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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-2021 CC Minutes'In A SE HOME Of PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING & COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 —6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor Dodd called the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. A moment of silence was held. 3. Council Member Nunn led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Ed Dodd Vice Mayor Jim Hill Council Member Fred Jones Council Member Bob McPartlan Council Member Chris Nunn Staff Present: City Manager Paul Carlisle City Attorney Manny Anon, Jr. City Clerk Jeanette Williams Administrative Services Director/CFO Ken Killgore Public Facilities Director/Airport Manager Scott Baker Procurement Manager Don Wixon Planner Michelle Faulkner Police Chief Dan Acosta AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None 6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS 21.144 A. Proclamation HonoringqMartin J. Zickert. Col. USAF. Retired — Past President of ncil of the Veterans CouIndian River Countv Council Member Bob McPartlan read and presented the proclamation to Colonel Zickert. 21.145 B. Proclamation National American Indian Heritsoe Month — November 2021 — AcceDted by Members of the Dauchters of the American Revolution Mayor Dodd read and presented the proclamation to Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution who asked that the residents remember the Native Americans in their historical learning. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting October 27, 2021 Page 2 Brief Announcements: Friday, October 29 - Halloween Costume Contest Registration in Riverview Park 5:30pm and Sebastian Police Department Movie Night Out (Monster House) - 7:15pm Saturday, October 30 - Executive Round Table of Indian River County Four Person Golf Scramble - Sandridge Golf Club, Vem Beach - 8:00am Shotgun Stall The lath Annual Clam Bake Lagoon Festival at Riverview Park: Friday, November 5 from 2pm to spin Saturday, November 6 from 11 am to 9pm Sunday, November 7 from I lam to Spin The Next City Council Meeting will be November 1(P. Thursday, November II - Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park - Item Mayor Dodd announced the upcoming events in addition to the Exchange Club's Junior Blue Water Open which will be at Riverview Park on Saturday, October 30 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm He also said on December 9 at 9:00 am, the final new map for the redistricting would be reviewed and approved by the Indian River County Commissioners. He noted the map included positive new changes that he would like to think that Sebastian helped to formulate. 7. PUBLIC INPUT Grace Reed, Sebastian, said she has spoken about the importance of the right to vote, and on the Supervisor of Election's website it is noted that only 10% vote -by -mail ballots have been turned in so far for Sebastian and Vero Beach. She asked the public to contact the candidates personally to make their own informed decisions instead of relying on social media posts. She thanked the current Council for working diligently in getting the City back on track. Andrea Ring, Quarry Lane, said she has received her tax bill and thanked Council for working diligently on the budget. She asked the public to vote for who will do the best for the City as a whole. Patti Sullivan, Sebastian, thanked the Council Members for their service. She said she has lived here for nine years and loves the fact this is a wonderful retirement community but as they move forward she asked Council to focus on families. S. Mayor Dodd adjourned the City Council meeting and convened the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:18 p.m. A. Amoval of Minutes i. May 26, 2021 CRA Meeting ii. September 29, 2021 CRA Budget Hearing Regular City Council & CRA Meeting October 27, 2021 Page 3 MOTION by Mr. Nunn and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the minutes of the May 26 and September 29 meetings passed with a unanimous voice vote. (5-O) B. Fafrpade. Si�n & Landscaoe Prooram I. Consider Grant Request from Purple Pelican Car Wash - 13020 U.S. Highway 1 (Transmittal, Summary, Application) The City Manager said Mr. Arvanitis owns the car wash on US 1, the improvements will do a lot for that location, and he believed it was a deserving project. John Christino spoke in favor of the grant. MOTION by Mr. Jones and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the grant request for the Purple Pelican Car Wash. Mr. Nunn said he has talked to the owner who is doing a lot to improve the location with sound barriers and landscaping. Roll call: Vice Chairman Hill - aye Mr. Jones -aye Mr. McPartlan - aye Mr. Nunn -aye Chairman Dodd - aye Motion carried. 5-0 C. Septic -to -Sewer Proqram i. Consider Additional Grant Request from Ronald Sypher - 1683 N. Central Avenue (Transmittal, Letter, Quote) The City Manager said when the original grant was approved in 2021, it was discovered there were two separate septic systems at the site and the Board has considered second systems in the past. He requested the additional funds to decommission the second tank. MOTION by Vice Chairman Hill and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the grant request. Roll call: Mr. Jones -aye Mr. McPartlan -aye Mr. Nunn -aye Chairman Dodd - aye Vice Chairman Hill - aye Motion carried. 5.0 9. Chairman Dodd adjourned the Community Redevelopment meeting and convened the City Council meeting at 6:22 p.m. 10. CONSENTAGENDA A. Approval of Minutes — October 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Regular City Council & CRA Meeting October 27, 2021 Page 4 21.146 B. Resolution No. R-21-29 Amending FOOT PTGA #447623-1-94-01 for Additional Funding in the Amount of $527,823 for Sewer Utilities at the Sebastian Municipal Airport (Transmittal, R-21-29, Amended FOOT PTGA#447623-1-94-01) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER UTILITY SERVICES AT SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS IT RELATES TO FM447623-1- 94-01 "ESTABLISH SEWER UTILITY SERVICE' PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 21.147 C. Authorize the City to Enter into Contract with Comcast for the Public Education and Govemment Channel Circuit for a Period of Three Years at an Annual Cost of $5,700.00 (Transmittal, Order Form, Sole Source Certificate) 21.148 D. Approve the Purchase of One 2022 Ford Explorer Using Sourcewell Contract #2022 120716-NAF & 060920-NAF for the Total Cost of $35,018.00 for Use of the City Manager (Transmittal, Quote, Sourcewell Contract) 21.149 E. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Sebastian Fitness Staff Party at the Community Center on December 11, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Permittee DOB Verified (Transmittal, Application, Receipt) Mayor Dodd asked to pull item B. Council Member Nunn asked to pull item D. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to approve consent agenda items A, C. and E. Roll call: Council Member McPartlan - aye Mayor Dodd - aye Vice Mayor Hill - aye Council Member Jones - aye Council Member McPartlan - aye Motion carried. 5-0 Item B - Resolution No. R-21-29 -Additional Fundino for Sewer Utilities at the Sebastian Municipal Aimort Mayor Dodd said he pulled the item to give the public a chance to speak on the expenditure. The City Manager said he received information today that additional money would be available from the St. Johns River Water Management District to assist with their effort in providing sewer to the west end of the airport. He recommended approval. MOTION by Mayor Dodd and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to approve item B. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting October 27, 2021 Page 5 Roll call: Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor Dodd - aye Vice Mayor Hill - aye Council Member Jones - aye Council Member McPartlan - aye Motion carded. 5-0 Item D — 2022 Ford Exolorer for Use of the Citv Manacer Council Nunn stated he was contacted by citizens who had concerns. He stated this was a new explorer for the City Manager and asked what the purpose was for replacing his existing his vehicle, which is not too old. The City Manager said his existing vehicle would be used by staff to go to conferences because the current vehicle staff Is using had just broken down. In regard to the added tow package, the City Manager said it was needed because it is never known when it would be needed. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Hill to approve item D. Mayor Dodd said he was interested in beginning to make the transition from the old style to the new style; noting Council unanimously passed Sustainable Sebastian and this was the perfect opportunity to make the shift and to consider the possibility of purchasing the first electric police car or something like that. He was not against the City Manager having a car but it is something that is going to be used primarily for people's transportation and he would like to begin making the shift to sustainable vehicles. Vice Mayor Hill said that discussion should have taken place during budget process. Mayor Dodd said at that point he approved funds, but they didn't approve the appropriation which is a different issue; it was time to begin the shift from old to new. Council Member Nunn said he agreed with the Mayor on the concept that they should start looking at this from here out. Council Member Jones asked if there was a second vehicle that is being used that is not fuel efficient. The City Manager said his vehicle and the Community Development vehicles are the same year but the Community Development vehicle is currently broken down. In response to Council Member Nunn, the City Manager said he could look at a hybrid for the next vehicle. John Christino said when the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan for the new compound, he recommended wiring for at least three charging stations before they start pouring concrete and look at putting a station here at City Hall in the next budget. Bill Flynn asked if the City could buy the trucks off the slate bid. It was pointed out that this was a piggyback off of a state bid. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting October 27, 2021 Page 6 Andrea Ring said she has a hybrid and the City should move forward to new technology. Roll call: Mayor Dodd - aye Vice Mayor Hill - aye Council Member Jones - aye Council Member McPartlan - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Motion carried. 5-0 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS - None 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 14. NEW BUSINESS 21.150 A. Acorove Continuing Consultant Service Aareemenls for Enaineerino and Planning at the Sebastian Municipal Airport Services with Infrastructure Consulono & Enaineerina (ICE). Kimlev-Horn. and Hanson Professional Services (Transmittal. Score Sheet) The City Manager said the selection panel ranked these firms and given his experience with the firms, the City would be wise to solicit these firms to do work at airport. MOTION by Vice Mayor Hill and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve the continuing consultant agreements passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0. 21.151 B. ADorove the Aareement for the Right of Envy to Homeowner Association Subdivisions for Emeraencv Debris Removal (Transmittal. Aareement. Letter. List The City Manager said this agreement would allow the City to clear the private subdivisions and be reimbursed by FEMA. He asked Council for approval. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Hill to approve the homeowner association agreement for emergency debris removal passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0. 15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS - None 16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS - None 17, CITY CLERK MATTERS - None 18. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Council Member Jones said a few days ago he attended a Marine Resources Council conference in Rockledge on how to protect the lagoon and waterways where he learned a great deal. He was grateful for the opportunity. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting October 27, 2021 Page 7 B. Council Member McPartlan - None C. Council Member Nunn said he received his tax bill and he was excited to see his Sebastian taxes went down. He thanked the CFO and staff for the tax reduction. He said his son was highlighted in the TCPalm today regarding his Navy service and for those interested, they could read about his son's work on the submarines. He thanked the citizens for their trust and the opportunity to sit on Council and he hoped to continue serving. D. Mayor Dodd i. State Leacue of Cities Meetinq Mayor Dodd said he was on the advocacy team for the Florida League of Cities and there was only one session that would be worth attending at the upcoming conference, so he didn't feel it necessary to go and asked to strike this item. He said he will probably go to Tallahassee in January with the City Manager to address some of the issues the Legislature wants to pass every year to make City government obsolete. He thanked City staff for the work that they do, they deserve our kudos. E. Vice Mayor Hill - None 19. Being no further business, Mayor Dodd adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 6:41 p.m. Approved at the QeGember 15, 2021 Regular City Council meeting. MayorJhrF - " — ATTEST: