TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
September 19, 2006 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
PRESENT: 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
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. FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE 2006-2007 MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
A. Resolution 06-06 – Adoption of millage rate for 2006-2007
1. Announcement – the millage rate to be levied for the Town of Indialantic is 4.3313 which is a 10% increase over the rolled back millage rate of 3.9375
The Town Manager explained the need for the 10% increase over the rollback rate.
2. Public Hearing
There were no public comments.
3. Adoption
Councilman Berkman moved to accept Resolution 06-06. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution 06-07 – Adoption of the 2006-2007 budget in the amount of $4,015,743 with a General Fund budget of $3,257,882
1. Public Hearing
There were no public comments.
The Town Manager clarified that a request from the Heritage Committee for additional funds was accommodated.
2.Adoption
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Resolution No 06-07. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., commented on feral cat colonies on the beach and requested that residents be asked to not provide them with food.
Mr. MacNeill also commented on the rate increase requested by Waste Management.
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 and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. There will be an opening on the Zoning and Planning Board in October
C. Candidates for the November 7, 2006 election are: Mayor – Robert Cochran, Jr. and Dan Trott. Loren Goldfarb is unopposed for Council Seat 2 and David Berkman is unopposed for Council Seat 4
The Town Clerk announced that Daniel Trott has withdrawn as a candidate for Mayor, leaving all candidates unopposed.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 06-11– Regular Meeting – August 15, 2006
B. Minutes No. 06-12 – Special Meeting – September 5, 2006
C. Approval of tree allocation for FDOT funded tree planting for Causeway
D. Approval of a 4.3% rate increase for solid waste as requested by Harris Sanitation and provided for in the franchise agreement
E. Approval of the Space Coast Wayfinding Program
Councilman Berkman requested that Item D be removed for discussion.
Councilman McCabe requested that Item E be removed for discussion.
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Items A, B and C. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Approval of a 4.3% rate increase for solid waste as requested by Harris Sanitation and provided for in the franchise agreement
Councilman Berkman clarified the cost savings in response to Mr. MacNeill’s earlier question.
Mr. MacNeill commented on the perception impact on the public.
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Item D. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Approval of the Space Coast Wayfinding Program
The Town Manager gave background on the Wayfinding Program standardizing directional signs throughout the county.
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Item E. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion failed with Deputy Mayor Benevente and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Councilman Berkman and Councilman McCabe voted “no.”
VII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Civil Service Board – 2 openings. Application received from Irene Quilleux
Councilman Bogert moved to appoint Irene Quilleux. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance 06-14 – Amending Chapt. 9 relating to occupational licenses
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman Berkman moved to adopt Ordinance 06-14. Councilman Bogert seconded.
There were no public comments.
The Town Manager provided background explaining that the change is per state statute.
Motion to approve Ordinance 06-14 carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 06-15 – Amending Sec. 2-101 relating to Council compensation
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Deputy Mayor Benevente provided background.
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Ordinance 06-15. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
The Town Manager clarified the impact on the budget.
Motion to approve Ordinance 06-15 carried with Deputy Mayor Benevente, Councilman Berkman and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Councilman McCabe voted “no.”
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – August, 2006
B. Report from Town Attorney
XII .REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott was not present.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente distributed information from the League of Cities concerning items to be presented to the legislature and requested the Councilmembers submit any additional issues.
C. Councilman Berkman had no report.
D. Councilman Bogert had no report.
E. Councilman McCabe had no report.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Vincent Benevente
Deputy Mayor
ATTEST:__________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk