HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/16/1999MAYOR:
VICE MAYOR:
COMMISSIONER
William F. Koch, Jr.
Joan K. Orthwein
Fred B. Devitt III
Robert W. Hopkins II
William A. Lynch
July 9, 1999
CJ REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1999 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 4, 1999.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Regular Meeting, Friday, August 20, 19999 at 9:00 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing to be decided
3. Final Budget Hearing to be decided
4. Regular Meeting, Friday, October 8, 1999 at 9:00 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting, Friday, November 12, 1999 at 9:00 A.M.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Tim Diamond as Agent for
Delray Ocean Estates, Inc., contract purchaser of the
property currently owned by Bessie and John Connelly, Jr.,
located at 590 Wrightway, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
O legally described as Lot 11, Block 3, Polo Fields Plat #1
Subdivision, Gulf Stream, Florida.(CONTINUED FROM 6- 24 -99)
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the addition of a balcony
that exceeds the maximum Floor area Ratio by 300
square feet, to be placed on the west elevation of a
proposed two -story Bermuda style single family
dwelling.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
construction o a two -story Bermuda style single family
dwelling consisting of 7,826 square feet (includes the
300 sq. ft. Special Exception.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Health Insurance Update
2. AIA Historic Highway
a. Project completion
b. Long -term maintenance
B. Town Attorney
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7 -22 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
b. No meeting will be held in August 1999
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9 -23 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10 -28 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
e. November 1999 meeting to be decided
f. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12 -23 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
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D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for June 1999
2. Y2K preparation
a. Phone System
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for June 1999
OIX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Resolution No 99 -3; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PORTION OF THE
COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS FOR
1999 -2000 FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
B. Recycling & Education Grant Offer & Acceptance 1999 -2000
from the Solid Waste Authority
C. Interlocal Agreement for the Delivery of Municipal Solid Waste
to a Designated Facility between the Town of Gulf Stream and
the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
D. Interlocal Agreement to establish Municipal Public Safety
Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County between Palm
Beach County Municipalities and the Palm Beach County School
District.
E. Budget Presentation 1999 -2000
1. Budget Consideration
2. Proposed Millage Rate for 1999 -2000
3. Certification of Rolled Back Millage Rate
4. Date of First Public Hearing toward budget adoption
5. Date of second Public Hearing for final budget adoption
F. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
X. Correspondence.
A. Resolution #2290 urging the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners to proceed with a Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Study -City of Belle Glade
B. Resolution #78, 1999 supporting the position of the Black
Coalition of the City of Riviera Beach to allow elementary
school children from Riviera Beach to attend their
neighborhood schools -City of Palm Beach Gardens
XI. Public.
XII. Adjournment.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, SAID
PARTY 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. F.S.S. 286.0105
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1999 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 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
Participating: Rita Taylor
William Thrasher
Robert Schultz
Tim Diamond
Shane Ames
Tom Murphy
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Finance Director
Police Chief
Agent for Delray
Ocean Estates, Inc.
Architect for Delray
Ocean Estates, Inc.
Town Resident
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 1999. Commissioner
Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals
Town Manager
Recovery Services,
part of the Budget
objections.
Garrison request
and an upgrade of
Discussions under
VI. Announcements.
the Finance
Item IX. E.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Regular Meeting, Friday, August 20,
2. Regular Meeting and Budget Hearing
The Commissioners agreed that the Regular Meeting
would be held on September 9, 1999 beginning at 4
Hearing to follow at 5:01 P.M.
m VII.3. Post Disaster
Directors Benefits as a
There were no
1999 at 9:00 A.M.
to be decided
and Public Hearing
P.M. with the Public
3. Final Budget Hearing to be decided
It was agreed that the Final Budget Hearing would be held at 5:01 P.M.
on September 21, 1999.
4. Regular Meeting, Friday, October 8, 1999 at 9:00 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting, Friday, November 12, 1999 at 9:00 A.M.
The meeting dates as listed were agreeable with the Commissioners.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
Mayor Koch asked that all persons who intended to speak at the Public
Hearing please stand to take the oath. The Town Clerk administered the
oath to Tim Diamond and Shane Ames.
There were no ex -parte communications declared.
1. An application submitted by Tim Diamond as Agent for
Delray Ocean Estates, Inc., contract purchaser of the
property currently owned by Bessie and John Connelly, Jr.,
located at 590 Wrightway, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
legally described as Lot 11, Block 3, Polo Fields Plat #1
Subdivision, Gulf Stream, Florida. (CONTINUED FROM 6-24 -
99)
Shane Ames, Architect for Delray Ocean Estates, Inc., advised that all
setbacks have been satisfied, and exceeded the minimum in some
instances. He called attention to the second floor porch on the rear of
the structure, which is the subject of the Special Exception.
Mayor Koch reminded that this project had been reviewed by Urban Design
and asked the Town Manager for their comments.
Mrs. Garrison advised that Urban Design has recommended approval of the
Special Exception. They further recommended, as had Mrs. Garrison, that
the eave height for the second story be reduced to 2216" to bring it
into the preferred category, and that the color on the primary structure
be lightened and an exposed rafter tail used. She explained that Urban
Design Studio expressed some concern for the balcony rail detail, as it
is difficult to envision from the drawing.
Mr. Ames advised that his client is agreeable to changing the color of
the home and using exposed rafter tails. He further advised that they
are not in agreement with lowering the second floor eave height, adding
that this is the only discouraged feature on this project. Mr. Ames
then displayed a large drawing of the proposed porch railing and
explained that the material proposed is aluminum.
Town Manager Garrison reported that the ARPB had recommended approval
with all of the recommended conditions except the requirement that the
eave of the second story be lowered from 24' to 2216 ".
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the addition of a balcony
that exceeds the maximum Floor Area Ratio by 300
square feet, to be placed on the west elevation of a
proposed two -story Bermuda style single family
dwelling.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded that the
Special Exception be approved to permit construction of a 300 square
foot porch that exceeds the maximum permissible FAR, subject to the
condition that prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the
property owner shall file a restrictive covenant that prohibits the
future enclosure of any portion of the 714 square feet of covered,
unenclosed area for as long as the structure is in existence or exceeds
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the permissible FAR. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE,
Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
construction o a two -story Bermuda style single family
dwelling consisting of 7,826 square feet (includes the
300 sq. ft. Special Exception).
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded that the Level
(� 3 Architectural /Site Plan Review be approved, based on a finding that
J the proposed plans with revisions are consistent with applicable review
standards, subject to the following conditions: 1) The rear setback
shall be corrected to reflect a minimum setback of 30' as required by
the Design Manual; 2) Drainage Plans, prepared by a professional
engineer, shall be submitted prior to building permit, with the driveway
being designed to include a swale, to prevent the run -off of drainage
onto the road and to facilitate the free flow of drainage across the
front of the property; 3) A Construction Traffic Management Plan shall
be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit application,
which shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Manager, and followed
during construction; 4) The owner shall select a primary building color
that is one or two shades lighter than that shown on the rendering; and
5) The eave detail shall be changed to an exposed rafter -tail type of
design, with a more traditional staggered quoin design to be used,
except on the garage elevation. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Health Insurance Update
Town Manager Garrison reported a change in Health Insurance carriers due
to being able to obtain better coverage for the employees for a little
less in premiums. The new carrier is the Florida League of Cities;
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT).
2. AlA Historic Highway
a. Project completion
The Town Manager advised that the project is complete with the exception
of the installation of the street markers. She stated that the two
markers for Sea Road had been installed parallel to Sea Road. After
seeing them it was determined that the markers should be buried deeper
and that perhaps they would be more attractive if they were placed at an
angle, which has been done, rather than parallel to the street. The
Manager then asked which position the Commissioners would prefer.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Hopkins moved that the
street markers be placed perpendicular to AlA, parallel to the side
streets, and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Devitt. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; NAY, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; NAY, Comm. Hopkins;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE
Town Manager Garrison then advised that there have been no locations
designated for the six "N. Ocean Blvd." markers. The Commission
believed that six markers would be too many. It was agreed that only
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two or three would be used, and that they would be placed on the east
side of N. Ocean Blvd.
b. Long -term maintenance
The Town Manager presented 5 options for watering the landscaping along
AlA and 4 options for maintaining the landscaping.
Inasmuch as the Gulf Stream Golf Club had expressed a willingness to
provide maintenance on the planting adjacent to their property, the
Commission agreed to accept their offer as most other property owners
along AlA are maintaining the plantings adjacent to their property. The
Commission authorized that the draft letter prepared by the Town Manager
be forwarded to the Golf Club to confirm the acceptance. However, the
Town Manager was directed to arrange with either Arazoza Brothers or
Hardrives to also water the trees along AlA until they are firmly
established, usually a period of one year. With regard to maintenance,
it was noted that Way Hoyt, the Town's Arborist, currently maintains the
pine trees and no action was taken with regard to long term maintenance.
The Town Manager reported the Town Attorney advised that the Town would
be responsible to replace the plant material that may die in the future
and funds have been provided in the proposed budget for 1999 -2000.
3. Post Disaster Recovery Services
Mrs. Garrison reported that the City of Delray Beach recently contracted
with an organization that specializes in post disaster recovery
services, Grubbs Construction Co. She further reported that Delray
Beach had thoroughly checked into the company's background and
references, and has recommended that Gulf Stream also consider a similar
contract. Grubbs' Emergency Management Division, which is based in
Tampa, provides many services including: 1) Storm Debris Removal; 2)
Technical Assistance; 3) Assistance in preparation of Damage Survey
Reports; 4) Orientation and training of staff; 5) Assistance in
preparation of claim documentation for reimbursement; and 6) General
Consultation. She closed by advising there is no annual retainer, only
a one -time $100 "good and valuable consideration" payment, and that she
would be meeting with representatives in the afternoon. Mrs. Garrison
asked if the Commissioners had any questions they would like to have
answered.
Commissioner Devitt advised that there is another company that contracts
this type of work and he felt the Town Manager should speak with them,
and perhaps other firms that specialize in this work, before any
decisions are made. The other Commissioners agreed and requested that
the Town Manager ask if the cost of the work would be reduced for the
work that was not reimbursable from FEMA.
B. Town Attorney
There was no report from the Town Attorney.
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7 -22 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
b. No meeting will be held in August 1999
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9 -23 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10 -28 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
e. November 1999 meeting to be decided
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f. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12 -23 -99 at 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Koch called attention to these dates.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for June 1999
There were no questions regarding the Financial Report and Commissioner
Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that the report be
accepted as presented by Mr. Thrasher. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
�1 Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch;
l -J AYE.
2. Y2K preparation
Mr. Thrasher reported that he has had conversations with Mr. Tom Murphy,
a Town Resident who has expressed concern in regard to Y2K preparations.
He explained that Mr. Murphy is present to directly explain his
concerns.
Mr. Murphy stated that he is concerned about loss of power and delivery
of services and food. However, his primary concern is for the safety of
the residents at the turn of the century. He believed that while most
residents will have made provisions for their needs during any
breakdowns in this transitional period, there is the possibility that
those without any resources may attempt to forcibly take from those who
have them. He feared there could be rioting and violence as a result.
Mr. Murphy suggested that perhaps plans could be made to use the Gulf
Stream School as a shelter for the residents since there are generators
for electricity and the police could secure the building. He closed by
offering his services in any pre - planning efforts.
Mayor Koch advised that the Town is concerned with the safety of the
residents and most likely a plan of operation very similar to the one in
place to handle post hurricane problems of security would be initiated.
The Commissioner thanked Mr. Murphy for his suggestions and assured him
that the Town would continue to be exploring additional safeguards.
a. Phone System
Mr. Thrasher explained that there have been recent breakdowns in the
phone system and the company, Executone, no longer offers a maintenance
agreement. He reported that he has been in contact with several phone
companies and is in the process of analyzing their products and prices,
which appear to be in the $12,000 range. Mr. Thrasher advised that the
top four companies are Market Place Communications, Arrow
Communications, Inc., Claricon Communications and Lucent Technologies.
GThe Commission agreed a reliable company should replace the phone system
with high quality technology as soon as possible. Commissioner Hopkins
moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded that a new phone system be
installed and $12,000 to cover the cost be taken from the unappropriated
funds. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch;
AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for June 1999
Chief Schultz presented a report on the police activity for June, adding
that C.P.R. and defibrillator training has been completed and
certificates, valid for two years, have been issued. He further
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reported that a new police officer, Randy Ferguson, began employment on
June 4 and Probationary Officer David Ginsberg reached his 6 month check
point with his performance being found to be satisfactory. The Chief
closed by advising the Town's annual hurricane preparation meeting was
held at the Town Hall on June 28, 1999.
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Resolution No 99 -3; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PORTION OF THE
COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS FOR
1999 -2000 FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 99 -3 by title and explained that
each year these grant funds are made available, and it has been
customary for the Town to support the request for funds made by the City
of Delray Beach, since they supply the fire and Emergency Medical
Services to Gulf Stream.
Mayor Koch expressed concern over the possibility that Delray Beach may
close, or reduce staffing at, the fire station located east of the
Intracoastal Waterway. He was further concerned that the response times
are often 7.5 minutes as opposed to what he believed to be 5 minutes
originally. He asked that these matters be investigated and resolved.
He further suggested that perhaps an extension of the existing
Interlocal Agreement for Services should be pursued, and asked that the
Manager schedule a meeting with Delray Beach. There were no objections.
Commissioner Orthwein moved that Resolution No. 99 -3 be adopted and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynch. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein;
AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor
Koch; AYE.
B. Recycling & Education Grant Offer & Acceptance 1999 -2000
from the Solid Waste Authority
Commissioner Lynch moved to approve the Recycling & Education Grant
Offer & Acceptance for 1999 -2000 and authorize the Vice Mayor to execute
same. Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
C. Interlocal Agreement for the Delivery of Municipal Solid Waste
to a Designated Facility between the Town of Gulf Stream and
the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
The Town Clerk advised that this agreement is identical to the agreement
that is expiring. Commissioner Lynch moved to approve the Interlocal
Agreement for the Delivery of Municipal Solid Waste as presented, and to
authorize the Vice Mayor and Town Clerk to execute same. Commissioner
Orthwein seconded the motion. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
D. Interlocal Agreement to establish Municipal Public Safety
Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County between Palm
Beach County Municipalities and including the Palm Beach
County School District.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that the
Interlocal Agreement to establish a Municipal Public Safety
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Communications Consortium be approved, and the Vice Mayor and Town clerk
be authorized to execute the agreement. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch;
AYE.
E. Budget Presentation 1999 -2000
1. Budget Consideration
Town Manager Garrison explained that the Proposed Budget for 1999 -2000
provides for a total of $1,425,552 as opposed to the adopted budget for
fiscal year 1998 -1999 in the amount of $1,424,250. The rolled back
millage rate for 1999 -2000 is $3.7853 per $1,000 of appraised value, and
is also the millage rate that is proposed in the budget for 1999 -2000.
Mrs. Garrison advised that the current millage rate is $4.0424 per
$1,000 of appraised value.
Turning to the matter of benefits for the Finance Director, the Town
Manager advised that Mr. Thrasher would appreciate an upgrade in his
benefits to the level of other department heads and that she is in
agreement. She justified his status as a department head and enumerated
the various duties that involved the use of his vehicle. Mrs. Garrison
stated that an increase of his vehicle allowance to $300 per month and
gasoline usage would be an additional cost to the Town of approximately
$2,900 per year. She advised that this cost is not included in the
proposed budget under consideration, but should it be included, it would
not be necessary to increase the millage.
The Town Manager closed her presentation by calling attention to the
Proposed Budget for the Enterprise (water) Fund and advising it will not
be necessary to increase water rates at this time.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that the
proposed budget, as amended to include the additional benefits for Mr.
Thrasher as requested, be approved. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch;
AYE.
2. Proposed Millage Rate for 1999 -2000
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve a
proposed millage for 1999 -2000 in the amount of $3.7853 per each $1,000
of appraised value. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE,
Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
3. Certification of Rolled Back Millage Rate
Commissioner Lynch moved to certify the rolled back millage rate for
C ) 1999 -2000 at $3.7853 per each $1,000 of appraised value. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
4. Date of First Public Hearing toward budget adoption
The Commission agreed that the first public hearing would be held on
Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 5:01 P.M. in the Town Hall.
5. Date of second Public Hearing for final budget adoption
September 21, 1999 was tentatively selected for the second public
hearing, to be confirmed at the August meeting.
F. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
There were no items from the Mayor and Commissioners.
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X. Correspondence.
A. Resolution #2290 urging the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners to proceed with a Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Study -City of Belle Glade
B. Resolution #78, 1999 supporting the position of the Black
O Coalition of the City of Riviera Beach to allow elementary
school children from Riviera Beach to attend their
neighborhood schools -City of Palm Beach Gardens
These Resolutions were made a part of the official record.
XI. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at approximately
11:15 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor //, Vwn Clerk