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Home My WebLink AboutFALLVol. 4, No. 2 dip Fall 2009 2009 ELECTION RESULTS On November 3, 2009 Sebastian voters re- elected Council incumbents Andrea Coy and Eugene Wolff and elected newcomer Don Wright to the City Council for two year terms to November 2011. Ms. Coy, Mr. Wolff and Mr. Wright were sworn in at a Special Meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009 and following the seating of the new Council, Richard H. Gillmor was elected Mayor and Jim Hill was elected Vice Mayor. The offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor are in place for one year to the next election in November 2010. In addition to election of three new Council members, City voters also approved the Economic Development ad valorem tax exemption. City Council will begin work on the tax exemption program by development and adoption of an ordinance to put the program into effect. The exemption is designed to provide a benefit to new businesses and expanding existing businesses which will create a set number of new jobs for the area. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION IMPORTANT NOTICE St, Johns River Water Management District recently issued a notice to limit landscape watering to one day per week. The schedule is as follows: • Saturday at addresses that end in an odd number or have no address • Sunday at addresses that end in an even number • Tuesday for non - residential landscape irrigation • No irrigation allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. When daylight savings time returns on March 14, 2010, landscape irrigation will return to the two -day — a -week schedule. SEBASTIAN CITY HALL CLOSURES As we continue to reduce operational costs during this staggering economy, City employees will be taking one furlough day per month. Therefore, in addition to the City's regularly scheduled holiday schedule, Sebastian City Hall will be closed on the following days. The Sebastian Police Department and Golf Course will remain open and employees will rotate their time off. • Friday, October 23, 2009 • Friday, November 20, 2009 • Thursday, December 31, 2009 • Friday, January 29, 2010 • Friday, February 26, 2010 • Friday, March 26, 2010 • Friday, April 30, 2010 • Friday, May 29, 2010 • Friday, June 25, 2010 • Friday, July 30, 2010 • Friday August 27, 2010 • Friday, September 24, 2010 SEBASTIAN CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Citizens Police Academy is a twelve (12) week program designed to provide a familiarity and background of the Sebastian Police Department. This program is intended to develop a harmonious relationship between members of the community and law enforcement while at the same time opening a mutually supportive avenue for communication. It is an opportunity for citizens to learn more about their local law enforcement, ask questions, and gain insight into the inner workings of the Sebastian Police Department. Citizens Police Academy 4 4 will be twelve consecutive weeks beginning on Thursday, January 14, 2010 through Thursday, April 01, 2010. Class 4 sessions are scheduled to begin promptly at 6:30 each Thursday evening and will be two to three hours in duration depending on course topic. We are only able to support 25 persons per class. For more information and an application, please contact Community Policing Specialist, Officer Steve Marcinik at 589 -5233 extension 8576. DON'T MAKE IT EASY FOR CROOKS TO TAKE YOUR VALUABLES!! By: City of Sebastian Police Chief Michelle Morris The City of Sebastian has recently experienced an increased number of car burglaries to unsecured vehicles. Please help us help you, by remembering to always secure valuables left in your vehicle out of sight, even at your home. Cell phones, cameras, purses, wallets and even loose change, anything that would attract a thief should be taken with you or placed out of sight or secured as you leave your vehicle. And remember, always secure your vehicles and residence when not occuping them. Together, we can reduce crime. NEW HOURS FOR THE SEBASTIAN AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM LOCATED AT 1235 MAIN STREET • SEBASTIAN, FL OPEN TUESDAY - THURSDAY 11:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. REFERENCE LIBRARY BY APPOINTMENT (772) 581 -1380 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATE: NEW DOG PARK IS OPEN The City recently opened a new off leash Dog Park, located at 245 Keen Terrace, Sebastian. The dog park consists of a total of 7.5 aces. 2.5 acres is fenced in. There is an area for small dogs and an area for larger dogs. Amennities at the Park include: benches, covered picnic tables, water fountain and dog waste dispensers with bags. The dog park is enjoyed by many local residents and visitors from 7:00 a.m. until dusk. IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED AT SCHUMANN TENNIS PARK. Schumann Park Improvements are complete. The City has installed two new lighted basketball courts and resurfaced six existing tennis courts, painted with "US Open" blue, at the request of the Tennis Club. Future plans call for a covered pavilion area for players and restroom improvements. Schumann Tennis Park is located at 1096 Schumann Drive. Stop by and play on the new basketball courts and resurfaced tennis courts. Schuman Park is open from daylight until 10:00 p.m. AIRPORT REPORT LoPresti Aviation will hold its monthly "1st Saturday" event on December 5, 2009 at Hanger'A' next to the airport administration building. Doors open at 0800 with a pancake breakfast, followed by an aviation presentation. All proceeds will go to a Sebastian charity. New Airport Tenant: A branch of NationAir� J _. Aviation Insurance now occupies a 'wing' of the 1..� airport admin. building. NationAir is a nationally recognized insurance broker specializing in aviation insurance. Their home office is in West Chicago, II and has branches throughout the United States welcome our new tenant. We enthusiastically Road Construction: The Airport Access Road East project is proceeding ahead of schedule. H &D Construction is scheduled to complete the project by early February 2010. The project will add much need infrastructure to 'Airport East' allowing for facility expansion. STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY, 2009 In recognition of Florida City Government week during October 18 — 24, 2009, the City of Sebastian hosted its 11th Annual Student Government Day on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Students and Educators from Sebastian area schools, as well as home schooled pupils were invited to tour city departments and ask questions. They were also given the opportunity to participate in a "Mock City Council Meeting ", whereby stu- dents served as administrative and legislative officials for the day. Students served as "May- or" "Council Members ", "City Clerk ", "City Attorney" and "City Manager ". Students debated and implemented a policy issue to benefit the City of Sebastian. The overall exercise allowed students to become familiar with the role and function of local government. Special thanks to the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities for their $500.00 donation, which allowed the City of Sebas- tian to purchase items for the students. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD The City of Sebastian's Earth Day celebration will be held on Saturday, April 17th 2010 in Riverview Park. The free family event will provide an opportunity for citizens to mingle with earth friendly vendors, have fun and learn about the various methods to protect our planet's resources. There will be activities for children, food, entertainment and door prizes. ENTER THE CONTESTS! Sebastian residents are encouraged to create and maintain attractive landscapes to enhance our community and protect Florida's natural environment. If you have a landscaping work in progress, please take before and after pictures and bring to the Earth Day event for entry. Bring the most original object or work of art created by recycling used materials and trash. Bring your original homemade birdhouse. Folks who attend Earth Day will judge the contests. Come by the Natural Resources booth and sign our volunteer sheet to help eradicate Brazilian Pepper Trees from Stonecrop Park or plant wetland plants at Hardee Park. Better yet, become a member of the Natural Resources board. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. if you have any questions about EARTH DAY 2010, volunteering or joining the board, contact City Hall or one of our members. Members: Robin Graves, Ken Grudens, Scott Nelson, Barbara Salmon, Eric Spokas and Albert Alvarez. The board liaison is City's Environmental Planner, Margie Reynolds. The City of Sebastian wishes you... UM�6_' "01 (,�d SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWNI JOIN US TO WELCOME SANTA TO SFBhSTIAN S1ITURDItY, DECEMBER STH - SANTIt'S PARADE 8 VISIT 6PMT09PM Santa will arrive and a lighted parade will lead him along Indian River Chive from Main Street to his house in Riverview Park near the -C -ity Christmas tree where the Mayor will officially light the City Christmas tree and — Santa will greet local children with a gift and hear their wishes Please contact the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce at 772 - 589 -5969 or email info @sebastianchamber for more information. The Main Street Boat Ramp and parking lot will be closed from 4 pm to 6 pm for parade staging - all boaters are asked to leave the lot no later than 4 pm Indian River Drive just north of Main Street and Main to US 1 will be closed beginning at 4 pm and will reopen as the parade progresses south toward Riverview Park Hotdogs, coffee, water and soda will be available from the GFWC at Riverview Park Sponsored by: Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce • GFWC Sebastian Woman's and Junior Woman's Clubs Sebastian Property Owners Association • w/ Assistance of City of Sebastian POSTAL PATRON Sebastian, Florida 32958 PRSRT STD ECRwS5 U.S. POSTAGE PAID VERO BEACH, FL PERMIT NO. 218