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Fall 2012 Newsletter
TOWN WEBSITE ON THE "HORIZON"
For those of you that thought this would never happen, it is just about completed. A second draft
proposal is expected within days and then the final construction at the end of the month. The
website will have all of the basic information such as meeting dates, elected and appointed officials
and the Town staff and information about the Town. The format is to make the website
informational but not overdone in keeping with the high standards of the Town of Gulf Stream. The
website will be found at
www.2ulf-stream.m
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS & MEETINGS
The Town Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday October 12, 2012 at Town Hall. During this
meeting a public hearing will be held to review an application for a new single family structure that
was previously heard by the Architectural Review and Planning Board (ARPB). The ARPB has
recommended approval of the application. The Town Commission regularly meets the second
Friday of every month. Please call Town Hall for further information.
The next meeting for the ARPB will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday October 25, 2012 at Town Hall. The
ARPB has a very busy schedule with four development applications. Three single family structures
and a North Ocean Overlay Permit. The ARPB regularly meets the fourth Thursday of every month
with the exception of August each year when they do not meet. However, because of the holiday,
the November ARPB meeting will be November 15a at 8:30 a.m.
TOWN HALL FUTURE MEETING DATES
October 12,2012; Town Commission at 9:00 a.m.
October 25, 2012: ARPB at 8:30 a.m.
November 9, 2012: Town Commission at 9:00 a.m.
November 15, 2012: ARPB at 8:30 a.m.
December 14, 2012: Town Commission at 9:00 a.m.
December 27, 2012: ARPB at 8:30 a.m.
UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT UPDATE
At the September 14, 2012 Commission meeting the Town's consultant presented various options
and pricing for the street lights. After discussion the Commission asked the consultant for more
information. Presently, there are approximately 80 street lights in the barrier island project area that
may be removed and replaced with an alternative type of light.
The Town consultant will continue to work with the FPL engineers to get this project off the
ground. It is estimated that by the end of November a Request for Bids and ultimate selection of a
contractor will be accomplished. Any native landscaping that is disturbed will be restored.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT SEASON REMINDER
A message from the Town's Police Chief, Garrett Ward: "As the winter season commences, we
would like to remind you to utilize your home alarm systems and to lock your cars and keep them
free of valuables. Property crimes increase during this time of the year."
PUBLIC NOTICE TO WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS
As a preventive measure to ensure that drinking water remains safe and compliant with all
regulatory water quality requirements, the City of Delray, Gulf Stream's water provider, is
preparing for its water distribution line enhanced disinfection activity which will begin on Monday
November 5, 2012 and continue through November 19, 2012.
The specific maintenance activity will include utilizing free chlorine as the primary disinfectant.
During this preventive maintenance activity, water customers may notice an increased chlorine odor
and taste in their tap water. This is a normal occurrence and will cause no adverse health effects.
During this time period, customers with special needs should be aware of potential problems with
their equipment and systems and owners of tropical fish aquariums and holding tanks for fish and
shellfish should be aware that this temporary change in our disinfection process may be toxic to
aquatic life if not properly addressed. Any such side effects will diminish when the City of Delray
reverts to the normal disinfection method on November 19, 2012. Users are encouraged to contact
an appropriate professional for guidance on how to use their equipment during this period. The
Town will also flush fire hydrants during this period as part of the enhanced disinfection procedure.
If you notice such flushing activities in your immediate area, please refrain from using laundry
machines until activities have ceased.
Please be assured that this is a routine preventive maintenance procedure that will continue on a
quarterly basis. For additional information, please contact Town Hall at (561) 276-5116.
COMNIISSION UPDATE
At the August 10, 2012 Town Commission meeting Mr. Robert Ganger and Mr. Tom Stanley were
appointed to the Commission. Both of these Commissioners have hit the "ground running" making
noticeable contributions in thought and energy. Congratulations and a warm welcome to our new
Commissioners. Thanks to them for their willingness to serve and protect our Town ideals.
At the September 14, 2012 meeting, Mr. Tom Stanley was appointed to serve the Town as Vice
Mayor.
.Mayor Joan Orthwein