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Home My WebLink About07291997 CITY OF SEBASTIAN CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 29, 1997 V. Chmn. Neglia called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Thomas Connelly George Reid V. Chmn. Neglia Chuck Neuberger EXCUSED ABSENCE: UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: Chron. Dabrowski Anthony Donini Cindy Lou Dierkes (a) ALSO PRESENT: Robert Massarelli, Community Development Director Gerry Kubes, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (June 16, 1997) MOTION by Connelly/Reid I move we approve the minutes of the last meeting. A voice vote was taken. 4 - 0 motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Neuberger reported on a light fixture that he inquired about that was similar to one that was demonstrated to this Board for the Riverfront. His price for one was $1,400, and if one hundred of them were purchased, they could be discounted as much as 30%. There was discussion on this issue. There was also discussion on providing a couple of restroom facilities with the Grant money, one at the Yacht Club and one at the Main Street dock. There was discussion about lighting at the CAV Corp property. Mr. Massarelli noted that he has received the 90% drawings on the sidewalk for Indian River Drive. He plans to meet with the DOT engineers on sight on August 5, and he hopes to get a projected starting date at that time. CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 29, 1997 NEW BUSINESS: ORIENTATION 1. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY It was noted that the City Council is the Community Redevelopment Agency. 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Mr. Massarelli gave some background on the Grant criteria and noted some elements in the Riverfront area that met this criteria. In particular, he gave an explanation of "blighted" conditions as they pertain to this Grant. Deficiencies that were noted in the area were parking facilities, parks and playgrounds, water facilities, repaving of Indian River Drive, and possibly the removal of some dilapidated structures. There was some discussion about using the Grant to relocate people to a place they can afford. Mr. Massarelli noted that he didn't think that was identified as a need, which would have been necessary to be used in the scoring process. He noted that Sebastian was the lowest of thc high ranking projects (number six (6)), and there was not enough money to cover all the requests that we made. We originally received only a portion of the funding. Since Charlotte County couldn't use their money, it was reprogrammed to Sebastian, and we have now been funded to the full $600,000. But we must maintain the point score to keep us in sixth place. If we use the funds on something with a lower point value, we could drop down to the City ranked below us. Mr. Connelly felt some changes could be made without jeopardizing the Grant, for instance additional restroom facilities. Mr. Massarelli suggested that if it was not originally identified as a need, it would not be covered. Mr. Connelly suggested asking for an amendment. There was discussion on placement of restroom facilities. At this point, Mr. Massarelli called attention to page seventeen (17) of the Redevelopment Plan, which identifies the needs. He noted the pier improvements, shoreline stabilization, riverfront parking, resurfacing pavement, pedestrian lighting, street furniture, landscaping, and demolition of substandard structures, and the amounts allowed for certain issues. The issue of traffic calming techniques was brought up by staff. Mr. Neuberger noted the various percentage points in the Grant application and there was discussion on this. Mr. Reid commented on the maintenance that would be needed for restroom facilities. It was suggested that staff look into redoing the redevelopment plan. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 29, 1997 Mr. Connelly commented on the Final Report approved by the Riverfront Committee, and wondered if those recommendations would have any effect on issues to be determined by this Task Force. Mr. Massarelli noted that if anything, the Riverfront report compliments the actions of the CATF. PUBLIC INPUT: None CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS: The next meeting will be August 26th, or sooner if necessary. MEMBERS MATTERS: None STAFF MATTERS: None V. Chmn. Neglia adjourned the meeting at 8:17 P.M. (8/4/97 AB) CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE MINUTES OF MEETiNG HELD ~_ APPROVED AT MEETING HELD ERSON ANN BRACK, RECORDING SECRETARY GERRY KUBES, SECRETARY City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 [] FAX (561) 589-2566 AGENDA CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1997 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1997 4. OLD BUSINESS: 5. NEW BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC INPUT: 7. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS: 8. MEMBERS MATTERS: 9. STAFF MATTERS: 10. ADJOURN: NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDIANTOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, AGENDA,DOC City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 [] FAX (561) 589-2566 PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA THE CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RiVER COUNTY, FLORiDA,WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ANN BRACK, RECORDING SECRETARY CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE NOTE: iF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERiCANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. TWO OR MORE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE OF THIS MEETING. PUBMTG,DOC City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 [] FAX (561)589-2566 AGENDA CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1997 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 1997 4. OLD BUSINESS: 5. NEW BUSINESS: A. ORIENTATION 1. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 6. PUBLIC INPUT: 7. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS: 8. MEMBERS MATTERS: 9. STAFF MATTERS: 10. ADJOURN: NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDIANTOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. AGENDA.DOC City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET r-'l SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (S61) S8%$$37 ~ FAX (561) 589-2566 PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA THE CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, iNDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. GERRY KUB~, SECRETARY ANN BRACK, RECORDING SECRETARY CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE NOTE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY iN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DiSABiLITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. TWO OR MORE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE OF THIS MEETING. PUBMTG.DOC