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Vol. 4 No. 2
Official City of Sebastian Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2003
Solid Waste Collection
Waste MclnclcJemcnt, ]nc., Brin~Js Customer Service Commitment to Sebastian
"Company will provide veteran work force, fleet of new trucks...'
On Wednesday, February 12, 2003 the Sebastian City Council authorized fine] preparation
of a contract for the City of Sebastian Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection
Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Waste Management, Inc.
With a history of servtog Indian River Connty for 30 years, Waste Management, Inc., has
built its reputation on experience and unmatched customer service. From its drivers to their
maintenance crews to their customer service team, the Waste Management workforce brings
years of knowledge and expertise to the job. Waste Management, Inc., is dedicated to customer
satisfaction and a long term commitment to the community. Through the industry-leading
Service Machine Program, Waste Management, Inc., pledges to provide error free account
setups, on-time service delivery, and timely, effective resolution to customer concerns. In
addition, Waste Management Inc., will devote a fleet of new trucks for waste collection in
Sebastian to help preserve the environment and keep the City's streets clean. As a result
of the recent City Council authorization, Waste Management, Inc., will begin servicing the
community effective July 1, 2003. Monthly mandatory and non-mandatory rates are as
follows:
Residential Pick-Up: Connnereial Pick-Up:
Mandatory $ 8.80 Mandatory: $2.90 Per Cubic Yard
Non-Mandatory $10.75 Non-Mandatory: $2.90 Per Cubic yard
On November 13, 2002, the Sebastian City Council adopted Ordinance No. 0-02-17, which
will give residents an opportunity to vote during the March 11, 2003 election, as to whether
or not all improved property in the city uniformly receive and be charged for solid waste
collection services.
Come Out and Celebrate!
The City of Sebastian proudly proelaims itself to be
"Home of Pelican Island".
IPelican Island is not only our First National Wildlife Refuge, it is also
a National Historic Landmark, a National Wilderness Area and a Wetland
of International Importance.
In conjunction with the United States Fish and Wildlife Services, a Pelican Island
Centennial Celebration will be held at Riverview Park, beginning at 7:00 p.m., on
Friday March 14th, with live music and a fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. On Saturday,
March 15th and Sunday, March 16th, the Pelican Island Centennial Festival will begin
at 9:30 a.m., at Riverview Park. There will be a live wildlife show, exhibits, arts and
crafts, kids activities, boat tours to view Pelican Island, and food. The events are free
and are open to the public. For further event information, visit http://peilcanisland.fws.gov.
July 4 'Fireworks Fund
opens for 2003
A campaign to raise $13,000
to pay for the traditional
Sebastian Community
Fireworks display over the
Indian River Lagoon is
underway.
"The fund-raising campaign
allows the Independence Day
fireworks to continue as a
family event and as a salute to
freedom," said City Manager
Terrence R. Moore.
The fireworks display draws
thousands to Riverview Park,
where concerts and other
entertainment are also offered.
Donors will be recognized in
a printed program handed out
on July 4. Contributions may
be forwarded to the City of
Sebastian, Finance
Department, 1225 Main Street,
Sebastian, FL 32958.
CELEBtL4TE
With Fireworks at
Sebastian Riverview Park
SUPPORT your fireworks
with a contributiou.
YES, I would like to help
support the fireworks display
NAME
ADDRESS
(optional)
Please list your name as you would
like it to appear in the printed
program distributed on July 4th.
The City of Sebastian Management Team continues to work diligently to learn more
about strategic planning and is focused on reeking Sebastian a more attractive place to
live and work. This planning process will continue to be work in progress. As a first step
in this process, staff is proud to present the City of Sebastian Mission Statement. On
January 22, 2003, members of the Sebostian City Council accepted the Mission Statement
for the City of Sebastian.
Mission Statement
City of Sebastian elected officials, volunteer board and advisory committee members,
and all employees are committed to making Sebastian the most desirable city in the
State of Florida to live, for businesses to flourish and visitors to enjoy Sebastian will
become known as a city that superbly ma ~nages and develops its human, natural and
financial resources such that it is consistently able to provide and improve upon its
reputation as a highly attractive and safe community with enviable business and
recreational opportunities.
We will achieve this mission by implementing the following strategies that build
on exec~lent work already begun.
Ensure that all employees, vdiunteers and advisory board members fully unders~md
and will work toward the achievement of the mission.
Determine, through citizen comrmtteee, workshops and surveys, the most important
stated and unstated needs and expectations of the majority of our residents.
Concurrently, seek to assess both internal and external attitudes toward sd[ major
city sponsored programs designed to meet those needs and expectations.
· Continually assess the City's recreational and cultural activities and work to
provide an optimal mix that satisfies our residents.
· Develop a Growth Management Plan that reeegnizes the city's current and future
growth useds.
Continue to improve the budgeting process so that all human, natural and financial
resources are allocated and all capitol improvements are developed and implemented
consistent with this mission.
· Desiga and implement an employee recruitment, training and development plan
that finds, trains, develops, and retains people with the skills and talents needed
to achieve the city's mission.
· Develop and promulgate an Economic Development Policy that will entice
commercial enterprises to Sebastian, thereby strengthening and expanding the
City's financial resources.
· Continue to improve methods of communicating information to residents.
Each Department of the City of Sebastian will develop and accept reeponsibifity for
specific action steps designed to achieve its portion of the mission. The city will review
its mission statement annually and measure its progress periodicedly based on completion
of specific goals sot forth in the annual budgeting process. The final measure of success
will be realization of the City of Sebastian's mission.
United States Power
Squadrons Update
Sebastian Inlet is the newest unit of United
States Power Squadrons (USPS) which, with
sponsorship from the City of Sebastian, is
making a home at the Sebastian Yacht Club.
We will be offering public boating coursos
throughout the year, courtesy vessel
examinations and further education for
members in an effort to increase safety on
the waterway. Successful completion of our
course meets the educational requirements
for the Florida State boater's license. The
next public course will be April 5th & 6th,
2003 and pre-registration is recommended.
Please call (772) 388-0852 for more
information o~check out our website
http://www, eebastianinletps.com.
Organized in 1914, USPS is a non-profit,
education organization dedicated to making
boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching
classes in seamanship, navigation and related
subjects. Our members are boating families
who contribute to their communities by
promoting safe boating through education.
We enjoy participating with our fellow
members on the water and in the classroom.
USPS has some 60,000 members organized
into 450 squadrons across the country and in
some US territories. USPS is the world's
largest non-profit boating organization and
has been honored by three US presidents for
its civic contributions.
Engineering Update
By: David Fisher
The Sebastian Boulevard / CR-512
Alleyway project is substantially complete·
We are scheduling our frost walk-through
early nex~ week. The project is finishing
on schedule despite some necessary changes
required during construction to adapt to
surrounding conditions.
Dickerson, the general construction
contractor, and their subcontractor,
Champion, have performed conscientiously
and well.
March 1I, 2003 Election
For the frrst time since 1977, the number of candidates who qualified for the March 11, 2003 general election equaled the number of
soars available.
Incumbents Joe Barczyk and Ray Coniglio filed papers to run on the March ballot along with newcomer Nathan McColhim. At the close
of the city's qualifying period, January 24, 2003, the three men were the city's only candidates for the three two-year terms. Florida law
provides that the names of unopposed candidates do not appear on the bal]ot, and the candidates are considered to have voted for themselves
and are officially elected on election day.
Mr. Barczyk, Mr. Conigiio and Mr. McColhim will be sworn in at a special Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2003. At that same meeting,
the newly seated City Council will elect a Mayor and Vice-Mayor for ane-year terms.
The City of Sebastian will, however, still have a question to consider on the March ballot. It will read as follows: "Shall Ordinance 0-
02-17, requiring that all improved prop,,erty in the City uniformly receive, and be assossed/charged for, solid waste collection sorvice, go into
effect? Yes No
Due to the untimely dea~ar Howard Futch (District 26), a Special Primary Elect/on for the two republican candidates will be
held on March 11th and a Special General Election will be held on March 25th for that office.
For further information on the District 26 ballot item, voter registration or precinct information, please contact the Supervisor of Election
for Indian River County at 567-8187.
For information on the City of Sebastian ballot question, please contact the City of Sebastian at 589-5330.
Sebastian precincts and polling places are:
103 - Sebastian Community Center, 1805 N. Central Avenue, Sebastian 109 - Ualted Church of Sebastian UCC, 1251 Fellsmere Rd., Sebastian
104 - VFW Post 10210, 815 Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian 112- Un/ted Church of Sebastian UCC, 1251 Fellsmere Rd., Sebastian
105 - Sebastian Elks Ledge No. 2714, 731 South Fleming Street, Sebastian 201 - Grace Udited Methodist Church, 8799 50th Avenue, Wabassc
106- North Indian River County LibrmT, 1001 CR 512, Sebastian 203 - Calvary Baptist Church, 123 Thunderbird Drive, Sebastain
107- The Word of Life Church of God, 281 Delaware Avenue, Sebastian 204 - Sebastian Christian Church, 190 Day Drive, Sebasti~u
108 - United Church of Sebastian UCC, 1251 Fellsmere Rd., Sebastian
Pride In Sebastian
Community Bea~tlflcat~o~ Awards
"The Pride in Sebastian Award presented this llth day of December, 2002, to The
Sea Crest Building-- Mr. Vance Houdyshell, and The Village, Phase I -- Robert Bruno
in appreciation for the significant and valuable contribution to the City's appearance
and heritage and in acknowledgment of the recipient's ability to harmonize the City's
vision.' Signed Walter W. Barnes, Mayor.
The City Council Chamber's "Wall of Fame" received two new additions in December
with the recent winners on Sebastian's beautification award program being, recognized
at the City Council meeting with a well deserved round of applause from the council
members and the public.
The xf~age, a phased development, envisioned by Robert Bruno oflPS Ventures, Inc.
commenced with the attractive remodeling of the historic building located at 1101 U.S.
Highway #L A new metal roof,
fi-esh vibrant paint scheme,
cornices, a columned entryway
and new porch railings
transformed the building
beautifully. In a show of
appreciation for Bruno's efforts
in furthering the Riverfront
Overlay District Design
standards, the City awarded Mr.
Bruno the Pride Lu Sebastian
Renovation Award. Construction
of the second phase of this multi-
The Village phase development began
recently, and it is anticipated that The V~dlage will revitalize this area of our Riverfrant
District.
As one of the largest, and
newest retail/office centers in
Sebastian, the Sea Crest Building
proves "big" does not necessarily
imply unimaginative or
unattractive. Using sofit colors,
metal roofing, cupolas, and
landscaping, Mr. Vance
Handyshell of Sea Crest
Construction, Inc. developed an
aesthetically appealing 14,000+
square foot, multi-tenant
building. Mr. Houdyshell's design The Sea Crest Building.
was awarded the Pride in Sebastian New Construction Award, and v~e sincerely hope
his design will inspire others to follow suit.
All residents are welcome to submit suggestions in acknowledgment of a new
development, or a redevelopment project, which exemplifies Pride in Sebastian. Please
send your suggestions to the Growth Management Department, City of Sebastian, 1225
Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
Sebastian City Parking Ordinances Enforced
Sebastian Police Officers have been instructed to enforce the City Ordinances pertaining
to parking of vehicles. We are taking this action to prevent damage to the swale drainage
system and to help promote safety.
A 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 por~ian 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.
1. No vehicle may be parked in the Swale, or driven in a way that damages the Swale.
2. No vehicle displaying a "for sale" sign may be parked on any public Right~of-Way.
3. No truck, van or road trnctor/traller over twenty-three (23) feet in length and/or nine
(9) feet in height shall be parked on any street or Right-of-Way.
4. No vehicle may be parked on or across any sidewalk or bicycle path so as to block passage
across it.
(Continued on page 4)
The Sebastian
Police
Department is
proud to
display the
Florida Law
Enforcement
Accreditation
seal on its'
police vehicles,
This seal of
accreditation symbolizes
~rofessionalism, excellence and
competence.
Sebastian Police Dept. News
By: Chief James Davis
We have all been advised, the United
States and its Territories have been placed
on a high alert for terrorist activities.
Terrorist attacks have altered the American
way of life significantly since Sept. 11, 2001,
and as such we must all take a greater part
of the overall responsibility for personal and
national socurit;y The following suggestions
are being made to help develop an emergency
personal/family plan in the event additional
incidents occur.
1. Develop a contact hst so separated family
members can make contact with each
other. The list should be distributed to all
list members and provide the phone
numbars~ address and all other contact
information should contact be necessary.
The list should be prioritized with a central
contact person and several alternates.
2. Have a sufficient supply of non-perishable
food and water to last each household
member 3-5 days.
3. Keep an alternate cooking device on hand
in the event power in the area is disrupted.
(i.e. camping stove, barbeque grill, etc.)
4. Keep the fuel tank of your vehicle filled.
5. Have an evacuation plan in place, with all
f~mily members informed and prepared
in case the need to evacuate becomes
6. Be aware of suspicions activity around you
no matter where you may be. This activity
may be defined as anything that does not
look, feel or smell right to yom If you think
or feel something is not right, report the
activity to local Law Enforcement
nnmediately.
(Continued from page 3)
5. No vehicle may pork 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 driveway of the residence is occupied by other motor vehicles.
This means if there is no room to park in the driveway, a vehicle owned by the home owner, tenant or an invited guest may be parked
on the road Shoulder [but not in the Swale] in front of or beside the home. However, any such parked vehicle must be moved into
the driveway when a space to park there becomes available. If a vehicle is found parked on a road shoulder and there is space to park
in the driveway, 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 performing their smwice, subject to certain safety regulations.
2. During construction 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 the parking regulations of 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 as set out in the Code of Ordinances is available at the office of
the City Clerk in City Hall.]
As stated previously, we hope this information will help prevent parki~ng violations so that we
cart kee]rSebasti~n~a better an&safer place for everyor~e.-
American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2003
The American Cancer Society will hold its second annual Relay for Life at Sebastian
River High School from Friday, April 11 through Saturday, April 12, 2003. The City of
Sebastian will again enter a team in this very important fundraising event. The public
is invited to come out and support the effort by participating in the event or by lighting
a ]uminaria in memory of or in honor of a loved one who has battled cancer. A luminaria
ceremony will take place at dark on Friday evening during the event. You may contact
the American Cancer Society at 562-2272 to find out mere about the event or about the
himinaria ceremony.
Golf News
Upcoming Golf Tournaments
March 29, 2003 -- The First Inaugural City of Sebastian/United Way Comedy Golf Classic
March 20 & 21, 2003 -- 2003 Couples Championship
October through May, Sebastian Golf Course Staff offers the Thursday Couples.
Sebastian Junior Golf
Junior Golf is alive and well at
Sebastian Golf Course. Going strong is
the Wednesday afternoon FREE Clinic,
offered each Wednesday from 2:30 to
3:30. This introductory-type clinic is an
excellent way to ]et your child experience
the great game of golf. There is no sign-
up required; Juniors only need to arrive
about fifteen minutes early Parents and
Grandparents are encouraged to stay
during the FREE Clinic and watch the
fun!
And do not forget about the Sebastian
Junior Golf Academy, offered during the
months of June, July and August. Dates
and times will be announced soon, so
parents and juniors can make plans
around vacations and other summer
activities.
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