April 2005 Record

INDIALANTIC
RECORD April 2005

NEWEST COUNCIL MEMBER SWORN IN

Councilman Dave Berkman began his term after being sworn in by Town Attorney Paul Gougelman at the February 15, 2005 Council meeting. Councilman Berkman fills Council Seat 4 which was left vacant when no one ran for that seat during the regular election in November. His term will expire November, 2006.

The results of the February 8, 2005 special election, at which 452 votes were cast, are as follows:

David Berkman

Mike Fischer

Lori Tyler

275

130

Nance Park Being Upgraded

Significant improvements are occurring at Nance Park from sidewalks to sand volleyball court seating to crossover repair.

State funds totaling $50,000 were provided through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) enabling the Town to replace approximately five hundred feet of boardwalk; reconstruct the sand volleyball seating; construct a sidewalk connecting the parking lot with the two pavilions, play area and boardwalk; and provide additional play equipment.

Council approved submitting an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on August 19, 2003, for the FRDAP grant. FDEP ranked the project and Florida State legislators provided the needed funds in the State’s current budget

Public Works personnel replace boardwalk deck

Additional park improvements include installing a ramp from the Nance Park boardwalk to connect with the new sidewalk and providing a drinking fountain by the play area. Town Public Works personnel recently reconstructed crossover #1, which is situated at the north end of the park’s boardwalk, and contracted with VA Paving to resurface a portion of the parking lot.

Hurricane damage to the Nance Park restrooms and pavilions should be corrected over the next ninety days

RECENT COUNCIL ACTION

February 15, 2005 Meeting

	approved a first responder agreement in the amount of $31,494 with Brevard County for 2005
	approved an agreement with FDOT, Brevard County and the other municipalities creating the Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization
	approved an agreement with the Sheriff’s department for the Police Department to access the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)
	approved Res. 05-03 supporting the Town’s application for an Urban & Community Forestry Grant in the amount of $20,100 to plant trees on the south side of the causeway; Res. 05-04 authorizing the Town Manager to apply for and execute all grant related documents; Res. 05-05 agreeing to enter into a maintenance agreement with the Dept. of Agriculture; Res. 05-06 approving a Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT to replace trees on the causeway and authorizing the Manager to execute any and all related documents
	approved submitting a Hazard Mitigation grant application in the amount of $53,000 non-local funds and a local match of $17,667 and authorizing the Manager to execute any and all related documents
	approved Res. 05-07 designating the following personnel authorized to sign checks: a member of the Town Council and either the Town Manager or Town Clerk
	agreed to refer Sec. 17-106.4(10) – private parking lot signs – to the Zoning and Planning Board for review

March 15, 2005 Meeting

	approved continuing to waive permit fees for hurricane related damage until June 30, 2005
	approved the life guard agreement in the amount of $24,687 with Brevard County for 2005
	adopted Ord. 05-08 amending Sec. 17-131 by changing “dwelling” from a permitted use to a prohibited use in the C-2 zoning district
	approved Ord. 05-09 on 1^st reading extending the sunset provision for hours of operation for certain outdoor cafes until April 30, 2006 with the hours allowed for outdoor seating to be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 12:30 am the following day, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 1:30 am the following day, and Sunday from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm
	approved Ord. 05-10 on 1^st reading amending fence requirements for outdoor cafes

NEW FACES IN TOWN

Paxton Insurance Agency - 225 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 1 – Insurance office

Richard J. Feinberg, Esq. – 503 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 202 – Attorney

Family Mediation of Brevard, Inc. – 503 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 202 – Family law mediation

Indialantic Psychiatry – 345 Sixth Avenue – Counseling

Platinum Real Estate Management – 114 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 2 – Property management

Area Computer – 886 N. Miramar – Computer sales, service, training

Sea Diversified, Inc. - 503 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 102 – Marine surveying, mapping, engineering

VA Paving Company resurfaces Palmetto Place as part of the Town’s FY-05 paving program

A representative of Traffic Control Devices, Inc. positions the signal on the mast arm at Riverside Drive and US-192

POLICE BEAT

Tests of the Community Warning System will be conducted April 4 through April 6, 2005. The Warning System works by calling each phone number in its database and leaving a prerecorded message (hurricane, emergency information, etc.). If the system does not reach an actual person or answering machine on the first call it will make one more attempt during the notification process. If you do not receive a call it is possible that your number is not in the database, which is compiled by a third party. There could be several reasons why your number is not in the database including that it is unlisted or it is a new number. If you have more than one phone line you may receive calls to each phone line. If you do not receive a call, do not want to receive calls in the future, have multiple phone lines and want a phone number added or deleted from the database, or just have a question about the Community Warning System, please contact Sergeant Michael Casey at 723-7788 or email at mcasey@indialantic.com.

INDIALANTIC FIRE RESCUE

Congratulations are in order for five of our volunteers who in the past few months have completed fire training at BCCC. One of these volunteers has been hired by Brevard County. Four of our paid staff passed the Fire Safety Inspectors exam so that all seven of our paid staff are certified inspectors. This is quite an honor for Indialantic Fire Rescue.

I want to warn our citizens that there is a phone campaign for donations for local fire departments. Indialantic Volunteer Firefighters do NOT solicit donations by phone. These, in fact, are solicitations for neighboring departments. Further, of donations collected in this manner, the soliciting company retains about 80% and the agency receives about 20%. Indialantic Fire Department does not receive any funds from these solicitations. Beware of solicitors telling you otherwise. Please be safe and alert when driving because many of our northern friends are visiting.

Jon Macdonald, Fire Chief

The Indian River Lagoon – How You Can Help

The Indian River Lagoon is long and narrow like a river but it is really a saltwater lake connected to the ocean at the inlets. Salinities range from completely fresh in some of the tributaries and canals to up to 3.5 percent near the ocean inlets. The concentration of salt in the Lagoon is critical for the plant and animal species that live in it. Wide seasonal variations are becoming more the norm than the exception and increase the stress on our diverse and delicate ecosystem. What can you do to help?

	Use ground covers such as composted leaves and wood chips on areas with exposed soil to keep the soil from washing into the lagoon. Areas susceptible to sediment erosion are drip lines under roof eaves and downspouts.
	Don’t blow grass clippings into the street or dump them down storm drains. Leave the clippings on your lawn after mowing; nutrients in the clippings make the best and cheapest fertilizers.
	Use environmentally friendly alternatives to pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Call the University of Florida Extension Service – 633-1702 - to obtain a free copy of the Florida Yardstick Workbook.
	Whenever possible choose plants that require little or no fertilizer. When fertilizing choose a fertilizer that has nitrogen in a slow–release insoluble form; fertilize during the dry months (Oct. to May) and use the least amount of fertilizer necessary. Wash your car on your lawn and the let the nutrient rich, soapy water fertilize your grass at the same time.

Public Works Update – Ron Cassedy

Reminder – white goods, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, hot water heaters, etc., are not picked up on regular collection days with household garbage. Please call Waste Management – 723-4455- to schedule a special pick up at no charge.

Keep Brevard Beautiful, Waste Management of Florida and the Town will sponsor TRASH BASH 2005 at Nance Park on Saturday, April 16^th, from 8:00 am to noon. All materials will be provided. Volunteers are needed to man the sign up tables and to collect trash from the beach. Please join us in the fun of keeping our Town clean.

Turtle Awareness

Each summer, Florida beaches host the largest gathering of nesting sea turtles in the United states. Emerging hatchlings leave their sand nests and scramble to the ocean – a journey too often disrupted by their attraction to artificial lighting.

To protect hatchlings, please remember that the Town code states that no artificial lighting may illuminate any area of the beach after 11:00 pm from May 1^st through October 31^st. It is also unlawful to remove sea turtles or their eggs from the beach or to disturb turtle nests.

For more information regarding sea turtles or turtle walks, contact the Sea Turtle Preservation Society at 676-1701 or www.seaturtlespacecoast.org

ü Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 30^th in observance of Memorial Day

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

Spring Break - March 26 – April 3

Summer coverage - May 25 - Aug. 7

Weekends – March 26 – Sept. 5

Colored flags will be posted on each tower and on the flag pole at Fifth and Wavecrest to let swimmers know the ocean conditions as follows:

Green – calm water; no hazards known

Yellow – light surf; swimmers should use caution; ocean may be too rough for swimming

Red – rough waters; can also mean there are sharks close to shore or strong rip currents.

Blue – marine pest warning; pests can include sea lice, jellyfish or sharks

Double red – dangerous conditions; do not enter the water

The Satellite Beach High School Jazz Ensemble wowed over 100 music lovers Sunday, March 13^th in Orlando Park

UPCOMING MEETINGS

APRIL

19 8:00 AM Heritage Committee 19 7:00 PM Town Council

20 10:00 AM Pension Boards

25 9:00 AM Parks/Recreation

26 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning

MAY

17 8:00 AM Heritage Committee

17 7:00 PM Town Council

23 9:00 AM Parks/Recreation

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.

Recycle Phone Books and Hazardous Waste

New telephone directories should be delivered to your doors within the next few weeks. Please remember that old telephone books will not be accepted in your regular curbside recycling bin.

Recycle old phone books in the outdoor dumpster with the bright yellow sticker located in the parking lot just west of the Fire Department. The container will be in place during April and May.

The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Roundup will be held Saturday, April 9^th from 9 am-3 pm at the east parking lot of DeLaura Middle School, 300 Jackson Avenue, Satellite Beach. Items accepted include motor oil, brake fluid, pesticides, batteries, and paints and up to 5 home electronic items including TV’s, computers and copiers.

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; Michael McCabe, Deputy Mayor; Councilmembers Vincent Benevente, Dave Berkman and Bruce Bogert; Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager; Laura Eaton, Town Clerk – www.indialantic.com - (321) 723-2242