TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
February 20, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 01-06
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON FEBRUARY 20, 2001.
PRESENT: Hon. Robert Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Michael Fischer, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman
Hon. Victor Kostro, Councilman
Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney
Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager
Laura Eaton, 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. PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF 1999-2000 AUDIT
Ross Whitley – Berman, Hopkins, Wright and LaHam
Mr. Whitley presented the audit and reported that there were no current management comments. He commended the Town staff on addressing the previous management comments dealing with fixed assets and thanked them for their assistance during the audit process. Mr. Whitley pointed out a surplus of $52,627 in the General Fund, a cumulative Fund Balance of $908,465 and a net income of $21,668 in the Enterprise Funds.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to accept the audit report. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC
A.Barbara Meyer, Brevard MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator – Presentation of Brevard County Greenways and Trails Draft Master Plan
Ms. Meyer updated the Council on the Draft Master Plan, which was formulated with much public input and that should be finalized by April. She explained that the next step is to turn the plan into a successful program.
B.Others
John B. McNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., noted that the February edition of the Indialantic Record reported that one of the goals of the Council was to stem deterioration to the aesthetics of Fifth Ave. He stated that empty storefronts deter from the aesthetics and that parking and sign codes contribute to the problem.
V. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. There is currently one opening on the Board of Adjustment. There will be openings on the Board of Adjustment, Civil Service Board and Zoning and Planning Board in March.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 01-05 - Regular Meeting – January 16, 2001
B. Approval of grant application under the Florida Recreational Trails Program in the total amount of $90,229 for improvements to the Melbourne Causeway bike path
C. Approval of agreement with the Brevard County School Board for use of the Eau Gallie High School auditorium as an emergency operations center in case of evacuation
D. Approval of lifeguard agreement with Brevard County for 2001
E. Approval of grant application in the amount of $3,449 non-local funds from the Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program for drug prevention/awareness efforts
F. Approval of mutual aid agreement between the Town, Brevard County Sheriff’s Department, the Melbourne Airport Authority, the School Board and other Brevard County municipalities
G. Approval to award the bid for Nance/Wavecrest Park improvements to the low bidder, Lucas Marine, in the amount of $107,794, approval to enter into a contract with the low bidder and approval of change order #1 (a deduct change order)
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Adjustment – One opening. Robin Petersen would like to be reappointed
Councilman Kostro moved to reappoint Mr. Petersen. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
There were no public comments.
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-04. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 01-05 – Amending Sec. 2-250; amending the Personnel/Civil Service Manual
1.Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
There were no public comments.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-05. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance No. 01-06 – Amending Chapter 2, Article VII, travel by town personnel
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
There were no public comments.
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-06. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Ordinance No. 01-07 – Amending Sections 2-1 and 2-113 to include the General Employees Pension Board of Trustees; deleting 2-7 – Indialantic Art Show permit; amending 2-102 to allow for closed Council meetings as allowed by Florida Statutes; Amending 2-139 and 2-151 regarding the Town Manager’s duties relating to appointment of town officers
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
There were no public comments.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Ordinance 01-07. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X.NEW BUSINESS
A.Approval of five year Capital Improvement Program
Town Manager Chinault presented a program addressing capital improvement projects for the next five years. He noted that it had been reviewed and modified by the Budget and Finance Committee and that the element dealing with Parks had been reviewed and approved by the Parks, Recreation, Beautification Committee.
Council had no further recommendations.
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1.Statistical Reports – January, 2001
Mr. Chinault also advised that the Town’s application for a Reverse 911 grant will be funded and formalized by March.
Mayor Cochran thanked Lt. Morris for his efforts in obtaining the grant.
Mr. Gougelman had no report.
XII. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran noted the meeting to be held in Melbourne Beach and the controversy surrounding their proposed Town facilities.
B. Deputy Mayor Fischer commented that the SUV was a great addition to the Police Dept.
C. Councilman Benevente reported that he would be attending the League of Cities Legislative Action Day on April 4 in Tallahassee.
D. Councilman Bogert had no report.
E. Councilman Kostro reported on the January 22 Water Supply Board meeting where water restrictions were discussed and conservation stressed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk