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Home My WebLink About08-12-2025 CC MinutesSE$ASTJA HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor McPartlan called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. A moment of silence was held. 3. Council Member Nunn led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Bob McPartlan Vice Mayor Fred Jones Council Member Ed Dodd Council Member Chris Nunn Staff Present: City Manager Brian Benton City Clerk Jeanette Williams City Attorney Jennifer Cockcroft Finance Director/CFO Brian Stewart Community Development Director Alix Bernard Community Development Manager Dorri Bosworth Parks and Recreation Director Richard Blankenship Procurement and Contracts Manager Jessica Graham Public Works Director Lee Plourde Airport Manager Jeff Sabo Human Resources Director Cindy Watson Police Chief Daniel Acosta Police Lt. Dino Sawidis 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None 6. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Lindsey Antoine, Prevention Specialist and Child Case Manager at Serene Harbor, described how Serene Harbor educates community partners, organizations, businesses and individuals on what domestic violence is and how we can work together to create and encourage healthy and happily relationships in our communities. Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Page 2 Brief Announcemen ts: Thursday, August 21- MPO 2025 Long Range Transportation Plan - North County Library at 2pm Tuesday, August26 - FDPT Public Meeting - Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation of US Highway 1 from north of 87 h Street to Sebastian Blvd - North County Library at 6pm Saturday, September 13 - Touch and Tour Open House Event -10am to 2pm at City Hall Vice Mayor Jones announced the upcoming events. 7. PUBLIC INPUT - None 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Draft July 9, 2025 City Council Minutes B. Alcohol Beverage Approval - Salinas Family C. Consideration and Approval of the Florida Department of Agriculture Grant Agreement; Appropriate Matching Funds; and Authorize the Mayor to Execute D. Consideration of Amendment One and the Available Renewal Terms for Invitation to Bid 24-17, Concrete Services, and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute all Appropriate Documents MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve Consent Agenda Items A-D. Roll call: Vice Mayor Jones - aye Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Motion carried. 4-0 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS A. Natural Resources Board - Consider Aaaointina One Reaular Member MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to move Mr. Trinkle up to the regular member position passed with a unanimous voice vote of 4-0. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Page 3 A. Second Reading, Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 0-25-11 Amending the Mar) Series in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 0-25-11 and Mayor McPartlan opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director said this was the second and final reading to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Map series. If approved tonight, it would be adopted 31 days after tonight's hearing. , MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve Ordinance No. 0-25-11. There was no public input. Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Motion carried. 4-0 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 12. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of Resolution No. R-25-24 Declarina 0.68 Acres of Real Pror)erty on Bailev Drive as Surr)lus and Authorizing Staff to Disr)ose of the Piece of Land in Accordance with Section 2-93(b) of Citv of Sebastian's Code of Ordinances The City Attorney read the title to Resolution No. R-25-24. The Community Development Director said this was .68 acres located on tract A of the Sebastian Highlands Unit 9. Council Member Dodd suggested that if there are other pieces of property that the City isn't going to use, they could sell those as well and put the proceeds into the same account as the old maintenance facility. MOTION by Council Member. Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve Resolution No. R-25-24 declaring 0.68 acres on Bailey Drive as surplus, then use the bidding process to secure funds to supplement the reserve maintenance fund. There was no public input. Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Motion carried. 4-0 Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Page 4 B. Consideration of Resolution No. R-25-27 Acceptina the 3rd Quarter Financial Report and Recoanizina Necessary Amendments and Adjustments to the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budaet The Chief Financial Officer gave some brief highlights of the third quarter financial report describing how ad valorem taxes have come in at around 99%; sales tax increases are in line with the budget and overall revenues are at 74% of budget, which is 75% of the way through the fiscal year indicating everything is in line. He also said the departments are in line with the budget and the total expenses have come in at 69% through June. The Chief Financial Officer pointed out the amendments on exhibit A that would require Council's approval, as well as the capital projects. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to accept the 3rd quarter financial report and recognize and approve the necessary amendments and adjustments to the FY 2025-2026 budget. There was no public input. Roll call: Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Council Member Dodd - aye Motion carried. 4-0 C. Consideration of Resolution No. R-25-28 Adopting_ the Revised Indian River County Unified Local Mitigation Strategy of 2025 The City Engineer said in 2020, Council adopted the Unified Local Mitigation Strategy that covers the entire county and it is required to be updated every five years. By adopting this revised plan, it will benefit the City's participation in the community rating system with the National Flood Insurance Program. She requested approval. MOTION by Vice Mayor Jones and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve Resolution No. R-25-28 adopting the revised Indian River County Unified Local Mitigation Strategy Plan. There was no public input. Roll call: Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Motion carried. 4-0 Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Page 5 D. Consideration of Selectina Infrastructure Consultina and Enaineerina for Desian Services on the Runway 10-28 Repair Project Under CSA-16. and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute The Airport Manager said this was a follow-up to the FAA grant that the City was able to secure to provide for repairs and maintenance to Runway 10-28. He said Infrastructure Consulting and Engineers is familiar with the airport and he requested approval so they may begin with the design phase. MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve CSA #16 with Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering for the design services on the Runway 10-28. There was no public input. Roll call: Vice Mayor Jones - aye Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Motion carried. 4-0 E. Consideration of Selectina Dickerson Infrastructure. Inc. dba Dickerson Florida, Inc.. for ITB 25-17. Sebastian Municipal Airport Taxiway G Construction and Authorize the Citv Manaaer to Execute the ADDropriate Documentation The Procurement Manager said she issued a bid for the construction of Taxiway G and Dickerson Florida, Inc. was the lowest response. She requested approval. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve the ITB #25-17 to select Dickerson Florida as the contractor to construct Taxiway G. There was no public input. Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Motion carried. 4-0 F. Consideration of a Purchase Order for Carahsoft Technoloay Corporation. in the Amount of S27.978.25 for ODenGov Code Enforcement Software for the Police Department. and Provide Authorization to the Citv_ Manaa_ er to Execute the ADDropriate Documentation The Procurement Manager requested approval for the purchase of the code enforcement software. She noted the first year did include the implementation costs and thereafter there will just be renewal costs. Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Page 6 The Police Chief described how the new system will support the strategic plan and allow the community and staff to report and look up code enforcement cases in real time. Council Member Dodd asked that a presentation be provided to the public in the future on how they can use the software. MOTION by Council Member Dodd and SECOND by Council Member Nunn to approve the purchase order for OpenGov Code Enforcement Software. There was no public input. Roll call: Council Member Dodd - aye Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Motion carried. 4-0 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS A. Discussion and Direction to the Citv Attorney Reaardina the City's Participation in the Purdue Pharma Litigation Settlement and Potential Allocation of Settlement Proceeds Among Florida Jurisdictions The City Attorney said this was related to the ongoing OxyContin matter whereby Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy and the City can choose to participate in the settlement funds. She asked if they would like to participate and who they would like to sign the documents. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve the City's participation in the Purdue Pharma Litigation Settlement and have the Mayor sign the appropriate documents. There was no public input. Roll call: Council Member Nunn - aye Mayor McPartlan - aye Vice Mayor Jones - aye Council Member Dodd - aye Motion carried. 4-0 Senate Bill 180 The City Attorney reported that she hasn't heard of any municipalities joining the statewide lawsuit seeking declaratory, injunctive and other relief from the provisions of SB 180. Regular City Council Meeting August 12, 2025 Page 7 Outside Counsel for Construction Board Case The City Attorney requested to use Enterprise Funds up to $8,000 to hire outside counsel to assist the Building Department in an upcoming Construction Board case. She advised that the City Attorney is the legal advisor to the Board who cannot wear two hats. MOTION by Council Member Nunn and SECOND by Vice Mayor Jones to approve up to $10,000 to assist with the Construction Board case passed with a unanimous voice vote. 4-0. 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The City Manager said Laconia Street will be closed Thursday morning to mill and pave the final coat on that project. There will be detours but it will only be for one day. 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS - None 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Vice Mayor Jones - None Mayor McPartlan - None Council Member Nunn - None Council Member Dodd - None 17. Being no further business, Mayor McPartlan adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 6:44 p.m. Approved at the September 24, 2025 Regular City Council meeting Moyorr Bob McPartlan ` ATTEST.• anette Williams, MMC - City Clerk