HomeMy Public PortalAboutMarch 15, 2011COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. Mayer
JOAN K. ORTHWEIN, Vice Mayor
FRED B. DEVITT III
CHRIS 0. WHEELER
MURIEL J. ANDERSON
March 15, 2011
Dear Resident:
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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(561) 276-5116
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(561) 737-0166
Town Manager
WILLIAM H. THRASHER
Town Clerk
RRA LTAYLOR
As there would be with moving to any new community, we know you have lots of questions about services the Town offers
to its residents. We want your "move" to be a pleasant experience.
We would like to call attention to a few specific items that you may help you in this transition:
• Town Commission Meetings are held on the 2"d Friday of every month at 9:00 A.M. in the Commission Chambers at the
Town Hall. Monthly Commission Meetings and Public Hearings are open to the public.
• The Town of Gulf Stream will provide Police protection. The Town contracts with the City of Delray Beach for Fre and
Emergency Medical Service. The Police non -emergency number from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for business issues is 561-
278-8611. The non -emergency dispatch number for all emergency services is 561-243-7800. ALWAYS CALL 911 FOR
AN EMERGENCY!
• As a new resident you may be anticipating some exterior changes to your home. In order to preserve its unique
community character, the Town of Gulf Stream has adopted architectural guidelines In a "Design Manual." These
guidelines address all significant changes to the exterior appearance of your home, including different roofing materials,
paint color, statues, mailboxes, and major landscaping changes. Please call the Town Hall prior to making any physical
changes to learn about these guidelines.
• The Town provides decals for your automobiles. These enable the Police Department to identify Town residents and
better determine which vehicles could require closer observation. To obtain decals, please bring in a document with
your vehicles' Identification number on it (registration, title or insurance policy).
• The Town currently has a franchise agreement with Waste Management, which provides for "back -door" garbage pick-
up on Wednesday and Saturday east of the Intracoastal Waterway. It is not necessary to carry your garbage curbside.
In order to maintain the community's appearance on garbage days, please leave the garbage just outside the side door
or garage door. You can also designate an enclosed area just beside the garage and Inform Waste Management of its
location (561) 547-4000. Recycling pick-up is on Saturday east of the Intracoastal. Non-dumpster residents will be
billed bi-monthly by the Town.
• Please contact Waste Management for large vegetative and bulk pickup. Homeowners may be billed separately by
Waste Management for bulk pick-up per cubic yard.
• Presently the Town is restricted to Phase II watering restrictions. Odd numbered addresses may irrigate on Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday and even numbered addresses may irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, both during
non -daylight hours. For guidelines on new sod and new plantings, please contact the Town Hall.
Again we welcome you and please call us at (561) 276-5116 if you have any questions. The staff at Town Hall is here to
assist you.
Sincerely,
William F. Koch, ]r., Mayor
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William H. Thrasher, Town Manager
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483