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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/24/2011 * Special MeetingOctober 20, 2011 MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr. VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III Muriel J. Anderson SPECIAL MEETING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, AT THE CALL OF THE COMMISSIONERS, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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. Resignation of Commissioner Wheeler. V. Correspondence Re: Town Commission Appointment. A. Letters of interest 1. W. Garrett Dering, 4333 N. Ocean Blvd. 2. Robert W. Ganger, 1443 N. Ocean Blvd. VI. Appointment of Town Commissioner. VII. 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 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, AT THE CALL OF THE COMMISSIONERS, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. A. M. Call to Order Mayor Koch called the meeting to order at 9:00 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 Muriel J. Anderson Fred B. Devitt, III William H. Thrasher Rita L. Taylor Garrett J. Ward John Randolph Robert W. Ganger Mayor Vice -Mayor Commissioner Commissioner Town Manager Town Clerk Police Chief Town Attorney 1443 N. Ocean Blvd. IV. Resignation of Commissioner Wheeler. Clerk Taylor read the resignation letter submitted by Chris D. Wheeler into the record. Mr. Wheeler said his reason for resigning from the Town Commission is that he recently sold his property in Gulf Stream and is no longer a resident of the Town. Mr. Wheeler's letter will be filed with the Official Records of the Town of Gulf Stream. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to accept Mr. Wheelers resignation as Commissioner. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. V. Correspondence Re: Town Commission Appointment. A. Letters of Interest 1. W. Garrett Dering, 4333 N. Ocean Blvd. Clerk Taylor read a letter of interest and resume from W. Garrett Daring into the record. In his letter Mr. Dering expressed his interest in serving as Commissioner saying he will serve until such time as there is an election. Mr. Dering is married with two children, he attended Rollins College where he earned his BA and the University of Kentucky where he earned his MBA. He is a retired Partner and Certified Public Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, he holds several club memberships both in Louisville, KY and South Florida and he sits on several Boards of Directors. Mr. Dering's letter will be filed with the Official Records of the Town of Gulf Stream. 2. Robert W. Ganger, 1443 N. Ocean Blvd. Clerk Taylor read a letter of interest from Robert W. Ganger into the record. Mr. Ganger expressed his interest in serving as Commissioner and feels that his involvement in the Undergrounding endeavor and familiarity with the Annexation initiative has prepared him for future challenges facing Gulf Stream. He is currently Chairman of the Town of Gulf Stream Architectural Review and Planning Board (ARPB), which term expires in March of 2012, he has served as President of the Florida Coalition for almost five years, he has served eight consecutive one - year terms as President of the Gulf Stream Civic Association, and he Town Commission Special Meeting Monday, September 24, 2011 Page 2 will complete his 3`d term as a Director of the Civic Association in 2013. Mr. Ganger said in his letter that he can assure a long -term commitment to the Town if he is chosen. Mr. Ganger's letter will be filed with the Official Records of the Town of Gulf Stream. For the record, Mr. Randolph stated that when a Commissioner is no longer seated, it is the role of the Commission to fill that seat until Othe next election and, therefore, the person appointed to fill this vacancy will serve until March, 2012, at which time there will be an election to fill the remaining term of Commissioner Wheeler. Commissioner Devitt commented that it appears Mr. Dering does not plan to seek re- election. Vice -Mayor Orthwein commented that various areas of the Community should be represented on the Commission and it would be nice to have someone from the annexed area on board. Mr. Randolph asked if there was anyone interested in commenting. Mr. Ganger said the ARPB is currently seeking an alternate member and Mr. Dering would be an excellent candidate. He said Gulf Stream would benefit from his expertise in that area and it would be a good place for Mr. Dering to get to know Gulf Stream. Mr. Ganger said a number of people asked him if he would step in and if appointed to the Commission on this temporary basis he would look forward to a long -term commitment. Commissioner Devitt said he is not comfortable appointing a replacement on such short notice, but he likes the idea of having someone from the new area as a representative and he expressed his support for Mr. Dering. Vice -Mayor Orthwein said both applicants are very good, but she has worked with Mr. Dering on finance committees and he is great with financial issues. She added that she is concerned about the ARPB losing Mr. Ganger as their Chairman at this time and she feels it is important to have someone from the annexed area on the Commission. Mayor Koch stated that Mr. Ganger has done a wonderful job over the years as Chairman of the ARPB. Commissioner Anderson commented that she also likes the idea of the annexed area being represented on the Commission. VI. Appointment of Town Commissioner. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to appoint W. Garrett Dering to fill the Commission Seat left vacant by Chris D. Wheeler until the next election in March, 2012. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Vice -Mayor Orthwein inquired about openings on the Architectural Review and Planning Board and asked if it will be discussed at the next Commission Meeting. Clerk Taylor said it will be on the November 10th Agenda. VII. Adjournment. Commissioner Devitt moved and Vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 A.M. C it C. Abbale Administrative Assist nt 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, October 27, 2011 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 10, 2011 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 Douglas W. Mann, P.E. of Coastal Planning & Engineering, as agent for Barry Goodman, owner of the property located at 3603 N. Ocean Blvd, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as a portion of Lot 8 of Replat of Lots 8 and 9, Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts and a portion of Lots 7, 8 & 9, Block B Palm Beach Shore Acres, to consider the following: SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit extension of existing tile deck 12, seaward to the leeward foot of the dune and will include placement of beach compatible fill held in place by a retaining wall constructed with railroad ties. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a 648 square foot tile deck extension to the existing deck which will extend 12, seaward to the leeward foot of the dune, placed on beach compatible fill material with a retaining wall of railroad ties. 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. The 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. C- 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 THE 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: October 12, 2011 TOWN OF GUULLF STREAM, FLORIDA 24 R" ` /CK7 -lifT� Rita L. Taylor, own Clerk