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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor McPartlan called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Deacon John Dunlop from St. Sebastian Catholic Church gave the invocation.
3. Vice Mayor Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present:
Mayor Bob McPartlan
Vice Mayor Jerome Adams
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Richard Gillmor
City Council Member Absent:
Council Member Jim Hill (excused)
City Staff Present:
City Manager Joe Griffin
City Attorney Bob Ginsburg
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Administrative Services Director Ken Killgore
Police Chief Michelle Morris
Deputy Police Chief Greg Witt
Officer Carlin Parker
City Engineer Frank Watanabe
Building Director Wayne Eseltine
Community Development Director Marissa Moore
Planner Dorri Bosworth
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members
Mayor McPartlan requested a proclamation be added for CASTLE — Teaching Safe
Parenting. There was no objection from Council.
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.
16.069 A. Space Coast Honor Flight Presentation to Chief Morris and Sebastian Police
Department and Community Service Volunteers - Phil Weiler and Marcia Lambert
Mr. Phil Weiler introduced the program held at Capt. Hiram's noting what is done by
the Police Department during the lunch event gives the veterans safety and dignity.
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He presented a plaque to Chief Morris, Officer Parker and Community Policing
Volunteer John Lacenere.
16.070 B. Proclamation Water Conservation Month — April 2016 - Accepted by Ann Benedetti,
St. Johns River Water Management District
Mayor McPartlan read and presented the proclamation to Ann Benedetti. Ms.
Benedetti invited the public to go to SJWMD's website to pick up tips for saving
water.
16.071 C. Proclamation — Rest, Relaxation & Romance Program for Active Duty Military —
Accepted by Cindy Geesey
Mayor McPartlan read and presented the proclamation .to Ms. Geesey.
16.011 D. Proclamation - National Historic Preservation Month — May 2016 — Accepted by
Kathy McDonald, President, Sebastian Historical Society
Mayor McPartlan read and presented the proclamation to Ms. McDonald who invited
the pubic to tour the Sebastian River Historical Society's Museum to celebrate the
memorabilia that has been donated.
16.043 E. Presentation of Award of Financial Reporting Achievement and Budget Preparation
to City of Sebastian Administrative Service Department for the Fiscal Year 2014
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and 2015 Budget (Transmittal, Press
Release, Certificate)
Mayor McPartlan read and presented the certificates of achievement to
Administrative Services Director Ken Killgore.
added Proclamation - CASTLE Teaching Safe Parenting — Accepted by Katie Smith
Mayor McPartlan read and presented the proclamation to Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith
presented the Mayor with one of the flags flown in Memory Field representing a child
who lost their life because of abuse.
F. Brief Announcements
• Chamber of Commerce Concert in the Park — April 29 from 5:30 — 8:00 pm — Prof. Pennygoode's
Mighty Flea Circus
•
Craft Show in Riverview Park — May 7 from 10:00 am — 3:00 pm
Mayor McPartlan read the brief announcements.
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 — April 13, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting
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16.072 B. Resolution No. R-16-07 - Final Plat Sandcrest PUD, Phase I (Transmittal, R-16-07,
Final Plat, License to Encroach, Letter of Credit, Plan, Application)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS SANDCREST PUD, PHASE I; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
16.073 C. Authorize the Purchase of One 2016 Ford Explorer Police Vehicle from Bartow Ford
Under the Charlotte County Contract #2015000418 in the Amount of $27,799.54
(Transmittal, Quote, Contract)
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Vice Mayor Adams to approve consent agenda items A -C.
Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coy, Gillmor, McPartlan Nays: None 4-0 (Hill absent)
8. 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.
16.074 A. Planning and Zoning Commission
(Transmittal, Applications, Ad, List)
i. Interview, Unless Waived and Submit Nominations for One Expired Regular
Member Position — Term to Expire 511!2019
Vice Mayor Adams and Ms. Coy nominated Mr. Roth to serve another term. There were no
other nominations. Mr. Roth will serve until 51112019.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16.075 A. 2016 Pavement Assessment (Transmittal, PP)
6:29 pm
The City Engineer said he completed the assessment in March and he wanted to go over
what is needed before the budget process began. He explained how he evaluated the
roads and noted standing water is directly tied to pavement deterioration. (See PowerPoint
presentation attached) He said he would like to budget for a hot mix patch truck to repair
potholes.
Ms. Coy said she agreed for the need of a different patch system because she has watched
a hole reappear for third time.
The City Engineer confirmed that Day Drive will be on track for next year for Mr. Gillmor.
Mayor McPartlan asked if the blading of the grass will add longevity to the roads. The City
Engineer said this year he does plan to scrape the grass from the edge of the roadway to
allow better runoff.
Ms. Coy asked the City Engineer to consider making the traffic calming measures at the
same time as the roadway improvements.
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Damien Gilliams said he was a big advocate to set money aside for roads, being that the
price of oil is a lot lower, it would be better to borrow at a lower interest rate now to patch
and pave as opposed to reconstruct.
16.079 B. All Aboard Florida Army Corps Comments (Transmittal, Notice, County Attorney
Letters)
The City Manager said Mr. Gillmor approached him about a notice he had received that
there was 21 day comment time for a wetland permit. Coincidently he had a copy of the
County's request for a comment time extension and he distributed a copy of a draft letter
that he could forward to the Army Corp of Engineers at Council's direction.
Mr. Gillmor said he thought there might be some City Engineer comments to the permit.
The City Engineer said the wetland around the crossings is not a large area and the
County's request provides time to comment on the wetland.
The City Manager said in his draft letter he pointed out that the City has not received the
90% or 100% All Aboard Florida plans to comment on; in addition, historical or
archaeological sites have not been identified which might be significantly impacted by the
wetland permit. He recommended the City should request an extension. Mayor McPartlan
agreed that the extension should begin after get the City receives the plans and suggested
bolding that part of the letter.
Ms. Coy asked if there were wetlands within the City. The City Engineer said there are no
identified wetlands within the rail right-of-way but the plans should be reviewed to see if
there will be an impact to the adjacent quiet zone area.
Public Input
Fred Messing said the railroad is coming no matter how many delay tactics happen. He has
seen North Carolina grade crossings with the horn mounted to the crossing gate; grade
crossing accidents are caused by ignorant motorists. He said All Aboard Florida would like
to add a Treasure Coast station and suggested Sebastian lobby for the station that might
attract Amtrak. He said moving the railroad out to the turnpike would be expensive.
He noted at election time, the community will make history because it is the first time a
candidate from Fellsmere or Sebastian might end up on the County Commission.
Ben Hocker, Sebastian, said a year ago he was told by a SJRWMD employee that there
wasn't a permit submitted to work on the double bridges but the two marsh areas would
need to be permitted and the process would take two years. He suggested the City follow
up with SJRWMD and asked if the City was making any money with the
permitting/inspection process as the railroad is installed.
Damien Gilliams, 1623 U.S. 1, asked Council to direct staff to request additional comment
time to address issues indicated in the County's correspondence to make sure the
community is represented, especially those that live near the railroad tracks.
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Ruth Stanbridge, Indian River County Historian, said there is an extension being requested
from the SJRWMD and Army Corp of Engineers. She said in addition to knowing where the
wetlands are, they need to know where the retention areas, detention areas are. She said
the wetlands identified by All Aboard Florida are very minor wetlands that are connected to
other wetlands that were not noted on the plan so it was essential everyone receives the
entire plan to see what they are commenting on and it is correct. She encouraged Council to
request an extension and a public hearing to comment.
Ms. Coy noted the City Manager's letter covers all the requests that have been made
tonight. She said the City is looking for quiet zones that will be as safe as possible. She
said a station was considered on Louisiana Avenue but it probably wouldn't happen.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to expedite his letter to Army Corp
of Engineers and All Aboard Florida.
Roll Call: Ayes: Coy, Gillmor, McPartlan, Adams Nays: None 4-0 (Hill absent)
11. PUBLIC INPUT
New informafion or requests to city council not otherwise on the prepared agenda
Graham Cox 1213 George Street, made a formal request for the permit that authorizes the
City to spray, the implementation plan tied to the permit, and other alternative ways the City
may be considering.
John F. Wilson, 932 Rose Arbor Drive, said his yard abuts Garden Club Park and a private
lot that was deeded to City. He said the two lots adjacent to his yard are not maintained by
the City. He contacted Public Works twice and is still waiting. The City Manager said he
would look into it and report back to Council.
William Hunsinger said he served in Army; veterans don't not believe they are exempt from
the rule, but they were asked to take down a sign at the gas station at U.S. 1 and Sebastian
Blvd. because people were complaining; not because it exceeded the permit time which he
couldn't believe because Sebastian is a patriotic town. He said some city ordinances need
to be changed; he would like to put the sign back up. He asked if there truly were
complaints, was it an oversight, or is there an alternative sign that can be put up.
Mayor McPartlan explained the gas station did have an application but expired within 60
days. He said there is a Facade, Sign and Landscape (FSL) grant the station could apply
for to put up a sign indicating veteran ownership. He said as an Army veteran he didn't
necessarily agree with all the rules on the books either, but he can look back to the Uniform
Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that provides for uniformity for everybody otherwise there
would be chaos.
Mr. Gillmor added the City is in the process of looking at the sign ordinance. Ms. Coy said
there hasn't been discussion about temporary signs but the owner being a veteran has
nothing to do with the removal, only the expiration of the permit. She said currently the time
frame can be enforced, not the wording (veteran owned). She advised them to apply for the
FSL grant to get a permanent sign.
Fred Messing, P.O. Box 964, Roseland, suggested the new sign ordinance allow verbiage
that a business is veteran owned.
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Russ Owen, Guava Street, said underneath his driveway, the drain is clogged up and was
told by the City that is his responsibility to clean the pipe out. He requested the new sump
truck clean his pipe and others down his street.
He also said there is no left turn coming of Cumberland Farms but he was nearly clipped by
a lawn care service as he turned into Cumberland Farms from Sebastian Blvd. He asked
that something be done at that intersection.
Ms. Coy said she inspected the intersection and noted there is a worn left arrow on the
pavement coming out from Cumberland Farms and it is very confusing. Mr. Gillmor agreed
there is an arrow pointing straight across which is incorrect because the road coming from
the realtor is one-way. The City Manager said he would look into it. Mayor McPartlan asked
him to have the Chief do some law enforcement for the left hand turns.
In regard to the Guava Street pipe, the City Manager said a lot of times the pipe is collapsed
and it can't be vacuumed out but he would look into it. He said collapsed pipes are not the
responsibility of the City.
Ben Hocker said last Sunday in the CavCorp parking lot there were over 76 boat trailers and
20 trailers on U.S. 1; the Main Street boat ramp was jammed. He said only 37 boat spots
are planned and during the summer weekends the boaters will be disregarded.
Dale Doelling 246 S. Wimbrow Drive, thanked the City Manager and City Engineer for the
4 -way stop on Wimbrow Drive. It has really made a difference in their neighborhood. The
City Manager added that one of the things that came out of the traffic workshop was that
staff cannot tell where traffic calming is needed; Mr. Doelling came in to request assistance
and the City Engineer determined the signs were needed. The City Manager said there is a
process; staff just needs to know where assistance is needed.
Bob Stephen, 150 Concha, said he was at a Florida Institute of Technology Call to Action for
the Lagoon where Maggie Hershaw advised the public to pick the low hanging fruit and stop
spraying Roundup. He is still waiting for the City's permit to spray Roundup and a copy of
the management plan.
Damien Gilliams commended the Mayor for allowing the public to speak; said if the
Roundup cannot be sprayed on food it shouldn't go into the canals.
Mr. Gilliams said the City cannot set aside $1 M for the canal on one side of town and not the
other; the seawall is part of a city wide system. He said Council should figure out a plan to
fix the canals to help the community otherwise it will be challenged and the City should not
pay for litigation.
Mr. Gilliams said the community is proud of the veterans; there should flags and signs
indicating veteran owned businesses up until the Fourth of July to show community support.
Mayor McPartlan reiterated that Sebastian does support the veterans, the City has a
Veterans Advisory Committee with the City Manager who was a Marine serving as liaison to
the Committee. He also said the City has the largest celebrations for 4t" of July, Memorial
Day, Veterans Day and the City probably receives veterans' preference when hiring. He
advised everybody to fly a U.S. Flag as the veterans have given us the right to fly the flag.
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Ms. Coy said it was funny how circumstances change, she noted 8-9 years ago she asked
for a clambake grant to purchase a flag for the City's triangle and one of the previous
speakers opposed it. She said this Council and City is pro veteran.
Ms. Coy asked the City Manager if the City is spraying Roundup in the waterways. The City
Manager said no. She said the list has been provided to Mr. Cox and Mr. Stephen and she
asked she asked the list be provided again to them. She said throughout Florida other
agencies are using the same herbicides; no one has given the City alternatives; the City is
not using Roundup.
Mr. Gillmor asked for a copy of what is being sprayed, a copy of the permit, and a copy of
the permit for the people spraying. He said the City should reevaluate procedures on a
regular basis. He said he would like to know how often the waterways need to be sprayed
and if there are other alternatives.
Mayor McPartlan offered to ask the Sheriff tomorrow if a chain gang can be used.
Thomas Wesley Bowmen, George Street, asked if the City ever used Roundup noting the
City Engineer said the City was at an environmental meeting and he asked what is going on.
Ms. Coy said the water version of Roundup, which is okay, is called Roundup _??_ (she
couldn't think of the name) which wasn't a smart move by the manufacturer Monsanto. She
said when she met with the City Manager and the herbicide contractor a month ago it was
decided to use another chemical all together. She noted the City Engineer reported using
Roundup _??_ which is safe; she is open to another way but she is not willing to have
people say the City is doing something wrong when the City is not.
Andrea Ring asked that while the City Manager is at Cumberland Farms, to look at the right
hand turn that ends at the gas station as people go into the lane and sudden pull out back
into the merged lane. Also she asked if the light can be marked a delayed green, as
opposed to an advanced green when coming from the other direction.
Mark Bondy, George Street, thanked Mr. Gillmor for his statement on the spraying. He said
they are asking for is the herbicide information to come up with a better solution noting they
haven't received it.
12. NEIN BUSINESS
16.076 A. Authorize Contracts with DRC Emergency Services as Primary, and TFR
Enterprises, as Secondary for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal (Transmittal,
Scoring Sheet, Agreements)
The City Engineer explained the contracting with companies is a standard practice required
by FEMA before the hurricane season begins.
MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to move staffs approval.
Damien Gilliams asked if staff approves the renewal or City Council. The City Manager said
it is brought back to Council for approval.
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Vice Mayor Adams said three haulers had the same scoring and asked how staff decided.on
the first and second choice. The City Engineer explained on individual categories, the top
two rated higher on some of the categories and when combined, the scores happened to
come out to the same number.
Roll Call: Ayes: Gillmor, McPartlan, Adams, Coy Nays: None 4-0 (Hill absent)
16.077 B. Authorize Continuing Services Agreement #1 to Hoyle, Tanner & Associates to
Survey, Permit, Design the Boardwalk, Restroom and Shoreline Improvements at the
Working Waterfront in the Amount of $33,250.00 (Transmittal, Scope, Fees, CSA)
The City Manager said staff has moved into the design and permitting stage of the
improvements and recommend approval.
Doug Norm, Hoyle Tanner and Associates said they have prepared a scope and a fee that
will include an asphalt turn around area, drainage, and a potential seawall in front of Crabby
Bills.
MOTION by Mr. Gillmor and SECOND by Ms. Coy to move approval.
Ben Hocker said there is already a parking area with road grindings and a boardwalk to the
packing house, the only thing missing is the bulkhead and asked what happened to the
restroom that was to be open to the public. He asked what we have to show for project but
a private business.
Damien Gilliams asked what is the sum the Working Waterfront was up to; it is becoming a
Taj Mahal. He asked when the City will see a return on its investment; subsidizing the
private business is putting others out of business.
Thomas Wesley Bowmen asked what is name that we partner with at the Working
Waterfront and if they turned in their non-profit paperwork. The City Manager replied
Fisherman's Landing Sebastian and they have turned in their annual reports.
Roll Call: Ayes: McPartlan, Adams, Coy, Adams Nays: None 4-0 (Hill absent)
16.078 C. Consider Fine Reduction Associated with Property at 100 Drake Way in Sebastian
Highlands (Transmittal, Code Enforcement Order, Calculation)
The City Attorney reported that the property owner was difficult and didn't want to
settle; the property went into foreclosure that was filed three and a half years before
the City's lien. Unfortunately, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled that first in line for
liens wins and the City has lost the right to foreclose.
Under state law, only City Council can only reduce a lien. In the meantime the
property has been brought into compliance which was the original intent and the City
has reached a settlement with the current individuals to make the City whole as to
our cost and expenses with a nominal fine.
Matthew Wiseburg, Attorney for Fannie May, said the City Attorney summarized the
case pretty well and Fannie May agrees to this resolution.
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Richard Beneduce, Beneduce Realty, Listing Agent for Fannie May, said he is
prepared to pay the fine.
Ms. Coy noted the case in the beginning was egregis and the Chamber was packed
with offended neighbors.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to approve the
recommended fine reduction and administrative costs for a total of $8,580.
Damien Gilliams said the message Council is sending is that for less than $100 a
month plus legal fees, you can be in violation for building a non -conforming pool and
let the next person pick up the pieces. He asked what the property is worth because
he sees the residents as partners. He said when a fine is levied; people need to
know the City means it.
Mayor McPartlan said he was in the same camp that the City should take the house
but the City's lien isn't first in line. The City Attorney added the violator no longer
owns the house. Ms. Coy said the neighborhood would be enhanced by having
someone in there and she appreciated the folks that will make it happen.
Roll Call: Ayes: McPartlan, Adams, Coy, Gillmor Nays: None 4-0 (Hill absent)
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS - None
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager reported the orange safety cones in City Hall's courtyard indicate he is
having the benches and trash receptacles refurbished.
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vice Mayor Jerome Adams
Vice Mayor Adams said he appreciated the members of the public that bring issues to
Council as they are a second set of eyes but he asked that they might also bring solutions;
Council doesn't have all the answers. He asked the public to help Council make it better for
everyone that lives here.
B. Council Member Andrea Coy
Ms. Coy asked for any e-mail correspondence to folks concerned with the herbicide
spraying. She asked the current list be sent to Mr. Cox and Mr. Stephen. The City Manager
noted the list was given to them at the time it was put into a Natural Resources Board
packet.
She thanked everyone involved in the Memory Field Ceremony and recommended the
public attend any future ceremony.
She thanked staff for their work on Earth Day which turned out super. She also thanked
Board Members for the function.
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C. Mayor Bob McPartlan
Mayor McPartlan said recognition is respect made visible, and there hasn't been employee
of the quarter lately but he thanked the Public Works staff for setting up the Memory Field
and Earth Day. He appreciated staff, the police officers, and volunteers interacting with the
public and smiling. He thanked the City Manager for making that happen.
D. Council Member Jim Hill - absent
E. Council Member Richard Gillmor
Mr. Gillmor asked the City Attorney if a public records request has to be in writing. The City
Attorney said it did not and individuals should contact the Clerk. Police records could be
obtained at the Police Department. The City Attorney said the Clerk would be the one to
follow up on the herbicide permit.
17. Being no further business, Mayor McPartlan adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at
8:28 p.m.
Approved at the May 11, 6 Regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Bob McPartlan
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2016 Citywide
Pavement Assessment
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Bad 5.6 3.5% 4.6 2.9%
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Barber to Coverbrook
Patch/Pave
$77,000
• Concha Dr. Eastlake to Pleasant View
® Bevan Dr. Granduer to Genesse
Melrose CR512 to Autumn
Schumann US 1 to Bailey Dr.
Reconst./Pave $165.000
Patch/Pave
$72,000
Reconst./Pave
$218,000
Reconst./Pave
$128,000
Total Cost
$660,000
2016/17 Streets Limits Type Cost
Barber St.
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Day Dr.
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CR 512 to Lake
Roseland to Fleming
Schumann to Pelican Island
350 foot section midblock
Various locations as needed
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Partial Reconst.
Milling/Paving
Partial Reconst.
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$400,000
$300.000
$200,000
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• Melrose Lane
• Bevan Drive
• Schumann Drive
• Concha Drive
• Rolling Hills Drive
• Rosebush Terrace
• Bevan Drive
• Indian River Drive
• South Wimbrow
• South Easy Street
• Brookside Terrace
• Del Monte Road
• Dickens Avenue
• George Street
• Autumn Terrace
• Pleasantview Lane
• Oceanview Lane
• Ocean Cove Street
2016 Pavement Findings
• Overall 83% of streets are in good condition.
• Less than 3% of streets are in bad condition.
• Assessment identified an increase of 8.5% in
poor or fair pavement condition from last year.
• Need to do better in keeping storm water off
the pavement edges.
• Continue to budget pavement repairs and
paving for the following years.
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Andrew Phillips, Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
400 High Point Drive, Suite 600
Cocoa, FL 32926
RE: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit Application: SAJ-2012-01564 (SP AWP)
Mr. Phillips:
On 11 April 2016, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ALOE) issued a public notice
regarding the above referenced permit application. As you are aware, that application concerns
the construction of the intercity passenger railroad, All Aboard Florida (AAF).
The subject public notice provides for a public comment period of twenty-one (21) days.
It is the position of the City of Sebastian that a public comment period for a project that has a
huge public impact must be reasonable. The ACOE is not being reasonable in expecting the City
of Sebastian to effectively comment if you consider the following:
1. Although promised by AAF, the City has not received 90%, or100%, plans in
order to effectively analyze intersection crossing and stormwater plans.
2. AAF, or the Federal Rail Administration (FRA), has not properly identified the
historical and archaeological resources along the rail bed in Sebastian.
The complexity of the proposed AAF project and the potential impact to, and on, the
public dictate that a reasonable comment period is allowed. The City of Sebastian requests a
sixty (60) day public comment period commencing after the AAF 100% plans are delivered to the
City of Sebastian Engineer.
Thank you for your timely consideration of this request.
Joseph F. Griffin
City Manager