ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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1 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 4, :00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Rockledge City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. PRESENT: Thomas J. Price Mayor Dr. R. Shaun Ferguson Councilmember, Seat #2 T. Patrick O Neill Councilmember, Seat #3 Frank T. Forester Councilmember, Seat #4 Ted J. Hartselle Councilmember, Seat #6 Joseph E. Miniclier City Attorney Dr. Brenda Fettrow Lisa C. Nicholas City Manager Public Relations Officer & City Clerk ABSENT: Dr. Joe Lee Smith Councilmember, Seat #1 (Excused) Duane A. Daski Councilmember Seat #5 (Excused) STAFF PRESENT: Matthew Trine Finance Director Dennis Clements Building Official Alexandra Bernard Planning Coordinator Stephen H. Wilson Community Advocate Timothy Matson Fire Chief Joseph P. LaSata Chief of Police C. Kenneth Poole Public Works Director Brian Smith Assistant Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Director With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Thomas J. Price. 2. INVOCATION At the invitation of Councilman Forester, the invocation was given by Councilman Ferguson. 3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG A salute was given to the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance was repeated in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting on September 20, 2017 Councilman Forester moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on September 20, 2017; seconded by Councilman Ferguson. The motion carried unanimously (5).

2 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 2 of 7 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Dominick Montanaro, Councilman, City of Satellite Beach/Incoming President, Space Coast League of Cities City of Satellite Beach Councilman and Incoming President of the Space Coast League of Cities (SCLoC), Dominick Montanaro, 465 Glenwood Avenue, Satellite Beach, provided an overview of his strategy as incoming president of the SCLoC. As SCLoC President, Councilman Montanaro stated that he will be urging municipalities to become more engaged with their residents on state legislative issues that could potentially impact them. Because the decisions made at the state level ultimately affect citizens at the local level, they should convey their opinions to their state legislators. When the message reaches the state elected officials by way of the citizens, it is more impactful than when the message is delivered by local elected officials. B. Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik and Cocoa Beach City Manager Jim McKnight Cocoa Beach City Manager Jim McKnight noted that, although Mayor Ben Malik could not be present, they both wanted to express appreciation to the Mayor, members of Council and the City Manager for their assistance in providing a temporary location for those employees, including those in dispatch, that were displaced in Cocoa Beach because of Hurricane Irma. C. Mayor Price 1. Business of the Quarter o Rockledge Planet Fitness, 1802 U.S. Highway 1 Rockledge Planet Fitness, 1802 U.S. Highway 1, was selected by the Rockledge Business Development Committee to receive the Business of the Quarter Award for the third quarter of Accepting the award from Mayor Price were Mike Walker, Tom LeLievre, and Tim Donald. The Mayor and Council members extended congratulations. 2. Candace Jones, Assistant Principal, Andersen Elementary School o Assistant Principal of the Year Award, Brevard Public Schools Mayor Price recognized Candace Jones, Assistant Principal at Andersen Elementary School, for being recognized as the recipient of the Assistant Principal of the Year Award from Brevard Public Schools. Mayor Price presented Assistant Principal Jones with a certificate of commendation and a City pin; Council members extended congratulations. 3. Councilman Ted Hartselle o Lifetime Achievement Award, National Space Club Mayor Price recognized Councilman Ted Hartselle on his receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Space Club. Congratulations were extended by the Mayor and members of Council. 6. FINANCIAL / BUDGET REPORT None

3 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 3 of 7 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS / ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS A. Public Hearing: Application VE-17-02, Vacate Public Utility Easement, 956 Whetstone Place, Lot 8, Westwood Subdivision Chairman Price noted that Council had before them a request to vacate a public utility easement at 956 Whetstone Place, Lot 8, in the Westwood Subdivision and indicated that all of the pertinent utilities had submitted letters of no objection. Chairman Price then declared the matter open to the public for discussion. There being no public comment, Chairman Price declared the public hearing to be closed. B. Resolution: Vacating Public Utility Easement, 956 Whetstone Place, Lot 8, Westwood Subdivision Councilman O Neill offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING, ABANDONING, RENOUNCING, AND DISCLAIMING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE PUBLIC, IN AND TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT THAT LIES ON THE REAR 15 FEET OF LOT 8 OF THE WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 54, PAGES 66-67, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; DIRECTING RECORDATION OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TOGETHER WITH THE PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THIS RESOLUTION, and moved to waive the reading and adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5). Voting for the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Ferguson, O Neill, Forester, and Hartselle. C. Ordinance: First Reading, Rezoning Pineapple Farms Living, 1492 South Fiske Boulevard, from R2 (Single-Family Residential) to R3 (Multi-Family Residential) Councilman O Neill offered an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM THE R2(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO THE R3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN PLANNING DISTRICT 4 OF APPROXIMATELY.65 ACRES LOCATED AT 1492 SOUTH FISKE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE TO REFLECT THE CHANGE OF ZONING AFFECTED BY THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORTHWITH CAUSE THE APPROPRIATE DESIGNATION TO BE MADE ON THE FACE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP INDICATING THE NEW ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING THAT INVALIDITY OF ANY PORTION HEREOF SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR

4 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 4 of 7 THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, and moved for the first reading of the ordinance by title only; seconded by Councilman Ferguson. The motion carried unanimously (5). City Attorney Miniclier read aloud the title of the ordinance for the first reading. Councilman Forester moved to authorize publication and a public hearing to be held on October 18, 2017; seconded by Councilman Ferguson. The motion carried by unanimous vote (5). 8. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Councilman Ferguson moved to be in receipt of the minutes of the following meetings: Board of Adjustment, Minutes of Regular Meetings on August 15, 2017, and September 19, 2017 Business Development Committee, Minutes of Regular Meeting on September 26, 2017 Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, Minutes of Regular Meeting on September 27, 2017 Seconded by Councilman Hartselle. The motion passed unanimously (5). A. Board of Adjustment, Minutes of Regular Meetings on August 15, 2017 (no recommendation), and September 19, 2017 (no recommendation) B. Business Development Committee, Minutes of Regular Meeting on September 26, 2017 (no recommendation) C. Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, Minutes of Regular Meeting on September 27, 2017 (no recommendation) D. Reappointments and Appointments 1. Reappointments a) Citizens Recreation Advisory Board Councilman O Neill moved for the reappointments of Ryan Cox, Michelle Doyle and Laura Corbin to successive two-year terms on the Citizens Recreation Advisory Board; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed without objection (5). 2. Appointments a) Business Development Committee City Clerk Nicholas explained that, currently, one vacancy exists on the Business Development Committee. One application has been received from Mr. Trevor Echerd. Terms of service are for two years. Councilman O Neill moved to appoint Trevor Echerd by acclamation to the Business Development Committee; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed without objection (5).

5 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 5 of 7 At this time, Mayor Price called Trevor Echerd, 922 Pelican Lane, to the podium. Mr. Echerd explained that he had recently purchased and will be comprehensively redeveloping and renovating the Swiss Inn on Fiske Boulevard. b) The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board City Clerk Nicholas explained that there is currently one vacancy on The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board. Two applications have been received from Patty Carter and Ryan Cox. The term of service is for three years. City Clerk Nicholas also noted that Mr. Cox was appointed to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners by Council in August and has not been present for his first two meetings. Councilman O Neill moved to appoint Patty Carter by acclamation to The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed without objection (5). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Approval of Esri Municipal Government Enterprise License Agreement (GIS Software) (City Manager) City Manager Fettrow stated that approval of the Esri Municipal Government Enterprise License Agreement is another of several steps required in order to purchase, harden, and implement the City s Enterprise Software Solution, which was approved by Council in July Esri will work with the City to apply geographic information system (GIS) technology throughout several departments and divisions within the City. In addition, City employees will have the opportunity to view location information for fire hydrants, power poles, stoplights and the like. Because pricing is based on population, the cost per year is $35,000.00; the agreement term is for three years from the date of execution. Councilman O Neill moved to approve the Esri Municipal Government Enterprise License Agreement; seconded by Councilman Hartselle. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5). 10. CONSENT BUSINESS Councilman O Neill moved for approval of this consent business item: A. Ratification: Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No , City of Rockledge and St. Johns River Water Management District, Cost- Sharing Agreement to Eliminate Failing Septic Tanks and Construct Central Sewer (City Manager) The motion was seconded by Councilman Forester and passed without objection (5). 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion: Strategy to Curtail Use of Illegal Fireworks within the City (Department of Public Safety)

6 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 7 Public Safety Director LaSata explained that, at the July 19, 2017, City Council meeting, a constituent informed Council that she had experienced significant damage to her property because of individuals that were detonating fireworks on July 4. Mayor Price requested that Staff investigate ways to educate the citizens on the dangers that can result from fireworks and report back to Council with information. Director LaSata noted that amending the current ordinance would not be the most effective approach and instead proposed providing education using a variety of platforms available to the City on the destructive nature of large fireworks, enforcing current applicable laws and ordinances, and employing heightened visibility of the police force on pertinent holidays. There was consensus among the Council to utilize this approach and to monitor the situation. 12. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS 13. REPORTS Arthur Edwards, 969 Sable Lane, approached the dais to address flooding from the recent hurricane, as well as the additional heavy rain that plagued Brevard County on Sunday, October 1. Mr. Edwards noted that it is not unusual to have street flooding in his subdivision but feels that there may be some obstruction in Jimmy Weaver Lake and believes the situation could potentially be resolved if the owner of the ditches can be determined. Staff will investigate the matter and will contact Mr. Edwards. Sam Slaton, 1320 Huntington Lane, informed Council that he moved to the area in 1987 and that in 1988 and 1989, the region experienced 100-year floods. This year, he is experiencing issues with his fence and ditch. Mayor Price stated that he should contact the City Manager and work with her to resolve the issue. Shelia Mobley, 821 Georgia Avenue, addressed Council as the representative of a family-owned assisted living facility, Living Southern Style of Brevard, located at the same address. Ms. Mobley also expressed concerns with regard to flooding and asked why the ditch on the property was not being maintained. Mayor Price indicated that Ms. Mobley can also work with the City Manager in order to determine who owns the ditch and who will be responsible for the continued maintenance of it. A. City Manager Reports City Manager Fettrow raised the issue of roof and interior damage to Fire Station No. 2, which resulted from the recent storm event. Constructed in 1967, Station No. 2 is the oldest fire station in the City, and although there have been issues with its inferior condition throughout the years, Hurricane Irma has accelerated the need for repairs. Some insurance money will be available. City Manager Fettrow requested Council direction as to whether the roof should be replaced, or if the current structure should be demolished and reconstructed. Council concurred that, in light of the Station s current poor condition, to merely replace the roof would equate to a superficial approach and would more than likely be a waste of resources. Staff will research options for the method of construction, including the design-build process, and report to Council with additional information.

7 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 7 of 7 Councilman Forester moved to authorize the City Manager and Staff to move forward with development of a construction plan and a financing plan to replace Fire Station No. 2; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion passed without objection (5). City Manager Fettrow also invited Council members to help serve lunch to the Public Works employees on Wednesday, October 18; they have been working seven days per week to clear the City of debris since the storm passed nearly a month ago. B. City Attorney Litigation Report None C. Reports from the Dais 14. ADJOURN Councilman Forester reminded Council that he would be out of town for the October 18 Council meeting and thanked Planet Fitness and other Rockledge businesses that provided help to the community during the storm event. Councilman O Neill: o Reported that he attended the following meetings: Space Coast Symposium on September 22, along with the City Manager. The Tourist Development Council on September 27. Gray-Robinson s Community Leader Forum on October 4. o Reminded Council that the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Benjamin Mellert, Troop 321, will be on October 7 at United Methodist Church. o Praised the Department of Public Safety for a very successful National Night Out. o Stated that he will be in Washington, D.C., attending meetings of the Florida League of Cities Federal Action Strike Team during the week of October 9. o Congratulated City Hall staff on cutting the lawn. There being no further business to come before the Council, Chairman Price declared the meeting to be adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Council Chairman ATTEST: City Clerk