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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING & FINAL BUDGET HEARING FOR FY22/23
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET HEARING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Jones called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. A moment of silence was held.
3. Council Member Dodd led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Fred Jones
Vice Mayor Chris Nunn
Council Member Kelly Dixon
Council Member Ed Dodd
Council Member Bob McPartlan
Staff Present:
City Manager Brian Benton
City Attorney Jennifer Cockcroft
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
Administrative Services Director/CFO Ken Killgore
Community Development Manager Dom Bosworth
Community Development Planner Michelle Faulkner
Human Resources Director Cindy Watson
Police Captain Tim Wood
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None
6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
23.162 A. Announcement — Sebastian Police Captain Timothv Wood's Graduation from the
National FBI Academv
Mayor Jones announced that Captain Wood had recently graduated from the academy
and offered Council's congratulations. Captain Wood thanked the City and the
department for the once in a lifetime opportunity.
23.163 B. Presentation — United Wav of Indian River Countv — Nate Bruckner. Strateeic
Proiect Snecialist
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Mr. Bruckner displayed a PowerPoint outlining the United Way's mission and services
provided for the community. (See attached)
BriefAnnouncements:
October 10 — Voter Registration Deadline
October 19 — Sebastian Police Department's Community Night Out in Riverview Park —
5pm to 7:30pm
October 26 — Last Day to Request Vote -by -Mail Ballot
October 27 — Citv of Sebastian and the Sebastian Police Department
Halloween Celebration at Riverview Park
Contest Registration Begins at 5: 30pm
Trunk or Treat Begins at 5: 30pm
Costume Contest Begins at 6:1 Spm
Movie Night Out — Hotel Transylvania Begins at 7:1 Spm
Vice Mayor Nunn announced the election deadlines and the upcoming events.
7. Mayor Jones recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:09 p.m.
A. Approval of Minutes — June 28, 2023 CRA Meeting
MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Chairman Nunn to approved the June
28, 2023 minutes.
Roll call: Vice Chairman Nunn - aye
Ms. Dixon - aye
Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. McPartlan - aye
Chairman Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
B. Consider Resolution No. R-24-01 Adoptins the Riverfront Communitv
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
(Transmittal, R-24-01, Ex. A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024;
MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT AND TRANSFERS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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The City Attorney read the title to Resolution No. R-24-01. The City Manager said the
agency must adopt a budget each year and he asked for approval. The City Manager
displayed Exhibit A on the overhead screen. There was no public input.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Ms. Dixon to approve Resolution No. R-24-01
with Exhibit A incorporated.
Roll call: Ms. Dixon - aye
Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. McPartlan - aye
Chairman Jones - aye
Vice Chairman Nunn - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
C. Consideration of a Motion Making a Recommendation to the Citv Council on
How to Best Pursue the Redevelopment of the Harbor Lights Prop_ ertv
(Transmittal. F.S.163.380. Master Plan Excerpt. RFP)
The City Manager said this was the second time the City has requested a proposal and
once again the City hasn't received any proposals. He asked what the recommendation
they should give to City Council.
Mr. Dodd proposed that they take option 2 which will give them a better opportunity for
when they need to decide what to do with the chamber of commerce building.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd to go with option 2 - keep the property as undeveloped public
space in compliment with the CRA and adjacent public space.
Ms. Dixon said she favored options 1 and 2 but not 3. She said she wasn't aware of how
bad the situation was with the chamber building.
Vice Chairman Nunn asked if anyone wanted to sell the property. Chairman Jones
responded that they talked about getting the property back on the marker. Mr. McPartlan
asked what the appraised value was. The City Manager said the appraisal was completed
in 2020 that included the building. He offered that they could obtain a new appraisal
without the building and reminded them that the use has to be for public uses that are
consistent with the CRA master plan.
Jordan Lulich, Attorney, representing a client that has acquired the property directly
south of the Harbor Lights property who is interested in the property. Chairman Jones
asked if his client was aware of the CRA master plan conditions. Mr. Lulich responded
that he was aware of conditions and would have to evaluate the conditions a little closer.
Damien Lee Gilliams said the property is historic and he would like to see the property
go for something for the community such as more boat parking.
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MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to not take action on this item
and move it forward to City Council. Vice Chairman Nunn noted the proposal did not
include the parcel next to the water.
Roll call: Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. McPartlan - aye
Chairman Jones - aye
Ms. Dixon - aye
Vice Chairman Nunn - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
D. Request for Proposal (RFP#23-11) for the Sale and Redevelopment of City -
Owned Provertv and Provision of a Mixed -Use Development Located at 100
Veterans Memorial Highwav, Sebastian, Florida Situated in the Community
Redevelopment Area (Transmittal, RFP#23-11, Response, Appraisal, Master Plan
Excemt)
The City Manager said the request for proposal was released on May 15 with a
mandatory site visit that took place on June 7 and the City did received one proposal from
StillDragon who would like to make a presentation.
There was a consensus of the board to move the proposal to City Council.
8. Chairman Jones adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:25 p.m.
and reconvened the City Council meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Final Hearing on Millage for Calendar Year 2023 and FY 2023/2024 Budget
i. The City Attorney cited F.S.200.065(2)(c) outlining the method of fixing
the millage and read the titles of Resolution Nos. R-23-24 and R-23-25.
ii. The City Manager announced the final millage tax rate of 3.1955 is
recommended which in accordance with FS is 21.62% higher than the
computed rolled -back mileage rate. These revenues will be applied to
general fund expenditures projected in fiscal year 2023 and 2024. He
advised there was budget work in August, we had a tentative millage that
was advertised as 3.1955 and the first public hearing was held last
Monday whereby a few changes were made. The document was placed on
the website with those changes. He offered to answer any questions and
recommended approval.
iii. Mavor Jones opened the public hearing for both the final millage and
proposed budget however there were no individuals to speak.
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iv. Citv Council Deliberation and Action:
23.015 a) Adopt Resolution No. R-23-24 Millaae Rate for Calendar Year
2023 (Transmittal, R-23-24)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE OF 3.1955
MILLS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER' S ERRORS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION by Council Member Dixon and SECOND by Council Member
McPartlan to approve Resolution No. R-23-24 adopting a millage rate of 3.1955
for the calendar year 2023.
Council Member Dodd said the increase is a hard thing to stomach but they have
heard a lot of complaints in the last six months and if they don't do this, they
won't get things taken care of.
Roll call: Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
23.015 b) Adopt Resolution No. R-23-25 Buda_ et for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
(Transmittal, R-23-25, Sched. A)
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,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF OPERATING
EXPENSES, CAPITAL EXPENSE, AND FOR THE PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST PAYMENTS ON THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY
IN THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, GOLF COURSE FUND,
AIRPORT FUND, AND BUILDING FUND AS PROVIDED FOR IN
SCHEDULE "A", ATTACHED HERETO; ESTABLISHING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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The City Manager said there have been no changes since the first public hearing,
it has been advertised on the website and he requested approval. There was no
public input.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to
approve Resolution No. R-23-25 adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
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
The City Manager thanked his staff, department heads and Finance Department
for their work on the budget.
23.015 c) Adout Resolution No. R-23-26 Financial Policies for Fiscal Year
2023-2024 (Transmittal, R-23-26, Attachment A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING FINANCIAL POLICIES
GOVERNING VARIOUS AREAS OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AS
PROVIDED FOR IN ATTACHMENT "A"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title to Resolution No. R-23-26. The City Manager
advised that staff is currently looking at the City's procurement policy but what
they are approving are the financial policies staff is currently following. There
was no public input.
Council Member Dodd recommended that everyone read these 9 pages because
they summarized what is being done and will be done with the City's resources.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to
approve Resolution No. R-23-26 approving Financial Policies for the Fiscal Year
2023-2024.
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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23.015 d) Adopt Resolution No. R-23-27 Approving the Six -Year Capital
Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 (R-23-27)
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 2024-2029; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Attorney read the title to Resolution No. R-23-27. The City Manager
said this was to approve the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024
to 2029 and recommended approval. There was no public input.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to
approve the Six Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2029.
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
23.124 B. Second Reading, Public Hearing Ordinance No. 0-23-09 — Petition for Voluntary
Land Swap — 0.07 Acre Parcel, 600 Schuman Drive (Transmittal, 0-23-09,
Agreement, Deeds, Title Commitment, Request)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXCHANGE OF PARCELS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-93, CITY OF SEBASTIAN
CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE CONVEYANCE OF A ',�0
2.984.6 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL FROM SCHUMANN ROAD INDIAN RIVER, LLC
TO THE CITY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF A 2,977.28 2.977.43
SQUARE FOOT PARCEL FROM THE CITY TO SCHUMANN ROAD INDIAN
RIVER, LLC; DESCRIBING EACH PARCEL; FINDING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE EXCHANGE OF PARCELS TO BE IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-23-09. Mayor Jones announced the
acreage was incorrect in the title of the agenda. The City Manager advised this was the
second reading for a voluntary land swap of property located along Schumann Drive.
The Community Development Manager said there were some items needed at the first
reading to get to this point that the City did in fact receive and staff recommends
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approval. The next step will be land use and zoning changes with a site plan to be
reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Vice Mayor Nunn said this is win for the City and provides specific lines of ownership to
the property.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to
approve Ordinance No. 0-23-09 with the acreage corrections identified by the Mayor.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
10. PUBLIC INPUT
Damien Lee Gilliams said he has been fishing off the docks on Indian River Drive his
whole life and at the last meeting they voted to take the last six docks for government
boats. He asked Council to reconsider their decision.
Daniel Festino said his family bought property here to fish and walk on the docks. He
asked Council to fix the docks.
Josenne Morales said she talks to people on a day-to-day basis who say the docks need to
remain open for the public.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
23.164 A. Council Travel to 2023-2024 Legislative Policy Committee Meetings &
Conference (Transmittal, Info)
23.165 B. FFY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
(Transmittal, Notice, Info, Letter)
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Mayor to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Roll call: Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
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12. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Jones asked each member to share their input from the Joint Indian River Council
Commission meeting recently held. Each member briefly described the positive
communication that had taken place.
Council Member Dodd noted the state is taking home rule away from the County in
addition to the municipalities and soon they will preempt us from almost every decision
that we make for example no one asked if every septic tank could be converted by 2030.
Mayor Jones noted the next day; there was an Indian River Taxpayers Community
Council meeting held at the Intergenerational Center with all of the Mayors,
Constitutional Officers and Senator Grall where a lot of the same things were discussed
as well as the vision they see for Indian River County. He invited the public to watch the
meeting on their website.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
14. NEW BUSINESS
23.166 A. Consider Resolution No. R-23-29 Reauestina the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County to Adopt the Areas Set Forth in Exhibit
"A" as Areas of Limited Local Anchoring Pursuant to Florida Statute §327.4108
(Transmittal. R-23-29. Ex. A. F.S. §327.4108)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ADOPT THE AREAS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A" AS
AREAS OF LIMITED LOCAL ANCHORING PURSUANT TO STATE LAW;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title to Resolution No. R-23-29. The City Manager said
Florida Statute allows the County to establish limited anchoring zones that are less than
100 acres and he requested approval. There was no public input.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member McPartlan to
approve Resolution No. R-23-29.
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
7: 09pm
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23.012 B. Consideration of a Motion Providing Direction to the Citv Manager on How to
Best Pursue the Redevelopment of the Harbor Lights Property (Transmittal, F.S.
U63.380, Master Plan Excerpt, RFP#23-08)
The City Manager said he was looking for direction on how to proceed with the Harbor
Lights property. He reminded Council that their decision has to be within the public's
interest and the CRA master plan guidelines.
Council Member Dodd said the last time they put it out for bid we asked for conceptual
design and it might be appropriate to go back out with the same guidelines. He suggested
they update the appraisal since the building is gone.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Mayor Jones to put out a new
RFP for the potential sale of this property to include the conceptual design of what the
purchaser wants to do with property. The City Council would have the right to not select
a response bases on that design and not just the price.
Council Member McPartlan confirmed that they receive an updated appraisal.
Joe Capaldo said he owns the property abutting the property the Chamber of Commerce
and was interested in purchasing the property without any restrictions.
There were three callers into Zoom but they made inappropriate comments.
Roll call: Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon asked to discuss this further.
Council Member McPartlan said he would like to see the appraisal and if they don't
receive an acceptable proposal they could just put the property out for sale.
Vice Mayor Nunn suggested that they should still do the RFP. Council Member Dixon
said she understood what Council Member Dodd was referring to by tying the property
with the Chamber of Commerce.
There was a WITHDRAWN MOTION by Council Member Dodd and a WITHDRAWN
SECOND by Mayor Jones to put out another RFP.
Council Member Dodd said if they get $100,000 to $150,000 for the property, he asked
what will they get in return —it should be something worth the sale. He would hate to see
a single family home.
The City Attorney advised that they would have to allow what is in the CRA Master Plan.
Council Member Dodd added that a house would be allowed.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Council Member Dodd do an
appraisal and bring it back to Council.
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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
23.092 C. Consideration of the Evaluation of the Request for Proposal (RFP#23-11) for the
Sale and Redevelopment of City -Owned Property and Provision of a Mixed -Use
Development Located at 100 Veterans Memorial Way, Sebastian, Florida, (former
Public Works Compound) Situated in the Community Redevelopment Area for
Possible Award to Stilldragon of North America, LLQ
The City Manager said the City received one response to the RFP from StillDragon who
was present to make a PowerPoint presentation. (See attached)
Larry Taylor, owner StillDragon North America, introduced himself and said they
manufacturer distillery equipment out of West Palm Beach and they were looking for a
place to call home. They have created some innovative pieces in the distillery business.
He displayed a proposed site plan of how they plan to use the existing buildings.
Mr. Taylor described how they plan to implement a distillery school, gift shop and a
speakeasy building to hold art shows, car shows and music venues with outdoor seating.
He said he was concerned about the potential environmental issue and the inherited
liability if they were to purchase the property. He suggested a few lease options with the
option to buy.
The City Manager said the City has been working with FDEP for a number of years
where the contamination was remediated and the City was close to getting a full
clearance but FDEP added some additional chemicals that were found at the site. The
City has re-entered into the re -mediation phase and moved forward with a 3'd party
vendor with an action plan and he has been trying to see where the City is with the
remedial phase. He said StillDragon might start using the buildings on the western side
until the property is cleared and he noted that City operations never stopped on the
property during the remediation.
Council Member Dodd said they are talking about putting $3.5M worth of enhancements
into the property and it is exactly what he would like to see there. He asked how they
could facilitate this without the City taking the liability to clean it up. What would have
the liability been for the City if we cleaned it up.
The City Manager said one thing they should consider is that the City has entered into a
remediation plan agreement with FDEP where they pay 75% and we pay 25%, and once
we get the clearance he didn't think there would be any liability on either party.
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Council Member Dodd said if we were to do a lease, how they finance their
enhancements to the property. Mr. Taylor responded that if they leased the property they
would be able to get financing but there needs to be more negotiating. Council Member
Dodd said if he would support leasing the property if it got StillDragon in there to work.
He asked if they could make that decision tonight.
Mr. Taylor said that would be predicated on receiving a clean bill of health on the
property.
Robert Votaw, Catalyst Business Services, said a lease -hold improvement is different
than owning the property which can be done without having issues with the
environmental study. He advised that the zoning on the property may have to take place
prior to a contract being signed.
The City Manager said on page 111, in the bid submittal, StillDragon does request
various waivers such as the grandfathering of existing building for the proposed use,
compliance with dimensional standards and other land development requirements.
Council Member Dodd asked that they table this until a date certain until they receive
input to the concerns.
The City Attorney said it has been brought to them as a purchase so their options are to
reject the proposal and consider leases or other options. If they put is out to lease, there
could be other bidders.
Scott Taylor, Environmental Engineer, said the known contaminate groundwater plume is
state funded which is hard to get out of it and foolish to turn down the money. He
advised to stay in the state program and it will take a couple of years to receive "no
further action." He suggested that they sit down with the County to advise them of the
plan.
Council Member Dodd asked if they should take the time to work out the parameters.
The City Attorney advised that the property wasn't bid as a lease or lease purchase. She
advised they could reject the proposal or they could withdraw the proposal and have the
City to put it back out as a lease purchase option.
Mr. Larry Taylor noted they have complied with the RFP and he is intent on buying the
property if they receive a clean bill of health.
Mr. Scott Taylor said the Phase 2 addresses the rest of the property and the environmental
evaluation would be done today.
Mr. Larry Taylor said he was willing to move forward with the purchase after the
completion of Phase 2.
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MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to table
item 14c to get through the second phase which allows the City to move forward with the
sale of the property.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
23.105 D. Approval of Lease with PROFLIGHT MANAGEMENT, LLC for Hangar "D" at
the Sebastian Municipal Airport and Authorization for the Citv Manager to
Execute All Appropriate Documents (Transmittal, Agreements)
The City Manager said this was a lease agreement for the use of Hangar D that was
turned over to the City in May and this potential tenant has first right of refusal for the
hangar. He requested approval.
Council Member McPartlan asked if there has there been a recent fair market appraisal
for rent completed for the airport. The Airport Manager said an appraisal has not been
completed recently but he was trying to get properties up to speed coming out of the
COVID experience.
MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Mayor Nunn to approve
a lease agreement with PROFLIGHT MANAGEMENT, LLC for Hangar D. There was
no public input
Roll call: Council Member McPartlan - aye
Mayor Jones - aye
Vice Mayor Nunn - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
23.158 E. Award Invitation to Bid (ITB) #23-14 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project for
9 Single -Family Home Units to Qualified Bidders in Amount Not to Exceed
$119,495.00 (Transmittal, Bid tab, Exhibits A-E, Attachments A & B)
The City Manager asked for approval of the contractors selected to make the
improvements to the nine units selected for the CDBG program.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to award
the Invitation to Bid #23-14 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to improve nine
Single Family Home Units to Qualified Bidders.
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23.158
23.011
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
F. Approve Grant Administration Services from Guardian CRM, Inc. for CDBG
Entitlement Funding for Annual Action Plan FY 2022/2023 (Transmittal, CSA
#7, Award Letter)
The City Manager said Guardian is the City's selected consultant for the CDBG program
and this year with nine homes, it was put over the staff approval point and he requested
approval by Council. There was no public input.
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
G. November Citv Council Meeting Dates (Transmittal, Calendar)
The City Manager said staff is recommending moving the November meeting to the 15''
to have the certified elections results in hand. He also recommended cancelling the
meeting before Thanksgiving.
MOTION by Mayor Jones and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to only have one
meeting in November on the 151h
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
15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attorney asked Council to consider some restrictions on the Zoom policy.
16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager thanked staff for their work on the budget.
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He said there was an Indian River County kick off meeting to discuss a parks master plan
tonight and he wanted Council to know that he did send some staff to attend.
17. CITY CLERK MATTERS
The City Clerk thanked Council for approving an additional staff member in the budget.
18. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Dixon - None
B. Council Member Dodd
Council Member Dodd asked the City Manager if he has visited the docks. The City
Manager advised that there is nothing limiting people from walking down to the end of
either of the piers; the finger docks were damaged from last year's hurricane but people
can walk out to the dock to fish.
He advised that FEMA requires a site visit to receive assistance otherwise the City can
proceed and hope to receive FEMA money. He said he would like to receive the FIND
grant to improve the law enforcement slips to do the work at the same time.
C. Council Member McPartlan
Council Member McPartlan commended the City Manager, Stormwater Staff, and the
City Engineer for their hard work during the past rainy weeks. He asked homeowners to
give the water time to flow.
He also thanked the Community Development Manager and Planner for their hard work
during the past couple of weeks.
D. Mayor Jones - None
E. Vice Mavor Nunn
Vice Mayor Nunn echoed that he too is grateful for staff s response to citizens.
He noted in response to the citizen that spoke earlier in the meeting regarding the docks,
he explained that the City isn't giving away the docks but by having the emergency
services so close it is a win for everyone.
19. Being no further business, Mayor Jones adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at
8:45 p.m.
Approved at the October 25`h Regular City Council Meeting.
CRA & Final Budget Hearing
Regular City Council Meeting
September 27, 2023
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