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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_09/10/1987 I. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, held a public hearing to consider an application for a special exception use (Village owned and operated park facilities) within the R-1 single family dwelling district of the Village of Tequesta, submitted by the Village Manager at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, September 10, 1987 at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 10, 1987 • • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (305) 746-7457 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard and a roll call vote was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; Councilmembers present were Ron Mackail and Edwin J. Nelson. Councilmember Earl L. Collings had previously been excused from attending the meeting. Other officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Scott D. Ladd, Building Official; Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation; and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. Mayor Carlton D. Stoddard gave the invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. The agenda was amended to include the following items under Item VI, ANY OTHER MATTERS: A. The Village Manager, a request to contract for trimming, fertilizing, and fumigating of the Royal Palm Trees located within the Village. B. Stacey Thomas, Assistant Principal for Community Education, Jupiter Community High School; request for consideration of funding for the Adult Community Education Program. IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. Mr. Ladd reviewed the Villages' application requesting a special exception to allow for a municipally owned and operated park within a residentially zoned district (R-1) of the Village. Site plan improvements consisted of a flag pole, park benches, water fountain, trees, lighted sign and lighting for the flag pole standard. Public Hearing Minutes • September 10, 1987 Page 2- ---------------------- Gary Preston noted the improvements were confined to Lots 33 and 34, and he indicated lighting of the flag pole standard and entry sign to the park would be lit all night. He also noted that Rood Landscape Architect and Ms. Sally Weiner selected the planting sites for the trees, shrubbery and plants. Mr. Joseph Collins, representative of the Tequesta Gardens Condominium Association supported the development of Constitution Park; however, he noted the Association was opposed to any efforts to develop the park into an active park facility. Upon completion of the site plan review, Councilmember Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to approve the request for the site plan approval as submitted, and to authorize a special exception use allowing for a municipally owned and operated park within a residentially owned district (R-1) of the Village." The vote on the motion was: • Carlton D. Stoddard - for Edwin J. Nelson - for Ron Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed, and was adopted. V. A PUBLIC MEETING TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED ELEMENTS FOR THE VILLAGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Jay Sweet, Village Planning Consultant, reviewed the following elements of Village Comprehensive Plan: A. Community Finance 1) Mr. Sweet noted that he is currently drafting input fee projections which may be incorporated into the funding of improvements anticipated by the Village, and incorporating revenue sources necessary to fund the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan required in the Comprehensive Plan element. • Public Hearing Minutes • September 10, 1987 Page 3- --------------------- B. General Discussion 1) The Village Manager indicated coordination of zoning with outlying county zoning areas should be considered, and he noted the document should not be completed until input is received from the citizen survey being conducted by the Planning Commission. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS A. Mr.Stacey Thomas, Assistant Principal for Community Education, Jupiter Community High School; reviewed the Community Education Program with Council and requested their support and consideration of a contribution to the program. He noted that the following programs were funded with Community Education contributions: 1) Senior Citizen Nutrition Program 2) Big Brother/Big Sister Program • 3) High School Drop-Out Resistance Program Mr. Thomas noted that the formerly funded program for Community Counseling Center was now receiving funding on their own, and he requested that Council reconsider its' position on the matter. Mayor Stoddard reiterated the Council's decision concerning grants and aids in this year's budget, and noted any further action should be recommended by the Village Administration. Vice-Mayor Howell noted that Council is not against the Educational Programs or Civic programs requesting contributions from the Village; however, budget restraints have limited Tequestas' position regarding such contributions. B. Mr. Bradford reviewed a memorandum to Council requesting authorization to contract with Rood Landscape for the treatment of one hundred forty five royal palm trees at $11.00 each, for a total cost of $1,595. Services to be provided by Rood Landscape would include trimming of fronds, fertilizing, and fumigating of each tree. • Public Hearing Minutes • September 10, 1987 Page 4- ---------------------- Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Nelson moved, seconded by Councilmember Mackail, "to authorize contracting with Rood Landscape for the services requested by the Village Manager at a cost of $1,595. The vote on the motion was: Carlton D. Stoddard Edward C. Howell Edwin J. Nelson Ron Mackail - for - for - for - for the motion therefore passed, and was adopted. C. Mayor Stoddard reviewed a communication from Mr. Haney Frakes, Palm Beach County Assistant Engineer; noting that the County Five Year Capital Improvement Program included the five laning of Old Dixie Highway, to be completed in 1990, at a total cost of $3,900,000. The Mayor indicated he anticipates a good turn out for • the Bicentennial Celebration and dedication of Constitution Park scheduled for 4:OOP.M., Thursday, September 17, and invited all Village residents to attend and be a part of the celebration. VII. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:OOP.M. Note: A copy of the Site Plan Application prepared by the Building Official is attached to these minutes for informational purposes. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Bill C. Kas avelis Finance D'rector/Clerk BCK/krb Public Hearing Minutes • September 10, 1987 Page 5- ---------------------- Minutes Approved: September 22, 1987 ~V~ Carlton D. Stoddard, Mayor Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor • Ron Mackail, Councilmember -- Edwin J. Nel n, C ncilmember r ~ L_~