TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH
MINUTES
TOWN COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
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WEDNESDAY
August 21, 2002
7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER
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A workshop of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida was called to order by
Mayor Wille at 7:02 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 in the Community Center. Mayor Wille also led the
Pledge of Allegiance
Present:
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Mayor Wille
Vice Mayor Smith
Commissioner Crispen
Commissioner Guglietta
Commissioner Walters
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Others Present:
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Attorney Gougelman
Town Manager Hoskovec
20 members of the public
Town Clerk Masny
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I. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
II. PRESENTATIONS BY SPECIAL GUESTS:
A. PRESENTATION OF LINDA M. LOIZZO, MELBOURNE BEACH CHIEF OF POLICE
Town Manager Hoskovec introduced Linda M. Loizzo as the new Chief of Police for Melbourne Beach. Ms.
Loizzo discussed several programs she, as Police Chief, would like to see implemented by the Town.
B. PRESENTATION BY THE CLEAN BEACHES COUNCIL DECLARING MELBOURNE BEACH AS A BLUE
WAVE BEACH
Town Manager Hoskovec advised that this presentation will be postponed until the September regular meeting.
C. REQUEST TO AWARD BID FOR ANCHOR AND PELICAN KEY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PENDING APPROVAL
BY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Town Manager Hoskovec stated that the Town bid this project last month and one (1) bid was received and advised that
he and Gordon England rebid the project. Gordon England, Creech Engineering came forward and stated that the Town
received three (3) bids for the project, which were received and opened at 3:00 p.m. on August 16, 2002. Mr. England
reported that L.A. construction was the low bidder at $112, 430.00, which is about $28,000 less than the bid received
last month. Mr. England advised that L.A. Construction's background checks were good from projects they completed
for Brevard County Parks and Recreation and Patrick Air Force Base. Mr. England recommended that the Town
Commission award the bid to LA Construction, pending approval from the Department of Environmental Protection.
Mr. England advised that he will be conducting a preconstruction meeting next week on the project.
COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER CRISPEN TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE
ANCHOR AND PELICAN KEY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO L.A. CONSTRUCTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $112,430, PENDING APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
III. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS
A. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO LOIS INGRAM AND THOMAS MACAULAY
FOR SERVICE ON THE PARKS BOARD.
The Town Commission presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lois Ingram for her service on the Parks Board
from March 15, 2000 through July 17, 2002. Thomas Macaulay was not in attendance and the Town Clerk was
requested to mail his certificate to him.
B. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO COMMISSIONER PAUL S. GUGLIETTA
FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE 2002 INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
The Town Commission presented Commissioner Paul S. Guglietta with a Certificate of Completion from the
2002 Institute of Municipal Officials. Commissioner Guglietta discussed his learning experience from attending
the Institute.
IV. TOWN BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF NICHOLAS YANAS OR MICHAEL KING AS ALTERNATE #2
ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2005.
Nicholas Yanas was not present at the meeting to be considered for appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Board. Michael King came forward and introduced himself to the Town Commission and advised that he would
like to serve his community on the Planning and Zoning Board.
VICE MAYOR SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER WALTERS TO APPOINT MICHAEL KING AS
ALTERNATE #2 ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH
AUGUST 21, 2005.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF AMY ELSTUN AS ALTERNATE #1 ON THE PARKS BOARD
WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2004.
Amy Elstun came forward and introduced herself to the Town Commission and stated that she is a registered
nurse and has lived in Melbourne Beach since 1996 and would like to be considered to serve on the Parks Board.
COMMISSIONER WALTERS MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA TO APPOINT AMY ELSTUN
AS ALTERNATE #1 ON THE PARKS BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2004.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
V. NON-SCHEDULED CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no non-scheduled citizen comments.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 15, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
MAY 30, 2002 WORKSHOP
JUNE 19, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
JULY 25, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 25, 2002 WORKSHOP
AUGUST 6, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING
Commissioner Crispen requested a correction to the May 15, 2002 regular meeting minutes on Page 6, first paragraph,
the award of the FIND grant should be in the amount of $136,500.00 instead of $235,200.00. Commissioner Walters
requested that on Page 11, first paragraph of the July 17, 2002 regular meeting minutes, the Town Clerk review the
tape to see if he was the person who said that the Police Department is down 40% in employees rather than the Town
Manager.
COMMISSIONER CRISPEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
MAY 30, 2002 WORKSHOP, JUNE 19, 2002 REGULAR MEETING, JULY 25, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING,
JULY 25, 2002 WORKSHOP AND AUGUST 6, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING AS WRITTEN AND APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2002 REGULAR MEETING AND JULY 17, 2002 REGULAR MEETING AS CORRECTED.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
V. REPORTS BY ANY TOWN BOARD SUBMITTING A REPORT
Donnie Price, Parks Board Chairman reported that the Parks Board will present "Music in the Park" on September
7, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. and that it will be classical music. Mr. Price invited the Town Commission to attend the
musical showing. Commissioner Crispen asked what the status is of the park benches? Mr. Price advised that
the benches for Ryckman Park, which were purchased from donated money from residents, were delivered in a
damaged state and new benches are scheduled to be delivered within the next four weeks. Mr. Price was
requested to work with the Town Manager on how the Board and Town would like to promote activities such as
"Music in the Park" in the future.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS OF LOIS INGRAM AND THOMAS MACAULAY FROM THE
PARKS BOARD.
B. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF DONNIE L. PRICE, JR. AS A REGULAR MEMBER ON THE
PARKS BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2004.
C. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF GERALD MATHESON AS A REGULAR MEMBER ON THE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2006.
D. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CURTIS BYRD AS A REGULAR MEMBER ON THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2004.
E. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBER #1, ON THE PARKS BOARD, ROBERT
V. BELFATTO, SR. TO A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE PARKS BOARD WITH A TERM EXPIRING MAY 15, 2004.
F. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBER #2 ON THE PARKS BOARD, JOY
CAMPBELL TO A REGULAR MEMBER WITH A TERM EXPIRING JULY 17, 2004.
COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR SMITH TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS OF LOIS INGRAM AND THOMAS MACAULAY FROM THE
PARKS BOARD; CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF DONNIE L. PRICE, JR. AS A REGULAR MEMBER
ON THE PARKS BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2004; CONSIDERATION OF
REAPPOINTMENT OF GERALD MATHESON AS A REGULAR MEMBER ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD WITH
A TERM AUGUST 21, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2006; CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF CURTIS
BYRD AS A REGULAR MEMBER ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM AUGUST 21,
2002 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2004; CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBER #1, ON
THE PARKS BOARD, ROBERT V. BELFATTO, SR. TO A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE PARKS BOARD WITH
A TERM EXPIRING MAY 15, 2004; AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBER #2
ON THE PARKS BOARD, JOY CAMPBELL TO A REGULAR MEMBER WITH A TERM EXPIRING JULY 17, 2004.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
IX. NEW BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SOUTH BEACHES COALITION
(COMMISSIONER WALTERS)
Commissioner Walters stated that on August 9, 2002 he sent an e-mail to the Acting Town Clerk and Town
Manager and did not get a reply by the August 13th so he put this item on the agenda. Commissioner Crispen
stated that he is the delegate for the Town on the South Beaches Coalition and it was Satellite Beach’s turn to
appoint a representative to represent the Coalition on the Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Commissioner Crispen stated that the Board can select anybody to represent them. Mayor Wille stated the
city that has the seat, appoints the MPO representative of the South Beaches Coalition and that he is currently
that representative. Commissioner Crispen stated that he has submitted his resignation to run and intends to
be a representative on the South Beaches Coalition until the November 20, 2002 meeting.
B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE TOWN MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA)
Commissioner Guglietta stated that the Town Commission agreed to perform a 90-day evaluation for the Town
Manager and believes that the Town Commission should give the Manager an estimated salary increase in October.
Vice Mayor Smith stated that there will be another evaluation due October 1, 2002. Mayor Wille pointed out that
there is an amount of $57,000 in the budget for the next fiscal year and the Town Commission can approve an
increase October 1, 2002 without amending the budget. Commissioner Guglietta clarified with the Town
Commission that the Town Commission can increase the Manager's salary up to $57,000.
Mayor Wille pointed out that another evaluation is due from the Town Commission on October 1, 2002, and the
Town Commission can hold a special or regular meeting to discuss evaluations and amend his employment
agreement as to a salary adjustment. Commissioner Walters stated that he is not comfortable discussing a
salary increase at 90 days after employment and would be more comfortable waiting until after the six (6) month
evaluation.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ED AND LYNDA
TRADER AND THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH AND AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT.
Town Attorney Gougelman stated that the original lease was drafted by the landlord (Ed and Lynda Trader) and that
he has requested some changes to that agreement and three changes have been presented to the original lease.
Town Attorney Gougelman reviewed the three (3) changes with the Town Commission and advised that the Traders
are happy with the changes and if the Town Commission accepts the lease, they are ready to sign it. Town Attorney
Gougelman noted that the effective date of the lease is September 16, 2002.
Commissioner Walters asked why the Town would be responsible for such items listed on Page 6 if they were not
damaged by the police department? Town Attorney Gougelman stated that there is no law to control who is
responsible for these items in a commercial lease and the owners upgraded the building according to the Town's
codes. Commissioner Walters stated that he talked to the previous tenant of this building and they spoke very
highly of the Traders and they were happy with the building.
COMMISSIONER CRISPEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA TO APPROVE THE LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ED AND LYNDA TRADER AND THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH AND
AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER HOSKOVEC TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
D. CONSIDERATION OF PROCEDURE TO APPOINT TWO (2) REPRESENTATIVES ON THE MELBOURNE
BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD.
Town Manager Hoskovec reported that the Town is being asked by the County to appoint two (2) members to the
Melbourne Beach Public Library Advisory Board.
The Town Commission discussed that they would like to have one (1) elected official and one (1) resident
volunteer. The Town Commission discussed that they would like to advertise per regular board appointments
and take applications for a volunteer appointment. Vice Mayor Smith stated that this appointment could be
placed on the budget public hearing agenda.
X. PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION NO. 710
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BELTWAY FROM MALABAR
ROAD TO U.S. HIGHWAY 192 AND ENCOURAGING THE BREVARD
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN
BREVARD COUNTY TO TAKE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BELTWAY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Wille read Resolution No. 710 by title. Town Manager Hoskovec reported that there is a serious evacuation
problem at the Palm Bay area and this beltway will help move the traffic.
Mayor Wille reported that the South Beaches Coalition has authorized him to support this project as a voting
member of the Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mayor Willestated that the City of Palm Bay
has asked for specific support by other municipalities and suggested that if the Town Commission decides to
support the resolution that the term “Beltway” be changed to “Parkway” as the studies call it a parkway. Mayor Wille
also noted that the parkway is being studied to run from Malabar Road to Ellis Road.
Town Attorney Gougelman stated that the MPO is looking a two (2) plans, one (1) one is anexpressway style plan
and the other is less than an expressway, possibly a 2-lane road with only a couple areas of ingress and egress.
Town Attorney Gougelman stated that if they use the expressway alignment, nobody knows where the money is
going to come from, but, this resolution does not commit to a particular alignment of the roadway.
Commissioner Guglietta stated that the Space Coast League of Cities Board of Directors discussed this resolution
and the league does support the construction of the road.
Commissioner Walters asked where the funds are to come from? Commissioner Guglietta stated that they are going
for State, Federal and County funds to get this built, but the plans are only in a discussion phase. Mayor Wille
explained that the studies need to be done and that he believes the MPO has not given the consultants a chance
to look at the options available. Town Attorney Gougelman stated that the argument can be made that will this
be taking money out of Melbourne Beach’s pocket, but, in reality, the question is, will it be spent in South
Brevard or Titusville? Mayor Wille stated that these are State and Federal dollars and we just had our state
road project completed.
COMMISSIONER GUGLIETTA MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER CRISPEN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 710
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A BELTWAY FROM MALABAR ROAD TO U.S. HIGHWAY 192 AND ENCOURAGING
THE BREVARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN BREVARD
COUNTY TO TAKE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BELTWAY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WITH AMENDMENTS TO INCLUDE CHANGING THE WORD BELTWAY
TO PARKWAY AND THAT IT BE BUILT FROM MALABAR ROAD TO ELLIS ROAD.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
IX. REPORTS
A. TOWN ATTORNEY
There was no Town Attorney report. Town Attorney Gougelman welcomed Linda Loizzo as the new Police Chief.
B. TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Hoskovec reported that the Melbourne Beach Public Library will only be open two (2) evenings
per week. Close at 5:00 p.m., and be open for four (4) hours on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
The Town Commission discussed their dismay regarding the hours that the Town's children will be able to use
the new library and encouraged that the Town move forward to request an extension of hours for the library to
be open. The Town Commission also suggested checking the interlocal agreement between Town and County
to see if there are any provisions for operation of the library. The Town Commission also suggested talking to
the Gemini PTA and Indialantic schools to get their support.
Town Manager Hoskovec reported that the County forced main project is still not complete as RKT Construction
has repairs to make and a gutter to replace. Town Manager Hoskovec reported that the County is to start the
stormwater project on Oak Street within the next month. Town Manager Hoskovec reported that the A1A
resurfacing project is tentatively complete as they need to do the final painting over the striping and crosswalks.
Town Manager Hoskovec reported that the lamps are being made special for the intersection. Town Manger
Hoskovec reported that the Oak Street pedway project is in the planning stages and that he has met with
concerned citizens and a final meeting will be held on September 5th to forward a final recommendation to
Town Commission.
C. TOWN COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Walters welcomed Linda Loizzo as the new Police Chief and complimented the Police Department
on the added patrol mileage this past month. Commissioner Walters requested that the Town Manager review
the agreement between the Town and Volunteer Fire Department to make sure that the Town and Fire Department
are complying with the agreement.
Commissioner Crispen welcomed Linda Loizzo as the new Police Chief and stated that he had lunch with her at
the League of Cities Conference in Boca Raton and that the Town is lucky to have her as our Police Chief.
Commissioner Crispen advised that he will be attending the Institute of Elected Municipal Officials this October.
Commissioner Crispen stated that he is interested in serving as the Library Board representative for the Town
Commission.
Vice Mayor Smith welcomed Linda Loizzo as the new Police Chief. Vice Mayor Smith stated that the Town
Commission has requested to hold the final budget public hearing on the regular Town Commission meeting date.
Commissioner Guglietta welcomed Linda Loizzo as the new Police Chief. Commissioner Guglietta stated that
the lights on tennis court cost $425 for one (1) bulb and one (1) transformer and reported that it is expensive to
replace one (1) 1,000-watt light bulb. Commissioner Guglietta reported that on August 23rd he will represent the
Town at the water board meeting and advised that he will do the right thing to represent the Town.
Mayor Wille welcomed Linda Loizzo as the new Police Chief. Mayor Wille acknowledged a letter the Town
Manager received from Jim Simmons on Avenue B complimenting the Town as he was previously very vocal
regarding traffic issues and that his comments were appreciated.
D. GENERAL COMMISSION DISCUSSION (TIME PERMITTING)
There was no general Commission discussion.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER CRIPSEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER WALTERS TO ADJOURN.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
The regular meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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ROBERT D. WILLE, 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.
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