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AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
No public input is allowed at a workshop, unless provided in the meeting call (in
accordance with R-95-33)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. WORKSHOP ITEMS
96.009
A. Riverfront Discussion (Riverfront History)
96.012/
95.213
Shortlist City Manager Applicants
96.013
C. Discuss City Attorney Recruitment
4. ADJOURN
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THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD.
(286.0105 F. S.)
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 n FAX (407) 589-5570
MINUTES
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996- 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
No public input is allowed at a workshop, unless provided in the meeting call (in
accordance with R-95-33)
1. Mayor Firtion called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CPlj~
City Council Present:
Mayor Arthur L. Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Raymond Halloran
Staff Present:
City Manager, Joel Koford
City Attorney, Tim Williams
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
City Council Workshop
January 17, 1996
Page Two
3. WORKSHOP
96.009
A. RivelfrOllt Discussion (Riverfront Histol:y)
John Hill, Craven and Thompson, presented an outline to City Council
entitled "Sebastian Riverfront Development - A Method for Initiating a
Plan" (see attached), its purpose to create a Riverfront Master Plan.
He stated that A.I.A. had offered to assist the City in developing its master
plan at no charge.
It was the consensus of City Council to appoint a board consisting of five
members and two alternates. The City Manager recommended the five
members be as follows:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Representative of business in the district
Land owner in district
Chamber of Commerce member
CDBG Task Force member
Council member
He requested that City Council give him names prior to the January 24,
1996 meeting at which time the appointments will be ratified.
The majority of Council disagreed with a member of Council serving as a
member of the board. The City Manager then suggested a Homeowners
Association member. Vice Mayor Corem suggested that two members be
at large.
It was the consensus of City Council that the district boundaries would be
the railroad tracks east to the Indian River and the north and south city
limits on the river. Discussion took place on considering the sandridge area
west of the tracks in the future.
Peter Jones, A.I.A., briefly addressed City Council.
Discussion took place on overlay zoning.
City Council Workshop
Jalluary 17, 1996
Page Three
The City Manager again requested names of appointees prior to the January
24, 1996 meeting and said he would ask the City Attorney to come with
rules of procedure for the board.
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:20 p.m.)
John Hill recommended the establishment of an architectural review board,
on which a member of A.I.A. should sit.
Peter Jones addressed City Council once again on behalf of A.I.A. relative
to beginning with block grant projects.
The City Manager said he would send a letter to A.I.A. tomorrow to ask
them to reaffu'm their commitment.
Discussion took place on a City residency requirement. The City Manager
stated that district business owners may not be residents. Vice Mayor
Corum asked that the two members at large be City residents.
96.012/
95.213
Shortlist City Manag~ Applicants
Discussion took place on ranking procedure, whether or not to provide
travel expenses, and the City Manager's recommendation to conduct a
public forum for the applicants the day before interviews.
It was the consensus of City Council to interview five applicants. Each
City Council member listed his/her top five applicants and the result was as
follows:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Robert T. Mearns (5)
Thomas W. Frame (4)
Anthony O. Otte (3)
Michael G. Mahaney (3)
Ronald McLemore
Alternates:
John J. Drago (2)
Brian D. G-ramentz (2)
City Council Workshop
January 17, 1996
Page Four
it was the consensus of City Council to schedule interviews for February 3,
1996 with an alternate date of February 10, 1996 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Cartwright inquired whether a letter would be sent to ICMA Range
Riders and the Human Resources Director said she woul provide a list of
recommended interview questions.
96.013
C. Discuss City Attorney Recruitment
Discussion took place on the merits and costs of an in-house attorney.
The City Attorney advised that the cost would mn anywhere between
$100,000 to $150,00 annually with support staff and library.
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:05 p.m.)
The City Manager suggested that the new attorney commit to spending at
least eight hours per week in City Hall prior to meetings.
Mayor Fixtion said he had been informed that the City could fmd an in-
house attorney for approximately $45,000 per year with an additional
$16,000 for support staff.
It was the consensus of City Council to put out an RFP for a contract and
an in-house attorney and review the responses before deciding which way
to go.
4. Being no further business, Mayor Firfion adjourned the workshop at 8:25
p.m.
Approved at the/~ ~//~
Meeting.
Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor
O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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