TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
April 15, 2003 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON APRIL 15, 2003.
PRESENT:
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Cliff Cook, Councilman
Hon. Mike McCabe, Councilman
Suzanne Novak, Acting Town Attorney
Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager
Laura Eaton, Town Clerk
ABSENT:Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor (excused)
This meeting was tape recorded. Records are indexed and filed for ready reference where such has been summarized in typed minutes.
I. CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
Deputy Mayor Bogert called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
David Vitt, 415 11th Ave., received clarification on Ordinance No. 03-01 from the Town Attorney. Councilman Cook and Councilman Benevente explained why the Council supported the Ordinance.
Carol Andren, 906 S. Ramona, pointed out that David Vitt and the Boy Scouts had taken photographs at the 50th Anniversary celebration to share with the Town.
IV.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. The Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee is accepting applications for new members
B. Members are needed for the Heritage Committee
C. There is currently an opening on the Code Enforcement Board due to the resignation of John Fallon
D. There will be openings on the Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board and Code Enforcement Board in May
V.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 03-06 – Regular Meeting – March 18, 2003
B. Proclamation – May 18-24 as National Public Works Week
C. Award Fourth Avenue Widening and Overlay bid in the amount of $71,632.50 to the low bidder, Ranger Construction Industries, and approve contract with Ranger in that amount
Councilman Cook requested that Item C be reviewed.
Councilman McCabe moved to approve Items A and B. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Cook commented that the 4th Ave. widening was struck from the capital improvement budget at the November meeting and questioned why it was on the agenda.
Town Manager Chinault clarified that the original project was for reconstruction and this is now a maintenance project to be funded from the operating budget. He explained it will entail resurfacing and minor widening.
Mr. Chinault advised that the Town Engineer had analyzed the bid, felt it was reasonable and checked Ranger’s references.
Councilman McCabe moved to accept the bid and award the contract to Ranger. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI.APPOINTMENTS
A. Code Enforcement Board – One opening. Ray Young would like to be appointed
Councilman Benevente moved to appoint Ray Young. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee – Eugene McLaughlin and Betty Preece would like to be reappointed
Councilman Cook moved to reappoint Mr. McLaughlin. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Ms. Preece. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried with Deputy Mayor Bogert, Councilman Benevente and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Councilman Cook voted “no”.
VII.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 03-06 – Adding a new Section 17-106.4(11) to allow and regulate beautification recognition signs
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 03-06. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the scheduling of a workshop to discuss traffic related issues – requested by Councilman Cook
Councilman Cook requested that the Council determine a date for a workshop to discuss town wide traffic problems.
Councilman McCabe distributed a handout from the American Public Works Association containing information on speed, traffic control devices, traffic calming methods, etc.
Councilman Cook requested speeding, cut-throughs, and funneling traffic to main arteries be addressed for the town as a whole.
Teresa Dyer, 135 8th Ave., hoped the residents would be able to come up with suggestions and recommendations that could also affect the state roads.
Councilman Cook moved to set a workshop for Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 PM. Councilman Benevente seconded.
Council agreed it would be beneficial to have a police representative present.
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., suggested the workshop be held in conjunction with the May Homeowners’ Association meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of a Heritage Committee - Applications received from Carol Andren, Denise Bozeman, Ed Fleming, Jenifer Marx and William Miller
Carol Andren stated that she envisioned the committee as a steering committee with a defined task and eventual budget, which would enlist people outside the committee to help with specific projects.
Councilman Benevente moved to appoint the applicants.
Councilman Cook amended the motion to have the committee present guidelines for Council approval.
Councilman McCabe seconded the motion and amendment. The amended motion carried unanimously.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding seeking County authorization to increase parking meter rates in Nance Park to $.75 per hour
Town Manager Chinault gave background advising that the increase is necessary as Nance Park continues to run a yearly deficit and is subsidized by meters outside the park. Mr. Chinault advised that the County must approve the increase per the lease and that he is seeking that authorization before an ordinance is written to increase the rates.
Councilman McCabe moved to seek permission from Brevard County. Councilman Benevente seconded.
Teresa Dyer commented on parking for the art festival.
David Vitt received clarification on the differing meter rates.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Discussion and possible action regarding amending Sec. 17-103 to require that a permit be obtained to park a recreational vehicle in front of the structure line for purposes of loading and unloading - Requested by Mayor Trott
It was the consensus to table this issue until the meeting when Mayor Trott would be present.
X.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – March 2003
The Town Manager reported that the beach renourishment is completed.
B. Report from Town Attorney – No report
XI.REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott was not present.
B. Deputy Mayor Bogert had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente reported on Legislation Day in Tallahassee, requested a resolution honoring the military and announced the Space Coast League of Cities meeting on May 12 hosted by Indialantic and Melbourne Beach.
D. Councilman Cook reported on the South Beaches Coalition meeting and announced a Support Our Troops Rally on May 3 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Re-Max building.
E. Councilman McCabe reported that he had met with the Parks, Recreation, Beautification Committee on architectural design standards, that there is a meeting of the Water Advisory Board on April 24 to address water treatment plants and distribution and that he will hold a neighborhood meeting May 16 at the 14th Ave. crossover at 7:00 PM.
The Town Manager announced the Trash Bash on Saturday at 8:00 AM at Nance Park.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
______________________
Bruce M. Bogert
Deputy Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk