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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2002 1225 Main Street Q Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone (561) 589-5330 [] Fax (561) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter April 19, 2002 Development Proposal from Lambert Realty Earlier this week, I met with Mr. Dick Lambert and a potential buyer of his property located in Sebastian Boulevard triangle slated for a building moratorium as presented by City Attorney Rich Stringer during your last meeting. I am pleased to report that Mr. Lambed is pursuing a sale to an investor who is interested in constructing a farmers market retail establishment, to conform with the County Road 512 Overlay District requirements for retail establishments, as well as conformity with standards to be proposed for redevelopment within the triangle. As such, a separate site planning process to this effect will be initiated in the coming weeks for review and consideration. From a city-planning standpoint, such a proposal works much better than the development of convenient stores, car washes and car maintenance facilities. This position was thoroughly clarified to Mr. Lambert, as he has positioned himself to work with the City of Sebastian amicably. Copies of the respective site plan (as well as a written scope outlining dynamics of a farmers market) will be provided to you individually immediately after it is delivered to our offices. Electrical Infrastructure Installation Reconfi,quration As referenced in the attached memorandum as compiled and delivered by City Engineer David Fisher, a meeting has been scheduled to take place Thursday April 25th between city officials, residents of Orange Avenue and representatives from the Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) to discuss options for the routing of new feeder power lines throughout various residential neighborhoods in Sebastian. As previously reported, the city became involved in this matter after it was revealed that FPL was initiating plans to position feeder lines in the front of homes on various streets in Sebastian, aesthetically impacting respective areas. Mayor Barnes is being invited to attend the meeting as a number of concerned residents contacted City Council Information Letter April 19, 2002 Page 2 him directly about this matter several weeks ago. The City Council will therefore have an opportunity to publicly review and offer direction regarding possible options for new feeder line installation during the regularly scheduled May 8th meeting. Airport Improvement Administration Agreement - Federal Aviation Earlier this week, Airport Manager Jason Milewski received the attached letter from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program Manager Matt Thys, notifying the City of Sebastian of approval to bid Sebastian Municipal Airport's airfield fencing program. As previously reported, FAA has programmed funding for this and other enhancements in our community. Essentially, the City of Sebastian is being directed to proceed with a formal bid procedure: After a respective contract is awarded, funds will be directly transferred to the Airport Enterprise Fund (FAA's funding process is a lot different from that of the Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Section in that no Joint Participation Agreements are executed between agencies. Our acceptance of FAA funding is contingent upon a successful award of a contract to implement respective projects and programs. Accordingly, FAA grant allocations are therefore to be formally incorporated into respective quarterly budget amendments). Passive Park Development Workshop As future park development plans are being finalized by staff to be presented to both the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and City Council, a workshop will be hosted in the City Council Chambers Monday, April 29th beginning at 5:30 p.m. to give interested residents an opportunity to provide input relative to features to be included in park development. As such, the attached public notice will be advertised next week in an effort to encourage attendance. Citizens will be able to offer advice relative to the locations of bocce courts, shuffleboard decks, picnic tables, and other amenities for future enjoyment. It is anticipated that the first larger scale passive park development program will be to benefit the Filbert Street Parcel beginning this fall, to include some of the aforementioned amenities. The overall development plan will also be presented commensurate with the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Proposed Budget review process. City Council Information Letter April 19, 2002 Page 3 Pelican Island Centennial Celebration As of earlier this week, the Vero Beach office of the United States Fish and Wildlife service began circulating the attached flyer advertising the Pelican Island Centennial Celebration scheduled to begin during the weekend of March 14, 2003 at Riverview Park. As noted on the flyer, numerous activities and acknowledgements are anticipated, including possible plans to encourage a presidential visit to Sebastian to deliver a proclamation for the Year of the National Wildlife Refuge. Obviously, the City of Sebastian will be a direct participant and service provider for the celebration, as respective goals and funding objectives are to be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Proposed Budget. Enclosure(s): Memorandum from David Fisher- FPL Letter to Jason Milewski from FAA Public Notice - Neighborhood Passive Park Development Flyer- Pelican Island Centennial Celebration My Documents/InfoLetter130 MEMO DATE: TO: FROM: RE: Thursday, 18 April 2002 Terrence Moore, City Manager ~.- Dave Fisher, City EngineeT"~._~ Meeting - New FPL Feeder Lines / Routing Options We have scheduled an informal meeting to exchange fudher information with FPL on Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2:00 PM, in Council Chambers. This is not a public meeting although some concerned citizens from the Orange Avenue neighborhood have been invited to attend. Currently there appear to be four (4) options for the routing of the proposed new feeder lines which are needed to meet the City's growth requirements. (Options #1, #2, and #3 below also provide some remedies to current outage rates experienced in Sebastian Highlands. Option #4 does not address current outages ~n the Highlands.) Generally stated, the routing options are: 1. The current proposed overhead route in the front yards on Orange and Fleming to Vocelle. (Aesthetic problems and homeowner complaints.) 2. The same mute on Orange and Fleming to Vocelle, but underground, not overhead. (Problems involving required switch boxes - to be explained further by FPL in the meeting.) The same route on Orange and Fleming to Vocelle, but in the rear easement behind the homes, not in front. (Problems regarding risk management - to be further explained by FPL in the meeting,) A new route down the existing Transmission Corridor to CR-512, going underneath CR-512 to the alley and then westward to the southwest corner of Fleming at CR-512. (Problem with this one is that it does not address the current outages in Sebastian Highlands.) The proposed scenario for resolution of this issue is to discuss fully at the subject informal meeting on April 25, then have a formal presentation by FPL at the Council Meeting on May 8 which would enable more public input. City Council would then decide by vote as to which option to approve. This is not an isolated event. More such decisions will be fodhcoming in the near future involving FPL's need to meet ongoing growth requirements in the City. This is a good opportunity to address the overall issues involved and educate both staff and citizens regarding trade-offs required. Those invited to the April 25th meeting include: Terrence Moore Mayor Barnes Dave Fisher Terry Hill Gary Peterson, FPL (Tel 561-337-7066) Martha Osborne, Orange Ave. resident (tel: H 589-5520, W 567-8187 ext 1412)) Marjorie Francis, Orange Ave. resident (tel: H 589-8107) W/attachment: Email transmittal from Mi'. Arsene Bolduc (Orange Ave. residenl) dated I 6 April 02 Page 1 of 2 David Fisher Arsene Bolduc [abolduc2@bellsouth.net] From: Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 10:49 PM To: dfisher@cityofsebastian.org Cc: immarl@aol.corn; Marjorie Francis Subject: FPL proposed 23,000 volts, three phase (4 wires) power line on Orange Ave. Sebastian, FL. Mr. David W. Fisher, P.E. City Engineer Sebastian FL. Dear Sir, As mentioned during our conversations, I submit to you the names of two Orange Ave. residents, that are "on guard" concerning our opposition to this project, that some view as a hazardous health factor and certainly that it would deface our properties and also diminish their value. You may reach these two residents by telephone, by mail or E-mail, to infm-m them of the situation or meetings they can attend. Martha Osborne 562 Orange Ave. · .-x,/~ Sebastian, FL 32958 ,~t~ \TEL: 772-589-5520 (home) tJ. I~, .rq- ' 772-567-8187 (at work) ~ / Ext. 1412 Majorie Francis 513 Orange Ave. Sebastian, FL 32958 Tel. 772-589-8107 E-mail: i~rnnar 1 (~,aol.com E-mail: marfran ¢71mindspring.com The defacing and diminishing of property value is self-evident. What is less evident is the health hazard of being" trapped" between the two maguetic fields that this would bring on since there is akeady an existing power line in the back of our houses ( where it should be ) where FPL has a right of way that we do not object to. These houses are our homes, we can not move them, but a power line in the ptanmng stage can be "relocated" elswhere, in a more suitable place. Depending to whom you are talking to, also depending what "interest" someone is trying to defend, magnetic fields around electrical conductors project said induce in their surroundings, doing more or less damage to hnmans, animals, trees etc.. Coming out of my home and having a power line in the back and another in the fl:ont of it would not be the place I would choose to live with the "remai~fing" knowledge I have concerning electricity, as a retired teacher o£that subject in vocational schools. There was supposed to be a meeting before April 10th between FPL, some municipal authorities, you Mr. Fisher mhd I was invited to participate with the understanding that it would be possible for me to question and express our view and concern relative to that proposed electrical high voltage power line. Since that meeting did not happen ,and I know- you really tried, FPL defaulted, mhd since I am not able to attend the City council meeting May 8th, that seems to be the meeting where the decision will be made, I would like to entrust you with the responsability to safegard our imerest and concern 04/17/2002 Page 2 o1'2 and keep the municipal authorities well informed so they are able to malce a clear choice amongst the FPL proposals. I have enjoyed dealing with you, Sir, you are a capable person and when you said you would return a telephone call, you did, and you were always courteous in all our conversations, this in public service surely did please me, it gave me the feeling that you care about people and that taxpayers are people and we the people of Orange Ave. put our thrust in you to safegard our best interest concerning this matter. Thank you for the care, the interest and the work you have put into this nratter of great concern to us. Yours truly, Ars~ne Bolduc 512 Orange Ave. Sebastian, FL 32958-4042 Tel.: 772-589-6851 E-mail: arsene bolduc~'.hotmail.com ( as a permanent E-mail address ) 04/17/2002 U.S. Depadrnent of Transportation Federal Aviation A~ministration ORLANDO AIRPORTS DISTRICT OFFICE 5950 Hazeltine National Dr., Suite 400 Odando, Florida 32822-5024 Phone: (407) 812-6331 Fax: (407) 812-6978 April 16, 2002 Mr. Jason Milewski Airport Manager Sebastian Municipal Airport 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Milewski: RE: Sebastian Municipal Airport; Sebastian, FL AlP Number 3-12-0145-03-2002 (Pending) Plans and Specification Approval Airfield Fencing/Access Control Your construction plans and specifications, dated March 26, 2002, for Airport Improvement Program project 3-12-0145-03-2002 (pending) are approved for bid advertisement. Our approval to advertise is based upon the certifications and assurances that you will make upon execution (acceptance) of the grant offer and not upon a comprehensive review of the plans and specifications by our office. The certifications and assurances you are required to comply with are contained in the "Terms and Conditions of Accepting Airport Improvement Program Grants" dated September 1, 1999. We offer the following comments on the subject plans and specifications: On sheet F-4, the fence location on the South side of Runway 4-22 is located at the edge of the primary surface. Should the airport pursue a non-precision approach as identified on the Airport Layout Plan, this fence will penetrate the transitional surface identified in Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 77.25(e). After you have evaluated the bids you may award the contract to the iow responsive bidder without further Federal Aviation Administration authorization provided the conditions listed below were met. The airport owner is responsible for complying with federal, state, and local requirements as they relate to contract award and construction work. Please send us a copy of the certified bid tabulation and recommendation of award with your grant application after the bids are opened. 1 ) The airport owner compiled with the "Terms and Conditions of Accepting Airport Improvement Program Grants" - see Sponsor Certification for Equipment/Construction Contracts and FAA Order 5100.38A, Chapter 8. PARTNERS IN CREATING TON]ORROW'S AIRPORTS 2 2) A lower bidder was not disqualified, i.e., unresponsive, not responsible, etc. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP), U.S. Department of Labor, monitors contractor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. You are required to notify them within 10 working days of an award of a contract subject to 41 CFR Part 60-4. The office of jurisdiction and the information to be included in the notification are enclosed. You may issue a "Notice-To-Proceed" after a pre-construction conference is held. Except for projects with airport entitlement funds only, construction work done prior to the acceptance of the grant offer is ineligible for federal participation. Please give us two weeks advance notice to the pre-construction conference and a copy of the "Notice- To-Proceed" when it is issued. If you have any questions, you can reach me at (407) 812-633t, extension 21. Program Manager 5 Enclosures "Notice-To-Proceed" Checklist Change Order Guidance Poster, "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" Poster, "Notice to Employees" Poster, "Safety During Construction" CC: Civil Rights Officer, ASO-9 Rebecca Rivett, FDOT/4 F.I ASTIA] I HOME OF PELICAN 1S'L~ND PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SEBASTIAN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC WORKSHOP MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002 - 5:30 PM The City of Sebastian Parks and Recreation Committee will host a public workshop at their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29th, 2002. The purpose of the workshop is to share preliminary park plans and ideas with interested citizens of Sebastian and to obtain their input to the planning process. Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Director, will present an overview of future passive neighborhood park locations and amenities (such as picnic/game shelters, shuffleboard and bocce courts, etc.) currently under review; and Burt Jones, Engineering Department, will present conceptual plans for several parks for which grant funding support is being sought, Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Committee with respect to any matter considered at this workshop will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeat is to be heard. (286.0105 F.S.) 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 this meeting. The Centennial Celebration ~ ~,~[~ Celebration of American Conservation: c 100 Years of the National Wildlife Refuge System i/CC March 14, 2003 Rive~iew Park, Sebastiat~ Florida NSERVATION Join us for a grand celebratory event including: On March 14, 2003, Americans will celebrate a century of wildlife conservation that began when President Theodore Roosevelt · Presidential proclamation for the Year of the National Wildlife Refuge · Establishment of a new National Wildlife Refuge by Executive Order · Grand Opening af the Pelican Island Centennial Trail & Observation Tower · Refuge System Time Capsule · Refuge System Flag Ceremony · Rededlcation of Pelican Island as a National Historic Landmark · Historical re-enactment of Pelican Island's history · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exhibits, featuring National Wildlife Refuges · Feature Presentation of the National Children's Essay Contest Winner declared that tiny Pelican Island in Florida's Indian River be protected forever as a safe haven for pelicans and other species of birds. This was the birth of America's best kept secret.., our National Wildlife Refuges. This network of vitally important lands specifically set aside for wildlife now includes almost 540 refuges encompassing 94 million acres. Over the past century, these lands have played a quiet but critical role in the protection of our nation's' wildlife and wild places. Pelican Island Wildlife Festival March 14, 15 & 16, 2003 Riverview Park, Sebastian · Live Wildlife Shows · Boat and Kayak Tours of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Indian River Lagoon · Wildlife & Nature Arts and Crafts Exhibits · Live Music · Over 100 Educational, Environmental, and Historical Exhibits and Demonstrations · Florida Junior Duck Stamp Art Judging and Display, Center for the Arts, Veto Beach mldlifi Festival · Presentation of the "Feather Wars" Skit · Amateur Wildlife Photography and Youth Poster Contests · Hands on Kid's Activities · Wildlife and Habitat Seminars and Field Trips For more b~£ormation or to vol?xnteer, contact Pelicat lsl. nd Notimzol WildIifb R~f~ge at 772/562-3909. Proposed Local Celebrations March 14, 15 & 16, 2003 Indian River County · Community Parade · Arlo Guthrie Concert · Fireworks Display Pelican Island · U.S. Marine Band Concert · Theodore Roosevelt Performances For mere it~fi;rmatiot~, or to volunteer as att ivdivi&~al or organization, cot~tact the Pelican lsla'nd National Wildlife R~fi~ge Centennial Celebration Public Relatior~s Hotline at 772/5 ~1-2003.