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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET HEARING
REGULAR MEETING & 2nd BUDGET HEARING
AND
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor McPartlan called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Swami Anjani Cirillo gave the invocation.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Mayor Bob McPartlan
Vice Mayor Jerome Adams
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Jim Hill
Council Absent:
Council Member Richard Gillmor
City Staff Present:
City Manager Joe Griffin
City Attorney Robert A. Ginsburg
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Administrative Services Director Ken Killgore
Asst. Administrative Services Director Cindy Watson
City Engineer Frank Watanabe
Community Development Manager Dorri Bosworth
Airport Director Scott Baker
Golf Director Greg Gardner
Deputy Police Chief Greg Witt
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
It was the consensus of Council to add Consent Agenda Item #12i. Approval of Road
Closure for the Sebastian Police Department's Community Night Out.
6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Brief Announcements
Mayor McPartlan announced the Sebastian Police Department's Community Night
Out, Tuesday October 4, from 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. and invited the public to attend.
Ms. Coy thanked Officer Parker, Sebastian's businesses, the Public Works
Department and the whole City for supporting Colonel West's Patriot Honor Ride on
September 22, 2016 which raised almost $4,000 for the Folds of Honor Program.
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7.
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
Members Present:
Chairman Bob McPartlan
Vice Chairman Jerome Adams
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Jim Hill
Members Absent:
Council Member Richard Gillmor
B. Approval of June 22, 2016 CRA Minutes
MOTION by Chairman McPartlan and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve the June 22,
2016 CRA minutes.
ROLL CALL: Ms. Coy -Aye Mr. Hill —Aye
Chairman McPartlan — Aye Vice Chairman —Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
C. Conduct Public Hearing on CRA Budget for FY 2017 — CRA Resolution 16-01
(Transmittal, Res. No. 16-01, Exhibit A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (CRA) ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 2016 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title. The Administrative Services Director stated this was
required by state law and would be incorporation into their budget document.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve CRA Resolution No. 16-
01.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill — Aye Chairman McPartlan - Aye
Vice Chairman Adams — Aye Ms. Coy - Aye
Motion Carried 4 - 0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
D. Being no further business, Chairman McPartlan adjourned the CRA meeting at 6:09
p.m.
8. ADJOURN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AND RECONVENE AS
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor McPartlan reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:09 p.m.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS - None
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.008 A. Final Hearing on Millage for Calendar Year 2016 and FY 2016/2017 Budget
Attorney Advises Council on Procedure for Millage/Budget Hearing and
Reads Titles for Resolutions R-16-27. R-16-28. and R-16-29
The City Attorney explained this was Council's opportunity to adopt a final
millage and budget; state law requires the first discussion be the percentage
increase in millage over the rolled -back rate necessary to fund the budget
and the specific purposes for which the ad valorem is being increased.
Citv Manaaer Announces Proposed Millaae Rate of 3.8556 Mills Which is
5.06% Higher Than the Computed Rolled -Back Tax Rate of 3.6700 Mills
The City Manager announced the millage rate of 3.8556 mills which is 5.06%
higher than the computed rolled -back tax rate of 3.6700 mills that will help
fund employee COLA, reduction of employee health insurance premiums,
continued road paving, and repayment to the reserve fund for the Early
Retirement Program.
iii. Budget Overview
The Administrative Services Director said the property values did increase
this year; he displayed a PowerPoint chart indication how much of an
increase a $100,000 and $200,000 homesteaded property would see. (See
attached) He recommended a millage rate of 3.8556 to lessen any impact
that might happen given the national election, the possible elimination of DST
revenues, and possibility of enduring a storm.
iv.
Ed Herlihy, Chairman of the Citizens Budget Review Advisory Committee
displayed a PowerPoint presentation (See attached) outlining the
Committee's recommendation which is in agreement with City staff.
The City Attorney read the titles of R-16-27, R-16-28 and R-16-29. Mayor
McPartlan opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. to discuss the millage,
budget and CIP.
V. Mayor Closes Public Hearing
There was no public input.
vi. City Council Deliberation and Action
a) Adopt Resolution R-16-27 Millage Rate for Calendar Year 2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE OF 3.8556 MILLS FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2016 AND ALLOCATING SAME TO THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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b) Adopt Resolution R-16-28 Budget for Fiscal Year 201612017
6:25 pm
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT
OF OPERATING EXPENSES, CAPITAL EXPENSES, AND FOR THE
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS ON THE INDEBTEDNESS OF
THE CITY IN THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS,
DEBT SERVICE FUND, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, GOLF
COURSE FUND, AIRPORT FUND, AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND
AS PROVIDED FOR IN SCHEDULE "A", ATTACHED HERETO,
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT
THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C) Adopt Resolution R-16-29 Approval of Six -Year CIP — FY2017 — 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A SIX-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2017-2022;
PROVIDING REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Hill thanked the Budget Committee and staff for putting together a high
quality budget. He said after listening, reading and talking to individuals, he
said they could go back to the rolled -back rate of 3.6700 without any effect on
public service.
He said he was in favor of a healthy reserve but they could go to the rolled -
back at 3.670 and make an approximately $194,000 payment back to the
reserve for the Early Retirement Program, then the remainder would be a
factor in next year's budget. He said they shouldn't increase taxes to pay
back the loan and noted they will still be able to address the roads and
lagoon fund. He recommended a millage rate of 3.670.
Ms. Coy thanked Mr. Hill for having a plan. The City Manager said the
reserve was at $5.1 M and $5.4 before the loan.
The City Manager said he wanted to take responsibility for promising to pay
back the Early Retirement Program within one year and providing a COLA to
the employees. He said he would support the 3.670 millage if the reserve
was paid back $195,133 this year and $176,414 next year.
Mayor McPartlan said the difference is about a quarter a month. He said
something could happen, the composition of Council will change; there were
many unknowns that they have no control over.
MOTION by Mayor McPartlan and SECOND by Ms. Coy to adopt a millage
rate of 3.8556 mills.
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Ms. Coy said she could not support Mr. Hill's recommendation. The City has
been on a shoe string budget since 2008; homes have consistently declined
but valuation can only go up 3%; residential growth does not pay for itself; the
increase would be $2.81 a year for most people.
Vice Mayors Adams said if the City Manager believes he can make this
change and still provide services to the citizens he was inclined to go with his
thinking.
Ms. Coy said the Budget Committee's recommendation should be taken into
consideration.
Mr. Hill agreed the increase is very small, but the reason for the increase is to
pay back the reserve, he will not support the increase.
ROLL CALL: Mayor McPartlan — Aye Vice Mayor Adams - Nay
Ms. Coy —Aye Mr. Hill - Nay
Motion Failed 2 - 2. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Vice Mayor Adams to set the millage
rate at 3.6700 rolled -back rate.
ROLL CALL: Mayor McPartlan — Nay Vice Mayor Adams - Aye
Ms. Coy — Nay Mr. Hill - Aye
Motion Failed 2 - 2. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
MOTION by Mayor McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Mayor Adams to set the
millage rate at 3.8 mills and pay back half the reserve for the Early
Retirement Program with the additional money put towards the roads. (R-16-
27)
ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Adams —Aye Ms. Coy —Aye
Mr. Hill — Nay Mayor McPartlan - Aye
Motion Carried 3 —1. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
MOTION by Mayor McPartlan and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve
Resolution No. R-16-28 adopting the budget with the amendment that half of
the Early Retirement Program loan would be paid back.
ROLL CALL: Ms. Coy — Aye Mr. Hill - Aye
Mayor McPartlan — Aye Vice Mayor Adams - Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
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16.151
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MOTION by Mayor McPartlan and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve R-16-29
approving a six-year Capital Improvement Program.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill — Aye Mayor McPartlan - Aye
Vice Chairman Adams — Aye Ms. Coy - Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
The City Manager announced the adopted millage rate of 3.80 mills is 3.42%
higher than the computed rolled -back rate of 3.67 mills; $185,773.50 would
be paid back to the reserve fund and the other $185,773.50 would go towards
roads, stormwater or whatever is needed. Additionally, it was noted the
second half of the reserve would be paid back in FYI 7/18.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58,
LAW ENFORCEMENT, ARTICLE III, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN; AMENDING SECTION 58-46,
DEFINITIONS BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF "ACTUARIAL EQUIVALENT",
"CREDITED SERVICE" AND "SPOUSE"' AMENDING SECTION 58-49, FINANCES AND
FUND MANAGEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 58-50; CONTRIBUTIONS; AMENDING
SECTION 58-51, BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY; AMENDING SECTION 58-60,
MAXIMUM PENSION; ADDING SECTION 58-70, SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT
COMPONENT FOR SPECIAL BENEFITS; CHAPTER 185 SHARE ACCOUNTS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 0-16-07. There was no public input.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to approve Ordinance No. 0-16-07
Police Officers' Retirement System.
ROLL CALL: Mayor McPartlan — Aye
Ms. Coy — Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
12. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Adams — Aye
Mr. Hill—Aye
A. Approval of Minutes — September 14, 2016 Regular Meeting
B. Approve and Authorize Mayor to Execute Mutual Aid Agreement Between City of
Sebastian and Town of Indian River Shores for Law Enforcement Assistance
(Transmittal, Agreement)
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16.008 C. Resolution R-16-30 Adopting Financial Policies for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
(Transmittal, R-16-30)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, READOPTING AMENDED
FINANCIAL POLICIES GOVERNING VARIOUS AREAS OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AS
PROVIDED FOR IN ATTACHMENT "A" PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
16.049 D. Lease Agreement Between the Sebastian Municipal Airport and the Sebastian
Municipal Golf Course for the Use of a 3,000 Sq. Ft. Storage Building (Transmittal,
Lease)
16.049 E. Authorize the Easement/Utility Bill of Sale to Indian River County to Install a Water
Main and Fire Hydrant at the Golf Course Storage Building in the Amount of
$6,412.50 (Transmittal, Easement, Bill of Sale, Sketch)
16.152 F. Approve Capt. Hiram's 2016 River Challenge on November 20, 2016 from 7:30 am
to 9:30 am (Transmittal, Routes)
16.153 G. Approve Road Closure for 8th Annual Sebastian River Middle School IB Program
Cowboy River Run 5K — Saturday, October 29, 2016 on Indian River Drive from 7:30
am to 9:30 am (Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
16.154 H. Approve Road Closure and Use of Mobile Stage (Without Fee) for the 2016
Sebastian River High School Homecoming Celebration on October 20, 2016
(Transmittal, E -Mail)
Added I. Road Closure for Sebastian Police Department's Community Night Out
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve consent agenda items A -I.
ROLL CALL: Mayor McPartlan —Aye
Ms. Coy — Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
13. PUBLIC INPUT
Vice Mayor Adams — Aye
Mr. Hill—Aye
Karen Pallon, 106 Arega Street, Sebastian thanked Council for including a new pickle ball
facility in the FY16/17 budget. She said pickle ball is a wonderful sport that is taking off and
she distributed promotional pickle ball paddles to Council Members and staff to come out
and give it a try it Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. at the Schumann Court.
14. NEW BUSINESS
16.155 A. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement
Between International Golf Maintenance (IGM) and the City (Transmittal, Agreement,
First Amendment, Schematic)
The City Manager said after the concrete work is finished up, IGM will move into the new
building and this agreement outlines their responsibilities for the new facility. He
recommended approval.
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MOTION by Mayor McPartlan and SECOND Coy to approve the first amendment to the
International Golf Maintenance agreement.
Mr. Hill said he was glad to see this in place. The City Manager credited the Airport Director
for the agreement.
ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Adams — Aye Ms. Coy —Aye
Mr. Hill —Aye Mayor McPartlan - Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
15. RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A. Chairman McPartlan called the Board of Adjustment meeting to order at 6:57 p.m.
Members Present:
Chairman Bob McPartlan
Vice Chairman Jerome Adams
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Jim Hill
Members Absent:
Council Member Richard Gillmor
B. Approval of Minutes — August 10, 2016 Meeting
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Vice Mayor Adams to approve the August 10,
2016 Board of Adjustment minutes.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill — Aye Mayor McPartlan — Aye
Vice Mayor Adams — Aye Ms. Coy - Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
C. Quasi -Judicial Hearings:
SERGE POOL ENCLOSURE — VARIANCE REQUESTED FROM SECTION 54-2-
7.5(b)(1)a OF THE SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW A PORTION
OF A SCREENED POOL ENCLOSURE TO BE 3.5 ft. FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE,
WHEREAS THE CODE REQUIRES SUCH STRUCTURES TO BE 10 FT. FROM THE
REAR PROPERTY LINE
The City Attorney read the title of the variance requested by Mr. Serge.
There was no ex parte communication to disclose by Board Members.
The City Clerk swore in those who planned to offer testimony.
Mr. Charles R. Serge was sworn in. He said he is the trustee of his grandson, Kevin Healy,
and they were asking for the variance because the screened room will extend into the rear
yard; there is no neighbor to rear and there is a homeowner's association (HOA) easement
on the west side. The pool is needed to help his disabled grandson exercise and the lift was
recommended by his grandson's doctors.
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715 pm
7:17 pm
Mr. Hill asked the City Attorney a private question.
The Community Development Manager said the Code does allow an encroachment of a
screened enclosure to be up to 10 feet and she cited the criteria that should be considered
which are listed on page 224. She said staff felt the request did meet the criteria
requirements and recommended approval. She also said notices were sent out to about 35
residents as well as the HOA.
No one spoke in favor of the request.
James Pumphrey, 122 Salazar Lane, HOA President, said the HOA has never allowed any
encroachment on a 10 foot setback line and the HOA planned to decline their request. He
said there are areas of the preserve that are under litigation and this would cause damage
where there are already damages. He said he would consider asking the HOA if they would
put a lift in the HOA pool.
Mr. Serge said the HOA objections don't have any standpoint because the pool doesn't
encroach on the backyard preserve area and each variance should be considered by its
separate circumstances whereby a case such as his might not happen again.
The Community Development Manager said staff recommended approval with no
conditions.
Mr. Hill said the HOA concerns are different than the request under consideration and even
if the Board approved the variance, it could still be denied by the HOA. The Community
Development Manager said homeowners are made aware that there may be deed
restrictions when they apply for permits and would then become a matter between the
homeowner and the HOA.
Ms. Coy said installing a lift in the HOA pool would be costly and then accessibility would
have to be addressed. Mr. Hill said it would be different situation if there was a neighbor in
the rear. He supported the request.
MOTION by Chairman McPartlan and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve the request for a
variance so the special needs young man can exercise his muscles in the pool using the lift.
ROLL CALL: Mayor McPartlan — Aye Vice Mayor Adams — Aye
Ms. Coy — Aye Mr. Hill - Aye
Motion Carried 4 -0. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
ii. MURRAY RESIDENCE — VARIANCE REQUESTED FROM SECTION 54-2-7.5(B)(1)A
OF THE SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (SHED) OVER 400 SQ. FT. IN SIZE (493 SQ. FT.) TO BE 10 FEET FROM
THE REAR PROPERTY LINE, WHEREAS THE CODE REQUIRES SUCH STRUCTURE
TO BE 20 FEET FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE FOR THE RS -10 ZONING DISTRICT
The City Attorney read the title of the variance requested by Mr. Murray.
There was no ex parte communication to disclose by Board Members.
The City Clerk swore in those who planned to offer testimony.
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Gary Murray, 701 Bayharbor Terrace, said he made a mistake and already bought the
structure to house a boat; his neighbors have no objection; he was requesting to go forward
another 5'/2 feet forward and if this wasn't possible maybe they could compromise on the
footage.
The Community Development Manager said the homeowner did obtain a survey from the
City indicating the places the different sizes of structures could sit, which came in with the
building permit with their notations on. Staff felt they were given concise information on
where they could place the structure and recommended denial. She said on their
application the Murrays indicated a 20 ft. setback would obstruct a kitchen window, but staff
did not have the floorplan to determine how close they could get to the window. Staff felt the
intent of the Code was to keep the larger buildings away from neighbors. She asked that if
the Board approves the variance that they do so for this structure only. Notices were sent to
about 40 neighbors.
There was no one in favor or opposition to the request.
The Community Development Manager summarized by saying staff is recommending
denial, but if approved, it be for this specific accessory structure. She said staff provided
their surveys of where to locate the structure in September 2015 and the Building
Department permit was just turned in a few months ago. Mr. Murray acknowledged that he
received the information and made a mistake.
Ms. Coy said she read that he wanted to also have an RV and reminded him that both of the
wheels have to be behind where he is putting the shed. Mr. Murray said he probably
wouldn't bring the RV to the house.
MOTION by Chairman McPartlan to approve the variance with the exception that it would
apply only to this shed and if it was removed it wouldn't count towards any shed in the
future. There was no second. Motion failed.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to deny the variance request. Mr. Hill noted
the rules in place make Sebastian a wonderful place to live.
Vice Chairman Adams asked if they could move the shed closer to the front to meet the
requirement. The Community Development Manager said they might be able to but she
needed the floor plan to determine where the kitchen window was. Vice Adams asked if the
applicant could come back with the plans showing he only needed a smaller variance. The
City Attorney advised if Mr. Murray was denied, he could only come back with a new request
showing a significantly different variance.
ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Adams — Aye Ms. Coy — Aye
Mr. Hill —Aye Mayor McPartlan - Nay
Motion Carried 3 - 1. (Mr. Gillmor absent)
D. Chairman McPartlan adjourned the Board of Adjustment meeting at 7:32 p.m.
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16. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor McPartlan reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:32 p.m.
17. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
16.156 A. Oral Report — Ocean Concrete and Indian River Countv Circuit Court Decision
7:32 pm
The City Attorney said the Ocean Concrete case started in 2003 in the unincorporated area,
next to the City of Sebastian. The Florida Supreme Court denied all of Ocean Concrete
allegations against Indian River County's decision to take concrete plants out of their
industrial zoning code and specifically referred to actions taken by City Council's resolution.
He said the case could be appealed but at this point there is an extensive opinion in favor of
denial of the plant.
18. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager gave special recognition to Beth Mitchell, Executive Director of the
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce who received the Small Commercial Building
Renovation/Non-Profit Award last week at the Indian River Chamber of Commerce Industry
Appreciation Award banquet. He said the Pelican Porch Project is a great addition to the
City and the Chamber.
He noted the only meeting for October would be on the 12`h because of early voting and
Indian River County would like to make another presentation on the North County Septic to
Sewer Program. Mayor McPartlan asked him to schedule the presentation for November
when the new members would be present. The City Manager said he would make the
request to the County.
The City Manager thanked the Senior Activity Center for the $3,500 check he received for
the air-conditioning work recently completed.
19. CITY CLERK MATTERS
20. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Richard Gillmor - absent
B. Vice Mayor Jerome Adams - None
C. Council Member Andrea Coy
Ms. Coy said she was contacted by Judy Orcott regarding the City's low TMDLs and would
like further information on the City's obligations for year 2018.
She said she was also contacted by JoAnne White in regard to the status of traffic calming
on Easy Street. The City Engineer said a traffic analysis was completed and did not find
high speeds but they are looking at the possibility of a four-way stop at Easy and Lake, as
well as, Easy and Orange to break up the long stretch of traffic.
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Ms. Coy asked Council's permission to look into doing 5Ks at the Golf Course property. Mr
Hill said he would support that, in addition to looking at the Stormwater Park. Mayor
McPartlan said the Golf Course is great place because afterwards award ceremonies could
be held at the Eagles Nest.
D. Council Member Jim Hill
Mr. Hill asked about the lots being cleared on Tulip Drive and asked if the City is staging
equipment there. The City Manager said there will be a lake and the road is being redone
there.
E. Mayor Bob McPartlan
Mayor McPartlan said he noticed during a rebroadcast on Channel 25 that an individual that
spoke before Council at the last meeting addressed the Indian River Lagoon Council to say
the City is spraying RoundUp and Chairman Fielding acknowledged it was harmful. Mayor
McPartlan asked the City Manager to contact the Indian River Lagoon Council and let them
know the facts.
Ms. Coy corrected her statement that there is no glyphosate in RoundUp Custom. She said
the harmful stuff is the inert ingredients that stick to the plant which the City is not using.
She said she would stop by to speak to Dr. DeFreese at the Indian River Lagoon Council.
Mayor McPartlan said the Moonshot Moment members may approach them to support their
efforts to increase Indian River County's reading level. He noted the importance of being
able to read to get a job. He asked everyone to advocate on their behalf and if they can,
read a Dr. Seuss book to a classroom if they are asked.
21. Being no further business, Mayor McPartlan adjourned the regular City Council meeting at
7:50 p.m.
Approved at the October 12, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting.
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Mayor Bob McPartlan
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