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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091520042. 3. 4. HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 -7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor McCollum called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Barczyk. There was a moment of silence. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Nathan McCollum Vice-Mayor Joe Barczyk Councilmember Ray Coniglio Councilmember Mike Heptinstall Councilmember Lisanne Monier Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass Golf Course Director, Greg Gardner Public Works Director, Terry Hill 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-04-26) The City Attorney requested addition of Ordinance No. O-04-18 for first reading. It was added to old business on a voice vote of 5-0. Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Two 04.191 1-9 04.196 11-15 04.163 17-19 04.060 21-27 04.193 29-30 04.194 31-34 PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Appreciation to Lions Club of Sebastian, Inc. Fantastic Independence Day Celebration Ed Moore accepted the plaque on behalf of the Lion's Club. Other members were also in attendance. 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 merober of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 8/25/04 Resolution No. R-04-38 Project Safe School Grant (City Manager Transmittal 9/8/04, R-04-38) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES PROJECT SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM. Resolution No. R-04-40 NonIBinding Referendum Regarding Annexation (City Clerk Transmittal 8/31/04, R-04-40) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NON-BINDING REFERENDUM ON ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR CONDUCT AND PAYMENT FOR SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Authorize Expenditure of $10,506.72 with Security One Systems, Inc. for Server Licensing, Corporate Edition Software, and Installation for Security Systems in the New Sebastian Police Station and City Hall (GSA Transmittal 8/31/04, Proposal) Approve Purchase of Club Car Carry All 2 from Club Car Dealer Professional Golf Car Corporation for State Contract Price of $5,758.00 iGC Transmittal 9/8/04, State Contract Quote) Approve Purchase of Toro Greensmaster 3150 from Hector for State Contract Pdce of $20,358.00 iGC Transmittal, State Contract 515-630-03-1 ) On MOTION by Mr Coniglio, and SECOND by Mr. Barczyk, consent agenda items A through F were approved on a roil call vote of 5-0. 2 Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Three = COMMI'R'EE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 04.095 A. 35-40 04.178 4144 04.168 4~48 Tree and Landscape Advisory Board (City Clerk Transmittal 8/16/04, Code Section, Application, Member List, Ad) 1. Interview, Unless Waived, and Appoint Alternate Member with Term to Expire 11/1/2005 Kenneth Albrecht was the only applicant for the position, and was appointed to the position following nomination by Mr. Coniglio. PUBLIC HEARING A, Second Readin,q and Adoption Hearin.q Ordinance No. O-04-16 Repeal Resi.qn to Run Code (City Clerk Transmittal 9/8/04, O-04-16, F.S.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO REMOVE RESIGN TO RUN RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ON BOARDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. (PJ ad 8/25/04) The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-04-16 by title and briefly described the amendment. There was no public input and the headng was closed. On MOTION by Mr. Coniglio, and SECOND by Mr. Heptinstall, Ordinance No. O-04-16 was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0. Second Readinq and Adoption Hearinq Revised Ordinance No. O-04-17 Council Expenses and Travel (City Attorney Transmittal 8/31/04, O-14-17) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2 REGARDING COUNCIL EXPENSES AND CITY TRAVEL POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(PJ ad 8/25/04) The City Attorney read Ordinance No. O-04-17 by title and briefly described the amendment. There was no public input and the hearing was closed. On MOTION by Ms. Monier, and SECOND by Mr. Coniglio, Ordinance No. O-04-17 was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0. 3 Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Four 04.069 C. 49-73 Quasi-Judicial Public Hearinq Resolution No. R-04-37 Preliminary Development Plan/Plat for Phase III of Collier Club {GMD Transmittal 8/31/04, R-04-37, Preliminary Plat, GC Improvements Plan1 R-97-75, Staff Report, Application, P & Z Minutes) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS COLLIER CLUB PHASE III, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. (PJ ad 8/29/04) The City Attorney read Resolution No. R-04-37 by title. Mayor McCollum disclosed ex-parte communication. The City Clerk swore in Chuck Mechling, applicant, and the Growth Management Director. Mr. Mechling presented the preliminary development plan for Phase III for Collier Club, noting that setbacks had been increased and that the project will comply with what Engineering staff drainage requirements. The Growth Management Director said the biggest issue surrounding Phase III is the proposed access through the Golf Course, noting a condition of a 1997 resolution, requiring designed access prior to approval of Phase IliA. He then read paragraph 9 from Resolution No. R-97-75. He went on to say that Engineering staff is still in the process of drainage design in that area, which will ultimately lead to landscape and buffer design. The City Attorney said lots have been sold on reliance of this condition, therefore, Council could probably not change it. Steve Melchiori, swore to give factual testimony, and described the access controls planned for this entrance. The Growth Management Director said no Golf Course parking spaces will be lost. In favor The City Clerk read the names of twelve residents in favor of the request into the record (on file in the subdivision record). Opposed Robert Bebe, Sebastian, asked why the developer wouldn't utilize Wimbrow Drive and said he was opposed to the proposed road access. 4 Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Five Chuck Mechling, responded relative to reason for not using Wimbrow Drive due to the developer deeding property to the City, and adverse impact on Main Street. The Growth Management Director said there was opposition in 1997 for the use of Wimbrow so it was designed as an emergency access only. Mayor McCollum said he recalls the opposition for the use of Wimbrow, and that in of support of past councils, he will support this plat. Other members agreed to continue support. On MOTION by Mr. Coniglio, and SECOND by Mr. Heptinstall, Resolution No. R-04-37 was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not othe~vise on the agenda - sign-up required - limit of five minutes for each speaker Damian Gilliams, 713 Layport Ddve, Sebastian, thanked the City Manager for leading the City during the emergency, opposed clay courts, said a letter should be sent to FPL about not maintaining trees, said an emergency meeting of Council should have been called dudng the disaster, that businesses should have been included in the shutdown of alcohol sales, there needs to be a disaster boat plan in place, and thanked the new building official for his efficiency. Sal Neglia, Sebastian, thanked the Mayor, Mr. Coniglio, and Mr. Moore, and city workers. He said on behalf of Rich Taracka, residents should call the Public Service Commission at 1-850- 413-6902 if they have any complaints against FPL. He asked the rocket be removed or repaired on U.S. 1. Andrea Coy, thanked the Mayor and all who kept residents informed, recognized City and Orange Heights residents who lost their homes. She said 911 did not work well due to response lag, and cited prior incidents when 911 response was slow. She suggested that this be investigated and perhaps 911 be located in Sebastian. Mayor McCollum suggested she provide a summary to the City Manager. The City Attorney said fire rescue would not come into the City at all. Mr. Heptinstall said he would obtain a copy from the City Manager and look into it as well. 11. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance No. O-04-18 - Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendments The City Attorney advised City Council that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) had responded to his reply resulting from DCA's response to the City's transmittal advising that all amendments should be adopted on one date. He provided a new ordinance (see attached to these minutes) that will rescind the adoption of the previously adopted land use Ordinances and adopt all amendments by reference. He advised that tonight will be a first reading and that public headng for adoption will take on September 22, 2004. 5 Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Six The City Clerk noted that the advertisement will run in Friday's newspaper if passed on first reading tonight. The City Attorney read the names of the five affected parcels as follows: Cross Creek, Spencer, Ashbury, Sebastian Crossings, River Oaks Preserve and then read Ordinance No. O-04-18 by title. On MOTION by Mr. Coniglio, and SECOND by Mr. Heptinstall, Ordinance No. O-04-18 was passed on first reading and set for public hearing on September 22, 2004. 12. NEW BUSINESS 04.168 A. 7~76 Resolution No. R-04-39 Adoption of Council Travel Policy (City Attorney Transmittal 8/31/04, R-04-39) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TRAVEL POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attomey provided a travel policy prior to the meeting (see attached) and described it for the record. On MOTION by Ms. Monier, and SECOND by Mr Coniglio, Resolution No. R-04-39 was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0. 04.195 77 Reschedule November and Dece'mber City Council Meetinqs (City Clerk Transmittal 9/8/O4) On a MOTION by Mr. Coniglio and SECOND by Mr. Heptinstall regular meetings were rescheduled to November 17 and December 8, 2004 on a voice vote of 5-0. t3. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS Reported that he has been advancing in productive discussions with SkyDive Sebastian's legal matter and he invited questions from Council. He met with the Treasure Coast Builders' Association and discussed both impact fees and the Building Department's fees. He stated the upcoming City audit will provide beneficial information on the allocation of the permit fees. Side II, Tape I (8:04 pm) Stated that Council did receive the zoning information within the CRA triangle and the three major zoning districts are: industrial, commercial general and public service. Stated he was proud of the community during emergency. Regular City Council Meeting September 15.2004 Page Seven 14. CITY MANAGER MATI'ERS 15. 16. Updated Council on the aftermath of Hurricane Frances, citing resumption of construction activity on the municipal complex, that the Golf Course will reopen this weekend as a result of the responsiveness of One Source and Greg Gardner, Golf Course Director. He reported that the Cain House was originally to be moved today but that he will report on the new schedule in the future. Received a consensus from City Council to waive building permit fees after the fact in light of the emergency. Mr. Coniglio said the County Commission is allowing some of its business people to work from their homes and consideration of a similar ordinance was added to the agenda by a voice vote of 5-0. Mr. Barczyk asked if something could be published telling people about certified contractors and permit fee waivers and it was suggested that since Channel 25 is back up and running as of today, it could be posted there. On MOTION by Mr. Coniglio, and SECOND by Ms. Monier, professional businesses were approved to work out of their homes for a period of six months on a voice vote of 5-0, CITY CLERK MATTERS Spoke about the people in City Hall who lost the use of their homes yet smiled and worked through the disaster and inspired everyone, said there are elderly people in the City who cannot move the vegetation to the street and need help, and thanked Pike Electric for all their help and communications. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Coni.qlio Thanked City staff involved in the emergency, asked how debris is being picked up and was told vegetation and construction debris will be picked up by City contractors and regular trash by Waste Management, asked when ramps and piers will be available and the City Manager responded he will be making a report, asked about the closing of the Main Street railroad crossing and suggested the City Manager and Joe Baird go to the Senators and Congressmen to have FECR open the crossing for safety sake. Asked for a report on the condominium construction on Indian River Drive that appears to have ceased. 7 Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Eight B. Ms. Monier 1. Consensus Re(larding Off Site Yard Sale Si.qns (no backup) Suggested an additional fee for three off-site yard sale signs. It was the consensus of City Council for the City Attorney to bring back an ordinance; suggested additional detour signs for Louisiana due to the Main Street railroad crossing; thanked City staff for their work during the emergency, and talked about the condition of Arcadia from Hurricane Chadey and how lucky we were despite what we've gone through with Frances. C. Mr. Barczyk Discussed elderly citizens who might need help for debris removal; commended emergency electrical workers who are here from out of state and risk their lives; and said he sees the City pulling together to help one another. D. Mayor McCollum 1. Consensus Reqardinq Requestin.q Committee Reports to Council (no backup), It was decided that the committees would be invited to report to Council twice a year on any subject they would like to present relative to the activities of their committees. 2. Indian River County Commission Meetin.q Attendance (no backup~ October- McCollum November- Barczyk December - Heptinstall January - Monier February - Coniglio Beginning of March - McCollum Discussed FPL, noting that the workers have been terrific, the problem is with the hierarchy, that the State sets regulations for FPL and Bellsouth through the Public Service Commission. He said on a future agenda, Council needs to discuss our historic lenient attitude on FPL matters. He said he knows that residents have concerns but wanted the residents to know that local government officials have nothing to do with regulating FPL. E. Mr. Heptinstall Commended the citizens of Sebastian and City staff for the work they did during the emergency; reported on the senior center being demolished, however, there is transportation to the Vero Beach senior center and residents can call 567-0760 for transportation or meals on wheels; reported that Sebastian Catholic Church has provided meals for seniors and will deliver meals on wheels. He gave his phone number, 581-9976, in case anyone needs help. Regular City Council Meeting September 15, 2004 Page Nine Mayor McCollum said the panhandle is set to have a catastrophic hurricane in about 3-4 hours and to keep those residents in our thoughts. 17. Being no further business, Mayor McCollum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:52 p.m. Approved at the sept. 22, 2004 Regular City Council Meeting. Nathan B. M'cCollum, Mayor SaI~'-A~!M~/CMC,.: . City Cte~ .. 9 SEBASTIAN HOM~ Of PELICAN ISLAND CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA COUNCIL AND CHARTER OFFICER TRAVEL POLICY AND PROCEDURES I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Travel Pohcy is to establish the policy and procedures for authorizing and obtain/ng reimbursement for official travel by City Officers. It is the responsibility of each Officer to perform travel in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the City of Sebastian and not for the convenience of the traveler. It is the traveler's responsibility to provide all necessary information. II. DEFINITIONS A. Class A travel - Continuous travel of more than 24 hours away from the City. B. Class B travel - Cont'muous travel of less than 24 hours that involves overnight absences fi-om the city. Travel of exactly 24 hours will be considered Class B travel and will be reimbursed for four quarters (one (1) day) only, regardless of time of departure and return. C. Class C travel - Travel for short day trips where the traveler is not away from the City overnight. D. Officer - A member of City Council or a Charter Officer of the City. E. Traveler - An Officer, when performing authorized travel. F. Vicinity travel - For the purpose of computing allowable mileage, vicinity travel includes official travel in the area of destination points, which exceeds point-to-point calculations. III. TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURES Reimbursement for travel expenses shall only be made when the travel has been authorized by City Council. Charter Officer travel shall be considered as authorized if funds for such travel have previously been budgeted and remain available. Officers should ensure that all travel is undertaken by the most economical method and in the City's best interest. IV. TRAVEL ADVANCE Eligible travelers may request navel advances of 80% of travel expenses by City Check through the Finance Department. A. Within thirty (30) days after the travel period has ended, the traveler shall submit an accounting of travel expenses for processing as follows: 1. Funds Due Traveler: If a traveler is entitled to additional funds for a travel period, the traveler shall be required to deduct any travel advance made for the travel period. Funds Due City: If a traveler was advanced funds in excess of the travel expenses allowed for a particular travel period, the traveler shall submit a refund to the finance department which will then prepare a cash receipt. 3. Expenses Equal Advance: If the travel expenses equal the mount of the advance, there shall still be an accounting form filed to reflect this fact for the record. B. If no accounting is filed for travel advances within the 30 day time limit, the City shall have the right to deduct the amount of said undocumented advances from furore salary payments. V. NO PER DIEM RATE Travel expenses shall only be reimbursed on the basis of meal allowance plus actual expenses for lodging incurred at a duly established commercial lodging facility to be substantiated by itemized paid bills. There shall be no per diem allowance paid to Council members or Charter Officers. VI. SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE A. Officers performing Class C travel (short trips or day trips where the traveler is not awaY from the City overnight) shall be allowed subsistence in the following amounts. Breakfast $3.00 Lunch $6.00 Dinner $12.00 B. Officers performing'Class A/B travel shall be allowed subsistence in the following amounts. Breakfast $6.00 Lunch $10.00 Dinner $18.00 VII. ALLOWABLE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES Incidental expenses as set forth below incurred while traveling shall be reimbursed. Travelers shall strive to provide receipts for all incidental expenses claimed. A. Common Carriers such as taxis, subways and buses. B. Ferry Fares and Bridge, Road and Turmel Tolls 2 C. Storage or Parking Fees D. Communication Expenses (Telephone/Telegraph/Interact) E. Registration Fees Registration fees for a convention, or conference to which the traveler is authorized to attend are allowed. If meals are included in the registration fee, a separate subsistence allowance is not allowed. Payment of any expenses for a guest, or for any extracurricular activities not included in the registration fee, but included in the registration form shall be paid in advance to the city. Other incidental travel expenses may be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts, or justification for lack of receipts if the amount is less than $3.00 provided they were incurred in the performance of city business. VIII. EXCEPTIONS TO REIMBURSEMENT RATES When lodging or meals are provided as part of the conference or convention, the traveler shall be reimbursed only for the actual expenses of lodging or meals but not to exceed the maximum provided for in this policy. When an Officer is working at a location away from the City at the close of business on one day and is required to be at or near the same location on the following day, the decision whether to return to the City for the night would be based on the reasonableness and relative expenses involving round trip mileage or common cartier expense. C. By ordinance, Council member mileage expenses for travel within Indian River County are reimbursed through an expense allowance and shall not be separately provided. IX. TRANSPORTATION A. Route of Travel All travel must be by a usually traveled route. If a person travels by an indirect mute for personal convenience, any extra costs will be at the traveler's expense. B. Private Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement 1. All mileage should be shown fi:om point of origin (City Hall or point of departure). Mileage may be computed on the basis of an official state road map pubhshed by the Department of Transportation, or may be generated through website map services. Mileage estimates shall be used for advance requests and actual point-to-point mileage shalI be used for additional reimbursements or mounts due to City, when travel is completed. 2. When an individual is in travel status, vicinity mileage is allowable. Mileage is allowed from office or home to the airport when performing authorized travel. C. Rental Cars 1. Rental cars charged to the city are to be used only for official city business. 2. Rental cars should only be used when it is more economical than to have a city car available or being picked up at a destination. 3. Officer insurance liability related to the use of rental cars is covered through the City's Insurance Policies. When signing the rental agreement, the Officer will refuse Collision Damage Waiver and Personal Accident Insurance. If the Officer does not refuse this option, the cost will be deducted from the reimbursement amount. ADOPTED pursuant to Resolution R-04-39. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2004 Ann Rousseau To: Subject: gtokro2 @ netzero.net RE: Second Egress to Collier Club, Phase lib Good Morning Ms. O'Neill: The City appreciates your input on matters that concern you. I have copied your mail to City Council and also Susan Lorusso, Secretary of the Planning & Zoning Board for dis:ribution to those members. Have a beauCiful day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Message ..... From: gtokro2~netzero.net [mailto:gtokro2@netzero.net3 Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:18 AM To: city~cityofsebastian.org Subject: Second Egress to Collier Club, Phase IIB W!ii~ave been in Pha~:~!~ f°r alm°st 2 years and looking so forward to a direct access to !~;~i~iim~!~ no~i~ ~dH~s~~ ~a~ Street is a round about wa Y o express our ~ ~ ~on if nece~ ....... Y Sebastian, FL. ~ - ~u~z Brush Foot Drive, Page 1 of 1 Ann Rousseau To: Gall Harris Subject: RE: Collier Club Phase III Good Morning: The City appreciates you input on matters that concern you. I have copied your mail to City Council and Susan Lorusso, Secretary of the P & Z Board for distribution to the committee members. Have a beautiful day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Hessage ..... From: Gall Harris [mailto:gharrisL~innernet. net] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:26 PH To: city@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Collier Club Phase ATTN: Planning and Zoning Members, Mayor I have been advised that you are reviewing the proposed access into Collier Club through the golf course entrance. I am a resident of Collier Club, and when I purchased my lot and built my home it was very important to me that eventually we would have access to Main Street. At that time it was explained that the Collier Club development plans, that had been approved, showed the access road which I was concerned about. Please follow through on this original plan as I feel it is, not only a convenient way to get to city facilities, but more importantly, this entrance is needed for quicker  ime in case of medical or fire emergencies. Thank you, riS,A589 Cottonwood Rd., Sebastian 8/19/2004 Ann Rousseau To: Allen586bc @ aol.com Subject: RE: Access Road Good Morning Mr. Allen - Your mail was not received until this AM - I am forwarding it to Susan Lorusso, Secretary of the P & Z Committee and also copying it to City Council members. Have a beautiful day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Hessage ..... From: Allen586bc@aohcom [mailto:Allen586bc@aol.com] Sent; Thursday, August 19, 2004 6:35 PH To: city@cityofsebastia n .org Subject: Access Road I understand that the Collier Club's, phase three access road, will be on your agenda for approval on August 1 9. Please note that I, and virtually every resident of the Collier Club, want the access mad to be approved. As a practical matter we must have this additional access, and as a safety matter, it's imperative that we have this additional access. Your approval of this matter is anticipated by all interested residents. Sincerely, utt Sebastian, FL 32958 589-6121 8/20/2004 Page 1 of I Ann Rousseau To: tamu113 @earthlink.net Subject: RE: FW: Collier Club Ph III Good Afternoon: The City appreciates your input on matters that concern you. I have copied your mail to City Council and I am forwarding it to Susan Lorusso, Secretary of the P & Z Board for distribution to those members. Have a great day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Message ..... From: theresa muller [mailto:tamull3@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:38 PM To: city@cityofsebastia n .org Subject: RE: FW: Collier Club Ph I[! Attention: P&Z members and Mayor I have been a resident of Collier Club for the past two years and I am anxious to see the completion of the additional access mad from Collier Club, that was proposed in the original plans that were submitted to me. This access point will enable faster access by health and fire equipment and make it much more convenient for residents to commute to post office, U. S. Highway I, marinas and shopping. Please follow through as quickly as possible. 605 Cottonwood Road theresa muller tamu113 @ earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. Cc: 8/18/2004 Ann Rousseau To: Subject: flrgator6 @juno.corn RE: Proposed Additional Entrance to Collier Club Good Morning Mr. Pasqua: The city appreciates your input in matters that concern you. have forwarded your mail to Susan Lorusso, P & Z secretary for distribution to the members. I have also copied your mail to the City Council. Have a beautiful day. Ann Rousseau I ..... Original Message ..... From: flrgator6~juno.com [mailto:flrgator6~juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:33 PM TO: city@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Proposed Additional Entrance to Collier Club This e-mail is addressed to the Planning and Zoning Commission Dear Commission Members, I am resident of the community known as Collier Club, which is located off of Roseland Road. When I purchased my home nearly five years ago, the access to and from the community from Roseland Road, was not a major problem. Developers of the community, in their presentation packages, pointed out that as they community was built out, we would have an additional access out of the area through the Golf Course side of our community. The time has now come to take a serious look at that proposal, and consider the approval of this access road for the residences of Collier Club. It is becoming more and more dangerous to exit from Collier Club into on coming traffic on Roseland Road. As I still work for a living, I can tell you that it is no easy chore to get onto Roseland Road at 7:30 A.M. in the morning, as you are waiting for the increased volume of traffic in both directions to clear, so that you can turn on to the highway. Speeding dump trucks, lawn maintenance trucks, SUVs', regular cars, and pretty soon the beginning of the school buses, makes this place an accident just waiting to happen. This access from the Golf Course, would certainly help make this a less dangerous situation, for both the residents of Collier Club, and the steady volume of traffic that is using Roseland Road. I hope that you will carefully consider this proposal, and grant us this additional access road. Sincerely, ~Pas~ 587 Redwood Court Collier Club Sebastian, FL Page 1 of 1 Ann Rousseau To: Bill Verge Subject: RE: Collier Club Ph ill Good Afternoon: Thanks for your input. I have forwarded your mail to Susan Lorusso, secretary of P & Z and also copied it to City Council. Have a great day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Message ..... From: Bill Verge [mailto:bevergel@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 6:38 PM To: city@cityofsebastia n,org Subject: Collier Club Ph III Attn: P & Z members, cc Mayor I am a resident of Collier Club and vitally interested in the city following through on the promised access point to Collier Club thru the golf course as originally proposed on original documents approving Collier Club. When I purchased my home the attraction of the access to the golf club and restaurant were part of our decision to buy. Please follow thru on the original agreements made by the City of Sebastion. We feel the dual entrances add to our safety giving fire and first aid better access to our community. It also  me to access down city facilities, ie post office, city services, and shopping. Thank you, 688 Collier Lake Cir. Sebastian. 8/17/2004 Page 1 of 1 Ann Rousseau From: Ann Rousseau Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:42 PM To: jwdrawe @comcast.net Subject: RE: Second access to Collier Club Good Afternoon: I have forwarded your mail to the Planning & Zoning secretary. Have a great day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Hessage ..... From: jwdrawe@comcast.net [mailto:jwdrawe@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 9:33 AN To: city@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Second access to Collier Club When we bought our home in Collier Club, we were shown on the site drawings the second access to our development by the developer and his sales personel. The attraction of this access to the golf course and town was obvious and influenced our buying decision. Please use your influence a~n¢.h~elp~us to see that this feature is in fact made a reality as promised. Thanks in advance John & Judy Drawe", 592 Birch Court, Sebastian 8/17/2004 Page 1 of 1 Ann Rousseau From: Ann Rousseau Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:38 PM To: John & Joyce Golladay Subject: RE: Collier Club Phase III Gate Good Afternoon: Thanks for you input. I have forwarded your mail to Susan Lorusso, secretary of the Planning & Zoning Board. Have a great day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Message .... From: .John & .]oyce Golladay [mailto:golladay_john@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:47 AM To: city@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Collier Club Phase E! Gate To: Planning and Zoning Board Re: Collier Club Phase III Gate It is my understanding that the Board will decide to either approve or dispprove the gate from Collier Club onto the Sebastian Golf Club access road at the meeting on August 19, 2004. As a resident of Collier Club and Sebastian, I urge you to allow the gate to go forward as previously approved for several basic reasons. 1. When I purchased my home it was with the understanding that the gate in question would be completed with the intent to distribute traffic in and out of Collier Club in a less cogestive manner. 2. A community the size of Cotlier Club should have more than one access road for basic services such ss fire, police and rescue. Tirse is of the essence during times of emergency. People living in Phase III would be disadvantaged should an emergency arise. 3. Once built out, Collier Club will have around 600 autos. The route we take get to Ioactions such as the Post Office, City Hall, Riverside Park, etc is as follows: · Roseland · Vocelle · Barber · Winbrow · Main Approving the gate onto the golf course will reduce the traffic already on the aforemeentioned streets, but will also be a preventative measure for the future. Again, I urge you to approve the new gate for Collier Club. Sin_ce~relY, ~g Way Sebastion, FL 32958 8/17/2004 Page 1 of 1 Ann Rousseau From: Ann Rousseau Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:34 PM To: CFTRWRIGHT@aol.com Subject: RE: Attention: Planning and Zoning Good Afternoon: Thanks for your input. I am forwarding your mail to Susan Lorusso, secretary of the Planning & Zoning Board. Have a graat day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Message ..... From: CFTRWRIGHT@aol.com [mailto:CFTRWRIGHT@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:12 PM To: city@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Attention: Planning and Zoning As residents of Collier Club, we would like to encourage your approval of a second entrance to our Community. The current one entrance is totally inadequate should any emergency arise. A fire alone would entrap many residents. A second entrance would give better access to all residents to town facilities and shopping. e~rag~f this entrance as approved initially for Collier Club. R. and T~eresa J. Wright~ ~ottonw~odd~,,c, ad~ _ ~ Sebastian, Florida 8/17/2004 Page 1 of 1 Ann Rousseau From: Ann Rousseau Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:25 PM To: RICHARD MCCUSKER Subject: RE: Collier Club 2nd entrance Good Afternoon Mr. McCusker: The City appreciates your input. I have forwarded your mail to the Susan Larusso, secretary of the Planning & Zoning Board for distribution to the Board Members. Have a beautiful day. Ann Rousseau ..... Original Message ..... From: RICHARD MCCUSKER [mailto:jotoma@belisouth.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:15 PM To: city@cityofsebastian.org Subject: Collier Club 2nd entrance August 17, 2004 Richard McCusker 785 Gossamer Wing Way Sebastian, FL 32958 Sebastian Planning and Zoning Board City of Sebastian, FL 32958 To whom it may concern, As a resident of Collier Club, I encourage the Planning and Zoning Board to finalize permission for a second gate in the Main Street area, at the golf course. Initially, this proposed arrangement had much to do with our decision to pumhase a home in Collier Club. As things now stand, with only the Roseland Road entrance, it is common practice for our residents to do much of their shopping in Roseland, rather than benefit Sebastian merchants further south on Route 1. This second gate would do much to change driving patterns now set. Also, as regards matters of safety and security, Collier Club residents would appreciate and enjoy the proximity to police and fire facilities, as well as the convenience to the city hall, post office, and the center of town. Presently, we must take a circuitous route through quiet residential streets to reach these facilities. Thank you for your consideration in deciding this issue in favor of the second entrance. 8/17/2004 HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET · SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5330 · FAX (772) 589-5570 BUILDING DEPARTMENT HOURS OF OPERATION 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. M-F PERMIT FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR ROOF REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL RECONNECTS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS RESULTING FROM DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE FRANCES UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004. ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS FOR NEW WORK NOT ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE DAMAGE IS NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A TEMPORARY ROOF COVERING TARP THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FEMA, CAN ASSIST YOU FOR THIS SERVICE HERE AT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. ~An Equal Opportunity Employer" Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary Cdlier Club S £ BAST IA N -F LO R i D A September 15, 2004 Honorable City Council Members: In order for you to better understand the proposed parking improvements to the Sebastian Municipal Golf Club parking area we have provided the attached colored plan. The proposed additions to the parking lot are depicted in a peach color. The existing parking area, the entrance road and the roadways within the Collier Club Community are depicted in light tan. As committed to by Collier Club, Inc. and adopted by resolution Number R-97-75 dated November 5, 1997 the parking lot has been expanded from 128 to 141 spaces. The proposed design provides the same number of parking spaces within 200 feet of the bag drop area as the current configuration. The proposed plan provides more spaces within 250 feet of the bag drop area then currently exist. Although the Planning and Zoning Board recommended the access road be widened from 20 to 24 feet, the City Engineering staffis requesting it be widened to 22 feet. This is due to the drainage improvements proposed for the twin ditches to the south and for the proposed landscape buffer. We wish to thank you for your consideration in regards to this submittal. Collier Club Inc. T C