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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 24, 2007 Display AgendaB6 •SCRIPPS TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS •MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007 •V Neighborhoods adinfo="1712763|80 power squadron-se|15601201|5.875|2.000|N|0" STATE APPROVED COURSE FOR BOATER EDUCATION ID CARD SAFE BOATING COURSE Boat Smart -Boat Safe Learn the Basics presented by Sebastian Inlet Sail &Power Squadron a unit of United States Power Squadrons® Sponsored by the City of Sebastian January 27 -28,2007 Saturday 9.45 a.m. LEARN ABOUT: Boat Handling •Seamanship •Needed Equipment Rules of the Road •Lines and Knots Aidsto Navigation •Boat Trailering and muchmore. . . City Hall Former Council Chambers 1225 Main Street,Sebastian Forreservations and more information call: (772)766-3926 orvisit our website www.sebastianinletps.com PRE-REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED TUITION FREE -MATERIAL COST $25.00 Under 18?Ask about our grant program A Weekend Course-Call Today! Joininto helpkeepHeritagebeautiful It is wonderful that our resi- dents once again have rallied to help out with projects that enhance our “patch of Para- dise.” Tuesday, a huge group of people will gather to paint the fence around the boccie court. You are asked to bring a brush and an empty milk jug to put the white paint in. All people will be served hot dogs, soda and chips and a few laughs will be a part of the day. Thank you to Irene Thorn- ton for getting phase one started, though we did clean up the area last Saturday with the newly formed “garden club” group. Many donations were received for family me- morial trees and that is excit- ing and appreciated. It’s amazing we are celebrat- ing plantings while friends in the north are fighting ice storms and cooler weather. We may have a “name the Memo- rial area” suggestion soon, so think about what the area should be called. Nice to know some of our people are recuperating, name- ly Mac McGovern, riding his motorized chair; Chris Deme- trops home after a fall; Gene Griffin coming along nicely; Sue Wolford had gall bladder surgery; and Richard Thursby still is hospitalized. Agnes Shaeffer is home from the hospital in Ohio; her ad- dress is 114 Rolling Acres, CRW, in Massilon, OH 44646. Nancy Shuey’s also doing bet- ter at home. Our past resident and friend Peg Lyons in Rhode Island is recuperating from kidney problems. We miss her and wish her well. The boccie teams are having great games on Thursdays and Fridays, come and join in as a sub anytime or be the cheer- ing gallery. We have arrived at the half- way point in the bowling league and Jim Colbert’s team is leading the way with Joanne Griffin’s team in second place. Thanks once again to Marge Clark for a great trivia game on Jan. 14; we had 27 players. Today is the kickoff for the shuffleboard league, which will have 16 teams and split sessions each Monday, so come pick up your rosters to- day and thanks again to Phyl- lis Krieger for being in charge. Some of your board mem- bers attended a meeting with Countryside North recently and exchanged information on problems with ELS. We are happy to report our clubhouse is coming along, kitchen cabi- nets are in and will be finished when appliances arrive; sinks also should be in soon. Our li- brary shelves will go up soon also and that makes Florence Texier so happy, she has a warehouse of books and puz- zles stored. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. Lorraine Chaput writes this column each Monday; her deadline is the Tuesday before. Reach her at (772) 569-9671, cell (772) 321-9671 or Chaput- l@aol.com Countrysidersgathertomaketheirvoicesheard Since 1994 (that’s 13 years), I have been a “stringer” for the Press Journal. It is my job to report on hap- penings in our community. My personal opinion is not to be considered. With that in mind, I’ll attempt to give a brief run-down of recent events. At a special meeting Jan. 16 at Parish Hall, the 150 or so coming and going attendees were introduced to an ad hoc committee consisting of Bill Stahl, 418 N. Sandpiper; Bob Aberns, 345 W. Sandpiper; Ar- thur Caul, 814 W. Sandpiper; Ann Carinci, 209 Blue Heron; and Ed Nelson, 286 Swan Lane. This committee has peti- tioned vigorously to be recog- nized as a legitimate group working outside the Country- side North Residents Associa- tion for the benefit of resi- dents. They have been advised to start over with a new board of directors and to renegotiate with ELS, the group that owns the park. In addition to the clubhouse, there are other se- rious problems this committee says needs to be addressed. An Orlando attorney was at the meeting to give a review of our experiences since the 2004 hurricanes and our present sit- uation. He believes the resi- dents have been “snookered” by continuing to pay rent for amenities we have not been re- ceiving for more than two years. On Jan. 17, the CNRA board meeting brought out 29 resi- dents in addition to the seven board members. Jeanne Blais was absent. It was necessary for her to be with Ernie, her husband, who was having sur- gery. Our thoughts are with them. A topic of discussion that re- surfaced was the acceptance from management of $25,000 for social affairs, including rent for Parish Hall, and the use of an inadequate building as an “activity center” while we are without a clubhouse. This matter still is being chal- lenged. There are opposing views how this came about without a resident vote and how wise a move it was. At 10 a.m. Thursday, the an- nual CNRA meeting to elect a board of directors will be at Parish Hall. All residents have received a manila envelope with colorful sheets, including the slate of officers, to be read at leisure. A yellow proxy sheet, a shock- ing-pink absentee ballot and two small white envelopes may be returned in the green stamped envelope to Robert Reese, if necessary. He is the person in charge. A white sheet gives the agenda for the meeting and requests that all fellow members read the en- closed material carefully. All residents are encouraged to be there to help resolve what has been a “talked about” topic of controversy and help decide who will as- sume the leadership roles needed to get our lives back on track. Will there be nomi- nations from the floor? Now on the lighter side, everyone is invited to stop by the activity center to see Coun- tryside woodcarvers. They meet from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. One member does beautiful chip carving. Others like to carve various objects. They have been known to carve 25 percent of the time and palav- er the other 75 percent. No drinking, swearing, smoking or chewing tobacco leaves it open to women as well as men. They have lots of bandages. Call Bob Rafferty, (772) 562-7395, or just drop by. This is a great time to join. There is an interesting wood- carving show in Port St. Lucie the first weekend in February with books, tools and wood. A correction from some time ago. I referred to Jim Martin as a member of the Navy. He has waited patiently for me to make it known he served in the Marine Corps. Sorry, Jim! On Jan. 15, Orpha Wilmeth, 623 Osprey, died at Indian Riv- er Medical Center. Our condo- lences to her sister Sigrid Dan- iels of Minnetonka, Minn. Mary Fernan writes Countryside news on Mondays. Call (772) 567-9234 or stop by. Deadline is noon Tues- days. adinfo="1712654|23 council meeting|11514139|9.875|2.000|N|0" SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24,2007 –7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1225 MAIN ST,SEBASTIAN ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1225 MAIN STREET,SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PATERNOSTER 3.INVOCATION BY FATHER JOHN MORRISSEY,ST.SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH &READING BY MAYOR BURKEEN IN TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SMITH, CITY BOARD MEMBER &VOLUNTEER 4.ROLL CALL 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) 6.VACANT COUNCIL SEAT (Requested by Mayor Burkeen) A.Reconsider Filling Vacancy B.Open For Nominations C.Approve By Majority Vote Of Council 7.PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS A.Presentation of FEMA National Flood Insurance Resulting in Homeowners Flood Insurance Savings B.Proclamation –Step Up Florida 2007 C.Special District Overlay Presentation by Growth Management Director Rebecca Grohall D.Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Presentation -“State of the Chamber,2006/2007” 8. CONSENT AGENDA A.Approval of Minutes –1/10/07 Regular Meeting B.Approve Chamber of Commerce &SPOA Candidate Forums &Broadcast C.R-07-02 Opposing the Ocean Concrete Plant D.Elks Club Temporary Use Permit Fee Wa iver E.FEC Railroad –Rehabilitation of Schumann Dr Crossing –$30,596 9.COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A.Planning &Zoning Commission -Fill One Regular Member Position 10.PUBLIC HEARING -None 11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC 12.OLD BUSINESS A.Damien Gilliams Issues (Requested by Mayor Burkeen) i. Paradise Marina Site Plan –Discussion of Procedure ii.Revoked Electrical Permits B.Open Discussion on Captain Hiram’s Site Plan Revision (Requested by Mayor Burkeen) C.Rank Special Magistrate Candidates and Determine Interview D.Chamber of Commerce Insurance E.Approve CDM Twin Ditches Stormwater Retrofit Project Contract F.Approve CDM Middle Stonecrop Stormwater Retrofit Project Contract G.Approve CDM Collier Canal Seawall Assessment &Design Project Contract 13.NEW BUSINESS A.Steve Phillipson Lease Amendment B.1st Reading O-07-01 –Petition for Voluntary Annexation by Vero Mini Storage,LLC for a 3.87 Acre Parcel of Land Located at 9707 US 1 C.1st Reading O-07-02 –Land Use Amendment for a 3.87 Acre Parcel of Land Located at 9707 US 1 1st Reading O-07-03 –Zoning Amendment for a 3.87 Acre Parcel of Land Located at 9707 US 1 D.1st Reading O-07-05 –100-Foot Buffer 14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS 15. CITY MANAGER MATTERS A.Announce City Council “Gang” Workshop– 1/31/07 -6:00 pm 16.CITY CLERK MATTERS 17.CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A.Ms.Coy -Civility and Decorum at Public Meetings B.Mr.Paternoster -Amendment 6 to FL Constitution to Increase Max Add’l Homestead for Low Income Seniors C.Mr.Neglia -Report on Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities – Place Interlocal Agreement on February 14,2007 Meeting for Adoption D.Mayor Burkeen -Discussion of City Manager’s Contract -Discussion of City Attorney’s Contract 18. ADJOURN 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.(286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS 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.HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS TODAY •Indian River County Code En- forcement Board,1:30 p.m., County Administration Building, Commission Chambers. •Indian River County Planning Di- vision, 1:30 p.m., County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room. •Vero Beach Board of Adjustment, 2 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. •Indian River Medical Center Fi- nance Committee, 4:30 p.m., Indian River Medical Center, Administrative Boardroom. •Sebastian Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. •North County Charter School Board of Directors, 7 p.m., North County Charter School, 11 N. Willow St., Fellsmere. TUESDAY •Indian River County School Dis- trict Negotiation Meeting Between School District Negotiation Team and Indian River County Education Association, Teacher’s Union,8:30 a.m., District Central Offices, 1990 25th St., Vero Beach, Large Instructional Con- ference Room. •Indian River County School Board Priorities Workshop, 8:30 a.m., District Central Offices, 1990 25th St., Vero Beach, Teacher Education Cen- ter. •Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, 9 a.m., County Administration Building, Commis- sion Chambers. •Indian River County Housing Au- thority, noon, Administrative Annex, 1028 20th Place, Vero Beach, Confer- ence Room. •Vero Beach Safety Committee,2 p.m., City Hall, Training Room. •St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Space Needs Study Final Presentation,2 p.m., County Administration Building, Commis- sion Chambers. •Indian River Medical Center Joint Conference Committee,4:30 p.m., Indian River Medical Center, Admin- istrative Boardroom. •Indian River County School Board, 6 p.m. , 1990 25th St., Vero Beach, Teacher Education Center. •Sebastian Charter Junior High Board of Directors, 5:30, Sebastian Charter Junior High, 782 Wave St., Se- bastian. 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