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SEBASTIAN CiTY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Individuals will address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately before deliberation of the item by the City Council -
limit often minutes per speaker (R-99-21)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION - Pastor Mike Lyle - Sebastian First Church of the Nazarene
4. l~LL CALL
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS {ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIQ~I~;)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majori(y vote of Cdy Council members (R-99-21)
6. PROCI~MATIONS. ANNOUNCEM~; AND/OR PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificate of Completion to Councilmember Barczyk by City Clerk - Florida
Institute of Government - Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (FIOG Letter)
B. Indian River County Department of Utilities - Presentation on Future Plans for Sebastian Water
Expansion Project (Hotchkiss Letter 8/31/99)
C. Sebastian Charter Review Committee - Presentation of Recommendations (City Manager
Transmittal 8/28/99, Chairman McCollum Memo 8/26/99, Proposed Amendments)
7. CITY ATTORNEY M~TTERS
8. CITY I~J~NAGER MATTERS
9. CITY CLERK MATTERS
10. CITY COUJ~CIL MATTERS
99.109
99.009
II.
12.
13.
14.
A. Vice Mayor Neuberger
B. Mr. Barezyk
C. Mr. Bishop
D. Mr. Majcher
E. Mayor Wininger
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 CiO~ Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately.
A. Approval of Minutes - 8/25/99 Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEARIN_(j
Procedures for public hearings: (R-99-21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
· StaffPresentation
· Public Input - Limit ofTen Minutes Per Speaker
° StaffSummation
o Mayor Closes Hearing
· CounciiAction
,4nyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up before the Meeting, When Called go to the Podium and State His or Her Name for
the Record
Second Reading and Fino,[ Adoption of Ordinance No. O-99-12 - A0~ending O-99-03 Water
Restriction Plan (City Attorney Tlaasl~ittal 8/4/99, Proposed Ordinance. RCvi~¢d Water Plan Text,
Memo to Council
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN WATER RESTRICTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABIL1TY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 often minutes for each speaker
A. Attorney Bruce Barkett - Riverfront District
COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Ad
Code Enforcement Board (City Clerk Transmittal 8/26/99, Four Applications, Ad, Boar~[ List)
1. Interview Unless Waived and Appoint as Follows:
a. One Regular Member Engineer Position - Term to Expire 8/2002
b. One Alternate Member Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 4/2000
Bo
Recreation Advisory Board (City Clerk Transmittal 8/26/99, One Al~pli~atiOil, Board List)
1. Formal Appointment of Julie Hogate Sebastian Panthers Representative - Unexpired Term
to Expire 12/2000
15. O~,D BUSINESS
99.085
99.176
99.177
99.178
99.179
99.180/
98.161
99.182
99.183
16.
A. Schedule Town Hall Meeting (Excerpt of 5/5/99 Council Minutes)
NEW
Approve Sole Source Contract - Randall Tedder Construction Inc. for Main Street Boat Ramp
Repairs in the Amount of $44,900 (Public Works Transmittal 8/31/99)
Approve Purchase of New Holland Tractor Model 1720A2 with Attachments from New Holland
North America Inc. - State Contract 760-900-99-1 in the Amount of $15,643 (Public Works
Transmittal 8/30/99, Cost Sheet)
Approve Purchase of Toro Greensmaster Mower for Golf Course from Hector Tuff of Deerfield
Beach - Pompano Beach PO (GSA Contract Pricing) in the Amount of $15,181.32 (Asst. to
City Manager Transmittal 9/1/99, Cerjan Memo 8/13/99 w/Attachment)
Do
Waive Bid Process and Approve Purchase of Building Permits Manager Software Program from
Information Management Services in the Amount of $6,295 (Building Transmittal 9/2/99, 3 Quotes)
Approve Change Order #2 to Applied Aquatics, Inc. Contract for Chemical Treatment of Roads in
the Amount of $6,000 (Public Works Transmittal 9/1/99)
Award Bid and Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract with Ranger Construction Industries,
Inc. for Asphaltic Concrete Resurfacing in the Amount of $2,000,000 and for Cold In-Place
Recycling to Asphalt Recycling, Inc. In the Amount of $300,000 (Public Works Transmittal 9/1/99,
Bid Tabulation)
Resolution No. R-99-47 - Authorizing Application to Florida Development Assistance Program
Grant - Barber Street Sports Complex Enhancement Initiative (City Manager Transmittal 9/2/99,
R-99-47)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RiVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALrrHORIZIN(} CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROORAM ORANI;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDINO FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Agreement Between City of Sebastian and Skydive Sebastian - 1999 U.S. Parachute Association
National Skydiving Championships (Assistant to City Manager Transmittal 9/2/99, Agreement)
17.
ADJOURN (Ail meetings shall adjourn at l O: 30 p. m. unless extended for up to one half hour by a majority vote of City
Council)
ANYPERSON [4q-lO DECIDES TO APPF_.4L ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR
HF_MRING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCF_.F.D~GS AND MA Y NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBA TIM RECORD OF THE PROCeeDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.)
IN COMI)LIANCE 14/1TH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD
CONTACT THE CIIT 'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-.5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Upco~i~g Me. tings:
SpeciaI Meeting- I st Budget Hearing- Thursday, 9/9/99- 7 pm
Regular Meeting and 2nd Budget Hearing - Wednesday, 9/22/99 - 7pm
Regular Meeting-Wednesday, 10/13/99- 7pm
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, 10/27/99 - 7pm
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PUBLIC HEARING
SiGN-UP SHEET
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
99.082 A. Second Reading and FinalAdoplJoll of Ordinance No. O-99-12 -
/ ~ .~..,/2) Amending 0-99-03 Water Restriction Plan
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CItY OF SEBASTIAN WATER RESTRICTION
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Address
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
FROM THE PUBLIC
SIGN-UP SHEET
"New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred
or was discovered within the previous six months
SEPTEMBER~ 1999 REGULAR MEETING
USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE
PREPARED AGENDA - LI341T OF 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER
Name: Attorney Bruce Barkett
Address:
Subject: Riverfr~rlt District
Name: '"~P~t~ C/~
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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Wininger updated City Council on her illness and stated she will be present for only certain items
tonight. She then called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Coullcil Present:
Mayor Martha S. Wininger
Vice Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Mr. Joe Barczyk
Mr. Ben A. Bishop
Mr. Edward J. Majeher, Jr.
~;.taff present:
City Manager, Terrence Moore
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass
Finance Director, Mark Mason
Parks Superintendent, Chris McCarthy
Public Works Director, Terry Hill
City Engineer, Martha Campbell
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Invocation was given by Vice Mayor Neuberger, due to the fact that Pastor Mike Lyle, Sebastian First
Church of the Nazarene was not present.
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AGENDA MODIFICAT_IO~{$ (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a majoriO, vote of City Council members (R-99-2 D
It was the consensus of Council to move item 14B Recreation Committee appointment to the consent agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS. AN_~OUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATION~
Presentation of Certificate of C9~l~tiOn to Councilmember Barczyk by City Clerk - Florida
Igstitut~ Qf Gg~yerl~ent - Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (FIOG Legg~:r,)
The City Clerk read a letter from the Florida Institute of Govemment and presented a certificate to
Councilmember Barczyk for his completion of the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.
Indian River CQunty Department of Utilities - Presentation on Futur~ Plml$ for Sebastian Water
l~xpansion Project (Hotchkiss Letter 8/31199.)
Don Hubbs, Dan Chastain, Michael Hotchkiss, and Steve Doyle, Indian River County Utilities staff members
gave an update report on the Sebastian Water Expansion Project.
In response to Art Vogel, Mr. Hotchkiss said wells must be disconnected from the house when the County
water system is connected, however wells can be maintained for irrigation. In response to Sal Neglia, Mr.
Hotchkiss said he did not foresee any increases in Phase IIB; and in response to Vice Mayor Neuberger, Dan
Chastain discussed the requirement of the bond to lien properties.
Sebastian Charter Review (29mmitte~ - Presentation of Recommendations (Cil~ M~aager
Transmittal 8/2~1~L9% Chai_tman McCollum Memo 8/26/99, Proposed Alll~dlllents)
Charter Committee Chairman, Nate McCollum recognized the Committee members, committee secretary and
staff member, Linda Kinchen and City Attorney Rich Stringer. He then reviewed the Committee's
recommended Charter amendments (see attached).
The City Attorney advised that this is the committee's report to Council in accordance with the Charter,
thereafter, he stated, City Council could workshop the recommendations, then direct the drafting of
appropriate ordinances to be scheduled for first reading and public heating prior to the end of November for
placement on a ballot in March.
The City Clerk noted that Wednesday, September 29, 1999 was available for a workshop unless the City
Council wanted to keep that date available for a quarterly public forum. It was the consensus of Council to
schedule a Charter revision workshop for September 29, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
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Mr. McCollum continued his presentation.
TAPE I- SIDE II (7:48 p.m.)
Mayor Wininger requested that Mr. McCollmn and members of the committee attend the workshop on
September 29, 1999.
7. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
· Reported on the ruling in the Fischer case, whereby the City was given a summary judgement.
· Updated Council on the constitutional amendment on additional homestead exemption for senior
citizens with below $20,000 income, noting an ordinance must be adopted by December 1, 1999
° Updated Council on the proposed alarm ordinance and stated that a draft will be in Council boxes
tomorrow
· Received consensus of Council for him to utilize a 1992 City vehicle for business matters
8. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager requested approval for Andy Grimwade to come forward at this time to address the
proposed Skydive Sebastian agreement which appears later on the agenda.
MOTION by Bishop/Majcher
"I'd like to make a motion to allow Mr. Grimwade an opportunity to speak."
ROLL CALL: Mayor Wininger
Vice Mayor Neuberger
Mr. Barczyk
Mr. Bishop
Mr. Majcher
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Mr. Grimwade briefly addressed Council.
~71TY CLgRK MATTERS
None.
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aye
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10. L-'ITY CO],~(~II~ MATTERS
A. Vice Mayor Neuberg~
· Requested updates on the following items from the July 7, 1999 workshop:
Port St. Lucie undergrowth ordinance; lot clearing without permit; street load limits and scales;
parking and driving on sidewalks/bikepaths; uniform speed limits; base flood plan; bid for painting
police station; chamber of commerce building; Solin and Assoc. re: LDC; city welcome signs;
personnel policies and procedures manual; and bench advertising by Lions Club
The City Manager said Solin will attend the September 22, 1999 meeting; that a new ordinance (O-
99-13) will place personnel authority in the hands of the City Manager; and that lot clearing and base
flood plan are being addressed administratively.
The City Attorney said undergrowth language will be presented by the next meeting; discussed state
law provisions relative to uniform speed limit, noting he will forward a copy of the statute to
Engineer and Chief; and said he had prepared a letter relative to the Chamber building for Attorney
Van de Voorde's review
Mayor Wininger reiterated that speed limits must be addressed.
Vice Mayor Neuberger expressed concern for a recently installed sign prohibiting no right
turns at Pelican Island Elementary and requested it be looked into.
B. Mr. Barczyk
Said he will provide copy of a list of pending items that need to be cleaned up.
C. Mr. Bishop
None.
D. Mr, Majcher
Reported on his lunch with the Friendly Tennis Club, at which members had asked about
plans for resurfacing, lights ,etc. at Schumann Park.
Asked where we were with the wish list.
The City Manager said he and staffwere meeting with the Tennis Club on Friday; and that certain of
the wish list items will be addressed during budget heating tomorrow night
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E. Mayor Wininger
Inquired whether Cornerstone had declared bankruptcy, to which the City Attorney
responded he would call the Secretary of States office to verify.
Inquired about the Millennium Community Program report and the City Manager gave a
brief report
Requested that a copy of a city property list be forwarded to the City Manager and City
Attorney, and that it should be determined what is excess and saleable.
TAPE II - SIDE i (8:3.5 p. mO
Following some discussion on determination off surplus properties the City Manager said he would
bring forth a recommendation within a month.
Mayor Wininger called recess at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p.m. All members
were present.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ail 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 ofCio~ Councd so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately.
A. Approval o£Minutes - 8/25/99 Regular Meeting
99.009
Recreation Advisory Board (City Clerk Transmittal 8/26/99, One Application, Board List)
1. Formal Appointment of Julie Hogate Sebastian Panthers Representative - Unexpired Term
to Expire 12/2000
The City Manager read the consent agenda.
MOTION by Barczyk/Bishop
"I make a motion we approve the minutes of the 8/25/99 Regular Meeting and also approve
the change of putting in item 14 B under the consent order - Recreation Advisory Board appointment
of Julie Hogate for the unexpired."
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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PUBLIC HEARING
Procedures for public hearings: (R-99-21)
· Mayor Opens Hearing
· Attorney Reads Ordinance or Resolution
° Sta;ffPresentation
· Public Input - Limit ofTen Minutes Per Speaker
° StaffSummation
· Mayor Closes Hearing
° Council Action
Anyone Wishing to Speak is Asked to Sign Up before the Meeting, When Called go to the Podium and State His or Her Name for
the Record
99.082
Second Readiag and ~'jllul Adoption of Ordinance No. O-99-12- AmcrllliIlg 0-99-03 Water
Restriction Plan (Ci[v.6tt0mey Transmittal 8/4/99, Proilosed Ordi~llc~, Revved Water Plan Text,
Memo to Council ~/4/99)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, iNDIAN RiVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDiNG THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN WATER RESTRiCTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDiNG FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-99-12 by title, and Mayor Wininger opened the public
hearing at 8:52 p.m.
The City Attorney reviewed the ordinance.
Mayor Wininger closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m.
Mr. Bishop expressed concern that this ordinance under-regulates the use of water. He suggested
allowing a six hour range of allowable watering time.
MOTION by Neuberger/Barczyk
"I'll move to adopt Ordinance 99-12."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - nay
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - aye
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Bishop - nay)
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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 often minutes for each speaker
A. Attorney 13rue~ 130rk~tt - Riyerfront District
Attorney Barkett, representing Lincoln Smith, owner of property on Indian River Drive, distributed
materials to Council regarding the Riverfront Performance Overlay District waterfi'ont lot width
provision and inquired why it was reduced from 80% to 50%. He also requested that the
measurement point be better defined and that the width be increased to 60%.
The City Attorney was directed to report back to Council on the matter. Attorney Barkett requested
that Donald Gosselin be notified.
Donald Gosselin, addressed City Council on the same matter.
Alida Hirschfeld, spoke on the proposed alarm ordinance.
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
~99.109
Code Enforcement Board (Cio Clerk Transmittal 8/26/99, Four Applications, Ad, Board List)
1. Interview Unless Waived and Appoint as Follows:
a. One Regular Member Engineer Position - Term to Expire 8/2002
b. One Alternate Member Position - Unexpired Term to Expire 4/2000
The City Clerk noted that Mr. Connelly had advised that he would be unable to attend but wished to
be considered.
TAPE II - SIDE II (9:31 p.m.)
City Council waived interviews.
MOTION by Neuberger/Barczyk
"i would like to nominate Thomas Connelly who is a sitting board member qualified to fill
the engineer position, I would like to nominate him for reassignment to the next term, expiring
(August) 2002."
ROLL CALL: Mr. Bishop - nay
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - aye
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-1 (Bishop - nay)
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MOTION by Wininger/Majcher
"I nominate Mr. Joseph Morozowski to the alternate member position vacated by Elizabeth
Griffith unexpired term to expire 4/2000."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Majeher - aye
Mayor Wininger - aye
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Reerelltjol~ Advisory Board (City Clerk Tr~mittal 8/26/99, One Applicatiorl, Boar;[ List)
1. Formal Appointment of Julie Hogate Sebastian Panthers Representative - Unexpired Term
to Expire 12/2000
This item was moved to the consent agenda during Agenda Modifications.
15. OLD BUSINESS
A. Schedule Town Hall Meeting (l~xcerpt of 5/5/99 Council Minutes.]
MOTION by Wininger/Neuberger
"I believe again this item should be postponed to be in coordination with our 75th
anniversary and so long as we.do not have a date we can't have any plans. As soon as we have a date
for the 75th anniversary I think this item can go back on the agenda.
She reiterated the motion for the benefit of Mr. Bishop, "I move to coordinate Town Hall Meeting
with the 75th Anniversary of Sebastian meeting and to schedule a Town Hall Meeting for the date we
have the 75th Anniversary celebration and Mr. Moore will notify us of the date."
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Wininger - aye
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
Mayor Wininger turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Neuberger, called recess at 9:37 p.m. and Vice
Mayor Neuberger reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. All other members were present.
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16. NEW BUSINESS
99.176 A.
99.177 B.
99.178 C.
Approve Sole Source Contract - Randall Tedder Consll~.¢ti0rl II, c, for Main Street Boat Ramp
Repoira in the Amount of $44,900 (Public Works Transmittal 8/31/~9)
MOTION by Barczyk/Majcher
"I'd like to recommend that we approve sole source contract to Randall Tedder Corporation
for $44,900 for the Main Street Boat Ramp repairs."
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
In response to Mr. Bishop, the City Engineer said she could look into accident history for thc ramp.
Approve Purchase of N.~ Holland Tractor Model 1720A2 with Attach~ent~ from New Holland
No/th America Inc. - State Contract 760-900-9_9-.1 io the Amount of $15,643 (Public
Tran$1lfittal 8/30/99, Cost Sheet)
MOTION by Majcher/Bishop
"I make a motion to approve the purchase of a New Holland tractor model # 1720A2 with
attachments per State Contract 76-900-99-1 in the amount of $15,643 for public works."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Approve Purchase of Toro 13reensmaster Mower for Golf Cx)tlrl~ from Hector Turf of Deerfidd
Beach - Pompano Beaotl PO (GSA Contract Pricing) in th~}/~m0unt of $15,181.32 (Asst. to
City Manager Trarl~mjttal 9/1/99, Cerjan Memo 8/13/99 w/Attachment)
MOTION by Barczyk/Neuberger
"I move to approve the purchase of Toro Greensmaster Mower from Hector Turf, Co. "(in
the amount of $15,181.32)
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ROLL CALL:
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
99.179
Waive Bid Process and Al/I/rove Purchase of Building Permits Manager Soflxvar~.prQgram from
Information Management Services in the Amount of $6,295 (13uildirlg Tl'~13mittal 9/2/99, 3 Quotes)
MOTION by Bishop/Majcher
"I would move to waive the bid process and approve the purchase of Building Permits
Manager software from Information Management Services in the amount of $6,295."
ROLLCALL:
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Al~provg: (~hange Order #2 to Applied Aquatics, Inc. Colltract for Chemical Treatment of Roads ill
Amount of $6,000 (Public Works Tri~nsmittal 9/1/99)
MOTION by Barczyk/Majcher
"I'd like to move to approve change order #2 with Applied Aquatics for $6,000 for chemical
treatment of the roads."
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
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99.181/ F.
98.102
A~0xd Bid and Authorize City Manager [9 t~3ecute Contract with Ranger ConstructionIndustrie~5,
IncL for ASphaltic Concrete Resurfacing in the Araotol[ of $2,000,000 and for Cold In-Place
gecycling to Asphalt Recycling, ~, Io the Amount of $300,000 (Public Works Tr~mittal 9/]/99.
Bid Tabulation)
MOTION by Majcher/Barczyk
"I move to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ranger Construction
Industries, Inc. for asphalt concrete resurfacing in the amount of $2,000,000, and for Cold In-Place
Recycling and Asphalt in the amount of $300,000." (Motion should reflect "Asphalt Recycling,
Inc.'3
ROLLCALL:
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
99.182 G.
ge~olution No. R-99-47 - Authorizing Al~pli~ation to Florida Development Assist~.e program
Grant - Barber Street Sports Complex Enhancement Initiative (Cil~' Milogger Transmittal 9/2/99,
R-99-47]
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR E~]~ECTIVE DATE.
The City Engineer and Parks Superintendent presented a conceptual site plan.
TAPE III - SIDE I (lO:25 p. m.)
MOTION by Bishop/Majcher
"I'd like to move to approve Resolution R-99-47, authorizing application to Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant Barber Street Sports Complex Enhancement."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
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Agreement Between Cikv of ~;e~a~ti~n ~nd Skydive Sebastian - 1999 U.S. Parachute Association
Nitli0~al Skydiving Championships (Assistant to Cil~ Martag~r Transmittal 9/2/99. Agreement)
MOTION by Majcher/Barczyk
"I make a motion that we extend the meeting as needed no more than ten minutes."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Bishop - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Discussion took place on liability insurance; and David Johns and Sal Neglia addressed Council.
MOTION by Bishop/Majcher
"I make a motion to approve the agreement between the City of Sebastian and Sebastian
Skydive, for the' 1999 United States Parachute Association National Skydiving Championships."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Bishop - aye
Mr. Majcher - aye
Mayor Wininger - absent
Vice Mayor Neuberger - aye
Mr. Barczyk - aye
MOTION CARRIED 4-0
Being no further business, Vice Mayor Wininger adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:40 p.m.
Approved at the ,~.~~~(~.
Kathryn M(D'Halloran, CMCIAAE
City Clerk
,1999, Regular City Council Meeting.
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City of Sebastian, Florida
1225 Main Street [~ Sebastian~ Florida 32958
Telephone {561) 589-5330 ~ Fax {561) 589-5570
MEMORANDUM
To~
Kay O'Halloran,'City Clerk
Sally Maio, Deputy City Clerk
From:
Terrence Moore, City Manager
Date:
August 28, 1999
Subject: Charter Review Committee Presentation
Please include under the presentation section of the September 8th City Council
Meeting Agenda, Presentation of Recommendations by the Sebastian Charter Review
Committee. Attached you will find a memorandum which outlines proposed
amendments to the City Charter. This information should be included in the agenda
packet, so that individuals involved (in this case, the City Council) can review the
material and be prepared to make specific inquiries accordingly. Chairman Nathan
TRM/
Attachment
My Documents/Charter Review
City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [::] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 n FAX (561) 589-5570
ME1VIO~U~
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor of Sebastian
The Honorable Vice Mayor of Sebastian
The Honorable City Council Members
Mr. Terrence Moore, City Manager
Nathan McCollum, Chairman
Sebastian Charter ReView Committee
August 26, 1999
Request For Charter Committee Recommendations Presentation At The Regular
Sebastian City Council Meeting Of September 8, 1999.
The' Sebastian Charter Committee has completed our review of the Sebastian City Charter.
Furthermore, the Committee has conducted two public hearings as required by the Charter. I am
happy to report that during the public hearings no opposition was expressed for any of the
recommended Charter modifications.
I am requesting that I be added to the September 8, 1999, City Council Agenda in order to fulfil our
Charter requirements which mandate a report by the Committee to the City Council. After my
presentation, I will ask that the City Council instruct the City Attorney to develop the appropriate
ordinance for first reading at the September 22, 1999, City Council meeting·
I have enclosed the Committee's recommendations which will be discussed during the September 8,
1999, meeting. I look forward to meeting with you on September 8, 1999.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
AS ADOPTED FOLLOWING PUBLIC 'HEARINGS ON 7/26/99 & 8/24/99
Prol~osed Amendment #1:
Amending Section 1.02(7) to extend the limit on terms for airport leases from
20 to 30 years.
Section 1.02(7) is amended as follows:
(7) Airports. To purchase, acquire, take hold, establish, construct,
equip, maintain and operate municipal airports, landing fields, hangars,
aviation terminals and administration buildings, runways depots, warehouses,
garages, repair shops, oil and fuel tanks or stations, or other necessary
appurtenances for the use of airplanes and other aircrat~, and to acquire or
lease any and all real property within the corporate limits, or within ten (10)
miles of the boundaries thereof for such purpose; to set apart and use for
such purpose any real property owned or leased by the city, whether or not
originally acquired by condemnation, purchase or lease for another purpose;
to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of
such municipal airports; to employ airport directors, airport managers,
employees or agents in connection with such operation; to impose fees or
charges in connection with the use of such airport or airport facilities; to sell
gasoline or other supplies necessary in connection with the operation of such
airports; to provide lounges, eating places, refreshment parlors and other
facilities in connection with such municipal airports; to let or lease to private
persons or corporations portions of said airports for building sites, hangar
space, concessions or other uses for a term not to exceed twenty (20) thirty
(30} years; to prescribe and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for
the operation of such airports, and to exercise supervision and control of
such operation; to accept and receive grants fi.om the state and federal
governments and any body politic for the construction, maintenance,
operation and management of such airport facilities. So that it will read as follows:
(7) Airports. To purchase, acquire, take hold, establish, construct,
equip, maintain and operate municipal airports, landing fields, hangars,
aviation terminals and administration buildings, runways depots, warehouses,
garages, repair shops, oil and fuel tanks or stations, or other necessary
appurtenances for the use of airplanes and other aircrat~, and to acquire or
lease any and all real property within the corporate limits, or within ten (10)
miles of the boundaries thereof for such purpose; to set apart and use for
such purpose any real property owned or leased by the city, whether or not
originally acquired by condemnation, purchase or lease for another purpose;
to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of
such municipal airports; to employ airport directors, airport managers,
employees or agents in connection with such operation; to impose fees or
charges in connection with the use of such airport or airport facilities; to sell
gasoline or other supplies necessary in connection with the operation of such
airports; to provide lounges, eating places, refreshment parlors and other
facilities in connection with such municipal airports; to let or lease to private
persons or corporations portiohs of said airports for building sites, hangar
space, concessions or other uses for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years;
to prescribe and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the
operation of such airports, and to exercise supervision and control of such
operation; to accept and receive grants from the state and federal
governments and any body politic for the construction, maintenance,
operation and management of such airport facilities.
Proposed Amendment #2:
Delete Section 1.05 to remove special status for nonconforming uses annexed
into the City.
Section 1.05 is deleted:
Any real property upon which a lawful business is being conducted at the
time the same is taken into the corporate tet-ritory of the city, during the
continuance of the same business it shall: be granted the same privileges,
immunities-and exemptions as though any such business had been q:onducted
within the city for the time of operation prior to annexation to the city at
such location.
Prol osed Amendment #3:
Amend Sections 2.03(a), 2.04(a), 2.06(c) and 4.12(a) to change council terms
from two to four years.
Section 2.03(a) is amended as follows:
(a) The office of mayor, whosc term expires ia-March, 1994; shall be filled
upon such expiration as provided in section 2.06 or,his Cha~-ter. The three
(3) councilmember positions to be determined in the year 2001 elec[ion~
shall serve for a three (3) year term. The two (2) coundlmember positions to
be delerminedJn the year 2002 elections shalLserve for a fgur (4) year_term
Thereafter, there shall be held a general election of two (2) council members
on the second Tuesday in March of each even-numbered year that i~ not a
leap year, and of three (3) coundl members in each odd numbered ~
year.
So that it will read as follows:
(a) The three (3) councilmember positions to be determined in the year
2001 elections shall serve for a three (3) year term. The two (2)
councilmember positions to be determined in the year 2002 elections shall
serve for a four (4) year term. Thereatter, there shall be held a general
election of two (2) council members on the second Tuesday in March of
each even-numbered year that is not a leap year, and of three (3) council
members in each leap year.
Section 2.04(a) is amended as follows:
(a) The terms of the coundl members shall be for two(g) £our (4) years,
or until a successor has been duly elected or appointed and sworn. So that it will read as follows:
(a) The terms of the council members shall be for four (4) years, or until
a successor has been duly elected or appointed and sworn.
Section 2.06(0 is amended as follows:
(c) Vice-mayor - Selection and term. At the first regularly scheduled city
council meeting subsequent to the second Tuesday in March, the city council
shall elect a vice-mayor from among its members. The term of the vice-
mayor shall be for one t-rio years or until his or her successor is elected. The
vice-mayor shall be elected using the same procedure as for the election of
mayor.
So that it will read as follows:
(c) Vice-mayor - Selection and term. At the first regularly scheduled city
council meeting subsequent to the second Tuesday in March, the city council
shall elect a vice-mayor from among its members. The term of the vice-
mayor shall be for two years or until his or her successor is elected. The
vice-mayor shall be elected using the same procedure as for the election of
mayor.
Section 4.12(a) is amended as follows:
(a) In all general or special elections, the candidate receiving the highest
vote in each of the offices of council member to be filled, shall be elected for
four ?::c, year terms, or the balance of the term. So that it will read as follows:
(a) In all general or special elections, the candidate receiving the highest
vote in each of the offices of council member to be filled, shall be elected for
four year terms, or the balance of the term.
Proposed Amendment #4:
Amend Sections 2.04(b) and 4.08(c) to extend dates that election results are
declared and new councilmembers take office.
Section 2.04(b) is amended as follows:
(b) The term of each newly elected council member shall begin on the
Monday third regular meeting following the election at a special meeting of
the city council to be held for the purpose of swearir}g in such newly elected
officials. Ifa regular city council meeting is to be held the Monday 'following
the election, .Tthe newly elected officials shall be sworn in at the conclusion
of such regular meeting.
So that it will read as follows:
(b) The term of each newly elected council member shall begin on the
third regular meeting, following the election. The newly elected officials shall
be sworn in at the conclusion of such regular meeting.
Section 4.08(c) is amended as follows:
(c) The city council shall, at the first_regular meeting hold a special
meeting on the first Monday following the election, receivq for the purpose
of receiving the certificate of the county canvassing board of the returns for
Indian River County, Florida, or the city canvassing board, as the case may
be. The city council shall then declare the results of the election and enter
them in the minutes of the special meeting. Any-oath of office ~-equired to be
administcred to the newly elected council members shall be administered at
such special city council meeting o~-at the next city-council meeting where
the newly elected council members are in attendance. So t, hat it will read as follows:
(c) The city council shall, at the first regular meeting following the
election, receive the certificate of the county canvassing board of the returns
for Indian River County, Florida, or the city canvassing board, as the case
may be. The city council shall then declare the results &the election and
enter them in the minutes of the meeting.
Prol~osed Amendment #5:
Amend Section 2.05 to increase salary for members of council.
Section 2.05 is amended as follows:
The salary of the mayor, vice-mayor and each of the other council members
shall be paid the following amounts on a monthly basis:
(1) Mayor: Four hundred fifty_ dollars ($450} ($40¢);
(2) Vice-mayor: Three hundred 12wo hundred fifty dollars ~
($2-50); and
(3) Council members: Three hundred Onehundred fifty dollars ($300)
So that it will read as follows:
The mayor, vice-mayor and each of the other council members shall be
paid the following amounts on a monthly basis:
(1) Mayor: Four hundred fifty dollars ($450);
(2) Vice-mayor: Three hundred dollars ($300); and
(3) Councilmembers: Three hundred ($300).
Proposed Amendment #6:
Amend Sections 2.06(b) and 3.04(g) to clarify that mayor signs legislative
documents and city manager signs contracts and other business documents.
Section 2.06(b) is amended as follows:
(b) Mayor - Duties, general. The mayor shall preside at each meeting of
the city council, shall have a vote upon matters before the city council, but
shall not possess a veto power. The mayor shall have the power to preserve
the peace and order, be recognized as the head of the city government for all
ceremonial purposes, and shall be recognized by the governor as the head of
the city government for purposes of military law. The Mayor shall sign all
ordinances, resolutions and proclamgl[ion~ oft. he CiBr Council or other
~Jocuments a~ required by law contracts, bonds, debentures, franchises and
official documents on behalf of the city as directed and authorized by the city
council, which shall also be attested by the city clerk. So that it will read as follows:
(b) Mayor - Duties, general. The mayor shall preside at each meeting of
the city council, shall have a vote upon matters before the city council, but
shall not possess a veto power. The mayor shall have the power to preserve
the p&ace and order, be recognized as the head of the city government for all
ceremonial purposes, and shall be recognized by the governor as the head of
the city government for purposes of military law. The Mayor shall sign all
ordinances, resolutions and proclamations of the City Council or other
documents as required by law on behalf of the city as directed and
authorized by the city council, which shall also be attested by the city clerk.
Section 3.04(g) is amended as follows:
(g) The city manager, as authorized by the city Charter, the Sebastian
Code of Ordinances, or by the direction of the city council, shall may sign all
contracts, bonds, debentures, franchises and official documents on behalf of
the city, which shall also be attested by the city clerk. So that it will read as follows:
(g) The city manager, as authorized by the city Charter, the Sebastian
Code of Ordinances, or by the direction of the city council, shall sign all
contracts, bonds, debentures, franchises and official documents on behalf of'
the city, which shall also be attested by the city clerk.
Prol~osed Amendment #7:
Amend Section 2.08(c) to require special election to fill council vacancies of
greater than six months.
Section 2.08(c) is amended as follows:
(c) Filling vacancies. In the event of a vacancy in the office of a council
member, the city council shall appoint a person having the qualifications of
council member to occupy such office until the earlier of (1) the seating of a
successor elected by the electorate of the city at the next general municipal
election for the city where the qualifying period for seeking election for
council members has not expired, or (2) for the remainder of the unexpired
term of the council office in which the vacancy exists. In lhe event a
successor is to be elected for the unexpired.term., [he candidates shall run
~p_ecifically for that seal on the council.
_However, if there ks_ no general election within a six-month period of the
occurrence of the vacancy and the unexl~ire_c! term for the vacant seat
exceeds six months, a special election ~hall h.e h~lq[ wish all due haste t_o elect
a successor.and the appointee shall serve until the successor is seated at the
fir~ regular m~el:ing 9f~he council following.certification 0fthe election
resuk~,
So that it will read as follows:
(c) Filling vacancies. In the event of a vacancy in the office of a council
member, the city council shall appoint a person having the qualifications of
council member to occupy such office until the earlier of (1) the seating of a
successor elected by the electorate of the city at the next general municipal
election for the city where the qualifying period for seeking election for
council members has not expired, or (2) for the remainder of the unexpired
term of the council office in which the vacancy exists. In the event a
successor is to be elected for the unexpired term, the candidates shall run
specifically for that seat on the council.
However, if there is no general election within a six-month period of the
occurrence of the vacancy and the unexpired term for the vacant seat
exceeds six months, a special election shall be held with all due haste to elect
a successor, and the appointee shall serve until the successor is seated at the
first regular meeting of the council following certification of the election
results.
Prot}osed Amendment #8:
Amend Section 2.09 to provide procedures for removal of council members.
Section 2.09 is amended as follows:
The city council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its
members and of the grounds for forfeiture of their office and for that
purpose shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and
require the production of evidence. Upon the filillg_by a sitting member of
council 9f a written char. ge that a member has committed conduct violating
~eclion 2,08(b),_the city council mu~ vt~;e whether ~aid qharge would, if
proven, c.~n~titute a violation and whether a reasonable basis exists for
b~lieving the violation occurred, and_ upon an affirmathte determination by
the majority, a special meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days for
a hearing on the charge. Altematively. a A member charged by a member of
the public with conduct constituting grounds for forfeiture ofhisJher office
shall be entitled to a public hearing on demand, and n Notice of such hearing
shall be published in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation in the
city at least one (1) week in advance of the hearing. Decisions made by the
city council under this section shall be subject to review by the courts. So that it will read as follows:
The city council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its
members and of the grounds for forfeiture of their office and for that
purpose shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and
require the production of evidence. Upon the filing by a sitting member of
council of a written charge that a member has committed conduct violating
section 2.08(b), the city council must vote whether said charge would, if
proven, constitute a violation and whether a reasonable basis exists for
believing the violation occurred, and upon an affirmative determination by
the majority, a special meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days for
a hearing on the charge. Alternatively, a member charged by a member of
the public with conduct constituting grounds for forfeiture of his/her office
shall .be entitled to a public hearing on demand. Notice of such heating shall
be published in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation in the city
at least one (1) week in advance of the hearing. Decisions made by the city
council under this section shall be subject to review by the courts.
Prol~osed Amendment/t9:
Amend Section 2.12(a) to change manner of calling special meetings of
council so all councilmembers have equal standing.
Section 2.12(a) is amended as f~laws:
(a) Meetings. Thc city council shall meet regularly at least once a month
at such times and places as the city council may prescribe by resolution.
Special meetings of the city council may be held on the call of the mayor or
vice mayor oF-of three or more any council members. Whenever practical,
each council member shall receive at least twelve (12) hours' advance notice
of any special council meeting called. Ifg publi~ emergency as defined under
Floridg law exists at least three (:3) any council members-deem or charter
.officer may call a special meeting to be an emergency meeting, and the
twelve (12) hour advance notice requirement shall be waived. All city
council meetings shall be public meetings, except as otherwise permitted by
law.
So that it will read as follows:
(a) Meetings. The city council shall meet regularly at least once a month
at such times and places as the city council may prescribe by resolution.
Special meetings of the city council may be held on the call of the mayor or
any council members. Whenever practical, each council member shall receive
at least twelve (12) hours' advance notice of any special council meeting
called. If a public emergency as defined under Florida law exists any council
member or charter officer may call a special meeting, and the twelve (12)
hour advance notice requirement shall be waived. All city council meetings
shall be public meetings, except as otherwise permitted by law.
Prol~osed Amendment #10:
Amend Section 2.16(a) allowing standing committees guidelines to be setup
pursuant to ordinance as well as resolution.
Section 2.16(a) is amended as t'oliows:
(a) Standing committees may be appointed by the city council. The
membership, powers and duties of such committees shall be provided by the
resolution or ordinance of the city council. So that it will read as follows:
(a)' Standing committees may be appointed by the city council. The
membership, powers and duties of such committees shall be provided by the
resolution or ordinance of the city council.
Prol~osed Amendment #11:
Amend Section 3.03(a) to provide for removal of charter officers without
cause if pursuant to contract.
Section 3.03(a) is amended as follows:
(a) Any Charter officer may be removed from office for cause, or without
gause pursuant to the terms of an_qmployment agreement, by a majority vote
of the entire city council.
So that it will read as follows:
(a) Any Charter officer may be removed from office for cause, or without
cause pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement, by a majority vote
of the entire city council.
Prooosed Amendment #12:
Amend Section 3.03(b) to set standards for vote to charge charter officers
with cause for removal.
Section 3.03(b) is amended as follows:
(b) In the event that one or more council members believes that cause
exists for the removal of a Charter officer, such council members shall
present written charges to the entire city council at a regularly scheduled
meeting for discussion. The city council may, by a vote at least three (3)
council members that said charge would, if prov~_n~.cgn~titute a violation_and
that a reasonable basis exists for b~li~ving the violation occurred, formally
charge the named Charter officer with misconduct and immediately suspend
such Charter officer form office. Notice of the suspension and the specific
charges of misconduct shall be served upon the affected Charter officer in
person or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last
known address of the affected Charter officer. The suspended Charter officer
shall have the right to a heating before the City Council upon request. The
suspended Charter officer shall be given a reasonable period of time in order
to prepare for such hearing. At the conclusion of the heating, the suspended
Charter officer shall be removed if the City Council finds, by a vote of at
least three (3) council members that cause exists to support such removal. In
the event that at least three (3) council members do not find that cause exists
for removal, the suspended Charter officer shall be immediately reinstated to
his or her Charter office.
So that it will read as follows:
(b) In the event that one or more council members believes that cause
exists for the removal of a Charter officer, such council members shall
present written charges to the entire city council at a regularly scheduled
meeting for discussion. The city council may, by a vote at least three (3)
council members that said charge would, if proven, constitute a violation and
that a reasonable basis exists for believing the violation occurred, formally
charge the named Charter officer with misconduct and immediately suspend
such Charter officer form office. Notice of the suspension and the specific
charges of misconduct shall be served upon the affected Charter officer in
person or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last
known address of the affected Charter officer. The suspended Charter officer
shall have the right to a heating before the City Council upon request. The
suspended Charter officer shall be given a reasonable period of time in order
to prepare for such hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, the suspended
Charter officer shall be removed if the City Council finds, by a vote of at
least three (3) council members that cause exists to support such removal. In
the event that at least three (3) council members do not find that cause exists
for removal, the suspended Charter officer shall be immediately reinstated to
his or her Charter office.
Prooosed Amendment #13:
Amend Section 3.04(e) to designate that the City budget be adopted by
resolution.
Section 3.04(e) is amended as follows:
(e) The city manager shall also prepare and submit the annual budget,
budget message, and capital program to the city council and shall keep the
city council fully advised 'as to the financial condition and future needs of the
city, and shall make such recommendations to the city council concerning the
affairs of the city as he deems desirable. The city ~:guncil shall adopt the
annual I~udget and capital program, as presented or as modified, by
resolution and adopt the city millage rote by 0rdimlnce. So that it will read as follows:
(e) The city manager shall also prepare and submit the annual budget,
budget message, and capital program to the city council and shall keep the
city council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the
city, and shall make such recommendations to the city council concerning the
affairs of the city as he deems desirable. The city council shall adopt the
annual budget and capital program, as presented or as modified, by
resolution and adopt the city millage rate by ordinance.
Prol~osed Amendment tt14:
Amend Section 3.09(a) to delete reference to city attomey as legal advisor to
mayor to reflect change to manager/council form of govemment.
Section 3.09(a) is amended as follows:
(a) There shall be a city attorney of the city who shall serve as chief legal
advisor to the city council, the mayor and all city departments, offices and
agencies, shall represent the city in all legal proceedings and shall perform
any other duties prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance. So that it will read as follows:
(a) There shall be a City attorney of the city who shall serve as chief legal
advisor to the city council and all city departments, offices and agencies,
shall represent the city in all legal proceedings and shall perform any other
duties prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance.
Prol~osed Amendment #15:
Delete Section 3.09(c) to remove specific provision that council set
compensation for city attorney.
Section 3.09(c) is deleted:
(~) The city attorney shall receive such compensation-as may-be
determined by the city council.
Prol~osed Amendment #16:
Amend Section 4.02(b) to adopt election filing fees set by law instead of by
council resolution.
Section 4.02(b) is amended as follows: ~
(b) The oath set forth in subsection (a) shall be filed with the city clerk at
least forty-five (45) days, but no more than sixty (60) days, prior to the day
of the election, along with payment ora non-refundable filing fee as provided
~ sot-by the resolution of the city council, from time to time. So that it will read as follows:
(b) The oath set forth in subsection (a) shall be filed with the city clerk at
leasf forty-five (45) days, but no more than sixty (60) days, prior to the day
of the election, along with payment of a non-refundable filing fee as provided
by law.
Provosed Amendment #17:
Amend Section 4.08(a) to change make up of elections canvassing board to
include city attorney.
Section 4.08(a) is amended as follows:
(a) If the city is not holding its election as a part of the election for Indian
River County, Florida, the city clerk shall appoint a city canvassing board to
be composed of three (3) individuals; one (1) member shall be the city clerk~
o~ne (~1.) member_shall be the city attorney, and the remaining ~
members shall be appointed by the city clerk. The city clerk shall act as
chairperson of the city canvassing board. So that it will read as follows:
(a) If the city is not holding its election as a part of the election for Indian
River County, Florida, the city clerk shall appoint a city canvassing board to
be composed of three (3) individuals; one (1) member shall be the city clerk,
one (1) member shall be the city attorney, and the remaining member shall be
appointed by the city clerk. The city clerk shall act as chairperson of the city
canvassing board.
Prol~osed Amendment #18:
Amend Section 4.12(b) to reqtfire a run-offto decide ties for council elections
instead of drawing lots.
Section 4.12(b) is amended as follows:
In the event that at any election there are two (2) or more candidates for
the same office and they should receive the same number of votes, the
question shall be decided by a special mn-off election between the ~jed
candidates to be held no later than thirty (30) days afl;er the results of the
initial election are declared b~t cil~ council lot, conducted by-the city council
at the meeting of the city held for the purpose of canvassing the returns of
the election, and the results thereogshall be certified in the minutes of suGh
meeting by the city clerk.
So that it will read as follows:
In the event that at any election there are two (2) or more candidates for
the same office and they should receive the same number of votes, the
question shall be decided by a special mn-off election between the tied
candldates to be held no later than thirty (30) days alter the results of the
initial election are declared by city council.
Prol)osed Amendment #19:
Amend Section 4.13 to make violation of state election code a basis for
disqualification and providing procedures for such action.
Section 4.13 is amended as follows:
No candidate shall promise any money, office, employment, or other thing
of value to secure his/her election, or give anything of value to individual
voters-for-the purpose of securing their votes viq)late the provisions of the
Fl.odda Election ~)de, Florida Statues Chapter 104, as now constituted or
as amended in the futureL A violation of any of these provisions shall
disqualify such candidate fi.om holding office, if elected, and the person
receiving the majority of the votes cast, observing the foregoing conditions,
shall be entitled to the office.
Any sitting member of council or candidate there£oxe may file a written
charge with the city clerk, prigr to opening of the meeting in which th~
~lection results are declared, that specifies an alleged violation of~;his
provi$iQn_by a candidate having been elected. The cigt council must vote
whether ~said charge 3vould. if proven, constit!~![e a violation and whether a
r!~a,~.onable basis exists for believing th{~ violation occurred, and upon an
affirmative determination by the majority, a ~ecial meeting shall be
scheduled within thirty/.30) days for a hearing on the charge in which the
procedure~ Qf~ection 2.09 applyL Upon a finding_by a majority vote ofth$
whole council that a A violation of any of these provisions occurred, such a
finding shall disqualify such candidate fi.om holding office, if elected, and the
person receiving the majority of the votes cast, observing the foregoing
conditions, shall be entitled to the office. So that it will read as follows:
No candidate violate the provisions of the Florida Election Code, Florida
Statues Chapter 104, as now constituted or as amended in the future. A
violation of any of these provisions shall disqualify such candidate fi.om
holding office, if elected, and the person receiving the majority of the votes
cast, observing the foregoing conditions, shall be entitled to the office.
Any sitting member of council or candidate therefore may file a written
charge with the city clerk, prior to opening of the meeting in which the
election results are declared, that specifies an alleged violation of this
provision by a candidate having been elected. The city council must vote
whether said charge would, if proven, constitute a violation and whether a
reasonable basis exists for believing the violation occurred, and upon an
affirmative determination by the majority, a special meeting shall be
scheduled within thirty (30) days for a hearing on the charge in which the
procedures of Section 2.09 apply. Upon a finding by a majority vote of the
whole council that a violation of any of these provisions occurred, such a
finding shall disqualify such candidate fi.om holding office, and the person
receiving the majority
Proposed Amendment//20:
Amend Section 4.14 to provide that city manager, then city attorney, succeed
city clerk as official responsible for appointing interim government, instead of
mayor and police chief making such appointments.
Section 4.14 is amended as follows:
Should a condition arise where there should be no city council serving,
either through death, resignation or otherwise, in the interim until a special
election can be called to fill such vacancies, the city clerk shall have the
power to fill the vacancies until successors are elected, and such city council
so appointed shall call a special election as provided by this Charter. In the
event of the inability or refusal of the city clerk to serve in such capacity or
to fill such vacancies, within five (5) days after such condition arises, the city
manager magot: shall do so. In the event of the inability or refusal of the city
manager mago~ to act within twenty-four (24) hours, the city_ attorney etref
of police shall do so.
So that it will read as follows:
Should a condition arise where there should be no city council serving,
either through death, resignation or otherwise, in the interim until a special
election can be called to fill such vacancies, the city clerk shall have the
power to fill the vacancies until successors are elected, and such city council
so appointed shall call a special election as provided by this Charter. In the
event of the inability or refusal of the city clerk to serve in such capacity or
to fill such vacancies, within five (5) days after such condition arises, the city
manager shall do so. In the event of the inability or refusal of the city
manager to act within twenty-four (24) hours, the city attorney shall do so.
Proposed Amendment//21:
Delete Sections 6.02 and 6.03 to remove obsolete provisions for transition to
current charter.
Section 6.02 is deleted:
The obligations, debts, contracts, certificates of indebtedness, bonds,
including obligations heretofore issued or any proceeding heretofore begun
for local improvements of thc city shall no~ be impaired, affected or avoided
by, th.c adoption-of this Charter, but shall pass to and be-binding on the city
created hereby. Further, no actions in thc courts of the state or-the federal
government shall be affected by this Charter, and the city hereby created
shall succeed in all aspects in all such actions-without the necessity of any
legal proceedings by the city.
Section 6.02 is deleted:
Subject to specific conditions comained herein or authority to create by
ordinanee specific conditions, all offices and employees heretofore elected
and appointed shall continue to hold their respec6ve offices and discharge
thc respective duties thereof under the city hcreby<:reated until their:
successors are elected, appointed and qualified under the provisions of this
Charter or ordiaances lawfully enacted:.