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Home My WebLink About01071987L. Gene Harris Mayor Ci , of Seba s'tian POST OFFICE BOX 127 [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958-0127 TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Kathryn M. Benjamin City Clerk 8!NUTES $~T!~ CITY ~QUN~!h PUBLIC WORKSHOP ~U~ !L 1987 - 6:00 P.M. ~ITY COUNCIL ~A~ 1225 MAIN STREETz ~E~A~!~L ELQRI~A Mayor Harris called the public workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. He stated that the meeting was called to discuss with county officials Sebastian's proposed ordinance regarding the county water and sewer franchise. Terry Pinto, County Utilities Director; Charles Vitunac, County Attorney; and Joe Baird, County Budget Director, were present to answer questions put to them by council. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE MEETING WE RE APPROVED AT THE _'/~// OF THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING ATTEST :- . . 1 L. Gene Harris Mayor Cig, of Sebas'tian POST OFFICE BOX 127 [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958-0127 TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Kathryn M. Benjamin City Clerk MI~U~BS SEBASTIAN C!_TX C__OU~CIn 1225 MAIN 1. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Attorney Palmer led the pledge of allegiance. Invocation was given by Reverend Carl E. Langley, Calvary Baptist Church. ~ EQL~ CALL - Present: Vice Mayor Kenneth Roth Councilman Robert McCarthy Councilman Lloyd Rondeau Councilman Peter Vallone Attorney Thomas Palmer Mayor L. Gene Harris Mayor Harris announced that the Public Hearing on the proposed high school site is on January 20, 1987 at the Sebastian Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Harris also announced that qualifying for election would take place between January 9 and 23, 1987. &~ ~AE~A~ ~hS_~H~NX - EMPLQYEE FOR 8Q~ Q~ NQ¥~ Attorney Palmer read, in its entirety, a proclamation, proclaiming Barbara Matheny as employee for the month of November 1986. Mayor Harris presented Barbara Matheny with the proclamation and a plaque. ~ ~QQ~ ~QNOR 8Q~ Attorney Palmer read, in its entirety, a proclamation, proclaiming January 1987 as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. ~ PUBLIC HEARI~ ~Q ~ ~ ~g~ !~ 1987 Mayor Harris announced three public hearings to be held on January 14, 1987. (See attached Public Notice). ~ COMMITTEE Vice Mayor Roth announced that he had been reappointed to the County Transportation Committee. !~ INTRODUCTIQ~ Q~ ~!~E~ E~Q~ T~ PUBLIC Elmer Wittaker disagreed with the concept of a City Manager for Sebastian. A. LETTER FROM ARTHUR LEMIRE Arthur Lemire spoke on the one million dollar loan the city has applied for. PUBLIC %~ Q~ None. ~ QQ~ AGENDA Councilman Vallone requested that item H be removed from consent agenda. MOTION by McCarthy/Roth I make a motion that all the items on the consent agenda except item H be accepted. Attorney Palmer stated that all ordinance and resolution titles must be read. He then read, by title only, items B, C, D, F & G under Consent Agenda. A. Approve Minutes - Meeting of 12/10, 12/17, Special Meeting 12/22/87. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REZONING FROM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RM-6 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, SIX UNITS PER ACRE), TO LIMITED COMMERCIAL (CL) FOR THAT PORTION OF LOTS 19, 20 AND 21, LYING EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 AND WEST OF THE FLEMING GRANT LINE OF WAUREGAN SUBDIVISION, WHICH PROPERTY IS GENERALLY EAST AND NORTHEAST OF THE SAINT SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First reading) (Second reading, public hearing, scheduled January 21, 1987) A RESOLUTION VACATING, ABOLISHING, ABANDONING AND DISCONTINUING THE NINE EASEMENTS, APPROXIMATELY 16'0 FEET LONG AND 6 FEET WIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOTS 17, 18, 19, & 20 AND THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20, & 21, AND THE 10 FOOT WIDE EASEMENTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21, BLOCK 185, UNIT 8, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK I 6 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. De A RESOLUTION VACATING, ABOLISHING, ABANDONING AND DISCONTINUING THE EASEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF LOT 14 & THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF LOT 15, BLOCK 361, UNIT 11, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK PBI 7-56D, PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. MODEL HOME CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - AMERON HOMES LOT 1, BLOCK 218, UNIT 8, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First reading & adoption) (Effective February 1, 1987) A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL POLLING PLACES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR TERMS OF TWO (2) YEARS. (First reading & adoption) I. AWARD BID - WHEEL BALANCER - GARAGE This was awarded to Ross Corporation for $2680.00. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. ~Q~ ~Q~ ~ Q~ ~QE~Q~ ~ACILIT!ES (1) SEBASTIAN RIVER SHRINE CLUB MOTION by Vallone/Roth I move that we grant the request for the Sebastian River Shrine Club and also for serving of alcoholic beverages on February 13 & March 15, 1987 from hours of 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (2) PELICAN ISLAND & SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move that we grant the request for the Pelican Island and Sebastian Elementary Schools for Friday, January 16, 1987 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also alcoholic beverages on the premises. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (3) MID-FLORIDA SCHUTZHUND CLUB This item was postponed until the January 21, 1987, meeting. (4) SEBASTIAN CUB SCOUTS PACK 589 MOTION by Roth/McCarthy I move that we grant the request of the Cub Scouts to waive the rental fee if they put up the $100.00 deposit, for use on February 18, 1987, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (5) CANCER SOCIETY MOTION by Vallone/Rondeau I move that we grant the request of the Cancer Society for their Country Western Dance on February 28, 1987, with alcoholic beverages to be served, with $100.00 securty deposit to be paid, and with fees waived. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. 10. Q~ ~~ A, RESOLUTION - GOLF COURSE GREENS FEES (TABLED FROM PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF 12/17/86) 4 Mayor Harris requested that walking be allowed after 11:00 a.m. Attorney Palmer read, for the first time, by title only, a resolution of the City of Sebastian, Florida, repealing Resolution R-86-36, and thereby amending the rates for greens fees and golf cart fees and repealing Resolution R-85-2, and thereby eliminating corporate membership golf; providing an effective date. MOTION by Roth/Vallone I move the resolution be accepted for public hearing on January 21, 1987. Councilman McCarthy disagreed with not charging for walkers. MOTION by Vallone/Roth I move that we amend the time for member walking from January through April 15 to after 11.'00 a.m. instead of 1:00 p.m. ROLL CALL on the motion amendment carried (4 to 1): McCarthy - nay. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. Be ORDINANCE - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEES This item was postponed while the City Attorney works on it. 11. ~A!QB!~ MATTER~ Mayor Harris read a letter from Peter Moroney, who was offered the position of Golf Course Director. MOTION by Vallone/Roth I move that we postpone action on this letter until the next regular council meeting. MOTION was withdrawn by Councilman Vallone. MOTION by Vallone/Roth I'll make a new motion that we postpone discussion of the Golf Course Director and Mr. Moroney's letter until January 21, 1986. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Vallone discussed drainage problems existing in the City. He requested that the City Attorney research and possibly draft a resolution giving the City Staff more power to address drainage problems when dealing with building contractors. 5 Attorney Palmer said he would meet with the City Engineer and Street Superintendent to get their input. Councilman McCarthy questioned whether the mobile home on the golf course was removed. Mayor Harris said he will send a letter notifying the owner that he has two weeks to move it. Councilman McCarthy expressed concern at costs Golf Course as stated on the two month revenue statement received by Council. The City Clerk was asked to research the minutes to find where in the budget funds for payment of Tom Nason's services were supposed to come from. Councilman Rondeau questioned the status of the Chesser's Gap deed. Attorney Palmer said he had prepared a deed and the owner's attorney was reviewing it. 13. CITY ATTQRNEY'S 8~~ None. 14. NEW BUSINESS A. SET DEADLINE FOR RAY LADD APPEAL Mayor Harris requested that this be postponed until the January 21, 1987 meeting. B. ORDINANCE - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES FRANCHISE Attorney Palmer read, for the first time, by title only, an ordinance of the City of Sebastian, Florida, amending Ordinance 0-81-8, dated May 11, 1981, General Development Utilities, Inc. franchise, by amending section 1 to include an additional area; providing an effective date. MOTION by Roth/McCarthy I move we accept the ordinance for public hearing at the regular council meeting, February 11, 1987. Attorney Palmer recommended that County officials review the ordinance. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION - MARCH 1987 REFERENDUM - CITY MANAGER Attorney Palmer read, for the first time, by title only, a resolution of the City of Sebastian, Florida, providing for the holding of a referendum in the city on the 10th day of March, 1987, on proposed amendments to section 2.05, and section 2.11, of the City Charter and thereby changing the form of government from a strong Mayor to a City Manager and reducing the salary of the Mayor from $19,500.00 to $4,800.00 per year; designating the polling places, the form of the official ballot, the manner of conducting the election; providing for the return and canvassing the election; providing an effective date. (First Reading) MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move that we pass the resolution as read. Vice Mayor stated that the City Manager should have full control over all employees except any Department Heads hired by the Council. Discussion on the matter followed. ROLL CALL on the motion passed (4 to 1): Harris - Nay. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. MINUTES OF THE MEETING WERE AFPROVED AT THE 1/21/87 MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. ATI~EST: