TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
January 16, 2007 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON JANUARY 16, 2007
PRESENT:
Hon. Robert L Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Dave Berkman, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman
Hon. Loren Goldfarb, Councilman
Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney
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 Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC
Mayor Cochran introduced the following meeting procedures: the Chair will recognize Council members so that the public will know who is speaking and so that the transcription will be clear; Council members need to speak into the microphone; Council members should wear sport coats until the weather prohibits it
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, Zoning and Planning Board and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. There will be openings on the Board of Adjustment, Civil Service Board, Budget and Finance Committee, Heritage Committee and the Police/Fire Pension Board in February
C. The annual art show will be held in Nance Park on January 20-21, 2007
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 07-03– Regular Meeting – December 19, 2006
B. Approval of parking meter use agreement with Java Surf, Inc.
C. Approval of Resolution 07-03 supporting the Florida League of Cities’ initiative for the 2007 Legislative session
D. Approval of Resolution 07-04 requesting the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Transportation Commission revise the FDOT FY 2007/2008 through FY 2011/2012 work program by restoring State funding for the Palm Bay Road widening and reconstruction project; and requesting that construction begin in FY 2007/2008
E. Approval of Resolution 07-05 requesting the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Transportation Commission respond to the FDOT FY 2007/2008 through FY 2011/2012 tentative work program by reinstating State funding for the Apollo Boulevard Extension and proposing innovative financing approaches for timely project completion
F. Approval of MAXIMUS, Inc. to provide property appraisal as required by insurance carrier
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Bogert seconded.
Councilman Berkman requested an explanation on Items D and E. The Town Manager gave background on these items requested by the MPO and the Town Attorney provided further information.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Budget & Finance Committee – 2 openings. Orlando Brillante would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Orlando Brillante. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Zoning and Planning Board – 1 opening. Tom Kleving would like to be reappointed. Applications received from David Justice and Barry Kronman
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Tom Kleving. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII.ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance 07-04 – Amending Sec. 2-21 relating to vacancies in candidacy for Town Council
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
There were no public comments.
Councilman Berkman moved to adopt Ordinance 07-04. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
Attorney Gougelman clarified provisions of the ordinance.
Councilman Goldfarb suggested a specific time period prior to when qualifying ends for the ordinance to take effect. The consensus of the Council was 48 hours.
Attorney Gougelman will modify the ordinance, taking into consideration the Council’s concerns at the next meeting.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding improving communication with Town residents (continued from the December 19, 2006 meeting)
The Town Manager explained that information will be placed in the newsletter seeking public input as to how to structure an improved system.
Councilman Berkman brought up the alternative of using a list server.
Councilman Goldfarb suggested utilizing the “Wave” to publicize the system.
Laura Lewandowski, 125 8th Ave., urged the Council to consider security measures for residents e-mail. Attorney Gougelman cautioned that e-mails might become public record.
Shawna Kelsh suggested a disclosure on the web-site letting the public know that e-mails are considered public record.
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., verified that no advertising would be included.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Town’s top three concerns relating to the Space Coast League of Cities (requested by Deputy Mayor Benevente)
Deputy Mayor Benevente requested that any Council’s concerns to be presented at Legislative Day in March be forwarded to the Town Clerk.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding Council goals and objectives for 2007
The Council members reviewed their goals to be compiled by staff for the next meeting.
D. Discussion with regard to the Police/Fire pension program (tabled at the December 19, 2006 meeting)
The Town Manager gave background and received a consensus on how the Council wished to proceed with several issues.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – December, 2006
Councilman Berkman received clarification on the tree bidding.
B. Report from Town Attorney
Attorney Gougelman had no report.
XI.REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente announced the League of Cities meeting and Legislative Action Day.
C. Councilman Berkman announced that he could not attend the water meeting and requested that the alternate attend.
D. Councilman Bogert reported on the South Beach Coalition meeting.
E. Councilman Goldfarb had no report.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
_______________________
Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
ATTEST:_______________________ Mayor
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk