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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11171993 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1993 - 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 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) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION - Reverend Tom Kempf - Riverside Assembly Church of God 4. ROLL CALL 5. AOENDA 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). 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR /%/~'NOUNCEMENTS 93.085 PUBLIC HEARING& FINAL ACTION The normal order of business for public hearings (Resolution No. R-88-32) is as follows: * Mayor Opens Hearing * Attorney Reads Ordinance Or Resolution * 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 the Council. RESOLUTION NO. R-93-62 - Sebastian Lakes Development Agreement (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 11/10/93, R-93-62, Development Agreement) 2nd Public Hearing and Adoption A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SEBASTIAN LAKES ASSOCIATES, A FLORIDA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; PROVIDING FOR SUBMITTAL OF A COPY OF THE RECORDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Advertised 11/3/93 and 11/10/93 Legal Notices, 11/10/93 1st Public Hearing) 8. CONSENT AGENDA Ail 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 - 11/8/93 Special Meeting, 11/10/93 Regular Meeting 2 93.347 93.348 93.349 93.089 e 11. 12. 13. 14. RESOLUTION NO.~. R-93-64 - Updating Unlimited Time Status Positions in Standard Operating Procedures (Personnel Director Transmittal dated 11/9/93, R- 93-64) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION II OF PART V OF THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES BY ADDING THE TITLES OF PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, STAFF ACCOUNTANT AND ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ce De First Church of the Nazarene - Specimen Tree Removal Request - Tract F, Block 490, SH, U 15 - Three Pines (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 11/10/93, Application, Survey) Sebastian Area civic Association - Waive Rental Fee - Use of Yacht Club - December 9, 1993 - 8 am to Noon - Donations to Worthy Causes (City Clerk Transmittal dated 11/11/93, Application, Phelan Letter dated 11/10/93) PRESENTATIONS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mrs. Carolyn Corum B. Mrs. Norma Damp C. Mr. Robert Freeland D. Mayor Lonnie R. Powell E. Vice-Mayor Frank Oberbeck CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS CITY MANAGER MATTERS COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS OLD BUSINESS Az Tennis - Raquetball Court Complex (City Clerk Transmittal dated 11/8/93, Excerpt of 3/3/93 Minutes, Transmittal dated 2/25/93 w/ Backup) 93.263 93.350 93.351 93.263 15. NE~__~W BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. O-93-19 - Adding New Chapter to Code of Ordinances - "Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Ordinance" (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 11/12/93, O-93-19) 1st Reading, Set Public Hearing 12/1/93 Special Meeting AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO BE ENTITLED "THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE ORDINANCE"; PROVIDING A TITLE; MAKING CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING UTILITY SERVICE, ESTABLISHING METER TESTING CHARGES, CUSTOMER DEPOSIT CHARGES, CONNECTION CHARGES, AND WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL CHARGES; ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS; RETURNED CHECK CHARGES; PROVIDING MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES; THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULES; TERMS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION COSTS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interlocal Agreement - City of Sebastian/Indian River County - Walmart Water and Wastewater Service (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 11/12/93, Proposed Agreement, Sketch of Service Territory Expansion, Legal Description) Amend Sebastian River Area Little League, Inc. Lease Agreement (City Engineer Transmittal dated 11/8/93, Diamond Letter dated 10/17/93) Environmental Audit of Existing General Development Utilities Treatment Plant Sites in sebastian (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 11/10/93, Engineering Science Letters dated 10/21/93 and 11/1/93) 16. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS BY THE PUBLIC (Which is Not Otherwise on the Agenda - By Resolution No. R-93-19 Limit of Ten Minutes for Each Speaker) 93.352 A. Jeanine Chapp - Indian River County Juvenile Justice Council - Request to Collect Donations Along U. S. 1 Corridor (city Clerk Transmittal dated 11/8/93, Puscher Memo dated 11/9/93, JJC Memo dated 10/20/93 w/Backup) 17. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL 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 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.) 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. 5 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGNUP SHEET NOVEMBER 17, 1993 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Use this form ONLY for presentation of matters NOF on the prepared agenda. Introduction of Business from the Public is the last item on the agenda) NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: NAME: ADDRESS: SUBJECT: 93.085 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET NOVEMBER 17, 1993 REGULAR MEETING A. RESOLUTION NO. R-93-62 - Sebastian Lakes Devd0pment Agreement A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SEBASTIAN LAKES ASSOCIATES, A FLORIDA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; PROVIDING FOR SUBMITTAL OF A COPY OF THE RECORDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Advertised 11/3/93 and 11/10/93 Legal Notices) Use this form ONLY for public input on the above referenced public hearing item NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: 2 NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: 3 PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS SIGNUP SHEET NOVEMBER 17, 1993 REGULAR MEETING (Use this form ONLY for input on items on the prepared agenda EXCEPT for public hearings which have their own signup sheets. You will now speak immediately prior to the subject after being recognized by~ Mayor.) IT M~.: 93..0~e~ //" ,-- NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. 2 NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. NAME : ADDRESS : ITEM NO.: SUBJECT : 93. 3 City of Sebastian /'~" / v,e /z, ,$7'- b'~.~'~ ~~-~'BOX:~27 : SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ~ TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 D FAX (407) 589-5570 MINUTES SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1993 - 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 of the item by the City Council if they have signed the sigmup sheet provided prior to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R-93-19) Mayor Powell called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Reverend Tom Kempf, Riverside Assembly Church of God. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Lonnie Powell vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Robert Freeland Also Present: City Clerk/Acting City Manager, Kathryn M. O'Halloran City Attorney, Charles Nash Director of Community Development, Bruce Cooper City Engineer/PW Director, Dan Eckis Finance Director, Marilyn Swichkow Utilities Director, Richard Votapka Personnel Director, Wendy Widmann Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Two 5. 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). Mayor Powell requested to move item 93.352 up on the agenda to accommodate Jeanine Chapp. MOTION by Oberbeck/Damp I would move to make the presentation by Jeanine Chapp item 6 on the agenda. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0. 6. PROCLAMATIONS AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeanine ChaDp - Indian River County Juvenile Justice Council - Request t__o Collect Donations Along U. S. i Corridor (city Clerk Transmittal dated 11/8193~ Puscher Memo dated 11/9/93, jjc Memo dated 10/20/93 w/Backup) Jeanine Chapp, Indian River County Juvenile Justice Council, addressed City Council on the goals of the IRCJJC, stated that the group will explore other means of obtaining donations and rescinded her request to solicit along U.S. 1. George Schum announced a Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department Bowling tournament fundraiser at Ercildoune Lanes on November 20, 1993. 7. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL ACTION The normal order of business for public hearings (Resolution No. R-88-32) is as follows: * Mayor Opens Hearing * Attorney Reads Ordinance Or Resolution * 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 the Council. 2 Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Three 93.085 A. RESOLUTION NO. R-93-62 - Sebastian Lakes Development Agreement (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 11/10/93, R-93-62, Development Agreement) 2nd Public Hearing and Adoption A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SEBASTIAN LAKES ASSOCIATES, A FLORIDA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; PROVIDING FOR SUBMITTAL OF A COPY OF THE RECORDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Advertised 11/3/93 and 11/10/93 Legal Notices, 11/10/93 1st Public Hearing) Mayor Powell opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. and the city Attorney read Resolution No. R-93-62 by title only. The Director of Community Development recommended that the public hearing be continued due to revision of the drainage easement legal description and pending St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD) permit approval. Barbara Hall, Greenberg - Traurig, representing St. Paul Corporation, advised that the SJRWMD permit should be received within thirty days, and the drainage easement legal description should be available sometime this week. The city Attorney said he would meet with Attorneys Tom Cloud and Barbara Hall after this meeting regarding the proposed utility agreement, and recommended that the hearing be continued to December 15, 1993. J.W. Tommy Thompson, 125 Main Street, Sebastian, addressed City Council, urging several amendments to the agreement. Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Four 93.347 The Director of Community Development responded to Mr. Thompson's concerns. The City Attorney reiterated his recommendation to continue the public hearing. Ms. Hall said her client would probably be willing to leave money in escrow until the permit is issued and could add clearer language regarding road construction. In response to Mrs. Corum, the City Engineer addressed landscaping in the drainage easement. MOTION by Oberbeck/Freeland I would move to continue this public hearing on Resolution No. R-93-62 to December 15, 1993. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 8. CONSENT AGENDA Ail 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 - 11/8/93 Special Meeting, 11/10/93 Regular Meeting RESOLUTION NO__=. R-93-64 - Updating Unlimited Time Status Positions in Standard Operating Procedures (Personnel Director Transmittal dated 11/9/93, R- 93-64) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION II OF PART V OF THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES BY ADDING THE TITLES OF PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, STAFF ACCOUNTANT AND ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4 Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Five 93.348 C. 93.349 D. First Church of the Nazarene - Specimen Tree Removal Request - Tract F, Block 490, SH, U 15 - Three Pines (Director of Community Development Transmittal dated 11/10/93, Application, Survey) Sebastian Area Civic Association - Waive Rental Fee - Use of Yacht Club - December 9, 1993 - 8 am to Noon - Donations to Worthy Causes (City Clerk Transmittal dated 11/11/93, Application, Phelan Letter dated 11/10/93) The City Clerk/Acting City Manager read the consent agenda in its entirety, including the title for Resolution No. R-93-64. Mrs. Corum removed item A. MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck I'd move that we accept items B, C and D of the consent agenda. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Item A Mrs. Corum noted that Brian Toland's name is misspelled in the November 8, 1993 minutes; and noted that the November 10, 1993 "Corum Matters" minutes do not reflect what she actually said. The City Clerk/Acting City Manager said she would review the tape. MOTION by Corum/Damp I move to approve item A of the consent agenda. VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0. 9. PRESENTATIONS None. Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Six 10. M~YOR AND CITy COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mrs. Carolyn Corum Mrs. Corum discussed proposed Riverfront District improvement funding and planning; suggested a city recreation plan and/or planner to ascertain what the impacts of future recreation needs will be; TAPE I - SIDE Ii (7:47 p.m.) said she attended a Malabar Scrub Sanctuary celebration; and reported on the IRC Land Acquisition field trip and her thoughts relative to scrub acquisition. B. Mrs. Norma Damp in response to Mrs. Damp, the City Engineer reported on future road improvements and public works crew schedules and the Director of Community Development responded on the schedule for action on the church on Bob Circle. C. Mr. Robert Freeland Mr. Freeland noted there was no funding for a planner, and that the Riverfront will be brought to City Council by Planning and Zoning in the near future. D. Ma_D_y_9~ Lonnie R.. Powell Mayor Powell expressed need for funds for a community center; spoke on the scrub jay issue, recommended that staff contact certain people about the situation in the city and noted that Jim Bacchus' office contacted the City Clerk/Acting city Manager; encouraged people to urge that the resource officer be funded for the middle school; inquired about maintenance of the U.S. 1 median strips; asked for City Council concurrence to direct staff to send letters in regard to the scrub jay issue, to which the Director of Community Development responded that he would work with the City Clerk/Acting city Manager and bring it back to city Council. Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Seven 11. E. Vice-Mayor Frank Oberbeck Mr. Oberbeck reported on a Reader's Digest article relative to U.S. Fish and Wildlife actions; discussed implementation of a master drainage plan, to which the City Engineer responded and suggested he bring ideas to City Council at the January workshop. The city Attorney suggested that staff talk to other cities that have implemented plans. Mr. oberbeck requested that the twenty-seven questions asked by Mr. Sturm be addressed by the City Attorney. City Council concurred with the recommendation of the City Clerk/Acting City Manager that she and the Assistant city Attorney would review the questions. Mayor Powell called recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Ail members were present. Mrs. Corum was excused from 8:42 p.m. to 8:43 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS The City Attorney advised city Council that a petition for writ of certioreri has been submitted on behalf of Richard Fey relative to the recent denial for a special use permit for a mulching facility. He recommended, to eliminate the applicant's contention that they were denied procedural due process, another hearing be conducted. Mr. Oberbeck recommended that the hearing be conducted at a special meeting. MOTION by Oberbeck/Damp I would move that we authorize the City Attorney to contact the attorney representing Mr. Fey and propose a re-hearing on this application for his mulch operation which was to be located off Old Dixie Highway. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 7 Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Eight The City Attorney encouraged City Council to review the petition file and contact his office with any questions. 12. CITY MANAGER MATTERS None. 13. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS None. 14. OLD BUSINESS 93.089 A. Tennis_- Racquetball Court Complex (City Clerk Transmittal dated 11/8/93, Excerpt O~ 3/3]93 Minutes, Transmittal dated 2/25/93 w/ Backu~ Jake Adams, 13225 U.S. 1, Sebastian, requested two additional tennis courts this fiscal year. TAPE II - SIDE I (8:50 p.m.) A1 Johnston, Sebastian, recommended that courts be centrally located and not disbursed throughout the community and recommended the Schumann location. Discussion followed on the possible construction of two additional courts at the Schumann site and plans for the Barber Street Sports Complex south. It was the consensus of City Council to direct staff to acquire a survey of the Schumann site, look at the current city budget and contact Indian River County for funding. The City Engineer said the South Barber Street Sports complex should be completed in two or three years. Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Nine 15. NEW BUSINESS 93.263 A. ORDINANCE NO. O-93-19 - Adding New Chapter to Code of Ordinances - "Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Ordinance" (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 11/12/93, O-93-19) 1st Reading, Set Public Hearing 12/1/93 Special Meeting AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO BE ENTITLED "THE WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE ORDINANCE"; PROVIDING A TITLE; MAKING CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE DETERMINATIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING UTILITY SERVICE, ESTABLISHING METER TESTING CHARGES, CUSTOMER DEPOSIT CHARGES, CONNECTION CHARGES, AND WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL CHARGES; ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS; RETURNED CHECK CHARGES; PROVIDING MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES; THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE SCHEDULES; TERMS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR COLLECTION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION COSTS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The city Attorney noted that special legal counsel, Tom Cloud and Hartman and Associates representative, Robert Ori, were in the audience, read Ordinance No. O-93-19 by title only and advised that minor errors were corrected and presented to the City Council tonight. Robert Ori, Hartman and Associates, and the Utilities Director addressed City Council, responding to cost concerns and questions. Mrs. Corum requested to see a copy of the rate study prepared by Hartman and Associates. Mayor Powell was excused from 9:35 p.m. to 9:37 p.m. Discussion took place on the Park Place surcharge. 9 Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Ten TAPE II - SIDE II (9:40 p.m.) The city Attorney and Finance Director responded to City Council relative to the surcharge. The Finance Director recommended that the entire Takeover Agreement with the county be revisited. Tom Cloud addressed city Council relative to impact fees. MOTION by Corum/Oberbeck I make a motion for Council to accept the first reading and set the public hearing for December 1, 1993 on Ordinance No. O-93-19. ROLL CALL: Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 93.350 Interlocal Agreement - City of Sebastian/Indian River County ~ Walmart Water and Wastewater Service (Utilities Director Transmittal dated 11/12/93, Proposed Agreement, Sketch of Service Territory Expansion. Legal Description) The Utilities Director reported on the staff meeting with Indian River county representatives relative to obtaining water service for Walmart. He recommended that if City Council does not want to proceed with the proposed agreement, it schedule a joint meeting with the County Commission. Tom Cloud addressed city Council on the proposed agreement and city Council discussion continued. MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck I make a motion that we approve 93.350 interlocal agreement for the city of Sebastian and Indian River County to supply water for Walmart and to authorize the signing of it by the Mayor and City Clerk. 10 Regular city Council November 17, 1993 Page Eleven 93.351 93.263 ROLL CALL: Mayor Powell - aye Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Freeland - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Mr. Oberbeck was excused from 9:58 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ce Amend Sebastian ~ Area Little Leaguei ~nc. Lease Agreement (City Engineer Transmittal dated 11/8/93, Diamond Letter dated 10/17/93) The city Engineer requested, on behalf of the Little League, to amend its lease and reported on a compromise reached during a meeting held with representatives of Barber Street Sports Complex users and city and county staff. City Council discussion took place on conditions and duration of the Little League lease. MOTION by Freeland/Oberbeck I move that we direct staff to revise the lease agreement to include all four fields for the Little League from February 1 through July 31 and return to city Council for ratification. ROLL CALL: Mr. Oberbeck - aye Mrs. Corum - aye Mrs. Damp - nay Mr. Freeland - aye Mayor Powell - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Damp - nay) Environmental Audit of Existing General Development Utilities Treatment Plant Sites in Sebastian (Utilities Director Transmitta% dated 11/10/93z Engineerinq Science Letters dated 10/21/93 an__~d 11/1/93) The Utilities Director presented a request to engage Engineering-Science, Inc. to conduct an environmental audit of existing treatment plant sites in Sebastian. 11 Regular City Council November 17, 1993 Page Twelve The city Attorney recommended that certain language in Attachment A be stricken. City Council concurred. 16. INTRODUCTION OF ~ BUSINESS BY TH~ PUBLIC (Which is Not Otherwise on the Agenda - By Resolution No. R-93-19 Limit of Ten Minutes for Each Speaker) Herbert Sturm, 549 Saunders Street, Sebastian, addressed City Council relative to the Code Enforcement Board. Theo Van Gelder, 6845 North River Run Drive, Sebastian reported on the SHARE (Self Help and Resource Exchange) program and submitted literature to the City Clerk/Acting city Manager. 17. Being no further business, Mayor Powell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:22 p.m. Approved at the , 1993, City Council Meeting. ~~.~.~ ·//~~ cK~rYc~er~k O Hallor-an, CMC/AAE 12