TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
April 17, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON APRIL 17, 2001.
PRESENT: Hon. Robert Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Michael Fischer, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman
Hon. Victor Kostro, Councilman
Bob Wattwood, Acting 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
Eric Preece, 615 N. Riverside Dr., requested that the Council evaluate and approve construction of an asphalt walking/bike path along the right-of-way on N. Riverside Place.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. There will be openings on the Budget & Finance Committee and the Civil Service Board in May
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 01-07 - Regular Meeting – March 20, 2001
B. Approval of change order #3 with Lucas Marine in the amount of a deduction of $123.00 for improvements to the boardwalk/crossovers under the FRDAP grant for Wavecrest/Nance Park
C. Approval of mid year budget adjustments for FY 00/01
D. Approval for Town to seek FEMA grant monies for Fire Department equipment/supplies - $2,113 local, $19,019 non-local
E. Approval of binding lot agreement for Eastminster Presbyterian Church to situate a fence along property on the west side of N. Riverside Place
F. Approval of a stormwater maintenance agreement with Surf Style subject to the Town Attorney’s approval
G. Approval of settlement agreement with Postmas
H. Resolution 01-10 – approving a vested rights determination that no greater than a three foot wide landscape buffer shall be required along Fifth Avenue on Lots 1 and 28, Block 3 and a parking space license agreement for 4 parking spaces on S. Riverside Place consistent with the cooperation agreement for Fifth Avenue/Riverside properties
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A through H. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee – Eugene McLaughlin would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Mr. McLaughlin. Motion carried unanimously.
A. 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. 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. 01-07. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 01-08 – Amending the Personnel/Civil Service Manual regarding leave time and the provisions for hiring/firing
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 No. 01-08. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 01-09 – Amending Section 9-11(12) to provide for occupational licenses for insurance companies
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 Bogert moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-09. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and clarification of action resulting from a request from Cliff Cook to locate a fence in the unpaved portion of N. Riverside Place right-of-way (agenda item XI-A, November 21, 2000 Council meeting) – Requested by Councilman Kostro
Councilman Kostro raised this item to clarify a Council motion made in November that was interpreted as requiring Mr. Cook to remove his fence from the right-of-way.
Town Manager Chinault clarified the November action by stating that permission for the fence was not granted and therefore the fence was in violation of Town code.
Mr. Wattwood, acting Town Attorney, advised that this item was not on the agenda for action at this meeting.
Councilman Kostro requested that this item be placed on the May agenda for action.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding constructing restroom facilities in Orlando Park as recommended by the Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee – Requested by Mayor Cochran
Council reviewed a request from the Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee to construct restroom facilities in Orlando Park.
Lois Schissel, 440 10th Ave., requested that the Council consider the maintenance, destruction and vandalism of such facilities when planning.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to direct the staff to move forward with plans for the construction of restroom facilities in Orlando Park. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1. Statistical Reports – March, 2001
Mr. Chinault also announced that the County would hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall to review the sewer line to be installed along Palm Ave.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran reported that he and the Town Manager had met with Pastor Floyd of Eastminster Presbyterian Church and were advised of the Church’s plans to build a fenced parking lot on their property to be used only during church services.
B. Deputy Mayor Fischer reported on resident Tom Lawton’s concern with the current and projected traffic on S. Riverside Drive and the effect of the right turn lane on both Indialantic and Melbourne Beach. He invited Melbourne Beach Mayor Bob Wille to speak on the issue.
Mayor Wille, at the request of the Melbourne Beach Commission, encouraged action supporting a consistent speed limit along Riverside Drive. Mayor Wille also described other traffic calming methods Melbourne Beach hopes to use.
Mayor Cochran stated that the current 30 mph limit has proven to be a safe speed on Riverside and that he was not in favoring of lowering it without public input. He also observed that the right turn lane will not necessarily increase traffic on Riverside Drive, but will move traffic better on 5th Ave.
Councilman Bogert raised the problem with the bottleneck at Ocean Ave. and A1A.
Mayor Wille advised that a traffic signal would be installed at that intersection as part of the A1A road resurfacing project.
Town Manager Chinault suggested bringing up possible improvements to A1A to redirect traffic that could be recommended to the MPO.
C. Councilman Benevente reported on the League of Cities Legislative Action Day. He advised of a bill that included changes in Workers’ Comp to include heart attack and high blood pressure for police officers and fire firefighters which would significantly raise insurance premiums.
Councilman Benevente also announced that Indialantic and Melbourne Beach would be co-hosting the May League of Cities dinner, a cook-out in Ryckman Park.
D. Councilman Bogert had no report.
E. Councilman Kostro had no report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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