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SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2010 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Mayor Gillmor called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Father John Morrissey, St. Sebastian Catholic Church gave the invocation.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
Vice -Mayor Jim Hill
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Eugene Wolff
Council Member Don Wright
Staff Present:
City Manager, Al Minner
City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Airport Director, Joseph Griffin
Administrative Services Director, Debra Krueger
Finance Director, Ken Killgore
Deputy Police Chief, Greg Witt
Police Captain, Bob Lockhart
MIS Systems Analyst, Rob Messersmith
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members
6. 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.
10.122 A. Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Presentation Economic
5 Development Activity Report (City Manager Transmittal)
Bill Penney, Chairman of the Economic Development Division of the Indian River
County Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief overview of the Division and
introduced Helene Caseltine.
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Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director of the Indian River County Chamber
of Commerce gave an update on the Chamber's efforts through a PowerPoint
presentation. (see attached). She displayed a packet of information which is sent to
businesses that express an interest in relocation Indian River County. She stated that
funding comes in part from Indian River County and the rest from private donations.
Ms. Caseltine responded to questions from Council in regard to direct marketing, such
as attendance at trade shows; how the average Indian River County salary of $35,879 is
determined by the Agency for Workforce Development, noting the current average is
based on 2008 figures for private employment. She noted that Indian River County,
Fellsmere and Vero Beach will all have questions on their November ballots for tax
abatement.
Ms. Caseltine was commended for the work of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Gillmor noted that the Indian River County Economic Division receives only
$119,000 from Indian River County, comparing that to Martin County which funds
$800,000, St. Lucie County $650,000, Brevard County $1.2 M and the City of
Okeechobee $150,000.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member 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 -17 A. Approval of Minutes August 11, 2010
10.080 B. Approve Sebastian Property Owners Association Use of Chambers and
19 Broadcast Services for Candidate Forum on 10/218/10 7 pm to 9 pm (City
Clerk Transmittal)
10.123 C. Award Contract for Monitoring Services for Debris Clean -up Contract to Neel
21-23 Schaffer Based on Formal Bid Prices (City Manager Transmittal, Bid Tab)
09.125 D. Airport Transfer of Utility Installation to Indian River County (Airport Transmittal,
25 -31 Bill of Sale, Warranty Memo)
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor Gillmor to approve the Consent Agenda.
The City Clerk noted for the record that item C, the SPOA candidate forum will be
10/18/10 and not 10/28/10.
Result of the roll call vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Passed 5 -0
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8. COMMITTEE REPORTS 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.
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.111 A. 2 Reading and Final Adoption Ordinance No. 0 -10 -04 Police Pension Chapter
33 -21 185 Plan Changes in State and Federal Regulations (Administrative Services
Transmittal, 0- 10 -04)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58,
ARTICLE III, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONFLICTS. (PJ 8/1110)
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 0 -10 -04 by title and Mayor Gillmor opened the
public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to enact Ordinance No. 0- 10 -04.
There was no public comment.
Mr. Wright said as they read this over, he asked if the pension plan is being modified to
comply with IRS rules, and there is no change in benefit level.
Lee Dehner, Attorney for Police Officers Pension Fund, explained this was to ensure IRS
co- compliance and to extend Board terms to four years and extend the maximum to
invest in equities up to 70% of their value which is based upon the recommendation of
their consultant.
Result of the roll call vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Passed 5 -0
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10.084 A. Art Club Use Agreement (City Manager Transmittal, Proposed Agreement)
57 -60
Mayor Gillmor turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Hill and recused himself from this
matter due to his membership with the Art Club. (see form attached)
The City Manager explained generic facility use and said this use agreement formalizes
the Art Club use of the facility at 1245 Main Street.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Wright.
There was no public input on the matter.
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Mr. Wright noted the indemnity clause in the agreement, and said they need evidence
that they maintain liability insurance. The City Manager said the City is accepting liability
on this, and Mr. Wright said that is a major problem for an organization using City
property which will be open to the public for sales. He said typically cities would look for
indemnification so the entire contract has very little meaning if we are not holding them
to that.
Mr. Wolff asked how this compares to the Historical Society or Indian River State
College and if they carried liability insurance. The City Manager said he didn't think they
did, but he didn't have a clear answer.
Discussion followed on different types of uses at City facilities; and whether or not they
are required to provide liability insurance.
Mr. Wolff asked what Exhibit A referred to and the City Manager said it was a map of
the facility which did not make it into the packet that needed to be drawn up.
Ms. Coy suggested if they approve, per Council's directive to keep the facilities at Main
Street for the time being, that down the road Council can change the use of facility and
highlighted that the Club's use is not forever.
Mr. Wright suggested finding out what practices the City has for other non profits, noting
this is a little bit different because there will be sales.
Mr. Hill said Council was not prepared to make a decision, and cited what is needed to
get this done: insurance and exhibit A.
The City Manager said there is no emergency and he had moved at Council's directive,
noting groups such as sea scouts, quilters use the City's facilities and part of that is the
City's responsibility, that when you open doors you do accept some risk.
Ms. Coy formally withdrew her motion.
Mr. Hill stated the item was deferred until the City Manager brings the item back with
further information.
Mayor Gillmor returned to his seat at the dais.
10.085 B. Powerline Road Presentation Update by John M. Boner, P.E., Masteller Moler,
61 Inc. (City Manager Transmittal)
The City Manager introduced Steve Moler of Masteller Moler to update City Council on
the Powerline Road project.
Steve Moler, Vice President, Masteller Moler, gave a brief update on their contract to
design the Powerline Road project.
John Boyer, Project Engineer, Masteller Moler, said they have been working on design
and permitting, have the St. Johns River Water Management District and Army Corps of
Engineers permits in hand, are missing State permits but the project is time critical so
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construction is slated to begin right at the end of the school year, bids will go out a the
end of February/March and the plan is to start at CR 512 and work north to have that
complete by the time kids start back to school in the fall. Mr. Moler said he worked with
the School Board and wanted to thank them for dedicating land to the City for this project
in exchange for improvements along the rights -of -way.
Ms. Coy asked if the City is still getting the escrowed Ashbury money. The City
Manager said it has not been used but they have until 2014.
Mr. Wolff noted the Barber Street improvement project has proven to be tedious and
slow, and asked how this project will differ in getting done on time.
Mr. Boyer said he was not familiar with that project but he will be very up front about
working on school time, will speak to the Manager about penalties, noted the scope is
limited, and he anticipated moving the project along in a timely manner.
The City Manager said this is new road and not an improvement and differs from Barber
Street, the concerns will be dust and debris to surrounding residences; and once opened
we will see traffic patterns changed.
Mr. Wolff said he appreciated the attention to the school time frame and penalty.
Mayor Gillmor asked the City Manager to check with the State and contractor on the
Barber Street project to see if there is any penalty clause to get them moving.
The City Manager said he believed the State was doing everything they could to keep
the project on track, there are penalty clauses available, but said whether they meet the
December 24 deadline is yet to be seen but the contractor will have liquidated damages
and be down ranked on future bids.
11. PUBLIC INPUT
Frank Bilotta, 994 South Easy Street, said he learned that the Indian River County
Administrator is recommending eliminating life guard services at Treasure Shores
Beach, noting Treasure Shores is the only ADA certified beach site, is the third most
attended beach in the County, was named number two beach in the State in a
magazine. He cited the County's mission statement in regard to public safety and
quality of life, said lifeguards have made numerous rescues, and Sebastian reaps
economic benefit from the beach being attended. He said he had a petition with 1500
signatures with a goal of 3000 and urged Council to help join Commissioners Flescher
and O'Bryan who approved of keeping the life guards, and asked them to write letters,
and issue a resolution to the Commission.
In response to Mr. Wolff, Mr. Bilotta said the other Commissioners have done nothing
and his attempts to contact them have been unsuccessful.
Norman Meyers, Lions Club of Sebastian, thanked City Council for its continued support
for the Fourth of July Festival; noting people come from all around to attend, and
commended all the City employees who keep everyone safe and the area clean during
the event.
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He said the Lions purchased a triple tier fountain they want to install in the park with
$3300 from the proceeds of the event. Dr. Meyers said the Lions Club is in a Mark of
Distinction contest to fund improvements to Barber Street Sports Complex and asked for
community support.
Mr. Hill thanked Dr. Meyers and the Lions for all they do for the City, stating that is a day
that everyone looks forward to.
Harvey Wheeler said he was compelled to come forward as he thought Mr. Wolff's offer
to return his paycheck was worth a plug, noting little offerings fill the gaps of disconnect
between government and the people.
Joe McManus, 13450 77 Street, Indian River County, said Treasure Shores Beach
was built twenty years ago and that this is a change in policy that could lead to a
drowning. He said last year the Indian River Shores City Council convinced the County
Commission to keep lifeguards at the Tracking Station Beach and soon after there was a
dramatic two person rescue. He urged Council to get involved in keeping guards at
Treasure Shores.
12. NEW BUSINESS
10.038 A. Approve Resolution No. R -10 -25 3 Quarter Budget Amendment (Admin.
63 -88 Services Transmittal, R- 10 -25, Comparison, Status Reports, Schedule,
Accomplishments)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2009 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AS PROVIDED FOR IN EXHIBIT "A
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the title of Resolution No. R- 10 -25. The City Manager said this is
the third quarter budget report and the Finance Director could answer questions.
Mr. Wolff asked for a better understanding of how the FDIC covers a certificate of
deposit in excess of $300,000 and if the City is covered in case of default.
The Finance Director said this particular CD was purchased without collateral and FDIC
coverage, and National City was purchased by PNC.
Mr. Wright said we should spread the CDs around to have FDIC coverage. The Finance
Director said there are different types that can be purchased and these rates can be
obtained because they didn't have that coverage. He added they were competitively
secured. Mr. Hill added the 3% return on the bonds was pretty good.
The City Manager said the City has a financial investment policy, with an advisor to
mitigate those risks and if Council would like staff to shake that up, he would take that
directive. Mr. Wright said considering the current bank situation Council might want to
do that; and he would like an opportunity to review the policy on short term investments.
MOTION by Mayor Gillmor and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve Resolution No.
R- 10 -25.
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Mr. Hill stated the budget amendment was well done and he appreciated the work done.
Result of the roll call vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Passed 5 -0.
10.124 B. Consider Approval of Resolution No. R -10 -26 Supporting Prohibition of
89 -91 Chumming on Local Beaches Requested by Mayor Gillmor (City Clerk
Transmittal, R- 10 -26)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE PROHIBITION OF "CHUMMING" OR "BLOODBAITING" FROM INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY BEACHES; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Gillmor said this had been discussed at the Mayors' meeting and he noted Vero
Beach and Indian River Shores had adopted ordinances preventing chumming; and
Orchid was set to adopt an ordinance September 1S He said he witnessed fishermen in
February who were chumming for sharks from a kayak, 100 yards from shore where
people were bathing, and caught a seven foot reef shark and a nine foot lemon shark.
He suggested sending the resolution to Indian River County Commission which had
considered a ban but it did not pass.
The City Attorney read the title of Resolution No. R- 10 -26.
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve Resolution No. R- 10 -26.
All members of City Council strongly supported this resolution in addition to a resolution
urging the County Commission to keep the lifeguards at Treasure Shores Beach.
Mr. Wolff asked if there was a recently passed County ordinance that allowed shark
fishing at unguarded beaches. The City Attorney responded there was a proposed
substitute ordinance talking about chumming within several hundred feet from people or
lifeguards but nothing came of it.
Harvey Wheeler said he was not in favor of the resolution and although he was in
agreement with ethical fishing, people should be able to fish where they want to.
Frank Bilotta said he constantly thinks about tourists who don't know the marine
environment and commended Council for their consideration.
Result of the roll call vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: Nays
Passed 5 -0
Mayor Gillmor asked the City Manager to bring back a resolution at the next meeting
regarding the lifeguards.
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10.125 C. Adiust November and December Council Meeting Schedules (City Manager /City
93 Clerk Transmittal)
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to move recommendation of staff.
There was no public comment.
Result of roll call vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: Nays
Passed 5 -0
13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS none
14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS none
15. CITY CLERK MATTERS
The Clerk announced the election qualifying period is continuing and ends on
September 3rd at 4:30 p.m.
16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
A. Council Member Wright
Mr. Wright said Council has heard many economic development presentations and the
Sebastian Chamber should be invited to speak on what they can do for us and look at
some kind of funding towards economic development.
B. Mayor Gillmor
Mayor Gillmor said he would like to have the contribution to the Chamber be a
discussion item on the agenda because the amounts of money are under the purview of
the City Manager and Council might be able to find $10,000 to $12,000 to come up with
a program to put jobs in the northern part of the County.
Ms. Coy said she couldn't agree more, but they need to focus on the north county, and
quite possibly consider Fellsmere to partner because of their similarities.
The City Manager said the Airport fund might have some money.
C. Vice Mayor Hill
Mr. Hill reminded everyone that school is back in session, and asked everyone to
observe the school zones.
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D. Council Member Coy
Ms. Coy thanked everyone for the opportunity to go to the Florida League of Cities
conference as it turned out to be phenomenal conference.
E. Council Member Wolff
Mr. Wolff said he was dismayed that Indian River County loaned $1 M of taxpayers
dollars to expand a commerce park which was lost; this goes to the need of really getting
to know the people who come to Council for money and as they go forward they need to
be prudent, do our homework and make sure it doesn't happen again.
17. Being no further business, Mayor Gillmor adjourned the regular meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Approved at the September 8 2010 Regular City Council m eeting.
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME -FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME
Gillmor, Richard H.
NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
Sebastian City Council
MAILING ADDRESS
1225 Main Street
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
x CITY COUNTY OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
CITY COUNTY
Sebastian, FL 32958 Indian River
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
City of Sebastian
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
August 25, 2010
MY POSITION IS:
XI ELECTIVE APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council,
commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non advisory bodies who are presented with a voting
conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
inures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea-
sure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the
parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or
to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or
163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that
capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father -in -law,
mother -in -law, son -in -law, and daughter -in -law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you
are abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min-
utes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. However, you
must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made
by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side)
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APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
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The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
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You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
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meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
Richard H. Gillmor
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
hereby disclose that on August 25 20 10
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative,
by
inured to the special gain or loss of
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of
is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
which
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NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
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Indian River Count
Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development
What We Want
Jobs
Better than average wage
Full -time
With benefits
Expanded diversified tax base
Accomplishing Our
Goals
Attraction
Leads generation
Advertising /Marketing
Site selectors
Retention Expansion
Assist in cutting through red tape
Liaison with government agencies
Personal attention
Economic Development
Marketing
What Are Companies Looking For?
Supply of improved /approved industrial land
Inventory of existing buildings
Skilled workforce
Availability of training and education
Alternative Energy
Life Sciences
Information Technology
Aviation /Aerospace
Homeland Security
Light Manufacturing
Economic Development
Marketing
What Are Companies Looking For?
Meaningful incentives
Friendly /fast regulatory process
Business friendly environment
Collaboration and cooperation
Economic Development
Marketing
Examples of County Targeted Industries:
Corporate /Regional
Headquarters
Research
Development
Emerging
Technologies
Sports Facilities
Economic Development
Marketing
Marketing /Recruitment
Tools
Promotional Flash Drive
Competitive Incentives
Inventory of available sites
Statistical and demographic
information
ACCRA
Website
Marketing and Recruitment
Magazine advertising and
editorial coverage such as:
Business Expansion
Business Facilities
Because location is
central to success
Economic Development
Marketing
Includes
Ads on publications' websites
Distribution at major national
and international trade shows
Indian River County, Florida
Indian Rivgr County
Because location is AA 1
central to suuess
Economic Development
Marketing
Marketing and Recruitment Activities
Site Consultant relationships
Lead generation
Direct marketing
One -on -one meetings with existing
businesses
Supply chain database development
Recent Actions
Available to businesses included on
the county's Targeted Industry list
75% of average wage $3,000 /job
100% of average wage $5,000 /job
150% of average wage $7,000 /job
10% bonus if located in the Enterprise Zone
New incentives brochure
with "business friendly"
language
550 distributed in
past 8 months
Revised Local Jobs
Grant Criteria
Updated Marketing
Brochure
Revised Economic
Development Element
Business recruitment, retention, expansion
Expanded Target Industry list
Includes "Consortium for Life Sciences"
Intergovernmental coordination for
economic development
2009 -2010 Chamber
Community Leaders
Summit:
Focus on Economic
Development
Initiatives and Results
Reduce Impact Fees
Initiative: Suspend Impact Fees for fire,
law enforcement, corrections, public
buildings and solid waste
Result:
Adopted 3/3/09
Extended to 3/31/2011
Champion: Commissioner Davis
Project Process
Initiative: Administrative Point Person
Result: Planning Director was named
by the Board of County Commissioners
Champions:
Commissioners Davis and Solari
Buy Local
Initiative: Support local economy
Result: Ordinance adopted 7/14/09 by
County Commission
Champions:
Commissioners Davis and Flescher
Tax Abatement
Referendum
Initiative: Tax Abatement
Result: Commissioners unanimously
approved to place this on the November
2010 ballot
Will also be included on the ballots in
Fellsmere and Vero Beach
Champion: Commissioner O'Bryan
Economic
Development Funding
Initiative: Consistent, dedicated revenue
stream for economic development
Result:
ED funding removed from "charitable"
Considering other funding options
Met with county and city officials
Champion: IR Chamber of Commerce
Adoption of Life
Sciences Accord
The Accord was signed by:
County and all 5 municipalities
Hospitals
IRSC, FAU, FL Tech, School Board, St.
Ed's
IR Neighborhood Association
Chambers of Commerce
Result: Collaboration and consensus
Successes
Local Jobs Grants
Approved
2009: New Jobs Jobs Award
Created Anticipated Amount
SpectorSoft 12 34 $208,000
OcuCue 14 25 $131,000
eMindful 5 70 $500,000
TOTAL 31 129 $839,000
2010 ytd: Jobs Award
Anticipated Amount
INEOS /New Planet 55 $310,000
BioEnergy
AlgaGen (expansion) 10
Software development 57
TOTAL 122
Local Jobs Grants
Approved contin.
36,000
$363,000
$709,000
New Companies
Last 5 -Years
The Chamber has assisted in the
recruitment or retention of: Jobs
CVS Distribution Center 275
Girard Equipment 28
Nailtiques distribution 36
Piper retention 700
SpectorSoft expansion 34
OcuCue 25
eMindful 70
TOTAL created /retained 1,168 jobs
Type of
Company
Number of Jobs
Anticipated
Announcement
Aquaculture
production /HQ
70 -100
Q4, 2010
Solar panel
manufacturing
10 to start; 512 at
full production
Q4, 2010
Aviation
maintenance
20 -30
Q4, 2010
Defense contractor
150
Q 1, 2011
Active Projects
Future Goals
Expediter (2011)
Consistent, dedicated increased funds
Municipality contributions
Spec buildings
Additional commerce park areas
I -95 exit at Oslo
More!
Q &A