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Home My Public Portal AboutPRR 17-2601 Renee Basel From:Jonathan O'Boyle <jonathanroboyle@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:03 PM To:Trey Nazzaro; Rita Taylor; Renee Basel; Jonathan O'Boyle; Jonathan O'Boyle Subject:Public Records Request Attachments:Stop Dirty Government Records Request 11.16.17.docx; Request Exhibits.pdf; Landscape Correspondence Ganger.pdf Dear Records Custodian, on behalf of Stopdirtygovernment, LLC, I submit the attached public records requests for production ASAP. Enclosed are instructions for the Request and copies of public records of the Town of Gulf Stream which we would like to receive certified copies. I will note, that the attachment containing exhibits are merely demonstrative and for the Town's assistance in identifying the public records requested. As for Exhibit 25, that original public record is in the Ganger Transfer file on the Town's website under the document that I believe is entitled Development Correspondence O'Boyle. I will also note that the requests for electronic records should be readily available since we are asking for copies of requests already transmitted to other requestors (with the exception of the fourth request). The requests are not aggregated and we would like production as soon as the records can be produced since time is at-issue. We do not desire to have the Town complete the entire request first and then transmit everything at once. As for Payment, I will send a courier to the Town to submit payment for the certified copies and any other lawful fees. The Courier will contact the Town later today to touch base and work out the details. Thank you ever so kindly for your prompt attention. If you have any questions please email me back at this address -- Jonathan O’Boyle, Esq., LLM. The O’Boyle Law Firm, P.C. www.oboylelawfirm.com joboyle@oboylelawfirm.com Pennsylvania Office 1001 Broad St. Johnstown, PA 15906 1 Tel: 814-535-5175 Fax: 215-893-3641 New Jersey Office 10 Grove St. Haddonfield, NJ 08033 Tel: 814-535-5175 Fax: 215-893-3641 Florida Office 1286 West Newport Center Drive Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Office: 954-570-3533 Fax: 754-212-2444 IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication, unless expressly stated otherwise, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein. =========================================================== NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: THIS E-MAIL IS MEANT FOR ONLY THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND MAY BE A COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED BY LAW. IF YOU RECEIVED THIS E- MAIL IN ERROR, ANY REVIEW, USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION, OR COPYING OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY OF THE ERROR BY RETURN E-MAIL AND PLEASE DELETE THIS MESSAGE FROM YOUR SYSTEM. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. 2 StopDirtyGovernment, LLC - Public Records Request 11.16.17 for Litigation Resuming on Monday, November 20, 2017. 1.Certified Copies of the Town’s public records reflected in Exhibits 18-23, 25 – that were th admitted into evidence in case 2014CA003721 in the 15 Judicial Circuit styled Stopdirtygovernment, LLC v. Town of Gulf Stream. (Attached Hereto). Specifically for Exhibit 25, we would like a certified color 1 copy that duplicates the document as shown on the Town’s website. 2.Certified copy of an April 23, 2013, letter and enclosures sent by Mr. Thrasher to Ms. Brown with a carbon copy to Mr. Ganger entitled “Re: Landcape Plan for 1465 North Ocean Blvd.” That document is most likely found in the building development file for 1465 North Ocean Blvd. (A copy is attached hereto). 3.A certified copy of Freda Defosse’s resignation letter to the Town of Gulf Stream. 4.Electronic copies of Freda Defosse’s time sheets and/or public records reflecting the amount of time Ms. Defosse worked for the Months of January and February 2014. 5.Electronic Copies of: (1) Town of Gulf Stream Request 587; (2) the initial response given to Request 587 on or about 2/3/2014; (3) any communication from Jones Foster to the O’Boyle Law Firm regarding Request 587 between March 1, 2014 and March 25, 2014 \[particularly from Ashlee Richman\]; (4) the cover page and public records transmitted to the O’Boyle Law Firm in March 2014 by Jones Foster in response to Request 587 and/or because of the litigation initiated pursuant to this request \[tip: March 12, 2014 is believed to be the date of transmission\]. 6.Electronic Copies of the request and response to Request 749 which was sent on March 28, 2014. 7.Certified Copies of a Request and Response 1671 made by Asset Enhancement, Inc. in December of 2014 which regarded Sweetapple’s November Billing Records. In addition to certified copies of redacted billings, it is also requested that a certified copy of the unredacted billings be provided as well. 1 The Highlighted requests are very time sensitive and are needed immediately. In addition, if electronic copies of records are sought, please email them to records@commerce-group.com; joboyle@oboylelawfirm.com; wring@oboylelawfirm.com; and moboyle@commerce-group.com TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMISSIONERS JOAN K. ORTHWON, Me,or THOMAS M. STANLEY, Vka Me,or MUMELL ANDERSON W. GARRETT DERING RORERTW.GANGER April 23, 2013 Ms. L. Brown 1511 North Ocean Boulevard Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 F F T Telephone 551)276-5115 j Fax 551) 737-0155 Town Manager WILLIAM H. THRASHER T Town Clerk RRA L TAYLOR Re: Landscape Plan for 1465 North Ocean Boulevard Dear Ms. Brown, Today, at your request, I visited the site at 1465 North Ocean Boulevard observing the progress to date. My observations are as follows. Planting along the privacy wall on the Northeast corner The plantings running approximately 75' east to west from the seawall along the north property privacy wall are hedge material type only (Landscape Architect comments attached). These plantings will be trimmed as necessary and they not intended to grow much higher than the existing wall. The pictures taken, copies are attached, indicate that the Seagrape trees, approximately 20' high, from your property side are extending over this hedge material and appear to extend beyond the adjoining property line. Trees Planting Rear of Main House The palm trees located at the rear of the property are as approved. BBQ Grill What appears to be a potential BBQ grill is a planter box. The agent has confirmed that there are no plans for a BBQ at the rear of the property. Seawall Covering The seawall has been covered by the same wood material as the planting areas. This covering hides the concrete seawall. The top surface of the planters and decking are at the same height as the top of the seawall. 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483 Letter to Ms. L. Brown — Landscaping at 1465 NOB April 22, 2013 Page 2 Screening above the top of the privacy wall Screening materials, to reduce dust, are still in place and are approximately 12' on your side. I also observed that the area that concrete and similar cutting occurs, is also screened. Conclusion As of this writing, I have not observed any violations or confliction with the planting presently in place, and the final approved landscape plan. Sincerely, William H. Thrasher Town Manager Cc: Mr. R. Ganger NApril 22, 2013 Mr. Bill Thrasher V/ Town of Gulf Stream WS EAAYILUAMS 100 Sea Roedmia Gulf Stream, FL 33483 RE: 1465 North Ocean Boulevard Dear Mr. Thrasher; This letter is intended to provide information on the Mimusops screen plantings made along the northeast property line at 1465 North Ocean Boulevard. Mimusops (Mani/kara roxburghiana) is a small tree or hedge material in the Sapotaceae family, native to tropical parts of Asia and more specifically, India. In this application the plant is being used as a hedge and will be pruned and maintained that way. Mimusops is a very salt tolerant tree that performs well in oceanfront locales with a moderate growth habit. Its tough leaves also withstand damage from oceanfront winds very well and therefore maintain their appearance after harsh weather better than most other plants. Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. n:we,"Rhams.m Sincerely, oau+afACM U3 Sunset Avenue peter Coyle Um aced. FL 334eo Nievera Williams Design N SUA59 8= 223 Sunset Avenue, Suite 150 F,561A59=3 palm Beach, FL 33480 561-659-2820 NEW VORN 212-533.2683 39 Rf1h Aa .. 5.110 3C N. Y.A. NV Xoo0 R 212.5.U203 R 531A59 m n:we,"Rhams.m L-1 M AW Asozillimillm AR, yT ` At ^ v II ^• a 4 1 fit • , f e F. Bill Thrasher From: rwganger <rwganger@bellsouth.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:30 AM To: Bill Thrasher Subject: Re: 1465 Landscaping Bill, I'm glad you had the opportunity to see the site as it nears the completion phase. I am not aware of any variationsfromtheoriginal (amended) landscape plan, except for what was requested by us --namely to shelter the 4' working" Juliette balcony that was originally meant to be a 3' design feature. A palm was first installed, then replaced by a mature sea grape at the south end of the balcony when it was observed that a skinny palm trunk wouldhardlyprovidetheintendedprivacy. As you may recall, a new landscaping firm took over the project after the plans had been approved by theCommission. They made substantial changes to the deck design, as far as I know. However, I don't believe thatanythingwasdonewithoutourknowledge. I agree with you that the quality of design and workmanship is most impressive. However, we cannot wait for thejobtobefinished! On Tue, 4/23/13, Bill Thrasher <bthrasher@eulf streau:.orr> wrote: From: Bill Thrasher <bthrasher@gulf-stream.or > Subject: 1465 Landscaping To: rwganger@bellsouth.net Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 9:30 AM Ms. Brown asked for a review and determination whether the landscape plan was being adhered to. I feltyoumighttolookatwhatIsenttoher. Sidebar: The workmanship, quality and capturing usable space is really remarkable at 1465 NOB. William H. Thrasher, ICMA-CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 1 Fax 561.737.0188 TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail November 16, 2017 Jonathan O’Boyle [e-mail to: jonathanroboyle@gmail.com] Re: GS #2601 (Public Records Request for Litigation Resuming on Monday, November 20, 2017 (2)) 2. Certified copy of an April 23, 2013, letter and enclosures sent by Mr. Thrasher to Ms. Brown with a carbon copy to Mr. Ganger entitled “Re: Landcape Plan for 1465 North Ocean Blvd.” That document is most likely found in the building development file for 1465 North Ocean Blvd. (A copy is attached hereto). Dear Jonathan O’Boyle [e-mail to: jonathanroboyle@gmail.com] The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated November 16, 2017. The original public records request can be found at the following link: http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/113863/Page1.aspx The Town will use its very best efforts to respond to you in a reasonable amount of time with the appropriate response or an estimated cost to respond. Sincerely, Reneé Rowan Basel As requested by Rita Taylor Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail November 17, 2017 Jonathan O'Boyle [mail to: ionathanrobovle(7a,email.coml Re: GS #2601 (Public Records Request for Litigation Resuming on Monday, November 20, 2017 (2)) 2. Certified copy of an April 23, 2013, letter and enclosures sent by Mr. Thrasher to Ms. Brown with a carbon copy to Mr. Ganger entitled "Re: Landcape Plan for 1465 North Ocean Blvd. " That document is most likely found in the building development file for 1465 North Ocean Blvd. (A copy is attached hereto). Dear Jonathan O'Boyle [mail to: jonathanrobovle6ftnail.coml: The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records requests dated November 16, 2017. You should be able to view your original request at the following link: httv://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/O/doc/105295/Pagel.aMx The certified copies you requested are available to be picked up at Town Hall any time between the office hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (Seven copies @ 1.00 per page) = $7.00 cash or check only. We consider this request closed. Sincerely, "i K° 0( As requested by Rita Taylor Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records TGS OWN OF ULF TREAM PBC, F ALM EACH OUNTYLORIDA Delivered via e-mail November 17, 2017 Jonathan O’Boyle \[mail to:jonathanroboyle@gmail.com\] Re: GS #2601 (Public Records Request for Litigation Resuming on Monday, November 20, 2017 (2)) 2. Certified copy of an April 23, 2013, letter and enclosures sent by Mr. Thrasher to Ms. Brown with a carbon copy to Mr. Ganger entitled “Re: Landcape Plan for 1465 North Ocean Blvd.” That document is most likely found in the building development file for 1465 North Ocean Blvd. (A copy is attached hereto). Dear Jonathan O’Boyle \[mail to:jonathanroboyle@gmail.com\]: The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records requests dated November 16, 2017. You should be able to view your original request at the following link: http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/105295/Page1.aspx The certified copies you requested are available to be picked up at Town Hall any time between the office hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (Seven copies @ 1.00 per page) = $7.00 cash or check only. The certified copies were picked up by your courier on 11/17/17 and given a receipt for the $7.00 cost. We consider this request closed. Sincerely, Reneé Rowan Basel As requested by Rita Taylor Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTI', FLORIDA COMMISSIONERS WAN K BIfT111VE1N, MtTor THOMAS M. STANLEY, V Meer MURIELS.ANOERSON W. GARRETT BERING AOAERTK amaEA April 23, 2013 Ms. L. Brown 1511 North Ocean Boulevard Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 Re: Landscape Plan for 1465 North Ocean Boulevard Dear Ms. Brown, Today, at your request, I visited the site at 1465 North Ocean Boulevard observing the progress to date. My observations are as follows. Planting alone the Privacy wall on the Northeast corner The plantings running approximately 75' east to west from the seawall along the north property privacy wall are hedge material type only (Landscape Architect comments attached). These plantings will be trimmed as necessary and they not intended to grow much higher than the existing wall. The pictures taken, copies are attached, indicate that the Seagrape trees, approximately 20' high, from your property side are extending over this hedge material and appear to extend beyond the adjoining property line. Trees Planting Rear of Main House The palm trees located at the rear of the property are as approved. BDO Grill What appears to be a potential BBQ grill is a planter box. The agent has confirmed that there are no plans for a BBQ at the rear of the property. Seawall Covering The seawall has been covered by the same wood material as the planting areas. This covering hides the concrete seawall. The top surface of the planters and decking are at the same height as the top of the seawall. 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483 y � Ofd G TeleP'h'j��jy'� o (.SG1) �•t irlyllp F E 3 (561)71" ; x° Town Meju , -;6 U IMLLIAM H. i Town I% o RITALTl &.3ail E E 3 CO, Q: O W — o U i s U C Y WW U c p U m � C:) O 0Y U ,yOU O i W U m L �p� m a o - 2O [t - m m =_A' Today, at your request, I visited the site at 1465 North Ocean Boulevard observing the progress to date. My observations are as follows. Planting alone the Privacy wall on the Northeast corner The plantings running approximately 75' east to west from the seawall along the north property privacy wall are hedge material type only (Landscape Architect comments attached). These plantings will be trimmed as necessary and they not intended to grow much higher than the existing wall. The pictures taken, copies are attached, indicate that the Seagrape trees, approximately 20' high, from your property side are extending over this hedge material and appear to extend beyond the adjoining property line. Trees Planting Rear of Main House The palm trees located at the rear of the property are as approved. BDO Grill What appears to be a potential BBQ grill is a planter box. The agent has confirmed that there are no plans for a BBQ at the rear of the property. Seawall Covering The seawall has been covered by the same wood material as the planting areas. This covering hides the concrete seawall. The top surface of the planters and decking are at the same height as the top of the seawall. 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483 Letter to Ms. L. Brown — Landscaping at 1465 NOB April 22, 2013 Page 2 Screening above the ton of the nrivacv wall Screening materials, to reduce dust, are still in place and are approximately 12' on your side. I also observed that the area that concrete and similar cutting occurs, is also screened. Conclusion As of this writing, I have not observed any violations or confliction with the planting presently in place, and the final approved landscape plan. Sincerely, G', 4� */`� William H. Thrasher Town Manager Cc: Mr. R. Ganger CLERK S ,ERTIFICA TE aTATE OF FLORIDA I COUNTY OF PALM BEACrf Jas TOWN OF GULF STREAM ) I Rita L Taylor hereby cerb!y rh�t I am ;he duly appointed and acting Cbrk of the Town ui Gulf Stream Fk.oda that the foregoing Is a true and correct ropy of a Document thi „nynlai of which Is on file In the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Gulf Sbeurn. Flonda IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Town, thisj7�1 day of llfY• A D 2ul-7 (SEAL) --- Rife, L. Taytor Town Clerk `^N ' April 22, 2013 Mr. Bill Thrasher \VV/ Town of Gulf Stream NrcvcRAwwans too Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 RE: 1465 North Ocean Boulevard Dear Mr. Thrasher; This letter is intended to provide Information on the Mimusops screen plantings made along the northeast property line at 1465 North Ocean Boulevard. Mimusops (Manr/kara roxburghlana) is a small tree or hedge material in the Sapotaceae family, native to tropical parts of Asia and more specifically, India. In this application the plant is being used as a hedge and will be pruned and maintained that way. Mimusops is a very salt tolerant tree that performs well In oceanfront locales with a moderate growth habit. Its tough leaves also withstand damage from oceanfront winds very well and therefore maintain their appearance after harsh weather better than most other plants. Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, C vau4acacu y y' � 1135unw1 Anw� Peter Coyle m w SuK�15a y wmB.ah.rL3U&o Nievera Williams Design v�sa:a5ax,o 223 Sunset Avenue, Suite 150 m Rsew,pzn3 Palm Beach, FL 33480 �- ,E n n m U New YORK 561.659-2820 212-533.2683 JEO) n; e Sv Rah 50.3cN. Y.A. NY 10043 LLFr)ss"M34F Sa dSpxR3 e if QmR arc' U O 3 �C a c W o gy m 8� W b y0 4U.m m = y z U3 40 ~ = e y W '� rr74Qtt `22 a°'U ~ m nti M c 2 0 I i -00 I,� _ ,,, N •%'moi. � �- '� CLERK S uERTIFICATL- A TE OF FL ORIDA ) IUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) ss WN OF GULF STREAM ) iiia L Taylor hereby certify than I am the duly appointed ant. ing Clo,k of the Town of Guff Stream, Flurida, that the foregoing Is ue and correct copy of a Documerd the original of which is on rile In Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand ano affixed the aal seal of said Town, this )i 'Oh day of Xd V A.D 2uL2 (SEAL) Rita L. Tayl r Town Clerk From: rwganger <rwganger®bellsouth.neb Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 201310:30 AM To: BIII Thrasher Subject: Re: 1465 Landscaping Bill, I'm glad you had the opportunity to see the site as it nears the completion phase. I am not aware of any variations from the original (amended) landscape plan, except for what was requested by us --namely to shelter the 4' "working" Juliette balcony that was originally meant to be a 3' design feature. A palm was first installed, then replaced by a mature sea grape at the south end of the balcony when it was observed that a skinny palm trunk would hardly provide the intended privacy. As you may recall, a new landscaping firm took over the project after the plans had been approved by the Commission. They made substantial changes to the deck design, as far as I know. However, I don't believe that anything was done without our knowledge. I agree with you that the quality of design and workmanship is most impressive. However, we cannot wait for the job to be finished! :,, -- On Tue, 4/23/13, Bill Thrasher 4thrasher@eufi-stream or > wrote: From: Bill Thrasher <bthrasher@eulf-stream ores Subject: 1465 Landscaping To: nyganger@bellsouth.net Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 9:30 AM Ms. Brown asked for a review and determination whether the landscape plan was being adhered to. I felt YOU might to look at what I sent to her. Sidebar: The workmanship, quality and capturing usable space is really remarkable at 1465 NOB. William H. Thrasher, ICMA-CM, CGFO, CGFM Town Manager Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Office 561.276.5116 1 Fax 561.737.0188 CLERA S_ �,E�ICATk )TATE OF FLORIDA l COLINTy OF PALM BEACH Iss TOWN OF GULF STREAM ) I Rita L Taylor hereby certify t; at : am the duly appointed ant, acting C""k of the ;'owr, of Guit Sulam, Ffurrda. Bret tile foregoing is a true and correct copy of a ;iocu,nerd, the ouyulat at wirer; rs ou file in the Office of Ire Town Cletk a: the Town of Gull Sfrear; ; "r, IN of. ;ra WITNESS WHEREOF. I have ne official sear or said Townreuom Sal ory hang aria uffrod file , rhrSj 7I day ofL2O �y O 2u17 (SEAL) �i Paylor Town Clerk