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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_05/28/1985~ 4 • ~ . MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA MAY 28 1985 A meeting was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 28, 1985 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmembers present were: Gemino, Howell, Mapes, Murphy and Stoddard. Also present were: Robert Harp, Village Manager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney. Mayor Stoddard made the following announcements: Palm Beach County Commissioners granted North County a license for ALS as back up only to the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Service No. 1. Commended Captain Carl Roderick for the quick thinking and acting upon putting out afire in a home in Tequesta. Mapes moved, "that the Village Manager send Capt. Roderick a Commendation for his action." Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: • Gemino for = Howell for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The first item on the agenda was the Consideration of Proposals for Construction of Enclosure for Well 7R (William D. Reese, P.E. Gee $ Jenson). Mr. Reese told Council that the lowest proposal received for the construction was from Heritage Homes of Tequesta, Inc. in the amount of $13,950 with a completion time of approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks. The Village Manager told Council that Ken Mates was the same contractor who built the rest rooms in Tequesta Park and that he has no problem with the contract being rewarded to Heritage Homes of Tequesta, Inc. Gemino moved, "that we accept Heritage Homes of Tequesta, Inc, bid in the amount of $13,950 and that they start immediately." Murphy seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for • Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. • Minutes of the Village Council Meeting May 28, 1985 Page 2 - The next item on the agenda was the Authorization to Replace Existing Water Main at Tequesta Drive - Seabrook Road Intersection in con- junction with the intersection improvement project. There was a water main break on Tequesta Drive in an area that will be repaired with the intersection improvement project. Mr. James Worth, Water Department Superintendent, the Village Manager and Bill Reese, P.E., Gee ~ Jenson all concur that the water main be replaced with cast iron pipe at the time the road repair is being done. The Dawson Company, Inc. submitted a proposal to install 60' of 6" Ductile Iron Pipe water main at this location for the sum of $1,750,00, Mapes moved, "that we accept the proposal of the Dawson Company for the replacement with a 60' of 6" Ductile Iron pipe water main in the amount of $1,750.00 and that it be paid for from the Renewal and Replacement Fund." Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for • Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Mr. Bill Reese told Council Broward Commissioner have adopted a Well- field Ordinance and Gee ~ Jenson feels Palm Beach County will probably do the same. The Ordinance limits what can be around a wellfield. Mr. Reese informed Council that Well 17 has a buried fuel tank in the area. The next item on the agenda was the Discussion of Additional Signage for Village Hall. Mayor Stoddard called upon Dr. Stan Jacobs to address this item. Dr. Jacobs told Council that the existing sign outfront of the Village Hall is hard to see and that people are having a difficult time finding Village Hall and the Police Department. Stoddard informed Council of the different prices he had received from contractors for doing the lighting of the proposed signs. Mapes moved, "that the Village Manager investigate the signs and come up with suggestions on color of lettering and cost and that he bring it back to the next Council meeting." Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for • Howell for = Mapes for Murphy - for Stoddard - for • Minutes of the Council Meeting May 28, 1985 Page 3 - ------------------------------------- and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA IDENTIFYING SERVICES RENDERED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY WHICH PROVIDE NO REAL AND SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT TO PROPERTY OR RESIDENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AND WHICH ARE FINANCED FROM COUNTY- WIDE REVENUES AND AD VALOREM TAXES; PETITIONING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE MECHA- NISMS TO FINANCE SUCH SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.01 (6) (a) AND (7) FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE." The Village Attorney told Council that each year at this time, before Palm Beach County Commissioners go into their budget the Village ask them to review the cost of items that may be duplicated to the munici- pality. b4apes moved, "for adoption of the Resolution." Murphy seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore Resolution No. 10/84-85 was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read by title an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, AMENDING SECTIONS 6-41 AND 6-42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 1984 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING FOR CODI- FICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE." The Village Manager advised that this amendment is necessary to keep our electric code up-to-date and is recommended by the Building Official. • Minutes of the Council Meeting May 28, 1985 Page 4 - ------------------------------------- Mapes moved, "adoption of the first reading." Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney advised Council that the Village Manager and himself met with two repsentatives of the South Florida Water Management District the results of which were they are going to prepare an Ordinance for us which they feel will be satisfactory to us. The Ordinance would allow the Village to continue to have some control over our own system but which would allow them to have control of wells which they contend are within their jurisdiction. . Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director and Robert Harp, Village Harp, reviewed with Council the Amendments to 1984/1985 budgets. Mayor Stoddard read by title a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1984." Mapes moved, "for adoption of the Resolution." Murphy seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore Resolution No. 9-84/85 was passed and adopted. The next item on the agenda was the Authorization to Expend additional funds for finishing up landscaping for Village Green. Mr. Gary Preston, Recreation Director told Council that the walkways for the park are com- pleted and the statement is for $2,500. The Council budgeted $4,000 for this project which leaves a balance of $1,500 and the committee needs about $1,400 more to complete the park. Mr. Preston asked Council if that money could be used to pay for the balance of things that need to be done. Minutes of the Council Meeting Play 28, 1985 Page 5 - -------------------------------------- Mapes moved, "that the total amount of $14,500 be authorized to be spent on the Village Green to finish up landscaping and other unfinished item which include re-sodding, electrical work and paving of walkways." Murphy seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for • and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. T'he Council Meeting Minutes of April 23, 1985, the Village Manager's Report for May 12 - 24, 1985 and the Village and Water Department Financial Statement for April 1985 were all received. Council set a Workshop Meeting on the Comprehensive Plan for Wednesday, June 19, 1985 at 5:00 P.M. in the Village Hall. Stoddard acknowledged that the Village of Tequesta had made a good case for the continuing of the license for ALS but they only received a license to transport. The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 P.M. i .~ a~, i.f ~~' _. CYj~tESE COLBERT Village Clerk CC:mk / ~~ ;~ DATE APPROVED ~-` ~' - ~G PI 0 i.--~ li'- (! ' ^, EDWARD C. HOWE L -2ti ~/~- W. HARVEY MAPES,~JR.