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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_10/14/1986VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA MINUTES VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 14, 1946 A meeting was held by the Village Council on Tuesday, October 14, 1986, at 7:30 P.M., at t;7e Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. I. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. A roll call of the Councilmembers present was taken 'oy the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; Councilmembers present were: Jill K. Gemino, Edwin J. Nelson and Ron Mackail. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq., Village Attorney; Gary Preston, Director of Public Works F, Recreation; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. Councilmember Gemino gave the invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. The agenda was approved with modification of item sequencing. IV. Approval of Minutes and Reports: a) The minutes of the Public Hearing held September 23, 1986 were approved as submitted. b) The minutes of the Council P~leeting held September 23, 1986 were approved as corrected by Mayor Stoddard. c) The Village Manager's Report for the t~eriod September 22 - October 10, 1986 was approved as submitted. V. Communications from Citizens a) :~Ir. Robert Sattley commented about traffic control on Old Dixie Highway in the Village, and the recent tragedy of a bicyclist killed that day near the Rinker Plant. VI. Development Matters a) Petition for Annexation 1) The Building Official reviewed a petition for annexation of a parcel of land in Government Lot 6 Section 26., Township 40 South, Range 42 • Village Council Meeting October 14, 1986 Page 2 - East, Palm Beach County, Florida,by owners: Winslow V. Grant and Elizabeth Noyes. (a four lot parcel surrounded by R-2 and R-1-A zoned properties). Upon completion of the review, and after hearing comments from Mr. Grant, part-owner of the property, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Gemino, "to accept the parcel of 1.33 acres located on Pine Drive, legal description attached, for annexation into the Village with a zoning of R-1-A, subject to the petition or amending the petitioner's request from R-1 to R-1-A". The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Plelson - for Jill K. Gemino - for • the motion therefore passed and was adopted. b) Courtyard of Tequesta - Development 1) The Building Official reviewed a proposal to waive the 10 percent green area requirement to a 3.9 percent green area as proposed by the developer. Upon completion of a review of the Granges proposed, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to approve the request from Courtyard of Tequesta by waiving the 10 percent green area and permitting a green area of 3.9 percent, per the plans submitted." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. NOTE: The next item was moved from Agenda Item 8-a to 6-C for • convenience of speakers in attendance. Village Council Meeting • October 14, 1986 Page 3 - ------------------------- c) ENCON proposal for Utility Billing Services to be pro vided the sewer district by the Village Dater Department. 1. Dir. Richard Dent, Executive Director of the Loxa- hatchee River Environmental Control District (ENCON) made a presentation requesting the Village to consider the possibility of providing ENCON with utilit~T billing services. The purpose of the request as stated, was to provide a cost savings to all public entities and improve operational efficiency in the area of utility billing for all parties involved. ENCON proposed a one percent collection fee for the services requested, and indicated they would pay for associated start up costs. Monthly collections for ENCON are approximately • $150,000. Tequesta is estimated to be 210 of the total reflecting monthly collections of $30,500, which will generate $6,000 in fees at the one percent rate. Interest earnings on ENCON funds were pro- jected at $11,000, resulting in a total dollar benefit to the Village of $17,000 for the service. Upon completion of the proposal by Mr. Dent, and after hearing comments and concerns from the Council, Village Officials, and ENCON Board member Livers, the Council requested that the Village Manager and Finance Director prepare a report of their recommendations to Council, upon completion of an in-death analysis of the ENCON proposal. (a detailed proposal to be provided the Village Manager by ENCON's accounting consultant.) VII. Unfinished Business a) Second Readings of Proposed Ordinances. 1. The Village Attorney read, by title only Ordinance No. 339 - Prohibiting the Parking of vehicles within swale areas along Tequesta Drive. Councilmember Gemino, moved, seconded by Council- member Mackail "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 339 as presented". The vote on the motion was: Village Council Meeting • October 14, 1986 Page 4 - ----------------------------------- Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Maclcail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 339 was adopted. 2) The Village Attorney read by title only Ordinance No. 340 - increasing various Building Department permit fees. Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 340 as presented". The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for • Edwin J. Nelson _ for Ron Mackail for Carlton D. Stoddard - for therefore the motion passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 340 was adopted. b) Discussion of land appraisal report for parcel no. 512, located adjacent to the Village owned Dover Road Property. 1) The Director of Parks ~ Recreation expressed the concerns of the "Recreation Board" for the ~1~llage to acquire the property for future park purposes, and the rezoning of the property from R-1 to R-OP, (Recreation Open Space) The Village Manager reviewed a land appraisal report of property no. 512, prepared by R. C. Bennett and Associates establishing a market value for the property of $16,000. Upon completion of the presentation, Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to offer the owner of Property No. 512, the appraisal • fee of $16,000.00 for purchase of the property." The vote on the motion was: Village Council Meeting October 14, 1986 Page 5 - ------------------------------------- Jill K. Gemino Edward C. Howell Ron Mackail Edwin J. Nelson Carlton D. Stoddard - for - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Upon completion of the vote, the Village Manager was rec{uested to contact the owners of the adjacent Lot 510, (a 50-foot strip of land apparently of no value to the owner),to determine if the owners would sell thee. property to tti~e Village for inclusion in the park development y~lans. c) Status Report of FEC Drainage Matter - Jim Collins, P.E., Gee ~ Jenson Engineering, Inc. 1) Mr. Collins reviewed a proposed drainage project • being undertaken by the County to widen Old Dixie Highway and alleviate the drainage problems in the area. The Village share of costs is estimated at $177,000 during a three year completion period for design and construction of the project. Upon completion of Mr. Collins' presentation, the Village Manager was reQuested to investigate the possibility of using "Fair Share Road Impact Fees" collected by TeQuesta for this project. Mr. Collins was reQuested to continue to monitor this matter with the County and keep the Village Manager informed of any new developments. VIII. New Business a) Resoltrtion No. 1- 8~J87~- Approving the transfer of the community ~,°~;:~:izna television system franchise held by Palm Beach Cable Television Company to Centel Cable Television Company of Florida. 1) Representatives of Centel Cable Television Company assured the Council that the change in ownership • of the the community antenna system would not create any disruptions to the cable services provided Village residents. Village Council Meeting • October 14, 1986 Page 6 - ------------------------------------ Upon conclusion of the discussion, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to approve Resolution No. 1-86/87 as presented." The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron b-lackail ~ for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and Resolution No. 1-86/87 was adopted. b) Authorization to secure the services of Palm Beach County for repairs to the Tequesta Drive Bridge. 1) The Village Manager reviewed a proposal in the amount of $16,800. for structural repairs in- • volving rebar,. concre~e work, replacement of railings, and painting. Repair costs are budgeted in this year's Public Works Department Budget. Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Council- member Nelson, "to approve the contract as requested". The vote on the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Nlackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. IX. Any Other Matters a) Council concurred with a suggestion from the Village Manager, that he and the Village Attorney meet with representatives of Step Saver, in an effort to resolve the disputed free standing sign located at their business at Tequesta Drive and U.S. Highway 1. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. • Respectfully subm' ted, ,~~~ Bill C. Ka cavelis Finance D rector/Village Clerk . Village Council Meeting October 14, 1986 Page 7- ----------------------------------- Minutes Approved: November 13, 1986 V Carlton D. Sto ar ivlayor Edward C. Howell Vice-Mayor • _ ,--. Jill K. Gemino Councilmember -~"' ~ _ ~ ~ ,~ , E win J. Nel n Councilmember Ron Mackail Councilmember •