TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
September 16, 2003 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON SEPTEMBER 16, 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
Karen Turja, 303 Melbourne Ave., cited a problem with Waste Management picking up yard waste that was resolved by Public Works and asked the Council to consider this when renewing the franchise agreement.
Carol Andren, 906 S. Ramona Ave., also noted a problem with yard waste that was resolved after a direct call to Waste Management.
IV.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following public announcements:
A. There is currently an opening on the General Employees’ Pension Board
B. There will be openings on the General Employees’ Pension Board and the Zoning and Planning Board in October
C. The 2003 election will be held November 4th to elect two Council members. Candidates are:
Council Seat 1 - Bruce Bogert - Unopposed
Council Seat 3 – Vincent Benevente and David Charroux
Ms. Eaton announced that David Charroux had withdrawn and the incumbents were unopposed.
V. FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON 2003-2004 MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
A.Resolution 03-09 – Adoption of millage rate for 2003-2004
1. Announcement – the millage rate to be levied for the Town of Indialantic is 5.0089 which is 9.5% over the rolled back millage rate of 4.5741
The Town Clerk read the resolution by title only.
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to adopt Resolution 03-09. Councilman McCabe seconded.
Councilman Cook recommended not hiring an additional employee and instead improving the pension benefits.
2. Public Hearing
George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave., also supported increasing the benefits for the Police Department to attract better applicants.
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., supported Mr. Gergora’s comments but also cautioned that people on fixed incomes could be hurt by a tax increase.
Councilman McCabe reported that he had requested the Town Manager to look into the cost of an additional holiday and he also supported increasing benefits.
Mr. Chinault responded that the salaries and benefits for the Police Dept. are governed by contract and would be analyzed for the next bargaining session.
3. Adoption
Council adopted Resolution 03-09 with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Bogert, Councilman Benevente and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Councilman Cook voted “no.”
B. Resolution 03-10 – Adoption of the 2003-2004 budget in the amount of $3,427,762 with a General Fund budget of $2,791,753
1. Public Hearing
Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Resolution 03-10. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded.
Gerry Gonsalves, 431 Third Ave., questioned the reason for increasing taxes.
2. Adoption
Council adopted Resolution 03-10 with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Bogert, Councilman Benevente and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Councilman Cook voted “no.”
VI.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 03-11 – Regular Meeting – August 19, 2003
B. Minutes No. 03-12 – Special Meeting – September 3, 2003
C. Approval of final budget adjustments for FY-03
D. Approval of 2.1% rate increase as requested by Harris Sanitation in accordance with the franchise agreement
E. Proclamation – October as “National Arts and Humanities Month”
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.APPOINTMENTS
A. General Employees’ Pension Board – One opening. Application received from Pam Kish
Councilman Benevente moved to appoint Pam Kish. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 03-11 – Amending Section 6-118 by adding a definition of lowest floor
1. Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Deputy Mayor Bogert moved to adopt Ordinance 03-11. Councilman Benevente seconded.
John B. MacNeill as Vice Chairman of the Zoning & Planning Board clarified that the ordinance would have no effect on existing or planned structures.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 03-11 carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 03-12 – Amending Section 17-132 – Outdoor cafes
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman Benevente moved to approve Ordinance 03-12. Councilman Cook seconded.
Councilman McCabe expressed concerns with allowing seating closer to a highway for safety reasons especially along Miramar Ave.
John B. MacNeill reported that the Zoning Board considered measurements during their review.
Former Building Official Cathy Spafford clarified that she had taken measurements concerning City Tropics Bistro and that 3’ is sufficient along Fifth Ave.
George Gergora received clarification on the motivation behind the changes.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 03-12 carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 03-13 – Amending Section 2-250 relating to the Personnel/Civil Service Manual
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
There were no public comments.
The Town Manager provided background on the proposed change and reported that the Civil Service Board had reviewed and supported the amendment.
Councilman Cook moved to approve Ordinance 03-13. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
IX.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – August 2003
The Town Manager added that work had started on the swales on 6th Ave.
B. The Town Attorney had no report.
XII.REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott had nor report.
B. Deputy Mayor Bogert had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente reported on the Space Coast League of Cities Intergovernmental Committee meeting.
D. Councilman Cook reported that he had met with several business owners and requested that the Council revisit the transient sign ordinance.
E. Councilman McCabe reported that he would have no neighborhood meeting in October and that he was still gathering information on architectural guidelines.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk