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1225 MAIN STREET g SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
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AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS
BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA.
Individuals shall address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately
prior to deliberation of the item by the City Council if they have signed the sign-up
sheet provided prior to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R-95-19)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION - Deacon Henk Toussaint - St. Sebastian
Catholic Church
4. ROLL CALL
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) -
Items not on the written agenda may be added only
upon unanimous consent of the Council members present
(Resolution No. R-93-19).
95.009
PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Presentation of Plaque - Marjorie Poole -
officers' Retirement Board of Trustees
Police
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94.200
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PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ACTION - None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS BY THE PUBLIC (Which is Not
Otherwise on the Agenda - By Resolution No. R-93-19
Limit of Ten Minutes for Each Speaker)
CONSENT AGENDA
Ail items on the consent agenda are considered to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of consent agenda
items unless a member of City council so requests; in
which event, the item will be removed and acted upon
separately.
Approval of Minutes - 12/7/94 Regular Meeting,
12/21/94 Regular Meeting
Approve Payment of Additional Asphalt Tonage for
Barber Street Railroad Crossing - Dickerson of
Florida, Inc. - $3,782.00 (Engineering/public
Works Transmittal dated 12/18/94, Invoice,
Purchase Order, Requisition, 7/27/94 Minutes)
PRESENTATIONS - None
COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
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Interlocal Agreement Between Indian River County
and City of Sebastian Re: Construction of
Riverfront Water Project (City Manager
Transmittal dated 1/6/95, Agreement)
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Mayor Arthur Firtion
B. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum
C. Mrs. Norma DamE
D. ~r. Robert Freeland
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95.012
95.013
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E. Mr. Frank Oberbeck
1. Special Use Permits (No Backup)
2. Accessory Buildings (No Backup)
CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
CITY MANAGER MATTERS
ADJOURN
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CiTY
COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR
HEARING) 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.
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570
MINUTES
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS
BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA.
Individuals shall address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately
prior to deliberation of the item by the City Council if they have signed the sign-up
sheet provided prior to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R-93-19)
Mayor Firtion called the Regular Meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Invocation was given by Deacon Henk Toussaint, St.
Sebastian Catholic Church.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council
Present:
Mayor Arthur Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Robert Freeland
Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Staff Present:
City Manager, Joel L. Koford
City Clerk, Kathryn M. O'Halloran
City Attorney, Clifton A. McClelland, Jr.
Acting Public Works Director, Jerry Thomas
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Two
95.009
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) -
Items not on the written agenda may be added only
upon unanimous consent of the Council members present
(Resolution No. R-93-19).
None.
6. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation__of Plaque _- Marjorie Poole - Police
Officers' Retirement Board of Trustees
Mayor Firtion presented a plaque to Marjorie Poole.
7. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ACTION
None.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS BY THE PUBLIC (Which is Not
Otherwise on the Agenda - By Resolution No. R-93-19
Limit of Ten Minutes for Each Speaker)
Mayor Firtion noted that Resolution No. R-93-19
encourages individuals to meet with staff prior to
the meeting and provide documentation relative to the
item if possible.
Mr. Freeland inquired whether an item can be
considered new business when brought up time after
time by the same individual. The City Attorney
responded that an opportunity must be provided to
allow an individual to address City Council.
Harry Thomas, 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian, discussed
drainage problems.
Herbert Sturm, 549 Saunders Street, Sebastian,
discussed the Pine Street drainage project and
distributed a map of the subject area; discussed Code
Enforcement matters requesting the city Attorney to
review definitions; requested the City Council to
direct the City Clerk to make a sworn statement
relative to previous Code Enforcement matters; and
explained photographs he had previously distributed
exhibiting drainage problems.
John Kanfoush, 1437 Seahouse Street, Sebastian,
discussed pothole problems.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Three
95.010/
94.200
Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian,
objected to the fence constructed along the Sebastian
River; recommended a definition for "temporary" be
established; and expressed concern for need for a
City Engineer.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Ail items on the consent agenda are considered to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of consent agenda
items unless a member of city Council so requests; in
which event, the item will be removed and acted upon
separately.
A. Approval of Minutes - 12/7/94 Regular Meeting,
12/21/94 Regular Meeting
Approve Payment of Additional Asphalt tonnage for
Barber Street Railroad Crossing - Dickerson of
Florida, Inc. - $3,782.00 (Engineering/Public
Works Transmittal dated 12/18/94, Invoice,
Purchase Order, Requisition, 7/27/94 Minutes)
The City Manager read the consent agenda.
Mr. Oberbeck removed item B.
MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck
I move to approve A.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Corum - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Freeland - aye
Mr. Oberbeck - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Item B
Mr. Oberbeck expressed concern for payment prior to
Council approval, the quantity of asphalt used and
lack of approval for the additional work by City
staff.
The Acting Public Works Director explained the need
for the extra tonnage. The City Manager said the City
had an agreement with FEC to furnish materials and
that the original estimate was too low.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Four
Mr. Oberbeck suggested the agreement with FEC be
renegotiated and that Dickerson be paid the same
discounted rate the County pays.
MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland
I would move to postpone this item until the next
regular meeting on the 25th.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Freeland - aye
Mr. Oberbeck - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
Mrs. Corum - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
10. PRESENTATIONS
11.
None.
13.
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94.180
COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
None.
12. OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
ae
Interlocal Agreement Between Indian River County
and city of Sebastian Re: Construction of
Riverfront Water Project (City Manager
Transmittal dated 1/6/95, Agreement)
The City Manager briefly explained the Interlocal
Agreement.
Steve Moler, Masteller and Moler, described the
County and City project boundaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Five
MOTION by Corum/Oberbeck
I move to approve the interlocal agreement
between Indian River County and City of Sebastian for
the construction of the Riverfront Water Project.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Freeland - aye
Mr. Oberbeck - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
Mrs. Corum - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
14. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Mayor Arthur Firtion
Mayor Firtion, North County chairman for United Way,
reported on uses in the North County and
TAPE I - SIDE ii (7:47 p.m.)
urged people to contribute to the drive.
B. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum
Vice Mayor Corum reported on Arbor Day activities on
Friday, January 20, 1995 at the elementary schools;
expressed concern for damaged trees on City property
and suggested that staff be trained in care of trees;
suggested that items not addressed at the January
Workshop be addressed tonight, to which the City
Manager reported on updating of City Codes and
compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
stating he will utilize a portion of each upcoming
workshop to address those issues, and, responded to
her inquiries regarding riverfront parking.
The City Manager reported on various available grants
and requested city Council concurrence for funding
for up to $5,000 for planning assistance.
Mr. Freeland suggested each City Council member bring
their recommendations for the Riverfront District to
the City Manager prior to the January 18, 1995
Riverfront Workshop.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Six
C. Mrs. Norma Damp
Mrs. Damp requested Land Development language
regarding model home permit renewals and protection
from people whose properties have become rundown;
encouraged people to apply for the Handicapped Self-
Evaluation Committee alternate position; and
reported on a new Chamber of Commerce information
booklet.
D. Mr. Robert Freeland
Mr. Freeland responded to Sal Neglia about pipes on
the south side of CR 512.
Mayor Firtion called recess at 8:10 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Ail members were
present.
E. Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Keith Miller, 961 Riviera Avenue, Sebastian, objected
to non-conforming uses for accessory buildings.
Mr. Oberbeck stated he left the January 4, 1995
workshop early due to a family medical emergency.
95.012
1. Special Use Permits (No Backup)
Mr. Oberbeck suggested defining "temporary" relative
to special use permits and that a review of permit
application fees be conducted. He requested the City
Manager to bring back recommendations at a future
workshop.
95.013
2. Accessory Buildings ~ Backup)
Mr. Oberbeck suggested a workshop to establish
standards for accessory buildings.
other Matters
Mr. Oberbeck referred to a letter and County traffic
study he received regarding high speeds on Indian
River Drive.
15. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
None.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Seven
16. CITY MANAGER MATTERS.
The City Manager noted that the St. Lucie Waste
Service trash hauling franchise will expire in April
and requested city Council's input on a request
from St. Lucie to continue at an increased rate of
$6.95. It was the consensus of City Council to go
out to bid.
The City Manager said he had a request from the Golf
Course Manager to decrease non-member nine-hole
walking rates.
MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck
I make a motion that we add to the agenda the
subject of the golf course rates.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Oberbeck - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
Mrs. Corum - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Freeland - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck
I'd make a motion that we to allow the Golf
Course Manager to set the new rates for the walking
fees at the Golf Course.
The City Manager said approval should be on a
temporary basis, to see whether it is workable.
The City Clerk advised that the motion should contain
direction for the city Attorney to draft a
resolution.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Firtion - aye
Mrs. Corum - aye
Mrs. Damp - nay
Mr. Freeland - aye
Mr. Oberbeck - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Damp - nay)
In accordance with Section 74-33 of the Code, the
City Attorney must draft a resolution to permanently
amend the golf course rates.
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Regular City Council Meeting
January 11, 1995
Page Eight
The City Manager reported on grant information he
had received from the Florida Inland Navigational
District and
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:40 p.m.)
stated he will need a special meeting for approval of
the Community Development Block grant application
between January 18th and 25th.
17.
Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned
the Regular Meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Approved at the
Meeting.
City Clerk
, 1995, City Council
Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor
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