THIS WEEK IN PALM BEACH
The News Palm Beachers Need to Know 
September 9, 2016
Classic Construction?
Master Merchandiser
Makes the Best Of It 
Classic Collections owner Sally Kimball, a Civic Association Corporate Member, is wondering if she should change the name of her store to Classic Construction. 
ZIKA VIRUS
Civic Association Announces Our New
Zika Virus Webpage!
Zika Alert
As a community service for Palm Beachers, the Civic Association has launched our Zika Virus webpage. You'll find the latest local news about the virus, prevention measures you can take, and links to resources to learn more.
Tropical Medicine Doctor to Present at Town Council 
Dr. David Dodson
Dr. David Dodson, founder of the Travelers' Medical Service in West Palm Beach will make a Zika presentation at the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m.  Dr. Dodson completed a fellowship in Infectious Disease at Yale-New Haven Hospital, worked at the Yale Tropical Medicine Clinic, and was a pannelist at the Civic Association Obamacare Forum.
FSU Research Team Makes Zika Drug Breakthrough
A team of researchers from Florida State University, Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health has found existing drug compounds that can both stop Zika from replicating in the body and from damaging the crucial fetal brain cells that lead to birth defects in newborns.
Palm Beach County Ramps up Fight Against Zika
As health officials investigate another locally acquired case of Zika, Palm Beach County is ramping up its fight against the mosquito-borne disease.  
TOWN of PALM BEACH
Palm Beach Responds to State Appeal in Testa's Case
Testa
Palm Beach is once again telling a court that William Cooley, Anne Pepper and two neighborhood groups don't have the right to block the redevelopment of the Testa's site.
Construction Hurting Shops on North County Road: 'It's a Mess'
Sunset construction
Torn-up sidewalks and ongoing construction are beginning to hurt business along the North County Road commercial district, according to at least one tenant.
Renewal of Residential Parking Permits Expiring on October 1, 2016
Parking by Permit Only
 
Applications for the Gainesville Plan (permit term 10/1/16-9/30/17) will be accepted beginning September 1, 2016. All permits must be renewed by October 15th. Tickets will not be issued on permits expiring October 1, 2016 until October 16, 2016.
Town Council to Appoint Alternate Member to the Code Enforcement Board
The Code Enforcement Board hears cases involving violations of the Town Code of Ordinances and imposes administrative costs and other non-criminal penalties.  
UNDERGROUNDING
Palm Beach Wants Speedy Resolution of Underground Utilities Lawsuits
John Randolph
John Randolph
Town Attorney
The town will ask a court to rule without a trial on two lawsuits challenging the validity of bonds that would finance a town-wide conversion to underground utilities. 
Business Leaders Eager to Hear Palm Beach's Plan for Technology Upgrade
Fiber Optic
Residents and business pros say bringing faster internet to Palm Beach will greatly improve the way they live and work on the island. This week, they'll hear more about plans for the project and have a chance to provide input.
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
DIRECTORS IN THE NEWS
Lisbeth R. Barron
Lisbeth R. Barron
Westfield Acquires Scott Sanders Productions
Lisbeth Barron, a Civic Association Director, was the exclusive advisor to Scott Sanders Theatrical Productions in the sale of the company. 
Read More (Broadway World)


Amb. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Reports on Louisiana Disaster
Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, the Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross and a Civic Association Director, recently returned from the Louisiana flood disaster area and filed this report.
Read More (Civic Association News)

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Monday, September 12, 2:00 PM
Town Council Budget Workshop
Town Council Chambers
 
Tuesday, September 13, 9:30 AM
Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
Tuesday, September 13, 5:01 PM
Public Hearing to Adopt the FY17 Budget and Millage Rate
Town Council Chambers
 
Wednesday, September 14, 9:30 AM
Town Council Meeting-Development Review
Town Council Chambers
 
Thursday, September 15, 9:30 AM
Public Works Committee Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
Thursday, September 15, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
Tuesday, September 20, 9:30 AM
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
Wednesday, September 21, 9:30 AM
Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
 
Wednesday, September 21, 5:01 PM
Public Hearing to Adopt the FY17 Budget and Millage Rate
Town Council Chambers

TAXES & FINANCE
Special Town 
Council Meeting 
Budget Workshop
  
Monday, September 12, 2:00 PM

Town Council Chambers

Push to Raise PBC Sales Tax to
Pick-Up Steam
Now that Tuesday's primary is over, expect to hear more from Palm Beach County officials about why it's a great idea to raise the county's sales tax. Expect to hear a lot more about that.  
Read More (Palm Beach Post)

County Moves Forward With Budget That Does Not Reduce Tax Rates
If commissioners approve the proposed budget during a final public hearing on Sept. 19, tax rates will remain the same for a sixth straight year. But because property values are rising, county taxpayers would end up paying more.
Read More (Palm Beach Post) $
72-Foot Yacht Runs Aground; Operator Charged with Boating Under Influence
The U.S. Coast Guard said the yacht, operated by 63-year-old Thomas Henry Baker of Belle Isle, south of Orlando, ran aground at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
Construction Traffic Report for the
Week of
September 5
Download a copy of the construction traffic report for the week of September 5 by clicking on the link below.
Read More (Town of Palm Beach)
New Plan for Fixing Lake Okeechobee's Troubled Dike Takes Until 2025
Herbert Hoover Dike
After four years of delays, federal officials have finally finished a plan to fix Lake Okeechobee's faulty dike and protect South Florida from flooding. Yet the new $830 million rehab proposed Aug. 30 for the lake's leaky dike -  sticks with a slow-moving time frame that takes until 2025 to finish.
Read More (Sun Sentinel)
Jeff Greene's West Palm School Opened Wednesday  
(Lannis Waters / The Palm Beach Post)
The Greene's transformed a former car dealership at 2001 S. Dixie Highway into a primary school for gifted children, their own included. 
Town-Wide Broadband Survey for Residents and Businesses
The Town of Palm Beach has embarked on the development of a Fiber-Optic Feasibility Study to examine how we are currently served with broadband infrastructure, particularly focused on the services available to our community residents, businesses, and key Town services such as public safety.
Read More and Take Survey (Town of Palm Beach)
Plans Afoot for Palm Beach United Way Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot 2016
The Town of Palm Beach United Way expects 1,300 runners and walkers in this year's Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day morning. This year's eighth annual Turkey Trot will be Nov. 24 in Bradley Park.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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