TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
December 14, 2005 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON DECEMBER 14, 2005
PRESENT: Hon. Daniel S. Trott, 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. Vince Benevente, Deputy Mayor (Excused)
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
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, Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board, Code Enforcement Board and the Zoning and Planning Board
B. There will be openings on the Budget and Finance Committee and the Zoning and Planning Board in January
C. Town Hall will be closed December 23rd and 26th for Christmas and January 2nd for New Year’s Day
V.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 06-02– Regular Meeting – November 16, 2005
B. Approval of parking meter use agreement for Bizzarros’ for 2006
C. Approval to extend waiving of permit fees for damage incurred due to hurricanes Frances and Jeanne until March 31, 2006
D. Approval of interlocal agreement with Brevard County regarding the 911 local option fee
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Adjustment – 3 openings. Bud Evans and Doug Wright would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Evans and Mr. Wright. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Budget and Finance Committee – 2 opening. Norman Greer would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Greer. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Code Enforcement Board – 2 openings. Ron Campbell would like to be reappointed
Councilman McCabe moved to reappoint Mr. Campbell. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Zoning and Planning Board – 3 openings. Rick Bertel and John B. MacNeill would like to be reappointed. Application received from Loren Goldfarb
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Bertel and Mr. MacNeill. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Bogert moved to appoint Mr. Goldfarb. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 06-01 – Extending the sunset provision relating to transient signs; amending Sec. 17-106.4
1.Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2.Public hearing and adoption
There were no public comments.
Councilman Bogert moved to adopt Ordinance 06-01. Councilman McCabe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 06-03 – Amending Sec. 15-18.1(k) relating to parking permits
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and approval on first reading
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 06-03 on first reading. Councilman Berkman seconded.
There were no public comments.
Councilman Bogert received clarification that the ordinance allows a maximum of two parking permits per household for board/committee members.
Motion to approve Ordinance 06-03 on first reading carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 06-04 – Amending General Employees’ Pension Plan
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and approval on first reading
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 06-04 on first reading. Councilman Berkman seconded.
Town Manager Chinault explained that the ordinance increases the multiplier from 1.5% to 2% be more equitable with the Police/Fire Pension Plan which has a 3% multiplier.
Attorney Gougelman noted that the change would make the plan consistent with the city of Melbourne and the State.
George Gergora, 316 Deland Avenue, spoke in favor of including interest on contributions refunded to employees who leave and are not vested.
The motion to approve Ordinance 06-04 on first reading carried unanimously.
VIII.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding Council goals and objectives for 2006
Council reviewed its previous goals and agreed to submit any new goals for discussion at the January meeting.
X.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – November, 2005
In response to a question from Councilman Bogert, Mr. Chinault presented an update on Keith Milligan’s comments from the October 18, 2005 meeting.
B. Report from Town Attorney – Attorney Gougelman wished everyone happy holidays.
XI.REPORTS
A. Mayor Trott had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente was not present.
C. Councilman Berkman had no report.
D. Councilman Bogert had no report.
E. Councilman McCabe advised that his next neighborhood meeting will be at Douglas Park at 2:00 pm on January 15th and noted that there will be a meeting at the Lagoon House on January 21st from 10 am to noon to discuss the “Adopt a Drain” program.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Daniel S. Trott
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Laura Eaton
Town Clerk