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I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled
Village Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta
Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, July 27, 1989.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Mayor
Capretta. A roll call was taken by the Recording
Secretary. Councilmembers present were: William E.
Burckart; Earl L. Collings and Vice-Mayor Edward C.
Howell. Village Officials present were: Thomas G.
Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esquire,
Village Attorney; Department Heads and Bill C. Kascavelis,
Finance Director.
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 27, 1989
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II. Mayor Capretta gave the Invocation and led those in
attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200
FAX: (407) 575-6203
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the Agenda as
submitted, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember
Burckart. The vote was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Mayor Capretta - for
Vice Mayor Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS
A) Board of Adjustment Meeting - June 19, 1989.
B) Community Appearance Board Workshop Meeting - June 28,
1989.
Councilmember Burckart asked how close the Community
Appearance Board was in creating the Landscape Code
which is in process of being written. Village
Manager Bradford speculated it would probably be
ready by next Council Meeting on August 10, 1989.
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Councilmember Collings asked Mr. Bradford if he had any
comments on the ratio of Palm Trees in parking
lots, regarding the CAB's recommendation of 505. Mr.
Bradford explained it was "up to" 50$.
C) Code Enforcement Board Public Information Meeting -
July 3, 1989.
D) Village Council Special Meeting - July 6, 1989.
E) Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting - July
7, 1989.
F) Village Council Workshop Meeting - July 11, 1989.
G) Village Council Meeting - July 13, 1989.
H) Village Manager's Report - July 10-21, 1989.
Councilmember Collings asked Village Manager
Bradford where the report was on water consumption. Mr.
Bradford answered this was in the June Report.
Councilmember Collings also asked if there had been
any change in consumption since the new rates have
been introduced. Water Department Manager
Tom Hall answered affirmatively; however, at this
time it cannot be ascertained what has caused that
change (which in some cases has been a 20~
decrease), whether accredited to restrictions, or
weather, or precisely the reason.
Mayor Capretta mentioned he had asked Tom Hall to
prepare chart on water consumption, by month, for
1987, 1988 and year to date and to project out from
that, based on data received from Gee & Jensen, to
ascertain what the monthly estimated consumption would
be for the rest of this year and into 1990.
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the above-
referenced Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Councilmember Burckart seconded. The vote was:
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William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Frances Vaughn, citizen representing Harkin Terrace on
County Line Road spoke regarding the installation of
water lines. Ms. Vaughn stated she had two gaping holes on
the side of County Line Road for which she could not get a
wet tap until the connection charge issue as settled.
Ms. Vaughn's desire was to proceed with the wet tap, get
the holes buried, with the understanding that the rates
may vary within the next few weeks, accepting the fact
there would be a change. Mayor Capretta stated he
felt the issue would be resolved today, and if it was
not, Council could foresee no problem in granting a
special exception, as long as it was understood the rate
would change.
Vic Perrone, Vic's Hardware and representative of Tequesta
Business Association stated the Association had two
recommendations for the Code Enforcement Board: 1) Muriel
Manning, The Poodle Puff; and 2) Bill Frank, Frank's
Associates, Century 21. Mr. Bradford suggested to Mr.
Perrone that he stop in the Village Administrative Office
to ask for two application forms for these
recommended individuals. Mr. Bradford further explained if
Mr. Frank was chosen for the CEB, he may have to
relinquish his present position on the Community Appearance
Board.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A) Consideration of Re-Appointment of Janet Gettig to
a New Three-Year Term as a Regular Member of he
Community Appearance Board, with New Term to Run from
August 1, 1989 through July 31, 1992.
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Mr. Bradford explained he had spoken with Mrs.
Gettig who accepted nomination to the re-
appointment. Councilmember Collings moved to accept
the re-appointment of Mrs. Gettig to the new three-
year term. Councilmember Burckart seconded. The vote
was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
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VII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
A) Consideration of Site Plan Review (Associated
Communications) for Telecommunications Satellite Dish
at Walgreens, 151 U.S. Highway One
North.
Ralph Murcato, representative for Associated
Communications, presented the proposal for a
satellite dish for Walgreen's computer for their
intercom network, to transmit data to and from other
Walgreens throughout the United States.
Councilmember Collings asked if this proposal was
consistent with previous requests for satellite
dishes - Mr. Ladd responded that it was. Vice-
Mayor Howell asked if this dish would be used only
for that specific information or if it
could be used for other things. Scott Ladd answered
that a different type dish would be needed for
different reception, and this one would be used only
for computer reception and transmittal. Mr. Bradford
asked Mr. Ladd if he was satisfied that this dish
was not visible from the highway. Mr. Ladd
responded that the Line of Site Drawing indicates that
it will not be seen.
Councilmember Collings moved to approve the satellite
dish as proposed. Vice-Mayor Howell seconded. The vote
was:
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William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) Ordinance No. 387 - Second Reading - Increasing the
Capital Improvement Charge for Each New Connection
to the Water System to $1,500.
Attorney Randolph gave the second reading of the above-
referenced Ordinance. Councilmember Burckart wrote
a letter to Council stating he felt 51500 was
excessive and that 51150 was more reasonable; also, he
did not like the way the Jupiter Island charge was
being handled and felt it should be a 'per property'
basis, stating the present charge would not be
sufficient to reimburse the Village if indeed there
are fewer properties developed on the Island than the
Village projects.
Attempting to simplify this Ordinance, Attorney
Randolph suggested no change has been made in the
charge to Jupiter Island in this Ordinance. This
was recently done with the proviso that this matter
would be looked at from time-to-time to see whether or
not there should be an increase and to see whether
or not the correct formula was being used.
Therefore, this issue is something separate and apart
from Ordinance 387, and it's something that could be
addressed at a Workshop or another Council meeting,
or have the Engineer look at another way of assessing
that charge. The primary purpose of this Ordinance
is simply to change the Capital Improvement Charge,
not to change what is happening over on Jupiter Island.
Councilmember Collings asked if the second
paragraph of Section 1.(f) could be amended to
read "as developed"; Attorney Randolph responded
affirmatively.
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Attorney Randolph continued that the issue of the
$1500 was actually the primary issue, this being
the one that had engineering input to substantiate
the $1500 cost. Attorney Randolph reminded Council
of the range given to them by Tom Hall who felt the
$1500 range was a good mid-range; it could have been
higher than submitted, but it was felt that $1500 was
supportable. Councilmember Collings agreed.
Mr. Burckart continued that he did not feel the
estimated 1600 new ERC's was an accurate figure. Mr.
Staudinger, Gee & Jensen, stated that anytime you
take a snapshot picture of what you think development
is going to be over the next ten years, will not be an
accurate estimate. There will be a lot of factors that
will come into play over the next few years. He stated
you can't just set the charge and leave it that way -
you have to revisit it. Village Manager Bradford stated
it should be reviewed a minimum of once a year.
Mayor Capretta stated he had a tendency to agree
with Councilmember Burckart that the charge should be
per property and asked what it would take to get that
into the Ordinance.
Mr. Bradford replied he was not sure that was possible,
that it would probably have to start with
maximum allowed density. However, Mr.Bradford suggested
historical allowed density might be able to be
used, if it was quantifiable.
Mayor Capretta asked if building single-family homes on
lots where several units were anticipated, could be
prevented. Mr. Staudinger explained the way the charge
is set up now, is based on ERCs, determined by the size
of the water meter, and depending on what water
meter the builder requests, that's the number of
ERCs assigned; however, a minimum meter size could be
set. Councilmember Collings felt minimum meter size
was most impractical. Mayor Capretta stated one can
never make the maximum assumption on the number of
units, and one can never assume the acreage will all
be used; therefore, a charge is installed that may be
more than it could be, but is in the middle of the
road, and though too much may be collected in one
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instance, and not enough in another, but overall the
costs would be recovered. In the past, costs have
not been recovered.
Councilmember Collings stated the Engineering firm
probably did the same type analysis, but perhaps
more finite, and their recommendation of the range they
gave was from the very minimum previously suggested to
a substantially higher level. It was decided on a
logical basis that, rather than go to the very
minimum, and certainly not to the maximum, to take what
was equitable with those capital connection charges of
other Villages, and $1500 seemed to be eminently
logical. Upon conclusion of all discussion,
Councilmember Collings moved to accept the Ordinance
as submitted. Vice-Mayor Howell seconded the
motion. The vote was:
William E. Burckart - for
• Earl L. Collings _ for
Joseph N. Capretta for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
Village Manager Bradford reminded Mayor Capretta that
back in late June when the Village proceeded in this
direction, by motion of Council, a moratorium
was implemented, and suggested that perhaps for
proper procedure the moratorium should now be undone.
Attorney Randolph added that in this undoing, it
should be made clear that this new Ordinance
shall apply to anyone who applies, or who has
applied, who has not yet received a water connection.
Vice-Mayor Howell moved to rescind the moratorium.
Councilmember Collings seconded the motion. The vote
was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
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B) Ordinance No. 388 - Second Reading - Increasing Permit
Fees to One and One-Half Percent of the Value of
Construction.
Attorney Randolph read the Ordinance by title.
Councilmember Burckart asked Scott Ladd if general
contractors are paying 1.5$ and subcontractors are
paying a fee under $6,000, isn't that in
essence 3~? Mr. Ladd responded that some agencies
are already at 2~ for general contractors,
but that subcontractors pay 1.5$, but only on
their portion of the contract and it averages out.
Mr. Bradford asked Mr. Ladd if when the general
contractor permit fee amount is set, do you count the
HVAC system as part of that amount? Mr.
Ladd answered affirmatively. Mr.
Bradford continued: Then the HVAC subcontractor
comes in and pays another fee on top of that? Mr.
Scott answered the subcontractor would pay $55.00,
the cost of processing the permit. Mr. Ladd stated
he prefers charging the subcontractors because it
give him better control over the
subcontractors. Mayor Capretta explained the past
practice has been to charge general contractors
1~, plus charging the subcontractors, so in
actuality the increase is only .5$, and it puts the
Village about in line with Palm Beach County. Our
methodology is just different, which
gives us better control. Councilmember Collings
moved to accept the second reading of Ordinance No.
388. Vice-Mayor Howell seconded the motion. The vote
was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
C) Resolution No. 10-88/89 - Amending the Study Area
of the Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force to
Include the Vacant Coast Guard Lands as May be Deemed
Necessary.
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Village Manager Bradford stated the Task Force suggested
this because of the aspect of the government putting
the land on the surplus list and the large
potential of uses for the land, one of which
could be a library. Councilmember
Collings asked what the timeframe was for
relinquishment of the land. Mr.
Bradford answered it could be 12-24 months.
He stated he had spoken with people in charge of this
project and found it has been decided the relinquishment
will be a 25 acre, L-shaped parcel that runs parallel
to U.S. #1 and then east-west parallel to CR-
707. Councilmember Collings questioned whether this
and should be included in the soon-to-come Charette being
planned. Mr. Bradford pointed out the last sentence
of Section 3 of the proposed Resolution which states,
"inclusion of the vacant Coast Guard lands lying
northward of CR-707 may be included within the
. planning process to develop the recommended Master
Plan as deemed appropriate by the Task Force." These
planners may say it's of-the-wall, and don't bother.
Mr. Collings suggested suppose they don't say that;
he stated if he were a Charette Planner he would
want to take the biggest possible
environment to plan in. Mr. Bradford stated he felt it
would not be included because the present
possibility of acquiring the land is still vague.
Councilmember Collings moved to table the Resolution
until after November, and assign it to the Public
Works Committee which has purview over parks and
recreation. The vote was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
C) Consideration of Offer of Settlement regarding FEC vs.
Palm Beach County and Village of Tequesta.
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Attorney Randolph explained Tequesta has been involved
in a lawsuit over a bill for repairs to the railroad
right-of-way which occurred several years ago. The
original amount of the bill was $26,200. The County
and the Village were sued by FEC to collect the bill,
the dispute really being between the two parties;
the County saying the Village owed it and the
Village saying the County owed it. Attorney
Randolph convinced the County to pay half of the
original amount of the bill as long as the Village would
pay the interest on the bill. The total amount of
the bill now, with interest, is $38,776.99. With the
County agreeing to pay half of the
original amount of the bill, Tequesta's share
would be $25,676.65. The way this would take place
is, the County would go ahead and pay the entire bill,
and the Village would reimburse the County for the
Village's share. Councilmember Collings moved to
settle along the suggested terms of the Village
Attorney. Councilmember Burckart seconded. The vote
was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A) Review and Comments Relative to Proposed Ordinance
Allowing Additional Building Height in the
Village Prior to Advertisement of Same.
Village Manager Bradford stated the advertising
costs for this issue were so great that everyone
should be certain they're on the same track before
advertising for the first hearing. Mayor Capretta
was concerned that a general amendment of an
Ordinance was being requested for the whole C-
2 district as opposed to one spot approval.
Attorney Randolph stated it would have to be done that
way; otherwise, it would be spot zoning. It would
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only be through PCD that you could have an 8-story
building, not through special exception.
Councilmember Collings asked if it were spot
zoning if the amendment were to say "on Highway
One". Attorney Randolph explained the zoning would
have to be changed, an overlay zone would be
necessary. Or this particular area could right now
go under Planned Development to go as high as four
stories.
Mayor Capretta was reluctant to support any C-2
overall zoning change. Mr. Collings suggested if
increasing stories in the C-2 district was not going to
be supported by Council, it would severely limit the
planners at the Charette and felt strongly that
allowance should be made right now for the Route #1
area in order to give proper liberty to the
Charette. Attorney Randolph explained you would have
to draw a zone; there would have to be something to
. show on the zoning map where you would allow a five-
story building, and asked what kind of depth is
necessary. Mr. Ladd stated traditionally
County uses a 250 foot depth. David Sullivan,
representative of the proposed Radisson Hotel,
stated 250 feet was not enough allowance for the hotel.
Councilmember Burckart stated he could support five
stories in the C-2 zoning and drop the
eight story PCD. Councilmember Collings concurred.
Mr. Bradford stated if all Councilmembers agreed with
five stories, the footage needed to be determined,
and asked Scott Ladd to reiterate to
Council what was reviewed in the last staff
meeting. Mr. Ladd responded he had reviewed with
architects regarding the newer luxury styled buildings
compared to the current type of building you might
get under the 10-foot per story general
limit, that does not give enough flexibility to
give a quality, luxury office or hotel, or whatever -
13 1/2 feet per floor would work out very well for what
a developer might want to do. Councilmember Collings
substantially preferred a community where a modest
height would be allowed and with
requirements for landscaping and parking, as opposed to
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total ground coverage with 2 or 3 stories. He felt that
would be a far more upscale environment than with ground
level density.
Village Manager Bradford asked Attorney Randolph if
an 8-story office building was built outside the
Village, and the Village allows 8 stories as a PCD, does
that mean the 8 story outside the Village is able to
annex into the Village - would there be any constraint
in that regard? Attorney Randolph answered they would
probably come in under the general zoning
category they were adjacent to - they would probably be
an 8-story non-conforming building in a zoning
category that allows 5 stories.
Mayor Capretta stated he wished to table the issue,
not to advertise it yet, and to entertain it again in
60 days, and by that time, hopefully, recommendations
from the Task Force and the Charette will be in, and
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plan. Attorney Randolph agreed the 8-story issue
would probably be controversial and bog this
proposed ordinance down; however, the purpose of
the PCD was to allow for someone who wanted a mix
to have some sort of advantage in height. With this
change there would be a situation in the PCD where
someone can only go 4 stories, yet in a regular
zone, 5 stories. He suggested Council at least
look at making the change from 4 to 6 within the PCD,
or even giving an additional story in the PCD.
Building Official, Scott Ladd, stated there is no
setback requirements in C-1, C-2 nor C-3 zones, and
builders can build right up to the property
line. It was his recommendation that a setback
requirement be incorporated in this Ordinance.
Councilmember Collings agreed that should be
included in the Ordinance. Mayor
Capretta mentioned the 8-story issue should also be
include. Mr. Bradford suggested density should be
included as well. Mayor Capretta suggested the
Ordinance be re-worked including the above, and by the
time the re-write, the advertising, and the first and
second hearings took place, the Downtown Task Force
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would probably have completed their planning. David
Sullivan asked how long he could expect that to take
since they would like to have the Radisson up by next
year. Mayor Capretta asked Council if they had any
problem supporting the five stories. Attorney
Randolph suggested he could have an
Ordinance for the next meeting which allows for five
stories, has a setback requirement, and a lot coverage
requirement in the C-2 area and suggested with proper
approval the Ordinance could be passed in perhaps
45 days. David Sullivan was satisfied. Council was
in full agreement on the rewrite of the Ordinance with
the above-referenced inclusions.
B) Ordinance - First Reading - Implementing a
Surcharge on Water Services to Residents of
Unincorporated Palm Beach County.
Attorney Randolph read the Ordinance by title. "AN
• ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A NEW
SECTION 18-5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
PROVIDE FOR AN EIGHT PERCENT SURCHARGE ON WATER
SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF UNINCORPORATED PALM BEACH
COUNTY AND MARTIN COUNTY; PROVIDING THE BASIS FOR
THE SURCHARGE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Mr. Collings explained
that this in effect means, if passed, that Martin
County and Palm Beach County residents
whom the Village serves will be charged the same price
that is charged Village residents. Mr. Bradford
stated Florida Statute 372 allows for up to a 25$
surcharge to customers of unincorporated areas, without
justification; between 25-50$ surcharge with
justification; therefore, this complies with that
Statute, provides for fairness in rate structure, and
helps recoup the special costs associated with
providing and delivering water services to residents
outside the confines of the Village of Tequesta. Mr.
Collings added it is in no way penal, and it is
equitable. Vice-Mayor Howell moved to approve
the Ordinance. Councilmember Collings seconded the
motion. The vote was:
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William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
C) Review of Village Council Priorities List and Plan
to Prioritize Same.
Mr. Bradford suggest to Council that if they had
already assigned numbers, all they needed to do was hand
them back to him so that he could compile the
information and bring it back to the next agenda.
D) Adoption of the Proposed Millage Rate (6.3140)
Necessary to Provide the Ad Valorem Taxes Required
to Balance the Tentative Fiscal Year 1990 General Fund
Budget.
. Village Manager Bradford reiterated that in Budget
Hearings in June and July, 1989, they started with a
proposed millage rate of 7.3 mills; at the
instruction of the Finance and
Administration Committee, administration was
instructed to reduce the millage rate and were able to
do so to 6 mills. At the last General Fund Budget
Workshop there was a discussion relative to the Public
Safety Consultant Study that's taking place at this
time and that there was a strong likelihood if
the Public Safety is found to be feasible, extra
manpower should be provided to allow existing staff to
be trained, and therefore that cost came to
approximately $93,000. In order to generate that
amount of money, an additional .3140 mills
had to be provided in order to balance the
budget. Therefore, the proposed millage rate is 6.3140
mills necessary to provide the ad valorem taxes
required to balance the fiscal 1990 General Fund
Budget, making our tax rate increase 9.8~ on the
Tequesta portion of the resident's tax bill. Mayor
Capretta asked if the rate could be lowered later on if
it is found the Public Safety program was not
adopted. Mr. Bradford stated there would be
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opportunity to lower that rate in September, but if
this rate today is adopted, it can not be exceeded.
Mr. Bradford reminded Council they could not reduce
the tax rate after October 1. Councilmember Collings
moved to adopt the new millage rate. Councilmember
Burckart seconded the motion. The vote was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
E) Adoption of the Computed Roll-Back Millage Rate
(5.2388) to be Provided to the Property Appraiser in
Accordance with F.S. 200.065.
Councilmember Collings asked what impact this would
have on the taxpayers. Village Manager Bradford
explained it would have no impact on the taxpayers; it
is just a way of showing to the taxpayer that if
the city had the same amount of
expenditures next year as this year, it could, in
theory, adopt a millage rate of 5.2388 mills.
Councilmember Collings moved to adopt the
computed roll-back millage rate. Councilmember Burckart
seconded. The vote was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
F) Adoption of the Date, Time and Place of the First and
Final Budget Hearing to Consider the Proposed
Millage Rate and Tentative Budgets.
Village Manager Bradford explained the first and final
public hearings cannot conflict with Palm Beach County
School Board nor the Palm Beach County Commission.
Therefore, the recommendations are:
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1) First
P.M. at
Florida;
Public Hearing
Village Hall,
- September 14, 1989, 5:30
357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
2) Final
P.M. at
Florida.
Public Hearing
Village Hall,
- September 28, 1989, 5:30
357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Councilmember Burckart moved to approve the above
meeting dates and times for First Public Hearing and
Final Public Hearing. Councilmember Collings seconded.
The vote was:
William E. Burckart - for
Earl L. Collings - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Edward C. Howell - for
the motion therefore passed and was adopted.
X. ANY OTHER MATTERS.
Councilmember Burckart asked where we were going
with the Charette. Councilmember Collings reminded
Council he had initially suggested that the thinking
of the Task Force might generate a thought-starter for
developers, the Villagers, and planners, if they were
given a few thousand dollars to make some preliminary
sketches of what might happen. Subsequent action of the
Task Force and the Village Planner brought up the logic
of using a Charette and develop a substantially more
comprehensive plan of what might be done. The cost would
be about $25,000. Initially Mr. Collings was against
that because the Village did not have control of all
three properties in question. Subsequently, an increased
interest has been developed by the old Winn-Dixie
area, plus outside interests have come in, to the point
to where now the Task Force is very enthusiastic about
having the Charette and will request Council to
come up with the $25,000. Mr. Collings has now moved
from being very much against that expenditure to where it
could be acceptable, depending on what comes out of
the meeting on the 10th. On one hand he feels there is
no financial control; on the other he can see that
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now there is some apparently significant interest from
outside parties on doing something downtown; it may
serve a useful purpose, and most certainly it will
serve a publicity base to an even broader audience.
Village Manager Bradford explained the difference between
providing a few thousand dollars to draw up a conceptual
plan of what may or could happen, and the $25,000,
is that there will be a final product, with
recommended development codes, architectural codes,
road layouts, landscaping design patterns, etc. It
will be a product the Task Force can give to Council
that can, in fact, be adopted and provided for within the
Village Zoning Code.
Councilmember Collings stated he had been assured that
three of the four existing landowners would be at the
Charette; the three being: St. Jude's Catholic Church;
owner of the old Publix mall; and the Dorner group.
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Mayor Capretta felt this was almost a dramatic advertising
technique to create a market for developers. Mr.
Collings stated the peripheral benefit will be the
viewpoint of citizens when they finally see the plan
that Tequesta is finally doing something about those
properties and it will generate momentum and
enthusiasm.
Mayor Capretta and Vice-Mayor Howell stated they could
support this idea.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other matters before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Fran Bitters
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DATE APPROVED:
August 10, 1989
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Bill C. Kascavelis
Finance Director/
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