HomeMy Public PortalAboutPRR 14-1431From: Chris O'Hare [mailto:chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:59 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: Public Record Request thrasher emails 9 -16 -14
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
Pursuant to Article 1. Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes I
wish to make a public records request of your agency for the following records:
All emails created or received by bill thrasher on September 16, 2014.
If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or
disclosure please cite the specific exemption as required by 6119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and
state in writing and with particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by 6119.07(1)(f) of the
Florida Statutes.
Please take note of 6119.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1)
promptly acknowledge receipt of this public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which
"includes making reasonable efforts to determine from other officers or employees within the agency
whether such a record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be accessed." I am,
therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to
this public records request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis.
If the public records being sought are maintained by your agency in an electronic format please produce
the records in the original electronic format in which they were created or received. See 6119.01(2)(f),
Florida Statutes.
If you anticipate the production of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of
their production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to
indicate the total number of pages and/or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and
materials.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email
address: chrisohareciulfstream CrDgmail.com
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via c -mail
September 26, 2014
Chris O'Hare [mail to: chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1431 (thrasher emails 9- 16-14)
All emails created or received by bill thrasher on September 16, 2014.
Dear Chris O'Hare [mail to: chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com],
The Town of Gulf Stream received your public records request on September 17, 2014. If your
request was received in writing, then the request can be found at the following link:
hn: / /www2.gulf- stream .org /WebLink8 /0 /doc /21034/Pa eg 1_aspx. If your request was verbal,
then the description of your public records request is set forth in the italics above. In future
correspondence, please refer to this public records request by the above referenced number.
The Town of Gulf Stream is currently working on a large number of incoming public records
requests. The Town will use its very best efforts to further respond to your public records request
in a reasonable amount of time.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Kelly Avery
From: Harry LaFarge <lafargetech @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:14 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: Request for some public records GS # 614 Police video
Attention to the Custodian of Records,
This email is a request for public records. I make this request pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution
and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes. I make this request of your agency for the following public records:
The most recent video filmed from the vehicle of a Gulf Stream police car.
This is a request for electronic records. The records sought are videos created and received in digital electronic form and
are composed of digital images and other electronic and digital elements. Please produce the records in their
complete original electronic format in which they were created or received. See §119.01(2)(0, Florida Statutes. Do not
reduce, compress, reformat, refile or otherwise alter the electronic record.
If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or disclosure
please cite the speck exemption as required by §119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in writing and with
particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by §119.07(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
Please take note of §119.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge receipt of this
public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts to determine from other
officers or employees within the agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be
accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to
this public records request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis.
If any records are readily available, please produce those records first without waiting for all responsive records to be
available. Produce the less readily available records as soon as they are available.
If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of their
production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate the total
number of pages and /or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records may be produced
for less than $1.00, please produce those records first while waiting to obtain authorization from me to produce more
costly records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are greater than $1.00 until notifying me of that
cost and then obtaining my authorization to do so.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email
add ress:l afaroetech (d-)q m ail.co m
Kelly Avery
From: John Breuer <johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:07 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: 9 -16 -14 1 want a public record - morgan Itr to res.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
Pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes I wish to make a
public records request of your agency for the following records:
The three most recent letters written by Scott Morgan to any Town Resident.
If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or disclosure
please cite the specific exemption as required by §119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in writing and with
particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by §119.07(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
Take note of §119.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge receipt of this public
records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts to determine from other
officers or employees within the agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be
accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to
this public records request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis.
If any records are readily available, please produce those records first without waiting for all responsive records to be
available. Produce the less readily available records as soon as they are available.
If your agency maintains the record being sought in an electronic format please produce the records in the original
electronic format in which they were created or received. See §119.01(2)(f), Florida Statutes.
If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of their
production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate the total
number of pages and /or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records may be produced
for less than $1.00, please produce those records first while waiting to obtain authorization from me to produce more
costly records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are greater than $1.00 until first obtaining my
authorization to do so.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email
address: iohnbreuerarchitectftmail.com
Kelly Avery
From: William Bendix <bbendixcompanies @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:04 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: Pubic Record - Thrasher text
Please forward to your agency's Custodian of Records
Pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes I wish to
make a public records request of your agency for the following records.
Any text messages that are public records located on Bill Thrasher's cell phone.
If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or
disclosure please cite the specific exemption as required by § 119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in
writing and with particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by §I 19.07(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
Please take note of §I19.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge
receipt of this public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts
to determine from other officers or employees within the agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the
location at which the record can be accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in
possession of records that may be responsive to this public records request to preserve all such records on an
immediate basis.
If any records are readily available, please produce those records first without waiting for all responsive records
to be available. Produce the less readily available records as soon as they are available.
If the public records being sought are maintained by your agency in an electronic format please produce the
records in the original electronic format in which they were created or received. See § 119.01(2)(f), Florida
Statutes.
If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of
their production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate
the total number of pages and/or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records
may be produced for less than $1.00, please produce those records first while waiting to obtain authorization
from me to produce more costly records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are greater
than $1.00 until first obtaining my authorization to do so.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email address:
bbendixcompanies(@gmail.com
Kelly Avery
From: June Ellis <ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:59 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: Looking for: Fein agreement.
Please forward to your agency's Custodian of Records
Pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes I wish to
make a public records request of your agency for the following records.
Most recent Employment agreement or sub - contractor agreement for Sandra Fein.
If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or
disclosure please cite the specific exemption as required by §I 19.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in
writing and with particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by § 119.07(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
Please take note of §I 19.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge
receipt of this public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts
to determine from other officers or employees within the agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the
location at which the record can be accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in
possession of records that may be responsive to this public records request to preserve all such records on an
immediate basis.
If any records are readily available, please produce those records first without waiting for all responsive records
to be available. Produce the less readily available records as soon as they are available.
If the public records being sought are maintained by your agency in an electronic format please produce the
records in the original electronic format in which they were created or received. See § 119.01(2)(f), Florida
Statutes.
If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of
their production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate
the total number of pages and/or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records
may be produced for less than $1.00, please produce those records first while waiting to obtain authorization
from me to produce more costly records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are greater
than $1.00 until first obtaining my authorization to do so.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email address:
ellisconsultine9622na,email.com
Kelly Avery
From: thrasher lies <thrasher.is.a.liar @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:55 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: records wanted: home depot and [owes account numbers
I AM MAKING A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST OF YOUR AGENCY
This is done pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the
Florida Statutes.
For the following records:
The most recent record of the Town's Home Depot account number and Lowes account number.
Please cite the specific exemption as required by §119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in
writing and with particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by §119.07(1)(f) of the Florida
Statutes if you contend the records are exempt from disclosure or inspection.
§119.07(c) Florida Statues states you have an affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge
receipt of this public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making
reasonable efforts to determine from other officers or employees within the agency whether such a
record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be accessed." I am, therefore, requesting
that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to this public records
request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis.
As per §119.01(2)(f), Florida Statutes, if the public records being sought are maintained by your
agency in an electronic format please produce the records in the original electronic format in which
they were created or received. If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to
exceed $2.00 please notify me in advance of their production with a written estimate of the total cost.
Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate the total number of pages and /or records,
as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records may be produced for less than
$2.00, please produce those records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are
greater than $2.00 until first obtaining my authorization to do so.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email
address: thrasher.is.a.liar(a gmail.com
Kelly Avery
From: we love gulfstream <we.love.gulfstream @gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 8:34 AM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: Request for Public Records - photo 00071 - GS #1213
9/16/14
Public Record Request
Pursuant to Article 1 section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, I request an electronic copy of the
following public records:
Any photos in town record of pcn 20434609010000071
If the original record was created electronically than please produce the record in the very same format in which it was created. If the
record was not originally created electronically, but was digilaly replicated for electronic archiving or storage, than please produce the
record it its current electronic form. If the record was not created electronically and was never electronically replicated than please
digitally replicate the record for the purpose of copying it to me.
I request all digital records not be "flattened" or de- normalized.
If you deny this request in whole or in part, I request that you advise me in writing, as required by section 119.07(1)(e) and (0, Fla. Stat.,
of the particular statutory exemption upon which you are relying and that you state with particularity the reason for your conclusion that
the record is exempt. If an asserted exemption applies to only a portion of a record, please delete the portion that you claim is exempt
and release the remainder of the record as required by section 119.07(1)(d). I will pay for the "actual cost of duplication" of the public
records as defined by Florida Statutes, section 119.011(1). Please advise me of these costs before taking any billable steps.
This is a singular request for a singular public record or group of public records. Please do not gang this request with any other
requests regardless of the time period in which you receive this and other requests or the similar nature of any other request to this one.
Address all responses to this request to: we.love.gulfstream(a)gmail.com
Kelly Avery
From:
Chris O'Hare < chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:51 PM
To:
Bill Thrasher
Subject:
Public Record Request lady palm violation
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
Pursuant to Article 1. Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes I wish to make a
public records request of your agency for the following records:
The most recent record of the Town notifying any resident, other than O'Hare, that they
were in violation of the Town's code due to planting Rhapis excelsa, also known as Lady
Palms, on their property.
If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or disclosure
please cite the specific exemption as required by 6119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in writing and with
particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by 5119.070)(f) of the Florida Statutes.
Please take note of 6119.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge receipt of this
public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts to determine from other
officers or employees within the agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be
accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to
this public records request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis.
If the public records being sought are maintained by your agency in an electronic format please produce the records in
the original electronic format in which they were created or received. See 6119.01(2)(f). Florida Statutes.
If you anticipate the production of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of their production
with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate the total number of
pages and /or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials.
All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email
address: chrisoharegulfstream (cDamail.com
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:28 PM
To:
richard jones, architect
Subject:
RE: powerpoint
Rich,
I would bring both. The computer does have MS office on it. Come in early and we will work to see which you want to
use.
Hill
From: richard jones, architect [ mailto:rich @rjarchitecture.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:24 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Cc: Kelly Avery
Subject: RE: powerpoint
ok, if not, then I can just open up pdfs.
Richard Jones, AIA 1 Principal
Richard Jones Architecture Inc.
10 SE First Avenue I Delray Beach, Florida 133444
Corner of East Atlantic Avenue + Old School Square
T 561.274.9186 1 F 561.274.9196 1 C 561.706.8706
rich(driarchitecture.com I www.rearchitecture.com
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From: Bill Thrasher [ma ilto:bthrasher( gulf- stream.oral
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:19 PM
To: richard jones, architect
Cc: Kelly Avery
Subject: RE: powerpoint
We are checking to determine if the laptop that will be used in the meeting contains MS office. I will let you know what
we find out.
From: richard jones, architect [ mailto:rich@riarchitecture.coml
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:47 AM
To: Bill Thrasher; rtavlor(dsilf- stream.ore
Subject: powerpoint
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Does your computer have power point for the presentation?
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Thanks,
Rich
Richard Jones, AIA Principal
Richard Jones Ar cture Inc.
10 SE First Avenue I Delray Beach, Florida 133444
Corner of East Atlantic Avenue + Old School Square
T 561.274.9186 1 F 561.274.9196 1 C 561.706.8706
ricjh(driarchitecture.com www.roarchitecture.com
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Kelly Avery
From:
richard jones, architect <rich @rjarchitecture.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:24 PM
To:
Bill Thrasher
Cc:
Kelly Avery
Subject:
RE: powerpoint
ok, if not, then I can just open up pdfs.
Richard Jones, AIA I Principal
Richard Jones Architecture Inc.
10 SE First Avenue I Delray Beach, Florida 133444
Corner of East Atlantic Avenue + Old School Square
T 561.274.9186 1 F 561.274.9196 1 C 561.706.8706
rich cDriarchitecture.com I www.roarchitecture.com
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From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher @gulf - stream.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:19 PM
To: richard jones, architect
Cc: Kelly Avery
Subject: RE: powerpoint
We are checking to determine if the laptop that will be used in the meeting contains MS office. I will let you know what
we find out.
From: richard jones, architect [ mailto :rich(a)riarchitecture.coml
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:47 AM
To: Bill Thrasher; rtavlorC�eilf- stream.orz
Subject: powerpoint
up
Does your computer have power point for the presentation?
Thanks,
Rich
Richard Jones, AIA I Principai
Richard Jones Architecture Inc.
10 SE First Avenue I Delray Beach, Florida 133444
Corner of East Atlantic Avenue + Old School Square
T 561.274.9186 1 F 561.274.9196 1 C 561.706.8706
rich(d)riarchitecture.com I www.roarchitecture.com
Kelly Avery
From: Bill Thrasher
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:19 PM
To: richard jones, architect
Cc: 'Kelly Avery (kavery@gulf - stream.org)'
Subject: RE: powerpoint
We are checking to determine if the laptop that will be used in the meeting contains MS office. I will let you know what
we find out.
From: richard jones, architect [mailto:rich @rjarchitecture.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:47 AM
To: Bill Thrasher; rtaylor @gilf - stream.org
Subject: powerpoint
au
Does your computer have power point for the presentation?
Thanks,
Rich
Richard Jones, AIA I Principal
Richard Jones Architecture Inc.
10 SE First Avenue I Delray Beach, Florida 133444
Corner of East Atlantic Avenue + Old School Square
T 561.274.9186 1 F 561.274.9196 1 C 561.706.8706
rich(driarchitecture.com I www.roarchitecture.com
APlease consider the environment before printing this email.
Kelly Avery
From: richard jones, architect <rich @rjarchitecture.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:47 AM
To: Bill Thrasher; rtaylor @gilf - stream.org
Subject: powerpoint
AD
Does your computer have power point for the presentation?
Thanks,
Rich
Richard Jones, AIA Principal
-eture Inc.
10 SE First Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 133444
Corner of East Atlantic Avenue + Old School Square
T 561.274.9186 1 F 561.274.9196 1 C 561.706.8706
rich( riarchitecture.com I www.riarchitecture.com
APlease consider the environment before printing this emall.
Kelly Avery
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From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:50 PM
To:
Mick Guymon
Subject:
RE: workstation
Kil
From: Mick Guymon [mailto:mguymon @access - computers.net]
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 8:49 AM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: RE: workstation
Below the picutres is the summary.
laptop summary: $2,415.20 (price is for laptop only, no s/h or install labor included)
The nicer processor, Solid state drive upgrade, extra RAM, touchscreen, and the 3 year accidental warranty raised the
cost.
If you want to reduce some of the features to save some money let me know, otherwise this is a great laptop. Please
let me know if you want me to put this into a quote or make some changes.
FYI: Toshiba is one of the only manufactures that offer 17" touchscreens.
*4th Generation Intel° Core'"' i7- 4710HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50GHz) with Intel° Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
*Windows 7 Professional (Windows 8.1 Pro upgrade included)
*16GB DDR3L 1600MHz (8GB +8GB)
*250GB Solid State Drive
*2GB GDDRS AMD Radeon'm R9 M265X graphics — additional video ram
*17.3" FHD TruBrite® LED Backlit Display (1920 x 1080) — really high resolution
*Touchscreen
*DVD SuperMulti ( + / -R double layer) drive
*Premium Raised Tile Keyboard LED Backlit with 10 -key (black) - LED backlit is very nice to have
*Intel° Dual -Band Wireless -N 7260 2x2 AC+ Bluetooth 4.0 (867Mbps)
*3 Year SquareTrade Accidental Damage Service + 2nd /3rd Year Extended Service Plan (1 Year on Battery) — accidental
damage in case of a spill or a drop.
From: Bill Thrasher [ mailto :bthrasherCdgulf- stream.orel
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 9:00 AM
To: Mick Guymon
Subject: RE: workstation
Touch, 17 ", fastest processor, Microsoft wares
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-- - - - - -- Original message -- - - - - --
From: Mick Guymon <meuymon access- computers. net>
Date:09 /12/2014 9:30 AM (GMT- 05:00)
To: Bill Thrasher <bthrasher c =ulf- stream.or >
Cc:
Subject: workstation
Hi Bill, I needed a little info from you about the new workstation.
A voice line and data line to that area would be about 330.00(although you could get away with just a voice line
for a phone and leave the laptop wireless)
The laptops I've been looking at are 15.6" and 17"
Would you like a touch screen?
Larger 17" screen or 15.6" screen?
Faster i7 processor or good processor i5?
When would you like it?
The typical range for a decent new laptop is right around $850.00- 1,200.00 keeping in mind you need a
business laptop which is more than the regular consumer laptops.
This would include a solid state drive to increase the performance.
Please answer the few questions I have above, and I'll get you over an exact price.
Mick Guymon
Access Computers
C 954- 658 -8087
ACCESS
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:55 PM
To:
johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1385 (koch III contact)
Attachments:
GS #1385 (koch III contact).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1385 (koch III contact)
Any contact information for William FKoch III in the Town's record.
Dear John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @gmaii.com],
This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your
email dated September 9, 2014 that can be viewed at the following link: httv://www2.gulf-
stream.org/WebLink8/0/doe/20718/Pagel.asox.
Be advised that the responsive records are available at the same link
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:16 PM
To:
bbendixcompanies @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1411 (street signs permit)
Attachments:
GS #1411 (street signs permit).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
William Bendix [mail to: bbendixcompanies @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1411 (street signs permit)
First page of the building permit issued by Delray Beach Building Department for recently
installed street signs throughout Town.
Dear William Bendix [mail to: bbendixcompanies@gmail.com],
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email received
September 15, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link: hn: / /www2.gulf-
stream .orp./WebLinkS /0 /doc /20970/Pa eg l.asyx.
Be advised that no such records exist.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:05 PM
To:
ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1408 (fein withholding cert.)
Attachments:
GS #1408 (fain withholding cert.).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
June Ellis [mail to: ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1408 (fein withholding cert.)
Most recent Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate for Sandra Fein.
Dear June Ellis [mail to: ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com],
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email received
September 15, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link: http://www2.gulf-
stream.org/WebLinkS/0/doc/20976/PaLzel.asvx.
Be advised that no such records exist.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From: Bill Thrasher
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:02 PM
To: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com
Subject: GS #1329 (1 want a public record - hewlet contact)
Attachments: GS #1329 (1 want a public record - hewlet contact).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1329 (1 want a public record - hewlet contact)
Any contact information for E. Hewlett Kent in the Town's record.
Dear John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com],
This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your
email dated August 31, 2014 that can be viewed at the following link: http://www2.gulf-
stream.orelW ebLink8 /0 /doc /20132/Paee l .aspx.
Be advised that the responsive records are available at the same link.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:39 PM
To:
nevadasmithcowboy @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1399 (trespass in july 2014)
Attachments:
GS #1399 (trespass in july 2014).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
Nevada Smith [mail to: nevadasmithcowboy @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1399 (trespass in july 2014)
Any incident report created in July 1014 involving trespass.
Dear Nevada Smith [mail to: nevadasmithcowboy @gmail.com],
This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your
email dated September 13, 2014 that can be viewed at the following link: htti)://www2.gulf-
stream.org/WebLink8/0/doc/20898/Pagel.aspx.
Be advised that the responsive records are available at the same link. Please note that the social
security numbers have been redacted pursuant to Fla. Stat. 119.071(5)(a)5.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:29 PM
To:
Records
Subject:
GS #1279 (102)
Attachments:
GS #1279 (102).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
Our Public Records, LLC [mail to: records @commerce- group.com]
Re: GS #1279 (102)
Provide all Public Records pursuant to which Attorney Sweetapple relied upon to make the
statements that he made in numbered subparagraph 4b. (excluding subparagraphs 4, 4a.,
4c.,4d., 4e., 4f., 4g., 4h.,4i.,4j., 4k., 41. And 4m) of the Defendant's Motion For Sanctions
Against Plaintiff, Martin E. O'Boyle, Counsel of Record, The O'Boyle Law Firm, P. C., Jonathan
O'[sicj And William Ring, Esquire was filed by attorney Sweetapple. A copy of subparagraph
4b. of the referenced Motion is attached.
Dear Our Public Records, LLC [mail to: records @commerce- group.com],
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email received August
9, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link: htty://www2.gulf-
stream.orp/WebLink8 /0 /doc /20072 /Pagel .asnx.
Be advised that no such records exist.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From: Bill Thrasher
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 12:35 PM
To: ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com
Subject: GS #1395 (check ledger - 08 to13)
Attachments: GS #1395 (check ledger - 08 to13)_deposit.pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
June Ellis [mail to: ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1395 (check ledger - 08 to13)
Gulf Stream's check ledger from 01101108 to 12131113 including check numbers, date of check,
check amount, vendor name, vendor code, and check status.
Dear June Ellis [mail to: ellisconsulting9622 @gmail.com],
The Town of Gulf Stream received your public records request on September 12, 2014. If your
request was verbal, then the description of your public records request is set forth in the italics
above. In future correspondence, please refer to this public records request by the above
referenced number.
The Town may incur expenses for the production of documents. You are responsible for the
costs of duplication, as allowed by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and you may also incur a
special service charge for the labor needed to respond to this request.
To produce the documents that you have requested, the Town of Gulf Stream estimates the need
for 2 hours of administrative support at $39.23 per hour, the labor cost of the personnel providing
the service, per Fla. Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). If the costs of producing these documents will exceed
your deposit, the Town will provide you with an initial production of responsive records and an
estimate for the production of any additional responsive records. If the costs of production are
less than the deposit, the Town will provide you with the responsive records and a refund. If you
would like to narrow the scope of your request, for example, by identifying a particular
document type or date range, the Town may be able to provide these records at a lower cost.
(2 hours @ 39.23 = 78.46) - (.25 hour @ 39.23= 9.81) = Deposit Due: $68.65 in cash or
check.
The Town of Gulf Stream is currently working on a large number of incoming public records
requests. Upon receipt of your deposit, the Town will use its very best efforts to further respond
to your public records request in a reasonable amount of time.
Sincerely, Town Clerk
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 12:15 PM
To:
Iafargetech @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1386 (GSCA)
Attachments:
GS #1386 (GSCA).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
Harry LaFarge [mail to: lafargetech @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1386 (GSCA)
Any communication between the Town and the Gulf Stream Civic Association about any items to
be discussed at the public meetings at Town hall on Sept. 12, 2014.
Dear Harry LaFarge [mail to: lafargetech @gmail.com],
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email received
September 9, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link: http://Www2.gulf-
stream.org/WebLink8/0/doc/20720/Pagel.asi)x.
Be advised that no such records exist.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 11:07 AM
To:
johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1370 (hewlett photo)
Attachments:
GS #1370 ( hewlett photo).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @ gmail.com]
Re: GS #1370 (hewlett photo)
Any photos of the property known as PCN 10434603040000190.
Dear John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com],
The Town of Gulf Stream received your public records request on September 6, 2014. If your
request was verbal, then the description of your public records request is set forth in the italics
above. In future correspondence, please refer to this public records request by the above
referenced number.
The Town may incur expenses for the production of documents. You are responsible for the
costs of duplication, as allowed by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and you may also incur a
special service charge for the labor needed to respond to this request.
To produce the documents that you have requested, the Town of Gulf Stream estimates the need
for 20 minutes of administrative support at $39.23 per hour, the labor cost of the personnel
providing the service, per Fla. Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). If the costs of producing these documents
will exceed your deposit, the Town will provide you with an initial production of responsive
records and an estimate for the production of any additional responsive records. If the costs of
production are less than the deposit, the Town will provide you with the responsive records and a
refund. If you would like to narrow the scope of your request, for example, by identifying a
particular document type or date range, the Town may be able to provide these records at a lower
cost.
(20 minutes @ 39.23 = 13.08) - (.25 hour @ 39.23= 9.81) = Deposit Due: $3.27 in cash or
check.
The Town of Gulf Stream is currently working on a large number of incoming public records
requests. Upon receipt of your deposit, the Town will use its very best efforts to further respond
to your public records request in a reasonable amount of time.
Sincerely, Town Clerk
Kelly Avery
From: Bill Thrasher
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:56 PM
To: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com
Subject: GS #1404 (thrasher work cell, personal cell and home phone number)
Attachments: GS #1404 (thrasher work cell, personal cell and home phone number).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1404 (thrasher work cell, personal cell and home phone number)
The home phone number, the personal cell number and the work cell number of William thrasher.
Dear John Breuer [mail to: johnbreuerarchitect @ gmail.com],
This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your
email dated September 13, 2014 that can be viewed at the following link: http://www2.eulf-
stream .org /WebLink8 /0 /doc /20945/Pa eg l.ast)x.
Be advised that the responsive records are available at the same link. Please note that he does
not have a personal cell phone and his home phone number is exempt pursuant to Fla. Stat.
119.071(4)(d)2E
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 12:58 PM
To:
thrasher. is.a.liar @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1372 (morgan texts)
Attachments:
GS #1372 (morgan texts).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
Thrasher lies [mail to: thrasher.is.a.liar@gmail.com]
Re: GS #1372 (morgan texts)
All text messages that are public records that were sent or received on any phone used by Mayor
Scott Morgan.
Dear Thrasher lies [mail to: thrasher.is.a.liarAwnail.coml,
This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your
email dated September 7, 2014 that can be viewed at the following link: http://www2.gulf-
stream. ore/ WebLink8 /0 /doc /20617/Pagel.asox.
Be advised that the responsive records are available at the same link.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:44 PM
To:
chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com
Subject:
GS #1393 (thrasher retire)
Attachments:
GS #1393 (thrasher retire).pdf
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
September 16, 2014
Chris O'Hare [mail to: chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com]
Re: GS #1393 (thrasher retire)
Any record which indicates the time when Mr. Thrasher is eligible to, or intends to retire.
Dear Chris O'Hare [mail to: chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com],
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email received
September 12, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link: http://www2.¢ulf-
stream.orpJ WebLink8 /0 /doc /20956/Paeel .asnx.
Be advised that no such records exist.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
Kelly Avery
From: Mary Ellen Sanchez <MSanchez @cityofpsl.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:02 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: FW: Ordinance requested 13 -04
Attachments: Ord 13- 04.pdf
Good afternoon
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Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:59 PM
To: Mary Ellen Sanchez
Subject: Ordinance requested 13 -04
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COUNCILITEM 10A
ORDINANCE 13 -04 OAU 1/22/13
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE CODIFYING
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO THE FAIR
HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT AND TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, "reasonable accommodation" is a statutorily established method by
which an individual who is disabled and /or handicapped (as those terms are defined in
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and /or the Fair Housing Amendments Act,
hereafter "disabled "), or a provider of services to the disabled qualifying for reasonable
accommodations under the referenced statutes, can request a modification or alteration
in the application of a specific Code provision, rule, policy, or practice, to them.
WHEREAS, the proposed accommodation sought by the disabled individual must
be reasonable and necessary to afford such person an equal opportunity to use and
enjoy housing; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have reasonable accommodation procedures
which have been codified within the City's Code of Ordinances, but the City of Port St.
Lucie has received two requests for a reasonable accommodation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port St. Lucie intends to consider the two pending
reasonable accommodation requests under the guidelines contained herein and the
adoption of this Ordinance shall apply retroactively to the two pending requests for a
reasonable accommodation; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby desires to adopt within the City's Code of
Ordinances, reasonable accommodation procedures that will permit disabled individuals
(or qualifying entities) to request reasonable accommodations and, where appropriate
based on the facts and law, to receive reasonable accommodations; and
WHEREAS, the City intends these reasonable accommodation procedures to be
applicable to the City's ordinances, rules, policies, practices and services so as to afford
a disabled person the opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, including, without
limitation, the regulations pertaining the definition of "family" contained in Section
158.006, City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances.
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ORDINANCE 13 -04
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Port St. Lucie City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 158,
(zoning), Article XI, is hereby created as follows:
SECTION 158.233. Reasonable Accommodation Procedures.
(1) This section implements the policy of the City of Port St. Lucie for
processing of requests for reasonable accommodation to its ordinances, rules, policies,
and procedures for persons with disabilities as provided by the federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act (42 U.S.C. 3601, et seq.) ( "FHA ") and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12131, et seq.) ( "ADA "). For purposes of this
section, a "disabled" individual or person is an individual that qualifies as disabled
and /or handicapped under the FHA and /or ADA. Any person who is disabled (or
qualifying entities) may request a reasonable accommodation with respect to the City's
land use or zoning laws, rules, policies, practices and/or procedures as provided by the
FHA and the ADA pursuant to the procedures set out in this section.
(2) A request by an Applicant for reasonable accommodation under this
section shall be made in writing by completion of a reasonable accommodation request
form, which form is maintained by (and shall be submitted to) the Planning and Zoning
Department ( "P &Z "). The reasonable accommodation form shall contain such questions
and requests for information as are necessary for processing the reasonable
accommodation request. The reasonable accommodation request form shall be
substantially in the form set forth in Section 10, below.
(3) Should the information provided by the disabled individual to the City
include medical information or records, including records indicating the medical
condition, diagnosis or medical history of the disabled individual, such individual may, at
the time of submitting such medical information, request that the City, to the extent
allowed by law, treat such medical information as confidential information of the
disabled individual. The City shall thereafter endeavor to provide written notice to the
disabled individual, and /or their representative, of any request received by the City for
disclosure of the medical information or documentation, which the disabled individual
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has previously requested be treated as confidential by the City. The City will cooperate
with the disabled individual, to the extent allowed by law, in actions initiated by such
individual to oppose the disclosure of such medical information or documentation, but
the City shall have no obligation to initiate, prosecute or pursue any such action, or to
incur any legal or other expenses (whether by retention of outside counsel or allocation
of internal resources) in connection therewith, and may comply with any judicial order
without prior notice to the disabled individual.
(4) The City Manager, or his /her designee, shall have the authority to
consider and act on requests for reasonable accommodation, after notice and a hearing
to receive any additional information from the applicant. When a reasonable
accommodation request form has been completed and submitted to the P &Z Director, it
will be referred to the City Manager, or designee, for review and consideration. The City
Manager, or designee, shall issue a written determination within forty -five (45) days of
the date of receipt of a completed application and may, in accordance with federal law,
(1) grant the accommodation request, (2) grant a portion of the request and deny a
portion of the request, and/or impose conditions upon the grant of the request, or (3)
deny the request, in accordance with federal law. Any such denial shall be in writing
and shall state the grounds therefor. All written determinations shall give notice of the
right to appeal. The notice of determination shall be sent to the requesting party (i.e.,
the disabled individual or his /her representative) by certified mail, return receipt
requested. If reasonably necessary to reach a determination on the request for
reasonable accommodation, the City Manager, or designee, may, prior to the end of
said forty -five (45) day period, request additional information from the requesting party,
specifying in sufficient detail what information is required. The requesting parry shall
have fifteen (15) days after the date of the request for additional information to provide
the requested information. In the event a request for additional information is made, the
forty-five (45) day period to issue a written determination shall no longer be applicable,
and the City Manager, or designee, shall issue a written determination with thirty (30)
days after receipt of the additional information. If the requesting party fails to provide
the requested additional information with said fifteen (15) day period, the City Manager,
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ORDINANCE 13 -04
or designee, shall issue a written notice advising that the requesting party had failed to
timely submit the additional information and therefore the request for reasonable
accommodation shall be deemed abandoned and /or withdrawn and no further action by
the City with regard to said reasonable accommodation request shall be required.
(5) In determining whether the reasonable accommodation request shall be
granted or denied, the requesting party shall be required to establish that they are
protected under the FHA and/or ADA by demonstrating that they are handicapped or
disabled, as defined in the FHA and /or ADA. Although the definition of disability is
subject to judicial interpretation, for purposes of this ordinance the disabled individual
must show: (i) a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more
major life activities; (ii) a record of having such impairment; or (iii) that they are regarded
as having such impairment. Next, the requesting party will have to demonstrate that the
proposed accommodations being sought are reasonable and necessary to afford
handicapped /disabled persons equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. The
foregoing (as interpreted by the Courts) shall be the basis for a decision upon a
reasonable accommodation request made by the City Manager, or designee, or by the
City Council in the event of an appeal.
(6) Within thirty (30) days after the City Manager's, or designee's,
determination on a reasonable accommodation request is mailed to the requesting
party, such applicant may appeal the decision. All appeals shall contain a statement
containing sufficient detail of the grounds for the appeal. Appeals shall be to the City
Council who shall, after public notice and a public hearing, render a determination as
soon as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after an
appeal has been filed.
(7) There shall be no fee imposed by the City in connection with a request for
reasonable accommodation under this section or an appeal of a determination on such
request to the City Council, and the City shall have no obligation to pay a requesting
party's (or an appealing party's, as applicable) attorneys' fees or costs in connection
with the request, or an appeal.
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ORDINANCE 13 -04
(8) While an application for reasonable accommodation, or appeal of a
determination of same, is pending before the City, the City will not enforce the subject
zoning ordinance, rules, policies, and procedures against the Applicant.
(9) The following general provisions shall be applicable:
(a) The City shall display a notice on the City's webpage (and shall
maintain copies available for review in P &Z, the Building /Permitting Division, and the
City Clerk's Office), advising the public disabled individuals (and qualifying entities) may
request reasonable accommodation as provided herein.
(b) A disabled individual may apply for a reasonable accommodation
on his /her own behalf or may be represented at all stages of the reasonable
accommodation process by a person designated by the disabled individual.
(c) The City shall provide such assistance and accommodation as is
required pursuant to FHA and ADA in connection with a disabled person's request for
reasonable accommodation, including without limitation, assistance with reading
application questions, responding to questions, completing the form, filing an appeal,
and appearing at a hearing, etc., to ensure the process is accesible.
(10) Reasonable Accommodation Request Form:
1. Name of Applicant:
Telephone Number:
2. Address:
3. Address of housing or other location at which accommodation is
requested:
4. Describe qualifying disability or handicap:
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ORDINANCE 13 -04
5. Describe the accommodation and the specific regulation(s) and /or
procedure(s) from which accommodation is sought:
6. Reasons the reasonable accommodation may be necessary for the
individual with disabilities to use and enjoy the housing or other
service:
7. Name, address and telephone number of representative, if
applicable:
8. Other information:
9. Signature of disabled individual or representative, if applicable, or
qualifying entity:
Date:
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ORDINANCE 13 -04
Section 2. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this ordinance is
held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 3. All ordinances and resolutions or parts of ordinances and
resolutions and all sections and parts of sections in conflict herewith shall be and
hereby are repealed.
Section 4. Codification of this ordinance in the City Code of Ordinances is
hereby authorized and directed.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie,
Florida, this 22nd day of January, 2013.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE
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MEMORANDUM
TO: GREGORY J. ORAVEC. CITY MANAGER/
THRU: ROGER G. ORR, CITY ATTORNEY/ 'C�
FROM: PAM E. BOOKER, SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTOR E
DATE: JANUARY 16, 2013
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Attached please find an Emergency Ordinance adopting Reasonable Accommodation
procedures for the City of Port St. Lucie, to consider requests for reasonable accommodations under
Title U of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. The procedures are in
response to reasonable accommodation requests the City has received from Road to Recovery and
Ambrosia Treatment Center for their facilities to operate in the City of Port St. Lucie. The Federal
law requires local governments to have a formal procedure in place for individuals with disabilities.
The City of Port St. Lucie does not have a formal procedure in place, therefore, this Ordinance is
being brought forth as an emergency ordinance so that the City may be compliant with Federal law.
As set forth in the Ordinance, the two requests for reasonable accommodation, which are
pending will be considered under this Ordinance upon adoption. Section ten of the Ordinance
requires the applicant to provide certain information to the City for consideration of the reasonable
accommodation request. The City will evaluate and process the requests consistent with the
Ordinance. The Ordinance has been reviewed and approved by the legal department as to form and
sufficiency. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 772 - 873 -6525.
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ORDINANCE 13 -04
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Port St. Lucie City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 158,
(Zoning), Article XI, is hereby created as follows:
SECTION 158.233. Reasonable Accommodation Procedures.
(1) This section implements the policy of the City of Port St. Lucie for
processing of requests for reasonable accommodation to its ordinances, rules, policies,
and procedures for persons with disabilities as provided by the federal Fair Housing
Amendments Act (42 U.S.C. 3601, et seq.) ( "FHA ") and Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12131, et seq.) ( "ADA "). For purposes of this
section, a "disabled" individual or person is an individual that qualifies as disabled
and /or handicapped under the FHA and /or ADA. Any person who is disabled (or
qualifying entities) may request a reasonable accommodation with respect to the City's
land use or zoning laws, rules, policies, practices and /or procedures as provided by the
FHA and the ADA pursuant to the procedures set out in this section.
(2) A request by an Applicant for reasonable accommodation under this
section shall be made in writing by completion of a reasonable accommodation request
form, which form is maintained by (and shall be submitted to) the Planning and Zoning
Department ( "P &Z "). The reasonable accommodation form shall contain such questions
and requests for information as are necessary for processing the reasonable
accommodation request. The reasonable accommodation request form shall be
substantially in the form set forth in Section 10, below.
(3) Should the information provided by the disabled individual to the City
include medical information or records, including records indicating the medical
condition, diagnosis or medical history of the disabled individual, such individual may, at
the time of submitting such medical information, request that the City, to the extent
allowed by law, treat such medical information as confidential information of the
disabled individual. The City shall thereafter endeavor to provide written notice to the
disabled individual, and /or their representative, of any request received by the City for
disclosure of the medical information or documentation, which the disabled individual
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Kelly Avery
From:
Maria Alonso <MAlonso @pbcgov.org>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:54 PM
To:
Bill Thrasher
Subject:
RE: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
mm
You are quite welcome. We are always available whenever you need our assistance.
Respectfully,
Maria
From: Bill Thrasher [mailto:bthrasher @gulf - stream.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:55 PM
To: Maria Alonso
Subject: RE: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
Maria,
Thanks and that is all for this cycle. Greatly appreciate your help.
79
From: Maria Alonso [mailto:MAlonso @pbcgov.org]
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 12:50 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: RE: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
'!
We'll send out another Electric Conversion notification at 6:30 pm today.
This will be the last one unless you would like any additional... Just let us know.
Thanks,
Maria D. Alonso
Lead Communicator
Palm Beach County, Division of Emergency Management
20 S. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
Phone: (561)712 -6441
Email: malonsoColpbcgov.ora
From: Bill Thrasher [bthrasher @gulf - stream.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 4:10 PM
To: dbaptiat(alpbcaov.org
Cc: Maria Alonso; Rita Taylor; Kelly Avery
Subject: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
Good afternoon,
Attached is the desired communication to be distributed this week as soon as possible at 6:30 P.M. Also we request that
this message be sent out Monday, 9/8 and 9/15 at 6:30 P.M. (Call Out Elect Conversion)
Also attached, "Call Out Area South" is the area to be targeted with the call out message. This are is bordered as
follows: Golfview Drive on the north, Pelican Lane on the south, the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the ICWW on the
west. All known addresses, email addresses, cell phone and land lines within this defined area.
Also attached, is the entire town zoning map which is for information only.
My cell phone number is 561 -573 -8703.
Please let me know you have received this email?
Thank you,
William H. Thrasher
Town Manager, ICMA -CM
100 Sea Rd.
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
561- 276 -5116
561- 737 -0188 fax
www.gulf- stream.org
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
Kelly Avery
From: Bill Thrasher
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:55 PM
To: Maria Alonso
Subject: RE: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
Maria,
Thanks and that is all for this cycle. Greatly appreciate your help.
Rill
From: Maria Alonso [mailto:MAlonso @pbcgov.org]
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 12:50 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: RE: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
Hi Bill,
We'll send out another Electric Conversion notification at 6:30 pm today.
This will be the last one unless you would like any additional... Just let us know.
Thanks,
Maria D. Alonso
Lead Communicator
Palm Beach County, Division of Emergency Management
20 S. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
Phone: (561)712 -6441
Email: malonsoCnlpbcoov.oro
From: Bill Thrasher [bhrasher @gulf - stream.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 4:10 PM
To: dbaptiat(d )obcaov.orq
Cc: Maria Alonso; Rita Taylor; Kelly Avery
Subject: Call Out - South Barrier Island Gulf Stream
Good afternoon,
Attached is the desired communication to be distributed this week as soon as possible at 6:30 P.M. Also we request that
this message be sent out Monday, 9/8 and 9/15 at 6:30 P.M. (Call Out Elect Conversion)
Also attached, "Call Out Area South" is the area to be targeted with the call out message. This are is bordered as
follows: Golfview Drive on the north, Pelican Lane on the south, the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the ICWW on the
west. All known addresses, email addresses, cell phone and land lines within this defined area.
Also attached, is the entire town zoning map which is for information only.
My cell phone number is 561 -573 -8703.
Please let me know you have received this email?
Thank you,
William H. Thrasher
Town Manager, ICMA -CM
100 Sea Rd.
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
561- 276 -5116
561- 737 -0188 fax
www.gulf- stream.org
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:56 PM
To:
hmcphail @flcities.com
Subject:
Urban Admin - 10/10/14
Holly,
Will there be notices, hotel arrangements etc., provided to members of the Urban Administration Committee in regards
to the upcoming 10/10 meeting.
I provided my contact information at this month's meeting and hopefully I will be added as a member of the Urban
Administration Committee. Please advise.
Thank you,
M
William H. Thrasher
Town Manager, ICMA -CM
100 Sea Rd.
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
561- 276 -5116
561- 737 -0188 fax
www.gulf- stream.org
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
Kelly Avery
From:
Bill Thrasher
Sent:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:51 PM
To:
Claudia Robbins
Subject:
RE: October Audit Committee Meeting
Claudia,
I am available 10/24 at 1:00 only.
Thanks,
Mill
From: Claudia Robbins [ mailto: claudia .robbins @palmbeachschools.orgj
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 1:45 PM
To: Claudia Robbins
Cc: Lung Chiu
Subject: October Audit Committee Meeting
Good afternoon,
The October 6, Audit Committee Meeting will be reschedaded since the date is so close to the
September 25 meeting. The two dates that are available in the Board Roonn are Thursday, October
23 - 9:00 -10:30 or Friday, October 24 -1:00 -2:30.
Please let me Imow what you would prefer for our planning.
Thankyou and have a wonderful afternoon.
Claudia
The two dates that are available are Thursday,
Claudia Robbins, CAP -OM
Executive Secretary
Inspector General Office
561 - 434 -7335 or PX47335
Disclaimer: Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
Kelly Avery
From: Bill Thrasher
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1:42 PM
To: Irma Cohen; ccoleman @flcities.com
Subject: Complaint
Attachments: 2014CA011052. pdf
Irma,
Our Mayor has received the following complaint.
Is this covered?
Sorry and thanks,
Bill
William H. Thrasher
Town Manager, ICMA -CM
100 Sea Rd.
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
561- 276 -5116
561- 737 -0188 fax
www.gulf- stream.org
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If
you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e -mail and destroy all copies of the original
message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business
are public records available to the public upon request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public
disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in
writing.
Filing# 18163711 Electronically Filed 09/12/201411:30:58 AM J'1 �Ilr/ 70 `n
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARTIN E. O'BOYLE Case No: 2014CA011052
Plaintiff,
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
To each Sheriff of the State:
YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this
law suit on defendant:
Scott Morgan, mayor of the Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, Florida 33483
Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the complaint or petition on Daniel
DeSouza, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 1515 N. University Drive, Suite 209, Coral
Springs, Florida 33071, within twenty (20) days after service of this summons on that defendant,
exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the defenses with the clerk of this court
either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do
so, a default will be entered against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint or
petition.
DATED on SEP 12 2014
By: &� /-Gf7�Q/t�
Clerk of the Court
Robin Pender
DESOUZA LAW, P.A.
Attorney for the Plaintiff
1515 N. University Drive, Suite 209
Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Telephone: (954) 551 -5320
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SHARON R. BOCK
Clerk & Comptroller
P.O. Box 4667
West Palm Beach, Florida
33402-4667
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SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
To each Sheriff of the State:
YOU ARE COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this
law suit on defendant:
Scott Morgan, mayor of the Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, Florida 33483
Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the complaint or petition on Daniel
DeSouza, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 1515 N. University Drive, Suite 209, Coral
Springs, Florida 33071, within twenty (20) days after service of this summons on that defendant,
exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the defenses with the clerk of this court
either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do
so, a default will be entered against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint or
petition.
DATED on SEP 12 2014
By: &� /-Gf7�Q/t�
Clerk of the Court
Robin Pender
DESOUZA LAW, P.A.
Attorney for the Plaintiff
1515 N. University Drive, Suite 209
Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Telephone: (954) 551 -5320
DDesouza @.desouzal aw. corn
SHARON R. BOCK
Clerk & Comptroller
P.O. Box 4667
West Palm Beach, Florida
33402-4667
Filing # 18042111 Electronically Filed 09/09201408:04:34 PM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH IUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARTIN E. O'BOYLE, Case No. o?,6 114 L fi 6 1 OCa
Plaintiff,
V.
ROBERT A.SWEETAPPLE
and MAYOR SCOTT
MORGAN,
Defendants.
VERIFIED COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Martin E. O'Boyle ( "Plaintiff") sues Defendants Robert A. Sweetapple
( "Sweetaoole'� and Scott Morgan ( "Morgan'), mayor of the Town of Gulf Stream (the "Town "),
and alleges as follows:
PARTIES. JURISDICTION, AND VENUE
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this case in that it is an action at
law where the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $15,000.00, exclusive of interest and
costs, and attorneys' fees
2. Plaintiff is an individual who resides in Palm Beach County.
3. Sweetapple is an individual who, upon information and belief, resides in Palm
Beach County.
4. Morgan is an individual who, upon information and belief, resides in Palm Beach
County. At all times relevant to the claims asserted herein, Morgan served in the capacity as
mayor of the Town. This lawsuit is brought against Morgan in his individual capacity and in
DESOUZA LAW, P.A.
1515 N. UNIVERSITY DR., SUITE209 • CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071
TELEPHONE (954) 603 -1340
his official capacity as mayor of the Town.
5. Venue is proper in this judicial district, inter alia, because Defendants reside in
this judicial district and the causes of action brought by Plaintiff accrued in this judicial circuit.
BACKGROUND
6. The Town is a relatively small municipality with approximately 1,000 residents
located within its approximately 500 acres of land.
7. Plaintiff is a resident of the Town, owning and occupying the home located at 23
N. Hidden Harbour Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483.
8. Plaintiff is an avid supporter of Florida's Public Records Law and, in an exercise
of his Constitutional and statutory rights, has over the years submitted numerous public records
requests to the Town and various other municipalities/agencies.
9. Occasionally, these public records requests are not complied with and Plaintiff
has exercised his right under Fla. Stat. § 119 to bring a lawsuit to enforce his rights under the
Public Records Law.
10. Plaintiff has filed approximately 29 lawsuits against the Town for alleged
violations of the Public Records Law. As of the date of this lawsuit, Plaintiff is currently
engaged in 12 lawsuits against the Town relating to alleged violations of the Public Records
Law.
11. In addition to public records requests and lawsuits, Plaintiff has also sued the
Town for alleged violations of Plaintiffs civil rights and Constitutional protections.
12. In total, Plaintiff has filed approximately 30 lawsuits against the Town since
January 1, 2013.
13. Plaintiff has not filed any of these lawsuits to harass the Town or for any
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improper purpose — rather, each of the lawsuits filed by Plaintiff against the Town was filed to
enforce a specific Constitutional or statutory right which Plaintiff contends was violated by the
Town and/or its officials.
14. Plaintiff views these lawsuits as meritorious and necessary to enforce State and
federal laws, and, with respect to at least some of the public records lawsuits filed by Plaintiff,
Morgan has stated on the record that he agrees.
15. Notwithstanding this limited agreement, the Town (through the actions of Morgan
and Sweetapple) has endeavored to ratchet up its defense of all lawsuits filed by Plaintiff through
threats, intimidation, and harassment (as opposed to defending on the merits).
16. In a June 2, 2014 letter from Morgan to all Town residents, Morgan noted that the
Town's general fund reserves had fallen below an acceptable number and blamed this occurrence
on the lawsuits filed by Plaintiff and another Town resident.
17. With respect to the public records requests filed by Plaintiff and the other Town
resident, Morgan stated that, in his opinion, they "have little purpose other than to harass and
financially damage our town."
18. Morgan's letter then goes on to state that the money to defend these lawsuits
would likely have to come from increased taxes to the residents of the Town — a premonition that
the Town made good on in July 2014 when Town commissioners voted unanimously to approve
a tax hike for Town residents.
19. In a final show of bravado regarding the lawsuits filed by Plaintiff and the other
Town resident, the June 2, 2014 letter states:
In response to this continuing problem, the Commission is stepping
up its defense of the O'Boyle and O'Hare litigation. Special
counsel has been hired to assist our other attorneys in this regard.
The Commission believes strongly that a firm stance is necessary
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TELEPHONE (954) 603.1340
to limit the detrimental effects that these lawsuits are having on
staff morale and Town reserves.
20. That statement was at least partially true. Indeed, the Town hired Sweetapple, an
attorney with Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas, P.L., to serve as special counsel with respect to,
inter alia, the lawsuits filed by Plaintiff.
21. Although "stepping up its defense" can mean several things, it quickly became
apparent to Plaintiff that the Town's newfound strategy in dealing with him did not involve
litigating the merits of his lawsuits in a court of law.
22. Rather, Morgan and Sweetapple (and likely other Town officials unknown to
Plaintiff at this time) devised a plan to smear Plaintiffs name among his friends and colleagues
and to assert undue pressure on Plaintiff by lashing out against his family.
23. By acting together, the mayor (Morgan) and the attorney (Sweetapple) decided
that they could accomplish what neither one of them could accomplish on their own — systematic
and pervasive pressure on Plaintiff designed to silence and/or extinguish Plaintiffs exercise of
statutory/Constitutional rights.
24. Morgan and Sweetapple devised their plan to defame, harass, intimidate, and
antagonize Plaintiff during a private meeting on April 3, 2014 and continued their scheming
during further meetings on at least the following dates: 4/17/14, 5/4/14, 615/14 and 6/10/14.
25. During this meeting and in subsequent conversations between the two, Morgan
and Sweetapple decided on a course of action of (1) falsely and maliciously publishing to others
that Plaintiff is violating the federal and Florida RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organization) Acts by his filing and pursuit of public records cases; (2) falsely and maliciously
publishing to others that Plaintiffs pursuit of public records cases against the Town is a
'scheme' devised by Plaintiff to 'line his pockets' with profit; and (3) putting pressure on
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TELEPHONE (954) 603 -1340
Plaintiffs son in an effort to gain an undue advantage over Plaintiff in Plaintiffs lawsuits against
the Town.
26. Although the plan was hatched by Morgan and Sweetapple, it is Sweetapple who
is carrying forth the clandestine plan which does not relate to Plaintiffs litigation against the
Town but rather to Plaintiff and his family's personal lives.
27. On several occasions over the last four months, Sweetapple has spoken to friends,
colleagues, business associates, and attorneys for Plaintiff and conveyed the same message to
each — Plaintiff is a criminal, he has violated the federal and Florida RICO Acts, and that he is
engaging in a for - profit scheme by having the audacity to file public records requests and the
willpower to enforce them through lawsuits.
28. Sweetapple has for months boasted to each of these individuals that Plaintiff was
'finished' and that Sweetapple would soon file suit against Plaintiff for the various alleged RICO
violations. Sweetapple further suggested in these conversations that Plaintiffs friends /attorneys
should sever their ties with Plaintiff so as not to be caught in the impending litigation (implicitly
threatening them in the process).
29. With respect to one such individual, Sweetapple's threats were more explicit and
bordering on extortion (if not in fact extortion) — Sweetapple demanded that this individual drop
his lawsuits against the Town or else he would also be named as a defendant in the supposedly
forthcoming RICO lawsuit against Plaintiff.
30. These communications and allegations (which were completely false), together
with Morgan's June 2, 2014 letter, were calculated to damage Plaintiffs reputation in the Town
and among his friends /advisors. They were further designed to have a chilling effect on
Plaintiffs protected activities.
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31. As stated above, Morgan and Sweetapple's plan did not stop with the spreading
false and malicious lies about Plaintiffs purported involvement in criminal activities and
violation of the RICO Acts, but also included plans to exert pressure on Plaintiffs son wholly
unrelated to the merits of any of Plaintiffs lawsuits against the Town.
32. On or about April 24, 2014, Sweetapple himself publicly proclaimed that, as a
result of Plaintiffs multiple lawsuits against the Town, Sweetapple was going to investigate and
go after Plaintiffs son.
33. Sweetapple has made these statements directly to various members of the Town's
population as well as friends, advisors, and business associates of Plaintiff. The statements were
not made to voice some legitimate concern but rather to force Plaintiff into dropping his lawsuits
against the Town and refrain from exercising his Constitutional and statutory rights.
34. By attacking Plaintiffs reputation in the community and threatening Plaintiffs
son, Morgan and Sweetapple 'stepped up their defense' of Plaintiffs lawsuits by doing
everything in their power — under color of law — to avoid actually litigating the merits of the
lawsuits. Rather, they set off on a course of intimidation, harassmcnt, and retaliation with a
singular purpose of silencing Plaintiff at any cost.
35. All conditions precedent to this action have been performed or have been waived
COUNTI— SLANDERPERSE
(Sweetapple)
36. Plaintiff re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 35 as set forth above.
37. As described herein, Sweetapple has, on numerous occasions over the past four
months, stated to Plaintiffs friends, colleagues, business associates, and attorneys (among other
individuals and agency representatives) that Plaintiff is a 'criminal' and is violating the federal
and Florida RICO Acts through his filing of public records requests and pursuit of lawsuits to
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TELEPHONE (954) 603.1340
enforce alleged violations of the Public Records Law.
38. Further, Sweetapple has further stated to numerous individuals that Plaintiffs
pursuit of public records lawsuits is a 'money- making scheme' designed by Plaintiff to line his
pockets with profit.
39. These statements falsely and maliciously charge Plaintiff with the commission of
a crime, and were likewise made with reckless disregard for their truth.
40. The above- described false and malicious statements were made with the purpose
of causing harm to Plaintiffs reputation, both in the Town and among his friends, colleagues,
business associates, and attorneys.
41. As a result of Sweetapple's false and malicious statements, Plaintiff has sustained
substantial damages resulting from the loss of reputation, the full amount of which will be
established at trial.
COUNT II— SLANDER
(Sweetapple)
42. Plaintiff re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs I through 35 as set forth above,
43. As described herein, Sweetapple has, on numerous occasions over the past four
months, slated to Plaintiffs friends, colleagues, business associates, and attorneys (among other
individuals and agency representatives) that Plaintiff is a 'criminal' and is violating the federal
and Florida RICO Acts through his filing of public records requests and pursuit of lawsuits to
enforce alleged violations of the Public Records Law.
44. Further, Sweetapple has further stated to numerous individuals that Plaintiff's
pursuit of public records lawsuits is a 'money- making scheme' designed by Plaintiff to line his
pockets with profit.
45. These statements falsely and maliciously charge Plaintiff with the commission of
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a crime, and were likewise made with reckless disregard for their truth.
46. The above - described false and malicious statements were made with the purpose
of causing harm to Plaintiff's reputation, both in the Town and among his friends, colleagues,
business associates, and attorneys.
47. As a result of Sweetapple's false and malicious statements, Plaintiff has sustained
substantial damages (including, but not limited to, the loss of personal and business
relationships) resulting from the intended loss of reputation, the full amount of which will be
established at trial.
COUNT III — RETALIATION (42 U.S.C. 4 1983)
(Morgan and Sweetapple)
48. Plaintiff re- alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 35 as set forth above.
49. Plaintiffs filing of public records requests and lawsuits against the Town to
enforce the Public Records Law constitute Constitutionally - protected acts.
50. Plaintiff further engages in Constitutionally - protected acts/speech with respect to
the Town by virtue of his February/March 2014 campaign for political office and the numerous
signs banners Plaintiff has erected around and/or flown above the Town which are critical of the
Town's elected officials.
51. As state actors, Morgan and Sweetapple's retaliatory conduct of threatening to
attack Plaintiffs son and spreading malicious lies about Plaintiff is designed to interfere with and
ultimately quash Plaintiffs clearly established Constitutional rights (including, but not limited
to, Plaintiffs First Amendment right of free speech).
52. Morgan and Sweetapple's threats, harassment, and intimidation would cause a
reasonable person to cease from exercising his Constitutional rights to petition the courts for
relief and exercising his First Amendment rights, and indeed they are succeeding in doing just
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that with respect to Plaintiff.
53. As a result of this retaliatory conduct, Plaintiff has sustained substantial damages,
the full amount of which will be established at trial.
COUNT IV — CIVIL CONSPIRACY
(Morgan and Sweetapple)
54. Plaintiff re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 35 as set forth above.
55. Morgan and Sweetapple conspired together to exert undue pressure on Plaintiff to
cause him to dismiss his lawsuits against the Town and refrain from activities /speech that the
Town apparently disagrees with.
56. By virtue of their unique relationship — a town mayor and an experienced private
practitioner well -known in Palm Beach, Morgan and Sweetapple possess a peculiar power of
coercion that neither would have operating on his own.
57. As a result of the civil conspiracy between Morgan and Sweetapple, Plaintiff has
suffered substantial damages, the full amount of which will be proved at trial.
COUNT V — CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SLANDER
(Morgan and Sweetapple)
58. Plaintiff re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs I through 35 as set forth above.
59. As described herein, Morgan and Sweetapple met privately on 4/3/14 and at
various times thereafter to discuss their joint plan to slander Plaintiff by spreading false and
malicious lies about Plaintiff to his friends, colleagues, business associates, and attorneys (and
various others unknown to Plaintiff at this time).
60. Morgan and Sweetapple conspired to spread information that Plaintiff is a
`criminal,' is violating the federal and Florida RICO Acts, and is engaging in a for -profit scheme
by virtue of his public records requests /lawsuits.
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61. In so conspiring, Morgan and Sweetapple demonstrated a reckless disregard for
the truth of the above- described statements, and cared only that the statements assist them in
their ulterior motive of silencing Plaintiff once and for all.
62. As a result of the civil conspiracy between Morgan and Sweetapple, Plaintiff has
suffered substantial damages, the full amount of which will be proved at trial.
COUNT VI — CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT RETALIATION
(Morgan and Sweetapple)
63. Plaintiff re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs I through 35 as set forth above.
64. As described herein, Morgan and Sweetapple met privately on 4/3/14 and at
various times thereafter to discuss their joint plan to slander Plaintiff by spreading false and
malicious lies about Plaintiff to his friends, colleagues, business associates, and attorneys (and
various others unknown to Plaintiff at this time).
65. During these same meetings, Morgan and Sweetapple devised a plan to threaten
to attack Plaintiffs son in an effort to dissuade Plaintiff from continuing his lawsuits against the
Town.
66. Morgan and Sweetapple's conspiracy is designed to force Plaintiff into dismissing
his lawsuits against the Town, cease from exercising his Constitutionally - protected right to make
public records requests, and cease from engaging in Constitutionally - protected speech.
67. As a result of the civil conspiracy between Morgan and Sweetapple, Plaintiff has
suffered substantial damages, the full amount of which will be proved at trial.
Demand For Jury Trial
Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all issued so triable.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Morgan and Sweetapple for.
(i) Direct, incidental, and consequential damages, interest, and costs, in an
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amount to be determined at trial;
(ii) Attorneys' fees and costs incurred in pursuit of this action;
(iii) Punitive damages wherever applicable; and
(iv) Issuance of such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: September 9, 2014. DESOUZA LAW, P.A.
1515 N. University Drive
Suite 209
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Telephone: (954) 551 -5320
DDesouza a.dcsouzalaw.com
By: /s/ Daniel DeSouza. Esq.
Daniel DeSouza, Esq.
Florida Bar No.: 19291
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the factual allegations contained herein are true,
correct and accurate.
By
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MARTIN E. O'BOYLE
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF BROWARD
MARTIN E. O'BOYLE personally appeared before me this / day of September,
2014, and having taken an oath, stated that he has read the foregoing and that the contents
thereof are true and correct. He is personally known to me or has produced
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
June 7, 2015
Chris O'Hare [mail to: chrisoharegulfstream @gmail.com],
Re: GS #1431 (thrasher emails 9- 16 -14)
All emails created or received by bill thrasher on September 16, 2014.
Dear Chris O'Hare [mail to: chrisohareeulfstrear n(cDgmail.coml,
The Town of Gulf Stream received your public records requests on September 17, 2014. You
should be able to view your original requests at the following link htto://www2.gulf-
stream.ore/weblink/0 /doc /21034 /Pagel.aspx. In future correspondence, please refer to this public
records request by the above referenced numbers.
The responsive documents can be found at the same above link.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records