HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/14/2001September 7, 2001
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III
Robert W. Hopkins II
William A. Lynch
O REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2001 AT 4:00 P.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 August 10, 2001.
V.. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A.
Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Adoption of Tentative Millage & Budget 9 -14 -01 @ 5:01 P.M.
2. Adoption of Final Millage & Budget 9 -24 -01 @ 5:01 P.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10 -19 -01 @ 9 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11 -9 -01 @ 9 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12 -14 -01 & 9 A.M.
VII. Reports.
A.
Town Manager
1. County Road Improvements /Acceptance of Ownership
2. Project Updates
a. 2950 Polo Drive Outfall
(1) Contractors Request for Cost Overrun
b. Old School Road & Polo Drive
c. Electric on Middle Road
3. Tree Replacement at Police Headquarters
4. Code Provisions regulating installation of generators
5. Feral Cats - Update
6. Code Violation @ 1314 N. Ocean Blvd.- Update
B.
Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9 -27 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10 -25 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11 -15 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & public Hearing 12 -20 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
C.
Finance Director
1. Financial Report for August 2001
D.
Police Chief
1. Activity for August 2001
VIII. Items for Commission Action.
A.
ORDINANCE 01/3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADDING APPENDIX A TO THE TOWN CODE,
SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 17; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR
THE ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING, AND MAINTAINING OF A TELECOM-
MUNICATIONS FACILITY IN THE TOWN'S PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR
THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (first reading)
AGENDA CONTINUED
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B. RESOLUTION 001 -6; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, PLEDGING SUPPORT TO SMALL
MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY IN
THEIR EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR MUNICIPAL IDENTITY AND
O SERVICES.
C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
IX. Public.
X. 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, SEPTEMBER 14, 2001 AT
4:00 P.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 4 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 (phone) Commissioner
Also Present and William Thrasher Town Manager
Participating: John Randolph Town Attorney
Rita Taylor Town Clerk
Edward Allen Police Lieutenant
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2001. Commissioner
Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that the Minutes
be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions
The Town
Australian Pine
objections.
withdrawal:
of agenda items.
Manager requested to add as Item VII.A.7., AlA
tree trimming - Florida Power & Light. There were no
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Adoption of Tentative Millage & Budget 9 -14 -01 @ 5:01 P.M.
2. Adoption of Final Millage & Budget 9 -24 -01 @ 5:01 P.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10 -19 -01 @ 9 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11 -9 -01 @ 9 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12 -14 -01 & 9 A.M.
Mayor Koch called attention to the above dates.
VII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. County Road Improvements /Acceptance of Ownership
Town Manager Thrasher explained that Palm Beach County is proposing to
✓f do improvements to County Road, provided the Town agrees to accept
responsibility for all future maintenance. He then introduced Mr. Ray
Boyne, Construction Project Specialist in the Road Section with Palm
Beach County Engineering.
Mr. Boyne explained that County Road, at the intersection with AlA, is
6" lower than AlA and 4" lower than the swale along AlA, which results
in standing water on County Road. He further explained that the
proposed project would include lowering that swale 3 ", causing the
runoff to flow south, and milling the existing pavement before adding
the new surface so that the existing driveways along County Road would
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September 14, 2001 Page 2
meet the road at the same elevation. He noted that several properties
have curbs or swales along the property line, which would not be
disturbed in this project.
Mayor Koch stated that the majority
in unincorporated Palm Beach County
future maintenance responsibilities
redevelopment along County Road. He
increased usage with no tax money a
�J future maintenance.
of the property along County Road is
and he would be unwilling to accept
due to the probability of
pointed out that the road would have
)ming to the Town to offset the
The other members of the Commission were in agreement with the Mayor,
pointing out that the Town has recently spent a considerable amount on
drainage improvements and it is not feasible to assume additional
responsibilities in this area.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded that the
Town respectfully decline the offer from Palm Beach County and a letter
be sent to confirm the action. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
The Commission thanked Mr. Boyne for all of his valuable assistance to
the Town in the past.
2. Project Updates
a. 2950 Polo Drive Outfall
Mr. Thrasher reported that this project commenced on July 5 and was
completed on August 31, 2001. He advised that it had been expected that
it would be completed in 2 to 3 weeks, but rock was encountered in a
very confined area of the project that made it difficult to bring in the
proper type of equipment to break up the rock. The Town Manager added
that both he and the engineer had followed and inspected the project,
and found the work to be very satisfactory. He pointed out that there
and been no discussion regarding the overrun until the project had been
completed and inspected.
(1) Contractors Request for Cost Overrun
Town Manager Thrasher reviewed the bids as follows: Harvel Utility
Construction, $49,700; Chaz Equipment, $74,850; Man -Con, $77,713. Mr.
Thrasher advised that Mr. Harvel is asking for an additional $11,316.81,
bringing the total to $61,000 or $14,000 under the next bid. He added
that the engineers estimate of the project was $59,762, $1,000 less that
the total requested by Harvel Utility Construction.
J Mayor Koch believed the engineer should have provided information in the
bid documents regarding the rock. Mr. Thrasher advised that two
previous projects had recently been completed in this area and no rock
had been encountered. With this history, everyone felt comfortable with
moving ahead without the additional borings.
Commissioner Devitt questioned if Mr. Thrasher had carefully reviewed
the invoice since there was not much information. Mr. Thrasher replied
that he had spent considerable time on this, and the basis for his
recommendation is that he knew the contractor was there a certain number
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of days. In reviewing the project with the engineer, it was felt the
work would be completed in 3 weeks when actually it was nearly 8 weeks.
He pointed that that the original bid was based on an anticipated 3
weeks of work plus materials and equipment. The additional amount
requested is approximately 25% of the original bid for an additional 5
weeks work. Mr. Thrasher felt comfortable that the additional amount
requested is out of pocket expense only.
CMayor Koch commented that he would have been more comfortable with an
invoice that had more detail such as the amount for equipment rental and
the amount for labor, etc.
Commissioner Hopkins stated that while there could have been a better
invoice, he had no problem with paying this. He felt Harvel to be a
valuable supplier for the Town. He went on to mention that he had voted
not to accept County Road because he agreed with Commissioner Orthwein
in that considerable funds have been expended for drainage and he felt
that we must be very careful with expenditures from hereon.
Commissioner Orthwein questioned if it is known what the margin of
profit was on the original bid price and Mr. Thrasher advised that Mr.
Harvel had stated that it was 20 %. He further advised that he had spent
a considerable of time in discussion with Mr. Harvel over $1,000 so he
believed the margin of profit to be very close to the 20 %.
Commissioner Lynch moved that the invoice be paid in the amount of
$11,316.81 and Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion. Mayor Koch
went on record that he was not pleased with the invoice that was
presented and he felt the justification to be very thin. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. The Commission directed that there must be
better billings in the future.
b. Old School Road & Polo Drive
Town Manager Thrasher reported that there are still a few materials that
have not been delivered but that a construction meeting is scheduled for
September 17, 2001 at 2:30 P.M. with the engineer and general
contractor. From this point the real work begins with digging in the
street.
c. Electric on Middle Road
Mr. Thrasher advised that this past week an agreement has been reached
with F.P. &L. on the cost for installation of underground service. He
advised that the Town spent $35,000 to bury the cable, place the pad and
i` blow string through so all they had to do was hook on and pull their
lines through, and they only gave a $3,000 credit, much less than what
had been discussed prior to the project. Mr. Thrasher explained that he
had argued this at length and finally had only resolved it by finally
negotiating at a higher level, resulting in a credit in line with the
original discussions. He advised that a check has been mailed to them
and it is anticipated that work will commence within a few weeks.
3. Tree Replacement at Police Headquarters
The Town Manager reported that he had obtained a proposed landscape plan
that takes into consideration the removal of the ficus tree. However,
due to the estimate of the cost, the project is on hold. He further
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September 14, 2001 Page 4
reported that Commissioner Orthwein has suggested that the Civic
Association may be willing to participate in the project but most of the
officers of that group are out of town at this time.
4. Code Provisions regulating installation of generators
Mr. Thrasher advised that he is bringing this matter forward only for
discussion, thought and direction at this time. He reported that the
installation of generators is on the rise and this may be a problem. He
further reported that under the present code, these are considered
Qmechanical equipment and are classified as a minor accessory. As such,
their placement is regulated by the accessory setback line established
for each zoning district. On the side, this varies from 12' to 15'
feet. There have been complaints from adjacent neighbors, and even
beyond. As an example, the Town Manager advised that the ground
actually quivers at Pelican Lane from one that is legally installed on
the north edge of Driftwood. He further advised that these larger ones,
while being intended to serve during power outages, are on an automatic
timer that periodically turns them on as a maintenance feature. Mr.
Thrasher reported that he had checked with other towns and only found
one that actually addresses the noise associated with generators with an
ordinance. He pointed out that enforcement of this would require noise -
measuring equipment and certified personnel to operate it. He asked
that the Commissioners think about this and decide if the current
setback provision is adequate, or if it should be changed, or if a noise
ordinance of some type should be considered.
Mayor Koch pointed out that a final decision on this should be in place
at the time there is a review of the Code as it is too expensive to make
zoning changes piecemeal.
5. Feral Cats - Update
Mr. Thrasher reminded that the Town had implemented a program to remove
feral cats approximately 6 months previous, which has cost $2,900.00.
He pointed out that funds were not budgeted for this, and since a new
fiscal year is near, he asked for direction as to whether the Commission
wanted to continue with the program. He advised that 25 had been
trapped in the past 6 weeks and approximately 60 over the past 6 months.
Attorney Randolph offered that this is a small price to pay, as he knows
of a similar problem in another town that is completely out of control.
Commissioner Hopkins agreed with the Counselor and felt the program
should continue at this time. The Commissioners unanimously agreed to
continue the program.
6. Code Violation @ 1314 N. Ocean Blvd.- Update
Town Manager Thrasher advised that this violation has been corrected and
that he has a letter from the contractor that the finger pier has been
removed and that the dolphin pilings were removed and relocated to the
place where they had been originally. Mr. Thrasher assured that he had
made an inspection to make certain the work had been completed.
The Commission congratulated the Town Manager on a job well done.
Mayor Koch called a recess at 5 P.M. in order that the Public Hearing
scheduled for 5:01 P.M. to consider the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 could be held.
Mayor Koch reconvened the meeting at 5:15 P.M.
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7. AlA Australian pine tree trimming - Florida Power & Light
The Town Manager advised that FP &L had met with him and requested to be
permitted to have their contractor clear the tree limbs from around the
electric lines on AlA, which is expected to take about 10 days. He
reminded that FP &L had not been permitted to do this for several years
and a fallen limb caused a lengthy power outage recently. Mr. Thrasher
reminded that this contractor is called in on an emergency status when
there is a power outage and at that time they do a very radical trimming
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that is unnecessary. He then advised he arranged a meeting between Way
Hoyt, the Arborist who cares for the pines, and the FP &L representative
to discuss how this trimming could be properly done so as to not damage
the tree. A procedure was worked out to the satisfaction of both
parties and Mr. Hoyt has agreed to supervise the work for $220 per day,
which would guarantee from one to three hours of supervision daily. Mr.
Thrasher asked for direction as to whether to have Mr. Hoyt do this, let
the work be done without supervision or refuse to let any trimming be
done.
In answer to a question from the Commission as to why Mr. Hoyt does not
trim around the wires when he does the rest of the trimming, the Town
Manager advised that Mr. Hoyt is not certified to trim around electrical
wires, and not many are.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded that the
Town Manager be authorized to engage Mr. Hoyt to perform the supervision
with the funds to be taken from the funds provided for maintenance of
the palm trees. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE,
Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; NAY, explaining that he is concerned
about the finances and felt this project has not be properly justified,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9 -27 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10 -25 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11 -15 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & public Hearing 12 -20 -01 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Koch called attention to these meeting dates.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for August 2001
There were no questions regarding the Financial Report and Commissioner
Orthwein moved it be approved as circulated and Commissioner Devitt
seconded the motion. All voted AYE at Roll Call.
Mr. Thrasher advised he has an augmented report addressing the budget
status of the Town as of September 13, 2001, if the Commission would
like to have it presented. Mayor Koch directed the Town Manager to
continue with it.
The Town Manager reported that as of September 14, 2001 the Town has
$97,000 of revenues over expenditures, including the budgeted
contingency. He stated that the Town has expended $352,000 on various
projects that were not budgeted for and there is still $97,000 left in
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September 14, 2001 Page 6
the revenues. He enumerated several more expenditures to be made from
this budget but felt it may not be necessary to use any of the Fund
Balance, which he thought was very good, and Commissioners Hopkins and
Orthwein agreed.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for August 2001
Lt. Allen, in the absence of Chief Ward, presented the activity report
and added that he and Sgt. Schlosser had attended Search and Seizure
V1 Training conducted by the Florida State Attorney's Association and Sgt.
Haseley attended Background Investigation and Employment Procedure
Training conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
VIII. Items for Commission Action.
A. ORDINANCE 01/3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADDING APPENDIX A TO THE TOWN CODE,
SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 17; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR
THE ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING, AND MAINTAINING OF A TELECOM-
MUNICATIONS FACILITY IN THE TOWN'S PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR
THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (first reading)
Town Clerk Taylor read Ordinance 01/3 by title.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that
Ordinance 01/3 be adopted on First Reading. There was no comment from
the public. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm.
Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. RESOLUTION 001 -6; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, PLEDGING SUPPORT TO SMALL
MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY IN
THEIR EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR MUNICIPAL IDENTITY AND
SERVICES.
Resolution 001 -6 was read by title by the Town Clerk.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded that
Resolution 001 -6 be adopted. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE
C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
There were no items from the Mayor or Commissioners.
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public
X. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Rita Taylor, Tow Clerk
September 7, 2001
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III
Robert W. Hopkins II
William A. Lynch
PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2001 AT 5:01 P.M., IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call
III. Presentation of the Proposed Budqet and Proposed Millage Rate for
Fiscal Year 2001 -2002.
A. Explanation and discussion of Proposed Millage Rate as
compared to the rolled back rate.
B. Comment from the Commission and the public.
IV. Adoption of the General Fund Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal
Year 2001 -2002.
V. Adoption of the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002.
A. General Fund
B. Enterprise Fund
VI. Public Hearing Date for Final Adoption of Millage Rate & Budget
VII. Ordinances for first reading.
A. No. 01/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL
FUND FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002.
B. No. 01/5; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL
FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2002.
C. No: 01/6; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE WATER
FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2002.
VIII. 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 PROEEDINGS, 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
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2001 AT 5:01 P.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
5-P. M.
II. 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 (phone) Commissioner
Also Present and William Thrasher Town Manager
Participating: Rita Taylor Town Clerk
Edward Allen Police Lieutenant
III. Presentation of the Proposed Budget and Proposed Millage Rate fc
Fiscal Year 2001 -2002.
A. Explanation and discussion of Proposed Millage Rate as
compared to the rolled back rate.
Town Manager Thrasher explained that while the proposed millage is the
same as this current year, 3.7853 per each $1,000 of assessed value, it
exceeds the Rolled Back Millage Rate of 3.4407 per each $1,000 of
assessed value by .3446 mills, or 10.2 %.
B. Comment from the Commission and the public.
Mayor Koch asked how current the figures are in the revenues and
expenditures.
Mr. Thrasher stated that while the budget was prepared as of June 30,
2001, he believed the figures to be sufficient to indicate the needs for
the future year. He pointed out that labor costs and capital items are
the real propellers to what the budget needs to be. He further pointed
out that, since these have been previously reviewed and accepted, there
had been no need to make any changes. Mr. Thrasher stated there are
some minor items within the operating expenditures, particularly in
administration, that could be altered, but that they are not material
enough to warrant changing the document. He added that if necessary,
these could be adjusted at the end of the year. The Town Manager stated
he felt comfortable with the document in that there are considerable
capital improvements budgeted in 2002 and he would not be rushing into
them at the beginning of the year.
There was no comment from the public.
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September 14,2001 Page 2
IV. Adoption of the General Fund Tentative Milla e Rate for Fiscal
Year 2001 -2002. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner
Hopkins seconded the adoption of the General Fund Tentative Millage Rate
of 3.7853 per each $1,000 of assessed value. There was no comment from
the public. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm.
Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
V. Adoption of the Tentative Budgets for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002
A. General Fund
The Town Manager explained that this is the same budget that has been
reviewed and discussed since June, in the total amount of $1,785,799.
Commissioner Lynch moved for adoption of the Tentative Budget in the
amount of $1,785,799 for the General Fund and Commissioner Devitt
seconded the motion. There was no comment from the public. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins;
AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Enterprise Fund
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded the adoption
of the Tentative Enterprise Fund Budget in the amount of $531,900.
There was no comment from the public. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Mayor Koch;
AYE.
VI. Public Hearing Date for Final Adoption of Milla e Rate & Budget.
Mayor Koch announced that the public hearing date for final
adoption of the millage rate and budgets for fiscal year 2001 -2002 is
September 24, 2001 at 5:01 P.M. in the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf
Stream, Florida.
VII. Ordinances for first reading.
A. No. 01/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL
FUND FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002.
The Town Clerk read Ordinance 01/4 in full. Commissioner Orthwein moved
it's adoption on first reading and Commissioner Lynch seconded the
motion. There was no comment from the public. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. No. 01/5; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE GENERAL
FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2002.
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September 14,2001 Page 3
Ordinance #01 /5 was read in full by the Town Clerk. Commissioner Lynch
moved to adopt Ordinance #01/5 on first reading and Commissioner
Orthwein seconded the motion. There was no comment from the public.
Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE,
Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
C. No. 01/6; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE WATER
01 FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2002.
Town Clerk Taylor read Ordinance #01/6 in full, after which Commissioner
Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded adoption on first reading.
There was no public comment on this matter. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein;
AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Mayor
Koch; AYE.
VII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the Public Hearing at 5:15
P.M. on a motion to do so made by Commissioner Devitt that was
seconded by Commissioner Orthwein with all voting in the affirmative.
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Rita L. Taylor, wn Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf
Stream, Florida, at a public hearing to be held on Monday, September,
24, 2001, at 5:01 P.M., in the Commission Chambers of the Town Hall, 100
Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, will have on the agenda the adoption of
the following:
No. 01/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
ON OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2002.
No. 01/5; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1,
2001 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2002.
No. 01/6; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE WATER FUND BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2001
AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2002.
The proposed ordinances noticed here are available to the public at
the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the Town
Commission at the time and place aforesaid and be heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING,
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. 266.0105, F.S.S.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Publish:
Palm Beach
Post
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Date:
September
21, 2001
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA