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Home My WebLink About03111995 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 n FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 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) Introduction of New Business from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council 14brkshops (R-93-19). 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 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). 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. WORKSHOP ITEMS 95.043/ 94.003 Equity Study Commission Recommendations for Occupational License Fees - Direct Attorney to Draft Ordinance (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/22/95, Final Report, PJ Article) 95.044 9. 10. B. Discuss Fourth of July Committee (No Backup) CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor Arthur Firtion B. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum C. Mrs. Norma Damp D. Mr. Robert Freeland E. Mr. Frank Oberbeck 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. PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS SIGNUP SHEET MARCH 1, 1995 WORKSHOP MEETING Use this form ONLY for in~ut on items on the prepared agenda EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS which have their own signup sheets. Speakers will address city Council immediately prior to the deliberation of the item by the City Council (R-93-19) NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO : SUBJECT : City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 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 providedprior to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R-93-19) Introduction of New Business.from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council Workshops (R-93-19). Mayor Firtion called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. 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 Assistant City Attorney, Tim Williams City Clerk, Kathryn M. O'Halloran Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio City Council Workshop March 1, 1995 Page Two 95.043/ 94.003 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. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS The City Manager reported that the Fleming Street Bridge should be open by the weekend; announced that on Saturday March 4th certain areas of the City water system will be without water due to relocation of water mains for installation of stormwater for the twin pairs between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 6. WORKSHOP ITEMS Equity Study Commission Recommendations for Occupational License Fees - Direct Attorney t__o Draft Ordinance (City Clerk Transmittal dated 2/22/95~ Final Report, P__J Article) Equity Study Commission Chairman, Carl Fischer, named commission members Rod Reed, Charles Neuberger, and Tom Cecrle. He then gave a brief explanation of the Commission's duties. Discussion took place on the need for a city occupational license. A lengthy discussion took place. Equity Study Commission members Carl Fischer and Tom Cecrle, and secretary Linda Galley responded to questions from City Council. Mr. Oberbeck questioned the increase in proposed revenues from current revenues. He suggested that the difference in revenues be divided by the number of license holders to reduce individual fees. Mr. Freeland and vice Mayor Corum inquired about the fee for storage warehouse rentals. The City Clerk and City Attorney briefly explained state law relative to occupational licenses. City Council Workshop March 1, 1995 Page Three MOTION by Corum/Damp I make a motion to accept the study. Mr. Oberbeck thanked the Commission members for their time spent on this study. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. oberbeck - nay Mayor Firtion - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (oberbeck - nay) The city Clerk also commended the Commission for their efforts. 95.044 B. Discuss Fourth of July Committee (No Backup) The City Manager explained that spending public funds for public purpose must have accountability, suggested either 1) a committee with a City Council member and staff member participation could be formed and have finances flow through the city's books or the City could contract with a private entity. TAPE I - SIDE Ii (7:48 p.m.) A lengthy discussion took place relative to the pros and cons of a city committee versus contract. Mayor Firtion requested that the City Manager contact the Chamber of Commerce to ascertain if they are interested. City Council concurred. 7. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor Arthur Firtion Mayor Firtion urged people to vote in the general election. B. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum Vice Mayor Corum reiterated concern expressed in a letter from a resident of George Street regarding traffic problems. 3 city Council Workshop March 1, 1995 Page Four C. Mrs. Norma DamR None. D. Mr. Robert Freeland Mr. Freeland urged people to vote and attend candidate forums. E. Mr. Frank Oberbeck Mr. Oberbeck inquired about the ISS contract; requested language relative to accessory buildings; requested amendment to application fees for special use permits; and requested a definition of "temporary" in the case of permits and suggested time certain. 8. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS None. 9. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The city Manager requested names for the citizens Advisory Task Force from Council members who previously gave names of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Oberbeck recommended that certificates of occupancy be signed off by the contractor prior to issuance. The City Manager said he would discuss this with the City Attorney. 10. o~ed at the Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned the workshop at 8:20 p.m. Council Meeting~~~ ..... Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor City Clerk 4