TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County,
Florida 32903
REGULAR TOWN
COUNCIL MEETING
February 15, 2000
Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 00-08
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON FEBRUARY 15, 2000.
PRESENT: Hon. Robert Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Lisa Leger Frazier, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Michael Fischer, Councilman
Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney
Laura Eaton, Interim Town Manager
Barbara Brownlie, Interim Town Clerk
ABSENT: Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman (excused)
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.John B. MacNeill, 1320 So. Riverside Dr. corrected and clarified statements in the Indialantic News, February edition.
B.Bill Vernon, 510 Watson Dr., advised that the Council should be aware of the county’s proposed plans to replace the Second Ave. sewer lift station. He also requested that copies of Resolution 99-5 be distributed to the Council.
C.Carol Andren, 906 So. Ramona, announced that the Indialantic Homeowners’ Association general membership meeting will be held February 17, 2000 and that Commissioner Nancy Higgs will be speaker. Ms. Andren also urged the Council to begin plans for the Town’s 50th year anniversary celebration in 2002.
IV.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. There
is one opening on the Code Enforcement Board, one on the Zoning and Planning
Board, two on the Board of Adjustment and one on the Sunset Review Committee
B. Keep Brevard
Beautiful will be sponsoring its Fifteenth Annual Trash Bash on Saturday, April
15, 2000.
C. The
Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee will be sponsoring the annual Easter
Egg Hunt in Orlando Park on April 15, 2000 beginning at 10:00 AM
V.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No.
00-6 – Regular Meeting – January 18, 2000
B. Approval
of interlocal agreement with Brevard County for traffic signal
maintenance/repair
C. Approval of
agreement with Gregory Hansen for legal services relating to forfeiture matters
Item B was removed from the
consent agenda at the request of the Town Attorney.
Deputy Mayor Frazier moved to
approve Items A and C. Councilman Fischer seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
VI.APPOINTMENTS
Councilman
Benevente nominated Mr. Petersen. Mr. Petersen was reappointed
unanimously.
A. Ordinance
00-01 – Relating to outdoor display of goods in the C-2 district
1.
First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2.
Public hearing and adoption on 1st reading
John B. Mac Neill requested clarification on paragraph 6.
Attorney Gougelman explained how any item used to draw attention to a business
is considered a sign and must comply with all regulations in the sign code.
Deputy Mayor Frazier moved to approve Ordinance 00-01. Mayor Cochran
seconded.
Council discussed the self-renewing clause, the impact on other zoning
districts and the dichotomy between promoting business and preserving the
aesthetics of the Town.
Carol Andren raised the concept of “product demonstration” relating to the kite
shop.
Ron Campbell, 211 Deland, raised the safety issue concerning flying kites.
Deputy Mayor Frazier withdrew the motion and the item was tabled.
B. Ordinance
00-02 – Amending Police/Fire Pension Fund
1.First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance
by title only.
2.Public hearing and adoption on
1st reading
Councilman Fischer moved to
approve Ordinance 00-02. Deputy Mayor Frazier seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
C.Resolution 00-06 – Providing for the change in control of the cable
television franchise
Councilman
Benevente moved to approve Resolution 00-06. Councilman Fischer
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII.UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
A. Report from
Town Attorney on stormwater utility fees
Attorney
Gougelman explained that the Town could contract with the County for all or any
part of the stormwater program with charges to the Town based on the degree of
involvement. He advised that the process is implemented through an interlocal
agreement and reported on how the agreement is working in the City of
Melbourne.
He advised that
any money collected by the County would come directly to the Town, which in
turn would be billed for the services performed.
In response to
a question from Council, Mr. Gougelman outlined the process necessary to
establish a dedicated funding source. He explained that the Town would
need to undertake all advertising, conduct a study to justify the rate and
establish a segregated account.
Attorney
Gougelman also clarified that the dedicated funding source can not be simply a
line item in the annual budget.
Council
discussed the need to develop a master plan before a rate study can be
undertaken.
Mayor Cochran
explained that Attorney Gougelman’s report was for information only and that
this item will be further addressed at the next meeting.
B. Report
from Sunset Review Committee – set date for workshop
Interim Town Manager Laura Eaton
reported that the Sunset Review Committee had completed their study of the Code
of Ordinances through Chapter 5. The Committee requested a workshop with
the Council to review their findings to date.
Ray DiZefalo, 112 Tampa Ave.,
suggested waiting until a new Town Manager is hired so his input could be
considered.
It was the consensus of Council
to postpone scheduling a workshop for a later date.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Short list of Town
Manager applicants and set date for interviews – tentative date-Saturday,
February 26
Council had previously submitted
their top five choices and the applicants receiving the highest scores
were: Robert Norris 14
Christopher Chinault 10
Michael
Brilhart 9
Robert Wolfington
9
Thomas Ault
8
William
Dennis 8
It was the consensus of Council
to set up interviews for February 28, 2000 with an alternate date of March 2,
2000.
B. Report from Fire Chief
Barker on Advanced Life Support program
Fire Chief
Tom Barker presented background information and sought direction from the
Council on participation in the ALS program. He pointed out that ALS
status would increase our allocation of the county assessment to $24,564.
He also explained that in order to be an ALS unit, the state requires two
firefighters on duty 24 hours a day which would mean hiring additional
personnel at additional expense.
Chief Barker
explained that although attaining ALS status is still about 12 months down the
line, the application process should begin shortly.
It was the
consensus of Council to place the ALS Life Support Program on the March agenda.
C.Discussion and possible action regarding a letter of support for a
courthouse in Melbourne
Mayor Cochran advised
that the Town has received a request for a letter of support for locating a
courthouse branch on land being donated to the city of Melbourne for that
purpose.
Attorney
Gougelman explained that Attorney Jim Nance has proposed purchasing a
“blighted” piece of land located at North Babcock and US 1 and leasing it back
to the county at no cost. He pointed out that an additional Melbourne
courthouse location might be more advantageous to the community than a facility
being considered for Palm Bay.
Councilman
Fischer moved to support the Melbourne courthouse location. Mayor Cochran
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D.
Discussion and possible action regarding additional compensation for
computer consultants (Requested by Deputy Mayor Frazier)
Deputy Mayor
Frazier pointed out that Lt. Troy Morris is being paid $125 per month as our
computer consultant. She pointed out that the work is currently being
done during his regular work hours, taking time from his regular duties.
Deputy Mayor Frazier
moved that in addition to the $125 per month, Lt. Morris be compensated at a
rate of $35 per hour for non-emergency computer work performed after
hours. Councilman Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Mayor
Frazier also pointed out that Mr. Ron Campbell has been maintaining our Web
page at no charge since its inception.
Deputy Mayor
Frazier moved that we compensate Mr. Campbell by paying for the Road Runner
installation to his computer at a cost of $99.95 plus tax as well as the
monthly fee of approximately $40.00 plus tax. Councilman Benevente
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
E.
Discussion and possible action regarding handicap parking requirements
(Requested by Deputy Mayor Frazier)
It has been
brought to Deputy Mayor Frazier’s attention that there is not adequate
handicapped parking within the Town.
Attorney
Gougelman clarified that the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted around
1990 to provide reasonable accommodation to the handicapped. He believed
that the handicapped parking requirement was not a part of this law.
It was the
consensus of Council that the Town Manager contact businesses and suggest they
add signage designating handicapped parking.
X.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1.Statistical Reports – January, 2000
B.
The Town Attorney had no report.
XI.REPORTS
A.
Mayor Cochran had no report.
B.
Deputy Mayor Frazier requested the 50th year celebration be placed on a
future agenda. She also reported that the MPO is asking DOT to study the
intersection of A1A and 192 for improvement ideas and that we should be part of
that discussion. She also requested a status on the Urban Forestry Grant
for trees on Fourth and Sixth Avenues.
C.
Councilman Benevente asked to attend the League of Cities Legislation
Day.
D.
Councilman Bogert did not attend the meeting.
E.Councilman Fischer had no report.
XII.REMINDER LIST
A. Outdoor lighting in residential and commercial areas – pending review by the Zoning and Planning Board
B. Fourth Avenue (300/400 block) Paving/Drainage
C. Implement Drug Free Workplace
D. Acquisition of property adjacent to Town Hall
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
________________________
Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________
Barbara Brownlie
Acting Town Clerk