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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/24/1985• MINUTES OF TI3E VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING OF T~3E VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 • A Budget Public Hearing was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta at 7:00 P.Iti1., in the Village Ball, 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, John C. Randolph, Village Attorney and Bill Kascavelis, Finance Director. The Village Manager said that "Notice" of this Budget Public Hearing was made in the Palm Beach Post on Friday, September 20, 1985 as required by law. The Village Manager told the audience that the proposed increase is 6.1 percent over the rolled back rate of $4.7941, and that the tentative millage rate is $5.0867. The Village Manager explained there has been an increase in the Police Department's Budget from $19,000 to $37,000 because of the new law that will eliminate comp time. The Village Manager told Council he would like to increase the Financial and Administrative Budget by a little over $400.00 for Salary and 1Vages, and reduce the reserve account by the same amount. The Village also informed Council that the Village does get Revenue Sharing this year in the amount of $16,676, but that this will more than likely be the last year. The Village Manager reviewed with the audience the Water Department Budget. The Manager also told Council he would like to increase the Water Department's Office ~ Wages line item by a little of $625.00. The Village Manager read in full a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR LEVYING A PdILLAGE RATE OF $5.0867 DOLLARS PER $1,000.00 OF TAXABLE VALUATION FOR THE YEAR 1985". ~~ Mapes moved, "the adoption of this Resolution". Murphy seconded and vote on the motion was: Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for Minutes of the Public Hearing September 24, 1985 Page 2 - ---------------------------------- and therefore Resolution No. 13-84/85 was passed and adopted. The Village Manager read in full a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1985". Mapes moved, "for the 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. 14-84/85 was passed and adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Submitted by: ` ' ~:~~ !t~~~a_X1 1 ~~ -:~,~_.. ~- Cyr~se Colbert Village Clerk CC:mk ~Lr jz.~5/'d~ Date Approved CN .~~. W. Harvey Mapes, Jr. a MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 A meeting was held by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 24, 1985 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta, Florida. Councilmembers present were:. Gemino, Howell, P~Iapes, Murphy and Stoddard. Also present were: Robert Harp, Village Manager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk, John C. Randolph, Village Attorney and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director. The Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilmember Mapes. Changes made and approved to the agenda were: 4a. Discussion of Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc. b. White Hall (Stoddard) Mayor Stoddard announced that he has signed a proclamation claiming October 20,1985 to November 7, 1985 as Shrine Hospital Days. • The Village Manager announced that the Village has received approval for the annexation of Chapel Court Section III into Tequesta. The Village Manager announced that himself and the Finance Director has received for the Village a Certificate of Conformance in Financial Reporting for fiscal year ended September 30, 1984. This is the third year the Village has received it. la. The first item on the agenda was the Discussion of Increase in Garbage Rates. Mr. Ron Arrowood from Nichols Sanitation, Inc. was present and reviewed with Council his letter to the Village Manager dated August 22, 1985. Mr. Arrowood pointed out that the Palm Beach County Soiid Waste Authority increased the dis- posal fees effective October 1, 1985. The increase of 31% has been approved by the authority, raising the disposal rate from $16.00 per ton to $21.00 per ton for household garbage. Nichols Sanitation has petitioned the Village for the additional increase of $0.91 per month in the residential portion of the business and a $0.50 per cubic yard increase in the commercial portion of the business. With the yearly CPI and disposal increase, the residential rate for 1985-1986 will be $10.38 per month . Mapes moved, "that Council approve the. increase of $0.91 per month for the residential portion of pick-up and to approve the increase of $0.50 cents per cubic yard in the commercial areas to cover the increased disposal for Nichols . Sanitation for 1985/1986." Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: Minutes of Village Council Meeting . September 24, 1985 Page 2 - ------------------------------------------- Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. lb. Mr. Richard Kay, 19800 U.S. Highway No. 1, Sandpointe Bay, was present and told Council he would like to express his concerns about the increase of taxes. His concern was that within the next six (6) months there should be some decisions being made with the Sandpointe Bay Condominium Homeowners if it is their desire to annex into Tequesta. 2a. The next item on the agenda is the Consideration of Appointments to Long Range Planning Commission. The seven (7) candidates to fill the Commission seats were: Don Mantz, William Burckart, Stanley Jacobs, Mary Snow Corr, Gregory A. Dembski, Alfred DeMott and Eloda Tangney. Gemino moved, "we accept the seven (7) applications for the Long Range Planning Commission for the Village of Tequesta for 1985." 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. Stoddard told Council he would like to meet with this Commission about the projects for Gallery Square North. Stoddard also told Council that Dottie Campbell and Faye Schrencengost would like to meet with them. 3a. The next item on the agenda was the Consideration of Amendments to 1984/1985 Budget. The Village Manager reviewed with Council his Memorandum to them dated September 20, 1985. (a copy of the Memorandum and the 1984/1985 Budget Revisions are attached to and have become a part of these D9inutes). The Village Manager 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 this Resolution". Howell seconded and vote on the motion was: 1 Minutes of the Village Council Meeting • September 24, 1985 Page 3 - -------------------------------------------------- Gemino - for Howell - for Mapes - for Murphy - for Stoddard - for and therefore Resolution No. 15-84/85 was passed and adopted. 4a. The next item was the Discussion of Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc. In the Memorandum of September 24, 1985 to the Village Council the Village Manager told Council that perhaps at this meeting Council could give Gee ~ Jenson the engineers, for the Village some guidance as to what further action they would like to take in the matter of the Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc. In his letter of September 23, 1985 William D. Reese, P.E. outlined several items which the Village should consider prior to taking any action on this issue. Mapes told Council that he believes the Village negotiated this contract in good faith with Mr. Ryan the former owner of the water system. He does not see any reason why the Village should give the Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc, anything unless we get alot back. The Village Attorney told Council he would like to know the feelings of other Council members on this matter, Council agreed with Mapes. Mapes moved, "that we notify Jupiter-Martin Water Associates, Inc. that we have no interest in changing this contract whatsoever." 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. 4b. The next item on the agenda was White Hall (Stoddard). Stoddard told Council he had received a letter from White Hall requesting clarification on Village Code and requesting that the Village Manager and the Building Official look into the matter of a hedge being placed between White Hall Condominiums and the property to the South. They would like to get an answer on this matter. This item was turned over to the Village ,Aanager for his handling. The Village Manager's Report for August 25 thru September 22, 1985 were all received. Under Councilmember's Report Gemino told Council that the Lighthouse Plaza's new face lift looks nice and perhaps a new entrance into Tequesta would look nice, • Minutes of the Village Council Meeting September 24, 1985 Page 4 - Stoddard reported that Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus would like to speak to County on the Beach Bond Issue. Stoddard said he would like the SWIMM Report in layman's term so Council can understand it. Stoddard said he would like to meet with Palm Beach County representa- tives along with the Village Manager about the expenditure of monies for road improvement needed up her. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. CC:mk i%/G~-~--~-ri-~-~l ~-, . ~ y ~', ~-' Date Approve ~ui / J . --___ W. H. MAPES, J / Submitted by: !~ ~ ~ Cyrese Colbert Village Clerk . ~~ v~ R. MURPHY