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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. MAIL ADDRESS 246 SEA ROAD GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33444 TEL.: GULF STREAM 2]65116 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. Commission Meeting August 13, 1985 page 2 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. C Commission Meeting August 13, 1985 page 3 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. o) Omission Meeting August 13, 1985 page 4 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. -2- PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Palm Beach County, Florida this 14th day of August 1985. ATTEST: TOWN CL RK -3- ,//,4& MAYOR