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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02041987aL. Gene Harris Mayor Ci ., of Sebastiar POST OFFICE BOX 127 ~ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958-0127 TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Kathryn M. Benjamin City Clerk WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON OTHER ITEMS LISTED BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CiTY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA. A Special Meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. The pledge of allegiance and invocation were said at that time. Mayor Harris called the workshop meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation - Reverend John Hill, Sebastian United Methodist Church. 4. PRESENT: Vice Mayor Kenneth Roth Councilman Robert McCarthy Councilman Peter Vallone Mayor L. Gene Harris Attorney Thomas C. Palmer ABSENT: Councilman Lloyd Rondeau (excused) Mayor Harris announced that New Business items (13) (a)(12) "Removal of trailer from Indian River Drive" (13) (f)"Annexation Request Sebastian General Partnership, B.F.T." and (13) (h) (1) "Code Enforcement Board-Attorney Fees" have been removed from the agenda. Mayor Harris announced the following ordinance set for Public Hearing on February 11, 1987. (1) 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. (First Reading 1/7/87, Advertised Press Journal - January 24, 1987) Attorney Palmer said he had sent information on this to the County Attorney and was waiting for a response. Mayor Harris requested that Council review the proposal from Mr. Fish for the Golf Course. He said that Mr. Fish requested a This date Council Workshop on Tuesday, February 17, at 5:00 p.m. was set. 6. BID A. Batteries for Golf Carts Attorney Palmer opened the two bids and read them as follows: 1) Sun State Batteries, Inc ........... $33.75 each 2) Jeffrey Allen ...................... $39.20 each less $1.00 trade-in for total of $38.20 Council referred the bids to staff for their review. Councilman Vallone stated there was no quorum at the January 29, 1987 Cemetery meeting and another meeting would be held on February 12, 1987. None. 2 A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (1) Discuss appointment of alternate member (carried forward from Regular Meeting of 1/9/87) This item was placed on the February 11, 1987 agenda. B. GOLF COURSE (1) Discussion of Director Vice Mayor Roth said revenues and memberships were down at the Golf Course. Councilman McCarthy requested that Mr. Vincent revise the job description for Golf Course Director to a part time position. Attorney Palmer said a resolution to repeal the present job description was necessary and that Council could handle the matter at one City Council meeting with no public hearing. He said, however, that an adjustment to the salary schedule would require a public hearing. Bill Vincent was requested to come back with a revised job description for a part time Golf Director. Carol Carswell requested the purchase of governmental fixed asset software available from Governmental Systems, Inc., which is the only system compatible with the Finance Department's NCR 9020. This item was placed on the February 11, 1987, Council agenda. Mayor Harris said the occupational license ordinance would be read for the first time at the February 11, 1987, Council meeting. He said the Wauregan Subdivision Rezoning Ordinance would have a first reading on February 11, 1987, and Public hearing on February 25, 1987, and a second Public Hearing would take place on February 25, 1987, for the Wauregan Subdivision Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment Ordinance. Discussion took place on insurance for the Police Department's dogs. it was decided to consider insurance in next year's budget and in the meantime deal individually with any emergencies that arise. Mayor Harris stated for the record that Council received a letter from George Vorrath concerning his drainage problem. Councilman Vallone said he understands there will be a suit brought against the City of Sebastian by Mr. Vorrath. Discussion took place on house elevations. Attorney Palmer said he has been working with Mike Galanis and Hector Franco on elevations and would come back to Council with recommendations possibly within a month. Mayor Harris said he received a request from Alan French for amendment of the ordinance regarding single family docks. This item was placed on the March, 1987, workshop agenda. Councilman Vallone discussed erosion at Riverview Park. Hector Franco said he would like to request a permit for a seawall in the amount of $50,000. to $75,000., but needed direction from Council. Councilman McCarthy questioned material costs for Englar Drive drainage and driveway repairs; completion date for the City audit, Carol Carswell said the field work would be completed by week's end; fees charged for work done by Public Works at the Airport and for work done on fire trucks by the City Garage, Carol Carswell told him charges are billed directly to the Fire Department and Ambulance Squad from those departments. Mayor Harris requested Hector Franco to come back to Council with a per hour figure for work done. Councilman McCarthy requested that the 4th of July Committee receive a plaque for their work done in the past. None. 13. ~ ~INE~z A. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS (1) Discuss approval of going to bid for traffic light at Schumann Drive - Letter from Mr. Franco Mayor Harris said according to Mike Orr the total cost of the light would be approximately $31,000.00. He said permits and approval have been granted and construction of lane changes should proceed and be done when the light is delivered. 4 Hector Franco said the City should be ready to go out to bid for the light at the end of the month. This item was placed on the February 11, 1987, agenda. This item was removed as stated by Mayor Harris under announcements. B. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD - Discuss two recommendations (1) Schedule A - Airport Master Plan After some discussion this item was placed on the February 11, 1987, agenda. Councilman McCarthy requested a written opinion from the FAA on Schedule B. John Van Antwerp, Airport Manager, answered questions of the Council members. Vice Mayor Roth requested a letter from the City Attorney regarding his opinion of the plan and what is the jurisdiction and responsibility of the City if Coun- cil approves Schedule A and B of the Airport Master Plan. (2) Project Schedule This item was placed on the February 11, 1987, agenda. C. FINANCE DEPARTMENT (1) Discuss NCR operations and implementation course - Fort Lauderdale Carol Carswell requested the attendance of an employee of the Finance Department at a seminar given in Fort Lauderdale on NCR operations. Councilman Vallone stated if it is not in the budget it should not be considered. This item was placed on the February 11, 1987, agenda. D. Chesser's Gap Rezoning Jim Gallagher, Sebastian General Partnership, B.F.T., requested that the City Attorney draft an Ordinance for rezoning to be presented to council for First Reading at the February 11, 1987, Council meeting. Attorney Palmer said the public hearing can take place at the February 25, 1987, Council meeting. Recess was called at 8:30 P.M. Ail members present before the recess were present when the meeting was recalled at 8:43 P.M. E. Relocation of C.R. 512 Mayor Harris said he would forward a copy of the letter from Stanley Krulikowski, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, dated January 9, 1987, to the County Commission. Councilman McCarthy requested that Mayor Harris state in the letter that the City Council has cooperated with the County on Phase I of the sewer plan for U.S. #1, the water and sewer franchise and impact fees. Vice Mayor Roth disagreed with the letter, since a four land highway would not suffice in the future. F. Annexation request - Sebastian General Partnership B.F.T. - Schedule for workshop meeting 4/1/87 This item removed from the agenda as stated by Mayor Harris under Announcements and has been scheduled for the April 1, 1987, workshop meeting. G. GOLF COURSE (1) Rules and Regulations This item was placed on the February 25, 1987, agenda. Attorney Palmer said he would prepare two Resolutions for the February 25, 1987, meeting. (2) Rules and Compensation for Starters and Rangers Councilman McCarthy requested that under ~p~Bsation "one person cart" be changed to "half cart", and that "June to January" be changed to "July to December". After further discussion, this item was placed on the February 25, 1987, agenda. H. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (1) Attorney Fees This item was removed from the agenda as stated by Mayor Harris under Announcements. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting 9:39 p.m. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE'2/25~87 MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. ATTEST: CITY CL~If