HomeMy WebLinkAbout09091998 City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET ~ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
TELEPHONE (561} 589-5330 c~ FAX (561) 589-=_,570
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
- 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 CiO,,Council - limit often
minutes per speaker (~-97-21)
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL_CALL
AG]~NDA, MQ~I~J(~.~TIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon majority vote of City Council members (R-97-21)
PRQCLAMAT[Q~,_~_NNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation &Plaque to Employee of the Second Quarter for 1998 - Timothy Zelinski
CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
CITY MANAGER MATTERS
98.154
98.095
98.162
98.157
98.118
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CONSENTAGEND~
All 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.
A. Approval of Minutes - 8/24/98 Workshop, 8/26/98 Regular Meeting, 9/2/98 Special Meeting, 9/2/98
Workshop
PUBLIC.HEARI~NG - None
I~I'RODUCTION OF NEW B.I,I~IIyES$ FROM THE PUBLIC
Which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - Hmit often minutes for each speaker
COMMITTEE REPORTS/I~CQMME~ATIONS
A. Code Enforcement
1. Accept Resignation of Joseph Flescher (City Clerk Transmittal 8/31/98, Flescher Letter)
2. Interview and Appoint Members as Follows: (City Clerk Transmittal 9/1/98, Three
Application, Member List and Ad)
· One regular member businessman position - Unexpired term expires 3/2000
· One regular member position - Unexpired term expires 3/2001
· One alternate member position - Unexpired term expires 4/2000
B. Tree Ach'jsory Board
1. Accept Resignation of Marlene Ulisky (City Clerk Transmittal 9/1/98, Ulisky Letter)
OLD BUSINESS
A. Approve Renewal of Florida League of Cities insurance Policies in the Amount of $228,243 to be
Appropriated in 1998/99 Fiscal Year and Authorize City Manager to Execute Two Year Premium
Guarantee Agreement - Deferred from 8/26/98 (Finance Director Transmittal 9/9/98, Renewal
Quotes, 2 Yr. Premium Guarantee)
NEW BUSINES~
A. Award Main Street Baffle Box Contract to Low Bidder M.D. Utility Contractors, Inc. in the Amount
of $66,240.90 Contingent Upon DEP Approval (Public Works Transmittal 9/1/98)
B. City Attorney/Legal Services Proposals - Direct Staff (City Clerk Transmittal 9/2/98, Proposals
Distributed Previously Under Separate Cover)
Adopt Resolution No. 1~-~8-42 - Communigations Workers of America Collective Bargaining
Agreement (l-[l~4~an Resources Trar~smittal 9/3/98, R-98-40 and Agre¢l~ent)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATItrYING THE
AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER l,
1998 THROUGH AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
98.165
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Adopt Resolution No. R-98-41 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Renewal Rates (Human Resources
Transfnittal 8/28/98. R~-98-4 l)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, THE NEW BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
HEALTH PREMIUMS RATES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE.
98.166
Approve Addendum to Primeco Personal Communications Lease Agreement to Provide Cell Phone
Service to City (City Manager Transmittal 9/3/98, Chief White Memo, Conde Letter, Proposed
Amended Lease Agreemen0
98.167
Use of Off-Duty Police Officers for Certain Uses at Community Center (City Manager Transmittal
9/3/98, Chief White Memo 9/3/98)
98.168
Authorize City Manager to Apply for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant for
Good Guys Property (City Manager Transmittal 9/3/98, FRDAP Guidelines)
15. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
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Mr. Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Larry Paul
Mayor Ruth Sullivan
Vice Mayor Martha Wininger
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
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ADJOURN (All meetings shah adjourn at lO:30 p. m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a
majority vote of City CounciO
ANY PERSON WHO DECK)ES TO APPFAL 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 7'0 ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WttlCH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WIIICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE
HEARD. (2a6.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITIt DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WItO 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.
Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available in tile Council Chambers for all Government Meetings.
· SpecialMeeting. (Budget Hearing) Thursday, September 1 O, 1998 ~ 7pm
· SpecialMeeting- (FinalBudget Hearing) - Tuesday, September 22, 1998 ~ 7pm
· Regular Meeting- Wednesday, September 23, 1998 ~ 7pm
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
FROM THE PUBLIC
SIGN-UP SHEET
"New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred
or was discovered within the previous six months
SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 REGULAR MEETING
USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Mayor Sullivan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
There was a moment of silence.
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Ruth Sullivan
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
Mr. Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Larry Paul
~ity Council Absent:
Vice Mayor Martha Wininger (excused)
Staff Present:
City Manager, Thomas Frame
Acting City Attorney, Timothy Williams
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Chief of Police, Randy White
City Engineer, Martha Campbell
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Two
98.090
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETiONSI
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon majority vote of City Council members (R-97-21)
None.
PROCLAMATIQ~, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIOJ~$
A. Presentation of Plaque to Emplo, y~c,.ol~the Second Quarter for 1998 - Timothy Zelinski
Mayor Sullivan read and presented a plaque to Timothy Zelinski.
CITY ATTORNEY MATT~P~$
None.
CITY MEAGER MATTERS
The City Manager reported on the progress of the Cavcorp property improvement and Barber/US I median
cut, and asked council for one additional executive caucus on Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Council concurred.
CONSENT AGENDA
All 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 - 8/24/98 Workshop, 8/26/98 Regular Meeting, 9/2/98 Special Meeting, 9/2/98
Workshop
The City Manager read the consent agenda.
MOTION by Neuberger/Paul
I make a motion to approve the minutes.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0.
10. PUBLIC HE~NG - None
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Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Three
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM_THE PUBLIC
Which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit often minutes for each speaker
The following citizens addressed City Council:
· Walter Barnes, 402 Azine Terrace, Sebastian
· Joe Rueck, 135 Miller Drive, Sebastian
· Harry Thomas, 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian
· Betsy Field, 149 Kildare Drive, Sebastian
° Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian
· Jane Barczyk, 609 Caravan Terrace, Sebastian
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Code Enforcement
1. A~c~pt Resignation of Joseph Flescher (City Clerk Transmittal 8/31/98, Flc,~hcr I~tt¢r)
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to accept the resignation of Joseph Flescher from the Code Enforcement Board with
our thanks.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0.
2. Interview and Appoint Members as Follows: {City Clerk Irarlsmitt~ll 9/1/98, Three
Application. Member List and Ad)
City Council interviewed Donna Merritt, and Jane Barczyk.
Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Four
One Regulitr.Met~her Businessman Position - Unexpired Term Expires 3/2000
MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger
I move then that she (Elizabeth Griffin) be appointed to the regular businessman's position
term to expire on 3 of 2000.
Ms. Griffin arrived at this time and was interviewed.
VOICE VOTE on the motion failed (2-2 tie - Cartwfight, Paul - nay)
MOTION by Paul/Cartwright
I'd like to make a motion for Donna Merritt for the regular member business position with
term to expire 3/2000.
VOICE VOTE on the motion failed (2-2 tie - Sullivan, Neuberger - nay)
One Regular Member Position - Unexpired Term Expires 3/2001
MOTION by Paul/Sullivan
I'd like to make another motion that Mrs. Barczyk becomes the regular member for the
unexpired term to 3/2001.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0.
One Alternate Member Position - Unex~ire~l Term Expire~ 4/2000
MOTION by Paul/Cartwright
I'd like to move that Mrs. Griffin be in the position of the alternate member to expire 4 of
2000.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0.
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to appoint Mrs. Merritt to the regular member business position unexpired term to
expire 3/2000.
VOICE VOTE on the motion failed (2-2 tie - Sullivan, Neuberger - nay)
B. Tree Advi$oI:/Board
98.095
1. Accept Resigllatioa of Marlene Ulisky (Cily Clerk Tran~llaj~lal [¥1/98, Ulisky Letter)
MOTION by Paul/Cartwright
I move to accept resignation of Marlene Ulisky for the Tree Advisory Board.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0.
oRegular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Five
Mr. Neuberger gave a report on Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
Mr. Paul reported on videotapes available from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council; Indian
River Community College classes;
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:50 p.m.)
and the opening of the American Red Cross office in Sebastian.
13. OLD BUSINESS;
98.162
Approv~ Renewal of Florida League of Cities Insurance Policies in the Amount.~f $_~8.2,~3 ~;o 1~
Appropriated in 1998/99 Fiscal Ye~lr angl At~thoriz¢ City Man,er to Execute Two Year Premium
Guarantee Agreement - Deferred from 8/26/98 (Finance P_Jl'¢ftor Xra~mi~l 9/9/98, Renewal
Ouotes, 2 Yr. Premium Guarant~?]
MOTION by Paul/Sullivan
I move to approve the renewal of the insurance policies with Florida League of Cities for
$228,243.
Mrs. Cartwright asked for the list of the last five years' premiums.
Mr. Paul and Mayor Sullivan added "to be appropriated in 1998/99 fiscal year and authorize the City
Manager to execute the two year premium agreement."
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - absent
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Six
14. NEW BUSINE.$$
98.157 A.
98.118 B.
Award Main Street Baffle 159;~ Contract to Low Bidder M.D~ Utility Contractors, Inc. in the Amount
of $66,240.90 Contjllgcnt Upon DEP Approval (Publi~ Works Transmittal 9/1/98)
MOTION by Sullivan/Neuberger
I would move to approve the contract of the Iow bidder M.D. Utility Company, Inc. for
$66,240.90 for Main Street baffle box contingent upon DEP approval.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - nay
MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (Cartwright - nay)
City/kttomey/Legal Services l~iol:~0?~ls - Direct Staff (City Clerk Transmittal 9/2/98, Prol~ol~al~
Distributed Previously U~lder Separate Cover)
The City Manager said Mrs. Wininger agreed with Saturday interviews and gave him a shortlist of
five names.
It was the consensus of City Council to submit a shortlist of each members' top five to the City Clerk
by Monday, September 14, 1998. Interviews were scheduled for October 3, 1998.
Vero Beach Attorney Robert Sechen had offered his assistance.
MOTION by Sullivan/Cartwright
Each member of Council will submit a recommendation of five attorney names for shortlist
by the Council with interviews to be set for Saturday October 3 by the City Council with the selected
attorneys.
The City Clerk was requested to provide a format for ranking and a comparison of in-house and
contract.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0.
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Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Seven
98.164 C.
98.165 D.
Adopt Resolution No. R-98-40 - Communications Worlger~ of Ameri~;a Collective Bargaining
Agreement (Human Resources Transmittal 9/3/98, R-98-40 and/kgJ'eelllenD
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE
AGREEIvlENT WI'II-I THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA FOR THE PER/OD FROM OCTOBER 1,
1998 THROUGH AND INCLUDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION by Paul/Neuberger
I move to approve the collective bargaining agreement and adopt Resolution R-98-40 entering
into an agreement with Communications Workers of America effective 1, 1998. (October)
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Mayor Sullivan called recess at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. All members present
at roll call were present when the meeting reconvened.
Adopt Res~l.~ltigrl No, R-98-41 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Renewal gtlt¢~ (t:[1jman Resources
Transmittal 8/28/98. R-9~-¢_1)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, THE NEW BLUE CROSS AND
BLUE SHIELD HEALTH PREMIUMS RATES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS
OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE.
The Acting City Attorney read Resolution No. R-98-41 by title.
MOTION by Cartwright/Paul
I move to adopt Resolution 98-41.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
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Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Eight
98.166 E.
Approve Addendum to Primeco Personal Communications Lease Agreement ~9_~r_o¥_i~ ~lJ Phone
Service to City (City Manager Traa.s. milt~l 9/3/9~. Cltief White Memo, Con& Letter, Proposed
Amended L~a~ Agr¢~men0
MOTION by Neuberger/Cartwright
I recommend approval of the amended legal agreement, authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
It was requested that the City Attorney review and approve the contract.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Wininger - absent
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger . - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
MOTION CARRlED 4-0
98.167 F.
Use of Off-Duty Police Officers for Certairl U3e~ ig Community Center (City Manager Transmittal
9/3/98, Chiel~ ~t~ M~mo 9/3/98)
A lengthy discussion took place on the need for security.
TAPE II -SIDE I (8:52 p.m.)
MOTION by Cartwright/Neuberger
I move to approve the use of off duty police officers for uses at the community center and
other city facilities for functions with or without alcohol up to 75 guests no officers required, 76-250
I officer required, 251-400 2 officers required, and the high school and junior dance functions as
suggested.
An option to offer security to groups under 75 and a provision to waive of the security requirement
were added to the motion.
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 3-1 (Paul - nay).
Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Nine
98.168 G.
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Authorize City Manager to APpI~ for Florida Recreation Developm¢3[/Sssistq~g,,Prograrn Grant for
Good Guys Properi~y (City Manager Transmittal 9/3/98, FRDAP Guidelines)
MOTION by Cartwfight/Neuberger
I move to authorize Mr. Frame to include a request for funding aid through use of a FRDAP
ROLL CALL:
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
° Asked about the silver poles at the city compound.
B. Mr. Larr~ paul
* Discussed Tom Collins letter regarding the south city limit sign.
° Asked if he had missed out on a Press Journal photo shoot on the new ambulance
C. Mayor Ruth Sullivan
o Inquired about a skateboard park and the City Manager said he would place the item on the
next agenda to look at location alternatives.
D. Vice Mayor Martha Wininger - Absent.
E. Mrs. Louise Car[wright
° Recommended contacting the Satellite Beach City Manager regarding a skateboard park
package.
Being no further business, Mayor Sullivan adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mr. Neuberger - aye
Mr. Paul - aye
Mrs. Sullivan - aye
Mrs. Wininger - absent
CITY COl~[N~ll~ MATTER~
A. Mr. Chuck Neuberge£
Regular City Council Meeting
September 9, 1998
Page Ten
Approved at the
'Kfithryah~. O'Halloi:an, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
,1998, Regular City Council Meeting.
Mayor
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