Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your Mayor during the past four years.  As a resident for over 40 years, I am proud to have participated in preserving the unique character of Indialantic. 

Together we have worked toward a more attractive community focusing on increased code enforcement, maintaining our parks and rights-of-way and resurfacing streets.  These efforts have resulted in increased confidence from the private sector as exhibited by its investment in our Town.  We have improved access in Orlando Park, constructed a new pier at Riverside Park, and will continue improvements to Douglas Park.  We worked closely with the Parks Committee to provide a commemorative town sign in the Fifth Avenue median at SR-A1A in observance of our 50^th Celebration which is scheduled for mid-November. 

With your support we are initiating an Advanced Life Support service through the Town’s Fire Department and are pleased to be able to offer high quality police and fire services. 

As your Mayor I will continue my “common sense” approach toward government while we work together to prepare for the future.  I would appreciate your vote on November 5^th. 

DANIEL TROTT 

 As a candidate for Mayor I would like to thank everyone for their support and positive feedback concerning this campaign. I’m confident that together we will make a difference. 

MIKE FISCHER 

In 1998 most of you received a flier from the Indialantic Committee for Responsible Government. The first line read, “INDIALANTIC IS IN TROUBLE AND NEEDS YOUR HELP!”  The objective of this committee was to support the election of individuals “… who will return to our Town to an ethical and fiscally responsible form of government”.  I was one of those supported by this committee.  During my term in office we have accomplished the following:

I would like to continue my service to our town.  I respectfully ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2002.

Thank you, Mike Fischer

MIKE McCABE
900 S. Miramar Ave., #12 

Mike has been a resident of Indialantic for the past 17 years and has been active in the community as a member of the Zoning and Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment. 

Mike is employed with the City of Palm Bay, currently as a Professional Engineer.  While working full time, Mike attended BCC and UCF, traveling to Orlando to receive his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

 His qualifications include over 15 years in municipal government working with development and regulation issues relative to stormwater runoff reduction, transportation improvements, and recreational development.  Mike’s interaction with residents and other agencies produces results.  He has a “find the answer” approach to solving today’s problems and the future’s progress.

 Mike is seeking this position to be a part of the solution and not the problem.  There is nothing for him to gain but experience if elected to this position.

CLIFF COOK

Major tax increases approved and projected, stalled revitalization of 5^th Avenue, and non-representation of our citizens by the present Town Council greatly concern me.

Voters knew the ALS system required a 5% millage rate property tax increase, and the 5.38% increase in 2001 covered that.  Now, another 10% increase was passed in July, and even more 10% tax increases have been projected! 

Revitalizing 5^th Avenue into a place where residents can take a comfortable evening stroll, dine, or shop in a small-town atmosphere, with easy parking and a food market instead of glass palaces, can raise revenues from new successful businesses.

 But unwise Council spending decisions, like giving the Town Attorney a $10+ per/hour raise, the Manager a raise, extending his unexpired contract until 2006, and approving a $5000 study concerning oceanfront development by the Cochran family, waste tax dollars.

 Lastly, granting variances to the Mayor’s family despite packed rooms speaking unanimously against it, and retaining the Town Attorney (with a raise!) despite a recall petition and complaints to the Manager, is not representing the citizens. 

The remedy is electing Council members who are independent and will work for our citizens.  I therefore ask for your vote.  Thank you!

VICTOR S. KOSTRO

Since completing a resigning Council member's term of office in April of 2000, I have had the opportunity to personally meet many of my neighbors, the residents and employees of the Town of Indialantic.  Almost all have been supportive.  To all of you, my sincere thanks and my hope that we continue talking. 

My wife Lorraine and I and our three children have been residents since 1994.  I have previously served the Town as Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Board.  I am a practicing attorney in Melbourne with a business and accounting background. 

As an incumbent seeking his second term, I pledge to earn your trust each day.  I ask for your vote on November 5, 2002, so that I may continue to serve the Town and  each and every one of you.  If elected, I will listen carefully to the residents and all Town departments so we continue to receive the benefits of a well functioning local government.  I will continue to bring a "legal" eye and perspective to Town Council business.

Please feel free to contact me via Town email to discuss what is important to you.  Thank you.

POLICE BEAT

 We have recently experienced an increase in the number of animal complaints received by the police department. Most of the complaints involve dogs running loose, defecating/urinating on either public property or the property of others, being walked on the beach or in the Town parks, and excessive barking

Household Hazardous Waste
and Electronics Roundup

 Homeowners will have the opportunity to turn in unwanted pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent lamps, batteries, used motor oil and old paint.  Home electronic equipment, such as computers, monitors, fax machines, printers and televisions will also be accepted. These items contain toxic substances which can not only cause health problems for users but also environmental damage when thrown out. 

Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners, the Hazardous Waste Roundup provides a convenient opportunity to reduce hazardous wastes around the house.  Drop offs for the annual Roundup are

 This service is free to homeowners.  Both locations will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm only.

 Also remember, residents of Indialantic can bring some hazardous substances to the Public Works Department for disposal.  Please contact the department at 984-5224 to confirm what they can accept and to make sure someone will be available to receive the materials.

Public Works Update – Ron Cassedy 

On most streets within the Town the right-of-way extends 15 to 20 feet from the edge of the pavement.  

The right-of-way is intended to be used for utilities such as stormwater drainage, water lines, telephone, television and electric cables, gas lines and sewers.  These utilities may already exist or may be installed in the future. 

This area is public property and is controlled by the Town Code of Ordinances.  Please check these ordinances before you disturb any portion of the right-of-way.

MESSAGE FROM MELBOURNE:

The Melbourne Utilities Department, which maintains fire hydrants in the Town, is requesting homeowners to focus lawn sprinklers so that they do not spray fire hydrants.  This request is made to lessen corrosion associated with the hydrant. 

Town Hall will be closed on the following dates:

November 11^th – Veteran’s Day
November 28^th & 29^th – Thanksgiving
December 24^th & 25^th - Christmas

The Town will be hosting the 7^th Annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26^th from 4 pm to 8 pm.  The happenings will again feature a hay ride from the Fire Station and a Haunted House that will provide some unexpected Halloween surprises!  There will be refreshments, entertainment, games and prizes furnished at no charge. 

 Sponsors are needed to work the games and refreshment stations.  Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Loren or Gabrielle Strand at 795-3457.  Come join the fun on Fourth  Avenue behind Town Hall.

ANNUAL TOWN CANDIDATES FORUM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002 – 7:30 pm
INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL

As a service to the voters of Indialantic, the Indialantic Homeowners’ Association sponsors an annual public forum to acquaint the residents with the candidates for Mayor and Council.  This year there are six participants. This is a public meeting to which all Indialantic residents are invited.