COUNCIL GOALS

 

A.             GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Preserve/protect the present single-family characteristics of the Town

• Continue use of Zoning and Planning Board to maintain code compliance with regard to the character of new and redeveloped commercial and multi-family residential properties

• seek businesses that provide those type of services that a residential community typically desires—e.g. grocery store

• monitor traffic on Town streets and address flow and speed recognizing characteristics of a residential community

•  maintain attractiveness of beach area

•  maintain stricter enforcement of Town code provisions

• maintain a beach not littered with trash (utilize cans on the beach area)

 

B.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Address the Town’s aging infrastructure

•  monitor storm drain system and replace pipes as funds allow—explore funding options should they arise

•   monitor boardwalk and crossovers and perform needed repairs as well as seeking grant funds to maintain structures when practicable

•  maintain street resurfacing program

•  maintain traffic and street signs as well as street striping

•  maintain park play apparatus, pavement/walkways, restroom, and pavilions

• maintain Town buildings—i.e. town hall, public works garage, fire house

 

C.           GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Improve the appearance of the Melbourne Causeway east of the Ernest Kouwen-Hoven Bridge

•  look to accommodate parking in an orderly fashion lessening erosion

• promote and maintain planting of trees

 

D.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Explore annexation opportunities

• identify area(s) to be considered for annexation

• be prepared to provide a mailer/brochure outlining information that might interest a potential resident

 

E.                  GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Decrease the ponding of water in the public rights-of-way after a rainfall

• increase construction of swales along Town streets

• replace failing storm drain system pipes (particularly pipes under paved streets) within funding restrictions

•  address NPDES requirements

• monitor FDOT activities to divert stormwater from the Watson Drive beach outfall structure

• explore cost effective approaches to better filter stormwater

 

F.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:  Continue efforts to improve the quality of stormwater run-off

• ensure that commercial and multi-family residential development and redevelopment meet Town Code drainage requirements

•  strive to improve the existing run-off situation for redevelopment projects when the full force of the code requirements cannot be met

•  evaluate appropriateness based on cost and funding availability to improve water quality of street drainage

 

G.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Continue to bid or piggy-back prior bid for securing goods and services when practicable

 

H.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Strive to ensure that Council actions are consistent with the Town’s charter, code, and comprehensive plan

 

I.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Maintain the historic high quality level of service within the police and fire departments

 

J.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:          Promote activities to bring recognition to the Town without burdening the residents

•  hold periodic concerts in the park

• provide  annual Halloween festival

• provide annual tree lighting ceremony in December

• provide annual Easter Egg hunt

•  make Nance Park facilities available for art and craft shows

 

K.            GOAL/OBJECTIVE:            Maintain use of the Town newsletter and web site to share information with Town residents

• list potential openings on boards/committees to seek applications for consideration

• issue newsletter every other month or more frequently as appropriate

• monitor web site to keep it current