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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-2004 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone (772) 589-5330 [] Fax (772) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter April 23, 2004 Retirement of George Bonacci After several years of contemplation, Chief Building Official and Building Department Director George Bonacci recently announced his retirement from the City of Sebastian. Mr. Bonacci has served the organization in various capacities in the Building Department for almost nineteen years, with the last five years as Building Department Director. Mr. Bonacci was gracious enough to offer administration nearly three months advanced notice, as his last day of employment will be Friday, July 16, 2004. This timeframe will enable both the Office of the City Manager and the Department of Human Resources to initiate a recruitment process for candidate consideration to fill the upcoming vacancy. As referenced in Mr. Bonacci's attached letter, he is offering his services after July 16th on a contractual basis in the event that the position has not been filled by that time. This arrangement is appropriate in that the State of Florida requires cities to employ certified chief building officials in order to issue permits respectively. I therefore appreciate Mr. Bonacci's professionalism in this regard. However, both Director of Human Resources Jim Sexton and I feel confident that a successful appointment will be made in time to facilitate a smooth transition accordingly. Notice to Proceed - Airport Administration Buildin.q Please be advised that the attached Notice to Proceed was issued earlier this week to allow Holland Builders of South Florida, Inc. to commence with design/build activities associated with the implementation of the Sebastian Municipal Airport Administration Building and Police Evidence Compound. This arrangement, pursuant to a recent authorization by City Council to execute a respective contract with Holland Builders, enables completion of necessary engineering, architectural design and construction efforts. As City Council Information Letter April 23, 2004 Page 2 approval takes effect May 3rd, a final necessary site plan review exercise by the Planning and Zoning Commission is anticipated to take place within the next several weeks. Construction groundbreaking has therefore been estimated to take place sometime circa July, to yield building activity immediately thereafter. It is currently anticipated that the facility will be completed in Spring 2005. As such, staff from Sebastian Municipal Airport and the Departments of Engineering and Public Works will remain in their present quarters a few months after other departments have relocated into the New City Hall facility. Clarification from Mr. David Brown - Old Snow Shoe House In an effort to clarify understanding relative to Mr. David Brown's position regarding the Old Snow Shoe House, please be advised that both Director of Tracy Hass and I had an opportunity to speak with him yesterday morning via telephone conference. Mr. Brown's primary interest at this time is to donate the property to the City of Sebastian in an effort to prevent demolition if at all possible. Such a dedication involves no specific requirements as far as future location - such is a decision to be offered by City Council. He also explained that a direct transfer of the property from his ownership to any private use would have to involve some form of a financial transaction; as benefits of a public and/or not-for-profit donation would not become available to him. The discussion concluded with an update that the property should become vacant within a month or so. Therefore, he will require some direction as soon as possible, so as to be able to assist with respective preparations. Summary of Pendin.q Annexation Proposals As reported via last week's Information Letter, Director of Growth Management Tracy Hass was directed to compile a brief synopsis that outlines pending applications for annexations to be reintroduced to City Council in the coming months for second hearing considerations. The attached outline offers succinct information pertaining to each proposal, including zoning, location and pending status. Again, both Tracy Hass and I will be available to meet with either of you individually to address specific questions and/or concerns about these items in advance of respective public meetings (notably 1,2, 4 and 5, as direction regarding 3, the Asbury Subdivision, was recently granted). City Council Information Letter April 23, 2004 Page 3 Confederate Monument Dedication Ceremony Sebastian Municipal Cemetary A few years ago, the City of Sebastian granted permission to The Cow Cavalry Camp No. 1680 Sons of Confederate Veterans to position a confederate monument honoring individuals buried in Indian River County who fought during the Civil War at the Sebastian Municipal Cemetary. As a successful installation recently occurred, a dedication ceremony has been scheduled to take place tomorrow beginning at 2:00 p.m. City officials are invited to attend, as it is also our understanding that an award to the City of Sebastian is to be presented during festivities as well. Please feel free to attend, schedules permitting. Enclosure(s): Letter from Building Official George Bonacci - Retirement Effective Friday, July 16, 2[304 Notice to Proceed - Sebastian Municipal Airport Administration Building Nctice/Invitation from Sons of Confederate Veterans - Confederate Monument Dedication Ceremony Synopsis of Pending Annexation Applications - Including Personal Copies of Color Location Maps My Documents/InfoLetter2t 4 1225 Main Street - Sebastian, Florida 32958 April 22, 2004 Terrenee Moore, City Manager 1225 Main St. Seba~ian~ FL 32958 Dear Mr. Moore: It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from the City of Seba.qfian. I feet sadness in leaving what I consider to be my second family. For many years, I have had the pleasure of working with a group of loyal ~ members. The success of the Building Department is a direct result of their hard-work, dedication, and professionalism. In fact, I owe much of my personal success to them. I feel professionally satisfied due to the fact that I was able to work my way up the ranks from an Inspector to become the City's Building Offieial/Depamneut Director. And, I feel excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as I begin a new chapter of my life. [ began working for the City in October of 1985. Over the last nineteen years, I have seen many changes in the City Council and Executive Athninigtration, some negative, some positive. During those years, the City has always experienced growing pain~, but in the last two years, the rate of growth has been unprecedented. The impact of that growth has sj~maifiosntly increased the workload on the building department staff for issuing permits, reviewing plans and performing inspeetioas. The staff is working at peek level and the workload still continues to increase. The fact that my st,afl will remxin working at this pace and I will be retiring is the basis for my mixed emotions. I don't want to leave the building department staff shorthanded while I ride off into the sunset. To make sure that does not happen, I will continue to function as the City's Building Official until July 16, 2004. If the position remains vacant after the 16~ of July, I will contract my services to the City as to not hinder building department operations. A contractual agreement could significantly benefit the City. Richard Sehofield, Chief Building Inspector, is in the process of obtaining credentials that would qualify him for the Building Depaxtment Director/Building Official position. If he were to obtain the credentials while I was working under contract, the City would have an option to offer the position to him and would benefit from his 11 years of experience dealing with the Land Development Cedes, Ordinances, Tree Board, and other City of Sebastian s'~ecific rules and l'~gulations. Buildidg Deparnnent D/rector HOM[ OF PELICA~ ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET - SEBASTIAN, FLOR[DA 32958 TELEPHONE (772~ 388 - 8241 FAX (772-581-01~9 NOTICE TO PROCEED Airport Administration Building and Sebastian Police Evidence Compound DATE: April 19, 2004 TO: Ms. Diana L. Preston, President Holland Builders of South Florida, Inc. 4860 Northeast 12th Avenue Ft. Lauderdalel FL 33334 You are hereby notified to commence work on May 31 2004, per the terms and conditions of the executed Bid you submitted in the amount of $1,850,480.00 and the signed Agreement dated March 25, 2004 entitled Desiqn/Build Construction Services A.qreement. Contract completion time is not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from the commencement date stated above. Please note Section 7.8, pa.qe 12 of the Services Aqreement between the City of Sebastian and Holland Builders of South Florida, Inc. as it relates to Liquidated Dama.qes. The Project Manager is Jason Milewski, Airport Director, Cell # 772-633- 1890. All substantial communication pertaining to this project should be directed to him. His phone number is 772-388-8208. We look forward to working with you on this project. p a~b i~ r ,~G~e n~r~a i~/~ e~e~ A -~5 ¢~-!o r Cc: Terrence Moore, Jesus Vieiro, Jason Milewski THE COW CAVALRY CAMP NO. 1680 SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS THE GOVERNOR JOHN MIl.TON CHAPTER NO.2476 UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW BEAUTIFUL CONFEDERATE MONUMENT HONORING THE MEN BURII~ IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WHO FOUGHT IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2004 AT 2:00 PM VETERAN'S CIRCLE SEBASTIAN CEMETERY 1921 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE SEBASTIAN, FLOK1DA 32958 122.~ MAIN STREET · SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 58%5518 · FAX (772) 589-2566 Annexations 111 Cross Creek Subdivision Data: Location: Stares: RS- 10 zoning for 150 single family residential lots on 115 acres with mim~num lot size of 95' x 135',thus a proposed density of 1.30 units/acre. East of Shakespeare Street, South of Skyline Lane and East of Powerline Road Land Use Change was transmitted to DCA 12/2003. Adoption hearings for Annexation, Land Use Change and Zoning Change estimated 6/2004. |21 Spencer Development Location: Stares: RS-10 zoning for 99 single family dwellings on 38-acres with a minimum lot size of 80' x 125 ', thus a density of 2.60 units/acre) East of CR 510 across fxom Sebastian River High School Land Use Change was transmitted to DCA 12/2003. Adoption hearings for Annexation, Land Use Change and Zoning Change estimated 6/2004. |31 Ashbury Subdivision Data: Location Status: PUD-R zoning for 195 single-family dwellings on 56-acres with minimum lot size of 55' x 110' within the interior and 55' x 130' along the perimeter, thus a density of 3.47 units/acre. North of Sebastian Elementary, East of Columbus Street and West of Orange Heights Land Use Change was transmitted to DCA 12/2003. Heanngs rescheduled for 5/12/2004 for Annexation, Land Use Change and Zoning [41 Sebastian Crossings Subdivision Data: Location: Status: RS-10 zoning for 133 single family dwellings, and a 14-acre commercial tract on 60 acres, with minimum lot size of 80' x 125', thus a residential density of 2.91 units/acre. East of Sebastian River Middle School, West of Speedway Gas Station and cemetery. Land Use Change was transmitted to DCA 12/2003. Adoption heatings for Annexation, Land Use Change and going estimated 6/2004. [51 River Oaks Preserve Data: Location: Status: PUD-R zoning for 368 single-family dwellings on 152-acres with minimum lot size of 55' x 130' and 70~ x 130', thus a density of 2.42 units/acre. South of Lanfair Avenue and Lighthouse Avenue, North of CR 510. Land Use Change was transmitted to DCA 12/2003. Adoption of Annexation, Land Use Change and Zoning estimated 6/2004. Ci~of~Seb~a.s.,ti~an Zoning Map- North KEY Cit of Sebastian Zoning Map - South