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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03272002HOME OF PELJC, AN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 2. 3. 4. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was held. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice-Mayor James Hill Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Ray Coniglio City Council Absent: Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. (Excused) Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Airport Director, Jason Milewski Building Director, George Bonacci Finance Director, Mark Mason Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Police Chief, James Davis Police Lieutenant, Bob Lockhart Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page 2 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS {ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) items not on the wrftten agenda may be added only upon a majorfty vote of City Council members (R-99-21) The Mayor requested addition of a proclamation for Relay for Life and City Council concurred. 6. P.R..O...CLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 02.058 A. Certificate of Appreciation to Vincent Zink,...Do,q Attack Victim Mayor Barnes read and presented the proclamation to Vincent Zink; and the Chief of Police read a letter of commendation and presented a certificate from the Police Department. 02.059 B. Proclamation for Confederate History Month Mayor Barnes read the proclamation and presented it to Gene Lee. new C. Proclamation for Relay for Life Days Mayor Barnes read the proclamation and presented it to the City Clerk. 02.060 D. Deborah Bradley, CPA., H__oyman, Dobson & Co., PA - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2001 Deborah Bradley, Audit Director, Hoyman, Dobson & Co., PA, presented the comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2001. She advised Council members to review the publication "New Governmental Financial Reporting Model" provided by the Florida Government Finance Officers Association. She noted that it was a very good report with no comments in it. The Finance Director and staff were commended for the report. 02.035 E. Ron Ri,qb¥, Capital Sanitation Update Ron Rigby, Executive Vice-President, Capital Sanitation, gave a brief update on the company's activities and overall improvements, such as, an increase in qualifications for customer service staff, more responsibility for management, development of policy and procedures, addressing decal and billing issues, and equipment upgrades. He noted he is still in negotiation for two new trucks. Mr. Rigby said all white goods are the county's responsibility. Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Three 7, CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS Reported that the Chamber of Commerce agreements are all signed Stated the Planning and Zoning Commission are holding cell tower workshops and will be before Council to form an ordinance Stated in regard to past discussions about forming an appearance review board that Planning and Zoning would like to undertake these reviews Explained that the Angler's Obsession going through foreclosure and snags regarding which mortgage had priority have been resolved, bank owns the property and should end problems regarding site being operating and not meeting requirements Stated that he missed the deadline for submission of the boating seminar travel reimbursement request and needed an extension through next Friday to submit the paperwork MOTION by Barczyk/Coniglio "1 make a motion to extend the deadline." VOICE VOTE 4-0 carried. 8. CITY MANAGER MATTERS 02.023 A. Code Enforcement Administration and Procedures · Presentation by Police Chief Jim Davis and Lieutenant Bob Lockhart TAPE I.SIDE II (8:04 p.m.) The Police Chief talked about the time and procedures currently being utilized with the ultimate goal being to get a violator to come into compliance. He said new Code Enforcement staff is on board and receiving training. He also said police officers are receiving training to handle minor issues such as watering violations. The City Manager clarified that there is over 90% compliance, and reported on problems with getting back to people who call in and do not give names regarding complaints that turn out not to be code violations. The Chief said there are processes being addressed to alleviate concerns. He said it is the Code Enforcement Officer's discretion as to whether a citation is written or the violator is brought before the Code Enforcement Board and is based on whether the violation is cut and dried or involves a violation which is more involved. Lieutenant Lockhart described new procedures and new staff members involved with Code Enforcement. Mr. Coniglio asked to ride along with the Code Enforcement Officers and was invited by staff to do so. Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Four 02.061 Mr. Barczyk asked about warnings being given out for watering violations, and the Chief responded that road officers may be giving them because they are not quite certain about the process. B. ..Update Relative to Drainage Issues in Areas Adjacent to Collier Club Development The Growth Management Director reported to City Council on proposed drainage improvements within Collier Club and on a city tract designated for drainage to correct problems for properties adjacent to the development. Henry Dolan, Ponoka Street, appealed to Council to support the means for staff to solve this problem, and cited an increase of thirteen inches to water levels in the area. Mayor Barnes called recess at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45p.m. All members present at roll call were present when the meeting was reconvened. C. Presentation by Buildi. n..g Official, George B .onacci Relative to New Building Codes The Building Official presented the new unified Florida Building Codes which will have to be adopted by reference. (See handout attached) Mayor Barnes inquired about the possibility of reduction of the setback for secondary front yards. The Growth Management Director said the reason for consistence of setbacks is aesthetics, not visibility. Todd Brogano, Ameron Homes, urged reduction of the setback. Council agreed with putting it on the April 24th agenda for more statistics. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Coni,qlio None. 02.062 4 Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Five 02.063 Do Mayor Barnes City Council Liaison .Appointments (City Clerk Transmittal 3/15/02, Current List) All appointments will remain the same. · Other Matters Invited colleagues to the Boys and Girls Club Steak Dinner - if anyone is interested in attending, see City Manager. Mr. Barczvk Reported on trash thrown on empty lots and whether anything be done about it. Mr. Hill Asked City Manager about what process he has underway regarding a historical district for the city. The City Manager said he has contracted with Anna Jackson to establish a process and will be able to make a presentation to Council in the near future. Mr. Majcher Absent. 02.064 02.065 02.066 11. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered 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 - 3/13/2002 Regular Meeting B. Approval of Minutes - 3/18/2002 Special Meeting Approve Fishing Tournament for Vero Radiology Associates at Riverview Park 5/4/02, 7:00 a.m.-6 p.m. (Parks Transmittal 3/20/02, Letter) Approve Craft Club of Sebastian Shows at Riverview Park 10/5/02, 11/2/02, 12/7+8/02, 1/4/03, 2/1/03, 3/1/03, 4~5~03 and 5/3/03 (Parks Transmittal 3/20/02, Letter) Eo Authorize Travel for City Clerk 4/24/02 to Public Records Management Process and Procedures/Cape Canaveral; 5/1/02 to Public Records and Open Meetings in Florida~Orlando; and 6/15-19/2002 to FACC Annual Conference/Sarasota (City Clerk Transmittal 3/20/02, Seminar Information) Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Six 02.067 F. Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Revised Interlocal A.qreement for the, Indian River County Metropolitan Plannin~ Organization, Implementing the MPO 2000 Apportionment Plan (City Manager Transmittal 3/!5/02, A,qreemenO Mayor Barnes removed items C and D for discussion. MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "1 move approval of consent agenda items A, B, E and F." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - absent MOTION CARRIED 4-0 Items B & C Mayor Barnes questioned overlapping dates in items B and C but it was noted they were two different years. MOTION by Barnes/Coniglio "1 make a motion to approve items C and D." ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - absent Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 02.071 12. PUBLIC HEARING A. First Public Hearin on Florida De artment of Communit Affairs Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) For Louisiana Avenue - Second Public Hearin,q 4!10/02 (Public Hearin= Ad} The City Manager reported that the City is applying again for a grant for the Louisiana Avenue Grant Program. Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Seven Betty Jordan, Jordan and Associates, stated the City does have the opportunity to apply for four different categories in the CBDG cycle: housing rehabilitation; the commercial revitalization; economic development and neighborhood revitalization. Ms. Jordan reported the City is applying for neighborhood revitalization category but she opened the floor for discussion on future interest in the other categories. Discussion followed on what improvements the grant will provide for. The City Manager said staff may pursue economic development grants for airport improvements at a later time. The City Manager noted that no action is required at this time, and there will be a second public hearing on April 24, 2002. Fair Housing Workshop Ms. Jordan said the City of Sebastian has a fair housing ordinance in effect, and asked that fair housing be encouraged. She stated she will leave fair housing booklets with the Clerk. 13. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC item that has occurred or was discovered'within the previous six months ~vhich is not otherwise on the agenda sign-up required - limit of ten minutes for each speaker None. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 02.068 Budget Review Advisory Board 1. Discuss City Council Appointment of Budget Review Advisory Board (City Clerk Transmittal 3/13/02, List,. Code Lanc~uage~ Mayor Barnes reiterated the recommendation as set out in the transmittal. This item will be placed on the April 10th agenda for formal appointments. 02.043 Tree & Landscape Advisory Board 1. Interview, Unless Waived, and Appoint. Two Re.qu ar.Member Positions (City Clerk Transmittal 3/20/02, Applications, Advertisement, Members, MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "I'd move to appoint Lynn Albury to regular member position, term to expire 4/1/2005." 7 Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Eight ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk Mr. Coniglio Mr. Majcher Mayor Barnes Mr. Hill - aye - aye - absent - aye - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "1 would move that to re-appoint Charles Cardinale, I know how involved he is in this, I don't understand his-I understand his message that he does want to be re- appointed but maybe something came up before time but I know how strongly he's worked in this and I'd like to see him continue in that capacity." ROLL CALL: Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - absent Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye 02.014 MOTION CARRIED 4-0 Planning and Zonin,q Commission Interview, Unless Waived, and Appoint One Regular Member Position (City Clerk Transmittal 3/20/02, Applications, Advertisement, Members) City Council briefly interviewed Lisanne Monier and Harold Faille. Commission member Sheri Reichert recommended appointing Ms. Monier as the regular member. MOTION by Hill/Coniglio "1 would move to appoint Lisanne Monier to the regular position, term to expire 4/1/2005." ROLL CALL: Mr. Majcher - absent Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "1 move to appoint Harold Faille as the alternate to replace Monier." Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Nine ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes Mr. Hill Mr. Barczyk Mr. Coniglio Mr. Majcher - aye - aye - aye - aye - absent MOTION CARRIED 4-0 15. OLD BUSINESS - None 02.054 16. NEW BUSINESS A. Authorize Purchase Order Balance Payment to Ran.qer Construction in Amount of $24., 168.15 for Road Resurfacin.q (City Mana.qer Transmittal 3/19/02}. The City Manager stated this excess is within the budget and needed council approval. MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "Move to approve payment of $24,168.15 in excess of the purchase order balance for Ranger Construction." ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - absent Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 02.069 Resolution No. R-02-13. JPA Agreement with FDOT for C ear n,q Runway 9/27 Safety Areas, (Airport Transmittal 3/19/02, R-02-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CLEARING RUNWAY 9-27 SAFETY AREAS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-02-13 by title. The Airport Director briefly reported to City Council on proposed clearing of runway 9-27 safety areas utilizing FAA and FDOT funds for a total project cost of $877,500. The City Attorney recommended that the resolutions be approved subject to his approval of the agreement. MOTION by Coniglio/Barnes "1 move to approve Resolution No. R-02-13 subject to legal review and approval." 9 Regular City Council Meeting March 27,2002 Page Ten ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk Mr, Coniglio Mr. Majcher Mayor Barnes Mr. Hill - aye - aye - absent - aye * aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 02.069 Resolution No. R-02-14 JPA Agreement with FDOT for Clearing Runway 9/27 Safetv Areas (Airport Transmittal 3/19/02, R-02-1~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, iNDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CLEARING RUNWAY 9-27 SAFETY AREAS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-02-14 by title only. MOTION by BarczyldHill "Move to approve Resolution No. R-02-14, subject to legal review." ROLL CALL: Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - absent Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 02.070 Resolution No. R-02-15 Metropolitan Planning Organization Enhancement Program (City Manager Transmittal 3/21/02, R-02-15) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, VIA PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the resolution by title. The City Manager stated the financial assistance for enhancements to CR 512 was expressed a year or so ago to the County Commission who did not give the City's request priority, The City Manager sought Council support to the MPO for this endeavor. ]0 Regular City Council Meeting March 27, 2002 Page Ten MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "I move to adopt Resolution No. R-02-15 authorizing the City Manager to apply for participation in the Metropolitan Planning Organization Enhancement Program, via partnership with Indian River County and the Florida Department of Transportation." ROLL CALL: Mr. Majcher - absent Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 02.062 E. First Reading Ordinance No. O-02-08 Florida Building Codes - Schedule Public Hearing 4/10/02 (City Attorney Transmittal 3/21/02, O-02-08) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 26 PURSUANT TO STATE MANDATED ADOPTION OF FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-02-08 by title, and advised that the state requires that these provisions be adopted. MOTION by Barczyk/Coniglio "Move to pass Ordinance No. 0-02-08 on first reading and set adoption hearing for April 10, year 2002." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - absent MOTION CARRIED 4-0 17. Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Approved at the 4/1.0/02 Regular City Council Meeting.  -~- -J--~me s Walter Barnes o, OMC A. Hill for 11 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGN-UP SHEET, MARCH 27, 2002 REGULAR MEETING "New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE PREPARED AGENDA*- LIMIT OF 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER If the item on which you wish to speak is on the printed agenda, do not sign this form. The Mayor will call for public input prior to Council deliberation on each agenda item. Please raise your hand when he calls for input. Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-UP SHEET March 27, 2002 First Public Hearing on Florida Department of Community Affairs Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) For Louisiana Avenue - Second Public Hearing 4/10/02 NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS