HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/21/1995July 14, 1995
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Alan I. Armour
COMMISSIONER: James E. Cross
Joan K. Orthwein
A. Curtis True, M.D.
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION/
^ BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY JULY 21, 1995
AT 9:00 A.M.,IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD,
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
IV.
Minutes of
the Regular
Meeting of
June 9, 1995.
V.
Additions,
withdrawals,
deferrals,
arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements
A. Regular Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 9, 1995 at 9 A.M.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING -Board of Adjustment
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. Theodore and Jane Madjarov, owners of the vacant lot on the
north side of Old School Road between Gulf Stream Road and
Polo Drive in Gulf Stream, F1. that is legally described as
Lot 5, H.V. Pope Subdivision.
a. LEVEL III ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit
construction of a one story single family dwelling on
the parcel of property described above.
b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT -To permit the addition of fill
material to raise the elevation of the property to the
required height for construction of the dwelling.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Bi- monthly water report
2. Meeting date with Commissioner McCarty
B. Town Attorney
C. Architectural Review and Planning Board
1. Action taken at the meeting of June 21, 1995
a. AlA Vegetative Disturbance Permit granted to John &
Elizabeth Fogarty to replace Hibiscus hedge with Ficus
hedge and add native palm and canopy trees within the
property legally described as Lot 42 and Part of Lot
41 in Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision.
b. No August meeting will be held.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for June, 1995
E. Police Report for June, 1995
F. Construction in Progress in June, 1995
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Ordinances
1. 95/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
CREATION OF A CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK SO AS TO
PROVIDE PROCEDURES RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION
SITES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. Resolutions
1. 95 -8; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK TO BE APPLICABLE TO
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM.
July 14, 1995
2. 95 -9; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
J OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
EX -PARTE COMMUNICATIONS IN QUASI - JUDICIAL MATTERS
RELATING TO THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM COMMISSION AND ITS
BOARDS, PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 5; PROVIDING FOR
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Consideration of request for additional fees for Intracoastal
Waterline Crossina.
D. Amendments to ICMA Retirement Plan.
E. BUDGET PRESENTATION (1995 -1996)
1. Budget Consideration
2. Proposed Millage Rate for 1995 -1996
3. Certification of Rolled Back Rate
4. Date of 1st Public Hearing toward budget adoption
5. Date of 2nd Public Hearing for budget adoption
F. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
X. Correspondence.
A. Supporting the programs and services offered by Palm Beach
Community College and requesting the legislature of the State
of Florida to authorize, allocate and implement sufficient
funding to assure the continued operation of the college.
1. Resolution #2149; City of Belle Glade
2. Resolution #667; Town of Highland Beach
3. Resolution #95 -211; Town of Hypoluxo
4. Resolution #50 -95; City of Lake Worth
5. Resolution #95 -02; Palm Beach County Municipal League
6. Resolution #62, 1995; City of Palm Beach Gardens
7. Resolution #453; Town of Palm Beach Shores
XI. Public.
XII. Adjournment.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE COMMIS-
SION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, SAID PARTY
lJ 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.
286.0105, F.S.S.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING /PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRr'DAY, JULY 21, 1995 AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I.
Call
to Order.
Mayor
Koch
called
the meeting to
order
at
9:00 A.M.
II.
Pledge
of Allegiance.
Vice
Mayor
Armour led the
Pledge
of
Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present and
participating:
Also present &
participating:
William F. Koch, Jr.
Alan I. Armour
James E. Cross
Joan K. Orthwein
A. Curtis True, M.D.
E. Scott Harrington
John Randolph
Rita L. Taylor
William Gwynn
Robert Schultz
Jay Foy, Engineer
Maurice Hynes
Randall Stofft
Howard E,.N. Wilson
Mona Wolter
James Wolter
Cynthia Neeves
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Finance Director
Police Chief
Shalloway, Foy Engineers
Intercounty Engineering
Architect
Chairman of ARPB
Town Resident
Town Resident
Town Resident
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 9, 1995. Commissioner Armour
moved and Comm issioner 0 thwein moved that the minutes be approved
as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Mayor Koch requested that item IX.C. be considered immediately following
the announcements and there were no objections.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 9, 1995
The Town Clerk made this announcement.
Mayor Koch suggested that the dates for the September budget hearings and
the September meeting be considered at this time. It was agreed that the
Regular Meeting would be held on September 5, 1995 at 4:00 P.M. with the
first budget hearing to be held on September 5, 1995 at 5:01 P.M. It was
further agreed that the second budget hearing would be held on September
20, 1995 at 5:01 P.M.
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At this time, Item IX.C., Consideration of request for additional fees
for the Intracoastal Waterline Crossing, was acted upon. Attorney
Randolph reviewed his letter to the Commission which explained that the
contractor, Intercounty Engineering, had requested to be paid an additional
amount of $47,000.00 above the contract price for the waterline due to
changes that were made during the project. He further explained that the
contract provided that any such changes be brought to the attention of
the Town at the time they are thought to be necessary,which was not done.
He stated that in a meeting with the project engineer, Shalloway, Foy, etc.,
Mr. Harrington and himself, he had been advised that the contractor did
a good job and expedited the work in spite of dealing with some real
problems. However, none of those present were able to justify the additional
$47,000.00. The engineer and Mr. Harrington were able to justify an
additional $7,000.00, he said. Mr. Randolph stated that the contract
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price had been paid and a release of lien had been executed by the
contractor. He further advised that the Town was not obligated under the
terms of the contract to pay anything more than what has been paid. He
closed by advising that the engineers, Shalloway, Foy, etc., Town Manager
Harrington and himself are recommending that the $7,000.00 additional
be paid.
Jay_ Foy, of Shalloway, Foy, etc., explained that his firm was unable
to establish the depth of the seawall that the water lire passed under and
when the contractor attempted to pass the line under at a depth that is
standard for seawalls, the line hit the seawall. It was then necessary
to pull the line out, move the equipment, and establish a different
angle of approach to go deeper to get under the wall.
Maurice Hynes,representing Intercounty Engineering, was asked to explain
what extra work justified extra charges. Mr. Hynes advised that the
company lost money on the job and that the extra work had been explained
by those speaking earlier.
Mayor Koch believed that this matter should be settled between the contractor
and the engineer since the seawall depth was not shown on the drawing.
Commissioner Orthwein pointed out that the contractor did not follow the
provisions in the contract in that he did not come back to the Town for
approval before making changes, the proper time for funding consideration.
Commissioner True stated that the contractor had done a good job in a
timely manner in spite of the problems encountered and he felt the Town
should back them up.
Commissioner True moved and Commissioner Armour seconded that the staff
recommendation be accepted and the contractor be paid the $7,000.00. Roll
Call: Comm. Orthwein; NAY, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; NAY, Comm. True;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; NAY.
Mayor Koch returned to the order of the agenda.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING -Board of Adjustment.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. Theodore and Jane Madjarov, owners of the vacant lot on the
north side of Old School Road between Gulf Stream Road and
Polo Drive in Gulf Stream, F1. that is legally described as
Lot 5, H.V. Pope Subdivision.
a. LEVEL III ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit
construction of a one story single family dwelling on
the parcel of property described above.
Mayor Koch asked that those persons, including those in the public, who
intendedfo address this matter please stand and raise their right hands. The
Town Clerk then administered the oath.
Randall Stofft, Architect for Mr. & Mrs. Madjarov, presented an amended
drawing that had not been available to the Commissioners or the Staff.,
prior to this time. Mr. Stofft stated he had made some changes to the
proposed structure as were recommended by the Architectural Review and
Planning Board and provided the Town with copies on July 11, 1995. He
further stated that the plan he is showing at this time addresses additional
concerns of the ARPB and he believed that all of their concerns had been
addressed.
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Mr. Stofft pointed out that the angular walls in the rear of the house
have been redesigned to a rectangular shape and that in the new drawing
he is presenting, glass on the rear elevation has been reduced. He
further pointed out that on the drawing he is presenting, shutters have
been added to the side elevations. Mr. Stofft called attention to the
front elevation and noted that the columns around the the front left
C, window have been removed and shutters added. He confirmed that
the remaining front columns are of real stone and added that those columns
for the rear covered porch will be simulated stone to match the ones in
the front but with a little less detail. Mr. Stofft stated that none of
the drawings show a correction in the slope along the rear property but
it is their intention to lower the pool and pool deck to reduce this slope.
Mr. Harrington stated that he had not been furnished with a copy of the
drawing Mr. Stofft is displaying but it appears that some of the concerns
expressed in his memo to the Commission have been addressed.
Mr. Howard Wilson, Chairman of the Architectural Review and Planning Board,
reported that the Board had recommended approval of the plan with the
following conditions which are necessary to make a finding that the proposed
plans are consistent with all applicable criteria: 1) the angular walls in the
rear of the house be redesigned to a more rectilinear form and the glass
visible from the back be reduced; 2) additional architectural details be
included on the side elevations, such as shutters, to achieve an appearance
similar to that of the front elevation; 3) the columns around the front
left window be removed and shutters be added to achieve an appearance
similar to other windows on the front; 4) the columns for the covered porch
in the back be re- examined and rough wood or coquina be considered to achieve
an appearance more consistent with the front of the house, and 5) the slope
along the rear property line be reduced, and if a retaining wall is used,
it shall be no higher than 2 feet and shall be located at the edge of the
pool deck and not on the property line. Mr. Wilson observed that the
angular walls have been addressed and while there has been a reduction in
the amount of glass, the transoms are still inconsistent.
Mr. Wilson advised that at this time he would like to make some personal
comments regarding the proposed structure. He stated that he does have
a concern with the mass and height of the roof. He acknowledged that it
does not exceed the maximum permitted but is very near this figure and
with the front pitch being very steep, it is a very imposing roof line
that will be seen directly from Polo Drive.
Mona Wolter, an adjacent property owner, believed the height of the
` proposed structure to be inconsistent with the neighborhood. She stated
that this structure would be 414" higher than the two story structure
across the street. She further stated that the Land Development Regulations
provide that structures shall be consistent with surrounding structures,
and the structures in the Zoning District,and this certainly would not be
in that most of the single story homes in the area are under 20' while
the proposed structure would be nearly 29' in height.
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Jame Wolter, also an adjacent property owner, added that this structure
would be 40% higher than those on each side and that the house will be
the first thing seen from Polo Drive. He noted that the Design Manual
provides that proposed structures shall provide protection of property
values and he believed that the value of his property would be unfavorably
impacted. He added that the proposed improvements do not meet all of the
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"preferred" guidelines.
Cynthia S. Neeves, 1304 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. stated that not
only is this structure out of proportion with others in the area but it
also has a red roof. She pointed out that there is only 1 other red roof
in the area and with this very large expanse of roof, the red color is
very prominent. She urged that the roof be changed.
Mr. Stofft refuted all of the observations that were made regarding the
roof stating that it is in perfect context. He did agree that the pitch
of the roof could be reduced to a 5.5" to 12" which would drop the entire
roof by 2'k' .
Commissioner Armour pointedout that while the plan may conform to the numbers
in the Manual, it does not follow the philosophy which is equally important.
Commissioner True stated that while he realized the Town does not control
the type of septic system, he urged that the owner of the propery take into
consideration that this lot is the lowest in the area and drainage is a
problem here. He pointed out that additional problems could be created
with the installation of a septic tank and drainfield as opposed to
connecting to a sewer system. Commissioner True continued by pointing out
that there have been three different sets of drawings presented for this
project, one of which was just presented at this meeting giving no op-
portunity for a comparison to the other drawings. He further noted that
there is no plan to show how the run -off will be managed and no decision
and plan regarding the drainage at the rear. He stated that residents have
expressed their concerns, both in writing and verbally,regarding these
problems and the roof design, and he did not feel that a decision could be
made until such time as the applicant presented drawings that could be
reviewed in advance of a meeting.
Commissioner Armour agreed that he wants to see this presentation in a
final form since this is certainly not in final form.
Commissioner Orthwein stated she also believed that the roof should be in
conformity with others in the district and observed that while the pitch
of the roof and height does not exceed the maximum, the red barrell tile
on this large expanse is overpowering, especially with that wide expanse
being viewed directly from Polo Drive. She believed that if red barrell
tile is to be used, the roof should be reduced in size. Otherwise, white
cement tile should be installed which conforms to the area.
Mayor Koch suggested that if the roof were to be lowered and styled to
that of a Mizner type design, it would be much more acceptable.
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Letters regarding this project were made a matter of record as follows:
1) 2 from James Finley, 335 Old School Road objecting to the height of
the proposed structure,and requesting that the design assure no runoff
onto his property. 2) 2 letters from William Connelly, 3557 Polo Drive,
objecting to the height of the structure and expressing concern regarding
runoff. 3) Letter from Mr. & Mrs. James Wolter, 455 Old School Road
Cexpressing objections to height and mass of the proposed structure which
) make it inconsistent with surrounding properties and may affect the
property values. 4) A letter from Cynthia Neeves, 1304 N. Ocean Blvd.
requesting special attention be given to the roof design which is out of
proportion to other single story structures in the area,and the use of red
barrell tile which is incompatible in the Core District.
Mr. Stofft and Mr. Madjarov, the owner of the property, both speaking
simultaneously, insisted that they had complied with all recommendations
of the ARPB and the ARPB had no recommendation regarding the roof. They
did not believe they were being delt with fairly by bringing up objections
to the roof at this time. They were advised that the ARPB is a recommending
body and that the Commission makes the final decision.
Commissioner True moved that a decision be deferred until such time as
drawings in final form,addressing the following concerns, are received
and reviewed: 1) Run -off; 2) Height and mass of the building; 3) Use of
barrell tile; 4) The slope and drainage design; 5) Continuity of detail on
elevations; 6) Rear windows; 7) The question of white cement tile;
8) What to do with columns on covered porch; 9) Move toward a Bermuda
style; 10) A retaining wall and the slope in the rear property elevation.
Commissioner Cross seconded the motion. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Bi- monthly water report
Mr. Harrington reported that water consumption is down by 20% with the
single family usage leading the way for the first time.
2. Meeting date with Commissioner McCarty
The Town Manager advised that there is yet another conflict in Commissioner
McCarty's schedule and he questioned if the Commissioners would be in
favor of having here appear at the last budget hearing in September if her
schedule permits. The Commissioners were agreeable to this.
B. Town Attorney
There was no report from Attorney Randolph.
C. Architectural Review and Planning Board
1. Action taken at the meeting of June 21, 1995
a. AlA Vegetative Disturbance Permit granted to John &
Elizabeth Fogarty to replace Hibiscus hedge with Ficus
hedge and add native palm and canopy trees within the
property legally described as Lot 42 and Part of Lot 41
in Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision.
Mr. Harrington reported that this was granted as requested by the applicant.
b. No August meeting will be held.
The Town Manager reminded that meetings of the ARPB are suspended in the
month of August by a provision in the Code of Ordinances.
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D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for June, 1995
William Gwynn, Finance Director, pointed out that a refund from the insurance
carrier had been received in the amount of $5,196.00 and that there had
been a transfer from the invested funds in the amount of $40,000 which is
usual for this time of the fiscal year. He further pointed out that the
balance in the invested funds is approximately $70,000.00 less than last
year due to the Town paying to clear the unused sick time accumulated by
employees. Mr. Gwynn advised that revenues at the end of June were over
the projection by approximately $31,000, due largely to receiving some tax
money earlier than usual. The expenditures show $11,000 less spent than
projected at the end of the month. Commissioner Armour moved and Commis-
sioner Orthwein seconded that the financial report be approved as presented.
Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm.
True; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
E. Police Report for June, 1995
Chief Robert Schultz presented his report with the statistics being
approximately the same as compared to the same time in 1994 with the exception
of the number of directed patrols, an increase of 14 over 1994, and
miscellaneous calls for police service which was up by 16 calls.
F. Construction in Progress in June, 1995
The report reflected that there was $7,873,095 worth of construction in
progress in the month of June, 1995.
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Ordinances
1. 95/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE
CREATION OF A CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK SO AS TO
PROVIDE PROCEDURES RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION
SITES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (2nd reading & adoption)
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title and Town Manager Harrington
explained this ordinance makes it possible to adopt a "Handbook" but
the actual document is adopted by Resolution in order to make it easier
to make changes in the "Handbook" at a later date. He advised that the
next item on the agenda is Resolution #95 -8 which will accomplish this.
Mr. Harrington stated that two contractors who do work in town have reviewed
this and made some suggestions which have been taken into consideration.
Mayor Koch believed there should be some modification made with regard to
the requirements for an off -site damage bond. It was agreed to change
number 1. under "Projects required to post a bond include:" to read "Those
with improvements valued at $25,000 or more with modifications to the
exterior that have three or more permitted sub - contractors ". It was further
agreed that in the second paragraph of #12 "Building Materials Storage and
Site Maintenance" on page 5, the words "In addition" be changed to "Where
practical ", and the words "weather permitting" added to the end of this
same sentence.
Commissioner Armour moved and Commissioner True seconded that Ordinance
No. 94/4 be adopted on second reading. There was no comment from the public.
Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE,
Comm. True; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
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B. Resolutions
1. 95 -8; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK TO BE APPLICABLE TO
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM.
�The Town Clerk read the resolution by title. There was no comment from the
? public. Commissioner Orthwein moved that Resolution No. 95 -8 be adopted
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Armour. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. True; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, and
Mayor Koch; AYE.
2. 95 -9; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EX -PARTE
COMMUNICATIONS IN QUASI - JUDICIAL MATTERS RELATING TO THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM COMMISSION AND ITS BOARDS, PURSUANT TO HOUSE
BILL 5 ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Town Clerk read the resolution by title. Discussion followed regarding
a procedure that might be used for the disclosure. It was determined that
more time was needed for consideration of this and other points before
a final decision is made. Commissioner Orthwein moved that Resolution No.
95 -9 be tabled until the September meeting which is scheduled for September
5, 1995 at 4 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner True. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
C. Consideration of request for additional fees for Intracoastal
Waterline Crossing.
This item was considered earlier on the agenda.
D. Amendments to ICMA Retirement Plan.
Mr. Harrington explained that these amendments are necessary due to rule
changes by the IRS. Commissioner True moved and Commissioner Cross
seconded that the ICMA Retirement Plan be readopted with the amendments
and the same executed. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE,
Comm. True; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
E. BUDGET PRESENTATION (1995 -1996)
1. Budget Consideration
Mr. Harrington explained that the budget as presented reflects an approximate
2% increase over last year. He was hopeful that some of the figures can
be refined prior to the September budget hearings as the revenue estimates
have not yet been received from the State, and some of the expenditure
estimates are being further examined. Mayor Koch was confident that some
reductions can be made and suggested that the budget and millage as proposed
be forwarded to the property appraiser.
2. Proposed Millage Rate for 1995 -1996
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner True seconded that the proposed
millage be established at 3.3458 mills for the operating account and .7275
mills for the debt service, a total of 4.0733 proposed millage. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
3. Certification of Rolled Back Rate
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner True seconded that the rolled
back rate be certified at 3.2568 mills. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
4. Date of 1st Public Hearing toward budget adoption
It was announced that the date of the 1st Public Hearing would be September
5, 1995 at 5:01 P.M., that having been established earlier in the meeting.
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5. Date of 2nd public hearing for budget adoption
The Town Clerk announced the 2nd public hearing would be held on September
20, 1995 at 5:01 P.M. in that this date had been agreed upon earlier in
the meeting.
Town Manager Harrington advised that the Enterprise Fund (water) is showing
a $14,000 deficit as it now stands due to less water being consumed and
an increase in the water rates from Delray Beach. He advised that he would
rather not raise the rates this year and suggested that perhaps there
could be a flat increase to each consumer to avoid raising rates. He ask
the members of the commission what they would prefer. The general
feeling was that a flat increase to each consumer would be preferred. Mr.
Harrington advised he would be studying this matter further and would
have some proposed figures in the near future.
F. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
Commissioner Armour requested that some type of home maintenance ordinance
be considered,.as there is now another property in Place Au Soleil that
has become an eyesore. Mr. Harrington advised that he had become aware
of some new approach to this type of situation thru his attendance at a
recent seminar. He requested that he be given some time to research this
and asked that it be discussed in a September meeting. This was agreeable
to the Commissioners.
X. Correspondence.
A. Supporting the programs and services offered by Palm Beach
Community College and requesting the legislature of the State
of Florida to authorize, allocate and implement sufficient
funding to assure the continued operation of the college.
1. Resolution #2149; City of Belle Glade
2. Resolution #667; Town of Highland Beach
3. Resolution #95 -211; Town of Hypoluxo
4. Resolution #50 -95; City of Lake Worth
5. Resolution #95 -02; Palm Beach County Municipal League
6. Resolution #62, 1995; City of Palm Beach Gardens
7. Resolution #453; Town of Palm Beach Shores
These resolutions were made a part of the official record.
XI. Public.
There was no comment from the public.
XII. Adjournment.
Commissioner Armour moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner
` Orthwein,and Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 10:49 A.M. following a
unanimous affirmative vote.
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Rita L. Taylo V Town Clerk