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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL &
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor McPartlan called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pastor Grant Foster of Riverside Church gave the invocation.
Council Member Dixon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Bob McPartlan
Vice Mayor Fred Jones
Council Member Kelly Dixon
Council Member Ed Dodd
Council Member Chris Nunn
Staff Present:
City Manager Brian Benton
City Clerk Jeanette Williams
City Attorney Jennifer Cockcroft
Finance Director/CFO Brian Stewart
City Engineer/Special Projects Director Karen Miller
Community Development Director Alix Bernard
Community Development Manager Dom Bosworth
Parks and Recreation Director Richard Blankenship
Procurement and Contracts Manager Jessica Graham
Public Works Director Lee Plourde
Human Resources Director Cindy Watson
Airport Manager Jeff Sabo
Communications/Social Media Coordinator Avery Joens
Police Lt. Ray Cole
6. PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
25.027 Proclamation and Presentation — Meals on Wheels - Karen Dieel. the President and CEO
of Senior Resource Association
Mayor McPartlan read and presented the Proclamation celebrating the Older Americans
Act Nutrition Program, a national nutrition program to benefit individuals 60 years and
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older. Mayor McPartlan urged every community member to take the Month of March 2025
to recognize the contributions of the 300 individuals who have volunteered over 20,000
hours to deliver meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities within Indian River
County.
Robyn Orzel, Chief Development Officer with Senior Resource Association, thanked
Mayor McPartlan and shared that the number of meals delivered has increased by 35%
compared to the previous year. There are still 510 seniors on the waiting list, but thanks to
philanthropy they are being fed while they wait. Meals on Wheels not only delivers meals,
but also provides a wellness check.
Ms. Orzel also showed a brief video about volunteers sharing how rewarding it is to help
through the Meals on Wheels Program.
BriefAnnouncements:
Friday, March 7 - Chamber of Commerce Concert in the Park at RiveivieHl Park — S: 30
to 8pm (Johnny & the Blaze)
Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 - Craft Club of Sebastian Event at Riverview
Park loam to 3pm
Saturday, March 8 - Treasure Coast Astronomical Society Star Party at Riverview Park -
Twin Piers 6:30 to 9pm
Vice Mayor Jones announced the upcoming events.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
Homeless Count
Frank Nolan discussed the point -in -time count that took place last Thursday to check on
how many homeless individuals are in our community. He invited Council Members to
participate in the next count and reflected on how important it is to help people.
Parking at Pelican Diner
Greg Hepler, owner of the Pelican Diner, brought up that he is having some problems with
parking. Some fencing was put up near the diner for safety reasons, but this has taken away
the extra parking. The speed limit is 18 mph, but he suggested that another speed bump
could be placed in the parking lot near the entrance to slow drivers down. He needs enough
parking to for the golfers and for the restaurant patrons. He also suggested that additional
parking for golfers could be created near the Golf Shack.
The City Manager gave his card to Mr. Hepler so they could discuss ideas to improve the
parking issues at the Pelican Diner.
Richard Gillmor of Sebastian reiterated that there are problems with the parking at the
Pelican Diner and that an accident could happen because of some visibility issues. Signs
can be put up but sometimes people just do not notice them.
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Sebastian Craft Club 2"d Annual Treasure Hunt Invitation
Mr. Gillmor gave invitations to Council for the 2"d Annual Treasure Hunt put on by the
Sebastian Craft Club on March 8, 2025 from 10 am to 3 pm at Riverview Park. The grand
prize will be an Atocha replica treasure coin made of silver that was under the water for
400 years. They will also be having a costume contest and are asking families to dress up
as pirates.
Pruning of Shade Trees and Planned Renovations at Riverview Park
Charlene Fuhrman brought up the recent pruning of the shade trees at Hardee Park. She
thinks all of the parks need more shade trees. She is concerned about the upcoming
renovations planned for Riverview Park that might take away more of the shade trees. She
would like to see the addition of ping pong tables made out of concrete or the creation of
bocce ball courts.
The City Manager explained that some of the trimming of the oak trees is done for wind
mitigation and to prevent hazards.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENT - None
9. THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Mayor McPartlan recessed the City Council meeting and as Chairman he convened the
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:22 p.m.
A. Consider Approval of November 20. 2024 Communitv Redevelopment Agencv
Minutes Staff Report
MOTION by Ms. Dixon and SECOND by Mr. Dodd to approve the November 20, 2024
CRA Minutes passed with a unanimous voice vote of 5-0.
25.028 B. Consideration of a purchase order for Alan Jav Automotive Management Inc., in
the amount of $57,481.00 for a Ford Sup_ er Duty F250 Crew Cab for CRA
Landscaping,
The Community Development Director highlighted the importance of making sure
purchases are in accord with the adopted 2023 CRA Master Plan. The purchase of this
truck will allow for the enhancement and maintenance of landscaping within the
Community Redevelopment boundary, while still preserving the character of Sebastian.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Ms. Dixon to approve the purchase of the Ford
Super Duty F250 Crew Cab for $57,481.00 to be used for CRA landscaping.
Chairman McPartlan asked if anyone from the public or on Zoom wanted to speak on this
item and no one responded.
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Roll call: Vice Chairman Jones - aye
Ms. Dixon - aye
Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. Nunn - aye
Chairman McPartlan - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
25.029 C. Selection of Dredging & Marine Consultants, LLC for RFO 25-06 for Professional
Design Services for Main Street Park and Boat Ramn in the amount of $99,995
The Community Development Director stated the design services for Main Street Park and
Boat Ramp would also be done in accordance with the adopted 2023 CRA Master Plan
goals of improving infrastructure and drainage in the CRA District, as well the goal of
making improvements to waterfront parts and public spaces.
The Procurement and Contracts Manager stated that City Council had approved a FIND
grant for the design of the Main Street Park and Boat Ramp on November 20, 2024 and as
a result a solicitation and a request for qualification was sent out for the project. There
were six respondents. Dredging & Marine Consultants was the highest rated vendor by the
Evaluation Committee, and staff recommends moving forward with a contract with this
vendor. The FIND grant was for $100,000 and the cost for this dredging comes under
budget at $99,995.
MOTION by Mr. Nunn and SECOND by Vice Chairman Jones to approve moving forward
with a contract with Dredging & Marine Consultants in the amount of $99,995.
Chairman McPartlan asked for public input and there was none.
Roll call: Ms. Dixon - aye
Mr. Dodd - aye
Mr. Nunn - aye
Chairman McPartlan - aye
Vice Chairman Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Chairman McPartlan adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting and
reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:27 p.m. All Council Members were present.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider Approval of the February 12, 2025 City Council Minutes
25.030 B. Alcohol Beverage Approval — Roman Family
25.028 C. Consideration of a purchase order for Alan Jay Automotive Management Inc., in
the amount of $57,481.00 for a Ford Super Duty F250 Crew Cab for CRA
Landscaping
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25.029 D. Selection of Dredging & Marine Consultants, LLC for RFQ 25-06 for Professional
Design Services for Main Street Park and Boat Ramp in the amount of $99,995
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to
approve items A, B, C and D of the Consent Agenda.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member Nunn - aye
Mayor McPartlan - aye
Vice Mayor Jones - aye
Council Member Dixon - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
25.031 A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 0-25-01 — Pron_ osed Future Land Use Map
Amendment of 3.96 Acres off Dav Drive from Institutional to Low Densitv
Residential
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 0-25-01. Mayor McPartlan asked if
anyone had any ex parte communication to disclose and no one responded. He then asked
if the applicant was present and wished to make a presentation.
Mr. Wesley Mills with Mills, Short, & Associates, representing the applicant, Kevin
Hawkins, came forward and reviewed that the site is part of the Sebastian Highlands Unit
17 and is referred to as Tract N. This property currently has an Institutional Land Use
classification, and his client proposes to change that land use to a low -density residential
classification. The property directly north of the site is classified as low -density residential
where a new subdivision will be constructed. The property directly south is also low -
density residential. The property to the west is multifamily or medium -density residential.
The Community Development Director explained that the applicant plans to construct no
more than seven single-family homes on this parcel. The infrastructure is already in place.
The parcel is surrounded by residential property and this change is in alignment with the
surrounding area.
Mayor McPartlan opened the public hearing for public input at 6:32 p.m. and asked if
anyone wanted to speak in favor or against the request, and there was no response.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Jones and SECOND by Council Member Dodd to approve
Ordinance 0-25-01 changing the classification of Tract N of Sebastian Highlands Unit 17
from Institutional to Low -Density Residential with a second reading and public hearing
scheduled for March 12, 2025.
Council Member Dodd commented that this is the type of application that Council likes to
see because the addition of seven houses on this parcel will not be intrusive at all for the
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people that live on Day Drive. He said at some point Council will have to determine who
will be responsible for the little section of road that comes off of Day Drive and goes into
the new subdivision north of this parcel, but that is an issue for down the road.
Roll call: Council Member Nunn
- aye
Mayor McPartlan
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Mayor McPartlan closed the public hearing on Ordinance No. 0-25-01 at 6:34 p.m.
25.031 B. Consideration of Ordinance No. 0-25-02 (Ouasi-Judicial) — Proposed Rezoninp- of
3.96 Acres off Dav Drive from PS (Public Service) to RS-10 (Single Familv
Residential)
Mayor McPartlan opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. and invited anyone who wanted
to speak on this matter to complete an oath card.
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 0-25-02. The Mayor asked Council if
they had any ex parte communication to disclose on this matter, and no one did.
Mr. Wesley Mills, representing the applicant, and the Community Development Director
had no new information to review. Ordinance No. 0-25-02, if approved, will change the
zoning for Tract N from Public Service to Single Family Residential.
Mayor McPartlan asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor or against the request, and there
was no response.
MOTION by Council Member Dixon and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve
Ordinance 0-25-02 changing the zoning of Tract N of Sebastian Highlands Unit 17 from
Public Service to Single Family Residential with a second reading and public hearing
scheduled for March 12, 2025.
Roll call:
Mayor McPartlan
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Council Member Nunn
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Mayor McPartlan closed the public hearing on Ordinance No. 0-25-02 at 6:36 p.m.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
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13. NEW BUSINESS
25.034 A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 0-25-07 Amending- Chanter 70 of the Code of
Ordinances to Include Provisions for Public Camninp- and Public Sleeping
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 0-25-07. She explained that new
legislation was passed at the state level via House Bill 1365-2024 which forbids
municipalities from allowing public camping or public sleeping on any public properties.
Therefore, Ordinance No. 0-25-07 makes clear how the City will address the potential for
grievances related to public camping or public sleeping and comply with the requirements
of Florida House Bill 1365-2024.
Council Member Dodd noted that it appears from a reading of 0-25-07 that any individual
can file a complaint against the City for not enforcing this and that there is a fine within
the state statute.
The City Attorney confirmed that is the case and that is why passing 0-25-07 is important
in preventing litigation. ,
Council Member Dodd said he will vote in favor of the ordinance to be compliant with the
state requirements but he is not in favor of someone being able to lodge a complaint against
the City because they encounter someone asleep on a bench. -
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve
Ordinance 0-25-07 amending the Code of Ordinances to include provisions for public
camping and public sleeping on City properties, with a second reading and public hearing
scheduled for March 12, 2025.
Mayor McPartlan asked for public input on this item, and there was none.
Roll call: Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Council Member Nunn
- aye
Mayor McPartlan
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
25.033 B. Consideration of Acceptance of the 5-Year Sustainable Sebastian Action Plan
The Community Development Director stated that this is the plan that was approved by the
Natural Resources Board on February 4, 2025. This includes the goals and objectives that
they will be working on over the next five years. Staff asked for approval from Council.
MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to approve
the 5-Year Sustainable Sebastian Action Plan.
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Roll call: Council Member Dixon - aye
Council Member Dodd - aye
Council Member Nunn - aye
Mayor McPartlan - aye
Vice Mayor Jones - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
25.032 C. Consideration of a Purchase Order for $14.720.92 for Konica Minolta Business
Solutions to Purchase the Leased Printers and Multifunction Devices and
Consideration of Resolution R-25-05 Annroviniz a Piizavback of the Konica
Minolta Business Solutions Sourcewell Contract (#030321-KON) for Maintenance
Service and Suunlies
The Procurement and Contracts Manager requested approval of this purchase order. The
City is coming to the end of its lease for all of its printing devices. A request for
information was sent out to see what other contracts were available for the City to
piggyback on. After reviewing and comparing the options, staff felt it would be in the
interest of the City to purchase the devices they had been leasing to save money in the long
run.
Council Member Dodd asked if the plan is to continue purchasing devices as needed or
will the City at some point go back to leasing.
The Procurement and Contracts Manager explained that in conversations with the City
Manager they have decided to reconsider the needs of the City every two to three years.
The goal is to provide printing in the most cost-effective manner until the City decides to
enter into another five-year lease.
Council Member Dodd clarified his question by asking if Council should be planning for
the purchase of copy machines as a budgeted item under capital improvements.
The City Manager said he anticipated when the City goes out to bid again that lease or buy
options will be considered and budgeted for, and they will determine what is the most cost
effective at that time.
Vice Mayor Jones noted that most of the devices are now five years old and different
departments have heavier copier needs than others. He asked if copiers and printers can
be swapped around in order to make them last longer?
The Procurement and Contracts Manager responded that machines are swapped around
with that in mind. There are still leases that do not end until 2028 on the newer printers at
the Public Works Department that may be switched to the higher -use locations within the
City, which would be Finance Department and the Clerk's Office.
Vice Mayor Jones asked if his understanding was correct that this will help save the City
to save $13,000 to $14,000 each year and then in subsequent years as well.
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The Procurement and Contracts Manager confirmed that is correct. The City will no longer
be paying for leasing of the devices. In addition, to meet Sustainable Sebastian goals, the
City is looking to reduce the amount of our printing and the number of printers needed.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve
Resolution R-25-05 authorizing a piggyback on the Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Sourcewell contract and approving the purchase order to purchase the formerly leased
printers.
Mayor McPartlan asked for public input, and there was none.
Roll call: Council Member Dodd
- aye
Council Member Nunn
- aye
Mayor McPartlan
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
25.036 D. Consideration of a Purchasing order for JL Midas Breathe Kleen Aire Not to
Exceed $28,255 for HVAC Remediation and Authorize the Citv Manap-er or
Designee to Execute
The City Manager explained this is a purchase order for HVAC remediation in the
Sebastian Municipal Airport Terminal Building. The second part of the request is asking
for the utilization of Airport Reserve Funds. This is an emergency measure, and this
amount was not budgeted in this fiscal year. The Airport Reserve Fund Balance of
$483,940 will be reduced to $455,685 if this purchase order is approved.
MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve the
purchase and the utilization of funds from the Airport Reserve Funds.
Mayor McPartlan asked for public input, and there was none.
Roll call: Council Member Nunn
- aye
Mayor McPartlan
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
25.035 E. Consideration of the Budp-et Calendar for Preparation of the Annual Budget and
Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
The City Manager reviewed that the document before them is the FY 2025-2026 Budget
Calendar and it shows the processes and deadlines that will be followed in the development
of this year's annual budget.
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He highlighted the dates of the City Council Budget Workshops are planned for July 17,
2025 and July 18, 2025. He noted that last year all of the workshops were done on the
same day, but this year he would prefer to hold them over the course of two days in order
to have more discussion in regard to budgeting within specific departments. He asked if
anyone had a conflict with those dates.
Council Member Dodd and Council Member Dixon both had a conflict on July 18, 2025.
The City Manager asked if the workshops could be rescheduled to July 16, 2025 and July
17, 2025, and everyone was in agreement with those dates.
The City Manager also stated they tried to schedule better to give Council about a week to
review the budget numbers before the workshops, but the City does not receive the certified
property values until the end of June. He plans to get the budget numbers to Council by
July 9, 2025.
MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Council Member Dixon to approve
the FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar with the change of the City Council Budget Workshops
being scheduled for July 16, 2025 and July 17, 2025. ;
Mayor McPartlan asked for public input, and there was none.
Roll call: Mayor McPartlan
- aye
Vice Mayor Jones
- aye
Council Member Dixon
- aye
Council Member Dodd
- aye
Council Member Nunn
- aye
Motion carried. 5-0
14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attorney stated that the Charter requires that the she come to City Council when
there is a need to hire outside counsel. The City Manager had asked the Finance Director
to look into pensions plans and what could be made available for the general employees of
the City. They have gathered enough information that they now need some advice from a
pension attorney. The City Attorney asked for direction and approval to retain outside
counsel in an amount up to $15,000 to assist with pension questions. The Finance Director
was also available for questions.
The City Attorney added that the City can retain the same firm used previously. She also
received confirmation from other city attorneys that the background of this firm is
satisfactory.
There was a consensus from Council to hire outside counsel for the pension questions.
Vice Mayor Jones agreed and specifically commented on how important this matter is to
protect City employees.
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15. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager gave an update on the issues of speeding and traffic in the Layport Drive
area. There was a speed study completed in the area from January 7, 2025 through January
14, 2025 and for that full week there were 589 trips in one direction and 629 trips in the
other direction. The study was done on Layport right in the middle between the two curves
between Fleming and Barber Street. The study was very close to the residence of the
resident who had asked for the speed limit to be decreased in that area. The speed limit on
this street is 30 mph. The average speed of the drivers was 26 mph. However, the City
also takes into consideration the 85`h percentile, which is the speed at which 85% of the
drivers feel is a safe and adequate speed, and during the speed test this was 33.7 mph for
eastbound traffic and 34.6 mph for westbound traffic. This number is typically plus or
minus 5 mph of what the speed should be.
Staff will continue to evaluate and consider the addition of more speed limit signage for
this portion of the roadway. Portable radar signs could be put out in the area as well for a
period of time. After those measures have been taken, selective enhanced enforcement
from the police department can be implemented and then follow up with another speed
study to see if the measures made a difference. The 85`h percentile numbers are not
alarming, but he also knows there are a small percentage of drivers who have been driving
in the range of 45 to 49, which is about 6% of the traffic in this area.
Mayor McPartlan asked if the speeding was happening at specific times. The City Manager
responded that the speeding mostly took place between noon and 2:15 p.m. and again from
3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Council Member Dodd suggested a sign like he has seen in Collier Creek that lists the fines
which increase the more a driver's speed is above the limit. He slows down every time he
sees that sign because he does not want to pay a $200 fine.
Council Member Dixon recalled there used to be a similar sign on Indian River Drive. She
comments that those signs were effective in slowing her down.
Council Member Jones said you have to be careful with that because when the fines change,
the sign has to be updated, and we do not want to be replacing signs all the time.
16. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None
17. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Dixon encouraged everyone to slow down on the road and be kind
to each other. She shared that at her full-time job, at the suggestion of the Student
Resource Deputy, she is making how-to videos with her film students specifically
on what to do if you get pulled over and what to do if you are in an accident.
B. Council Member Dodd brought up that Members of the House and Senate in
Tallahassee are about to begin their legislative session, and there are many
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obtrusive bills being introduced in the Legislature right now that will impact
municipalities, such as dramatically increasing exemptions on ad valorem taxes.
There is talk of changing the way municipalities can control development. He
urged everyone to contact Representative Brackett and Senator Grall.
C. Vice Mayor Jones - None
D. Mayor McPartlan said a gentleman he was out with the other night was talking
about the crosswalks at Barber Street and Joy Haven Drive, as well as Barber Street
and Concha Drive and noticing people driving a little more than 40 mph in these
areas.
He went down to the County Commission meeting along with the City Manager yesterday.
The County Commission was discussing the joint meeting with the City of Sebastian in the
fall of 2023. The County Commission was open to the County Administrator and the
Chairman meeting with the city managers and mayors within the county. Mayor McPartlan
would like the City Manager to request a meeting so that Sebastian can get an update on
what is going with the sewer issues and asked if there was a consensus from Council for
such a meeting to be planned.
Council Member Dodd said he was not opposed to requesting the meeting, but he is not
convinced that any action will come from such a meeting. He noted that there was also
conversation about having a Mayor's Council. He was on the Council of Local
Governments up until this last year and there were plenty of conversations, but no action
was ever taken. He believes some of the city managers meet with other city managers
within the county, but nothing has come out of that either.
He would like to see honest, open dialogue between the County Commissioners and the
City Council on the septic -to -sewer issues, not PowerPoint presentations. He would like
to directly ask the County Commission if they will provide sanitary services to the City of
Sebastian. He noted that a letter from the Sebastian Mayor was sent to the County
Commission on January 27, 2025, asking the County to work with Sebastian on septic -to -
sewer issues, and there has been no official response or even an acknowledgement that the
letter was received.
Council Member Dodd noted that there had been a previous meeting between himself, the
City Manager, a County Commissioner, the County Administrator, and the head of the
County Utility Department four months ago in which they discussed septic -to -sewer issues
in the CRA and within Sebastian. The meeting resulted in an agreement that certain things
would be done, but there has still been no action on those items.
Council Member Nunn recalled that Sebastian assisted the County with putting a sewer
pipe on Roseland Road. He recalls a meeting that the County had in Sebastian's Chambers
and the County had expressed willingness to put anyone on Roseland Road on sewer
service. He knows of two individuals on Roseland Road that contacted the County for
sewer service, but they were told by the County they could not be set up with service
because they are within the City of Sebastian. It seems the County has forgotten that the
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City of Sebastian sits within Indian River County and assisted with the installation of the
pipe along Roseland Road.
Council Member Dodd reiterated his concern about the County public utility is not
providing service to Sebastian and not communicating about whether they intend to
provide service. City Council does not know what will be the cost for residents when they
are required by the state of Florida set up sewer service or to install new septic tanks. This
is a public utility refusing to provide service. Such a denial of service would not be
acceptable if it were from Florida Power and Light, a natural gas company, or AT&T, and
complaints could be brought before the Public Service Commission.
Council Member Nunn pointed out they are obligated to serve the entire county and the
City of Sebastian is part of the county.
Mayor McPartlan and the City Manager will reach out for a meeting with the County and
see what they can do on the septic -to -sewer issue.
E. Council Member Nunn thanked everyone that had reached out to him after his
father passed away recently.
Council Member Nunn also brought up that when you drive through Cocoa Beach on state
road Al A, there is a sign that says for the next 2 miles the entire road is a crosswalk area.
This is an area where there is a lot of beach access, and he wondered if that would be
appropriate in Sebastian for the mile and a half near the river to protect pedestrians. Vice
Mayor Jones asked if that might conflict with state law.
18. Being no further business, Mayor McPartlan adjourned the Regular Council meeting at
7:17 p.m.
Approved at the March12, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
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