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Home My WebLink About01211987L. Gene Harris Mayor Ci , of Seba. tian POST OFFICE BOX 127 [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958-0127 TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Kathryn M. Benjamin City Clerk REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Councilman McCarthy led the pledge of allegiance. 3. Invocation was given by Dr. Stan Sanford, First Baptist Church of Wabasso. ~QL~ Q~LL - Present: Absent: Councilman Robert McCarthy Councilman Peter Vallone Attorney Thomas C. Palmer Mayor L. Gene Harris Councilman Rondeau (excused) Vice Mayor Roth (excused) Councilman McCarthy stated that Councilman Rondeau had been through his surgery and the doctors are optimistic about his condition. Mayor Harris stated that Vice Mayor Roth was with his wife following her surgery. 5. PRQ~LAMATIQ~ _A~D_~Q~ A~Q~Q~~ Mayor Harris announced the public hearing on the proposed North County High School location at the Sebastian Elementary School on Thursday, January 22, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Harris said that item 14(a) A~R~a~iQB G~eral PartnershiR had been withdrawn until 1986, workshop. the February 4, 1 Presentation of Plaque to Gregory Gore, Attorney for Code Enforcement Board Attorney Palmer read a proclamation award, honoring Attorney Gregory Gore for his service to the city as counsel to the Code Enforcement Board. Mayor Harris presented the award and a plaque to Attorney Gore. 6. BID QR~ A. City Hall Water System No bids were received. Mayor Harris said the repair must be done under emergency status. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION 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-12/10/86) (1ST PUBLIC HEARING- 1/14/87-ADVERTISED 1/7/87) (2ND PUBLIC HEARING 1/21/87- ADVERTISED 1/16/87) (FINAL READING AND ACTION-I/21/87) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REZONING FROM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RM-6 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDEN- TIAL, 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 WAURE- GAN SUBDIVISION, WHICH PROPERTY IS GENERALLY EAST AND NORTHEAST OF THE SAINT SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH; PROVI- DING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING-i/7/87) (PUBLIC HEARING 1/21/87-ADVERTISED 1/10/87) FINAL READING AND ACTION-i/21/87) Mayor Harris opened the public hearings on the first two ordinances at 7:08 p.m.. Attorney Palmer read both ordi- nances, for the second time, by title only. There being no comments from the public, the public hearings closed at 7:10 p.m. 2 MINUTES Q~ REGULAR QQ~Q~ ~!~ ~ !Z~Z~I - PAGE 3 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION R-86-36 AND THEREBY AMENDING THE RATES FOR GREENS FEES AND GOLF CARTS FEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION R-85-2 AND THEREBY ELIMINATING CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP GOLF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING-i/7/87) (PUBLIC HEARING 1/21/87-ADVERTISED 1/10/87) FINAL READING AND ACTION-I/21/87) Mayor Harris opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Attorney Palmer read the resolution for the second time, by title only. Arthur Lemire said the rates for non-member walkers were unfair. A1 Chaloux said if implemented, this Ordinance would chase people away from the golf course. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Attorney Palmer read for the final time by title only the following ordinance: QRDINANQ~ ~Q~ ~!-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION 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-12/10/86) (1ST PUBLIC HEARING- 1/14/87-ADVERTISED 1/7/87) (2ND PUBLIC HEARING 1/21/87- ADVERTISED 1/16/87) (FINAL READING AND ACTION-i/21/87) MOTION by McCarthy/Vallone I move that we accept the ordinance as read. ROLL CALL on the motion was unanimous. (3-0) Attorney Palmer read for the final time by title only the following ordinance: Q_RD_~Q~ NO. Q~7-04 Be AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REZONING FROM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RM-6 (MEDIIUM DENSITY RESIDEN- TIAL, 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 WAURE- GAN SUBDIVISION, WHICH PROPERTY IS GENERALLY EAST AND NORTHEAST OF THE SAINT SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH; PROVI- DING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READiNG-i/7/87) (PUBLIC HEARING 1/21/87-ADVERTISED 1/10/87) FINAL READING AND ACTION-i/21/87) MOTION by McCarthy/Vallone I move that we accept the ordinance as read. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Attorney Palmer read for the final time by title only the following ordinance: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION R-86-36 AND THEREBY AMENDING THE RATES FOR GREENS FEES AND GOLF CARTS FEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION R-85-2 AND THEREBY ELIMINATING CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP GOLF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING-i/7/87) (PUBLIC HEARING 1/21/87-ADVERTISED 1/10/87) FINAL READING AND ACTION-I/21/87) MOTION by McCarthy/Vallone I move that we accept the ordinance as read. (3-0) Discussion on walkers took place. Bill Vincent requested that walking times between January and April be set at the discre- tion of the business manager. MOTION amended by McCarthy/Vallone To include"change member walking time to 1:00 p.m. and up to the discretion of the Business Manager". Discussion took place on amending the resolution at a later date. ROLL CALL on the amendment to the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) ROLL CALL on the motion failed (2 to 1) (Unanimous vote needed.) (Vallone nay) 4 7. QQMMITTEE ~RQ~ Councilman Vallone said he would turn minutes of the Equal Opportunity Council over to the City Clerk. 8. PUBLIC ~R~ Q~ A~ ITEM~ Mayor Harris opened the public input at 7:30. Arthur Lemire disussed item 10 (d). He recommended cutting the Golf Course Director's salary and hiring a part-time person. Mayor Harris closed the public input at 7:32 p.m. Approve Minutes - Special Meeting 1/7/87, Workshop/Regular Meeting 1/7/87, Regular Meeting 1/14/87 MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we accept the minutes as presented for the Special meeting of 1/7/87 and the Workshop/Regular meeting of 1/7/87. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. 10. (3-0) A. Mid-Florida Schutzhund Club MOTION by McCarthy/Vallone I move we accept the application as submitted, with the use of alcoholic beverages and waiver of fees. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) B. Bid for Air Conditioner-Engineering/Public Works MOTION by McCarthy/Vallone I move that we accept the recommendation of Hector Franco for award of bid to Mil~Aire for $2498.00 from reserve funds. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) C. Planning & Zoning Commission - Appointment of Alternate Member (Carried over from 1/14/87) MOTION by McCarthy/Vallone I move we postpone this item until the February 4, 1987, workshop meeting. Councilman Vallone said for the record that the council should accept the recommendation of the standing committees. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) D. Golf Course Director - Letter from P. K. Moroney MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move that we write to Peter Moroney and tell him we are not in a position to negotiate for a salary and thank him for his interest. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Councilman Vallone requested that this be a Workshop item for February 4, 1987. ii. ~aXQ2!S ~TT~i MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we place on tonight's agenda, discussion on the emergency ordinance to place the question of a one half mill tax increase for the North County Fire Taxing District. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) This item was placed under new business as the first item. Mayor Harris had a memo from the City Clerk requesting a lateral file cabinet and a chair. MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we place on tonight's agenda, discussion on the request from the City Clerk for a lateral file and a chair. VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) This item was placed under new business as the second item. Mayor Harris said a letter of resignation would be received from Ray Ladd the following morning, January 22, 1987. He said an agreement for three weeks pay in the amount of $1600.00 as opposed to $1800.00 if a hearing was required. Councilman McCarthy requested that Mr. Ladd pay outstanding invoices from Golf Course. Mayor Harris said Mr. Ladd had agreed to do so. 12. CITY ~Q~NCIL MATTERS: A lengthy discussion took place on repairs done to driveways and swales on Englar Drive. Councilman McCarthy disagreed with the repairs done and the dumping of concrete on the banks of the Indian River. He said that an ordinance exists that states that any driveway needing to be brought into compliance with the code must be paid for by the owner. He requested the amount of hours city workers had into the repair and costs incurred. Councilman Vallone requested that Council be kept abreast of all matters. Councilman McCarthy requested that this be an agenda item for the February 4, 1987, workshop. Discussion took place on the letter from Dale Patchett to Mr. Vorrath. Councilman McCarthy questioned the drainage repairs needed on Laconia; whether a letter had been sent to Newton Krages regarding the mobile home at the golf course, Mayor Harris said it had; requested that Council instruct Bill Vincent to use golf course rules dated October 10, 1984; and whether or not the city was charging for use of the John Deere tractor at the airport and for pot hole repair on Airport Drive, he was told both were being paid for by the airport fund. None. A. Attorney Palmer read, for the first time, by title only, the following emergency ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROV- ING, SUBJECT TO A REFERENDUM ELECTION, AN INCREASE IN THE AUTHORIZED MILLAGE OF THE NORTH INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT FROM ONE-HALF MILL TO A MAXIMUM OF ONE MILL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we accept the ordinance as read by the City Attorney. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) B. CITY CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CHAIR AND LATERAL FILE MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we grant the request of the City Clerk for a lateral file and a chair in the amount of $700.00. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) 15. ADJOURN Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE 2 / 11 / ~ 7 MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. ATTEST: