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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
June 10, 1980
A Meeting of the Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, was
held at 7:47 P.P'[., Tuesday, June 10, 1980 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta
Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Counci]_members present were Cook, Little,
Mapes, Ryan and Stoddard. Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager,
Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney.
The opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given
by Councilmember Little.
The Village Manager announced the Public Hearing on June 24, 1980
at 7:00 P.M. for enlargement of the Special Exception Use for the Jupiter/
Tequesta Junior Citizens Building.
Mayor Mapes requested the following be added to the Agenda:
• lb. Minutes - Council Meeting - May 27, 1980
4c. Appointment of Finance Director
4d. Scheduling of Workshop Meeting for "Shay Place" area
the additions were approved.
The Village Manager's Report for May 25, 1980 through June 7, 1980
and the Minutes for the May 27, 1980 Council Meeting were received.
Mr. Sandy Nettles, Gee & Jenson was present to give an updated
report on the status of the Water Supply Test Wells project. Mr. Nettles
told Council that the Supply Ldell at Well Field No. Two (2) will be drilled
sometime this week.
At Well Field Five (5) it is pumping an average of 1000 gpm without
causing salt water intrusion. All in all Mr. Nettles said the test are
coming along rather well. Gee ~ Jenson recommended three (3) additional
observation wells in the Well Field Five (5) area. The cost would be
about $14,000.
Stoddard asked Mr. Nettles if Gee & Jenson was working closely
with the South Florida Water Management District on this project and if
they were being kept abreast on all things. Mr. Nettles told Stoddard
that SFWMD would like to see Jupiter become the Regional Water District
for this area but are not opposed to the Village continuing its search
• for additional water. Mr. Nettles reassured Stoddard that Gee & Jenson
are and will continue working with SFWMD.
Mr. John Wise, Gee & Jenson was present to give a final report and
to recommend approval for payment for the Drainage Improvement Projects.
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Little moved, "that we make a payment in the amount of $23,692.51
to the Dickerson Group, Inc. and that the Village Manager be authorized
• to execute same". Stoddard seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Country Club Drive - Mr. Wise recommended the approval of the
liquidated damages of $1,400.00 from the Contractor for overrunning the
contract completion date. The credit is based on the Contractor's
evaluation of penalty charges. Stoddard moved, "that we approve the
adjusted total contract, price of $74,545.73 and the final payment of
$12,397.92 and authorize the Village Manager to execute same". Little
seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
• Street Resurfacing Program - The contractor for this project
was Rubin Construction Company. The original contract price was
$264,020. the total contract price being $289,575.50. The total contract
price is more because the actual measured quantities of work units
were more than originally estimated. Stoddard moved, "that this final
payment of $289,575.50 be approved and that the Village Manager be
authorized to issue payment". Ryan seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Mr. Stoddard told Council he believed the firm of Gee & Jenson in
the execution of these two projects has shown remarkably fine performance
and deserves our real thanks.
Plapes asked Gee & Jenson to check various other areas in the Village
that are having a drainage problem.
Mrs. Fran Kennedy, Girl Scout Palm Glade Council, read an excerpt
from the May 9, 1978 Martin County Commission Meeting certified Minutes
• that stated that Little Club Drive and Little Club Drive South
meet County's standard. Mrs. Kennedy asked the Village Council to pass
a motion to withdraw their support from Martin County's position to putting
a road through the Girl Scout Camp and send a copy of the motion to
Tallahassee. Little moved, "that the Village of Tequesta go on record
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Mr. Wise reviewed with Council the Improvement Contract Summary,
• dated June 10, 1980.
Mr. Clark Krueger, Gee & Jenson reviewed with Council the four (4)
individual improvement contract change orders and made recommendations
for same. The four (4) Improvement Contracts Change order and approval
for payment are as follows:
Country Club Community Drainage Improvement Contract - Phase I
Change Order No. 1 (2,326.00) and Phase II Change Order No. 1 addition
of $5,309.20. Total Contract Price of $427,523.20, less liquidated damages
of $3,000.00 for an adjusted total contract price of $424,523.20. Cook
moved, "that we accept the Change Order No.l for Phase I and II of the
Country Club Community Drainage Improvement and authorize the Village
Manager to execute same". Little seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Mr. Krueger also
recommended that the Village of Tequesta accept the less liquidated
damages of $3,000. Stoddard moved, "that we approve the price of
$424,523.20 as the final contract price and that the final payment
be $55,056.74". Ryan seconded and vote on the motion was:
•
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Dover Road Area - The Dickerson Group, Inc. was the Contractor for
this project. The original contract amount was $102,611.80 there were
three (3) change orders totaling the amount of $51,352.35. Mr. Krueger
reviewed with Council the Change Orders. The new total contract price
is $153,964.15. Gee & Jenson recommended withholding $2,900. pending
settlement of a penalty charge involved. Ryan moved, "that we approve
Change Order No. 3 for the Dover Road area drainage improvements contract
to Dickerson in the amount of $6,895.85 and that we authorize the Village
Manager to execute same". Little seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
• and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Mr. Krueger told Council that Gee & Jenson will come back to the
Village Council with a estimate of the penalty charge so that the
$2,900. can be adjusted if neccessary.
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to support a connector road through Little Club rather than infringe
• on park property". Ryan seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -against
Little -for
Mapes -against
Ryan -for
Stoddard -against
and therefore the motion failed.
The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of approval of Site
Plan Review for JIB Club, Inc. Ryan moved, "that we approve the Site
Plan Review for the JIB Club, Inc.". Stoddard seconded and vote on the
motion was:
Cook -for
Little -against
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
John Giba, representing JIB Club, Inc. asked if the developer could
now proceed with obtaining a Building Permit.
. The Village Attorney advised the Building Official that it would not
be in the best interest of the Village that a Building Permit be issued
without all the requirements being met and not until after the Land Use
changes for that property be heard at a Public Hearing on July 8, 1980.
At that Meeting an Ordinance will be read, if first reading is approved
then second reading will be scheduled after publication of the Ordinance
is made. Council agreed that if the second reading can be held before
a scheduled Council Meeting they are willing to have a "Special Council
Meeting". In the mean time the Building Official could be reviewing the
building plans for a Building Permit to be issued after second reading
of the Ordinance, if the Ordinance is adopted.
The next item on the agenda was the aar~~l of Site Plan Review
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -against
Ryan -for
• Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
for Winn Dixie Store, Lighthouse Plaza., moved, "that we approve
the Site Plan Review for the Winn Dixie Store in Lighthouse Plaza".
This motion was seconded by Ryan, an amendment to the motion was made
by Ryan which states, "that it will also be contingent upon Stanley
Hart coming thru with promises he made in a letter to Bob Harp (Village
Manager) and to Council". Little seconded the amendment to his motion and
vote on the motion and the. amendment was:
The next item on the agenda was the approval of Site Plan Review
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for Retail Store addition to Southend of Village Square Shopping Center.
Little moved, "that we approve the Print Store Site Plan Review to the
~~ Southend of the Village Square Shopping Center". Stoddard seconded and
vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
The Village Manager read a Resolution No. 5-79/80, presented by
the COG, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE LOXAHATCHEE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(COG) SUPPORTING AND URGING THE ACQUISITION OF 150-200 ACRES OF LAND IN
THE NORTH PALM BEACH - SOUTHERN MARTIN COUNTY AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT INTO
AN OVERALL AREA RECREATIONAL COMPLEX. Stoddard moved, "that the Mayor
be authorized to join in with his signature to sign for the Village of
Tequesta for the proposed acquisition of a recreational complex".
Little seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
• and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
Mayor Tlapes told Council that the next Resolution pertaining to
drawbridges opening is very similar to the one passed by the Village.
Ryan moved, "that we authorize the Mayor, on the behalf of the Village
of Tequesta to execute, A RESOLUTION OF THE LOXAHATCHEE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (COG) REQUESTING AND URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHEDULES
FOR THE OPENINGS FOR AREA DRAWBRIDGES". Stoddard seconded and vote on
the motion was:
Cook -for
Little -for
Mapes -for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
The Village Manager reviewed briefly his memorandum dated
June 10, 1980 recommending appointment of Bill C. Kascavelis to the
position of Village Finance Director. Stoddard moved, "that the appointment
of Mr. Kascavelis" Ryan seconded and vote on the motion was:
Cook -for
• Little
Mapes -for
-for
Ryan -for
Stoddard -for
and therefore the motion was passed and adopted.
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Council scheduled a Workshop Meeting for Tuesday, June 17, 1980
at 5:00 P.M. for the Shay Place.
The Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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A. Cook
Th~om~ -lT ittle
W.H. Mapes, Jr.
James Ryan ~~
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Carlton D. Stoddard
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