HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/24/2013MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 AT 5:01 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order: Mayor Orthwein called the Meeting to order at 5:01 P.M.
II. Roll Call:
Present and
Joan K. Orthwein
Mayor
Participating
Thomas M. Stanley
Vice -Mayor
Via Telephone
W. Garrett Dering
Commissioner
Robert W. Ganger
Commissioner
Donna S. White
Commissioner
Also Present and
William H. Thrasher
Town Manager
Participating
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
John C. Randolph
Town Counsel
Garrett J. Ward
Police Chief
Christopher O'Hare
Resident
Town Counsel Randolph asked for a modification of the Agenda after Item VI with regard to a discussion
giving consideration to the Chandler case.
Vice -Mayor Stanley moved and Commissioner Ganger seconded to approve the revision of the
Agenda. All voted AYE.
III. Consideration of Adopted Tentative Millage Rate and Adopted Tentative Budget for Fiscal
Year 2013 -2014:
A. Explanation and discussion of Tentative Millage Rate as compared to the rolled -back rate.
Commissioner Ganger inquired as to what are the differences that require a definition.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that there were no differences but that it is a statutory requirement to
announce it. He continued that the calculated rolled -back rate for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 is 2.9739 mills, and
the proposed millage rate is 3.7000 mills, which is 24.42% higher than the rolled -back rate of 2.9739 mills.
Town Manager Thrasher further commented that the budget is balanced with revenues and expenditures of
$3,538,398. He also stated that there was a budgeted increase in reserves of $162,000. Town Manager
Thrasher reported that the contract section has been updated. He added that the cost of living increases are
2.5 %. Town Manager Thrasher further detailed figures page by page.
Commissioner Ganger inquired regarding the training budget. He continued discussing code enforcement
with regard to possibly "farming" it out, and the monies available for it.
Town Manager Thrasher discussed code enforcement possibly being contracted out to various vendors.
He also stated that budgeted item is adequate at this time, but that this issue could be considered at a future
time.
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Commissioner Ganger discussed the importance of the $10,000 for the new fire study. He also addressed
the issues of the lack of funding for continued training of staff.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that was due to other financial commitments.
GMayor Orthwein commented on the possibility of Delray Beach joining with Palm Beach County.
Commissioner Ganger stated that it would be less effective as compared to what they have this day.
B. Comments from the Commission and the Public:
There were no further comments.
IV. Adoption of the General Fluid FINAL Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014:
Commissioner Ganger moved and Vice -Mayor Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of the
General Fund FINAL Millage Rate of 3.7000 for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014. All voted AYE.
V. Adoption of the FINAL Budgets for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014:
A. General Fund
Vice -Mayor Stanley moved and Commissioner Ganger seconded to approve the adoption of the
General Fund Final Budget of $3,538,398 for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014. All voted AYE.
B. Enterprise Fund (Water)
Commissioner Ganger inquired if the year -end water figures were correct, and if Town Manager Thrasher
was comfortable with the figures.
Town Manager Thrasher responded "Yes ".
Vice -Mayor Stanley moved and Commissioner Ganger seconded to approve the adoption of the
Enterprise Fund (Water) Final Budget of $989,000 for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014. All voted AYE.
VI. Resolutions for Adoption:
Mayor Orthwein read the following Title and the entire document was read by Town Clerk Taylor.
A. No. 013 -8; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL
LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAMES FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM
GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
Commissioner Ganger moved and Vice -Mayor Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of
Resolution No. 013 -8. All voted AYE.
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Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution #013 -09 in its entirety.
B. No. 013 -9; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND
FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
Commissioner Ganger moved and Vice -Mayor Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of
Resolution No. 013 -9. All voted AYE.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution #013 -10 in its entirety.
C. No. 013 -10; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMh4ISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL
WATER FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
Commissioner Ganger moved and Vice -Mayor Stanley seconded to approve the adoption of
Resolution No. 013 -10. All voted AYE.
Town Counsel Randolph requested consideration be given to a settlement of the suite Joel Chandler vs.
Town of Gulf Stream Case No. 2013CA007789XXXXMBAM. He advised that the plaintiff has offered to
dismiss this suite with prejudice by payment to him in the amount of $1,500.00. This would contemplate a
dismissal wherein the Town would retract the statement in the answer that he was acting at the direction of
another party. This would be included in the motion for dismissal and would incorporate releases for all
parties in relation to this public records suite.
Commissioner Ganger moved and Vice -Mayor Stanley seconded to approve the settlement of
$1500.00, with all conditions just stated by Attorney Randolph, to Joel Chandler. All voted AYE.
VII. Adjournment:
Mayor Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 5:28 P.M.
Sandra Fein
Recording Secretary
September 18, 2013
MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
VICE MAYOR: Thomas M. Stanley
COMMISSIONER: W. Garrett Dering
Robert W. Ganger
Donna S. White
PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 AT 5:01 P.M., IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Consideration of Adopted Tentative Millage Rate and Adopted
Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014.
A. Explanation and discussion of Tentative Millage Rate as
compared to the rolled back rate.
B. Comment from the Commission and the Public.
IV. Adoption of the General Fund FINAL Millage Rate for Fiscal
Year 2013 -2014.
V. Adoption of the FINAL Budgets for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014.
A. General Fund
B. Enterprise Fund (water)
VI. Resolutions for Adoption.
A. No. 013 -8; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
FINAL LEVYING OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM
GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013
AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
B. No. 013 -9; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR THE
�J FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
C. No. 012 -10; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
FINAL WATER FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
VII. Adjournment.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, SAID
PARTY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY
NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO
BE BASED. F.S.S. 286.0105