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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10222003 REGULARHOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2003 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA The Mayor called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Vice-Mayor Raymond Coniglio Councilmember Joe Barczyk Councilmember James Hill Councilmember Nathan McCollum City Council Absent: Mayor Walter Barnes (excused) The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was held. Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Stormwater Engineer, Ken Jones Finance Director, Shai Francis Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Police Chief, James Davis Public Works Director, Terry Hill Parks Superintendent, Chris McCarthy Roads and Buildings Superintendent, Jerry Converse General Services Director, Paul Wagner Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Two 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS {ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written agenda may be added only upon a unanimous vote of City Council members (R-03-14) None. 6. PROCLAMATIONS~ ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 03.206 A. Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Gary Allen, Sr. Vice Mayor Coniglio read and presented a certificate of appreciation to Gary Allen, Sr. 03.207 B. Proclamation for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2003 Vice Mayor Coniglio read and presented the proclamation to Sheriff Roy Raymond and Judy Deeson. Mr. Barczyk requested to move item E up on the agenda and Council concurred. 03.210 E. Presentation by Representatives from the 45th Weather Squadron Patrick AFB on Liqhtnin.q Safety Initiatives (no backup) Lt. Darren Murphy, 45th Weather Squadron Patrick AFB, gave a presentation on lightening safety procedures. Vice Mayor Coniglio said he would like the City to investigate a device for its recreational facilities, and see the weather squadron website link on the City's website. 03.208 C. Presentation by City of Sebastian Parks & Recreation Superintendent, Chris McCarthy Re.qardin.q North County Re,qional Park Plans (no backup) The Parks and Recreation Superintendent gave a report on Indian River County's plans for the North County Regional Park including a 4-plex softball complex, lazy river east of the pool, stormwater retention, playground north of the softball fields, and leased soccer fields. In response to Mr. McCollum, the City Manager said he will address similarities between this and the proposed south park. 03.209 D. Presentation by City of Sebastian Parks & Recreation Superintendent, Chris McCarthy and City of Sebastian Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass - Clarification Relative to the Number of Acrea.qe of Conservation Area and Passive Park Property in the City of Sebastian (no backup) The Parks and Recreation Superintendent and Growth Management Director defined passive park facilities and conservation areas and then reported on current city acreage (see list of active and passive parks attached to these minutes). Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Three 03.211 F. Presentation by Ni.qel Hargreaves Regarding the Sebastian Inlet Sail and Power Squadron Charter Weekend on Nov. 6, 7 and 8, 2003 (no backup) Nigel Hargreaves, reported that since January, the Power Squadron has held 8 public boating courses, and gave a presentation on the November Sebastian Inlet Sail and Power Squadron Charter Weekend (see report attached to these minutes). 03.178 1-6 Presentation by Chief Jim Davis Reqarding Litter in the City of Sebastian (memo, statutes) The Police Chief addressed City Council on the department's campaign to become more aggressive in educating the public and enforcing littering laws, dubbed "Operation Clean Streets." CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. 7-14 A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - 10/8/03 03.212 15-16 Bo Approve Attendance, Reimbursement, and Travel of Charter Officers and Elected Officials to the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments Banquet and Meeting on November 7, 2003 in Jensen Beach (City Clerk Transmittal 10/14/03, Invitation) 03.213 17-18 Approve Request to Serve Alcohol at Community Center for Loudermilk Wedding Reception on October 25, 2003 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parks Transmittal 10/15/03) 03.214 19-22 Waive Fees for Sebastian Inlet Sail and Power Squadron's Use of Yacht Club for 2004 Dates (Parks Transmittal 10/15/03, Date List) 03.215 23-26 Move to Waive Sealed Bidding Process and Authorize the City Manager to Purchase a 26-Foot Panel Decorated Holiday Tree from Clark Display Sales, Inc. in the Amount of $14,393.75 Which Includes Installation, Removal and Storage and Also Authorize the 2003-2004 Lease Continuance Agreement Between Clark Sales Display, Inc. and the City of Sebastian for the US #1 and Indian River Drive Holiday Pole Displays in the Amount of $8511.75 (GSA Transmittal 10/15/03, proposals) 03.216 27-32 Approve the Contract Award to Community Asphalt Corporation to Perform Asphalt Resurfacing of Roads and for Asphalt to Repair Potholes on an As-Needed Basis, Not to Exceed $153,000 and Subject to Terms and Conditions of Indian River County Term Contract #6010 for Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing (Public Works Transmittal 10/14/03, Contract and Schedule) Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Four 03.217 G. 33-48 Resolution No. R-03-50 - Vacation of Easement - Mulhern - Lot 7 & East 15 feet of Lot 6, Block 31, Sebastian Highlands Unit 1 (GMD Transmittal 10/15/03, R-03-50, Site Map, Staff Report, Application, Utility Letters) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS OVER LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 31, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS UNIT 1; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the resolution title. Mr. McCollum removed item E. MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "1 move to approve consent agenda items A-D and F-G." Mr. Hill - aye Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 Item E - Holiday Tree Mr. McCollum asked why the bid was being waived, and the City Manager responded that the number was Iow and there is an existing contract and past relationship with Clark Display. The City Manager said thero are ongoing discussions about the location of the tree. MOTION by McCollum/Barczyk "Mayor, I'd go ahead and move approval of item E." Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS - None 9. PUBLIC HEARING - none Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Five 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit of ten minutes for each speaker James Schlitz, discussed the proposed increase of $2 million for the City Hall complex, inquired about the number of architects' proposals received, whether the architect had submitted a bond, and whether the building construction had gone out to bid. The City Manager said he would be giving a report and full explanation on the entire issue later in the meeting. Damian Gilliams, discussed previous statements made during Council meeting minutes regarding the cost of the City Hall complex, and expressed concerns about costs and methods used for this overall project. Vice Mayor Coniglio called recess at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:44 p.m. All members were present. 11. OLD BUSINESS - None 12. NEW BUSINESS 03.070 49-50 Ao Resolution No. R-03-47 Infrastructure Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A to Finance Construction of Certain Capital Improvements In and For the City (City Mana,qer Transmittal 10/15/03) A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO R-03-08 OF THE CITY;AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,125,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INFRASTUCTURE SALES SURTAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003A IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR THE CITY, TOGETHER WITH CAPITALIZED INTEREST, IF ANY, AND CERTAIN COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER CONVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS AND DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING A NEGOTIATED SALE OF SAID BONDS AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH RESPECT THERETO; ESTABLISHING A BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION FOR THE BONDS; APPOINTING THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR WITH RESPECT TO SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, The City Attorney read the resolution title. The City Manager gave a lengthy report on the Municipal Complex construction project, citing cost analysis methods which were used in determining project costs from the beginning to the present. He noted that several factors precipitated an increase in the overall complex cost, the primary roason being the more recently obtained nine acre parcel adjacent to City Hall and its inclusion in the overall municipal complex project. He distributed a site plan for the park (see attached to these minutes) and cited a project cost analysis on circle page 50 of the Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Six agenda packet. He said technically the park project does not need to be done through bonding, but that it is his recommendation to proceed as recommended to seek the additional bond funding. He further agreed that he may have been remiss in his commentary on July 23 and may have caused some confusion. Bill Spivey, Kirkpatrick Pettis, said the bond ratings were well received and reaffirmed the rating received from the $9.5 million bond. He reported that the pricing will occur on November 4th and the bond closing will occur on November 17th. Mr. Hill noted scrivener's errors regarding council terms on page 20 of the resolution. He further expressed concern about his understanding that the entire project was included in the original bond based on questions asked during previous City Council meetings. He said the public had embraced this as a $9.5 million project and that the public should have been better informed. Mr. McCollum said his concern is that there is some innuendo that there is some possible misappropriation of funds going on, and assured the public that this is not the case. He said he was concerned if Council did not approve the bond it might have to scrap the park property at this time. He said he did not see the need for this both this park and the 33-acre park in the south end of town, and preferred to see this park behind City Hall developed. Vice Mayor Coniglio said the only solution would have been to eliminate the park, however after listening to City youth today it becomes apparent that recreation is needed. The City Manager continued his report, noting that Capp Custom Builders participated in the presentation with Suffolk Construction. TAPE II - SIDE I (9:35 p.m.) Mr. Barczyk agreed the way the issue was presented to Council and the public was confusing, however, when he saw the plan, he liked it and said he preferred to have a park here on the north side of town rather than where it will affect residences, and that, if not done now, it will have to be done eventually. Damian Gilliams noted that Suffolk Construction is the contractor-at-risk cited and cited a June 17, 2003 cost analysis document he obtained which already included funding for the park project. He then asked Council to bring in an auditor to save the $2 million. Sal Neglia said all complex costs should have been determined before the bond was pursued. Mr. Hill said if there was already $1.4 million for the park in the original $9.5 million bond, why is it being said that the park is the reason for the additional $2 million bond, and if mistakes were in fact made, let's say so. He then asked again where the project is over budget if the park was accounted for in the original bond. Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Seven Baxter Coston, begged Council not to make a decision tonight but to look it over again. The City Manager asked the General Services Director to address Council, who said the money aspect of the project has not been his priority. He then explained the bidding process that Suffolk will undertake. The City Manager said further expenditures will be offered in the future as the project proceeds. Mr. Hill again said the park should not be the focus as the need for the additional $2 million and that if there were mistakes made in original estimates they should be noted. He then asked again what was the actual need for the additional revenue. The City Manager said if you look at construction costs in whole there are many aspects that precipitated the increase to $11.6 million. Greg Golien, 711 Wimbrow Drive, agreed that everything should stop until everyone knows what is going on. MOTION by McCollum/Coniglio "Mr. Vice-Mayor, I would move that we approve Resolution 03-47 and along with that discontinue or cancel any plans for the 33 acre site for construction of any type of sport athletic complex because of the project behind City Hall." The City Attorney advised that the motion would have to include an amendment to the capital improvement program. Mr. McCollum then amended his motion, "move to approve Resolution 03-47 and amend the capital improvement program to remove any, bring that as a future agenda item to remove the sports complex at the 33 acre site." Mr. Barczyk than asked when payment begins on the bonds. Jeff Larson, Kirkpatrick Pettis, replied the closing is scheduled for November 18th if approved, the interest is paid every November and May and the City's payment is escrowed each month. Vice Mayor Coniglio requested a motion to extend the meeting. MOTION by McCollum/Barczyk "So moved." VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 4-0 Jeff Larson said he had suggested to staff to borrow the $2 million, but if Council felt it more reasonable it could go back to $1 million. Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Eight Mr. Hill - nay Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Barczyk - nay Roll Call failed 2-2 (no vote) TAPE II - SIDE II (10:36 p.m.) 03.070 B. Resolution No. R-03-48 Master Revenue Bond Issuance for Stormwater Projects in 51-52 Accordance with the Stormwater Master Plan (City Manager Transmittal 10/15/03) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA OF $8,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003, TO FINANCE THE COST OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAMMED IN THE CITY'S STORMWATER MASTER PLAN;PLEDGING THE PROCEEDS OF STORMWATER UTILITY FEES IMPOSED BY THE CITY TO SECURE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL MA'IR'ERS IN RESPECT TO SAID BONDS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION. Jeff Larson, Kirkpatrick Pettis, commented on the City's excellent credit rating and that this bond will go to the market November 4th and close November 17 or 18. The City Attorney read the resolution title. MOTION by Hill/Barczyk "1 move to approve R-03-48." Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 03.070 51-52 Resolution No. R-03-49 Revenue Series 2003 Bond Issuance for Stormwater Utility Improvements In and For the City (City Manager Transmittal 10/15/03) A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA AMENDING AND SUPPLIMENTING RESOLUTION NO. R-03-48 OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,400,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF STORMWATER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003 IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR THE CITY, TOGETHER WITH CAPITALIZED INTEREST, IF ANY, AND CERTAIN COSTS ASSOSIATED THEREWITH;PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SUCH BONDS;PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN OTHER CONVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Nine CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS AND DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING A NEGOTIATED SALE OF SAID BONDS AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH RESPECT THERETO;ESTABLISHING A BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION FOR THE BONDS; APPOINTING THE PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR WITH RESPECT TO SAID BONDS;AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the resolution title. George Nickerson said the title should read $6.4 million. MOTION by Hill/McCollum "Move to approve R-03-49." Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. McCollum - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 03.095 53-78 Do First Reading of Ordinance No. O-03-14 - Conceptual Development Plan and Rezoning Request from Agricultural (A-l) to Planned Unit Development Residential (PUD-R) for a Proposed 63-Acre Planned Unit Development Situated Along CR510 South of CR512 and Known as Sebastian River Landinqs Unit II (GMD Transmittal 10/15/03, O-03-141 Conceptual Plan1 Staff Report, P & Z Recommendation1 Application) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R) IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION AS AGRICULTURE (A-l) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 63 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS SEBASTIAN LANDINGS UNIT II; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABiLITY; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the ordinance title, and swore in Mike Evans who offered testimony on the project with larger lots and setbacks. MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "Move to approve Ordinance No. O-03-14." Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Ten Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 It was noted that this was not a quasi-judicial hearing, so the motion was restated as follows: MOTION by Barczyk/Hill "Recommend that the ordinance be passed On 1st reading." Mr. Barczyk - aye Mr. Hill - aye Mr. McCollum - aye Mayor Barnes - absent Mr. Coniglio - aye Roll Call carried 4-0 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS Noted that there is in fact a ten-minute time limit for any public input, which is not presented by applicants. 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS Reported that the Indian River County Health Department condemned the Rose House and it was scheduled for demolition. Also reported that the City may not take further services from Don Campbell to improve the Golf Course because he is not a licensed contractor. 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS None. 16. CITY COUNCIL MATrERS A. Mr. McCollum Discussed the Mensing case that was approved at the last County Commission meeting, which mentions annexation into the City. Copies were provided to Council. Applauded the helpful lightening presentation and requested protection and installation of warning signs at the City's parks. The City Manager stated it can be done administratively. Regular City Council Meeting October 22, 2003 Page Eleven 17. B. Mr. Barczyk None at this time. C. Mayor Barnes Absent. D. Mr. Hill Wished the Mayor well. E. Mr. Coniqlio Requested to change the November 5, 2003 special meeting to December 17, 2003 to accommodate the Mayor. City Council concurred. Announced the December 1st Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament. Requested that the St. Lucie resolution be put on next agenda for possible action. Council agreed to bring this requestup at the next meeting. Mr. Barczyk noted he had not given his input and reminded everyone that reservations for the TCCLG banquet deadline are due Friday. Mr. Barczyk stated that some of the City's board and committees members are not following their duties per code. He requested better training for current and future members. The City Clerk responded that she and the Deputy were working on a new orientation program. The City Attorney stated a legal workshop is set up for members of the Planning and Zoning members. Being no further business, the Vice Mayor adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:01 p.m. Approved at the November 12th Regular City Council Meeting. ~~lt~a rnes, Mayor ATT~'T: -~ Sa-~A. ~, CMC, City ¢clerk INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGN-UP SHEET October 22, 2003 REGULAR MEETING "New Business" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE PREPARED AGENDA*- LIMIT OF 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER Name: New Subject: If the item on which you wish to speak is on the printed agenda, do not sign this form. The Mayor will call for public input prior to Council deliberation on each agenda item. Please raise your hand when he calls for input. New Subject: Name: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: HOME OF PELI~ ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET ,, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 58%5537 ,, FAX (772) 589-2566 MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: October 21, 2003 Terrence Moore, City Manager George Bonacci, Building Director/Officia~ House located at 1063 Louisiana Ave. Please be advised that on October 15, 2003, a permit was issued to Fischer and Sons to demolish the house located at 1063 Louisiana Ave.. Approximately five (5) years ago the house burned and was left in a state of non-repair, an eyesore as well as a hazard. All proper permits were obtained from the Health Department. If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 8235. CITY OF SEBASTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET · SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5330 · FAX (772) 589-5570 ACTIVE AND PASSIVE PARKS ACTIVE PARKS' 1) Barber Street Sports Complex: 14 acres includes baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, football fields, basketball courts, Skate Park, large playground, concession stands, parking and restrooms. 2) Schumann Tennis Park: 4 acres includes tennis courts, racquetball courts, basketball court, playground, parking and restrooms. 3) Municipal Complex Park: 9 acres is scheduled to include softball field, volleyball court, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, playground, walking trail, building for Boys and Girls Club, shelters, parking and restrooms. PASSIVE PARKS 4) Hardee Park: 13 acres includes walking trail, benches, exercise stations, warm up area and restrooms surrounded by Lake Hardee. 5) Indian River Drive: 1.6 mile walkway includes benches, observation piers and small pavilions. 6) Main Street pier 380 feet long and Yacht Club pier 365 feet long 7) Easy Street Park: 7 acres includes a walkway around a pond. 8) Garden Club Park: 8 acres include a walkway through trees and along pond. 9) Riverview Park: 13 acres includes a walkway, benches, pavilions, picnic tables, playground, parking, Veterans memorial and restrooms. 10) George Street Park: 2.27 acres are scheduled to include a playground, walking trail and small pavilion. 11) Filbert Street Park: 8.8 acres is scheduled to include a playground, swing set, tire swing, walking trail and pavilion. "An Eclual Opportunity Employer" Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary RECKI~ATION AN'l) OPEN SPACE .,.~ Recreation Space Functions. in addition to the recreation area clazsL~cation ~srern~ recreation "~ be clas~ed mzo ~o bro~ categories: a~ive-based ~d p~sive-based recrea~on acli~ties. publ}c p~ ~d open space c~ be classical as either a~ive- or passive-based r~creation depending on the fac~iti~s ~d na~rM resources located at the p~k site. These te~s ~e defined as follows: A Activ~Based Recreation A~ivitie$. A~Sve-based recrea~on ~i~es ~volve ~e pursuit of phymcM exemion ;Eat r~e, ~e he~ rate to a level si~fic~zly above the resting level, T~s may be acheved z~ou~ a vm~ of a~i~sties wMch may include te~ spoils m:h as baseb~ ~d footb~, as we~ ~ in~xSdu~ acti~ties including jog~ng, bicycling, M~g, s~ng, or ptay~ound The mmn bene~ts of such recreation ~es ~e mcre~ed c~diov~cul~ fitness ~d improved mental heMth ~ou~ release of en. er~ ~'or tenmcns. Aazive-b~ed recreation acfi~ffies rely om the presence of recreation~ faci~es thru enable acr~x~ries rc ~nction. Without the pr~s~on of such hc3izies, ~e a~MW wo~d eider ~ ~ted q'a~W or M~ogether e~mnmed. A~ive-based recreation ~eas may ~clude open space ~eas, especiMly when such ~e~ ~e ummttable for development m&~r protect the emsx~g nam'rE resource, A~ve-based re~5on facilities promote p~icipafiom A~iv(-b~ed recreation amixfues ~e %nner divided into ~o categories: ~. ~ser-Oriented. User-oriented activities c~ be prox4ded an~here, ~f ~n~g ~d space are avMlabie Activities include: b~ebMl, footb~l, basketbM1, golL ~d terns. User- oriented fa,flit- ies generMly are mm~ made, and should be located to best se~e the population of the 2 R~ourc~Based. Kesource-b~sed acti¥ittes ~'* those acriMties that c~ o~y occ~ m -' en~Sro~ents. T~ inc~des ~ water related actixfities, ~hng :r~ls, hunting, cramping ~d ~nter acti~fies. Resource-based actM~ies ~e desired to m~e m~mum use of the ~amr~ resources, such as wate~vays, woodlands, ~d we~}=ds, ~[nce the resource is not presem ~ M1 Passiv~Based Recreation Activities. P~ssive-b~ed recr'ea~ion involves a~ries tkat do not necessmly r~e the hem rate si~c~tly above the r,stmg leveL, but r~her do provide reffes~en~ :~ou~ %~s~xg xSsuM ~&'or psychoto~c~ release from the pressure of eyeD, day urb~ [~Te passive-based recreation hcih~es, emp~i$ is placed on enjo~en~ of a namrM resource or ac~<ry ~d no: en pm~.~pation. The passi~e-b~ed recreation hcihries categou includes picmc tables, obsemation ~eas, bo~c~l, gardens, ~sroEc~ or ~chaeolo~e~ sires, ~nd p~k benches P~smve recr,a;~o~ ac~i~:ies include sunbatMng ar the beac~ w~g t~ough a sce~c m-e~ or a ~o · loc~ MnoficM site. Passive-ba~ed recreation ~ ~e o~en refereed to as open spaces. Open spaces include: fields, wM~g Sr~is, scemc Gew pomes, md ~eenbeks. GenerMly, open space ~e~s have ~m~ fac~r~es Open space ~e~ c~ be chin.etched ~s ~e~ unsuitable for development or as ~eas set ~side for :h~ protect/on of namrM resources. Open space ~ ~so be used to e~ce urb~ ~e~ by pro~sdmg rebel from impe~5ous surfaces such ~ p~hng lots ~ shopping Recreation Space Se~[ce Guidelines. For each p~k cl~s~cat~o~ a mmmum ~ount off ~ea requ~ed to mris~ ~ace requ~ements needed to suppo~ those hci~ies that ~e dem~ded by resicen:s ~'ii<ng ~rhn ~a~ se~sce ~ea. Table 7-1 identifies ~he semce ~idelines egabiished by :he Florida Dep~ment of Enmro~enral Protection ~EP) for recreation space. Sebastian Inlet Provisional Squadron Report to City of Sebastian - 10/22/03 Since July 2004 with the assistance of the City of Sebastian: · Held 8 Public Boating Courses · Taught over 150 students, many of them Children who we are able to teach free of charge thanks to a grant from the National Safe Boating Council. · Taken in 98 members, almost 70 of which are new to United States Power Squadrons® · Placed signs at the N, S & W entrances to the City which have resulted with many visitors to Sebastian attending our meetings Reinvest our resources in the technology required to provide students with the best possible classroom experience. Built a team of volunteers to provide free Vessel Examinations On November 8th we will be receiving our charter from the national organization. For the first time, our national Operating Committee will be holding their business meeting away from their Headquarters in Raleigh. With the help of the Capt. Hiram's & the Key West Inn we have managed to provide all their requests for meeting facilities and rooms. This event will be heavily publicized in our national magazine THE ENSIGN which goes to 75,000 subscribers and we intend to feature the City and surroundings prominently. All this coincides with our weekend long charter celebration when Chief Commander Ted Smith will be installing the new officers of our squadron. This is a major step in our aim to provide boating safety education to the Sebastian area. Our next course will be offered on 15/16 November 2003 -Call Marlene Herbig 388-0852. If anyone is interested in joining our organization and helping to keep our waterways safe please call me at 388-0894. 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ISLA_ND IOF13 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DOUGLAS M. ANDERSON October 1, 2003 ~.', Joe Barczyk, Council Member Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL., 32958 RE: Resolution No. 03-221 / Pertaining to Florida's Water Resources Dear Councilman Barczyk: At the September 16, 2003 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 03-221, "Supporting the continued inclusion of a local sources first policy in Chapter 373, F.S. and opposing any amendment to Florida's water resource policy which allows, encourages, or promotes water transfers." On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I have attached a copy of the resolution. Sincerely, Dol~g~s M. ~n County Adn nistttor DMA/ab 03-149 C: Board of County Commissioners Ray Wazny, Assistant County Administrat°r Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Dixie County Board of County Commissioners Attachment JOHN D. BRUHN, District No. 1 · DOUG COWARD, District No. 2 o PAULA A. LEWIS, District No. 3 · FRANNIE HUTCHINSON, District No. 4 · CLIFF BARNES, District No. 5 County Administrator - Douglas M. Anderson 2300 Virginia Avenue · Fort Pierce, FL 34982-5652 · Phone (772) 462-1450 · TDD (772) 462-1428 FAX (772) 462-1648 ° email: douga@co.st-lucie.fl.us web site: www.co.st-iucie.fl.us RESOLUTION NO. 03-221 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED INCLUSION OF A LOCAL SOURCES FIRST POLICY IN CHAPTER 373, · F.S. AND OPPOSING ANY AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA' S WATER RESOURCE POLICY WI{ICH ALLOWS., ENCOURAGES, OR PROMOTES WATER TRANSFERS WHEREAS, the Board of County,~ Commissioners of St. Lucie '~Qunty~, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. 'Flor-ida's water resources are a natural resource and nQt · a commo.,dity to be sold or-transferred to the highest bidder. ~. ,This Board has ~been staunch supporters of a State Local Sources First Policy within Florida's Statutes. 3. This Board believes the continued retention of this policy is integral to protecting Florida's water resources and the development of long-term sustainable impacting our unique natural resources. use w~,thout adversely 4. This Board unanimously agrees with the Florida Association of Counties' support o~ the fundamental principles of Florida water law; which requires a showing that a proposed use of water is a reasonable, beneficial use, will nod-~ interfere with an existing leg~al use of water, and is consistent with the public interest. '5. Along with the Florida Association of Counties, this Board opposes legislation that shifts water supply allocation from a publicly regulated process to a market driven process; and further opposes leg,islation that undermines the fundamental principles of Florida Water Law w~jch establishes a right-of-use ... not a right- of-ownership. 6. This Board has.recently seen documentation which indicates the Florida Council of 100 will request repeal or modification to Chapter 373, F.'S. to eliminat& the local-sources-first language. 7. This Board wishes to go on record early and unequivocally that such a proposal -is ill consi~d%red and will put Florida's ~rface waters and aquifers at risk of irreparable damage for irr~sponsibl~"short-term gain by limited special interest groups_~ 8.., This Board believes that any discussion of regional water transfer'is premature until Minimum Flows and Levels have been established for all of Flori~.~/.s water resources. NOW, '~KEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. This Board actively opposes any mod~fmcat~on to Chapter 373, F.S. as it relates to the current Local Sources First Policy. o This Board-encourages all local government and elected officials to voice their opposition to their state elected officials. i 3 The County Administrator i'~~ hereby direct'ed to forward ~ · copm.es of this resolution to the St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation; the Speaker of the House; the President of the Senate; the Governor of the State of Florida; the South Florida Water Management District; the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and each o~ its members; the Florida League of Cities; and the Florida Association~of Counties. After motion and second the vote ~on this resolution was as follows: Chairman Cliff Barnes AYE Vice Chairman Paula A. Lewis AYE Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE Commissioner Doug Co~rd AYE ' Commissioner John D. Bruhn AYE PASSED A/YD DULY ADOPTED'thi~s~.16th day of September, 2003. .,:,??....:..'.. ' '..: .~'OARD..~ OF COU1N-TY COM/~ISSIONERS ATTEST: '~ f~...-? .... ,..~. "..'ST% LIICIE COIINTY, FLORIDA APPROVED AS TO LEG~AL FORM A/rD DRAFT Subject to' Modifications sept~imber.].0, 20:03 LizGu~iek Ti*a~sul:e:C*ast' R:egioml..'Pl:a~m~ ng;:Co un¢i:l 3'01 Easr',Ocemi BOg!e~.a~;..$~ite 3100 Chief,. Long~Range Planning F:~Communlty:Develt¢pmen:t\Usei~iW:IC~g:i&$:K:NXgtdi='Dmdo¢ DRAFT Subject to Modifications TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REVIEW LOG TCRPC NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FUNDING AGENCY: PROJECT COSTS: RECOMMENDATIONS: AGENCIES CONTACTED: 03-IR-09-10 SAI# FL200309033776C Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) North Sebastian Conservation Area The North Sebastian Conservation Area is located adjacent to the Sebastian City Hall. Proposed improvements include parking, restrooms, picnic facilities, rest shelters, an overlook deck, a boardwalk, and trail system. United States Department. of the'Interior $103,000 Federal 103,000 Local $206,000 Total The proposed project is consistent with the SRPP. It furthers Regional Policy 6.1.1.3 that supports the establishment of greenway systems to provide oppommities for recreational trails connecting public conservation lands and to provide public access where needed. City of Fellsmere Town of Indian River Shores Town of Orchid City of Sebastian City of Vero Beach Indian River County Indian River County Environmental Planning 15 10/9/03 Dear TCCLG members - As discussed during the October 1,2003 TCCLG meeting, Chairman Smith advised that he would forward you a copy of the email information from Senator Jack Latvala regarding the State Sales Tax Constitutional Amendment which can be found at www.fairamendment.com The Floridians Against Inequities in Rates is fostering a petition drive on the ballot in the November 2004 General Election, a constitutional amendment that could significantly alter the future sales tax revenue generation. The Florida Association of Counties has already voted to favorably support this request. This item was also discussed by Martin County at its October 7th meeting during the Legislative Program. Please read through the information on the website and t would appreciate if each member brought it up at each of your respective board meetings for discussion and approval. Sincerely, Chairman Doug Smith DS/ac ...... P · p : :: · - :: ~:a :~Ac[ed muA have ~ stated pub lc pu ~ · ~ ........... p p dyo[ s[~s a~d boB~s a~ emp~ey~ saanes:a~d:~ne~s ..... : .......................... ,¢'"" It is a comprehensive ~view of ~lll? s'~3'¢?.~;~J'a.;!r.L:*2.~[~f~:!L~;,!¢¢:9?;~4: J~Z~:t;.'.:¢,~'.DJ:E.,L~!!.L'.,....- approximately $25 billion to~l, · ,¢"" I~ leaves the decision on which exemptions and exclusions to reenact in the hands of the legislators we all electl · ,¢'"' ,'I~,¢:~:~Z,?.~;:.F.(91'..r.'.~!I~.L~L.:!~![:[Z...!'LLELL:..- legislatom can reenact eve~ exemption if they desire to do .... I[ requires evew future exemption to be voted on as a single subject on i~ own merits and with a specific purpose stated. ,¢ The Fair Amendment is similar to instructions to the Legislature already included in Florida's Constitution, such as a review of state trust funds event ten years. .¢," Revenues derived from repealed sales ~x exemptions or exclusions can be used to fund critical state needs or to further reduce or repea~ other cu~ent taxes. (Fo~ example, the Legislature could choose to reduce the general sales ~x rate or lower proper~ For more information on the FAIR Amendment or te print the FAIR petition please visit us o~ the web at: w~.fairamendment.com or mail to: Floridians Against inequities in Rates, P.O. Box 13689 Tallahassee, FL 323'17 Pd. P~:)I. Adv. Paid br by FAIR.