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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
and CRA MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA OR ON THE CITY WEBSITE
Procedures for Public Input are on Back of Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION – Reverend Lori Hoey, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Vice Mayor Jerome Adams
4. ROLL CALL
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members
6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentations of proclamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff.
No public input or action under this heading.
15.122 A. Proclamation – Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week – July 19-25, 2015 – 8th
4 Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup – July 25, 2015 – Marine Industries
Association Director of Operations Michelle Miller
15.123 B. City Health Insurance Presentation – Gehring Group
C. Brief Announcements
7. Recess City Council Meeting and Convene as Community Redevelopment Agency
5 A. Approval of June 24, 2015 CRA Minutes Excerpt of Council Minutes
6-13 B. Waste Water Hookup Grant Application – Titone Properties, LLC, 1753 Indian River
Drive (Transmittal, Application, Construction Plans, Budget Account Summary,
Deeds and Tax Receipts)
8. Adjourn Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting and Reconvene as City Council
9. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member City Council so requests; in which event, the
item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a consent
agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start of the
meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recognized.
14-20 A. Approval of Minutes – July 8, 2015 Regular Meeting
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15.124 B. Approve Resolution No. R-15-19 – FDOT Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for
21-55 Purchase of Airport Equipment (Transmittal, R-15-19, JPA)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION JOINT PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE FDOT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
STORMWATER MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AT THE SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
City committee reports and Council Member regional committee reports. No public input or action except for City
committee member nominations and appointments under this heading.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15.100 A. Disc Golf Update (Transmittal, Matrix)
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13. PUBLIC INPUT
New information or requests to city council not otherwise on the prepared agenda
14. NEW BUSINESS
15.125 A. Approve Resolution No. R-15-18 Cross Creek Lake Estates Final Plat Five
58-68 (Transmittal, R-15-18, Plat Five, Application)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS CROSS CREEK LAKE ESTATES PLAT FIVE,
BEING A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT M OF CROSS CREEK LAKE ESTATES PLAT ONE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
15.026 B. Approve Proposed (Maximum) Millage Rate for Submission of DR420 to Property
69-105 Appraiser (Transmittal, Two PowerPoint Presentations)
15.026 C. Reschedule August 10, 2015 Budget Workshop to First Order of Business at the
106 August 12, 2015 Regular Meeting at 6 pm (Transmittal)
15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
17. CITY CLERK MATTERS
18. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vice Mayor Adams
B. Council Member Coy
C. Council Member Hill
D. Council Member McPartlan
E. Mayor Gillmor
19. ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at 9:30 p.m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a majority vote
of City Council)
HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT
MEETINGS.
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All City Council Meetings are Aired Live on Comcast Channel 25.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED
AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A
VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (F.S.286.0105)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY’S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT
LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Future Council Meeting Dates:
8/12/15 Regular City Council Meeting/FY 2016 Budget Review - 6:00 pm
8/26/15 Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 pm
9/9/15 Regular City Council Meeting 6:00 pm
9/14/15 Special City Council/Budget Hearing 6 pm
9/23/15 Regular City Council Meeting – Final Budget Hearing 6:00 pm
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC INPUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION R-15-10
Regular City Council Meetings
Public input is ALLOWED under the headings:
Consent Agenda
Public Hearings
Unfinished Business
New Business
Public Input
Public input is NOT ALLOWED under the headings:
Proclamations, Awards, Brief Announcements (except for individuals giving or accepting
proclamations or awards);
Committee Reports and Appointments (except for committee members giving reports and applicants
being interviewed for committee appointments);
City Council Matters
Charter Officer Matters
Council may, by majority vote, call upon an individual to provide input if desired.
Workshops and Special Meetings.
Public input is limited to the item on the agenda
Time Limit
Input on agenda items where public input is permitted on agendas is FIVE MINUTES; however, City Council
may extend or terminate an individual’s time by majority vote of Council members present.
Input Directed to Chair
Speakers shall address the City Council IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL DELIBERATION of the
agenda item and ALL INPUT SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR, unless answering a question of a
member of City Council or City staff. Individuals shall not address City Council after commencement of City
Council deliberation on an agenda item after public input has concluded, provided, however, the Mayor and
members of City Council may recall an individual to provide additional information or to answer questions.
Certain Remarks Prohibited
Personal, impertinent, and slanderous remarks, political campaigning and applauding are not permitted and
may result in expulsion from the meeting. The Chair shall make determinations on such remarks, subject to
the repeal provisions below.
Appealing Decisions of Chair
Any member of Council may appeal the decision of the Chair to the entire Council. A majority vote of City
Council shall overrule any decision of the Chair.
Public Input Heading on Agenda
The heading on Regular Meeting agendas “Public Input” provides an opportunity for individuals to bring NEW
INFORMATION OR REQUESTS TO CITY COUNCIL NOT OTHERWISE ON THE PREPARED AGENDA.
Individuals are asked to attempt to resolve matters with staff prior to meetings. Individuals are asked to
provide copies of material for Council one week prior to the meeting if they intend to refer to specific material.
City Council will not debate an issue during Public Input but may by consensus direct a Charter Officer in
regard to the item if necessary or place a requested item on a future agenda.
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15.108 C. Proclamation – Dump the Pump – Accepted by President/CEO, Senior Resource
Association/GoLine Indian River Transit, Karen Deigl
Mayor Gillmor read and presented the proclamation to Ms. Diegl, who encouraged people to
use public transportation on a regular basis, noting we have done over 2M trips annually
locally.
D. Brief Announcements
Friday 7/3/15 City Hall closed
Saturday 7/4/15 - 43rd Annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest Event
7 am – 5K Run Substance Abuse Awareness Council-IR Drive
8 am - Opening Ceremony – Riverview Park Veterans Memorial
8:30 am - Parade from Community Center South to Riverview Park on IR Drive
Festivities All Day in Riverview Park
Fireworks after Sunset
Mayor Gillmor announced that Florida League of Cities had selected the City of Sebastian
for an Environmental Stewardship Award, that we will receive a trophy to display for our
efforts in storm water issues and water testing. He thanked City Council for voting on all of
these efforts.
Ms. Coy reminded people not to forget to thank the Lions Club for all their hard work, time
and money organizing the Fourth of July event.
7. Recess City Council Meeting and Convene as Community Redevelopment Agency
Mayor Gillmor recessed the City Council meeting at 6:15 pm and immediately called to order
the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. City Council members, sitting as the CRA
were all present.
A. Approval of May 27, 2015 CRA Minutes Excerpt of Council Minutes
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the minutes passed on a
voice vote of 5-0.
B. Waste Water Hookup Grant Application – River Oaks Townhomes, 732 Cleveland
Street – Building A Units 1-8 and Building B Units 1-7 -Two Septic Systems for Total
of $10,000 – 15 Units (Transmittal, Application, Construction Plans, Budget Account
Summary, Deeds and Tax Receipts Available in PDF Upon Request )
The City Manager gave a brief explanation of the grant request from River Oaks
Townhomes property owners.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve the grant.
Roll Call: Ayes: Gillmor, Adams, Coy, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Passed: 5-0
8. Adjourn Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting and Reconvene as City Council
Mayor Gillmor adjourned the CRA Meeting at 6:16 pm and immediately reconvened the City
Council meeting.
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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Vice Mayor Adams called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Invocation was given by Pastor Tim Richey, First Pentecostal Church of Sebastian.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Adams.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Richard Gillmor (arrived 6:04 p.m.)
Vice Mayor Jerome Adams
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Jim Hill
Council Member Bob McPartlan
City Staff Present:
City Manager, Joe Griffin
City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg
City Clerk, Sally Maio
City Engineer, Frank Watanabe
Police Commander, John Blackledge
E-Records & Information Manager, Barbara Brooke-Reese
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The City Manager requested addition of a modified submerged lands lease for Fisherman’s
Landing/Working Waterfront as item 7C.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Hill to add the item passed on a voice vote of 4-0.
Mayor Gillmor arrived at 6:04 p.m. just after the voice vote.
6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
15.119 A. Presentation of Check in the Amount of $3,152 to the Indian River County Chapter of
the American Cancer Society by Golf Course Director Greg Gardner – Proceeds
from Mike Nichols Memorial Golf Tournament
Golf Course Director, Greg Gardner, described the memorial golf tournament in memory of
former Assistant Golf Course Director, Mike Nichols, who passed away at a young age from
cancer and Mike’s effect on staff and Golf Course players. He presented a check in the
amount of $3,152 to American Cancer Society representative Theresa Woodson.
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Ms. Woodson spoke on the spirit in Sebastian, the importance of the fight against cancer,
and her time as the local ACS representative. She thanked Council and said she considered
it a privilege to be able to Relay at the City’s Riverview Park, and said anyone interested in
planning for the event can contact her at the Vero Beach ACS. She said the City is officially
a silver team since the team had already raised $500, and she provided t-shirts to City
Council. Ms. Woodson then described the uses of funds raised through Relay for Life.
15.120 B. Presentation by Barney Giordan, American Legion Post 189 - Veterans in the
Classroom
Barney Giordan, provided his long and distinguished background as a Veteran back to
1946. He introduced Peter Puzzo, Sons of American Legion, and Tony Young, Veterans
Council of Indian River County. He and Mr. Puzzo gave a presentation on a program called
“Veterans in the Classroom”, with a focus on Americanism which they have been presenting
to local schools such as Sebastian Middle and Elementary, Fellsmere, Gifford, Dodgertown
and Treasure Coast. He said a member of the School Board has come to watch the
program to see if it can become a part of the school program, and thanked County
Commissioner Joe Flescher for his assistance. He said the program typically is made
available to children from 4th to 8th grade with a concentration on 6th and 7th grades.
Mr. Puzzo continued that the Americanism program is popular with the schools and the kids,
and one of their core goals is to promote 100% Americanism, starting with the Pledge of
Allegiance, its history and its meaning using a Red Skelton video from 1969, then they go
into Q & A and get student opinions, and then flag myths are discussed. Mr. Giordan said
they give historical background on the Star Spangled Banner which was originally written as
a poem by Francis Scott Key, published in a Baltimore paper, and later adapted to music
from a British pub song, then have Q & A, noting students always ask if they were ever shot
and their response that most of these Veterans were not in combat, and that the students
always ask about their ribbons.
Mr. Puzzo went on to explain they teach the students how to fold the flag in a tricorn, which
represents the tricorn of our ancestors, and how to present it to the family of fallen military
personnel. Mr. Giordan said the students are taught the meaning of the flag colors, about
the VFW and AL Color Guards, Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and are shown videos
entitled “I Fought for You”, and one with Time Life slides from the 35th Anniversary of the
Vietnam Conflict.
Mr. Giordan cited the importance of the program, initiated by Jack Hodge, a patriot and
teacher at the Sebastian Middle School, and others in the school system, and they are
hopeful this will be accepted into the school system and any support they can get from City
Council members would be greatly appreciated.
Ms. Coy asked how much in the way of supplies they need and assumed the Veterans
Council gives them what they need. Mr. Giordano said they have been fortunate with the
local VFW and American Legion for extra flags. Ms. Coy said they are here representing the
Veterans Council and asked if they are providing what they need. Mr. Giordano said they
haven’t requested anything but was sure if they did they would get it. He said they have 21
members, different Veteran organizations throughout the County and 35 associate
members. Ms. Coy said we raise money for the Veterans Council up here.
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Tony Young, Veterans Council of Indian River County, responded to the question of whether
Sebastian was being supported, and cited the good thing about Indian River County is that
we have been united as Veterans, at Memorial Island you see members from Sebastian,
and being united is a necessity of a County with 15K veterans. He said it is impossible for IR
Veterans Council to not incorporate Sebastian, citing participation in the Ashley Ferguson
5K run for her fallen father, the 4th of July parade, Veterans Outreach which touches
Sebastian with Up with Veterans, Veterans in the Classroom, and transportation to the
Veterans Hospital in West Palm Beach, and that they appreciate the support that comes
from Sebastian. Discussion took place on who funded the buses. Mr. Young said the bus
funding is from a County grant.
Mr. Young said he was raised here and attended Vero Beach High School when there was
no Sebastian High School and all of this was his community, and he returned there and is
happy to be here for Sebastian or any of the towns to be here for veterans returning, and
they will continue as long as they have the support.
Ms. Coy thanked him and said it is getting better and there were years when the Veterans
Council was very invisible here. She said she would like to hear him speak about our
Veterans Memorial as well. Mr. Young said Memorial Island is not a Vero Beach memorial.
Ms. Coy said we have our park and have our own ceremonies and support strongly the stuff
up here.
Mr. Giordan said as a delegate from the VFW, and member of the outreach committee, they
are helping out veterans in need here but also serve on the Veterans Committee.
Mayor Gillmor said the City recently instituted a Civics day here in Sebastian for 7th grades
which is when students study Civics and he might want to target 7th graders. Ms. Coy said it
sounds like the Mayor was inviting them here, and Mayor Gillmor agreed it would be great to
coordinate and when they have the classes here have the Veterans come in. Mr. Giordan
said the Veterans would gladly serve the City in any way it can help.
Mr. Hill thanked them for all they do, said he has visited Memorial Park and we have a
beautiful park as well, and did not believe there is any type of competition. He asked if they
are potentially requesting a letter in favor of this from us to the School Board and said he
would strongly support that.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to send that letter out to the School District.
Mr. McPartlan asked if he could get a tank or helicopter for our Veterans Memorial, they
have one in Okeechobee and we need one here.
C. Brief Announcements
July 18 – Christmas in July in Riverview Park to Benefit Shop with a Cop Program –
4 pm to 8 pm
Police Commander Blackledge explained the purpose of the July event to raise funds for the
annual activity to take approximately 100 children in need to Walmart paired up with a police
officer and help them buy gifts for themselves and for their families.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member City Council so requests; in which event, the
item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a consent
agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start of the
meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recognized.
A. Approval of Minutes – June 24, 2015 Regular Meeting
15.032 B. Accept Grant for Oyster Mat Restoration - Authorize City Manager to Accept Grant
Agreement and Allocate Match of $11,000 and $12,964 In-Kind Services
(Transmittal, Notice of Decision)
C. Submerged Lands Lease Modification – Working Waterfront Fisherman’s Landing –
Added during Agenda Modifications
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve the consent agenda.
Roll Call: Ayes: Gillmor, Adams, Coy, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Passed: 5-0
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
15.018 A. Natural Resources Board
(Transmittal, Two Applications, Ad, Member List)
i. Interview, Unless Waived, Fill One Expired Regular Member Position – Term
to Expire July 1, 2018
ii. Interview, Unless Waived, Fill One Expired Alternate Member Position –
Term to Expire July 1, 2018
Mr. Hill said since there are only the two who request reappointment it remain the same.
Consensus to leave the same.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
11. PUBLIC INPUT
New information or requests to city council not otherwise on the prepared agenda
Jim Sunnycalb, Sebastian, said he and his son Jake run a website for the City dog park,
showed signs they leave around town to urge people not to leave children or pets in cars
and said anyone can get one by contacting them at sebastianbarkpark.com. He said we
had a float in the parade and spoke to people who did not know the City had a dog park and
asked if we could put it on Channel 25 with the times and that it is free. Mayor Gillmor said it
might be a good idea to put not only the dog park, but other parks on channel 25 because
people don’t know where they are.
Ms. Coy said maybe we ought to put on the website under Parks and Recreation. The City
Clerk said there is a web page with photographs and descriptions of each park under Parks
and Recreation. She said we could have someone go out and video each park and run it as
a video program on Channel 25. Ms. Coy said we have a new pamphlet with the bike paths
and interconnection of the parks.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
15.121 A. Affirm Support and Sponsorship of Skydive Sebastian Event October 24 & 25, 2015
– Appropriate Not to Exceed $2500 (Transmittal, Presentation Video)
The City Engineer/Airport Manager highlighted what we are working on at the airport, tonight
promoting Skydive Sebastian, specifically a weekend activity to bring people to the airport
with sponsorship by the City by giving them use of the stage, PA system, and marketing
activity which will help market the City as well. He cited a promo which will run on Comcast
for the event on October 24 and 25. He introduced Amanda from Skydive Sebastian, who
briefly addressed City Council on this effort to bring people to Sebastian, and the planned
promo was aired. She said there will also be a music festival.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor Gillmor to approve.
Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coy, Hill, McPartlan, Gillmor Nays: None Passed: 5-0
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS – None.
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Engineer gave an update on the Fleming Street reconstruction project and the
upcoming Main Street widening and repaving project, noting there have been compliments
on the Fleming project, and Main Street residents have been contacted regarding that
upcoming project. In response to Mayor Gillmor, he said Main Street driveways affected by
the widening will have to be cut out in three foot sections and tapered in.
The City Manager gave a shout out to City employees for their work on the Fourth of July
event; and, cited the Charter requirement to conduct at least one Council meeting per
month, and following Council discussion, received consensus of Council to use his
discretion after notification to Council, in scheduling Council meetings in slow times when
there are no agenda items and during holidays. Mayor Gillmor also mentioned
workshopping and visioning during light times.
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS
15.004 A. November 3, 2015 General Election Report (Transmittal, Schedules)
The City Clerk briefly synopsized the report to City Council on the November 3, 2015
General Election as follows:
• Three City Council seats with two year terms
• Qualifying period is August 20 – September 4, 2015, but can pre-qualify at any time and
Clerk can explain if anyone is interested
• Candidate packets available from City Clerk in City Hall M-F 8 am to 4:30, can review
packet on-line city website www.cityofsebastian.org – Departments – Clerk – Election
Information
• Political signs can be posted no earlier than August 20th (75th day prior to election) (was
stated in error as September 4th at the meeting but correct in the written report in the
packet)
• City Canvassing Board will canvass results
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• Elected officials will be sworn in just prior to the November 18th Regular City Council
meeting and terms begin at that time
• Voter registration and precinct information is handled by SOE – call 226-3440 or
www.voteindianriver.com
• No early voting in odds years unless County ballot issue and next early voting is 2016
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Mayor Gillmor
Mayor Gillmor said that since we are in budget season Council might want to discuss
possible insurance benefits for council members, cited that other cities provide benefits,
such as Fellsmere and Vero Beach and IRC and SLC Commissions. He said he would not
take advantage since he is on medicare.
Mr. Adams said he would have to know the impact on the budget and people’s input, but in
his opinion, he would say it is not a full time job that requires benefits, so it was little touch
and go for him, though it could be seen as attracting better qualified people to run.
Mr. Hill said he had discussed this with the City Manager and with Obamacare mandatory
health insurance requirement, it is high time to consider it, though the only issue is the
impact to the budget which he said should be minimal. He said most municipalities offer it
and it is no different than cell phones, travel allowances and computers, that this is not a full
time job, but we put a great amount of time and effort into it.
Ms. Coy said it is simple for her, it is a part time job, we get $300 per month salary and $300
per month expense account and she can’t think of any other part time job where they get
access to insurance, and thinks it is wrong. She suggested going to the Charter Review
Committee and to referendum, and that she did not think we should have cell phones or
IPads because that is what the $300 expense account is for.
Mayor Gillmor said from his perspective it is not a part-time job when you have a 300-400
page docket to go through, said you don’t do this for the money. He said it would at least be
worthwhile as an agenda item, but if we have to raise taxes he would not be in favor of it.
Mr. Hill said it is easy to say if you already have health coverage, noted Council gave itself a
$300 stipend, that he serves on Council because he loves the community, times have
changed and if you are in business you have to pay for insurance. He said he would favor it
if it didn’t affect the budget or taxpayers.
Mr. McPartlan said every year we talk about health care, the high risk pool and how a
certain few people cause increases in health care costs and asked, what if it was someone
up here caused that. He said he was open to a free discussion.
Mayor Gillmor asked if the City Manager could look into it and come back next time with a
possible cost. The City Manager said a 15% increase had been built into the preliminary
budget for health care as we did last year, and tomorrow staff is meeting with Gehring
Group to review insurance proposals, and he could have further information to provide. He
said if Council would like he can agendize.
B. Vice Mayor Adams
Vice Mayor Adams thanked City staff for their 4th of July efforts.
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C. Council Member Coy
Ms. Coy said the 4th of July event keeps getting better and better and the skydivers were
awesome, but cited a parade experience she had getting soaked by a family of parents and
children with super soakers including her phone and the paperwork she was carrying. She
said she left her cart and talked to the parents telling them this was not allowed, and while
doing so was hit again by one of the little girls and an older woman told her to go away and
mind her business. She was dismayed that adults are teaching their children to be
disrespectful and said next year it will not happen and no one will be standing on the
sidelines with buckets of water. She said she is a senior citizen and this could be considered
battery. She offered them a chance to call and apologize to her at 388-0961, and said she
has a video of the incident where one of the adults was holding the soaker, and watched
adults be extraordinarily bad role models.
D. Council Member Hill
Mr. Hill said it was a great 4th of July, and thanked staff and the Lions Club for the
tremendous job they have done over the years, said their contract is up and strongly support
them going forward.
E. Council Member McPartlan
Mr. McPartlan said the parade was great and staff did a tremendous job; and reported that
Treasure Coast Community Health in Fellsmere and Vero Beach offer free or reduced good
quality health and dental care for people who don’t have insurance and the Homeless
Center in Vero Beach offers free medical care on first and third Tuesdays of the month 4:30
pm to 7:30 pm. He also reported on the Fellsmere “Getting Ahead Fair” on July 31st from 9
am to 1 pm, with free blood testing, diabetes screening, Research Coast career center, and
the Treasure Coast Food Bank mobile food pantry.
17. Being no further business, Mayor Gillmor adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Approved at the ___________________________, Regular Meeting.
By: __________________________________
Richard H. Gillmor, Mayor
__________________________________
Sally A. Maio, MMC - City Clerk
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8
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84 of 106
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5
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6
8
6
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1
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7
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f
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2
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4
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97 of 106
9
8
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99 of 106
100 of 106
101 of 106
1
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104 of 106
1
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106 of 106