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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 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
- limit often minutes per speaker (R-97-21)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION - Police Chaplain Frank Camillo
4. ROLL CALL
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon majority vote of City Council members (R-97-21)
6. PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATION~
98.069 A. Presentation of Plaques to Handicapped Self Evaluation Committee Members John Kanfoush, Philip
Foster, and Accepting on Behalf of Edra Young, Her Husband Bob Young
98.070 B. Proclamation - April as Child Abuse Prevention Month - Mickey Warner Accepting on Behalf of
Yellow Umbrella, Exchange Club Center
98.071
98.072
98.O66
10.
11.
12.
CITY ATTORNEY M&TTERS
CITY MANAGER MATTERS
CON~I~NT AGENDA
.411items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and wiii 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.
A. Approval of Minutes - 3/4/98 Special Meeting, 3/11/98 Regular Meeting, 3/16/98 Special Meeting
Resolution No. R-98-14 - Opposition to Six-Laning U.S. 1 (City Manager Transmittal 3/19/98,
R-98-14)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, OPPOSING ANY
PLANNED SIX-LANING OF U.S. HIGHWAY # 1 THROUGH THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Co
Prior Approval for Reimbursement of Expenses for Vice Mayor Wininger - Institute for Elected
Municipal Officials in Tampa- April 17-19, 1998 (City Clerk Transmittal 3/19/98, Conference
Information)
PUBLIC HEAR]lNG
Procedures for public hearings: (R-97-21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resoluaon
° · StaffPresentation
° Public Input - Limit ofl 0 Minutes Per Speaker
· StaffSummation
° Mayor Closes Hearing
· Council Action
Anyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up Prior to the Meeting, When Called go to the Podium and
State His/Her Name for the Record
First Public Hearing of Ordinance No. O-98-02 - Lifting Riverfrorlt Building Moratorium -
R~pvaling 0-97-65 (Direc-Aqr of Community Developra¢llt Transmittal 3/19/98, O-91]-{)2)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 0-97-65, WHICH AMENDED CHAPTER 20A OF THE SEBASTIAN CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED
"ZONIN(3 PROVISIONS" BY ADDINO A NEW SECTION ENTITLED "BUILDING PERMIT MORATORIUM";
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (lst Reading
3/11/98, Display Ad 3/18/98, 1 st Hearing 3/25/98)
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THi~ pUBLIC
Which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker
(~OMMITTEE REPORTSfRECOMMENDATIQNS
98.075/
97.262
98.074/
97.180
98.073/
97.199
13.
14.
OLD BUSINESS
A Tennis Program at Schumann Park -'Indian River County Recreation (City Manager Transmittal
3/18/98, Callahan Letter w/Attachment)
NEW BUSINESS
A Exxon Gas Station at Chesser's Gap - Revised Landscape Plan (Director of Community
Development Transmittal 3/18/98, Revised Landscape Plan)
B. Cost Share Agreement with Rolfe Zurstrassen (City Manager Transmittal 3/19/98, 8/13/97 Agenda
Transmittal, 9/3/97 Agenda Transmittal and Minutes)
15. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Mayor Ruth Sullivan
98.076 1. Appointment of Council Liaisons to County and Regional Committees (City Clerk
Transmittal 3/18/98, Current Liaison Lis0
B. Vice Mayor Martha Wininger
C. Mrs. Louise Cartwright
D. Mr. Chuck Neuberger
E. Mr. Larry Paul
16. ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at l O: 30 p. m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a
majority vote of City Council)
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED
AT THIS J4EETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE TH~4T A VERBATiM
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL
IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105F. S.)
IN COM]°LIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WiTH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCO34MODATION FOR
THIS MEETING SHOULD CONT~ICT THE CITY'S AD~4 COORDINATOR AT 589.5330 ~4T LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in the Council Chambers for all Government Meetings.
Upcoming M¢¢lings :
· RegularMeeting - Wednesday, April 8, 1998 ~ 7pm
° RegularMeeting - Wednesday, April 22, 1998 ~ 7pm
· Public Forum - Wednesday, April 29, 1998 ~ 7pm
City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
2.
3.
4.
Mayor Sullivan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Frank Camillo.
ROLL CALL
City Coun~ilyres~nt;
Mayor Ruth Sullivan
Vice Mayor Martha Wininger
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
Mr. Charles Neuberger
Mr. Larry Paul
Staff Present:
City Manager, Thomas Frame
City Attorney, Valerie Settles
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Director of Community Development, Bob Massarelli
Chief of Police, Randy White
Public Works Director, Pat Brennan
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Regular City Council Meeting
March 25, 1998
Page Two
98.069
98.070
98.077
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon majority vote of City Council members (R-97-21)
The City Manager requested addition of two items to the agenda: 1) Proclamation on behalf of the Sebastian
River Shrine Club for Shrine Paper Days as item 6C; and 2) Resolution for Assistance Under the Florida
Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program for the Main Street fishing pier as item 14C.
MOTION by Wininger/Neuberger
So moved.
VOICE VOTE on the MOTION CARRIED 5-0
PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
Ao
Preserlt,0tion of Pl0ques to Haudicapped $¢1f Evaluation Committee Members John Konfoush, Philip
Foster, ~d Accepting on Behalf of Edra young Her I-[usband Bob Young
Mayor Sullivan presented plaques to John Kanfoush, Philip Foster and Bob Young.
Proclamatioq - April as Child Abuse Prevcntiort Month - Mickcy Warner Accepting on Beh01f of
y~llow Umbrella, Excha0g~ Club C~ntcr
Mayor Sullivan read and presented the proclamation to Mickcy Warner.
C. proclamatiotq - Shrine Paper Day~ - Chief Whit~ Accepting on Behalf of Sebastian River Shrine Club
Mayor Sullivan read and presented the proclamation to Chief White.
CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
None.
CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager discussed the memo distributed to Council tonight regarding the resignation of the
Community Development Director effective April 30, 1998; reported that U.S. 1/Barber Street alignment
construction should begin in June 1998 and will take approximately 90-120 days; said the City Engineer had
completed the paving program plan, it will be distributed to Council, and that he may ask for a special
meeting; said there are quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for April 15, 1998; said the Assistant to the City
Manager had completed the proposed solid waste collection franchise ordinance and is awaiting Attorney
review at which time it will be distributed to Council for review; read a memo from Public Works Director
relative to progress on potholes; read a letter from a resident on Starfish Lane commending the Public Works;
and reported that Police Department construction activity is completed.
ORegular City Council Meeting
March 25, 1998
Page Three
CONSENT 40ENDA
All 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.
A. Approval of Minutes - 3/4/98 Special Meeting, 3/11/98 Regular Meeting, 3/16/98 Special Meeting
98.071
Bo
Resolution No. R-98-14 - Opposition to Six-Laning U.S. 1 (City Manager Transmittal 3/19/98,
R-98-14)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, OPPOSING ANY
PLANNED SIX-LANING OF U.S. HIGHWAY # 1 THROUGH THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
98.O72
Prior Approval for Reimbursement of Expenses for Vice Mayor Wininger - Institute for Elected
Municipal Officials in Tampa- April 17-19, 1998 (City Clerk Transmittal 3/19/98, Conference
Information)
The City Manager read the consent agenda and the City Attorney read Resolution No. R-98-14 by
title.
Mayor Sullivan removed item A, specifically the 3/4/98 and 3/16/98 minutes, and item B.
MOTION by Cartwright/Neuberger
I move to approve item C of the consent agenda.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
A. Approval ofMinu~ - 3/4/98 Special Meeting, 3/11/98 lt,~gular Meeting, 3/16/98 Special Meeting
Mrs. Sullivan cited a typo in the 3/4/98 minutes on page four, add "Development" after
"Community" in the fourth paragraph from the bottom; and a typo in the 3/16/98 page 25, change
"Castle" to "Cape".
Mayor Sullivan passed the chair to Mrs. Wininger to make a motion.
oRegular City Council Meeting
March 25, 1998
Page Four
MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger
I would move approval of the minutes of 3/4/98, 3/11/98 and 3/16/98.
Mayor Sullivan took back the chaff.
Discussion took place on the procedure of the Mayor passing the chair. She said this procedure
follows Roberts Rules of Order and as Chair she will utilize the procedure.
VOICE VOTE on the MOTION CARRIED 5-0
98.071
B. Resolution No. R-98-14 - Opposition to Six-L~iag 1.1~;. !
Mrs. Sullivan suggested new language to state "and since route 1-95 is only 5 miles from U.S. 1,
through traffic can access use of Interstate 95." Discussion followed and the City Manager
suggested not specifically citing 1-95 but that all alternative routes be cited, and that he redraft the
resolution and bring it back at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Sullivan passed the chair to Vice Mayor Wininger.
MOTION by Sullivan/
I would move to send this resolution back to the City Manager for redraft and to beef it up a
bit and to make it a stronger position for the City.
She then took the chair back.
MOTION DIED for lack of a second.
MOTION by Paul/Cartwright
I make a motion to approve Resolution No. R-98-14.
VOICE VOTE on the MOTION CARRIED 5-0
10. ]~UB~]~ HEARING
98.066
Ao
First Public Hearing of Ordin~ FIR, Q-98-02 - Lifting Riverfront Building Moratorium -
Repealing 0-97-65 .(Director of Community Development Tr~mitt~l 3/19/98, 0-98-02)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. O-97-65, WHICH AMENDED CHAPTER 20A OF THE SEBASTIAN CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED
"ZONING PROVISIONS" BY ADDING A NEW SECTION ENTITLED "BUILDING PERMIT MORATORIUM";
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSiSTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading
3/11/98, Display Ad 3/18/98, 1st Hearing 3/25/98)
Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No.
0-98-02 by title.
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March 25, 1998
Page Five
The City Manager gave a brief presentation, recommended the heating be conducted and a second
hearing be conducted on April 8, 1998.
Mayor Sullivan noted the Comprehensive Plan had not yet been approved by DCA, and passed the
chair to Vice Mayor Wininger to make a motion.
MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger
I would move to mschedule the first reading to April 22 and to establish the second reading
for May 6.
Mrs. Cartwright and Mr. Paul objected, noting the moratorium was contingent upon approval of the
recently adopted Riverfront ordinance. Mrs. Sullivan said she was concerned that the comprehensive
plan and zoning had not been adopted. Mr. Neuberger noted that the six month moratorium was in
its 2nd or 3rd month.
Mrs. Cartwright asked the City Attorney whether there is any legal or valid reason to continue the
moratorium. The City Attorney said the ordinance states "In order to allow for the consideration of
major amendments of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations...." and
that since the Comprehensive Plan amendments have not been fmalized, so if the Council wished, it
would have a legitimate public purpose reason for continuing the moratorium.
The Director of Community Development cited the projects that are pending in the district, 1) an
auto service center on U.S. 1, 2) Captain Hirams, 3) Anglers Obsession, and 4) Fey's Landing. He
said the Cavcorp property application was in before the moratorium was imposed.
ROLLCALL:
Mrs. Cartwdght - nay
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - nay
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 3-2 (Cartwright, Paul - nay)
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:46 p.m.)
Mayor Sullivan closed the hearing at 7:45 p.m.
11.
iNTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FRO~VI THE pUBLIC
Which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker
Harry Thomas, 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian, said four-laning of Roseland Road next year is. being
considered; he has noticed that some police officers are not using turn signals; and discussed access from the
FPL right-of-way easement onto Delmonte by grove and sandmine trucks.
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Thc City Manager reported on a meeting with Indian River County last year on alternative access routes
which would transfer thc truck traffic to other residential areas such as Bailey Drive, Englar Drive or Kildare.
He said he was informed that he could not totally cut off access from thc grove and sought further direction
from City Council. In response to Mrs. Wininger, thc City Attorney discussed thc common law prescriptive
easement and the statutory way of necessity which says you can't block anyone in. She said she would
provide a copy ora memo she had provided to the City Manager in 1996 regarding this matter to City
Council and Mr. Thomas.
Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, said Wave Street should be reopened to two way traffic. It
was the unanimous concurrence of City Council to put the status of Wave Street back on the next regular
meeting.
Bob Ashcrofi, 785 George Street, Sebastian, said there should be another plan in place to alleviate traffic on
George Street.
Ed Gavin, 874 George Street, Sebastian, said Council should come up with solution to the George Street
problem. He submitted a petition.
Don Smith, 208 Poinciana Street, Sebastian, said he believed the City Charter had been violated by a
Councilmember directing the City Manager to fire an employee or risk losing his job; and requested the City
Council address this matter as stated in a letter he submitted to the City Council.
Shirley Kilkelly, 950 Franciscan Avenue, Sebastian, agreed with Mr. Smith's statements.
Ben Bishop, 1561 ?? Street, Sebastian, General Manager of Captain Hirams, read and responded to Mayor
Sullivan's letter to the City Manager relative to alleged violations and a stop work directive for Captain
Hirams.
Maureen Murphy, 134 Delmonte Road, Sebastian, said it is unacceptable that the Delmonte neighborhood
had to be "sacrificed" regarding access for grove traffic. Mayor Sullivan suggested Ms. Murphy sit in on the
meeting with the City Manager, Mrs. Wininger and Mr. Thomas.
Jean Vesia, 1742 Starfish Lane, Sebastian, echoed Don Smith's comments.
Richard Bamhill, Bench Chairman for the Lion's Club, requested an update on the bench project. The City
Manager responded that the Land Development Code (LDC) needs to be revised, and until such time an
agreement cannot be entered into. The Director of Community Development said P & Z is addressing signs
at this time, the plan is to bring a recommendation to Council by April 30th, and when the LDC is adopted
bench signs will be addressed.
TAPE II - SIDE i (8:32 p.m.)
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Mrs. Cartwright suggested the agreement be worked on simultaneously with the amended language. The City
Manager agreed to meet with Mr. Barnhill.
Mayor Sullivan called recess at 8:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. All members were
present.
Sal Neglia expressed dismay with the conduct of tonight's meeting.
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS~QMMENDATIONS
Mr. Paul reported on the Indian River County Commission's apProval of the City's request for a voting
membership on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; and distributed a copy of a letter of request
from County Commissioner Tippin to Treasure Coast (see attached).
13. OLD B!J$INESS
98.075/ A Tennis Program at Schumarkrl park - Indian River County Recr.~a~jon (City Manager Transmittal
97.262 3/18/98, Callahan Letter w/.~Ita¢bment)
John Danise, Jr., 164 Copley Terrace, Sebastian, objected to Indian River County Recreation running
the tennis program and offered his services.
Don Scott, 151 Filbert Street, Sebastian, agreed with the proposal to have Indian River County
Recreation run the tennis program.
Gerry Berkheimer, 367 Watercrest, Sebastian, offered his services.
Following a lengthy discussion, City Council agreed with directing the City Manager to bring back
all proposals to the Recreation Advisory Board, have all Council questions answered and come back
to Council with a recommendation. It was determined that May 13, 1998 was the earliest a
recommendation could come back to Council.
14. NlgW BUSINESS
98.074/ A l~xxola Qi~q Station at Chesser's Gap - Revised Landscape Plan (Director of Community
97.180 Develo. p~ent Transmittal 3/18/98. l~yi,ed Landscape Plan)
The Director of Community Development explained the removal of trees on the site, that Code
Enforcement action has been taken, that he had been working with the developer toward replacement,
and recommended approval of the revised site plan.
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TAPE II - SIDE II (9:32 p.m.)
Discussion took place on enhanced tree protection language which is forthcoming, and stricter
enforcement for removal.
MOTION by Paul/Neuberger
I move to approve the revised landscape plan for the Exxon Gas Station at Chesser's Gap.
VOICE VOTE on the MOTION CARRIED 5-0
98.073/
97.199
~OSt Shar~ Agreement with Rolfe Zurstrassen (Ci~' Manager Tr~mittal 3/19/98, 8/13/97 Agenda
Transmittal. 9/3/97 Ageo~ Transmittal and Minutes)
The City Manager reviewed the matter (see transmittals attached).
Rolfe Zurstrassen, 111 99th Street, addressed Council on the matter.
A lengthy discussion took place on the original agreement, resulting litigation, the type of pipe used,
whether the City should pay a proportionate 42% share of the $10,500 Mr. Zurstrassen paid for the
pipe minus litigation costs, the stop work order that was placed by the Building Official due to
undermining of the slab, the benefit of the culvert pipe derived by the City, and the legal use of the
easement.
Mr. Paul noted a safety problem with pipes in front of the property at this time.
TAPE III - SIDE I (10:19 p.m.)
Discussion continued.
MOTION by Wininger/Cartwfight
I move to extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m.
VOICE VOTE on the MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Paul - nay)
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move that we pay nothing at this time.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Wininger - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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March 25, 1998
Page Nine
98.078 C.
Resolution for Assistance l,)llgler the Florida Inland Navigl~Ii0n District Waterways Assistance
program
The City Manager requested approval of the resolution which would support application for grant
funds to repair the Main Street pier.
MOTION by Paul/Cartwright
I'd like to make a motion that we approve Attachment E-6 Resolution for Assistance Under
the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program.
The City Manager said the City's 50% share would come from discretionary sales tax in the next
budget.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
15. CITY COI, JNCIL MATTER~
A. Mayor ]~vlh Sullivan
98.o76 1.
Apl~ointngnt of Council Liaisons toCounty ~nd Regional Committees (,12jty Clerk
Transmittal 3/11~/98, Current Liaison Lisfl
Mayor Sullivan called for volunteers only for those positions that were vacant, and suggested that
those now serving continue in their positions.
Emergency Services District Advisory Committee - Mrs. Wininger & Mrs. Cartwright
Metropolitan Planning Organization - Mr. Neuberger & Mrs. Sullivan
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce - Mr. Paul & Mrs. Wininger
Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments - Mrs. Sullivan & Mr. Neuberger
All other memberships will remain the same.
Mrs. Sullivan announced the Kroegel house fundraiser on March 29, 1998 in Riverview Park
sponsored by Janet Capo and called for volunteers to assist that day.
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B. Vice Mayor Martha._~illinger
Mrs. Wininger thanked her supporters; suggested that City Council matters, City Attorney matters,
City Manager matters and Introduction of New Business from the Public be moved to the beginning
of the agenda. Mrs. Cartwright suggested putting procedures Resolution No. R-97-21 on the next
agenda and City Council concurred.
Mrs. Wininger asked how Englar sidewalks can be repaired, to which the City Manager responded he
would have the Engineer do a report as soon as possible; encouraged people to attend a meeting at
the North County library on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 regarding the proposed Filbert Street
ballfields; requested a report on legal services cost, to which the City Manager responded he will
bring a report back possibly by the second regular meeting in April; asked, in regard to the City
Attorney agreement, whether the creation of a framework for a City legal department had been
started, to which the City Attorney responded that after reviewing the matter she now believes that an
in-house attorney would be more expensive, and that she had started setting up a filing system; asked
for a progress report on a false alarm charge ordinance, to which the City Attorney said she may have
it for the next meeting; asked about any proposed City Hall upstairs improvements, to which the City
Manager said the roof is slated to be repaired, the only other money budgeted for the next several
years is for a window replacement program, and the City would need to bring in a structural engineer;
and said she would continue her items at the next meeting.
C. Mrs. Louise Cartwfigh[
None.
D. Mr, Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Neuberger thanked the Public Works pothole crew for repairing Melrose; complimented Chief of
Police on the department repairs; and asked whether turn arrows on CR512 can be revisited.
E. Mr. Larry Paul
Mr. Paul asked if the Comprehensive Plan had been sent to DCA; and Mrs. Sullivan said it had not
been sent and that she was reviewing it to make sure all amendments had been made.
The City Manager said Mayor Sullivan asked him to hold it long enough to allow her to review it to
be sure it was correct. Mayor Sullivan said it was not her intent to hold it up.
Mrs. Cartwright and Mr. Paul said the City Manager should transmit the plan as approved by the
City Council at its transmittal hearing.
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16. Being no further business, Mayor Sullivan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:02 p.m.
Approved at the
Kathryn ~I. O Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
,1998, Regular City Council Meeting.
Ruth Sullivan
Mayor
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