TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
October 16, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 01-17
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON OCTOBER 16, 2001.
PRESENT: Hon. Robert L. 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
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 will be openings on the Zoning and Planning Board in November
B. There is an opening on the 50th Celebration Steering Committee due to the resignation of Ken Bohlmann
C. Town Hall will be closed November 12, 2001 in observance of Veteran’s Day
Mayor Cochran also announced that the regular Council meeting in November will be held on Wednesday, November 14th and that the annual Halloween party will be held on Saturday, October 27th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 01-16 – Regular Meeting – September 18, 2001
B. Approval of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs for assistance following major disasters
C. Approval of agreement with Brevard County and Dr. McPherson for medical director supervision for Town rescue services
D. Rejection of bids for Riverside Park gazebo, handicap parking and sidewalk
E. Rejection of bids for Riverside Park observation deck
F. Approval to award the bid and enter into a contract with the low bidder, J.A.M. Construction, for the Riverside Park pier without lights in the amount of $131,000
G. Approval to award the bid and enter into a contract for the Fifth Avenue right turn lane at Riverside Drive and Fifth Avenue left turn storage lane at SR-A1A with the low bidder, Watson Paving, in the amount of $152,183.75
Item F was removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
F. Approval to award the bid and enter into a contract with the low bidder, J.A.M. Construction, for the Riverside Park pier without lights in the amount of $131,000
Town Manager Chinault presented background information on the project and recommended that due to the additional cost, the bid for the pier be awarded to J.A.M. Construction without the lights.
Mayor Cochran noted that the lights would be added at a later date.
Scott Bell, 1005 S. Shannon, requested that Council consider parking problems and maintenance costs.
Deputy Mayor Fischer moved to approve Item F. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Parks/Recreation/Beautification – D.X. Ross would like to be appointed.
Councilman Benevente nominated Ms. Ross to the Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee. Ms. Ross’ nominated was approved unanimously.
B. General Employees’ Pension Board – Three openings. Richard Bailey, Alan Coburn and Eugene Terkoski would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Bailey, Mr. Coburn and Mr. Terkoski. Deputy Mayor Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Zoning and Planning Board – One opening. Nancee Hay would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Ms. Hay. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Ordinance No. 02-01 – Amending Section 11-9 relating to procedures for quasi-judicial land development permitting and planning procedures
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 the ordinance. Councilman Bogert seconded.
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Drive, received clarification from the Town Attorney as to the purpose of the ordinance.
The motion to approve Ordinance 02-01 on first reading carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 02-02 – Amending Section 6-10 – requiring site plans in residential zones to be approved by the Zoning and Planning Board
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman Bogert moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Councilman Benevente seconded.
Dude Brase, 348 B Versailles Dr., Melbourne Beach, stated that without specific standards, the Zoning Board could make decisions arbitrarily.
Attorney Gougelman advised that Section 17-129 provides standards for site plan approval but agreed that the standards should be more definitive.
John B. MacNeill noted that Zoning Board review would ensure that the plans are in compliance with the code.
Deputy Mayor Fischer and Mayor Cochran expressed concerns over additional time involved for property owners in requiring approval from the Zoning Board.
The motion to approve Ordinance 02-02 on first reading failed with Councilman Bogert and Councilman Benevente voting “aye” and Mayor Cochran, Deputy Mayor Fischer and Councilman Kostro voting “nay.”
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of the Saxe property at 230 Fifth Avenue
Town Manager Chinault presented an option contract for the purchase of the property at a cost of $160,000 noting that this allows time to conduct an environmental analysis of the site. He advised that funds are not currently budgeted for this purpose but are available in the undesignated fund balance. He stated that the property could be used for a parking lot and/or possible future expansion of Town Hall.
It was the consensus of the Council that no action be taken on this agenda item.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding lowering the speed limit on Riverside Drive from 30 mph to 25 mph
Based on public comments at the September 18, 2001 meeting Mayor Cochran suggested that the speed limit be reduced on both sections of Riverside Drive.
Councilman Benevente moved to reduce the speed limit on North and South Riverside Drive to 25 mph. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1. Statistical Reports – September, 2000
Attorney Gougelman reported that the appeal filed by Dr. Ward’s attorney in the Boozer variance has been dismissed but that an amended appeal may still be filed.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran thanked everyone for their support of Freedom Fest which raised approximately $6,500 for the September 11th Fund.
B. Deputy Mayor Fischer had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente
1. Donation of $75.00 to Space Coast League of Cities to purchase computer
This will be discussed at the November meeting.
2. Veteran’s Day parade – November 10th
The City of Melbourne is requesting that other municipalities display a police or fire vehicle in their Veteran’s Day parade. Council requested that the Town Manager determine to what degree the Town would participate.
D. Councilman Bogert had no report.
E. Councilman Kostro had no report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
_______________________
Robert L. Cochran
Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk