TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH
MINUTES
TOWN COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
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WEDNESDAY
March 17, 2004
COMMUNITY CENTER
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A special meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida was called to order by
Mayor Walters at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 in the Community Center. Mayor Walters also
led the Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
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Mayor Walters
Commissioner Guglietta
Commissioner Price
Commissioner Stacey
Commissioner Wilson
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Others Present:
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Town Attorney Gougelman
Interim Town Manager Taylor
25 members of the public
Town Clerk Masny
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I. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
II. PRESENTATION BY SPECIAL GUESTS: GAIL JONES, OUTLAW & JONES -STATUS REPORT
PEDWAY PROJECT, STORMWATER MASTER PLAN, ETC.
Gail Jones of Outlaw & Jones came forward and stated that the bid advertisement for the pedway project
will be in the newspaper and the closing date to receive bids will be April 15, 2004 at 3:00 p.m., also, a
prebid conference is scheduled for April 8, 2004. Mr. Jones reported that the bid is in three (3) separate
phases: Phase I will begin at Ocean Avenue and proceed south to the north side of Flutie Park; Phase II.
will begin at the south side of Flutie Park and proceed south along Oak Street until it intersects the
existing pedway on A1A; and Phase III. will be the drainage improvements that are proposed from
First Avenue to Orange Street in the 50-foot right-of-way area of Oak Street. Mr. Jones reported that
there will be approximately $290,000 for the pedway portion of the project. There is grand money
available through the St. Johns River Water Management District to help cover costs of drainage
Improvements and this grant application will come before the Town Commission for approval in the
near future. Mr. Jones stated that he has estimated that Phase I will cost $201,000; Phase II $95,000;
and Phase III $60,000 for a total project cost of an estimated $356,000.
Vice Mayor Guglietta stated that the Metropolitan Planning Organization hopefully will set aside
$30,000 to help with the pedway project. Vice Mayor Guglietta asked if all the people on Oak Street
have had a chance to look at the plans and if their questions and concerns been addressed?
Mr. Jones responded that at the last meeting an adjustment of the pedway was made and it was
brought toward the street on Fourth Avenue and the plans have been modified as requested by the
residents along the corridor to accommodate them the best we could. Vice Mayor Guglietta asked
if a set of plans were sent to Harriet Raymond at the County Parks Department? Mr. Jones responded
that he mailed them to her this week and will make a point to contact her to discuss the plans.
Commissioner Price stated that Phase III of the project is the drainage improvements on Oak Street as
there are drainage problems and asked Mr. Jones to what extent will we be doing these improvements?
Mr. Jones stated that beginning at First Avenue south through Orange Street, on each side of the
intersection, north and south only on the east side of Oak Street, a drainage inlet with two sticks
of perforated pipe to trap that water and drop it into the inlet and exfiltrate or infiltrate it into the soil.
As part of that process we are going to be getting the sod that is currently higher than the edge of
the pavement removed and create a slight swale to help pull that water off the road on the east side
only. Down the road somewhere, we will need to repeat this process on the west side of Oak Street.
Mr. Jones reported that on Sixth Avenue there will be some replacement of pipes. Mr. Jones reported
that this will not solve all of the drainage problems on Oak Street.
Commissioner Wilson asked what the time line is for the project? Mr. Jones responded that we are
looking at bidding on April 15, 2004 and anticipates a contract award late May or early June. The
contractor has been given 120 days to finish the project and anticipates the project to be completed in October.
Vice Mayor Guglietta asked if the Town should hold off on Phase II until the improvements to Flutie Field
are finished? Mr. Jones stated that this is a viable option, but would like to wait until the bids come in for
the overall project as Phase II is the part of the project that can be done at a later date.
Mayor Walters opened the meeting for public comment regarding the pedway project. There were no
public comments.
Gail Jones reported that the Stormwater Master Plan recommendation was to begin improvements at
Basin 9, which starts at Second Avenue and runs south of Surf Road from A1A west to the Indian River
Lagoon. Mr. Jones reported that there were planned improvements to adding more exfiltration systems
at the intersections on Orange Street and also on Pine Street, if the water table permits. Also there
were planned pipe improvements to this corridor, especially on Sixth Avenue and north and south on
Oak Street. The other major improvement in this basin was to install a baffle box or sediment trap device
on the outfall at the west end of Sixth Avenue. Mr. Jones reported that the focus and intent of the Master
Plan is to do everything possible to reduce the amount of transported sediment into the Indian River Lagoon.
Mr. Jones stated that the original estimate for the water quality portion of this, which includes exfiltration,
baffle boxes, and upgrades to pipes was estimated to be $500,000 to $550,000 back in 2002 and he will
be back at a later date with some 319 grants through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
to help with these improvements and the Town will need to allow funding toward the projects in the next
fiscal year.
Amy Adams, Cape Canaveral Scientific reported that she met with the Interim Town Manager and Gail
Jones regarding the pedway and stormwater projects and stated that Federal grant money won’t be
available to spend for one year after it is awarded, but the Town can spend the match money. Ms. Adams
stated that some of the projects can be for additional funds for stormwater improvements for the pedway,
this would be through St. Johns River Water Management District which has a grant deadline in June with
a contract awarded in August. Ms. Adams stated the Phase I, Basin 9 stormwater improvements, is
about a $600,000 project and the Town’s stormwater utility generates approximately $50,000 per year
which can be a portion of the matching funds. Ms. Adams stated that the Town could try to phase the
project by going after Phase I of the Basin 9 and go after a $200,000 request from a 319 grant and
bundle that by matching it against a St. Johns grant for $100,000 and that way the Town won’t have
to do anything except pay for bid work.
Ms. Adams stated that the Loggerhead Park Preserve north site, which is a 3/4 acre site and is on
the market for $520,000. Ms. Adams stated that the Environmental Advisory Board has requested
that the Town try to purchase this site again and that the State has advised that the Town would
resubmit the previous grant application. Ms. Adams advised that the deadline is May 5, 2004.
Mayor Walters opened the meeting for pubic comment regarding this agenda item. There were no comments.
III. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JAMES L. ZAMBO TO THE PARKS BOARD IN THE
ALTERNATE #2 POSITION WITH A TERM MARCH 17, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2006.
Mr. Zambo came forward and introduced himself to the Town Commission and stated that he is retired
from the Pennsylvania State Park system and has a good feel for recreational services. Mr. Zambo
stated that he has a degree in forestry and may be interested in the Environmental Advisory Board.
COMMISSIONER PRICE MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPOINT JAMES L. ZAMBO
TO THE PARKS BOARD IN THE ALTERNATE #2 POSITION WITH A TERM MARCH 17, 2004 THROUGH
MARCH 17, 2006.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
IV. NON-SCHEDULED CITIZEN COMMENTS
Alice Graham, 305 Fifth Avenue commented that she believes Commissioner Wilson is being
unduly harassed by an individual who has used threats and intimidation against this Town government.
Because Commission Wilson has been gutsy enough to stand up to him, he has been singled out for
more harassment. Ms. Graham commented that Commissioner Wilson is doing his job trying to see
that our codes are enforced and the Town retains its integrity and the rest of the Commissioners
should do no less. Ms. Graham commented that she would like to see this Town Commission
present a united front against the erosion of our Town codes.
Bill Hoskovec, 526 Avenue B commented that it came to his attention that the Town Commission
has approved putting ladders at the end of the pier. Mr. Hoskovec commented that last July, the
Risk Manager came out and recommended that this not be done. Mr. Hoskovec commented that
the Town Commission may have put the Town at risk by having our liability insurance violated if we
have an incident and recommended that this be checked out. Mayor Walters stated that Interim
Town Manager Taylor contacted our Risk Manager and brought this up and he had no problem
with the ladders and feels comfortable with this decision.
George Jones, 317 Ocean Avenue commented that he puts on the surf movies in Ryckman Park
and that the Parks Board has advised him that his “no coolers allowed in the park” clause is illegal.
Mr. Jones stated that he is trying to prohibit the intrusion of alcoholic beverages in the park. Mr.
Jones asked for guidelines to meet the Town’s standards as his goal is to stop the intrusion of
alcoholic beverages at his functions. Mr. Jones was asked to meet with the Interim Town Manager
regarding the situation.
Gail Gowdy, 215 Ash Avenue reported that Saturday the Beach Gardeners completed Phase I
of the Keep Brevard Beautiful grant at Bicentennial Park, which was planting the plants. Ms.
Gowdy reported that they will be at the park again on March 27, 2004 with the mulching crew
and invited residents to join in to fulfill in-kind hours of the grant.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 21, 2004 REGULAR MEETING,
JANUARY 23, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING,
FEBRUARY 7, 2004 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP,
FEBRUARY 7, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING,
FEBRUARY 11, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING,
FEBRUARY 17, 2004 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP,
FEBRUARY 18, 2004 REGULAR MEETING,
FEBRUARY 20, 2004 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP AND
FEBRUARY 20, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING.
Commissioner Price requested that the Town Clerk review the tape of the January 21, 2004
regular meeting as the last paragraph on Page 25 is confusing.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER PRICE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF JANUARY 23, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 2004 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP,
FEBRUARY 7, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 11, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING,
FEBRUARY 17, 2004 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 REGULAR MEETING,
FEBRUARY 20, 2004 INTERVIEW WORKSHOP AND FEBRUARY 20, 2004 SPECIAL MEETING
AND THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2004 AS AMENDED.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
VI. REPORTS BY ANY TOWN BOARD OR COMMITTEE SUBMITTING A
REPORT.
There were no Town Board reports.
VII. NEW BUSINESS.
A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE
MELBOURNE BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE 2004 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEMA FIRE ACT GRANT.
Susie Stark and Seth Stark of the Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department addressed the Town
Commission requesting approval to move forward to apply for another Firefighters Grant through FEMA
and would like permission to proceed with a grant to replace radios in the trucks, pac sets, microphones,
batteries, etc. this year, with matching funds not to exceed $15,000. Mayor Walters asked how much
the grant is going to be for and Mr. Stark responded between $100,000 and $150,000. Ms. Stark stated
that the grant guidelines came out March 1, 2004 and the application is due the first week in April and
is in the preliminary phase of putting the grant together and all we are looking for right now is authorization
to proceed with the grant and the Town will subsequently prepare a resolution authorizing the application
and the 10% non-federal match not to exceed $15,000. Mayor Walters commented that he is in favor
of the grant, but the Town has not budgeted the match money. Ms. Stark advised that the match will
not be required until the next budget year.
Mayor Walters suggested that the Fire Department focus on items other than radios because the Town
has a large sum of money for radios from the $12 surcharge per citation. Ms. Stark stated that the
category the department will be applying for is fire operations and fire fighter safety, which includes
bunker gear and SCBA and that communications also fits in this area.
Commissioner Price commented that the Fire Department is looking for approval now to apply for the
grant which as a deadline of April 1, 2004, but the funding would not come until the next fiscal year
and you is looking at applying for up to a $150,000 grant with a 10% match, which will be up to a
$15,000 match. Ms. Stark stated that this grant is not through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, it is through the Office of Domestic Preparedness in the Department of Homeland Security.
COMMISSIONER PRICE MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE THE MELBOURNE
BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
2004 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS DEPARTMENT GRANT,
NOT TO EXCEED A MATCH OF 10% OR $15,000 FROM THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER 20, NOT TO EXCEED $16,922.87 REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT.
Interim Town Manager Taylor stated that the Town received a change order to remove the asphalt in
front of the Community Center, remove the car stops, which create a tripping hazard, cut the sidewalk
back a little and install the posts as are currently in the parking area in front of Ryckman Park, and
lower the asphalt that joins the street.
COMMISSIONER PRICE MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER
NUMBER 20, NOT TO EXCEED $16,922.87 REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
C. APPOINTMENT OF THE ANNUAL “CITIZEN OF THE YEAR” COMMITTEE. MAYOR WALTERS’
APPOINTMENT: JEAN MARSHALL; VICE MAYOR GUGLIETTA’S APPOINTMENT: MIKE KING;
COMMISSIONER PRICE’S APPOINTMENT: GARY LANE; COMMISSIONER WILSON’S APPOINTMENT:
JIM SIMMONS; AND COMMISSIONER STACEY’S APPOINTMENT: DORA DOBRIN.
VIII. REPORTS:
A. TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Gougelman reported that Mr. Hamilton and his Attorney David Dyer has advised him that
a number of lawsuits have been filed against individuals regarding the situation with the construction of
his home. These lawsuits have been filed against Mr. West and Mr. Abraham who have both filed an
appeal of the decision of the Building Official and the appeal is to be heard by the Board of Adjustment
on March 25, 2004. Town Attorney Gougelman stated that he does not know what is in the lawsuits
except for some sort of claim of harassment as he has not seen the lawsuits and they would not be
subject to any coverage by the Town. Town Attorney Gougelman reported that there are two (2) other
lawsuits, both addressed to Commissioner Wilson, one has been sent to the Florida League of Cities
and they have responded by a reservation of rights. A Reservation of Rights letter tells you, we will
go ahead and defend you; however, we are reserving our rights at a later time not to cover this claim
if we determine it is not within the four-corners of the terms of your insurance policy. Attorney Gougelman
stated that he was originally told the complaint was going to be against Commissioner Wilson in his
personal capacity and not against the Town. If it is against Commissioner Wilson in his official capacity,
it is the same as a lawsuit against the Town. The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge Maxwell
and he will decide if there is a conflict and he may cite a conflict as he knows Mr. Hamilton. Town
Attorney Gougelman stated that Mr. Hamilton has charged Commissioner Wilson with abuse of
governmental authority, conspiracy to commit illegal acts, violating his civil rights and has made an
allegation of a Sunshine Law violation.
Town Attorney Gougelman reported that he has been told by Mr. Dyer that there is another lawsuit out
there, which is more of a private type of case to be assigned to Judge Mitch Barlow, who is a resident
of Melbourne Beach and he may step aside on this case and it deals with civil trespass, defamation,
and slander of title and demands $1 million in damages. Town Attorney Gougelman answered questions
from the Town Commission regarding his report.
B. TOWN MANAGER
Interim Town Manager stated that the Town Clerk has received prices for file cabinets for new Town Hall,
Finance Department, Building Department and Police Department and a portion of the quotes are under
State contract and others are not, but are discounted and the total price is $8,068.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE
OF FILING CABINETS AND VARIOUS FURNITURE FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AS PRESENTED.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Interim Town Manager Taylor reported that the Town received a letter from the Williams Building Committee
requesting the handicapped ramp in front of the temporary Town Hall building trailer and someone indicated that
the hand rails may be on opposite side of ramp as will be required for the Williams Building. Interim Town Manager
Taylor reported that when the ramp was originally built, the wood was cut so that it could be used on the beach
crossovers when the Town no longer needed it for the temporary housing.
Mayor Walters stated that he has no objection to this request and asked if the Town can legally give Town
property to this committee? Interim Town Manager Taylor responded that he thinks we can because it meets
a public purpose in that the structure is a part of the Town and the committee is charged with the rehabilitation
project.
Mayor Walters asked for public comment regarding this agenda item. There were no comments from
the public.
COMMISSIONER PRICE MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY THAT THE TOWN DONATE THE
RAMP TO THE WILLIAMS BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR USE ON THE WILLIAMS BUILDING, AS REQUESTED.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Interim Town Manager Taylor reported on contract negotiations between the Town and W.D.
Higginbotham, Jr. and reviewed the terms of the contract to include the first year salary at $60,000,
a 10% contribution of the annual salary into a 401k-type retirement account; 15 days’ annual vacation
leave; a severance clause of 3 months, unless terminated for cause; reimbursement for reasonable
relocation expenses for furniture and personal affects from his residence in New Berry, Florida to
Melbourne Beach; health and life insurance coverage at the same amount and conditions as other
employees; reasonable travel and professional dues to be provided in the budget annually; and all
other benefits as provided to other employees of Melbourne Beach as provided in the Policies and
Administrative Procedures Manual. Interim Town Manager Taylor stated that as requested, he
has provided a letter as to what his present compensation is as well as his wishes and he is of
the opinion that these are fair and reasonable conditions and the contract is consistent with
what was offered to previous managers. Interim Town Manager Taylor reported that Mr.
Higginbotham is agreeable to the contract and the Town Attorney will proceed with the
contract and Mr. Higginbotham will begin employment on April 26, 2004.
Mayor asked for public comment. There were no comments from the public.
Commissioner Price stated that in negotiating a contract he recalled a discussion among the
Commission what reasonable is and suggested that regarding the professional travel and dues
in the annual budget the Town Commission should put a cap on this amount. Interim Town Manager
Taylor stated that he put this amount tied to the budget and the Town Commission will be approving
the budgeted amount.
Mayor Walters stated that he asked what reasonable moving expenses would be and asked for a
more definitive request. Interim Town Manager Taylor stated that he will get three quotes or something
similar.
Commissioner Guglietta asked how the three (3) months’ severance pay will work. Interim Town
Manager Taylor stated this will not include benefits or any escalator over time, just three (3) months
of salary compensation.
VICE MAYOR GUGLIETTA MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS AS DISCUSSED AND THAT MR HIGGINBOTHAM PROVIDE A REASONABLE REIMBURSEMENT
FOR RELOCATION EXPENSES TO THE TOWN.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Interim Town Manager Taylor reported that the auditors are working and books and the CPA is working
with them and he plans to meet with them the first of next week to hopefully get a date that the audit
report will be presented. Interim Town Manager Taylor noted that the budget report included in the
packet for the period October 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004 has an error on the General Fund
amount of $1,750,000 collected and it should be $1,760,000 of revenue year-to-date against expenses
of $624,855. Interim Town Manager Taylor reported that the Town is currently carrying a cash forward
of balance of $451,000.
Interim Town Manager Taylor reported that the Parks Board is planning for a May 1, 2004 dedication
of the Municipal Complex during the Founders Day program.
Interim Town Manager Taylor reported that on the traffic signal, the field engineer with FDOT indicated
that there should be no problem adding an additional turn lane on the Ocean Avenue east approach.
Interim Town Manager Taylor stated that the Board of Adjustment does not have appeals filed very
often and the Hamilton house is a unique situation. The Town Attorney is the advisor to the Board
of Adjustment and everybody is represented by an attorney with the exception the Building Official.
Interim Town Manager Taylor commented that the Town may need to hire outside counsel to represent
the Town’s interest and Building Official’s interest to ensure a fair hearing.
Commissioner Price commented that he is hearing that the Town will not have representation at the
appeal hearing other than the Building Official and Interim Town Manager Taylor is suggesting we
hire an attorney to represent the Town and work with our Building Official. Interim Town Manager
Taylor responded that he has received two (2) names of attorneys to contact for representation from
Town Attorney Gougelman.
COMMISSIONER PRICE MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY THAT THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE
BEACH HAVE THE TOWN MANAGER APPROACH THE ATTORNEYS RECOMMENDED TO GET ONE TO
REPRESENT THE TOWN AT THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING NEXT WEEK ON MARCH 25, 2004.
VOTE: AFTER DISCUSSION ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Frank Thomas, 606 Atlantic Street commented that the Town is spending too much money and has
too many attorneys involved in this appeal.
Alice Graham, 305 First Avenue asked if this is the same thing Commissioner Wilson recommended
at the last meeting as he asked that the Town hire someone knowledgeable in real estate law for the
Town. Ms. Graham commented that this is sad because people are going to be afraid to comment
on issues and we will lose quality of people on our Town Board for fear of lawsuits.
Mike King, 1401 Oak Street commented how does the Town expect an attorney to prepare for the
Board of Adjustment hearing that is less than one week away.
Gail Gowdy, 215 Ash Avenue asked if this attorney will be defending the Building Official? Ms. Gowdy
was advised that the attorney will be representing the Building Official and the Town.
C. TOWN COMMISSIONERS
Vice Mayor Guglietta reported that he received calls from people on First Avenue regarding complaints
of a skate board ramp and the complaint is that they are using it all hours of the night and he advised
them that he will forward this to the Town Manager for action.
Vice Mayor Guglietta reported that the Interim Town Manager gave a recommendation regarding Floor
Area Ratio and asked the Town Attorney to look into implementing this into the Land Development Code.
Town Attorney Gougelman suggested that the Town Manager and Town Planner look into this to get a
proposal together for review.
Vice Mayor Guglietta reported that he noticed that the gazebo was stained by Mickey Collins and
thanked the Parks Board for this.
Vice Mayor Guglietta asked if there will be a dedication plaque put up on new Town Hall? Interim
Town Manager Taylor advised that the Town will look into this idea as one was not included in the
original specifications of the complex.
Commissioner Stacey commented that there should be a plaque for those who sat at the meeting
at Gemini Elementary School when the municipal complex was discussed. Mayor Walters
commented that the complex should be dedicated to the people of the Town of Melbourne Beach
and the old plaques should be placed somewhere on the new building.
Commissioner Price reported that he would like to commend all citizens who took part in putting
on the historic tour and the “picking in the park” as both were a great success. Commissioner
Price reported that he attended a League of Cities meeting and they took all of the letters submitted
that commended our Town Attorney recommending him for the “Attorney of the Year” award.
Mayor Walters commented that he was looking for the quarterly financial report from the Fire Department
as the Town Commission has not received one in several months. Mayor Walters commented that he
was asked about rental of the community room and kitchen facilities in the new complex and requested
that the Town Clerk and Town Manager put together a policy for use, and rental of the community room,
who can use it, etc. Mayor Walters commented that the Town had seven (7) computers that were to
be given to Gemini Elementary School and asked Interim Town Manager the status of this. Interim
Town Manager Taylor responded that the Town has seven and one is to be used in the new building
for the security system, the hard drives were cleaned yesterday and he will have the serial numbers
listed and then they will be given to the elementary school. Mayor Walters stated that Officer Sangeleer,
a seven-year veteran is leaving to go to the Sheriff Department for a $10,000 pay cut and this is sad as
eight (8) officers have left in 2 ½ years. Mayor Walters commented that he has heard that another
officer leaving and he would like to find out who the other officer is who is leaving as a grant was
received to pay for a position. Mayor Walters reported that the Friends of the Library had a luncheon
for all its volunteers to thank them and reported that this is one of the best libraries in the county.
Mayor Walters stated that last year, there were some Founders Day observations and recommendations
and asked that the Town Manager review this list created by the Parks Board for this year. Mayor
Walters commented that he was taken to task by a couple of residents regarding an individual at
the last meeting who was stomping his feet, yelling and disrupting others and stated that he will try
in the future to ask that person not to do this.
D. GENERAL COMMISSION DISCUSSION (TIME PERMITTING)
The Town Commissioners discussed the new municipal complex and how they believe it is a beautiful
building to represent the Town. Vice Mayor Guglietta discussed signage he has seen that has been
knocked at different areas of Town and that he was disappointed that the Police Department did not
notice the sign was down and let the Public Works Department know to fix them.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
VICE MAYOR GUGLIETTA MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO ADJOURN.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
The regular meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
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STEVEN O. WALTERS, MAYOR
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CYNTHIA E. MASNY, CMC
TOWN CLERK
Note: a mechanical recording has been made of the foregoing procedures of which these minutes are a
part and is on file in the office of the Town Clerk.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TOWN HEREBY
ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting, he will need a
record of the proceedings and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute
consent by the Town for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise
inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not
otherwise allowed by law.
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