INDIALANTIC
RECORD FEBRUARY 2001

SUNRISE PARK EXTENSION

Sunrise Park off Watson Drive east of SR-A1A is about to expand. The Town Council at the December 19, 2000, meeting agreed to explore the possible inclusion of an undeveloped 1.75 acre parcel that lies immediately north of Watson Drive between SR-A1A and the ocean.

The property was acquired with a combination of State Save Our Coast and Beach and Riverfront Acquisition Program monies and leased to the County. It is being cleared of Brazilian pepper trees by the Marine Resources Council under contract with the adjacent condominium developer.

At this preliminary stage the Town envisions the site remaining primarily passive with additional parking, picnic tables, benches, and a walking path. Funds to develop the site will be sought from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP).

The Town is currently working to make improvements to Nance/Wavecrest Park and Riverside Park with approximately two hundred thousand dollars of FRDAP funds.

Since the County holds the lease on the property, Town officials have requested the County Parks and Recreation Department to initiate efforts with the State for the Town to secure a lease on the property.

In addition to an improved recreational area and features in Sunrise Park, Town residents will also benefit by having the activities within the park governed by Town regulations

Proposed Sunrise Park Extension

COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2001

Goals and objectives for the Town for the current calendar year were provided by Mayor Cochran, Deputy Mayor Fischer and Council members Benevente, Bogert and Kostro on January 16, 2001, as follows:

Continue improvements to Town parks—especially the Melbourne Causeway and Riverside Park; increase code enforcement efforts;

Clean and dress up the Fifth Avenue median; promote and encourage efforts to stem any further deterioration to the aesthetics of Fifth Avenue;

Improve storm drainage—specifically continue drainage improvements on Fourth Avenue and Sixth Avenue;

Continue efforts to ensure the preservation and maintenance of the Town’s natural resources, specifically, the continued clean-up of the Indian River and the South Reach (Phase II) beach renourishment project scheduled to begin in this area November, 2001;

Assist the County in its analysis of the Fifth Avenue/Riverside Drive intersection to ensure Town residents have improved and safe ingress and egress at all times;

Address the parking issue in the Commercial district; maintain increased communications with Town residents; maintain efforts with regard to hurricane readiness;

Continue support of law enforcement and fire control to ensure residents and businesses that they are receiving the highest quality of professional protective services;

Develop continuing contracts for small work; piggy-back off the contracts of other jurisdictions for small jobs; continue to explore the sharing of equipment with other beachside communities; and aggressively pursue outside funding sources (i.e. grants) that lessen costs to Town residents.

RECENT COUNCIL ACTION

December 19, 2000 Meeting

	Agreed to participate in the South Brevard Recreation Special District inasmuch as this ballot question received the support of Indialantic voters
	Approved an agreement with Melbourne Beach to address the use of and charge for Indialantic’s street sweeper in Melbourne Beach
	Adopted resolution authorizing conveyance of land to FDOT for turn lane from US 192 onto S. Riverside Dr. consistent with voter approval
	Renewed First Responder agreement with the County
	Created a steering committee for the Town’s 50^th anniversary
	Agreed to proceed with required action to expand Sunrise Park
	Agreed to make available a brochure listing typical code violations

January 16, 2001 Meeting

	Awarded the bid to Manicure America to provide palm trees as provided for in the Urban and Community Forestry Grant (Melbourne Causeway, N. Riverside Place, Nance Park)
	Adopted the following ordinances: 01-01 amending the police/fire pension fund by providing for certain benefit improvements and allowing for investment in foreign securities as provided by state law; 01-02 amending swimming pool regulations to comply with new state safety requirements; 01-03 recognizing the role of the Supervisor of Elections in Town elections
	Adopted goals and objectives for 2001
	Approved ordinances on first reading amending noise requirements to recognize the need for pool alarms and amending the Town’s Personnel/Civil Service Manual

“Play Time in the Park”, a pilot program for toddlers and their caregiver, will be provided in Orlando Park from February 20 to March 27, 2001. The program will be coordinated by Jenny Schell and be available on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A payment in the amount of five dollars, payable to the Town, will be required for the entire session. This pilot program has the support of the Mayor and Council as well as the Town’s Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee and is intended to encourage creativity, sensorimotor development, outside play and interaction with other children. To register contact Town Hall at 723-2242

NEW FACES IN TOWN

Stay in Touch – 225 Fifth Ave., Ste. 5 – Cell phones and accessories

Global Surf Supply, Inc. – 854 N. Miramar - Computer sales

Tantivy Communications - 503 Fifth Avenue – Software development

LOCAL BUSINESSES RECEIVE RECOGNITION

Congratulations to Michael Jablaoui, Michael’s for Men, and Ed Scott, Chase Manhattan Mortgage, for their recent recognition in the Brevard Business News. Michael’ s, which is known for its upscale men’s clothing, has been a familiar sight on Fifth Avenue for seventeen years. Chase Manhattan set a third-straight record for residential loans on the Space Coast in 2000.

CHANGES IN STORE AT HAZEL’S SAMPLES

After almost 23 years on Fifth Avenue, Hazel DeAngelo, owner of Hazel’s Samples, is leaving the women’s clothing store to new hands. Ms. DeAngelo has decided to retire and now looks forward to spending time with her grandchildren. We wish her well

TREE LIGHTING A SUCCESS

Festive residents filled Nance Park for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on December 7^th. Marge Schwanbeck, Vice Chairman of the Parks/ Recreation/ Beautification Committee, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mayor Cochran extended holiday greetings and the Indialantic Elementary School Chorus under the direction of Penny Brandt provided the music. A visit from Santa on the fire truck highlighted the evening.

Ken Bohlmann, Chairman of the Parks/Recreation/ Beautification Committee, enjoys the festivities at the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

POLICE BEAT

Officer Terry Tenpenny

As your Community Policing Officer, I would like to remind the residents of Indialantic about some of the free services provided by your Police Department.

House Checks - House checks are available for residents who are out of town and leaving their home unattended. Checks will be conducted as often as manpower permits. We also encourage you to have a neighbor or family member check your home on a regular basis.

File of Life - The File of Life is a red magnetic folder which contains a personal medical card listing vitally important information on the resident, such as their medical conditions, medications, allergies, emergency contacts and more. The folder is kept on the refrigerator door for quick access in times of emergency.

Facility Tours - Tours of our facility and equipment are available to schools and girl and boy scout groups. Literature is available on a variety of subjects, including juvenile services, victim services, alcohol and drug awareness, domestic violence, theft and burglary, and information for senior citizens.

Home Security Inspections - An officer from your Police Department will respond to your home and complete a Home Security Inspection Checklist. The purpose of this inspection is to help identify potential features in your home or daily routines of your family which might make your home an easy target for a burglar.

Neighborhood Watch - This includes neighborhood meetings, literature, and neighborhood watch signs. The officer presenting the program will help teach the residents how to report a crime, how to make their home safer against a potential burglar, and how to work together as a neighborhood to help fight crime and keep each other aware of what’s going on in their neighborhood.

Operation Identification - The Police Department provides electric inscribers, window stickers, and instructions for marking property for identification purposes. The proper marking of personal property can deter theft and substantially increase the chances of recovery of stolen property. The Department will be happy to assist those who are unable to mark property themselves.

In the last few weeks the Town has experienced several auto burglaries. As a reminder, please take measures to make sure you will not be a victim. Lock the doors and windows of your vehicle and remove all items of value. Report any suspicious activity to your Police Department.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance to you in the community’s fight against crime.

Building Code Corner

As a result of a new state law residential swimming pools, hot tubs and spas constructed after October 1, 2000 must comply with the de Ibern/Merriam Act. Essentially the act requires one of the following safety measures: all door and windows providing direct access from the home to the pool be equipped with an exit alarm; all doors providing direct access from the home to the pool be equipped with a self-closing self-latching device; the pool be isolated from the house with a barrier that is at least 4 feet high; or the pool have an approved safety cover.

A copy of the new standards, adopted by Ordinance 01-02, is available at Town Hall or on the Town’s web site.

Stanley Krulikowski
Building Official/Code Enforcement

Public Works Update
Ron Cassedy

Happy New Year! For the new year 2001, I am asking for your help. Although our streets are safe and in good shape, conditions do arise that need attention. Your safety is priority #1 with our department. If you notice pot holes, faded or defaced stop signs, debris, or intersections with poor vision due to over-growth from shrubs, please call us at 984-5224.

We also take great pride in our parks in Indialantic. We want them to be a safe place for you and your children to enjoy. Please take note and report any unsafe conditions to the number above.

Thank you for your help and again, have a safe and happy new year.

FIRE FACTS

Indialantic Fire Rescue is looking for some civic-minded folks. Are you interested in becoming a part of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the Town of Indialantic? We have firefighting and non-firefighting jobs for those who desire to be less active. Possibly, you’re a retired firefighter who misses that adrenalin rush when responding to the big one and would still like to fight fire, provide medical assistance or serve as a driver/operator.

If you have some free time and want to meet some new friends, learn some new and exciting skills and help the people of your community, give us a call at 723-0366 or better yet, come by and visit with us at 216 Fourth Avenue.

Tom Barker
Fire Chief

50^th ANNIVERSARY STEERING COMMITTEE

In preparation for the Town’s 50^th anniversary on November 17, 2002, the Town Council appointed a seven member steering committee to plan for the celebration. Members are Carol Andren, Chairman, John B. MacNeill, Vice Chairman, Ken Bohlmann, Mark Hart, Zada Hunter, Lori Kalaghchy and Joyce Warner. The Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30 am in the Council Chambers. Public forums will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 7:00 pm and on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 10:00 am. Everyone is invited to participate.

Brevard County lifeguards will be manning Indialantic’s two beach towers from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM according to the following schedule:

Spring break – March 24 through April 1
Summer coverage – May 22 through August 12
Weekends through September 3

There will also be two roving patrols covering the beach between Nance Park and Eighth Avenue.

County supervisors caution swimmers to be wary of ocean tides. Dangerous undertows can occur where there are drastic drop-offs 10 to 20 feet off shore. Please swim near a lifeguard, never swim alone and check with lifeguards for ocean conditions.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

FEBRUARY

             1          5:30 PM        South Beaches Coalition
             6          8:30 AM       Anniversary Committee
             7          10:00 AM        Pension Boards
            13          10:00 AM       Parks/Recreation
            13          7:00 PM       Forum-50^th Anniversary
            20          7:00 PM     Town Council
            27          5:30 PM       Zoning and Planning

MARCH

            1          5:30 PM        South Beaches Coalition
            6          8:30 AM        Anniversary Committee
            6          10:00 AM        Forum-50^th Anniversary
            13           10:00 AM       Parks/Recreation
            20           7:00 PM     Town Council
            27           5:30 PM       Zoning and Planning

APRIL

            3          8:30 AM       Anniversary Committee
            5          5:30 PM        South Beaches Coalition
            10           10:00 AM       Parks/Recreation
            17           7:00 PM     Town Council
            24           5:30 PM       Zoning and Planning

The Volunteer Fire Department meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Fire Department, 216 Fourth Avenue

Harris Sanitation has developed a program to work directly with various homeowner associations to provide information on the do’s and don’ts of solid waste disposal. Representatives from Harris will attend association meetings and tours of their facility can be scheduled with one-on-one meetings with the residential and recycle supervisors and the operations manager. For additional information call Lois at 723-4455, extension 1205

	Continue improvements to Town parks—especially the Melbourne Causeway and Riverside Park; increase code enforcement efforts;
	Clean and dress up the Fifth Avenue median; promote and encourage efforts to stem any further deterioration to the aesthetics of Fifth Avenue;
	Improve storm drainage—specifically continue drainage improvements on Fourth Avenue and Sixth Avenue;
	Continue efforts to ensure the preservation and maintenance of the Town’s natural resources, specifically, the continued clean-up of the Indian River and the South Reach (Phase II) beach renourishment project scheduled to begin in this area November, 2001;
	Assist the County in its analysis of the Fifth Avenue/Riverside Drive intersection to ensure Town residents have improved and safe ingress and egress at all times;
	Address the parking issue in the Commercial district; maintain increased communications with Town residents; maintain efforts with regard to hurricane readiness;
	Continue support of law enforcement and fire control to ensure residents and businesses that they are receiving the highest quality of professional protective services;
	Develop continuing contracts for small work; piggy-back off the contracts of other jurisdictions for small jobs; continue to explore the sharing of equipment with other beachside communities; and aggressively pursue outside funding sources (i.e. grants) that lessen costs to Town residents.