Monday Morning in Palm Beach
06/08/2009

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Monday Morning
In Palm Beach                                                              June 8, 2009
 
FROM THE PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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DID YOU KNOW?

 
A FALL CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

The #1 call to Fire-Rescue in town is for falls. To find out how to limit the risk 
 see our latest
 Civic Association Healthcare Tip
 
to learn more!

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ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR NEXT DISASTER?

 
MAKE YOUR PROPERTY MORE FLOOD & WIND RESISTANT
Go to the 
 Civic Association
website to
learn more!

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ATTENTION!
NEW LOCATIONS FOR TOWN MEETINGS
 
Because of Town Hall renovations, Town Council meetings are at the City Center in West Palm Beach at 401 Clematis. 
The building is between Banyan & Clematis. Going South on Dixie, the garage entrance is on the right. Cost is $1 for the first 2 hours and $1 for each additional hour. Please allow plenty of time for travel and parking.

 
For other town meetings, check the Town Calendar to find the location.  Click Here
 
 
 
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NEW BURDEN OF PROOF PROPERTY TAX BILL BECOMES LAW  
Owners have a lower burden of proof to challenge their property tax assessment. Click for Civic Association Story
PALM BEACH POLICE CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED  
Overall performance was rated as "excellent." 562 of 3,000 surveys were answered. To see the details, Click to See the Town News Release
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WEEK'S TOWN COUNCIL MEETING  
Agenda items include: Retirement Boards Annual Report, Public Works Committee Report, Fire-Rescue Collective Bargaining Agreement Resolution, Dune Restoration Permitting, Royal Poinciana Plaza Proposed Charter Amendment, and more. To see the details, Click to See the Town News Release
TOWN CHARTER REFERENDUM UPDATE  
The Town Council will consider the proposed charter amendment regarding the Plaza and Playhouse and the potential hiring of special counsel to advise the Landmarks Preservation Commission on the Plaza redevelopment application. Town Council Meeting Time Certain: 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. Click to see more: 
Palm Beach Daily News
 
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT MAIN POST OFFICE SALE  
Meeting Date & Time: June 10, 6 p.m.
Place: Parmount Bldg. in the Sanctuary
Click Here to See Civic Association Survey Results About the Post Office Sale
REDUCED PROPERTY TAX REVENUE WILL TIGHTEN PRELIMINARY TOWN BUDGETS  
The Palm Beach Town budget will be released later this week and discussed in the Finance and Taxation Committee next week. Click for More: Palm Beach Daily News
PALM BEACH RESTAURANT MONTH  
June is Palm Beach Restaurant Month. Click on the Link to find out more! Restaurants
JEFF ATWATER LAUNCHES FLORIDA STATE CFO CAMPAIGN  
State Senator Jeff Atwater announced his campaign for Florida Chief Financial Officer.
Click to see the Civic Association Story
 
Note: The Palm Beach Civic Association does not endorse candidates. We do strongly urge all Palm Beach residents to vote and make their own informed decisions.
CARL DOMINO TO RUN FOR STATE SENATE  
Florida State Representative Carl Domino has decided to run for the Republican nomination of the State Senate seat being vacated by Jeff Atwater.
Click to see the Civic Association Story

Note: The Palm Beach Civic Association does not endorse candidates. We do strongly urge all Palm Beach residents to vote and make their own informed decisions.
TOWN COUNCIL TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS   
The Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Building Official, and considers variances of the technical codes. 
Click Here to See Story and Apply for Position
 Upcoming Events
 
For Events Click on Civic Association Calendar 

6/9   Town Council Meeting
        Open to the Public
        9:30 WPB Commission Chambers

6/10 Town Council Meeting [Development Reviews]
        Open to the Public
        10:30 a.m. WPB City Center Flagler Gallery

6/10 Town Council Meeting Referendum Review
        Open to the Public
        Time Certain: 4:00 p.m. WPB City Center Flagler Gallery

6/10 U.S. Postal Service Public Meeting: 
        Sale of Town Main Post Office
        6:00 p.m. Paramount Bldg. Sanctuary

6/11 Joint ARCOM & Landmarks Mtg.
          Worth Ave Improvement Project Committee
 
        Open to the Public
        9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC 3rd Floor
 
 
6/16 Town Finance & Taxation Committee
        Open to the Public
        9:30 a.m. Central Fire Station EOC 3rd Floor

For Town Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Streaming Media Click Here
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Regards,
Mike Brown
Civic Association Communications Director

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