HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_12/16/1985MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 16, 1985
A Special Council Meeting of the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta was held at 5:.00 P.D4., Tuesday, December 16, 1985 in the Village
Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida.
Councilmembers present were: Howell, Gemino and Stoddard. Also
present were: Robert Harp, Village Manager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk
and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney.
Mr. Edwin F. Radson, District IV Railroad Coordinator was here at
the request of Council. Mr. Radson explained to Council that there will be
installation at the intersection of five (5) section signal head and an
eight (8) phase traffic controller. This will change the pattern of traffic
as it moves thru that corner so that the traffic signals will be coordinated
with the railroad signalization.
In the agreement, its states that the Village of Tequesta shall pay
50% of the annual maintenance cost for the railroad signalization portion
which is about $980.00 annually.
• F~9r. Radson also said that in the agreement, the word County will be
changed to Village and the City of Tequesta will be changed to Village of
Tequesta.
Stoddard told Council he'met with the County and the County said
they will assist the Village of Tequesta in an over all traffic review.
Mr. Radson told Council that the bids were let in January, awarded
in February and construction should start in May.
When questioned about additional liability to the Village, the
Village Attorney advised Council that the Village should notify the rail-
road if the Village sees their is a problem with the signalization.
Gemino moved, "that we accept the agreements pertaining to the up-
grading of the Railroad Crossing signalization at Tequesta Drive and Old
Dixie Highway including the Railroad Reimbursement Agreement:' i~owell seconded
and vote on the motion was:
Gemino - for
Howell - for
Stoddard - for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
2. The next item on the agenda was the appointment of person to fill
Council Vacancy. Stoddard told Council he thinks Council should appoint
someone tonight, but Council doesn't have to if it doesn't want to.
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Mr. Ron Mackail, a possible selection to Council, introduced
himself to Council and gave Council a brief background of his qualifications
for being a Councilmember.
It was the consensus of Council that this item be put on the agenda
for the Council Meeting of January 10, 1986.
Howell moved, "to appoint James Coble to the Community Appearance
Board". Gemino seconded and vote on the motion was:.
Gemino - for
Howell - for
Stoddard - for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Gemino moved, "that we hold off on the appointment of John Larsen
to the Community Appearance Board until there is a full Council." Howell
seconded and vote on the motion was:
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Gemino - for
Howell - for
Stoddard - for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Stoddard told Council he visited with all the members of the South
Florida Water Management District and he quickly picked up they are very interested
in Tequesta!s expansion of the Well Field here and they will do all they can to
help us.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
Cyese Colbert
Village Clerk
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Carlton D. Stodgy
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