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TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE

AGENDA

Sept. 10, 2007

5:01 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, Jr.          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

Presentation of Tentative Budget and Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2007-2008

a.       Comment from Commissioners and Public

b.      Adoption of Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008

c.       Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2007-2008

d.      Announce Computed Millage Rate Exceeds Rolled Back Rate by 6.02%

e.      Public Hearing Date for Final Adoption is Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 at 5:01 PM

REGULAR MEETING

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

            1.         Minutes of Regular Town Commission Meeting of Aug. 6, 2007

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS

            2.         Proclamation Declaring September as “National Sickle Cell Month”

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

3.         An Application Submitted by Bridges, Marsh & Assoc., PA, 18 Via Mizner, Palm each FL 33480, Representing Owner, Carolyn Danforth, Requesting a Land Development Permit from the provisions of the Land Development code, Article 2; COASTAL CONSTRUCTION, Section 67-17; Coastal Construction and Excavation Setback Line; Sub-Paragraph (a); Setback Line Established; and Sub-Paragraph (h) Existing Structures to Permit the Construction of a 383 sq ft Addition Consisting of a New Bedroom/Bath that will Extend a Maximum of 169’3” east of the Coastal Construction Control Line located at 6823 North Ocean Blvd. #1 or Legally Described as Unit #1 of that Portion of the North 210.7’ of the South 3723.35’ as Measured at Right Angles of that Portion of Section 22, Township 45 South, Range 43 East, Palm Beach County, Florida, Lying East of the East Right of Way Line of Florida State Road A1A (exact legal description located in the Clerk’s Office)

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

5.         Town Attorney

            a.         Discuss Challenge Regarding Occupational License Tax Imposed on                    Attorneys

6.         Director of Public Safety

7.         Town Engineer

ACTION ITEMS

8.         Presentation of the Annual Audit Prepared by Nowlen, Holt & Miner, PA for Fiscal Year 2005/2006

9.         Ratify Payment for Builders Risk Property and Wind Insurance Premium for New Town Hall/Police Complex By: Kenneth Schenck, Town Manager

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)

10.              Discuss SFRN Engineering Services By: Mayor Kaleel

11.              Discuss Boynton Inlet Study By: Comm Bingham

12.              Discuss Bidding Procedures By: Comm Hogan

13.              Authorize Attendance to Florida League of Cities Workshop Hosted by the Town of South Palm Beach By: Comm Allison

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING(S):

SEPT.  17, 2007 AT 5:01 P.M. FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION

OCTOBER 1, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING