Mosquito Prevention

July 2018

Volume 11, Issue 7

A monthly e-newsletter for the residents of Ocean Ridge, Florida

Want to register to vote and have a fun day with the family? There will be an event at Alligator Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413) on July 14 from 11 am to 4 pm where there will be food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, a DJ and the opportunity for you to register to vote. Remember there will be a primary election in August. Fore more information, click here.

Town Commission Budget Meeting Schedule Monday, Aug. 6 : Budget Workshop @ 3pm Monday, Aug. 6: Regular Town Meeting @ 6pm Thursday, Sept. 6: 1st Budget Public Hearing & Regular Meeting @ 6 pm Monday, Sept. 24: Special Meeting—2nd Budget Public Hearing @ 5pm **All Meetings to be Held in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall**

Fun Fact: When was the first Disney Movie Made? In 1937, the Walt Disney Studios released its first fully animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and pioneered a new form of family entertainment.

Mosquito Prevention (Tips from: Palm Beach County) Rainy Season is upon us! Please see list below of steps you can take around your home to eliminate mosquitos and protect your family: 1. Dump bird baths, or replace them with clear water every three to four days. 2. Remove saucers that hold water under potted plants. 3. Remove, cover or recycle old tires. 4. Remove accumulated leaves from roof gutters so that they drain completely. 5. Modify yard objects so they don’t hold water. 6. Keep water moving in all mechanized water features such as small decorative ponds. 7. Repair any holes in window, porch and pool screening. 8. Bromeliad plants that hold water in the center can also serve as egg laying areas. The water can be flushed out, or mosquito dunks can be used. Mosquito dunks contain the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and are available at most garden centers and hardware stores. They are very effective in controlling mosquito larvae. Mosquito dunks are not harmful to fish, waterfowl, pets or humans when used according to label instructions. To view article or more tips, click on the link: http://www.floridamosquito.info/

General Information 6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 www.oceanridgeflorida.com @OceanRidgeFL Town Hall 561-732-2635 (main) ◊ 561-737-8359 (fax) 561-732-ORFL (Citizen Information Line) General Email: [email protected] Town Hall Hours: 8:30am-3:00pm

Police Non-emergency: 561-732-8331 Emergency: 9-1-1 Public Records Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm

Town Officials Town Manager James Titcomb [email protected] Town Clerk Tracey Stevens [email protected] Police Chief Hal Hutchins [email protected] Building Official Wayne Cameron [email protected] Mayor James Bonfiglio [email protected] Vice Mayor Don MaGruder [email protected] Commissioners Phil Besler [email protected] Steve Coz [email protected] Kristine de Haseth [email protected]

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Numbers to Know EMERGENCY Police, Fire, Ambulance

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NON-EMERGENCY Ocean Ridge Police Dept. Boynton Beach Fire Dept.

561-732-8331 561-742-6600

TOWN HALL Building Dept., Town Clerk, Town Mgr. 561-732-2635 Fax 561-737-8359 OTHERS Abuse Hotline 800-962-2873 Animal Control 561-233-1200 Army Corp of Engineers 561-683-1577 Beach Conditions 561-966-6600 Boynton Beach City Hall 561-742-6000 Boynton Beach Water Dept. 561-742-6300 Clarke Environmental Services 800-203-6485 Comcast 800-266-2278 Declare Domicile 561-355-2962 Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) 561-245-2118 DEP—Christian Lambert 561-313-9007 Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 561-681-6333 Elder Affairs 866-882-2991 FEMA 800-621-3362 FL Dept. of Transportation (DOT) 866-374-3368 FL Dept. of Transportation Traffic Line 511 Florida Fish & Wildlife Comm. 888-404-FWCC Florida Power & Light (FPL) 561-697-8000 Florida Power & Light (report outage) 800-4-OUTAGE Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies 561-355-2986 Oceanfront Park Beach Conditions 561-742-6775 Oceanfront Park Events/Weddings 561-742-6240 Palm Beach County Building Dept. 561-233-5100 Palm Beach County EOC 561-712-6400 Palm Beach County Health Dept 561-840-4500 Palm Beach County Inspector General 877-283-7068 Palm Beach County Mosquito Control 561-642-8775 Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation 561-966-6600 Palm Beach County Property Appraiser 561-355-3230 Palm Beach County Tax Collector 561-355-2266 Palm Beach County White Fly 561-276-1260 Republic Services (trash collection) 561-478-9590 So. FL Water Management 561-686-8800 Solid Waste Authority 561-640-4000 Supervisor of Elections 561-656-6200 Tides 561-742-6776 CLIP AND SAVE!

Calendar of Events July 9: Planning and Zoning meeting begins at 8:30 am in the chambers. 28: Sea Angels Beach cleanup from 8am– 10:30am at Ocean Inlet Park. 30: Charter Review Committee Meeting begins at 8 am in the chambers. August 6: Budget Workshop meeting begins at 3 pm in the chambers. 6: Regular Town Commission meeting begins at 6 pm in the chambers. 7: Code Enforcement hearing begins at 10 am in the chambers. (Tentative) 13: Planning & Zoning meeting begins at 8:30 am in the chambers. 15: Charter Review Committee meeting begins at 8 am in the chambers. 25: Sea Angels Beach cleanup from 8am– 10:30am at Ocean Inlet Park. 28: Primary Election from 7am– 7pm to be held in community room.

Agendas, minutes, and updates to the calendar are available on the town’s website and will be posted as they become available.

Meeting Information Regular Town Commission meetings are generally held on the first Monday of every month at 6:00pm. Code Enforcement Hearings meet on demand on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00am. Board of Adjustment meets on demand on the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30am and the Planning & Zoning Commission meets on demand on the second Monday of the month at 8:30am. Any special meetings added to the calendar, date and time changes, as well as agendas and minutes will be updated on the Town’s website at www.oceanridgeflorida.com and on Twitter @OceanRidgeFL as they occur.

Privacy Policy The following is the Town’s privacy policy that is noted in Town email signatures and a variation is on the Town’s website. “Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Ocean Ridge officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Ocean Ridge. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message, and please delete it from your computer. Thank you.” Page 3

Town Manager’s Report Below is The Town Manager’s Report—July’s Commission Meeting: PBA Police Union Bargaining Update The first meeting for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations occurred June 5th between Town Administration and Attorney, PBA Attorney and union representatives reviewing initial requested bargaining items including fringe benefits, salary multipliers and workplace policies. June 19th the PBA presented additional information for requested salary increases they’d like to see applied each year in the 3-year contract agreement renewal. Town staff is currently processing the costs and impacts of the requests. We meet again on July 20th to continue negotiations on the CBA. A “Shade” meeting may be called for the Commission at appropriate time to seek consensus and direction. Adoption of a final agreement may affect the whole workforce on equity and parity matters. Planning & Zoning Last month the Commission passed Ordinance 630 providing a temporary moratorium on new building/zoning, land development applications and permits on brand new builds/substantial (50 %+) proposed for properties within the Town. The Ordinance provides an Administrative Exemption review option for applications that meet all Town code and measure against stated criteria to troubleshoot issues. At this writing, 3 out of 4 plans applications submitted thus far were not approved due to not meeting basic Town Code minimum requirements for consideration. Boynton Utilities Meetings We have met initially with Boynton Beach Utilities administration to begin more direct discussion on the historical agreements, resolutions addendums on emergency service protocols, utility infrastructure and long-term upgrades and maintenance issues to consider between the two communities. Town administration and legal will work on recommendations for future protocols to bring forward accordingly. TM Vacation/Out of Office I will be out of the office on vacation July 4 th through July 16th. Chief Hutchins and Clerk Stevens will be official points of contact for Town Administration matters during this time. I return Tuesday, July 17. FLC Annual Conference & Gold Coast League Breakfast

Time is close to reserve for the FLC Annual Conference at the Diplomat, Hollywood, Aug. 16-18th, the theme is the 50th Anniversary of Home Rule Powers legislation in the Florida Constitution. The latest public management updates, trends, professional development, legislative and technical information on key issues, and an exhibition hall of contract vendors and services are featured. Conference Information is located on the Florida League website at: http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com Hurricane Season is here, don’t let your guard down! – Review your family emergency contingency plans in place and have excess vegetative trimming done before any storm warnings impact our area. Visit our website for helpful tips and information to be best prepared!

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July’s Regular Town Commission Meeting Summary

Town of Ocean Ridge, Florida Office of the Town Clerk Town Commission Meeting Summary July 2, 2018 The following is a list of actions taken at the July 2, 2018 Regular & Special Town Commission Meetings: 1. Held a Budget Workshop, and Certified the Rolled Back Rate for FY19 at 5.0527 and the maximum Millage at 5.55. 2. Announced that the next Charter Review Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. 3. Announced that Town Administrative Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day. 4. Announced that the next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. 5. Announced that the Town Commission will hold a Budget Workshop on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. 6. Adopted the Minutes of Special Town Commission Meeting of May 21, 2018. 7. Adopted the Minutes of Regular Town Commission Meeting of June 4, 2018. 8. Adopted the Minutes of Special Town Commission Meeting of June 18, 2018. 9. Granted an extension until December 1, 2018 on the Thompson Street/Kerrigan Land Development Permit for Infrastructure Improvements. 10. Deferred a Request for Lien Reduction for 110 Bonito Drive Until the Applicant Pays the Outstanding Garbage/Trash and Alarm Monitoring Liens in the amount of $7,001.04. 11. Appointed Neil Hennigan to the Planning & Zoning Commission as an Alternate Member for a one-year term to expire in April 2019. 12. Rejected Ordinance No. 631 – An Ordinance of the Town of Ocean Ridge, Florida, Amending its Code of Ordinances By Amending Chapter 54 “Traffic and Vehicles”, Article III “Parking”, By Enacting Section 54-92 “Low Speed Vehicle Parking” To Provide Regulations Regarding Low Speed Vehicles; Providing for Codification, Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Severability, and an Effective Date. 13. Directed the Town Attorney to Proceed with an Ordinance Regarding the Concept Plan Review Process to Present to the Planning & Zoning Commission for Review.

THE NEXT TOWN COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 AT 3:00 P.M. AT TOWN HALL THE NEXT REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M. AT TOWN HALL

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Hurricane Preparedness

Palm Beach County Tips

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Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information. Put together a go-bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads. Make a family emergency communication plan. Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”

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Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so before hurricane season trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe. Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property. Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the garage doors. Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet. Consider building a FEMA safe room or ICC 500 storm shelter designed for protection from high-winds and in locations above flooding levels.

(Information gathered from: Ready.gov/ hurricanes)

Town’s SeeClickFix App!

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ant to report a non-emergency issue such as solid waste collection issues, potholes, overgrown lots, and more? Report it by using the Town’s SeeClickFix app! Staff will respond during regular business hours and you should expect an update to the issue within 72 hours. To download the app and more, please visit oceanridgeflorida.com/seeclickfix.htm. Page 6

Hal C. Hutchins, Chief of Police

Criminal Activity Here is a listing of significant crime/code enforcement/suspicious activity reported to ORPD in June 2018 for Ocean Ridge: Type of Incident

Report Date

Time Frame

Location

Synopsis

Suspicious Vehicle

06/10/2018

06/10/2018 @ 7:30 pm

Bonito Drive

Suspicious vehicle investigation results in arrest for drug possession.

Harassing Phone Calls

06/14/2018

06/14/2018

Inlet Cay Dr.

Harassing calls from terminated Temp. worker.

Overdose

06/14/2018

06/14/2018 @ 5:15 pm

6700 Blk. N. Ocean Blvd.

Overdose while operating vehicle/ subject fled hospital upon treatment.

Burglary to Residence

06/16/2014

06/16/2018 @ 7:15 am

5450 Old Ocean

Suspect entered open garage fled when confronted.

Theft from Vehicle

06/19/2018

06/19/2018 between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm

6415 N. Ocean Blvd.

Window smashed / purse removed from seat/

Fleeing Police

06/19/2018

06/19/2018 @1:15 pm

Ocean Ave to Boynton Beach

Driver attempted to flee and evade officers. Driver apprehended.

Traffic Crash

06/26/2018

06/26/2018 @ 10:10 am

6415 N. Ocean Blvd.

Bus struck building resulting in extensive damage.

In addition to the above activity, officers conducted normal traffic and security activities as well as processing 3 code enforcement cases and 4 traffic and drug related arrests.

Please note: The above listed activity is just a snapshot and not a total accounting of the activity officers of your police department engage in on a monthly basis. This snapshot is to help raise awareness and prevent crime thorough information sharing and proactive involvement with security, such as locking vehicle doors, closing garage doors and using alarms.

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By Hal C. Hutchins, Chief of Police

SOME REMINDERS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DURING STORM SEASON Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather Summer is in full swing and temperatures are heating up across the nation. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year and even more heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion. The best line of defense against these illnesses is prevention. The Ready Campaign offers the following tips to stay safe when the mercury rises: Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun;  Stay on the lowest level out of the sun if air conditioning is unavailable;  Eat well-balanced, light, and regular meals;  Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible; and  Avoid doing strenuous work outside during the warmest part of the day. When necessary, NWS issues heat-related alerts to help you prepare for extreme weather conditions. To learn more about these alerts and how they impact you, visit: www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/ww.shtml 

Know Your Alerts & Warnings Receiving timely information about emergencies can make all the difference in knowing when to take action to protect yourself and your family. Local police and fire departments, emergency managers, the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration work together to make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several different technologies no matter where you are. If you’ve ever noticed a unique sound and vibration coming from your cell phone, you probably just received a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) - a nationwide emergency alert system notifying you of a pending emergency in your area. These messages provide information about extreme weather, local emergencies, AMBER Alerts™, and Presidential Alerts during a national emergency. WEAs look like a text message and show the type and time of the alert, any action you should take, and the agency issuing the alert. If you receive a WEA, follow the directions advised by the message and seek additional information from local media or authorities.

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Carbon Monoxide Safety during Power Outages According to the National Weather Service, carbon monoxide poisoning is a leading cause of death after storms in areas experiencing power outages. Using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide to build up in your home and poison your family. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas created by burning fuel when using portable generators, gas ranges, burning wood, or by running your car. While deaths occur each year in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, this tragedy is preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips for staying safe when the power goes out: 

Never use a generator inside your home or garage, even if the doors and windows are open;

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The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. If you think you are experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, get fresh air and seek immediate medical attention! ALLOW US TO HELP YOU REMAIN SAFE Please remember to lock your doors and use your alarm system. The best defense against crime is a good offense. Please take the initiative to make sure you do not become the victim. Though using your intuition and being aware of your surroundings is a great start, using other tools available is often necessary to assure you remain safe and do not become a victim.

The Town of Ocean Ridge has an excellent safety record, and through its Police Department, Town Hall, Maintenance Department, and code compliance/enforcement efforts, strives to maintain a safe and pleasant small town environment for our residents to enjoy. That being said, I would like to remind everyone of some of the services that are available to help maintain the safe environment we all enjoy and desire.  

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The Town, through your Police Department, offers direct monitoring services for your burglar alarm system to enhance our response time in the event of an emergency. Stop by or call Town Hall for details! The Town offers resident vehicle decals to help officers identify those vehicles that belong to our residents so we may better serve you. Stop by the Police Department lobby with your vehicle registration information and the on-duty dispatcher will be very happy to assist you! The Police Department will be more than happy to meet with you and discuss or perform a security survey of your property to help you better protect yourself from becoming a crime victim. This may be done by appointment and at a time convenient for you! The Police Department offers vacation watch for your home. We are more than happy to keep an eye on your home while you are away. To arrange for this service please call the desk at (561) 732-8331 any time of the day or night. WE ARE OPEN 24 HOURS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR/ RAIN OR SHINE! Finally, we are here to assist you! We will always try to help. If we do not have the answer to your question, we will try to assist you in locating the person or agency that does. Your well-being is our primary concern.

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As always, should you have questions or concerns, I and every member of your Police Department are available and you are welcome to call or stop in anytime and visit. And finally, Please report any suspicious person or activity as soon as possible. REMEMBER

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Volunteer Opportunities Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup

What: Join the Sand Sifters for beach cleanup! When: First Saturday of every month. Next cleanup: Where: Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd. On A1A, just north of the Ocean Ave. bridge in Ocean Ridge. Meet at the pavilion in the lower parking lot. Time: 8-10:30AM Who: Individuals, schools, churches, clubs, businesses, organizations, and families are all encouraged to participate. All ages. What’s provided: Free parking, bags, gloves, and refreshments available to participants only. School and community service volunteer credit forms available. What to bring: Please bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Contact: Jeff at [email protected] / Social Media: facebook.com/SWATJIL

Sea Angels Beach Cleanup What: Join the Sea Angels for beach cleanup! When: Last Saturday of every month. Next cleanup: July 28 Where: Ocean Inlet Park, 6990 N. Ocean Blvd. Check in is at the picnic tables next to the snack bar. Time: 8-10:30AM Who: Individuals, schools, churches, clubs, businesses, organizations, and families are all encouraged to participate. All ages. Volunteer hours awarded for students. What to bring: Please bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Contact: [email protected] / Website: seaangels.org

Anthrax Committee What: Should Ocean Ridge be exposed to an aerosolized airborne anthrax event, Ocean Ridge and FL Dept. of Health will provide needed antibiotics at no cost as part of a program under the auspices of the CDC. Residents are encouraged to become dispensing volunteers. When: Attend two hours of meetings per year. Where/Time: TBD. Who: Ocean Ridge Residents—no experience necessary Contact: Terri Vinas at [email protected] / Volunteer Form

Town Hall Library What: Shelve and organize books in the Town Library. When: Ongoing Where: 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. at Town Hall. Time: Any time between 8:30AM—3PM, Monday—Friday. Who: Residents of all ages welcome. Those with library experience are encouraged to volunteer. What’s provided: School and community service volunteer credit available. Contact: Town Hall 561-732-2635 Page 11