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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09142005 HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 -7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. The Mayor called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Vice Mayor Burkeen led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. The invocation was given by Rev. Sid Collison of the First Baptist Church of Sebastian. 4. ROLL CALL City 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 Human Resources Director, Jim Sexton Growth Management Director, Gary Ament Growth Management Manager, Jan King Police Chief, Jim Davis Public Works Director, Terry Hill MIS Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Two 5. 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-05-26) Mayor McCollum requested addition of an item 11 A regarding a resolution for single-family housing; and endorsement of a Historic Fish House for Commissioner Wesley Davis as item 6 C. On MOTION by Mr. Burkeen, and SECOND by Ms. Coy, the items were added as requested by Mayor McCollum on a voice vote of 5-0. 6. PROCLAMATIONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS 05.85 A. Certificates of Appreciation to Citizens Budqet Review Advisory Committee Members: AI Paternoster. Ed Seeley. Richard Smith. Ken Albrecht Mayor McCollum presented certificates to AI Paternoster, Richard Smith and Ken Albrecht for their service on the Citizen Budget Review Advisory Committee. Each member thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on the committee. Mr. Seeley was not present. 05.117 B. Nancy Madsen and Ray Coniqlio - American Cancer Society Nancy Madsen and Ray Coniglio, representing the American Cancer Society, presented a trophy for exceeding goal of $85,000 and gifts to Jim Sexton and Sally Maio, Co-Chairs. Vice Mayor Burkeen suggested the City sponsor the Relay for Life event and bring it into the City of Sebastian on City grounds. City Council had no objection. The City Clerk said she would forward that suggestion on to the Committee for their meeting next week. C. Historic Fish House - Commissioner Wesley Davis Commissioner Davis distributed a photo of the old Archie Smith/Johnny Mays fish houses on Indian River Drive and requested support of Council for endorsement of the purchase of the facilities with bond dollars from the Trust for Public lands to preserve the historical integrity and culture of the community. He invited all City Council members to assist in hosting, along with commercial fishermen, an open house fish fry on Friday, September 23, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the site. 2 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Three Mayor McCollum said there would be no better way to show people what was happening in the City of Sebastian one hundred years ago; and show them their true heritage. All members of Council supported the idea. On MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Neglia City Council endorsed the historic Johnny Mays fish house project and urged the County Commission to move forward as soon as possible on a voice vote of 5-0. 7. 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 member of City Councii so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. 1-15 A. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting 8/24/05 17-19 B. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting 9/2/05 On MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen consent agenda items A and B were approved on a roll call vote of 5-0. 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 05.181 21-22 A. Tree & Landscape Advisory Board i. Invitation & Request ReQardinQ Tree Clinic (invite) Neil Lagin, Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee member requested City Council's permission to designate champion trees for formal designation by City Council; said an event will take place on October 22, 2005 in the City Hall courtyard at which time Champion Tree certificates will be presented. Discussion took place on the formal Champion Tree designation procedure. The City Attorney said Council could not give the authority to the Tree Board to designate the trees, however, there could be a provision to put a Champion Tree program in the Code, or Council could direct the City Manager to bring nominations for Council to by resolution designating the trees. Ms. Coy asked if this was something that could be in place by Council before October 22nd. 3 Regular City Council Meeling September 14, 2005 Page Four 05.70 23-35 05.14 37-44 05.019 45-55 Mr. Lagin said there are currently two trees that the committee would like to provide certificates for on October 22nd. On MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen City Council designated the City Manager to set up a Champion Tree Program working with the Tree Board, that the trees will be recognized by proclamation of the Mayor and the program will be in place before the October 22, 2005 Champion Tree program on a voice vote of 5-0. B. Code Enforcement Board One Position (City Clerk Transmittal 9/6/05, Code, Application, Ad, List) i. Interview Unless Waived, and Submit Nominations to Fill: a. One Alternate Member Position to Expire 4/1/2006 City Council interviewed Ms. Beck and Mayor McCollum reported that Mr. Valentine could not be in attendance due to a family emergency. Ms. Coy nominated Ms. Beck and being no other nominations, she was appointed. C. Construction Board One Position (City Clerk Transmittal 8/30/05, Code, Application, Ad, List) i. Interview, Unless Waived, and Submit Nomination to Fill: a. One Regular Member Position to Expire 9/30/08(Concerned Citizen) Mr. Neglia nominated Jean Carbano, and being no other nominations, she was appointed. D. Temporary Environmental Advisorv Board Two Positions (City Clerk Transmittal 8/30/05, Code, Applications, Ad, List) i. Interview, Unless Waived, and Submit Nominations to Fill: a. Two Alternate Member Positions to Expire 8/2008 City Council interviewed all three applicants. Mr. Neglia nominated Jennifer Sharp as alternate 1. Ms. Coy nominated James Slattery as alternate 1. 4 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Five Ms. Monier - Slattery Mr. Neglia - Sharp Mayor McCollum - Sharp Mr. Burkeen - Slattery Ms. Coy - Slattery Mr. Slattery was appointed alternate 1. Burkeen nominated Kristi Yanchis as alternate 2. Mr. Neglia nominated Jennifer Sharp as alternate 2. Mr. Neglia - Sharp Mayor McCollum - Yanchis Mr. Burkeen - Yanchis Ms. Coy - Yanchis Ms. Monier - Yanchis Ms. Yanchis was appointed alternate 2. 9. PUBLIC HEARING - none. 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC /tern that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda Albert McGlone, 422 Easy Street, Sebastian, suggested trading a tractor trailer parked at the compound for purchase of the trucks proposed in the budget. He also recommended that trailer used to tow the police boat should be parked at the officer's home; and asked why the Yacht Club benches and cleaning table haven't been replaced. 11. OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution Re: Sinqle-Familv Homes The City Attorney said Resolution No. R-05-18, which lifted the emergency ordinance adopted after hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, could be amended to retain the emergency provision to allow more than one family in a single-family homes. On MOTION by Ms. Monier and SECOND by Ms. Coy, it was approved to maintain relaxation of the single-family exception for people housing hurricane victims for a period of six months which will then be brought back to Council on a roll call vote of 5-0. 5 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Six 12. NEW BUSINESS 05.182 57-60 A. Authorize the Sebastian River Art Club Show at Riverview Park on 10/15/05,11/19/05,12/10/05,1/21/06,2/25/06, 2/26/06, 3/18/06 & 4/8/06 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and 50% Reduction in Application Fee - Authorize Show Rain Dates for 10/16/05,11/20/05,12/11/05,1/23/06, 3/19/06 & 4/9/06 from 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm (Public Works Transmittal 9/7/05, List, Info) Alice Russell, on behalf of the Sebastian River Art Club, requested a full fee waiver of the permit fee, noting that a former Council had expressed that the Art Club should not have to pay the fee because of its contributions to the City (see her letter dated 9/14/05 attached). Mr. Burkeen expressed his support for the Art Club for their contributions to the City of Sebastian. Discussion took place on the current fees for use, and it was noted that a park permit fee for an event for 75-300 people is $50 and over 300 people is $100 at this time. Ms. Russell said she did not believe that there are more than 300 people at a time at the art shows. Mr. Neglia expressed concern about cars driving into the park. In response to Ms. Monier, it was noted that the Craft Club and Art Club have been conducting shows since the 80's and did not pay fees in the past, however, since these fees are now in effect, new uses are coming in as set out in the current resolution. Ms. Russell said the Craft Club is much larger and many of its members are not local. She said her group does not use electricity. On MOTION by Mr. Burkeen and SECOND by Ms. Monier the request from the Sebastian River Art Club was approved with a 50% discount on a roll call vote of 5-0. The City Attorney advised that parking within the park is allowed by Code when in coordination with the City Manager for a park or special event. 6 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Seven 05.188 61-63 B. Authorize Comprehensive Plan Professional Services Aqreement Amendment with the lIer Group, Inc. in the Amount of $20,473.00 (GMD Transmittal) The City Manager reiterated his explanation in the agenda transmittal and recommendation as set out in his transmittal. In response to Mayor McCollum, the City Manager said the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment should be in by the end of the year, and the City Attorney stated that paragraph 4 requires lIer to bring in a completed amendment package by November 18, 2005, which would put the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment before Council about February after it goes through proper procedures set out by statutes. On MOTION by Ms. Coy, and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen, Council authorized the Comprehensive land use plan professional services agreement amendment with the lIer Group in the amount of $20,473 from contingency funds on a roll call vote of 5-0. 05.183 65-68 C. Award Contract to Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust in the Amount of $145,548.00 for the 2005/06 Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance Proqram and Authorize Staff to Execute Same (Finance Transmittal 9/2/05, Exhibits A & B) On MOTION by Ms. Monier and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen, the contract to Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust in the amount of $145,548.00 for the 2005/06 Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance Program was approved on a roll call vote of 5-0. Mayor McCollum called recess at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m. All members were present. 05.185 D. Resolution No. R-03-35 - Fischer Lake Island Phase Seven Final Plat (Growth Manaqement Transmittal 9/7/05, R-03-35, Application, Plat Under Separate Cover) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS FISCHER LAKE ISLAND, PHASE SEVEN: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The Growth Management Manager presented the application on behalf of staff, noting the final plat is in compliance with the preliminary plat, and all improvements have been completed, all reviews have been conducted, and recommended approval. 7 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Eight On MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen, Council adopted R-03-35 on a roll call vote of 5-0. 05.017 95-112 E. Resolution No. R-05-36 - Sebastian River LandinQs Phase Two Final Plat (Growth Manaqement Transmittal 9/7/05, R-03-36. Application, Performance Bonds, Non-Monotonous Map, Plat Under Separate Cover) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS SEBASTIAN RIVER LANDING PHASE TWO; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The Growth Management Manager presented the application on behalf of staff, noting that there is a non-monotonous clause which is included in the backup, said improvements have not been completed therefore two separate bonds have been posted in accordance with the Code, one for the sidewalks and one for all other improvements, which has been accepted by the City Engineer and City Attorney, and recommended approval. The City Manager introduced Gary Ament, the new Growth Management Director, briefly describing his education and background. City Council welcomed him. In response to Mr. Neglia, Pete Fraccaroli, KB Homes, said asphalt will be 1 '12" throughout the community. Ms. Monier said she is seeing too much of a similarity in the home styles in Phase I and hoped this would not occur in Phase II. The City Attorney said this non-monotony clause states you cannot have the same elevation side by side, but the clause was not in the first phase. The Growth Management Manager said the final plat meets all the provisions of the preliminary plat. On MOTION by Ms. Monier and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen, Council adopted R-03-36 on a roll call vote of 5-0. 05.032 113-117 F. Developers Aqreement Powerline Road The City Attomey presented the developers agreement for Council consideration, noting the condition was for them to pay half the cost of Powerline Road. 8 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Nine He said he had also changed the agreement to have the escrow interest to go toward the project. Mayor McCollum expressed concern for who has control of the agreement, citing paragraphs 3.0. The City Attorney said this is standard language for an escrow agreement and noted the inclusion of paragraph 9.0. Mayor McCollum also objected to the seven-year time limit because it was never set out by Council; and said he would rather do this as soon as possible so that there is $153,000 available to do it and do it while that amount is worth something. The City Attorney said the time limit could be changed, however, he believes it is the intent of the City to do this as soon as possible. The City Manager said the City has funds in DST and gas tax, which could be made available. He said he would have to come back with an allocation request to allocate and restrict the funds, and the City Attorney said the Capital Improvements program would have to be amended to include this. Mayor McCollum suggested that the City Manager bring this back in the next month or so with financial ideas so Council can debate it and approve the funding in the budget. Mr. Neglia asked if DST and gas tax funds can be combined for this as long as Council amends its capital improvement program. The City Manager responded to the Mayor that he was confident this could be done soon. On MOTION by Mr. Burkeen and SECOND by Ms. Monier the developer's agreement with Clark Development Company for Powerline Road was approved on a roll call vote of 5-0. 05.032 119-133 G. Resolution No. R-05-37 - Ashburv Subdivision Final Plat (Growth Manaqement Transmittal 9/7/05, R-03-36. Application, Performance Bonds, Non-Monotonous Map, Plat Under Separate Cover) A RESOLUTiON OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROViNG THE FINAL PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ASHBURY SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The Growth Management Manager presented the application on behalf of staff, noting that there is a non-monotonous clause in the subdivision by-laws which is included in the backup, said improvements have not been completed therefore they have posted two separate bonds in accordance with the Code, 9 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Ten one for sidewalks and one for all other improvements, and cost estimates have been accepted by the City Engineer and the security is acceptable to the City Attorney. Ms. Coy asked what control the City has over this development with the non- monotony issue in the developer's covenants. The City Attorney said he believed that the preliminary plat was approved with a non-monotony clause. Ms. Monier's concern was that the City could not enforce a condition of a covenant. Ms. King said if the condition was included in the preliminary plat it could be enforced by the City. The City Attorney said the covenants show how they are going to bind the buyers to the clauses, and is a notice mechanism to prevent someone from doing other than what is in the covenant. Ms. Coy also expressed concern for the planned berm instead of the previously approved conservation easement, citing covenant provisions for lots 82-87, which are not as she recalls were presented. Ms. King said their construction drawings reference a six foot opaque vegetative buffer within the 25 foot buffer. Robert Robb, South Wickham Road, Melbourne, representing the applicant, said he talked to each lot owner of Orange Heights abutting the property and was told they wanted a three-foot berm and place vegetation on top of the berm and he submitted this plan. Ms. Coy said she would like to know who he spoke to in Orange Heights, and noted that all vegetation abutting that area is dead. She said she sees conflicts in what is in the by-laws and what is being said tonight. Mr. Robb exhibited the three-foot tall berm which will span the 25 foot conservation easement; said the person who bought Ms. Coy's property called him and he met with each property owners between lots 82 and the entranceway, and all of them preferred a berm. He said this drawing had been submitted to the City. Ms. Coy said this new plan looks nothing like what Council has seen previously and Mr. Robb said nothing on the plat has been changed; and that they are proposing to put a three- foot berm on existing specimen trees which she believed would kill the trees. Mr. Robb further described their efforts to retain trees. 10 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Eleven On MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Neglia Council approved delay of this item until October 12 on a roll call vote of 4-1 (Monier - nay). Ms. Coy said she needs further information from Coy Clark Inc., including data that they used and dates when Growth Management received what was presented tonight on the screen. 05.186 135-137 H. First Readino of Ordinance No. 0-05-19 - Eminent Domain - Place Referendum Question on March Ballot - Set Public Hearino and Final Adoption for 10/12/05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY CHARTER TO LIMIT THE ABILITY OF CITY TO UTILIZE EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read the ordinance for the first time by title. In response to Jim Weber, the Mayor said this is for private development, and the City Attorney said the Supreme Court decision simply allows cities to do this. Mr. Weber objected to use of eminent domain and urged Council not to waste its time. Ms. Monier said she doesn't feel the right to take someone's property at any time, and would rather hear from the public about how they feel about eminent domain. She said she would rather this Council say it would not take eminent domain. The City Attorney said the issue considered was over economic development, that traditional use of eminent domain occurred over roads or other public projects, and there are times when it is absolutely necessary. He said when this was first discussed it was said a unanimous vote would make it clear that the sitting Council thought it would be a good idea, that Council could put language in the charter that the city would not do this for economic redevelopment, but would advise against simply banning any use of eminent domain. Ms. Monier again asked that the question be to ask people what they feel about eminent domain. He suggested alternative language as follows: "The City shall not use the power of eminent domain................ 11 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Twelve The City Attorney said he is not currently certain that you could use eminent domain like that in Florida anyway, and said it is against the law to take if it is not for a public purpose. Mayor McCollum agreed with changing the language to ask the public, and asked if the public hearing can be moved to October 26th and everyone agreed. The City Attorney said if people voted that they did not want eminent domain, it would be in the charter. Mr. Burkeen said he would not ever want to be in a position to take anyone's property, but would not want to tie the hands of future councils if the need arises. Ms. Coy said people have told her that they do not want to ever see eminent domain used, nor does she. In response to Mr. Neglia, the City Attorney said under Florida law we could not go into residential as feared, and outside of a CRA it could not be done for economic development. On MOTION by Ms. Coy, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, Ordinance No. 0-05-19 was approved on first reading with the change to the language as discussed and the change in the public hearing date to October 26, 2005 on a roll call vote of 5-0. Mayor McCollum requested the revised ordinance be sent to the City of Vero Beach Council and Attorney. 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS The City Attorney suggested sponsoring Gautier, Mississippi, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, as a sister city due to its similarities to Sebastian and he said would contact them and come back with further information by the next meeting. Mayor McCollum said maybe all fundraising activities can be dedicated to one place. Ms. Monier said if we do adopt a city, we need to stick with them through the entire timethat they will need help. 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS - None 12 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Thirteen 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS The City Clerk requested addition of an item to for City staff to conduct a fundraiser for Brian Green (see memo attached). On MOTION by Mr. Burkeen and SECOND by Ms. Coy the request was added to the agenda on a voice vote of 5-0. On MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Burkeen the request was approved as presented on a voice vote of 5-0. The City Clerk requested concurrence with an invitation for a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners at the Richardson Center on November 17, 2005 from 2 pm to 4 pm. All City Council members except Ms. Monier said they would be available. 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Burkeen - None B. Ms. COY Ms. Coy requested an item on the agenda an update by the City Manager on CRA activities. The City Manager said this could be added to the next budget workshop, however, it was decided to conduct a CRA meeting at 6 pm before the September 28th regular meeting. C. Ms. Monier - None D. Mr. NeQlia Mr. Neglia asked if the City would also be interested in sponsoring Long Beach, Mississippi to coordinate with St. Sebastian Catholic Church, which is sponsoring St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. A brief discussion took place on the funds made available for emergency needs at the Special Meeting on September 2nd. Mr. Neglia reported on garbage bag pickup along 512, noting filled bags are still there and they are ripping. Mr. Neglia said park use provisions need revision. 13 Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2005 Page Fourteen The City Manager said he had met with the City Attorney, City Clerk, and Public Works staff regarding revisions to the park use resolution and the City Attorney will redraft it, staff will reconvene soon and bring it back to Council. E. Mayor McCollum 05.187 i. Endorsement of Historic Fish House This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. Mayor McCollum reported on today's MPO meeting where a report on the 20/30 year transportation at which there was discussion of four laning of Barber Street. He said the Laconia extension was not included because they could not find a true enhancement of traffic flow by extending Laconia to 510 and they are going to reexamine and put it in the next capital program if it is valid. He said the other item they discussed four laning Barber Street they said the City has suggested four-Ianing it, they asked if there is enough property to four lane and we discussed three-Ianing which they felt could work and would go back and look at it again. He said they are going to three-lane Roseland Road so we wil have to look at large developments at airport and may need traffic studies; and that CR 510 four-Ianing is expected to be completed by 2010. He said the funds in the proposed budget for surveying of Laconia should probably be put on hold for now. The City Manager said he will be talking to Council about other areas where gas tax funds can be spent while the Laconia issue is worked out. Mayor McCollum said Fleming Street is still in the plan. Mayor McCollum said MPO will research what environmental issues exist for Laconia and what mitigation costs might be. The City Attorney said committee members are permitted to send one-way communications to other committee members. 17. Being no further business, the regular meeting adjourned at 9:58p.m. A / .-----.:. " - 14 ~ <, '" ~ ~ -- SEBASTIAN RIVER ART CLUB P.O. BOX 0534 SEBASTIAN, FL. 32958 September 14, 2005 Mission Statement: The Sebastian River Art Club encourages and nurtures the artistic talents of its members while supporting the local community by fostering an appreciation of the arts through its public art shows, public and private exhibits, charitable donations and community involvement. The Club was founded in 1972 by Gamet Hanshaw and a group of fellow artists. Mrs Hanshaw came to this area in 1912 with her parents. The Club is an offshoot of the Vero Beach Art Club. The Club has monthly art shows in Riverview Park in season, from October through April. Commissions from these shows help to fund the Club's philanthropic activities. For these shows, the Club requires no special services from the city. Our shows are on Saturday from 10AM to 4Pm with raindates the next day, 12Noon to 4:30PM. At no time, during these shows, is the Park overflowing with people. There is never a parking problem. We have no food booths and no outside vendors. We do not require a police presence. Since we use only part of the park, the City has at times permitted other groups there at the same time. We have no deleterious impact on the Park. Artists are required to leave their area clean. We feel we are an asset to the City, in that our shows offer a cultural experience to year round residents as well as winter visitors and tourists. Our charitable donation are all kept in the North County. For many years, we made charitable donations to the City for improvements to Riverview Park. $300.00 in 1998, $400.00 in 1999, $500.00 in 2000. Also in 2000, $500.00 for the 75th Anniversary Clock.. We make an annual donation to the Sebastian River Area Historical Society and for many years donated to the art program at Sebastian River High School. Recently, the Club purchased 80 canvas boards for the Youth Program at Roseland Methodist Church and plans to help in their art project. We have a long association with the North Indian River County Library. In the past few years, we have donated more than 25 new art instruction books to the library in memory of our deceased members. Thereby also assisting budding artists in the community. In 2000, the Club was a co-sponsor of the Library's six month long program" Indian River County, A Sense of Place". Each Christmas season, the Club is responsible for decorating the Library display window in a Holiday theme chosen by the childrens librarian. In 2002, the Club donated a 4' by 16' mural to the children's section of the Library painted by members illustrating the story of ''The Rainbow Fish". In 2004, Club members restored the painting "The Native American", which had been found in an upstairs room in the" old City Hall" and now hangs in Council's Chamber. Members have donated paintings to the Kashi Ranch Hospice fund-raiser, Roseland Methodist Church, The Sebastian area Historical society, and the North County Red Cross fundraisers. In 2004, ten members donated paintings to the Red Cross fund - raiser. The Club shares its art work with the community through its "Art Around Town" program, monthly rotating exhibits at Sebastian City Hall, Sebastian Senior Center, North County Library, Sebastian Chamber of Commerce, Press Journal, Sebastian Office, and Edward Jones Investments at the Sebastian Commerce Center. Demonstration which are held several times a year are open to the public, as are all meetings with the exception of the business meetings. We are members of the Chamber of Commerce and in past years painted wooden soldiers and reindeer for the Riverview Park Christmas display, participated in Chamber events, July Fourth parades and other community activities. The bust of early Sebastian resident Bamma Lawson was created by Club member Rosalee Hume and donated to the North County Library by the Club. Rosalee who is an early resident of Sebastian herself, also created the statue of Paul Kroegel , first warden of the first National Wildlife Preserve. Unfortunately the plaque has been removed from the statue. The Sebastian River Art Club strives to have a positive impact n the community. Alice Russell P~t President