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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02091994 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1994 - 6:00 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. 94.006 PURPOSE: Discuss and Negotiate Terms of Proposed Agreement with Joel Koford for Position of city Manager 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 94.006 4. DISCUSS AND NEGOTIATE TERMS OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH JOEL KOFORD FOR POSITION OF CITY MANAGER 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. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1994 - 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, 1.225 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) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION - Rev. Henk Toussaint - St. Sebastian Catholic Church 4. ROLL CALL 5. AOENDA 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). 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS 94.023 93.186 7. PUBLIC HEARINGj FINAL ACTION The normal order of business for public hearings (Resolution No. R-88-32) is as follows: * Mayor Opens Hearing * Attorney Reads Ordinance Or Resolution * Staff Presentation * Public Input * Staff Summation * Mayor Closes Hearing * Council Action Please Note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing the Council. RESOLUTION NO. R-94-07 - Sebastian Lakes Utility Agreement - chapter 180 Hearing (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-07, Agreement and Hartman Briefing Document Previously Distributed) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS, FINDINGS, AND STATEMENTS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 180.301, FLORIDA STATUTES; APPROVING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH SEBASTIAN LAKES UTILITY COMPANY AND SEBASTIAN LAKES ASSOCIATES (THE "AGREEMENT") TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SERVICE TO SEBASTIAN LAKES, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. O-93-16 - Code Enforcement Board (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/2/94, O-93-16) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, iNDiAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PERTAINING TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 1/12/94, Advertised 1/26/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) 2 93.260 94.o28/ 93.209 94.047/ 93.336 ORDINANCE NO___~. 0-93-22 - Special Use Permit Procedures (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/2/94, 0-93-22) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20A, ARTICLE II, SECTION 20A-2.6 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, PERTAINING TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 1/12/94, Advertised 1/26/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) ORDINANCE NO___= O-94-01 - Cable Regulation (Finance Department Transmittal dated 2/3/94, O-94-01, FCC Form 328) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION; CREATING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A TITLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; RESERVING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR RATE REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ((lst Reading 1/26/94, Advertised 1/28/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) 8. ITEM CARRIED FORWARD FROM 2/2/94 WORKSHOP Discuss Scrub Jay Issue (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 1/27/94, Fish & Wildlife Application, Draft Letter, F & W Letter dated 12/22/93) 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. Approval of Minutes - 1/26/94 Regular Meeting, 1/27/94 Special Meeting, 1/29/94 Special Meeting, 2/2/94 Special Meeting, 2/2/94 Workshop 94.048/ 93.187 94.049 94.045 94.050 RESOLUTION NO. R-94-11 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Personnel Director Transmittal dated 1/24/94, R-94-11, Policy, Acting City Manager Memo dated 2/4/94) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A POLICY ON A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH POLICY IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN'S STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO___~. R-94-12 - Vacation of Easement (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-12, city Engineer Memo dated 1/20/94, Application, Drawing) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING, ABOLISHING, ABANDONING, AND DISCONTINUING THE NORTH FIVE FEET OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH FIVE FEET OF LOT 2, PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT OF BLOCK 107, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PBI 5-35, PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. R-94-14 - Support Extension of Channel from Sebastian Inlet to Intracoastal Waterway (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-14) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE SEBASTIAN INLET TAX DISTRICT TO EXTEND THE CHANNEL FROM THE SEBASTIAN iNLET TO THE ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve Councilmember Corum Request for Travel - National Arbor Day Foundation - "Building with Trees" workshop - February 14, 1994 - Gainesville (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Brochure) 4 94.051 94.015 94.052 94.053 94.o54/ 93.034/ 92.235 94.055 94.056 10. 11. 12. Bid Award - City Vegetation Trash Hauling and Disposal - L.I. Tree Service- $3.49 Cubic Yard (city Engineer Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Bid Tabulation) Engage Hoyman, Dobson & Co. to Conduct Independent Internal Control Study of Golf Course Operations During Course of city Audit - Not to Exceed $5,000.00 (Finance Director Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Finance Director Memo dated 1/6/94) Waiver of Bid - Approve Purchase of Two New ITRON Meter Reading Units - Utilities Department - $3,990.00 (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/2/94, Keller Memo dated 2/2/94, Asher Letter dated 2/1/94, Utilities Director Memo dated 11/18/93) Waiver of Bid - Purchase SCT Service Order Subsystem w/ Training and Annual Service - $3,534.00 Total - Utilities Department (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/2/94, SCT Letter dated 1/20/94, Service Orders Printouts) Morchesky Request One Year Extension on Sandmining Special Use Permit - Subject to Receipt of Performance Bond (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Application, Mosby Letter dated 1/20/94, Performance Bond) Approve March of Dimes Walk America Event - Riverview Park - 4/23/94 - 7:00 am to 1 pm - With Certain Conditions (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/3/94) American Cancer Society - Chili/Chowder Cook-Off - Community Center - 2/26/94 - 5 pm to 11 pm - A/B - Waiver of Rental Fee - Barbara McManus Permittee DOB 7/10/33 (city Clerk Transmittal dated 2/2/94, Application, Letter dated 1/10/94) PRESENTATIONS CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS CITY MANAGER MATTERS 5 13. 14. 15. 16. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Robert Freeland B. Mayor Lonnie R. Powell C. Vice-Mayor Frank Oberbeck D. Mrs. Carolyn Corum E. Mrs. Norma Damp 17. 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) 94.057 A. Sebastian Panthers Request for Monthly Dance at Community Center - Waiver of Rental Fee and Reduction of Security Deposit to $100 (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Morgan Letter dated 1/24/94) 18. 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGNUP SHEET FEBRUARY 9, 1994 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Use this form ONLY for presentation of matters NOT on the prepared agenda. Introduction of Business from the Public is the last item on the agenda) NAME: Sebastian Panthers ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET FEBRUARY 9, 1994 REGULAR MEETING 94.028/ D. 93.209 ORDINANCE NO. O-94-01 - Cable Regulation (Finance Department Transmittal dated 2/3/94, O-94-01, FCC Form 328) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION; CREATING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A TITLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; RESERVING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR RATE REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ((lst Reading 1/26/94, Advertised 1/28/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) Use this form ONLY for public input on the above referenced public hearing item 4 -::" .,,': /-'.':,' .,:.7 'j ~, .... NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: 93.260 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET FEBRUARY 9, 1994 REGULAR MEETING C. ORDINANCE NO___~. 0-93-22 - Special Use Permit Procedures (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/2/94, 0-93-22) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20A, ARTICLE II, SECTION 20A-2.6 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, PERTAINING TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 1/12/94, Advertised 1/26/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) Use this form ONLY for public input on the above referenced public hearing item NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET FEBRUARY 9, 1994 REGULAR MEETING 93.186 B. ORDINANCE NO. O-93-16 - Code Enforcement Board (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/2/94, O-93-16) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PERTAINING TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 1/12/94, Advertised 1/26/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) Use~.his form ONLY for public input on the above referenced public hearing item /' / / ':::~ , "3 NAME: ~ ..~ ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET FEBRUARY 9, 1994 REGULAR MEETING 94.023 A. RESOLUTION NO. R-94-07 - Sebastian Lakes Utility Agreement - Chapter 180 Hearing (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-07, Agreement and Hartman Briefing Document Previously Distributed) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS, FINDINGS, AND STATEMENTS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 180.301, FLORIDA STATUTES; APPROVING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH SEBASTIAN LAKES UTILITY COMPANY AND SEBASTIAN LAKES ASSOCIATES (THE "AGREEMENT") TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SERVICE TO SEBASTIAN LAKES, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Use this form ONLY for public input on the above referenced public he~'Dg ~tem ~/..~ j NAME: ~' ' % ~f ~ ..... ~' ~ ..... ~ ~ ' ........ ADDRESS: ~ ~. NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS SIGNUP SHEET FEBRUARY 9, 1994 REGULAR MEETING (Use this form ONLY for input on items on the prepared agenda EXCEPT for public hearings which have their own signup sheets. You will now speak immediately prior to the subject after being recognized by the Mayor.) NAME ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : NAME/' ADDFSS ITeM NO. ~S JECT City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 n FAX (407) 589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1994 - 6:00 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. 1. Mayor Powell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Lonnie Powell Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Robert Freeland Also Present: city Clerk/Acting City Manager, Kathryn M. O'Halloran Assistant City Attorney, Richard Torpy Personnel Director, Wendy Widmann Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio And: Mr. Joel Koford , Special City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Two DISCUSS AND NEGOTIATE TERMS OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH JOEL KOFORD FOR CITY MANAGER City Council reached a consensus on the terms of the proposed agreement submitted by Joel Koford to the Personnel Director and City Council today. The Assistant City Attorney said he would need time to review the Indemnification, Bonding and Other Terms and Conditions of Employment clauses, and that a contract in proper legal form will be prepared. MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland I would move that we engage Joel Koford as the City Manager subject to the completion of the drug testing, background checking, and the signing of the contract when prepared and the physical which goes along with the drug testing. Mr. Koford said he can begin on February 23, 1994, and explained that he has a personal prior commitment on March 3 and 4, 1994 in Oregon. The Assistant City Attorney said the contract will be complete by Friday. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Being no further business, Mayor Powell adjourned the special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Approved at the JS/~ /, 1994, C~uncil ~~ M~eeting/'~ /// /~// // V-/Lonnie R. P~q~l ,~ayor / ~' lloran, CMC/AAE ~hryn~~. O, Ha~//~~-~- City Clerk City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1994 - 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. 1. Mayor Powell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Rev. Henk Toussaint - St. Sebastian Catholic Church. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Lonnie Powell Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Robert Freeland Also Present: City Clerk/Acting City Manager, Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Attorney, Charles Nash Director of Community Development, Bruce Cooper City Engineer/PW Director, Dan Eckis Finance Director, Marilyn Swichkow Utilities Director, Richard Votapka Personnel Director, Wendy Widmann Golf Course Pro/Manager, Joseph O'Rourke Staff Accountant, Chris Moore Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Two 94.023 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Powell announced that a City Manager had been hired and would begin on February 23, 1994. 7. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ACTION The normal order of business for public hearings (Resolution No. R-88-32) is as follows: * Mayor Opens Hearing * Attorney Reads Ordinance Or Resolution * Staff Presentation * Public Input * Staff summation * Mayor Closes Hearing * Council Action Please Note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing the Council. RESOLUTION NO_ R-94-07 - Sebastian Lakes Utility Agreement - Chapter 180 Hearing (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-07, Agreement and Hartman Briefing Document Previously Distributed) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS, FINDINGS, AND STATEMENTS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 180.301, FLORIDA STATUTES; APPROVING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH SEBASTIAN LAKES UTILITY COMPANY AND SEBASTIAN LAKES ASSOCIATES (THE "AGREEMENT") TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY SERVICE TO SEBASTIAN LAKES, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular city Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Three Mayor Powell opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and the City Attorney read Resolution No. R-94-07 by title only. The Utilities Director presented an explanation of the proposed.utility agreement and reviewed the Chapter 180 Florida Statutes Briefing Document as prepared by Hartman and Associates, Inc. The city AttOrney noted that the applicant paid the cost of preparation of the document. Richard Winkle, 1198 Breezy Way, Sebastian, inquired whether costs will increase. The Utilities Director responded that the rates are determined by ordinance, are the same as the city's overall system and that impact fees will be charged for future connections. Barbara Hall, counsel for Greenburg - Traurig, representing the owners of Sebastian Lakes, stated that Sebastian Lakes intends to pay the impact fee for existing users to connect to the city system. The City Attorney advised that if approved, a short recess be called for execution of documents. Ms. Hall said she has a fax showing that the development agreement has been signed. Mayor Powell closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. MOTION by Oberbeck/Damp i would move to adopt Resolution No. R-94-07, Sebastian Lakes Utility agreement. A brief city Council discussion took place on condition of the plant and availability of funding. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:47 p.m.) ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - nay Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Freeland - nay) Mayor Powell called recess at 7:49 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Ail members were present. Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Four 93. 186 B. ORDINANCE NO. O-93-16 - Code Enforcement Board (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/2/94, O-93-16) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PERTAINING TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 1/12/94, Advertised 1/26/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) Mayor Powell opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. and the city Attorney read Ordinance No. O-93-16 by title only. Herbert Sturm, 549 Saunders Street, Sebastian, suggested amendments to the proposed ordinance and requested it. be postponed until a new city Manager and/or city Council is on board. Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, urged City Council to solve Code Enforcement Board problems. Keith Miller, 961 Riviera Avenue, Sebastian, inquired about the deletion of duration of service for chair and Vice-Chair and change in duration of liens to five years. The City Attorney concurred with certain typographical amendments suggested by Mr. Sturm, (2- 179 change word to "alternate", 2-182 (c) change word to "intends") and noted that some of the changes are in accordance with Florida law. Discussion took place on the removal of the old 2-186 regarding Chair and vice-Chair serving for two years and attending at least 90% of the meetings. Mayor Powell closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. MOTION by Corum/oberbeck I make a motion for council to approve Ordinance No. O-93-16, with technical changes that the Attorney made. Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Five 93.260 ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - nay Mr. Oberbeck - nay MOTION CARRIED 3-2 (Powell, Oberbeck - nay) C. ORDINANCE NO. 0-93-22 - Special Use Permit Procedures (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/2/94, 0-93-22) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20A, ARTICLE II, SECTION 20A-2.6 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, PERTAINING TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading 1/12/94, Advertised 1/26/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) Mayor Powell opened the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-93-22 by title only. The Director of Community Development noted that this Ordinance will require Planning and Zoning to conduct public hearings and a resolution for final approval. Mayor Powell closed the public hearing at 8:29 p.m. MOTION by Oberbeck/Damp I would move that we approve Ordinance No. 0-93- 22. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 5 Regular City Council Meeting ' February 9, 1994 Page Six 94.028/ D. 93.209 ORDINANCE NO. O-94-01 - Cable Regulation (Finance Department Transmittal dated 2/3/94, O-94-01, FCC Form 328) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION REGULATION; CREATING CHAPTER 105 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A TITLE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; RESERVING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR RATE REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ((lst Reading 1/26/94, Advertised 1/28/94, PH and Adoption 2/9/94) Mayor Powell opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-94-01 by title only. Staff Accountant, Chris Moore reported that the rate freeze has been extended until May 15, 1994 and urged approval of the Ordinance. John Kanfoush, 1437 Seahouse Street, Sebastian, recommended citizen input on cable systems. Mayor Powell closed the public hearing at 8:33 p.m. MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland I would move that we adopt Ordinance No. O-94-01. ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 6 Regular City Council Meeting ' February 9, 1994 Page Seven 8. ITEM CARRIED FORWARD FROM 2/2/94 WORKSHOP 94.047/ A. 93.336 Discuss Scrub Ja~ Issue (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 1/27/94, Fish & Wildlife Application, Draft Letter. F & W Letter dated 12/22/93) Maggie Bowman urged protection of the shallow aquifer beneath the Atlantic Coastal Ridge by protecting scrub area. Wally Kramer, Micco objected to Fish and Wildlife mandates. TAPE II - SIDE I (8:47 p.m.) The Director of Community Development noted that Fish and Wildlife, as of November 8, 1993, will no longer issue no take letters on individual lots, questioned the accuracy of the scrub maps, recommended that he be authorized to send a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife requesting that single family lots be designated no take areas while stating the City's intent to establish a Habitat Conservation Plan, and reported Indian River County's intent to pursue funding for an HCP and include the city of Sebastian. MOTION by Corum/Damp I make a motion for the city to coordinate with Indian River County to pursue a county-wide HCP. Vice Mayor Oberbeck was excused from 9:13 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. In response to Mrs. Corum, the Director of Community Development said it was not his intent to fight Fish and Wildlife, but to defend individual property owners' rights. ROLL CALL: Mayor Powell - nay Mr. Oberbeck - nay Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - nay Mr. Freeland - nay MOTION FAILED 1-4 (Powell, oberbeck, Damp and Freeland - nay) 7 Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Eight 94.048~ 93.187 MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland I would move to authorize staff to send a letter to Fish and Wildlife Service and, if necessary, pursue this through the Washington D.C. office. Mr. Freeland suggested that nothing be done until the city hears from the County but never compromise on the single family lots. Discussion followed regarding future action to work with Indian River County. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - nay Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Corum - nay) Mayor Powell called recess at 9:17 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:37 p.m. Ail members were present. 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. Approval of Minutes - 1/26/94 Regular Meeting, 1/27/94 Special Meeting, 1/29/94 Special Meeting, 2/2/94 Special Meeting, 2/2/94 Workshop RESOLUTION NO .... R-94-11 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Personnel Director Transmittal dated 1/24/94, R-94-11, Policy, Acting City Manager Memo dated 2/4/94) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A POLICY ON A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH POLICY IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN'S STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Nine 94.049 C. 94.045 94.050 94.051 94.015 RESOLUTION NO. R-94-12 - Vacation of Easement (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-12, City Engineer Memo dated 1/20/94, Application, Drawing) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING, ABOLISHING, ABANDONING, AND DISCONTINUING THE NORTH FIVE FEET OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTH FIVE FEET OF LOT 2, PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT OF BLOCK 107, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PBI 5-35, PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO___~. R-94-14 - Support Extension of Channel from Sebastian Inlet to Intracoastal Waterway (city Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, R-94-14) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE SEBASTIAN INLET TAX DISTRICT TO EXTEND THE CHANNEL FROM THE SEBASTIAN INLET TO THE ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve Councilmember Corum Request for Travel - National Arbor Day Foundation - "Building with Trees" Workshop - February 14, 1994 - Gainesville (city Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Brochure) Bid Award - city Vegetation Trash Hauling and Disposal - L.I. Tree Service - $3.49 Cubic Yard (city Engineer Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Bid Tabulation) Engage Hoyman, Dobson & Co. to Conduct Independent Internal Control Study of Golf Course Operations During Course of city Audit - Not to Exceed $5,000.00 (Finance Director Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Finance Director Memo dated 1/6/94) Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Ten 94.052 H. waiver of Bid - Approve Purchase of Two New ITRON Meter Reading Units - Utilities Department - $3,990.00 (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/2/94, Kettler Memo dated 2/2/94, Asher Letter dated 2/1/94, Utilities Director Memo dated 11/18/93) 94.053 I. Waiver of Bid - Purchase SCT Service Order Subsystem w/ Training and Annual Service - $3,534.00 Total - Utilities Department (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 2/2/94, SCT Letter dated 1/20/94, Service Orders Printouts) 94.054/ 93.034/ 92.235 Je Morchesky Request One Year Extension on Sandmining Special Use Permit - Subject to Receipt of Performance Bond (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/3~94, Application, Mosby Letter dated 1/20/94, Performance Bond) 94.055 Approve March of Dimes Walk America Event - Riverview Park - 4/23/94 - 7:00 am to 1 pm - With Certain Conditions (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 2/3/94) 94.056 ne American Cancer Society - Chili/Chowder Cook-Off - Community Center - 2/26/94 - 5 pm to 11 pm - A/B - Waiver of Rental Fee - Barbara McManus Permittee DOB 7/10/33 (city Clerk Transmittal dated 2/2/94, Application, Letter dated 1/10/94) The city Attorney read the consent agenda in its entirety, including titles for Resolution Nos. R-94- 11, R-94-12 and R-94-13. Mr. Freeland removed item E; Mayor Powell removed items F, G, H and J. Mrs. Corum inquired about F and G; and Mrs. Damp noted her removal of items F, G and H for the record. MOTION by Oberbeck/Corum i would move to approve those items (A, B, C, D, I, K and L) on the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 10 Regular city Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Eleven 94.050 Item E - Corum Request for Travel Mr. Freeland and Mr. Oberbeck said they did not see any advantage to the city by Mrs. Corum's attendance. TAPE ii - SIDE II (9:45 p.m.) Mrs. Corum said her interest in this subject would benefit the city. MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck I make a motion to deny the request for this seminar. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - nay Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - nay 94.051 MOTION CARRIED 3-2 (Damp, Corum - nay) item F - Bid Award - Cit~ Vegetation Trash Hauling Fred Mensing read an affidavit into the record (see attached) and submitted copies of this and other affidavits to the City Clerk regarding alleged illegal dumping by L.I. Tree Service on January 15, 1994. Mrs. Damp expressed concern, about dumping by L.I. Tree Service and lack of Solid Waste landfill tickets invoices in City invoice records. Mrs. Corum questioned the price discrepancy between bids. Mr. Oberbeck noted that in accordance with the bid, landfill tickets must be submitted with the invoice. MOTION by Freeland/Corum I make a motion that we accept the bid from L.I. Tree Service at $3.49 per cubic yard. ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - nay MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Damp - nay) 11 Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Twelve 94.015 Item G - Internal Control Study of Golf Course Thomas Wojciechowski, Peterson Street, Sebastian, spoke on Golf Course improvements in the last several years. Bootie Briggs, 321 Main Street, Sebastian, objected to spending $5000 on an audit and said the Finance Department should conduct a review of the 91/92 fiscal year. The Finance Director responded that she did not work on the city's audit for 91/92, and said this would be a management advisory service rather than an audit and not punitive in nature. MOTION by Corum/Damp i make a motion to deny $5000 be spent for an internal control study at the Pro Shop. ROLL CALL: Mayor Powell - nay Mr. Oberbeck - nay Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - nay MOTION FAILED 2-3 (Powell, oberbeck, Freeland - nay) MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland I would move that we engage the city auditors to conduct an independent study of the Golf Course internal control procedures at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - nay Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - nay Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 3-2 (Corum, Freeland - nay) 94.052 Item H - ITRON Meter Readinq Units The City Clerk/Acting City Manager reported that she had been recently informed that the County had invoiced the city for the complete systems package, therefore, the Finance Director had obtained a price for new units. 12 Regular city Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Thirteen MOTION by Oberbeck/Damp I move to waive the bid procedure to appropriate $3,990.00 to purchase two new ITRON hand held meter reading units. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 94.054/ 93.034/ Item J - Morchesky Sandmining Special Use Permit Mrs. Corum expressed concern for mining on the sand ridge. At 10:30 p.m. motion was made. MOTION by Corum/Freeland I make a motion to extend the meeting ten minutes. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 TAPE III - SIDE I (10:30 p.m.) MOTION by Corum/ I move that we deny the extension to sandmine the Morchesky property. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland I would move to approve a twelve month time extension for the Morchesky sandmining operation which expires on 1/22/95 subject to the applicant providing an updated performance bond. 13 Regular City Council Meeting ° February 9, 1994 Page Fourteen 94.057 ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - nay Mrs. Damp - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Corum - nay) 10. PRESENTATIONS None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS None. 12. CITY MANAGER MATTERS None. 13. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS None. 14. OL___~D BUSINESS None. 15. NEW BUSINESS None. The next item was moved forward on the agenda. 17. 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) A. Sebastian Panthers Request fo~ Monthly Dance at Community Center - Waiver Of. Rental Fee and Reduction of Security Deposit to $100 (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/3/94, Morgan Letter dated 1/24/94] Patrick Morgan, 511 Citrus Avenue, Sebastian Panthers, requested waiver of rental and reduction of security for a monthly dance at the community Center. 14 Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Fifteen The City Clerk/Acting City Manager stated that this request was for a blanket fee waiver and reduction of security deposit to $100.00 only, stated that the security remains on hold and that the Panthers will be required to make application on a monthly basis to reserve the facility. MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck I'd move that we grant the Sebastian Panthers' request for the waiver of rental fee. ROLL CALL: Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 16. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Robert Freeland Mr. Freeland apologized for referring to a Golf Course employee by name at the last meeting and said he believed the Golf Course Manager also owed her an apology. B. ~ Lonnie R. Powell Mayor Powell responded to rumors that he is driving a new cadillac. C. Vice-Ma~or Frank Oberbeck Mr. Oberbeck commented on a letter received critical to him. D. Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Corum expressed concern for taking definitive action on workshop items rather than carrying them to a consent agenda. E. Mrs. Norma Damp Mrs. Damp said she is going to bring an item to the agenda to find a place for people to park large trucks. 15 Regular City Council Meeting February 9, 1994 Page Sixteen 18. Being no further business, Mayor Powell adjourned the regular meeting at 10:42 p.m. A pp~ed at the ~~~ ~3.;c~. , 1994, city Council ~~ Meeting. Kathry~ M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE city Clerk 16 121 Nebraska Circle Sebastian, Florida 32958 Tel' (407) 388-9033 February 10, 1994 To' Hon. Mayor Lonnie Powell, City Engineer Dan Elkis and the Hon. Members of the City Council of Sebastian, FlOrida Honorable Sirs and Madams' My name is Jack D. Hill. My wife Carol and I live at 121 Nebraska Circle in Sebastian. We, together with our friends and neighbors who are undersigned, all of whom live on the outer East side of Nebraska Circle and are signatores tOothisf letter, do beg your at- tention to a problem which faces all us on the East side of Nebraska Circle. We have been advised by city employees working in this area that the Public Works Department of this city intends, in the near future, to "c1 up" ean the drainage ditch behind and to the East of Nebraska Circle. We strongly object to this for two reasons. First, that deep defile serves as a natural habitat for a~number of wild creatures including opossums, rabbits, armadillos, ~quirrels and several varieties of turtles, and birds of many species including, I am told, scrub jays, which as you must know are listed as an endangered species. All of which we, the undersigned, regard as one of the more pleasant aspects of living where we do. In fact, Mrs. Hill and I bought our home-site largely because of its great natural beauty and the interesting flora and fauna contained in this vale. Second, and perhaps of even greater importance, we regard this lovely vale to be a natural bar- rier to and protection from the heavy traffic which normally uses this end of Schumann Drive (aka'Indian River County Road 615) as an entrance to and an egress from US Route 1 and Fellsmere Road to this end of Sebastian. We feel it protects us from prying eyes and more importantly, from possible intrusions by potential trespassers (and worse) who might take greater notice of us if this vale were denuded of undergrowth and/or trees. If this is taken away, we feel also that we will have lost one of the, most beautiful features of Sebast- ian. We therefore, earnestly beseech you that the vale behind us be left in its ristine state, and no attempts to "clean it up" be allowed p either by private contractors, or by employees of the City of Sebas- tian. We therefore place our signatures below, confident that you will respect the wishes of the undersigned citizens of Sebastian who will be most directly affected by any attempt' to denude the referred to vale which lies immediately behind our properties. Respectfully,