HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/10/2010MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 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 4:01
P.M.
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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
Muriel J.
Anderson
Commissioner
Chris D.
Wheeler
Commissioner
Fred B.
Devitt, III
Commissioner
Also Present and
William
H. Thrasher
Town Manager
Participating
Rita L.
Taylor
Town Clerk
Garrett
J. Ward
Police Chief
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8- 13 -10.
Commissioner Anderson moved and vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to approve
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2010. There was no
discussion. All voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes.
VI. Announcements.
A. Public Hearings
1. Tentative Budget Hearing 9 -10 -10 @ 5:01 P.M.
2. Final Budget Hearing 9 -21 -10 @ 5:01 P.M.
Clerk Taylor stated that the Commission chose Tuesday, September 21,
2010 at 5:01 P.M. for the Final Budget Hearing date. Commissioner
Anderson said she would be present. There were no conflicts.
B. Regular Meetings
1. October 8, 2010 @ 9 A.M.
2. November 12, 2010 @ 9 A.M.
3. December 10, 2010 @ 9 A.M.
4. January 14, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
5. February 11, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
Commissioner Anderson said she would not be present for the October 8,
2010 Regular Meeting. There were no other conflicts.
C. Mayor's Proclamation- "Constitution Week" Sept. 17 -23, 2010
Clerk Taylor announced the Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming September
17 -23, 2010 as "Constitution Week" and added that it was requested by
the Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR), which was organized in the Town of Gulf Stream.
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VII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
Mr. Thrasher talked about the cost recovery of the water main stating
that the Town has recorded big improvements in water loss, which is down
to about 2.5 %. He said in looking at the total cost of the project,
cost recovery is 12 years, but looking at just the net out -of- pocket
costs, recovery is 9.2 years. Mr. Thrasher said that this proved to be
a good decision. He said not only have we reduced water loss and
leakage, but we have increased pressure on north end of our service
area.
1. Employee Health Insurance Renewal
Mr. Thrasher stated that the Town is changing their health provider from
Blue Cross /Blue Shield (BCBS) to AvMed. He said the employees liked
BCBS, but the premiums have increased 23 %, which is out of reach for the
Town at this time. He added that if our group had 20 employees the cost
would be much lower. Mr. Thrasher said AvMed coverage is not as good as
BCBS, but it is the best option right now. He requested that the Mayor
be authorized to sign the changeover of medical coverage from BCBS to
AvMed if necessary. Commissioner Wheeler asked how the changeover will
affect the Town's portion of the premium and the employees'
contribution. Mr. Thrasher said the Town pays 100% of the medical
benefits and the premiums will increase by about 4.7 %. He said
employees pay 100% for spouses and children. Commissioner Wheeler asked
how much the Town spends per employee per month. Mr. Thrasher said
approximately $650. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the employees
preferred BCBS enough to contribute a portion of the premium. Mr.
Thrasher said the employees felt they could not afford a $200 per month
contribution for medical benefits. He said a motion is required to
change medical benefits and to empower the Mayor to sign the new
contract. Commissioner Wheeler asked if this change in coverage is
reflected in the new budget. Mr. Thrasher said it is. commissioner
Wheeler moved and Vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to empower Mayor Koch to
sign whatever contract is deemed appropriate. There was no discussion.
All voted AYE.
2. Auditor's Draft Report RE: GASB Statement #45 Compliance
Mr. Thrasher said the Commission requested a draft statement from the
Auditor giving an example of what they would report if the Town does not
comply with the GASB #45 Rule. He said a draft statement has been
provided in the meeting packets and is highlighted in yellow. Mr.
Thrasher said it is still his recommendation to hire an actuarial to
provide this service and avoid a qualified statement on our Audit.
Commissioner wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher to remind them of what that
would cost. Mr. Thrasher said it is 3 -year contract with a payment of
$1,650 in the first year and $1,000 a year for the next two years.
Commissioner Wheeler said he would rather have the qualified statement
on the audit rather than pay the $4,000. Commissioner Devitt asked Mr.
Thrasher why he would be uncomfortable with a qualified statement
concerning this rule. Mr. Thrasher said that from a finance director's
position it would be an imperfection and he would prefer not to have an
imperfect audit because it does not speak well for the Town or its
staff. Commissioner Wheeler said he would agree with Mr. Thrasher if
the Town was floating large bonds and this could have an impact on
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interest rates, but that is not the case. Commissioner Devitt suggested
that we change it next year if we find that this affects the Town in a
negative way. Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson
seconded a motion to not hire an actuarial this year and accept the
exception. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
3. Example: Notice of Underground Utilities Project
O Assessment & Ballot Procedures
Mr. Thrasher said Jupiter Inlet Colony sent the Property Owner
Assessment Ballot to their residents, which is a straw ballot, and a
sample of that language was provided in the meeting packets. He said
once we know what the costs will be for our residents, he recommends
using the same straw ballot mailing used by Jupiter Inlet Colony and
Jupiter Island. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the intent is to provide
each resident with their cost estimate. Mr. Thrasher said it will be a
close estimate and residents can call Town Hall for a clarification and
breakdown, but the actual cost will be unknown until the project is
complete. He said the concept we are looking for is a straw ballot.
Commissioner Devitt asked if the cost to residents would be spread out
over 10 years. Mr. Thrasher said it will be either 10 years or 20
years, with the option that the Town could pre -pay the cost. He said
some residents may not want to pay over time to avoid interest, but some
may prefer that option, which could raise an institution's rate. Mr.
Thrasher said it has been suggested that if the Town does a Request for
Proposal (RFP) they would also send the RFP to their residents. He said
there may be some residents that are presently earning low interest on
accounts who would like to secure a loan with the Town for financial
gain. Mr. Thrasher said residents in other municipalities have secured
loans with the town in which they live and we should give our residents
that option.
Vice -Mayor Orthwein asked if the Town requires a certain number of
property owners to respond to the straw ballot. Mr. Thrasher said it
would be a simple majority of ballots returned. He said he likes what
Jupiter Inlet Colony did and the process created by Brannon & Gillespie
Mr. Ganger said that Jupiter Inlet Colony sent out an indication of
interest to their residents and their return was about 80% in favor of
the project. Commissioner Wheeler moved and vice -Mayor orthwein
seconded to move forward with the straw ballot concept as outlined by
the Town Manager. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
Vice -Mayor Orthwein asked when this information will be sent to
residents. Mr. Thrasher said the report information should be available
soon, but we should wait until most of our residents are back in Town.
He said the ballots may go out by November or December of this year.
Clerk Taylor said the Town may be required to send the ballots out via
Certified Mail.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. September 23, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. October 28, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. November 18, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
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d. December 16, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
Clerk Taylor said the ARPB will hold their September 23rd meeting and
there are four applications on their agenda. She said there are two
large remodels, one small remodel and an application for a construction
sign.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for August 2010
CMr. Thrasher requested that the Financial Report for August, 2010 be
approved as presented. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner
Anderson seconded to approve the Financial Report for August, 2010 as
presented. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for August 2010
Chief Ward requested that the Activity Report for August, 2010 be
accepted as submitted. The Report was unanimously accepted.
VIII. Items for Commission Action.
A. Ordinances
1. ORDINANCE 010 /1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 58,
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE VI, LAND CLEARING,
SECTION 58 -138, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRIVATE CLUBS WITHIN THE
TOWN WHICH MAINTAIN PRIVATE GOLF COURSES FROM THOSE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 58 -138 WHICH REQUIRE PERMITS FOR
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES AND FILL; AMENDING
CHAPTER 66, ZONING, ARTICLE V, SITE PLANS, SECTION 66 -141,
APPLICABILITY, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRIVATE CLUBS WITHIN THE
TOWN WHICH MAINTAIN PRIVATE GOLF COURSES FROM THOSE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 66 -141 WHICH REQUIRE SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (second reading & adoption)
Clerk Taylor read Ordinance No. 010 /1 in title, which was passed on
first reading on August 13, 2010 and being presented for adoption on
this 10th day of September, 2010. Commissioner wheeler moved and
Commissioner Anderson seconded to adopt Ordinance 010 /1 as amended.
There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
2. ORDINANCE No. 010 -2; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
O OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, AT SECTION 70 -187,
TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIRED SCREENING OF FENCES FROM
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADWAYS AND TO PROHIBIT SPECIFIC TYPES
OF FENCING; AMENDING, AT SECTION 71 -4, SITE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS FOR THE GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL FOR RM WEST
AND RM EAST MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, TO
INCLUDE NEW LOT COVERAGE AND BUILDING SEPARATION
REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING, AT SECTION 71 -7, MULTIPLE- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, TO INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS FOR
FENCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
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OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(first reading)
Clerk Taylor read Ordinance No. 010 -2 in title, which has been amended
and being presented on first reading this 10th day of September, 2010.
Commissioner Anderson moved and vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to approve
Ordinance No. 010 -2 as amended.
Commissioner Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher for a summary of the amendment
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to this Ordinance. Mr. Thrasher explained that the Code had a provision
to control the height of fences as they are positioned between the minor
accessory setback and the property line and in many cases it was not
sufficient. He said that behind the accessory line could be quite a
distance from where the fence would be placed and, therefore, the
height, the control and the type did not speak to something that was set
in from the minor accessory line and was visible from the street. Mr.
Thrasher said the amended language clarifies that and allows the Town to
control, through the Code, fences that would be located beyond the minor
accessory setback. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the ARPB opined and
signed off on this issue. Clerk Taylor said the ARPB recommended
adoption.
Commissioner Devitt asked if this type of action would typically be on
the Town's periodic list of items for action. Mr. Thrasher said this
particular item is a housekeeping matter and something staff thought was
already covered in the Code. He said it has been difficult for staff to
get the appropriate language in place and explained that it was pulled
from last month's meeting agenda because at that reading the language
was limited to fences and did not include walls. Mr. Thrasher said
this language provides the tools that are necessary to deal with the
types of activity the Town is now experiencing. He said there is still
a list of new items to be presented to the ARPB for recommendations and
then to the Commission for approval, such as the height of swimming pool
steps, which Commissioner Devitt previously brought attention to.
Commissioner Wheeler said he is satisfied with the recommendation from
the ARPB.
Clerk Taylor asked if there were comments from the Public. There were
none. There was no further discussion. All voted AYE.
Mr. Thrasher requested the Commission declare Zoning in Progress on this
matter. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to
C declare Zoning in Progress. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
B. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
There were no items by the Mayor or Commissioners.
IX. Public.
Robert Ganger, President of the Gulf Stream Civic Association and the
Florida Coalition for Preservation, provided a brief update on the
process of building the new WalMart on Federal Highway in Boynton Beach,
which is located near the entrance to Place Au Soleil. He also updated
on the process of approval for the proposed WalMart on Federal Highway
in Delray Beach. Mr. Ganger said residents have been asking many
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questions about the Boynton Beach WalMart and have expressed major
concerns. He said the residents of Place Au Soleil are against 24 -hour
store and are concerned that there is no basic security plan in place.
He believes there is still time to make our concerns known and feels
that the Town of Gulf Stream and its Chief of Police should get involved
in some manner.
Mr. Ganger said that when the WalMart proposal was heard before the
Boynton Beach Commission, Mayor Taylor cut off all questions and
comments at midnight and the site plan was approved without conditions
and, therefore, there are no conditions of use that are of any
importance to Place Au Soleil. He said he is working with the Boynton
Beach staff hoping they will either put pressure on WalMart or create an
ordinance which will prohibit a 24 -hour store.
Mr. Ganger said WalMart is proposing a 24 -hour sister store on Federal
Highway in Delray. He said the two residential developments on either
side of the site were strongly against a 24 -hour store and put major
pressure on WalMart. WalMart was submitting for rezoning of the site at
that time and caved on the 24 -hour opening. The site was originally
zoned for commercial use, then rezoned for auto and now WalMart is
asking Delray to rezone the site for commercial use. He said the
Boynton Beach site was already zoned for commercial use prior to the
WalMart proposal, but the Delray site is not. Mr. Ganger explained that
prior to the WalMart proposal in Boynton Beach the City proposed
rezoning of the site for commercial use and, at that time, the Town of
Gulf Stream supported Boynton Beach. The Delray site is currently zoned
for auto and WalMart is requesting rezoning for commercial use.
Mr. Ganger feels that the City of Boynton Beach has an obligation to
their residents and neighbors to provide conditions that promote safety.
He also feels that the Town of Gulf Stream has an obligation to their
residents and should speak on their behalf. He suggested the Town
prepare a statement to the City of Boynton Beach opposing conditions,
proposing additional conditions and expressing their concerns on behalf
of their residents. Mayor Koch asked the Commission to give him the
authority to sign a statement to the City of Boynton Beach concerning
WalMart. The Commission granted Mayor Koch the authorization to sign a
statement to the City of Boynton Beach. Mr. Ganger said the Civic
Association would assist in writing the statement.
X. Adjournment. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson
seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 P.M.
Gail C. Abbale
Administrative
September 2, 2010
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Muriel J. Anderson
Fred B. Devitt III
Chris D. Wheeler
PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 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 Budget and Proposed Millage Rate for
Fiscal Year 2010 -2011.
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 2010 -2011.
V. Adoption of the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011.
A. General Fund
B. Enterprise Fund
VI. Public Hearing Date for Final Adoption of Millage Rate & Budget
VII. Ordinances for first reading.
A. No. 010/3; 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, 2010 AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
B. No. 010/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
J 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, 2010 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2011.
C. No. 010/5; 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, 2010 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2011.
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 10, 2010 AT 5:01 P.M., IN COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Mayor Koch called the Public Hearing to order
at 5:01 P.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
William
F. Koch, Jr.
Mayor
Participating
Joan K.
Orthwein
Vice -Mayor
Muriel J. Anderson
Commissioner
Chris D.
Wheeler
Commissioner
Fred B.
Devitt, III
Commissioner
Also Present and
William
H. Thrasher
Town Manager
Participating
Rita L.
Taylor
Town Clerk
Garrett
J. Ward
Police Chief
III. Presentation of the Proposed Budget and Proposed Millage Rate for
Fiscal Year 2010 -2011.
A. Explanation and discussion of Proposed Millage Rate as
compared to the rolled back rate.
Town Manager William Thrasher stated that the 2010/2011 proposed budget
with a total revenue and fund balance of $2,546,115.00 was provided in
the Commission packets. He said the millage rate used to calculate the
ad valorem revenue is 2.8655, which has been the same millage rate for
the previous two years. Mr. Thrasher announced that the rolled back
rate, which in this case could be referred to as the rolled up rate, is
3.0374. He said the rolled back rate is that rate which generates the
same amount of ad valorem revenue as the previous year. Mr. Thrasher
repeated that the millage rate in the proposed budget is 2.8655 and the
rolled back rate is 3.0374.
Mr. Thrasher said most items in the proposed budget have been changed or
recalculated since new numbers have been provided by the State and
insurance vendors. He said it was easier to estimate net insurance
costs this year because the liability insurance provider through Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) has provided the Town with a rebate
amount of $5,616, which has been an unknown figure in past years. Mr.
Thrasher added that a Utility Fund Budget was also provided in the
meeting packet and will be discussed later. He said he would answer any
questions at this time.
B. Comment from the Commission and the public.
Commissioner Wheeler said the biggest savings is in capital line items
and asked Mr. Thrasher which capital items he would spend money on if
things were different and there was a $100,000 surplus. Mr. Thrasher
said he would spend it on capital equipment for the Police Department.
He said new technology is available, but we are not able to utilize it.
Mr. Thrasher added that the paving budget has been reduced, but he would
have preferred to budget more money for that item. He said he reduced
the paving budget thinking that any expenditure over $25,000 would have
to go to the Commission for approval and, therefore, if there was a
major leak or paving project, it would come before the Commission for
approval. Commissioner Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher if there is an
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expenditure he can foresee over the next year that will come before the
Commission for approval and what would it cost. Mr. Thrasher said yes,
it would be new capital equipment for the Police Department and it could
cost as much as $50,000 to be spread out over time. Commissioner
Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher what the average capital would be if he
compared this year's capital budget to the last 5 years. Mr. Thrasher
said this budget is about 70% of previous years.
OCommissioner Wheeler noted that in the past, due to the negotiating
skills by staff, there was significant savings on municipal waste
services. Mr. Thrasher said the rates increased this year, but in
previous years staff did a resident analysis and found the count to be
off in the Town's favor. The Town negotiated with the vendor and,
although the cost of fuel had topped out at that time, a contract
increase was avoided. Commissioner Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher how he
would explain the $16,000 decrease in waste services. Mr. Thrasher said
the present contract with Waste Management changes by two components;
one being the CPI and the other being the cost of fuel. He said when
you establish a base year contract fee the following years will be
affected by the increase in the CPI, and we had a negative CPI last
year, and also by the cost of fuel, which has fluctuated substantially
from quarter to quarter.
Mayor Koch said the biggest cut is in capital overlay, but benefits and
salaries are up. Mr. Thrasher explained that he observed the negative
1.5 CPI in the last budget and did not reduce salaries by the negative
CPI because it is an indicator of what salaries should be. He said the
Commission could have lowered salaries by the negative 1.5 CPI last
year, but chose not to do so. Mr. Thrasher said the CPI is a positive
3.2 this year and rather than increase salaries by the 3.2 CPI the Town
offset the increased CPI by the decreased CPI of the previous year and
therefore, raised salaries by 1.7 %, which is the Net Difference for the
2 -Year CPI. Commissioner Wheeler said that was the right way to do it.
Vice -Mayor Orthwein asked if the proposed figures for medical benefits
include the change in coverage. Mr. Thrasher said the new figures are
reflected in the proposed budget. Mayor Koch asked Mr. Thrasher to
explain the insurance rebate. Mr. Thrasher said the insurance rebate is
something the Town has received from FMIT for the last couple of years.
He said they have been writing more insurance and have made some
positive changes and, therefore, have money left over.
GCommissioner Wheeler asked Chief Ward about the cars used by the Police
Department. Chief Ward said they have always used the Crown Victoria
which is no longer being made and they will use the Ford Taurus in the
future.
IV. Adoption of the General Fund Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal
Year 2010 -2011.
Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Wheeler seconded to
tentatively adopt the General Fund Millage Rate of 2.8655 for Fiscal
Year 2010 -2011. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
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V. Adoption of the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011.
A. General Fund
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to
tentatively adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 as submitted by
the Town Manager. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
OCommissioner Wheeler commented that the Town of Gulf Stream may be one
of the few towns that managed to adopt the Millage Rate in this manner,
adding that we actually adopted the roll up rate. Commissioner Devitt
said Gulf Stream is usually the second lowest in the County. Mr.
Thrasher said that many of the Towns with no changes have fire
provisions outside of the millage rate and our fire and police is
covered in the millage rate. He said the Palm Beach County MSTU rate
this year is around 3.5 mills and an additional 3.5 will appear on
residents, tax bills. Commissioner Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher if he
heard what is happening at the County level. He said property tax
estimates show an anticipated decrease if their budget is approved as
proposed. Mr. Thrasher said he has heard nothing.
B. Enterprise Fund
Mr. Thrasher said that the Water Fund Budget is $899,600 and it is a
balanced budget. He added that Delray Beach will not increase water
rates. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to
adopt the Water Fund Budget of $899,600. There was no discussion. All
voted AYE.
VI. Public Bearing Date for Final Adoption of Millage Rate & Budget.
Clerk Taylor stated that the Commission had previously selected Tuesday,
September 21, 2010 at 5:01 P.M. as the Public Hearing Date for Final
Adoption of Millage Rate & Budget and said that a motion is required to
confirm that. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt
seconded to confirm Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 5:01 P.M. as the
Public Hearing Date for Final Adoption of the Millage Rate and Budget.
There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
Mayor Koch asked about the Fire Contract. Mr. Thrasher said it has
increased by 5 %.
VII. Ordinances for first reading.
Mr. Thrasher said the final levy is 2.8655, which is 5.6594 less than
the rolled back rate. He said the final Millage Rate is 2.8655.
A. No. 010/3; 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, 2010 AND ENDING ON
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
Clerk Taylor read Ordinance 010/3 in its entirety, stating that the Town
Commission hereby adopts the General Fund Final Millage Rate of 2.8655
mills, the final levy of 2.8655 mills is 5.6594% less than the rolled
back rate and the final millage rate of 2.8655 is for the calendar year
2011 to fund expenses for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2010 and
ending September 30, 2011. Commissioner Wheeler moved and vice -Mayor
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Orthwein seconded to adopt the General Fund Millage Rate of 2.8655,
passed and adopted in a regular, adjourned session on first reading this
10th day of September, 2010. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
B. No. 010/4; 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, 2010 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2011.
Clerk Taylor read Ordinance 010/4 in its entirety, stating that the Town
Commission hereby adopts the General Fund Budget of $2,546,115 attached
hereto as Exhibit A, the proposed expenditures in the final budget are
$2,546,115, the budget is based upon taxable value of real property of
$663,950,795, personal property of $4,572,227 and anticipated non -ad
valorem revenue of $697,362. commissioner Wheeler moved and Vice -Mayor
Orthwein seconded to adopt the General Fund Budget of $2,546,115, passed
and adopted in a regular, adjourned session on first reading this 10th
day of September, 2010, and for a second and final reading on the 21st
day of September, 2010. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
C. No. 010/5; 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, 2010 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,
2011.
Clerk Taylor read Ordinance 010/5 in its entirety, stating that the Town
Commission hereby adopts the Water Fund Budget of $899,600 attached
hereto as Exhibit A, the proposed expenditures in the final budget of
the Water Fund are $899,600 and the proposed revenues in the final
budget for the Water Fund are $899,600. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and
commissioner Anderson seconded to adopt the Water Fund Budget of
$899,600, passed and adopted in a regular, adjourned session on first
reading this 10th day of September, 2010, and for a second and final
reading on the 21st day of September, 2010. There was no discussion.
All voted AYE.
Mayor Koch asked Clerk Taylor if she would do some research to find out
what the Town Budget was in 1956. Commissioner Wheeler asked if Clerk
Taylor could also find out what the revenues were in 1956. Vice -Mayor
Orthwein commented that it would be interesting to do a comparison.
VIII. Adjournment. Commissioner
seconded the motion to adjourn.
approx[ftely 5:30 P.M.
Administrative
Devitt moved and Commissioner Wheeler
The Public Hearing was adjourned at