HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/09/2009April 1, 2009
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Muriel J. Anderson
Fred B. Devitt III
Chris D. Wheeler
OREGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009 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 March 13, 2009.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Public Requests.
A. Level of Service @ Fire Station #2 -Chief James
VII. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. May 8, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
2. Junel2, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
3. July 10, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
4. August 14, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
5. September 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
6. October 9, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Update on Town Hall Improvements
2. Update on MUUC Public Ser. Commission Hearings
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
n 1. Meeting Dates
�✓ a. May 28, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. June 25, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. July 23, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. September 24, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. October 22, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. November to be determined
g. December 24, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for March 2009
2. Water Usage as of March 31, 2009
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for March 2009
IX. Correspondence.
A. Letter from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
requesting local governments to adopt a resolution similar to
their resolution No. 09 -04 in support of the inclusion of the
Intercity Rail Component of the Florida East Coast Corridor
project as part of Florida's economic stimulus plan.
B. Resolution No. 09 -08 from the City of Atlantis supporting
House Bill 189 and Senate Bill 922 pertaining to the
regulation of specific breeds of dogs and urging
municipalities throughout Palm Beach County and the State of
Florida to support these bills in an effort to protect the
general public from dangerous dogs.
AGENDA CONTINUED
X. Items for Commission Action.
A. Appointment of one Alternate Member to the ARPB.
B. Designation of Voting Member and Alternates to the Palm Beach
County League of Cities, Inc.
C. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
1. Announcement of Town Managers appointment to Palm Beach
OCounty Municipal League Board of Directors -Mayor Koch
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 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009 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 9:00
A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by the
�) Mayor.
III. Roll Call.
Present and William F. Koch, Jr.
Mayor
Participating: Joan K. Orthwein
Vice Mayor
Fred B. Devitt III
Commissioner
Muriel J. Anderson
Commissioner
Chris D. Wheeler
Commissioner
Also Present
and Participating: William Thrasher
Town Manager
John Randolph
Town Attorney
Garrett Ward
Police Chief
Rita Taylor
Town Clerk
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 13, 2009.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded that the
minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes requested.
VI. Public Requests.
A. Level of Service @ Fire Station #2 -Chief James
Mr. Thrasher introduced Fire Chief James, Assistant Chief Charles
Stravino and Lieutenant James Tabeek from the City of Delray Beach.
Fire Chief James explained that due to new Federal staffing guidelines
and tight budget, the Department has found it necessary to implement
temporary staffing at Station #2 that serves the barrier island. He
stated that Station #2 houses an engine and a fire rescue (paramedic)
unit staffed with two persons on each unit. The recent guidelines
require three persons on each. They have taken the rescue /transporting
vehicle out of service and assigned those two persons to the engine,
bringing the staffing to four on the engine. This unit carries all of
the same equipment required, along with the proper staffing to be a
State Certified Advanced Life Support Unit.
The Chief advised that when Station #2 is being dispatched to an
emergency medical call, the nearest transporting unit, also an Advanced
Life Support Unit, is dispatched to the scene, arriving within two
minutes of the Station #2 Unit, He further stated that this has proven
to work very well. In closing, the Chief stated that they will continue
to strive for additional staffing so the transporting unit can be
restored to service. He reminded that having only two persons on a unit
exposes both the firefighters and the public to great risk.
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Town Commission
April 9, 2009
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Assistant Chief Stravino mentioned that on a recent call, the Gulf
Stream Police were on site prior to the fire department's arrival, and
were instrumental in helping save the victim's life.
Chief Ward stated that in most cases the Gulf Stream Police are the
first ones at the site and those crucial minutes aide in saving lives.
VII. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. May 8, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
2. Junel2, 2.009 @ 9 A.M.
3. July 10, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
4. August 14, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
5. September 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
6. October 9, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
Mayor Koch announced these dates. Commissioner Wheeler reminded that he
would not be present for the June 12th meeting. Commissioner Orthwein
advised that she would not be present for the July 10th meeting and
Commissioner Anderson stated that she would not be present for the
October 9th meeting. The July 10th meeting was tentatively changed to
July 17th
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Update on Town Hall Improvements
Mr. Thrasher reported that the Town Hall improvements are proceeding on
time and on budget and he feels confident that he will stay within the
allocations. He added that the gutters were replaced and some rotten
wood was found and had to be replaced.
2. Update on MUUC Public Ser. Commission Hearings
The Town Manager advised that MUUC will be holding their hearing with
the Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 31d and 4th.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. May 28, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. June 25, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. July 23, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. September 24, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. October 22, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. November to be determined
g. December 24, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
.i Mayor Koch announced these dates.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for March 2009
Mr. Thrasher asked that the Financial Report be accepted as submitted,
if there were no questions.
Commissioner Anderson asked for an explanation of the "'i cent sale tax"
Mr. Thrasher explained that it is Ij of a cent of the sales tax collected
by the State that is then distributed back to the communities as a
source of revenue.
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Town Commission
April 9, 2009
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Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to approve
the Financial Report. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt;
AYE, Comm. Anderson; AYE, Comm. Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
2. Water Usage as of March 31, 2009
This Item was made a part of the official record.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for March 2009
O Chief Ward asked that the activity report for March 2009, be accepted as
submitted, if there were no questions.
Commissioner Orthwein asked what the grand theft was about.
Chief Ward explained that the theft was a caretaker taking equipment.
He added that in most cases, the thefts are internal.
Commissioner Wheeler asked if any of the Gulf Stream officers are
certified in life support.
Chief Ward stated that all the officers are certified in CPR, AED and
basic first aid assistance. He added that Officer Hamori is a certified
CPR instructor and will be recertifying the officers within the next few
weeks.
IX. Correspondence.
A. Letter from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
requesting local governments to adopt a resolution similar to
their resolution No. 09 -04 in support of the inclusion of the
Intercity Rail Component of the Florida East Coast Corridor
project as part of Florida's economic stimulus plan.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 09 -04 by title. She added that
she has prepared Resolution 009 -2, in the event the Commission is in
support.
Commission Wheeler stated that he is in support of the inclusion of the
intercity rail Component of the Florida East Coast Corridor project as
part of Florida's economic stimulus plan and suggested that the
Commission support it.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 009 -2 by title.
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
Resolution No. 009 -2. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt;
AYE, Comm. Anderson; AYE, Comm. Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Resolution No. 09 -08 from the City of Atlantis supporting
House Bill 189 and Senate Bill 922 pertaining to the
regulation of specific breeds of dogs and urging
municipalities throughout Palm Beach County and the State of
Florida to support these bills in an effort to protect the
general public from dangerous dogs.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 009 -2 by title.
X. Items for Commission Action.
A. Appointment of one Alternate Member to the ARPB.
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Town Commission
April 9, 2009
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Commissioner Devitt suggested that an announcement be placed in the
Town's newsletter.
Commissioner Wheeler suggested that the Coastal Star Newspaper, place
information in their paper about the opening.
This Item was tabled until next meeting.
O B. Designation of Voting Member and Alternates to the Palm Beach
County League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to
designate Mayor Koch as the voting delegate to the Palm Beach County
League of Cities, Inc., Commissioners Orthwein, Devitt, Anderson,
Wheeler and the Town Manager as alternate voting delegates. Roll Call:
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Anderson; AYE, Comm.
Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
C. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
1. Announcement of Town Managers appointment to Palm Beach
County Municipal League Board of Directors -Mayor Koch
Mayor Koch announced that Town Manager Thrasher was appointed to Palm
Beach County Municipal League Board of Directors. The Commissioners all
congratulated the Town Manager.
Mayor Koch reported that he has received the proposed fire contract from
the City of Delray, he has reviewed it and he recommends approval.
Commissioner Wheeler thinks the 44 percent is a high increase.
Commissioner Devitt had some concerns with the language that the service
fee may be adjusted and the 5 percent CPI increase.
Commissioner Anderson mentioned that The Town of Ocean Ridge has the
facility for a fire station and suggested that the Town work with Ocean
Ridge in future for emergency service.
The Town Manager advised that the contract has not been accepted by
Delray as yet.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to approve
the Interlocal Fire contract with Delray Beach. Roll Call: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Anderson; AYE, Comm. Wheeler;
NAY and Mayor Koch; AYE.
XI. Public. There was no public comment.
XII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M.
v nne Eckert, CMC
uty Town Clerk