INDIALANTIC
                RECORD        October 2005

FUNDS IMPROVE ORLANDO PARK

State funds totaling $50,000 have been awarded to the Town for improvements to Orlando Park.  State Representative Mitch Needelman presented a ceremonial check to Mayor Dan Trott on August 9, 2005, for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) project.

Improvements include a new 12’ x 12’ gazebo in the southwest corner of the park, replacement of the asphalt pedway along the west side of the park, resurfacing the two basketball court facilities, repairs to the existing swings, some additional sidewalks within the park, and new play equipment.


 L to R: Councilman Bogert, Deputy Mayor McCabe, Rep. Needelman, Mayor Trott,Councilman Benevente and Councilman Berkman
Park improvements in recent years include additional play equipment, a walkway through the park, handicap parking spaces , reconstruction of the north end of the pedway along the west side of the park, a ramp to the existing pavilion, and the planting of trees in honor of former Town Manager Les Barlow, his wife Mae, and son Bruce, along with trees donated 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.  These improvements have been possible due, in part, to available FRDAP funds and South Brevard Recreation Special District monies.

OFFICIAL BALLOT

GENERAL ELECTION

TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOVEMBER 8, 2005

Council Seat 3                         Vote for One 
VINCENT BENEVENTE                     +        
LOREN GOLDFARB                          +        

CHARTER AMENDMENT

Community Redevelopment Agency  referendum requirement

SECTION 9.05, TOWN CHARTER

Shall the Indialantic Town Charter be amended to state that the Town of Indialantic shall not establish or retain a Community Redevelopment Agency as defined by Florida Statute without obtaining the approval of a majority of the qualified voters casting ballots in a referendum?

YES FOR APPROVAL  +

NO FOR REJECTION   +

ELECTION 2005

The General Election will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2005. The Indialantic electorate will be asked to choose a Councilmember and to vote on a change to the Town Charter.

The two-year Council seat 3 is being sought by incumbent Vince Benevente and Loren Goldfarb.  Bruce Bogert was unopposed for Council seat 1.

All electors of the Town vote at Eastminster Presbyterian Church on N. Riverside Drive.  The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Absentee Ballots – Any registered voter who is unable to attend the polling place may vote by requesting an absentee ballot from the Supervisor of Elections’ office.  This request may be made in person, in writing or by telephone to:

Fred Galey, Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 410819,  Melbourne, FL 32941-0819

Melbourne office – (321) 255-4455

Viera office – (321) 633-2127

RECENT COUNCIL ACTION

August 16, 2005 Meeting

  • Approved auditor selection procedures

  •  Approved a stormwater maintenance agreement with Land Quest XXVIII, LLC (for AmSouth)

  •  Approved the Town’s component of the County’s local hazard mitigation plan (Res. 05-09)

  •  Awarded the bid and approved a contract with Fertig’s Sharper Cuts, the low bidder, for mowing and landscape maintenance

  •  Adopted Ord. 05-12 amending Sec. 10-13 regarding construction related noise

  •  Adopted Ord. 05-13 – amending Sec. 6-181 relating to impact fees for emergency services and approved an interlocal agreement  with Brevard County regarding collection of the impact fees

  •  Determined legislative priorities for consideration by the Space Coast League of Cities for the 2006 legislative session

 September 14, 2005 Meeting

  •  Adopted a tentative millage of 4.6203 and a tentative budget in the amount of $3,770,374 (General Fund budget of $3,051,992) for FY-06 -  a 4.87% reduction in the millage rate

  • Approved the employee pay scale for FY-06

  •   Approved final budget adjustments for FY-05

  •   Approved a 2.53% increase for solid waste as requested by Harris Sanitation and as provided for in the franchise agreement

  •   Extended waiving permit fees for damage incurred due to hurricanes Frances and Jeanne until December 31, 2005

  •  Adopted Ord. 05-14 providing for a referendum to determine if a majority vote of the electorate should be required to create a Community Redevelopment Agency

  •   Accepted a plan from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee regarding the south side of the Melbourne Causeway

NEW FACES IN TOWN

 Beachside Jewelry Co. -  113 S. Miramar –  Retail

 Andiamo Café Italiano – 205 Fifth Avenue – Restaurant

 Cottage Rose – 105 N. Riverside Dr. - Retail

 Meridian Realty Investments – 325 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 202 –  Investments

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL SEAT 3


Vince Benevente

We have been residents of Indialantic more than fifteen years and I have always been active in civic affairs serving as President of the Indialantic Homeowners’ Association, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board, member of  the Board of Adjustment, Past President and lifetime 

member of the Space Coast League of Cities and have served as your Councilman since 1999 and wish to continue as such.

I have always been an independent member of the Council approaching items with an open mind and willing to listen to other view points.  My vote on the Council has always been what I thought was in the best interest of the Town.  I have been an advocate of code enforcement and the Comprehensive Plan.  I favor these items so that our residential property values keep increasing in value.

 My wife Rose has served on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee for thirteen years.  As you can see we both love this Town.

 I enjoy serving you as your Councilman and look forward to doing so in the future.  Please consider me for your vote on November 8th.


Loren Goldfarb

Since 1996, when I first visited Indialantic, I knew this would one day be a place I’d call “home.”   My wife, Brooke Deratany Goldfarb, was raised here.   Following our marriage in her parents’ backyard, we moved to Washington, DC where she practiced law and I   

produced television programming for NBC’s Dateline, and later PBS.

Despite our professional success, it was time for a change. Out-of-control growth, high taxes and crime troubled us.   We decided to come home.  With our two children, we are putting down roots in a town that has so much to offer.  There’s a special way of life here.  People talk about it all the time.

 Having lived in large cities, I’ve seen how places with unique character lose that special something.    That’s why I joined the Town’s Heritage Committee – I wanted to help protect the Town’s history.  As a candidate for Town Council, I pledge to protect its future by:

  •  Fighting to hold the line on property taxes

  • Preserving and enhancing the Town’s beauty

  • Supporting fire & police protection, with an emphasis on neighborhood patrols

  •  Responding to your needs

 Together, we can maintain and improve the quality of life we all enjoy.   

POLICE BEAT

In our continuing effort to provide the best services possible to our residents, the Indialantic Police Department is upgrading to a new and more efficient Community Warning System.  The new system, known as CodeRED will be in service by October 1, 2005.  The CodeRED system can provide notifications to Indialantic residents and businesses  over twenty times faster and at a significantly reduced cost compared to the old system.  The new warning system will continue to be used to make telephone notifications such as evacuation orders, boil water notices, crime information, and other items of importance to the community.

The database of phone numbers used to make the calls is more accurate than the previous system and adding or deleting numbers to the system will take only a few days to process compared to up to a year with the old system. You can now add a phone number to the system yourself by going to the Indialantic Police web page at http://www.indialantic.com/contents/police/police.htm and clicking on the CodeRED link.  You will be asked to input your name, address and phone number and the database will be updated within a few days. If you have multiple numbers or a fax/modem line and would like to have a number(s) deleted from the system so as not to receive redundant notifications or if you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sgt. Mike Casey at 723-7788.

We will be conducting a Town wide test of the system during the first week in October. Please contact Sgt. Casey at the above number with any questions or comments or to report any problems that you may encounter. You can also get more information on the CodeRED notification system by going to their website at http://www.coderedweb.com/.

Troy W. Morris

Chief of Police  

A well is being installed to support the irrigation system for Sunrise Park.  Additional improvements funded with the $50,000 FRDAP grant include a covered observation deck, 700 feet of walkway and exercise stations

Building Inspectors:  The Silent Defenders
          (excerpt from an article by Tony Falcone)

Nowhere will you find a museum, monument or statue or even a plaque honoring the heroic efforts of our building inspectors.  Although they have saved countless lives over the years, most people are unaware of the silent vigil over our safety.

The fact is that a large segment of our society is complacent about building safety.  We don’t worry about the water coming from our faucets being contaminated, the risk of fire or electrocution when we plug in our electrical appliances or the possibility of getting sick due to improper ventilation systems.

It takes years of experience and schooling to achieve the knowledge required to become a Building Inspector.  They must understand and apply thousands of ever-changing and evolving code requirements.

Building inspectors ensure that minimum life, health and safety standards are followed through proactive and preventive enforcement of our building codes, affording us all with a level of safety and comfort unmatched anywhere in the world.

INDIALANTIC FIRE RESCUE 

October 9 – 15 is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is “Use Candles With Care.” Each year the National Fire Prevention Association promotes a theme for this week in the hope that it will make citizens more aware of the dangers of fire.  Some of the national statistics are listed on the web site of the NFPA.

  • Over the last decade, candle fires have tripled. In 2001 alone, an estimated 18,000 home fires started by candles were reported to fire departments, an all time high. These fires resulted in 190 deaths, 1,450 injuries and an estimated property loss of $265 million.

  • 41% of home candle fires begin in the bedroom, causing 24% of the deaths resulting from these fires.

  •  7 out of 10 households in the U.S. now use candles, with younger adults more likely to use them than older adults.

  •  NFPA recommends that candles not be used where power has been disrupted during or after a severe storm. 

The Volunteer Firefighters are happy to announce our second annual flu shot program. We will be administering  flu shots at the Fire Station on October 8th  from 10 am to 4 pm. Fire safety demonstrations will be offered and food and drinks available. The cost for the flu shots will be $15.00. 

Jon Macdonald, Fire Chief 

 ü   Town Hall will be closed November 11th for Veteran’s Day and November 24th and 25th for Thanksgiving

ü   The craft show will be held October 8th and 9th  in Nance Park

ü   The annual Holiday Tree Lighting will take place Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 pm in Nance Park

ü   The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee will again be selling Luminaria kits from December 1st through the 24th.  Kits will be available at Town Hall during regular business hours through the 22nd and at the Fire Station on the 23rd and 24th

Over 50 residents braved the weather to listen to the Kenny Michaels Band at Orlando Park on Sunday, August 28, 2005.  The event was part of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee’s Concert-in-the-Park program.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

OCTOBER

            18              8:00 AM    Heritage Committee

18              7:00 PM    Town Council

19            10:00 AM    Pension Boards

24              9:00 AM    Parks/Recreation

25              5:30 PM    Zoning and Planning

NOVEMBER

15              8:00 AM    Heritage Committee

15              7:00 PM    Town Council

28              9:00 AM    Parks/Recreation

22              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 Town will be hosting the 10th annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29th 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 - all furnished at no charge.

Sponsors are needed to work the games and refreshment stations.  Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Loren or Gabrielle Strand at 956-3113 or Jan at 723-7788.  Come join the fun on Fourth Avenue behind Town Hall. 

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