TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
January 16, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 01-05
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON JANUARY 16, 2001.
PRESENT: Hon. Robert Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Michael Fischer, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Victor Kostro, Councilman
Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney
Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager
Barbara Brownlie, Deputy 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
Mayor Cochran, donating his surplus campaign funds, presented checks to the Indialantic Volunteer Fire Department and the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. There are currently openings on the Budget and Finance Committee, the Police/Fire Pension Board of Trustees and the Zoning and Planning Board. There will be openings on the Board of Adjustment in February.
B. The Indialantic Art Festival will be held January 20-21 in Nance Park
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 01-04 - Regular Meeting – December 19, 2000
B. Award of palm tree bid and contract approval to Manicure America
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Budget and Finance Committee – One opening. Orlando Brillante would like to be reappointed
Deputy Mayor Fischer 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 Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Police/Fire Pension Board – One opening. Alan Coburn would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Benevente nominated Mr. Coburn. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Zoning and Planning Board – One opening. Thomas Kleving would like to be reappointed. Application received from Keith Mauter
Councilman Kostro moved to reappoint Mr. Kleving. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Ordinance No. 01-01 – Amending the Police/Fire Pension Fund; improving benefits; allowing investment in foreign securities
1. Second reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-01. Councilman Kostro seconded.
The Town Manager explained that these changes in the ordinance are the ones correcting a previous oversight and making it consistent with state law. He added that the language concerns brought up by Deputy Mayor Fischer would be addressed separately.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 01-01 carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 01-02 – Amending Sec. 17-105 – Swimming Pools – to meet the new state requirements
1.Second reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2.Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-02. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
1.Second reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2.Public hearing and adoption
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-03. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Ordinance No. 01-04 – Amending Sec. 10-13(a)(1)c. regarding noise
1.First reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordianance No. 01-04. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Ordinance No. 01-05 – Amending Sec. 2-250; amending the Personnel/Civil Service Manual
1.First reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Ordianace No. 01-05. Councilman Benevente seconded.
In response to a question from Council, the Town Manager clarified the intent of the “anniversary date.”
Councilman Kostro recommended the following revision concerning sexual harassment at the bottom of page 3:
…TO REPORT IT TO HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OR HIS OR HER DEPARTMENT HEAD OR THE TOWN MANAGER.
Motion to approve Ordinance 01-05 with the revision carried unanimously.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding any goals and objectives that Council wants to adopt for 2001
John B. MacNeill, 1320 So. Riverside Dr., requested that the goals be read aloud.
The Councilmembers each presented their lists of goals for the coming year.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request from Ken Bohlmann, Chairman of the Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee, for support for a pilot recreation program in Orlando Park
Mr. Bohlmann requested the Council’s support for a children’s play program. He outlined the Play Time in the Park program and proposed a six week test period (Feb 20 – March 27) as a way to showcase Orlando Park while developing community relations. Mr. Bohlmann indicated that the Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee supported the idea and would provide the funding.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Bohlmann clarified that advertising would only be done locally – on the Town bulletin boards and through the newsletter.
The Council also discussed potential liability to the Town and the lack of bathroom facilities at the park.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to support the program. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding support of expanding the exemption of personal information for Code Enforcement officers (Requested by Councilman Benevente)
Councilman Benevente explained that the city of Palm Bay was seeking support to widen the protection afforded to Code Enforcement Officers. He also noted that this was addressed in the Personnel Policy and further action might not be necessary.
Attorney Gougelman clarified that the issue is governed by State Statutes.
There was no action taken.
X.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1.Statistical Reports – December, 2000 were included in the packets.
In response to a question, Mr. Chinault provided additional information on the changes to the median plantings.
Attorney Gougelman reported that we are still awaiting an opinion from Judge Holcomb on the Postma litigation.
X. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Fischer had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente reported that he would like to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislation Day in Tallahassee on April 4, 2001. Councilman Benevente also received consensus from the Council for the appointment of Mayor Bob Bolin as the South Beaches Coalition representative on the Citizens Advisory Committee.
D. Councilman Kostro had no report.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Barbara Brownlie
Deputy Town Clerk