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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2002, 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Mayor Barnes called the Regular 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. Ray Coniglio
Mr. Ed Majcher
.S.t,e, ff.present:
City Manager, Terrence Moore
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass
Finance Director, Mark Mason
Public Works Director, Terry Hill
Airport Director, Jason Milewski
Chief of Police, Jim Davis
Police Lieutenant, Bob Lockhart
Human Resources Director, Jim Sexton
Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy
Traffic Technician, Brian Grzesiak
Regular City Council Meeting
August 14, 2002
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Mayor Barnes introduced Mr. Art Neuberger.
AGENDA MOD~IFICATION..S....(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)
The City Attorney advised that item I of the consent agenda should include and
authorize execution of easements. City Council concurred.
...P..R. OCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATION.S_
A. Emolovee of the 2~ Quarter. 2002
Mayor Barnes read a brief biography and presented the Employee of the Quarter
certificate to Police Officer Rachel Branen.
B. Certificate of Appreciatipr~.to Jean Carbano for Plannin.q & Zpnin.q ~gmmission Service
Jean Carbano was not present.
C. Certificate of Aporeciation to Chuck Neubemer for Construction Boa.rd Service
Chuck Neuberger was not present, however, Art Neuberger accepted on his behalf.
D. Certificate of Appreciation to Lee Weeks for Budqet Review Advisory_Board Service
Lee Weeks was not present.
E. U. S, Power Squadron Certificate to City of Sebastian
Nigel Hargreaves, U.S. Power Squadron presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Mayor Barnes and the City of Sebastian for assisting them in establishing a squadron in
the City. He also presented a certificate to city employee, Antoine Van Meir for his
assistance.
F. p_arks & Recreation Advisory Committee Presentation bv Chairman Inqui
Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman, Bill Ingui thanked the City Council for its
support, and presented a short synopsis of the Committee's previously presented report
to City Council on proposed park improvements (see attached). He said meetings will
be held on August 26~ and September 23r~ at which time they will take further input from
the public and report back to City Council in October for year one.
He commended Chris McCarthy for his involvement with the Committee and follow-up in
accordance with recommendations of the Committee.
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Mr. Ingui and the Committee were commended for their efforts.
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 - 7/17/2002 Workshop
B. Approval of Minutes - 7124/2002 Meeting
C. Approval of Minutes - 7/31/2002 Workshop
D. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Historic Preservation Restrictive Covenants
(City Manager Transmittal 7/26102, Copy of Covenants)
E. Approve Resolution No. R-02-32 FDOT, Aviation Section Grant Agreement (Airport
Transmittal 7/31/02, R-02-32, Agreement)
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 CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADMINISTRATION FACILITY',
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. Approve Resolution No. R-02-33 Formally Adopting Signage Plan of Sebastian
Municipal Airport Development Standards (Airport Transmittal 8/14/02, R-02-33, Plan)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ADOPTION OF A SIGNAGE PLAN FOR THE SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Approve Resolution No. R-02-34 Records Management Policies and Procedures Manual
(City Clerk Transmittal 8/1/02, R-02-34, Manual under separate cover)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING THE
'RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL* DATED AUGUST 14, 2002, AS
THE CITY'S RECORDS' MANAGEMENT POLICY; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE AMENDMENTS BY THE
CITY CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WiTH UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES AND STATE LAW
REVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Approve Resolution No. R-02-35 Recreation Department Assistance Program Grant
(City Manager Transmittal 81802, R-02-35)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Regular City Council Meeting
August 14, 2002
Page Four
02.173 I.
Approve Final Plat for Sandridge Estates Subdivision and Approve Easement Transfers
(GMD Transmittal 8/7/02, Final Plat)
02.174 J.
Award Annual Materials Contract to Fischer and Son for Sand at $4.72 per CY; and to
Blackhawk Quarry for Coquina Shell Base Material at $7.05 per ton, General Fill at
$2.85 per CY and Road Stabilization Material at $2.85 per CY on an as needed basis
(Public Works Transmittal 8/2/02, Bid Tab)
02.175 K.
Authorize Termination of Aquagenix Contract for Weed Control and Approve Contract to
Applied Aquatic Management at a Price of $2150. per Month (Bid Proposal, Letter of
Intent, Letter of Suspension)
02.176 L.
Approve Fishels Company's Bid to Install Fiber Optic Cable to Golf Course and Indian
River County Fiber Network in Amount of $19,453.52 (Total Bid Award $28,573.52 Less
Materials to be Purchased by the City for $9,120.00 From Graybar and Approve Fishel
Company's Secondary Bid for Fiber Splicing and Interior Installation in the Amount of
$3,503.00 (Finance Transmittal 8/8/02, Spreadsheet)
02,177 M,
Approve Proposal by Melody Music in the Amount of $4,155.00 to Improve City Council
Chambers Sound System (City Clerk Transmittal 8~8~02, Quote)
02,163 N.
Approve City Clerk Travel to FACC Institute in Palm Beach, Flodda on October 9-11,
2002 (City Clerk Transmittal 8/6/02, Info)
02.136 O.
Approve City Manager Overnight Travel to FCCMA Board of Directors Meetings on
2/5/03 in Gainesville, Florida and 3/21/03 in Palm Beach, Florida (City Manager
Transmittal 8/9/02, Meeting Schedule)
02.178 P.
Approve Keep Indian River Beautiful Craft Festival at Riverview Park on
September 14 & 15, 2002 from 10:00 am to 5 pm (Parks Transmittal 8~6~02, Letter)
02.179 Q.
Approve Domestic Violence Coalition of IRC Family Fun Day at Riverview Park on
October 12, 2002 from 8 am to 4 pm (Parks Transmittal 8/6/02, Letter)
02.180 R.
Approve Rental of Community Center on August 24, 2002 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
(City Clerk Transmittal 8/5/02, Application)
02.149 S.
Approve to Waive All Yacht Club Fees for United States Power Squadron
Meetings as Listed in Schedule Dated 8/6102 (Parks Transmittal 8~8/02, Info, Schedule)
Mayor Barnes removed item F for discussion.
The City Attorney advised City Council that the final plat for Sandridge Estates included a
transfer of easements as requested by St. Johns River Water Management District.
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MOTION by Hill/Majcher
"1 move approval of consent agenda items A through E, and G through S."
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Barnes - aye
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Il;em F
Mayor Barnes requested wording changes to circle page 70 under Procedural Requirements, in
the last sentence change "demised premise" to "finished structure" and on circle page 71 item 7
is to now read "No exposed wiring is allowed. Exposed raceways and neon are prohibited."
MOTION by Barnes/Hill
"And I'll make a motion to approve item F,"
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Barnes - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
PUBLIC HEARING - None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Item that has occurred or wes discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-
up required- limit of ten minutes for each speaker
Ruth Sullivan, Indian River Drive, Sebastian, recommended that financial matters not be
included on the consent agenda so the public will have an opportunity to address them.
She went on to object to mandatory trash pick-up.
GOMMI'n'EE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Code Enforce~nt B~rd
1. Interview, Unless Waived and Appoint One Regular Member Engineer
'Position To Expire 8/1/05 (City Clerk Transmittal 8/5/02, Application,
Ad, Board Members)
Regular City Council Meeting
August 14, 2002
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City Council interviewed Sal Neglia.
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MOTION by Majcher/Barczyk
"1 make a motion to appoint Sal Neglia to the regular member engineer position
for a three year term to expire 811/2005."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Coniglio - nay
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Barnes - aye
Mr. Hill - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Coniglio - nay)
OLD BUSINESS
Approve Contract with Henry Iler of lPG. Inc.. Co.._n..sultin.q Servic,~es for
Im~)lementation of the Community Redevelopment Area Studv (GMD Transmittal
8/7/02.,...~.cope of Services)
The City Manager recommended commissioning Henry Iler of lPG, Inc. Consulting
Services.
Mr. lief addressed City Council on his experience with Community Redevelopment
Districts.
MOTION by Hill/Majcher
"1 move to authorize staff to execute a contract with Henry Iler in the amount of
$27,700 for phase I of the Community Redevelopment Plan project. Additionally,
authorize staff to negotiate a fee with Mr. Iler for implementation of phase II, at
which time staff will appear before City Council for authorization of the negotiated
fee. Move to appropriate $27,700."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Bames- aye
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
B. Approve Clambake A;3reement (City Attorney Transmittal 8/8/02. Ag.re.e..l;n.e..nt)
Chuck Barrett, Chairman, Sebastian Clambake Foundation, Inc., addressed City Council
on the proposed clambake festival on September 6, 7 and 8, 2002.
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Mr. Coniglio inquired about the City's liability relative to serving food. The City Attorney
said it was wise for the City to pick up a special rider for any event.
Mr. Barczyk said the festival is being advertised in area counties, reported that
Commissioner Stanbridge said PBS will be in the area filming a travelogue on Indian
River County and will include the clambake festival, and said state candidates may be in
attendance at the festival. He requested a motion to allocate $3000 to the foundation.
MOTION by BarczyldConiglio
"I'd like to make a motion that the City support this in the tune of $3000 to help
them started to get the clamfest on its way, cause we got all this interest and
publicity coming in and its kind of hard right now getting the businesses involved,
but I'd like to see-we approve this amount to get them on their feet so we can get
them started."
Mr. Coniglio seconded the motion for discussion.
Mr. Coniglio said city personnel services that are provided for these types of festivals are
costly. Mr. Majcher suggested the option of a loan program. Mr. Hill said the foundation
has not approached the City for money and questioned the need for the funding. The
City Attorney said if all sponsors come through, they will be able to cover the start up.
Mr. Coniglio recommended that this be put on an agenda to break down the costs.
Mayor Barnes asked the City Attorney to give the City a cost breakdown at the next
meeting.
(8:04 p.m.)
Mr. Coniglio withdraw his second to the motion. Mr. Barczyk requested the motion
remain on the floor, however, there was no additional second.
Adrina Davis spoke in favor of a $3,000. allocation.
Jayne Barczyk, Sebastian, reminded City Council said that every nickel will go into the
Boys and Girls Club building fund.
Pamela Rapp, Columbus Street, Sebastian, asked who is soliciting businesses. She
was advised that Betsy Connelly was the coordinator and $355 had been raised by local
businesses, but the majority of the funds have come from out of town businesses. She
offered a PSA through her Vero Beach Broadcasting Company to encourage businesses
to support the Boys & Girls Club.
MOTION by Hill/Majcher
"1 move approval of the agreement to the clambake festival.".
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ROLL CALL:
Mayor Barnes - aye
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
City Council Meefinc~ Schedule for November & December (City Clerk Transmittal
7/23/02, Monthly Calendars)
It was the consensus of City Council to cancel the November 27th and December 25th
City Council meetings.
B. City Manager's Performance Evaluation (HR Transmittal ,,~L,8/02. M~r~Q)
The City Manager was commended for his commitment, expertise, work ethic,
knowledge, dedication, leadership and grantsmanship.
MOTION by Bames/Majcher
"If no one else wishes to make a motion, I'll make a motion, i would suggest that
we give Mr. Moore an increase in the area, not in the area, an increase of 5.5%."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Barnes - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
q:ITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
Requested that Warren Dill be appointed as special counsel for the clambake
agreement.
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Motion by Coniglio/Hill
"Salute.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Barnes - aye
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Stated the state has asked for an additional 30 day extension on the CNK matter.
Advised that the Sebastian Retail Shoppes was able to come back with engineering
designs to achieve the parapet wall and will be in regulation.
..q.!~. MANAGER MA'I'rERS
Reported on stop signs and traffic engineering issues, described the methods used in
ascertaining needs which ultimately result in installation of stop signs.
The Public Works Director and Traffic Technician described factors considered prior to
the recent installation of stop signs, i.e., traffic violations, traffic accidents, traffic counts.
The City Manager invited the public to contact him or the Engineering Dept. if they need
a stop sign.
CITY CLERK MATTERS
None.
CITY COUNCIl- MATTERS
a. Mr, Majcher
Said he was pleased to see the new four way stop and less 18-wheeler traffic on
Fleming Street, reported that people can call mosquito control if they are concerned with
the West Nile virus.
b. Mr. Coni.qli0
Reported that he had provided information on cell towers, and distributed additional
tower information from Indian River County.
He asked the Public Works Director what a "local traffic only" sign meant.
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C. Mayor Barnes
Reminded Councilmembers to give him information for the new website.
Asked that the regular meeting of September 11t~ be moved to the 12~. It was the
consensus of City Council to reschedule the meeting.
d. Mr. Hill
Asked for the City Engineer to attend the next meeting for a well monitoring update.
e. Mr. Barczyk
None.
Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjoumed the Regular Meeting at 8;40 p.m.
Approved at the August 28th, 2002 Regular Meeting.
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AUGUST 14, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
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calls for input.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MEMORANDUM
James E. Chandler
County Administrator
Community Developmen! Direct~
Stan Boling, AICP
Planning Director
August 7, 2002
Consideration of Draft Wireless Master Plan
It is requested that the data herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners
at its workshop of August 13, 2002.
BACKGROUND
In June 2001, the county entered into a contract with CityScape Siting and Management, Inc. to re-write
the county's wireless facilities regulations and develop a wireless master plan. The overall process
being followed by CityScape and the county is as follows:
1. Develop and adopt an "interim" wireless facilities ordinance and terminate the moratorium on
applications for new towers.
2. Complete development of and adopt a wireless master plan.
3. Refine and adjust the interim ordinance by adopting any desired ordinance modifications,
resulting in "final" regulations.
The first step was completed on April 2, 2002, when the Board of County Commissioners adopted an
"interim" wireless telecommunications ordinance. Although the ordinance is referred to as an "interim"
ordinance, it is comprehensive and detailed. The result is that the county now has a new set of
regulations for wireless facilities, and has retained the previous set of tower regulations to apply to non-
wireless towers (e.g. radio and TV brOadcast facilities). At the time of the April 2nd ordinance adoption,
the Board also terminated the moratorium on applications for new towers; that moratorium had been in
effect since January 2001. To date, no applications for new towers have been applied for under the new
ordinance.
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Since April, CityScape has continued to work on its draft wireless master plan and associated inventory
of existing towers. In so doing, CityScape has coordinated with county staff and received staff
comments. Now, the draft wireless master plan is available for the Board's review.
ANALYSIS
Two documents are associated with the draft plan: the "Wireless Facility Inventory" (August 2002) and
the "Wireless Facility Master Plan" (August 2002). Those documents are attached. The inventory
provides information and maps that comprise a wireless facilities network database of existing and
potential sites for antennas and towers. Inventory' information relates to location, coverage, capacity,
and collocation issues. The wireless master plan is a planning tool that includes a forecast of future
wireless facilities demands, siting and land use policies, and a technical framework for analyzing
requests for new facilities.
No wireless services providers fully participated in the master planning process; therefore,' the master
plan does not propose a set of "pre-approved" collocation or new facility sites for any particular
lXOVtfler's planned future deployment. At the August 13th workshop, however, CityScape will review
specific county-owned sites to determine which sites the Board feels are appropriate for accommodating
wireless facilities. Such decisions can include limiting the type of facility (e.g. stealth) that the Board
will allow or "pre-approve" on a given county-owned site. Regardless of any restricted "pre-approval",
the county will always have the option of going through the application process, under the LDRs, to
meet future communications needs that might arise.
At the workshop, staff will discuss the possibility of designating several existing county-owned tower
sites, including the Hobart Park site and the south county transfer station site, as "tower cluster sites" for
broadcast and wireless facilities. Although the tower cluster concept is referenced in the county's non-
wireless facilities LDRs, no cluster proposal has actually been proposed or considered to date. The
Board may wish to apply this concept to the Hobart Park and south county sites, and incorporate the
concept into the master plan.
After the workshop, CityScape will fully address county comments and revise the wireless master plan
and inventory documents. CityScape will then present the revised plan to the Board for adoption. Once
the master plan. is adopted, CityScape will complete the third task previously referenced. That task
relates to development of "final" wireless facilities regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the draft wireless master plan, and
provide comments to staff and CityScape for finalizing the wireless master plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Update from CityScape (dated August 7, 2002)
Wireless Facility Inventory (August 2002)
Wireless Facility Master Plan (August 2002)
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Planning and Zoning Commission Members
Interested Parties
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Preparation of Wireless Master Plan And
Telecommunications Facilities Regulations Ordinance
Report and Status Update August 7, 2002
Wireless telecommunication providers have built towers across our Nation in an effort to
deploy wireless telephone service to our citizens. Consequently, Indian River County
hired CityScape Consultants Inc., (formally known as CityScape Siting and Management
Inc.) to assist in the development of a Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance and
accompanying Master Plan for future wireless deployment. Presently the wireless
telecommunications industry has slowed down given the recent changes in our Nation's
economy. With on the onset of 3-G (third generation wireless), and an ongoing increase
in subscriber growth, more infrastructure will be needed in the next ten years by the
wireless providers.
Indian River County's existing interim Ordinance addresses both the public and private
concerns and provides a solution for the community to manage the wireless deployments
in their boundaries. The Ordinance reflects the comments, suggestions and concerns
from the elected County officials, staff and citizenry. The community's desired land use
and development criteria in this Ordinance, is therefore unique to Indian River County;
while still opening the market for deployment and creating value for the wireless industry
on infrastructure investments. It creates a win-win situation for both the County and
industry.
The Master Plan applies the land-use planning strategies of the Interim Ordinance to the
industry related radio frequency engineering; to create an illustrative planning tool that
coincides with the related Ordinance. Just as Indian River County has master plans for
roadway improvements and the extension of water and sewer lines; so will the County
also have a master telecommunications growth plan. This well-designed, coordinated
engineering effort will result in reduced tower infrastructure by improving the efforts to
"merge" wireless deployment thereby reducing tower proliferation by increasing shared
sites.
The Master Plan contains maps of the location of all existing towers, both public and
privately owned in the County, pictures of what the infrastructure looks like, and how
many wireless providers are on those existing towers. Based on that information, the
Master Plan then forecasts where additional towers may be needed by the industry within
the decade. The end product provides a history of wireless provider deployment to date;
and projects anticipated deployment by the industry based on current demographic trends
and wireless telecommunications technology.
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The draft Master Plan can also demonstrate flaws in a current Ordinance and gaps in
wireless provider networks. Corrections to the Interim Ordinance can be made prior to
the final document being adopted. The final Master Plan becomes a proactive tool of the
final Telecommunications Ordinance by directing wireless telecommunication providers
to existing towers, water tanks and rooftops; and to new land sites where they may deploy
facilities. The end result is minimizing the total of new, well-coordinated sites and
maximizing co-location for all existing and future service providers.
Over the last two months, CityScape did invite and solicit the wireless industry on behalf
of the County, to participate in the Master Plan process. Of the providers contacted,
Sprint formally declined to participate in the Master Plan process and Voice Stream and
Cingular met with CityScape staff. However, neither chose to participate further.
Richard Edwards, President of CityScape will be at our pres.en, tation and available to
answer questions related to these meeting. '
The Draft Master Plan for Indian River County does not illustrate any potential zoning
ordinance/wireless deployment inconsistencies. The Interim Ordinance does encourage
collocation of existing facilities, attachments on rooftops, stealth towers for new facilities
and ample height for new towers for future deployments. The Interim Ordinance does
not unreasonably discriminate among wireless providers or technologies and does not in
any way have an effect of prohibiting the provision of wireless services across the County
boundaries.
While, the Interim Ordinance allows for new wireless facilities to be evaluated by a
qualified party as determined necessary by the Planning Director, we suggest that any
application for a new wireless base station, not just a new tower, also be evaluated by a
qualified party. This will insure the maintenance of structural integrity of the collocation,
and provide an evaluation of any frequency interference issues. Other suggested final
Ordinance amendments should include cross-references to the final Master Plan
document relative to existing structures and desired location, of new land sites.
A policy related issue the County needs to bring closure on is whether or not to utilize the
public lands .for the erection of new tower facilities. The draft Master Plan illustrates
where tax-eiempt property exists within in the County, and where it is located in
relationship to potential future tower locations. Leasing public lands for purposes of new
wireless infrastructure can create new sources of public revenue. As new sites are
developed on public land, the County begins to gain lease revenue from that tower owner.
Chapter Eight of the Master Plan elaborates on this issue further by providing a chart
showing what types of tax exempt properties could be available for lease to the industry.
In addition to the revenue, leasing public lands also assures the County of preferences of
stealthing materials and technologies available to the industry. As County sites are
developed, they become the precedent of how future sites should be developed on private
land. For example, many "tree towers" and "flag pole" towers are available to the
industry. Some are more aesthetically pleasing and more practical than others types.
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Additionally, many other creative ideas for stealthing towers are available to the industry;
and as the County utilizes these products, they then become the standard for the future
tower sites.
Should the County decide to lease and market the public land sites for these purposes,
then the County needs to evaluate the potential public sites to determine if all or just
some of the sites should be marketed to the industry. Considerations at that time could
also be given to the type and height of the tower to be permitted on that particular site;
and this data could then also be incorporated into the final Ordinance.
Some communities have opted to just encourage the use of public lands by listing them in
the applicability hierarchy in the development standards section of the Ordinance, while
other communities have actually listed the public sites, along with acceptable tower
height and type in a table within the text. These sites get pre-approval along with the
adoption of the final Ordinance, and if a wireless provider chooses to develop in
accordance with that table, then they would just follow the standard protocol for
obtaining land use and building permits.
The results of the above mentioned policy decisions determine the next step in the
progress towards a final Ordinance and Master Plan. Should the County decide not to
permit wireless facilities on public land then CityScape can proceed directly to the
preparations of a final Ordinance and Master Plan. If the County desires to allow new
facilities on public land, then the review of those properties and inclusion of those sites
will need to be addressed more completely in the draft Ordinance and Master Plan.
At our next meeting, CityScape will provide a list of recommendations for the public land
sites for your considerations. For example, at public places with buildings or ball parks
CityScape may suggest applications for stealth flagpoles or clock towers. It will be
necessary to form a consensus on the use of these lands so the recommendations may be
incorporated into the final Ordinance and Master Plan.
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Recommendations
to the City of Sebastian City Council
from the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
City of Sebastian, Florida
August 14, 2002
A. Introduction
The following document comprises the Year 1:2002-03 Recommendations for the Projected Five
Year Park Development Plan, submitted to the City Council in June 2002.
The recommendations will have budget implications and are meant to help guide the City Council in their
deliberations. It is the viewpoint of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee that the City Council
accept the Year 1:2002-03 Recommendations as a "work-in-progress," under the premise that projects
can be modified and public input is always welcomed by the City Council. 'Modifications' are defined as
minor changes that will likely have little to no effect on the capital plan, but may provide additional
suggestions that warrant consideration by the City Council.
In keeping with the Committees viewpoint that the City Council always seeks public input, it has
tentatively earmarked the meetings of August 28 and September 23, as further opportunities where the
public would be invited to provide these slight modifications. It should be noted that these dates are the
traditional 4th Monday of the month meeting days for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The
continued input of the public, in the form of modifications, will be presented to the City Council at its
first meeting in October 2002, as a Year 1:2002-03 Recommendations - Addendum.
The Year 1:2002-03 Recommendations are based in large measure on the Public Hearing of July 20,
2002 and a Workshop presentation on April 29, 2002 made by the Engineering Aide Burr Jones.
It is the plan of the Committee to begin to focus on Year 2:2003-04 of the Projected Five Year Parks
Development Plan at its October 28, 2002 meeting.
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee would like to thank the City Council for accepting our
request to provide a Public Workshop Hearing on July 20"' and for the generous donation of WalMart,
Sebastian, for the refreshments they provided.
Residents have commented that they like the fact that they have been involved in the process of gathering
recommendations through the meeting and heating process. It is the belief of the Committee that similar
Workshops will be part of its procedure, from time-to-time, to gather public input related to each year of
the Projected Five Year Parks Development Plan.
B. AdvertiSement for Public Hearin~ Workshoo
The following notice was placed in newspaper and television for public awareness of a meeting to discuss
specific locations for Year 1 (2002-03) of the Five Year Parks Development Plan.
IDEAS - IDEAS - IDEAS
Your City of Sebastian Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
NEEDS YOUR IDEAS!
Please join us for a Public input Workshop on
Saturday, July 20, 2002 from 9 am to Noon at
City Hall, City Council Chambers
to give your input on:
RIVERVIEW PARK PHASE I
BARBER ST. PARKING
SCHUMANN LAKE PHASE H
BARBER & GEORGE ST. PARK
FILBERT ST. PARK
Parcel behind CHAMBER BUILDING and other areas of interest
Refreshments will be served
Hoping to see you then
Bill, Jeanne, Jayne, Julianne and Elizabeth and Ed
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
C. Recommendations for Year 1:2002-03 in the Five Year Development Plan
RIVER VIEW PARK PHASE I
Zon~e:
Type:
Location:
Size:
Designation:
Year 1 (2002-03).. Plan:
Public Hearing Inout:
B
Community
Indian River Drive
7.95 acres
developed and continuing,
Veterans Memorial and Shoreline Restoration
Sidewalks
[] Viewed as a positive part of the development
[] A few benches with an overhang to protect from the weather
[] Trash containers are important, but give them a natural "fit" look, perhaps chained to surface for
protection from seasonal weather conditions
Nature Trails
[] Keep the natural and pristine look of the area
o Look at every detail in development to ensure there is no negative impact on the overall natural
look of the shoreline area.
Band Shell
o Make this a permanent part of the park system
[] There are at least 4 major festivals in the City and our public school children, as well as adult
groups, can use this facility to present daytime and evening entertainment
Shelters
[] Any new shelters must fit the natural look of the surrounding area and continuing to maintain the
aura of a small fishing village.
Fishing Pier
r, Running water should be provided to wash off fish after cutting.
[] Cutting and cleaning tables are necessary, so that railings are not misused for this purpose
[] Lighting for evening fishing, where walking or path lights are provided.
[] Discarded monofilament line tubes should be provided
r~ Creative pavilion at the end of the pier that can be a source.of protection for senior citizens or
handicapped who may wish to simply enjoy the water beyond the shoreline.
· Concern was voiced about how this addition could have an adverse affect on fishermen
casting into the water.
Waterfront
[] The underlying explanation for many of the suggestions made about the waterfront was that the
City Council must make every effort to maintain the image of a small fishing village.
[] Access for people to be able to "touch the water" is very important to many. It was a "historic"
feature of the shoreline for many residents 10 or more years ago.
[] There was expressed a wish to be able to walk down to the shoreline and wade in the water.
[] Concern was expressed for use of mangroves or rocks to protect the shoreline from erosion. Use of
mangrove trees may require research into the regulations about care and control of the trees.
Some residents suggested there are stringent guidelines against destroying overgrown areas where
mangroves have been planted. On the other hand, several residents pointed out the history behind
placing rocks along the shoreline, where this became a community project for businesses and
school children.
[] Residents requested narrow walking paths to permit access to the water.
Municipal Marina
[] Prior to the City Manager explaining that a Feasibility Study recommending against a municipal
marina, residents did have some ideas and expressed salient viewpoints. It should be noted that
several residents remarked that the City commissioned Feasibility Study was "very professional"
and worth taking very seriously.
[] Residents suggested that the City avoid leasing any facility to a private business that would not
benefit thc City.
[] Keeping the property for the public's usc is much more important that delivering a marina for a
small contingent of boat owners.
[] An alternative was suggested where thc restaurant with thc changing names, could be purchased
by the City and provide a similar income base to that of thc Municipal Golf Course.
· It was noted that the area behind the restaurant has docking areas that can bc modified to accept
larger boats and earn money for the City, under strict guidelines provided by the City Council.
BARBER ST. PARKING..
Location:
Size.:
~:,
Year 1 (2002-03~ Pla~:
Public Hearin~ Inout:
D
Community
Barber Street for main location of park
7.31 acres for full park complex
developed and continuing
Parking, picnic pavilions, shuffleboard, and bocce ball courts
Care should be taken for the value of resident property surrounding the parking facility.
Surface should be those that can sustain wear
SCHUMANN LAKE PHASE II
Zon.~.~e:
Tvo~:
Location:
Size:
Year ! (2002-03] Plan:
Public Hearine Inout:
C
Community
Kildare Drive
8.48 acres
developed and continuing
Canoe and kayak launch
· No specific comment was made about this project plan
BARBER &.GEORGE ST. PARK
~ne:
Location:
Size:
Year 1 (2002-03~ Plan:
Public Hearin~ Inout:
D
Barber & George Streets
2.1 acres
undeveloped
Clearing, benches, and picnic tables
More walking paths
Small neighborhood park "play area" for young children.
Zone:
Tvog:
Location:
Siz._..~e:
Designation:
Year 1 (2002-03) Plan:
Public Hearing Inout:
FILBERT ST. PARK
C
Community
Filbert Street
9.08 acres
undeveloped
Retention pond, walking trail, playground, picnic pavilion, restrooms,
bocce ball and shuffleboard courts
Leave trees and a pristine environment. The quote heard throughout the morning was to leave
properties alone as much as possible, where "less is better." No park lights
Some residents suggested that shuffleboard was not a necessity in parks because it was out of place
and time with interests people have, but Mr. McCarthy has explained there are several letters on record
suggesting a desire for this low-impact sport.
History - One resident explained that the Park area was designated a "passive park" during the tenure
of City Manager Frame.
BEHIND CHAMBER BUILDING
Ashford T. Jordan Park
Zone:
roe:
Location:
Siz.._~e:
Desilmation:
Year I (2002-03} Plan:
Public Hearing,, Input:
B
Neighborhood
Indian River Drive
0.3 acres
undeveloped
Shuffleboard courts and benches
The remark about de-emphasizing shuffleboard was reiterated when this small area was discussed,
especially because there was no parking
Mr. McCarthy suggested that other low-impact sports can replace that of shuffleboard.
Some tables and benches were suggested
It is important to have a full view of the river from US 1, so that any play equipment or tables that are
considered in this small park should require the planners to be concerned with visibility.
A resident asked if there could be a small area for children and parents to rest, with light play
facilities made available, such as a sandbox or small climbing gyms.
c~ Mr. McCarthy explained that this idea is being discussed.
OTHER PARK LOCATIONS DISCUSSED
Zon~e:
Type:
Location:
Size.,:
Designation:
Year ,,1 (2002-03) Plan:
Public Hearing Inout:
STONECROP PARK
D
Community
Stonecrop Street
24.15 acres
undeveloped
not designated as part of the plan
Small parking area could be useful for those, in other parts of the city, to enjoy this site
Banks of the river are probably the most beautiful in the area
Board walk was requested and prior information, from Mr. McCarthy, indicated that this was a
consideration in the future
Benches are needed for residents to enjoy the view.
A small area, clogged now with pepper trees, should be cleared in order to see more of the river.
HARDEE PARK
~one:
Type:
Location:
Size:
Designation:
Year 1 (2002-03) Pla,n:
Public Hearing Inout:
A
Neighborhood
Barber Street
13.87 acres
developed
not designated as part of the plan -part of the 2001-02 project plans,
which calls for improved trail surfaces, lighting and warm-up area
Other requests included the following improvements:
n Small play area to amuse children while parents walked the surfaces. This suggestion brought a
counter-point concern that children should not be left alone and that the City should be concerned
with liability.
c~ Park entrance signs should be posted because of the combination of a curve to Barber Street near
the entrance to the park.
a Picnic tables and benches
n Shade trees, especially Live Oak, as compared with palm trees
C~ Re-grade the walking surfaces
EASY STREET PARK
B
Neighborhood
Easy and Lake Streets
6.94 acres
developed
not designated as part of the plan -part of the 2003-04 project plans
Zolle:
Type:
Location:
Size,:
Designation:
Y~ear 1 (2002z,03) Plan:
Public Hearina Inout:
Fountain - residents recall an old mechanism that sprayed water into the air. This no longer exists
and they believed it lent an interesting focus to the park.
Requests were made for several improvements:
n Bathroom
Benches for resting
Small Parking area
ADDENDUM - General Remarks
Handicapped
Hard surfaced paths are needed for those with motorized vehicles, wheelchairs, walkers, leg braces
and/or canes.
Parking facilities, while some residents remarked were unnecessary and infringed on the natural
surroundings, were very important for the handicapped resident.
o Natural gravel is not an easy surface to walk upon for the handicapped and it was suggested that
many of the parks have short distances where handicapped residents can still enjoy a short nature
walk. The City Council must take care to balance the viewpoints of the residents who are not
handicapped with those who have special needs, yet still want to extjoy the parks.
n Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should be considered by the City Council when changes
are made in the parks and recreation plans.
· The Big City Look
Several residents were concerned that the City Council espouses "big city plans" in a tom that
historically prides itself on being "small town" and a "fishing village."
~ People have left big cities to come to this historic fishing area.
c2 The City Council is being challenged to meet increasing population and accompanying needs
with the viewpoint, held by many residents, that growth does not have to reflect less of a village
experience.
· Vending Machines
An example of parks that look like they belong in cities, where vendors ply their businesses, is that of the
Skate Park where soda machines are visible from Barber Street.
~ These exposed soda machines may have an alternative provided by the companies that supply thc
machines or the keen mind of some students who can design non-intrusive vending areas for
these machines, meant to maintain a natural setting for this product. Ask the high school students
in the community to help design some alternatives.
[] No additional vending machines should be allowed without discussion beforehand.
· Shelters
Any shelter that is built for protection from the rain ought to look like it "fits" into the natural
environment image that residents are seeking in their parks development
Activities and Sports Needing a Location
[~ Residents have expressed a viewpoint that some parks can be focused on the following needs
· Miniature Golf Course
· Volleyball courts
· Softball fields
· Horseshoe pitching area
· Roller skating rink
· Hard surface path for roller skating
Tables
n A resident suggested that wherever possible tables with inlaid chess and checkerboards be
designed into the parks. It can be suggested that these locations be under trees or have a covering
that protects the resident from sun.
Volunteer Services
ca Nature areas and equipment handling could use the services of retirees in a volunteer capacity.
ca There are organizations that have the environment as a theme and would like to help the City.
Impact Fees
ca Wise use of "impact fees," after grant opportunities are considered, should take into consideration
the demographics of the zone.
Parents with Young Children
ca When considering low-impact sports, such as bocce or shuffleboard, consider the needs of young
children and parents that would like small "creative playgrounds."
Recommendations submitted on July 31, 2002 for presentation to the Sebastian City Council on August
14,2002.
Committee Members:
Bill lngui
Edward White
Jeanne Jessup
Jayne Barczyk
Julianne Barrett
Elizabeth Gray
Zone A Representative and Chairperson
Zone B Representative
Zone C Representative
Zone D Representative
Regular at-Large Member
Alternate Member
City Liaison/Parks Superintendent - Chris McCarthy