TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH
MINUTES
TOWN COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
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WEDNESDAY
September 19, 2001
COMMUNITY CENTER
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A regular meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida was called to order by
Mayor Wille at 7:12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 in the Community Center. Mayor Wille asked
those in attendance to stand for a moment of silence for the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001
and then followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present:
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Mayor Wille
Vice Mayor Remark
Commissioner Smith
Commissioner Stacey
Commissioner Stark\
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Others Present:
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State Senator Bill Posey
Town Attorney Gougelman
Town Labor Attorney Hament
Interim Town Manager Masny
Interim Police Chief Bailey
Sgt Pat Haran
Interim Town Clerk Wiley
Several Town Residents
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REPORTS FROM TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Jeanne Allen, Alternate Member of the Environmental Advisory Board, explained the changes made to the Loggerhead
Park Preserve Boardwalk/Dune Walkover Construction to comply with the FDEP permitting guidelines and discussed the
three proposals for bids for construction. Ms. Allen explained that the Environmental Advisory Board felt the need to go
out for bid especially when there was a chance the State could take some of the money away if there was a shortfall in
State funds. Therefore, they wanted to begin the project without the grant that Cape Canaveral Scientific, Inc. had been
approved to write for Loggerhead Park Preserve on September 5, 2001. Ms. Allen pointed out that a quote dated
February 1, 2001 for $34,000 to do the round boardwalk and dune crossover in wood not TREX material. The
Commission concurred that they would like to see TREX and other material used to provide low maintenance and l
ong-term durability as being important factors in the construction of this project. Amy Adams, Cape Canaveral
Scientific, Inc. explained other reasoning for the Environmental Advisory Board to not go forward with the grant and
how the various grants work i.e., when they are awarded, how they can be matched, the timing of receiving an application,
submittal etc.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO APPROVE MOVING FORWARD WITH
THE BID PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO WITH ALTER-NATIVES WITHIN THE AMOUNT OF THE MONEY AWARDED
IN THE FRDAP GRANT.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Wille asked Amy Adams, Cape Canaveral Scientific, Inc., to clarify the grant writing that the Town Commission
had approved on September 5, 2001. Ms. Adams referred to a memorandum dated September 18, 2001 that described
changing the grant proposal to “community stewardship” that would be for the purchase of native plants and some
educational exhibits instead of the construction project. The Commissioners discussed with Ms. Adams the various
sizes of grants available, the economy of scale of her company writing a grant for a small grant and the feasibility of
the Environmental Advisory Board/Town writing the grant. It was the consensus of the Town Commission to use Ms.
Adams’ services on more substantial grants in the future and to encourage the Environmental Advisory Board to proceed
with the smaller grant if they so wish. The EAB could use volunteers and utilize the Town staff insofar as the Interim Town
Manager felt they had time.
PRESENTATION
RECOGNITION OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE HARIDOPOLOS: PRESENTATION OF GRANT AWARDS
FROM FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOGGERHEAD PARK
PRESERVE
Mayor Wille invited the Honorable State Senator Bill Posey to come forward for the presentation to the Town of Melbourne
Beach of the grant award of ($112,500) from Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for Ryckman
Park. Mayor Wille also mentioned that the Town had been award a Historical Grant for the restoration of the Community
Center which is a most special building to the Town. The Mayor read the following statement prepared by Rochelle
Lawandales of Lawandales Planning Affiliates, grant writer: “The Town of Melbourne Beach is extremely fortunate to
have Senator Bill Posey representing them in Tallahassee. The Senator is greatly accomplished, and he serves with
grace, integrity, courtesy and effectiveness. At my plea for help, he planned to attend the Historic Preservation Advisory
Board meeting, being held to determine the rankings for all the small category projects during that round. The day of the
meeting, he literally ran through the rain to attend on our behalf. His presence, I’m convinced, helped sway their decision
to recognize the worth of our project. It is such an honor and privilege to work with Senator Posey, and I’m sure the Town
joins me with gratitude for all his assistance.” Further thanks was extended to Senator Posey by Mayor Wille and the
Senator was also presented with a Town coverlet. Senator Posey responded by saying that he was inspired to go on
when citizens showed their appreciation. Senator Posey hoped that the Commission would always hold their meetings
in the Community Center as there was a sense of history and community in the building as well as a warmth to it and
he could hear.
REPORTS FROM TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (Cont.)
Parks Board Vice Chairman Lori Wille reported that the Parks Board agreed with Jack Rood’s suggestion that a general
contractor be in charge of the Ryckman Park renovation instead of hiring a project coordinator. The Parks Board
recommended that the Town Commission approved Interim Town Manager Masny be the Town’s representative to work
with Mr. Rood and the general contractor. Vice Chairman Wille explained that as the site work and underground utilities
for the park were moving forward without being a part of the Municipal Complex, the Board wondered who would cover the
cost of these items. Mayor Wille said that this issue would be addressed under an agenda item later in the meeting.
Member Jeanne Allen came forward to represent the Williams Building Committee and report that Brevard County approved
their plan for the Williams Building. Member Allen said that Marsha Cantrell with the County would put together a contract
based on the Town’s resolution and it should come to the Town by October 1. Member Allen also reported that the Committee
has had an architect and general contractor look at the building and that they are doing preliminary plans.
Mayor Wille asked the audience if anyone had come after 7:30 PM who was there to discuss the budget and no one
indicated that they were there for that purpose.
II. NON-SCHEDULED CITIZEN COMMENTS (3-MINUTE LIMIT, PLEASE)
Comments will be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting. Note, however,
that state law and administrative rules prevent the Town Commission from taking any formal action on
any item discussed at this time. The Town Commission may schedule such items as regular agenda
items and act upon them in the future. The Mayor is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with
each commentary limited to 3 minutes.
Robin Rigsby, 421 Sixth Avenue stated that she enjoyed living in Melbourne Beach and voiced her concern that the man
in the blue shirt (Mr. Mallonee), who appeared at the Budget Public Hearing, did not receive proper recognition.
Steve Walters, 418 Sixth Avenue said he wanted to clarify some misinformation about residents participating in budget
workshop. Mr. Walters said that only one resident was allowed to participate and that was Mrs. Ciummo and there
was no handout information for the ten residents who did attend.
Mayor Wille explained that workshops are typically held without public comment and the regular meetings are held for
public information.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 24, 2001 REGULAR MEETING
Commission Smith requested that on Page 1 under Others Present: Town Clerk Masny was omitted; Page 2 under
Public Hearing “section” is misspelled; Page 3 under B “connection” is misspelled; Page 3 in the motion “connection”
is misspelled; Page 5 under C “Mr.” should be “Ms.”; Page 5 under D “from” instead of “form”; Page 7 in the last motion
“informatin” should be “information”; Page 8 under H in the motion “Commission” should be “Commissioner”; under I in
the motion delete “second” after Remark; and Page 9 under Reports, paragraph 4, “Vince” should be “Public Works Director”.
Mayor Wille requested that on Page 9 under Reports it should read for clarity US Senate Appropriation’s Committee;
“$8.2” should be “$8.5”; and “Senators” should be “Senator”.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
JULY 24, 2001 REGULAR MEETING AS CORRECTED.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO AMEND FORMER TOWN MANAGER’S
(NANCY CIUMMO) EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. (TABLED SEPTEMBER 5, 2001)
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE DISCUSSION
AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO AMEND FORMER TOWN MANAGER’S (NANCY CIUMMO)
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Wille asked the Town’s Labor Attorney Andy Hament to introduce the item to the Commission. Attorney Hament
referred to correspondence found in the packet concerning his response to Interim Town Manager Masny dated August
22, 2001 concerning Attorney Thomas J. Pilacek’s letter of August 20, 2001. Attorney Hament pointed out that former
Town Manager Ciummo had no desire to sue the Town or personally sue former Chief Walters but she did want the right
to counterclaim against former Chief Walters if he were to sue her. Attorney Hament said that without the amendment
to her employee agreement, she would not be able to do so. Attorney Hament also explained why she had not accepted
any severance proceeds unless and until the agreement had been confirmed. Attorney Hament recommended that the
agreement be accepted “making it clear that this exception would apply only in the event former Chief Walters sues Ms.
Ciummo and only to the extent that Ms. Ciummo directs a counterclaim against former Chief Walters personally and does
not directly or indirectly seek recovery of damages, costs, attorney’s fees or other relief against the Town or its insurers.”
Attorney Gougelman had nothing to add.
Commissioner Stark asked about indemnification and Attorney Hament explained how that would apply to currently
employed staff and that the issue being discussed with the employment agreement was a different issue. Other
Commissioners made comments and asked questions which Attorney Hament responded to.
Mayor Wille opened the meeting to public comments.
Steve Walters, 416 Sixth Avenue asked questions and made statements concerning what Ms. Ciummo took, didn’t’ take
and paid back in regard to severance pay. Mr. Walters then remarked upon the situation of a release concerning himself
and the Town and what might happen in certain situations concerning the Town, the former Town Manager and himself if
anyone were to sue anyone. Mr. Walters wanted to be sure that the following statement was recorded in the minutes:
“I have no intention whatsoever of suing the Town. If I choose to sue Mrs. Ciummo in a personal and individual capacity,
I don’t have a clue what the Town has to do with it. If you give her her money and put me at risk by amending this, then
you are putting the Town at risk and I don’t know why you want to do that.” Mr. Walters made further comments about
the former Town Manager’s contract and how he had made decisions upon reading the Town Manager’s February contract.
Mayor Wille closed the public portion of the discussion.
Vice Mayor Remark asked that if the Town Commission approved the amendment, were they only giving former Town
Manager Ciummo the right to counterclaim if she was sued by former Chief Walters in her capacity as a Town employee?
Attorney Hament said that it really depended upon the nature of the lawsuit brought against Ms. Ciummo as to how the
Town would be involved. Mayor Wille remarked that approval of the amendment, and in his opinion, would not cost the
Town but it would give Ms. Ciummo her right to counterclaim if Mr. Walters decided to sue her and the Town could get
on with business. There were further comments and discussion among the Commissioners. Attorney Hament referred
the Commission back to his recommendation made earlier in the evening.
VICE MAYOR REMARK MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT THAT IN SUBSTANCE STATES THAT THE RELEASE LANGUAGE
IN MS. CIUMMO’S EMPLOYEEMENT AGREEMENT BE AMENDED TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR A
COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST FORMER CHIEF WALTERS PERSONALLY PROVIDED ANY SUCH COUNTERCLAIM
DOES NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SEEK RECOVERY OF DAMAGES, COSTS, ATTORNEY’S FEES OR
OTHER RELIEF AGAINST THE TOWN OR ITS INSURERS.
VOTE: THREE AYES (MAYOR WILLE, VICE MAYOR REMARK AND COMMISSIONER STACY);
NAYES (COMMISSIONER SMITH AND COMMISSIONER STARK). MOTION CARRIED.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-01 (TABLED JULY 24, 2001)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO
QUALIFYING TO RUN FOR TOWN COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 2.02, TOWN CHARTER, REPEALING
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE TIME OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE THAT PROVIDE FOR THE
QUALIFYING PERIOD BEING DURING A PERIOD FORTY-NINE TO SIXTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION
OF TOWN COMMISSION MEMBERS; CREATING SECTION 13-6, TOWN CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE TIME
OF QUALIFICATION BEING DURING A PERIOD SEVENTY TO EIGHTY-ONE DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION
OF THE TOWN COMMISSION MEMBERS TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW ELECTION SCHEDULE IN THE YEAR
2002; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND INTERPRETATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING
AN ADOPTION SCHEDULE.
Town Attorney Gougelman read Ordinance 2001-01 by title. Mayor Wille opened the public hearing to the public for
discussion. There was no public comment nor discussion by the Town Commission.
COMMISSIONER SMITH MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2001-01 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA RELATING TO QUALIFYING
TO RUN FOR TOWN COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 2.02, TOWN CHARTER, REPEALING PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE TIME OF QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE THAT PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFYING PERIOD
BEING DURING A PERIOD FORTY-NINE TO SIXTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OF TOWN COMMISSION
MEMBERS; CREATING SECTION 13-6, TOWN CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE TIME OF QUALIFICATION BEING
DURING A PERIOD SEVENTY TO EIGHTY-ONE DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
MEMBERS TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW ELECTION SCHEDULE IN THE YEAR 2002; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
AND INTERPRETATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING AN ADOPTION SCHEDULE.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 691 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR GENERAL TOWN EMPLOYEES; ESTABLISHING
A POLICY RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING SALARIES AND A STEP PROGRAM FOR ALL GENERAL TOWN
EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Attorney Gougelman read Resolution No. 691 by title. Interim Town Manager Masny explained how the salary plan
was put together and a step program proposal for the general Town employees. Commissioner Smith pointed out that
the Town Clerk was not included in the Classification Plan and wondered if the Town Commission wanted the position
put there as the Town Clerk is their employee. It was the consensus of the Commission to put the Town Clerk position
in the step program also and at the discretion of the Commission to give the Town Clerk merit raises on top of the step program.
Mayor Wille opened the public hearing for comments from the public concerning Resolution 691. There were no comments.
Mayor Wille thanked Interim Town Manager Masny and staff for compiling this information in such a timely manner.
Commissioner Smith asked about the date of the annual evaluation being September 1 or January 1. Further discussion
followed and the date will be changed to January 1 but ultimately the actual date will be reviewed and brought back to the
Town Commission by the new Town Manager.
COMMISSIONER SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 691 A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A
SALARY PLAN FOR GENERAL TOWN EMPLOYEES; ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING
SALARIES AND A STEP PROGRAM FOR ALL GENERAL TOWN EMPLOYEES WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
ADD TOWN CLERK TO THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS BY JANUARY 1; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 692 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES;
ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING SALARIES AND A STEP PROGRAM FOR
POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Attorney Gougelman read Resolution No. 692 by title. Interim Town Manager Masny reviewed the information
provided in the packet. Interim Police Chief Bailey explained the various classifications of the Police Department’s
positions, how the Police Department’s schedule is made up and why the Department needed the additional requested
positions. There was discussion about a third sergeant position being approved so that the Department would have one
sergeant on duty during the day, one at night and the third slot would be empty until a new Town Manager was selected
and the police chief position was determined. The hiring of the third sergeant was included in the policy for Police
Department Wage and Salary Plan October 2, 2001 Section 9.
Mayor Wille opened the discussion up to public comment. There were no comments.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STARK TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 692 A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A
SALARY PLAN FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES; ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO IMPLEMENTING
SALARIES AND A STEP PROGRAM FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTUAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR:
1. COMMUNITY CENTER GRANT
Jack J. Rood of Rood & Zwick Architects in Association, Inc. came forward to present the agenda item and asked if
there were any questions concerning the information presented in the packet. Commissioner Stacey asked Mr. Rood
why did the Town need his services. Mr. Rood explained that once a grant had been signed and accepted, the Town
had ninety (90) days to get the work designed and contracted. Mr. Rood said that his letter dated September 11, 2001
to the Town explained all the work involved concerning architectural and engineering services that would be needed.
Mr. Rood addressed questions brought up by the Commission involving the kitchen area, handicapped areas such as
the restrooms and a ramp into the building and monitoring of the entire process.
COMMISSIONER SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL BY ROOD &
ZWICK, ARCHITECTS IN ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR ARCHITECTUAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
COMMUNITY CENTER GRANT.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2. RYCKMAN PARK FRDAP GRANT
Jack J. Rood of Rood & Zwick Architects in Associating, Inc. came forward to present the agenda item. Mr. Rood
referred to his letter of September 10, 2001 and minutes of the meeting held with the Parks Board on September 4,
2001, which were in the packet. Mr. Rood explained that it would be more efficient and economical to combine the
two FRDAP Grants represented as Phase I and Phase II in the proposal for architectural & engineering services.
Mr. Rood explained that a master plan needed to be compiled and signed off on by the Town Commission. There
was discussion concerning what items were covered in the grants and what expenses would need to be covered
by the Town. Mayor Wille said the Parks Board was anticipating a shortfall between the grant money and the
costs for the site work and utilities which work had been thought would to be covered in the municipal complex
site preparations had the complex proceeded as anticipated.
Mayor Wille opened discussion of the item to the public. Vice Chairman of the Parks Board Lori Wille came forward
and explained that the Parks Board had recommended that of the $75,000 from Brevard County that $10,000 of it
would go to the Williams Building (the Town Commission declined to do that) and the remainder to the pavilion purchase.
Vice Chairman Wille then explained that with $75,000 a Grand Pavilion could be purchased and thus avoid extra costs
of adding to a Center Pavilion (making it a Grand Pavilion) at a later time. Vice Chairman Wille pointed out that the
$75,000 be incorporated into the money amount found under Project Description of the September 10 letter from Mr.
Rood. Vice Chairman Wille said the Board also recommended that the Town representative be Interim Town Manager
Masny. There were no further comments.
COMMISSIONER SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL BY ROOD &
ZWICK, ARCHITECTS IN ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR ARCHITECTUAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
RYCKMAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND INCLUDING THE $75,000 BREVARD COUNTY GRANT INTO THE TOTAL
GRANT FUNDS.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMISSION SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE UTILITIES
AND SITE WORK MAY REQUIRE SOME ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE TOWN.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
B. QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE THREE (3) COMMISSIONER AT LARGE SEATS IN THE
NOVEMBER 6, 2001 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Interim Town Clerk Wiley reported that as of 5:00 PM on September 18, 2001 four (4) candidates qualified for the
three (3) commissioner at large seats. The four (4) candidates are Mark Crispen, Paul Guglietta, William Stacey a
nd Steve Walters. Mayor Wille thanked these residents for their willingness to participate in the election process.
Mayor Wille then pointed out that Vice Mayor Remark and Commissioner Stark would no longer be on the Commission.
Commissioner Stark explained that due to newly assigned professional duties, which involved more evening commitments
and realizing that she had only so many hours for work and volunteering, she could not run for the Commission but she
would continue to be a concerned resident.
COMMISSIONER SMITH MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO QUALIFY THE FOUR (4) CANDIDATES
WHO WERE PRESENTED BY THE INTERIM TOWN CLERK TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT OF THE NOVEMBER
6, 2001 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
C. TOWN BOARD APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Interim Town Clerk Wiley presented Phillip Venanzi’s application to serve on the Board of Adjustment. The Alternate # 1
position was vacant.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO APPOINT PHILLIP VENANZI TO THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT IN THE ALTERNATE #1 POSITION TO HAVE A TERM FROM 09/19/01 TO 09/19/04.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANGES TO POLICE OFFICERS’
BENEFITS PACKAGE
1. VACATION POLICY
Interim Police Chief Bailey came forward to be available to answer any questions the Town Commission might want to
direct to him. There were no questions of the public or the Town Commission concerning this item.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR REMARK TO APPROVE THE VACATION POLICY
AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BAILEY AND INTERIM
TOWN MANAGER MASNY.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE POLICY
Mayor Wille explained that the addition to the policy was to have it conform to the general town employee policy.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STARK TO APPROVE THE BEREAVEMENT
LEAVE POLICY AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE INTERIM POLICE CHIEF
BAILEY AND INTERIM TOWN MANAGER MASNY.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
3. HOLIDAYS OBSERVED POLICY
Mayor Wille explained that the addition to the policy was to have it conform to the general town employee policy;
however, Interim Police Chief Bailey did not recommend that the pay should be 12 hours pay but keep at the 10 hours pay.
COMMISSIONER STARK MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL HOLIDAYS
TO CONFORM TO THE TOWN EMPLOYEE POLICY BUT NOT TO CHANGE ITEM “E” FROM 10 HOURS TO 12 HOURS.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
4. SICK LEAVE POLICY
Mayor Wille confirmed with Interim Police Chief Bailey that he recommended Item C in the Sick Leave Policy.
There were no questions from the public or the Commission.
COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STARK TO APPROVE THE SICK LEAVE
POLICY AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED BY INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BAILEY AND INTERIM TOWN
MANAGER MASNY.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED
VII. REPORTS
A. TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Gougelman had no report
B. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER
Interim Town Manager Masny reported on the beach erosion memo that she had distributed to the Commissioners.
Interim Town Manager Masny stated that the only beach access closed was the Fourth Avenue access. Interim
Town Manager Masny reported that Town Attorney Gougelman would draft an ordinance to put the Town Commission’s
discussion of indemnification on the books.
VIII. TOWN COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS & REPORTS
Commissioner Stacey and Vice Mayor Remark had no remarks to make. Commissioner Smith wanted to know if
the League of Women Voters had been contacted to schedule a Candidates’ Night. Interim Town Clerk Wiley
indicated that they had been contacted and it would be held during the third or fourth week in October on a Monday
or Tuesday night. Commissioner Smith also said that she would have the policies for the Town Commission for
review at the October Commission meeting. Commissioner Stark asked if the Blue Ribbon Committee presentation
had been rescheduled. Interim Town Clerk Wiley replied that it had been rescheduled for October 16, 2001 and the
new date had been put on the sign, website and in the newsletter.
Mayor Wille reported on some information he gathered at the League of Cities convention concerning signage and
presentations in connection with the FDOT Enhancement Grant. Mayor Wille gave an update on the FIND budget
hearing. The Town staff and Amy Adams gathered further estimates on the cost of the pier renovations for Mr. Ted
Morehead. Mayor Wille reported that the Town of Indialantic was ready to begin the street sweeping process once
they received our Town map. Mayor Wille confirmed with Commissioner Stark about the September 11 Fund and
Commissioner Stark explained the various funds and said that about $1500 had come in from the Town’s residents
IX. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER SMITH MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STARK TO ADJOURN.
VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
The regular meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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ROBERT D. WILLE, MAYOR
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JANE WILEY
INTERIM TOWN CLERK
Note: a mechanical recording has been made of the foregoing procedures of which these minutes
are a part and are on file in the office of the Town Clerk.
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