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March 6, 1998
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III
Robert W. Hopkins II
William A. Lynch
REGULAR MEETING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1997 AT 11:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I.
Call to Order.
II.
Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
Roll Call.
IV.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1998.
V.
Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda
items.
VI.
Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 13, 1998, Friday at Noon - Certification
of Election
2. April 14, 1998, Tuesday at 9:00 A.M.
3. May 15, 1998, Friday at 9:00 A.M.
4. June 12, 1998, Friday at 8:30 A.M.
5. July 24, 1998, Friday at 9:00 A.M. (budget)
6. August 14, 1998, Friday at 9:00 A.M.
VII.
Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Water Contract Update
2. Community Rating System -Flood Insurance
3. Unsafe Structure at 800 Tangerine Way
4. A1A Landscape Maintenance
5. Town Maintenance and Surveying Activities
B. Town Attorney
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 -25 -98
at 8:30 A.M.
b. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4 -22 -98
at 8:30 A.M.
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 5 -27 -98
at 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 6 -24 -98
at 8:30 A.M.
e. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7 -22 -98
at 8:30 A.M.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for February 1998
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for February 1998
2. Off -duty Detail
3. Sign locations for new speed limits
4. Radio Conversion 800 Megahertz
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V I I I . I t e m s f o r C o m m i s s i o n A c t i o n .
A . O r d i n a n c e s
1 . N o . 9 8 / 1 ; A N O R D I N A N C E O F T H E T O W N C O M M I S S I O N O F T H E T O W N
O F G U L F S T R E A M , P A L M B E A C H C O U N T Y , F L O R I D A A M E N D I N G
C H A P T E R 4 2 O F T H E T O W N C O D E O F O R D I N A N C E S R E L A T I N G T O
��i B U I L D I N G A N D B U I L D I N G R E G U L A T I O N S , A T A R T I C L E I I , S E C T I O N
4 2 - 2 7 , C H A N G I N G T H E N A T U R E O F B U I L D I N G P E R M I T F E E
C O L L E C T I O N ; P R O V I D I N G F O R S E V E R A B I L I T Y ; P R O V I D I N G F O R
R E P E A L O F O R D I N A N C E S I N C O N F L I C T ; P R O V I D I N G F O R A N
E F F E C T I V E D A T E . ( 1 s t r e a d i n g )
2 . N o . 9 8 / 2 ; A N O R D I N A N C E O F T H E T O W N C O M M I S S I O N O F T H E T O W N
O F G U L F S T R E A M , P A L M B E A C H C O U N T Y , F L O R I D A , A M E N D I N G
C H A P T E R 3 0 R E L A T I N G T O T R A F F I C A N D V E H I C L E S B Y I N C L U D I N G
A N E W S E C T I O N 3 0 - 2 P R O V I D I N G T H A T T H E M A X I M U M S P E E D O N
C E R T A I N R E S I D E N T I A L S T R E E T S W I T H I N T H E T O W N S H A L L B E
T W E N T Y M I L E S P E R H O U R ; P R O V I D I N G F O R S E V E R A B I L I T Y ;
P R O V I D I N G F O R R E P E A L O F O R D I N A N C E S I N C O N F L I C T ; P R O V I D I N G
F O R C O D I F I C A T I O N ; P R O V I D I N G A N E F F E C T I V E D A T E . ( 1 s t r e a d . )
B . C r i m i n a l J u s t i c e C o m m i s s i o n R e q u e s t f o r A p p r o v a l t o r e a l l o c a t e
G r a n t F u n d s
C . P o n t i u s P o o l F e n c e
D . I t e m s b y M a y o r a n d C o m m i s s i o n e r s
I X . C o r r e s p o n d e n c e .
A . R e s o l u t i o n s S u p p o r t i n g P e r m a n e n t a n d C o n s i s t e n t F u n d i n g f o r
R e g i o n a l P l a n n i n g C o u n c i l s :
1 . N o . R 9 8 - 3 7 ; C i t y o f B o y n t o n B e a c h
2 . N o . 1 8 , 1 9 9 8 ; C i t y o f P a l m B e a c h G a r d e n s
B . R e s o l u t i o n N o . 1 5 , 1 9 9 8 r e q u e s t i n g t h e P . B . C o u n t y S c h o o l
B o a r d t o w i t h h o l d t h e d e c i s i o n t o d i v e s t t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y
f o r p o s t - s e c o n d a r y e d u c a t i o n a n d v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m s
t o t h e P a l m B e a c h C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e u n t i l a w r i t t e n p l a n h a s
b e e n d e v e l o p e d a n d d i s t r i b u t e d t o a l l m u n i c i p a l i t i e s a n d
p o l i t i c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s w i t h i n P a l m B e a c h C o u n t y f o r r e v i e w
a n d c o m m e n t . - C i t y o f P a l m B e a c h G a r d e n s .
C . R e q u e s t i n g a R e s o l u t i o n o f S u p p o r t f o r H o u s e B i l l 3 4 2 7 &
S e n a t e B i l l 8 8 2 i n r e l a t i o n t o p r o v i d i n g a D e d i c a t e d B e a c h
F u n d i n g S o u r c e - F l o r i d a S h o r e & B e a c h P r e s e r v a t i o n A s s o c .
X . P u b l i c .
X I . A d j o u r n m e n t .
S H O U L D A N Y I N T E R E S T E D P A R T Y S E E K T O A P P E A L A N Y D E C I S I O N M A D E B Y T H E T O W N
C O M M I S S I O N W I T H R E S P E C T T O A N Y M A T T E R C O N S I D E R E D A T T H I S M E E T I N G , S A I D
P A R T Y W I L L N E E D A R E C O R D O F T H E P R O C E E D I N G S , A N D F O R S U C H P U R P O S E , M A Y
N E E D T O I N S U R E T H A T A V E R B A T I M R E C O R D O F T H E P R O C E E D I N G S I S M A D E , W H I C H
R E C O R D I N C L U D E S T H E T E S T I M O N Y A N D E V I D E N C E U P O N W H I C H T H E A P P E A L I S T O
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1998 AT 11:00 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 11 A.M
II. pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor
Koch.
III. Roll Call.
Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor
Participating: Joan K. Orthwein Vice Mayor
Fred B. Devitt III Commissioner
Robert W. Hopkins II Commissioner
William A. Lynch Commissioner
Also Present and Kristin K. Garrison Town Manager
Participating: John Randolph Town Attorney
Rita Taylor Town Clerk
William Thrasher Finance Director
Robert Schultz Police Chief
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1998, Com-
missioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that the
minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE at roll call.
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The Town Clerk requested to add Items IX.A.3., Resolution 14-
97/98 from the Village of Tequesta, IX.A.4., Resolution 16 -98 from the
City of Lake Worth, IX.B.2. Resolution 15 -98 from the City of Lake
Worth, and IX.D., Resolution 17 -98 from the City of Delray Beach.
Mayor Koch asked to add Item VIII.D.1., a 6 month evaluation of the Town
Manager. There were no objections to any of the requests.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 13, 1998, Friday at Noon - Certification of Election
2. April 14, 1998, Tuesday at 9:00 A.M.
3. May 15, 1998, Friday at 9:00 A.M.
4. June 12, 1998, Friday at 8:30 A.M.
5. July 24, 1998, Friday at 9:00 A.M. (budget)
6. August 14, 1998, Friday at 9:00 A.M.
The above meeting dates were announced by Mayor Koch. Commissioner
Lynch advised that he did not believe he would be attending the July and
August meetings but could attend through a conference telephone call.
He added that he would be available for the September Budget Meeting.
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The Town Clerk advised that the September dates will not be available
until July since the Municipalities cannot select a date that will
conflict with either the School Board or the County Commission, and they
will not be selecting their's until July.
0 VII.
A. Town Manager
1. Water Contract Update
Town Manager Garrison reported that a draft of the extended water
contract had been received and as expected, the draft proposed switching
water rates from the residential rate structure to the bulk /non-
residential rate schedule with a 25% surcharge rather than the current
10 %. She further reported that Delray's calculations indicate that
switching to a nonresidential billing system could save about $9,000 per
year at the present water use level. Most of the savings would result
from the elimination of the capacity charge for each residential water
meter /unit in Gulf Stream that would be replaced with a capacity charge
for the Town's two water lines, she said.
Mrs. Garrison said that while the initial savings potential is
appealing, she is concerned about the potential for long term increases
in water rates. The Town Manager stated she would be meeting with
Delray to discuss this further and explore the possibility of placing a
cap on cost increases based on the CPI. She further reported that she
had contacted the City of Boynton Beach to determine if they would have
the capacity to serve Gulf Stream and she would advise the Commission
when she has a reply.
Mayor Koch observed that by basing the rate on the residential rate
structure there would be a good lobbying effort by the residents of
Delray when rates would be increased which would not be in place if
there were increases in commercial rates.
Town Manager Garrison stated she will be sending copies of the proposed
draft contracts, as they are received, to each of the Commissioners.
2. Community Rating System -Flood Insurance
The Town Manager reported that she and Mr. Thrasher have begun work on
accumulating points under the Community Rating System, a program
overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that allows
municipalities and counties to qualify for 516 incremental reductions in
their residents' flood insurance rates. She advised that the
application process is somewhat lengthy and typically only one level may
be achieved in any given year, resulting in this being a long term, but
worthwhile goal for the Town.
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3. Unsafe Structure at 800 Tangerine Way
Town Manager Garrison stated that she had become increasingly concerned
about the safety of the structure at 800 Tangerine Way and advised that
last week, a county building inspector had accompanied her on an
O inspection of this property from the perimeter of the home. She
reported that she had scheduled this because she had become concerned
about the safety of this structure for the occupant as well as her
neighbors, and in light of the inspection findings, will send a letter
informing the owner of the safety, health and structural concerns
identified. Mrs. Garrison said that if these concerns are not addressed
by the home owner, she will be working with the Town Attorney to pursue
enforcement action. The Town Manager recommended that clarifying
language be inserted in the Gulf Stream Code that the Town has adopted
the Palm Beach County Minimum Housing Code. She advised this can be
easily done by just including such language in the proposed Ordinance
#9811 that will be considered later in this meeting. She further
recommended that the Town establish a Special Master System for Code
Enforcement, the cost of which would be approximately $120.00 per hour.
The members of the Commission believed they should move ahead at once
with the Code Amendment to adopt the County Minimum Housing Code and
the establishment of the Special Master System.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded that the
necessary language adopting the Palm Beach County Minimum Housing Code
be included in the proposed Ordinance #98/1, and that the staff be
authorized to prepare the necessary Ordinance to establish a Special
Master System. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE,
Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
4. AlA Landscape Maintenance
Town Manager Garrison noted that while the design and installation of
the Historic Highway project are key components of the project's
success, perpetual maintenance will be important in the future. She
further noted that the landscape architect has chosen native plant
materials to significantly reduce maintenance requirements but some
questions have arisen such as: Who is responsible for replacing
materials which die or become diseased. She observed that because
adjacent property owners have maintained the front portions of their
properties beautifully, and have been very supportive of the project,
perhaps a voluntary approach may be viable. Mrs. Garrison stated that
to date, only the School has asked these questions but she believed she
should raise this topic at this time to determine whether any staff
action or planning is necessary to address maintenance issues. She also
asked for Commission direction regarding further informational
notifications to adjacent property owners.
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The Commissioner agreed that no action need be taken with regard to
maintenance issues and notifications as maintenance issues will be
addressed as problems arise.
5. Town Maintenance and Surveying Activities
C11 The Town Manager advised that during the last several weeks a great deal
of maintenance on the Town's facilities has occurred to ensure
longevity, safety and optimum efficiency of the infrastructure, all of
which was adequately budgeted for. These activities include: 1)
Pressure cleaning, caulking and painting of the Town's building
exteriors; 2) Vacuum cleaning and video taping of certain sections of
our storm drain system, the results of which are pending as of this
date. Mrs. Garrison noted that aging infrastructure requires increasing
maintenance. She further advised that the engineer is in town gathering
field information for the storm drain and road system that will be used
to ensure proper record keeping and maintenance of the existing systems,
and that in the coming weeks, sealcoating of the parking areas is
planned.
In closing her report, Mrs. Garrison advised that she had just learned
that Water Management has denied the developer of the Yaks Property a
permit to disturb the mangrove's on the site and it looks as if the
project is dead. She also distributed a draft of the quarterly
newsletter and requested that the Commissioners review it and contact
her with any comments they might have.
B. Town Attorney
There was no report from the Town Attorney.
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 -25 -98 at 8:30 A.M.
b. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4 -22 -98 at 8:30 A.M.
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 5 -27 -98 at 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 6 -24 -98 at 8:30 A.M.
e. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7 -22 -98 at 8:30 A.M.
The above dates were noted.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for February 1998
Finance Director William Thrasher, referring to his report that was a
part of the Agenda Packet, reported that everything is on target for
this time of year and he would be pleased to answer any questions
regarding the report.
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There being no questions, Commissioner Lynch moved that the report be
approved as circulated and Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE,
Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch, AYE,
E. Police Chief
�) 1. Activity for February 1998
Chief Schultz presented the Department's activity report for February
1998, adding that he and representatives from Boca, Boynton and Delray
Police Departments visited the 800 megahertz system in operation at the
Ft. Lauderdale Communications Center. He reported that a similar system
is expected to be in operation in Palm Beach County in approximately 18
months. He explained that it will be necessary to include funds in the
next budget for the purchase of 10 radios at a cost of approximately
$2,500 each that will be compatible with the new system.
Chief Schultz further reported that a representative from the Department
had attended the burglary intelligence meeting at the Palm Beach County
Sheriffs Office and that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement had
conducted an inspection of personnel records at the Gulf Stream Police
Department and an excellent rating had been received.
Mayor Koch requested that a copy of the report from FDLE be given to
each Commissioner.
2. Off -duty Detail
Chief Schultz noted that for many years, the Gulf Stream Police Officers
have worked off -duty details for the various clubs in Gulf Stream and
residents, performing traffic control. He advised that to date there is
no Town policy established to cover this activity. The Chief advised
that requests for this duty have doubled over the last 7 years and now
several of the Officers have become concerned as to how they would be
covered in the event of an accident, making it difficult to fill all
requests for service. He further advised that many law enforcement
employers in the State have adopted, through the governmental body,
policies allowing police officers to work off duty with the agency
charging the user a flat per hour fee that would cover all costs
incurred including Worker's Compensation and Liability coverage, and the
officer being paid for his service in his payroll check.
Recognizing that there would be some increased Town liability and
minimal potential for Worker's Compensation Claims, Chief Schultz
recommended that the Town establish a policy for off -duty details
whereby the Town would collect for the service, thus covering the
officer and reimbursing him for his time. He believed the advantages
outweigh the concerns. He listed the advantages to this policy as
follows: 1) The liability is clearly covered; 2) Officer is fully
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covered in case of injury; 3) Service is available to all residents(if
schedule allows); 4) Increases police visibility; 5) Officers on detail
are also available for emergencies; 6) Allows more flexibility in
providing coverage; 7) "Favoritism" concerns are reduced. In closing,
Chief Schultz called attention to a letter from the Town's Labor
Attorney wherein many of the above are addressed.
Mayor Koch believed the clubs should cover the insurance under their
umbrella. He added that many in the Town feel the Town is giving the
Clubs special attention when in fact the Town is not doing so.
Commissioner Hopkins expressed a similar position but felt there should
be some policy in place.
At this point, 12:05 P.M., Mayor Koch declared a recess in order to
convene the Certification of Election Results meeting scheduled for
Noon.
Mayor Koch reconvened the Regular Meeting at 12:10 P.M. and asked
Attorney Randolph which option would give the Town the least liability.
Attorney Randolph replied that there would be less exposure if the
officers were to be covered by other than the Town. He added that this
is a policy decision to be made by the Commission and if they decide to
do nothing and continue on as in the past, then that will be the policy.
He further stated that should the Town decide to regulate off -duty
details, a detailed policy should be implemented.
Commissioner Orthwein also was concerned that residents may believe that
the Clubs are being extended special favors but she felt that the
Officers should have opportunities to earn extra money. She suggested
that if the Commission decided to regulate off -duty details, an item be
placed in the newsletter explaining that this service is available to
everyone in the Town.
Chief Schultz advised that he had checked with other agencies to see how
they handle off -duty details and had ascertained that a number of them
did regulate the off -duty details by collecting a flat per hour fee and
covering the officer as the employee he is, adding that the fees range
from $20 to $25 per hour. In comparing that to the proposed $35 per
hour fee the Town of Gulf Stream would need to cover all expenses, it
would seem that other agencies assume some portion of the cost of off -
duty details, he said. The Chief further advised that some other
agencies handle off -duty details as Gulf Stream is currently doing.
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March 13, 1998
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Commissioner Devitt pointed out that if the Clubs covered the officer
and he was injured while working for them, he would draw very little
compensation while not being able to report for regular duty. He then
questioned if the Town were not still experiencing some liability with
the Officer wearing a Gulf Stream uniform and using the Gulf Stream
communications system.
Attorney Randolph did not believe the Town would encounter liability
under these circumstances.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded that this
item be deferred to the next meeting, with detail regarding how other
agencies are handling off -duty details and an estimate as to how much
insurance premiums might increase if a loss is incurred to be available.
Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE,
Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
3. Sign locations for new speed limits
The written report included in the Agenda Packet explained that the 20
M.P.H. signs would be placed approximately 100 feet westerly of the AlA
right -of -way along all streets north of the Gulf Stream Golf Club, which
will place them prior to the first cross street, Gulf Stream Road.
4. Radio Conversion 800 Megahertz
Chief Schultz noted that he had already covered this subject at the end
of his report of monthly activity given earlier in the meeting.
VIII. Items for Commission Action.
A. Ordinances
1. No. 98/1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 42 OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO
BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AT ARTICLE II, SECTION
42 -27, CHANGING THE NATURE OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE
COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st reading)
The Town Clerk read the amended title to Ordinance No. 98/1 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 42
OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUILDING AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, SECTION 42 -26, ADOPTING
THE PALM BEACH COUNTY MINIMUM HOUSING CODE, AND SECTION
42- 27,CHANGING THE NATURE OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE
COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Commissioner Lynch moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 98/1 on first
reading and Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
Town Manager Garrison advised she would have a resolution to cover the
building permit fee schedule for consideration at the next meeting.
2. No. 98/2; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 30 RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES BY INCLUDING
A NEW SECTION 30 -2 PROVIDING THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED ON
CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STREETS WITHIN THE TOWN SHALL BE
TWENTY MILES PER HOUR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st read.)
Town Clerk Taylor read Ordinance No. 98/2 by title as stated above.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that
Ordinance No. 98/2 be adopted on first reading. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Criminal Justice Commission Request for Approval to reallocate
Grant Funds
The Town Clerk explained that the Criminal Justice Commission is
requesting that they be permitted to reallocate funds received from the
State Fiscal Year 1996 Federally Funded Drug Control and System
Improvement Formula Grant Program to four projects, Multi Agency
Narcotic Task Force Unit, Multi Agency Gang Task Force, Countywide
Truancy Interdiction Program and the Drug Control Administration. In
order to do so it is necessary to obtain approval of 51% of the County's
local units of government. She further explained that Chief Schultz had
no objection to this reallocation.
Commissioner Lynch moved that the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter
of approval for the reallocation of funds as requested and the motion
was seconded by Commissioner Hopkins. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch;
AYE.
C. Pontius Pool Fence
The Town Manager advised that the
provision that a 5' fence must be
has been informally withdrawn as
Environmental Agencies to install
plantings that will be low enough
request for a wavier from
installed along an ocean
the owner is working with
a fence within a line of
to see over.
m the
front seawall
the State
seagrape
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D. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
1. Town Manager 6 mo. evaluation -Mayor Koch
Mayor Koch advised that Kristin Garrison has been Town Manager of Gulf
Stream for 6 months and a performance evaluation is in order as had been
stipulated at the time of hiring, adding that he feels Mrs. Garrison is
doing a good job. He further advised that there were no written
conditions or provisions with regard to salary increases at that time.
The Mayor then called attention to salary comparisons between the former
Manager, Scott Harrington, and those of the current Manager, Kristin
Garrison.
Commissioners Orthwein and Hopkins expressed the opinion that Mrs.
Garrison had done an excellent job. Commissioner Hopkins commented that
he had not realized that there would be consideration of a salary
adjustment at this point.
Commissioners Devitt and Lynch were extremely pleased with the Town
Managers performance.
Commissioners Orthwein, Devitt and Lynch remembered that salary
consideration was to be reviewed at this time. Commissioner Hopkins
suggested that perhaps the Mayor should be authorized to discuss the
salary matter with the Town Manager, not only with regard to the present
but to explore what is anticipated down the road, and bring back a
recommendation to the Commission. He added that open discussions of
this nature could be embarrassing for all parties.
Mayor Koch asked the Town Manager what her recollection was of the
conversations prior to her hiring.
Town Manager Garrison recalled that she was hesitant about changing jobs
and taking a lesser salary than she was making but that she was
intrigued with the position. She said at that time there was mention of
a salary adjustment at the 6 month evaluation of 3t and she had
suggested that rather than establish an amount in advance, the
Commission decide at the time what it should be, based on her job
performance.
Commissioner Lynch noted that Mr. Harrington had been given a $4,000
increase at his 6 month evaluation and he believed that Mrs. Garrison
should receive equal to that, pointing out that a 316 increase would only
be approximately $1,800.
Commissioner Devitt stated he had no problem with this suggestion and
Commissioner Orthwein stated that 3% was not enough.
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Commissioner Lynch moved that Kristin Garrison be granted a $4,000
increase to be effective 6 months following the date of employment and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Devitt. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
IX. Correspondence,
A. Resolutions Supporting Permanent and Consistent Funding for
Regional Planning Councils:
1. No. R98 -37; City of Boynton Beach
2. No. 18, 1998; City of Palm Beach Gardens
3. No. 14- 97/98; Village of Tequesta
4. No. 16 -98; City of Lake Worth
B. Resolutions requesting the P.B. County School Board to
withhold the decision to divest the responsibility
for post - secondary education and vocational training programs
to the Palm Beach Community College until a written plan has
been developed and distributed to all municipalities and
political jurisdictions within Palm Beach County for review
and comment.
1. No. 15,1998; City of Palm Beach Gardens
2. No. 15 -98; City of Lake Worth
These Resolutions were made a part of the official record.
C. Requesting a Resolution of Support for House Bill 3427 &
Senate Bill 882 in relation to providing a Dedicated Beach
Funding Source - Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Assoc.
The Town Clerk advised that a resolution of support has been prepared if
the Commission desires to consider this matter and distributed same.
Mayor Koch directed that the Resolution be read by title.
Resolution No. 98 -4; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE 1998 FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO PASS HB 3427 AND SB 882 WHICH PROVIDES A DEDICATED
FUNDING SOURCE FOR STATEWIDE BEACH MANAGEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Lynch moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 98 -4 which
was seconded by Commissioner Hopkins. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch;
AYE.
D. Resolution No. 17 -98 opposing the proposal before the
Constitutional Revision Commission regarding sovereign
immunity -City of Delray Beach.
Regular Meeting -Town Commission
March 13, 1998
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The Town Clerk advised that a Resolution has been prepared if the cared
to consider same. Mayor Koch directed that copies be distributed and
that the Town Clerk read the Resolution by title.
Resolution No. 98 -5; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMM
CGULF STREAM, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE PROPOSAL BEFORE
REVISION COMMISSION REGARDING SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY;.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein
Resolution No. 98 -5 be adopted. Roll Call: Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
ISSION OF THE TOWN OF
THE CONSTITUTIONAL
%ND PROVIDING AN
seconded that
Orthwein; AYE, Comm.
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
X. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XI. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 1:11 P.M.
following a motion to do so made by Commissioner Lynch that was
seconded by Commissioner Orthwein with all voting in the affirmative.
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