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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/13/1987 A) Item V Proclamations was amended to include the award of a Proclamation to T. Elbert Clemmons for his out- standing community service. B) Mayor's Announcements 1) Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council re- vised plans to include beach and dune restoration for Tequesta and Jupiter Island parks at their last meeting. 2) The Mayor declared the month of January as Blood Donor month. He noted interested parties desiring to donate blood could contact the Palm Beach Garden Blood Bank, phone number 694-2310, to secure information designating where the Mobile Blood Unit would be located throughout the month. 3) The Mayor encouraged all Tequesta residents to watch the United Cerebral Palsy Weekend With the Stars Telethon, on WPEC-T.V. Channel 12, Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, 1987 and to pledge their support. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (305) 746-7457 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1987 A meeting was held by the Village Council on Tuesday, January 13, 1987 at 7:30 P.M., at the 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 by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; Councilmembers present: 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 & Recreation; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. Vice-Mayor Howell gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. Approval of Agenda Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 2 - 4) The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation will meet at the Jupiter Town Hall on February 11, 1987 at 6:00 P.M. The Mayor encouraged all concerned citizens to attend the meeting and indicated he would also be attending the meeting. IV. Approval of Minutes and Reports A) The Village Council meeting minutes of December 9, 1987 were approved as submitted. B) The Village Manager's Report for the period December 8, 1986 through January 9, 19$7 was approved as sub- mitted. V. Proclamations A) The Mayor awarded a Proclamation to T. Elbert Clemmons on behalf of the Village Council, commending Mr. Clem- mons for his outstanding community service to the area. His efforts attributed significantly to the founding of Palm Beach Martin County Medical Center,The Jupiter Hos- pital, The Convalescent Pavilion, and Out-Patient Clinic. A copy of the Proclamation is attached and made a part of of these minutes. B) On behalf of the Village Council, the Mayor presented a Proclamation of Congratulations to Amy Taylor in recognition of the Bronze Congressional Award she received from the the Congress of the United States, for her contribution to the "Angels of the World Program" of procuring food and toys for needy children. A copy of the proclamation is attached and made a part of these minutes. VI. Communications From Citizens A) Mrs. Dorothy Campbell, 4 Tradewind Circle, suggested that Council consider a bicycle safety program for the children of the area. She also questioned specific items addressed by Council during the past two months which were not designated as specific agenda items. Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 3- Members of Council the Village Manager, and the Village Attorney responded to Mrs. Campbell inquiries and assured her that there was no deliberate intent on anyone's part to intentionally omit items to be dis- cussed by Council from Council agendas. VII. New Business A) Mr. Herman Brice, Administrator of the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Service addressed Council concern- ing Fire Rescue Service to Tequesta. Mr. Brice reported that the unified Fire-Rescue Ser- vice Department was functioning very well. He indi- cated that services were being provided which pre- viously were not available. He commended the Rescue Service Personnel of his department for winning the National Advanced Life Support Competition for two of the past three years. He noted additional services this past year have been: 1) A prototype ALS System of educating area high school students in fire safety, and 2) The training of 400 individuals in CPR. Mr. Brice reviewed the consolidation of the County Fire Rescue Service into the individual MSTU's in 1984, and indicated it was the only method available at the time. He indicated that he would pursue legislation this year that would allow the County to levy the ad valorem tax for Fire Rescue Service which would remove the tax burden from municipal levies. He indicated his primary purpose of addressing Council this evening was an attempt to improve the dialogue with the Village and the County Fire Rescue Service. He said that he wanted to work with each municipality during the preparation of this year's fire rescue budget prior to submitting his budget to the County Commissioner for approval. Mr. Brice fielded members and those indicated that a in Jupiter, until Jupiter are going Rescue Service. numerous questions from the Council present in the audience. He also zew fire station will not be built it is certain that Tequesta and to continue using the County Fire Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 4 - It was noted that the Village cost for fire rescue service this year is approximately $370,000. Upon completion of his presentation, the Mayor thanked Mr. Brice for addressing the Council this evening and indicated the Council welcomed the opportunity to review the fire rescue service budget proposal prior to submission to the County Commissioners for approval. B) Council considered five (5) applicants for appointment as the Tequesta nominee to the Palm Beach County Muni- cipal League for consideration for appointment to the County Wide Planning Council. The applicants were: Douglas C. Ombres, John G. Giba, Richard C. Dent, Jack L. Horniman, and Peter Pimentel. Messrs. Ombres and Giba were present at the Council meeting and each addressed Council on their own behalf. The Mayor opened nominations from Councilmembers for Tequesta's nominee for appointment to the County Wide Planning Council. Councilmember Nelson moved for the nomination of Mr. Giba. Vice-Mayor Howell seconded the motion. There being no other nomina- tions, nominations were closed. The vote on the motion was: Ron Mackail - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. C) A request was presented by the Village Manager for wellfield site exploration and water quality testing to be provided by Gee & Jenson Engineering Services, Inc. Mr. Tom Jensen reviewed the proposed project which will identify additional wellfield sites west of the coastal range and north of the Palm Beach County Line. The sites will be investigated by the installa- tion of test wells and a water quality analysis at the well sites. i Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 5 - A discussion ensued which noted that the Village currently has five wells in operation. Mrs. Camp- bell and Mr. Yoder questioned the Village's inten- tions for additional wellfield exploration. The Village Manager indicated that the intent of the Village was to become self sufficient and eliminate the dependence on the Town of Jupiter as a water supply source. John McKune supported Mr. Bradford's com- ments and noted that the Village is looking at the options available at this time. The Village Manager requested approval of the re- quest and suggested that the funding of the project be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund within the Water Department Enterprise Fund. He estimated $25,000 would be adequate to fund the project. There being no further discussion on this matter, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to authorize approval of the project as re- quested by the Village motion was: Manager". The vote on the Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. D) Park Master Plan for the Dover Road Property The Village Manager reviewed his memorandum to Council, consisting of a proposal from Gee & Jenson Engineering, Inc., for Professional Services in connection with the preparation of a Master Plan, and Construction Cost Estimates, for the Village owned properties on Dover Road and those properties being considered for pur- chase for the Dover Road Park, at a cost of $3,900. Upon completion of a brief discussion on this matter, Councilmember Gemino moved, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, "to approve the request of the Village Manager as submitted". The vote on the motion was: t Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 6 - -------------------------------- Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Jill K. Gemino - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. E) Consideration of Thomas R. Sawyer for appointment as an Alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmmber Mackail, "to approve the appointment of Thomas R. Sawyer as an Alternate Member of the "Zoning Board of Adjustment". The vote of the motion was: Jill K. Gemino - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. F) Consideration of William S. a regular member to the "Coy Councilmember Gemino moved, Howell, "to approve William to the Community Appearance motion was: Frank for appointment as nmunity Appearance Board". seconded by Councilmember S. Frank for appointment Board". The vote on the Carlton D. Stoddard - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Edward C. Howel - for Jill K. Gemino - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VIII. Unfinished Business A) Consideration of a Compromise Settlement Proposal received from S&S Enterprises for the Step-Saver sign. i! Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 7- The Village Manager reviewed a proposal received from S&S Enterprises concerning this matter. A copy of the proposal is attached and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. The Council discussed the S&S Proposal at length. Councilmember Gemino opposed the sign that was being proposed for Council's consideration and approval. She suggested color modifications to the sign, and asked that her recommendations be submitted to S&S Enterprises for consideration. Councilmember Nelson noted that he personally does not like the sign either. However, he is in favor of moving the sign from the present location to the northern end of the property. 1 Mayor Stoddard turned the gavel over to Vice-Mayor Howell, and made a motion to "approve the proposal of S&S Enterprises as submitted for the Step-Saver Sign", Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for Jill K. Gemino - Against the motion therefore passed and was adopted. IX. Any Other Matters A) Councilmember Nelson commented concerning the recent meeting of Municipal Officials and County officials. He noted a consensus taken of all participants at at the meeting listed the priority of concerns of Palm Beach County governments as: 1) roads 2) crime 3) water 4) beaches 5) impact fees 6) nimby's (not in my backyard) referring to the placement of solid waste treatment plants. Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 1987 Page 8 - B) Mayor Stoddard reported concerning the North County Connector Road. He indicated that Mr. Shannon, Assistant County Administrator, assured him that efforts were being made to contact Martin County Commissioners, and formalize a joint effort by both Counties to expedite the construction of a North Palm Beach County connector road. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~,~ ~- Bill C. Kas avelis Finance Di~ctor/Village Clerk Date Approved: January 27, 1987 Carlton D. Stoddard ~ZX,GC~-; J ~~~1~ Edwin J. Nelson BCK/mk Attachments. 1 ~~ ~~ Ron Mackail