Town
Commission
Regular
Meeting
The Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida,
met in regular session on
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In attendance were Mayor
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Mayor
Stacey called the meeting to order and offered the invocation. The entire assembly recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Changes to the Agenda
Commissioner Wilson moved Consent
Agenda item e. to New Business and combined VII a. with VIII a. and X. A.
regarding the
VII.
a.
Plaque to
VIII.
a. Proclamation to
Mayor
Stacey presented the Williams Building Ad Hoc Committee with a Plaque and
Proclamation in Appreciation for their dedication to preserving the
X. a. Appointment of
Appointment of the
appointed along with the
current Williams Building Committee Members.
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Vice Mayor Price moved
to approve the minutes of regular meeting December 13, 2006, and the February
6, 2006 Workshop Meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board, which was seconded
by Commissioner Wilson. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Consent Agenda
Interlocal agreement between the Town
of Melbourne Beach and
Approval of the rankings for
Professional Services to update the Stormwater Master Plan. Approved
as presented, Town Manager Bursick authorized to initiate contract negotiations
with Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. to complete this work.
Amendment of Administrative Policies
and Procedures Manual regarding compensatory time. Approved to add the Building Official as
those employees eligible to receive compensatory time.
Residential site plan review for
Proclamation
Mayor Stacey read a Proclamation declaring
Non-Scheduled Citizen Comments
Mr.
John Freske, Breakers West, spoke about the Palm trees
blocking his view of the ocean by Breakers East.
Mr. Frank Thomas,
Boards and Committees
The
first item to be considered was the re-appointment of the
Code Enforcement Board Member Charles Baird and Alternate Member K.M. “
Commissioner
Guglietta made a motion to approve the re-appointments, which was seconded by
Vice Mayor Price. The motion carried
unanimously.
The next item to be considered was the
re-appointment of the Historical Preservation & Awareness Board Members,
Chairperson Martha Remark, Vice Chairperson Linda Rydson, John Gurecki and
Susan Dieterle. Also, the re-appointment
of non-resident members Don Riordan, Jr. and Thomas Wheat for one-year terms
expiring January 17, 2008.
Vice Mayor Price made a motion to approve the
re-appointments, which was seconded by Commissioner Guglietta. The motion carried unanimously.
The next item to be considered was the
re-appointment of David Campbell, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board
for a three-year term expiring
Commissioner
Guglietta made a motion to approve the re-appointment, which was seconded by
Vice Mayor Price. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Public
Hearings
The
first item to be considered was the first reading of Ordinance No. 2006-13
Breezeways.
Interim
Town Attorney Sack read: Ordinance No. 2006-13 of the Town of Melbourne Beach,
Brevard County, Florida, amending Section 7A-65 of the Town of Melbourne Beach
Code of Ordinances; providing for the applicability of Section 7A-65 to all
Zoning Districts having ocean frontage; providing for repeal of Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing an effective date, by
title only for first reading.
Commissioner
Wilson made a motion to approve this Ordinance, which was seconded by
Commissioner Guglietta.
There was a discussion regarding the
breezeways, were they east to west or north to south. The Town Manager advised that we were
restricting anything over four feet tall.
A discussion ensued regarding the dune line and the effect of this
change in Ordinance when the storm winds come through.
Ms. Marty Remark,
Vice Mayor Price made a motion to table this Ordinance and
schedule a joint workshop with Planning & Zoning Board, which was seconded
by Commissioner Evans. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Arthur Belafant,
Ms. Tina Murphy 1211 Atlantic Street, asked to be notified
of this meeting,
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The next
item was the first reading of Ordinance 2006-14 Itinerant Merchants.
Interim
Town Attorney Sack read: Ordinance No. 2006-14 of the Town of
Melbourne Beach, regulating peddlers, Itinerant merchants, itinerant food
vendors, and solicitors, regulating the use of property by peddlers, itinerant
merchants, itinerant food vendors and solicitors, providing findings, providing
definitions, providing exceptions (Tabled at the November 15, 2006 Commission
Meeting) by title only
for first reading.
Commissioner
Wilson made a motion to approve this Ordinance as presented, there being no
second, the motion died.
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New
Business
The first
item was the discussion and possible action regarding the installation of
parking meters throughout the Town.
Mayor
Stacey spoke about the cost to install these parking meters, providing free
passes to residents and the potential revenue this would bring the Town, that
the cost may not warrant the installation of the meters.
Commissioner
Evans agreed with the Mayor and stated that she didn’t believe the potential
revenue would be substantial to offset the Town’s expenses.
Commissioner Guglietta made a motion
to table this item, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Price. The motion carried unanimously.
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The next item was the Agreement between
the Town of Melbourne Beach and Jones Edmunds & Associates, for engineering
services to implement the corrective action plan for the Oak Street Pedway
Project. Town Manager Bursick advised
the Commission that this item was discussed at the last Commission
meeting. There was a discussion
regarding the cost for this corrective action.
Vice
Mayor Price made a motion to authorize implementation of this corrective action
plan, stating that it shall not exceed $33,125, which was seconded by
Commission
There was a discussion regarding St.
John’s Water Management District and their interest in contributing to this
project, to work as a team.
The
motion carried unanimously.
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The next item was the discussion and
possible action regarding Article II, Sections 2.03, 2.09 and Article V,
Section 5.01, 5.02 and 5.03 of the Town of Melbourne Beach Charter. (As requested by Commissioner Guglietta).
Commissioner Guglietta advised that
Indialantic numbered their seats; that the Mayor is
the only seat that runs
independently. He stated that he felt the
Town Commission should also run for a particular seat. There was a discussion as to whether there
would need to be a change in the Charter
and at what cost.
Mr. Frank Thomas,
familiar with Charters on a municipal
level, that is why there are Charter Review Boards. He suggested that the Commission adopt a
Charter Board.
Mr. Bill Hoskovec, 526 Avenue B,
questioned whether they would be at large or districts? Commissioner Guglietta stated that they would
be at large seats. Mr. Hoskovec stated
that that would give the Commission accountability.
Town Manager Bursick was asked to do a
survey of surrounding municipalities, then report back to the Commission.
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The next item was the discussion and
possible action regarding Chapter 48 Noise Control. (As requested by
Commissioner Guglietta).
There was a discussion regarding the
times and what days would be restricted.
No action was taken on this item at
this time.
Mr. Jim Simmons, 409 Avenue B, spoke
about restriction of loud parties; he stated that it is not designed to shut
down people when renovating or painting, any temporary situations, people
should just live with it.
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The next item was discussion and
possible action regarding the Ocean Avenue Redevelopment Plan. (As requested by
Commissioner Evans).
Commissioner Evans spoke about why she
presented this to the Commission. There
was a discussion regarding the commercial district’s future development, that
back in 2000 the Town found itself with the prospect of having commercial businesses
the Town did not want to have. She
stated that this went to the Planning and Zoning Board, but was never approved.
There was a discussion regarding
certain portions of the plan, and the possibility of their elimination, that
other portions contained excellent verbiage; that the Town wanted to see more
Mom and Pop stores with the prohibition of formulas stores. It was decided that the Visioning process was
a wonderful avenue to review this, but that that it would take 18-24 months
before anything would be done to Ordinances as a result of that process.
The Commission spoke of submitting this
to the Planning and Zoning Board, with the elimination of certain parts that
are controversial, with a turnaround of 30 days, with advertising ten days
prior to the first reading, and have something in our books in less than 90
days, then understanding through the visioning, the plan would be refined.
Town Manager Bursick advised that we allow
60 days, get direction as to what the Commission would like to see, we can then
focus on those issues.
Vice Mayor Price stated that that was
an excellent idea, we would then have a workshop with the residents.
Commissioner Evans advised that the end
result of the workshop, we would review architecture styles and color, focus on
size of businesses. She stated that a
potential for us to be looked at is coming; she said she would hate to see us
wait; we should check what is in this plan and clarify.
Commissioner
Evans made a motion to send this
Ms. Marty Remark,
Mr. Bill Hoskovec, 526 Avenue B, stated
that they should encourage the Board not to hold back on architectural changes,
consider what the people say, what they want to see when they come to our Town.
Mr. Steve Walters,
Commissioner Wilson spoke about the
Town Center East & West, tried to create an historical district, but it didn’t
fly with people living in the homes.
Vice Mayor Price spoke about this going
to the Planning and Zoning Board, starting almost from scratch.
The
motion passed to present this Plan to the Planning & Zoning Board for their
review, and to receive their feedback within 60 days. The
motion carried unanimously.
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The next items were Resolution 2007-01
relating to the Apollo Road Extension, and Resolution 2007-02 relating to the
Widening and Reconstruction of Palm Bay Road. (As requested by Commissioner
Guglietta).
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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE APOLLO ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT AND THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012; MAKING FINDINGS; REQUESTING THE Florida
Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation AND the Florida
Transportation Commission RESPOND TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 TENTATIVE WORK PROGRAM BY REINSTATING STATE
FUNDING FOR THE apollo boulevard extension AND PROPOSING INNOVATIVE FINANCING
APPROACHES FOR TIMELY PROJECT COMPLETION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF PALM BAY ROAD
AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WORK PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS;
REQUESTING THE Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation
AND the Florida Transportation Commission revise the tentative FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 THROUGH FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008; REQUESTING THAT THE FUNDING FOR THE PALM BAY ROAD
WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BE RESTORED TO FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008;
REQUESTING THAT CONSTRUCTION BEGIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commissioner Guglietta, as the Metropolitan
Planning Organization representative for the Town, explained the purpose of these
Resolutions. He stated that everyone
uses
Commissioner Guglietta advised that
now, without consulting those involved, Florida Department of Transportation changed
the project to 2012, meanwhile local businesses involved were already
preparing. He advised that these
Resolutions would show support for these projects to begin, as originally
planned, this year.
Vice Mayor Price stated that it is very
important to the health of our community, this has an impact on everyone, if we
had this delay, could you imagine the bad shape Palm Bay Road would be
in by 2012.
Commissioner
Wilson made a motion to approve both Resolutions, supporting these projects to
begin this year, which was seconded by Vice Mayor Price. The motion carried unanimously.
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The next item is Special Events
Application for the Fundraiser for the Dave Genchi Recovery Fund.
Town Manager Bursick explained this
event; that Dave Genchi is a resident of the Town who had an accident while
snowboarding, leaving him paralyzed, he stated that it went to the Parks Board
and they did not approve the selling of alcoholic beverages.
Mayor Stacey spoke about the
possibility of picking up the tab for the cost of the Police Department’s time
and the Liability Insurance.
Vice Mayor Price stated that Mr. Genchi
lived on his block; that he is one of our own and we should fully support this
event.
Vice
Mayor Price made a motion to approve this Special Event Application, to include
the selling of alcoholic beverages, which was seconded by Mayor Stacey. The motion carried unanimously.
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The next item was the
authorization for the Town Manager to renew the medical and dental plans for
the Town’s employees.
Commissioner Wilson
stated that health insurance costs are high, he said he worried about people
with children, that this might be a good place to give a benefit to our staff,
have the Town pick-up ½ the cost for employee’s spouse and children. He stated that the Police Department employees already have this benefit, and that
we might raise theirs to ¾ of the cost.
The Town Manager was
asked as to how much would this benefit cost the Town. It was decided that Town Manager Bursick and
the Town Accountant meet with our Insurance agent to discuss alternative
options.
Mr. Steve Walters
Mr. Bill Hoskovec, 526 Avenue B, advised that the
½ dependent was negotiated for the Police Department, that it would be wise to
have it for all employees.
This item will be
back on the next Commission agenda.
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Town Attorney’s Report
Town Attorney Sack stated that he didn’t have anything to
report at this time.
Town Manager’s Report
The Town Commission acknowledged receipt of the following
reports from the Town Manager: (1) Action Item Report; (2) Police Department
Monthly Activity Report – December 2006;
(3) Public Works Man-Hour Report – December 2006; (4) Code
Enforcement Activity Report; (5) Fire Department Balance Sheet for first
quarter, and (6) Building Department Permit Report
On other items the Town Manager advised that the Financials
for first quarter were completed, that the Pier project finished today and the sound
system will be installed next week.
He advised that the Visioning
Meeting would be on
Town Manager
Bursick asked about some possible dates for a joint workshop with the Historic
Preservation and Awareness Board and Town Commission.
Mayor Stacey
recommended
Town Manager
Bursick then advised that the
Town Commission Reports
Commissioner Wilson
Commissioner
Wilson asked about the Boomerang property.
The Town Manager advised that there was a conceptual site plan, there
was still a lot of work to do, that they will re-open as a restaurant with a
small retail shop; that no more permits will be issued until we receive the
entire site plan.
Commissioner
Wilson spoke about a car accident on Christmas evening, he watched the good work
performed by Police & Fire Departments, and commended them on the
professional job.
Commissioner Guglietta
Commissioner
Guglietta spoke about the yard waste pick-up problem; that residents
must call for
a pick-up, and it doesn’t always get removed, that the service has
deteriorated. He then advised that there
will not be a MPO meeting this month; that he did meet with the South Beaches
Coalition for their support on the two Resolutions previously approved by
Commission.
Commissioner
Guglietta spoke about the
Commissioner Evans
Commissioner
Evans stated that she had nothing to report at this time.
Vice Mayor Price
Vice Mayor
Prices spoke about the hectic
Mayor Stacey
Mayor Stacey thanked
the Town Manager, Attorney, Clerk and Building Official for all their good work. He advised that he would be attending the Summit
Meeting on Friday, and the Central Florida Mayors’ Meeting. He stated that he received daily calls from
residents for one issue or another.
The meeting adjourned at
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William G. Stacey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lenore R. Milan,
Town Clerk