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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10 12 18 MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Roll Call. Present and Scott W. Morgan Mayor Participating: Thomas W. Stanley Vice Mayor Paul Lyons, Jr. Commissioner Joan K. Orthwein Commissioner Donna S. White Commissioner Also Present & Gregory Dunham Town Manager Participating: Edward Nazzaro Staff Attorney Edward Allen Police Chief Rita Taylor Town Clerk Absent W/Notice: John Randolph Town Attorney IV. Minutes. A. Regular Meeting of September 14, 2018. B. Budget Public Hearing of September 14, 2018. C. Budget Public Hearing of September 19, 2018. Vice Mayor Stanley moved to approve the minutes of September 14, 2018, Budget Hearing of September 14, 2018 and Budget Hearing of September 19, 2018 and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Orthwein with all voting AYE at roll call. V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were no changes to the agenda. VI. Announcements. A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearing 1. November 9, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. 2. December 14, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. 3. January 11, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. 4. February 8, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. 5. March 8, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. Mayor Morgan called attention to these dates. VII. Communication from the Public (3 min. maximum) There was no comment from the public. VIII. Reports. A. Town Manager 1. Utility Undergrounding Mr. Dunham reported that FP&L are finished and Comcast will be the next utility. He said that Comcast has hired a sub- Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Held Oct. 12, 2018 @ 9:00 A.M. contractor for this work and he will be meeting with them within a week or so. Mr. Dunham also said that he has not been able to get Comcast & AT&T to work at the same time but that he will get a projected schedule from the contractor that will be working for Comcast. 2. Polo Drive Drainage Project Update The Town Manager reported that the pipe and drain is complete from the street through the seawall and the boxes are installed in the street. He said that the rain has held up the compacting but after two or three dry days this work will be able to be completed. He did remind that the black top will be installed later after the area has had some time to settle. B. Architectural Review & Planning Board 1. Meeting Dates a. October 25, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. b. November 15,2018 at 8:30 A.M. c. December 27, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. d. January 24, 2019 at 8:30 A.M Mayor Morgan called attention to these dates. C. Finance Director 1. Financial Report for September 2018 The Town Manager said that the fiscal year had ended under budget which is always the goal. Commissioner Lyons commented that this is a substantial amount and he complemented the staff for the good work. 2. Water Usage as of September 30, 2018 Mayor Morgan declared the reports to be accepted as presented. D. Police Chief 1. Activity for September 2018 Chief Allen asked that his report also be accepted as presented if there were no questions. There being none, the Mayor so declared. IX. Items for Commission Action. A. Ordinance No. 18/5; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 34, UTILITIES; ARTICLE II, WATER SERVICE; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 34-40 BACKFLOW AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Adoption) The Town Clerk read Ordinance No. 18/5 by title only on second reading after which Commissioner Orthwein moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 18/5 and Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. B. Resolution No. 18-14; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO BE APPLICABLE TO WATER CONNECTIONS TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM. 2 Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Held Oct. 12, 2018 @ 9:00 A.M. The Town Clerk read Resolution No. 18-14 by title only and the Town Manager Dunham reminded that this is the plan that was directed in Ordinance No. 18/5 which was just adopted and it meets all of the State requirements. Commissioner Orthwein moved to adopt Resolution No.18-14, Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion and all voted AYE. C. Agreement for Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services By and Between The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections and the Town of Gulf Stream. The Town Clerk reminded that this is an annual agreement to the cover the cost of election services and materials from the Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections. Mrs. Taylor reminded that the Town of Gulf Stream does not have a scheduled election this year but there is always a possibility that a Special Election could be necessary and it is better to have an agreement in place rather than having to rush into one at the last minute. Commissioner Orthwein moved and Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the adoption of the agreement with the Supervisor of Elections and all voted AYE. D. Items by Mayor & Commissioners Commissioner White questioned as to how the residents will be Notified about this Cross Connection Control Policy and the Town Manager said that the installations are only required when there is other work being done or when a problem develops, and contractors are aware of these health department requirements as are the building inspectors. Commissioner White also asked if the residents will be made aware of the Code Red program and how they can opt in. Mr. Dunham said that all of that information is on the Town Web -site. He further advised that this information can also be obtained by calling the Town Hall. Mayor Morgan added that a letter is in the mail to all residents which explains the system and how to join this program. X. Adjournment. Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 9:30 A.M. 2!A� /V 6m, Rita L. 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