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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
City Cou[~cil Present;
Mayor Walter Barnes
Vice Mayor Ben A. Bishop
Mr. Joe Barczyk
Mr. Edward J. Majcher, Jr.
Mr. James Hill
Staff Present;
City Manager, Terrence Moore
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
Finance Director, Mark Mason
Police Chief, Randy White
Public Works Director, Terry Hill
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
Administrative Secretary, Joanne Sandberg
Members of the 75th Anniversary Committee were also in attendance.
SPECIAL ME~TING iTEMS
A. 75th Anniyersary Celebratio[~_Activities - City Cqun¢il Action
Ray Coniglio, Chairman of the 75th Anniversary Committee, distributed "City of Sebastian 75th
Anniversary Schedule of Events for the Remainder of 2000" (see attached), described fundraising
activities and briefly addressed City Council on proposed activities including purchase of a clock
tower with donated funds and sale of brick pavers and a street party in December.
Committee member, Jayne Barczyk distributed a School Essay Outline.
The City Manager advised that this item is presented to determine the location of the clock tower
and street party and direct staff so that it may then take care of logistics.
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Mr. Coniglio read from 75th Anniversary Committee minutes which reflect a motion to recommend
location of the clock tower in three locations as follows:
Northeast corner of US 1 and Main
Foot of Main Street on the east side of Indian River Drive
Southwest corner of Main Street and Indian River Drive
A lengthy discussion followed on the best location relative to visibility by vehicle vs. foot, concern
that the Riverview Park area was omitted from the recommended areas, and what area is
perceived as the city center.
The following members of the Committee and public addressed City Council:
Julianne Barrett, 75th Anniversary Committee, recommended Main Street area for clock tower
Jayne Barczyk, 75th Anniversary Committee, said results of straw poll on 4th of July reflect majority
vote to place clock tower in Riverview Park area
Mayor Barnes suggested that City Council recommend two sites, direct staff to resolve the location
logistics with the committee and report back at the October 11,2000 City Council meeting for final
action by Council.
The City Manager said, if directed, he will bring the issue to the City Management meeting on
Thursday, September 28, 2000 and report back to Council at its 10/11/00 meeting. It was
suggested the committee be involved.
Public input continued as follows:
Betsy Field Connelly, 75th Anniversary Committee member, recommended the clock be in an open
area and inquired whether there was a conflict of interest if Mr. Barczyk voted on the matter since
his wife is a committee member
The City Attorney said there is no conflict.
Robert Pliska recommended the clock be placed on U.S. 1 rather than the river for all the people
of Sebastian.
TAPE I - SIDE II (6:48 p.m.)
Sal Neglia recommended U.S.1 and Main or CR512 and U.S. 1 (he distributed photos of proposed
location which are on file in Growth Management)
Joe Generazio recommended U.S.1 and Main Street.
Louise Kautenberg said the Coldwell Banker building at U.S. 1 and Main will have a clock on the
face of the building.
City Council discussion followed regarding contacting FDOT on placement on U.S. 1. The City
Manager said he will contact the same people who advised him on placement of the city signs in
the median.
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There was a consensus of Council to recommend three locations as follows:
Main Street at the northeast corner (foot of Main Street on Indian River Drive)
U.S. 1 at Main Street (or other US I locations if FDOT allows)
512 area in or adjacent to the park
Street Party
Mr. Coniglio presented the committee's proposal to have a street party, parade and juried art show
on December 16, 9 am to 9 pm, and December 17, 9 am to 6 pm, closing Indian River Drive
between Jefferson Street to Davis Street. He said he had confirmed this with all businesses in the
area, and that it was planned to have 50 to 60 art show participants, and food and beverage
vendors.
Discussion followed on the sale of alcoholic beverages at these types of events, i.e., obtaining
proper permits and licences, liability issues, sale by the city via the committee vs. sale by
businesses in the area, or vendors or a non-profit organization; and on parking, traffic and policing
issues. Chief White briefly addressed Council on sale of alcoholic beverage issues.
Council was advised by the City Attorney that it needs to decide whether it has a problem with the
committee, as an arm of the city, selling alcoholic beverages if it is legal or use a non-profit
organization selling on behalf of the committee, location of the event, parade time, street closings,
etc., and once a concept is in place, staff can work with the committee to bring the plan to fruition.
II - SIDE I (7:35 p.m.)
Joann Osmundson, 75th Anniversary Committee member, addressed Council on liability issues.
Byron Elsebough, said the idea of the street party was a superb idea, citing the Vero Beach monthly
event on 14th Street.
It was the consensus of City Council to direct the City Manager to meet with staff at its management
meeting on Thursday, that the City Attorney get information from Alcoholic Beverage people to find
out what is required by the city and whether it makes sense to get its own license, and hopefully not
use other vendors, and get the parade fime settled; and, that staff bring back a recommendation to
the October 11,2000 regular meeting. The City Manager advised that just one member of the
committee attend the management meeting.
Mrs. Barczyk presented a letter from Governor Jeb Bush in response to the Committee's invitation
to him to attend the festivities, and the City Manager read it into the record (see attached)
Walter Barnes
There being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:50 p.m.
,2000 Regular City Council Meeting.
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