TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
July 19, 2005 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 19, 2005 AT THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL
PRESENT:
Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
Hon. Michael McCabe, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. David Berkman, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, 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 Trott called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III PUBLIC
A. Proclamation - Firefighter Appreciation Month
Mayor Trott read and presented the proclamation to Firefighter/EMT Dave Murtha and volunteer Justin Torpy.
B. John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., pointed out an article from Southeast Sailing Magazine concerning the Town’s turning down a boat ramp on the causeway and requested that the item be placed on an upcoming agenda for discussion. He also announced a July 29th workshop with County Commissioner Helen Voltz concerning boating access in Florida.
IV. PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF 03/04 AUDIT
Debbie Bradley, Hoyman, Dobson & Company, presented the annual audit. Ms. Bradley explained how the newly enacted Government Accounting Standard 34 affected the financial statement presentation and reported that there are no problems with internal controls or compliance with laws, regulations, contracts or grants.
The Town Manager answered additional questions from the Council.
Councilman Bogert moved to accept the 03/04 Audit. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
V. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. There are currently openings on the Board of Adjustment, Budget and Finance Committee, Code Enforcement Board, and the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. There will be openings on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee in August
C. Qualifying dates for the November 8, 2005 election for Council Seat 1 (currently held by Councilman Bogert) and Council Seat 3 (currently held by Councilman Benevente) will be August 25, 2005 through September 8, 2005
D. Council will hold a workshop on August 9, 2005 at 7:00 pm to secure public comment toward the possible development of a vision statement and long term (i.e. 2025) goals for the Town
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 05-09– Regular Meeting – June 21, 2005
B. Approval to renew the agreement with Brevard County and Space Coast Emergency Medical Services, P.A. (Dr. McPherson) for medical direction supervision of Town rescue services
C. Approval of contract extension with Apex Pest Control extending the service through September 30, 2006 at an annual cost of $3,180
D. Change of September Council meeting date to Wednesday, September 14, 2005
E. Adoption of FY-06 budget calendar
F. Approval to award the bid to the low bidder, and approve a contract with, Santa Cruz Construction for repair to the Douglas Park seawall in the amount of $49,967
G. Cancellation of parking meter use agreement with Shagg’s
H. Approval of FRDAP agreement for Orlando Park
I. Resolution 05-08 increasing the variance application fee to $155
Councilman Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agendas excepting Items G and I. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
As to Item G, the Town Manager clarified that a different business would be occupying the Shagg’s space.
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Item G. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
As to Item I, Councilman Bogert recommended periodic review of fees and the Town Manager explained how the fees are analyzed.
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Item I. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Benevente requested that Item X. B be addressed at this time. Council agreed.
X. NEW BUSINESS
B. George Geletko – Waste Management – rollout cart collection service
Mr. Geletko reviewed the roll out cart program and advised it would take approximately eight months to implement following approval and that it would not affect the current cost or collection schedule.
Mr. Geletko explained that Waste Management would provide and maintain two 95 gallon carts per residence and that additional carts could be rented or purchased. He also addressed questions concerning large yard waste accumulations and backdoor service and laid out plans for educating the public on the new system.
John B. MacNeill spoke on potential problems with large amounts of yard waste.
Councilman Benevente moved to accept the new container system. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Adjustment – One opening. Brian Dullaghan would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Dullaghan. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor McCabe, Councilman Benevente and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Councilman Berkman voted “no.”
B. Budget & Finance Committee – Two openings. Jack Kish would like to be reappointed
Deputy Mayor McCabe moved to reappoint Mr. Kish. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Code Enforcement Board – One opening. Orlando Brillante would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Brillante. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Appointment of representative to serve on the Library Impact Fee Advisory Committee
E. Appointment of representative to serve on the Educational Impact Fee Advisory Committee
Councilman Bogert moved to appoint Mayor Trott to serve on the Library Impact Fee Advisory Committee and the Educational Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance No. 05-12 – Amending Sec. 10-13 – noise
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and approval on first reading
There were no public comments.
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance No. 05-12. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 05-13 – Amending Sec. 6-181 – impact fees for emergency services
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and approval on first reading
The Town Manager provided background.
There were no public comments.
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 05-13. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Set tentative millage rate for FY 05-06 at 4.6203; set date for first public hearing on the millage rate and budget to 7:00 pm on September 14, 2005; set date for second public hearing for 7:00 pm on September 27, 2005; set tentative budget workshop for 6:00 pm August 16, 2005
Councilman Benevente moved to set the tentative millage rate at 4.6203. Deputy Mayor McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Mayor McCabe moved to set the dates for the public hearings and workshop as proposed. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
XI ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – June, 2005
B. Report from Town Attorney
The Town Attorney had no report.
XII REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor McCabe had no report.
C. Councilman Benevente had no report.
D. Councilman Berkman announced that there would be no neighborhood meeting in August.
E. Councilman Bogert reported that he attended the South Beaches Coalition meeting.
XIII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
_________________________
Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk