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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_01/31/1978.~ MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA January 31, 197$ A Special Meeting of the Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida was held on Tuesday, January 31, 197$ at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall for the purpose of acting upon the scheduled agenda of the January 24, 197$ Council Meeting that was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Brown was sick and could not attend the January 24, 197$ Council Meeting, Mapes was on vacation and Huggins had been called out of down on business. Pre Sent at the January 31, 197$ Council Meeting were Brown, Huggins, Ryan and Yoder. Mapes was Still on vacation, Also present were Robert Harp, Village Manager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney. Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given by Councilmember Yoder. Changes made to the agenda and annroved were 1,b(2) Village Manager's Re~aort January 22 thru 27, 197$, 2b Lighthouse Plaza (John Giba) and 5f, State Mandated Programs. • Mr. Robert Harp, Representing Jupiter-Tequesta Rotary Club, presented a plaque to the Village of Tequesta. The Jupiter-Tequesta Rotary felt that the Village of Tequesta has shown. and continues to show they strive to live by the "Four-Way Test" of the Rotary International Club. Mayor Brown accepted the plaque on the behalf of the Village. The minutes of the January 10, 197$ Council Meeting were received. The Village Manager's Report for January $-21, 197$, Village Manager's Report for January 22-27, 197$, Financial Statement for December, 1977 and Water Department Financial Statement for December, 1977 were received by Council. Mr, William B, Sydow, Gee & Jenson, gave Council a status report on the Water Storage and Distribution System Improvements. Mr, Sydow informed Council that the Mechanical 8c Chemical Equipment Co., Inc. contractor for the improvements, has asked fora 45 day extention on their contract due to a delay in shipment of Foxboro instrumentation and Westinghouse switchgear. Huggins moved, "to approve granting the extension of time of 45 days, February 3, 197$ to March 1$, 197$ and that the Change Order necessary to effect this be signed by the appropriate Village officials". Yoder seconded and the vote on the motion was: r1 O1-31-7~ -02 Brown -for Huggins -for Ryan -for • Yoder -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. There was also a problem of sewer lines that were not installed by ENCON. Mr. Sydow asked that Council approve the installation of a temporary septic tank. Yoder Moved, "we approve the installation of the septic tank in Well Field ~4". Huggins seconded and the motion was passed and adopted. Mr. Sydow then explained to Council three (3) different areas, in our water service areas, that had gaps in them. These areas have to be completed in order for the system to make a complete loop. Also the water system needs a valve on the existing ten inch (1011) line West of the bridge on the Loxahatchee and West of the railroad track on Tequesta Drive. The connection for the emergency crossing at the intercoastal waterway is also needed. The estimated cost for this work to be completed is $35,000. Yoder moved, fithat we take the necessary action to r~/s'a~~a~/~~''~~ to get the .job, as outlined on this chart, done providing there is sufficient money remaining in your Contingency Fund". Ryan seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -f o r Huggins -for Ryan -f o r Yoder -for r1 LJ and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Mr. John Giba, briefed the Council on the progress of the Comprehensive Planning Committee in reference to the Coastal Regional Planning for this area. Mayor Brown read a letter to Mr. Jerry Zeitler in reference to the appearance of Lighthouse Plaza. Huggins moved, fithat the Council go on record as providing the Mayor with complete support in the issuance of this letter". Ryan seconded and the motion was passed and adopted, Village Attorney explained to Council a Resolution f1A Resolution of the Village Council of the Villa sLa, r lorlaa establisnin~ i~larcn 14, 1~"I~ as the date The entitled of Tegue of the 1975 General Election. The Resolution also states t e purpose of the election as electing Councilmembers to Seat 1,3 and 5 for a two (2) year term and for the purpose of having a straw vote to assist the Village Council in determining whether or not the Village should purchase Tri-Southern Utilities, Co,Inc. The resolution also set the place and the time of the election and appointed the Inspectors of Election., Huggins moved, "for adoption of this Resolutionf'. Yoder seconded and vote on the motion was: C 11 ` 01-31-7$ -03 Brown -for Huggins -for Ryan -for Yoder -for and therefore Resolution No. 3-77/7$ was passed and adopted on first reading. Council discussed the wording that should be on the straw vote then instructed the Village Attorney to redraft hls proposed wording and have it ready for the February 14, 197$ Council Meeting. The Village Attorney read a Ordinance entitled, An Ordinance of the Villa a of Te uesta Florida re ealin Ordinance No. 22 of the Village of Tequesta and adopting those ortions of Cha ter 101 of the Florida Statutes as amended and effective January 1. 19~ „ and as amended by the Le~islatur from time to time pertaining to absentee voting for authorized elections within the Village of Tequesta: providing an effectiv date• rovidin for codif icaton._ Ryan moved, "that we adopt the Ordinance as read", oder seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -f o r Huggins -for Ryan -for Yoder -for and therefore first reading of the Ordinance was approved, Mayor Brown explained to Council a Resolution of hatchee Council of Governments re uestin that th lorida provide for t e preservation o sufficient on scenic river c d in a natural state for the benefit of all of us. now and in the future, then informed Counci that he, as a representative from the Tillage to COG, had to be authorized by Council, if they so desired, to sign the Resolution on the behalf of the Village. Ryan moved, "the Village Mayor be authorized to sign this Resolution". Yoder seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Huggins -against Ryan -f o r Yoder -for • and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Council discussed the January 27, 197 letter from Mr. Peter Pimentel in reference to the schedule for the sewer construction on Country Club Drive. n of-3i-7$ -04 Council discussed the estimates received from two companies for drainage improvements to three (3) locations needing drainage work done. After some discussion Huggins moved, "we authorize the Village Manager to contact Grady Parker Paving and to work out the details or arranging for the drainage work described in the 31 January memo". Yoder seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Huggins -for Ryan -against Yoder -for and therefore the motion was gassed and adopted, Council discussed two (2) bids received for a ~ ton pickup truck, Ryan moved, "that we accent the bid of Bev Smith Ford, Inc, ($~.,01~1.5~ net cost) in regard to the purchase of a new truck". The motion was seconded and approved, Council discussed with the Village Manager the need for a portable power sprayer and the four (4) bids received. Yoder moved, "that we accept the bid of $1,629.$1 for the Southern Mill Creek Products Company, Inc. sprayer". Ryan seconded and the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Manager explained the for 1977/7 and recommended to Council • approximately $3,900, be applied toward for the fiscal year. Yoder moved, "we and use it where he so desires". Ryan motion was: Brown -for Huggins -for Ryan -for Yoder -for Anti-Recession Funds that the funds, the cost of insurance take Mr, Harps suggestion seconded and vote on the and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. Council discussed with the Village Manager the matter of asking the Insurance Services Office of Florida to make a survey of the fire defenses of the areas in the Jupiter-Tequesta Fire Control District No. 1, which is also served by the Village of Tequesta Water System to see if the areas could received a better insurance classification. Huggins moved, "to authorize the Village Manager to proceed and contact the Insurance Services office of Florida". Yoder seconded and the motion was passed and adopted, Yoder moved, "that we authorize the Village Manager to indicate (by letter) that we are in favor of the Senate Bill 231 ' ' 01-31-7$ -05 which curbs. State Mandated Programs', Ryan seconded and vote on the motion was: Brown -for Huggins -for Ryan -for Yoder -for and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 P d -- ,~ ~Q~~,- ~. ' ~,~/ Cyr~~se Colbert