TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
March 20, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 01-07
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON MARCH 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. PUBLIC
There were no public comments.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. There are currently openings on the Board of Adjustment, Civil Service Board and Zoning and Planning Board.
B. There will be openings on the Budget & Finance Committee and the Civil Service Board in May
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 01-06 - Regular Meeting – February 20, 2001
B. Approval of Addendum #1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County for disaster debris removal
C. Approval of change order #2 with Lucas Marine for improvements needed to crossover 15 covered under the FRDAP grant for Wavecrest/Nance Park
D. Resolution 01-09 – Providing an improved sick leave benefit for employees who have over twenty years of Town service and who have exhausted all other accumulated leave
E. Support for location of court facilities as requested by the City of Melbourne
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Adjustment – Two openings. Douglas Allison and Conan Popovich would like to be reappointed. Applications received from George Gergora and Brian Low.
Councilman Benevente nominated George Gergora and Brian Low.
Councilman Kostro nominated Mr. Allison and Mr. Popovich.
Mr. Gergora and Mr. Lowe were appointed with Mayor Cochran, Deputy Mayor Fischer, Councilman Benevente and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Councilman Kostro voted “no.”
B. Civil Service Board – Two openings. Doug Banks and Gus Carey would like to be reappointed.
Deputy Mayor Fischer nominated Mr. Banks and Mr. Carey. They were reappointed unanimously.
C. Zoning and Planning Board – One opening. Randy Greer would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Bogert nominated Mr. Greer. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee – Kathryn Kowalski and Carol Thomson would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Benevente nominated Ms. Kowalski and Ms. Thomson. They were reappointed unanimously.
A. Ordinance No. 01-06 – Amending Chapter 2, Article VII, travel by town personnel
1. Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-06. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 01-07 – Amending Sections 2-1 and 2-113 to include the Public Works Department and 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
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-07. Councilman Bogert seconded.
Lois Schissel, 440 10th Ave., requested further information concerning the closed meetings. Attorney Gougelman clarified that, under Florida’s Sunshine Law, the Council can meet in closed session to discuss union negotiations or lawsuit settlements.
Mr. Chinault clarified the deletion of the art show as a reference to the now defunct Indialantic Art Show formerly held on 5th Ave.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 01-07 carried unanimously.
A. Action Council needs to pursue with regard to acquisition of Haley property consistent with US 192/S. Riverside turn lane improvements
Attorney Gougelman explained the items necessary prior to closing on the Haley property scheduled sometime before April 30, 2001:
1. a setback variance application to the Board of Adjustment
2. a request to the Board of Adjustment for a binding letter regarding the lack of need for a landscape buffer along US 192
3. a vested rights determination concerning a 3’ buffer along US 192 which will be presented to Council at the April meeting
4. a request to the Board of Adjustment to cancel and withdraw several variances granted in 1998
5. approval of a license for parking along Riverside Place to be considered in April
Attorney Gougelman advised that if any of the conditions are not met, Suntree Investments can terminate the contract. He further noted that only Item 2 can be appealed to the Council.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve items 1, 2 and 4. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion to approve items 1, 2 and 4 carried unanimously.
Mr. Chinault explained that the Parks, Recreation and Beautification and Budget and Finance Committees had reviewed the draft CIP which gives the Town a plan to work from. Based on prior comments, Mr. Chinault advised that Alternate A is a revised plan which combines improvements to the 300 and 400 block of 4th Ave. in the same fiscal year to save dollars and moves the design for 6th Ave. up one year.
Councilman Bogert moved to adopt the Capital Improvement Program Alternate A. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded.
Mr. Chinault clarified that the plan for 4th Ave. may need to be changed and proposed meetings with current property owners and the engineer.
Motion to adopt the CIP Alternate A carried unanimously.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1. Statistical Reports – February, 2001
Mr. Chinault also reported that the handicap ramp is now in place and reported on the progress of the other park improvements.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Fischer complimented the staff on the Appreciation Dinner.
C. Councilman Benevente reported that Indialantic and Melbourne Beach are hosting the May League of Cities dinner which will be a cook-out at Ryckman Park in Melbourne Beach.
He also reported that he will attend the Legislative Action Day on April 4, 2001.
D. Councilman Bogert reported that he was impressed with the work at the boardwalk and thanked staff for the excellent dinner.
E. Councilman Kostro wished a belated birthday to Attorney Gougelman.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk