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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06301999 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY OPEN FORUM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2t0, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. OPENFORUM The informal open forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to make presentations to the City Council on timely (having occurred withtn the last six months) issues appropriate to the City. Presentations of five minutes will be allowed, however, the time may be extended to ten minutes if time allows by a majority vote of Ctty Council. Personal attacks on staff or Council will not be allowed Sign-up sheets will be available prior to the meeting and sign-up will be required. City Council will not take action on any matter at the forum. 5. ADJOURN ANT 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 WItlCIt TttE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S,) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS W1Ttt DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOM3dODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING, Upcoming Meetings: Workshop Meeting- Wednesday, 7/7/99 - 7 pm Regular Meeting - Wednesday, 7/14/99- 7pm Regular Meeting - Wednesday, 7/28/99- 7pm Workshop -Budget- Wednesday, 8/4/99- 7pm Regular Meeting - Wednesday, 8/11/99- 7pm Workshop -Budget- Wednesday, 8/18/99- 7pm Regular Meeting- Wednesday, 8/25/99- 7pm QUARTERLY OPEN FORUM SIGN-UP SHEET JUNE 30, 1999 The informal open forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to make presentations to the Oty Council on timely (having occurred within the last six months) issues appropriate to the City. Presentations of five minutes will be allowed, however, the time may be extended to ten minutes by a majority vote of City Council, if time allows. Personal attach on staff or Council will not be allowed. Sign-up sheets will be available prior to the meeting and sign-up will be required. City Council will not take action on any matter at the forum. Address: Subject: Subject: Address: Subject: Address: Subject: Subject: Nam e ~ Address: Subject: Name: Address: Subject: Address: Subject: Name~ Address: Subject: Name: Address: Subject: Name: Address: Subject: Name: Address: Subject: MINUTES CITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY OPEN FORUM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Wininger called the Public Forum to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Cily C~or~cil Present: Mayor Martha S. Wininger Vice Mayor Chuck Neuberger Mr. Joe Barczyk Cit~ Council Absent: Mr. Ben A. Bishop (excused) Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr. (excused) ~;l:aff present: Interim City Manager, John Van Antwerp City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran Administrative Assistant, Linda Galley uarterly Open Forum une 30, 1999 Page Two OPE~ FQRUM The following individuals addressed City Council: Diane Wihlborg requested information pertaining to dogs depositing feces in public rights-of-way (easemenO within the City. She also spoke relating to an abandoned house with a drainpipe which protrudes above the ground, and it was determined that the staffwould investigate the problem. The Mayor then recognized Alida Hirschfeld who interjected the fact that she also spoke to Engineering regarding the above ground pipe. It was the decision that the City Manager give consideration to this matter the next day. Sal Neglia noted that the new benches on Indian River Drive were inadequate, as far as he was concerned, and noted that the Road Closed/Road Under Construction signs should be removed as construction was over between Indian River Drive and U.S. 1. He discussed boats and cars for sale and for rent along the Riverfront and Coolidge St. and questioned the legality. He also spoke about a white car parked behind the Chamber of Commerce in the little park (formerly Candy Cane) where a sign specifies "Unauthorized Vehicles towed away at owners expense - Call Sebastian Police Department - 589-5233" and next to that sign is a large sign that states "Tow Away Zone". Banners, he would like to know if these are permitted. A vehicle on U.S. 1 has a sign "GOLF" appended to it. These items should be removed if they are not permitted. He asked in closing about the Police Department and the boats; he would like to know if they and the four wheel drive truck would be used anymore. He suggested these item could be sold. The City Attorney was questioned relating to the status of the revised parking ordinance; to which he replied he was working on a new schedule of fines. It was also noted that there was no ordinance prohibiting parking on sidewalks. Aleta Hirschfeld spoke at length about the side yard culvert and the cost to the Hirschfelds of $2,000 for a retaining structure in the side yard, before they could build. The culvert is 6' wide and 120' long and serves as a drainage culvert into the Elcam Waterway. She was requesting a determination by the City of responsibility and liabiliw. Louise Kautenburg requested that the City budget include additional funds for the Sesquicentennial celebration (150 years) and put together a committee with some members from the Historical Society. Mrs. Kautenburg was apprised of the fact that the City thought the Chamber of Commerce was taking care of this item. She stated that perhaps the Citizens could have a Wish List. Paper and pencils were located on the small table by the door. It was suggested that owners of unimproved property care for it. The city owned lot on 512 where the city garage is should be taken care of the same as the standards and requirements that private individuals are held to. Mrs. Kautenburg expressed her opinion on the raises for the unlimited time officers in the Police Department and also expressed her opinion relating to employing an additional officer with the grant that was available. Mr. Adrina Davis commented on the new Water Restriction Ordinance. He also requested that the emergency division in the ordinance be lifted. uarterly Open Forum une 30, 1999 Page Two Being no further business, Mayor Wininger adjourned the forum at 7:40 p.m. Approved at the City Clerk Martha S. Wininger_~ ! · - i~: ~ Mayor _ ~ _ z