HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/08/2009May 1, 2009
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Muriel J. Anderson
Fred B. Devitt III
Chris D. Wheeler
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, MAY 8, 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 April 9, 2009.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Public Requests.
A. Introduction of new Palm Beach County Commissioner
representing District IV, Steven L. Abrams
VII. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Junel2, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
2. July 10, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
3. August 14, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
4. September 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
5. October 9, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
6. November 13, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
7. December 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Update on Town Hall Improvements
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.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for April 2009
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for April 2009
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Appointment of one Alternate Member to the ARPB
B. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
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. E.S.S. 286.0105
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, MAY 8, 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
Participating: Joan K. Orthwein
Fred B. Devitt III
Muriel J. Anderson
Chris D. Wheeler
Also Present and William H. Thrasher
Participating: Rita L. Taylor
Garrett Ward
Steven L. Abrams
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Police Chief
P.B. Co. Commissioner
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 2009.
Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Orthwein 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. Introduction of new Palm Beach County Commissioner
representing District IV, Steven L. Abrams.
Mayor Koch introduced Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven L.
Abrams, who was recently appointed to represent District IV, and
one of his aids, Freddie Scott.
Commissioner Abrams reminded that he had been Mayor in the City
of Boca Raton and understood the challenges facing municipal
elected officials. He encouraged the Commissioners to contact
him whenever they felt he could be of assistance to Gulf Stream.
He mentioned that in the past there had been regular meetings of
the Mayors and Managers of the municipalities in District IV at
the District IV office and he questioned if Gulf Stream was in
favor of continuing with them. The Commissioners and Town Manager
stated they were very much in favor of this continuing.
Mayor Koch thanked Commissioner Abrams and Ms. Scott for their
attendance and willingness to assist Gulf Stream.
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VII. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. June 12, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
2. July 10, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
3. August 14, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
C4. September 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
5. October 9, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
6. November 13, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
7. December 11, 2009 @ 9 A.M.
Commissioner Wheeler reminded that he would not be present at the
meeting on June 12, 2009 but would be available by phone.
Commissioner Orthwein stated she would not be present at the July
10, 2009 meeting but would be available by phone. Commissioner
Anderson advised she would not be able to attend the September
11, 2009 meeting. The Town Clerk advised that it is possible
that the September meeting may have to be changed if it conflicts
with the budget meetings of the school board or the county
commission.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Update on Town Hall Improvements
Town Manager Thrasher reported that the improvements are 95%
completed with the exception of a few housekeeping chores. In
reply to a question from Mayor Koch, he advised that the entire
project will be within the budget authorized by the Commission
and that on completion, he would have a detailed report.
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.
Mayor Koch called attention to these dates.
Q C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for April 2009
Mr. Thrasher asked that the Financial Report be accepted as
submitted, if there were no questions. There were no questions
and Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson
seconded that the Financial Report be accepted as presented with
all voting AYE.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for April 2009
In reply to a question from Commissioner Anderson, Chief Ward
advised that the grand thefts consisted of lawn furniture and a
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discarded washer /dryer and items from an unlocked garage, all in
the same neighborhood in Driftwood Landing.
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Appointment of one Alternate Member to the ARPB
In reply to questions from the Commissioners, the Town Clerk
advised there had been no letters of interest received
regarding the opening for an Alternate Member on the ARPB.
The Commissioners expressed their appreciation to the Coastal
Star for mentioning the opening in their latest edition.
B. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
Mayor Koch advised that the Coastal Star had given the Town a
very large copy of the picture of the polo fields that had
appeared in a recent publication of the paper and that it is
being framed to hang on the wall of the Chambers. He thanked
the Coastal Star for this thoughtful deed.
Commissioner Devitt questioned the need for so many No
Parking Signs along County Road. He was advised that there is
not adequate parking provided at the neighboring development
and often contractors, and sometimes residents, park on the
grass along the west side of the road. Staff has had
confrontations over this practice and signs were installed.
Chief Ward advised that they are placed according to DOT
standards but perhaps at some later time this spacing could
be revisited.
Mayor Koch reported that the Gulf Stream Golf Club had agreed
to place sod along Golfview Drive which will improve the
appearance of this much used street.
Town Manager Thrasher said he would appreciate any comments
regarding the budget for 2009 -2010 that he is in the process
of preparing. The Mayor remarked that a 30% reduction would
be nice. Commissioner Wheeler seriously pointed out that cuts
are taking place world wide and he believed that government
should not take this lightly and feel they are different just
because they have the ability to tax. He encouraged all to
O look at this downturn in the economy with a critical eye
where the budget is concerned. He added that he has always
maintained that where salaries are concerned, people should
be paid market. He just asked that it be remembered that
taxpayers voted to reduce taxes and to look at the budget
seriously with these things in mind.
Commissioner Orthwein brought up the problem of golf cart
safety. She stated that she has been receiving many
complaints about the careless operation of golf carts by
children and adults as well. Chief Ward reminded that the
Town had tried to address this but found that the state has
exempted those that are unlicensed from almost every
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regulation except that the operator must be 14 years of age
or older. In addition they have prohibited any regulation by
municipalities that is more restrictive than the state
regulation. He added that the school has sent a letter to
parents asking that the children not be permitted to drive
Othe carts on school property, but that does not help with the
problems the Town is confronted with.
Commissioner Devitt observed that towns have the option to
not allow golf carts on the local streets if they so desire.
But, that would also prevent those going to play golf from
driving their carts to the clubs.
Commissioner Wheeler believed the problem can only be solved
by getting the attention of and cooperation from the parents.
Commissioner Orthwein stated that when these incidents are
reported to her, she advises that they call the police and
have the police talk to the parents. Chief Ward advised that
they do talk to parents but it is impossible to get full
cooperation without an enforcement tool to back it up.
There was discussion with regard to requiring the carts be
insured but it was felt the additional coverage would not be
costly enough to prompt parents to be more restrictive with
the use of the cart.
Mayor Koch thought perhaps the Civic Association might assist
with encouraging the parents to better control the manner in
which the carts are operated.
There was no solution to this safety problem but Chief Ward
said that he would continue to research how this is
approached in other areas of the state.
X. Public. There was no public comment.
XI. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at approximately
1 (1; n�) A. M.
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Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and
Planning Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public
Hearing on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town
Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, July 10, 2008 at
9:00 A.M., both in the Commission Chambers of the Town Hall, 100
Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, at which the following will be
considered:
An application submitted by William Wietsma, agent for
Quarter Track LLC, owners of property located at 555 Palm
Way, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 20,
Polo Cove Subdivision, for the following:
1. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear building site for
for construction of new structures.
2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit 300 sq. ft. of covered un-
enclosed roof projection that exceeds the maximum
permitted floor area ratio.
3. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
construction of a two -story single family Gulf Stream
Bermuda style dwelling with 2 car garage, consisting of
5,568.5 square feet and a swimming pool.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a
recommendation to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission
shall make a final decision regarding the subject application at
the meetings noticed above. These meetings may be adjourned from
time to time and place to place as may be necessary to hear all
parties and evidence.
The complete application materials are on file in the Office
of the Town Clerk located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida
33483, and may be reviewed during regular business hours, which
^ generally include non - holiday weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the
Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commission of
the Town of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be
heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS,
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. 286.0105, F.S.S.
Dated: June 12, 2009 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
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Rita L. Taylor, T6wn Clerk