TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
April 18, 2006 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON APRIL 18, 2006
PRESENT:
Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Dave Berkman, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman
Hon. Mike McCabe, Councilman
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
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., representing the Homeowners’ Association, thanked former employees Laurie Newman and Shirlee Walker for their years of service and presented a watercolor painted by Joyce Warner for each.
Mary Coggshall, 405 S. Riverside Dr., requested that the Council consider an ordinance governing the residency and movement of any person designated as a sexual predator or sexual offender.
Councilman Berkman requested that the item be on the next agenda.
Lois Schissel, 440 10th Ave., thanked the Council and Police Department for keeping the public informed of those people who reside in the community.
IV. 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, Police/Fire Pension Board, Heritage Committee and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. There will be openings on the Board of Adjustment, Code Enforcement Board, General Employees’ Pension Board, Zoning and Planning Board and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee in May
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 06-06– Regular Meeting – March 21, 2006
B. Approval of allocation of Edward C. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant funds to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Budget and Finance Committee – 2 openings. Eugene Terkoski would like to be reappointed
B. Code Enforcement Board – 1 opening. Ray Young would like to be reappointed
C. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee - Betty Preece would like to be reappointed.
D. Police/Fire Pension Board – 1 opening. Eugene Terkoski would like to be reappointed
E. Heritage Committee – Carol Andren, Denise Bozeman, Loren Goldfarb, Jenifer Marx and Bill Miller would like to be reappointed
All nominees were reappointed by consent.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding restroom facilities in Orlando Park
Mayor Trott gave background and moved to not proceed with placing bathrooms in Orlando Park. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
The Council noted the feedback they had received from the public and stated that the majority was against the proposed restrooms.
The following members of the public addressed the issue:
Charles Sherman, 320 Cocoa Ave.
Rita Saunders, 310 1st Ave.
Christine Greer, 501 N. Ramona Ave., submitted into the record an addendum to her previous petition with 92 signatures supporting the restrooms
Lori Halbert, 343 Orlando Blvd.
Polly Knight, 251 Orlando Blvd.
Lois Schissel, 440 10th Ave.
Ruth Milton, 333 Wayne Ave.
Dick Sarpoolaki, 317 10th Ter.
Norman Greer, 700 N. Shannon Ave.
Ann Weber, 905 S. Magnolia Dr.
Randy Greer, 501 N. Ramona Ave.
The Council discussed concerns with the costs, the attraction for homeless people and the sentiment of the majority of residents against it.
Motion to not proceed with the restrooms passed with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Benevente, Councilman Berkman and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Councilman Bogert voted “no.”
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the placement of a stop sign on S. Shannon Avenue between 8th Avenue and Melbourne Avenue - Requested by Councilman Berkman
Councilman Berkman stated that he had received a request from residents in the area for a stop sign and moved to put a stop sign on S. Shannon between 8th and Melbourne Aves. Councilman Bogert seconded.
The Town Manager explained the DOT procedure for determining a roadway speed limit and recommended that, if approved, the stop sign be placed at 11th and S. Shannon.
Mark Ewald, 135 10th Ave., spoke in favor of the stop sign.
Councilman Berkman amended his motion to add the stop sign at 11th and S. Shannon. Councilman Bogert seconded.
Motion carried with Mayor Trott, Deputy Mayor Benevente, Councilman Berkman and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Councilman McCabe voted “no.”
B. Discussion and possible action regarding stormwater needs – Requested by Councilman McCabe
Councilman McCabe requested that this be tabled until May in order to provide additional information.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of Resolution 06-03 – Supporting the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Communities for a Lifetime initiative - Requested by Deputy Mayor Benevente
Deputy Mayor Benevente advised that the Space Coast League of Cities had requested consideration of this resolution.
The Town Manager provided background explaining that the purpose is to set up visioning sessions concerning the lifestyle of older Americans.
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to accept Resolution 06-03. Mayor Trott seconded.
John B. MacNeill stated that he felt taxes are the biggest problem facing older residents.
Shawna Kelsch, 2598 Putnam Dr., gave additional information on the initiative.
Motion to accept Resolution 06-03 carried with Deputy Mayor Benevente, Councilman Berkman, Councilman Bogert and Councilman McCabe voting “yes.” Mayor Trott voted “no.”
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – March, 2006
The Town Manager also reported that the Oakland drainage construction project was delayed until May 1, 2006.
B. The Town Attorney had no report.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente announced that Indialantic is co-hosting the Space Coast League of Cities dinner with Melbourne Beach on May 8, 2006.
C. Councilman Berkman thanked the Police Department and Ms. Coggshall for addressing the sexual predator issue.
D. Councilman Bogert provided a sample of minutes from a south Florida community addressing board member attendance.
E. Councilman McCabe announced a neighborhood meeting 5/14 at Nance Park at 7:00 pm. He also reported on the Brevard Water Supply Board meeting.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST:__________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk