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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06122002HOMi~ OF PEUCAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 2. 3. 4. The Mayor called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p,m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Father Morrissey of St. Sebastian Catholic Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice-Mayor James Hill Mr. Joe Barczyk Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. Mr. Ray Coniglio Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Finance Director, Mark Mason Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Police Captain, Dave Puscher Public Works Director, Terry Hill Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy Records Management Specialist, Jennifer Maxwell Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Two 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS {ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majority vote of City Council members (R-99-21) Mayor Barnes requested addition of a new item C Proclamations, and move New Business A to after the last Presentation. There was no objection from Council. 6. PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 02.122 A. Indian River County Firefi.qhters Proclamation Mayor Barnes read and presented the proclamation to Acting Chief Marry McCIoud. 02.123 B. National Small cities Proclamation Mayor Barnes read the proclamation which will be forwarded to the Florida League of Cities and posted in City Hall. new C. GASB Certificate Presented to Finance Department Mayor Barnes read a letter and presented a certificate from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board to the Finance Director. (see attached letter) 02.132 D. Presentation by Brandy Marina, Inc. - Sebastian Marina Feasibility Study Bruce Blomgren, Brandy Marina, Inc. gave a power point presentation on the Sebastian Marina Feasibility Study as previously distributed to City Council, and which recommended that this facility will provide dockage for small boats only, and that other facilities should be sought for larger vessels if required. City Council discussion followed on the use of floating docks, other possible locations for a full service marina, the use of floating docks for wave attenuation, and possible concerns regarding shading from floating docks. Mayor Dames suggested that a workshop be held, the City Manager suggested 6 pm on June 26, 2002. Council concurred. 7. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS ·Reported on DCA's objection to the Kirrie comprehensive land use plan amendment. · Stated the building at 1614 US 1 is for sale, survey reveals the building encroaches into city right-of-way by 2" and recommended an agreement between the City and Chump, Inc. and asked for authorization of execution of an agreement. MOTION by Barnes/Coniglio - So moved. Voice vote carried 5-0. Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Three The following New Business item was moved to this area of the agenda under Modifications. 02.129 Ao~orove Randall Tedder Construction, Inc. to Install a New Pre-Stressed Concrete 'redder Beat Ramp System at Schumann Lake in the Amount of $28,00Q (Engineering Transmittal 6/5/02. Letter. Drawin(3) The City Manager briefly described the project and recommended approval. Mr. Barczyk said he had heard concerns from residents who live on both sides of the ramp which stated the need is not there for the ramp. Mr. Tedder said there are no boat slips there currently and the existing shoreline is very dangerous. He noted there are no motor boats allowed. Burt Jones, project consultant, said he had received phone calls from people requesting a larger boat ramp than what was originally planned for, The Public Works Director said he had been receiving phone calls for two years and that he had placed a sign there to prohibit a certain vehicle from parking in front of a launch site. Mr. Majcher expressed concern for the cost and the need for pre-stressed concrete, The Public Works Director said this is just the first phase of three phases which will provide recreation facilities. Mr. Tedder responded to Mr. Majcher's concerns with information about the design. TAPE I - SIDE II (8:02 p.m.) Mr, Hill said he saw this as a safety improvement to this area, MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "1 would move to approve Randall G. Tedder Construction, Inc. to install a new pre-stressed concrete Tedder Boat Ramp System at the Schumann Drive City Park for the amount of $28,000 Godspeed," ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Four CI~ MANAGER MATTERS 02.045 A. PUblic Work~ Emergenq¥ Expenditure The Public Works Director described the emergency purchase due to a pipe failure which created a sinkhole at Seahouse and Whitmore. He stated the pipe lining is needed to repair the situation. MOTION by Hill/Majcher "Move approval of $6,600 for the slip lining installation." ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio ~ aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 02.124 B. S(;hedute Workshop to Address Solid Waste Collection Services The City Manager explained that the City is in the final year with Capital Sanitation's contract and would like to have a workshop before beginning a formal bidding process. He was directed to come back with some possible dates. 02.100 C. Schedule Workshop on Historic Preservation The City Manager stated that a workshop could be held this summer. He was directed to come back with possible dates. Other Matters The City Manager said he would like to give Planning and Zoning Commission member, Charles Barrett an opportunity to address City Council relative to a memo regarding the communications tower moratorium (see P & Z memo attached). Mr. Barrett requested a three month extension on the moratorium which is scheduled to expire on July 23, 2002, The City Attorney suggested six months, noting that the extension would be a six week process. He said he could bring it back to Council for public hearing on the June 26, 2002 and July 10, 2002. It was the consensus of Council to grant this extension. CITY CLERK MATTER~ None. 4 Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Five 02.125 10. 11. CITY COUNCIl., MATTER~ A. Mr. Cpnit:llip · Stated the County approved the bids to extend the water line from 512 to Wal-Mart which will be good for future growth. · Inquired about the status of beautification of 512, to which the City Manager stated he had not had much response from the County and that he had suggested a partnership whereby the City could do some improvements, described grant funding the City had requested but would not be available until 2004/2005. Mr. Hill said the funds can be expended now by the City and reimbursed with grant funding. Discussion followed on the amount of funding. · Reported on a boat capsized in the mooring area. B. J~Ya[..~.[t:L~ · Reported on the Florida League of Cities request for a voting delegate at the annual conference, offered to do it and received consensus of Council. · Asked how Council members will ride in the 4th of July parade and the City Manager said this item involving a 1967 convertible Lincoln Continental will be discussed at tomorrow's staff meeting. C. Mr. Berczyk None D. Mr.~ Hill None E. Mr, Majcher None CONSENT AGENDA All items on the con~ent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of con~nt agenda items unless a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon ~eparetety. A. Approval of Minutes - 5117/2002 Workshop B. Approval of Minutes - 5/22/2002 Regular Meeting C. Authorize Purchase of Skid Steer Mulcher from Newco Equipment Company in the Amount of $15,095 (Public Works Transmittal 5/28/02, Brochure, Estimate, Letter) Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Six 02.126 D. 02.127 E. Approve Closing the Boat Ramp at Yacht Club from July 3"~, Noon until July 4th, Midnight, 2002 (Parks Transmittal 6/5/02) Authorize the Expenditure of $9,350.64 to Nortrax to Repair the Track Hoe (Public Works Transmittal 6/4/02, Cost Estimate) 02.128 F. Resolution No. R-02-26 Vacation of Easement - McCullough - Lots 3 & 4, Block 231,. Sebastian Highlands Unit 6 (GMD Transmittal 6/6/02, R-02-26, Site Map, Staff Report, Application, Utility Letters) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS OVER LOTS 3 AN D 4, BLOCK 231, SEBA~'lrIAN HIGHLANDS UNIT 6; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-02-26 by title. Mr. Barczyk pulled item D. MOTION by Coniglio/Majcher ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk Mr. Coniglio Mr. Majcher Mayor Barnes Mr. Hill - aye - aye - aye - aye - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 item D Mr. Barczyk suggested closing the boat ramp at midnight July 2"d instead of noon on July 3, 2002. Sal Neglia said it was a hardship to close the ramp so early. The City Manager stated notices will be given to nearby businesses and posted at the yacht club. MOTION by Barczyk/Coniglio "1 make a motion we approve item D." ROLL CALL: Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr.. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. BarCZYk - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Seven 02.080 12. 13. PUBLIC HEARING A. Pu~i~. ~,~arin0 for Consideration of Ordinance No. O~.02-11 - Moratorium - (City Manager Transmittal6/6/02, O-02-11, ad, work~h0p minutes) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DECLARING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN THE SEPARATED SEBASTIAN BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; SETTING FORTH EXPIRATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE, The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-02-11 by title and the Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. The Growth Management Director briefly described the purpose of the proposed moratorium and the City's intent to pursue a CRA. Jim Weber, read from a prepared statement objecting to the moratorium due to possible rezoning of his industrial property on High Street, Jim Houdyshell, said he Owned property on the north side of 512, eastbound on the corner of High Street where there is warehousing, and asked why Council would consider changing the zoning from industrial, MOTION by Hill/Majcher "1 move to pass Ordinance No. O-02-11. With amendments presented." ROLL CALL: Mr. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Mayor Barnes called recess from 8:45 pm to 8:55 pm, All members were present. INTRODUCTION OF NIEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda * sign-up required - limit of ten minutes for each speaker None. 7 Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Eight 02.028 02.014 13. 14. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit of ten minutes for each speaker None. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Co Code Enforcement Board I. Interview. Unless Waived, and AD~3oint One Re;ular Member Contractor Position (City Clerk Transmittal 6/3/02, APPlication., Advertisement, Board Members) MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "1 move to reappoint Mr. Van Buskirk to the new, term to expire 6/1/2005, regular member position." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr, Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Plannina & Zonina Commission I. Interview, Unless Waived, and Appoint One Re,qular Member Position - Fill Alternate Position If Necessary (City. Clerk Transmittal 6/3/02, AD~)lication, Advertisement, Board Members) City Council interviewed the applicants present. MOTION by Hill/Majcher 'I'd like to nominate Sheri Reichert to fill the unexpired term to expire 6/1/2004/' ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Nine MOTION by Coniglio/Hill "1 move that we appoint Norman F. Blessing to the unexpired term of Sheri Reichert on the Planning and Zoning which will expire 11/20047' 02.053 02.090 ROLL CALL: Mr. Barczyk - nay Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Barczyk - nay) 15. Q~.D BU$1NE~ ko Authorize Staff to Enter into a Contract with WCG, Inc., Eneineers for Louisiana AvenueRoad lmDr~overnents in the Amount of $113,598.50 (GSA Transmittal 5/22/02, Aareement) The City Manager stated this is a result of the previous rankings approved by Council. A representative of WCG, Inc. was present to respond to questions from Council. MOTION by Coniglio/Barczyk "1 move that we authorize staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement with WCG, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of, $113,598.50, for engineering services related to Louisiana Avenue improvements." ROLL CALL: Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 B. Policy Re~lardin,q Recreation s~rvic~e. Provision (5/;29 MernQ,..(~/4 Memo) Mayor Barnes stated he had invited Indian River County Commissioner, Fran Adams to address City Council on the issue of recreation. Commissioner Adams thanked the City Manager for participating in the process and explained this was the last year the City of Vero Beach would be contracted to provide services and the new process would have paid for services out of the general fund and all cities would have participated, however all municipalities did not take action to approve participation. Regular City Council Meeting June 12, 2002 Page Ten Commissioner Adams further explained the MSTU option which municipalities must pass before January l't to be on the following October tax rolls however, she explained there is not enough time to form decision for the next fiscal year. Discussion followed regarding resident and unincorporated resident fees and services to be provided. Mary Ingui, 626 Layport Dr., commented that most of the services seem to be in the Veto Beach area. David West, Filbert Street, noted, as the situation stands, nothing will be done from this October to the next October. The City Manager recommended that Council look at this issue during the budget proceedings and maybe shop for a few options at the same time. 16. NEW BUSINESS 02.130 ,~ll~rove Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Bud,qet Calendar (Finan(~eTra ~nsmittal 5/20/02, Calendar) MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "1 move to approve the fiscal year 2002-2003 budget calendar." ROLL CALL: Mr. Majcher - aye Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-0 024060 Authorize Staff to Neaotiate a Three Year Contract with Auditina Firm of Choice (Finance Transmittal ~1~102, Summary) The Finance Director briefly described the audit services selection process, stated three RFPs were received, reviewed and ranked. He stated the Council is the Audit Committee, and selection is its authority. He stated that representatives of the two top ranked audit firms were present to answer questions from Council. MOTION by Hill/Majcher "1 would move to choose Hoyman, Dobson & Co. PA to continue services." ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - nay Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Majcher - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Barczyk - nay) l0 Regular City Council Meeting June 1'2, 2002 Page Eleven 02.'131 D. Review. Discuss City Attorney Evaluations (HR Transmittal 5/30/02, Memo) Following City Council input, motion was made as follows, MOTION by Hill/Majcher "1 would to move to give Rich Stringer a performance increase of 5%," ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Coniglio - nay Mr. Majcher - aye MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Coniglio - nay) 17. Approved at the~---~ o~ Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting, -'- Wal{er V~.' I~arnes l! GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD 401 Merritt 7, P.O. Box 5116, Norwalk, Connecticut.06856-5116 / 203-847-0700 ext. 200 Fax: 203-849-9714 TOM L ALLEN Chairman June 5, 2002 Mr. Walter W. Barnes, Mayor City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mayor Barnes: I recently received a copy of the City of Sebastian comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. Your city is among the first governments in the country to have issued financial statements in accordance with GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements~nd Management's Discussion and Analysis--for State and Local Governments. As you know, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) seeks to improve financial rePorting in a number of ways. The GASB believes that implementation of Statement 34 results in improvements in reporting cost-of-services information and the overall financial position of the government to taxpayers, governing boards, and other financial statement users. Therefore, we encourage early implementation so that this information will be available to those users on a more timely basis. We are extremely pleased, and impressed, by your city's ability to prepare the new financial statements in such a timely fashion, i was particularly impressed with the city's reporting of all of its infrastructure well in advance of the required date for reporting existing infrastructure. Your early implementation is a tribute to your director of finance Mark C. Mason; and your auditors Hoyman, Dobson & Company, P.A., for their expertise and assistance to the city. I also want to commend you and the city's governing body for supporting the efforts to provide your citizens and other financial statement users with a more comprehensive reporting of the city's financial operations in advance of the effective date of the standard. It is my hope that these uSers of your financial statements will recognize your efforts. I am sending a certificate to your finance department to display in recognition of their early- implementation efforts. To: Hon. Walter Barnes Mayor City of Sebastian and Members of City Council From: Charles Barrett, Chairman,Planning & Zoning Commission cc: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Growth Management, Planning & Zoning Commission Members Date: July 11, 2002 Re: Wireless Communications Towers Moratorium-Extension Request I have been authorized, by full consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission to request of city council an extension of the current moratorium (due to expire in July) for a period of three (3) months. The Planning and Zoning Commission has completed preliminary research of nine (9) communication tower ordinances and conducted a very productive workshop. We believe we have the necessary understanding to build a successful and defendable ordinance to the benefit of the city of Sebastian. However there are still some "nuts and bolts" for the final assembly that must be dealt with to perfect a final product. While the finality could be a reality on time for the necessary public hearings required for adoption, we are hesitant in assuring that eventuality. It is therefore, with the foregoing in mind, our request for an extension of three (3) months to ensure no gaps in the timeline; gaps that could result in a flood of applications without a sound ordinance on the day after the existing moratorium expires. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission o ~ (D CD 0