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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_08/13/1985~'" MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AUGUST 13, 1985 A meeting was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 13, 1985 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Councilmembers present were: Gemino, Howell, Murphy and Stoddard. Mapes was on approved vacation. Also present were: Robert Harp, Village Manager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney. The Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given by Mayor Stoddard. Changes made to the agenda and approved were: add: 2c. Tequesta Drive - Seabrook Road Improvement Project add: 3a. Discussion of language for Beautification Committee. • Stoddard made the following announcements: 1. Monday, August 26, 1985 at 11:45, dedication of the new motor aid vehicle at a luncheon by the Jupiter Hospital. The Hospital has agreed to make this vehicle available for hurricane emergency if needed. 2. Child Watch Program is going very well - scheduled for Saturday - September 7, 1985 at 8:30 a.m. There was no one under "Time for Visitor". 2a. The next item on the agenda was the preliminary sketch approval for Chapel Court Section III. Gemino moved, "approval of preliminary sketch (drawing D 85-1, dated June 19, 1985, Lindberg Land Surveying, Inc.) approval of Chapel Court Section III subject to annexation of the land into Tequesta." Murphy seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. 2b. The next item was the Signage for Village Hall. Stoddard told Council • there had been three (3) bids submitted for the installation of the signage for the Village Hall. Minutes of Village Council Meeting August 13, 1985 . Page 2 - ------------------------------------------- Council agreed on black lettering, 12" high, all plastic letters to be installed so that the letters stand off the wall. Howell moved, "that the bid be awarded to City Signs in the amount of $1,385.42 for 12" high plastic letters and that Tom Stone Electric be hired to do the wiring in the amount of $707.00 and that the lettering be "standard black lettering." Gemino seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Manager explained to Council that the original work at Tequesta Drive and Seabrook Road was done awhile ago, but during recent improve- ment at this location, ten (10) additional drainage pipe joints, which was under the original contract, were noticed in need of repair. The repair work was authorized which consisted of excavating and repairing the drainage pipe joints, removing rubble from excavation, backfill and compact excavation, • taking density tests, placement of 12" limerock base course compacted, density test of base material and furnishing and placement of 2" asphalt over trench lines. The cost for this work was $5,049.69. There was also an additional cost of $275.00 for temporary pavement markings. The Village Manager and Gee $ Jenson recommended approval of the two (2) change orders and the final payment for Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $5,335.47. Murphy moved, "approval of Estimate No. 4 including the final two (2) change orders from Rosso Paving, Grading $ Drainage in the amount of $ 5,335.47 for Tequesta Drive-Seabrook Road Improvements Project." Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. 4a. The agenda was amended by putting Discussion of revision of water rates and charges for Jupiter-Martin 6Uater Associates, Inc. next on the agenda ecause t ere were peop e present to spea on is subject. • Attorney Charles Burns was present representing the 62 property owners who own Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc. Mr. Burns told Council that his clients purchased this system in early 1985. An agreement between the Village of Tequesta Water System and the prior owner of the water system was executed on January 10, 1983. This agreement also spells out water rates and charges • Minutes of the Village Council Meeting August 13, 1985 Page 3 - ------------------------------------------------- which his clients would like the Village to consider changing. Mr. Burns told Council his clients do not receive money for maintenance, billing or service. They do not get to keep the monies charged for Fire Protect- ion. Mr. Burns explained to Council his clients would like to see a reduction to Tec{uesta for minimum service charge per month, a reduction in the gallonage charge per month or they would like to see the Village take over the entire system of their water company. Mr. Burns told Council that the loop in their system under the river to Jupiter Island would help the Village. Council instructed the Village Manager, Village Attorney and the Village's engineers to meet on this matter, and then meet with the representatives of Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc. and then meet with Council with their findings and/or recommendations. 3a. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of language for the Beautification Committee. The Village Attorney handed out to Council, for discussion purposes, ideas for what he called the "Long Range Planning • Commission". Council agreed that this Commission should be established for a period of one year. The Commission shall elect a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and a Secretary which shall keep records of its resolutions. The powers and duties of the Commission shall be advisory to the Village Council. The Commission shall review and make recommendations to the Village Council regarding any items pertaining to Long Range Planning within the Village. (Copy of this subject is hereby attached and have become part of these Minutes). Howell moved, "to create the Long Range Planning Commission as written (see attached) with amendments as discussed for a period of one (1) year." Gemino seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. • Council discussed briefly the Community Appearance Board and the duties of the Board. Gemino recommended that the four (4) vacancies on the • Minutes of the Village Council Meeting August 13, 1985 Page 4 - ----------------------------------------------- Community Appearance Board be replaced with the four (4) new people who have handed in their resumes for the Community Appearance Board. Gemino reminded Council that there were two (2) signs coming before the Community Appearance Board tomorrow and that Council should have some input into them. Council set Thursday, August 22, 1985 at 5:00 P.M., or Wednesday, August 21, 1985 at 5:00 P.M. for two possible dates for a Workshop Meeting for Review of Coastal Zone Protection/Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Village Manager is to check with the Village Planner to see which date is best. The Village Manager's Report for July 21, 1985 through August 10, 1985, the Water Department and Village Financial Statement for June, 1985 were received. Gemino asked if the Village Building Department had the right to rescind the Building Permit for Step Saver. The Village Attorney advised Council that the Building Official needs to make a decision if there are violation, what those violations are and then we can take it from there. • The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. CyrLse Colbert Village Clerk CC:mk Attachments Date Approved . Gemino Edward C. Howell • Carlton D. Stoddard FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES There is hereby created within the Village of Tequesta a Long Range Planning Commission to consist of seven (7) residents of the Village of Tequesta appointed by the Village Council . 'I~he. _.torm ~~of off-ice_ fg~-members of (3 )~~years, id t _ms" ~~-~~xgir-e--or~t~-~._~6t7~~ day .af s~ptemb- e~--a~ "~ th co c u-s"on`~ch~tarm-.-- in-- a-r-~e-r to sta7~~ -t='_~ ~ _ ---~ tlerms of--r~emberis-~a-h-~ will --be-- appointed--to the Commissi-~ ' I3~~9~ ~~ the'Vill~ge-C-eu~"~i`1 shall designate ~o-~C27-m~mbers`to _.. s~fve"^~iti.ally-~Or _a -Pe~ns3--0-€ one Z~~y~a"r" , two (2 ) ~., ~ "se~ve for a pe~~.a~i_~-f--tc~o f~~ years , aid th~~ (3) _ ~ _ _ - • ~ ^ _ - -. .~~o ~ve ~r a period of -three {3) years. (ALTERNATIVELY) This Commission is established r ~, ~ _ ~- for a period of one (1) year, - ~~ ~ ~~ l -. , The Long Range Planning Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among its members. The Commission shall meet at regular intervals to be determined by it and at such other times as the Chairman or Commission may determine. It shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and keep a properly indexed record of its resolutions. The powers and duties of the Commission shall be advisory to the Village Council and no right or claim 11 M • in favor of any person or party to any proceeding shall accrue by reason of any action by the Commission. The Commission shall review and make recommenda- tions to the Village Council regarding any items pertaining to Long Range Planning within the Village. These items shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, examination of and recommendations for amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and to all other matters relating to planning, zoning and development within the Village. The Planning Commission shall prepare and present to the Village Council at least two (2) reports, the first to be presented within six (6) months after the formation of the Commission and the second to be presented • at the conclusion of the one-year term of the Commission. The primary purpose of this report shall be to make recommendations to the Village Council relating to planning, zoning and development within the Village of Tequesta. The Long Range Planning Commission may procure information and other data and make recommendations to the Village Council with regard to any matter relating to planning and zoning. The Village Council may take such action as it may see fit with respect to the recommenda- tions of the Long Range Planning Commission. - 2 -