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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09022005 Special HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2005 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Individuals will address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately before deliberation of the item by the City Council 1. The Mayor called the special meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL The Mayor explained that purpose of the meeting was to discuss efforts at a public forum and a roll call was not taken. Council Members present included Mayor McCollum, Vice-Mayor Burkeen, Council Member Coy and Council Member Neglia. Staff included AI Minner, City Manager; Rich Stringer, City Attorney; Jeanette Williams, Deputy City Clerk; Barbara Brooke, MIS System Analyst. 4. DISCUSS CITY SPONSERED HURRICANE KA TRINA RELIEF EFFORTS Damien Gilliams, 1623 U.S. 1, commended Council for the meeting and requested a resolution expressing support and $100,000 for the victims. Sherry Sprak, Realtor, Realty King, Inc. stated they have been collecting donations and supplies, which totaled $12,000 and planned to deliver the supplies the next morning. Ms. Sprak requested a diesel fuel donation from the City so that the vehicles would have gas to return home. The Mayor pointed out the following entities that provided Sebastian with assistance after Hurricane Jeanne and Frances of last year: -Airmen and their families from Kessler Air Force Base which headquarters the reconnaissance planes that fly into hurricanes -Orleans Power District Company who helped to restore power -Army Corp of Engineer Corpmen who put tarps on City homes were from the devastated area -northern gulf states law enforcement personnel Special City Council Meeting September 2, 2005 Page Two The Mayor stated that the City must remain sound in case a hurricane disaster should happen to the City and reminded that the relief process will take a long time and there will be opportunities to provide assistance. Mayor McCollum requested the City Manager allocate funding so that the police department can help if needed. Mr. Burkeen commended the realtors and stated money would go further than supplies at this time. He suggested bringing an allocation number back in October/November and donating surplus vehicles. Ms. Coy supported the diesel fuel request and encouraged everyone to help. Mr. Neglia asked if the Clambake proceeds could be donated and the City Attorney stated that the Clambake Foundation by-laws would have to be changed. The Mayor commented that money donations are better than supplies at this point because roads have been damaged. He also stated clothes and furniture become debris problems during these disasters. He advised citizens to look at the approved charities listed on the FEMA.GOV website. On a MOTION by Mayor McCollum and a SECOND by Mr. Neglia, the fuel request was approved for the realtors, the City Manager was granted authority to provide mutual aid as needed and City personnel would not have any out-of- pocket expenses by a roll call vote of 4-0. (Monier-absent) The Mayor suggested the authorization of an emergency spending amount as deemed necessary by the Mayor and City Manager to eliminate the need of another special meeting. He requested the limit be capped at $5,000.00 and this would be in effect until the September 14th meeting. On a MOTION by Mayor McCollum and a SECOND by Ms. Coy, any expense deemed necessary by the Mayor and City Manager up to $5,000.00 is authorized by a roll call vote of 4-0. (Monier-absent) The City Manager stated the paid expenses would be reported back to Council at the budget hearing. Ms. Coy requested the City make a small donation of $2,500.00 to the American Red Cross and $2,500.00 to the Salvation Army. 2 Special City Council Meeting September 2,2005 Page Three On a motion by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor McCollum, the donation of $2,500.00 each to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army was approved by a roll call vote of 4-0. (Monier-absent) In response to Mr. Burkeen, the City Manager stated the donation would come from the contingency account-general fund. The City Attorney stated that a number of communities similar to the size of Sebastian, some fishing communities, were affected, and perhaps the City could help those such as Bay SI. Louis or Ocean Springs. It was suggested that Sebastian might adopt a sister city. 5. Being no further business, the special meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. Q . ' Approved at the~!JfLf'l1 k 1'!..2fJO(City Council Meeting. _~ I Nat~cCollum, Mayor Sally A. 3