TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
June 17, 2008 Town Hall
MINUTES OF A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON JUNE 17, 2008
PRESENT: Hon. Robert L. Cochran, Jr., Mayor
Hon. Vince Benevente, Deputy Mayor
Hon. Dave Berkman, Councilmember
Hon. Loren Goldfarb, Councilmember
Paul Gougelman, Town Attorney
Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager
Laura Eaton, Town Clerk
ABSENT: Hon. Lori Halbert, Councilmember (Excused)
This meeting was tape recorded. Records are indexed and filed for ready reference where such have been summarized in typed minutes.
I. CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM
Mayor Cochran called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.PUBLIC
A. Gary Van Zonneveld, 104 First Avenue, reported that the annexation issue was discussed at the Homeowners Association meeting on May 22, 2008.
B. Bryan Royea, Vice President Premier Towing, Palm Bay, requested assistance regarding issues concerning the operation of his business within the Town. After discussion,
Mr. Royea agreed that matter had been resolved.
C. Mike Borysiewicz, 443 Tenth Avenue, thanked Councilmember Berkman for his support regarding parking issues.
D. Nancee Hay, 136 Tenth Avenue, requested that Council members and the public speak into the microphones.
IV.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Town Clerk read the following announcements:
A. There are currently openings, including reappointments, on the Board of Adjustment and Civil Service Board
B. There will be openings, including reappointments, on the Board of Adjustment, Budget and Finance Committee, Civil Service Board and Code Enforcement Board in July
C. Town Hall will be closed Friday, July 4th
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes No. 08-08– Regular Meeting – May 20, 2008
B. Renewal of Medical Direction Agreement with Brevard County
C. Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) with Brevard County
D. Authorization for Deputy Mayor Benevente to attend the Florida League of Cities’ 82nd Annual Conference as the Town’s voting delegate
Councilmember Goldfarb moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. APPOINTMENTS
There are no appointments.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance 08-07 - Amending Sec. 2-226 relating to the Police/Fire Pension
1. Second reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption
Deputy Mayor Benevente moved to adopt Ordinance 08-07. Councilmember Goldfarb seconded.
Mike Borysiewicz, 443 Tenth Avenue, received clarification from the Town Manager on the actuarial impact statement.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 08-07 carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance 08-09 – Creating a new Sec. 4-26 – Dog-friendly dining
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilmember Goldfarb moved to adopt Ordinance 08-09. Mayor Cochran seconded.
John B. MacNeill, 1320 S. Riverside Drive, cautioned that there are specific guidelines for business owners to follow.
Djon Pepaj, 1000 N. Riverside Drive, welcomed the idea of dog-friendly dining.
Mike Waters, 218 Second Avenue, stated the inconsistency between dog-friendly dining and dogs not being allowed on the beach or in the parks.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 08-09 carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance 08-10 – Amending the dates to qualify to run for Town Council
1. First reading – by title only
The Town Clerk read the Ordinance by title only.
2. Public hearing and adoption on first reading
Councilmember Goldfarb moved to adopt Ordinance 08-10. Deputy Mayor Benevente seconded.
There were no public comments.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 08-10 carried unanimously.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Fifth Avenue Task Force Interim Report – Helen Yarbrough, Chairperson
Chairperson Yarbrough presented a Power Point presentation on the issues being addressed by the Task Force.
Councilmember Goldfarb moved to accept the Fifth Avenue Task Force Interim Report. Councilmember Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding hours for metered parking (Requested by Mayor Cochran)
Mayor Cochran suggested that the Town consider reducing the hours of operation for metered parking in the areas north of Wendy’s, recommending that coins not be required after dusk.
Council requested the Town Manager to research this issue and present recommendations at next month’s meeting.
Mike Borysiewicz, 443 Tenth Avenue, also a member of the Fifth Avenue Task Force, stated that there are inconsistencies in the hours and costs for metered parking.
Djon Pepaj, 1000 N. Riverside Drive, suggested upgrading the parking meters.
X. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report from Town Manager
Statistical Reports – May, 2008
B. The Town Attorney had no report.
XI.REPORTS
A. Mayor Cochran reported that Councilmember Halbert was excused from the meeting.
B. Deputy Mayor Benevente announced that he will be attending the Florida League of Cities Convention in Tampa on August 13-16th.
C. Councilmember Berkman had no report.
D. Councilmember Goldfarb had no report.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
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Robert L. Cochran, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:________________________
Laura Eaton, CMC
Town Clerk