HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/18/1975 * Newly Elected Commission MeetingCOMMISSION MEETING
NEWLY ELECTED COMMISSION
MARCH 18, 1975
PRESENT: WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR.
GEORGE W. WALKER
JOAN S. LAPORTE
JOHN K. WHITTEMORE
LINDLEY S. BETTISON
Also attending, William E. Gwynn, Barbara Gwynn, Roy Cowart.
The meeting was called to order and the Town Manager administered the Oath of Office
and Loyalty Oath to the newly elected Commissioners.
Mr. George Walker commenting on the excellent job Mr. Koch has performed for the Town
of Gulf Stream in previous years as Mayor made a motion to nominate William F. Koch,
Jr. for Mayor for this newly elected Commission. Motion was seconded by Mrs. LaPorte
and unanimously carried.
Mr. Whittemore then nominated Mr. Walker for Vice Mayor, motion seconded by Mr.
Bettison, motion passed unanimously.
j Mr. Walker nominated Mrs. LaPorte for Town Clerk, seconded by Mr. Whittemore and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Whittemore moved that Mr. Walker be appointed Police Commissioner for the Town
of Gulf Stream. Motion was seconded by Mrs. LaPOrte and unanimously carried.
Mr. Walker moved that Mr. Bettison be appointed Finance Director. Motion
seconded by Mrs. LaPorte and unanimsouly carried.
Mr. Bettison moved that Mr. Whittemore be appointed Public Works Director. Motion
seconded by Mrs. LaPorte. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. LaPorte moved that the legal counsel - Johnston, Sasser and Randolph - be
retained in that capacity. Motion seconded by Mr. Walker and unanimously approved.
Motion by Mr. Whittemore that William Gwynn be re- appointed as Town Manager and
Treasurer. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and unanimously carried.
Motion by Mrs. LaPorte that Barbara Gwynn be re- appointed Deputy Town Clerk, seconded
by Mr. Walker. Motion unanimously carried.
Mr. Walker moved that Police Chief and Staff as well as Trash Department employees be
retained. Mr. Whittemore seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried.
Mrs. LaPorte moved that W. Bradford Martin be retained as Municipal Judge, seconded
by Mr. Walker. Motion unanimously passed.
COMMISSION MEETING - NEWLY ELECTED COMMISSION - March 18, 1975 Cont. Page 2.
Mr. Walker moved that Sgt. William McQuade be appointed Clerk of the Court, seconded
by Mr. Whittemore. Motion unanimously carried.
Mrs. LaPorte moved that Barbara Gwynn be appointed Assistant Clerk of the Court,
seconded by Mr. Bettison. Motion unanimously passed.
Resolution 75 -4
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
FOR THE WATER FUND AND THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND AT SUN
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
On motion of Mr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Bettison Resolution 75 -4 was unanimously
passed.
Resolution 75 -5
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS
TO ENTER THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX - NO. 3809 AT THE SUN FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF DELRAY BEACH.
On motion by Mr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Whittemore Resolution 75 -5 was unanimously
passed.
Resolution 75 -6
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
FOR THE GENERAL FUND AT THE FLAGSHIP FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
BOYNTON BEACH.
On motion by Mrs. LaPorte and seconded by Mr. Whittemore Resolution 75 -6 was unanimously
passed.
MEETING ADJOURNED 9:35 A.M.
Deputy Town Clerk
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Corporate Resolutions
(DEPOSITORY, BORROWING AND SAFE DEPOSIT)
Name of Corooration TOWN OF GULF
Title of Account same
Located at 246 Sea Road P.O. Box 255, Delray Beach, Florida
City Gulf Stream
Incorporated under the laws of the State
State Florida
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Secretary of the above named Corporation (hereafter
called "this Corporation ") ; that the following is a true copy of resolutions duly adopted by the Board of
Directors of this Corporation at a meeting duly held on the 1B day of -March , 195_,
at which a quorum was present and voting throughout, and that such resolutions have not been rescinded or
modified and are now of full force and effect:
"RESOLVED, that the Boynton Beach First National Bank and Trust, Boynton Beach, Florida, (here-
after called "Bank ") is hereby designated as a depository of this Corporation and that a checking or
deposit account be opened and maintained in the name of this Corporation with said Bank and that all
checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money from said account shall be signed by the
Any two Commissioners
(Insert title of officer or officers and specify in what manner--Singly or Jointly)
and any one of such officers is authorized to endorse all notes, drafts, checks, bills, certificates of deposit or
other instruments payable to or owned or held by this Corporation for deposit in said account or for collec-
tion or discount by said Bank: and to accept drafts and other instruments payable at said Bank and to waive
protest of any checks, notes, bills or other instruments made, drawn or endorsed by or to the order of this
Corporation.
"FURTHER RESOLVED that all notes and other evidences of debt of this Corporation to Bank shall
be signed by
(Insert title of officer or officers and specify in what manner — Singly or Jointly)
and that such officer or officers are authorized on behalf of this Corporation to make loans from said Bank
from time to time for credit to the account of this Corporation evidencing the obligation of this Corporation
to repay such loans by signing notes as authorized herein, and to convey to and hypothecate or pledge with
said Bank such property and collateral securities owned or held by this Corporation as may be required by
said Bank for such loans.
"FURTHER RESOLVED that this Corporation is authorized to rent from the Bank a Safe Deposit
Box in their vaults, to be entered according to the policies and regulations of said Bank by the
(Insert title of officer or officers and specify in what manner — Singly or Jointly)
90.1 SCUTNEAETERN
"FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bank is hereby directed to accept and pay without further inquiry
any note, draft or check against said account bearing the signature or signatures of authorized officers even
though drawn or endorsed to the order of any officer signing the same, or tendered by such officer for cashing
or in payment of the individual obligation of such officer or for deposit to his personal account, and the
Bank shall not be required or be under any obligation to inquire as to the circumstances of the issue or use of
any instrument signed in accordance with the foregoing resolution, or the application, or disposition of such
instrument or the proceeds therof.
"FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary shall certify to said Bank the names of the presently duly
elected and qualified officers of this Corporation and shall from time to time hereafter as changes in the per-
sonnel of said officers are made immediately certify such changes to the Bank and the Bank shall be fully
protected in relying on such certifications of the Secretary and shall be idemnified and saved harmless from any
claims, demands, expenses, loss or damage resulting from or growing out of honoring the signature of any
officer so certified or for refusing to honor any signature not so certified.
"FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing resolutions shall remain in full force and effect until
written notice of their amendment or rescission shall have been received by Bank and that receipt of such notice
shall not affect any action taken by Bank prior thereto; and
"FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to certify to
said Bank the foregoing Resolutions and that the provisions thereof are in conformity with the charter and
by -laws of this Corporation."
I further certify that there is no provision in the Charter or by -laws of this Corporation limiting the
power of the Board of Directors to pass the foregoing resolutions and that the same are in conformity with
the provisions of said Charter and By -Laws.
I further certify that the present officers of
and the offjces respectively held by them are:
X>gio jWl� Mayor
ViceXPYjfddaX Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
In WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of this Corpora-
tion, this 18th day of March IA 75
Secretary
CORPORATE
SEAL
NOTE: In case the Secretary is authorized to singly sign checks, notes, etc. by this resolution this Certificate
must also be signed by a Director other than the Secretary.
Director other than Secretary
OATH OF OFFICE
LOYALTY OATH
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer
oaths, this day personally appeared
who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution
and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the
same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform
all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER
on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I
have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to
the COMMUNIST PARTY; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Government of
the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a
member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or in-
directly, the overthrow of the Government of the United S at s or the State of Florida
by force or violence. �
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
This 18th day of March A.D. 19 75
Notary Public
fyotary Pilwic, Stte of }iac.= Lt Large
My Cama:issiao Expires 1riay 7, 1976
Bonded By Amminn N. 8 C.1.4, Ca.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
Before the undersigned authority,
oaths, this day personally appeared
who, having first been duly sworn, deposes
OATH OF OFFICE
LOYALTY OATH
an officer duly authorized to administer
and says:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution
and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the
same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform
all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER
on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I
have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to
the COMMUNIST PARTY; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Government of
the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a
member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or in-
3irectly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States or the State of Florida
by force or violence.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
This 18th day of March A.D. 19 75
Notary Public
Notary Public, State of Florida et La:ge
My Commission Expires May 7, 1976
Banded 61 Amnia. Fh. & C1aud1, Co.
OATH OF OFFICE
LOYALTY OATH
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer
oaths, this day personally appeared
who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution
and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the
same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform
all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER
on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I
have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to
the COMMUNIST PARTY: that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Government of
the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a
member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or in-
directly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States or the State of Florida
by force or violence.
3W .A" S. I�,1ner,
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
This 18th day of March A.D. 1975
Notary Public Notary public, State of Florida at large
&ly COT"""'Oo Expires May 7, 1976
Banded ay Amvncen fire a Cmway Ca
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
Before the undersigned authority,
oaths, this day personally appeared
who, having first been duly sworn, deposes
OATH OF OFFICE
LOYALTY OATH
an officer duly authorized to administer
and says:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution
and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the
same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform
all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER
on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I
have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to
the COMMUNIST PARTY; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Government of
the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a
member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or in-
lirectiy, the overthrow of the Government of the United States or the State of Florida
by force or violence.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
This 13th day of March A.D. 1975
Notary Public Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
My Commission Expires May 7, 1976
Bonded By Ame icnn /i,o a CemeBy Co.
OATH OF OFFICE
LOYALTY OATH
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer
oaths, this day personally appeared
who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution
and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies,
domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the
same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United
States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform
all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER
on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD.
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I
have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to
the COMMUNIST PARTY; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Government of
the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a
member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or in-
lirectly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States or the State of Florida
by force or violence.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
This 18th day of March A.D. 19 75
Notary Public Notary Public, Stale of Florida at Large
My Comoiission expires may 7, 1Y76
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R E S O L U T I O N
NO. 75 -4
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURES FOR THE WATER FUND AND THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
FUND AT SUN FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
PASSED and ADOPTED on thin 1Rth 4.v of Msr.a, iolc
ATTEST:
DEPUTY Town Clerk
Coumission
Commissioner
THE ABOVE BEING MEMBERS OF
AND CONSTITUTING THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
R E S O L U T I O N
NO. 75 -5
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZED
OFFICIALS TO ENTER THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX - NO.
AT THE SUN FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DELRAY BEACH.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream,
Florida, in regular session assembled on the 18th day of March, 1975;
That any one of the undersigned Town Commissioners together with the
Deputy Town Clerk have and are hereby authorized to enter Safety Deposit Box
No. , in the Sun First National Bank of Delray Beach, Florida, which
has been rented by the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 18th day of March, 1975.
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Deputy Town Clerk