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-
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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.
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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.
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Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
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