TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
October 16, 2007 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON OCTOBER 16, 2007
PRESENT:
Hon. Robert L. Cochran, 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
John B MacNeill, 1320 S Riverside Dr., announced the candidate forum to be held Thursday, October 18, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall.
IV. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Deputy Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. There are currently openings on the Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board, Code Enforcement Board, and Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee
B. The Halloween party will be held Saturday, October 20th , from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
C. Town Hall will be closed Monday, November 12th, for Veteran’s Day
D. The general election will be held November 6, 2007
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 07-13– Regular Meeting – September 19, 2007
B. Approval of Budget Adjustment #1 for FY 07/08
C. Acceptance of the performance evaluations for the Town Manager for the period of September 27, 2006 through September 26, 2007
D. Approval of a positive salary adjustment for the Town Manager
E. Approval to apply for a Sea Turtle Friendly Light Grant
Councilman Bogert moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
Councilman Goldfarb requested that Items B & D be removed for discussion.
Motion to approve Items A, C and E passed unanimously.
B. Approval of Budget Adjustment #1 for FY 07/08
The Town Manager explained the EMS First Responder revenue, the increase in the personnel related expenses based on the new insurance policies, the hydrant maintenance and the ATV replacement.
D. Approval of a positive salary adjustment for the Town Manager
The Town Manager explained the policy on employee pay increases.
Councilman Goldfarb moved to approve Items B & D. Councilman Bogert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
A. Zoning and Planning Board – 1 opening. Nancee Hay would like to be reappointed
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to reappoint Ms. Hay. Councilman Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. South Beaches Coalition representative to the Brevard County MPO – Melbourne Beach Commissioner Paul Guglietta would like to be reappointed
Councilman Bogert moved to reappoint Mr. Guglietta. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 08-01 – Relating to vacation rentals
1. First reading – by title only
The Deputy Town Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilman Berkman moved to approve Ordinance No. 08-01. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
Gary Von Zonneveld, 104 First Ave., received clarification on the ordinance approval and adoption process.
Stuart Glass, 132 Miami Ave., spoke in support of the ordinance.
Johnny Valentine, 1047-49 Wavecrest Ave, also supported the ordinance.
The Council discussed the enforcement procedure and the Town Manager explained it would be handled through Code Enforcement.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 08-01 carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the evaluation form for the Town Manager (Requested by Councilman Goldfarb)
Councilman Goldfarb stated that the present evaluation form does not accurately reflect the knowledge that the Council has and that it might be unfair to the manager because they have no daily interaction with him.
Councilman Goldfarb proposed that the Civil Service Board review what other municipalities are doing to determine if there are ways to improve the form.
Mayor Cochran pointed out that the form was approved by three of the present members of the Council and has worked well.
The Mayor suggested Councilman Goldfarb research the issue further and report back to Council with any modifications.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding litter on the beach and near the boardwalk (Requested by Councilman Goldfarb)
Councilman Goldfarb pointed out that there are times when litter accumulates and sought ways for the Town do a better job of discouraging littering and cleaning up what is there.
Councilman Goldfarb suggested volunteer assistance, grant money and more visible enforcement.
The Town Manager explained that the Town cleans up litter on a daily basis and said that he will request the Public Works Director to monitor the situation.
The Council discussed way to deal with the problems.
Councilman Berkman suggested requesting the businesses to volunteer hours for clearing litter.
Cindy Ullmer, 201 Deland Ave., suggested contacting the high schools as students need community volunteer hours.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – September, 2007
B. Report from Town Attorney
Attorney Gougelman had no report.
XI. REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran announced the Halloween Party.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente reported on the Florida League of Cities meeting in Tampa.
C. Councilman Berkman advised the public of the “My Safe Florida Home” program.
D. Councilman Bogert encouraged everyone to vote on November 6.
E. Councilman Goldfarb gave an update on the e-mail list server.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
____________________________
Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________
Barbara Brownlie
Deputy Town Clerk