TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
March 20, 2007 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON MARCH 20, 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
Barbara Brownlie, Deputy 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
Scott Smith, 321 7th Ave., requested that the condition of the bike path be addressed.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. There are currently openings on the Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board, Code Enforcement Board, Police/Fire Pension Board and Zoning and Planning Board
B. There will be openings on the Civil Service Board, Budget and Finance Committee, Heritage Committee, Police/Fire Pension Board and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee in April
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 07-05– Regular Meeting – February 20, 2007
B. Approval of a Transportation Impact Fee Trust Fund (TIFT) disbursement agreement with Brevard County in the amount of $32,310 for sections of sidewalk on Fourth and N. Ramona avenues and on N. Riverside Place
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Zoning and Planning Board - 1 opening. Randy Greer would like to be reappointed
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to reappoint Mr. Greer. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Heritage Committee – Nancy Grout would like to be reappointed
Councilman Goldfarb moved to reappoint Ms. Grout. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 07-04 – Amending Sec. 2-21 relating to vacancies in candidacy for Town Council
1. Second reading – by title only
The Deputy Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 07-04. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 07-05 – Extending the sunset provision relating to Sec. 17-132(6)(b)
1. Second reading – by title only
The Deputy Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 07-05. Councilman Berkman seconded.
Scott Smith spoke against extending the sunset provision.
The Town Manager clarified the extended expiration date.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 07-06 – Granting an electric franchise to Florida Power & Light Company
1. Second reading – by title only
The Deputy Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Ordinance 07-06. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding improving communication with Town residents (continued from the February 20, 2007 meeting)
Councilman Berkman requested that this item be deferred to the next meeting.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding a modification to the Urban and Community Forest Grant to plant trees in Sunrise, Nance, Orlando and Douglas parks – Approval of Resolution 07-08, Resolution 07-09 and Resolution 07-10
Councilman Bogert moved to approve Resolution 07-08, Resolution 07-09 and Resolution 07-10. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
Shawna Kelsch, 2598 Putnam Ave., received clarification on the fund sources.
Motion carried unanimously.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding creation of a Fifth Avenue committee (Requested by Councilman Goldfarb)
Councilman Goldfarb explained that this was part of the goals and objectives and recommended establishing a committee of residents and resident business owners to guide the development of 5th Ave,
Councilman Goldfarb suggested the committee address such issues as pedestrian safety, beautification and ways to help businesses succeed.
Councilman Goldfarb agreed to meet with the Town Manager to further discuss a plan.
Attorney Gougelman clarified that non-resident business owners could be included in an advisory role as non-voting board members.
Scott Smith received clarification on the merchants’ association discussed at the February Council meeting.
George Gergora, 316 Deland Ave., supported the concept.
Shawna Kelsch provided information on the Beaches Business Council newly established through the Chamber of Commerce.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – March, 2007
B. Report from Town Attorney
The Town Attorney had no report.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran had no report.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente reported that he had scheduled meetings with Sen. Haridopolos and Rep. Needelman in Tallahassee.
C. Councilman Berkman had no report.
D. Councilman Bogert had no report.
E. Councilman Goldfarb had no report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________
Barbara Brownlie
Deputy Town Clerk