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VOL. 32 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2021

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Learning From Our Rich shore of the Loxahatchee River, Culpepper described how By Bill Thompson
essential policies took shape during his terms in office. He
History worked to establish bulkhead lines along the Loxahatchee River Not Gloom And Doom
to thwart continued efforts to fill in vast areas of the river for Lord knows we get
By County Commissioner development. In 1970, pollution of the river was a big problem an excess of disturbing
Maria Marino caused by sewage releases into the water. He, on behalf of the ne ws from a da i l y
Recently, I had the county, and four surrounding municipal governments formed 24/7 bombardment by
distinct privilege of sitting the Loxahatchee River Council, which achieved legislation to commercial news. It is
down with former elected form the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District, thought to be a major factor
official and North County the wastewater collection, treatment and sewer installation in our stress levels. Most of
historian, Robert F. “Bobby” utility serving Juno Beach, all of Jupiter, eastern portions of us recognize that tragedies and wide-sweeping deadly
Culpepper. Mr. Culpepper Jupiter Farms, and north into Martin County. viruses play a negative role in how we feel. It is ironic
served as Jupiter’s mayor from Public access to beaches was always a priority for Culpepper, that well intended news reporters are compelled to meet
1966 to 1968, and as county and through a $6 million bond issuance in 1969, he negotiated company revenue wants by hard-hitting overreaching
commissioner for District 1 from 1968 to 1976. the purchase of the remaining undeveloped parcels of coastline repetition that overinforms us and keeps us coming
A Korean War veteran, Culpepper shared with me his vast south of the Jupiter Inlet from the DuBois family. Those lands back for more. That dichotomy educates while
knowledge of the county. One of his favorite quotes is from now comprise DuBois Park, one of the most popular waterfront damaging our inner peace.
President Harry Truman who said, “The only thing new in this parks in South Florida. Nonetheless, sometimes I follow that stampede to
world, is the history that you don’t know.” Culpepper enjoys Commissioner Culpepper also used his keen negotiation mention news items simply to remind some of us who
talking about how Palm Beach County has grown over the skills and genial manner with local property owners to acquire may not be fully aware of new dangers. When things
past 60 years, and while he and I come from different political a site to meet community recreational and health clinic needs look better, and we feel too safe and put bad times
persuasions, we agree on many important issues, including the for minority and low-income families at what is now the West behind us, no hear, no see.
preservation of natural areas and wetlands, comprehensive land Jupiter Recreation Center and ballfields. I am writing this on July 20; however, it is highly
use strategies, and providing parks and recreational facilities In 1972, the county’s first comprehensive land use plan was likely that it will apply as you read it. Over recent
for our residents. His family members lovingly tease him that approved which, among many policies established, designated days, I have learned that residents of some states are
he has multiple stories within a story. dismissing COVID-19 as a threat. Large numbers of
From his lovely historic circa-1900s home on the south Commissioner’s Update on page 2 citizens of Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas have
been the subjects of alarm. Disaffected and misled
Town Of Jupiter News people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19
threaten not only themselves but their neighbors and
families and you and me. Arkansas is in the forefront
By Ilan Kaufer, Building Recertification Proposal
Jupiter Vice Mayor In light of the tragedy at Surfside, in July I proposed Bill’s Box on page 5
I hope you are having a that the Town staff work on developing recommendations
great August, and everyone for a process for the recertification of local buildings. Palm
enjoyed a fun summer! For Beach County currently does not have a recertification
all those with kids back in process and it important that we evaluate what processes
school, I hope it is a great start should be in place to ensure the structural integrity of
to the school year! Please find local buildings. We should work with other cities, the
below some updates on recent county, condo property owner associations, engineering
Council activity. and construction representatives, and all other impacted
Central Boulevard Road stakeholders to ensure the safety and welfare of our Thursday,
Changes residents and businesses. I am grateful that my proposal August 26
As many of you are aware, Palm Beach County recently received support from my colleagues and our staff will be
redesigned the intersection of Central Boulevard and working on bringing back recommendations to the Council.
University. The new configuration has caused some confusion I look forward to your feedback on this important topic.
and safety challenges. I have received comments and concerns School Crossings
from many of you and am working with our staff to provide With school starting up, please make sure to slow down
that information and recommendations to the county on what and obey speed limits in the school zones! With so many
they should do to respond to resident concerns. The Town traffic families walking and biking to school, it is important we
engineer has been in communication with the county staff about all make sure to keep to those speed limits, so everyone
resident concerns and provided specific requests based on his stays safe!
expertise aimed at improving the safety of the intersection Thank you for keeping up to date on these activities. Please
including, but not limited to: larger and more visible signage make sure to follow me on social media on Facebook at www.
to reduce vehicle speed upon approach of the intersection, and facebook.com/kauferfl and on Twitter @CouncilorKaufer for
changes to lane markings. The overall goal of the county project more frequent updates. Please reach out with any questions
is to enhance safety at the intersection, and I will continue to or comments. If you have any comments, questions, or
provide your concerns to the county and provide information concerns, about these initiatives or any other Town matters,
on changes they make to address those concerns. please email me at ilank@jupiter.fl.us.

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