Town of Ocean Ridge
6450 North Ocean Blvd.
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
www.oceanridgeflorida.com


Citizen Information Line: 738-ORFL (6735)

Proudly serving the residents of Ocean Ridge for 80 years.

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2/1/12 Energy2Save Rebate Program Open to Ocean Ridge Residents
12/28/11 Lost & Found Felines
12/23/11 GOP Primary
The 2012 GOP Primary will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. For absentee ballot and other election information, please call the Supervisor of Election directly at 561-656-6200.
12/7/11 Sabal Island Drive Residents:

The water has been turned off and will remain off until about 3pm due to water main break.  There will be a boil water order when the water returns.  A notice with more information will be located at your front door.  If you have any questions, please contact Steven Evans, Boynton's Water Quality Supervisor at 561-742-6964 or town hall at 561-732-2635.  Thank you.

Water is back on as of 2:15pm.

The boil water is all clear as of Friday, December 9 at 12:30pm. (Posted 12/9/11)

11/14/11

Please help your neighbor find their
LOST CATS


(Click on picture to view bigger picture)

We are missing two cats from Dolphin Road, Ocean Ridge FL.  They were last seen on Tuesday, November 8th. They are both male and have been neutered.

The black tabby cat is called Oliver/Ollie and the orange/white long haired Maine coon cat is called Bailey.  Neither are wearing a collar. 

If you have any information or can share this with anyone, we would sincerely appreciate it.  Please reply to this email address, call 561.596.8359 (Charlotte- leave a message if nobody answers).  See flyer for more pictures and contact information.

11/10/11 Updated Water Restrictions Effective 11/10/11
09/28/11 Budget FY 11/12 Book
(Reposted 9/28/11 w/memo update from 9/26/11 meeting.)
Public copy is always available at town hall if you are unable to view online.
09/11 Found Cat/Kitten

A very sweet and friendly kitten cat was found at Thompson and Old Ocean Blvd on August 12.  Please see attached picture for description.  If you know who this feline may belong to or if this cat belongs to you please call dispatch at 561-732-8331.

09/11 Floodplain Management Plan Annual Progress Report 2010-11

September Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter

September Town Manager's Town Update

September STC Budget Meeting / Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda

September Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary

July Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes / Special Town Commission Meeting Minutes

August Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge/Briny Breezes

Will be posted as they become available

7/22/11 Employment Opportunities
Police Officer

Must possess current FL Law Enf. Cert., valid FL DL, minimum 5 years law enf. exp. inlcuding positive citizen-focused interaction, enf of crim & traf laws, Code Compliance requirements, & general competency for tasks associated with position.  Starting $47,953.  Application at Ocean Ridge Police Department, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or
here.  return postmark by 5pm 8/19/11.

Police Dispatcher/Clerk
Must possess valid FL DL, minimum 3 years exp. preferred, including positive citizen-focused interaction, rec/data entry, shift work.  Minimum starting salary $34,777.60. Application at Ocean Ridge Police Department, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or
here.  Return postmark by 5pm 8/19/11.

7/15/11 Budget FY 11/12 Book
7/14/11 Residents:  FPL will be clearing lines in Ocean Ridge in the next few weeks.  They will be clearing branches and limbs away from the power lines.  To facilitate their efforts, they are asking for access to trees near power lines behind your property.  If access to your property is required,  a contractor will contact you personally or leave a note at your door in advance.  If you have any questions or concerns, call Vegetation Management at 866-274-9098.
7/6/11 Lost Bird
6/11 June's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter

June's Town Manager's Town Update

June's Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda

June's Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary

June's Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

May's Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes

May's Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge - Briny Breezes
 

6/15/11 Lost Male Cat
All black sphynx, male, 14 yo, no tail named Ming.  Last seen at 37 Spanish River Drive on 6/14/11.  Please call dispatch at 561-732-8331 if you have seen him. **update** 6/21/11 Ming was found alive and is home.
6/11 Invitation to Bid for Noseeum Spraying Services
The Town of Ocean Ridge, Florida is accepting bids for the spraying of noseeums within the Town limits from qualified licensed companies.  Spraying will be done weekly right before the weekend.   All spraying will be done on foot utilizing a backpack and none by truck.  Spraying will be for 12 months beginning October 1, 2011.  Natural pyrethrin pesticide products are specified, for use in conjunction with suitable registered insecticides for residual control, as needed.  The product(s) specified in the bidder's proposal shall be indentified and a copy of the product specimen label provided to substantiate residual claims.  The areas to be sprayed are, in general, the edge of the mangroves and the adjoining front and backyards where approved by the homeowner.  The spraying areas are approximately 43,500 linear feet.  Any questions must be submitted to Ken Schenck, Town Manager, at 561-732-2635.  Ocean Ridge is an equal opportunity employer.  The Town reserves the right to reject all bids if it is in the best interest of the Town.  Maps may be obtained at Town Hall which delineates the areas to be sprayed.  Interested contractors should submit 3 copies of the bid.  Bids must be sealed with "Noseeum Spraying Bid" on the envelope.  Experience in the spraying for noseeums must be included and is required.  All required submittals should be directed to: Town Clerk, Town of Ocean Ridge, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL 33435, 561-732-2635.  Responses to this invitation to bid will be received by the Town of Ocean Ridge no later than 2pm, as determined by the Town's clock, on June 23, 2011.  All bids will be opened in the Town Chambers at 2pm on June 23, 2011.
5/25/11 Town's email and website will be updated later this week.  Town's email and website may be not be updated between Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30.  Please call Town Hall at 561-732-2635 or Dispatch at 561-732-8331 with any concerns.
5/6/11 Palm Tran Development Plan Open Houses
"Palm Tran is currently updating its Transit Development Plan that will guide planning, development, and operations for the next ten years, and has asked Kittleson & Associates, Inc. to lead the TDP consultant team.  The TDP is important for securing Palm Tran's funding and for outlining future changes to Palm Tran service.  Public involvement is a key component in developing a TDP.  Therefore, Palm Tran will be hosting three open houses at Palm Beach County Branch Libraries."
5/5/11 Residents:  DOT began working to fix cracks on the sidewalks along A1A at the beginning of the week and will continue to work on the sidewalks until the end of May.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call Town Hall at 561-732-2635.
  May's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter

May's Town Manager's Town Update

May's Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda

May's Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary

May's Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

May's Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda

April's Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes

March's Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge - Briny Breezes
April's Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge - Briny Breezes

Will be posted as they become available.

 4/18/11

  April's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter

April's Town Manager's Town Update

April's Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda

April's Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary

April's Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

March's Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes

March's Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge - Briny Breezes
Will be posted as they become available.

4/5/2011 Various Board Appointments
The Commission will consider 3 Regular Member (3 year term) and 2 Alternates (1 year term) appointments for the Board of Adjustment and 3 Regular Member (3 year term) and 2 Alternates (1 year term) appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission at the May 2, 2011 Regular Town Commission meeting.  Interested residents must be registered voters of the Town and submit a resume to the Clerk's office by April 25, 2011.  Any questions, please call 561-732-2635.
3/23/11 New Water Restrictions
Effective March 26, 2011

Existing Landscaping
Odd-numbered street address residents and businesses may water lawns and landscapes on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 12am to 10am and/or from 4pm to 11:59pm.

Even-numbered street addresses, no street addresses or irrigate both even and odd address within the same zones, including multi-family units and homeowners associations, may water lawns and landscapes on Thursdays and Sundays from 12am to 10am and/or from 4pm to 11:59pm.

3/20/11

Date: March 20, 2011

Project: Coconut Lane Outfall Improvements

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed Bids, in triplicate, will be received by the Town of Ocean Ridge located at 6450 North Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, FL  33435 (Phone 561-734-5650) for the subject Project until 11:00 AM, local time, April 19, 2011, then opened. 

The Owner for the Project is the Town of Ocean Ridge.

The Engineer for the Project is Engenuity Group, Inc., 1201 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL  33405.  All Contract and Technical inquiries should be directed to Michael Hanseter, PE, at the Engineer’s Offices and whose phone number is (561) 655-1151, and fax number is (561) 832-9390.

The project is generally described as follows:  Install drainage pump station, pipe, structures, generator, and a pollution control device along with associated pavement and site restoration on Coconut Lane in the Town of Ocean Ridge.

Contract Documents may be purchased beginning at 9:00 am on March 21, 2011 from Engenuity Group, Inc. located at 1201 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 (Phone 561-655-1151) at the following prices, which are non-refundable:

            Project Manual and Drawings:  $80.00

Packaging & Mailing Charges:  $10.00   

            This Contract is a unit price contract.

 A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Bid on a Contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not be awarded or perform Work as a Contractor, Supplier, Subcontractor, or Consultant under a Contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing date for the receipt of Bid except as otherwise provided in the Instruction to Bidders.

The successful bidder, who is awarded the Contract, shall be required to furnish a 100% Construction Performance Bond and a 100% Construction Payment Bond.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, and to re-advertise.

BY ORDER OF:  The Town of Ocean Ridge, Florida

Publish:  The Palm Beach Post

Date:      March 20, 2011

3/7/11 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Police Dispatcher/Clerk - MUST possess current FL 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Cert., valid FL DL, min 3yrs experience.  Include positive citizen-focused interaction, rec/data entry, shift work.  Minimum starting salary $33,113.60 start date 06/01/11.  Apply to ORPD, 6450 N Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or at www.oceanridgeflorida.com.  Return postmark by 5pm 04/08/11.  

Application Packet

3/7/11 Lost Cat - Coconut Lane area - Dark Tiger stripped DSH.  See flyer.
3/11 March's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter

March's Town Manager's Town Update

March's Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda

March's Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary

March's Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

Ocean Ridge Police Department 2010 Annual Report

February's Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes

February's Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge - Briny Breezes

Will be posted as they become available.

1/5/11
January's Ocean Ridge Tidings E-newsletter

January's Town Manager's Town Update

January's Regular Town Commission Meeting Agenda

January's Regular Town Commission Meeting Action Summary

January's Code Enforcement Hearing Agenda

Ordinance 591

December's Code Enforcement Minutes

December's Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes

December's Monthly Activity Report - Ocean Ridge - Briny Breezes

Will be posted as they become available.

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