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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/09/1954Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission of Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, held at the Town Hall on Saturday, January 9th,1954. Present: Messrs. L. Seton Lindsay N.J.Clarke Hatold J. Roig S.B. Iglehart Wm.J."auer Mayor Lindsay presided and Town Clerk Bauer acted as Secretary. The minutes of the meeting held on December 12,1953 were read, and upon motion, unanimously ratified and adopted. The Commissioners unanimously approved payments of all accounts paid by check numbers #1460 to 14$6 inclusive. A discussion was held on increasing the number of Street Lights within the Town. A survey had been made by Mr. Charles Senior, Local '-'anager of the Florida Power & Light Company accompanied by their Engineer and Commissioner Bauer. Mr. Senior recommended 19 additional lights to brighten AlA and other cross roads at an additional cost per year of $430.50. Upon motion unanimously adopted, Commissioner Bauer was instructed to inform Mr. Senior to proceed with the addit- ional lighting as suggested. A letter dated December 24th,1953 from Harrison, Ballard & Allen,Inc., was read, in which they offered to make a preliminary survey of the Town at a cost of $750.00. This letter was tabled for future discussion but Town Clerk Bauer was instructed to acknowledge reciept of same. Commissioner Roig read a form of letter, to be mailed to all Voters and Taxpayers to which would be enclosed a statement of receipts and expenses for the period ended September 30th,1953. In the letter, attention was called to the probable future developements of the Polo Fields, also asking for advice and suggestions. Sending of said letter as per copy attached was approved. Town Clerk Bauer reported several complaints had been received about dogs running at large. He wqs instructed to contact personally, owners of such dogs and request their cooperation in keeping them under control. Ernest Glass, Truck Driver asked for a raise in salary. The Commissioners unanimously voted to increase his salary to $1.25 per hour as against his previous wage of $1.15 per hour. The Commissioners unanimously voted and approved that the salary of Town Clerk Wm.J.Bauer be $200.00 per month plus $25.00 per month for transportation and expenses, he to work Monday through Friday inclusive from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Commissioners unanimously voted to re- instate E.W.Cooper as of January 12,1954. r Town Commission Meeting held at Town Hall on January 9th,1954. page 2 The Commissioners unanimously voted to have the pine needles on AlA swept back. Town Clerk Bauer to hire such equipment. Commissioner Clarke reported he had discussed with Mr. M.F.Tiernan, of Wallace & Tiernan regarding the unsatisfactory operation of their chlorinator. Mr. Tiernan volunteered to contact his Company and make a reply to Mr. Clarke. Following discussion it was unanimously voted and approved that Three Bank accounts be set up as recommended by Himes & Himes, Certified Public Accountants. "Water Department Account " - Amount to be pfofit to date as of Sept- ember 30th, part of which will be covered by Bonds now owned at a cost of $3,700.00 "Depreciation Account" - Amount set up for depreciation on all equipment and Buildings. "General Operating Account" There being no further business to come before the meeting, it adjourned. L Commissioner Wm.J. auer S"- Commissioner S.B.IzAkhart TOWN OP GULP' STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMISSIONERS L. SETON LINDSAY, Mayor NORRIS J. CLARKE, Vice Mayor STEWART B. IGLEHART HAROLD J. ROIG WM. J. BAUER, Town Clerk POST ADDRESS, BOX 255 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA TEL: DELRAY BEACH 5116 January 9, 1954. To the Voters and Taxpayers of the Town of Gulf Stream: We enclose summary statement of receipts and expenses of the Town of Gulf Stream for the period June lst, 1952, to September 30th, 1953, During 1953 the fiscal year was changed to end Sept- ember 30, instead of May 30 as heretofore. The figures submitted accordingly cover a 16 month period but the statement indicates separately those to the old fiscal year ended-May 30 and to the additional four months period to September 30, the end of the new fiscal year. These figures are taken from the audit report of Himes and Himes, certified public accountants who have for a num- ber of years regularly made complete audits of the Townes accounts. These audit reports are available at the Town Hall for inspection by any interested voter or taxpayer, During the past year the question of town planning has received increasing attention. Faced with the problems presented by our own growth, actual and potential, and that of the area surrounding us, it is felt that we ought to do some long range thinking and reach a decision as to just what we want the future of Gulf Stream to be and determine how best to implement that decision. With this in mind we adopted last spring a Planning Ordinance to supplement the Zoning Ordinance adopted in 1952 and appointed a Planning Board consisting of Messrs, James N. Wallace, Chairman, John E. Rovensky, Harvey S. Ladew and J. Phil Hoyle. In order that all of the Town's voters and taxpayers may be fully informed on this important sub- ject we enclose copies of Zoning and Planning Ordinances for your careful consideration. The Planning Board and the Commissioners would welcome any suggestions. The outstanding problem in connection with our future is pre- sented by the possibility of the subdivision of the polo fields in the nearby future. The three polo fields and the presently unbuilt on adjacent land occupy by far the greater part of the area of the Town north of the golf course. You will note from the map attached to the Zoning Ordinance that excer.t for the small business section marked "Bt° all of this property is zcned residence nAnq Gulf Stream has been particularly fortunate in the type of development we have had to date and with the continued cooperation of the Phipps interests and vigilant maintenance of our zoning re- quirements we should be able to maintain the high character of our community, But mere increase in size resulting from sub- diviAon - 2 - January 9, 1954 I• of the polo fields, even though present quality is maintained, will present many problems we have not heretofore had to face and sale of these large areas to promoters who might develop them in a man- ner out of keeping with our present standards could rapidly change the entire character of the Town. With a materially larger popu- lation the problems-of sewage disposal, police and fire protection, water supply, roads, schools and "politics" would present them- selves in a much more urgent way than we have known them and main- tenance of our present low tax rate could hardly be expected. It has been suggested that the most complete solution of the problem would be for the Town to acquire title or control of the polo fields and maintain them for park or recreational purposes, including polo and perhaps a nine -hole golf course, tennis courts, etc. This would indeed solve the problem once and for all. Assum- ing this property could be purchased at an attractive price and paid for with Bonds of the Town over a long period, acquisition of the property might possibly be managed. But service on this in- debtedness, maintenance of the property and tax loss from its re- moval from the tax rolls would probably result in at least doub_:i.rg our present town budget of about $19t000.00 with corresponding C - crease in taxes. Despite thiL, it might well be that the resulting benefit to all our residents in avoidance of the alternate dif£i -• culties referred to above and in the preservation of the character of the Town might more than compensate for this expense. The question presented is one of such broad policy affecting so vitally all voters and taxpayers that the Commissioners do not feel warranted in taking any decision without consulting your views. We would therefore welcome your advice and suggestions. If sufficient interest and support develops, a town meeting of voters and tax- payers could be called for further exchange of views. We call your attention to the fact that under the provisions of our charter there will be an election of Town Commissioners held on March 2, 1954. It is hoped that all qualified voters will reg- ister at the Town Hall. Sincerely, L. Seton Lindsay Norris J. Clarke Stewart B. Iglehart Harold J. Roig Wm. J. Bauer