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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_06/09/1987 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (305) 746-7457 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 9, 1987 I. The meeting was called to order at 8:20P.M., and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers and Village Officials noted present at the earlier meeting were in attendance. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • A. The agenda was amended to inc the Planning Commission at Councilmember Collings. The amended to include a discussion Celebration of the signing of requested by Vice-Mayor Howell. Jude a discussion on the request of agenda was also on the Bicentennial the Constitution as III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A. The Village Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 1987 were approved as submitted, with the correction of two typograpical errors, noted by Mayor Stoddard. B. The Village Manager's Report, for the period covering May 25 through June 5, 1987 was approved as submitted. 1.)Mayor Stoddard suggested that the Village consider utilizing the Police Department noise meter in conjunction with the Village Ordinance pertaining to noise levels, and in cooperation with Major Rogers of the Florida Marine Patrol pursue the possibility of citing violators on the Intracoastal Waterway. Attorney Randolph noted the jurisdiction or restrictions placed on the Village; however, he indicated some success could be achieved cooperatively with the Marine Patrol addressing the noise matters with the use of the Village noise meter. The Village Manager and Chief of Police were . requested to contact Major Rogers of the Florida Marine Patrol, and seek his assistance to rememdy the problem of excessive noise, per the complaints received from residents residing in the Village on the Intracoastal in the Tequesta area. Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 2- ---------------------- C. Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation reviewed the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of May 28, 1987. Mr. Preston reviewed four (4) proposals recommended to the Village Council by the Recreation Advisory Board. A.)The Village Council buy Property 512 behind Dover Road Park for park land. B.)The Recreation Department concern itself with building facilities on existing park land in the Village starting with a flagpole, benches, and trees in Dover Road Park. C.)After the renovation of the Village Hall, the Recreation Board consider what land is available behind Village Green for a future park site. D.)Look at all existing open land in the Village as possible sites to buy for future park development. A general consensus of the Council indicated they concurred with the four (4) recommendations of the Recreation Advisory Board, and a recommendation suggested by Vice-Mayor Howell to designate the Dover Road Park as Constitution Park in observance of the Bicentennial year of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Upon completion of the Collings moved, seconded "to authorize the Village the purchase of Property present Dover Road Park motion was: discussion Councilmember by Councilmember Mackail, Manager to negotiate for No.512 located behind the site." The vote on the Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for The motion therefore passed as was adopted. C7 Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 3- --------------------- The Village Manager noted that the Village is currently under Zoning in Progress which will provide for municipally owned parks in residentially zoned areas. He also noted that funds were currently budgeted for park improvements in excess of $9000., a portion of which could be used to purchase and install a flagpole with adequate lighting at the Dover Road Park site, prior to the planned Bicentennial celebration. IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A. None r~ V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. The Village Manager recommended, "that the Village Council grant approval to the Lighthouse Gallery Arts and Crafts Festival, to be held Sunday, November 22, 1987, at Gallery Square North, subject to the condition that the Gallery provide the Village with a Certificate of Insurance indicating proof of insurance naming the Village of Tequesta as an additionally insured, in the amount of not less than $1,000,000. per occurrence, to protect the Village from any liability which may arise by virtue of holding this special event on Village property." Mr. Bradford also noted that Tequesta Drive would be closed, as designated on the map attached to his memorandum, at Venus Avenue and Seabrook Road. Upon completion of a review of the proposal, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the recommendation of the Village Manager and the • . Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 4- request of Lighthouse Gallery concerning their annual Arts and Crafts Festival to be held at Gallery Square North on Sunday, November 22, 1987 subject to the provision of providing proof of insurance to the Village of Tequesta, naming the Village of Tequesta as an additionally insured in the amount of not less than 51,000,000. per occurrence to protect the Village from any liability which may arise from holding this special event on Village property." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D.Stoddard - for • The motion therefore passed and was adopted. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. The Village Manager reviewed his memorandum to Council requesting authorization to contract with Dearlove and Associates, Land Surveyors, for a site survey for Gallery Square North in conjunction with a proposed parking lot landscaping upgrade in the amount of $850. A discussion of the matter revealed that many land parcels owned by the Village were donated and at the time the property was deeded to the Village site surveys were not required. Mr. Bradford indicated that prior to improving any Village owned property that he would first request authorization for site surveys of the property prior to under- taking any improvements. It was also noted that the Gallery Square North parking lot, which is owned by the City, was a rather unique situation in that the lease with the property owners of Gallery Square commercial businesses was not Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 5- providing any revenues to the Village for the use of the property, and a recent review of the Gallery Square North property file revealed that a Certificate of Liability Insurance for the property had lapsed. Mr. Bradford indicated he would pursue the insurance matter with the current leasees, and he suggested that Council could give consideration to the possibility of selling the property to the commercial business owners of Gallery Square North, since the property is not needed by the Village and was not generating any revenues under the current lease agreement. • Upon completion of the Mackail moved, seconded by "to approve the request of authorize contracting with to provide a site survey in the amount of their bid vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings Edward C. Howell Ron MacKail Edwin J. Nelson Carlton D. Stoddard review, Councilmember Councilmember Collings, the Village Manager and Dearlove and Associates for Gallery Square North proposal of $850." The - for - for - for - for - for The motion therefore passed and was adopted. B. The Village Councilmembers reviewed a memorandum received from the Village Manager concerning the parking of trailers within commercially zoned areas of the Village. Upon completion of Councils' review, the Village Manager was requested to review the matter in greater detail with the Village Attorney and Building Official, and secure additional information from area business representatives to determine if legislation would be required to alleviate the situation within the commercial business areas of the municipality. C. Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to approve the first reading of an Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, . Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 6- Palm Beach County, Florida, amending the Village Code of Ordinances by providing for Chapter 16, fee schedule, application and filing fees; providing for severability providing for codification; providing an effective date, as amended with the deletion of Section 1-A & B of Subsection 16-2 Administrative Costs, and the revision of Section 3 to read "All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for The motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance 351 was adopted. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS A. Councilmember Collings recommended, "that the Village Planning Commission be formally assigned to brainstorm the type of tenants for Lighthouse Plaza and Tequesta Plaza for occupancy at these locations, which would be in the best interest of the Village, and a gesture of goodwill to the commercial property owners who have contributed to development of the Village." Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to approve the recommendation as presented by Councilmember Collings." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron Mackail - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Carlton D. Stoddard - for The motion therefore passed and was adopted. . Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 7- B. Councilmember Howell reviewed various programs and activities scheduled for the Bicentennial Constitution Day celebration to be held on Thursday, September 17, 1987. Mr. Howell noted that U.S. Representative Tom Lewis of our district arranged to have a congressional resolution officially adopting the Tequesta Constitution Day celebration. Mr. Howell requested that Council by motion authorize renaming Dover Road Park as Constitution Park at an appropriate time, to enable dedication of the park during the Bicentennial Constitution Day celebration. Councilmember Howell also noted that a planned picnic gathering was scheduled at the Constitution Park site for Sunday, September 20, 1987. Upon completion of Councilmember Howells' review, Councilmember Mackail moved, seconded by Councilmember Howell, "to authorize renaming of Dover Road Park as Constitution Park at an appropriate time (after the park property has been rezoned) which will enable dedication of the park as Constitution Park on September 17, 1987." The vote on the motion was: Earl L. Collings Edward C.Howell Ron Mackail Edwin J. Nelson Carlton D. Stoddard - for - for - for - for - for The motion therefore passed and was adopted. C. Councilmember Howell noted that the Step-Saver sign located at Tequesta Drive and U.S. Highway 1 had been taken down and replaced with a new sign at the northerly location on the property, and he commended Council and the Village Manager and Village Attorney for their joint efforts in bringing this situation to a satisfactory conclusion. D. Councilmember Nelson reported that he attended the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on behalf • of the Village. i• Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 8 - ------------------------ E. The Village Manager reported that Councilmember Collings had the Village of Tequesta listed as a patron of the U.S. Amateur Open Golf Championship being held at Jupiter Hills Country Club. Mr. Collings suggested that the Village forward a letter to the officials of the U.S. Amateur Open confirming authorization of the use of Tequesta Park parking lot for parking during the golfing event. F. The Village Manager indicated that he would attempt to provide Council with is recommendations for the Village Hall renovation at the next regular scheduled Council meeting. • VIII. There being no other business before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitte ~~~ G~~/~~ Bill C. Kascav lis Finance Dire or/Clerk BCK/krb/mk Date Approved: July 14, 1987 LJ i~ • Minutes of Meeting June 9, 1987 Page 9- ~~ ~' ~ -~-®- Earl L. Collings l Edward C. Howell Ron Mackail Edwin J. Nelson l/ !/ - Carlton D. Stoddard •