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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05131987L. Gene Harris Mayor City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978-0127 TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330 Kethryn M. Benjamin City Clerk ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON OTHER ITEMS LISTED BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA. 2. 3. 4. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Councilman Metcalf led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Bishop Anthony Varano. Present: Vice Mayor Kenneth Roth Councilman Robert McCarthy Councilman George Metcalf Councilman Peter Vallone Mayor L. Gene Harris Attorney Thomas C. Palmer 1 87.068 87.109 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION "D" TO SECTION 20A-5.7 OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND HEREBY PROVIDING UNDER STATED CONDITIONS FOR THE BUILDING OF ONE DOCK ON PROPERTY ZONED FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESiDEN- TIAL USE; PROVIDING THE PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE COM- PLIED WITH, THE INFORMATION THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1ST READ 4/8/87, ADVER- TISED 5/1/87, PH 5/13/87) Attorney Palmer read Ordinance No. O-87-14, by title only. Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 P.M. There being no input from the public, Mayor Harris closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 P.M. MOTION by Roth/McCarthy I move we adopt Ordinance No. O-87-14, as read by the City Attorney, by title only. ROLL CALL on the motion carried. Metcalf) (4-1) (Nay - A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO HENRY FISCHER & SONS, INC., A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A SAND MINE (LAKE CONSTRUCTION) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 20A-5.19 (B) AND 20A-2.6, LAND DEVELOP- MENT CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1ST READ 4/8/87, ADVERTISED 5/1/87, PM 5/13/87) Attorney Palmer read Resolution No. R-87-19, by title only. Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M. There being no input from the public, Mayor Harris closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 P.M. A letter had been received and presented to Council from St. John's River Management regarding permits which may be required. 87.085 MOTION by Metcalf/Vallone I move we table action on Resolution No. R-87-19 until we find out what the permit status is as stated in the letter from St. John's River Management. ROLL CALL on the motion carried. McCarthy, Harris) A. (3-2) (Nay - 2. Dum~ ~9~Y - 10 ~iG ~af~a Attorney Palmer opened the five bids and read them as follows: Johnny Stramm Equipment Complete ............. $41,799.00 Chassis .............. $37,000.00 Bartow Ford Co. W/Out Body ........... $37,000.00 W/ Body .............. $43,543.00 (He said there were a number of equipment variations) Osterlund, Inc. (Giant Trucks) Total ................ $59,937.60 International Truck Sales Chassis .............. $39,797.00 Palm Peterbilt - GMC Total Truck .......... $51,000.00 MOTION by Roth/McCarthy I move we refer the five bids for the Dump Body and Chassis to staff for their review and recommendation to City Council. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) RRQ~~Q~L~Q~~ Mayor Harris requested that three items be added to the agenda; Auditor's Letter of Engagement under New Business, Petition PBA regarding representation for two lieutenants under New Business, and Golf Course request to bid for Truckster/Sprayer and Oftanol. Council approved the request. 9. QQ~~ ~Q~ Councilman Vallone stated that due to scheduling difficulties he would be unable to remain on the Equal Opportunities Council. Councilman Metcalf volunteered for the position. The City Clerk was requested to send a letter to the Equal Opportunities Council to that effect. Mary DeChaine defended the Police Department's right to use City vehicles. Randy Snyder spoke on the Little League and proposed programs for youth. Mayor Harris requested that the Little League work with the City Attorney and the Parks and Recreation Committee to bring back a plan to Council. Art Hallgren spoke on the Police Department and Little League. Dave Puscher, supervisor of uniform division of the Police Department, recommended that Council not impose strict policies on City vehicles. Ann Elam, secretary to the Police Department, requested that instead of attacking the Police Department there be an agenda item "Police Department Building". Carol Brewer, Sebastian Ambulance Squad, said Police Department was doing an excellent job and vehicle use should not be restricted. Mayor Harris closed the Public Input at 7:50 P.M. A. RESOLUTION NO. R-87-31 - Abandonment of Easement Silva - Lot 27 & 28, Block 201, Unit 8, SH B. RESOLUTION NO. R-87-32 - Abandonment of Easement Burgoon Berger - Lot 26 & 27, Block 283, Unit 11 SH C. Request for Community Center - Indian River County Chapter - MADD - 5/18/87 87.134 D. Approve Expense Voucher - Councilman Metcalf E. Approve Expense Voucher - Mayor Harris Councilman Vallone requested that Item C) Request for Community Center - Indian River County Chapter - MADD - 5/18/87, be removed from the Consent Agenda. MOTION by Roth/Vallone I move we approve Item A) RESOLUTION NO. R-87-31 - Abandonment of Easement, Silva - Lot 27 & 28, Block 201, Unit 8, SH, Item B) RESOLUTION NO. R-87-32 - Abandonment of Easement, Burgoon Berger - Lot 26 & 27, Block 283, Unit 11, SH, Item D) Approve Expense Voucher - Councilman Metcalf, and Item E) Approve Expense Voucher - Mayor Harris. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we approve the request of the Indian River County Chapter of MADD for waiver of all fees except the $100.00 security deposit for use of the Yacht Club on May 18, 1987. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 12. Q~ ~~ MOTION by McCarthy/Roth I move we approve the request of the Golf Course Business Manager to go to bid for a Truckster/ Sprayer. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried uanimously. (5-0) MOTION by McCarthy/Metcalf I move we approve the request of the Golf Course Business Manager to go to bid for Oftanol. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 5 87.134 13. 14. 15. 16. 2. Littl~ League , Five Year Plan Mayor Harris once again stated that he would like to have a committee formed including Little League, Parks and Recreation, and the City Attorney to come back to Council with a plan. He also asked Hector Franco to work with them and look into the possible construction of fields at Barber Street. When questioned by Vice Mayor Roth as to where $29,000.00 was in the budget, Carol Carswell stated that there was $7500.00 for building a new ballfield. MAYQ~{ ! S MATTERS Mayor Harris made a presentation on the serious drainage problems in the City. He said Doug Scurlock would be in attendance at the May 27, 1987, Regular meeting. COUNCIL MATTER~ Councilman Metcalf and Councilman Vallone each offered $50.00 reward for the apprehension of an individual who spraypainted obscenities on a residents house. Carol Carswell was requested to send a letter of explanation regarding the 1985/86 fiscal year budget to creditors processing the 1 million dollar loan. Mayor Harris suggested that Mrs. Carswell also request a letter from auditor Carol Duffey. Discussion took place on Hector Francois title change from City Engineer to Engineering/Public Works Director. Mayor Harris said a new State rule does not allow the title "City Engineer" when a P.E. has not been obtained. CITY ATTORNEY MAT~ Non e. NEW DUSINESS MOTION by McCarthy/Metcalf I move we execute the engagement letter with Dobson, ~erning, and Duffey for fiscal year 1986/87. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 6 87.141 87.117 87.142 MOTION by Roth/Metcalf I move we execute consent for election for union representation for two Police Lieutenants. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 1. ~9~ugst to Bid - This item was referred back to the committee the Mayor requested to be formed between Little League, Parks and Recreation, and the City Attorney. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE SERVICE FEE FOR A DISHONORED CHECK, DRAFT, OR ORDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF MONEY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Palmer read Resolution No. R-87-30, by title only. MOTION by Roth/Metcalf i move we adopt Resolution No. R-87-30, as read by the City Attorney, by title only, effective immediately. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) C. E~SQ~!Q~ ~Q~ R~7-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION II OF PART V OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES RELATING TO UNLIMITED TiME STATUS EMPLOYEES WHO SHALL BE HIRED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Palmer read Resolution No. R-87-33, by title only. MOTION by Metcalf/Vallone I move we adopt Resolution No. R-87-33, as read by the City Attorney, by title only. ROLL CALL on the motion failed. (2-3) (Nay - Roth, McCarthy, Harris) 7 87.143 87.144 87.145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-84-18A, AND THEREBY CHANGING THE AGENDA DEADLINE FOR CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS FROM NOON ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE RESPECTIVE MEETING TO FOUR-THIRTY P.M. ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE RESPECTIVE MEETING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Palmer read Resolution No. R-87-34, by title only. MOTION by Roth/Metcalf I move we adopt Resolution No. R-87-34, as read by the City Attorney, by title only. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Councilman Vallone read a letter into the record. (See attached) Mayor Harris instructed Attorney Palmer to investigate insurance coverage for City vehicles. Councilman McCarthy said he would like to see a written policy on City vehicles. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 20A-5.17 OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THEREBY ADDING SPECIFIED LOT SLOPING REQUIREMENTS OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney Palmer read Ordinance No. O-87-16, by title only. MOTION by Vallone/McCarthy I move we accept the first reading and set for Public Hearing on June 10, 1987, Ordinance No. O-87-16, as read by the City Attorney, by title only. 17. Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:53 P.M. 8 MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE MAY 27, 1987 MEETING ~A~OR L. GENE HARRIS ATTEST: KATHRY~]/M. BENJAMI~ CITY CLERK The City Council needs to address a policy for the use, operation and maintenance of city owned vehicles. We have acquired a fleet of vehicles which reflect a large investment of tax dollars. In addition to the initial investment, the costs of insurance, maintenance and fuel are on-going costs. Each vehicle should have a Fuel/Maintenance Log with daily entries including odometer readings, fuel amount used, and any mechanical/electrical problems noticed during the shift. This would enable the maintenance department to fix problems before they become major repairs. Any Department Head , unlimited time status employee or any other employee of the city who is on 24 hour call and who dri:ves a city vehicle home at the end of their 8 hour shift should have the :responsibility of maintaining the Vehicle Lox showing the mi:lc'age and fuel used. Any employee who lives outside the city limits should not be taki'ng the vehicle home bt( would have the responsibility of securing the vehicle and leaving it in a properly designated location on city property. It should be the policy of the city that only persons on official city business could be passengers in a city'vehicle, with the exception of the marked police units who should already have a policy 'regarding the transportation of prisoners. With a policy of maintaini'ng Logs in each and every city owned':vehiele, with odometer readings and fuel amounts used, ~e w'ill :be 'better able to determine which vehicles need to be retired From service due to poor performance or maintenace costs; we wi]l :be more informed at budget time when we need to allocate funds for 'fuel, maintenance 'and capital outlay for new vehicles, and most importantly, we will have better records pertaining to the cities fleet of vehicles inventory at audit time. Iff the City has a vehicle policy already in place, I Feel this council should have copies of the policy to r'ev:iew and possibly revise, w~th the result of maintaining the fleet at the most ec'onomlcal level and conserving tax dollars.