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INDIALANTIC RECORD October 2003 |
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INDIALANTIC RECORD October 2003 |
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GOV’TS PROMOTE A BRIGHT FUTUREWorking to ensure a “Bright Future for Brevard,” County and School District forces have joined with towns and cities across Brevard County to present proposed projects that are the subject of the November 4 referendum. The Indialantic Town Council has determined that should this referendum pass, improvements to the Town will be as follows:
The Town’s closed storm drain system, installed 40 years ago, consists of approximately 38,000 linear feet, or seven miles, of single coated metal pipe. Most of it needs to be replaced. The replacement cost estimate is $3.07 million. Funds will also be used to cover the cost of acquiring two fire trucks to replace the Town’s 1987 FMC and 1999 Pierce fire engines over the next twenty years. Police cars are routinely replaced approximately every five years. Improvements to the Town’s major public buildings are expected to consist of installing hurricane shutters and/or taking other suitable measures to ensure that the Town Hall, fire station, and public works building withstand a heavy storm as best as possible. This will help to ensure that they are serviceable after a storm. The Town’s share of revenue for the first full year is estimated to be $184,000. This amount equates to over three quarters of a mill of ad valorem tax revenue (for FY-04 the Town’s tax rate is 5.0089 mills). The November 4 ballot question will ask voters to support or oppose levying a 1% sales surtax for twenty years with the proceeds being divided as follows: 1/3 to the School District, 1/3 to the County, and 1/3 to be divided among the various towns/cities based on population. Projects are listed on the County’s web site countygovt.brevard.fl.us. |
RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONAugust 19, 2003 Meeting
September 3, 2003 Special Meeting
September 16, 2003 Meeting
UPCOMING BOARD AND COMMITTEE OPENINGS There will be openings, including reappointments, on the General Employees’ Pension Board, the Zoning and Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment and the Civil Service Board. 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 TOWNValentine’s Stained Glass Studio - 850 N. Miramar – Stained glass Aquarian Dreams – 414 N. Miramar – Gift shop Stacy Gallo – 423 Fifth Avenue – Cosmetologist (Dream Weavers)
FY-04 BUDGET ADOPTED On September 16, 2003 the Town Council adopted its budget and millage rate for FY-04. The adopted millage rate of 5.0089 is the same as the rate adopted for FY-03. The total budget of $3,427,762 includes a General Fund budget of $2,791,753 which provides for replacing police and fire radios, street resurfacing, limited drainage system improvements, computer and software upgrades for the Building Department, the replacement of a patrol car for the Police Department and pay increases based on the new pay scale as approved by the Council. Many thanks to the members of the Budget and Finance Committee for their direction and input in formulating this budget. Copies are available for public review in the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall. |
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The Indialantic Police Department still has openings for Police Explorers. Age requirements are 14 to 20 or at least in the eighth grade. Child seat inspections are now available for residents of Indialantic. A Police Officer will assist parents by demonstrating and then helping them install their child’s car seat correctly. Please call 723-7788 to make an appointment. On Saturday, October 18, 2003, the Indialantic Police Department will be hosting a children’s identification detail from 9:00 am until noon. Officers will be fingerprinting children, giving out child safety information and supplying parents with child identification kits. In the unlikely event of a missing child, the identification kit will provide important information such as a physical description, dental records, DNA sample, and other pertinent information. The next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be Thursday, October 15, 2003 at 6:00 pm in the Town Council Chamber. All residents of Indialantic are encouraged to attend. Officer Terry Tenpenny, Community Policing Officer The ParksRecreation/Beautification Committee recently presented the Town Beautification Award to Mr. & Mrs. William Antonetz, 218 Second Avenue, for recent landscape improvements. To nominate a business or residence for recognition of efforts to improve and beautify buildings and grounds, contact Laurie Newman at Town Hall – 723-2242 or at lnewman@indialantic.com.
Public Works Update - Ron Cassedy REMINDER – REMINDER – REMINDER Town Code requires that property owners prune trees on their property and on the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Maintenance of these areas is addressed in Code Section 5.5-68, Landscaping. If you have branches hanging over the street edge or sidewalk or limbs extending out at an intersection, they may be hazardous to motorists, pedestrians and emergency vehicles. Also at intersections, limbs may interfere with the ability to see stop signs. The Public Works Department is currently trimming and removing any limbs and hazards that exist. If you are unable to perform this task, please call Public Works at 984-5224. |
People over the age of 65 face the greatest risk of dying in a fire. Last year, more than 1,200 Americans over the age of 65 died in home fires and 3,000 were injured in fire-related incidents. Why are older adults at risk? Decreased mobility, sight, and hearing may limit a person’s ability to take the quick action necessary to escape during a fire emergency. Depending on physical limitations, actions required to protect oneself from the dangers of fire may require help from a care-giver, neighbor, or outside source. The following tips can protect you and those you care about from fires and burns.
Know your abilities. When it comes to fire, don’t be scared…be prepared. We care about your safety. If you need help, please give us a call at 723-0366. Chief Tom Barker |
Town Hall will be closed on the following dates:
Sponsors are needed to work the games and refreshment stations. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Loren or Gabrielle Strand at 795-3457 or Jan at 723-7788. Come join the fun on Fourth Avenue behind Town Hall.
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UPCOMING MEETINGSOCTOBER 13 10:00 AM Parks/Recreation 15 10:00 am Pension Boards 21 8:00 AM Heritage Committee 21 7:00 PM Town Council 28 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning NOVEMBER 10 10:00 AM Parks/Recreation 18 8:00 AM Heritage Committee 18 7:00 PM Town Council 25 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning DECEMBER 8 10:00 AM Parks/Recreation 16 8:00 AM Heritage Committee 16 7:00 PM Town Council 23 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning The Volunteer Fire Department meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Fire Department, 216 Fourth Ave. The Indialantic Record is published every other month by the Town of Indialantic, 216 Fifth Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 at an outside cost of $.22 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 On
the November 4 Ballot |
A representative of Don Bo, Inc.
applies the finishing touches to a portion of sidewalk installed along
the west side of Ramona Avenue between Second and Third avenues.
Sidewalk sections were also added along the south side of the 400
block of Second and the south side of the 300 block of Third to connect
Riverside Drive and Palm Avenue. The new sidewalk was funded with $18,313 in transportation
impact fee revenues.
The Town will be hosting the 8th
annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25th 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.