TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

August 21, 2007 Town Hall

MINUTES NO. 07-11

MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON AUGUST 21, 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

A. Presentation of FRDAP grant ceremonial checks – State Senator Mike Haridopolos and State Representative Mitch Needelman

Mayor Cochran thanked the legislators for their role in securing $50,000 in grant funds for Nance Park and Riverside Park and accepted ceremonial checks from Representative Needelman.

B. 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 Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee

B. There will be openings on the Budget and Finance Committee, Code Enforcement Board and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee in September

C. Qualifying dates for the November 6, 2007 election will be August 19 through September 2, 2007. Seats to be filled are Seat 1 (currently held by Councilman Bogert) and Seat 3 (currently held by Deputy Mayor Benevente) – qualifying packets are available in the Clerk’s office

D. Town Hall will be closed Monday, September 3^rd, for Labor Day

V. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes No. 07-10– Regular Meeting – July 17, 2007

B. Approval of parking meter use agreement with Java Surf

C. Approval to contract for personnel related legal services

D. Approval of a 2.69% rate increase for solid waste as requested by Harris Sanitation and provided for in the franchise agreement

Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

VI. APPOINTMENTS

A. Board of Adjustment – 1 opening. Brian Dullaghan would like to be reappointed. Application received from Chris Campbell

Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to reappoint Brian Dullaghan. Councilman Goldfarb seconded.

Councilman Bogert moved to appoint Chris Campbell. Councilman Berkman seconded.

Mr. Dullaghan was appointed with Mayor Cochran, Deputy Mayor Benevente and Councilman Goldfarb voting “yes.” Councilman Berkman and Councilman Bogert voted “no.”

B. Code Enforcement Board – 2 openings (alternates). Application received from Henry Adams

Councilman Goldfarb nominated Henry Adams. Mr. Adams was appointed unanimously.

C. Fifth Avenue Task Force – Helen Yarbrough - appointed by Mayor Cochran (Sue Ann Hoeper is unable to participate)

Ms. Yarbrough was appointed unanimously.

D. Heritage Committee – Application received from Joan Sherman

Deputy Mayor Benevente nominated Joan Sherman. Ms. Sherman was appointed unanimously.

E. Parks, Recreation and Beautification – 8 openings. Catherine Berkman would like to be reappointed. Application received from Larry Michelson and Bernie Gott

Councilman Bogert nominated the three applicants. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

F. Library Impact Fee Technical Advisory Committee

Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to appoint the Town Manager to represent the Town. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion and possible action regarding lowering the speed limit on Seventh Avenue

The Town Manager advised that the required study had been done and recommended lowering the speed limit on the 100, 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Seventh Ave. to 20 MPH.

Councilman Berkman moved to lower the speed limit as indicated. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Discussion and possible action regarding school crossing guards

The Town Manager gave background and asked that the Council reaffirm the Town’s commitment to provide a school crossing guard on the corner of Palm and US 192.

The Town’s commitment was reaffirmed by consensus.

C. Discussion and possible action regarding installing a street light at the intersection of Watson Drive and N. Shannon Avenue

The Town Manager gave background on a request to install a street light to illuminate the intersection at Watson and Shannon. He advised that it is consistent with town policy and that both residents affected are in favor.

Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to install the light. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.