HomeMy WebLinkAbout07011987L. Gene Harris
Mayor
City of Sebastian
POST OFFICE BOX 780127 [~ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978-0127
TELEPHONE (305) 589-5330
Kathr~n M. Benjamin
City Clerk
SEBASTIAN ~ COUNCIL
WORKSHQ~ MEETING
WEDN~SDAY~ J_~ ]~ 1987 ~ 7:00 P.M.
~ COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 ~AIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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CITY CLERK, CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA.
1. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2. Councilman Metcalf led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. invocation was given by Father Joseph LeSage, Saint
Sebastian Catholic Church.
Present:
Vice Mayor Kenneth Roth
Councilman Robert McCarthy
Councilman George Metcalf
Councilman Peter Vallone
Mayor L. Gene Harris
Attorney Thomas Palmer
5. .RROCLAMATIONS/ANNQUNCE~ENTS
Mayor Harris announced the Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting on Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 P.M.;
the schedule for the 4th of July, and the PBA Caucus
on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Harris said he had spoken with Indian River
Animal Control regarding pickup of animals. He said
he told them the Sebastian Police would no longer
pick up animals.
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A. Presentation Of Man R ~D~B of the Year
Wayne Kroegel, Chairman of the 4th of July parade
introduced Father Joseph LeSage who presented the Man
and Woman of the Year, George Keyes and Peggy Levey.
Mr. Kroegel then explained the activities for this
year's 4th of July and thanked all people involved in
the parade.
6. ~OMMITT~
None.
7. INTRODUCTION QF BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Randy Snyder of the Little League presented a
conceptual plan for the Barber Street ballfield to
Council for their review.
MOTION by Metcalf/Vallone
I move we approve the conceptual plan for the
Barber Street ballfield as presented by Randy Snyder.
Mayor Harris instructed Attorney Palmer to get
involved with the writing of the legal descriptions.
VOICE VOTE:
Vice Mayor Roth - Aye
Councilman McCarthy - Aye
Councilman Metcalf - Aye
Councilman Vallone - Aye
Mayor Harris - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
8. CONSEN~
None.
9. OLD BUSINESS:
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Discussion m Proposed Occupational
Ordinance
Mayor Harris requested that this item be postponed
until he can meet with the Chamber of Commerce.
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MOTION by Metcalf/Vallone
I move we postpone discussion on the proposed
Occupational License until the July 22, 1987, Regular
Council Meeting.
Councilman McCarthy said that he was in favor of the
original proposed ordinance.
VOICE VOTE:
Vice Mayor Roth - Aye
Councilman McCarthy - Nay
Councilman Metcalf - Aye
Councilman Vallone - Aye
Mayor Harris - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
~o~lowup ~0 A~ulance Squad Request fQr
MOTION by Roth/McCarthy
I move we approve the line item transfer of
$2000.00 from the 1986/87 Legislative/Executive
Budget to the Sebastian Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
A lengthy discussion took place between Council and
Mary DeChaine, Chief of the Ambulance Squad, with
some input by Dorothy McKinley, member of the
Ambulance Squad.
Councilman Vallone said he would like to see the
Squad's audit before any funds are dispersed.
Mayor Harris said the City has a responsibility to
maintain the squad in some manner.
Councilman McCarthy said he did not like the
precedent set by Council arguing a motion with the
public.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Roth - Aye
Councilman McCarthy - Aye
Councilman Metcalf - Nay
Councilman Vallone - Aye
Mayor Harris - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
10. MAYOR'S MATTERS
Mayor Harris placed the "Master Thoroughfare Plan" on the
July 22, 1987, Regular Council Meeting at the request of
Vice Mayor Roth.
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11. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
Discussion took place on advertisement for Architectural
and Engineering firms.
Councilman McCarthy questioned the typed history of
Ordinance 0-87-10 received by Council. Mayor Harris explained
that he had requested a history of the ordinance and it is
not an addendum to the minutes.
Councilman McCarthy said that in the Council's acceptance
of Hector Franco's resignation there should have been
included "with regret". He said he hoped a letter would
be sent to him or put in his file.
Councilman Metcalf requested that Council start cutting
some of the proposed 1987/88 fiscal year budgets so that a
deficit is not realized.
Mayor Harris said according to the Charter he must present
a balanced budget and said he will do so in August, 1987.
12. CITY ATTOENEY'S MATTERS
None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ad for city Manager - Councilman Metcalf
Discussion took place on the ad Councilman Metcalf
had presented to Council.
Mayor Harris recommended that each Council member put
together his own ad and present for discussion/action
at the July 8, 1987, Regular Meeting.
Councilman McCarthy recommended that Council send a
letter to Pete Knowles, Florida Range Riders,
thanking him for his services and take over the quest
for a City Manager. He requested that "Discussion
re: Continuing Services of Pete Knowles" be placed
on the July 8, 1987, Regular Council Meeting Agenda.
B. ORDINANQE NO. Q-$1-~8 - (Discussion Only)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 24, AND THEREBY PROVIDING FOR
LOCAL PROVISIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS BY ASSESSMENTS;
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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14.
After a lengthy discussion on percentage of
homeowners on a voluntary assessment, whether or
not absentee landowners should be included, and the
process by which one goes about the petition process,
Attorney Palmer was instructed to redraft Ordinance
No. 0-87-18, addressing some of these questions and
bring it back to Council.
C. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WQRK~
Building Maintenance Workshop - Air
Conditioner
MOTION by Vallone/Metcalf
I move we approve the purchase of a 13,500
BTU Air Conditioner for $570.00 with a line item
transfer from the 1986/87 fiscal year
Legislative/Executive Budget to Building
Maintenance Department.
ROLL CALL .-
Vice Mayor Roth - Aye
Councilman McCarthy - Aye
Councilman Metcalf - Aye
Councilman Vallone - Aye
Mayor Harris - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harris adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
Minutes were approved at the
meeting.
CerST:
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