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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Jones called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Reverend Grant Foster of the Riverside Church Assembly of God gave the invocation.
3. Vice Mayor Nunn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Fred Jones
Vice Mayor Chris Nunn
Council Member Kelly Dixon (Zoom)
Council Member Ed Dodd
Council Member Bob McPartlan
Staff Present:
City Manager Paul Carlisle
Interim City Attorney Andrew Mai
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Administrative Services Director/CFO Ken Killgore
Leisure Services Director Brian Benton
Community Development Director Lisa Frazier
Community Development Manager Dom Bosworth
Airport Manager Jeff Sabo
Contracts/Procurement Manager Don Wixon
Police Chief Dan Acosta
Police Lt. Rob Vafiades
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no objection to Council Member Dodd's request to add Item 11 a-1 Discussion
of the Solid Waste Franchise Fee; then renumber I la-1 to I la-2 then moving I la-2 to
I I a-3.
Council Member Dodd then asked to expand Item 12d to include three components 1)
Discuss Charter Officer Evaluations; 2) Discuss Charter Officer Contracts; 3) Set the
Schedule for the Charter Officer Contracts. There was no objection.
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MOTION by Council Member McPartlan asked to table Item 12b because the employee
contract negotiations aren't done. Council Member Dodd SECONDED the motion.
Roll call: Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
23.059 A. Proclamation —National Public SafetvTelecommunications Week —Aoril9-15.
2023
Vice Mayor Nunn read and presented the proclamation to Sebastian Dispatchers Will
Glines and Jacqueline Jones, Mr. Glines said they have a great department behind them
and appreciated the recognition.
23.060 B. Proclamation —National Volunteers Week —April 16-212023
Vice Mayor Nunn read and presented the proclamation to Sebastian Community Policing
Officers Pieter Ketelarr, Robert Mastrandrea, and Roy Johnson. Officer Ketelarr thanked
Council for the recognition.
23.061 C. Proclamation — National Child Abuse Prevention Month — April 2023
Mayor Jones read the proclamation and announced he is a member of the Sebastian
Exchange Club whose primary mission is to support children.
23.062 D. Proclamation —National Arbor Dav—Aoril28.2023
Mayor Jones read and presented the proclamation to Sebastian Environmental Technician
Felicia Gordian. Ms. Gordian announced that Sebastian has been a Tree City USA for 21
years and she invited the public to the Natural Resources Board Earth Day Celebration in
Riverview Park on April 22.
23.063 E. Proclamation — International Earth Dav — Amil 22. 2023
Council Member McPartlan read and presented the proclamation to Environmental
Technician Felicia Gordian. She invited the public to learn more about Sustainable
Sebastian at Earth Day on Saturday.
23.064 F. Proclamation— Water Conservation Month —April 2023
Council Member McPartlan read and presented the proclamation to James Cannon, St.
Johns River Water Management District Intergovernmental Coordinator. Mr. Cannon
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asked the public to check their faucets, shower heads, and irrigation systems because
every little bit adds up. Each individual can make a difference.
23.065 G. Presentation — Indian River County Healthv Start - Ianav Brown. Communitv
Liaison
Ms. Brown introduced herself and presented a PowerPoint program describing the Indian
River County Healthy Start Program which is designed to help babies make it to their
first year and prevent child abuse.
Theresa Lacey thanked the Leisure Services Department for agreeing to host the upcoming
Mother's Day Garden of Love in Riverview Park.
Council Member McPartlan thanked the Healthy Start Program for working so hard to
make a difference.
BriefAnnouncements:
The Pelican Island Audubon Society is offering Florida native trees free of charge. The
nursery is located at 195 9th Street S.E. in Pero Beach and is open to the public
Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 9:00am to 11: 00am
April 14 - Chamber of Commerce Concert in Riverview Park — Group Therapy (Country)
- 5:30pm to Spm
April 22 —Natural Resources Board Earth Day Celebration — Riverview Park— gam to
4pm where oyster mats will be pulled
April 22 — Paper Shredding & Electronic Recycling Event - Riverview Park — 9am to
Noon
April 22 — Spring Cleaning for Unwanted Household Items — Barber Street Sports
Complex — 9am to Noon
Council Member Dodd announced the upcoming events
7. PUBLIC INPUT
Richard Gillmor asked Council to consider legislation to require the septic tanks to hook
up to the sewer system near the lagoon.
Mr. Gillmor observed that when they open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, to
the republic for which itstands, it is his private pet peeve that it is wrong to say this
country is a democracy. He said it is actually a republic with a representative democracy.
Council Member Dodd said last year council approved a study to determine the septic
tanks should be converted and found that the owner of the utility must be the one to apply
for the infrastructure grants. The City is in current conversations with the County to
address more conversions.
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Martin Styger said the people they have elected have generally done what they were
elected to do but recently there have been changes with the garbage pickup. Mayor Jones
asked him to return when that item comes up on the agenda.
Bob Stephen, 150 Concha Drive, asked Council to read the MSDS sheets on what the
City is spraying in the waterways.
Andrea Coy said there seems to be some problems with the audio which she hoped is
fixed by the time she plans to speak on other matters.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting - March 8, 2023'
B. Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting — March 22, 2023
23.066 C. Approve Barb Snow's Space Coast Superior Event `Springtime Garden Fest" -
Open to the Public at Riverview Park on April 29 and 30, 2023 (Transmittal,
Application, Certificate, Receipt)
23.067 D. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Guest Family Event at the Yacht Club on
April 22, 2023 from 11:30 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. — Pemrittee DOB Verified
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
23.068 E. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Ritchie Family Event at the Yacht Club on
May 27, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — Pennittee DOB Verified
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
23.069 F. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Bedolla Family Event at the Community
Center on May 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. — Permittee DOB Verified
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
23.070 G. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Raya Family Event at the Community
Center on June 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. — Pemrittee DOB Verified
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
23.071 H. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Rotary Club of Sebastian Awards
Ceremony at the Community Center on June 25, 2023 from 3:00 p.m, to 7:00 p.m.
— Pennittee DOB Verified (Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
23.072 I. Approve Alcoholic Beverages for the Jennings Family Event at the Community
Center on July 8, 2023 from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Pemilttee DOB Verified
(Transmittal, Application, Receipt)
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MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to approve
the consent agenda.
Roll call: Council Member Dixon
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Council Member MCPartlan
- aye
Mayor Jones
- aye
Vice Mayor Nunn
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
Council Member McPartlan said at the MPO meeting earlier in the day, they bid a fond
retirement to long time planner Phil Matson and reviewed an interesting big blue machine
that tests the roadways to see how the pavement is working.
Council Member Dodd said they also discussed the federal railway's requirement that if a
municipality wants to add a lane to a railroad crossing, a lane must be taken away in
another location.
Council Member McPartlan said they also covered that accident clusters have been
identified throughout the County and he suggested the City Manager might want to take a
look at Sebastian's areas.
23.033 A. Second Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 0-23-01 — Petition for
Voluntary Annexation a 40.23 Acre Parcel Located at 8925 86th Avenue
(Transmittal. 0-23-01. Ex. 1. Attachment A)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 40.23 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LOCATED SOUTH SEBASTIAN RIVER LANDING, EAST OF
VACANT PROPERTY, WEST AND NORTH OF SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CORPORATE
LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR PROPOSED LAND USE
AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABB,ITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-23-01 and Mayor Jones opened the
public hearing at 6:48. The City Manager said this was the second reading and noted the
property owner plans to combine this with an 80 acre tract already in the City.
The Community Development Director advised that staff has found the petition for
annexation consistent with the F.S.171 and the goals, objectives and policies of the City's
2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended approval.
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There was no public input and Mayor Jones closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to
approve Ordinance No. 0-23-01 a petition for voluntary annexation for a 40.23 acre
parcel located at 8925 86" Avenue.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - absent
Motion carried. 4-0
23.033 B. Second Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 0-23-02 — Reouest for
Small Scale Comorehensive Plan Future Land Use Mao Amendment — Hess
Parcel. 8925 86th Avenue (Transmittal. 0-23-02. Staff Report. Attachment A)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND
USE MAP TO DESIGNATE A LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF LDR (LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR LAND WITH A CURRENT INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATION OF R (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) FOR LAND
CONSISTING OF 40.23 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED SOUTH OF
SEBASTIAN RIVER LANDING, EAST OF VACANT PROPERTY, WEST AND
NORTH OF SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING FINDINGS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING AN ADOPTION SCHEDULE.
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-23-02 and Mayor Jones opened the
public hearing at 6:52 p.m. The City Manager said this was a small scale land use change.
The Community Development Director said the property was known as Hess property
which is currently zoned as "R" rural residential in the County. The property owner is
requesting a change to "LDR" low density residential with the annexation with plans to
rezone the property to "PUD R" as part of the entire 80 acre development at a later date.
It was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission who recommended unanimous
approval and staff recommended approval.
There was no public input and Mayor Jones closed the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Mayor Jones to approve Ordinance No.
0-23-02.
Roll call: Council Member McPartlan
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Mayor Jones
- aye
Vice Mayor Nunn
-aye
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Council Member Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
23.048 A. Solid Waste Collection Services Agreement
6.55 pm
Council Member Dodd said he wasn't comfortable that the solid waste franchise
fee only appears in the contract and would like to present a motion to establish the
solid waste franchise fee and direct the City Manager to determine if there are any
other documents the fee needs to be approved in.
He proposed a motion to assess a franchise fee of 3% from July 1, 2023 until
October 1, 2024 then it goes to 0% after October 1, 2024. Second, they continue
to assess the 6% on nonresidential accounts beginning July 1, 2023 within the
contract and third he proposed to direct the City Manager to see if there are any
other items they need to correct based on this fee structure. He noted this would
change some of theitems in the contract tonight.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to move
Item I to Item 3.
Roll call: Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Rem IIA-2 Remove from the Table and Aoorove the Award of RFP#22-07,
Exclusive Curbside Solid Waste Collection Services to Waste Management. Inc..
Establishine Universal Once a Week Garbage Pickup on All Residential Units
and Authorize the Citv Manager to Execute the Aoomnriate Documents
(Transmittal. Aereement. RFP. Addendums. 0-23-06)
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to
remove Item A2 from the table for discussion.
Roll call: Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
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The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-23-06. The City Manager
said at the March 22 meeting the vote to approve the universal collection of solid
waste and have him negotiate the collection of fees was rescinded. Since that
time, Waste Management has agreed to do the quarterly billing from July to
October 2024 but they want to keep 3% of the franchise fees to offset the debt
they will incur and the City's Code. Enforcement Division would go after those
that won't pay. He said these new terms would be beneficial for the City.
Council Member Dodd said he participated in a Waste Management meeting
recently with the City Manager.
Public Input
Martin Styger said it wasn't fair to have everybody pay for the service year round.
He asked Council to reconsider this and give the people a chance to vote.
Nathan McCollum said he appreciated that Council Member Dodd found the issue
that the Tax Collector wouldn't be able to collect the fees until 2024. He cited
F.S.197.3632(4)(b), stating everybody that is going to receive the tax is supposed
to receive a letter describing the cost, what it is for and will go against their
property if they don't pay; a newspaper advertisement should be placed and a
public hearing is to be held. He said this tax was in the contract they were about
to sign before they have even followed the law. He said he was advised that if the
City proceeds it would be "troubling."
Mr. McCollum said he didn't think the 3% of the franchise fee going to Waste
Management would cover the delinquent accounts and asked if it went over,
would the City be liable to pay Waste Management more money.
He said he wasn't for the universal system and noted for the public if they don't
pay the tax bill correctly they will have a lien placed against their house.
He said it may be worth it to have the City look at doing this ourself and asked
Council not to become a collection agency for a private company. He also
mentioned that the private survey indicating that 67% were in favor was not a
scientific survey. He asked Council to research everything before making a
decision.
Frank Holtzhauer, Mallow Scrub Way, described how many people take their
garbage to the transfer station which is already paid for with their taxes.
Nelson McCollum, Gossamer Wing Way, said there was no need to mandate an
unnecessary service. He asked why the City Manager didn't include the no cost
trips to the transfer station or having the City run the service in-house in the
survey. He asked to let the people choose how to spend their money.
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Brian Mather, Autumn Terrace, said everyone is paying the transfer station fee
which has gone up every year; residents don't need the non -ad valorem universal
tax. He said he would like the choice of subscription.
Carl Kelly said he has been here for 20 years and it has always been voluntary to
take care of the waste and it should stay that way.
Sherrie Matthews asked if a new vote was going to be taken for universal or
subscription. Council Member Dodd said they were rehearing what they did two
meetings ago.
Bill Flynn, Main Street, said when the two other companies that bid on the
contract indicated they needed more information, isn't that an indication that it
wasn't put out properly. Vice Mayor Nuan said both of those companies were
given the residential information but the City did not have information on the
commercial aspect to give those companies which is the reason they chose not to
bid.
Council Member Dodd said these trash hauler companies have had major issues;
the rates are not out of line with nearby cities.
Bill Flynn said fleet maintenance costs are going up but on the other hand
residents are struggling. He said he is willing to pay a little more so some people
can still choose to go to the transfer station.
Terry McGinn, Miller Drive, said he was at the transfer station this week and
every single bin was overflowing, there was stuff all over the place.
Mayor Jones called for a recess at 7:46 p.m. and upon return at 7:58 p.m., all members
were present.
Zoom Particinants
Andrea Coy said since things didn't go as planned with the last vote, she
suggested they should start over all over again and go out to bid since they might
not be a subscription service.
Grace Reed said she is still in support of the subscription service for once a week.
She said since the agreement is no longer applicable she asked why the process
didn't go out for a rebid. She said she supported Mr. McCollum's idea of having
the City provide the service and was opposed to collecting the franchise fee for
someone else. She asked Council to inspect what they expect as they go along
since the ball was dropped on this process.
Charles Stadelman thanked Council for bringing this up. He said sometimes
when he goes to the transfer station he sees bags of garbage on the side of road.
He would vote to keep the subscription service as it is and suggested looking into
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8.10 pm
companies that use waste to make energy. He suggested using the City's boards
to help them make decisions.
Vice Mayor Nunn said they don't have time to go out for a rebid. He said he has
been contacted by people who are telling him to go with universal because it
made the most sense for the people and others asked him to consider the residents
that go north and stop their service. Those that are happy don't tell you that they
are happy; only the ones that are unhappy are the ones that contact you so that
small percentage makes sure you hear them so they need to make decisions based
on those that contact them and made a MOTION to move forward with a once a
week subscription trash service that was SECONDED by Mayor Jones.
Council Member Dodd noted that was contrary to his decision made two meetings
ago. He said it was interesting to hear Richard Gillmor's dissertation on a
republic this evening. The difference between a republic and a democracy is that
in a republic the rule of law governs the society. In a democracy the popular
majority vote governs society. They are a republic by nature of the Constitution
but they are a democratic republic by the nature of the fact that the population is
supposed to be democratically electing the representatives that make up the
republic.
As a republic, Council has the responsibility to do what's best for the society as a
whole. When there is between 78-80% of the current residents on a subscription
service and they are going to increase their monthly cost by 2 1 /2 times more than
they have to, it makes no sense to him to represent the public as a whole to make
that decision. He said it is counter to what the process is designed to do for them
to adopt the subscription service because twenty people stood up in front of them
and told them not to adopt. It is antithesis of a republic --it is not what a republic
is designed to do.
Council Member Dodd said he was the one who brought this back because he
found out that they were looking at about SIM liability to the City for the bad
debt. He said Waste Management won't charge us for a single bad debt dollar in
the 15 month window. They will bill quarterly and keep 3% of the franchise fee
as a cushion against the bad debt and will assume the responsibility for the bad
debt for 15 months. He said tonight Council needs to choose whether it will be
universal or a subscription service and then award a franchise to Waste
Management. He said there has been a lot of work done by the senior officials of
Waste Management to assist Sebastian in not having that $ 1 M worth of liability in
that 15 month window. It was disturbing to him when he thinks that the testimony
of 25 people will have changed the whole process. He realizes what the vote will
be and apologized to the residents because Council has failed them in their
responsibility as a republic by pushing a large rate increase on every citizen so a
small percentage gets what they choose. He said he would not support the
motion.
Council Member McParthm asked the Interim City Attorney if they were required
to notify the residents by letter and advertisements with a public hearing in
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8:26 pm
accordance with F.S.197.3632(4)(b) now or when it goes on the tax roll. The
Interim City Attorney advised the contract requires the uniform method of
collection but doesn't have to be prior to contract.
Council Member McPartlan asked about the termination language that with cause
is 30 day notice and without cause is 120 days without financial obligation.
The Interim City Attorney cited Section 15.4, "The agreement resulting from this
RFP can be terminated within thirty days written notice from the City with cause
if the Franchisee is found to have failed to materially perform services in a
manner satisfactory to the City. The City shall be solejudge of non-performance.
Further, the agreement can be terminated by either party without cause upon one -
hundred twenty days written notice by either party. In the event of termination
without cause, the Franchisee shall be compensated for all services performed to
the City's satisfaction."
Council Member McParlan confirmed that if the City wanted to terminate
without cause, the City would just need to give the notice and make them whole
prior to the termination.
Council Member McPartlan said he has spoken to Matt, the Public Works
Director of Vero Beach, who said Vero's expense is $3M but they take in $3.5M
and serve 7,000 homes for a rate of $16.45 for twice weekly garbage and once a
week for yard waste. They have six rear trucks and five front loading trucks.
Council Member McPartlan said Sebastian's cost up front would probably be
$6M to have 22 trucks to service the City which might be worth looking into. He
said he would like the City to look into doing our own trash service. He said they
could get out of the contract in 120 days and then they could have conversations
with the County and maybe go in together in 2024. Vero Beach has universal
service and by doing it ourselves, it will give us a way to help the needy.
Vice Mayor Nunn said without conviction he has nothing and he WITHDREW
his motion, because his conviction tells him that he represents all of the people,
not just the people that are angry with him. Mayor Jones WITHDREW his
second.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to go
with universal service with one pick up a week.
Council Member Dixon said she echoed Council Member Dodd's sentiments.
Through all of the emails and phone calls she is aware that the majority of the
citizens enjoy having their trash picked up.
Roll call on the motion for universal service, one time a week:
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - nay
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8.35 pm
Mayor Jones - nay
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Motion carried. 3-2
The Interim City Attorney clarified that the transmittal indicates that part of the
recommendation was to authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate
documents and asked if that was the intent of Council to authorize the execution
of the documents.
The City Manager advised the last vote approved the contract. The Interim City
Attorney advised that he believed the last vote was to approve universal service
and it would be appropriate to have another vote to execute the appropriate
documents meaning the contract.
Item I la-1
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to
review and request modifications to the contract between City and Waste
Management beginning on page 139 (continuing for 26 pages) of the agenda
packet.
Council Member Dodd requested a modification to the franchise fee, the dollar
amounts, and the method of billing
Public Input
Martin Styger asked why the City decided to change the service and method of
billing without notifying the people.
Carl Kelly said if the City follows Vero Beach, he asked if they have thought
about increased costs associated with global warming.
Brian Mather, Autumn Terrace, said he will have to pay for something that he will
never use.
Sherrie Matthews, said some of the heartburn of the people is that the franchise
fee has now become an additional fee. Council Member Dodd advised that Waste
Management removed the fee in their quoted rate.
Council Member Dodd noted there were many changes to be made to the contract.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Mayor Jones to approve
the amended agreement between the City of Sebastian and Waste Management.
(See changes highlighted in yellow attached)
Roll call on the amended contract:
Vice Mayor Nunn -aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
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Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member MCPardan - nay
Mayor Jones - aye
Motion carried. 4-1
ii. Remove from the Table and Hold First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-23-06-
Granting an Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Residential and Commercial
Solid Waste Collection to Waste Management. hie. - Set. Public Hearing for Amil
26 2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN
EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL. AND
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TO WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.;
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET OF
EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROVIDERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Mayor Jones to remove Ordinance No.
0-23-06 from the table passed with a unanimous voice vote. 5-0
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-23-06 and Mayor Jones opened the
public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
The City Manager explained this ordinance will grant exclusivity to Waste Management
to protect their rights for providing these services and asked Council for approval. The
public hearing would be held April 26.
Zoom Participation
Andrea Coy said she is for universal service but this process has been a horrendous
example on how to do business with the City of Sebastian.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to pass the first
reading of Ordinance No. 0-23-06 with the agreement previously agreed upon.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - nay
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Motion carried. 4-1
12. NEW BUSINESS
23.073 A. Award Wright Construction Gregg. Inc. as the Design -Build Firm to be Used in
Response to RFO 23-01 - Design -Build Four (4) Square Airport Hangars at
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Sebastian Municipal Aimort and Authorize Negotiations for a Guaranteed_
Maximum Price (GMP) Contract (Transmittal, Bid Tab. R-22-30)
The City Manager said the scoring committee unanimously recommended Wright
Construction and staff requested entering into an agreement for design and construction.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to approve
negotiations with Wright Construction, Inc. to design -build four square airport hangars.
There was no public input.
Council Member MCPartlan said Wright Construction did a good job but would like to
give a local company some business.
Roll call: Council Member MCPartlan - nay
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 4-1
Interim City Attorney asked if Council wanted to address Item 11 A 3 regarding the
Franchise Fees. It was the consensus of Council to address this during the summer as
they move to the tax roll.
23.074 B. AUprove the Purchase of Emolovee Short -Tenn Disabilitv Insurance from
Lincoln. Financial Group with an Anoroorlation from the Enterrrise, Stormwater
and General Fund Budget Reserves (Transmittal. Evaluation. Info)
This item was tabled until the union negotiations are complete.
23.075 C. Aoorove the Purchase and Installation of Two Air Conditioning Units at the
Historical School Building to Include a 10 Year Extended Labor and Parts
Warrantv (Transmittal. P.O.. Estimate)
The City Manager said the air conditioning units at the school house are failing and staff
was recommending approval.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member MCPartlan to
approve the purchase and installation of two air conditioning units.
Roll call: Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Regular City Council Meeting
April 12, 2023
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23.019 D. Discuss Uniform Charter Officer Contracts (Transmittal. R-23-03. Categories.
Worksheets)
MOTION by Council Member MCPardan and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to
remove this item from the agenda passed with a voice vote of 4-1.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to
request a special meeting agenda for Friday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Charter
Officer evaluations, contracts, and schedule contract completions.
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS - None
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS - None
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Dixon - None
B. Council Member Dodd - None
C. Council Member McPartlan
Council Member McPartlan said he would like the City to consider providing our own
trash service like Vero Beach and Ft. Pierce.
He also requested a cost analysis for the golf carts before the next contract consideration
and look into gas or propane powered carts.
D. Mayor Jones - None
E. Vice Mayor Nunn apologized for his indecision tonight.
17. Being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:22 p.m.
Approved at the April 26, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Fred Jones
ATTEST:
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Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
Mission: Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition's (IRCHSC) mission is to establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of
moms, babies and their families living in Indian River County.
• Decrease infant mortality
• Provide free, evidence -based classes& services for prenatal, childbirth &first years
• Empower women, their partners and families to be the best parents they can be
• Build partnerships among families, volunteers and maternal& child advocates
Quick Healthy Start Statistics:
Healthy Start has been supporting mothers, fathers, babies and families for over 3o years
IRC Healthy Start touches .95%of mothers In Indian River County
So%of moms who deliver in Indian River County are enrolled in Medicaid
Only qz%of women in Indian RiverCounty have received the proper health screening pap smear and breast exam within the past year
For mothers younger than ig, Indian River County is higherthan the State's average for teen births and higher than surrounding counties
Infant mortality among Black Non -Hispanic women remains more than double the rate of W hite Non -Hispanic women
Purpose: This is the gateway to all our programs and services. Whatever you need as a parent in
Indian River County, our Maternity Navigator wiII be happy to help guide you.
Housed within Partners in Women's Health and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. These
professionals are trained in maternal mental health and ensure that new mothers are supported
emotionally as much as their physical health. Individual assessments and planning sessions are
developed and tailored into a perinatal plan that includes Healthy Start, community resource
identification and support options during pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period.
Areas of Focus:
Care satisfaction
Program referral
Building awareness around community resources
Purpose: The Babies and Beyond program is a four -tiered approach, which provides
support and education for mothers from the prenatal period through postnatal
phase and beyond.
Areas of Focus:
Provides all pregnant women in IRC free prenatal education classes
Offers Certified Lactation Counselors within Cleveland Clinic IRC to provide
bedside support to each mom that delivers at the hospital
Provides a Registered Nurse who will offer mom and baby a nurse home visit after
hospital discharge
Referrals to additional programs, developmentally appropriate playgroups and
classes
Purpose: Teaching, Empowering, Advocating, & Mentoring Dads
Providing education and support to fathers and father figures through group education and one-on-one support to help reduce racial disparities in infant and maternal mortality.
Areas of Focus and Support:
Individualized fatherhood support
iz-week home visitation program designed to empower fathers to understand the benefits oftheir role in their child's life.
Group fatherhood support
• Weekly fatherhood group
Discussion topics for both individualized and group Include:
How to prepare for birth
Improving relationships & parenting skills
Parenting knowledge
Creating a positive attitude toward parenting
Purpose: The G.R.O.W. (Guidance. Resource. Openhearted. Wisdom.) Doula Program supports, educates, and
empowers pregnant women to take control of their health. A Doula is a non -medical professional who
provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly
after childbirth, to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Areas of Focus:
Relationships built by ongoing communication during pregnancy, including home visits
Prenatal Educational Support
Prenatal Home visits
Continuous support during labor
Support for s hour after birth
Postnatal support to the new mother and infant, 2-3 visits
Purpose: Free voluntary home -visiting program providing education to pregnant women
and families up until their child's ist birthday.
Areas of Focus:
Healthy pregnancy education (nutrition, mental health, provider recommendations)
Interconception education and counseling (tobacco education and cessation)
Healthy baby and development education (immunizations, child check-ups, feeding
support)
Purpose: Healthy Families is a free home visitation program designed to promote parenting
education and healthy child development up until age S. This program is designed to empower
families to be self-sufficient through individualized parent coaching and support.
Areas of Focus
Child development
Parent, family & early childhood health/safety education
Promoting positive parent child interaction
Purpose: Empowerment program for first time pregnant moms, earl ierthan 28 weeks. Nurse
Family Partnership (NFP) helps mothers engage in preventative health practices through early
prenatal care, improving diets, and reducing risk factors.
Areas of Focus:
Weekly home visits by a trained RN during pregnancy and up until the baby is 2 years old
Preventative health practices
Improving diet and other health risks
Assisting parents in providing responsible care
Purpose: Provides parents of infants and toddlers with established and emerging research on how
nurturing interactions shape a baby's mind and how this is essential for a child's success in school
and life. Support starts during pregnancy and extends until your child's 3rd birthday.
Areas of Focus:
Education to increase parental knowledge of early childhood development
Build stronger attachment between child and caregiver
Early detection of developmental delays and health issues 1
Increase school readiness and success s 1"
Purpose: FIMR brings together key members of the community to examine the information from individual cases of
fetal and infant death to identify the factors that contributed to those deaths, determine if those factors represent
system problems that require change, develop recommendations for change, assist in the implementation of change,
and determine community effects.
Areas of Focus:
Teen Births
Prevention Education
Racial Disparities
Geographic Disparities
Purpose: The PEACE program's goal is to train and support community members and professionals in Perinatal
Mental Health. This helps create a large community network of support and education for pregnant women, the other
parent, and their families.
Areas of Focus and Support:
Maternal Mental Health
Pre & Postnatal Bereavement
Preconception Health
Community Education and Initiatives Trainings
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