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Home My WebLink AboutSPRING.ican rief Vol. 5 No. ~ or, cia] City of Sebastian Quarterly Newsletter Name The Municipal Complex Park Contest Spring ~oo4 The City of Sebastian is sponsori~ag a competition to formally nsme the Municipal Complex Park currently under construction in conjunction with the new City Hall and Police Station Expansion Program. As such, residents have an opportunity to submit ideas and/or recozmnendations accordingly: The Office of the City Manager is therefore accepting respective suggestions at this time. If interested in participating, please fill out the nominating form below and submit by Wednesday, September 1, 2004. Announcements of a naming dedication are anticipated to take place during a regular City Council meeting in the comfl~g weeks thereafter. Name: Address: Telephone Number: Suggested Name For The Park: Airport Improvements Anyone who has driven on Roseland Road lately may have noticed some construction activity at Sebastian Municipal Airport. There's some new asphalt due to the extension of Airport Drive West, some underground utilities such as 3-phase power and county water, as well as a new 40-unit T- hangar development. All of these projects will play a significant role in strengthening our City's economic base as well as increasing alrpm-t revenues. As mentioned in a previous edition, the recently completed T-hangar development was a T- H~mgars public/private sector partnership between the City of Sebastim~ and Sheltair Sebastian, LLC. The After facility occupies about five acres of property along the newly extended Airport Drive West. By now you might be asking, "What is a T-hangur?" They are simply 'T' shaped storage units for aircraft; similar to the self-sterage units you might store excess 'household goods (furniture, clothing, etc.) Standard units are renting for $300 per month with an annual lease and anyone interested can contact Sheltair Sebastian at (407) 854-1818 for further information. The extension of Airport Drive West allows access to some 30+ acres for economic development, including providing access ,to the T- hangar szte. In edditzon, the old dirt entrance to the an'port was paved and renamed Central Airport Drive. Though thzs doesnt p ow e any additional access, it certainly eliminates a dusty, bumpy ride into the affport. In addition to constructing new reads, we also have completed tlie installation of new waterlines to serve both our existing and future tenants. Anyone who's been around a while knows that Florida well water isn't quite the ~astiest of drinks. Our tenants and their customers finally have an alternative. Not only does the water utility provide better service for consumption, its accompanying fire hydrants considerably increase safety. Finally, we're also pleased to announce that Florida Power' and Light (FPL) has recently completed the installation of underground 3-phase power along the entire length of Aixport Drive West. This also aids in development by providing adequate power for commercial and industrial nseit has been quite a busy year for Sebastian Municipal Airport and there's no end in sight yet. The construction of Runway 9-27 is about to begin, we are close to breaking ground on the Airport Administration Facility and Police Evidence Compound, work is soon to begin on yet more roads and utilities, and we'll shortly be starting the rehabilitation of one of our major taxiways. All of this work being done increases our city's economic base, provide additional jobs, and supplements our rapid residential growth with light industrial and commercial development. Jason Milewski, C.M. Airport Director Sebastian's Stormwater Utility and you, · i working together to ~mprove water qual ty and protect your property.* What's the Problem with Stormw~ter? The frrat and most obvious issue is flooding. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, one inch of rain falling on one square mile of land equates to 17,378,560 gallons of water. Our mv/ronmental concern is the pollution. - all of this water picks up as it rushes into storm drains and heads to the receivingwarer : In Sebastian. the runoffwater goes co Sebastian River and the Indian River Lagoon where the pollutants are deposited. In fact, stormwater ranoffis the nm:nber one pollution problem in the Indian River lagoon and Inather waterways across the count~ When tt rams, the water carries with it di~. discarded trash, nutrient rich fertilizers, grass clippings left on the cnrbside; per waste, in~ti~idas, motor oils. brake dust. tire fragraears, and toxic chemicals, from the road. many things residents can dodo ~afe so we can do? flushing it down the oil, p~nt and other ho"~ehold hazardous wast~al~ a designated collection center. (The IRC Collection :~~ Convenience Center for the disposal of hazardous materials is located at 7860 130th Street, Roseland and is . open daily f~m 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesday and Wednesday. For additional information call Solid Waste Disposal District at 770- 5t~-~ever'O; throw trash or cigarette butts ou~ the window where they can enter the stormwater system. I- Don t overuse fertilizers. The nutrients released into the water can cause algae blooms. : ; Nevei~ fertilize before rain is expected. · Use pesticides sparingly and only on problem areas. Capital Improvement Projects Engineering Department Update The Engineering Department is currently leading a number of capital improvement projects. This effort includes a major focus on the Master Stormwatar Management Plan capital improvement projects (eight separate projects ), the Louisiana Avenue Renovation project, and Main Street Renovation project. Master Stormwater Management Plan Capital L, nprovement Projects (8 projects) The current overall schedule for this entire package of eight different projects calls for: · Surveys, geotechnical studies, and environmental assessments to be complete in Summer 2004 (less than three months from · Conceptual design and model update to be complete by. October 2004 (less than slx months fi-om now) Ail necessary land acquistion to be complete by October 2004 (less than six months fi'om now) Public discussion to be complete by mid-December 2004 (less than eight months from now) Design drawings to be complete by Winter 2005 (less than ten months from now) Permitting to be complete by Spring 2005 ( about one year fi'om Construction contract bidding process to be complete by Summer 2005 Construction on all fronts to take place beginning Summer 2005 and to be complete no later than Fall 2006 Louisiana Avenue Renovation Project · Easement dedication process nearing completion. · Final design plans submitted to DCA for state approval. · Preparing bid documents for construction bidding Summer 2004. · Constrnction likely to begin by September 2004. Main Street Renovation Project · First draft overall plan to be complete and ready for review in the corning weeks City Council 2004/2005 The March 9, 2004 City Election resulted in change on the Sebastian City Council. Lisanne Monier and Michael Heptinstall, two candidates in a field of five including incumbent Walter Barnes, were elected to the t~vo open City Council seats for two-year terms to 2006. Former Council member Jim Hill opted not to run and is seeking a seat on the Indian River County Commission. Approximately 21% of Sebastian registered voters turned out on Election Da3~ Brief biographies of our City Council members can be found on the City website- www. cityofeebastian.arg. Following the swearing-in ceremony on March 15th, City Council elected Nathan McCollum as Mayor and Joe Barczyk as Vice-Mayar to serve one-year terms to March 2005. The fifth member of Council is Raymond Coniglio, who along with Mayor McCollum and Vice- Mayor Barcyzyk, was elected in 2003. City elections are conducted annually on the second Tuesday in March. Two seats are filled in even-numbered years and three seats are filled in odd-numbered years. City Council terms are two years and elections are at-large and non-partisan. The next City election for three City Council seats will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. Candidate packets will be available soon. If you have any questions regarding City elections or candidacy please contact City Clerk, Sally Maio at 589-5330 or smaio@cityofsebastian.org. Greeting From The City Of Sebastian On behalf of our communi~ I welcome you ~o this year's Sebastian Independence Day Celebration. During the last nine years, the City of SebasTian has worked in conjunction with the LoinS Club of Sebastian ~o host this highly regm'ded event, to be ,enjoyed by families and friends within the area in an effort to celebrate America s Birthday safety and wholesomely. We g~ve thar~ks to efll~the people who work so hard to organize the parade, hreworks and vi] other planned events and activities~ The City of Sebastian is also most appreciative of the nuraereus governmental, business, group and individual partnar~ that contributed to respective fundralsing efforts. Such financial assistance is most v~able to successful events such as this, as it is oux hops that such partnership i~ maintained. ~n short, Happy Birthday to the g~eases~ nauon on eo~h! Enjoy, be safe and God Bless! A joyous occasion to all] Honorable Nathan B. McCollum Mayor of Sebastian Update From The Public Works Department New Ball Fields The City of Sebastian has completed the baseball fields at Pelican Island and Sebastian Elementary Schools. The final grooming is underway and once completed, the maintenance of both fields will be transferred to the Indian River County School Dist~ct. Ball fields will become available for community use after these tasks have been completed. Arbor Day, 2004 Celebration On April 17, 2004 the City of Sebastia~ and the City of Sebastian Tree and Landscape Advisory board hosted the City's Annual Arbor Day Celebration at the new Filbert Street park, located on Filbert Street between Barber and Joy Haven Streets. Two Slash Pines, two Tabebnias, two Winged Elms, two Drake Elms and two Live Oaks were planted. This year's theme, Trees for Life was highlighted with an essay contest. Students at Pelican Island Elementary School submitted essays of 300 words or less on how trees sustain wildlife, affect the ecosystem, the mangrove and their importance to our coastlines, or any other topic encompassing them. Awards were presented to the first, second, and third places in the Third, Pourth and Fifth grades. Independence Day Celebration A Brief Overview of F~vellts On Saturda~ July 3, 2004 At Sebastian Riverview Park 5K run sponsored by the Amarican Cancar Society Parade (Starts at the Community Center to Indian River Drive South to Riverview Park) Welcome by the 4th of July Committee Dignitaries Address National Anthem Invocation Flag raising Ceremonies Man and Woman of the Year Presentation Parade Plaques Presented Visit Booths for food, crafts and more A wide variety of music and entertainment to be provided throughout the day Fireworks Over the Indian River Independence Day "Fireworks Funds" Opens for 2004 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 Saturday, July 3. Contributions may be forwarded to the City of Sebastian, Finance Department, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958. CELEBRATE With Fireworks at Sebastian Riverview Park SUPPORT your fireworks ~/(. With a contribution. i YES, I would like to help support the fireworks displa~ I NAME I ADDRESS I (O!~inn~li I Please list your name as you would ', Like it to appear in the printed I Program distributed on July 4th. 2004 Sebastian Junior Golf Academy 101 E. Airport Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 Phone: 772-589-6801 Ext.: 3 Ages: All boys and ~irls between six and twelve When: June 7th through llth June 21st through 25th July 5th through 9th July 19th through 23rd Times: 6 to 10 years old - 9:00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m: 11 to 16 years old- 11.00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. * Friday and last day of Academy times will be 10:00 a.m. to 2p.m. for all Instruction: Putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full swing, etiquette, rules, sportsmanship, tournament play, and video. Last day of each school will include a team tournament, lunch and awards. Instructors: Greg Gardner, Director of Golf and Michael Nichols, Head Golf Professional Cost: $45 per junior/per academy Registration: At Sebastian Municipal Golf Course Golf Shop. Pa~wnent must be made at time of registering. Please make check payable to Sebastian Municipal Golf Course. Junior Golfers- The Future Of The Game! POSTAL PATRON PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID VERO BEACH, Fl PERMIT NO. 218 A; Maio, CMC