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Home My WebLink About11/17/2005 INDEX TO MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY COUNCIL OF SEBASTIAN OF NOVEMBER 17, 2005 1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................... 1 2.INVOCATION ............................................................................................... 1 3.INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF BY CHAIRMAN THOMAS LOWTHER ................................................................................. 1 4.OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF CITY OF SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF BY MAYOR NATHAN MCCOLLUM.............................................................................. 2 5.WATER & SEWER ...................................................................................... 2 IRC .........................................................................................................2 NDIAN IVER OUNTY CS ..............................................................................................................2 ITY OF EBASTIAN 6.VISIONING/GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT .................................... 3 IRC .........................................................................................................3 NDIAN IVER OUNTY CS ..............................................................................................................3 ITY OF EBASTIAN November 17, 2005 1 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian 7.AIRPORT BUSINESS PLAN ...................................................................... 3 CS ..............................................................................................................3 ITY OF EBASTIAN 8.RECREATION/COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX .......................... 3 CS ..............................................................................................................4 ITY OF EBASTIAN 9.TRANSPORTATION UPDATES ............................................................... 4 IRC .........................................................................................................4 NDIAN IVER OUNTY 10.RIGHT-OF-WAY – C.R. 510 AND C.R. 512 ............................................. 4 IRC .........................................................................................................4 NDIAN IVER OUNTY CS ..............................................................................................................5 ITY OF EBASTIAN 11.QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ........... 5 12.PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE ................................................................. 5 November 17, 2005 2 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian November 17, 2005 JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY COUNCIL OF SEBASTIAN The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met with the City of Sebastian City Council for a Joint Workshop at the Richardson Center, Indian River Community College, Mueller Campus, 6115 College Lane, Vero Beach, Florida, on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. Present for Indian River County were Chairman Thomas S. Lowther, Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger, Commissioners Sandra L. Bowden, Wesley S. Davis, and Gary C. Wheeler. Also present were Administrator Joseph A. Baird, Assistant County Attorney Bill DeBraal, Executive Aide to the Board Kimberly Massung, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Ilea M. Petsel. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Lowther called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. INVOCATION Public Works Director Jim Davis delivered the Invocation. 3. INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF BY CHAIRMAN THOMAS LOWTHER The following County representatives introduced themselves: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther, Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger, Commissioners Wesley S. Davis, and Gary C. Wheeler, County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, Assistant County Attorney William K. DeBraal, Recreation Coordinator/Special Events Jim Chrulski, Utilities Director Erik Olson, Utilities Capital Project Manager Michael Hotchkiss, Planning Director Stan Boling, Community November 17, 2005 1 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian Development Director Bob Keating, Public Works Director Jim Davis, Emergency Services Director John King, Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito, Chief of Environmental and Code Enforcement Roland DeBlois, and Recreation Department Director Cliff Crawford. 4. OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF CITY OF SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF BY MAYOR NATHAN MCCOLLUM The following City of Sebastian representatives introduced themselves: Mayor Nathan McCollum, Vice Mayor Brian Burkeen, and Council Persons Andrea Coy, Salvatore Neglia, and Lisanne Monier, City Manager Al Minner, City Attorney Rich Stringer, and Airport Director Jason Milewski. 5. WATER & SEWER IRC NDIAN IVER OUNTY Utilities Director Olson gave the history and current plans for utility services in the City of Sebastian. He explained the differences of putting sewer systems versus water systems in a community. He stated that the County is ready to do any type of work in Sebastian, whether water lines or sewer lines, and explained the process to get those services. CS ITY OF EBASTIAN City Manager Minner felt that failing septic tanks would be an issue in the future and did not want to have to address it on a reactionary basis. He stated that getting more creative with the financing could possibly get the property owners out of the mind set that the “cheaper way is the better way”. Manager Minner expressed his concerns with stormwater issues due to having to compensate for the septic tanks. Mayor McCollum explained staffs from both the City and the County have been meeting together to try and find the best solution. He made it clear that Sebastian is in the early stages of this and wanted to find out if the City can co-op with the County on this important concern. November 17, 2005 2 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian Discussion ensued about the new developments in Sebastian and payment options for the costs of the assessments. Council Persons Monier and Neglia expressed their concerns with some citizens being unable to afford the assessments. 6. VISIONING/GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INDIANRIVER COUNTY Community Development Director Keating used a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the historical, current, and trends in growth rates, as well as public involvement regarding future growth in Indian River County. CITY OF SEBASTIAN Mayor McCollum gave an update on projects the City has done that will save monies regarding Powerline Road. City Manager Minner provided information regarding straightening Barber Street, County and City engineers meeting to revisit purchasing the remaining lots, and the related costs to get the project finished. 7. AIRPORT BUSINESS PLAN CITY OF SEBASTIAN Airport Director Jason Milewski gave an up-to-date history of the airport and the plans for the future. He explained Airport Master Plan projects already implemented and future projects. Chairman Lowther disclosed how helpful using the Sebastian Airport as a staging area after Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004.. 8. RECREATION/COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX November 17, 2005 3 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian CS ITY OF EBASTIAN Mayor McCollum advised that the City Council has identified the need for a new Community Center. If the County plans to do something like this in an unincorporated area, the City would like information regarding the location. Administrator Baird advised there were no plans at this time out to 2010.. 9. TRANSPORTATION UPDATES IRC NDIAN IVER OUNTY Director Davis explained information regarding widening CR 512 including medians and landscaping. Discussion ensued on the bridge over the Sebastian River and plans to place extensive landscaping around it. Council Person Coy explained the landscaping on Phase I on CR 512 is not good. Director Davis stated there are funds that will become available to the City in 2007 for landscaping. thnd Director Davis summarized the following projects: CR 510, 66 Avenue, 82 thnd Avenue, 70 Avenue, 2 Street West of Old Dixie Highway, North County Regional Park Phase II, US Highway 1 at Schumann Drive, resurfacing Roseland Road, and the Indian River Drive sidewalk. Commissioner Davis would like to see City and County Corridor plans be similar for aesthetic purposes. Discussion ensued on right-of-way acquisition for the Schumann Drive/Barber Street realignment. 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY – C.R. 510 AND C.R. 512 IRC NDIAN IVER OUNTY Director Davis explained that 40’ of right-of-way is still needed at the north of CR 510. November 17, 2005 4 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian CS ITY OF EBASTIAN Mayor McCollum explained that City staff is aware that they are to work with whatever agencies are involved to make sure the right-of-way is obtained. 11. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS Council Person Coy thanked Commissioner Wheeler for his presentation at the City’s Council meeting and expressed that the City of Sebastian supports (by a 4-1 vote) his initiative to require a public referendum in order to expand the Urban Service Boundary. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND MADE A PART OF THE RECORD. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 3:38 p.m. ATTEST: _________________________________ ________________________________ Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman Minutes Approved: _________________ ip November 17, 2005 5 Joint Meeting with City of Sebastian