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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04271994 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET g SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 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. 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. CbJ'.T, TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION - Reverend Donald Swope, First Presbyterian Church, Sebastian 4. ROLL CALL 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS kND~OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon unanimous consent of the Council members (Resolution No. R-93-19). 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGj FINAL ACTION None. present 94.115/ 93.176 94.015 94.003 94.116 94.117 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 8. 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 - 4/13/94 Regular Meeting, 4/20/94 Special Meeting 9. PRESENTATIONS A. Hoyman, Dobson and Co. City Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/93 (Finance Director Transmittal dated 4/12/94, Audited Financial Statement Under Separate Cover) Golf Course Internal Control Study Report (Finance Director Transmittal dated 4/12/94, Report) CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS CITY MANAGER MATTERS COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Equity Study Commission Mayor Firtion - Appointment of Rod Reed (city Clerk Transmittal dated 4/27/94) OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. City Council Seating Arrangement (No Backup) Adopt Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 94/95 (Finance Director Transmittal dated 4/21/94, Calendar) 94.077 94.118 Resolution No. R-94-24 - Communications Workers of America (CWA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (Personnel Director Transmittal dated 4/20/94, R-94-24, Agreement Under Separate Cover) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1993 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. U.S. Department of the Interior - Request Installation of Gaging Station at Hardee Park (City Engineer Transmittal dated 4/20/94, George Letter dated 4/19/94, Agreement, Map, Sketch of Location) 15. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS 16. A. Mr. Robert Freeland B. Mr. Frank Oberbeck c. Mayor Arthur Firtion D. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum E. Mrs. Norma Damp 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) 17. 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. IN~ODUCTiON OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGNUP SHEET APRIL 27, 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) ADDRESS: SUBJECT: SUBJECT: ~' C C~--.~ NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA iTEMS SI~SHEET APRIL 27, 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 ADDRESS ITEM NO. su~c~ NAME : ADDRESS : ~,,, ~o..- ??~, ~/,~ 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 REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 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. Mayor Firtion called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Reverend Donald Swope, First Presbyterian Church, Sebastian. 4. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Arthur Firtion Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Robert Freeland Absent: Mr. Frank Oberbeck (excused) Staff Present: City Manager, Joel L. Koford City Clerk, Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Attorney, Charles Nash City Engineer/PW Director, Dan Eckis Finance Director, Marilyn Swichkow Personnel Director, Wendy Widmann Golf Course Pro/Manager, Joseph O'Rourke Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Two 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. 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ACTION None. 8. 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 - 4/13/94 Regular Meeting, 4/20/94 Special Meeting The City Manager read the consent agenda. MOTION by Freeland/Corum I move that we approve the minutes. The City Attorney noted that Attorney Torpy attended the April 20, 1994 special meeting and not Attorney Nash. "with corrections" was added. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (oberbeck absent) Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Three 9. PRESENTATIONS A. Hoyman, Dobson and Co. 94.115/ 1. 93.176 City Audit Report foF Fiscal Year EndinG 9~30~93 IFinance Director Transmittal dated 4/12/94, Audited Financial Statement Under Separate Cover) Tom Kirk, Hoyman, Dobson & Co., P.A., introduced Deborah Bradley and Michelle Blackstock, members of the auditing team, presented the audit report and responded to questions from City Council. The City Manager commented on the unqualified audit. 94.015 2. Golf Course Internal Control Study Report (Finance Director Transmittal dated 4/12/94, Report) Tom Kirk responded to questions and concerns from City Council on the Golf Course report. City Council discussion followed on the cost and merits of the report. Mayor Firtion requested that staff verify compliance with the bond covenant relative to free play. TAPE I - SIDE II (7:50 p.m.) A lengthy City Council discussion continued. The Golf Course Director responded to auditor comments. Tom Wojciechowski, 425 Petersen Street, and A1 Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, both of Sebastian, addressed Council. Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Four MOTION by Corum/Damp I move to approve the acknowledgement of receipt of audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 1993. ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) MOTION by Freeland/Corum I move that we accept and acknowledge the auditor's report on the golf course. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) Mayor Firtion called recess at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Ail members present at roll call were present when the meeting was reconvened. 10. ~ITY ATTORNEY MATTERS The City Attorney requested the City Manager to place the City Attorney contract on the May 4, 1994 workshop agenda due to its pending expiration. 11. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The city Manager stated that reorganizational proposals within the City including the Golf Course will be addressed at the May 4, 1994 workshop. 4 Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Five 94.003 94.116 12. 13. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Equit~ Study Commission Mayor Firtion - Appointment of Rod Reed (City Clerk Transmittal dated 4/27/94) MOTION by Freeland/Damp I make a motion that we accept the appointment of Rod Reed to the Equity Study Commission. ROLL CALL: Mayor Firtion - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) Mayor Firtion reported on his attendance at the Economic Development Council meeting, specifically, the committee's consensus that the area needs to move from seasonal to year round employment. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. Ci~ Council Seating Arrangement (No Backup) A1 Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, addressed City Council. City Council discussion followed. MOTION by Corum/Freeland I would like to make a motion to allow the chair of the meeting to decide the seating arrangements to make the meetings go more smoothly for the chair. Mayor Firtion responded to Mr. Freeland's inquiry as to his reasons for making the change in seating. 5 Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Six 94.117 94.077 ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) Mayor Firtion rearranged the seating from the far end of the table as follows: City Attorney, Mr. Freeland, Mrs. Corum, Mayor Firtion, Mrs. Damp and Mr. Oberbeck. Adopt Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 94/95 (Finance Director Transmittal dated 4/21/94, Calendar) The City Manager explained the budget calendar and state law, and requested City Council concurrence. MOTION by Freeland/Corum I move to approve the proposed fiscal year 1994/95 budget calendar with the September 7 and 21 hearing dates subject to change if needed. City Council discussion followed on procedure for budget workshops. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye Mrs. Corum - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) Resolution No. R-94-24 - Communications Workers of America (CWA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (Personnel Director Transmittal dated 4/20/94, R-94-24, Agreement Under Separate Cover) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1993 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6 Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Seven The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-94-24 by title only. MOTION by Corum/Freeland I move to accept Resolution No. R-94-24. TAPE II - SIDE I (8:47 p.m.) Due to tape change Mrs. Corum repeated her motion. City Council discussion followed. ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) 94.118 D. U.S. Department of the Interior_- Request Installation of Gaging Station a__~t Hardee Park (City Engineer Transmittal dated 4/20~94, George Letter dated 4/19/94, Agreement, Map, Sketch o__f Location) The City Engineer reiterated the request of the U.S. Department of the Interior for placement of a gaging station at Hardee Dam to determine fresh water influences on the Sebastian River. MOTION by Damp/Freeland I move that we enter into an agreement with U.S. Department of the Interior Water Resources Division and allow the installation of the gaging station at Hardee Dam structure as identified in the exhibits. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - absent Mayor Firtion - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 (Oberbeck absent) 15. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS 7 Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Eight A. Mr. Robert Freeland None. B. Mr. Frank Oberbeck Absent. C. Mayor Arthur Firtion Mayor Firtion apologized in case he had hurt any feelings relative to the seating arrangement, said he hoped that city Council can work together now and reported that there is an air show at the Vero Beach airport this weekend. D. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum Mrs. Corum objected to the appearance of the new auto parts business and removal of trees and vegetation at the new Walmart; inquired about U.S. 1 median strip landscaping to which the City Engineer responded that placement of irrigation is in process; said she had received a letter about the old GDC warehouse building on Barber Street and inquired whether the building is able to be painted to which the City Manager responded that he will present a capital improvements budget this year and city Council can decide at that time; and reported that fields at Barber Street Sports Complex were under water in the last few days. E. Mrs. Norma DamR Mrs. Damp reported that Wayne Tozzolo is unable to serve on the Equity Study Commission; inquired whether the city will receive money owed by Carl Julian for Main Street realignment to which the City Attorney responded in the negative; and inquired about reimbursement for county budgeted funds for Barber Street Sports Complex. Mrs. Corum inquired about city representation on the Indian River County recreation committee and the city Clerk said she would contact Indian River County Recreation Director, Pat Callahan. 8 Regular City Council Meeting April 27, 1994 Page Nine 16. 17. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS B__Y THE PUBLIC (Which is Not Otherwise on the Agenda - By Resolution No. R-93-19 Limit of Ten Minutes for Each Speaker) Sal Neglia, Sebastian, inquired why Walmart cleared all trees for construction. Wally Kramer, Micco, spoke on scrub jay habitat, removal of trees, and said people want the right to speak and rebut at meetings. A1 Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, spoke on removal of trees. Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m. Approved at the II , 1994, City Council Meeting. Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor O4 Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk 9