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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Agenda Item Number:
8D2b
Subject:
Appointment, General Employees Retirement Board
Attachments:
None
Staff Contact:
City Clerk Moist
Background:
Michael Jarusiewicz, Assistant to the Public Works Director, has
been selected for appointment to the General Employees
Retirement Board to fill a vacant position.
According to the General Employees Retirement Plan, members
of this board are appointed by the City Council.
Reference:
§6.2(A), General Employees Retirement Plan
Suggested Action:
Appointment of Michael Jarusiewicz to the General Employees
Retirement Board.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
NEW BUSINESS
Agenda Item Number:
11 B
Traffic Calming Device, Orange Avenue
Between Seminole Drive and Rockledge Drive
Subject:
Attachments:
Staff Report (Speed Study)
Staff Contact:
Planning Director Griffin
Background:
A request was received for a speed study for the area of Orange
Avenue between Seminole Drive and Rockledge Drive. The
results of the study are included in the Staff Report that is
attached. It does appear that there is sufficient cause for
consideration of a traffic calming device, including total vehicles
per day.
Reference:
Formal procedure for reviewing requests for Physical Barriers
Suggested Action:
As deemed appropriate
Memorandum
To:
City Manager and City Council
CC:
Betsi Moist, City Clerk
From:
Don Griffin, Planning Director
Date:
2/8/2013
Re: Orange Ave. Traffic Study
Staff has concluded our speed study on Orange Ave. from Seminole to Rockledge Dr. The counters
were down from midnight Tuesday February 5, 2013 to midnight February 8, 2013. The following
are the results of this study:
The highest recorded speed was 44.2 mph,
Mean speed recorded 23.5 mph
Median speed recorded 23.3 mph
The average speed we use is the speed within the 85th percentile, which is 27.7 mph.
(7.3% of all traffic exceeded the speed limit by 10 miles an hour or more).
82.3 percent of all traffic exceeded the posted speed limit during this period. Over the three day
period over 2,538 vehicles were counted.
There were several disturbing factors noted in the study, the first being that the electronic speed
sign warning people how fast they were going was in place and the speeds were as high as they
were. Second was the speed limits at the 95 percentile were shown as 30.6 mph. It also appeared
that the speeding was occurring during the morning peak hours (6 and-8 a.m.) and evening peak
hours (3 and 6 p.m.)
Staff would recommend that some type of traffic calming device be installed along Orange Ave.
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
NEW BUSINESS
Agenda Item Number:
11 A
Request for No Parking,
Portion of Laurel Drive, St. Michel Village
Subject:
Attachments:
Letter of Request; Aerial Photograph of Area
Staff Contact:
Planning Director Griffin
Background:
A request has been received by the St. Michel Homeowners
Association to designate a section of road adjacent to a dry
retention area as a “No Parking Zone”. This request comes from
the Board of the Homeowners Association. The roadway is
Laurel Drive.
Reference:
§21-40 (Traffic) of the Rockledge Code of Ordinances
Suggested Action:
As deemed appropriate
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
CONSENT BUSINESS
Agenda Item Number:
10 B
Contract for Prosecution of Ordinance Violations
(Office of the State Attorney)
Subject:
Attachments:
Letter of Request; Agreement for Professional Services
Staff Contact:
City Manager McKnight
Background:
Pursuant to State Law, the State Attorney is authorized to
prosecute violations of municipal ordinances. This is a fee-based
service where there is only a charge to the City when services
are rendered relative City law.
Reference:
Florida Statutes, Section 27.34(1)
Suggested Action:
Approval of Agreement
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
CONSENT BUSINESS
Agenda Item Number:
10 A
Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes
(Brevard County Mosquito Control)
Subject:
Attachments:
Letter of Request
Staff Contact:
City Manager McKnight
Background:
Pursuant to Federal Aviation regulations, Brevard Mosquito
Control must request approval from the governing body in order
to conduct aerial spraying operations over Rockledge. This
approval is requested on an annual basis.
Reference:
Federal Aviation Regulations, Chapter 137.51(b)(1)
Suggested Action:
Approval of aerial spraying operations
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
Agenda Item Number:
8D2a
Subject:
Appointment, Fire Employees Retirement Board
Attachments:
None
Staff Contact:
City Clerk Moist
The Fire employees have elected Ed Syfrett to fill a vacant
position on the Fire Retirement Board.
Background:
According to the Fire Employees Retirement Plan, it is a
ministerial duty of the City Council to make the formal
appointment of an elected member, and it is requested that
appropriate action be taken toward this end.
Reference:
§6.2(A), Fire Employees Retirement Plan
Suggested Action:
Ministerial appointment of Ed Syfrett as an elected member of
the Fire Employees Retirement Board
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
February 20, 2013
Agenda Category:
Agenda Item Number:
8D1
Subject:
Reappointments, Code Enforcement Board
Attachments:
None
Staff Contact:
City Clerk Moist
Background:
According to my records, the terms of certain members of the Code
Enforcement Board will expire this month. After contacting each of
these members to ascertain whether or not they wish to be
reappointed for a successive term, the following determination has
been made:
Members desiring reappointment:
Joseph Hershey Sr.
Lilya McAtee
Reference:
None
Suggested Action:
Appointment of Joseph Hershey and Lilya McAtee to a
successive three-year term on the Code Enforcement Board.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND USE DESIGNATION The City of Rockledge proposes to amend the Rockledge Comprehensive Plan to designate the use of the land within the area shown in the map in this advertisement. The proposed amendment will revise the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to include 110.26 acres located west of Fiske Boulevard and south of Timbers West Subdivision, annexed into the City of Rockledge by Ordinance No. 1603‐2012, and designate the land use of said property as RECREATION PUBLIC PASSIVE use in Planning District 4. Please take notice that on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, in the Council Chamber of the Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida, commencing at 6:00 p.m., the Rockledge City Council will hold a public hearing on said proposed Designation of Land Use and Transmittal of the proposed City of Rockledge Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA‐13‐01) to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, to‐wit: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ROCKLEDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THAT PERTAIN TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR PLANNING DISTRICT 4 OF SAID CITY; DESIGNATING 110.26 ACRES RECENTLY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY AS “RECREATION PUBLIC PASSIVE USE” IN PLANNING DISTRICT 4 AFFECTING THE AREA WEST OF FISKE BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF TIMBERS WEST SUBDIVISION AS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DECLARING THAT INVALIDITY OF ANY PORTION HEREOF SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Copies of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be inspected by any interested person Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 o'clock a.m. and 5:00 o'clock p.m. in the office of the City Clerk located at the Rockledge City Hall. Interested parties may submit written comments at or before the Public Hearing, or attend the Public Hearing to be heard by the Rockledge City Council regarding the Transmittal of this proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the Rockledge City Council at the meeting scheduled herein with regards to the proposal will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. CITY OF ROCKLEDGE Betsi Beatty Moist City Clerk NOTICE Transmittal Hearing Ad (CPA-13-01, City-County)
run date 02/13/13
ROCKLEDGE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Rockledge Planning Commission met on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paul Grossman, Chairman
Keith Brockhouse, Vice Chairman
Michelle Doyle
Tony Leib (arrived at 6:03 pm)
Mike Martuch
Rick Morton (School Board Representative)
Holly Pardi
Troy Rice
Dodie Selig
Bob Theilacker
STAFF PRESENT:
Alix Townsend, City Planner
Laura Mulholland, Recording Secretary
Chairman Grossman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING AND ATTENDANCE RECORD
A. December 4, 2012
Motion by Keith Brockhouse to approve the minutes and attendance record of
the meeting of December 4, 2012. Seconded by Michelle Doyle. The motion
carried unanimously.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CPA-13-01 (City of Rockledge) Recreation Public Passive Use
Planner Alix Townsend presented the item to the Commission, and stated that the 110
acres of recently annexed wetlands was located just south of Timbers West and north
of Silver Pines. She noted that the property was owned jointly by the City and
County, and that the County land use was residential. She said that staff was
proposing a recreational public passive land use designation, which would allow the
property to be maintained in its current state. The only other possible use would be a
walking trail.
In response to questions, Mr. Griffin advised that Brazilian pepper tree eradication
had been undertaken, and that more than 30 acres of pristine wetlands had been added
to the property through the wetlands mitigation process, which is required by the St.
John’s River Water Management District. He explained that the mitigation was
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undertaken by the City and County, in proportion to their ownership percentages (the
City of Rockledge owns 2/3 of the property and the County owns 1/3).
Chairman Grossman opened the public hearing at 6:06 pm.
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Clifton L. Best, 2821 Shepard Drive, Rockledge, whose house backs up to the
property, spoke on his own behalf. He said he wanted everything to stay the
same, was opposed to public paths, but was all for pepper tree eradication,
maintaining the land, and keeping it in its natural state.
There being no further public comment, Chairman Grossman closed the public
hearing at 6:08 pm.
Motion by Troy Rice to recommend approval of CPA 13-01 with a land use
designation of Recreational Public Passive, and to forward this recommendation
to the Rockledge City Council for consideration at the February 20, 2013
meeting. Seconded by Keith Brockhouse . The Motion carried unanimously.
B. CPA 13-02 (Grace Fellowship of Brevard) Mixed Use*
D. CPA 13-04 (Grace Fellowship of Brevard) Mixed Use*
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These items were presented together.
Ms. Townsend discussed the locations of the two properties, their current land uses,
the surrounding properties’ land uses and the past and current uses the church has had
in relationship to its requested land use change. She then utilized a PowerPoint
presentation to illustrate how the City of Rockledge, and Murrell Road, in particular,
has grown in the past twenty years. Ms. Townsend also showed traffic count
differences and population changes over the same period of time.
She stated that the requested mixed use land use designations would allow the City to
be good stewards of the community, by having a transitional buffer between
residential uses and the busy roadway and commercial uses across the street.
In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Townsend explained that since
the City’s Land Development Regulations require new churches to be located in
commercially-zoned areas, mixed use was the best designation that would allow the
applicant, Grace Fellowship Church, to use its properties as they are currently being
used.
In response to further questions, Ms. Townsend clarified that since the City was
divided into eight planning districts, that the properties in question were currently
within Planning District 7, and that a mixed-use designation would allow a property
to be zoned residential, commercial, or a combination of both.
Chairman Grossman opened the two items, CPA 13-02 and CPA 13-04, up for public
hearing at 6:21 pm.
The following persons spoke on their own behalf (unless otherwise indicated)
against the requests, regarding retention of the older areas of the neighborhood,
the possibility of declining property values, and safety:
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Shirley Schell, 607 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge
Allan Schell, 607 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge
Dale Brown, 1253 Winding Meadows Drive, Rockledge
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Blair Wallace, 1254 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Rockledge
Sandy Golden, 1243 Winding Meadows Drive, Rockledge
Teresa Tippins, 3580 Murrell Road, Rockledge
Rosann Sardineer Boyens, 2971 Camberly Circle, Melbourne (owns 3580
Murrell Road)
Donald J. Flammio, 1215 Tuckaway Drive, Rockledge
Wayne Kee, 976 Whetstone Place, Rockledge
The following persons spoke on their own behalf (unless otherwise indicated) in
favor of the requests:
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Andrew P. Hardy, 1048 Jacaranda Circle, Rockledge
Janet Letchworth, 309 S. Shannon Avenue, Indialantic
Alice Pavlock, Indialantic (spoke on behalf of St. Marks United Methodist
Church)
Roland Schlierf, 352 Jack Drive, Cocoa Beach (spoke on behalf of Our
Savior Church)
Patty Kuhns, 402 Brookcrest Circle, Rockledge
Richard Kuhns, 402 Brookcrest Circle, Rockledge
Dick Lovisone, 1385 Mayflower Avenue, Melbourne (spoke on behalf of
Family Promise of Brevard)
Mike Bynum, 938 Osprey Lane, Rockledge (spoke on behalf of the
applicant, Grace Fellowship Church)
hearing at 7:02 pm.
Planning Director Griffin reported that the Citizens Advisory Committee had
approved the requests for Mixed-Use Planning District 7. He advised the
Commission that a petition in opposition had been submitted at that meeting, and that
a petition in opposition had been submitted to staff at this meeting.
In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Griffin stated that other
permissible uses for the property could include commercial, multi-family and/or
single-family. He cautioned, however, that a residential use would put the City in
direct conflict with the provisions of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized
Persons Act of 2000, since the property was owned by a church and its uses were
currently church related. He explained that the City would be required to place a
commercial zoning classification on the property at a later date, however, only land
use was being addressed at this time.
Commission members Theilacker, Martuch and Doyle made comments.
In response to the comments, Mr. Griffin advised that the land use designation of the
two churches to the north of the subject properties are, in the case of the front portion
of Grace Fellowship Church, Mixed Use Planning District 7, and in the case of Faith
Baptist Church, which is still in Brevard County, Residential. Mr. Griffin also made
reference to the planning district to the north (Planning District 6), which district
allows those properties on the west side of Murrell Road to have mixed use to a depth
of 630 feet, to provide a buffer to residential property to the west.
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Mike Martuch asked if Grace Fellowship Church was in violation of any Brevard
County Code. Mr. Griffin responded that he was not aware of any, and stated the
City could not enforce any provisions until the property has land use and zoning
within the City.
Michelle Doyle commented that she didn’t want to remove the possibility for current
residents to have horses. Mr. Griffin pointed out that people would be able to keep
their horses on their existing properties.
Motion by Keith Brockhouse to recommend approval of CPA 13-02 with a land
use designation of Mixed Use Planning District 7, and to forward this
recommendation to the Rockledge City Council for consideration at the
February 20, 2013 meeting. Seconded by Tony Leib. The Motion carried 7-2,
with Michelle Doyle and Bob Theilacker dissenting.
Motion by Tony Leib to recommend approval of CPA 13-04 with a land use
designation of Mixed Use Planning District 7, and to forward this
February 20, 2013 meeting. Seconded by Mike Martuch. The Motion carried
8-1, with Bob Theilacker dissenting.
C. CPA 13-03 (Grace Fellowship of Brevard) Mixed Use
Planner Alix Townsend stated that the one-acre piece of property on the east side of
Murrell Road contained church offices. She advised that the current county land use
was Neighborhood Commercial, and that staff was proposing Mixed Use Planning
District 7.
Chairman Grossman opened the public hearing at 7:28 pm.
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Rosann Sardineer Boyens, 2971 Camberly Circle, Melbourne, spoke against the
request.
hearing at 7:30 pm.
Motion by Troy Rice to recommend approval of CPA 13-03 with a land use
designation of Mixed Use Planning District 7, and to forward this
February 20, 2013 meeting. Seconded by Keith Brockhouse.
The Motion
carried unanimously.
5.
SITE PLANS – None
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
The meeting recessed for a short break at 7:34 pm, and reconvened at 7:42 pm.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Motion by Keith Brockhouse to appoint Mike Martuch Temporary Chairman.
Seconded by Tony Leib. The motion carried unanimously.
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Temporary Chairman Martuch opened the floor to nominations for the office of
Chairman.
Keith Brockhouse nominated Paul Grossman as Chairman.
No other nominations were put forward for the office of Chairman, and the floor
was closed and a vote taken.
Paul Grossman was declared Chairman by a unanimous vote of the Planning
Commission.
Paul Grossman then resumed Chairmanship of the meeting, and opened the floor to
nominations for the office of Vice Chairman.
Troy Rice nominated Keith Brockhouse as Vice Chairman.
No other nominations were put forward for the office of Vice Chairman, and the
floor was closed and a vote taken.
Keith Brockhouse was declared Vice Chairman by a unanimous vote of the
Planning Commission.
B. SE-13-01 (WOB, LLC) Recreation Facility
Keith Brockhouse declared a conflict of interest, and advised that he had a financial
interest in the property. He then submitted a Voting Conflict of Interest form to the
recording secretary, and stepped down from the dais.
Ms. Townsend explained that the property consisted of vacant land located just east
of the Sheriff’s Office on Gus Hipp Blvd., and that the applicant wanted to build an
indoor gun range with accessory sales of equipment, including firearms, targets and
ammunition. She explained that a special exception for recreational facilities was
required due to the Industrial Park zoning classification.
Chairman Gross then recognized the applicant, Keith Brockhouse, who explained that
the special exception was the first step toward the possibility of building a 17,600
square-foot indoor gun range. He said it would be located in an area far away from
residential areas, and would have excellent safety, sound and emissions controls. He
also said it would feature 36 pistol lanes and 12 rifle lanes, and would be an excellent
training facility for police and first responders.
Chairman Grossman then recognized Forrest Dierberg, 951 Sable Lane, Rockledge,
who spoke in his capacity as an environmental chemist and principal of DB
Environmental, Inc., located 365 Gus Hipp Blvd. He said he was concerned about
possible contaminants from the gun range and also with employee safety.
Keith Brockhouse and Chairman Grossman assured Mr. Dierberg that all Rockledge
businesses would have to meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies.
Motion by Michelle Doyle that the special exception is consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Tony Leib. The
motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tony Leib that the special exception is consistent with the intent of
the zoning district within which the special exception is sought. Seconded by
Bob Theilacker. The motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Troy Rice that the special exception does not create any adverse
impacts to adjacent property through the creation of noise, light, vibrations,
traffic, utility requirements, or storm water runoff that would not have been
created had the property been developed for a principal use permitted in the
applicable zoning district. Seconded by Bob Theilacker. The motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Bob Theilacker that the special exception will not create any unusual
police, fire or emergency services requirements. Seconded by Troy Rice. The
Motion by Dodie Selig that a site plan for the special exception has not been
submitted which would have placed additional condition, limitations and
regulations on the use of the property. Seconded by Bob Theilacker. The
Motion by Mike Martuch that the special exception meets all the requirements
of the zoning district in which it is located such as lot requirements, building
setback requirements, lot coverage, height, buffer yards, off-street parking,
signs, storage, landscaping, etc. Seconded by Dodie Selig. The motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Holly Pardi that the special exception as presented meets the
requirements of the Land Development Regulations and should be forwarded to
the Board of Adjustment to be considered at the February 19th meeting.
Seconded by Bob Theilacker. The motion carried unanimously.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Commission, and with a motion
properly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Submitted by:
Laura Mulholland
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Paul Grossman
Chairman
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 14, 2013 - 7:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Rockledge Citizens Advisory Committee met on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge,
Florida.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dale Brown, Robert Deem, Carol Laymance, and
Patricia Hoffeditz Trawick.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dianne Braswell (not excused).
STAFF PRESENT:
Don R. Griffin, Planning Director and Margaret L.
Daly, Recording Secretary.
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Deem.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of June 20, 2011
By motion of Carol Laymance, seconded by Dale Brown the minutes and the
attendance record of the regular meeting of June 20, 2011 were approved as
individually read.
A. Attendance Record
See APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers
Chairman Deem opened the floor to nominations:
Carol Laymance nominated Dale Brown for Chairman.
The Chairman asked if there were any other nominations to be heard, there being
none, the floor was closed to future nominations.
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Call to vote was made and Mr. Brown was declared Chairman by
acclamation.
The floor was then opened to nominations for Vice Chair.
Robert Deem nominated Carol Laymance for Vice Chair. The Chair asked if
there were any further nominations to be heard, there being none, the floor was
closed to future nominations and a vote was called for.
Carol Laymance was declared Vice Chairman by acclamation.
B. Request:
CPA-13-01 (City of Rockledge)
Planning Director Don Griffin briefly explained the history of the property and
reviewed the surrounding land uses. The majority of the property is a wetland
which cannot be developed and must be maintained as a wetland as per St. Johns
River Water Management District. He explained that the most that would be
allowed on the property would be a trail, nothing more intensive.
By motion of Robert Deem, seconded by Carol Laymance, the Citizens
Advisory Committee recommends the revision of the Future Land Use Map
(FLUM) to include 110.26 acres on the West side of Fiske Boulevard, South
of Timbers West Subdivision, annexed into the City of Rockledge by
Ordinance No. 1603-2012, and to designate the land Use of said property as
RECREATION PUBLIC PASSIVE USE in Planning District 4 to the
Planning Commission for its consideration. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Request:
D. Request:
CPA-13-02 (Grace Fellowship of Brevard)*
CPA-13-03 (Grace Fellowship of Brevard)*
*These items were discussed at the same time.
Planning Director Griffin gave a brief history of the two properties known as
3578 Murrell Road (known as the brown house) and 3530 Murrell Road (known
as the yellow house). He described the surrounding uses on both properties and
included the past and existing uses of the property by the church. He also
informed the Board that all churches must be located in commercial zoning
categories, however at this point the board was only addressing changes to the
Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Uses. He stated that there have been letters
and petitions circulated in the surrounding neighborhoods and on the Internet
about a homeless shelter being placed on the property and the church would, as a
courtesy, like to respond to those issues raised.
Mike Bynum, 938 Osprey Lane, Rockledge, Florida, minister of the Grace
Fellowship Church, appeared before the Committee to explain the issue raised
about a homeless shelter. He explained that the Church is proposing partnering
with Family Promise of Brevard, Inc. to host transitional homeless families with
children to provide lodging, food and vocational training one week per twelveweek period.
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They will also offer the adult family members assistance on obtaining a job.
Children of school age will be taken to their school. Children will not be allowed
to participate in the program once they reach the age of 18. They plan on having
no more than five families in the house, with no more than fourteen people in the
house at a time. No single people will be allowed in the program, to be in the
program you must have a child. He also explained that the address on
3578 Murrell (Brown House) would be used as Administrative offices for
Family Promise of Brevard, Inc. He explained that to be eligible for the program
that participants must sign over at least 80% of their wages or funds to Family
Promise for the purpose of finding the family future shelter. They must also go
through a screening process with Family Promise and there will be no convicted
felons or persons with drugs or alcohol problems allowed in the program. Once
families are brought in for the night they are not allowed to leave the home, two
volunteers will remain with the families overnight. Pastor Bynum welcomed any
of the audience members who had questions about the request to feel free to call
him (321/636-3051) or to drop by the church offices and he would be happy to
discuss the matter with them and attempt to clear up any misconceptions they may
have.
Richard Lovisone, 1385 Mayflower Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32940, local
representative from Family Promise of Brevard, Inc. explained the program a
little further. He informed those present that a coalition of local churches have
been brought together to provide shelter for families in transition. He also
explained that the program has a 77% success rate in finding people jobs, homes,
etc. He indicated in the past when the economy was thriving it typically only took
nine weeks for families to get transitioned back into a normal lifestyle; he says it
now takes about four months.
Rosann Sardineer Boyens, 2971 Camberly Circle, Viera, (owns 3580 Murrell
Road),
Mary-Ellen Weissinger, 3970 Waterford Drive, Rockledge, Florida 32955,
Teresa Tippins Flammio, 3580 Murrell Road, Rockledge, Florida 32955,
owner of Rose Drive and part owner of 2 ½ acres of surrounding property to the
subject project,
Don Flammio, Jr., 3580 Murrell Road, Rockledge, Florida,
Donald Flammio, Sr., 1215 Tuckaway Drive, Rockledge, Florida 32955,
Robert Dowdy, 3565 Murrell Road, Rockledge, Florida 32955,
Michael Hibbs, 1062 Jacaranda Drive, Rockledge, Florida,
were present to voice their objections to the subject requests (location of what
they believe to believe a homeless shelter on the properties, the food pantry, the
clothing handouts, people camping out on the church property, increased crime,
loitering, safety of the residents and declining property values). Concerns were
also voiced about the possibility of a large number of people on the property
(crowd control), stability for the families with them being moved every week,
whether background checks are conducted and how, whether building codes
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would be violated with 14 people living in a house, and the fact that there are too
many variables to be answered at this time to make a decision.
At 8:36 p.m. Charman Brown closed the floor to any additional public comment.
Planning Director Griffin briefly reviewed the land uses allowed in Planning
District 7 for the Committee. He also explained the difference between land use
classifications and zoning to those present. He stated that Section 80.01 of the
Rockledge Land Development Regulations stipulates where a church may or may
not be located. He reiterated that this was a land use (Comprehensive Plan) issue
and not a zoning issue.
By motion of Carol Laymance, seconded by Robert Deem, the Committee
moved to recommend approval of Staff’s recommendation to revise the
Future Land Use Map for the subject properties. At this point, Planning
Director Griffin requested that the motion and second be withdrawn; the
motion was withdrawn as requested.
moved to recommend revision of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to
include 2.5 acres at 3530 Murrell Road annexed into the City of Rockledge
by Ordinance 1604-2012 and 3578 Murrell Road annexed into the City by
Ordinance 1443-2007, and to designate the land use of said properties as
MIXED USE in Planning District 7 to the Planning Commission for further
action. Motion passed with the following: Three Ayes-Robert Deem, Carol
Laymance, and Patricia Hoffeditz Trawick and one Nay-Dale Brown.
E. Request:
CPA-13-04 (Grace Fellowship of Brevard)
Planning Director Griffin gave a brief history of the property know as 3505
Murrell Road, located east of Murrell Road. He described the surrounding uses on
the property and included the past and existing uses of the property by the church.
He also informed the Board that all churches must be located in commercial
zoning categories, however at this point the Board was only addressing changes to
the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Uses.
moved to recommend revision of the Future Land Map (FLUM) to include
1.0 acre at 3505 Murrell Road (Church Administrative Office) annexed into
the City of Rockledge by Ordinance 1605-2012 and to designate the land use
of said property as MIXED USE in Planning District 7. Motion passed with
the following: Three Ayes-Robert Deem, Carol Laymance, and Patricia
Hoffeditz Trawick and one Nay-Dale Brown.
Planning Director Griffin also reminded those present to attending the Planning
Commission on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., and the Rockledge City
Council meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. so they can make
their views known on the subject request.
MEETING MINUTES
6.
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ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at
8:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Margaret L. Daly
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Chairman
Citizens Advisory Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL AND SUPPORT OF THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT
OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM. PROVIDING FOR
MATCHING FUNDING, BOTH IN-KIND AND CASH
MATCHES THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE GRANT.
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act (ISTEA) of 1991 included the National Recreational Trails
Fund Act (NRFTA) and established the National Recreational
Trails Funding Program; and
WHEREAS,
the
Transportation
Equality
Act
for
21st
the
Century amended and provided assured funding for the program
and
changed
Program
the
(RTP)
program
with
name
current
to
the
funding
Recreational
provided
by
Trails
the
Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users(SAFETEA-LU); and
WHEREAS,
recreational
trails
means
“a
thoroughfare
or
track across land or water, used for recreational purposes
such as bicycling, day hiking, and other such uses identified
in the grant; and
WHEREAS, RTP is administered by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) in coordination with the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA)
and
follows
the
policies
1
and
procedures
in
Chapter
62S-2 of the Florida Administrative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Rockledge Citizens Recreation Advisory Board
recommended approval of the Recreational Trail and forwarded
its recommendation to the City Council for its approval and
funding support;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
The City Council of the City of Rockledge
supports the installation of a Recreational Trail around the
perimeter of the Barton Park Regional Stormwater Detention
Facility (lake) and part of The McKnight Family Sports Complex
(formerly known as Rockledge Park) consisting of 2.37 miles
and connecting to pedestrian walkways.
Section 2.
The City Council of the City of Rockledge
will allocate the funds needed to construct the recreational
trail by means of in-kind donation of material and equipment,
and other funding sources needed to complete the project.
PASSED
AND
ADOPTED
at
a
regular
meeting
of
the
City
Council of the City of Rockledge, Florida, this 20th day of
February 2013.
________________________________
Chairman Rockledge City Council
ATTEST:
________________________________
City Clerk
2
COUNCIL FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 5:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Council Finance & Budget Committee met on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge,
Florida.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas J. Price, Jr., Mayor/Chair
Richard K. Blake, Councilman
Frank T. Forester, Councilman
MEMBERS ABSENT:
E. Georgia Phillips, Councilwoman
STAFF PRESENT:
James P. McKnight, City Manager
David A. Henderson, Assistant City Manager
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by the Chair at 5:30 p. m.
2.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Investment of City Surplus Funds
1. Steve Phelps – Edward Jones
The investment return and performance of the portfolio managed by Edward
Jones was reviewed by Steve Phelps of the firm. Mr. Phelps chief concern was
the inability to re-invest the funds that had matured given the ongoing negotiation
between the City and Edward Jones regarding the Investment Policy. It was the
consensus of the Committee that Staff is directed to coordinate a teleconference
with representatives of Edward Jones and the City and see if a solution could be
found that would support a continued relationship while providing the required
security.
2. Terry Tolbert – Allen & Company
The investment return and performance of the portfolio managed by Allen &
Company was reviewed by Terry Tolbert of the firm. Mr. Tolbert noted he had
been invested only since November, 2012, having taken over from Merrill Lynch
based upon the direction of the Finance Committee and Staff. His plan was to
maintain the same kind of shorter term investment maturity ladder he had when
he was the advisor with Merrill Lynch and he assured the Committee that all
funds would be only be invested in guaranteed securities.
MEETING MINUTES
3.
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January 31, 2013
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Report:
Rate Structure for Rental Facilities
City Manager McKnight reviewed the matter and updated the Committee regarding
the success of the overall program and the commitment made in the past to revisit the
rate structure. He spoke of comparison rates in the area, and how were substantially
lower than the surrounding communities and recommended an increase in the rates
over successive years so that our rates will better reflect the demand. It was the
consensus of the committee that the City Manager develop such a plan and bring it
back for further consideration.
B. Report:
Sewer Credits for Extraordinary Water Usage
The members of the Finance & Budget Committee had approached Staff regarding
the long-standing policy of not granting credits for sewer charges. It was noted that
Staff had loosened the policy on water leaks given the change instituted by the City of
Cocoa on water credits, and that the City had informally mirrored the credit system
adopted by the City of Cocoa. The members of the Committee directed Staff to
formalize a policy governing same.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion:
Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
City Manager McKnight reviewed some of the information that had been garnered
from research done by Staff regarding this issue. He provided copies of the
Separation Incentive Program that had been adopted in Ocala, and thought it might
offer a reasonable incentive that would allow for reduced costs in the ongoing
operations. After some discussion about the particulars of this program and its
comparison with other .program, the Committee, by consensus, directed Staff to
return with a fully developed program modeled after that utilized by Ocala.
B. Request: Approval of RFP for Banking Services
The Assistant City Manager offered the Request for Proposal for Banking Services
and requested the blessing of the Committee before it was sent to all qualifying banks
operating in the City. After brief discussion, Councilman Forester offered the
following motion:
That the Finance & Budget Committee of the Rockledge
City Council approves the Request for Proposal for
Banking Services and directed the Staff to send out notices
to all banks located in the City for their response, and
further, that Staff will report to Committee the results of
the same for final recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Blake, whereupon it passed unanimously
by a vote of three (3).
C. Report:
Fiscal Year 2013 Budget (First Quarter)
The Assistant City Manager gave a brief overview of the FY 2013 budget and noted
that each fund was operating in accordance with the budgeted projections and that
revenues were as expected.
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January 31, 2013
D. Request: Police Department Community Room (OFF AGENDA)
City Manager McKnight brought forth a request that was not included on the regular
Agenda, but felt it was important to move forward with a recommendation for action
to the City Council. He had been in discussion with W & J Construction concerning
the construction of the Community Room portion of the new Police Facility. As it
had been planned initially and dropped to manage monetary concerns, much of the
required groundwork had already been completed. He was requesting a
recommendation to the City Council that would authorize a design/build program for
the construction of the Community Room at the Police Facility at a cost not to exceed
$160,000.00. After some discussion, Councilman Blake offered the following
motion:
That the Finance & Budget Committee of the Rockledge
City Council recommends to the City Council that the City
Manager be authorized to move forward with a
Design/Build program for the construction of a
Community Room at the Police Facility and that the cost
for same be at a price not to exceed $160,000.00.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Forester, whereupon it passed unanimously
by a vote of three (3).
5.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned
at 6:38 p. m.
Submitted by:
David A. Henderson
Assistant City Manager
ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Rockledge City Council met in regular session on February 6, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge,
Florida.
PRESENT:
Thomas J. Price
Dr. Joe Lee Smith
Richard K. Blake
T. Patrick O’Neill
Frank T. Forester
Ted J. Hartselle
Joseph E. Miniclier
James P. McKnight
Betsi Beatty Moist
Mayor
Councilmember, Seat #1
City Attorney
City Manager
City Clerk
ABSENT:
E. Georgia Phillips
(Recuperating from Surgery)
STAFF PRESENT:
David A. Henderson
Dennis Clements
Don R. Griffin
Richard E. Allen
Lionel A. Cote
C. Kenneth Poole
Alan M. LaDuke
Assistant City Manager
Building Official
Planning Director
Fire Chief
Interim Chief of Police
Public Works Director
Wastewater Treatment &
Water Reclamation Director
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard K.
Blake.
2.
INVOCATION
Due to the absence of Councilwoman Phillips, the invocation was given by City
Manager McKnight.
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 January 16, 2013
Councilman O’Neill moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on
January 16, 2013; seconded by Councilman Smith. The motion carried
unanimously (6).
ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
5.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2013
PRESENTATIONS
A. Darren DeGennaro, School Safety
Mr. DeGennaro, employed at Kennedy Middle School, shared information
relating to his desire to increase, and in some cases create, a positive image of law
enforcement and school resource officers by students.
6.
FINANCIAL / BUDGET REPORT – None
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS / ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance:
Second Reading & Public Hearing, Ordinance No. 1613-2013
Amending Land Development Regulations to allow Chickens in
Residential Zoning Districts
Mayor Price offered Ordinance No. 1613-2013 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DELETING
SECTION
88.00
OF
THE
ROCKLEDGE
LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING
IT WITH A NEW SECTION 88.00 THAT INCLUDES CHICKENS AS
ANIMALS ALLOWED WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONINGS; PROVIDING
FOR THE PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH CHICKENS ON PROPERTY
BY OWNERS; DECLARING THAT INVALIDITY OF ANY PORTION
HEREOF SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”, and moved for the second reading of the ordinance
by title only and opened for public hearing; seconded by Councilman O’Neill.
The motion carried by unanimous vote (6).
City Attorney Miniclier read aloud the title of the ordinance for the second
reading. Chairman Blake declared the matter open to the public for discussion.
Those speaking in opposition:
•
Edie Walton, 29 South Hardee Circle, Rockledge
•
Barbara Walton, 54 Knollwood Drive, Rockledge (submitted petition of
objection)
Those speaking in support:
•
Margaret Goudelock, 4975 Pinewood Place, Cocoa, representing AVID
HOMESTEAD (provided a carton with a half-dozen green eggs for
examination by those on the dais)
•
Erin Cross, 961 Bellaire Lane, Rockledge, with noted objections to the
requirement relating to acquisition of consent by 25% of homeowners in
platted subdivisions without a homeowner association.
There being no further public comment, Chairman Blake declared the public
hearing to be closed.
Mayor Price revealed that he has neighbors who keep chickens, and they have
not created a problem. He feels the ordinance should remain as it is for a one-
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FEBRUARY 6, 2013
year period (as provided in the ordinance), including the 25% consent
stipulation.
Councilman Forester took issue with the absence of lot size requirements,
when in most residential areas the lots are small, and feels the 25% consent
requirement is overly burdensome; he will not vote to adopt the ordinance in
its present form.
Councilman Hartselle supports the one-year trial basis, as does Councilman
Smith.
Councilman O’Neill feels the 25% consent issue is reasonable as a continued
safeguard for residents who bought homes with the knowledge that certain
activities are prohibited.
Mayor Price moved for the adoption of the ordinance; seconded by Councilman
Hartselle. Voting FOR the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Smith,
Blake, O’Neill, and Hartselle. Voting AGAINST the motion: Councilman
Forester. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 1.
B. Ordinance:
Second Reading & Public Hearing, Ordinance No. 1614-2013
Enacting Fertilizer Application Requirements
City Manager McKnight disclosed that required responses have now been
received from the three agencies identified in the Florida Statutes, which are
required to be read into the record prior to adoption of the ordinance, as well as
communication from several interested organizations, all of which contain viable
input and suggestions. As such, it is recommended that the public hearing be
tabled to allow Staff sufficient opportunity to assemble the information for City
Council and provide a recommendation prior to adoption of the ordinance.
Discussion followed relating to the tabling process.
Mayor Price offered Ordinance No. 1614-2013 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ENACTING
FERTILIZER
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
BY
ESTABLISHING SECTION 46.00 OF THE ROCKLEDGE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CONTAINING PURPOSE AND INTENT;
DEFINITIONS;
APPLICABILITY;
FERTILIZER
APPLICATION
PROCEDURES; MANAGEMENT OF SAID PROCEDURES; EXEMPTIONS;
AND ENFORCEMENT; DECLARING THAT INVALIDITY OF ANY
PORTION HEREOF SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”, and moved for the second reading
of the ordinance by title only; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion
carried by unanimous vote (6).
City Attorney Miniclier read aloud the title of the ordinance for the second
reading.
Mayor Price moved to table the public hearing and ordinance adoption;
seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed without objection (6).
REGULAR MEETING
8.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2013
A. Fire Employees Retirement Board, Minutes of Meeting on November 15, 2012
Councilman O’Neill moved to be in receipt of the minutes of the following
meetings:










Fire Employees Retirement Board on November 15, 2012
General Employees Retirement Board on November 15, 2012
Police Employees Retirement Board on November 28, 2012
Joint Fire & General Employees Retirement Boards on December 18,
2012
Police Employees Retirement Board on January 3, 2013
T.R.E.E. Board on January 10, 2013
Citizens Advisory Committee on January 14, 2013
Citizens Recreation Advisory Board on January 17, 2013
Council Public Works & Utilities Committee on January 22, 2013
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners on
January 23, 3013
and to consider independently any recommendations contained therein;
seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed unanimously (6).
B. General Employees Retirement Board, Minutes of Meeting on November 15,
2012 – See item 8 A
C. Police Employees Retirement Board, Minutes of Meeting on November 28, 2012
– See item 8 A
D. Fire & General Employees Retirement Boards, Minutes of Joint Meeting on
December 18, 2012 – See item 8 A
E. Police Employees Retirement Board, Minutes of Meeting on January 3, 2013 –
See item 8 A
F. The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board, Minutes of
Meeting on January 10, 2013 – See item 8 A
G. Citizens Advisory Committee, Minutes of Meeting on January 14, 2013 – See
item 8 A
H. Citizens Recreation Advisory Board, Minutes of Meeting on January 17, 2013 –
See item 8 A
1. Recommendation:
Proposed Dog Park Site
...that the City Council consider approval of an alternate site for the proposed
dog park to be Robert A. Anderson Park.
City Manager McKnight reviewed the rationale behind relocating the
proposed dog park to Anderson Park from Dick Blake Park, and related the
activities of the ROC Foundation toward funding efforts.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2013
Councilman Forester moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by
Mayor Price. The motion passed unanimously (6).
2. Recommendation:
Street Designation within The McKnight Family Sports
Complex/City Entrances (World Series Champions)
...that City Council consider specific recognition of the Rockledge 2012
Junior League World Series Champions at The McKnight Family Sports
Complex and on roadways coming into the City (to be determined by Staff
and City Council).
City Manager McKnight related the recommended signage locations, i.e.
within the confines of The McKnight Family Sports Complex, on Murrell
Road northbound near the south city limit, and on Fiske Boulevard
southbound near the north city limit.
Councilman Smith moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by
Councilman O’Neill. The motion passed unanimously (6).
3. Recommendation:
Trails Grant Application, Barton Park Stormwater
Facility
...approve Staff applying for a Trails Grant through the State of Florida, in
addition to providing a resolution stating full support of the project for the
Barton Stormwater Lake.
Planning Director Griffin provided information relating to a grant that,
coupled with matching funds, City labor and funding from the CRA, will
enable the construction of a walking trail along the perimeter of the Barton
Park Stormwater Facility.
Councilman Forester moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by
Councilman Smith. The motion passed unanimously (6).
I. Council Public Works & Utilities Committee, Minutes of Meeting on January 22,
2013 – See item 8 A
1. Recommendation:
Lift Station, Westwood Subdivision
...that Staff be directed to enter into an agreement with Westwood Subdivision
for maintenance on the lift station.
Following an overview from City Manager McKnight, Mayor Price moved to
accept the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and passed
unanimously (6).
2. Recommendation:
Debris Disposal and Tree Trimming Services RFQ
...that the four firms listed (Ceres Environmental, Ashbritt, Phillips and
Jordan, and McComb’s Tree Service) be given contracts for service.
Mayor Price moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by
Councilman Forester. The motion passed unanimously (6).
J. Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, Minutes of
Meeting on January 23, 2013 – See item 8 A
REGULAR MEETING
9.
10.
Page 6 of 7
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
CONSENT BUSINESS
Mayor Price moved for approval of these consent business items:
A. Approval, Special Event Permit & Fee Waiver – St. Mary’s Fair, April 3-7, 2013
B. Approval, Travel to Tallahassee for FLC Legislative Action Days, March 19-20
C. Approval, Contract for Professional Building Department Services (Universal
Engineering Sciences)
The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and passed without objection (6).
11.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Action Item: Golf Cart Use on Public Street (Marlin Manor)
City Manager McKnight introduced a request from Marlin Manor resident Henry
Ambrosch to allow him to continue use of a golf cart to travel from his home on
Martin Drive to Anderson Park on Pluckebaum Road, where he walks his dogs on
a daily basis. The streets traversed can be easily identified for the required
amendment to the Code. There was brief discussion as to allowing operation of
the golf cart on the sidewalk on the south side of Pluckebaum Road.
Councilman Smith moved for approval of the request and to authorize Staff
preparation of the required ordinance; seconded by Councilman Forester. The
motion passed unanimously (6).
B. Action Item: Approval of 2012-2015 Bargaining Unit Contract (I.A.F.F.)
Noting that the Wages article will not be reopened before 2015, impacting the FY
2016 Budget), City Manager McKnight recommended ratification of the contract.
Mayor Price moved to ratify the 2012-2015 Agreement with the I.A.F.F.;
seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed without objection (6).
C. Action Item: Approval of 2013 Amendments to Bargaining Unit Contract
(Coastal Florida PBA)
Councilman Forester moved to ratify the 2013 Amendments to the Agreement
with the Coastal Florida PBA; seconded by Mayor Price. The motion passed
unanimously (6).
12.
PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS
•
Teresa Tippins Flammio, 3580 Murrell Road, Rockledge, referred to upcoming
hearings in connection with land use changes on Murrell Road and invited the
members of the Council to visit the properties involved.
•
Rosann Sardineer Boyens, 2970 Camberly, Viera, also referred to the upcoming
land use hearings and presented to City Clerk Moist three documents concerning
the Family Promise operation in other jurisdictions.
REGULAR MEETING
13.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2013
REPORTS
A. City Manager Reports
Appreciation was expressed to all involved in the success of the recent Food
Truck Bazaar at Three Meadows Plaza, as well as the weekend Art & Craft
Show on Barton Boulevard.
Rockledge will host the February 11 Space Coast League of Cities meeting at
the Rockledge Country Club.
•
Councilman Hartselle posed questions concerning minutes from Boards and
Committees, in particular the approval of content.
•
Councilman O’Neill reported that he had attended the FLC Institute of Elected
Municipal Officials, which he found to be very informative and well worth
attending.
•
Councilman Blake expressed his appreciation for the official dedication event of
Dick Blake Park on January 19th, which will be extremely difficult to outdo for
any future dedication ceremonies, such as The McKnight Family Sports Complex.
City Manager McKnight announced that the dedication ceremony for The
McKnight Family Sports Complex will likely be scheduled in November to
coincide with the wedding of his daughter Natalie, who recently became
engaged.
14.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, Chairman Blake declared
the meeting to be adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
__________________________________________
Council Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________
City Clerk
ROCKLEDGE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 5:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Rockledge Business Development Committee met on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at
5:30 p.m. in the Building Department Conference Room at Rockledge City Hall, 1600
Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Adam, Tony Salorio, Juanita Collins (arrived at
5:32 p.m.), Don Dahlstrom, Duane Daski, Rudolph
Cardone, and Lynne Roll.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
James P. McKnight, City Manager, Lisa C.
Nicholas, Redevelopment Specialist, and Margaret
L. Daly, Recording Secretary.
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Salorio at 5:30 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of November 27, 2013
By motion of Don Dahlstrom, seconded by Jim Adam, the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 27, 2012 were approved as individually read. Motion
passed unanimously.
3.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES / PRESENTATIONS
None. City Manager McKnight requested speaker suggestions for the future, suggestions
received were: The new CEO of Wuesthoff, the CEO of Mainstream Engineering, and
the CEO of Rivian Automotive.
4.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Report:
Community Redevelopment Agency/Lisa C. Nicholas,
Redevelopment Specialist
CRA Specialist Nicholas gave a progress report on the Fascade Grant Program:
•
Rafael Picon-Project complete.
•
Berry Signs-Complete but not closed out.
•
Planet Fitness-Project is underway.
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•
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JANUARY29, 2013
Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation-Work is proceeding nicely with a February
completion date anticipated.
She also informed the Committee that Harbor Auto Restoration had recently won the
Community Redevelopment Agency’s Facade Improvement Project of the Year for
2012. Ms. Nicholas has also been contacting businesses to determine whether they
want to renew their signs on the Florida Avenue site. Upcoming events were
discussed: Food Truck Bazaar, Wednesday, January 30; Cruise-On-In Car Show &
Art/Craft Fair, Saturday, February 2, and Sunday, February 2, 2013; Wednesday,
March 6, Wednesday/Friendsday.
B. Report:
Local Focus Committee (Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber
of Commerce)/Lisa C. Nicholas, Redevelopment Specialist
Redevelopment Specialist Nicholas informed the Committee that she would be
mailing notices (postcards) for the next event (February 18, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.) within
a matter of days. The subject matter will be The Health Care Reform Act and its
effect on small businesses. If the event is not well attended the project will be
suspended for the time being.
C. Report:
Business Resource Council (BRC)/Lynne Roll
Chairman Salorio announced there would be a Chowder Cook-off at Port Canaveral,
Cruise Terminal 4 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. He also stated there would be a
Wednesday/Friendsday on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Merritt Island
Airport, plans are in place to offer discounted helicopter rides. Mrs. Roll asked if
someone would be able to attend the Local Focus at the Business Resource Council
on February 12; Lisa Nicholas volunteered to go in her place.
D. Report:
Economic Development Commission (EDC)/Jim Adam
Jim Adam stated the Commission had met on January 16 at the Florida Today
building in Melbourne. There have been no meetings recently to consider any Ad
Valorem Tax Abatement requests. Notices from the EDC were discussed briefly;
staff was instructed to forward emails from EDC to members.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
6.
REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager McKnight reported that the Space Center is still going strong due to private
involvement from such companies as Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, etc. He stated the
Industrial Park is slowly starting to fill back up with businesses again and there has been
significant activity.
MEETING MINUTES
7.
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JANUARY 29, 2013
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at
5:55 p.m.
Submitted by:
Margaret L. Daly
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Chairman
Business Development Committee

notice of proposed land use designation

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