TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
November 21, 2006 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006
PRESENT:
Hon. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Dave Berkman, Councilman
Hon. Bruce Bogert, Councilman
Hon. Mike McCabe, Councilman
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 Trott called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OATH OF OFFICE
The Honorable Judge George Maxwell administered the Oath of Office to Robert L. Cochran, Jr., Mayor, David Berkman, Council Seat 4 and Loren Goldfarb, Council Seat 2.
IV. SELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Councilman Berkman nominated Vincent Benevente. Mayor Cochran nominated Bruce Bogert.
Vincent Benevente was unanimously selected as Deputy Mayor.
V. PUBLIC
There were no public comments.
VI. 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, Zoning and Planning Board, and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. There will be openings on the Board of Adjustment, Civil Service and Zoning and Planning Board in December
C. Town Hall will be closed November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 07-01– Regular Meeting – October 17, 2006
B. Resolution 07-01 – Designating personnel authorized to sign checks
C. Resolution 07-02 – Amending fees for variance applications
D. Approval of Local Law Enforcement Grant application in the amount of $1,000
E. Approval of parking meter use agreement for Bizzarros’ for 2007
F. Acceptance of a roadway/sidewalk easement from the developer of Indialantic One
G. Approval of a Development Agreement with Coral Sands of Indialantic, L.L.C. to resurface a portion of Watson Drive
H. Approval of planning services agreement with LaRue Planning and Management Services, Inc.
I. Approval of 2007 art show in Nance Park on January 20 and 21, 2007
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. Mayor’s nominations
Mayor Cochran made the following appointments:
1. Space Coast League of Cities and alternate – Deputy Mayor Benevente and Mayor Cochran as alternate
Florida League of Cities Home Rule Administrative Council – Deputy Mayor Benevente and Mayor Cochran as alternate
2. Brevard County Water Supply Board – Councilman Berkman – Deputy Mayor Benevente as alternate
3. South Beaches Coalition – Councilman Bogert
IX. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance 07-01 – Extending the sunset provision relating to transient signs
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 accept Ordinance 07-01. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 07-02 – Extending the sunset provision relating to outdoor display in the C-2 zone
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 Goldfarb moved to accept Ordinance No 07-02. Councilman Bogert seconded.
Deputy Mayor Benevente received clarification that the ordinance is not related to sidewalk sales.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 07-03 – Amending Sec. 17-129(5) – Site plan approval
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Dr., Vice Chairman of the Zoning & Planning Board, informed the Council that the Board had suggested the change to the ordinance and explained why it was necessary.
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to approve Ordinance No. 07-03. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding a pedestrian crosswalk at SR-A1A and Eighth Avenue (requested by Councilman Berkman)
Councilman Berkman suggested that, with the installation of the new sidewalk and the traffic on A1A, the Town request that FDOT install a light and/or pedestrian crossing markings at the intersection of Eighth and A1A and possibly another one further south.
It was the consensus of the Council to request that FDOT be approached to address the issue.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the code to address the withdrawal of candidates for Mayor and/or Council (Requested by Councilman Berkman)
Councilman Berkman explained that this action was to clarify the procedure for write-in candidates if a qualified candidate withdraws prior to an election.
Attorney Gougelman gave background and explained the Florida election code relating to the issue.
Attorney Gougelman advised the Council that they could keep the Town Code as it is or amend it to allow filing to be reopened entailing a special election.
Council agreed to place this item on next month’s agenda for public comment before an ordinance is drafted.
XII. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – October, 2006 were included in the Council packets.
B. The Town Attorney had no report
XIII. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran thanked the public for coming out and stated that he looked forward to serving the Town.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente reported on an insurance question that was clarified by the Florida League of Cities and announced an open house being held by Commissioner Jackie Colon.
C. Councilman Berkman welcomed the new Council members, commented favorably on the holiday decorations on Fifth Avenue, and recognized members of the Police and Fire Departments for reading at Indialantic Elementary School.
D. Councilman Bogert congratulated the new members of the Council.
E. Councilman Goldfarb reported that he is working on his web site that will be linked to the Town’s and provided his e-mail address for anyone wishing to contact him.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk