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NEW COUNCIL TAKES OFFICE |
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Newly elected Mayor Daniel S. Trott and Councilmembers Cliff Cook and Michael McCabe began their two year terms after being sworn in by Town Attorney Paul Gougelman at the November 19, 2002 Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Bruce Bogert was unanimously elected to continue serving as Deputy Mayor. Over 70% of the Town’s 2,064 registered voters cast their ballots in the November election. This was the first election to include the Town’s new precinct 215 which was created as a result of redistricting. Voters in Precinct 50 and the new precinct vote at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. |
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Councilmembers Cliff Cook and Michael McCabe are sworn in
During the meeting Mayor Trott, with Council concurrence, appointed the following individuals to represent the Town on various boards and committees:
Space Coast League of Cities – Councilman Benevente; Councilman Cook, alternate Space Coast League of Cities Intergovernmental Committee – Councilman Cook Brevard County Water Supply Board – Councilman McCabe South Beaches Coalition – Councilman Cook; Councilman Benevente, alternate Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway Coalition – Ray DiZefalo |
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RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONOctober 15, 2002 Meeting approved agreement with the County to provide a uniform system of registering contractors approved law enforcement grant of $3,858 to secure items for police under cover work approved an amendment to the JPA agreement with FDOT to secure $70,000 to install a mast arm signal at the US-192/Riverside Drive intersection adopted Ord. 02-25 updating the Town’s color code (does not affect zoning districts – R-1-A, R-1-B, R-2, R-3) authorized ordering lapel pins of the Town seal evaluated the Town Manager’s performance
November 19, 2002 Meeting provided a five percent salary increase for the Town Manager based on his performance evaluation adopted Ord. 02-24 eliminating the use of coquina shell rock for parking lots for new construction projects (does not affect R-1-A, R-1-B, R-2 zoning districts) approved a 5 year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget for FY-04 through FY-08 and the current year approved a contract with Brewer Paving and Development, Inc. to lower the sidewalk and install a retaining wall along a section of the south side of US-192 west of S. Riverside Drive agreed to contribute $128 for a summit between Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and all cities/towns within the County agreed to schedule for public hearing changing the appeal process for Board of Adjustment decisions so that future appeals will go directly to court
TOWN CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY In spite of the drizzle and rain of November 16th, volunteers and participants came together to make Indialantic's 50th anniversary a great success. There were over 66 5K Run contestants, fishing contest winners, free lunch and music at Eastminster Presbyterian Church and garden tour visitors at Mary Hayward’s green jungle. The Indialantic Elementary School Chorus opened festivities to a packed audience. There was great music and the Town’s Volunteer Fire Department, the Indialantic and Melbourne Beach Rotary and Palm Bay Kiwanis clubs stayed all day to serve food. The beautiful birthday cake, donated and served by Dr. Hanny Zakhari and Diane Rubin, was also a big hit. Presentations by local historians Karen Raley and Frank Thomas and Dian Milligan and her "Indialantic Oldtimers" panel gave us new insight into our history. Anyone with historic items that could be loaned or donated for display in the new display case should contact Shirlee Walker at Town Hall. The Fiftieth Anniversary Committee wishes to thank ALL who made the day a success. The Town’s website has thank you's and pictures of the celebration.
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NEW FACES IN TOWN Eplett Chiropractic Life Center - 429 Fifth Avenue – Chiropractor Rosenberg & Rosenberg – 311 Sixth Avenue – Attorneys Roses are Red – 332 B Fifth Avenue – Florist Beachside Physical Therapy - 241 Sixth Avenue – Massage Therapy Riverside Home Loans – 502 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 203 – Mortgage Company Thomas Shine, Esq. – 114 Sixth Avenue - Attorney Paris in the City – 422 Fifth Avenue – Apparel and accessories Atlantic Pacific Logistics – 232 Fifth Avenue – carrier/transportation broker Jessica L. Mansfield, DDS – 225 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 4 – Dentist Coastland Properties – 414 N. Miramar – Real Estate Nurse on Call – 503 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 201 – Home Health Care Brevard’s Best Realty – 503 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 203 – Real Estate Godden Enterprises – 113 Fifth Avenue - Flooring
State Senator Howard Futch and
former Mayor Bill Vernon supervise the cutting of the
Town’s birthday cake by Deputy The Deputy Mayor was also joined by former and current Mayors, Council members and local officials including Les Barlow, Vince Benevente, Gus Carey, Cliff Cook, Andrea Deratany, Tim Deratany, Todd Deratany, Vic Kostro, Barry Kronman, Mike McCabe and State Representative Mitch Needleman. |
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With the Christmas season already upon us, I would like to re-visit some recommendations about personal safety that I originally wrote for the Town newsletter several years ago. This is traditionally the busiest shopping time of the year and with the addition of our northern visitors, traveling our roadways can often become an exercise in patience. Unfortunately, there is a certain element out there, which prefers to support their holiday season at the expense of others. Please keep your car doors locked both while driving and parked and don’t roll your windows down for strangers. Be particularly wary when stopped at traffic lights and when entering and exiting your vehicle in a parking lot. If you are struck from behind in what appears to be a minor rear-end accident, pull over in a well lit, populated area to investigate. Try to keep all packages and gifts out of sight, preferably locked in the trunk. We tend to see an increase in home burglaries this time of year so please remain diligent in your efforts to keep your residence secure and if installed, set your alarm, even if you are only leaving for a short time. Successful burglaries to homes equipped with a good alarm system, that is kept armed, are very rare. Have a happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful new year! Chief Troy W. Morris Five-Year CIP Approved The Council approved a five-year capital improvement program on November 19, 2002, for the current fiscal year and fiscal years 2004 through 2008. In addition to reflecting annual debt payment for previous town hall construction and the purchase of a fire truck, the program includes for the current fiscal year improvements to Douglas and Orlando parks, both to be funded with state grant monies; a replacement generator to support the Town’s emergency communications system; mast arm signal improvements at S. Riverside Drive and US-192, funded with state transportation monies; as well as funds for storm water drainage repair and street resurfacing. Projects beyond the current fiscal year include improvements at Nance Park and the beach, the Melbourne Causeway path, Sunrise Park, Sunset Park, parking lot improvements on Sixth Avenue, addressing Sixth Avenue drainage and pavement conditions, as well as funds allocated annually for storm water drainage repair and street resurfacing. Park projects are to be primarily funded with state recreation grant monies. |
Help Protect the Indian River Lagoon Each of us in our daily lives are connected to the Indian River Lagoon. Decisions you make today will determine the future of the lagoon. What you can do: ü Landscape with native and drought resistant plants ü Reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides ü Use swales to retain and slow water flow ü Fix leaky faucets and use low flush toilets ü Wash cars on grass or sandy areas ü Direct rain gutters away from paved surfaces ü Dispose of toxic or hazardous materials carefully Using these simple techniques can help safeguard the quality of this important yet fragile environment for the future.
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,000 people and cause over $500 million in damages. Simple life-saving steps can be taken to ensure a safe and happy holiday. § Selecting a tree – Needles on fresh trees should be green, hard to pull back from the branches and should not break. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. § Caring for your tree – Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant. Do not put your live tree up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. § Maintain holiday lights – Inspect lights for frayed wires, bare spots and broken or cracked sockets. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory. Do not link more than three light strands unless the directions indicate it is safe. Don’t leave holiday lights unattended and periodically check the wires – they should not be warm to the touch. § Use of candles – Make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot easily be knocked down. Never put lit candles on a tree or leave the house with candles burning. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Tom Barker, Fire Chief |
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Town Hall will be closed on the following days:
Have a safe holiday! The annual art festival will be held in Nance Park on January 18 & 19. For more information please contact American Craft Endeavors at 813-962-0388.
The Indialantic Record is published every other month by the Town of Indialantic, 216 Fifth Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 at an outside cost of $.192 per resident. Daniel S. Trott, Mayor; Bruce Bogert, Deputy Mayor; Councilmembers Vincent Benevente, Cliff Cook and Michael McCabe; Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager; Laura Eaton, Town Clerk – www.indialantic.com - (321) 723-2242 |
UPCOMING MEETINGS DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY The Volunteer Fire Department meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Fire Department, 216 Fourth Ave. |
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The Committee used accumulated proceeds to construct the tiled Indialantic sign in the Fifth Avenue median east of SR-A1A |
Mayor
Bruce Bogert.
LUMINARIA
sales began December 1 and continue through December 24.