TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C

Brevard County, Florida 32903

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

September 18, 2001 Town Hall

MINUTES NO. 01-16

MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 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

The Mayor requested a moment of silence for the victims of the September 11 tragedy.

George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave., requested a status on the suggestion he made at the last Council meeting concerning the Zoning Board reviewing all site plans. It was clarified that this was an administrative issue and will be addressed by the Town Manager. He also requested that Council consider changing the procedure for appeals from the Board of Adjustment.

IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Bruce Bogert qualified for Seat 1; Vince Benevente qualified for Seat 3; therefore no Council elections are scheduled for November 6, 2001

B. There will be openings on the General Employees’ Pension Board and the Zoning and Planning Board in October

V. FINAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON 2001-2002 MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET

A. Resolution 01-14 - Adoption of millage rate for 2001-2002

1. Announcement – the millage rate to be levied for the Town of Indialantic is 4.8451 which is 5.38% over the rolled back millage rate of 4.5978

The Town Clerk read the resolution.

2. Public Hearing

There were no public comments.

3. Adoption

Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to adopt Resolution No. 01-14. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

B.Resolution 01 –15 Adoption of the 2001-2002 budget in the amount of $3,362,084 with a General Fund budget of $2,837,211

There were no public comments.

Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to adopt Resolution No. 01-15. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes No. 01-14 – Regular Meeting – August 21, 2001

B. Minutes No. 01-15 - Special Meeting – September 4, 2001

C. Approval of contract with Hoyman, Dobson & Company for audit services

D. Approval of Resolution 01-17 – requesting Congress to obtain adequate funding for the Brevard County Shore Protection Project

E. Approval to make application for $50,000 in FRDAP funds for improvements to Douglas Park

F. Approval of FRDAP agreement for Orlando Park

G. Approval of .8% rate increase as requested by Harris Sanitation in accordance with the franchise agreement

H. Approval of final budget adjustments for FY-01

I. Approval of proposed Capital Improvement Program budget

J. Approval to encumber funds from FY-01 unfinished projects to FY-02 budget

Item C was amended to include the words “subject to the Town Attorney’s approval.”

Councilman Benevente moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Kostro abstaining on Item C.

VII. APPOINTMENTS

A. Parks/Recreation/Beautification – Mary Hayward would like to be reappointed.

Councilman Benevente nominated Mary Hayward. Ms. Hayward was reappointed unanimously.

VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Resolution 01-16 – Calling for a referendum to the voters to determine whether to provide Advanced Life Support emergency medical services; providing ballot language

The Town Manager clarified that the dates for a mail ballot would be February 19 or February 26 as determined by the Supervisor of Elections.

Councilman Bogert moved to adopt Resolution 01-16 conducting a mail ballot on February 19, 2002. Councilman Benevente seconded.

Robert Carty, 141 Miami Ave., noted that if ALS is approved taxes will increase and the fire department will still be staffed lower than surrounding municipalities. He recommended asking the County for a proposal to provide service to the Town.

The motion to adopt Resolution 01-16 for a mail ballot on February 19, 2002 passed unanimously.

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Patrick Mauch – Charge for parking meter lease agreement for Ocean View Diner Corporation

The Town Manager gave background on Mr. Mauch’s request.

It was the consensus of Council to take no action.

X.NEW BUSINESS

A. Approval of design agreement and preparation of bid documents for Orlando Park restroom facilities

Town Manager Chinault gave background information and clarified that the Town was at the point of requesting the Council’s approval to proceed with the design and bid package for the project.

Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve the item for discussion. Mayor Cochran seconded.

Police Chief Troy Morris addressed safety concerns and indicated he foresaw no additional problems.

The following members of the public spoke against providing restroom facilities at Orlando Park:

George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave.

Scott Vickers, 432 Melbourne Ave.

Roz Sledd, 1001 S Ramona Ave.

George Weber, 905 S Magnolia Ave.

The Council discussed ways to make the park more suitable for smaller children.

The motion to proceed with restroom facilities in Orlando Park failed unanimously.

B. Discussion and possible action regarding County improvements to Riverside Drive/Fifth Avenue intersection

The Town Manager advised that the County is requesting the Town’s position on widening the intersection of S. Riverside and Fifth Avenue by adding a lane on the west side of Riverside Dr. between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. He reported that the effected property owners appear to have no interest in selling the property necessary for the widening.

The following members of the public spoke against widening the intersection:

DeeDee Hubbard, 1438 S. Riverside Dr.

Sara Turse, 1302 S. Riverside Dr.

Joyce Kartsonis, 28 S. Riverside Dr.

Scott Vickers, 432 Melbourne Ave.

Erica Turse, 1302 S. Riverside Dr.

Dan Farris, 38 S. Riverside Dr.

Hugh Normile, 1316 S. Riverside Dr.

Matt LaBrutte, 310 Melbourne Ave.

Gloria Inserillo, 604 S. Riverside Dr.

Andrea Deratany, 1216 S. Riverside Dr.

Deputy Mayor Fischer moved that the Town of Indialantic advise the County that it does not wish for them to take any action on intersection improvements on S. Riverside Dr. Councilman Benevente seconded.

Cliff Cook, 401 N. Riverside Pl., suggested that Council consider reducing the speed limit on S. Riverside Dr. to 25 mph.

Councilman Benevente requested that 25 mph speed limit be placed on the October agenda.

The motion to reject the intersection improvements carried unanimously.

XI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Mayor Cochran reported on plans for a fundraiser/b-b-q to be held October 6 at Nance Park for the benefit of the families of the fallen police and firemen in New York City.

Councilman Benevente moved to allocate $5,000 as seed money for the event with the unspent amount being returned to the General Fund. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

A. Report from Town Manager

1. Statistical Reports – August, 2001

Town Manager Chinault advised that changing the site plan approval process would require an ordinance. Councilman Bogert requested that it be placed on the next agenda.

He also reported that the Town received the 10% retainage from the Wavecrest Park FRDAP grant.

Mr. Chinault gave an update on the Boozer-Ward situation.

B. The Town Attorney had no report.

XII. REPORTS

A. Mayor Cochran previously gave his report.

B. Deputy Mayor Fischer had no report.

C. Councilman Benevente reported on the League of Cities convention and legislation action meeting in Viera. He also requested that flags be flown in the median.

D. Councilman Bogert had no report.

E. Councilman Kostro had no report.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

______________________

Robert L. Cochran, Jr.

Mayor

ATTEST:____________________

Laura Eaton, CMC

Town Clerk