SIRWCD NEWS
The District serves Jupiter Farms, Palm Beach Country Estates, Egret Landing and Jupiter Commerce Park in northern Palm Beach County.
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors of the South Indian River Water Control District will be held on the dates listed below at 7:30 p.m. at the Jupiter High School, 500 N. Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458 for the fiscal year October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
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NOTE: meeting dates are linked to the meeting’s agenda and reports.
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Note: The minutes below are the latest ones published by SIRWCD as of 5/7/2012
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE SOUTH INDIAN RIVER WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
HELD ON JANUARY 19, 2012
The regular meeting of the South Indian River Water Control
District was held on January 19, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Jupiter High School, 500 North Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida.
Present were Supervisors Tom Powell, Tom Rice, David Beane,
Michael Danchuk and Michael Ryan. Also present were Len J.
Lindahl, engineer; William Capko, attorney; Charles Haas,
treasurer; Michael Dillon, manager of operations; Donna DeNinno,
public information; and Jane Woodard, secretary. Seven
landowners were present.
Mr. Powell called the meeting to order. He then called for
approval of the consent agenda which included approval of minutes
from October and November, 2011, and approval of the monthly
disbursements. Mr. Rice made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The public information report was presented by Ms. DeNinno.
The website has been updated. The winter newsletter has been
mailed to all landowners. Letters are being mailed to PBCE
landowners who participated in the FEMA flood map program. Work
continues for the 21
st annual Landowners Day scheduled for March
17
th.
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Mr. Haas presented the treasurer’s report. He is currently
working with the Town of Jupiter regarding the extension
agreement. The renewal and replacement budget is being reviewed.
Mr. Dillon presented the manager of operations’ report.
Crews continue to install signs along the drainage canals
regarding ATV and other unauthorized motor vehicles. A horse
gate has been installed at the Alexander extension. Mr. Danchuk
thanked Mr. Dillon for his attendance at the PBCE homeowners’
meeting. Mr. Rice also thanked Mr. Dillon and his staff for
participation in the annual parade.
Mr. Lindahl presented the engineer’s report. The permit for
the PBCE park has just been issued and will include the parking
area, sidewalks and walkway paths. He noted that no structures
are included in this permit. The District is responsible for
opening and closing the park.
Mr. Lindahl reported on the completion of the 16
th Plan of
Improvements (OGEM) project. Roadway Management has completed
all of the punch list items.
Petitions for OGEM have been received for 1.4 miles of roads
and for asphalt on 2.2 miles of roads. All requests have been
re-confirmed according to the Board’s guidelines. This proposed
plan is now closed for new petitions. The benefits and costs
will now be evaluated in preparation for a referendum. Mr.
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Danchuk made a motion to authorize and instruct the engineer and
staff to define the benefited area, establish costs and proceed
with the referendum. Mr. Rice seconded the motion. During
discussion, the Board had some concerns with the small size of
this project. It was agreed that any petitions submitted in the
next month or two will be accepted and incorporated into this
project. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lindahl reported there will be a Florida DEP hearing in
February regarding the EPA nutrient standards.
Mr. Capko presented the attorney’s report. He noted that
the Governor has issued an executive order for a thorough review
of all 1600 special districts in the state. No details are
available yet but issues expected to be reviewed include the
reason the special district was created, whether its goals are
being met and finances. Mr. Capko’s office has responded on
behalf of the Florida Association of Special Districts. He will
monitor this matter and keep the Board advised.
Mr. Capko reported there has been no indication to date that
the Supervisor of Elections is taking any further action
regarding SIRWCD’s voting procedures.
Mr. Steve Hinkle, landowner, suggested holding the road
paving petitions for a year. Mr. Powell noted that the Board
does have that option and will make a decision when the costs are
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evaluated. Mr. Ken Trapasso, landowner, was concerned about OGEM
not lasting, as demonstrated on 160
th. Mr. Haas noted that the
life cycle cost for OGEM is approximately the same as for
asphalt; there is no substantial difference between maintaining
OGEM and asphalt.
There being no further business to come before the Board at
this time, the meeting was adjourned.
ADJOURNED.
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ROAD IMPROVEMENT REFERENDA RESULTS
The following road referenda have passed in favor or constructing asphalt roadways in Palm Beach Country Estates:
- 67th Avenue N between 141st Lane N and Donald Ross Road
- 71st Drive N between 150th Place N and 154th Road N
- 72nd Drive N between 150th Place N and 154th Road N
- 72nd Drive N between 155th Drive N and 159th Court N
- 75th Way N between 165th Street N and 167th Court N
- 84th Avenue N between 155th Place N and 159th Court N
- 140th Lane N between 64th Drive N and 69th Drive N
- 151st Court N between 69th Drive N and 69th Trail N
- 154th Road N between 69th Drive N. and 75th Ave. N
- 165th Street N between 75th Avenue N and 79th Terrace N
- 167th Court N between 75th Avenue N and 78th Drive N
In addition, the following road referenda have passed in favor or applying open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) in Jupiter Farms and Palm Beach Country Estates:
- 80th Drive N between 155th Place N and 159th Court N
- 92nd Way N between 150th Court N and 154th Road N
- 98th Trail N between 150th Court N and 154th Road N
- 187th Place N between 126th Terrace N and 129th Terrace N
- 129th Terrace N between 186th Court N and 187th Place N
- 151st Lane N between 133rd Terrace N and Canal 13