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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/16/1957 * Special MeetingMINUTES OF TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF GULFSTREAM, FLORIDA HELD: FEBRUARY 16, 1957 at 10:00 A.M. IN THE GULFSTREAM SCHOOL Mayor Lindsay gave a report on the Financial situation, the water situation and the coming Town election, which will be held on March 5, 1957. Mayor Lindsay stated that because of the wide spread interest shown by the voters and taxpayers in the 1952 Zoning Ordinance he would like to give a resume of the Town Commission's actions leading up to the adoption of the said Ordinance. Mayor Lindsay read the Affidavit of Publication in the Delray Beach News on March 13, 200 27 and April 3, 1952 of Notice of the Meeting on April 14, 1952 of the Town Commission of Gulfstream, Florida to consider the adoption of a Zoning Ordin- ance. Mayor Lindsay then read copies of the letters mailed to every voter and taxpayer of Gulfstream. The first letter con- tained a copy of the Notice which was published in the Delray Beach News regarding the Town Commission Meeting on April 14, 1952 to consider the adoption of a Zoning Ordinance along with a designation of the classification assigned the taxpayers property. The second letter contained the request that the property owner attend the scheduled meeting. Mayor Lindsay then read the names of those attending the April 14, 1952 meeting and excerpts from the minutes of the meeting on that date. Mr. William Koch gave a report comparing both the tax rates and water rates of Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Gulfstream. He gave explicit examples showing that the residents of Gulfstream pay less for the water they use than do the residents of Boynton Beach and about the same as the people in Delray Beach. Mr. Koch stated that he had heard on good authority that the water rates in Delray Beach would soon be raised about 20 %. General Carter asked what assurance the Town Commissioners had that Delray Beach would supply the residents of Gulfstream with water. Mr. Koch answered that they had no assurance. He made it a point to stress the fact that the Town's water contract with the Golf Club could be renewed at the option of the Town Commission for another ten years, six months prior to the expir- ation of the present contract in 1959. General Carter asked why it was necessary for the Town to spend money for additional water mains since the increase in consump- tion during the past few years had been very slight. Mayor Lindsay said that several residents of Gulfstream have complained about the inadequate water pressure. He also mentioned that because of the new homes and the new apartment that soon will be completed, the demand on the water supply will be greatly in- creased. Mr. William LaPorte stated that the best way to solve the Townts problems would be to prevent any further building in Gulfstream. After the cheers and applause had subsided someone said, "What we want is Gulfstream to be like it was 10 years ago." Mayor Lindsay said, "And what I want is my youth as it was 40 years ago." General Carter stated that the water survey made by Brockway, Weber and Brockway was well done, but that the recommendations were based on fire control. Mr. Christenson asked if the water pressure was sufficient in the south end of Town to take care of any fires that might break out. Mayor Lindsay said that the pressure was below the recommended standards. Mr. Quackenbush asked why it would not be wise for the Town to purchase a fire truck that would pump water from the inland waterway. Mayor Lindsay said this was something that could be considered by the Commission. Mr. Christenson said that he went to the fire on Mr. Frelinghuysen's land to the west of the inland waterway and no fire truck appeared. The Mayor said this would be checked into. Mr. N. J. Clarke said that he had heard that AlA was to be widened so he talked with County Commissioner Sundy. Mr. Sundy recom- mended that the Town Commission of Gulfstream and other interested groups write: Mr. Wilbur E. Jones, Chairman State Road Board Tallahassee, Florida and explain that there is no need now for AlA to be widened. The Sunshine Parkway and the widening of U.S. ##1 means less travel on AlA. Mr. LaPorte read a copy of a letter which was sent to Mr. Jones by the Civic Association. Mr. Langlotz asked if any one could tell him whether or not the Polo Pony Stables would remain in Gulfstream after this season. Each Commissioner answered that he did not know what the plans were for the stables at the present time. Mr. LaPorte read a list of the months between 1951 and 1956 when no Commission Meeting was held. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the interpretation of some portions of the 1952 Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Royce stated that in his opinion the Town Attorney and the Commissioners had misinterpreted Section VI, Subsection E of the 1952 Zoning Ordinance, Mayor Lindsay suggested that since there were dif- ferences of opinion regarding the meaning of several sections of the 1952 Zoning Ordinance, that the Civic Association assist the Town Commission in drafting a new Zoning and Building Ordin- ance. General Carter recommended that Mayor Lindsay appoint a Committee to study the Town water situation with particular stress and study on conservation measures. Mayor Lindsay thanked General Carter for the suggestion and thereupon appointed Wm. Koch, Mr. Quackenbush, General Carter and himself to serve as a Committee on water supply and conservation. After a motion it was voted unanimously that the meeting adjourn. # ## # ## TOWN MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1957 NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING Mayor L. Eaton Lindsay Mr. Wm. Johnston Mrs. Wm. Johnston Mr. Wm. F. Koch Mr. Stewart B. Iglehart Mr. Clark Hungerford Mr. Henry V. Pope Mr. Frank L. White Mr. Howard Cousins Mr. L. C. Quackenbush Mr, Wm. LaPorte Mr. H. S. Taylor Mr. A. B. Royce Mrs. A. B. Royce Mr. Lockhart Mrs. Lockhart Mr. Thomas Mrs. Thomas Mr. H. F. Johnson Mr. H. G. Roig Mr. N. J. Clarke Mr. Franklyn E. Burke, Jr. General A. H. Carter Elizabeth B. Hornney Mr. Lee C. Hornney Mr. Curtis H. Dodson Mr. T. M. Girdler Mrs. T. M. Girdler Mr. W. L. Christenson Mrs. W. L. Christenson Mrs. Samuel S. Stewart Mr. D. W. Colhoun Mr. Curtis M. Shetler Ms. Martha D. Whittaker Mr. J. D. S. Coleman