TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
October 18, 2005 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 2005 AT THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL
PRESENT:
Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Councilman
Hon. David Berkman, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman
Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney
Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager
Barbara Brownlie, Deputy Town Clerk
ABSENT: Hon. Michael McCabe, Deputy 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
Mayor Trott called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC
A. Marguerita Engel – St. Johns Water Management District update
Ms. Engel gave a presentation on the proposed lawn and landscaping irrigation rule amendments that take effect January 2006 enacted in order to sustain the water supply, to lower costs through conservation and to prepare for growth.
Ms. Engel explained that irrigation would be prohibited between 10 am and 4 pm and be limited to two days per week. She clarified that the rules apply to all water sources and outlined exceptions to the rules.
Ms. Engel also presented options to regulate and enforce the new rules.
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., questioned the use of rain sensors and the load on the ground water system for a specific two days and encouraged the use of swales.
Councilman Berkman recommended adding a link to the St. Johns Water Management District on the Town’s website and including an article in the next newsletter.
B. Keith Milligan, 915 S. Riverside Dr., detailed difficulties he has encountered in attempting to secure a permit from the Town to locate a pond on his property.
Mr. Chinault explained that the Building Official is currently consulting with the Town Planner and Town Engineer to provide a resolution shortly.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Deputy 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 the Zoning and Planning Board
B. There will be openings on the Heritage Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee in November
C. The 10th Annual Halloween Party will be held on October 29, 2005 from 4 - 8 pm
D. Town Hall will be closed November 11th for Veteran’s Day
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 05-12– Regular Meeting – September 14, 2005
B. Minutes No. 05-13 – Special Meeting – September 27, 2005
C. Approval of final budget adjustments for FY-05
D. Approval of budget adjustment #1 for FY-06
E. Acceptance of the performance evaluations for the Town Manager for the period of September 27, 2004 through September 26, 2005
F. Approval of 2006 art show in Nance Park on January 21 and 22, 2006
G. Approval of agreement with Harris Sanitation, Inc. regarding hurricane related expenses
H. Approval of a positive salary adjustment for the Town Manager
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Code Enforcement Board – 1 opening. Betty Preece would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Ms. Preece. Councilman Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Zoning Board – 2 openings. Nancee Hay would like to be reappointed
Councilman Benevente moved to reappoint Ms. Hay. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A.Ordinance 06-01 – Extending the sunset provision relating to transient signs
1. First reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2.Public hearing and adoption on first reading
The Town Manager provided background.
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 06-01. Councilman Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 06-02 – Extending the sunset provision relating to outdoor display in the C-2 zone
1. First reading – by title only
The Deputy Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
The Town Manager provided background.
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Ordinance 06-02. Councilman Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Trott called a brief recess.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A.FY-06 Budget adjustment #2 – speed trailer
Councilman Bogert moved to table this item until November when Deputy Mayor McCabe could be present. Councilman Benevente seconded.
Mayor Trott announced that he would not be here for the regular November meeting.
Mr. Chinault suggested that Council move the regular November meeting to another day when all members could be present.
Motion to table this item to November carried with Councilman Benevente, Councilman Berkman and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Mayor Trott voted “no.”
Councilman Benevente moved to change the regular November Council meeting to Wednesday, the 16th. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried with Mayor Trott, Councilman Benevente and Councilman Bogert voting “yes.” Councilman Berkman voted “no.”
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – September, 2005
B. Report from Town Attorney
Attorney Gougelman had no report.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott thanked Ms. Kelsch and the Homeowners’ Association for their corrections.
B. Deputy Mayor McCabe was not present.
C. Councilman Benevente provided a list of topics to be presented to the legislative delegation by the Space Coast League of Cities and announced the next League meeting in Titusville.
D. Councilman Berkman announced that the neighborhood meetings would resume.
E. Councilman Bogert also acknowledged the corrections cited by the Mayor and stated that he would not be in Town for the Halloween party.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
_________________________
Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Barbara Brownlie
Deputy Town Clerk