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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_11/03/1987 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (305) 746-7457 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1987 A) The minutes of the Village Council Meeting held on October 20, 1987, were approved as submitted. B) The Village Manager's Report covering the period of October 19 through October 30, 1987, was approved as submitted. C) MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS 1)Veteran's Day ceremonies will be held at 11:00 A.M, on Wednesday, November 11, 1987, at Jupiter Town Hall. 2)The Jupiter/Tequesta Athletic Association's Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 6, 1987, at 1:OOP.M. The parade will begin at the site of the Jupiter Post Office and proceed to the Tequesta Plaza. 3)The Village has received official notification from the Supervisor of Elections Office that the scheduled November 10, 1987, Referendum for Public Safety Facilities has been cancelled. I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Tuesday, November 3, 1987. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard at 7:00 P.M., and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice- Mayor; Councilmembers Earl L. Collings, Ron T. Mackail and Edwin J. Nelson. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq., Village Attorney; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official; Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager; Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation; and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. Councilmember Ron T. Mackail gave the invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. At the request of Councilmember Collings, the agenda was amended to include the school busing issue under Item V., Communcations from Visitors. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS ., u Council Meetin Minutes November 3, 197 Page-?---------------- 4)The Annual Christmas Tree will be delivered to the Village Green Park site the first of December. The Mayor noted that the tree would be decorated by members of the Lighthouse Gallery staff, under the supervision of Ms. Faye Schrecengost. The Mayor also noted a community Christmas Carol Corral would be scheduled during the Christmas holidays. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) SCHOOL BUSING ISSUE C7 During the past several weeks Councilmember Collings noted much interest and concern has been expressed by parents of Jupiter and Tequesta school children, some members of the School Board, and Superintendent Mills for a variety of reasons concerning the busing of Jupiter High School students to Suncoast High School, located in Riviera Beach, for the purpose of acheiving an exceptable racial balance within the county high school system. Member Collings noted that Tequesta students were not directly affected at this time, however; they could become affected sometime in the near future. Accordingly, Member Collings indicated that the concerns of the parents of our school children should be heard, and the Council should take a formal position on behalf of the residents of our community on the issue of school busing. The following area residents addressed the Council in opposition to proposal N0.6 recommended by Superintendent Mills, which would require the busing of 488 Jupiter High School students to Suncoast High School. Mr. Johnny Livers requested that Council take a policy stand against the busing issue. • Mrs. Pat Watkins indicated silence could be misinterpreted to give a signal to the School Board Members that the Jupiter/Tequesta residents did not object to the Superintendent's proposal N0.6 recommending busing to achieve racial balance within the school system. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 3- ------------------------ Mrs. Cheryl Onorato thanked Councilmember Collings for initiating the dialogue on this issue at tonight's meeting. She also stated that the community must stand united on this issue to insure forced busing is not permitted, which would disrupt the community and quality education of our children. She indicated efforts should be taken by Council to require the School Board to address assessing the location of, and facilitating the construction of future schools in North County. She noted the at-hand options under consideration by the School Board that force expanded busing out of neighborhood schools will effect their children negatively, and they will undermind that which all of us in every locality work long and hard to achieve "a sense of community." Mrs. Onorato also requested that Council formally oppose the forced busing issue, and that the Council designate a representative from Council to attend the School Board meeting scheduled for Monday, November 9, 1987, at 7:OOP.M. at Palm Beach Gardens Community High School to address the options being presented by Superintendent Mills. Mrs. Gail Fink also addressed Council in opposition to the busing issue and requested their support. Mrs. Gail Bjork, North County District member of the School Board addressed Council on the busing issue. Mrs. Bjork reported that in her opinion Superintendent Mills was leaning toward proposal N0.6, which would require the busing of Jupiter students to Suncoast High School. She indicated she favored proposal N0.7, which was introduced by parents of Palm Beach Garden school children, which recommended the construction of a new school and the deferral of relocating children until the new school was completed. Mrs. Bjork reported that this issue came to light approximately one and a half years ago when it was noted that the racial balance at Suncoast High School exceeded 90% black enrollment and 10$ white enrollment. The racial balance guidelines adopted by the County School Board, recommended the balance of an 80-20% mix. She also indicated the School Board has been under pressure from the NAACP and the ACLU for failure to maintain the 80-20~ racial mix within the Palm Beach County school district. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page-4----------------- Mrs. Bjork stated she did not see the educational soundness of moving children numerous times during a two or three year period, and she suggested that each community should utilize all resources available and let their feelings be known to the members of the School Board and Superintendent Mills. Upon completion of the review of the school busing issue, Councilmember Mackail suggested that the Council take a stand with Jupiter, and formally adopt a resolution opposing the busing issue of Jupiter or Tequesta students. Mayor Stoddard asked if there were any other persons in attendance desiring to speak on this matter prior to the issue being referred to Council. Mrs. Kathy Mclaine, a Tequesta resident, noted that the majority of the speakers addressing the busing issue at this evening's meeting expressed a primary concern for Tequesta students. She suggested as concerned neighbors of Jupiter residents whose children are friends and classmates of our children, that Tequesta unite with Jupiter and present a united front in opposition to the busing of Jupiter students. Council discussed various methods of addressing the situation and upon completion of their discussion Councilmember Collings recommended the following action be taken by the Council: 1) The Council should take a formal position on the issue. 2) A delegate should be appointed to attend the November 9, 1987, School Board meeting. 3) The Village Manager should prepare and forward a letter to the Superintendent of Schools indicating action taken by the Council concerning this matter. 4) Consideration should be given to the appointment of a committee to address this issue Mr. Randolph, Village Attorney, reviewed the restraints placed on a committee by the State Sunshine Laws and suggested formation of a committee should be deffered until it is determined necessary, however; he supported the other actions recommended by Councilmember Collings. At the conclusion of the discussion, t Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 5- ------------------------ Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail,"that Council formally take a position against the concept of busing students as presented in the current proposals offered by the Palm Beach County School Board, specifically proposal No.6, relating to busing Jupiter students to Suncoast High School, and any concept relating thereto which would provide for the busing of Jupiter or Tequesta students to Suncoast or any other high school or schools; and the Village Manager was directed to notify each member of the Palm Beach County School Board and Superintendent Mills by formal letter, the action taken by Council on this issue." The vote on the motion was: • Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to appoint Earl L. Collings as a delegate of the Village Council to attend the November 9, 1987, School Board meeting held at Palm Beach Gardens Community High School at 7:OOP.M." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard Edward C. Howell Ron T. Mackail Earl L. Collings Edwin J. Nelson - for - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Member Collings moved, seconded by Member Nelson, "to appoint Member Ron T. Mackail as an alternate delegate for the November 9, 1987, School Board meeting." The vote on the motion was: Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page-6------------------ Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VI. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Mr. Lloyd Decker, Agent for Tequesta Country Club, reviewed a site plan proposal for the erection of a new tennis court and the removal of an existing tennis court which is an allowed accessory use, within a R/OP zoning district requiring a special exception usage approval of Council. During the Public Hearing, Mr. R.J. Berube, resident of 4 Country Club Circle, objected to the tennis court fencing as presented. Mr. Berube indicated he did not object to the tennis court location; however, he objected to the screening of the tennis court as presented without adequate natural landscaping that would totally shield the fencing. Mr. Randolph, Village Attorney, stated he would review the zoning code to determine if a variance was necessary from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a 10 foot fence. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the request as submitted, subject to the landscaping of the tennis court fencing to include a full natural screening, irrigation of the landscaping, and adequate drainage which would not interrupt the location of present drainage facilities." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the motion was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page-?------------------- NOTE: A copy of the Special Exception Use Request is filed and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. B) Mr. Thomas Beddows of Beddows Commodities, reviewed a site plan proposal of a 2'x3' free standing sign which was approved by the Community Appearance Board at the October 14, 1987 meeting. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the application of the free standing one sided non-illuminated sign for Beddows Commodities, 307 Tequesta Drive, as presented." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) Upon completion of the second reading of Ordinance No. 359, by title only, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 359, providing for the annexation of Property No. 510 to the corporate limits of the Village." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No.359 was adopted. f ~J Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page-8------------------ VIII. NEW BUSINESS A) Mr. Remar M. Harvin, County Building Department, Director of Housing Community Development, reviewed the provisions of a proposed Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County and the Village of Tequesta which was drafted pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments guidelines, to allow inclusion of municipalities within the "urban county", thereby enabling the use of these municipalities population totals to determine the County's Community Development Block Grant Award. Mr. Harvin noted that the funds are targeted by the County to provide services to distressed areas most in need of the various types of housing assistance offered throughout the Community Development Block Grant Program. Since this type of housing assistance is not needed in Tequesta the County will not obligate it's limited capital CDBG funds for publicly assisted housing in the Village. Upon completion of the review, after a lengthy discussion by Council, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County and the Village of Tequesta as presented, subject to the provisions contained in the accompanying letter of transmittal from Remar M. Harvin dated October 21, 1987." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. NOTE: A copy of the letter accompanying the Interlocal Agreement dated October 21, 1987, from Remar M. Harvin, CBD, Director of Housing and Community Development is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page-9------------------- B) Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation, reviewed a proposed revised Master Plan for Constitution Park providing for the elimination of all active facilities originally planned for the Park and designated the area of the park to be confined to Village owned property, Lot No. 512 and the Jupiter/Tequesta Junior Citizen property. During the review of the proposed Master Plan, Mr. Bradford noted that the Village acquired Property 510 and is currently in the process of negotiating for the purchase of Lot No. 512. Mr. Bradford indicated that Lot No. 512 was appraised at $16,000, and that the Village offered $20,000 to the owners for the purchase. The owners originally asked $23,000 for Lot No. 512; however, they are now asking $33,000 for the property. Mayor Stoddard noted ingress and egress to Lot No. 512, which is located in the unincorporated area of the County, requires access from property located within the Village. After further discussion Attorney Randolph recommended that the Council first address the concept of Constitution Park as presented, and second, give direction to the Village Manager how he is to proceed regarding acquisition of Lot No. 512. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to adopt the concept of Constitution Park as presented to include Property No.510 and Property No. 512 and the Jupiter/Tequesta Junior Citizens property." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 10- Upon recommendation Councilmember Nels~ Councilmember Howell, directed to research Property No. 512 by the motion was: of the Village Attorney, ~n moved, seconded by "that the Village Manager be the possibilities of acquiring eminent domain." The vote on Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) A discussion relative to the purchase of Property No. 512, adjacent of Constitution Park, was addressed as the second motion contained in "Item B". D) The Village Attorney read by title only the first reading of Ordinance No. 361, offered by Councilmember Mackail, which provided for regulations for the location and screening of dumpsters within the Village. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 361 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Edward C. Howell - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 361 was adopted. E) The Village Manager reviewed a memorandum requesting authorization for the purchase of two police cruisers at the state contract price of $11,699 each from Don Reid Ford, Maitland, Florida. Mr. Bradford noted the total outlay for the two police cruisers would be $23,398, and that funds have been provided within this year's budget. S Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 11- --------------------------- Upon completion of Mr. Bradford's presentation, Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the purchase of two police cruisers at the unit price of $11,699 from Don Reid Ford, Maitland, Florida." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. • F) Resolution No.2-87/88 offered by Councilmember Collings was read by the Village Attorney, by title only, "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL VOTE FAVORABLY TO ENDORSE THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS "GENERAL DESIGN MEMORANDUM" PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BEACH EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY." Upon completion of the reading Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve the adoption of Resolution No.2-87/88 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and Resolution No. 2- 87/88 was adopted. Councilmember Collings noted that if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "General Design Memorandum" for the County Beach Erosion Control Project was not adopted by the Beaches and Shore Council that a loss in excess of two million dollars of federal funding would occur. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 12- ------------------------ G) The Village Manager reviewed a memorandum recommending the award of a contract to Best Striping, Inc., of Loxahatchee, Florida, in the amount of $3,741.48 for the restriping of Country Club Drive, Bridge Road, the section of Riverside Drive located in Tequesta, and a small section of E1 Porto Drive and Golfview Drive. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to authorize contracting with Best Striping, Inc., of Loxahatchee, Florida, in the amount of $3,741.48 for the restriping of Village streets noted in the Village Manager's recommendation." The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron T. Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. H) The Director of Finance reviewed the provisions of Resolution No. 3-87/88, providing for the final revision of FY 86/87 Departmental Budget appropriations. It was noted that intrafund transfer requests were required to various departmental accounts where expenditures exceeded budget appropriations; however, it was emphasized that appropriations to individual funds were not exceeded. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 3-87/88 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings Edward C. Howell Carlton D. Stoddard Ron T. Mackail Edwin J. Nelson - for - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed and Resolution No. 3- 87/88 was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 13- IX. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Council concurred with a request from Mayor Stoddard to recommend the appointment of Mr. Peter Pimenthal and Mr. Nat Reed to the Water Resource Committee of the Palm Beach County Municipal Council. B) Mr. Bradford reviewed various items of interest at meetings he attended at the 73rd Conference of the International City Managers Association held in Montreal, Canada. C) The Building Official presented a progress report of the County Line Plaza development. X. There being no other business before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. • BCK/krb Respectfully submitted, ., ` ,~~~ Bill C. Kascavelis ~,_,,, Finance Director/Clerk attachments Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 1987 Page 14- Date Approved: November 17, 1987 t G Carlton D. Stodda ~,cvrw~c _ L vo~+ Edward C. Howell, ~~.:N `,1 jam,,, ti Earl L. Coll: Mayor ,~ ,- ~% ,~ ~_._ ~s, Counci i~