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City Council Information Letter
March 28, 2003
Old Town Sebastian Historic District(s)
As reported during Wednesday evening's meeting, the Florida National
Register Review Board in Tallahassee unanimously approved the
designation of two national register historic districts in the City of Sebastian.
The attached map references the boundaries of both districts; the Old Town
Sebastian Historic District in the vicinity of United States Highway One,
between Main Street and Washington Street, as well as a second district in
an area south of Main Street encompassing Palmetto Avenue and Cross
Street. As a result of this action, the United States Department of the
Interior will soon initiate its confirmation process, to result in a formal
acceptance and designation of both historic districts. However, this
recognition does not alter construction/improvement requirements contained
in the Sebastian Land Development Code - all requirements and guidelines
for building modification, new construction and redevelopment activities
remain applicable. Official certificates recognizing this accomplishment are
therefore expected to be delivered to Sebastian early this summer.
Waste Management Customer Service Orientation Process
Earlier last week, I spoke with Waste Management Florida Governmental
Affairs Director George Geletko relative to his company's plans to
administer specific customer service orientation efforts to prepare for
administration of the solid waste collection services agreement to become
effective July 1st. The attached letter compiled and delivered per my request
by Mr. Geletko succinctly outlines the anticipated transition process,
including delivery of customer information brochures, as well as initiating
subscription mail campaigns to begin circa May 1st. As far as customer
billing and solid waste and yard debris collection schedules, no changes are
expected from the current practices, with residents to continue receiving
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quarterly invoices for garbage collection activities to occur Monday and
Thursday in Service Collection Area 1 and Tuesday and Friday in Service
Collection Area 2. Yard waste collection will take place citywide every
Wednesday. As such, my office anticipates presenting an actual franchise
agreement for City Council consideration sometime within the next several
weeks, likely in advance of initiating the aforementioned communication
efforts anticipated to begin May 1st
Modifications to Jackson Street Extension Site Plan
As efforts are currently underway to conclude the Jackson Street Extension
Program commensurate with site plan approval and agreements with the
developers of Captain Butcher's along Indian River Drive, the Department of
Engineering is working with respective contractors to incorporate additional
proposals for placement of signage and arrangements for appropriate traffic
flow in the area. As referenced in the attached electronic mail message
from City Engineer David Fisher, a notable recommendation is to postpone
stop sign installation on Indian River Drive as noted on the site plan
approved by City Council last fall. Based on reviews and additional
assessments performed by engineering staff during construction activities to
date, stop signs currently do not appear to be warranted at this location.
This issue was addressed with both John King and Harold Adams earlier
this week, as neither gentlemen have problems with this arrangement as
long as City Council directives are met. As such, because City Council
technically approved this component of the development plan via site plan
approval last fall, it becomes imperative that this issue be formally
addressed publicly. Therefore, I will schedule a presentation regarding this
matter during your April 9th session, to include a presentation by David
Fisher to include a recommendation to delete the Indian River Drive stop
sign requirement from the site plan. Meanwhile, both David and I are
available to meet with any of you individually to address any relevant
questions and/or concerns that you may have.
Report from Handicapped Self-Evaluation Committee
The attached letter compiled by Director of Human Resources Jim Sexton
on behalf of the City of Sebastian's Handicapped Self-Evaluation Committee
outlines both praise and recommendations relative to additional parking
opportunities for both handicapped visitors and residents of our community.
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As all of the referenced suggestions can be addressed administratively, I
wish to advise City Council that staff will work to continue efforts to
effectively and realistically implement programs and improvements
accordingly. As no plans are immediately imminent to offer a public
presentation regarding such matters, staff will continue offering relevant
status reports commensurate with annual budgeting and capital
improvement planning activities.
Enclosure(s):
Location Map - Sebastian National Register Historic Districts
Letter from George Geletko, Waste Management - Residential Collection Contract Transition
Electronic Mail Message from David Fisher - Jackson Street Extension Proposed Site Plan Modification
Report from Handicapped Self-Evaluation Committee
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