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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPRINGelican rief Vol. 2 No. '~ Florida Environthon Competition The Sebastian River High School Environmental Science Academy in partnership with the City of Sebastian was successful in winning a grant Kudos to both High School Environmental Education and O~icia! City of Sebastian Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2ool from the University of Florida Extension Office Envirothon Competition. Grant funds were used to finance this beautification effort around City Hall, via the Florida Certified Yard Program criteria. The plantings are located on the east side of Sebastian City Hail. Coordinator, Ms. Lisa Geiger and the Sebastian Tree Advisory Board for a job well done. New Playground at Riverview Park The new playground at Riverview Park was opened on March 8, 2001. This project was a joint effort between the City of Sebastian, businesses, citizens and organizations throughout the community. Speciai thanks to Coldwell Banker, Ed Schlitt L.C., James and Connie Wellman, XL Vision, Inc., Edgar L. and Marguerite Schlitt, Sebastian Elks #2714, Harbor Federai Savings Bank, Sebastian Area Civic Association, Exchange Club of Sebastian and the Sebastian Men's Golf Association. Skate Facility Grand Opening The City of Sebastian skate facility grand opening was on Monday, May' 21, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. The Indian River County Health Department Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) program sponsored this event. The grand opening event, sponsored by the Indian River County Health Department Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) included a poster contest, exhibits, prizes, food and soft drinks. Our thanks to Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q, Deep Six Dive Shop, Inner Rhythm Surf Shop, Play It Again Sam Sports and the Bicycle Shop for your contribution to this event. When school is in session: Monday - Friday 4pm - 9pm Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 9pm Summer Months Monday - Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 10pm The City of Sebastian Skate Facility is owned and operated by the City of Sebastian. The street course skating area is 7,700 sq. ft. For additional information please call: (561) 581-2630 or City Hall (561) 589-5330 Only skateboards, in-line skates and quad skates can be used at the facility. A signed, notarized or verified waiver must be on file. Proper identification is required. All skaters must wear a helmet, elbow and ki~ee pads (shoes required for skateboarders). Obey posted skate facility rules and adhere to instructions provided by skate facility staf£ Water is the only beverage permitted in skate area. While in the skate area, there shall be no smoking, profanity, glass containers or pets. Alcohol is not permitted on City park grounds. No trespassing when facility is closed. Public Works Equipment Update The Public Works Department is proud to announce the a~Tival of new equipment for the Roads and Drainage Division. The new equipment will allow the Roads and Drainage Division to run more efficiently by eliminating down time, due to breakdowns and maintenance of old equipment, therefore improving the overall services for the citizens of Sebastian. The new pieces of equipment are: · Two (2) John Deere 710D Backhoes, to be ] used for ditch cleaning, swale work, brush clearing and other various duties. Two (2) Sterling 16 cubic yard Dump Trucks, to be used for hauling fill dirt, construction debris amd brush. · One (1) Ford F450 Bucket Life Truck, to be used for various operations, such as street light maintenance, tree trimming emd building maintenance. The new equipment has replaced old units. Sebastian Water Expansion Project Update The Sebastian Water Expansion project is progressing smoothly according to schedule. The area north of CR 512 is expected to be completed towards the end of August of this year. Construction of the final phase has just begun with a completion date expected to be around the end ef 2003. The final phase will include approximately 41 miles of water main along with water service to approximately 3,700 parcels. During construction, a water main will be constructed on one side ora road with sea,ice provided to beth sides. Fire hydrants will be installed along the water main at 1000 foot intervals, or within 500 feet of most homes. Areas affected during construction will be restored to pre-construction condition. When completed there will be approximately- 100 miles of new water main throughout the Sebastian Highlands with water se~wice and fire protection available to over 10,000 homes. New Development Projects Within Our Community A Growth M~gement Department ~eport Sebastian's charm continues to attract both local and national development. Recently approved site plans for both new development and re-development have incorporated special design regulations that will enhance the character and appearance of Sebastian's commercial corridors. Century 21 Real Estate has begun construction of their new 5,600 sq. ft. of/ice at the corner of Laconia Street and CR 512. The architect for the project has done a great job desiguing a beautiful building incorporating the new desigu criteria. Immediately to the east, developers for Tall Tree Plaza have site plan approval for a 9,000 sq. ft. multi-unit retail/office building. Other projects currently under construction along CR 512 include a carwash, gym and fitness center, and building addition to Arnold's Air Conditioning. Ameritrend Commercial Park, located immediately east of the Exxon station, is in the early stages of construction. The commercial park will consist of professional offices/retail, contractor trades offices and climate controlled storage units. KH Plaza on U.S. Highway #1 and Truman Street is almost finished with exterior renovations and will soon be re- landscaping the site. When completed, the remodeled building will stand as a prime example of the new and improved building style Sebastian can be proud o£ Recent approval was also given for Maxwell Plumbing to commence exterior renovations and landscaping enhancements to their site at 920 Truman Street. Also, Dr. Zaidi's medical building, located across L~S. 1 from the St. Sebastian Catholic Church, is well underway Information on any of the new projects can be reviewed at the Growth Management Department, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, 589-5537, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SEBASTIAN'S PARKING REGULATIONS This summary is intended to acquaint our residents with some newer parking regulations in the City. The goal is to educate, so more people will comply and fewer tickets will be written. One key to understanding the City's parking restrictions is realizing that the City-owned property containing our streets -- the Right-of-Way -- has three parts: the Pavement, the Shoulder and the Swale. The Swale is that portion of the city drainage system extending two feet to each side along the lowest point between the edge of Pavement and the front lot line adjacent to the street. The Shoulder is that portion of the Right-of-Way located between the edge of the Pavement and the Swale adjacent to it. It should be remembered that limited parking is generally allowed on the Pavement of residential streets so long as the flow of traffic is not hindered. PROHIBITIONS GENERALLY 1. Vehicles may not ride or drive on roadway shoulders, medians, islands or similar land areas, except to lawfully park or to remove wrecked/broken down vehicles from the road. 2. No vehicle may be parked in the Swale, or driven in a way that damages the Swale. 3. No vehicle displaying a "for sale" sign may be parked on the Right-or-Way. 4. No truck, van or road tractor/trailer over twenty-three (23) feet in length and/or nine (9) feet in height shall be parked on any street or Right-of-Way. 5. No vehicle may be parked on or across any sidewalk or bicycle path so as to block passage across it. 6. No vehicle may park on any part of the Shoulder, unless a. It is temporarily (must be removed within 24 hours) removed from the street due to either mechanical failure or an emergency such as an accident; or b. It is titled to the owner, invited guest or resident of the residential lot adjacent to the Right-of-Way and all available parking space in the drive;vay of the residence is occupied by other motor vehicles. (Iris means that ~' there is no room to park in the driveway, a vehicle owned by the home owner, tenattt or an invited guext may be parked on the road Shoulder [but not in the Swale] in front q/'or be.¥ide t/lc home. However, wry such parked vehicle must be moved into the driveway when ct .sprtc'e lo pat'k there becr~mes availrtble. [fa vehicle is found parked on a road shoulder and there is .wac'e to park in the drivewrt),, it may' be cited.) EXCEPTIONS 1. Vehicles and trailers used by lawn care, pest control and similar services may temporarily park on a road shoulder (but not in the Swale) adjacent to the residence or lot receiving their services, while perfbrming their service, subject to certain safety regulations. 2. During const,-uction on any lot, construction related vehicles may park on all portions of the Right-of-Way adjacent to the lot being built upon or adjoining vacant lots, subject to restoration requirements. [NOTE: This is not a list of all of the parking, reguhttions o.f the City of Sebastian. It is only an explanation of some of the newer or recently changed parking ordinances. A complete listing of City parking regulations is available at the q[fice of the City Clerk in City Hall.] City of Sebastian Independence Day Update A special Thank You to the following contributors to the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration: Board of County Commissioners Skydive Sebastian of South Florida The Gehring Group Sportsman's Marine & Lodge Orange Peel Enterprises, Inc. dba Greens + Dunkin Donuts Sebastian Capt. Hiram's Henry Fischer & Sons, Inc. Ercildoune Bowling Lanes Wisner Controls, Inc. SHARKMART, INC. Sebastian Singers Sebastian Offshore Marine Sebastian Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic, Inc. Pelican Warehouses, Inc. Miners Marina, Inc. Maxwell & Son, Inc. Lee G. Weeks ~ Andy Shand James W. Steil, Inc. Hometown Pet Care Center GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club Grace's Lemding, LTD Fred's Auto Body, Inc. · Eva Cummings Dill & Evans, LC Community Tire & Auto Service, Inc. Bay Street Pharmacy, Inc. Arnold Air Conditioning, Inc. Alpha ACE Hardware, Inc. Allyn's Cleaning Service The Davis House Sebastian Car Wash, Inc. GRB Construction, Inc. Country Ham 'N Egg Restanrant, Inc. Cecrle Land Surveying, Inc. Breakthrough Recovery Services, Inc. Admn Preuss Appraisal Services, Inc. Stevan A. Long, P.A. Jerry & Susan Johnson Dale & Joe Szczech Betty & Carl Blake ~ Bettelou & Don Parrin Mary Marsiglio Bob & Sunny Leedhmn Contributions are still being accepted in the City of Sebastian, Dept. of Finance. Sebastian Golf Course Renovation News Let's face it, the golf course renovation was met with some skepticism from our loyal golfers. But this skepticism has totally changed to all-out excitement and anticipation, with the creation of the new' par three located on the back nine. As many know by now, the new par three was created as a result of the future opening of Sebastian Municipal Airport Runway 9-27 (an east/west runway). Also, as a result of the opening of the east/west runway, the par three seventeenth has been relocated approximately Fifteen yards to the south. Several of our golfers have already seen the new par three and all have offered great comments. A cathedral of full-grown pine trees surrounds the new par three. To the right of the large tee is a picturesque pond with aquatic plants serving as the border. The green provides a generous target (6500 square feet in size) with just enough undulation to make even a good putter work hard. Guarding the green on each side is a bunker. Sitting directly behind t~n~ green ii a full-grown Florida Red Cedar, hence the name of our new hole, "Cedar". The yardage of the new hole from the ladies, men's and championship tees will be 110 yards, 160 yards, and 190 yards respectively. The relocation of hole seventeen has also created excitement and great comments. An assortment of trees line both sides of the hole. Length of the new seventeenth will not frighten man:?' of our golfers; however, the undulation of the green will make pat' a great score. The front edge of the green is sloped severely toward the tee; while the back left and right areas of the green incorporate tricky slopes as well. Several palm trees have been planted behind the green, adding to a beautiful view from the tee. The yardage of the new seventeenth will range from 110 yards to 155 yards. July 4 'Fireworks Fund' opens for 2001 A campaign to raise $13,000 to pay for the traditional Sebastian C~mmunity Fi~orks display o~ er the Indian ~lver Lagoon is underwas~~ "The fund-rnising campaign allows the Independence Day fireworks to continue as a family event aud as a salute to said City Manager ~ freedom," Terrence R. Moore. ~ The fireworks display draws thousands to ~iverview Park, where concerts and other ~ntertainment ~are als0 offexed. D~flors ~fil b~ recognized in ~ pri ed out on July ~ b~i~ may be forW~l~ ~th~e ~ity: ~f S~be~/ifi~f~n~e*Depar tment i225 Main Street, Sebastian FL 32958 CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY Wit reworksat SebasHan Riverview Park SUPPORT your fireworks with a contribution. )'"5 YES, I would hg, to help support the fireworks display. ' The future of Sebastian Municipal Airport is taking shape, as efforts are unde~vay to remove obstacles from the reactivation of runway 9-27. Between the dust and some much needed rain, workers have been moving at light speed to finalize the construction of two new holes at our Golf Course. The beautiful new par threes will replace holes 11 and 17 (Golf aficionados, see SEBASTIAN GOLF COURSE RENOVATION NEWS to get the down and dirty details of these new fairways). So what does this have to do with our airport? Though they both fly, gvlf balls and airplanes just don't get along. It was necessary to relocate these holes to help clear the way for the reactivation of east-west runway 9-27. The use of this runway will reduce flights over residential areas as well as nearly triple the available land for lease. In fact, nearly all of the industrial land within the City is located right at our airport. The new configuration (pictured above) will allow the City of Sebastian to peak the interest of many new businesses, both aviation and non. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide much needed jobs and revenue for our City, not to mention making the airport more compatible with its neighbors. We will need to jump a few more hurdles before we're cleared for takeoff, so stay tuned for future accomplishments as we continue to improve Sebastian Municipal Airport! The following projects are underway: Paving Asphalt Recycling, Inc., and Ranger Construction will combine efforts to recycle and pave two major locations in May and June. These locations are: · North Central Avenue from LT.S. # 1 to the City line (Sebastian Cemetery) · Fleming Street from Main Street to Chesser Drive Stormwater Management Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. has been selected and approved by the Sebastian City Council to develop a Sto~mwater Master Plan for the City of Sebastian. They will be utilizing existing data and analyze our present stermwater system in order to develop a plan, recommending a financial plan for improvements and maintenance programs. Barber Street & Schumann Drive Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., is in the process of developing design and Project Report By Ralph Brescia, City Engineer specifications for the implementation of traffic sign~ts m~d road widening for Barber Street and Schumann Drive. Construction is scheduled to begin in Augnst. Restroom Facilities Camco Construction, Inc., of Veto Beach, is in the process of constructing restroom facilities at Hardee Pm'k, Sebastian Yacht Club and the Barber Street Sports Complex. All three restroom facilities are expected to be completed by June. City Hall Restoration John tt. Dean & Architects & Associates, Inc., of Vero Beach has been selected to prepare construction documents for the restoration of the second floor and parts of the first floor of Sebastian City Hml, formerly known as the Sebastian Elementm3~ School. Part of the architect's responsibility will include the preparation of an application of a Special Category Grant from the State of Florida Bureau of Historical Restoration. This application is due on May 31, 2001. Fleming Street Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway~ - - Camco Construction, Inc., of Vero Beach, is progressing toward the completion of a pedestrian/bicycle pathway, which will provide an overall connection from Lake Drive (Park) to Main Street, via Fleming Street, Orange Avenue and Easy- Street. This project is scheduled for completion in June. Stonecrop Dam The Stonecrop Dam project is complete. The contractor for this project was Murray Logan Construction, West Palm Beach, FL, and the consulting engineer was Masteller & Moler, Inc. This project was paid for in part by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of Sebastian. This project will allow for a cleaner water distribution to the South Prong oftbe Sebastian River. PRSRT STD ECRWSS PAID BEACH, FL POSTAL PATRON