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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/31/2001 1225 Main Street ~ Sebastlan~ Florida 32958 Telephone {561) 589-5330 ~ Fax {561) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter August 31, 2001 HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Resum tion of Sebastian Derelict Vessel Removal Pro ram As you all may recall, the Sebastian Derelict Vessel Removal Program was authorized and initiated earlier this year with the removal of three dilapidated boats in the Indian River Lagoon. A contract to remove a total of ten {10) boats exists with Adventure Environmental of Key Largo, Florida, whereby complete removal is to be completed by later this year. As such, please be advised that arrangements are underway to eliminate the remaining seven in the near future. This is now possible due to higher water levels in the lagoon to facilitate ease of separation. I will keep you all posted as to respective timeframes. Once this project is completed, we will conclude successful administration of the Florida Derelict Vessel Removal Program. We will soon thereafter evaluate the prospect of other similar future initiatives, including pursuit of more funding from this state program. Corn ilation of Final Mana ement A reement with United States Fish and Wildlife Service Indian River Count and the City of Sebastian. Please be advised that final revisions are being made to a proposed Management Agreement between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Indian River County and the City of Sebastian relative to the community's Scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan. Necessary revisions include provisions clarifying use of remaining adjacent airport property as related to respective permitting processes. An initial draft document was forwarded to my office earlier this week, so that we may have the opportunity to make respective modifications consistent with our plans and requirements. Once this process is satisfied, recommendations will be forwarded to you all for your consideration. City Council Information Letter August 31, 2001 Page 2 Next Sebastian Municipal Airport Master Plan Workshop The next Sebastian Municipal Airport master-planning workshop will take place Tuesday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. here at City Council Chambers. As this time, we anticipate this meeting to be the final public input session before forwarding a recommended master plan to City Council (anticipated later this year as previously reported). The attached flyer is being posted and distributed from City Hall in an effort to invite interested citizens to attend. Issues to be addressed during this meeting include airfield services, general aviation facilities and applicable environmental considerations. Please feel free to join us if possible. North United State Hi_clhwa¥ One Welcome SiRn As median modifications are an integral component of the United States Highway One (US 1) Improvement Program, the north "Welcome to Sebast'an' sign had to be removed temporarily. Interestingly, a number of people in the community contacted my office concerned that the sign may have been discarded by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors (including one City Council member whom shall remain nameless). In fact, the sign was actually relocated by the Department of Public Works this week to 66th Avenue just south of the Barber Street and Schumann Drive intersection (This was a designated location for one of Curt Oxford's recently completed welcome signs. New welcome signs are also being installed at the intersections of Barber Street and US 1 and Schumann Drive and US 1). After FDOT concludes construction, the exact same style sign will be installed at the respective location. Sebastian Student Government Day, 2001 Arrangements are underway to plan Sebastian Student Government Day 2001, to take Wednesday October 24th, 9;00 a.m. until circa 1:00 p.m. Letters to area school representatives were delivered earlier this week inviting their participation. Approximately 105 youth are anticipated to take part in this year's activities, to include "mock" City Council meetings, as well as parings with employees from various departments to learn more about municipal operations. As with last year's event, I wish to strongly encourage your participation this year, as personal introductions of our Mayor and City Council serves as an integral component of the program. Enclosure(s): My Documents/InfoLetterl 01 Flyer- Airport Master Plan Workshop Sebastian Municipal Airport Master Planning Public Workshop You are invite.d to join us in a _ discussion re.gard~ng.t.he Ma.ster Plan for Sebast,an Municipal A~rport. · r This process serves as a foundatzon fo the development of the airport in our community. Public input is essential in providing officials with the concerns of the community. When: 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 18~ 2001 Where: 1225 Main St. Sebastian City Hall Council Chambers We look forward to seeing you there!