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Home My Public Portal About08/13/2004August 6, 2004 MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr. VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III Robert W. Hopkins II William A. Lynch REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2004 AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. U0 W0l\ I. Call to Order. II. Pledge of Allegiance. III. Roll Call. IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 2004. V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. VI. Announcements. A. Honor Award to Mayor Koch from Florida League of Cities B. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings 1. Regular Meeting September 17, 2004 @ 4 P.M. 2. Public Hearing September 17, 2004 @ 5:01 P.M. (Budget) 3. Public Hearing September 22, 2004 @ 5:01 P.M. (Budget) 4. Regular Meeting October 8, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 5. Regular Meeting November 12, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 6. Regular Meeting December 10, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 7. Regular Meeting January 14, 2005 @ 9 A.M. VII. Reports. A. Urban Design (continued from 6- 11 -04) 1. Dock Size & Placement 2. Boat Size & Placement 3. Hedge Heights B. Town Manager 1. Feral Cat Program Update 2. Tentative Budget Update C. Architectural Review & Planning Board 1. Meeting Dates a. September 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. b. October 28, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. c. November 18, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. d. December 16, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. e. January 27, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. f. February 24, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. D. Finance Director 1. Financial Report for July 2004 2. Bi- monthly Water Usage E. Police Chief 1. Activity for July 2004 VIII. Items for Commission Action. A. Ordinances 1. NO. 04/2; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66, ZONING, ARTICLE VII, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE A NEW DIVISION 8, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (second reading & adoption) AGENDA CONTINUED Page 2 2. NO. 04/3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 4; NONCONFORMING USES, AT SECTION 66- 131(4); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (second reading & adoption) B. Resolution No. 004 -09; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 004 -05 AND RE- AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE TOWN TO ATTAIN AND COMPLY WITH MINIMUM FIRE - RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. IX. Correspondence. A. Resolution # 04 -21; Opposing the proposed "Strong Mayor" Form of Government for Palm Beach County- Village of Royal Palm Bch. B. Request for support of % cent sales tax referendum - Community & Educational Partnership. X. Public. xi. 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 0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2004 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 the Mayor �J v III. Roll Call. Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor Participating: Joan K. Orthwein Vice Mayor Fred B. Devitt III Commissioner William A. Lynch Commissioner Via Phone Absent with Notice: Robert W. Hopkins II Commissioner Also Present and William Thrasher Town Manager Participating: Rita Taylor Town Clerk Garrett Ward Police Chief John Randolph Attorney IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 2004. Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE. V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were none. VI. Announcements. A. Honor Award to Mayor Koch from Florida League of Cities Town Manager Thrasher presented a pin and a plaque from the Florida League of the Cities thanking Mayor Koch for over thirty years of service to the community. Town Clerk Taylor read the resolution for the League in its entirety. Mayor Koch thanked the Town Manager and added that Town Clerk Taylor also received the same award from the League for the Town of Briny Breezes. B. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings 1. Regular Meeting September 17, 2004 @ 4 P.M. G 2. Public Hearing September 17, 2004 @ 5:01 P.M. (Budget) 3. Public Hearing September 22, 2004 @ 5:01 P.M. (Budget) 4. Regular Meeting October 8, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 5. Regular Meeting November 12, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 6. Regular Meeting December 10, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 7. Regular Meeting January 14, 2005 @ 9 A.M. Mayor Koch announced these dates. Commissioner Lynch advised that he would be available by phone for the September 17th and the 22nd meetings. VII. Reports. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission Page 2 August 13, 2004 A. Urban Design (continued from 6- 11 -04) 1. Dock Size & Placement 2. Boat Size & Placement 3. Hedge Heights Town Manager Thrasher reported that he met with Jon Carleen from Urban Design Studio along with Commissioner Devitt and the Town Clerk, to discuss dock and boat size /placement and hedge heights. Mr. Carleen is C1 preparing a draft recommendation but it was not ready for the meeting. B. Town Manager 1. Feral Cat Program Update Town Manager Thrasher reported that there has not been much trapping activity. The last trapping cycle produced eight cats and the trapper recommended discontinuing the trapping. The Commission agreed that there has been fewer cats in the area and recommended continuing the trapping in that one feral cat could produce a number of kittens. 2. Tentative Budget Update Town Manager Thrasher reported that per the request of the Commission, the changes that were discussed at the last meeting have been incorporated into the budget and labor and capital costs have been reduced by $20,000 and ad valorem revenue have been reduced by $20,000 also. The proposed millage rate is below the rolled back rate by 2.2 percent. The Town Manager explained that he has lowered overtime hours and that one police officer declined the health insurance, which helps keep the insurance costs down. Commissioner Devitt commented that it appears that the Town Manager lowered his salary to accommodate the other salaries. He suggested that some of the larger increases be lowered and the proposed Town Manager's salary increased. The Commissioner presented a revision of the proposed increases for the Town Manager to work from. The Town Clerk commented that she had no problem with adjusting her salary and Chief Ward stated that he and his supervisors are also willing to share a proposed increase to accommodate an increase for the Town Manager. The Commission recommended an $8,000 increase for C. Architectural Review & Planning Board 1. Meeting Dates a. September 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. b. October 28, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. c. November 18, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. d. December 16, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. e. January 27, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. f. February 24, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. Mayor Koch announced these dates. D. Finance Director 1. Financial Report for July 2004 the Town Manager. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 3 Town Commission August 13, 2004 Mr. Thrasher asked that the report be accepted as submitted, if there were no questions, and added that the matter of the chlorine residual levels in the water has been resolved with the health department but the water loss problem still exists. He stated that the two main meters from Delray have been tested and the water utility contractor, Earl Harvel, tested the sub aqueous supply lines and no leaks were found. Mr. Thrasher said the testing was costly to the town and that by year- end there would be a deficit in the water fund. Mayor Koch stated that further discussion is needed and suggested it may be necessary to hire an outside leak detecting company to test the lines. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve the financial report. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. 1. Bi- monthly Water Usage This item was made a part of the official record. E. Police Chief 1. Activity for July 2004 Chief Ward asked that the report be accepted as submitted, if there were no questions, and added that a report from the weather center shows that the town is under a tropical storm watch and a tornado watch until 5 P.M. The construction site managers have been contacted to secure any loose objects. VIII. Items for Commission Action. A. Ordinances 1. NO. 04/2; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66, ZONING, ARTICLE VII, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TO INCLUDE A NEW DIVISION 8, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (second reading & adoption) Town Clerk Taylor read Ordinance 04/2 by title. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 04/2. There were no comments. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. 1. NO. 04/3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 4; NONCONFORMING USES, AT SECTION 66- 131(4); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (second reading & adoption) Town Clerk Taylor read Ordinance 04/3 by title. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission Page 4 August 13, 2004 Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 04/3. There were no comments. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. B. Resolution No. 004 -09; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 004 -05 AND RE- AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE TOWN TO ATTAIN AND COMPLY WITH MINIMUM C) FIRE- RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution 004 -09 by title. Attorney Randolph explained that the Florida League of Cities and the municipalities collaborate in an effort to keep the County from going for a referendum on this matter. The County requested the municipalities adopt their resolution but the League made a few changes that was not acceptable to the County. The Town Attorney and the Town Manager recommended the resolution without those changes. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to adopt Resolution No. 004 -09. There were no comments. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; NAY. A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. There were none. IX. Corresnondence. A. Resolution # 04 -21; Opposing the proposed "Strong Mayor" Form of Government for Palm Beach County - Village of Royal Palm Bch. This item was made a part of the official record. B. Request for support of % cent sales tax referendum - Community & Educational Partnership. The Mayor and Commissioners were in favor of the M cent sales tax referendum and directed the Town Clerk to prepare a resolution in support for the next meeting. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to authorize the Town Clerk to prepare a resolution supporting the M cent sales tax referendum - Community & Educational Partnership. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. X. Public. There were none. G' XI. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M. with all voting in the affirmative. ec Yv ne E. Eckert, CMC Dep ty Town-Clerk