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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Coy called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:22 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Wolff.
3. There was a moment of silence.
4. Council Member Wolff read the Civility Pledge as follows: "We will be respectful of one
another even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will
avoid personal attacks.
5. ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Andrea Coy
Vice-Mayor Sal Neglia
Council Member AI Paternoster
Council Member Dale Simchick
Council Member Eugene Wolff
Staff Present at Dais:
City Manager, AI Minner
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Staff Present in Chambers:
Airport Director, Joe Griffin
Building Director, Wayne Eseltine
City Engineer, David Fisher
Finance Director, Shai Francis
Golf Course Director, Greg Gardner
Head Golf Professional, Michael Nichols
Human Resources Director, Debra Krueger
Growth Management Director, Rebecca Grohall
Growth Management Manager, Jan King
Zoning Technician, Dorri Bosworth
Interim Public Works Director, Jerry Converse
Parks Superintendent, Chris McCarthy
Police Chief, Jim Davis
MIS Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke
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6. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda maybe added only upon a unanimous vote of City Council members (R-05-26)
Mayor Coy announced addition of two items: proclamation for Building Safety Week and
a request letter from the Little League.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia, and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, the two items were added
on a voice vote of 5-0.
7. PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS
07.095 A. Proclamation -National Safe Boating Week -Mav 19-25, 2007 -Nigel Hargreaves
or Member of Power Squadron Accepting
Mayor Coy read and presented the proclamation to Nigel Hargreaves, and two
other members of the Power Squadron. Mr. Hargreaves recognized Scripps and
Hometown News and explained their boating courses offered to the public.
07.096 B. Proclamation -National Tourism Week -Mav 12-20, 2007 -Beth Mitchell,
3 Executive Director, Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Accepting
Mayor Coy read and presented the proclamation to Beth Mitchell, and Ms.
Mitchell and her assistant, Nicole, presented booklets to Council members and
announced a discounted ticket night at Dodgertown dedicated to those working in
the tourism industry.
07.044 C. Certificate of Appreciation to Mary Bennett for Tree and Landscape Advisory
Board Service
Mayor Coy read the certificate for Mary Bennett, though Ms. Bennett was not in
attendance.
07.003 D. Recognition to City Employee of the Quarter -Michael Nichols, Head Golf
5 Professional, Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
Mayor Coy read and presented the plaque and a $100 bond to Michael Nichols.
New E. Proclamation -Building Safety Week -Mav 6-12, 2007
Mayor Coy read and presented the proclamation to Building Director, Wayne
Eseltine. Mr. Eseltine said the City Building Department works hard to enforce
codes for safety.
New F. Request from Mr. Siebel, Little League
Mr. Siebel, Little League, requested the naming of little league field number one
in memory of Michael Abt who tragically died last year. Mr. Paternoster said he
would like to have the Abt family here when we do it. Ms. Simchick suggested
the City could replace the number one on the backboard with Michael's name.
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MOTION by Mr. Paternoster, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, to rename the little
league field number one to the Michael Abt Field on a voice vote of 5-0.
Staff was directed to contact the Abt family and invite them to a meeting for the
formal dedication and proclamation.
Mr. Siebel thanked the City for all they have done for Little League.
8. 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 Council so requests; in which event, the
item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a
consent agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start
of the meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recognized.
7-10 A. Approval of Minutes - 4/4/07 Workshop
11-28 B. Approval of Minutes - 4/25/07 Regular Meeting
29-30 C. Approval of Minutes - 5/2/07 Special Meeting
07.040 D. Resolution No. R-07-15 2~d Quarter Budget Amendment (Finance Director
31-77 Transmittal, R-07-15 w/Attached Budget Review Memorandum, Capital Projects
Status Report, Schedule of Investments [4], 2~d Quarter Accomplishments)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AS PROVIDED FOR IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
07.097 E. Approve Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget Calendar (Finance Director Transmittal,
79-81 Calendar)
07.098 F. Waive Formal Bidding Procedure and Approve Koppenberg Enterprises to
83-96 Construct and Install R Model Columbarium Atop Existing Columbarium at
Sebastian Municipal Cemetery in the Amount of $34,500 (Park Superintendent
Transmittal, Drawing, Price Quotes)
07.099 G. Resolution No. R-07-19 - FDOT Joint Participation Agreement for Security Brush
97-137 Cutting (Airport Director Transmittal, Security Guidelines, R-07-19, JPA, Bids)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION JOINT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FDOT TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR SECURITY BRUSH
CUTTING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
07.100 H. Award Bid for Security Brush Cutting to Sunny Isle, Inc. of Palm Bay in the
97-137 Amount of $43,967 (See Airport Director Transmittal Above)
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07.101 I. Approval of Craft Club of Sebastian 2007-2008 Show Dates and Rain Dates as
139-145 Requested with 50% Fee Waiver Based on Their Donations to Worthy Causes
(Parks Superintendent Transmittal, Permit Application, Craft Club Letter)
Ms. Simchick removed items F and H, Mr. Paternoster removed item I, Mr. Neglia
removed items G and H.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia, and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, items A, B, C, D, and E
were approved on a roll call vote of 5-0.
Item F -Cemetery Columbarium
Mr. Paternoster questioned why the bid was waived. Chris McCarthy explained he was
trying to match up existing equipment.
Ms. Cutright asked why no local bidders had an opportunity to bid on this. Mayor Coy
read from staff recommendation. Mr. Wolff said he had looked into this and found that
Eagle Monuments of Ft. Pierce did give a quote which was higher.
On MOTION by Mr. Paternoster, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, item F was approved as
requested on a roll call vote of 5-0.
Item G - R-07-19 JPA
Mr. Neglia asked the Airport Director to describe security brush cutting. The Airport
Director said he became aware of this due to work being done in Valkaria and he
brought it to the attention of FDOT and FAA. He further described areas of the project
and exhibited the agenda packet photo on the overhead screen indicating areas to be
cut.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia, and SECOND by Ms. Simchick, item G was approved as
requested on a roll call vote of 5-0.
Item H -Airport Security Brush Cutting
Ms. Cutright asked how bids are noticed to the public, particularly local landscapers, and
the City Manager explained the process. The Airport Director explained the scope of the
work and said this is not typical landscaping and clearing but will utilize special
machinery. He said he did seek other proposals through a-mail which he can forward to
Council
The Airport Director said FDOT did not funnel him to that one company, but that the
proposal came in at the price FDOT was willing to fund. Mr. Wolff thanked him for
seeking additional proposals.
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On MOTION by Ms. Simchick, and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, item G was approved
as requested on a roll call vote of 5-0.
Item I -Craft Club Shows
Mr. Paternoster asked why Council would consider waiving half of the Craft Club fee.
Chris McCarthy said Council had waived the fee for the last two years and they are the
longest running festival in the park. Mr. Paternoster pointed out the sixteen dates they
are reserving the park, noting the park cannot be used by another event.
The City Manager said that in the past the Club has made public donations from the
profits for items such as benches. Mayor Coy suggested allowing the reduction this time
and then asking them to come before Council next year. Mr. Wolff suggested looking at
an increase in park use fees. Mr. Neglia said maybe he would be in favor of letting it go
for one more year.
On MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Mr. Wolff, item G was approved as
requested for this year, with the stipulation that they be notified of a rate increase for
next year and notify the City earlier on a roll call vote of 5-0.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
07.102 A. Presentation by Don Wright, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Committee Re:
147-155 Proposed Dog Park (Information)
8:08 pm Don Wright recognized Jack and Carol Wilson. Mr. Wilson asked Dog Park committee
members, Humane Society staff, and County and City canine officers, who had their
dogs with them, to stand and be recognized. Mr. Wright then gave a presentation on a
proposed dog park. He referred to the information provided in the agenda packet.
Mr. Paternoster asked the City Attorney if the liability concern would be the same as any
other park, and he responded that this slightly increases the City's risk. He then asked if
the City would be responsible for situations that would arise from potential danger from
aggressive dogs, physical injury from dog related hazards and lawsuits arising from dog
fights. Mr. Stringer said it would be questionable, because the dog could not be
unleashed until they have entered the park, rules could be established that no children
be allowed without an adult, and as long as there are rules and signage and the City
would limit exposure and liability.
Mr. Paternoster asked Mr. Wright if in his research he has found that if a dog bites
someone or another dog, is the liability with the dog owner or shared with the City.
The City Attorney said one thing in the City's favor is that legislature has abolished joint
and several liability laws whereby liability was shared.
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Mr. Paternoster cited language on circle page 151, and asked what peer pressure is
used at dog parks and Mr. Wright responded that dog owners get to know each other,
individuals deal with aggressive dogs and encourage others to look after and pick up
after dogs.
Mr. Paternoster explained that while people may look out for others, he has received
complaints about people not picking up after their dogs now in City parks and he doesn't
want to see this happen. He asked Mr. Wright if he could show a demonstrated need for
this park. Mr. Wright said he was responding as the Parks Committee chairman to the
2007/2008 capital improvement allocation by Council for this park.
Mayor Coy pointed out Council put this in the budget and they have heard from people.
Mr. Paternoster agreed but said this new information should be shared with the public
and he would like to find out legal ramifications before going forward.
Mayor Coy said she visited a dog park in Sanford, thanked the Recreation Committee,
noted the Committee branched out to the public to ask for input, noting a group of
concerned citizens actively researched this very hard and commented this is how it is
supposed to happen in a community. She asked if anyone of the police officers would
like to address Council.
Mr. Paternoster explained the research has been done by interested people on the
committee and asked if anyone knew how many dogs will use the park, what are the
demographics of people who will use the park and has anyone asked citizens what they
think about the proposed park.
Sergeant Pat White, Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, with his German Shepard talked about the
park in Vero Beach and said the officers were all here to support this, said that people at
these parks are not trouble makers, and that it is a good community project.
Mr. Paternoster asked how much input Mr. Wright had from the public and Mr. Wright
responded that twenty to twenty-five residents have showed up at the meetings and
participated. Mr. Paternoster asked him if he knew how many dog owners there are in
the City and how many would want a park. Mr. Wright said he did not know.
Ms. Simchick said she thought this was a great idea, and if the City can button up liability
the City could go forward. She asked the City Attorney if the City would reduce liability if
the park had a membership and visitors signed a waiver. The City Attorney said the only
thing that would reduce liability would be to lease it out to a group or otherwise provide
no service.
The City Attorney said the City currently has a $100,000 per person, and $200,000 per
incident with a $10,000 deductible.
Mayor Coy said the Sanford Park was very quiet, people were socializing, and it was a
totally different atmosphere than what she expected.
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Mr. Neglia said the City has budgeted $20,000 and this plan has escalated from that
number. He noted there is a park over the Barber bridge in Vero Beach and it is a large
open area with no misting stations, though they have bags. He asked if this would be
only for Sebastian residents or would anyone be able to use it. Mr. Wright said all the
City would need to get this established is fencing and water, and the benefit of
volunteers will keep numbers low. He said they don't expect the City to put everything in
there on day one but rather see how it goes.
Mr. Neglia asked how one can check to see if a dog is neutered and Mr. Wright said he
would probably ask a local vet. Mr. Neglia said the City has not yet decided on a park
area. Mr. Wright said he would like to identify what needs to be worked on and refine
the proposal.
Mayor Coy recommended this be scheduled as an agenda item for public input for the
second meeting in June. The City Manager said he and the City Attorney will bring back
the information requested. Mayor Coy asked Mr. Wright to bring back additional
information as well.
Mr. Paternoster asked that Mr. Wright have the Committee survey the public.
Mr. Wolff said he was not given the chance to comment but will give his comments the
next time.
Mayor Coy called recess at 8:45 pm and reconvened the meeting at 9:04 p.m. All
members were present.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
07.103 A. Resolution No. R-07-16 Rohm Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat
157-173 Quasi-Judicial Hearing (Growth Management Director Transmittal, R-07-16, Staff
Report, P & Z Minutes, Application, fPreliminary Plat, Environmental Report and
Tree Survey Under Separate Coverl)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR ROHM COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Coy opened the hearing at 9:05 p.m.
No members of City council members had ex-pane communications to disclose.
The City Clerk swore in all those who intended to offer testimony.
Joe Schulke, representing applicant GEC Florida, LLC presented the request for approval
of the preliminary plat. He said in the twenty plus months since the application was
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submitted, they have gone through mitigation and other environmental permit approvals
which are now in place, and the application has gone to Planning and Zoning with
approval.
The Growth Management Manager said this is a one lot subdivision, they have designed their
stormwater system to accommodate the worst case scenario, the lake is a manmade borrow pit
but has been there many years and is the reason they had to go through this type of
9:08 pm environmental permitting. She said Planning and Zoning recommended approval, and noted
that there are a full set of plans and a smaller size set of plans before Council, but they are
exactly the same.
Mr. Neglia asked about County easements along 512 and whether the owner will have to give
any of that up. Mr. Schulke said they will have to go to the County for aright-of-way permit.
Mr. Neglia asked about moving of the pond and Mr. Schulke pointed them to a plan in the
packet. Mr. Neglia said the retention pond looked small and Mr. Schulke said the new pond will
have additional depth and that there are computations and analysis to show that the water will
be accommodated. He asked if Mr. Schulke knew the owners' intentions as the type of
business that will be there and Mr. Schulke said he did not.
Mr. Paternoster asked about the front setback, which Mr. Schulke said is in accordance with
code. Mr. Schulke said there will be an attempt to save trees other than exotics.
Ms. Simchick said she would like to see more people come with all permits in place and thanked
him.
Mr. Wolff asked if off-site material will be brought in to the site, and if it would be Imokalee fine
sand like what is there now. Mr. Schulke said he did not know, but his clients do have a
relationship with Mr. Fischer and that may be the case.
Mayor Coy clarified it has been twenty months or more to get this completed, and that they took
care of the environmental permits before coming to Council and she thanked him.
Mayor Coy opened the floor for anyone in favor of the request and there were none.
Mayor Coy opened the floor for anyone opposing the request and there were none.
Mr. Schulke pointed out conditions one, two and three will be submitted tomorrow if approval is
obtained, and the rest of the conditions have been met or have been applied for. In closing he
said Fischer & Sons has applied for the dewatering permit and SJRWMD and Army Corp
permits have been received.
Staff summarized their report and recommended approval.
There was no additional input. Mayor Coy called for a motion.
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On MOTION by Mr. Paternoster, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, Resolution No. R-07-16
was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0.
07.104 B. Resolution No. R-07-18 -Site Approval for Sherwin Williams Paint Store in
175-200 Chesser's Gap PUD -Quasi-Judicial Hearing (Growth Management Transmittal,
R-07-17, Staff Report, Traffic Impact Study Supplement, Application, PUD
Conceptual, P & Z Minutes fSite Plan, Architectural Elevations and Floor Plan,
Building Colors Under Separate Coverl)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING
A SITE PLAN FOR THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS STORE WITHIN CHESSER'S GAP PUD;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Coy opened the hearing at 9:27 p.m.
No member of City council had ex-parte communication to disclose.
The City Clerk swore in all those who intended to offer testimony.
Joseph Schulke, representing the owner of a proposed Sherwin Williams store at Chesser's
Gap, said a 6000 square foot commercial store is planned, utilizing existing driveways to the
Exxon and the Elks Club. He stated there are no environmental issues on this site.
The Zoning Technician said this site plan is before Council because this is a Planned Unit
Development which was originally approved by Council, therefore this plat should also be
reviewed by Council before a certificate of occupancy is issued. She recommended approval
with two conditions set out by staff.
Mr. Neglia said there is 73.4% impervious area and asked if this was because of its link with the
Exxon station. Mr. Schulke said they met the code though it was tough to make it fit. Mr. Neglia
asked what type of trucks would be delivering and Mr. Schulke said he actually did not know but
doubted it would be tractor trailers. Mr. Schulke said he can't imagine there will be that much
frequency of deliveries.
The Zoning Tech said she had approvals from all agencies including the fire department.
Mr. Paternoster asked about the setback from CR512 to the pavement. Mr. Schulke said there
was an 11.8 feet from the road to the pavement. Mr. Paternoster than asked about the road
edge to the front of the store which will be 77 feet.
The Zoning Tech said she had access agreements from adjacent property owners and noted
the access from the Exxon to the Elks will be widened.
Mayor Coy opened the floor for anyone in favor of the request and there were none.
Mayor Coy opened the floor for anyone opposing the request.
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Carolyn Corum said she was not opposed, but had questions. She asked about the parking
spaces, and about shared parking to which the Zoning Tech said there would be no shared
parking but shared access. Ms. Corum said delivery in front of a business is dangerous and the
code should be changed. The Zoning Tech said the code requires deliveries to the rear for this
particular size of commercial building.
Mayor Coy closed the hearing at 9:45 pm.
Staff recommended approval with the two conditions set out.
Mr. Wolff said he wondered whether a 6,000 square foot building was rather large and found in
comparison to the Vero Beach store, this establishment is smaller and echoed Ms. Corum's
concerns for large pickups. He wished them luck.
Mr. Paternoster asked Mr. Schulke if large orders would have to pick up at the rear. The Zoning
Tech said Council can add that to its site plan approval.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia, and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, Resolution No. R-07-16 was
adopted with the conditions and the addition of the sign requiring large pickups to occur at the
rear on a roll call vote of 5-0.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
07.072 A. Resolution No. R-07-18 -Revised Meeting Procedures (City Clerk Transmittal,
201-206 R-07-18)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R-05-26; ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME FOR CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS; ADOPTING
ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER; PROVIDING FOR AGENDA PREPARATION; PROVIDING FOR
AGENDA MODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES (OTHER THAN
QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS); PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC INPUT PROCEDURES;
ESTABLISHING DIRECTION RELATIVE TO VERBATIM TRANSCRIPTS; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney said changes have been added as discussed by Council.
On MOTION by Mr. Neglia, and SECOND by Mayor Coy, R-07-18 was adopted on a roll
call of 5-0.
12. NEW BUSINESS
07.105 A. Discuss Draft Response Resolution to Fellsmere Resolution No. 07-H - Interlocal
207-225 Service Boundary Agreement (City Attorney Transmittal in Packet, Fellsmere
Letter, Fellsmere Initiating Resolution, Map, FS 171.02 (Sebastian Responding
Resolution to be Presented Under Separate Coverl)
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The City Attorney explained this is a developing area and distributed the latest County
draft agreement resolution which puts the entire County in for negotiation and lists every
detail County leaders would like to discuss in exhibit C. (see attached)
He went on to distribute and explain a draft Sebastian resolution responding that
Sebastian will take part in the agreement, and in addition Sebastian wishes to discuss:
1. Annexation reservation areas and binding future boundary
limits for the cities of Indian River County.
2. Planning, timing and financial responsibility for public
infrastructure within the subject areas.
3. Planning, timing and financial responsibility for
governmental services within the subject areas.
4. Interfacing and coordination of the projects in items 2 and
3 above across intergovernmental boundaries of both
incorporated and unincorporated.
5. Land uses within the subject areas.
He went on to explain a recommendation from the Vero Beach attorney which all of the
entities agreed to bring to their Councils: a formal interlocal agreement to be processed
within a month that no entity will change heights or densities outside the urban service
area or annex any property for a year, it can be amended if every single government
approved an exception by a supermajority and it can be extended for an additional year.
He said the entities have agreed to have it done by the end of May except the City of
Orchid which will agree in June.
The City Attorney said this will not include the red zone in Fellsmere which would
probably not be affected by a charter county either. The City Manager displayed the
proposed annexations for Fellsmere on the overhead. The City Attorney said the County
will reserve their right to challenge the Fellsmere red areas under Florida law.
Mayor Coy reiterated that Sebastian does not have standing for a challenge.
The City Attorney said entities did discuss, and hope, that if Fellsmere felt there was no
pressure coming at them, they would slow down on processing the pending annexations
and work more closel~ on the agreements. He said there are going to be meetings in
Fellsmere on May 17t , on May 23rd and a joint meeting with the County on May 24'h and
maybe Sebastian could be there to ask for slow down.
Mr. Neglia asked for clarification that Fellsmere is willing to slow down to which the City
Attorney said they did not give a definite answer. Mr. Neglia then asked for clarification
on the submitted map.
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Mr. Paternoster asked the City Manager to show the potential annexations for Fellsmere
on'the overhead projector for the public, which he did.
Mayor Coy said following the joint meeting in Fellsmere on Monday, she was given
further information on other meetings that are scheduled because Fellsmere hopes to
have the annexations done in June. She said she is discouraged because the City is
reaching out in good faith, and if one looked at what can be done, even the county
charter would not stop this rolling ball. She said the City needs to closely follow
upcoming Fellsmere meetings to keep a presence.
The City Attorney said Fellsmere kind of offered today that in the agreement they could
only development the Joint Ventures through villages, not typical subdivisions and if
Sebastian can get Fellsmere to slow down, Sebastian can find out Fellsmere's plan and
impacts. He said Sebastian could give their opinion in a court brief but it wouldn't have
standing in a battle; however during land use changes, Sebastian can show
infrastructure isn't there and have a standing in a second round.
10:10 pm Mayor Coy said it is incumbent that all municipalities work together on this.
The City Attorney said if all entities could get beyond how big Fellsmere wants to be,
which is out of Sebastian hands, everyone could see what they are dealing with it and
Fellsmere's plans may be good, but until then, Sebastian would like to see.
Mr. Paternoster asked the City Attorney if he read the article in yesterday's paper stating
charter government may be illegal and how would that affect Sebastian. The City
Attorney explained there are two sets of court rulings (neither governing Sebastian) as to
what can be done but no one has taken it to the state supreme court for governance
throughout the state. He said the referendum issue probably won't stand.
The City Attorney said Sebastian's stop gap resolution and agreement will be addressed
at the next meeting.
Ms. Simchick expressed concern for what took place at the Fellsmere meeting Monday
night and said it is frightening to all of us. She said Sebastian really can't do much and
by the charter being put on hold, Fellsmere has bought time to finish the red areas, and
she asked if the interlocal agreement will stop the green areas. She asked the City
Manager what will happen if the City wants to annex commercial areas after signing an
agreement not to annex.
The City Manager said the stop-gap agreement will stop at the green and Sebastian
hopes to get into some reserve areas so Sebastian can expand and control as Council
sees fit. He said the interlocal agreement will identify who will annex and who will
control.
The City Attorney said if Council is concerned for the next year, he and the City manager
will need to know as soon as possible what land is wanted, noting that Sebastian won't
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change heights and densities until everything is worked out because other entities might
get interested in the areas Sebastian would like to acquire.
Ms. Simchick asked if it would be possible to bring back a map. Mayor Coy asked for
something on the 23~d. The City Attorney advised to identify what areas Sebastian would
like and let the other entities know as soon as possible. The City Manager pointed out
possible areas on the overhead map.
On MOTION by Mr. Paternoster, and SECOND by Mr. Neglia, the meeting was
continued on a voice vote of 5-0.
Mr. Wolff said the County is a transition, the older land barons have approached
Fellsmere for annexation and it isn't going to happen tomorrow, and it will secure their
family purse for years to come, and Fellsmere will receive a concession. He said it
reminded him of the Music Man and Jason Nunemaker is telling them to annex and the
jobs will come, and it is pie in the sky, noting Sebastian will be left holding the bag for
services. He said it is quite curious that Sebastian goes from a community that is
basically cautious against annexation and is now parceling up the county. He said he
feels that Fellsmere isn't going to give Sebastian anything.
Mayor Coy said Council needs to make a decision whether to direct the City Manager to
carve out an area for Sebastian and at least show that Sebastian is interested in that
development in the future.
Mr. Paternoster suggested that the City Attorney and City Manager meet in the next two
days to map it out and provide it to us.
Mr. Neglia said Sebastian has to go forward but be careful.
The City Attorney said the Graves property is a massive parcel and will be part of a
master plan, but the Ansin 400 annexation may happen soon.
Ms. Simchick said Fellsmere feels if there is a cap put on millage rate, these new lands
will raise their tax base.
Mr. Paternoster said they talked about connectivity, six laning of CR 512 which will have
a tremendous impact on Sebastian.
Ms. Simchick said the Graves parcel does connect to 74th Avenue which would be nice
to have in Sebastian. Mr. Paternoster clarified that would be a major connector from
Indiantown to Laconia Street.
The City Manager said he will get a map to Council by the end of the week. Mayor Coy
asked him to keep it in color.
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The next three items were carried to the next meeting.
07.071 B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-07-07 -Parks & Recreation Advisory
227-230 Modification of Committee Membership Composition -Set Public Hearing for
June 13, 2007 (City Attorney Transmittal, 0-07-07)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE SECTIONS 2-212
AND 2-213 TO CHANGE THE SIZE AND COMPOSITION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
07.106 C. First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-07-08 -Charter Review Committee Meeting
231-235 Time -Set Public Hearing for June 13, 2007 (City Clerk Transmittal, 0-07-08)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF
ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2, SECTIONS 2-231 AND 2-232 REGARDING MEETING TIMES AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
06.076/ D. Shift Capital Project Funding from Barber Street Realignment in the Amount
07.107 $400,000 and 2007 Road Paving Program in the Amount of $112,571 to Easy
237-238 Street Renovation Project (Finance Transmittal)
13. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
For items that have occurred or were discovered within the previous six months and which are not otherwise
on the agenda. Please give your name and address, and then give your remarks. Please try to limit your
remarks to five minutes.
14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
15. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
The City Manager explained the legislature did pass an additional $25,000 homestead
exemption. He recommended Council not increase the exemption this year, because of
pending state action on the property tax.
The City Manager suggested a draft resolution be drawn up for the next meeting Council
could decide then.
07.108 A. Report on Final Draft of Code Enforcement Guidelines (Final Guideline)
239-255
This item was carried to the May 23~d meeting.
16. CITY CLERK MATTERS
None.
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17.
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Simchick
None.
04.217/07.109
B. Council Member Wolff
Discuss Mooring Field
Mr. Wolff asked if there was any interest in hearing a presentation by Captain Hiram's for
a public/private mooring field.
All members agreed to hear a presentation the first meeting in July.
C. Mavor Coy
Mayor Coy asked permission to send letter to Governor's office expressing support for
the state budget line item of 1.6 million for the "By the River" assisted living facility. City
Council supported her sending the letter.
She also asked permission to present Ma with key to the City at the upcoming Kashi
Ranch Celebration. All members agreed to a proclamation instead of a City key.
D. Vice Mavor Neglia
Mr. Neglia reported on phone calls expressing concern for people who have hurricane
shutters and cannot put them up. He suggested a list of volunteers be started and kept
at City Hall for people to use. The City Manager said he would check with Council on
Aging to see what kind of services are available in that regard.
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E. Council Member Paternoster
Mr. Paternoster reminded the public that his May 22~d public forum will be held.
He also requested a resolution be brought back naming the first field at Barber Street
after Michael Abt.
This item brought the meeting to a close at 11:02 p.m.
ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at 10:30 pm unless extended for up to one half hour by a
majority vote of City Council)
Approved at the May 23rd, 2007 Regular City Council meeting.
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Andrea Coy, Mayor
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Sally A. M ' , MMC -City Clerk
RESOLUTION R-07-*~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO FS 171.203
RESPONDING TO THE INVITATION OF THE CITY OF FELLSMERE TO NEGOTIATE
AN INTERLOCAL SERVICE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Fellsmere adopted an initiating resolution pursuant to the Interlocal Service
Boundary Agreement Act and invited the City of Sebastian, along with the other local government jurisdiction
within Indian River County, to negotiate an agreement concerning annexation, land use, density and height of
certain lands that could potentially request annexation into that City in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian must adopt a responding resolution indicating its willingness to
negotiate these issues, as well as indicating any other issues which it desires to negotiate, or be bound by the
agreement resulting from the negotiations held by the other jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, there are issues which the City of Sebastian find to be vital to the well being of its citizens
that should be subject of such negotiates;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council of the City of Sebastian does intend to take part in the negotiations initiated by
City of Fellsmere Resolution No. 07-H.
2. The City of Sebastian wishes to negotiate the additional issues set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto
3. Additional land areas that the City of Sebastian wishes to address in these negotiations are all
parts of the unincorporated area of Indian River County not otherwise made subject to negotiation by the
initiating resolution, as depicted in the map attached hereto as Exhibit "B"
SO RESOLVED this 23`d day of May, 2007.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember .The
motion was seconded by Councilmember and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Mayor Andrea Coy
Vice-mayor Sal Neglia
Councilmember Al Paternoster
Councilmember Dale Simchick
Councilmember Eugene Wolff
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 23rd day of May, 2007.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
By:
Mayor Andrea Coy
Sally A. Maio, MMC Approved as to form and legality for
City Clerk reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer, City Attorney
E~IIBIT "A"
Issues to be Negotiated
1. annexation reservation areas and binding future boundary limits for the cities of Indian River County.
2. Planning, timing and financial responsibility for public infrastructure within the subject areas.
3. Planning, timing and financial responsibility for governmental services within the subject areas.
4. Interfacing and coordination of the projects in items 2 and 3 above across intergovernmental boundaries.
5. Land uses within the subject areas.
Draft May 8, 2007 10:47:24 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
A RESPONDING RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL LAND AREAS AND
DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL ISSUES FOR NEGOTIATION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.203(2) OF THE INTERLOCAL
SERVICE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT ACT CODIFIED AT
FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 171.20 ET. SEQ.
WHEREAS, effective June 14, 2006, the Florida Legislature enacted the
"Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement -Act," codified at Florida Statutes section
171.20 et seq. (the "Act") with the specific Legislative intent: to encourage local
governments to jointly determine how to provide services to residents and property in
the most efficient and effective manner while balancing the needs and desires of the
community; to establish a more flexible process for adjusting municipal boundaries
and to address a wider range of the effects of annexation; to encourage
intergovernmental coordination in planning, service delivery, and boundary
adjustments and to reduce intergovernmental conflicts and litigation between local
governments; to promote sensible boundaries that reduce the costs of local
governments, avoid duplicating local services, and increase political transparency
and accountability; and to prevent inefficient service delivery and an insufficient tax
base to support the delivery of those services; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides a statutory framework for a county and the
municipalities located therein to negotiate an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement
in accordance with the process set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fellsmere held a Special Council Meeting on April 12,
2007 to adopt Resolution 07-H, an "Initiating Resolution" under section 171.202(7) of
the Act. Resolution 07-H was received by the County on April 18, 2007 and is
attached to this Responding Resolution as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the "Initiating Resolution" provides that the City of Fellsmere
invited Indian River County, the Town of Indian River Shores, the Town of Orchid,
the City of Sebastian, and the City of Vero Beach to negotiate an Interlocal Service
Boundary Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that a Responding Resolution of an invited
county must identify all additional areas and issues for inclusion into an Interlocal
Service Boundary Agreement that are not otherwise set forth in the Initiating
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2007, the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners as the invited county pursuant to the Act reviewed the Initiating
Resolution and directed that this Responding Resolution be prepared; and
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WHEREAS, Pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution, and
Florida Statutes section 125.01, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County ("County") has all powers of local self-government to perform County
functions and to provide and maintain standards to assist in ensuring the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of Indian River County.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
A. Pursuant to section 171.203(2) of the Act, this Responding Resolution
identifies additional unincorporated and incorporated areas, as set forth on the map
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof, for discussion, negotiation,
and inclusion into the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement.
B. Pursuant to section 171.203(2) of the Act, the County hereby designates
additional issues, as set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof,
for negotiation into the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement.
C. The areas on Exhibit "B" and the issues on Exhibit "C" are in addition to the
areas and issues set forth in the Initiating Resolution.
D. Pursuant to section 171.203(2)(a) of the Act, this Responding Resolution shall
be sent by United States Certified Mail to the Chief Administrative Officer of the City
of Fellsmere, as the initiating municipality, and to the Chief Administrative Officers of
the City of Sebastian, the City of Vero Beach, the Town of Indian River Shores, and
the Town of Orchid.
This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Gary C. Wheeler
Vice Chairman Sandra L. Bowden
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
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The Chairman thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this
day of , 2007.
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk
COMMISSIONERS
By
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY
By
Deputy Clerk Gary C. Wheeler, Chairman
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
By
William G. Collins II, County Attorney
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Exhibit "C"
1. Identify and delineate one or more municipal service areas within Indian River
County.
2. Identify and delineate one or more unincorporated service areas within Indian
River County.
3. Identify the local government(s) responsible for the delivery or funding of the
following services within the respective municipal service areas or the unincorporated
service areas as finally delineated in the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement:
public safety; fire; emergency rescue; medical; Indian River Gour,ty Emergency
Services District; water; wastewater; solid waste disposal; road ownership,
construction, and maintenance; conservation, parks, and recreation; and stormwater
management and drainage.
4. Effect of the existing Community Redevelopment Agency within the current
boundaries of the City of Fellsmere on all of Indian River County.
5. Effect of the existing Community Redevelopment Agency within the current
boundaries of the City of Sebastian on all of Indian River County.
6. Transfer of development rights within certain areas within all of Indian River
County.
7. Location of current and proposed commercial and industrial land use designations
within all of Indian River County.
8. Affordable housing within all of Indian River County
Title X. IMPACT FEES
TABLE INSET:
Ch. 1000.
Ch. 1001.
Ch. 1002.
Ch. 1003.
Ch. 1004.
Ch. 1005.
Ch. 1006.
Ch. 1007.
Ch. 1008.
Ch. 1009.
Ch. 1010.
Ch. 1011.
Ch. 1012
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purpose and Intent, §§ 1000.01-1000.15
Definitions, §§ 1001.01-1001.03
mergency Services Facilities, §§ 1002.01-1002.04
Correctional Facilities, §§ 1003.01-1003.04
Public Buildings Development,
§§ 1004.01-1001.04
Law Enforcement, §§ 1005.01-1005.04
Library Facilities, §§ 1006.01-1006.04
Solid Waste Facilities, §§ 1007.01-1007.04
Parks and Recreation Facilities, §§ 1008.01-1008.04
Public Education Facilities,
Traffic Facilities and Fair Sha elRoadway Omp o~ements, §§
1010.01--1010.05
Administrative Charges, §§ 1011.01--1011.04
Rules of Construction, §§ 1012.01-1012.03
Unincorporated Indian River County Impact Fee Schedule
Indian River County Impact Fee Benefit Districts