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TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570
AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECiAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 - 7:30 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
PURPOSE:
1) Water and Wastewater Purchase and Sale Matters
- Conduct F.S. 180.301 Hearing
- Adopt Resolution No. R-95-$5
- 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 0-95-25 - Set PH 9/27/95
2) 1995/96 Fiscal Year Final Budget Hearings
- Final Hearing & Adopt Resolution No. R-95-$0- Millage- 6.90
- Final Hearing & Adopt Resolution No. R-95-51 - 1995/96 FY
Budget
3) Golf Course Rates Public Hearing
- Hearing andAdopt Resolution No. R-95-49
~4nyone wishing to address City Council during the public hearing is required to sign the
sign-up sheet provided prior to the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. WATER AND WASTEWATER PURCHASE AND SALE MATTERS
95.089
95.089
A. PUBLIC HEARING IN ACCORDANC]3 WITH F.S. 180.301
The normal order of business forpublic hearings (R-95-33) is as
follows:
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution if Applicable
° Staff Presentation
· Public Input
· StaffSummation
· Mayor Closes Hearing
° Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-5~ - Findings of Fact in
Accordance with Florida Statute 180.301 - Purchase and Sale
Agreement - Water and Wastewater Facility (R-95-55, Revised
Agreement and Addenda)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE, SALE, ASSUMPTION AND
TRANSFER OF THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
COMPRISING THE UTILITY SYSTEM OWNED AND UTILIZED BY
THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN TO PROVIDE WATER AND
WASTEWATER SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FINDING OF A PUBLIC
PURPOSE AND NECESSITY; PROVIDING THAT THE ACQUISITION
IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN CONFORMANCE WiTH SECTION
180.301, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO
COMPLETE THE PURCHASE, SALE, ASSUMPTION AND
TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
APPLICABILITY.
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95.089
ORDINANCE NO. 0-95-25 - Consenting to the Imposition of
Special Assessments by Indian River County (City Manager
Transmittal dated 9/15/95, 0-95-25)
1st Reading, Set Public Hearing for 9/2 7/95
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
CONSENTING TO THE IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
AND OR THE INCLUSION OF ALL OF ITS INCORPORATED AREAS
WITHIN ONE OR MORE MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNITS
CREATED BY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO PROVIDE WATER OR
WASTEWATER FACILITIES, SERVICES OR PROGRAMS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
1995/96 FISCAL_YEAR - FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as follows:
Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution if Applicable
Staff Presentation
Public Input
Staff Summation
Mayor Closes Hearing
Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
95.077
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-50 - Millage Rate of 6.90 Mills
(Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/15/95, R-95-50)
2nd Public Hearing and Final Adoption Resolution No. R-95-50 is to be
Read in Full in Accordance with F$ 200.065 (2)(d)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.900 FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL
OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
95.077
RESOLUTIOI~ NO. R-95-51 - 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Budget (Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/15/95, R-95-51)
2nd Public Hearing and Adoption
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1995
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; DETERMINING AND FIXING
THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR; DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
APPLICABLE FUNDS ON HAND; ESTIMATING RECEIPTS FOR THE
GENERAL FUND, EXHIBIT "A'; GOLF COURSE FUND, EXHIBIT
"B"; AIRPORT FUND, EXHIBIT "C"; CEMETERY TRUST FUND,
EXHIBIT "D"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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GOLF COURSE RATES PUBLIC HEARING
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as follows:
Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution if Applicable
Staff Presentation
Public Input
Staff Summation
Mayor Closes Hearing
Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
95.148
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-49 - Golf Course Rates (City Manager
Transmittal dated 8/25/95, R-95-49)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO GREENS FEES AND GOLF
CART FEES AT THE ML~ICIPAL GOLF COURSE; PROMULGATING A
NEW SCHEDULE OF GREENS FEES AND GOLF CART FEES;
PROMULGATiNG A NEW SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
FEES; AUTHORIZiNG THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER TO MAKE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HOURS AND CONDITIONS UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES; AUTHORIZING THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER
TO ADJUST THE SUMMER FEE SCHEDULE WITHIN THE SPECIAL
RANGE FOR MARKETING PURPOSES; AUTHORIZING THE GOLF
COURSE MANAGER TO ADJUST THE RATION OF TEE-TIMES
RESERVATION BETWEEN MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ADJOURN
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HFARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS
AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECO~
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286. 0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), 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.
95.077
PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
~ ~, RESOLUTION NO. R-9~5-50 - Millage Rate of 6.90 Mills
2nd Public Hearing and Final Adoption
ReSolution No. R-95-$0 is to be Read in Full in Accordance with FS
200. 065 (2)(d)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.900 FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL
OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
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PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET
SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING
b g~ RESOLUTION NO. R-95-49 - Golf Course Rates
Public Hearing and Adoption
A RESOLUTiON OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
PERTAINING TO GREENS FEES AND C_ff)LF CART FEES AT THE MUNICIPAL GOLF
COURSE; PROMULGATING A NEW SCHEDULE OF GREENS FEES AND GOLF
CART FEES; PROMULGATiNG A NEW SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
FEES; AUTHORIZiNG THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
TO THE HOURS AND CONDITIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
AUTHORIZiNG THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER TO ADJUST THE SUMMER FEE
SCHEDULE WITHiN THE SPECIAL RANGE FOR MARKETiNG PURPOSES;
AUTHORIZiNG THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER TO ADJUST THE RATION OF
TEE-TIMES RESERVATION BETWEEN MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS;
PROVIDiNG FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS iN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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95.077
~.. ~. RESOLUTION NO. K-95-51 - 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Budget _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO
CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE ENSUING YEAR;
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF APPLICABLE FUNDS ON HAND;
ESTIMATING RECEIPTS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, EXHIBIT "A';
GOLF COURSE FUND, EXHIBIT "B"; AiRPORT FUND, EXHIBIT "C";
CEMETERY TRUST FUND, EXHIBIT "D"; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET ri SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570
MINUTES
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MA Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK- 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
PURPOSE:
1) Water and Wastewater Purchase and Sale Matters
2) 1995/96 Fiscal Year Final Budget Hearings
3) Golf Course Rates Public Hearing
1. Mayor Firtion called the Special Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Cily Council Present:
Mayor Arthur L. Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Mrs. Louise Cartwright
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Raymond Halloran
Staff Present:
City Manager, Joel Koford
City Attorney, Clifton McClelland, Jr.
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Finance Director, Joel Haniford
Chief of Police, Earl Petty
Airport Manager, John Van Antwerp
Director of Community Development,
Bruce Cooper
Public Works Director, Richard Votapka
Human Resources Director, Wendy
Widmann
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Special City Council Meeting
September 20, 1995
Page Two
95.089
95.089
WATER AND WASTEW2~TER PURCHA~SE AND SAI~ MATTERS
A. PUBLIC HI~ARING IN ACCORDANCE WITU F,S. 180.301
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as
follows:
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution if Applicable
° StaffPresentation
· Public Input
· StaffSummation
o Mayor Closes Hearing
° Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
RESOLUTION_.NO. R-95-55 - Findings of Fact in
Accordance with Florida Statute 180.301 - Purchase and Sale
Agreement - Water and Wastewater Facility (R-95-55, Revised
Agreement and Addenda)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE, SALE, ASSUMPTION AND
TRANSFER OF THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
COMPRISING THE UTILITY SYSTEM OWNED AND UTILIZED BY
THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN TO PROVIDE WATER AND
WASTEWATER SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR FINDING OF A PUBLIC
PURPOSE AND NECESSITY; PROVIDING THAT THE ACQUISITION
IS 1N THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION
180.301, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO
COMPLETE THE PURCHASE, SALE, ASSUMPTION AND
TRANSFER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
APPLICABILITY.
Mayor Firtion opened the public heating at 7:31 p.m. and the City Attorney
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September 20, 1995
Page Three
read Resolution No. R-95-55 by title only.
The City Manager explained that the first order of business would be to
conduct a public hearing in accordance with FS 180, second to adopt
Resolution No. R-95-55 and third to approve Ordinance No. 0-95-25 on
first reading and set it for public hearing on September 27, 1995.
The City Attorney handed out a sheet of paper relative to amendments to
the agreement (see attached).
Chuck Neuberger, 357 Melrose Lane, Sebastian, questioned whether the
City ought to be selling the facility.
Ruth Sullivan, 1215 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, expressed concern that
the City was not giving the system an opportunity to work.
The City Manager handed out an amended page 11 to the previously
dislributed FS 180 findings document and read it into the record (see
attached).
Mayor Firtion closed the public heating at 7:46 p.m.
MOTION by Corum/Cartwright
I move Council accepts Resolution No. R-95-55 with four
corrections in the handout provided by the City Attorney.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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September 20, 1995
Page Four
95.089 C.
ORDINANCE NO. O-95-25 - Consenting to the Imposition of
Special Assessments by Indian River County (City Manager
Transmittal dated 9/15/95, 0-95-25)
1st Reading, Set Public Hearing for 9/2 7/95
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
CONSENTING TO THE IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
AND OR THE INCLUSION OF ALL OF ITS INCORPORATED AREAS
WITHIN ONE OR MORE MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNITS
CREATED BY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO PROVIDE WATER OR
WASTEWATER FACILITIES, SERVICES OR PROGRAMS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-95-25 by title only.
MOTION by Cartwright/Damp
I move to approve the first reading and designate the public hearing
for September 27, 1995.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firfion - aye
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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September 20, 1995
Page Five
95.077
1995196 FISCAL YEAR - FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as follows:
Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution if Applicable
Staff Presentation
Public Input
Staff Summation
Mayor Closes Hearing
Council A ction
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-5Q - Millage Rate of 6.90 Mills
(Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/15/95, R-95-50)
2nd Public Hearing and Final Adoption Resolution No. R-95-$0 is to be
Read in Full in Accordance with F$ 200.065 (2)(d)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE OF 6.900 FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL
OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Firtion opened the public heating at 7:51 p.m. and the City Attorney
read Resolution No. R-95-50 in full.
Frank Oberbeck, 601 Layport Drive, Sebastian, discussed taxes and loans to
enterprise funds.
Al Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, discussed a need to change
state law through Florida League of Cities relative to adoption of millage
prior to budget adoption.
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September 20, 195
Page Six
Mayor Firtion closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
MOTION by Damp/Corum
I move to adopt Resolution No. R-95-50.
Vice Mayor Corem distributed a document exhibiting the difference
between Sebastian, Vero Beach and Indian River County property tax
values.
The City Manager noted that the millage rate is below roll-back rate.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
95.077
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-5 ! - 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Budget (Finance Director Transmittal dated 9/15/95, R-95-51)
2nd Public Hearing and Adoption
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1995
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996; DETERMINING AND FIXING
THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE GOVERNMENT
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR; DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
APPLICABLE FUNDS ON HAND; ESTIMATING RECEIPTS FOR THE
GENERAL FUND, EXHIBIT "A'; GOLF COURSE FUND, EXHIBIT
"B"; AIRPORT FUND, EXHIBIT "C"; CEMETERY TRUST FUND,
EXHIBIT "D"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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September 20, 1995
Page Seven
The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-95-51 by title only.
Mayor Firtion opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
The City Manager reiterated general fund, golf course, airport, cemetery
and total budget amounts.
Rick Sweeney, 685 Helicon Terrace, Sebastian, spoke on behalf of the
Sebastian Soccer Association, requesting facilities.
Richard Taracka, 1320 Coverbrook Lane, Sebastian, expressed concern for
the deletion of funding for the Airport Manager, inquired as to reasons for
it, and discussed the golf course budget.
Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, commended the Airport
Manager and inquired as to reasons for deletion of funding for the position.
Betty O'Connor, 491 Thomas Street, Sebastian, concurred with budgeting
funds for golf course equipment and complimented Council on its decorum.
TAPE I - SIDE II (8:18 pm.)
Walter Barnes, 402 Azine Terrace, Sebastian, objected to treatment of the
Airport Manager and urged Council to reconsider.
Thomas Wojciekowski, 425 Peterson Street, Sebastian, urged Council to
reconsider funding the position of Airport Manager, and urged support of
the Golf Course Pro and new pro positions.
Louis Priore, 374 Mango Avenue, Sebastian, expressed exasperation at the
way the City has treated him and other taxpayers relative to drainage
problems, urged Council to downsize rather than increase upper level
personnel, urged Council to reconsider the Airport Manager position, and
expressed concern relative to non-compliance with golf course contracts.
Special City Council Meeting
September 20, 1995
Page Eight
Maura Raborn, 155 Harris Drive, Sebastian, expressed concern regarding
the Airport Manager position and having someone with no experience run
the airport, award of contracts without proper bids, loaning the golf course
general fund money, violation of golf course contracts, Sebastian Panther
needs for a proper facility as promised, requested to see actual invoices for
funds spent for Barber Street Sports Complex in fiscal year 1993, and
suggested a volunteer board be established with members from each sports
agency to start working toward recreation in the City.
Jane Funicello, 150 Concha Drive, Sebastian, said people should be held
liable for contracts, and said it was disgraceful to eliminate the Airport
Manager position without reason.
Ruth Sullivan, 1215 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, expressed concern for
the "firing" of John Van Antwerp without just cause and said employees
like him are very rare.
A1 Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, expressed concern for the
deletion of the Airport Manager position, questioned the Cerjan contract
due to the fact that it was advertised as a help wanted ad, and discussed the
ISS contract.
TAPE ii - SIDE I (9:02 p.m.)
John Van Antwerp, 5225 94th Lane, Sebastian, discussed the grant he
recently obtained from FDOT for runway 4-22 construction, noted that he
has supplied the City with an office, equipment, vehicle and personal time
and asked City Council to reconsider his position.
Kevin Schueberg, 374 Fleming Street, Sebastian, expressed concern for
purchasing equipment for the golf course contrary to the ISS contract, and
said three Council members said if elected they would cut higher up
positions and had now hired new department assistants.
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September 20, 1995
Page Nine
Philip Patnode, 764 Barker Street, Sebastian, concurred with sentiments
expressed by Mr. Schueberg relative to Council comments relative to hiring
higher ups, and purchase of golf course equipment.
Frank Oberbeck, 601 Layport Drive, Sebastian, expressed concern
regarding proposed hiring of two golf course pros and purchase of golf
course equipment, inquired why Council doesn't hear the public's concerns,
suggested using retired people for code enforcement, inquired why so many
new personnel are being added, and said he'd received a letter from
Professional Turf Management, a f'um which had bid on the Golf Course
maintenance about the purchase of equipment.
Bob Freeland, 733 Wentworth Street, Sebastian, said the City is not making
people honor its contracts, played a tape and inquired about compensation
for two proposed golf pros, displayed a memo from the City Manager to
him, and played a tape from March 8, 1995 regarding the Airport Manager.
The City Manager stated he would spend two hours per day on airport
matters, spend time with the Airport Manager to gain knowledge, said
Greiner will assist him and recommended going out to bid on a mowing
contract for airport property.
TAPE II - SIDE II (9:50 p.m.)
The City Manager continued stating that airport grants had been received
and that the City would proceed as scheduled.
Mayor Firtion closed the public hearing at 9:52 p.m., called recess and
reconvened the meeting at 10:05 p.m. All members were present.
MOTION by Cartwright/Halloran
I make a motion that Council direct the City Attorney to draft a plan,
since we had made this a policy decision, to draft a resolution outlining
policy for management of the airport to become effective October 1.
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Mrs. Cartwright then distributed an outline for City Council to consider
(see attached).
City Council discussion followed. The City Manager said the outline reads
as is currently being done and said he found nothing of substance in the
proposal except that he would have to assume Mr. Van Antwerp's
responsibilities.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Halloran - nay
Mayor Firtion - nay
Vice Mayor Corum - nay
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
Mrs. Damp - nay
MOTION FAILED 1-4 (Halloran, Firtion, Corem, Damp - nay)
MOTION by Cartwfight/Corum
I move we extend this meeting until 11:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Firtion - aye
Vice Mayor Corem - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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MOTION by Corum/Cartwright
I move Council accepts, with Mr. Koford's ok, items on outline A of
this page, item 2, 3, 4, and 5 and leave item 1 for Mr. Koford to decide and
come back with a plan.
The City Manager said Council was here to consider a budget and that this
matter was non-budgetary.
Motion and second were withdrawn.
MOTION by Damp/Corem
I move we adopt Resolution No. R-95-51 which includes the general
fund of $7,245,270; golf course fund of $1,378,330; airport fund of
$509,530; and the cemetery trust fund of $139,580 for a total of
$9,272,710.
Vice Mayor Corem discussed the purchase of golf course equipment, noting
the City Manager is looking into it and said she did not agree with
incentives for the pros.
The City Manager noted the amended Golf Course pro agreement will be
on the September 27, 1995 agenda.
Mrs. Cartwfight noted that capital projects will be forthcoming.
The Public Works Director further justified his need for a sign shop
employee.
A brief discussion took place on a recreation department or program.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Corum - aye
Mrs. Cartwfight - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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95.148
GOLF COUR$1~ RATES PUBLIC HEARING
The normal order of business for public hearings (R-95-33) is as follows:
Mayor Opens Hearing
Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution ~f Applicable
Staff Presentation
Public Input
Staff Summation
Mayor Closes Hearing
Council Action
Please note: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to go to the podium and
state his/her name and address for the record prior to addressing City
Council.
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-49 - Golf Course Rates (City Manager
Transmittal dated 8/25/95, R-95-49)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO GREENS FEES AND GOLF
CART FEES AT THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE; PROMULGATING
A NEW SCHEDULE OF GREENS FEES AND GOLF CART FEES;
PROMULGATING A NEW SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
FEES; AUTHORIZING THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER TO MAKE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HOURS AND CONDITIONS UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AUTHORIZING THE GOLF COURSE
MANAGER TO ADJUST THE SUMMER FEE SCHEDULE WITHIN
THE SPECIAL RANGE FOR MARKETING PURPOSES;
AUTHORIZING THE GOLF COURSE MANAGER TO ADJUST THE
RATION OF TEE-TIMES RESERVATION BETWEEN MEMBERS AND
NON-MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR
PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROViDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROViDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Firtion opened the public hearing at 10:45 p.m. and the City
Attorney read Resolution No. R-95-49 by title only.
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Harry Thomas, 654 Balboa Street, Sebastian, stated he believed City
Council is a policy making board.
Vice Mayor Corum called a point of order and requested that Mr. Thomas
stay with golf course rates.
Mr. Thomas stated that the rate structure is related to funding of the golf
course.
TAPE III - SIDE I (10:41 p.m.)
The City Manager briefly explained the minor changes.
Mayor Firtion closed the public hearing at 10:52 p.m.
Thomas Wojciekowski, 425 Peterson Street, Sebastian, recommended
continuing the use of resident card discounts.
MOTION by Cartwri~amp
I move to extend to 11:15 p.m. if necessary.
ROLL CALL:
Mrs. Damp
Mr. Halloran
Mayor Firtion
Vice Mayor Corum
Mrs. Cartwright
- aye
- aye
- aye
- aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Chuck Neuberger, 357 Melrose Avenue, Sebastian, recommended raising
membership rates and leaving cart fees alone.
MOTION by Conun/Cartwright
I move to adopt Resolution No. R-95-49.
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Mrs. Cartwright inquired about the amendment on page 123 regarding
member daily rates noting there was no change. The City Manager said he
would report back.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Halloran - aye
Mayor Firtion - aye
Vice Mayor Corem - aye
Mrs. Cartwright - aye
Mrs. Damp - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Being no further business, Mayor Firtion adjourned the Special Meeting at
11:00 p.m.
Approved at the
Meeting.
,1995, Regular City Council
Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor
City Clerk
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