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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CONTINUATION OF JULY 27,2005 UNFISHISHED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 3, 2005 -IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 6 PM BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor McCollum called the Special Meeting to order at 8: 15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Citv Council Present:
Mayor Nathan McCollum
Vice-Mayor Brian Burkeen
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Lisanne Monier
Council Member Sal Neglia
Staff Present:
City Manager, AI Minner
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
3. MAYOR'S MATTERS FROM JULY 27TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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i.
ADDointment to Indian River Countv Parks & Recreation Committee
Mayor McCollum suggested a staff member be appointed by the City
Manager. There was no objection and the City Manager stated he would
consider serving himself.
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ii.
MPO Member ReDort and Decision on Laconia Street
Mayor McCollum reported that if Laconia Street is to be a FOOT project,
it would be 22 years before improvements begin, and suggested there
was a need to do something with Barber Street sooner than Laconia
Street, perhaps three-Ianing. He pointed out funds are marked to survey
Laconia Street which might be used for Barber Street.
He requested this item on August 24'h agenda as soon after public
hearings as possible.
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iii.
Waste Manaaement Continuina Contract Issues
Mayor McCollum asked about the 4th of July holiday pickup, which is set
out in the contract to be picked on the next collection day and the lack of
pickup for yard waste. He said Council should direct the City Manager to
contact Waste Management to put them on notice that they have identified
two contract issues that have not been met, and if the issues are not
resolved they will be asking the City Attomey to advise them on penalties.
Ms. Coy said they have still not resolved the issue of getting stickers to
customers timely.
The City Manager said he had contacted Waste Management, and that the
problem with July 4th pickup advertisement was the City was advertised
with the county customers in error. He said Waste Management was going
to check on the ad and picked up volumes. If waste volumes were
substantially low. they would consider making it right by Sebastian. He said
he would contact them again tomorrow, but said it was his impression that
the City has a steward that is looking out for the City.
iv.
Charter Amendment for Private Eminent Domain
For the benefit of the City Clerk, the Mayor read a request for all proposed
charter amendment ordinances to be adopted by the end of November.
Mayor McCollum said he had received input from many individuals about
the Supreme Court action on eminent domain, and would like to include a
charter amendment requiring an unanimous vote of Council for eminent
domain actions for economic development.
The City Attorney said eminent domain actions could only be done in a
Community Redevelopment District.
The City Attorney was directed to bring back an ordinance for August 10,
2005.
The City Clerk noted for the record that the election is March 14, 2006 for
two seats.
Ruth Sullivan said she would rather see citizens vote by referendum as to
whether government bodies can use eminent domain because unanimous
collusion could still happen and commended Council for repealing the time
limit.
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Mr. Nealia
Reported that Precinct 103 will now be at the SI. Sebastian Catholic Church
rather than the Sebastian Community Center.
Mr. Neglia recommended that City Council send a letter to the County
Commission for a moratorium on combining the two emergency services
until more information can be obtained.
Mayor McCollum said the appropriate thing to do would be since Mr. Neglia
is the City's representative to the EMSDAC, he should request that his
chairman present the plan to the committee and give a summary report to
the Council.
Mr. Burkeen suggested that because merger costs are inherent. the City
send a letter expressing tax increase concerns and then also bring the
request to the committee as well.
5. Being no further business. the Special Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Approved at the August 10. 2005 Regular City Council Meeting.
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