TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
July 15, 2003 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON JULY 15, 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
III. PUBLIC
A. Senator Mike Haridopolos appeared later in the meeting.
B. John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., addressed the manatee zone signs recently installed in the river and spoke on the BSE fee relating to the mast arms.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. The Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee is accepting applications for new members
B. The Heritage Committee is accepting applications for new members
C. Qualifying dates for the November 4, 2003 election for Council Seat 1 (currently held by Deputy Mayor Bogert) and Council Seat 3 (currently held by Councilman Benevente) will be August 21 through September 4, 2003.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 03-09 Regular Meeting June 17, 2003
B. Approval of contract extension with Apex for pest control extending the service through September 30, 2004 at an annual cost of $3,180
C. Approval of FY-03 budget adjustments for the General Fund and Enterprise 2 Fund
D. Approval to pay BSE Consultants, Inc. $9,000 for CEI services related to mast arm installation at Riverside Drive and Fifth Avenue fee to be paid by FDOT
E. Adoption of FY-04 budget calendar
Deputy Mayor Bogert requested that Item D be removed.
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Items A, B, C and E. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The Town Manager provided background on BSEs role in the Fifth Avenue turn lane and reported that BSE had negotiated their fee for the mast arm inspections with FDOT
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to approve Item D. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Budget and Finance Committee One opening - Jack Kish would like to be reappointed.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to reappoint Jack Kish. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Board of Adjustment One opening Brian Dullaghan would like to be reappointed
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Brian Dullaghan. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 03-08 Amending Sec. 15-20 Parking, commercial vehicles, trailers or heavy vehicles
1. Second reading by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Benevente moved to adopt Ordinance 03-08. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded.
Councilman McCabe requested clarification on the vehicles affected.
Deputy Mayor Bogert noted that there was no definition of dual wheels or dual axle included.
It was the consensus of Council to continue the public hearing to the next meeting in order to further clarify the ordinance.
B. Ordinance 03-09 Amending Sec. 5-42 Area Reserved for Swimmers
1. First reading by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Town Manager Chinault explained that the request to expand the swimming only area came from the lifeguards who noted the danger of having swimmers and surfers in the same area.
Councilman Cook was not in favor of placing restrictions on surfers and moved to deny the ordinance. Councilman Benevente seconded.
Gerry Gonsalves, 431 Third Ave., spoke against the ordinance.
Motion to not approve Ordinance 03-09 carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 03-10 Extending the sunset provision regarding Sec. 13-3(e) outdoor display in the C-2 District to December 31, 2004
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 reported that there has not been a full opportunity to see how well this ordinance works and advised that the Council has the options of making it a permanent part of the code, allowing it to expire, or extending the expiration date of the sunset provision.
Staff recommended extending the sunset provision as it was designed to help the smaller merchants with limited frontage.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to adopt Ordinance 03-10 to extend the sunset provision to December, 2004. Councilman Cook seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding traffic related matters from the May 13, 2003 workshop (tabled at the June 17, 2003 meeting)
1. Consideration of installing a speed hump on N. Riverside Place (Requested by Councilman Cook)
The Town Manager distributed the County criteria for installing speed humps.
It was the consensus to look into how other beachside communities utilize traffic slowing devices.
Councilman Cook presented pictures of the fence at Riverside Park that had recently been struck by a vehicle.
The Town Manager reported that the Police Department is investigating the incident and has identified the type of vehicle involved.
The Council suggested input from the church to address the problems.
Tim Miller, 330 Bahama Dr., suggested a stop sign and pedestrian crossing to break up the traffic.
Councilman Cook moved to install a stop sign and crosswalk on Riverside Place across from the church at a point to be determined by staff. Councilman Benevente seconded.
John B. MacNeill added that a stop sign at the north entrance to the church would aid Sunday morning traffic flow in the church parking lot.
Gerry Gonsalves favored a crosswalk but opposed street humps.
Teresa Dyer, 138 8th Ave., pointed out a pattern of behavior in the photos.
Motion to install a stop sign and crosswalk passed with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Bogert, Councilman Benevente and Councilman Cook voting yes. Councilman McCabe voted no.
At this time, Senator Haridopolos presented a written report to the Council on some of the accomplishments and work still to be done during the current legislative session.
Senator Haridopolos requested that the Council members work with him to identify unfunded or outdated mandates and urged them to contact his office with any concerns.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Set tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 03-04 at 5.0089; set date for first public hearing on the millage rate and budget for 7:00 pm on September 3, 2003; set date for second public hearing on the budget for 7:00 pm on September 16, 2003; set tentative budget workshop for 6:00 pm on August 19, 2003
The Town Manager gave background on the budgeting process and reported that the Budget and Finance Committee did support the tentative budget.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to set the tentative millage rate at 5.0089 and to set the public hearing dates as scheduled. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Towns purchasing policy (Requested by Councilman Cook)
Councilman Cook requested that the Council establish a purchasing policy with a minimum of three bids for any Town project.
The Town Manager explained the present bidding process and some of the inherent difficulties with soliciting bids for smaller projects.
Teresa Dyer suggested that the web site be utilized to publicize bid requests.
By unanimous consent of Council, no action was taken
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Kent Broom, 510 N Riverside Dr., suggested rumble strips as an option on Riverside Place.
Mr. Broom also reported on an incident involving his children and an overturned boat in the river. He advised that the response from 911 was overwhelming, but that the rescue boat was damaged by the coquina rock revetment and could not be launched.
Mr. Broom requested that the Council consider including a rescue only ramp for emergency situations.
Gerry Gonsalves advised that he had recommended a lift on the pier for emergency boats and it still could be installed.
The Town Manager stated he would research the issue with the Town Engineer for some resolution.
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports June 2003
B. Report from Town Attorney
Attorney Gougelman had no report.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott gave an update on the F-16 situation.
Sheila Trott, 211 8th Ave., reported that she is going to Washington to meet with the appropriate authorities concerning the F-16 training.
Lynn Schabowsky, 1092 E. River Oaks Dr., also expressed concerns with the F-16 training and provided a web site for opposition.
B. Deputy Mayor Bogert had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente advised that the Florida League of Cities conference is set for 8/14-8/16 in Orlando.
D. Councilman Cook reported on problems with the Fourth of July fireworks.
Councilman Benevente noted that the Space Coast League of Cities was looking into changing the law concerning the purchase of fireworks.
The Town Manager reported the police had been more vigilant and signs in public areas could help.
E. Councilman McCabe advised that his next neighborhood meeting would be in Lily Park and reported on actions of the Water Supply Board.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
______________________
Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk