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INDIALANTIC RECORD June 2005 |
Deck Rises in Sunrise Park Construction progresses on the covered observation deck near the dune’s edge at Sunrise Park. C & D Construction, Inc. was awarded the contract in the amount of $29,975 by Town Council on January 18, 2005, for the fourteen foot by twenty-one foot structure. State funds in the amount of $50,000 were awarded to the Town as part of an effort to develop Sunrise Park at the northeast corner of Watson Drive and SR-A1A. Improvements not yet realized include the construction of a concrete path through the park, approximately six exercise stations, and site irrigation. Town Public Works personnel had previously reconstructed the exiting crossover from the crossover deck to the beach. State monies were provided through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) that is funded by the State legislature through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The Town leases the property from the County, which, in turn, leases it from the State of Florida. |
Nance
Park Sidewalk Progresses
Construction activity continues in Nance Park as a sidewalk has been installed to connect the parking area with the two pavilions, the play area, and the boardwalk. Approximately 250 feet of sidewalk is being included, which is funded through a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant that was awarded to the Town last July. The State legislature authorized the monies to be disbursed through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Other improvements envisioned with the $50,000 grant include boardwalk improvements, new play items, a ramp from the boardwalk to the play area, and reconstruction of the sand volleyball court seating. The Town will also provide two handicap designated parking spaces by the parking lot end of the new sidewalk, install a drinking fountain, and re-roof and paint the restrooms.
RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONApril 19, 2005 Meeting
May 17, 2005 Meeting
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NEW FACES IN TOWN Lack and Lack Chartered - 909 S. Miramar – Attorneys Waterview Title Services, Inc. – 909 S. Miramar – Title company Jewish Federation of Brevard, Inc. – 311 Sixth Avenue – Not for profit service organization Canine Boutique – 135 B Fifth Avenue – Dog grooming Miss Bailey’s 5th Ave. Antiques – 422 Fifth Avenue – Retail Beachside Art Gallery – 138 Fifth Avenue – Art gallery |
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FREE EXOTICS REMOVAL Brazilian Pepper, also known as Christmas Berry and Florida Holly, is an aggressive invader that spreads rapidly. The bushy trees produce dense thickets that kill other vegetation and suppress the growth of understory plants, destroying food and shelter for wildlife. Covering more than a million acres in Florida, it is the most widespread exotic plant in the state. The most effective way to treat Brazilian Pepper is by a method known as cut-stump – cutting the tree as close to the ground as possible and applying an herbicide to the stump within five minutes of cutting. The herbicide must contain the active ingredient glyphosate or triclopyr. The best time to treat Brazilian Pepper is when it is not fruiting. To have Brazilian Pepper trees removed free of charge, contact Jack Dearhammer at 726-6509. |
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POLICE BEAT Sexual Offenders and Predators With so much in the news lately regarding this topic it has possibly left some people unclear on what actually constitutes a sexual predator or offender, and what is the difference between the two? The law has a clear distinction between a sexual predator and a sexual offender. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has made it possible for the general public having computer internet capability to read their legal bulletins on sexual offenders and predators. A link to the FDLE website has recently been added to the Indialantic Police Department’s website for your convenience. You can access the Department’s website by going to www.indialantic.com and clicking on Police Department. Generally speaking, the difference between a sexual predator and a sexual offender is the nature of the offenses for which they are convicted. They must be designated as a predator or offender by a judge’s finding. These qualifying offenses are clearly outlined in the FDLE LEGAL BULLETIN ON SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND PREDATORS that can be accessed directly at www.fdle.state.fl.us by clicking on the legal section to the left side of the page. When you are directed to the web page that requires information to be entered, you DO NOT need the offender’s name or address. You can obtain the information for your area by simply selecting your county, zip code, or town. This will yield broader results. If there is a sexual predator in your neighborhood, there will be public notification made. This may come in any form that the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the sexual predator lives deems appropriate. If there is a sexual offender living in the neighborhood, the law enforcement agency is not required to make public notification. Any information publicly posted regarding either a sexual predator or offender cannot be used to harass the offender or predator. The Town currently has two sexual offenders living within our town limits, and their information can be accessed on the FDLE website. There are currently no registered sexual predators living in Indialantic. The Indialantic Police Department does conduct a weekly check with FDLE to ascertain if any new offenders or predators have recently moved into town. The Police Department will be participating in the annual Law Enforcement Memorial held at the Melbourne Square Mall on Saturday, May 28, 2005. Come out and talk to Indialantic Community Policing Officer Terry Tenpenny and see displays from the other Law Enforcement agencies in Brevard County. Detective Altvater |
INDIALANTIC FIRE RESCUE Nearly 4,000 people die each year in fires in the home. Studies show that smoke alarms are missing or not working in two thirds of deadly residential fires. Smoke alarms should be tested frequently and batteries, if applicable, need to be replaced at least twice a year. The fire service recommends that batteries be changed when we set our clocks forward and back for Daylight Savings Time. This is also a good time to clean the alarm of dust or other debris. According to a new FEMA report, structure fires accounted for 74 % of the 3,300 fatal fires in 2002. Of these fires, 94% occurred in residential structures. Arson was the leading cause of fatal residential fires at 22% followed closely by smoking at 21%. There were 3,380 fire-related deaths in 2002. Smoke alarms cost about $10.00. If you do not have a smoke alarm, need one installed or you cannot afford one, please call the Indialantic Fire Department at 723-0366. Jon Macdonald, Fire Chief Public Works Update – Ron Cassedy Reminder – Driveway permits are required for installation of a new driveway, or if an old driveway is removed and replaced, whether gravel, concrete, asphalt or pavers. Damage to the roadway and the Town right-of-way can be prevented or lessened if homeowners secure a permit prior to starting driveway work. The Building Department will issue driveway permits for a fee of $20 and inspect the project, and the Public Works Director will oversee and inspect the roadway and right-of-way.
Clifford Stokes started working as the Town’s Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer on May 9, 2005. Council approved the Town Manager’s appointment of Mr. Stokes at the April Council meeting. Mr. Stokes brings experience to the Town having worked for the City of Orlando and Brevard County |
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ü Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 30th and Monday, July 4th PROJECT IMPACT HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30, peaking in mid-September. Brevard County Project Impact, designed to build disaster resistant communities, reminds you to trim trees and foliage to minimize damage in the event of a storm. Flying debris during high winds can break windows, puncture roofs or crush homes and vehicles. Because live electrical wires are a common hazard in and around trees, it is recommended that a professional tree trimmer be used. For more information on emergency preparedness and special-needs registration for evacuation plans, contact Brevard County Emergency Management at (321) 637-6670 or log on to www.embrevard.com. Additional information is available at www.hurricanes.noaa.gov. |
UPCOMING MEETINGS
JUNE 21 8:00 AM Heritage Committee 21 7:00 PM Town Council 27 9:00 AM Parks/Recreation 28 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning JULY 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 The Volunteer Fire Department meets every Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Fire Department, 216 Fourth Ave. RAIN GARDENS - Florida Stormwater Education Berms and mounds of dirt are being added to properties around town which may look good, but they require more watering and cause more runoff of rainwater and pollutants that end up in the Indian River through the storm system. A “rain garden” is a man-made depression in the ground or a “bioretention area” used as a landscaping tool to improve water quality. The rain garden collects runoff from the roof, driveway and lawn, stores it and permits it to be filtered and absorbed slowly by the soil, much like a drainage swale. These landscape areas are planted with wildflowers and native vegetation to replace areas of lawn. A nutrient removal or “filtering” process takes place as water come in contact with the soil and roots of trees, shrubs and vegetation. This process accounts for the improved water quality. A rain garden allows 30% more water to soak into the ground than a conventional lawn. 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 |
