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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12122007~~ ~~T HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAY REINSPECTED /N THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 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 -time limit five minutes where public input allowed 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY VICE MAYOR NEGLIA 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. READING OF CIVILITY PLEDGE BY VICE MAYOR NEGLIA 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 6. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members 7. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Presentations of proclamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff. No public input or action under this heading. 07.067 A. Certificate of Completion to Council Member Simchick -Institute for Elected Municipal Officials 07.003 B. Recognition of City of Sebastian Employee of the Year 07.002 C. Certificate of Appreciation to Andy Allocco -Planning & Zoning Commission 07.002 D. Certificate of Appreciation to Jim Morrison -Planning & Zoning Commission 07.183 E. Certificate of Appreciation to GFWC Sebastian Junior Woman's Club, Sebastian Property Owners Association, Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce and Barbara the Clown for Parade and Santa House on December 1St 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. 1-1o A. Approval of Minutes - 11/28/07 Special Meeting 11-12 B. Approval of Minutes - 11/28/07 Regular Meeting 07.197 C. Award Contract to Construct Periwinkle Drive Stormwater Management 13-17 Improvements Project to Henry Fischer and Sons, Inc. of Sebastian in the Lump Sum Amount of $489,500 with Project Completion to Be Within Six Months Following Notice to Proceed (Engineering Transmittal, Neel-Schaffer Memo w/Bid Tabulation Included) 07.198 D. Approval for Members of City Council to Attend Successful Citizen Advisory 1s-22 Boards and Committees Training in Vero Beach -February 29, 2008 (Clerk Transmittal, Seminar Information).., 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8~ APPOINTMENTS City committee reports and Council Member regional committee reports. No public input or action except for City committee member nominations and appointments under this heading. 07.002 A. Planning & Zoning Commission -Fill Two Positions 23-34 (City Clerk Transmittal, Applications, List, Ad) Interview, Unless Waived and Submit Nominations to Fill One Expired Regular Member Position to Expire 11/1/2010 ii. Interview, Unless Waived and Submit Nominations to Fill One Unexpired Regular Member Position to Expire 11/1/2008 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS Procedures for Public Hearings: Mayor opens hearing Attorney reads title Applicant presentation if necessary Staff presentation Public input Staff summation Mayor closes hearing Council action 07.192 A. Public Hearing and Adoption Reading Ordinance No. 0-07-15 -Deleting Conflicting 35-40 Definitions of Building Height -Set Public Hearing for 12/12/07 (City Attorney Transmittal, 0-07-15) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 54-5-22.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF `BUILDING HEIGHT'; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 07.187 A. Preliminary Airport Hangar Report -City Manager (Memo, Report Will Be 41 Provided) 12. PUBLIC INPUT Public Input for each individual is five minutes, however, it can be extended or terminated by a majority vote of Council members present. 13. NEW BUSINESS 07.193 A. Approve Pelican Island Wildlife Festival at Riverview Park on March 8, 2008, 43-47 Use of City Stage, Restrict North Side of Yacht Club Ramp for Pontoon Boat Tours and Close Streets for 5K Run and Event (Parks Transmittal, Letter from Pelican Island Preservation Society, 07.194 B. Approve 2"d Annual Rotary Club Home Show at Riverview Park on March 28, 49-55 2008 from 9 am to 5 pm w/Wine and Beer Sales, Use of City Stage and Closing Sebastian Boulevard 7 am to 6 pm (Parks Transmittal, Memo from Rotary Club, Map and Application) 14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS 15. CITY MANAGER MATTERS 16. CITY CLERK MATTERS 17. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor Coy 07.059 i. Appoint Vice Mayor Neglia as Alternate to Fellsmere on Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Based on IRC Board of County Commissioners Action on December 4, 2007 to Make Fellsmere Regular Member (no backup) 07.017 ii. Assign Members to Attend Indian River County Commission Meetings 57 B. Mr. Neglia C. Mr. Paternoster D. Ms. Simchick 07.195 i. Request for City Manager to Direct Staff to Research and Provide Report 5s-so to City Council on South Prong and River Pollution Within City Due to Wild Turkey Rock Mining Permit Application (Friends of Sebastian River Letter) E. Mr. Wolff 18. ADJOURN (All meetings shall adjourn at 10:30 pm unless extended for up to one half hour by a majority vote of City Council) HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE /N THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS. Regular City Council Meetings are Scheduled for Live Broadcast an Comcast Channel 25 ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITYS ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. Upcoming meetings: January 9, 2008 - 7:00 pm -Regular City Council Meeting January 23, 2008 - 7:00 pm -Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2008 - 7:00 pm -Regular City Council Meeting February 27, 2008 - 7:00 pm -Regular City Council Meeting March 12, 2008 - 7:00 pm -Regular City Council Meeting March 26, 2008 - 7:00 pm -Regular City Council Meeting 4 cm ~~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Mayor Coy called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Coy. There was a moment of silence. DRAFT Mayor Coy read the Civility Pledge. We will be respectful of one another even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks. 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: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Airport Director, Joe Griffin Human Resources Director, Debra Krueger Public Works Director, Jerry Converse Stormwater Superintendent, Tim Walker Police Lieutenant, Greg Witt MIS Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke ~RPpS AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members At the request of the Mayor, an item was added to Unfinished Business for formal approval to allow Crafters to stay at Riverview Park until 8 pm on December 1, 2007. Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Two 7. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Presentations of proclamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff. No public input or action under this heading. 07.194 A. Gloria Fennell, Ecumenical Council -Thank You to City for Placement of Food Pantry Box in City Hall Gloria Fennell thanked the City for allowing the Ecumenical Council to put a food box in City Hall, and described the Council's work to feed the needy in the North County from the Roseland Methodist Church, said that numbers of those in need are rising due to lack of work, which requires them to have to purchase food. She described other programs and donations of blankets and toys for children and gave her phone number 589-2636. She said the food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. 07.003 B. Presentation of Certificate -Employee of the Quarter, AI Fraser Mayor Coy presented a certificate and savings bond to Employee of the Quarter, ~~ AI Fraser, who briefly addressed the audience. 07.195 C. Introduction of New Finance Director, Ken Killgore The City Manager introduced the new Finance Director, Ken Killgore, citing his experience in various Florida cities. Mr. Killgore briefly addressed City Council. Brief Announcements Mr. Wolff announced the Chamber of Commerce Light Up Night this Friday. ~Z~ Mr. Neglia announced the Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1St from Main Street to Riverview Park where Santa will meet with children. Mayor Coy reported on her MySafeFloridaHome.com inspection, noting she had saved more than 50% on her homeowners insurance as a result. She encouraged people to go on-line and arrange for a free inspection. She said the inspector is Doug McMillan and his cell number is 913-1557. Mayor Coy said the Salvation Army still needs help with bell ringing at Wal-Mart and you can call Elaine McNeil 473-5167 if you have time. Mayor Coy reported on Indian River Community College classes at the old schoolhouse and said people can contact Katie Nall for more information. Mr. Neglia reported on the Sebastian River Historical Society grand opening this past Tuesday in the old schoolhouse, commended them and urged people to visit. 2 Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Three DRAFT 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, fhe 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. 1-13 A. Approval of Minutes - 11/14/07 Regular Meeting 07.192 B. Withdrawal of Ordinance No. 0-07-04 Building Height from Consideration in 15 Lieu of New Ordinance No. 0-07-15 Set Out Under New Business (City Attorney Transmittal) No one removed any items. Voice vote on the consent agenda passed 5-0. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8~ APPOINTMENTS City committee reports and Council Member regional committee reports. No public input or action except for City committee member nominations and appointments under this heading. Ms. Simchick reported from the Beach and Shore Preservation Committee meeting that the Wabasso beach will begin rebuilding in February and the lifeguard will be moved to either Golden Sands or Treasure Shores beach, she would let Council know which beach is chosen to have the guard; and Phil Matsen from the MPO requested an accident count for U.S. 1 and Jackson Street to address the intersection at the December 12th meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None ~~+~ ~~ 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None A. Formal Approval To Allow Crafters To Stay At Riverview Park Until 8 Pm On December 1, 2007 (added during agenda modifications) Mayor Coy briefly explained that some of the Craft Club members had agreed to stay later during the holiday festivities in Riverview Park. Voice vote to allow some crafters to remain in the park until 8 pm on December 1, 2007 rather than 4 pm passed 5-0. 12. PUBLIC INPUT Public Input for each individual is five minutes; however, it can be extended or terminated by a majority vote of Council members present. Fred Mensing, Roseland, provided a letter into the record (see attached), said he was surrounded by City industrial property and was having problem with bamboo being used as a screen by an adjacent property owner whose land is in City limits. He asked Council to make the property owner take out the bamboo and replace it with typical screening, and to direct the City Attorney accordingly. 3 Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Four ~RAFS Mr. Paternoster asked the City Attorney to enlighten them on this issue. The City Attorney said he was aware that Mr. Mensing and his neighbor are at odds and have a dispute, and Mr. Mensing should be suing his neighbor and not the City. He said it would have been foolhardy for him to discuss this with Mr. Mensing because he would then be a witness if the City went to litigation and the City would have to hire another attorney. Ms. Simchick asked who has rights to the 60 ft strip mentioned in the handout. The City Attorney responded it has long been in dispute, and was an issue raised concerning access to the industrial site during its site plan review. Mr. Neglia asked if the City could send a letter of explanation to Mr. Mensing. The City Attorney said he could review what Council received tonight and he will forward a response to Council, who than may forward to Mr. Messing. Mr. Wolff suggested it would be prudent to have some type of form letter for these types of situations where he cannot comment, and the City Attorney agreed this might be a good idea. Mary McGee, 497 Bywood, asked what happened to the dog park, had heard there have been problems, and said she hoped Council will use the money budgeted to continue to create a dog park. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, hoped the new finance director will help reduce the millage rate; said he is still waiting for dock electricity request to go to Planning and Zoning (P&Z); asked Council to watch out for citizens in the Piper deal; hoped everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. 13. NEW BUSINESS 07.196 A. Request from Larry Wapnick, Veterans Administration, for Placement of Interfaith in Action Memorial at Riverview Park Veterans Memorial Dedicated to Four Chaplains Who Went Down with the Dorchester in 1943 (no backup) Larry Wapnick, Veterans Administration, introduced: WWII Veteran, U.S.S. Dorchester Survivor Ernie Heaton, U.S. Army Air Corp. WWII, Korean, Cold War, Vietnam Veteran Ray Sent, U. S. Navy, Reverend with Ministerial Council of Indian River County Vietnam Veteran Jeff Sturgeon Desert Storm Veteran Ardra Rigby and himself, Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Army. ~J a DRAFT Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Five Ernie Heaton reported that a February 3, 2008 service is planned at St. Sebastian Catholic Church to honor the four Chaplains who went down in the Dorchester. He briefly described encountering the chaplains and how they influenced his life, and he would like to have a memorial built for the chaplains, hopefully in the City of Sebastian. He presented a model of the Interfaith in Action memorial to the Chaplains. Mr. Wapnick said Amerigas has offered to supply the gas for an eternal flame within the reflecting pool. He said this memorial would speak to all children, and all nationalities that this belongs to them, that people fought to give them freedom. He said the veterans will raise the funds to build the memorial. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, said this is something the community can get behind and make happen. Reverend Sent, further urged approval of the memorial to present to children what this nation is all about. Each Council Member thanked the veterans for their service and asked for architectural drawings so that staff may begin reviewing the project. The City Manager said he visualized it near the other veterans' memorial, and with Council's direction he will get with Parks and Recreation and Growth Management and bring a report back to Council. Mr. Neglia suggested calling the park Sebastian Riverfront Memorial Park. MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster to approve the conceptual plan carried on a voice vote of 5-0. Mr. Wapnick thanked all members of Council, and said that Mayor Coy was a dynamic keynote speaker at the November 11'h Vero Beach ceremony. Mayor Coy called recess at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:29 p.m. All members were present. 07.192 B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-07-15 -Deleting Conflicting Definitions of Building 17-20 Height -Set Public Hearing for 12/12/07 (City Attorney Transmittal 0-07-15~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 54-5-22.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF `BUILDING HEIGHT'; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0-07-15 by title, and explained the effect of the ordinance which would leave building height measurement in the Land Development Code intact and delete the definition out of the glossary. s ~~ DRAFT Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Six Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, Sebastian, commended Ms. Simchick for looking out for private property rights. MOTION by Mr. Neglia and SECOND by Mr. Wolff, to pass Ordinance No. 0-07-15 on first reading and set public hearing on December 12, 2007. Roll call result was as follows: Ayes: Neglia, Paternoster, Simchick, Wolff, Coy Nays: None Passed 5-0. 07.079 C. Resolution No. R-07-46 -Pursuing Measures to Become Green Local Government 21-36 (City Clerk Transmittal, R-07-46, FLC President Letter, Green Local Government Standard A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PURSUE MEASURES TO BECOME A "GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT" THROUGH IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, USING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS DEVELOPED BY THE FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION, AND ENCOURAGING THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THE GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Simchick stated this is requested by the Florida League of Cities and that Nancy Wood, Indian River Green Team would assist in seeking donations for the accreditation fee. Peter O'Bryan, Indian River County Commissioner, representing himself as an individual Commissioner urged the City to take measures to become a certified green local government, lead by example and save taxpayers money. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, said he did not agree with the City paying the fee, noted these provisions were not considered when this building was built. Mr. Wolff said he believes accreditation in the U.S. has become a big money making business, not worth the paper it is written on. He said this adds another layer of bureaucracy, hired engineers are expected to build with the best practical possibilities, in his opinion there has not been any cost containment by Indian River County governments, asked what the accreditation really does for the City, and said if the City is really serious we can turn start by turning down the air conditioning and turning off the lights in government buildings. He asked if the City really needs to spend money to be told we are a Tree City, and suggested instead that money be taken to go out and buy trees. Mayor Coy asked if the City pays money to be certified a Tree City. C 6 oR~Ft Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Seven The City Manager said the City spends a portion according to how many trees are planted. Mayor Coy said sometimes a prod is needed to reach goals. Mr. Neglia asked if there are other alternatives such as looking to the Environmental Protection Agency for templates, put more recycling bins out, including for businesses, encourage more schools to recycle, install solar panels. Mr. Paternoster agreed that the City can be green without the Coalition and explained the accreditation process. He pointed out the many ways to go green. He stated the initial cost and then retrofitting buildings will come from the taxpayers and this coalition has compiled free items and free ideas from other agencies to guide cities for a fee. He said a lot more research should be done and he could not support this at this time. Ms. Simchick said Nancy Wood is willing to come back to the December 12th meeting, and accreditation ensures that you comply on a day-to-day basis. MOTION by Ms. Simchick to defer the resolution to the December 12, 2007 agenda for presentation by the Indian River Green Team. Mr. Neglia said he agreed with Mr. Paternoster and would like to see someone from Florida Green Building Coalition, and have Margie Reynolds report on EPA ideas at the meeting. Mayor Coy seconded the motion. Mr. Paternoster said he did not want anymore information but would have liked it tonight. He said at this time he did not need anymore to make his decision, pointed out that we pay Mr. Minner to ensure accountability. He read from the resolution and said the "Green Local Government Standard" has not been supplied or explained by anyone. He agreed that our Environmental Planner should come before us with information about the EPA. Mayor Coy asked Mr. Paternoster if the police department has to be accredited, pointed out she has to be accredited as a teacher and Mr. Wolff is accredited as a realtor. She said they would be remiss if they did not listen to whole story and it was wrong for Mr. Paternoster to have made up his mind without all the information. Mr. Paternoster called for a point of order stating the Mayor should not tell him that his decision is wrong and he pointed out there is a professional planner. He suggested putting it to a vote now and see who wants to go along with this resolution, not bring it back. Mr. Wolff said he appreciated people using their experience as a point of reference. He said to use the police or fire department as a source of reference is out of line, this is a Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Eight business proposal to make an industry out of something that already exists, the free market does not work by motivating people by punishment and reward. He pointed this company gathers up publicly funded information, guards it and then tells governments if they are in compliance. He recommended using common sense and really cut down and not buy into a good feeling. He said this is nonsense and we should not let this drive a wedge in the Council members while doing the City's business. Mr. Gilliams applauded and Mayor Coy gave him a second warning. She then told him good night. Roll call result was as follows: Ayes: Simchick, Coy Nays: Paternoster, Wolff, Neglia Failed 2-3 14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS 07.105 A. Direction Regarding Fellsmere Litigation If Needed (Backup To Be Provided Under Separate Cover) No action necessary at this time. Other Matters The City Attorney discussed current transient boat slip parking requirements, noting that the parking requirements for marinas in their entirety may need review, and requested direction to place this on the next Planning and Zoning meeting agenda for them to consider whether amendments to parking requirements for marinas might be appropriate. Mr. Wolff agreed because the Riverfront has its own characteristics. Mayor Coy agreed but asked that the City be careful of live aboards, which might be derelict and non- navigable. Discussion took place on the need for pump out facilities. It was the consensus of Council for him to proceed. 15. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The City Manager said in regard to the dog park, he had asked Public Works to start surveying, and it was discovered that a portion where the parking lot was to be, was not owned by the City. He said he found this out six weeks ago and there were discussions with the adjacent property owner, Dr. Fischer who was not interested in a shared entrance. He said the stormwater park and airport are good alternatives, but we do not know where the Collier sludge will go, but had found out it may be able to go to the airport. ~) a Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Nine He clarified for Mr. Paternoster that the City does not own a portion of the property on Schumann, and Mr. Paternoster asked how that happened. The City Manager said City crews have been maintaining it for years and believed it was City property. Mr. Paternoster said it is embarrassing now to have to tell people that the City doesn't own it. The City Manager said it would not have been cost efficient to do the survey on the front side. Mr. Paternoster asked the City Manager to be careful in identifying City property for possible land swap proposals. 16. CITY CLERK MATTERS -None. 17. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Wolff -None. B. Mayor Coy -None C. Mr. Neglia Suggested that groups of businesses form an association and come before Council to bring their problems they might be having; and said the City is still collecting food for the Ecumenical Council. D. Mr. Paternoster Asked how the overgrown lots ordinance is doing, and the City Attorney said it is still with Fish and Wildlife but he will check on its status; said he had heard complaints about Waste Management throwing cans in the swales and in the streets; said the press had quoted the City Manager as saying Council was receptive to a new trash pickup proposal and did not remember Council saying that. The City Manager said when Waste Management was at a June Council meeting with George Geletko, he discussed new pilot programs, out to 2010-2013 time frame that maybe Sebastian would be interested in participating. Mr. Paternoster said vegetation is hiding some of the sign regulations at the Sebastian Yacht Club boat ramp and people are inconsiderate of others, and asked if a new sign can be posted closer to the ramp with at least some of the regulations. Mr. Paternoster asked about the finger docks and the City Manager said the Public Works Department is still working on the permits and as soon as they are in hand, the City plans to build the finger pier. v~ oRPFt Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Ten Mr. Paternoster told the Airport Director he had messages that Flight Safety planes are still flying over resident homes and he appreciates his continuing efforts to have them change their flight patterns. E. Ms. Simchick Stated people in the audience are having trouble hearing Mr. Stringer and Mr. Minner down on the floor; discussed the Wild Turkey mine application for permit which concerns citizen quality of life, currently there is no application with Sebastian Water District that regulates the ditch or with St. Johns River Water Management District, the project may go before County P&Z on December 13, wanted to bring it to Council's attention. She asked that this item be on the December 12th agenda, though by then it may not be an issue. She said she will have as much information that she can. She said she has respectfully disagreed with others' issues and asked that members respect each other even if they disagree. 18. Being no further business, Mayor Coy adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:13 p.m. ID 10 QiYi'~F HOME OF PELICAN {SLAIVD SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor Coy called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Ci~Council PresentPresent: Mayor Andrea Coy Vice-Mayor Sal Neglia Council Member AI Patemoster Council Member Dale Simchick Council Member Eugene Wolff Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams 4. IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 286.011(8) REGARDING A PUBLIC REQUEST MADE BY THE CITY ATTORNEY ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007, CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO COMMENCE WITH A CLOSED ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION IN THE MATTER OF CITY OF SEBASTIAN VS. CITY OF FELLSMERE Mayor Coy read the above and announced that the following would be in attendance at the closed session. Names of Persons Attending: Mayor Andrea Coy, Vice Mayor Sal Neglia, Council Member AI Paternoster, Council Member Dale Simchick, Council Member Eugene Wolff, City Manager AI Minner, City Attorney Rich Stringer, Court Reporter Estimated Meeting Time: One Hour She then adjourned the Special Meeting. Special Meeting November 28, 2007 Page Two 5. REOPEN SPECIAL MEETING TO ANNOUNCE TERMINATION OF ATTORNEY- CLIENTSESSION. Mayor Coy reopened the public meeting at 7:04 p.m. 6. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Coy adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:04 p.m. Approved at the December 12"', 2007 Regular Meeting. Andrea Coy, Mayor ATTEST: Sally A. Maio, MMC -City Clerk i :, 2 ana ~~~ a~~ HQME O- Pfl[Clfti-.1511~NQ. City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Agenda No: Construction Services Contract for Department Origin: Engineering the Implementation of Stormwater Finance Depart " nt: Management Improvements on City Attorney: Periwinkle Drive City Clerk: Date Submitted: 6 D ember 2007 City Manager For Agenda of: 12 December 2007 Exhibits: Memo from Neel-Schaffer Expenditure Required: Amount Budgeted: Appropriation Required: $489,500 $563,000 -0- SUMMARY STATEMENT City has solicited lump sum bids for construction of the Periwinkle Drive Stormwater Management Improvements Project that calls for construction of a wet detention stormwater treatment system on Periwinkle Drive at Ocean Breeze Street. This is a component of the City's previously adopted Master Stormwater Management Plan. The facility will treat and attenuate runoff from approximately 68 acres of residential and grove areas. The swale treatment system in that area currently provides minimal treatment due to the poorly draining soils there. The new 3-acre wet pond will reduce pollutant loading, increase sedimentation, and equalize stormwater flow surges to the St. Sebastian River. The overall project design also calls for a neighborhood park on the property (under a different budget item) following construction of the stormwater treatment features. A grant of $313,000 has been awarded for application to this project by FDEP with the balance of funding for the stormwater treatment features of the project coming from the City's Stormwater Utility Series 03 Bonds. City received six (6) responsive bids in late September 2007 with total base bid amounts noted in ascending order as follows: $513,771 (Fischer & Sons); $564,812 (JoBear Warden); $573,000 (Ranger Construction); $619,693 (Sitewerks); $685,400 (J.W. Cheatham); and $857,095 (R.K. Constructors). Further discussions and negotiations with Fischer & Sons, the low bidder for all three bid alternatives, enabled the parties to reach agreement on a total lump sum contract cost of $489,500 which covers the cost of project construction as specified and also calls for delivery by the contractor to City sites of up to 49000 cy of fill material from the excavated project pond area. Fischer & Sons is a well-known entity to the City from numerous previous projects. Their references are entirely satisfactory and detailed discussions indicate they understand and commit to the City's expectations and can perform the contract in a satisfactory and timely manner. Based on the results. of the bidding process and the subsequent meetings and negotiations, staff recommends award of the contract to construct the Periwinkle Drive Stormwater Management Improvements Project to Henry Fischer & Sons, Inc., of Sebastian in the lump sum amount of $489,500 with project completion to be within six (ti) calendar months following Notice to Proceed. Performance and payment bonds are required for this project and are included in the contract price. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve -the award of -the contract to construct the Periwinkle Drive Stormwater Management Improvements Project to Henry Fischer & Sons, Inc., of Sebastian in the lump sum amount of $489,500 with project completion to be within six (6) calendar months following Notice to Proceed. 13 14/ ~`~ NEED-SCRAPPER O Soluetons you can build upon October 24, 2007 enginoers pianrters surveyors environmcnlai scientists landscape architects David Fisher City Engineer, City of Sebastian City HaII 1225 Main Street Sebastian, F132958 Subject: Recommendation to award contract for: City of Sebastian Stormwater Management Improvements at Periwinkle Drive. Dear Mr. Fisher. This letter is to recommend award of the project contract, based on the three {3) Alternatives, for the City of Sebastian Stormwater Management Improvements at Periwinkle Drive to the lowest responsive bidder. The City has reserved the right to choose which of the three (3) Alternatives will be executed under the project contract. Neel-Schaffer, Inc, recommends the following law bidder for each alternative, 1. Alternative #1: Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Inc. for a Total Bid amount of $513,771.00 2. Alternative #2: Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Inc. for a Total Bid amount of $4A9,500.00 3. Alternative #3: Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Inc. for a Total Bid amount of $449,500.00 This project was advertised for bidding on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. A total often (10) bid documents were distributed to interested parties. On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, a total of six {5) bids were received. All of these six bidders were present at the mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2007. The table below lists the responsive bidders (all required bid documents were submitted) in alphabetical order, and the bid amounts submitted: BIDDER Public Entity Drug free workplace Bid Occupatinaal Iusuranee Alternativs Alternative Altsrnatlve Crams Form Form Bond License #I ~ ~3 Henry Fischer & .SDn9 LCn9iII IAC Yes Ycs 5% Yes Yes $SI3, 771.011 $449 00.60 ,5 5449,500A0 J.W. Chsatham, LLG ~.~ yes 5% Ycs Yes 5686,400.00 5495,400.06 5495,406.00 hanger Constrnetioo Yes Ycs 5% Ycs Yes $573,600.00 $483,000.06 $573 000.00 IndnStrlCB, IAG , R'~' Contractors Ias. Ycs Ycs S"/° Ycs Ycs 5857,095.00 $887,095.00 No Bid Sltewerits, Inc Ycs Ycs 5% Yes Ycs $619,692.75 $ 799,1 16.34 $ 799,11034 Wnrdsn ConstrnetIon Inc Yes Ycs 5% Yss Yes 5 S64,Si2.00 No Bid No Bld The Engineer's Estimate of Probable Construction Cast (based on Alternative #1) was $772,500.00. The average bid amount is 17.7% lower than the Engineer's Estimate. The lowest bid is 33.5% lower than the Engineer's Estimate and the highest bid is 10.9% higher than the Engineer's Estimate. These bid amounts reflect the current competitive condition of the construction industry. G:1Projects\WN.0145D.003 - 5ebostina.PeriwinklelContractlBids and Contract AtvardinglEngineers Letter of Recomendation.doc '1201 19th Place, Suite A-'l00, Vero Beach, FL 32960, 772.770.4707, Fax 772.770.4640 1 of3 1. Alternative #1: The City owns the approximately 49,000 CY of excavated dirt. Contractor is to deliver alI excavated dirt to the City's Public Works Facility Site an Airport Drive East. The table below lists the responsive bidders and the bid amounts submitted, in the order of lowest to the hi est bid for Alternative #1: BIDDER Alterastivc #I Henry Fischer & Sono Leasing, lac S5I3, 771.00 ~Yarden Conatrnctinn Iac. 5 564,812.00 Ranger ConatrucSon Industries, Inc. 5573,000.00 Sitewerk~, ]nc 5619,692.75 ~ W. Cheatham, LLC. 5686,4D0.00 R.IL Contactors, Ine. 5857,D95.00 The lowest responsive bid for Alternative #1 was submitted by Henry Fischer & Sans Leasing, Inc, with a Total Bid amount of $5]3,771.00. If the City chooses to proceed with Alternative #1, we recommend that Henry Fischer & Sans Leasing, Inc. be awarded the contract for the above referenced project in the amount of $513,771.00. 2. Alternative #Z: The Contractor owns the approximately 49,000 CY of excavated dirt and is responsible for complete removal and disposal of all excavated dirt from the project site. The table below lists the responsive bidders and the bid amounts submitted, in the order of lowest to the hi est bid for Alternative #2: BIDDER Alternative #2 Hoary Fischer & Sona Leasing, Inc 5449,500.00 Ranger Constrnctian Iadaslries, Inc. 5483,ODD.DO J.w. Cheatham, LLC. S49i,400.00 Sitewerki, Inc 5 799,11D.34 R.K. Contactors, Inc. 5867,D95.00 The lowest responsive bid for Alternative #2 was submitted by Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Inc. with a Total Bid amount of $449,500.00. If the City chooses to proceed with Al#ernative #2, we recommend that Henry Fischer & Sans Leasing, Inc. be awarded the contract for the above referenced project in the amount. of $449,500.00. 2of3 ! { G:~Arojects\VJN.01450.OD3 - Scbastian.PeriwinklelContracl~Bids and Contract Awarding\Engineers Letter of Recomendntion.doe 3. Altern$tive #3: The Contractor owns the approximately 49,000 CY of excavated dirt. Contractor is to deliver alI or portion of the excavated dirt to the City's Fublic Works Facility Site on Airport Drive East, at a rate per cubic yard, per truckload, or per ton. The table below lists the responsive bidders and the bid amounts submitted, in the order of lowest to the hi est bid for Alternative #3: Alternative #3 BIDDER BId Amonat S! C.Y. S! Trnek Load* SI Ton with 49,D00 ey of dirt ** Henry Fischer & Seas Laasiag, lac 5449, 500.00 4.94 93.86 No Offer 5679,457A0 J.W. Cheatham, Li C.. 549S,40D.00 No Offcr 80.00 No Offcr 5691,400.00 Ranger Conslractloa IndasMes, Inc. 5573,Dpp.D0 3.10 No Offer Na Offer 5724,900.00 Sitewerk~, Iae S 799,110.34 11.17 2D1.Ob No Offer 51,291,707.34 * Assumes 20 C.Y. par track load full. ** Bnsed on truckload measare, except Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. based on C.Y. maasuro. The lowest responsive bid far Alternative #3 was submitted by Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Iilc. with a Total Bid amount of $449,500.00. Additionally, Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Inc. provided -unit costs for the City to purchase the excavated material for $4.94/C.Y or $93.861Truck Ioad full (based on a 20 C.Y. capacity truck- requires Contractor verification before Bid Award}. These values appear to be reasonable, should the City choose to purchase the excavated material under this contract. However, prior to accepting this bid, the City should consider the need for this material and the unit prices for similar material that the City may already have access ta. If the City chooses to proceed with Alternative #3, we recommend that Henry Fischer & Sons Leasing, Inc. be awarded the contract for the above referenced project in the amount of $449,500.00, with the unit cost per truckload. If the City chooses to purchase more than 14,000 C.Y. of excavated material, serious consideration should be made to choose Alternative # l . Should you have any questions regarding the above, please contact this office. Sincerely, Neel-Schaffer, Inc. St n W oehning, P.E. Engine onager 3 of 3 G:1ProjectslWN.01450.OD3 - Schastian.PeriwinklelContrnctlBids and Contract Awarding\Enginccrs Letter of Rccomendaiion.doc f y 18 cmr or ~~ HOME OF PELtC~W ISWND CITY OF SEBASTIAN AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Subject: Prior Authorization for City Council Agenda No. ~ ~ , ~ Registration to Successful Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees Training, February 29, Department Origin• Cit Clerk C~di~!I'/~ 2008, Vero Beach City Attorney: City Clerk: Approved for Submittal by: City Manager Date Submitted: 11/30/07 For Agenda of: 12/12/07 AI Minner Exhibits: Workshop Info EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN APPROPRIATION $75.00 each registration BUDGET: REQUIRED: Training: $4,275.00 SUMMARY In accordance with the Council and Charter Officer Travel Policy and Procedures adapted by R-04-39, City Council members are required to receive prior authorization for travel. The Successful Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees Training will be held February 29, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Vero Beach Community Center. So that we may begin to make registration arrangements, we are asking for approval at this time for any City Council members interested in attending. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to authorize prior registration approval fer any C;iy'vo:;;=,~i m~~w~°~ ~,-.~w •=_,v~ ~v ~~,~.-__. the Successful Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees T*a-~y :;~"" ;;~; ~e'~' r='- -y _` . __ ~_ / ~j z~ The Florida League of Cities, the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium and the Florida Institute of Government Presen t Successful Citizen Committees Training ~~ FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Helping to Make City Councils and Advisory Boards More Effective Workshop Registration Form Return completed form with payment to the Florida League of Cities, P.O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757. Checks and purchase orders are accepted; payments by Visa or MasterCard may be faxed to (850) 222-3806. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at jpiland(a~flcities.com or call (850) 224-6779, ext. 258. DATE: February 29, 2008 TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. COST: $75 per registrant *Parking is available on-site. Full Name: Title: Mailing Address: City: Phone: E-Mail: ax: Zip Code: Please complete a separate form for each registrant. Deadline for registration is February 20th. ^ Check (Payable to FLC) ^ Visa ^ MasterCard Credit Card Number Card Expiration Date Billing Address Card Holder's Name i nature LOCATION: City of Vero Beach Vero Beach Community Center *2266-14th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 ickname for badge: Agency Affiliation: State: Security Code Number: _ _ _ ~~~ _ BST _~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CITY OF SEBASTIAN AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Subject: Fill One Expired & One Unexpired Agenda No. f~ ~ ~ U U ~. Regular Member Positions on the Planning and ~, Zoning Commission Department Ori ' City Clerk .~~~ City Attorney: Approved for Submittal by: City Manager Date Submitted: 12/3/07 For Agenda of: 12/12/07 Al Minner Exhibits: applications, boazd member list, ad SUMMARY One regular member position has expired and the incumbent does not wish to serve again. One unexpired, regulaz member position is currently vacant. Mr. Blais and Mr. Dodd have submitted applications for consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1 -Interview unless waived and nominate one applicant for the regulaz member position with term to expire November 1St, 2010. 2 -Interview unless waived and nominate one applicant for the unexpired regular member position with term to expire November 1St, 2008. z3 zY cmcF 1I S °II~ HOME Of PELICAN ISLAND APPLICATION TO SERVE ON CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE (All City Board and Committee Members Must be Residents of the City of Sebastian) NAME: /3 ~? ~ 4 ~ /3C A i,S HOME ADDRESS: o? `>// ~ q.S S i2 ee Se b~ 3 ~ .'p ,~ y c . .s HOME PHONE: 11Z_~y~.oSZSHOMEFAX: fyb3-dI$-6185 E-MAIL: ~p~A~a~ BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: BUSINESS FAX: E-MAIL: ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN? ~e s HOW LONG? ~ ~Ma DO YOU CURRENTLY HOLD ANY PUBLIC OFFICE? N a DO YOU PRESENTLY SERVE ON ANY OTHER CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE? WHICH BOARDS/COMMITTEES? N6 PLEASE CHECK THE BOARDS FOR WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE WITH FIRST CHOICE BEING #1: CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE (serves only 6 months every 7 years -meets next in 2006) CITIZENS BUDGET REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD (temporary -meets during summer} CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (permenent board -meets once a month)" CONSTRUCTION BOARD (permanent board -meets once a month)' HANDICAPPED SELF-EVALUATION COMMITTEE (permanent board-meets quarterly) /~ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (permanent board -meets twice a month)" POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES (permanenf sfatutory board- meets quarferly)* PARKS ~ RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (permanent board -meets once a month) TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TREE & LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD (permanent board -meets once a month) ~-~ OTHER TEMPORARY COMMITTEE (if applicable) (WRITE IN COMMITTEE NAME) ~- *Filing of finanaal disclosure is required following appointment Cr F--+ r---+ rV CD _~ i ~ ^. _ ~. .. ~: G -; __ ~_ n ._ ~--- . rn ~- C5J APPLICABLE EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: (a brief resume is required) Se.2~e d a S Z o,~;..~~ ~3a q;tc~ ~eiVi APR ~•2 ,S- ~.ef1r2S i~i2iai? 7o n'1oV!^/~ tv Seb~S~iAn/ LoN o%.~ c% R R i/N o o S HOW WOULD YOUR EXPERIENCE BENEFIT THE BOARD YOU'RE APPLYING FOR? LIST ANY ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON BOARD OR COMMITTEE: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY FELONY IN THIS OR ANY STATE? ~/ o HAVE YOU EVEN BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE IN THIS OR ANY STATE? ~/~ WOULD YOU CONSIDER SERVING ON A BOARD OTHER THAN THE ONE(S) SELECTED ABOVE? i~d ss ~` 6 C y I hereby certify that I am qualified to hold the position for which this application is made. Further, 1 hereby authorize the City of Sebastian to investigate the truthfulness of all information which I have provided in this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of information requested in this application is cause for disqualification. I have been provided with, read and understand City of Sebastian Cod finances Sections -166 through 2-173 (attached). Information relative to a speaflc board or committiee is ailable ' equestsd. ..~ Applica ignature Subscribed and sworn th before me this day of by who is personally known to me, or has produced as identification. Notary Public, State of Florida Please return to Office of the City Clerk, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 - (772) 589-5330 \wp-form\a pplicat.wpd rev. 10!2005 ~m'c~ :. -Y_ HOME Of PELICAN ISLAND APPLICATION TO SERVE ON CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE (All City Board and Corr}rittee t~lietrtbers Must tie l~.esidents of the Cittt of Sebastian) NAME: ~hq,rlf~ F CE~~ ~adC HOME ADDRESS: Ct'Q ~ ~~ew~1n s,}., S.~ ~a~ .G HOME PHONE: ~'1~-gQP jyyn HOME FAX: E-MAIL: BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: BUSINESS FAX: E-MAIL: ARE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN? HOW LONG? ~t ~~ DO YOU CURRENTLY HOLD ANY PUBLIC OFFICE? ~a DO YOU PRESENTLY SERVE ON ANY OTHER CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE? WHICH BOARDS/COMMITTEES? Na PLEASE CHECK THE BOARDS FOR WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE WITH FIRST CHOICE BEING #1: CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE (serves only 6 months every 7 years -meets next in 2006) CITIZENS BUDGET REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD (temporary -meets during summer) CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (permanent board -meets once a month)" CONSTRUCTION BOARD (permanent board -meets once a month)" HANDICAPPED SELF-EVALUATION COMMITTEE (permanent board -meets quarterly) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (permanent board -meets twice a month)" POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES (permanent statutory board- meets quarterly)'` ~_ PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (permanent board -meets once a month) ~' TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TREE & LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD (permanent board -meets once a month) OTHER TEMPORARY COMMITTEE (if applicable) (WRITE IN COMMITTEE NAME) *Filing of financial disclosure is required following appointment ..L W CIl o - ~=> r~ - ,` -c =- r- c; r- _ _ ~, ; .. ~ti z~~ APPLICABLE EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: (a brief resume is required) HOW WOULD YOUR EXPERIENCE BENEFIT THE BOARD YOU'RE APPLYING FOR? 5.~,.v~,~ o ~ CodtY E.~-~'a~c.e~,~..a-~ 3aa..Q l4s ~at•st ~+~.~er.~... LIST ANY ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON BOARD OR COMMITTEE: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY FELONY IN THIS OR ANY STATE? ~U HAVE YOU EVEN BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE IN THIS OR ANY STATE? ,V p WOULD YOU CONSIDER SERVING ON A-BOARD OTHER THAN THE ONE(S) SELECTED ABOVE? .~ ,~~ I hereby certify that I am qualified to hold the position for which this application is made. Further, I hereby authorize the City of Sebastian to investigate the truthfulness of all information which I have provided in this application. understand that any misrepresentation or omission of information requested in this application is cause for disqualification. I have been provided with, read and understand City of Sebastian Code of Ordinances Sections 2-166 through 2-173 (attached). Information relative to a specific board or committee is ilabl ested. Applicant Signature and sworn to before ~~ ~'u°- S ~ CE who is ~ as iden i Notary Public, State of Florida personally known to me, ~~ Debra L VVfleon My CommisEbn OD244219 ~jq ~dF Euprres November 22 2007 ~~~ by or h produced Please return to Office of the City Clerk, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 - (772) 589-5330 \wp-form\applicat.wpd rev. 10/2005 Charles E. Dodd 906 Fleming St. ^ Sebastian, FL 32958 ^ (772) 388-5440 ^ eddodd@aol.com Professional Profile An accomplished professional with experience in information technologies, construction project management, supply chain and distribution project management, health insurance management, project coordination, and sales management who has had full profit and loss responsibility. Areas of Expertise Account Management Customer Service Facility Management Profit and Loss Responsibility Product Marketing Project Management Software Development Strategic Planning Total Quality Management Professional Summary General Manager, J. Dodd Plumbing, Inc. Provide general management, estimating, customer service and project control for Plumbing business. Regional VP -General Manager, LANtech, Inc Held full profit and loss responsibility for the Southeast US region was accountable for supervision of technical, sales and distribution staff with oversight responsibility for sales and marketing efforts. Managed account managers, account representatives and technical staff. President and CEO, USAble Systems, Inc. Hold total profit and loss responsibility, interfaced with outside directors and facilitated director meetings. Maintain accountability for the supervision of technical and client support managers and oversee direct sales and marketing. Manage the activities of product development managers, customer account managers and direct installation efforts. Vice President, Marketing and Customer Fulfillment, USAble Systems, Inc. Supervised marketing, sales, and installation efforts for a company encompassing 135 developers and up to 40 customer site employees. Education BS, West Virginia State University, Business Management and Accounting z~~ 3e PLANNING ~ ZONING COMMISSION 3-YEAR TERMS MEETS 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - 7:00 P.M. MEMBER NAME APPOINTMENT HISTORY CURRENT TERMS AND ADDRESS STATUS COMPLETED [MOST RECENT HISTORY FIRST] Vacant Charles Cardinale Took Celli's regular member Term to 474 Thomas Street position on 4/26/06 expire Sebastian, FL 32958 4/1/2008 589-4892 Larry Paul Reappointed 5/11/05 Term to 1701 Sunset Lane expire Sebastian, Florida Took Blessing's Unexpired 5/1/2008 32958 Regular Member Position 388-0937 428J04 William Mahoney Reappointed Regular Member Term to 207 Delaware 126/05 expire Avenue Sebastian, FL Reappointed Regular Member 2/12008 32958 2/13/2002 589-8524 Took Pliska Regular Member Position 1/122000 Took Shirley Kilkelly Alternate Member Position 11/18/98 William Simmons Took Mr. Smith's une fired ~ Terri ~ 509 Drawdy Way regular member positions 2/22/06 expire 6/12009 Sebastian, FL 32g5g Reappointed alternate member 589-9826 position 1/12/05 Took Seeley's Unexpired Alternate Member Positions 128/04 3i Hank Buchanan Reappa regu#ar member Term to 1101 Landsdowne 4N1J07 expire Drive Sebastian, FL 6/1/2010 - - - - - unexpired per term 1124/07 ~nexpined ber Position Term to expire 11 /1 /2006 Term to expire 11/2007 Term to expire 1/112008 cmof ;~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND PRESS RELEASE The City of Sebastian has the following volunteer board openings: Construction Board Alternate Member -Citizen -Term to Expire 9/30/2010 Alternate Member -Contractor -Term to Expire 9/30/2010 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Member -Term to Expire 5/31/2008 Alternate Member -Term to Expire 5/31/2009 Alternate Member -Term to Expire 5/31/2008 Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Member -Term to Expire 11/1/2010 Regular Member -Term to Expire 11/1/2008 Alternate Member -Term to Expire 11/1/2010 Alternate Member -Term to Expire 1/1/2008 ALL MEMBERS MUST BE CITY OF SEBASTIAN RESIDENTS. MEETING TIMES AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 4:30 PM OR ON WWW.CITYOFSEBASTIAN.ORG APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED. J~ 1 LL~V A FLuF,1C!a;sTF,f_:L,~~JRF ~=,aT.~,S~iC~ f'.~.L"s; BE4~=HF.S E:EYC? .'*tt~FL- .~T :'•r'++: ; :'.T~ f :I,LwLC~_+4; Sebastian needs volunteers for boards, commissions SEBASTIAN. -The city of Sebastian is looking for volunteers to fill the following openings: Construction Board: Regular member who needs to be a heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractor; two altemate members, one of which must be a contractor. Natural Resources Board: Regular member. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: One regular and two altemate members. Planning and Zoning Commission: Two regular and two altemate members. For information, including length of terms, call the city of.Sebas#ian City Clerk's office at (772) 589-5330. ®2007 Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers ~G http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/oct/21/city-needs-volunteers-toads-commissi... 10/23/2007 ~T City of Sebastian, Florida c~ o~ ~~ errY ~rro~rt~Y AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Agenda No. ~ d Subject: Building height measurement; Date Submitted: 12 / 6 / 07 Ordinance 0-07-15 For Agenda of: 12 / 12 / 0 7 SUMMARY: Council passed this on first reading at the November 28, 2007 meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 0-07-15. 35 ~36 ORDINANCE NO.O-07-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 54-5-22.2 DEFINITION OF TERMS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "BUILDING HEIGHT"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, there is a conflict of terms within the Land Development Code on the method for measuring building height; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the terms of Section 54-2-5.10(a)(2) provide the preferred methodology and is the more logical location within the Code for this provision; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. That Section 54-5-22.2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Sebastian, Florida, is hereby amended to delete the definition of "Building height" as follows: See:-54-5-22.2 Definition of Terms * * * * ~ Section 2. SEVERABILITY. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that any part of this Ordinance is invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected and it shall be presumed that the City Council of the City of Sebastian did not intend to enact such invalid provision. It shall further be assumed that the City Council would have enacted the remainder of this Ordinance without said invalid provision, thereby causing said remainder to remain in full force and effect. Section 3. CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption by the City Council. The foregoing Ordinance 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 Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 12~' day of December, 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 TO: Members of the City Cod ~j FROM: AI Minner, City Mana r ~~ ~`' ~ RE: AIRPORT HANGER T DATE: Wednesday, December 5,~Z007 Under unfinished business at the December 12, 2007 meeting, I am planning to update you on the FDOT Hanger JPA. A detailed report is being completed for this item, but was not yet ready for dissemination at the time the Clerk's Office put together the agenda packets. It will be completed over the weekend and sent to you via a-mail. I will also leave "hard" copies of the report in your mailbox in the Clerk's Office on Monday, December 10, 2007. This should still provide ample time to review the report. Also, no formal action is required at this time and this item has been placed on the agenda for general direction and update purposes. ~"' ~" ;~ U~. 18 7 ~i vz ~' y •f ~~~~ . ,~,t~ CITY OF SEBASTIAN AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Subject: Road Closures and logistics Agenda No. (~ ~7.1 g.3 associated with the 2008 Pelican Island Wildlife Festival Department Origin: ('~A `1'~tc.Can.~} Finance Director: ~ - Approved for Submittal by: City Manager City Attorney: ~ City Clerk• ~ Date Submitted: December 4, 2007 Alfred Minner For Agenda of: December 12, 2007 Ezhibits: Letter from Pelican Island Preservation Society EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A APPROPRIATION None REQUIRED: None SUMMARY Staff from Public Works and the Police Department met with representatives from the Pelican Island Preservation Society and U. S. Fish and Wildlife to discus logistics for the 2008 Pelican Island Wildlife Festival. The event is on March 8, 2008 from 6AM until 5:30PM. The attached letter outlines the requested logistics for the event. They will have a SK run at the event that will require additional road closures. Road Closures necessary are Indian River Drive from the southern end of the south parking lot north to Jackson St. from 6:30 to 8:OOAM for the SK run. Indian River Drive from Coolidge St. south to southern end of south parking lot from 6:30 AM to S:OOPM and Sebastian Blvd. from just past the Hess Station east to Indian River Drive from 6:30AM to S:OOPM. They also have requested to restrict the north half of the Yacht Club boat ramp for loading and unloading people for pontoon boat tours out to Pelican Island from 9AM to 4PM. The stage will be set up in the southeast corner east of Indian River Drive by the two piers. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve closing Indian River Drive from southern end of the south parking lot north to Jackson St. from 6:30AM to 8:OOAM for the SK run. Move to approve closing Sebastian Blvd. from just past the Hess Station east to Indian River Dr. and Indian River Drive from Coolidge St. south to southern end of the south parking lot from 6:30AM to S:OOPM. Move to approve restricting the north half of the Yacht Club boat ramp from 9:OOAM to 4:OOPM. `"I CJLr L1/ 1774 17. Ut 1-:JD1 ":704-''-~:J:JL VG!•.U CJGHLfI GLG f Nl7C UL I Mem~ to: '.['he City of Sebastian City Council December 3, 2007 From Bonnie Swanson, President Pelieaq Island ~'reaervation Society i Re: 1~5~ AnnuRl PeltcAn Island Wildlife .pestival ~aturday, March S, .2408 i Unce gain, the Ptlir~-n Island Preserve#lon Society a~Yd the US 3C%s6 and Willllite Servicie ask the Pity of Stl~astian help Intark the unaivcrsar~• of tllo foundina of >Pellca#~ fsland National Wildlife ktefuge by co-hosting the Pelican ~~dand Wildlife F'es#ivrd' at Riverview .Park on Saturday, ~Viarch So', 2008. This year.will marit the ,l i;+5a' bhirthrlay of the refugr and the refuge system. Your t~ontiqued sponsaY•shily aYtd support has ~tilowed the event to bring awareness to the ~ablic of lhim Iocal ereaslwre $nd ~tlr seed to protect one of #kle last grest places on ear}h. We ea<pect to host more than 6,000 visitors for this event i The splecific needs a~Yd requests for this event are as foIIaws: i ~I. Riverview Park; ~) 'Tents will be set up on Friday, March 7 during the day. bj Sst up will begin at 6:OOam crrt the 80` with clean-tspr flnislted by 6:OOpm. c) Tents will be tatken down Monday, March 10"'. d} Due to the live ~•ildlifc +exhibits in tho park, we Itsk fur aone- dsy restrirtion of prLs Lu the park. I ~. Street riosure requests frolll barn until Splxl i x) Xndian River Drive be closed tlrom Coolidge aoutll to FRow~ auST 4q S1' southern end of s®utb puking lot and Sebastian 81vd ®,~ ~.~4SS 3'to Yndiltn River Drive as a matter of public safety. b) "Detour Ahead" signs be placed lYl tl/e fruit staltd ati the 9pplth Of Ixldldn Rival" Ial'1V C 81111 13uwnt!!wn and (iostett by the city. u5 Vt... `.lJ L'LH'~l I (~~1~ f"H•aG UJ c) SIB rnn wit! require that Indian River Drive be closed frgm Harrison to Jackson fro~nn Gam to Sam. 3. Barking needs: a) South Parking Lot will be designated as main evtnt parking. ' b) North Parking Lat will be designated for vendor/exhibitor parking. ~) l:IandieAlslsed pnrkieag dcaignat~lon on both the nort4 rust south Sides of Riverview Park with additional handicapp,r~l parking on the Last Side of Indian ,River Blvd by boat rarnpa. dj TrafRc signs for event parking and road closure notices be anade acid punted by xhe city. i4. Boat Ramp and shore line nsc: a) Use sof the shoreline north of the pier for various kayak- related ac#ivities. i b) Use of the boat ramp at the Xacht Cinb from gam to 4pm. c) Restrict the north half of the ramp front 9arn to 4pm for the public pontoon boat tours. 6. Police Security; s~ Provide drive by supervision of the park on the evening of March 'Ta`, March 80', al! day and evening March '~tb as tents will be removed on Monday morning, Marth l00". b) Prnvide vgluntex!r pnliet support to ststf3'road closure ' burricadcs, traft5c flow, and arxw~ni s:untrol qn March. $~, c) Provide mnriwc ai't%cer at boat ramp url Marsh $1h. ~. I°ublic ~vVorks Support: a) Publicize event on park ~taarquee at least a week in advance (March 1). t b) Rang festival street banner over Sebastian 131vd two weeks t7rivr Lu errni ~Froh z3). I µm ©2121,'1994 19:27 1-5fi1-564-4552 ~JERO ~E/~t_;Fi ELE FADE 64 c) Sct ap and mark off south s-cca parking lot for eveo# parking. d) Provide a»~i post trafffc signs far road closures aad event parlung. o) Turn power o~z in thr. park on Friday, March 7U'. f) Set up portable stage by Sam on l1'larch 80` Ernst of T.ndian Drive near the tvvo piers. g) Provide and place handicap signs far all parking spots on both the north and south sides otthe park. h) Provide resdroom service during the event March 8~b throughout the d:y. i) Provide trash removal from. parMc on March 8~'. j} .4Uow a POD storage unit to he placed at the park far event supplies from March '7ei through March l00'. We tl,isu-l,: the t~ity of Sebastian for #heir on-~oi,ng support of this event and promise to make It fern-fdl,~d, ;educational and family oriented in the peie~'ect setting of Riverl~iew .park' ~I l ~8 %#1"1 ~' ~~~: ~ .. ~ v~~.~ ~, CITY OF SEBASTIAN AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Subject: Approval of Sebastian Rotary Club Agenda No. ~ 7• ~ `~ 2"d Annual Home and Garden Show. Department Origin: ~,,,~-V~cC~,,~,}-In,~ Approved for Submittal by: City Manager Finance Director: City Attorney: City Clerk• Alfred Minner Date Submitted: December 6, 2007 For Agenda of: December 12, 2007 Ezhibits: Memo from Rotary Club, Diagram map and Park Use Application Permit. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A APPROPRIATION None REQUIRED: None SUMMARY The Sebastian Rotary Club is seeking Council approval for their Second Annual Home and Garden Show at Riverview Park on Saturday March 28, 2008 from 9AM to SPM. The attached letter and map outlines the logistics and requests for the event. The Club is requesting approval for beer and wine sales at the event. They are requesting to use the City stage this year. The only road closure necessary for the .event is Sebastian Blvd. from just past the Hess Station to Indian River Drive from 7AM until 6PM on 3/28/2008. Last year's event went well with no problems at all. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve Sebastian Rotary Club Second Annual Home and Garden Show at Riverview Park on March 28, 2008 from 9AM to SPM. Move to approve beer and wine sales at the Sebastian Rotary Club Home & Garden Show at Riverview Park on March 28, 2008 from 9AM to SPM. Move to approve closing Sebastian Blvd. from just past the Hess Station to Indian River Drive from 7AM until 6PM on March 28, 2008. ~~ 5C • Ta Sebastian City Council F~onre Sebastian Rotary Club- Chris Pinson C~ [Click here and type name] Dat3e: August 8, 2007 Re; Request use of Riverview Park for 2nd Annual Home 8~ Garden Show The Sebastian Rotary Club is requesting to use Riverview Park to hold our 2"d Annual Home Garden Show On March 29'" 2008. As you probably know the 1~ show went without a hifich and we wen: able th raise quite a bit of money and return it to our community. We plan to do this again and we hope to step it up a notch by partriering with the city this year. We would like to offer set up in the park on the evening March 28, 2008 at 5:00 and k'~clc off the show at 9:OOam and ending at 5:OOpm Saturday March 29, 2008. We also request approval fio seH beer and wine in the park during the event We also request that Sebastian Boulevard, just east of the Hess Station driveway, to Indian River 13rive be t for that day. Rotary ~nnll be respansthle for obtaining license for beer and wine sale and all site cleanup. Expected activities should include; 90 to 100 10' x 10' booths with vendors all pertaining to home and garden activities only. There will vendors that sell there products at the show. We will have a few outside food vendors included to be located at the east end of the park. Rotary will also have a food booth. Beer and wine booth tD be operated only by Rotary Club We will be scheduling local entertainment and would also like to use the cities band stand I am sure there are a number of questions and we look forward to answering them. My name is Chris Pinson Sebastian Rotary member and I am available at 772-473-1337 any time. We at Rotary feel the show went great last year and know with the cities help will be even better this year! Thank you! 5~ 5Z cxnr oi: _ _ -;,~ _ _ ~~ ~~ ~ t~ 1229 Main Street, Sebastian. Ft 32958 Telephone (772)9895338 -Fax {772}589-5578 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PAROC USE FER~ff T APPL rCA 7`f4N P9Yl{ went - Sp to 300 Attendees ~5tt.00 Appiieai-ion/PermatFve Please check the appropriate Box. or Special L'went - 301 or 11~a~•e A,tke~-dees 5100.OQ tl~pptication Fee Date • ~' I~.IZ~ (~~ f ~~ Narne of Permittee: _~~z~L,/ _`~f~~~~ OF ~~/,6>f~"~/ Per~ai~s flay oety be tssued in e N "safe-Ot Miult or Legally Organized Organization Address: Mai t ing Address: f~~ ~,~~9,1~ ~~~~ ~/~i d ~6fly ~~ 3a-97~ Telephone• 1~~ 5~7~j •'/~ 3 Name of Orgas~izatit~nj jor Graup: n t Reason for Use: __ f't~Mt _ ~'~ ~ ~,~ J ~`~N7 ttut-?~-~-_j Requested Date (s} ~~~ c~~ , ~~T( _ --~ Rain Date : R/O~Vt~` _.~f.~,~~ __ _ _ ~J ~'` Tin1e of t1se: From: To: ~~7~_ ~i ~~~'+~ /~~`i !~~L ~'~~ Wilt there be any sate of goods? Yes~_ No~ Ifi yes. please describe type of goods on back. Fatrd or• other types of vendors? Yes~_ No~ Ifi yes, please fist name, address and type of vendors and schematic of any structures tb be rected or otherwise assembled an back.: •. Y, the undersigned, acfcnowledge that I am the applicant or the authorized agent of the applicant. I further acknowledge that I am aware of the provisions of the City of Sebastian Codes in respect to this application and the use of the City fatitities for which I have applied fior a permit to allow a Park Event yr a Special Event have made myself familiar with the general rules and r a ons prey ibe by tFse City and agree to the terms cif the permit. 1 rani=/Age t Si gnatu re gffice U52 Only: ' Permit Fee Paid _ Late Initials . 3~ Park AQpl~tativn Continued ~ if Required List anv vendor information andlar sches~atics nn this paKe, -__ __ -HAMiE_ ADDRESS TYPE ,, 6 ~ a ~/ -~ p ~' -` ~ r ~ ,~: ~~~ ~~~ ~~! ~~ ~ , i n I ' ") ' C`} '~ ~~ J ,, r~ 30 29 2~~ 27,...5 l z2 21 K,Q 'ti 3 f.~ ~ ~~y gS LS BS 6S 09 I 9 Z9 ~g by ~s ~e~tCt1 . ~., '~.a n, ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ w ~ M S+ti ~ N iii ~D .p t,n O W r ~ ch p ~ .~ ~ .-. M ~ N `'a ~. O ~ ~ i ~ M ~ n o0 ~ ~ I+IUI"ilht+d ~ ~ sKOn a~ ~"ay h w ~ ~ tsi Elat3:IS ~.~ ~ n ,A ~- .. ., M ~ 0 $~ $b 85 ':.. ~a ~vJ W ~ ~ ~ . .~ ~ `~ ~ ..~,. __ d _~" _ - -- ~al )Q1 ., .. -- -~ ~ a~ :.~ ': s -~ ~~.~ . _. ,.o ~ . ~: . ~~ .. _, _. . ~,~~,' -- .Q ~~ --~ Q t - - ~~ 5~i- INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION 2008 MEETING DATES January 8, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. January 15, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. January 22, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. February 5, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. February 12, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. February 19, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. March 4, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. March 11, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. March 18, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. April 1, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. April 8, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. April 15, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. April 22, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. May 6, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. May 13, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. May 20, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. June 3, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. June 10, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. June 17, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. Approved December 4, 2007 July 1, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. July 8, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. July 15, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. August 12, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. August 19, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. September 9, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. September 16, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. September 23, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. October 7, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. October 14, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. October 21, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. November 4, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. November 18, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. December 2, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. December 9, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. December l 6, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. December 23, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. ~~. V ( 1 % - 5~ J~ From: "Friends of St. Sebastian River" <info@fssr.ora> Date: December 3, 2007 12:59:07 AM EST To: <infoC~fssr.org> Subject: Wild Turkey mine Attn all Friends members and others, If you had the opportunity to attend our General Meeting this past Tuesday, Buzz Herrmann, one of our Board members, brought to our attention a project that has recently come to our attention, that has potential impacts to the St. Sebastian River and its watershed. The project is a proposed rock mine known as the Wild Turkey mine. It seems to be referred to both as a sand mine and a rock mine. Our understanding at this point is that they plan to excavate to a deep enough level to in fact extract limestone rock. We are still in the process of teaming the details of the proposed project and are asking that you pay attention to and comment on the issue when the opportunity presents itself. The owner or representatives of the project have met with the county staff in the formal process known as the "Technical Review Committee". We are still in the process of gathering information of the review an d the owners comments to the concerns expressed by the county. We have heard that the project may be on the agenda of the Indian River County Planning & Zoning Committee on December 13. The County P & Z meeting is held in the County Commission Chambers at 7 PM and you can find out more information. about the Committee and links to their agendas at http://www. ircgov.com/Boards/PZC/Index. htm. This email contains an attachment which is a Google Earth link. If you have that program installed on your computer, clicking on the link will open the program and you will "fly" directly to the reference point that I have created. If you do not have the Google Earth program installed on your computer, you can use the Indian River County Property Appraisers website to look up the location of the mine. They also have aerial maps available on their website. The property is listed under "Wild Turkey Estates LLC"and is made up of several parcels. The Property Appraisers website is http://www:ircpa.org/. If you can view the Google Earth image, I annotated it with the intersection of 37th Street and 82nd Avenue in Vero Beach. The project is near this intersection and it is also the location of the adjacent Sexton Ranch. As you are likely aware, the county recently purchased development rights to the Sexton Ranch in the form of a conservation easement. This allows the family to maintain ownership of their property but removes their ability to develop it, in perpetuity, as long as the parties agree to keep it as such. 1 have outlined the parcels that make up the Wild Turkey Estates in red. Needless to say, a sand or rock mine does not operate in a vacuum and therefore there is concern for such an intensive operation being adjacent to conservation land. You will also notice from the aerial photo that there is a canal running along the west side of 82 Avenue and adjacent to part of the Wild Turkey Estates property. This canal is known as "Lateral C" and is part of the Sebastian River Water Control District (SRWCD). The SRWCD is essentially a district to control the water drainage and supply for the citrus and agricultural properties south of route 512 in Sebastian, south to 26th Street in Vero Beach. They were authorized in 1927 under Florida Statute "298", which grants them their authority. You can find more information on the district on their website at http://srwcd.com/. The Lateral C canal extends all the way from Vero Beach north under route 510 and drains into the South Prong of the St. Sebastian River. There is a "control structure" or dam on Lateral C just north of route 510. This can be seen from-the road and there is also, what I believe is a picture of the dam, on the "About Us" page of their website. As a result of the close proximity of the Lateral C canal to the proposed Wild Turkey mine, we are concerned about what impacts that will have on the St. Sebastian River. As you may recall from our mission statement, our area of concern and advocacy is for the St. Sebastian River and its watershed. Because of all the development and modifications of the natural habitat and hydrology, that historic watershed has been drastically changed and increased by the desire to drain and prevent flooding in the areas where we live and have agricultural operations.&nbs p; So as you can see, events as far away as Vero Beach can now have an impact on the river and its watershed! There are other sand mines in the county and those of you who are familiar with them know that noise, traffic and dust are a major concern near them. In the case of this proposed mine, we believe that it is planned to excavate deep enough to remove the limestone rock which is used in the manufacture of concrete. I believe it is also used for road beds. There are some links below to several local news stories on this and mining issues in our area in general. You will also find a link to a story II I 0.145 --~ from the Miami Herald on the issue of rock mining in south Florida. There apparently has been actions taken recently to limit such mining in South Florida because of concerns about the Everglades and the fact that they are running out of space where it can be done. The south Florida limestone rock is apparently considered the best quality for the manufacture of concrete, but it would appear that bec ause o f the recent limitations, mining companies are looking to other areas for sources of the limestone rock. As you probably know, much of Florida relies on ground water for its drinking supply. There are several layers of ground water, the most famous is probably the Floridan which is a very deep aquifer. There are at least a couple of shallower aquifers separated by layers or some sort of barrier or "hard pan". One of our concems would be for the depth of this mine and what affects that would have on the water table and shallow aquifers. If this mine disturbs a shallow hard pan, it could drain surrounding surface waters changing the local hydrology and exposing the lower aquifer to possible contaminants. It could also expose the adjacent canal to contaminants due to seepage. Those contaminants could be remnants from previous agricultural operations on the property or just nutrients that could leach out with the disturbance or concentration of water into the mining area.< /DIV> The mine operator will likely claim that there will be no seepage. As I previously mentioned, much of Florida depends on ground water for its supply of water. Ground water is essentially based upon the transportation and percolation of water through the ground. Florida is built on this limestone which has been. compared to Swiss cheese and is very porous. Dr. Brian Lapointe of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has been doing a lot of research on the coral reefs in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean and what part this water movement may have on their die-off. His research has shown that the septic systems in the Keys has a dramatic effect and that ground water in limestone moves a lot quicker than expected. In the Caribbean and even South Florida, they. apparently deep-well inject their treated wastewater effluent into deeper aquifers and he has found that even this water does not remain iso lated and is affecting the coral reefs. This is also referred to as "Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), which is a technology that much of the Everglades restoration is being bet on! Needless to say, there is a lot concern by us and others about this project. We will let you know when we learn more and when if we get confirmation that this issue will be on the agenda of an upcoming IRC P & Z meeting. Here are the links to the stories and information that I have found on mining and this project: Press Journal Editorial: Mining Venture a real Turkey, Nov. 18 2007 Press Journal: Sand-mine owner asks Indian River County for Regulations no moratorium Nov 18 2007 Press Journal: Indian River County may fast-track new mining rules Nov 20 2007 Press Journal Editorial: Indian River must get serious about mining problems Nov 25 2007 FL Department of Environmental Protection -Mine permitting and reclamation Miami Herald, Sep. 14, 2007 -Engineers see little harm in NW Dade rock mining Florida Trend magazine - "Rock and a Hard Place", Sep. 2007 GeoScienceWorld -Assessing the Vulnerability of a Municipal Well Field to Contamination in a Karst Aquifer, Nov 2005 Thanks, Tim Tim Glover, President Friends of St. Sebastian River 772-589-0636 www.fssr.org info a(~.fssr.org ~~o