TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
May 16, 2006 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON MAY 16, 2006
PRESENT:
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
ABSENT:: Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
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
Deputy Mayor Benevente called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC
There were no public comments.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. There are currently openings on the Board of Adjustment, Code Enforcement Board, General Employees’ Pension Board, Zoning and Planning Board and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 29, 2006 for Memorial Day
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 06-07– Regular Meeting – April 18, 2006
B. Approval to submit an Assistance to Firefighters grant application in the amount of $39,000 ($37,050 non local with a $1,950 local match)
C. Approval to renew the contract with the Florida Department of Transportation for reimbursement for maintenance of non-paved portions of US-192 and SR-A1A
D. Approval of Amendment #11 to the Employment Agreement between the Town and the Town Manager
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Adjustment – 3 openings. Jack Kish would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Jack Kish. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Code Enforcement Board – 1 opening. Todd Harrison would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Todd Harrison. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. General Employees’ Pension Board – 1 opening. Jim Perrin would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Jim Perrin. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee - Rose Benevente and Marge Schwanbeck would like to be reappointed.
Councilman McCabe moved to reappoint Rose Benevente and Marge Schwanbeck. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Zoning and Planning Board – 1 opening. Dan Sullivan would like to be reappointed
Councilman McCabe moved to reappoint Dan Sullivan. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 06-08 - Amending the qualifying provisions of the Town Charter for Town Council to comply with County election deadlines
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 Ordinance 06-08. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
In a response to a question from Councilman McCabe, the Town Manager clarified what necessitated the ordinance.
Attorney Gougelman gave further background information.
There were no public comments.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 06-08 carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 06-09 – Amending Sec. 13-3(c)6 and Sec. 17-106.3(6) regarding the duration that banners may be displayed
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman McCabe moved to approve Ordinance 06-09. Councilman Bogert seconded.
The Town Manager gave background explaining that this will make the code consistent.
There were no public comments.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 06-09 carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding sexual predators – Requested by Councilman Berkman
Councilman Berkman noted that Attorney Gougelman had researched the issue and was prepared to give background information.
Attorney Gougelman provided data on how the state, county and other municipalities are addressing the situation.
Mary Coggshall, 405 S. Riverside Dr., urged the use of restrictive tools to protect children and provided the Council with several plans of action in a written brief.
Councilman Berkman moved to request that the Town Attorney prepare a draft ordinance affecting adults and including a 2000 foot buffer zone and alternating registration between the Town and state every six months. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding stormwater needs – Requested by Councilman McCabe (tabled from the April 18, 2006 meeting)
Councilman McCabe identified upcoming loan and grant opportunities to assist with the Town’s infrastructure repair reducing pollutants into the river.
It was the consensus of Council to request that the Town Manager review the funding options.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding modifying parking permit regulations to allow employees to purchase a beach permit at a discounted price – Requested by Deputy Mayor Benevente
Deputy Mayor Benevente advised that he had been approached by an employee to offer permits at a discounted price to full time workers.
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to draft an ordinance allowing Town full-time employees to receive one beach parking permit free of charge. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – April, 2006
TheTown Manager also reported that the Oakland drainage project had been completed.
B. The Town Attorney had no report.
XI. REPORTS
A. Deputy Mayor Benevente announced the June 12 Space Coast League of Cities dinner and thanked Attorney Gougelman for working with the League.
B. Councilman Berkman thanked Attorney Gougelman and Ms. Coggshall for their work on the sexual predator issue and commented on the annexation report.
C. Councilman Bogert also thanked Attorney Gougelman and Ms. Coggshall.
D. Councilman McCabe received an updates on the causeway lights and buffer wall on 4th Ave., congratulated Officer Holstine and Detective Connor for achieving the rank of corporal, requested a proclamation for Public Works month and announced the next neighborhood meeting at Wavecrest and 14th Ave.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Vincent Benevente
Deputy Mayor
ATTEST:__________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk