TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County,
Florida 32903
May 20, 2003
Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON MAY 20, 2003.
PRESENT:
Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. Cliff Cook, Councilman
Hon. Mike McCabe, 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
has been summarized in typed minutes.
I. CALL
TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
Mayor Trott called the meeting to
order at 7:00 PM.
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Debbie Bradley, Audit Director for Hoyman, Dobson and Company, presented the audit report and explained portions of the financial statement. Ms. Bradley reported that they found no issues regarding compliance with laws and regulations or with internal controls.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to accept
the report. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
IV.PUBLIC
Roger Wernow, 505 N. Miramar, presented photographs of code violations at the Sand Dollar Motel and requested that they be addressed.
Scott Smith, 321
7th Ave., registered complaints regarding noise, traffic and
parking, and overcrowding at City Tropics Bistro.
Town Manager
Chinault noted that the extended hours of operation for the outdoor café expire
in December and can be revisited at that time.
Councilman
Benevente requested clarification on rescinding the ordinance before the
sunset provision takes effect.
Council
discussed other methods of dealing with the situation.
Teresa Dyer, 135
8th Ave., also expressed concerns with traffic and trash generated
by the Bistro.
Karen Turja, 303
Melbourne Ave., requested that the tall grass in the median be replaced to
ensure safety.
George Gergora,
316 Deland Ave., recalled similar problems with another business previously in
Town. He stated that the problems were resolved by cutting back the hours
and suggested doing the same now.
V.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. The Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee is accepting applications for new members
B. There will be an opening on the Budget and Finance Committee in June
C. Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 26, 2003 in observance of Memorial Day
VI.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 03-07 – Regular Meeting – April 15, 2003
B. Approval to amend the Nance Park lease agreement with Brevard County by removing the requirement for the County to approve adjustments to parking meter fees
C. Approval of supplement to the US-192/Riverside Drive JPA to extend the time through June 30, 2004
D. Approval of 2004 art show and craft show dates – Art show January 17 & 18, craft shows March 6 & 7 and July 17 & 18
Councilman McCabe asked to remove Item D.
Councilman McCabe moved to approve Items A, B and C. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman McCabe received clarification from the Town Manager on the agreement with Howard Alan Productions for the art and craft shows.
Councilman Cook noted the problems with parking and requested that the Town work with the sponsor to direct people to metered parking.
Councilman McCabe moved to approve Item D. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.APPOINTMENTS
A. Code Enforcement Board – One opening. Todd Harrison would like to be reappointed
B. Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee – Rose Benevente and Marge Schwanbeck would like to be reappointed
C. Budget and Finance Committee – Ray DiZefalo would like to be reappointed. Application received from Karen Turja
D. Civil Service Board – One opening. Marlene Waclawski would like to be reappointed.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to approve reappointments A, B and D. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to reappoint Ray DiZefalo to the Budget and Finance Committee. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Bogert, Councilman Benevente and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Councilman Cook voted “no.”
VIII.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 03-07 – Amending Sec. 15-18.1 – Metered Parking
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
The Town Manager provided background on the process for changing the meter fee and requested the increase to $.75 an hour in order to secure additional revenue for increased expenditures in Nance Park due to ten years of normal deterioration.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 03-07. Councilman Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
IX.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 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 (tabled at the April 15, 2003 meeting)
Mayor Trott pointed out that the current code allows for abuse and is effectively unenforceable. He suggested requiring a no-fee permit as a means to make the code more enforceable.
Councilman Benevente moved to discuss amending Code Sec. 17-103. Councilman McCabe seconded.
Councilman Benevente recommended that no RV parking be permitted in front of the building line.
Deputy Mayor Bogert questioned the feasibility of permits.
Mayor Trott clarified that he was suggesting permits for RV’s over 25’ for a 48 hour loading period.
Councilman Cook believed that the permitting process would be cumbersome and tedious.
Councilman McCabe recommended extended time limits on a permit for visitors and a restriction on the number of permits per year. Councilman McCabe felt permits for loading and unloading were unnecessary.
The following addressed the issue:
Lois Schissel, 440 10th Avenue
Scott Smith, 321 7th Avenue
Nancee Hay, 136 10th Avenue
Teresa Dyer, 135 8th Avenue
Roger Wernow, 505 N. Miramar
Council considerations for amending Code Sec. 17-103 included requiring a permit for RV’s larger than 25’ in length; permits issued for a 48 hour period with extensions up to a week; permits for any parking over 48 hours; no fee for the permit; Town Manager to issue permits issued at his discretion; telephone notification of loading and unloading and a maximum number of permits per year.
Councilman McCabe moved to table the discussion until the next meeting and acquire information from other municipalities. Mayor Trott seconded. Motion carried with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Bogert and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Councilman Benevente and Councilman Cook voted “no.”
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed one percent (1%) discretionary infrastructure sales surtax
1. Resolution 03-06 - adopting an interlocal agreement with Brevard County
2. Approval of projects to be funded: drainage improvements, police/fire vehicles, and building improvements relating to hurricane readiness
Mayor Trott explained that this is not a vote in support of the tax but for an interlocal agreement indicating what the Town would do with the money if the tax is approved by the voters.
Town Manager Chinault advised that the Town would receive approximately $185,000 per year and recommended adopting Resolution 03-06 and agreeing to the expenditure of the money as proposed.
Mr. Chinault noted that the Budget and Finance Committee has endorsed adopting the resolution and the projects that include drainage improvements, purchase of fire and police vehicles and building improvements.
Ray DiZefalo, 141 Tampa Ave., advised that the Budget and Finance Committee totally supported the Town Manager’s comments and recommended an educational program to make the townspeople aware of the necessity of the additional funds for the proposed projects.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to adopt Resolution 03-06. Councilman Benevente seconded.
Scott Smith suggested adding a more visible project to garner public support.
Motion to adopt Resolution 03-06 carried unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to approve the proposed projects to be funded. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
XI.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – April 2003
The Town Manager noted that the sidewalk work on Second and Third Avenues would be contracted shortly. He also added that the Fourth Avenue work should start May 21.
B. Report from Town Attorney
Attorney Gougelman had no report.
XII.REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott gave an update on some of the suggestions made at the traffic workshop.
B. Deputy Mayor Bogert had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente announced the League of Cities conference August 14-16 in Orlando and the League dinner June 9.
D. Councilman Cook reported on the Support the Troops rally held May 3.
E. Councilman McCabe announced his next neighborhood meeting at the Tampa Ave. crossover at 7:00 PM on the Sunday before the Council meeting and the Brevard Water Board meeting on Thursday. Councilman McCabe also requested that the Town Attorney look into statutory requirement for designating “play streets.”
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
______________________
Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk