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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Regular_01/25/1977 MINUTES OF THE P~ETING OF THE COUNCIL THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA January 25, 1U77 • A Council Meeting of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, was held on Tuesday, January 2,5, 1977 at 7:30 F.M. in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Present were Baron, Brown, Campbell, Huggins and Yoder. Also present were Robert Harp, Village P~lanager, Cyrese Colbert, Village Clerk and John C. Randolph, Village Attorney. Yoder moved, "that the discussion on Prayer on the agenda be moved up to after visitors". Brown seconded and the motion was adopted. Yoder gave the Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Campbell read a Proclaimation, Proclaiming February 1 thru 5, 1977 as "Child Abuse Week" in the Village of Tequesta and made other announcements. The Council Meeting Minutes for December 14, 1976 were received as corrected. The Council N~eeting Minutes f'or December 2$, 1976, Village Manager's Re~~ort for January 1-20, 1977, Financial Report for December, 1~a76 and Water Department Financial Report f`or December, 1976 were received. Mr. Charles Keller addressed Council on his complaint of Florida Power & Light putting their bills on the doors instead of mailing them. Yoder moved, "that we devote no more than four (l,.) minutes by anyone person (on item "discussion of Prayer on Agenda) once, Council first then open to the floor". Vote on the motion vaas: Baron -Against Brown -For Campbell -For Huggins -Against Yoder -For there~.`ore the motion was adopted. Each Councilmember spoke on this subject, when opened to the floor Nlr. Charles Keller was the only person to speak on the subject. Brown moved, "that the o~~ening of the meeting indicate that we open with Devotion an~~ Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag". Vote on the motion was: Baron -Against Brown -For Campbell -For Huggins -For Yoder -For Oi-25-77 -O2 Theref'are the motion was adopted. The Village Attorney read an Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, ~~?roposing to amend the official Charter of the Village of Tequesta at article II section 2.U1 relating to selection, term and compensation of Village Councilmembers, changing the election date from the third Tuesday of March of each year to the second Tuesday of march of each year and changing the term of off ice of each Councilmember from the fourth Tuesday of March following his election to the next Council meeting subsequent to the date of said Councilmember's election and to amend all r~ortions of the Charter rec,uired to be amended to conform to the intent of this Ordinance. After discussion Huggins moved, "we approve first reading of this Ordinance". The motion was adopted with second reading scheduled for February $, 1y77• The Village Attorney read an Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 211 the Official Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, as amended, at Article IV, definitions, by amending the definition of lot coverage, and by adding to said definitions the definition of structure, by amending the definition of swimming pool and at article XVI section 16.2 (6) so as to eliminate the requirement. that uncovered swimming pools or patios be considered in computing the lot coverage requirements of the zoning ordinance. After some discussion and one addition, • Brown moved, "first reading of this Ordinance be approved". The motion Taas adopted. Second reading is scheduled f'or February 22, 1977 and a Public Hearing for 7:00 P.NI., February 22, 177 is also scheduled, The Village Attorney read Inter-local Agreement between Village of Tequesta, and Palm Beach County for Community Development Act Funds for r~eriod October 1, 1977 to September 30, 1G7$. Bro~,rn moved, "that we enter into this inter-local agreement between the Village of` Tequesta and Palm Beach County for Community Development Act Funds f'or period October 1, ,1°77 to September 3C, l~'7$". Vote on the mction was: Baron -For Brown -For Campbell -For Huggins -Against Yoder -For and therefore the motion was passed and adopted. The Village Attorney read a Resolution of the Village of Tequesta declaring acquisition of utility easements for water transmission and distribution facilities to provide a source of potable vrater to the Village of Tequesta and surrounding environs to be a public necessity, authorizing the employment • of real estate appraisers and authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings. After some discussion Yoder moved, "that we approve this Resolution". Vote on the motion was: ~~ 01-25-77 -03 Baron -For Brown -For Campbell -For Huggins -Against Yoder -For and therefore Resolution No. 7-76/77 was therefore passed and adopted. Mr. Ron Dixon, Robert E. Owens & Associates was present to give Council an uptodate report on the Tequesta Drive Improvements project and the new completion date. Mr. Dixon informed Council that Robert E. Owens & Associates duty was to make sure the work is done right but they have no direct ??ower over the contractor, but the Council does. Council discussed at length the letter of January 1$, 1977 from Gorham Construction Company. Mr. Robert Sattley talked to Council about 'i0peration Dee~~ Freeze". Mr. William Smallwood, President North County First Aid Squad, Inc. spoke to Council and demonstrated the latest models of First Aid Equipment. Council was impressed with the demonstration and the equipment. Brown moved, "that we purchase five (5) of these Elder Valve Resuscitators and that the funds come from budgeted funds". The motion was adopted. Mayor Campbell explained the workings of C.O.G. and told Council that if the Village of Tequesta stayed with C.O.G. then maybe the three municipalities could stand up to Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District. Huggins moved, "to accept the resignation of Jacob J. Blair as Alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and send a letter of appreciation". The motion was adopted. Brown moved, "that her resignation (Irene M. Dickson as Village Representative on Community Development Division, Community Action Committee) be accepted and a letter of appreciaton be sent". The motion was adopted. The Village Manager explained to Council the desire to appoint Johnston, Sasser and Randolph (John C. Randolph) as the Village Prosecuting Attorney. Brown moved, "'that the firm of Johnston, Sasser and Randolph be appointed as the Village Prosecuting Attorney". The motion was adopted. Huggins moved, "to send a letter of a~~?reciation to Ed Fine (past Prosecuting Attorney)". The motion was adopted. Brown moved, "that we spend $625. for new lights and light bars and approximately $1,500. for the unit from First Aid Squad" The motion was adopted. The meeting was adjourned ,t 11:15 P.M. Y~~ ~ r~~ ,~ ~ ? ) Cy ' se Colbert a _ _ r1 --- II'11~\~~~~,~+ ~~) c•~tc ~ ~~ jest 6 (,~<< ac~diti n next pale..... r rsrown movea, "we use these funds ( Anti-Recession Funds) to purchas two (2) new police cars". The motion was passed and adopted.