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TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE

AGENDA

July 9, 2007

5:30 P.M.

TOWN HALL – MEETING CHAMBERS

TOWN COMMISSION

Mayor Kenneth M. Kaleel

Commissioner Lynn L. Allison            Commissioner Betty P.B. Bingham

Commissioner Nancy L. Hogan          Commissioner Geoffrey A. Pugh

ADMINISTRATION

Town Manager Kenneth N. Schenck                Town Attorney Kenneth G. Spillias

Town Clerk Karen E. Hancsak

RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is encouraged to offer comments with the order of presentation being as follows: Town Staff, public comments, Commission discussion and official action.  Town Commission meetings are business meetings and the right to limit discussion rests with the Commission.  Generally, remarks by an individual will be limited to three minutes or less.  The Mayor or presiding officer has discretion to adjust the amount of time allocated.

A.                  Public Hearings: Any citizen is entitled to speak on items under this section.

B.                  Public Comments: Any citizen is entitled to be heard concerning any matter within the scope of jurisdiction of the commission under this section.  The Commission may withhold comment or direct the Town Manager to take action on requests or comments. The Commission meetings are held for the purpose of discussing and establishing policy and to review such other issues that affect the general welfare of the Town and its residents.  Where possible individual grievances should first be taken up with the Town Staff.

C.                  Regular Agenda and First Reading Items: When extraordinary circumstances or reasons exist and at the discretion of the Commission, citizens may speak on any official agenda item under these sections.

       2.      ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: At the appropriate time, please step up to the podium and       state your name and address for he record.  All comments must be addressed to the Commission as           a body and not to individuals.  Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who                becomes boisterous while addressing the Commission shall be barred by the presiding officer from                 speaking further, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by a     majority vote of the Commission members present.

APPELLATE PROCEDURES

Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.  The Town neither provides nor prepares such record. 

Persons who need an accommodation in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact the Town Clerk at 732-2635 at least 2 days prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING

            RESOLUTION NO. 2007-11; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) OF THE TOWN’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; STATING THE INTENT OF THE COMMISSION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ASED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT; AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

            1.         Minutes of the Regular Town Commission Meeting of June 11, 2007

2.         Request to Obstruct the Thompson Street Right-of-Way with a Fence That Would Encroach 20’ into the ROW By: Lisa and Ken Joy, 62 Harbour Drive North (POSTPONED TO THE 5/7/07, 6/11/07 MEETING AND REQUESTING FURTHER EXTENSION)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3.         The Proposed FY 2006/07 Budget/Adopt Proposed Millage Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 8:30 AM 

PUBLIC COMMENT – (15 minute maximum with 3 minute individual limit)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

REGULAR AGENDA

(Items Which Require Town Commission Action That Must Be Filed With Town Clerk 1 Week prior to Meeting – Public comment Permitted)

REPORTS

4.         Town Manager

            (Including an update on the Repaving of SR A1A)

5.         Town Attorney

6.         Director of Public Safety

7.         Town Engineer (SFRN, Inc.) – Drainage Update

ACTION ITEMS

            8.         Approval of Health Insurance Renewal for Employees By: Ken Schenck

9.         Request to Permit Underground Utilities on Old Ocean Blvd. between Anna St. and Corrine St. within the Town Easement to be Funded Entirely by the Affected Property Owners By: Anthony Mauro, Mauro Brothers, LLC, representing the residents

10.       Approval of Contract for Construction of New Town Hall/Police Complex with BSA Corp. By: Ken Schenck, Town Manager

11.       Discuss Scheduling of Meeting with Bank of America Representatives for the Financing of the New Town Hall/Police Complex By: Ken Schenck, Town Manager

12.       Approval of Settlement Agreement with James Bonfiglio RE: Encroachment on Town Property By: Kenneth Spillias, Town Attorney           

RESOLUTIONS (Possibly Requiring Discussion)

None

FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

None

SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

None

TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS

                        (Information Items Only – 3 minute limit per item)

13.       Discuss Creation of Committee for New Town Hall By: Comm Hogan

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING(S):

SPECIAL MEETING/PROPOSED BUDGET TENTATIVE MILLAGE JULY 26, 2007 AT 8:30 AM

REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MON., AUG. 6, 2007