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AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 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 ~'the item by the City Council if they have signed the sign-up sheet provided prior
to the meeting - limit often minutes pet' speaker (R-93-19)
Introduction of New Business from, the Public shall not be allowed at City Council
Ubrkshops (R-93-19).
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS ANDIOR DELETIONS)
items not on the written agenda may be added only
upon unanimous consent of the Council members present
(Resolution No. R-93-19).
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
94.100 A. City Clerk Announcement (No Backup)
94.181
94.182/
93.010
94.073
94.183
94.184
94.185
94.186
94.187
94.188
6. WORKSHOP ITEMS
Health Insurance (Personnel Director Transmittal
dated 6/21/94, Personnel Director Memo dated
6/13/94, Comparison Charts)
Indian River Drive Riverfront Area (City Manager
Transmittal dated 6/30/94)
Proposed Resolution No. R-94-25 - Vickers Grove
Sandmining Special Use Permit (Director of
Community Development Transmittal dated 6/30/94,
R-94-25, Dill Letter dated 5/24/94, Torpy Letter
dated 6/22/94)
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Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation Re:
Setbacks for Corner Lots (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 6/9/94, P & Z Memo
dated 6/9/94, Map, Excerpt LDC)
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (City Manager
Transmittal dated 6/27/94, Wright Letter dated
6/20/94, DCA Memo dated 5/2/94, Agreement)
Bailey Drive Boat Ramp - Hours of Operation (city
Clerk Transmittal dated 6/28/94, Sec. 74-1)
Indian River County Parks and Recreation
Committee - Alternate Member (City Clerk
Transmittal dated 6/29/94, IRC P & R Membership
List, Galley Memo dated 12/7/93)
Proposed Resolution No. R-94-37 - Casino Gambling
(City Manager Transmittal dated 6/28/94, R-94-37)
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum
B. Mrs. Norma Damp
C. Mr. Robert Freeland
D. Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Discuss Building Permit Fee Waivers (No
Backup)
E. M_D_yor Arthur Firtion
8. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
9. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
10. ADJOURN
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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.)
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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.
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JULY 6, 1994 WORKSHOP
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET g SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570
MINUTES
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CIIAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON iTEMS
BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN TIlE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
CITY HALL, 1.225 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)
Introduction of New Business from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council
Workshops (R-93-19).
1. Mayor Firtion called the workshop to order at 7:00
p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council
Present:
Mayor Arthur Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Robert Freeland
Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Staff Present:
City Manager, Joel L. Koford
City Clerk, Kathryn M. O'Halloran
Assistant City Attorney, Richard Torpy
Director of Community Development,
Bruce Cooper
Personnel Director, Wendy Widmann
Deputy city Clerk, Sally Maio
City Council Workshop
July 6, 1994
Page Two
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.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
94.100
A. city Clerk Announcement (No Backup)
The City Clerk presented a certificate of completion
to Mayor Firtion for his attendance at the 1994
Florida Institute of Government Institute for Elected
Municipal officials.
6. WORKSHOP ITEMS
94.181
Health Insurance (Personnel Director Transmittal
dated 6/21/94, Personnel Director Memo dated
6/13/94, Comparison Charts)
The Personnel Director reiterated the recommendation
of the Health Insurance Committee to approve a
contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, noted there
were representatives in the audience to answer
questions and fielded questions from City Council.
Steve Barton, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, responded to
questions from City Council.
Louis Schlitt, Schlitt Insurance Services, addressed
city Council urging review of his proposal. The
Personnel Director responded with reasons his was not
selected.
It was the consensus of City Council to go along with
the committee recommendation and place contract
approval on the July 13, 1994 agenda. The addition
of Sebastian River Medical Center as a PPO was
suggested.
The City Clerk inquired whether the contract will be
ready for July 13 and city Council concurred to wait
until July 27, 1994.
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94.182/ B.
93.010
Indian River Drive Riverfront Area (city Manager
Transmittal dated 6/30/94)
Richard Taracka, 1320 Coverbrook Lane, Sebastian,
suggested a boat trailer parking fee.
The City Manager reiterated his recommendation to
create a Community Development District with a board
elected by the affected property owners in the
riverfront area as provided for in FS 190.005(2),
and use the north, south, and east city limits and
the western edge of railroad right-of-way as the
district boundaries.
City Council discussion followed.
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:57 p.m.)
Discussion continued. Mayor Firtion and Mrs. Damp
concurred with the recommendation. Mrs. Corum
suggested including all of Indian River Drive. Mr.
Oberbeck objected to the district. Mr. Freeland
expressed concern that all property owners in the
district have input.
The City Manager said if city Council is inclined to
look at the district, the next step is to have the
City Attorney develop a brief on legalities and
procedures, include a copy of FS 190.005, determine
whether Council wants to move forward, and if so,
adopt an ordinance. He said this would probably not
be accomplished before October.
Following further discussion, it was the consensus of
City Council that the city Attorney prepare the brief
with recommended boundaries.
Mr. Freeland inquired about the status of zoning
amendments as sent back to Planning and Zoning.
Director of Community Development responded.
The
Mayor Firtion called recess at 8:03 p.m. and
reconvened the workshop at 8:11 p.m. Ail members
were present.
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94.073 C.
94.183
94.184
Proposed Resolution No.,. R-94-25 - Vickers Grove
Sandmininq Special Use Permit (Director o__f
Community Development Transmittal dated 6/30/94,
R-94-25. Dill Letter dated 5J24/94, Torpy Letter
dated 6/22/94)
Charles Cramer, Fischer & Sons, Inc., suggested
amendment to Section 2 - Subsections A and F of the
proposed Resolution.
The Assistant City Attorney responded that amendment
to F would create an additional burden to the City by
requiring a public hearing and suggested only a minor
amendment to language in A to prevent future Councils
from maliciously amending City regulations to affect
this use.
It was the consensus of City Council to direct the
City Attorney to work with Attorney Dill to amend A
and bring the resolution .back.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation Re:
Setbacks for Corner Lots (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 6/9/94. P & Z Memo
dated 6/9/94, Ma~ Excerpt LDC)
The Director of Community Development reiterated the
recommendation of Planning and Zoning.
After some discussion, it was the consensus of City
Council to leave the language as it is in the Code.
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (City Manager
Transmittal dated 6/27/94~ Wright Letter dated
6/20/94, DCA Memo dated 5j2/94, Agreement)
The City Manager said the purpose of the agreement is
to lay the groundwork for state assistance for
disaster recovery. He further inquired, on behalf of
Animal Control, whether they could utilize a fenced
area in the City to shelter stray animals in the event
of a disaster. City Council concurred with Animal
Control's request, directed the City Manager to act
as representative and complete the agreement and
directed the City Clerk's office to prepare the
appropriate resolution, to be approved by the City
Attorney, to accept the terms and conditions of the
agreement.
City Council Workshop
July--7,~ 1994
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TAPE II - SIDE I (8:46 p.m.)
94. 185 F.
Baile~ Drive Boat Ramp - Hours of Operation (City
Clerk Transmittal dated 6~28/94, Sec. 74-1)
The City Clerk reiterated her recommendation to
reduce open hours for the Bailey Drive boat ramp.
It was the consensus of City Council to change the
hours from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half
hour after sunset. The City Clerk will prepare a
resolution.
94. 186
Indian River County Parks and Recreation
Committee_- Alternate Member (City Clerk
Transmittal dated 6/29/94, IRC P & R Membership
List, Galley Memo dated 12/7/93~
Kay Rogers addressed City Council.
Mrs. Corum noted that there are two new openings on
the committee and that Mrs. Rogers can apply for the
unincorporated north county position.
It was the consensus of city Council to appoint Kay
Rogers as alternate to the Indian River County Parks
and Recreation Committee.
94.187
Proposed Resolution No. R-94-37_- Casino Gambling
(City Manager Transmittal dated 6J28/94, R-94-37)
The City Manager inquired whether adoption of the
resolution would bind the City in such a way that in
the event casino gambling was approved the city would
be locked out. The Assistant City Attorney said it
would not.
It was the consensus of City Council to place the
proposed resolution on the July 13, 1994 agenda.
7. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum
Vice Mayor Corum requested an update on proposed
welcome signs, funding for riverfront signs and the
location of present city limit signs; and commended
all those involved in the 4th of July celebration.
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B. Mrs. Norma Damp
Mrs. Damp also commended those involved in the 4th of
July celebration; and said she would like to discuss
Mr. Taracka's suggestion to establish a boat trailer
parking fee at a later date.
C. Mr. Robert Freeland
Mr. Freeland suggested additional temporary
handicapped parking spaces at Riverview Park on the
4th of July; and inquired about City Council members
attending a property owners meeting at which one
member of City Council will field questions, to which
the City Attorney advised that this should not occur
to avoid violation of the Sunshine Law.
D. Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Mr. Oberbeck suggested appropriating funds for
drainage in the highlands rather than signs along the
riverfront; expressed concern for perceived problems
at the 4th of July celebration and suggested
formation of a committee chaired by a Councilmember.
E. Mayor Arthur Firtion
Mayor Firtion commended 4th of July committee
participants.
Oberbeck Matters
94.188
Discuss Building Permit Fee Waivers (No
Backup)
Mr. Oberbeck suggested establishing a half fee for
churches for all building fees effective October 1,
1994.
Mayor Firtion suggested this be placed on the next
workshop to allow the City Attorney time for review.
TAPE II - SiDE II (9:32 p.m.)
The Assistant City Attorney suggested that all not-
for-profit groups should be treated equally and that
he can conduct a more indepth review. City Council
concurred with directing him to review it.
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July-7~,&1994
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8. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
The City Attorney was excused from the July 9, 1994
special meeting at which the Assistant City Attorney
will be interviewed.
94.190/
93.262
The Assistant City Attorney reported that the
decision on the Fey lawsuit has been decided and that
the city must issue the special use permit for a
mulching facility subject to the applicant meeting
certain conditions.
He recommended against appeal and it was the
consensus of City Council that there be no appeal.
9. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
94.180
The City Manager said he and the Finance Director met
with Indian River County today regarding acquiring
water for the Indian River Drive area, reported that
the County will allow the City to piggyback their
existing engineering and construction contracts, and
that he will need a resolution requesting that the
County provide water to the City through the meter
process at the city southern boundary.
He further asked whether the City would ever be
interested in selling the total system to the County.
It was the consensus of City Council to sell the
system to the County if approached.
Discussion took place on costs for installation of
water in the area of Indian River Drive. It was the
consensus of City Council to direct the City Manager
to have the resolution drafted.
10.
Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned
the workshop at 10:00 p.m.
Approved at the
/3 , 1994, City Council
Meeting. ~~~
Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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