiter consider picking up its fair share of maintenance on that ditch; i.e. 25% of the water and 60% of abutting properties. Jupiter Councilmember Sims suggested that this issue be broached with Jupiter Staff to receive a consensus. It was suggested that adjacent property owners be surveyed to determine a willingness to purchase extra land if the Village piped the ditch. IV. ANNEXATION Eric Riel, Jr., of the Jupiter Planning & Zoning Department, gave a presentation showing areas of conflict regarding annexation. Jupiter stated that it had reserved Sections 26 • and 27 for annexation - Tequesta has also reserved Section 26 and 27, but Tequesta Council felt they would be willing to give it up if some sort of tradeoff could be arranged. • Jupiter-Tequesta Joint Council 1Porkshop Meeting Minutes June 23, 1992 Page 4 Jupiter Councilwoman Henderson was in favor of Tequesta squaring off its boundaries. Village Manager Bradford stated that Tequesta may be interested in annexing parts of southern Martin County and invited Jupiter, if Jupiter is ever interested, on a joint basis with Tequesta, in helping to change the State Law which prohibits annexing across county lines. Jupiter Councilmember McCarthy agreed with Councilmember Henderson that the "ball should start rolling" this year regarding annexation. V. STUDENT REASSIGNMENT Village Manager Bradford stated that it is important to finalize the setting up of a Committee in order to meet the racial balance deadline in north county schools. A North County Education Committee is the body which has been established which will assist with the implementation of different options. Appointments on this Committee include: Two appointees from the Board of County Commissioners; Two from the Jupiter Council; Two from Tequesta Council; One from the Chamber of Commerce; One from Board of Realtors; One from the PTO from various schools. Logistics to be decided include: 1) where to meet; 2) budget monies; 3) marketing, etc. Mayor Collings stated Tequesta would choose their appointees by July 23. Mayor Golonka suggested that letters from Jupiter/Tequesta Councils be sent to all other organizations requesting they appoint representatives and supply those names to both Councils. It was agreed that Jupiter should be the leader and coordinator in this transaction. Mr. Bradford pointed out that: 1) a survey of the current minority population was necessary; and 2) a marketing-type plan needed to be developed. Both Councils agreed to set a ta_ntative August meeting for the Committee, once representatives are chosen. • Jupiter-Tequesta • Joint Council Workshop Meeting Minutes June 23, 1992 Page 5 VI. RECREATION/CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mayor Golonka asked, since Jupiter receives lots of requests for financial assistance with activities, if Tequesta had a budget set aside for donations to local activities. Village Manager Bradford explained that Tequesta does not have an amount set aside in the Budget for donations to local activities but does contribute to such things as the Jupiter/Tequesta annual Independence Day Fireworks Display, the Tequesta Fest, funding for JTAA, etc. VII. OTHER Vice Mayor Sims suggested that the next joint Council meeting cover items such as an Economic Development Board for the Jupiter/Tequesta area and to obtain feedback regarding Fire/Rescue. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~,~- , Fran Bitters Recording Secretary ATTEST: J ann Manganie o Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: 3 / ~.