TOWN OF HYPOLUXO
MINUTES
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Al Merion Council Chamber
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Kenneth Schultz called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Elected Officials: Mayor Kenneth Schultz; Vice Mayor Mike Brown; Town Council Members Karen Miller, Dan Monahan, Bill Smith and Dick Roney.
SILENT PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA APPROVAL – ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Schultz presented Bill Smith and Dick Roney with Certificates of Accomplishment for their recent attendance at the Florida League of Cities Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.
COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Kristen Puhalainen, Palm Beach County League of Cities, visited the council meeting as part of their Member Outreach program. She urged council to avail themselves of the many services offered by the League.
CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Brown moved approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held July 15, 2009; b) Appointment of Planning & Zoning Board Members. Seconded by Ms. Miller. Vote: Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 174 – Amending the Town Code of Ordinances, Section 28-98 “Mobile Home Parks”, to Allow a Limited Number of Travel Trailers within Mobile Home Parks Subject to Specified Conditions (Second Reading)
Attorney Rubin read Ordinance No. 174 by title only.
Mr. Monahan moved approval of Ordinance No. 174 on second reading. Seconded by Mr. Smith.
The public portion of the hearing was opened; there were no comments and it was closed.
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous.
Ordinance No. 175 – Amending the Town Code of Ordinances by modifying and updating the list of Permitted Uses & Conditional Uses in the Commercial Office & Institutional (COI) Zoning District (First Reading)
Attorney Rubin read Ordinance No. 175 by title only.
Ms. Miller moved approval of Ordinance No. 175 on first reading. Seconded by Mr. Roney.
Mr. Rubin explained the Town was approached by property owners in the district who wished to expand and clarify uses in the COI district. He explained the current uses and detailed the proposed changes:
· Adding beauty salon or barber shop; studio, instructional; and massage therapist or acupuncture services to permitted uses
· Moving banks and financial institutions to conditional uses
Chairman Claude Edwards presented the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation for approval of Ordinance No. 175.
The public portion of the hearing was opened; there were no comments and it was closed.
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous.
Ordinance No. 176 – Amending the Town Code of Ordinances to permit the alternate member of the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Board to serve in the event a regular member is absent and to update functions and duties of the P&Z Board (First Reading)
Attorney Rubin read Ordinance No. 176 by title only.
Vice Mayor Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 176 on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Miller.
The public portion of the hearing was opened; there were no comments and it was closed.
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Review of 2009/2010 Budget to determine if workshop meeting is necessary prior to the first hearing September 16th
Consensus was reached that a workshop would not be necessary due to the mayor’s thorough review of the proposed budget with individual council members.
INFORMATION ITEMS & REPORTS
Budget – Comparison of Actual Expenditures and Income to Budget and Statement on Reserves – No comments.
COMMENTS
Council Members
Ms. Miller, noting the proposed closing of the Lantana Post Office, said Congressman Ron Klein’s office has written a letter encouraging the Postmaster General to keep the branch open.
She commented on an award winning park that was implemented by the City of Eustis at minimal cost, which includes sculptures and electric car charging stations, powered by solar energy. The vacant land is leased by the city for $1.00 per year and everything can be moved in the event the property is sold.
Ms. Miller reported that the Issues Forum agenda was Intergovernmental Coordination Program review. Support for regulatory reform encouraging streamlined review of potential industry and by-laws for IPARC were approved.
Vice Mayor Brown questioned the progress of the US Highway One resurfacing project. Mayor Schultz said it would commence sometime after October 1st, at least one lane will be open in each direction during the project and extras, such as pavers at crosswalks, have been deleted due to the current economic situation.
Town Attorney
Mr. Rubin reported that a contract with Waterside Village was still in the draft stage due to a third staff turnover of Waterside representation. He hopes to have a final version by the next council meeting.
Deputy Town Clerk – Ms. Fick said there were three ordinances to be signed.
Mayor
Mayor Schultz reported:
· Crime statistics have decreased by 34% since the same time period last year and both figures are quite low
· Requested and received approval to support the Byrne Formula Criminal Justice Grant program as is done yearly
· He will participate in a White House conference call on energy tomorrow on behalf of the Town
· A Certificate of Appreciation has been received from the Florida League of Cities for the town’s resolution supporting civics education
· Staining of the Hypoluxo Scrub entranceway structure will be completed this week and the historical plaques are being cleaned and replaced
· The Kiwanis Safety Fair will be held September 12th at the scrub entranceway park and many exhibits are anticipated
Comments from the Public - None
ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Schultz adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS ______DAY OF ______, 2009.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Kenneth M. Schultz, Mayor Barbara Searls Ross, Town Clerk
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