INDIALANTIC
                RECORD        April 2003

BEACH RENOURISHMENT TO BE COMPLETED

Beach renourishment activities will resume on April 2, 2003 as Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company completes pumping sand on to the beach from south of access #8 at the Indialantic Beach north to Flug Avenue.

Congress appropriated $1.5 million to be combined with state funds and local tourist tax monies to complete this leg of the Brevard County Shore Protection Project.  In the fall of 2000 construction began on the North Reach – i.e. in the Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach areas.  The South Reach portion began in March, 2002, starting south of Melbourne Beach and running north to include most of Indialantic.  Last year’s effort concluded with sand being tapered from access #8 to the northern end of Nance Park.

This spring’s efforts are to be completed by the end of April.

As part of the beach renourishment program, Brevard County contracted to have an area at the base of the dune crossovers on the beach planted with sea oats, railroad vine and sea purslane.  The area extends from access #8 to south of crossover #15.

The fore dune plants are intended to assist the beach to renourish itself.


Mayor Trott and Carol Andren

 ANDREN RECOGNIZED

The Town Council recently hosted the 10th Annual Appreciation Dinner honoring the many volunteers who donate their time, knowledge and ideas to help with decisions affecting the future of the Town.  Mayor Trott presented an appreciation plaque to Carol Andren who was selected as the 2002 Citizen of the Year.  Ms. Andren, a resident of Indialantic for over 20 years, championed efforts to initiate the 50th Anniversary Celebration and, serving as the Chairperson of the Steering Committee, helped manage a very successful celebration of the Town’s 50th Anniversary. She also has promoted the creation of a Heritage Committee for the Town.  Carol and her husband Carl, donated an original Sigi Oberlander oil painting of the Tradewinds Hotel to the Town in honor of the anniversary.

Town employees being recognized include Barbara Brownlie, Administration; Dave Murtha; Fire Department, Stephanie Altvater, Police Department; and Isaiah Cepeda, Public Works.  Fire Chief Tom Barker received the 2002 Manager’s Award.

RECENT COUNCIL ACTION

February 18, 2003 Meeting

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 Denied a variance appeal to code section 17-121(4) &  (5) with regard to minimum lot area and minimum lot size

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 approved a Public School Facility Planning Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County

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adopted Res. 03-03 authorizing the Town Manager to record a Satisfaction of Lien whenever Code Enforcement Board liens have been satisfied

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adopted Res. 03-04 requesting that the Florida Legislature oppose efforts to amend the existing law regarding documentary stamp tax revenues for beach preservation and repair

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approved Council’s goals and objectives for 2003

March 18, 2003 Meeting

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 approved lifeguard agreement with Brevard County

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approved mid year budget adjustments for FY 02/03 for the General Fund, Enterprise 1 and Enterprise 2

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adopted Res. 03-05 supporting efforts by the Melbourne International Airport to secure grant funds from the Federal Small Community Air Service Development Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation

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approved the Disbursement Agreement with Brevard County for Transportation Impact Fee Trust monies in the amount of $18,313 for the Second-Third Avenue sidewalk connector

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adopted Ord. 03-03 providing for the School Board to appoint a non-voting member to the Zoning and Planning Board/Local Planning Agency

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adopted Ord. 03-04 deleting provisions to appeal variance decisions to the Board of Adjustment consistent with Ord. 03-01

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adopted Ordinance 03-05  clarifying the definition of “breezeway” requirements in the Tourist District

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agreed to secure input from the Parks/Recreation/ Beautification Committee and Zoning and Planning Board regarding a preferred architectural design standard/style for the C, C-1 and T districts

UPCOMING BOARD AND COMMITTEE OPENINGS

The Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board and Code Enforcement Board will have openings, including reappointments,  in May and June.  The Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee is looking for new members and volunteers are needed to serve on the Heritage Committee.  Applications are available at Town Hall and on the web site – www.indialantic.com.  For more information on meeting days and time for these or any board or committee, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 723-2242. 

NEW FACES IN TOWN

Beach Produce Plus -  842 N. Miramar – Produce store

Muirhead Realty – 105 S. Riverside, Ste. 154 – Real Estate Agency

Hotair Network Group – 18 S. Riverside Dr., Ste. 201 – Wireless internet service

Gretchen Dubay – 102 N. Palm (Studio du Soleil) – Cosmetologist

Nancy Eshelman Real Estate – 842 N. Miramar – Real Estate Broker

 TRAFFIC UPDATES

Residents will notice the following traffic change in Town:  

bulletInstalled “STOP” signs on S. Palm Avenue at Twelfth Terrace 

Betty Preece, in honor of the Town’s 50th Anniversary, presented two Bartram oak trees to Council members Mike McCabe and Vince Benevente who accepted the trees on behalf of the Town.  The presentation of the two trees, planted in Orlando Park, was made by the Abigail Wright Chamberlin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lt. William Shannon Chapter of the US Daughters of 1812, and the Nathaniel Shannon Chapter of the Daughters of American Colonists.  The presentation ceremony was held on March 15th with Presentation of the Colors being provided by Boy Scout Troop 321 and music being provided by the Indialantic Elementary School Chorus.  The two trees were grown from seeds from the 500 year old Bartram oak that is situated in Pierson, Florida.  From 1773 to 1777 William Bartram traveled through Georgia and Florida seeking new species of plants.  In 1774 he prepared cuttings and seeds for shipment from this tree.  

 

Police Beat

The Police Department frequently receives calls in reference to door-to-door solicitation. Under Indialantic Town Code Section 10-17 it is only unlawful for a commercial solicitor or peddler to go in or on a private residence if the property owner or occupant has given notice that they are not interested in being approached by a peddler or solicitor. Notice may be given by posting and continuously maintaining a sign not to exceed 4” x 12” in a conspicuous location on the private residential property which states “No Soliciting” or words of a substantially similar nature. Condominium associations and  owners (or their agents) of a non-condominium apartment building may post the common areas of the property as previously provided. Peddlers and solicitors are not required to be licensed by the Town and the code does not address solicitation at a business. The full text of the code can be viewed on the Town’s web site, www.indialantic.com or a copy can be obtained at Town Hall. “No Solicitation” signs are available for purchase from the volunteers at the Indialantic Fire Department (723-0366) for $5.00. If  you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call either Community Policing Officer Terry Tenpenny or myself at 723-7788.

Chief Troy W. Morris 

Public Works Update - Ron Cassedy

A REMINDER:  Keep Brevard Beautiful, Waste Management of Florida and the Town will sponsor TRASH BASH 2003 at Nance Park on Saturday, April 19, 2003 from 8:00 am to noon.  All materials will be provided.  Please join us in the fun of keeping our Town clean.

BREVARD COUNTY LIFEGUARDS will be manning Indialantic’s two beach towers from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm as follows:

Spring Break                          March 29 –April 6

Summer coverage                   May 22 – August 6

Weekend coverage only         August 7 – September 1

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.  Please swim near a lifeguard, never swim alone and check with lifeguards for ocean conditions. 

FIRE FACTS

The Indialantic Department of Fire Rescue and the Indialantic Police Department strive to keep response times at a minimum. Far too often we are in the area and spend precious time trying to locate the physical address of the emergency. Seconds count and can make the difference between life and death. Please help us to help you by answering the following questions: 

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Can your house number be seen from the road?

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If your address is on your mailbox, can it be seen from either direction?

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 Does your house numbering meet the current municipal code as provided below?

Section 13-9. Building numbering.

The house number of every residence and commercial establishment shall be prominently displayed on the face of the building, or on the mailbox or other structure near the street. The numbers shall not be more than seventy-five (75) feet from the property line, and shall be clearly visible from the street.

 

Numbers may be numerals or script, and shall be in contrast with the color of the immediate background on which they are mounted. The numbers shall be at least two and one half (2 1/2) inches in height for residences, and three and one half (3 ½) inches in height for commercial premises.

We would like to  offer these tips that will help to avoid unnecessary delays in locating your home in an emergency.

  1. Check with the Town to make sure you are in compliance with all local laws and recommendations. If you need help, call either your Police or Fire department - we’ll be glad to assist you.

  2.  Number both sides of your mailbox. Your mailperson might deliver mail from one direction, but emergency personnel may approach your home from either direction.

  3.  If your house is further than 75 feet from the property line or hidden by trees or shrubs you may want to post your numbers curbside just inside the property line.

  4.  If you have painted your house number on the actual curb in front of your home it can be easily missed when its wet from rain or a car is parked over it.

  5.  When you install new house numbers, remove the old ones. The presence of  two numbers can confuse and  delay help from reaching you in a timely manner. 

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter. If you need help, please give us a call at 723-0366 or 723-7788. We wish you and yours a safe and happy spring.

 

 

Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 26, 2003 in observance of Memorial Day.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

The Parks/Recreation/Beautification Committee is once again sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 in Orlando Park.  The festivities begin at 9:00 am with visits from the Easter Bunny and  Ada Forney, Story Tree Productions.  Come to the park to share some fun, prizes and surprises.

Public Works crew leader John Howard constructs a swale at the southeast corner of Palm & Sixth Avenues.

Swales are a commonly used stormwater practice recommended by federal and state officials to treat runoff to reduce pollutants.

Swales have gently sloping sides and are wider than they are deep which allows for easy maintenance by homeowners.  This configuration causes runoff to be slowed and spread over a broader area.  Swales typically dry out within a 12 to 24 hour period.

UPCOMING MEETINGS 

APRIL

             8           10:00 AM        Parks/Recreation
            15             7:00 PM        Town Council
            16           10:00 AM        Pension Board
            22             5:30 PM        Zoning and Planning

MAY

13           10:00 AM        Parks/Recreation
            20             7:00 PM        Town Council
            27             5:30 PM        Zoning and Planning

JUNE

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 Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Fire Department, 216 Fourth Ave.

 COUNCIL ADOPTS GOALS/OBJECTIVES FOR 2003

The Town Council recently adopted the following goals for the Town for 2003:

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Preserve/protect the single-family characteristics of the Town

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Address the Town’s aging infrastructure

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Improve the appearance of the Melbourne Causeway

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Explore annexation opportunities

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Decrease the ponding of water in public rights-of-ways

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 Continue to bid or piggy-back prior bid for securing goods and services

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Strive to ensure that Council actions are consistent with the charter, code and comprehensive plan

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Maintain the historic high quality level of service within the police and fire departments

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 Maintain use of the newsletter and web site to share information with residents

Specific objectives to attain these goals are available at Town Hall or on the website.

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