HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/13/1985COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR., Mayor
JOEL HUNTER, Vice Mayor
ALAN I. ARMOUR
ROBERT J. OIXSON
BRIAN PFEIFLER
1. Roll Call.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Present Others Present
Mayor Koch Bill Gwynn, Town Manager
Commissioner Armour Barbara Gwynn, Town Clerk
Co missioner Dixson Gene Caputo, Ass't Town Manager
James Greer, Police Chief
Absent Clarence Sova, Public Works Supervisor
Sgt. Herb Hatton, Police Dept.
Vice Mayor Hunter William Mayer, Chairman, Planning & Zoning
Commissioner Pfeifler
2. Approval of Minutes: June 24, 1985 and July 12, 1985.
Mr. Armour noted that the vote for the Executone telephone system at the
June 24, 1985 meeting was not unanimous in that he had not voted in favor
of the motion.
Upon a motion by Mr. Armour and second by Mr. Dixson, the June 24, 1985
minutes were unanimously approved as corrected and the July 12, 1985 minutes
were unanimously approved as submitted.
3. Staff Report.
a. Financial Report
Mr. Gwynn presented the financial report. He also discussed the recent
increases in property taxes. The Commission expressed its' concern with
the increase and requested that Mr. Randolph meet with the Civic Associa-
tion to prepare a joint letter to be sent to the Property Appraisers
Office expressing displeasure and objection.
b. Police Report.
Sgt. Hatton presented the Police Report and briefly summarized the
Departmental activities for the month of July.
Chief Greer reported that two former police vehicles had been sold and
one new vehicle has been purchased.
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MINUTES
Town Manager
WILLIAM E. GWYNN
TOWN COMMISSION M=ING
Town Clerk
BARBARA GWYNN
AUGUST 13, 1985
Chief of Police
JAMES GREER
Present Others Present
Mayor Koch Bill Gwynn, Town Manager
Commissioner Armour Barbara Gwynn, Town Clerk
Co missioner Dixson Gene Caputo, Ass't Town Manager
James Greer, Police Chief
Absent Clarence Sova, Public Works Supervisor
Sgt. Herb Hatton, Police Dept.
Vice Mayor Hunter William Mayer, Chairman, Planning & Zoning
Commissioner Pfeifler
2. Approval of Minutes: June 24, 1985 and July 12, 1985.
Mr. Armour noted that the vote for the Executone telephone system at the
June 24, 1985 meeting was not unanimous in that he had not voted in favor
of the motion.
Upon a motion by Mr. Armour and second by Mr. Dixson, the June 24, 1985
minutes were unanimously approved as corrected and the July 12, 1985 minutes
were unanimously approved as submitted.
3. Staff Report.
a. Financial Report
Mr. Gwynn presented the financial report. He also discussed the recent
increases in property taxes. The Commission expressed its' concern with
the increase and requested that Mr. Randolph meet with the Civic Associa-
tion to prepare a joint letter to be sent to the Property Appraisers
Office expressing displeasure and objection.
b. Police Report.
Sgt. Hatton presented the Police Report and briefly summarized the
Departmental activities for the month of July.
Chief Greer reported that two former police vehicles had been sold and
one new vehicle has been purchased.
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August 13, 1985
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c. Manager's Report.
Mr. Gwynn stated that he would present the items which were to be covered
under the Attorney Report, due to the absence of Mr. Randolph.
Mr. Gwynn read a letter from Mr. Randolph regarding the ordinance prohib-
iting dogs on the beach. Mr. Randolph emphasized in his letter that the
Town does not need an ordinance as comprehensive as that of the County.
Ordinance 85 -1
Mr. Gwynn presented this ordinance, repealing Ordinance 84 -2, on first
reading.
tfir. Armour requested that the information package which was received
from Mr. Ware be sent to Mr. Randolph for his review so as to possibly
incorporate some of Mr. Ware's suggestions into the Ordinance prior to
second reading, if appropriate.
Mr. Armour further requested that the minutes reflect the fact that
Mr. Ware's package was received the morning of the meeting and there
was no time to review the information.
Upon a nation by Mr. Armour and second by Mr. Dixson, the Commission
unanimously approved the Ordinance on first reading.
Ordinance 85 -2
Mr. Gwynn presented this Ordinance, regarding the interlocal agreement
with the Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council.
Following a brief discussion and upon a motion by Mr. Armour and second
by Mr. Dixson, the Ordinance was unanimously approved on first reading.
Resolution 85 -3
Mr. Gwynn presented this Resolution, relating to the Town's membership
on the South County Council of Governments.
Upon a motion by Mr. Dixson and second by Mr. Armour, the Commanission
unanimously approved the resolution.
Mr. Armour asked about the zoning and use of the FIND area with refer-
ence to the expansion of the drive -in theater flea market.. Mr. Gwynn
stated that the Town has responded by a letter from Mr. Randolph.
Additional discussion was posponed until Mr. Randolph could further
advise the Town.
d. Bond Issue Project Report.
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Mr. Caputo requested authorization to write to Arthur Strock
regarding the canal dredging for the purpose of directing him to
proceed with the resolution of the dredging problem based on
Gary Ward's engineering report. The Commission concurred with the
request and asked that Mr. Caputo keep them apprised of the project
status.
Mr. Jim Stergas, GBS Architects, presented the current status report
on the new Town Hall construction. He presented three alternative
sketches regarding exterior window treatment for the Commission Room
windows facing the fountain area. Following a brief discussion, the
Commission selected sketch "C" for the final design.
He also stated that he was still awaiting certain cost estimates from
the contractor before he could send them on to the Beautification
Committee or the Commission.
e. Town Attorney Report.
This report was previously presented by Mr. Gwynn.
4. Planning and Zoning Board Report.
a. BOA# 3 -85
i A request by Peter Rummell for variance to Section X.I.l.e. of the
Town Zoning Ordinance for the reduction of a rear yard setback from
15.0 feet to 9.0 feet for the construction of a pool at an existing
residence at 3311 North Ocean Blvd.
Mr. Mayer presented the Planning & Zoning Board report. He indicated
that they had recommended approval of the variance, however, surrounding
property owners were not given adequate notice of the variance request.
The Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, postponed discussion
on this item until the September meeting so as to give the neighbor time
to respond.
b. P.B.# 85 -7
A request by John Conway, agent for W.D. Adams, for site plan review for
a new single family residence on property described as Lot 5, H.V.Pope
sub- division and located on Old School Road.
Mr. Mayer presented the Planning & Zoning Report. He indicated that they
had recommended approval of the site plan subject to the drainage plan
being approved by the Town Engineer.
Upon a motion by Mr. Armour and second by Mr. Dixson, the Commission
unanimously approved the Planning Board recommendation.
5. Commissioner Comments /Recommendations.
There were no conuissioner comments or recommendations.
6. Public Comments /Requests.
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August 13, 1985
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There were no public comments or requests.
7. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M.
'hbag6ne Caputo
Assistant Town Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -3
A JOINT RESOLUTION BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BOCA RATON, CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, TOWN
OF OCEAN RIDGE, TOWN OF GULF STREAM, TOWN OF
BRINY BREEZES, VILLAGE OF GOLF, Florida
Municipal Corporations; and Palm BEACH COUNTY,
a subdivision of the State of Florida; the SOUTHEASTERN
PALM BEACH COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; The GREATER BOCA
RATON BEACH TAX DISTRICT; LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT;
SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET DISTRICT; and the PALM BEACH
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD; FOR THE ENACTMENT AND ESTABLISH-
MENT OF A COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
MEMBERSHIP, POWERS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH COUNCIL;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the residents of the area surrounding and
proximate to South Palm Beach County, in the State of Florida, are
served by the following entities: the municipalities of Boca Raton,
Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Gulf
Stream, Golf, Briny Breezes, and Palm Beach County, the Southeastern
Palm Beach County Hospital District, the Great Boca Raton Beach Tax
District, the Lake Worth Drainage District, the South Lake Worth
Inlet District, and the Palm Beach County School Board (hereinafter
referred to as "Member Local Governments "); and
WHEREAS, the Member Local Governments have many interrelating
problems and needs which would best be resolved on a cooperative
community basis, rather than by separate action;-thus reducing
duplication of costs and services; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 163.02 provides for the creation
of voluntary councils of local public officials for the cooperative
resolution of area and community problems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, THE CITY COUNCILS OF BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THE TOWN COUNCILS OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, OCEAN RIDGE, FLORIDA, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA,
BRINY BREEZES, FLORIDA, AND THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
GOLF, FLORIDA, THE SOUTHEASTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT,
SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET DISTRICT, AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD, THAT:
SECTION 1 - ESTABLISHMENT: The Member Local Governments
hereby establish and agree to a Council of their respective govern-
ments in accordance with Florida Statute 163.02 and the terms of this
joint resolution.
SECTION 2 - NAME: The name of the Council shall be "THE
SOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS" (hereinafter referred to as
"The Council ").
SECTION 3 - REPRESENTATION OF COUNCIL: The representative
from each member local government shall be the elected chief
executive of said local government, or, if such local government
does not have an elected chief executive, a member of its governing
body chosen by such body to be its representative.
Each member, through their duly authorized representative,
shall have one vote, and such representative shall have the obligation
of discussing the issues with its governing body. Council participation
shall be voluntary and no member shall be compelled to participate in
matters under consideration, financially or otherwise.
Any member may withdraw from the Council upon sixty (60)
days notice to the Council, subsequent to formal action by the member's
governing body.
SECTION 4 - PURPOSES: The purposes of the Council shall be
to study such area governmental problems as it deems appropriate,
including but not limited to matters affecting health, safety,
welfare, education, economic conditions, and area development;
promote cooperative arrangements and coordiante action among its
members; and make recommendations for review and action to the
members and other public agencies that perform local functions and
services within the area.
SECTION 5 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
(a) The governing bodies of the member governments may
appropriate funds to meet the necessary expenses of the Council.
Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and
other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of
their financial support.
(b) The Council may accept funds, grants, gifts, and services
from the State of Florida, from any other governmental unit whether
participating in the Council or not, from the government of the United
States, and from private or civic sources.
(c) The Council may employ a staff, may consult and retain
experts, and may purchase or lease or otherwise provide for supplies,
materials, equipment and facilities as it deems desirable and
necessary.
(d) Each representative shall have the duty to regularly
report Council matters to its member government. The Council shall
make an annual public report of its activities to eact of the member
local governments and shall have it accounts audited annually.
SECTION 6 - BY -LAWS: 'The Council shall adopt bylaws
designating the officers of the Council and providing for the
conduct of its business.
SECTION 7 - AMENDMENT: This resolution and the agreements
thereby affected may only be amended by a joint resolution of the
governing bodies of all members.
SECTION 8 - EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall become
effective upon passage by the governing bodies of all members, in
accordance with law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Commission of the Town of
Gulf Stream, Palm Beach County, Florida this 14th
day of August 1985.
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