TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C

Brevard County, Florida 32903

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

January 18, 2000 Town Hall

MINUTES NO. 00-07

MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON JANUARY 18, 1999.

            PRESENT:      Hon. Robert Cochran, Jr., Mayor

                                    Hon. Lisa Leger Frazier, Deputy Mayor

                                    Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman

                                    Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman

                                    Hon. Michael Fischer, Councilman

                                    Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney

                                    Laura Eaton, Interim Town Manager

                                    Barbara Brownlie, Interim Town Clerk

This meeting was tape recorded.  Records are indexed and filed for ready reference where such have been summarized in typed minutes.

          I.CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM

Mayor Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

        II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. PUBLIC

               A.Lois Schissel, 440 10^th Ave., requested that the Council choose a Town Manager capable of working with the Town.

               B.George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave., supported raising police salaries noting that the Town’s priority should be the safety and security of its citizens.

               C.Carol Andren, 906 S. Ramona, requested a status report on the maintenance contract for the median and Town Hall.

       IV.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. There is one opening on the Budget and Finance Committee, one on the Code Enforcement Board, two on the Zoning and Planning Board, two on the Board of Adjustment and one on the Sunset Review Committee

B. There will be an opening on the Board of Adjustment in February

        V.CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes No. 00-5 – Regular Meeting – December 21, 1999

B. Approval of Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief Funding Agreement

C. Approval of Lifeguard Agreement with Brevard County

D. Approval for Town Engineer to go out for bid on Riverside Park project

E. Budget Adjustment #3 – Adjustments for hurricane expenses

               Councilman Fischer moved to approve Items A, B, D and E.  Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

C.       Approval of Lifeguard Agreement with Brevard County

        Council discussed the adequacy of the coverage.

Deputy Mayor Frazier moved to approve an amended contact adding coverage for May 30, 31, June 1, 2, and 5 through 9 at an additional cost of $1260.  Councilman Fischer seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

       VI.APPOINTMENTS

A. Budget and Finance Committee – One opening.  Orlando Brillante would like to be reappointed

Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Brillante.  Councilman Benevente seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

B. Parks/Recreation/Beautification – Barbara Coburn would like to be reappointed

Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Ms. Coburn.  Councilman Bogert seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

C. Zoning Board – Two openings.  Thomas Kleving would like to be reappointed

Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Kleving.  Councilman Benevente seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

      VII.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

    VIII.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A.       Approval of revised JPA agreement with FDOT

Councilman Benevente moved to approve the revised JPA agreement with FDOT.  Mayor Cochran seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

       IX.NEW BUSINESS

               A.Discussion and possible action regarding traffic control signs (Requested by Councilman Benevente)

               Councilman Benevente reported that he had received complaints of diesel truck engines running during evening hours at a construction site in a residential area and asked if Council wished to address the situation.

               Attorney Gougelman explained that noise is difficult to regulate and there exists only a limited right to control trucking within the Town.

               It was the consensus of Council that this was an isolated incident and no action was taken.

        X.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

A.     Report from Town Manager

1.Statistical Reports - December, 1999

Ms. Eaton also reported that Green Side Up holds the maintenance contract for Town        Hall and that the plants in the median are guaranteed for one year.

B.        Report from Town Attorney

        Mr. Gougelman reported that the complaint in the Postma litigation is being refiled.

       XI.REPORTS

A. Mayor Cochran had no report.

B. Deputy Mayor Frazier had no report.

C.Councilman Benevente reported that he had been elected to the nominating committee for the Space Coast League of Cities.

               D.Councilman Bogert distributed an article from the Orlando Sentinel concerning a study by the St. John’s Water Management District in Palatka.

               E.Councilman Fischer requested that a workshop be scheduled with the Town Engineer to discuss stormwater utility fees.

      XII.REMINDER LIST

A. Outdoor lighting in residential and commercial areas – pending review by the Zoning and Planning Board

B. Display of goods in C-2 zone – pending further review by the Zoning and Planning Board

C. Fourth Avenue  (300/400 block) Paving/Drainage

D. Sunset Review Committee Recommendations

E. Implement Drug Free Workplace

F. Acquisition of property adjacent to Town Hall

    XIII.ADJOURNMENT

               The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

                                                    TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

                                                    _______________________

                                                    Robert L. Cochran, Jr.

                                                    Mayor

ATTEST:        _____________________

                         Barbara Brownlie

                         Interim Town Clerk