ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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1 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 19, :00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Rockledge City Council met in regular session on March 19, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. PRESENT: Thomas J. Price Mayor Richard K. Blake Councilmember, Seat #2 T. Patrick O Neill Councilmember, Seat #3 Frank T. Forester Councilmember, Seat #4 E. Georgia Phillips Councilmember, Seat #5 Joseph E. Miniclier City Attorney James P. McKnight City Manager Betsi Beatty Moist City Clerk ABSENT: Dr. Joe Lee Smith Councilmember, Seat #1 (Work related conflict) Ted J. Hartselle Councilmember, Seat #6 (Shoulder Injury) STAFF PRESENT: David A. Henderson Assistant City Manager Dennis Clements Building Official Don R. Griffin Planning Director Stephen H. Wilson Community Advocate Jeptha L. Sunday Fire Chief Joseph P. LaSata Chief of Police C. Kenneth Poole Public Works Director Alan M. LaDuke 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 Mayor Price, the invocation was given by Pastor and Police Chaplain Shaun Ferguson. 3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG A salute to the flag was led by Eagle Scout Nicholas Hibbs and the pledge of allegiance was repeated in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting on February 19, 2014 Councilman Blake moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 19, 2014; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion carried unanimously (5).

2 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 2 of 6 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor Price Eagle Scout Recognition Mayor Price recognized Nicholas James Hibbs and presented him with a Certificate of Commendation for achieving Eagle Scout status, the highest award in Scouting. B. Sculptor Rafael Picon Rockledge artist and sculptor Rafael Picon expressed his gratitude to the City and its Staff for assistance provided in transporting the larger than life statue of Ponce de Leon to its home in Melbourne Beach. He presented the Mayor with a small replica of the Ponce de Leon statue as a token of appreciation. Chief of Police LaSata presented the members of the new K-9 Unit, recently acquired German Shepherds from Holland. Officer Lynch is the handler for K-9 Zeus, and Corporal Tabaczynski is the handler for K-9 Bronx. Corporal Jeff White is tasked with overseeing this program. 6. FINANCIAL / BUDGET REPORT Month of February 2014 Councilman Blake moved to be in receipt of the Financial/Budget Report for the month of February 2014; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5). 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS / ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution: Supporting First Responders Program Councilman Forester offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FIRST RESPONDERS PROGRAM AND URGING THE BREVARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE FUNDING OF THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN BREVARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) TO MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY RESIDENTS and moved to waive the reading and adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Blake. Voting for the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Blake, O Neill, Forester, and Phillips. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5). B. Resolution: Revising Capital Improvement Plan to include Trail around Barton Park Lake with Grant Funding Councilman Blake offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE LINE ITEM 20.A TRAIL AROUND BARTON PARK LAKE UPON RECEIVING GRANT FUNDS FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OFFICE OF GREENWAYS AND TRAILS and moved to waive the reading and adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. Voting for the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Blake, O Neill, Forester, and Phillips. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5).

3 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 3 of 6 8. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A. The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board, Minutes of Meeting on February 13, 2014 Councilwoman Phillips moved to be in receipt of the minutes of the following meetings: T.R.E.E. Board on February 13, 2014 Business Development Committee on February 25, 2014 Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners on February 26, 2014 Council Finance & Budget Committee on March 3, 2014 Council Public Works & Utilities Committee on March 6, 2014 and to consider independently any recommendations contained therein; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion passed unanimously (5). B. Business Development Committee, Minutes of Meeting on February 25, 2014 See item 8 A C. Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, Minutes of Meeting on February 26, 2014 See item 8 A D. Council Finance & Budget Committee, Minutes of Meeting on March 3, 2014 See item 8 A E. Council Public Works & Utilities Committee, Minutes of Meeting on March 6, 2014 See item 8 A 1. Recommendation: Funding, Sewer Extension for Septic Tank Removal...that Staff be authorized to make application for Grant Funding to facilitate the extension of sewer lines south on US 1 to Park Avenue. Following a brief review by City Manager McKnight, Councilman Blake moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed unanimously (5). 2. Recommendation: Huntington Lakes Retention Lake Systems (Barton Park Master Stormwater System)...that Staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with Huntington Lakes Group regarding receipt of funds for additional cubic yards of material. City Manager McKnight explained that the Huntington Lakes Group has received a permit to excavate more material from the proposed retention system than originally called for in the plan. It is felt that the City should receive remuneration for the material. Councilman Blake moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed unanimously (5).

4 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 4 of 6 F. Appointments & Reappointments 1. Fire Employees Retirement Board Appointment of Member Councilman O Neill moved to appoint applicant Norman V. Channell to fill the vacancy on the Fire Employees Retirement Board; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed without objection (5). 2. Police Employees Retirement Board Ministerial Appointment of Selected Member Councilman O Neill moved for ministerial approval of the selection of Eric T. Burton to serve on the Police Employees Retirement Board; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion carried with a unanimous vote (5). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Report: Installation of NO PARKING Signs on Rockledge Drive (River Ridge Homeowner Association) City Manager McKnight requested that this item be tabled to a future meeting to allow further research. Councilman Blake moved to table; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1 (Forester). B. Report: 130± Acres in Industrial Park (Redi, LLC & Rizzo, LLC) Estimated Fee for Appraisal Report Redi, LLC Parcels Estimated Fee for Appraisal Report Rizzo, LLC Parcel City Manager McKnight acknowledged having received proposals from Tuttle- Armfield-Wagner for separate appraisals of these properties. Staff recommends acceptance of the proposals. Councilman Blake moved to authorize appraisals at a total cost of $7,700; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed unanimously (5). 10. CONSENT BUSINESS Councilwoman Phillips moved for approval of these consent business items: A. Approval: Agreement for Assistance with Audit Schedules & Preparation of Annual Financial Report (Milestone Professional Services, Inc.) B. Approval: Purchase of Vehicle Accessories (Police Dept.) C. Approval: Agreement for Temporary Labor Services (Public Works Dept.) D. Approval: Purchase of Dogs for K-9 Unit (Police Dept.) E. Approval: First Responder Agreement (Brevard County Fire Rescue) F. Approval: Purchase of Pickup Trucks (Wastewater Treatment Dept.) G. Approval: Travel Authorization Florida City and County Management Association Annual Conference, Orlando, May (City Manager) City, County and Local Government Law Certification Exam Review Course 2014, Lake Buena Vista, May 8 (City Attorney)

5 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 5 of 6 The motion was seconded by Councilman Blake and passed without objection (5). 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Agreement for Extended Rental of Facility, Thompson House, April 7-27, 2014 (MIR Theater) City Manager McKnight related that mir Theater has again requested extended use of one of the City s facilities for one of its productions. This request is for use of the Thompson House. Councilman Forester moved for approval of the agreement for rental of the Thompson House at $1,100 plus $250 cleanup deposit; seconded by Councilman Blake. The motion passed unanimously (5). B. Action Item: Bid Award, Pluckebaum Road Drainage Modifications (Public Works Dept.) City Manager McKnight related Staff recommendation to accept the low proposal from Atlantic Development in the amount of $64, Councilwoman Phillips moved for approval of low quote in the amount of $64, submitted by Atlantic Development and authorization to issue a notice to proceed; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion passed without objection (5). C. Action Item: Purchase of Bi-Directional Amplifier (Police Dept.) City Manager McKnight explained that the Police Department facility suffers with areas absent of the ability to accommodate radio transmission, which is becoming a problem. Installation of a bi-directional amplifier will serve to alleviate the problem. Councilman Blake moved for approval to purchase a bi-directional amplifier for the Police Station; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion carried with a unanimous vote (5). 12. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no petitions, remonstrances or communications. 13. REPORTS A. City Manager Reports Reminders Grand Opening, Barks & Recreation Dog Park, Saturday, March 22, 10:00 am Volunteer Breakfast, 9:00 am, Saturday, May 17, Rockledge Municipal Building City Employee Charity Golf Tournament, Saturday, June 7, Turtle Creek Golf Club, to benefit the Children s Hunger Project

6 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 6 B. Dais Reports Councilwoman Phillips referred to proposed legislation concerning separate funding for police departments as a special assessment or fee, to be offset by a drop in the millage rate to be revenue neutral, a measure to which she is opposed. She is looking for a consensus of the Council before returning to the FLC. Councilman Blake commended Col. Danny McKnight, USA (Retired) and his wife, Linda, for their financial sponsorship of the upcoming Honor Flight event. Councilman O Neill provided a written synopsis of his travel to Tallahassee as a part of the Space Coast League of Cities Advocacy Team. Mayor Price offered congratulations to City Clerk Moist on the City s new website, with which he is very pleased. Mayor Price announced that he will be participating as a Guardian on the upcoming Honor Flight, accompanying a Korean War veteran. 14. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Chairman Price declared the meeting to be adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Council Chairman ATTEST: City Clerk