HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/04/2011January 28, 2011
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, FEBRUARY 4, 2011 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 January 14, 2010.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Vi. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 11, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
4. March 11, 2011 @ noon (seating of commissioners)
5. April 8, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
6. May 13, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
7. June 10, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
B. Qualifying Period for Candidates for the Office of
Town Commissioner ends at Noon, February 8, 2011.
C. Municipal Election -March 8, 2011, 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Mark Marsh of Bridges, Marsh &
Associates, Inc., as agent for Mr. & Mrs. Steven
Silverman, owners of property located at 1465 N. Ocean
Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as
"A parcel of land in Section 10, Township 46 South, Range
43 East, Palm Beach County, Florida" for the following:
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit a conforming
addition of 1,372 sq. ft. to the existing
Mediterranean Revival non - conforming principal
structure.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a
conforming addition to the existing Mediterranean
Revival principal single family dwelling which
includes a trellised walkway, family room, bedroom and
study, a total of 1,372 square feet, and construction
of 150 ft. of 7 ft. high stucco wall along the north
side of the property.
B. Ordinance No. 011 /1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR THE ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 16.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
GENEREALLY LOCATED EAST AND WEST OF NORTH OCEAN BOULEVARD
(STATE ROAD A1A) FROM LITTLE CLUB ROAD SOUTH TO SEA ROAD;
PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION
FOR THE REGISTERED ELECTORS WITHIN THE PROPERTY PROPOSED
FOR ANNEXATION;PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION
OF ANNEXATION FOR THE REGISTERED ELECTORS WITHIN THE TOWN;
PROVIDING FOR SAID REFERENDUMS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8 2011;
PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF THE TOWN
BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE TOWN CHARTER AND ALL OFFICIAL TOWN
MAPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
AGENDA CONTINUED
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CONDIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Second Reading /Adoption)
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Undergrounding Ballots Covering Town's Properties
f 1 B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
`J 1. Meeting Dates
a. February 24, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. March 24, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. April 28, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. May 26, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. June 23, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. July 28, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for January 2011
2. Water Usage as of 1 -31 -11
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for January 2011
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Resolution No. 011 -1; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, OR
DESIGNEE, AS A MEMBER OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM CANVASSING
BOARD REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF
ELECTIONS, OR DESIGNEE, TO BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE TESTING
OF THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT,
CONDUCT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION, CANVASS THE MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ALONG WITH ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND CERTIFY THE
ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE MUNICIIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR
MARCH 8, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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. F.S.S. 286.0105
THE PALM BEACH POST
Published Daily and Sunday
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Ellen Sanita, who on oath
says that she is Call Center Revenue Manager of The Palm Beach Post, a daily
and Sunday newspaper, published at West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County,
Florida; that the attached copy of advertising for a Notice in the matter
Election was published in said newspaper in the issues of February 26, &
March 3. 2011. Affiant further says that the said The Post is a newspaper
published at West Palm Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the
said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Palm Beach
County, Florida, daily and Sunday and has been entered as second class mail
matter at the post office in West Palm Beach, in said Palm Beach County,
Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the
attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that she/he has neither
paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount rebate,
commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for
publication in the said newspaper. Also published in Martin and St. Lucie
Counties.
Sworn to and subscribed before 3' day of March, A.D. 2011.
Who is personally known to me.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
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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, FEBRUARY 4, 2011 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
approximately 9:03 A.M.
C II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the
Mayor.
III. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating
Also Present and
Participating
William F. Koch, Jr.
Joan K. Orthwein
Chris D. Wheeler
Muriel J. Anderson
Fred B. Devitt, III
William H. Thrasher
Rita L. Taylor
Garrett J. Ward
John Randolph
Mark Marsh of
Bridges Marsh & Assoc.
Mike Phillips
Grant Thornbrough /Assoc
Lisa Brown
Marty Minor
Mayor
Vice -Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Town manager
Town Clerk
Police Chief
Town Attorney
Agent for Silverman
Landscape Arch. for
Silverman
For Alexander
Urban Design Kilday
Studios
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2010.
Commissioner Anderson moved and vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to approve
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2010. There was no
discussion. All voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals
There were no changes to the Agenda.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 11, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
4. March 11, 2011 @ noon (seating of commissioners)
5. April 8, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
6. May 13, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
7. June 10, 2011 @ 9 A.M.
Town Clerk Rita Taylor stated that the March Town Commission Meeting
that follows an election would be changed from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
in order to move into the Noon meeting for the seating of Commissioners.
Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to change the
time of the March 11, 2011 Commission Meeting from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00.
A.M. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
Commissioner Wheeler announced that he would not be present for the
April 8, 2011 Commission Meeting. There were no other meeting
conflicts.
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Town Commission - February 4, 2011
Page 2
B. Qualifying Period for Candidates for the Office of
Town Commissioner ends at Noon, February 8, 2011.
C. Municipal Election -March 8, 2011, 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Clerk Taylor noted that the Qualifying Period for Candidates for the
office of Town Commissioner ends at Noon on February 8, 2011 and the
Town's Municipal Election will take place on March 8, 2011 from 7:00
A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall.
C� VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Mark Marsh of Bridges, Marsh &
Associates, Inc., as agent for Mr. & Mrs. Steven
Silverman, owners of property located at 1465 N. Ocean
Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as
"A parcel of land in Section 10, Township 46 South, Range
43 East, Palm Beach County, Florida" for the following:
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit a conforming
addition of 1,372 sq. ft. to the existing
Mediterranean Revival non - conforming principal
structure.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a
conforming addition to the existing Mediterranean
Revival principal single family dwelling which
includes a trellised walkway, family room, bedroom and
study, a total of 1,372 square feet, and construction
of 150 ft. of 7 ft. high stucco wall along the north
side of the property.
Clerk Taylor asked if there was any ex -parte communication concerning
this application. There was none. Clerk Taylor administered the oath
to the following individuals: Mark Marsh, Mike Phillips, Attorney James
Bellerano, Lisa Brown and Marty Minor.
Mr. Marsh summarized the previous application which included several
variances and special exceptions. He said this lot is unique in that it
was part of the Ganger estate and separated several years ago by a
shared party wall. Mr. Marsh said there are two main structures on the
lot with zero lot lines and setbacks that make it difficult for the
applicant to expand and make improvements. He said the neighbor to the
north was unhappy with the previous proposal, the ARPB and Commission
were against the variance requests and the application was denied.
Mr. Marsh said the new proposal includes construction of 150 feet of 7'
high stucco wall along the north side of the property and the height of
an existing wall will be extended to 5'. He said they will construct a
1,372 SF addition to the main structure, providing a family room,
bedroom and a study. A trellised walkway will connect the main
structure to the guest cottage and the guest cottage will undergo
exterior and interior renovations. The proposal also includes the
relocation of the swimming pool and a new covered entry to the main
structure, while the existing entry will remain untouched and will serve
as a ceremonial entrance.
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Town Commission - February 4, 2011 Page 3
Mr. Marsh said the location of the air conditioning (A /C) system was a
matter of concern because of the decibel output and setback
encroachment. The original system had a decibel level of 72, but Mr.
Alexander's engineer found a York air conditioning system with a decibel
level of 69. He said the A/C equipment will be mounted on the roof over
the new front entryway and will be surrounded by a parapet wall which
will provide full screening and acoustic control. Mr. Marsh said there
have been numerous meetings with Mr. Alexander and his attorney and he
C% believes they have satisfied all concerns. He said the changes to the
property are in keeping with the style and character of the original
structures and in compliance with the Code.
Mike Phillips, the Landscape Architect, explained the proposed landscape
improvements. He said there are well - established Sea Grapes and trees
along both property lines which provide separation and privacy. He said
they will maintain the existing Sea Grapes and fill them in with other
colorful plantings and they will lay the wall foundation with a couple
of breaks to protect and accommodate all but one of the existing trees.
Commissioner wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to approve
the Special Exception to construct a 1,372 SF conforming addition to the
existing Mediterranean Revival non - conforming structure based on the
finding that the addition meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual
and applicable review standards. There was no discussion. All voted
AYE. Commissioner wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to
approve Level III Architectural /Site Plan to permit a conforming
addition to the existing non - conforming Mediterranean Revival principal
single family dwelling which includes a trellised walkway, family room,
bedroom and study, a total of 1,372 SF and construction of 150' of 7'
high stucco wall along the north side of the property with the following
conditions: (1) If not already removed, the "existing shed" shall be
removed; (2) Noise level of the roof - mounted Air conditioning units
shall not exceed a maximum of 69 DBa; and, (3) North wall construction
shall be done only during the months of April through October. There
was no discussion. All voted AYE.
B. Ordinance No. 011/1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR THE ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 16.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
GENEREALLY LOCATED EAST AND WEST OF NORTH OCEAN BOULEVARD
(STATE ROAD AIA) FROM LITTLE CLUB ROAD SOUTH TO SEA ROAD;
PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION
FOR THE REGISTERED ELECTORS WITHIN THE PROPERTY PROPOSED
FOR ANNEXATION;PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION
OF ANNEXATION FOR THE REGISTERED ELECTORS WITHIN THE TOWN;
PROVIDING FOR SAID REFERENDUMS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8 2011;
PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF THE TOWN
BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE TOWN CHARTER AND ALL OFFICIAL TOWN
MAPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CONDIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Second Reading /Adoption)
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Town Commission - February 4, 2011 Page 4
Clerk Taylor read the title of Ordinance No. 011/1 which was passed on
1s` reading on January 11, 2011 and is being presented for 2nd reading
and adoption this 4th day of February, 2011. Commissioner Anderson moved
and Commissioner Devitt seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 011/1. There
was no comment from the Public. There was no discussion. All voted
AYE.
VIII. Reports.
G A. Town Manager
1. Undergrounding Ballots Covering Town's Properties
Mr. Thrasher said the Town has six (6) straw ballots they can cast in
the Undergrounding vote if the Commission would like to exercise their
right to do so. Commissioner Wheeler moved and Vice -Mayor Orthwein
seconded to exercise the Town's right to cast their 6 ballots in favor
of Utility Undergrounding. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
Mr. Thrasher said that a couple of residents in the core area have
inquired about trapping feral cats. He said the Town did not budget for
this expenditure and cannot initiate trapping without the Commission's
approval to allocate funds. Both Mayor Koch and Vice -Mayor Orthwein
agreed that the Town should do what they can to eliminate the problem.
Commissioner Devitt said the Town paid for trapping for several years
and then the Commission issued a policy statement to have the homeowners
take care of it. He said he is not ready to support this and suggested
discussing the matter in the future. Chief Ward said Animal Care &
Control will come out when an animal is trapped. Commissioner Anderson
asked about the cost and Mr. Thrasher said it would be $4,000 for the
remainder of the year. Commissioner Wheeler asked why the Commission
should reverse their decision. Vice -Mayor Orthwein said she recently
trapped a cat and it was difficult to get the cat into the trap. She
said it has become a nuisance to the Town and it can become a health
issue. Mayor Koch asked what it would cost to trap for 3 months and Mr.
Thrasher said $1,800. Mayor Koch suggested an ordinance prohibiting the
residents from feeding the animals. Mayor Koch said the Commission
would take this up at their next meeting.
Mr. Thrasher asked the Commission to entertain a motion to allocate
$50,000 for surveying, which is the next step in the undergrounding
project, contingent on the project being approved on February 7th. He
said if they approve the allocation now it would move the project along
and allow the Town to capitalize on any construction incentives that may
be available. Commissioner Wheeler asked if that cost was itemized in
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the preliminary budget for Phase I of the project. Mr. Thrasher said
some of the construction costs were lumped together and the surveying
cost was included in a lump sum. Commissioner Wheeler said as the
project moves forward and the Commission is asked to allocate additional
funds on a piecemeal basis, he would like to see documentation
indicating where the costs are included in a lump sum figure. Mr.
Thrasher said, if approved, he is moving toward taking control of
construction costs for the project. Commissioner Wheeler moved and
Vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to approve spending $50,000 on the
surveying portion of the undergrounding project, contingent on the
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Town Commission - February 4, 2011 Page 5
project's approval on February 7, 2011. There was no discussion. All
voted AYE.
Mayor Koch said the undergrounding project is important because it will
protect property values and it is also an investment in the Town's
heritage. He said the Australian Pines are important to the Town and we
need to protect them, but they may not last if the overhead utilities
are not buried. Mayor Koch attended the February 31a public meeting for
�1 undergrounding and Commissioner Wheeler asked him what he thought the
outcome might be. Mayor Koch felt that condominium owners may not want
to move forward with this project. Vice -Mayor Orthwein said many of
them feel they are being unfairly assessed. She said Town staff would
print another ballot, on purple paper to avoid duplication, for anyone
wanting to change their vote.
Mr. Ganger said the Mayor did a great service by attending the meeting,
speaking to residents and endorsing the project. He said there were
many who did not understand that three - quarters of the cost of the
project is on the street and the remainder of the cost is bringing it to
the house. He said if the cost was allocated across the board it would
be about $8,500 a parcel and if you are being assessed $8,500 you are
getting what everyone else is getting. Mr. Ganger said the cost is fair
and equitable, but there are a lot of residents that do not want it. He
said he was personally calling residents who voted against the project
and was willing to Federal Express purple ballots to them if they wanted
to change their vote.
Mr. Thrasher asked the Commission for another appropriation of $100,000
for B & G Engineering for the development of construction drawings and
to piggy -back Jupiter Inlet Colony's contract with B & G Engineering,
pending the review of that contract by Mr. Randolph. Commissioner
Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher if the $100,000 was included in the
preliminary budget for the project. Mr. Thrasher said it is included
and he is asking for the appropriation now rather than calling a special
Commission Meeting. Commissioner Wheeler repeated that, in the future,
he would like to see documentation showing project construction costs.
commissioner Wheeler moved and vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to approve
the appropriation of $100,000 to B & G Engineering to develop
construction drawings and piggy -back Jupiter Inlet Colony's contract
pending review of that contract by Mr. Randolph, the Town Attorney.
There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
C� Mr. Thrasher commented that there are three outside organizations that
would like the undergrounding vote to fail. He said they are FP &L,
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Palm Beach County
Metropolitan Planning Organization ( PBCMPO). Mr. Thrasher said FP &L
inquired about the undergrounding in a conversation he had with them
yesterday morning, and the project comes up at every meeting with FP &L.
He said FP &L has an $800,000 credit in the cost of the construction and
PBCMPO has the bicycle traffic plan.
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Town Commission - February 4, 2011 Page 6
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. February 24, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. March 24, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. April 28, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. May 26, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. June 23, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. July 28, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
There was no discussion.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for January 2011
Mr. Thrasher asked that the Financial Report for January 2011 be
approved as submitted. Clerk Taylor explained that staff thought the
Report would be completed in time for the meeting, but it was finished
late Thursday afternoon and was placed on their desktop just prior to
the meeting. She said the Commissioners could take action on the Report
at their next meeting if they would like additional time for review. It
was the consensus of the Commission to take action on the Financial
Report for January 2011 at their next meeting.
2. Water Usage as of 1 -31 -11
The Report was provided in Commission Packets. There was no discussion.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for January 2011
Chief Ward corrected his Activity Report concerning the Baker Act
matter, stating that it was an "attempted" suicide, not a suicide.
Chief Ward requested the Activity Report for January 2011 be accepted as
submitted. Commissioner Anderson asked about the dog in Place Au Soleil
and Chief Ward said the situation has improved based on the behavior of
both parties. The Report was accepted as submitted.
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Resolution No. 011 -1; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, OR
DESIGNEE, AS A MEMBER OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM CANVASSING
BOARD REQUESTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF
ELECTIONS, OR DESIGNEE, TO BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE TESTING
OF THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT,
CONDUCT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION, CANVASS THE MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ALONG WITH ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND CERTIFY THE
ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE MUNICIIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR
MARCH 8, 2011; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 011 -1 in title, being presented for
adoption this 4th day of February, 2011. Vice Mayor Orthwein moved and
Commissioner Anderson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 011 -1. There was
no discussion. All voted AYE.
B. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
Mayor Koch commented on Chief Ward's Activity Report indicating a large
number of false alarms and would like the Town to compare that number to
other municipalities. Commissioner Devitt said other municipalities
charge a fine for false alarms. Chief Ward said the Town has an
ordinance providing for a fine to be imposed, but it is very lenient.
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Mayor Koch said condominiums and clubs should upgrade their alarm
systems. It was suggested that a letter from the Town be sent to all
residents, condominiums and clubs concerning the excessive number of
false alarms, advising them to upgrade their systems and informing them
of the possibility of fines being imposed. Vice -Mayor Orthwein said
this would get their attention. Mr. Thrasher said it is not known where
the false alarms are coming from and he has asked Assistant Chief Carty
of the City of Delray Beach Fire Department for a report. He said a
letter from the Town will go out following staff's review of the report.
Commissioner Anderson inquired about whether or not a letter from the
Town regarding annexation will be sent to residents after the straw vote
on undergrounding is over. Mr. Thrasher said he will work on that
letter.
X. Public. There were no items by the Public.
XI. Adjournment. Commissioner Devitt moved and Vice -Mayor Orthwein
seconded to adjourn the meeting. There was no discussion. The meeting
was adjourned at approximately 10:03 A.M.
Gail C. Abbale 11
Administrative Assistant