TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
December 18, 2001 Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 02-02
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON DECEMBER 18, 2001.
PRESENT:
Hon. Robert L. Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Mike Fischer, 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
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. There will be openings on the Budget and Finance Committee, Police/Fire Pension Board and Zoning and Planning Board in January
B. Town Hall will be closed December 24 and 25, 2001 and January 1, 2002
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 02-01 – Regular Meeting – November 14, 2001
B. Resolution 02-01 encouraging the use and support of the Melbourne International Airport
C. Approval to award the bid and enter into a contract with JAM Services, Inc., for Orlando Park/FRDAP improvements in the amount of $ 31,893.50
D. Approval of parking space use agreements with Bizzarro’s for 2002
E. Approval of parking space use agreements with Shagg’s for 2002
F. Support for continued use of County emergency message override by Time Warner
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Zoning and Planning Board – Two openings. Rick Bertel and John MacNeill would like to be reappointed. Application received from Keith Mauter and Mike McCabe.
Councilman Fischer nominated Rick Bertel and John MacNeill for reappointment.
Deputy Mayor Bogert nominated Mr. McCabe.
Mr. Bertel and Mr. MacNeill were reappointed with Mayor Cochran, Councilman Benevente, Councilman Fischer and Councilman Kostro voting “yes.” Deputy Mayor Bogert voted “no.”
B. Board of Adjustment – Three openings. John Allen, Gus Carey and Ray Disher would like to be reappointed
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Mr. Allen, Mr. Carey and Mr. Disher. They were reappointed unanimously.
C. Budget and Finance Committee – One opening. Norman Greer would like to be reappointed
Councilman Fischer moved to reappoint Mr. Greer. Mr. Greer was reappointed unanimously.
D. Civil Service Board – One opening. Charles Allsopp would like to be reappointed.
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Charles Allsopp. Mr. Allsopp was reappointed unanimously.
A.Ordinance No. 02-03 – Extending the territorial limits of the Town by annexing the undeveloped tract of land north of Watson Drive east of SR–A1A currently owned by the State
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. 02-03. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 02-03 carried unanimously.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding a salary adjustment for the Town Manager
Mayor Cochran recommended that the Town Manager be given an 8% salary increase – 5% consistent with that given to Town employees in October and a 3% merit increase, noting that other Town employees receive an up to 3% merit increase on their anniversary date.
Mayor Cochran clarified that the increased annual salary would be $73,278.
Councilman Fischer moved to approve the recommended increase of 8%. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Approval to award the bid and enter into a contract with Atlantic Development of Cocoa, Inc., for Palm Avenue storm drainage pipe replacement in the amount of $66,000
Mr. Chinault recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder, Atlantic Development noting that the company has previously done work within the Town. He assured the Council that Atlantic Development will honor their bid of $66,000.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to award the bid to Atlantic Development. Councilman Fischer seconded.
Town Engineer Scott Glaubitz advised that he will be doing inspections to ensure compliance. He noted that any change orders would need to be recommended by the Engineer and approved by the Town Manager.
Motion to award the bid to Atlantic Development carried unanimously.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding Council’s goals and objectives for 2002
Councilmembers indicated the following goals and objectives for 2002
Mayor Cochran:Road and drainage improvements on 4th & 6th Avenues
Landscaping and irrigation on the causeway
Deputy Mayor Bogert: Agreed with Mayor’s goals
Additional parking on causeway
Councilman Benevente: Agreed with Mayor’s goals
Parking on south side of causeway
Councilman Kostro:Preservation and maintenance of Town’s natural resources
Support of Law Enforcement and Fire Departments to ensure highest quality of service
Councilman Fischer:Address parking issues
Continued enforcement and education on Code Enforcement
Continue to improve and clarify communications with residents
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
1.Statistical Reports – November, 2001
Attorney Gougelman reported that Mr. Ward has filed an appeal to the Boozer decision and that the Town’s response will be argued by Attorney Suzanne Novak. He indicated that a decision could take anywhere from six months to a year and a half.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran requested that the February meeting be changed to Monday, February 18 because of a conflict for Councilman Benevente. Council agreed to the change.
B. Deputy Mayor Bogert had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente received clarification that Attorney Gougelman is still working on a sign ordinance.
D. Councilman Kostro thanked the Mayor for his appointment to the Brevard County Water Supply Board.
E. Councilman Fischer 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