TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
February 21, 2006 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON FEBRUARY 21, 2006.
Present:
Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Dave Berkman, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, 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 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. PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF 04/05 AUDIT
Debbie Bradley, Hoyman, Dobson & Company, presented the 04/05 Audit report.
Councilman Bogert moved to accept the report. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC
A. Beth McMillen – Assistant Director – Marine Resources Council – Invasive Plant Management
Ms. McMillen presented the Marine Resources Council’s management plan for the Indian River Lagoon national scenic bi-way and offered the Marines Resources Council’s assistance with the removal of Brazilian pepper trees.
B. John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., as President of the Homeowners’ Association, commented on the stormwater issue.
V. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. There are currently openings on the Board of Adjustment, Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board, Code Enforcement Board and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. There will be openings on the Board of Adjustment and the Zoning and Planning Board in March
C. The Brevard Watercolor Society will hold an art show in Nance Park on March 18-19, 2006
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 06-04– Regular Meeting – January 17, 2006
B. Approval of mutual aid agreement with the Sheriff’s Department, Melbourne Airport Authority, Brevard County School Board and the other municipalities
C. Approval of lifeguard agreement for 2006
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Adjustment - 2 openings. Laura Lewandowksi would like to be reappointed
Councilman Berkman moved to reappoint Ms. Lewandowski. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Code Enforcement Board – 1 opening. Application received from Beverly Goldner and John Waclawski
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to appoint Ms. Goldner. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Heritage Committee – Dian Milligan would like to be reappointed
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to reappoint Ms. Milligan. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A.Ordinance 06-05 – Amending Chapter 8 relating to garbage and trash collection
1. Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to adopt Ordinance 06-05. Councilman Berkman seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 06-05 carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 06-06 – Amending the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Extension with Harris Sanitation
1. Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Bogert moved to adopt Ordinance 06-06. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
The Town Manager verified that the cart cost had been clarified and advised that the effective date had been moved back to May 1, 2006 due to a delay in procuring the trucks.
There were no public comments.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 06-06 carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 06-07 – Extending the sunset provision relating to hours of operation for 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 Bogert moved to approve the Ordinance through the year 2008. Councilman Berkman seconded but stipulated approval through the year 2007. Councilman Bogert modified his motion.
There were no public comments.
Motion to approve Ordinance 06-07 extending the sunset provision to 2007 carried unanimously.
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding restrooms in Orlando Park (Requested by Councilman Bogert)
Councilman Bogert stated that he had been approached by a group of constituents to bring this matter up for reconsideration.
The Town Manager verified that the Council had received the petition prepared by Ms. Greer and gave background on the 2001 Council decision not approving restrooms.
Mr. Chinault also provided an estimated cost for the facility including design, construction and annual maintenance.
Councilman Bogert moved to go further with the issue. Councilman McCabe seconded.
Council further discussed funding.
Deputy Mayor Benevente pointed out that the people previously opposed were those who lived closest to the park.
The following members of the public commented on the issue:
Randy Greer, 501 N Ramona Ave
Laura Lewandowski, 125 8th Ave
George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave
Erin Chase, 512 Magnolia Ave, Melbourne Beach
Djon Pepaj, 1000 N Riverside Dr
Rita Saunders, 310 1st Ave
Christine Greer, 501 N Ramona Ave
Tom Kleving, 310 Wayne Ave
Jack Coleman, 1411 S Riverside Dr
Alexis Pepaj, 1000 N Riverside Dr
The Town Manager further explained the basis of the projected cost estimates.
Councilman Berkman suggested that the Town apply for a FRDAP grant and base the decision dependent on securing that grant.
Christine Greer advised that she had presented the request to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee in January.
In answer to a question from Councilman Berkman, Ms. Goldner, Chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee, stated that she would be open to planning a fund raiser with Mr. Pepaj.
Mr. Chinault advised that he would work on FRDAP funding and proceed with design to be funded in the upcoming fiscal year.
Motion carried with Mayor Trott, Councilman Berkman, Councilman Bogert and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Deputy Mayor Benevente voted “no.”
C. Approval of Resolution 06-02 – Supporting efforts of the Board of County Commissioners to levy a one percent discretionary infrastructure sales surtax for transportation needs for 5 years subject to voter approval
The Town Manager gave background.
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Resolution 06-02. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – January, 2006
Mr. Chinault also reported on the grant funded improvements in Orlando Park.
B. The Town Attorney had no report.
XII. REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente announced the Space Coast League of Cities dinner 3/13 in Cocoa.
C. Councilman Berkman had no report.
D. Councilman Bogert commented on the sunken sail boats on the south side of the causeway.
E. Councilman McCabe received clarification on the status of the causeway lights and announced the next neighborhood meeting 3/19 at Sunset Park at 2:00 PM.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Laura Eaton
Town Clerk