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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06112008CIPWorkshopmvoF HOME QF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM WORKSHOP MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008 - 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. 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 MIS Systems Analyst, Rob Messersmith Finance Director, Ken Killgore Police Lieutenant, Michelle Morris Police Lieutenant, Bob Lockhart 4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM A. CITY MANAGER PRESENTATION The City Manager thanked the Finance Director and his staff for bringing the City this far and said the projects for the evening included input from Council, committee members, and staff. He presented a PowerPoint presentation (attached) and requested feedback for direction. Capital Improvement Program Workshop June 11, 2008 Page Two He said a new DST funded project will be drainage improvements at Potomac Avenue. He recommended not increasing the stormwater assessment fee unless there was a major capital project to justify the increase. He reported the recreation impact fees came in well for the last five years and suggested a complete revamp of Schumann Park and maybe a pocket park at the Airport. He noted the main project slated for the community redevelopment monies is the Indian River Drive/Main Street improvements projected to go to P & Z on June 19t" and final approval by Council on July 9t" and he reported another grant was applied for from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). He said the Airport is starting to be cash poor and we should find new projects to bring in revenues. He listed the past year's accomplishments as the quarter round installation, the Twin Ditch improvement, Stonecrop Crossing, Easy Street improvement to be completed in August, Sebastian Boulevard beautification engineering and design, the new pedestrian bridges to be done by Fall, the Periwinkle retention pond and the sidewalks. Public Input Ronnie Hewett, President, Indian River County Boys and Girls Club, requested an outdoor, covered basketball court to be included in the City's Capital Improvement Plan. He said he has spoken to City staff about this who request a the roof to keep with the complex's ambience. Discussion followed on how many children the Sebastian Club serves, how the covered court would be used and the Club's capital project priorities. Mr. Hewett said the Club was hoping the City would cover 1/3 of the cost. Don Wright, N. Fischer Circle, Chair, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, stated that when the Barber Street Sports Complex reaches capacity, Council should think long term because land acquisitions or adjustments might be needed to build new facilities. He said Schumann Park should be a priority and it should be a full basketball court, and a new community center will soon be needed. He invited volunteers to join the committee to make recommendations to Council. 2 Capital Improvement Program Workshop June 11, 2008 Page Three B. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Neglia asked if rolling ahead with the millage rate would save some monies to use. The City Manager explained tonight's discussion is for special, earmarked revenues, and whether you stick with current millage, rolled-back millage, or adjusted millage, he reported the City will be scrambling to maintain the same level of services. Mr. Neglia continued with questions regarding repairing the sidewalks, the Riverview Park restroom lift station, and the Periwinkle pond. Mr. Neglia asked how much our portion of the Schumann-Barber intersection would be and the City Manager said $1.5 million which the county hasn't committed to yet. Ms. Simchick reminded that Representative Poppell did bring an option that if we pay up front, we will receive a grant advancement and Council needs to let Mr. Minner know if that is desired. The City Manager confirmed there is a chance to get those monies back, but cautioned that we need county support so we don't commit above our heads. Discussion followed on revamping Schumann Park only for basketball. Mr. Neglia said there should be a full basketball court at Schumann. Mayor Coy recommended the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee come back with some recommendations. The City Manager offered to redirect the existing $80,000 to landscape, signage, basketball court, additional tennis courts and restroom improvements and not bring back the handball court. Council agreed. Mr. Paternoster pointed out that we should have a more pristine entranceway to the Airport if we are hoping for economic development. The City Manager said he thought the drive was broken into segments and offered to look into if for him. Mr. Paternoster asked if parking was considered in front of the Police station. The City Manager reported on two plans that were found not to be advantageous and said he would go back to the drawing board. Mr. Paternoster asked what kind of restrictions the new USFWS grant will place on the Main Street project because the first grant restricts the park use for 25 years. The City Manager said he would provide a copy of the grant application to Council Ms. Simchick said she would like to fund the Schumann Park project, she would like to see a sports complex at the City Hall complex, and though a Capital Improvement Program Workshop June 11, 2008 Page Four park at the Airport was presented, it should be a recommendation of Council and should be backed our for now and perhaps considered when all projects are considered and when it gets busy out there. Mr. Wolff suggested a miniature golf course at the Golf Course would be a nice place to go in the future for the community. Mayor Coy said the Airport park would not be good right now and should come from the enterprise fund, she would like to help the Boys and Girls Club if we require a the roof but at a later time, noting Little Hollywood has a gorgeous facility for children and is basically happy with the CIP program. 5. Being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Approved at the June 2 5th , 2 ol@~gular City Council meeting. Andrea Coy, Mayor ATTE,S~: ~\ Sally A. M ~ , MMC -City Clerk 4 CITY COU NCI L 1St WORKSHOP FY 08-09 CIP PRESENTATION crrvol= PREPARED BY AL MINNER -CITY ~~ FY 08-09 CIP -- AD O PT I O N PROCESS HOME OF PELICAN KLAND 1.1ST Council Workshop Held on June 11tH 2. P&Z Commission Recommendation on June 19tH 3.2nd Council Workshop -July Stn 4. Final Council Adoption • Expected for Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1 HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND ~IYR FY 08-09 CIP WORKSHOP GOALS HOME OE PELICAN ISLAND rs 1 •Provide Recommendation on CIPs Formulated with Input from Council, Recreation Committee and Department Heads •Provide Financial Status on Special Revenue Funds •Receive Feedback and Direction PROJECTS ~~ '~ _ ~!" ~_ _ ~, HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND FY 08-09 CIP PRESENTATION 2