TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
August 21, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 01-14
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON AUGUST 21, 2001.
PRESENT: Hon. Robert Cochran, Jr., 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
ABSENT: Hon. Michael Fischer, Deputy Mayor (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
George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave., noted his concerns regarding code enforcement and suggested that the Town Manager include a summary of activity as part of his report. He recommended that Council consider amending the code to require all site plans, including residential, to be submitted to the Zoning and Planning Board for approval and that the provision allowing appeals of the Board of Adjustment to be heard by the Council be removed.
Carol Thomson, 309 S. Shannon, also expressed concerns with code enforcement.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Qualifying dates for the November 6th election of two Councilmembers will be August 23, 2001 through September 6, 2001
B. Proclamation – Indialantic Firefighters’ Appreciation Week – sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Mayor Cochran read a proclamation honoring Indialantic Firefighters’ Appreciation Week from the Muscular Dystrophy Association and presented it to Fire Chief Tom Barker
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 01-12 – Special Meeting – July 11, 2001
B. Minutes No. 01-13 - Regular Meeting – July 17, 2001
C. Approval of FY-02 pay schedule
D. Approval of planning consultant agreement with William E. Washburn, Jr.
E. Approval to purchase Town shirts for Council members
F. Award Reverse 9-1-1 system to Dialogic
G. Change November regular meeting date from November 20th to November 14th due to Thanksgiving on November 22
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordinance 01-14 for discussion. There was no second.
The following people spoke against the ordinance:
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr.
Lynn Krowder, 112 First Avenue
Andrea Deratany, 1216 S. Riverside Drive
James Holland, 1706 S. Miramar Avenue
George Gergora, 316 Deland Avenue
D X Ross, 134 Second Avenue
Gus Carey, 106 Deland Avenue
Mayor Cochran explained that since there was no second, the ordinance dies and the code remains as it is.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve ranking of audit proposals by the Auditor Selection Committee and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate with the number one ranked firm
Town Manager Chinault gave background on the selection committee and the ranking process which rated Berman, Hopkins, Wright & LaHam as the first choice based on their experience and capabilities. He noted that the time frame is limited and that a contract needs to be negotiated before September.
Mayor Cochran noted that the Town has used the same auditors for the past 23 years and suggested a change, recommending Hoyman, Dobson & Company.
Councilman Kostro disclosed that he had dealings with all three firms and abstained from the vote.
The Town Manager clarified that if a satisfactory contract could not be negotiated with the first ranked choice, Florida statutes allow the Town to move to the second choice, etc.
Councilman Benevente moved to re-rank the firms with Hoyman, Dobson & Company first, Berman Hopkins, Wright & LaHam second and Bray, Beck & Koetter third. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Kostro abstaining.
B. Approval of list of possible sales tax projects should the County impose sales tax
Town Manager Chinault explained that the County is attempting to identify needs which might be funded through a shared sales surtax. He cited several projects for which the funds could be used over the next few years.
Mayor Cochran spoke in favor of the increased sales tax.
James Holland suggested using state and federal grants for funding. The Town Manager clarified that the Town currently has several state and federal grants. Mr. Holland also suggested a flat fee for using the beach instead of parking meters.
Councilman Bogert voting to approve the list of projects as compiled by the Town Manager. Councilman Kostro seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1. Statistical Reports – July, 2001
Patrick Mauch has expressed his intent to appear at the September meeting to address his parking meter lease.
The FRDAP grant agreement for Orlando Park has been received and will be forwarded to the Town Attorney.
Property on Fifth Avenue recently sold at a price of $17.50 per sq ft. This was noted as a comparison to Dr. Saxe’s property.
Attorney Gougelman reported that Dr. Ward has filed an amended petition concerning the Boozer variance approval. In response to a question from Council, he advised that the Council cannot revisit the variance approval.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Fischer was not present.
C. Councilman Benevente reported that the South Beaches Coalition had sent letters to Senators Nelson and Graham in support of beach re-nourishment. He also advised that he would be attending the Florida League of Cities Conference.
D. Councilman Bogert encouraged a change in procedure to allow the Zoning & Planning Board to review residential plans.
E. Councilman Kostro had no report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
______________________
Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk