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Home My Public Portal About10/09/1981COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1981 PRESENT: WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. MAYOR JOAN S. LAPORTE VICE MAYOR JOEL HUNTER COMMISSIONER ROBERT J. DIXSON COMMISSIONER ABSENT: ALAN I. ARMOUR COMMISSIONER Also a.ttending: Town Manager William E. Gwynn; Town Clerk Barbara. Gwynn; Police Chief James Greer; Attorney John Randolph The meeting was called to order by Mayor Koch at 9:00 A.M. Upon motion made by Vice Mayor LaPorte, seconded by Commissioner Dixson, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Commission meeting, September 11, 1981. It was agreed by the Town Commission and Attorney John Randolph that the Minutes of the Commission Workshop Meeting of September 17, 1981, which dealt with generalities of zoning, be postponed for approval. Commissioner Dixson disagreed with the phrasing "housekeeping" and asked that Town Counsel John Randolph review and revise the first paragraph of these Minutes in the interest of clarity and better understanding. Mayor Koch then stated that there were changes to be made in the Minutes of the Budget Hearing, September 28, 1981. The Commission requested that the Minutes show that Commissioner Armour did not state that the loan should be paid in full, but that the loan should be paid as agreed upon at 712% interest. The Commission further requested that the Minutes show that Commissioner Hunter voted for the loan to be paid as scheduled at 7V� interest. The Commission also requested that the wording concerning the new garbage contract be re= phrased. The Minutes should read that Mayor Koch had negotiated a new garbage contract, a reduction from $12.00 per unit per month to $10 per unit per month. An additional option for the Commission to decide would be to provide for pickup services twice a week at $8.00 per unit per month. Mayor Koch then asked for a motion to approve the Minutes upon those changes requested by the Commission. Upon motion by Commissioner Hunter, and agreed upon by the Commission, the Minutes were approved. Town Manager Gwynn then read the financial report for the month of September, 1981, which is attached hereto and made a part of the Minutes. Chief Greer then presented the police report. He reported that for the month of September there was no crime in Gulf Stream. Commissioner Dixson stated that he felt the Commission should know that Officer Michael Osborn would be leaving Gulf Stream due to employment with the government as a Federal Marshall with an increase in salary. Commissioner Hunter stated he felt this was a compliment to the staff. Page Two Commission Meeting yr• October 9, 1981 Mayor Koch then asked if the Planning Committee had reviewed the proposed Zoning Ordinance 81 -4. Commissioner Dixson stated they had not, because of the unavailability of Town Council and Mr- Gene Caputo, the latter having a death in the family. John Randolph explained the changes made in the Ordinance as agreed by the Planning Committee. Upon discussion of the proposed Ordinance, the Commission then decided to set a. meeting for October 22, 1981 at 9:00 A -M. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and agree upon Ordinance 81 -4 before the next Commission Meeting. Mayor Koch then discussed the matter of dual taxation. He stated that several of the communities had fought dual taxation and won the first round. Upon looking over different resolutions of various Towns, he felt that the Commission should pass a resolution asking to receive back portions of the taxes that are paid for services that Gulf Stream does not receive. He then listed various areas for which Gulf Stream is paying money and receiving no service. John Randolph was instructed to look into the matter and draw up a resolution to submit to the County. Commissioner Hunter moved for the motion to submit a resolution concerning_ dual taxation on behalf of Gulf Stream to the County; Vice Mayor LaPorte seconded the motion. Motion passed. Town Manager Gwynn then read a letter from Malcolm Byrd, President of Palm ' Beach County Municipal League, requesting that the Town consider adopting I, a. resolution endorsing the Solid Waste Authority. He also sent a sample resolution supporting the continuation of the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority in its present form providing for an alternative if any changes deem advisable. Mayor Koch then stated he knew of the situation and explained the letter. The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority wants to put a plant next to Century Village to get rid of solid waste and sell the power from the burning of the waste to Florida Power and Light, which, in turn, would make the rates of Florida Power & Light less expensive. The residents of Century Village, however, were opposing this proposal. After discussion among the Town Commission, Commissioner Hunter moved that a resolution be adopted and sent to the County endorsing the Solid Waste Authority. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dixson. Motion passed. Manager Gwynn then read a sample resolution from the Town of Ocean Ridge concerning mutual aid agreement. It deals with the Commission authorizing the preparation of a resolution approving a mutual aid agreement between Palm Beach County, Florida, and all other participants in the expanded 911 system for Palm Beach County, Florida, and authorizing the Mayor to expedite any necessary documents in connection with this agreement. Manager Gwynn then asked Commission for a motion to have John Randolph prepare a resolution concerning mutual aid agreement on behalf of the Town of Gulf Stream. Commissioner Dixson moved that a resolution from the Town of Gulf Stream be prepared by John Randolph; seconded by Page Three Commission Meeting ' October 9, 1981 Vice Mayor LaPorte. Motion passed. Town Manager Gwynn then read a letter from Louis Spano, Director of Public Safety of Ocean Ridge, expressing his gratitude for the assistance of the Gulf Stream Police Department. On September 28th, while conducting a search for a subject on foot, Gulf Stream Police Department aided in closing off a wooded area so the subject could not escape. Chief Greer stated that Officer Bunner's father had died. The Police Department had sent flowers on behalf of Gulf Stream. There being no further comments, meeting was adjourned, 10:20 A.M. ar ara Gwyn r?, Town Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 81 -10 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF A BUDGET FOR THE TOWN'S FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1981, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1982. AND APPROPRIATING THE NET REVENUE OF THE WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1981 and ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1982. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA that: (1) The BUDGET for the Town of Gulf Stream, for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 1981 and ending on September 30, 1982, detailing COPY of which is attached hereto and forming apart hereof, reflecting, in part, total estimated General Fund and Water Fund expenses for said Fiscal Year in the amounts of $512,380 and $121,340 respectively, be hereby approved and adopted, disbursements for which to be made ONLY under the categories of anticipated expenses in the identified classifi- cations of expenditures as set forth in said Budget and for no other purposes than those for which they are appropriated unless so authorized by Act of the Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream. (2) The sums of monies set forth Under Estimated Revenue in the attached Budget, General Fund total revenue other than property taxes, $127,336 and Water Fund total revenue $143,140, be, and hereby are, approved for the purpose of providing sufficient and necessary funds for operation and maintenance of the Town during said Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 1981. (3) The net revenue of the Water Fund, for the Fiscal Year October 1, 1981 thru September 30, 1982, be hereby appropriated to the General Fund. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of October 1981. • �.. O. ATTEST: Town Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 81 -11 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A 6.4482 MILL TAX LEVY AGAINST THE ASSESSED VALUATIONS OF ALL TAXABLE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF SAID TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FOR THE YEAR 1981. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that all Real and Personal Property valuations of properties lying within the Corporate Limits of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, subject to ad- valorem taxation, as shown on the 1981 Palm B vy of 6.4482 each County Property Assessment Roll, shall be subject to a tax le mills against all taxable properties within the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, for the year 1981. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of Oc tober_ 1981. 640 MAYOR VICE ATTEST: Town Clerk 0 RESOLUTION NO. 81 -12 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY IN ITS PRESENT FORM; PROVIDING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE IF ANY CHANGE IS DEEMED ADVISABLE. WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority consists of four (4) Municipal members, appointed by the Legislative Delegation, and three (3) County Commissioners, and WHEREAS, some County Commission members of the Authority have consistently tried to thwart all constructive actions of the Solid Waste Authority and are now seeking the elimination of the Authority for their own purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream hereby endorses the Solid Waste Authority in its present form with four (4) Municipal Representatives out of seven (7) members. If any change is to be made, the Town Commission recommends that the County Commission membership be reduced to one (1), with the other two (2) being citizens at large, named by the Legislative Delegation. Section 2: That the Town Commission hereby recommends that the State Legislature mandate that the County Commission transfer all Solid Waste activities and revenue sources to the Solid Waste Authority effective October 1, 1982; and thereby eliminate unnecessary duplication of efforts and planning. Section 3: That the current Solid Waste Authority Special Act be amended to provide the funding level of $150,000.00 per annum be adjusted for inflation and further that this, and all previous amounts, be a grant rather than a loan, since 70% of said funds come from Municipal fees and County landfill sites. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _ grju day of �'c- 'l-!�� 1981. (SEAL) ;T�E S Twn Clerk TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA BY ITS TOWN COMMISSION Jcxui S . �a Po,�