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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11282012 Minutesarv�� ��� �,.�I�� �IIY�wr. . ��.` ` , —.._ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 - 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor McPartlan called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Deacon John Dunlop of St. Sebastian Catholic Church gave the invocation. 3. Vice Mayor Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Bob McPartlan Vice-Mayor pon Wright Council Member Jerome Adams Council Member Andrea Coy Council Member Jim Hill Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Community Development Director, Joseph Griffin Administrative Services Director, Deb Krueger Deputy Police Chief, Greg Witt Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy MIS Senior Systems Analyst, Barbara Brooke-Reese 5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None. 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. 12.141 A. Good Neighbor Certificates - Bruce Tufts and Carol Bassano Betsy Fields Connelly read the synopsis of Mr. Tufts and Ms. Bassano's benevolent act. Mayor McPartlan presented each with a certificate of appreciation. (see attached) Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2012 Page Two 12.142 B. Children's Home Society - Jamie Adcock, Associate Director of Development; Frank Avilla, Adoptions Marketinq Specialist ii. Proclamation — National Runawav Prevention Month — November i. Proclamation — National Adoption Month — November Mayor McPartlan read both proclamations and presented them to Jamie Adcock. Ms. Adcock said the Treasure Coast Children's Home Society Adoptions Team has succeeded their goal for the last four years and for the month of November, they have placed 25 children in forever homes. She invited anyone interested in adopting to contact the Children's Home Society. 12.037 C. Presentation of Plaque to Employee of the Quarter — Kathv Falzone, Recreation Supervisor Mayor McPartlan read a synopsis of Ms. Falzone's service to the community and presented her with an appreciation plaque. Brief Announcements Ms. Coy announced the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Light Up Night on Friday, November 30t" from 5:30-8 p.m. and said maps of participating businesses would be in Friday's newspaper and at the Chamber. She also announced the annual Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 1 St at 6 p.m. starting at Main Street, proceeding down to Riverview Park where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting for the children. Mr. Adams said World Aids Day is celebrated each year giving people an opportunity to unite in the fight against HIV and commemorate those who have passed away. He announced the Wabasso Church of God will be providing educational material and testing on December 1St from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor McPartlan announced a joint Council meeting with Fellsmere City Council tomorrow, November 29th at 6 p.m. at their City Hall to discuss topics of mutual concern. 7. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of City 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. A. Approval of Minutes — 11/14/12 Regular Meeting 12.003 B. Prior Approval for Council Travel to FLC Institute for Elected Municipal Officials — January 25-27, 2013 — Ocala (City Clerk Transmittal) 12.143 C. Approve the Application Process for the 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the Amount of $2,844 (PD Transmittal, Letter, Application) Mr. Adams asked to pull item 7C. Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2012 Page Three MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Wright to approve items A and B. Result of the roll call vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Passed 5-0. Item 7C Mr. Adams asked if the scanner unit would be installed in one patrol car or mobile. Deputy Chief Witt said it would be shared among four sergeants and four corporal's cars, utilized twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; they would like additional scanners, but it is a luxury item at this point. MOTION by Mr. Adams and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve item 7C. Result of the roll call vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Passed 5-0. 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. 12.135 A. Council Member Assignments to IRC and Reqional Committees i. Request from Council Member Adams to Serve as Alternate to Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce (City Clerk Transmittal) Ms. Coy said Mr. Wright never missed a meeting but she would gladly give her alternate position to Mr. Adams. Mr. Hill asked to be considered for the position. Mr. Wright said the Chamber's Executive Director expressed concern with Board matters that might come before Council for a vote such as leases or funding matters. The City Clerk explained that in looking back through records, Ms. Coy was the appointed alternate and Mr. Adams asked to serve at Council's discretion. Ms. Coy nominated Mr. Adams to serve as the alternate. Mr. Wright nominated Mr. Hill. Mayor McPartlan said by virtue of seniority, he would give it to Mr. Hill. Based on three affirmative recommendations for Mr. Hill, he was appointed alternate. Mr. Wright said the Chamber is open to anyone on Council that would like to talk to them. Mr. Adams said he was interested in learning about the business community which could also be done by reading the meeting minutes. B. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 12.073 i. Interview, Unless Waived, Submit Nominations for One Unexpired, Vacant Regular Member Position (City Clerk Transmittal, Applications, Ad, List) Mr. Wright explained that as a former Committee member, he was very familiar with Ms. Webster and if an existing member was moved up, the alternate position would be available for Mrs. Flescher. Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2012 Page Four MOTION by Mr. Wright and SECOND by Ms. Coy to move Ms. Webster up to the regular member position and have Mrs. Flescher serve as the alternate member. Mrs. Flescher said she is a 16 year resident with two children and her family is an avid outdoor family. She asked to be considered for the alternate spot. Mrs. Flescher was appointed to the alternate member position to expire May 31, 2015 and Ms. Webster to the vacant regular member position to expire May 31, 2014. 9. PUBLIC HEARING - None 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 11. PUBLIC INPUT — None. 12. NEW BUSINESS 12.144 A. Update IRC 12-4-12 Hearing to Consider Amendment to Siqn Requlations in Roseland Area (City Manager Transmittal, IRC P&Z Excerpt, IRC Memo) The City Manager reported that the County's sign regulations are stricter than the City's in this case requiring McDonald's to upgrade their sign along with their current fa�ade improvements but in order to be business friendly, the County decided to eliminate the new sign requirement from their code. The County's Planning and Zoning Commission approved the regulation change with the stipulation that McDonald's upgrades their sign within five years and the revision is scheduled to be considered by the Indian River County Commission. Ms. Coy said she was previously concerned this would have an overriding effect throughout the district, but that is not the case and thanked the City Manager for his research. 12.145 B. Update Go-Line Operations (City Manaqer Transmittal, Maps) The City Manager said there has been conversation regarding the stops on Route 11 and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of a Transportation Development Plan (TDP) that will include a chapter on the Go-Line operations. He said the Go-Line has committed not to make any changes to the drop off locations until they conduct a public hearing in Sebastian which has yet to be scheduled. He said proposed, unofficial changes have been provided in the agenda packet, but they will not make changes until they have public hearings. Ms. Coy said she was glad to hear the routes are on hold and there will be public hearings. Mr. Wright said he was concerned with the long distance, through heavy traffic, that people would have to walk when getting dropped off at Murphy Oil to go to Walmart; safety is of paramount importance and then convenience. Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2012 Page Five Ms. Coy noted the Walmart manager was more concerned with people getting wet in the rain than bringing the carts back from Murphy Oil. Mr. Hill said many people might also be going to the Dollar Store, Ay Jalisco Restaurant or the Taco Bell/KFC Restaurant; it is a free ride; there are other options for disabled individuals to get rides; and he asked them to keep an open mind when reviewing this. Ms. Coy asked Mr. Hill to ride the bus to see who is getting on and watch the effort it takes the driver when a person in a wheel chair gets on. In response to Mr. Adams, Mayor McPartlan said route times cannot be adjusted because the buses meet at hubs to catch transfers. Mayor McPartlan (who also serves as MPO Chairman) said they won't make changes until the public hearings are held and he invited the public to use the Go-Line's interactive web site and e-mail the County Commissioners, noting the stops will be on the December 12th MPO agenda, the only thing that has stopped was Route 11 going into Brevard County. He said they are trying to make the free ride as efficient as possible, there is a lot of interesting information on the ridership numbers, which is not high in Sebastian, and he urged the public to e-mail the Commissioners, Council and participate in the hearings. There was no public input. 12.146 C. Consider Membership to Interaqencv Coalition of Indian River Countv (City Clerk Transmittal, By-Laws) The City Clerk said this is new committee which is asking for interested agencies to submit a letter if they want to join. Mr. Hill said he served on the committee and it would be worthy of having a Sebastian member on the committee. Ms. Coy noted they are struggling to get off the ground and asked if there was a chance to have Commissioner O'Bryan make a sales pitch for the committee, noting she wanted to prevent any duplication of efforts with the entities. Mayor McPartlan explained duplication is prevented by the meeting and sharing of plans; the Executive Board of St. Lucie County has been in existence for a decade; this board is looking to run under the umbrella of the United Way to gather funds for a paid consultant. The City Manager said he has heard the membership fee might be $500 and it may be wise to receive more information. Mr. Wright said he too was concerned with the $500; noting to have someone run this effectively, it would take a highly paid position; some organizations are set up to have their money goes towards the salaries of the people involved; he does not want to see a new bureaucracy set up; and asked if it attracts the money, what happens to the smaller entities who are not part of the committee. He said he would like more information. Mr. Hill agreed but said sometimes it takes well paid individuals to get good things done in the world, the idea behind the round table is good idea. Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2012 Page Six Ms. Coy said Chief Morris has been participating in the roundtable and could provide positive things to say. The City Manager offered to have someone speak to them the second meeting in January or the first meeting in February. 13. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS — None. 14. CITY MANAGER MATTERS The City Manager reported that Representative Mayfield has asked that items for the December 19th Delegation Meeting be submitted to her by December 13t". He asked that Council Members submit items to him so he can draft bullet list for them to review at their December 12th Council meeting. He said they may want to request funding to research the issues facing the Indian River Lagoon, talk about their standard home rule issue, and unfunded mandates. Ms. Coy suggested adding the issue of the State funding that is owed to the County for beach renourishment. 15. CITY CLERK MATTERS 12.147 A. Opportunitv to Acquire I-Pads for Council In Effort to Go "Paperless" (Citv Clerk Transmittal) The City Clerk said she had interest expressed by members, and Systems Analyst Barbara Brooke-Reese has obtained a price of $370 to purchase an I-Pad for any Member interested. She asked that they let her know if they would like one to use during their term. Ms. Coy said she had decided to try one. 16. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Council Member Hill Mr. Hill said there were pedestrian issues last year during Light Up Night on U.S.1 near the auto parts store and asked that the City Manager get with the Chamber to make it safer. The City Manager said he would take care of it. Mr. Wright concurred with Mr. Hill noting the speed limit is dangerous with the parallel parking on U.S. 1. B. Mavor McPartlan Mayor McPartlan invited the public to come to Riverview Park on Saturday to meet Santa Claus. C. Vice Mavor Wriqht Mr. Wright asked Council to consider how the City will pay or what the City will eliminate to pay for future road projects; he estimates they will need $400,000-600,000 a year to maintain the roads which isn't in the budget and before they get caught up using reserves, he would like them to look at this very carefully. Regular City Council Meeting November 28, 2012 Page Seven D. Council Member Adams 12.148 i. Consider Awareness Proclamation for Indian River Laqoon (Citv Clerk Transmittal) Mr. Adams asked Council to consider an awareness proclamation for the Indian River Lagoon like the one prepared by St. Lucie County for the St. Lucie Estuary. He cited Lagoon facts from the St. Johns River Water Management District's website noting a proclamation would go a long way in bringing the Lagoon's plight to the forefront. Ms. Coy said there should be information posted to the Natural Resources Board's website. Mr. Hill said the City has done a tremendous amount over the last decade to reduce the pollutants into the Lagoon. Mr. Wright said he is doing some research on what kind of testing is underway for the sea grasses; Indian River County Commissioner Zorc is planning a meeting of elected officials to discuss the Lagoon next year; this would be a perfect subject for the Delegation meeting. Ms. Coy said it was going to take money; they need to focus in Sebastian because all the data gathering is happening south of here. Mayor McPartlan said part of the education could be a sign posted at the pier saying, "Please enjoy our beautiful river, don't pollute" and on the reverse it could say, "Thank you for coming, please support the local businesses." The City Manager offered to look into some signs. Mr. Adams said the proclamation would be to bring awareness to the Lagoon so people do their part in protecting it. The City Manager offered to draft a proclamation for the December agenda. E. Council Member Cov Ms. Coy announced she still has spots open Saturday, December 8t" to ring the Salvation Army bell and interested people should call her at 388-0961. Mr. Wright invited the pubic to attend the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Event to be held December 7th at Riverview Park at 12:30 p.m. 17. Being no further business, Mayor McPartlan adjourned the regular meeting at 7:50 pm Approved at the December 12, 2012 Regular City Council meeting. i�/f� ��ti �i C� � Bob McPartlan, Mayor ATT —� Sally A. M o, MMCt– City Clerk Sebastian Good Neighbors - Bruce Tufts and Carol Bassano Sunday, October 7th, 2012 began as any other day for Jackie Osborne. It was a beautiful day and very warm. Sometime around the noon hour, Jackie accompanied her pet dog outside to the back yard. It was a chance for her to take a break from at home work and get some fresh air. As she strolled about, she inadvertantly steppped down into a hole, which has been there for some time. Down she went and landed HARD on her left side and her left elbow. She knew at that moment she was in serious trouble. She knew that at the very least, she had broken something in her elbow. Jackie is a very cool soul who is not prone to panic and freak out mode; but there she was, unable to get up and cradling her damaged arm against her body. She has an empty lot to one side, no help there, her neighbor on the other side could not hear her calis for help. There was no one. About this time two recently moved neighbors, Bruce Tufts and Carol Bassano were returning from the grocery store. They live two doors west of Jackie. Carol was unloading bags from her car when she heard a voice calling "HELP". She found Bruce and the two of them began searching for the victim. Soon enough, they checked Jackie's back yard and found herjust as she had been for at least fifteen minutes. They rushed to her side and could see how swollen her arm had become and that she was in some distress. They joked saying, "Hi! We're your new neighbors!" (they had not yet met Jackie). The very fortunate thing was that both Bruce and Carol are Nursing students and new what and most importantly, what NOT to do. Jackie asked Bruce to find me, but I was in the shower and could not hear him knocking or yelling for me. 911 was called and they responded quickly; Jackie was taken to Sebastian River Medical Center. I got there as soon as I heard the news. Jackie was in a temporary cast and was being discharged with a referral to a specialist at Holmes Regional. The upshot is, Jackie underwent surgery to have a TOTAL elbow replacement , every single bone was shattered, and she has the twelve inch scar to prove it. She continues to do well and will only get better with therapy. I thought this was such a great story in light of what could have happened. Jackie is a senior and between the heat of the day and systemic shock, there might have been a very different outcome. As it is, two very caring people chose NOT to ignore a call for help and they did what they had to do. They deserve the thanks of the community for what they did for Jackie. I am grateful to have a good neighbor system in place where we all try to watch out for one another. THAT is what makes a community and not just a place to live. Gratefully and Respectfully Submitted, Betsy Field-Connelly