TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH
 AGENDA
 TOWN COMMISSION - Regular Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER                          MAYOR WILLE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE            MAYOR WILLE

(TIME CERTAIN 8:00 P.M.)
SHEILA STEWART-LEACH, TO DISCUSS PROGRAMS OFFERED 
BY THE BREVARD MUSEUM OF ART & SCIENCE

I.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES:            AUGUST 16, 2000 REGULAR MEETING
                                                            AUGUST 22, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING
                                                            AUGUST 30, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING

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.

III.    OLD BUSINESS:
A.      PUBLIC HEARING:
         RESOLUTION NO. 655
         A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY,
         FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD
         TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND CALMING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL  
         PUBLIC STREETS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 
         (TABLED JULY 19,  2000)

IV.     PUBLIC HEARING:
A.      RESOLUTION NO. 669
         A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY,
         FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
         THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE 
          FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
         FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION OF RYCKMAN PARK TO BE 
         DESIGNATED IN PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND RECREATIONAL
         PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B.      RESOLUTION NO. 670
         A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY,
         FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
        THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE 
        FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
        FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGGERHEAD PRESERVE PARK TO BE 
        DESIGNATED IN PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND RECREATIONAL
        PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

V.      NEW BUSINESS:
A.      QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE TWO (2) COMMISSIONER AT
         LARGE SEATS IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

B.      DISCUSSION OF SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING         
         DELEGATE/DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE/DIRECTOR

C.      DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVING A PLAN FOR   
         IMPROVING THE MUNICIPAL PIER

VI.     REPORTS
                         TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES

                         TOWN ATTORNEY   
                         A.      REGULATIONS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY REPORT
                         B.      NOISE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT     

                         TOWN MANAGER

VII.    TOWN COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS & REPORTS

VIII.    ADJOURNMENT

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.

I.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  AUGUST 16, 2000 REGULAR MEETING,  AUGUST 22, 2000 
        SPECIAL MEETING AND AUGUST 30, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING

     Mayor Wille requested the following corrections to the minutes of the August 16, 2000 regular meeting: 
     Page 1, first line under agenda item I., change "STACY" TO "STACEY," Page 3, second line, change 
     "Indialantic's" to "Indian Harbour Beach's," third line from the bottom, change "STACY" TO "STACEY," 
     age 4, under agenda item II F., second paragraph, fourth line, change the word "approve" to "approval," 
     Page 12, second paragraph, sixth line, change the word "participate" to "particulate," Page 19, second 
     paragraph, eighteenth line, change "beforehand" to "before hand," line 20, change the word "if" to "of"

COMMISSIONER REMARK MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES 
OF AUGUST 16, 2000 REGULAR MEETING AS CORRECTED.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED

     Mayor Wille requested that on Page 8 of the August 22, 2000 special meeting, third paragraph, first line, 
     the word "tanked" be changed to "thanked."  The Town Commission discussed that the second page to
     "Attachment B" the elevation sketch of the pier should be removed as it was not approved as submitted. 

COMMISSIONER REMARK MOVED, SECOND STACEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 2000 
SPECIAL MEETING AS CORRECTED.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED 

COMMISSIONER REMARK MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 
AUGUST 30, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING AS WRITTEN.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

 
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.

     Sandy Wilson, 410 Sunset Boulevard asked what the status is of the FDOT traffic signal maintenance 
     agreement?  Town Manager Ciummo stated that the Town Attorney reviewed the agreement and it was 
     forwarded to FDOT=s legal staff.  Town Manager Ciummo reported that she spoke with Dale Cody of 
     FDOT and he advised that they will respond to the Town Attorney's comments and the agreement 
     will come back to the Town Attorney.  Mayor Wille stated that the Town Commission had approved 
     the agreement, subject to the Town Attorney's review.

III.    OLD BUSINESS:
A.     PUBLIC HEARING:
        RESOLUTION NO. 655 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD 
        COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC 
        MANAGEMENT AND CALMING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC STREETS; PROVIDING 
        FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (DEFERRED JULY 19, 2000)


     Town Attorney Gougelman read Resolution No. 655 by Title.  Town Manager Ciummo stated that the Town 
     Commission passed the ordinance giving the authority to create a neighborhood traffic management and 
     calming policy, which needs to be adopted by resolution.  Town Manager Ciummo stated that there were 
     problems in the policy in the classification of the roads as they were not the same as in the Comprehensive 
     Plan.  Town Manager Ciummo stated that this has been corrected.  

     Town Manager Ciummo discussed her policy with the Town Commission, and, after a discussion and answer 
     period regarding the policy and revisions made to the policy, Town Manager Ciummo requested another staff 
     review of the policy to make changes to bring it back to the Town Commission.  The Town Commission 
     requested that the Town Manager note any changes to the policy by using the "underline and strike 
     through" format.

     Town Manager Ciummo requested that this item be deferred.  The Town Commission requested that the 
     Town Manager bring back the policy within this calendar year.

     Sandy Wilson, 410 Sunset Boulevard came forward and started reviewing the policy and discussing his 
     concerns about the policy.  The Town Commission requested that Mr. Wilson discuss his concerns with 
     the Town Manager at her office.

                                         (TIME CERTAIN 8:00 P.M.)
      SHEILA STEWART-LEACH, TO DISCUSS PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE BREVARD MUSEUM 
      OF ART & SCIENCE  
     Sheila Stewart-Leach, Executive Director of the Brevard Museum of Art & Science discussed the 
     museum's Partnership Program with the Town Commission.  This program includes activities such 
     as jazz in the park, classical music in the park, working with the Parks Board organizing activities 
     for the Founders Day celebration, and offering archival storage for the Town=s historic records and 
     history.  Ms. Stewart-Leach stated that she would like the "municipal partners" to participate at the 
     $5,000 level and advised that the City of Melbourne is a municipal partner at the $10,000 level and 
     the City of  Palm Bay is at the $2,500 level.

     The Town Commission discussed the idea of moving the budgeted funding of a storage facility to the 
     Brevard Museum of Art and Science and asked Ms. Stewart-Leach to also help with the other activities 
     discussed.  The Town Commission discussed funding this in the next fiscal year=s budget.  
     Ms. Steward-Leach discussed the different activities the museum sponsors in Melbourne and Palm Bay.  

     Commissioner Remark asked Ms. Stewart-Leach if the $2,500 amount would include the archival storage?  
     Ms. Stewart-Leach indicated it would and a contract could be drawn up listing the programs.  Mayor Wille 
      stated that it would be reasonable to say that the Town is interested in a relationship with the Brevard 
     Museum of Art and Science and asked the Town Manager to look at what services could be accomplished 
     with the funds.  Mayor Wille requested Ms. Stewart-Leach to meet with the Parks Board to come up with 
     other programs.

VICE MAYOR BETTEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY THAT THE TOWN SUPPLANT THE 
STORAGE FACILITY COST DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND THE 
STORAGE OF THE HISTORICAL DATA AND THAT THE TOWN PARTICIPATE AT THE $2,500 LEVEL 
WITH THE BREVARD MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE AND THAT THE TOWN MANAGER TO COME 
BACK WITH A RECOMMENDED PACKAGE.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED

     Commissioner Remark stated that now that the Town has a proper storage facility for archive materials, 
the Town should request its archives from the former Town Historian.

COMMISSIONER REMARK MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY THAT THE TOWN MANAGER 
SEND A LETTER TO FRANK THOMAS ADVISING HIM THAT THE TOWN HAS A PROPER STORAGE 
FACILITY FOR HISTORIC RECORDS AND REQUEST THAT HE PRESENT TOWN ARCHIVES FOR 
PROPER STORAGE IN THE BREVARD MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE'S VAULT.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

IV.     PUBLIC HEARING:
A.      RESOLUTION NO. 669
         A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA 
         AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF 
         ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
         ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION OF RYCKMAN 
         PARK TO BE DESIGNATED IN PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND RECREATIONAL 
         PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

     Town Attorney Gougelman read Resolution No. 669 by title.  Town Manager Ciummo stated that at the last 
     meeting, the Town Commission approved items for Ryckman Park, which will be incorporated in a grant 
     application and submitted to the State under the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program.  
     Town Manager Ciummo stated that $50,000 is the cap with no match and $150,000 requires a match of 
     25%. Town Manager Ciummo stated that the amount being request is a $150,000 grant with the local 
     match of $37,000 required.  Town Manager Ciummo reported that Rochelle Lawandales is checking to 
     see if the Town has ever received a FRDAP grant for Ryckman Park, and, if not, she will check to see 
     if the Town can use the park for the grant match.

     The Town Commission verified the project cost estimate against what Ms. Lawandales had submitted 
     against what the Parks Board and Town Commission had recommended be included.   The following 
     items were to be included in the grant application for Ryckman Park: Basketball Court, $25,000; 
     Restrooms, $35,000; 2 covered picnic facilities at water=s edge, $5,000; Tennis Court Resurfacing, 
     $12,000; Engineering/Design, $8,000; Administration $2,500; Landscaping, $5,000; Contingency, 
     $5,000; Sidewalks, $30,000; Water Fountain, $1,000; Boccie Ball Court and Covers, $1,500; and 
     Lighting, $20,000. The Total request will be $150,000.

VICE MAYOR BETTEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER REMARK TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 
NO. 669 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA 
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION OF RYCKMAN 
PARK TO BE DESIGNATED IN PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES; 
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  THIS REQUEST WILL BE FOR $150,000, WITH MATCH UP TO 
$37,000, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE RYCKMAN PARK AS THE TOWN=S MATCH FOR THE GRANT.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

B.      RESOLUTION NO. 670
         A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA 
         AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF 
         ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
         ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGGERHEAD PRESERVE 
         PARK TO BE DESIGNATED IN PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND RECREATIONAL 
         PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

     Town Attorney Gougelman read Resolution No. 670 by title.  Town Manager Ciummo reported that the 
     Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Board has been working with Rochelle Lawandales regarding 
     this application.  Town Manager Ciummo recommended that the Town Commission approve the grant 
     application in the amount of $50,000 with no match, rather than the $125,000 grant.  Town Manager 
     Ciummo stated that the $50,000 grant, with no match through the FRDAP grant for Loggerhead Preserve 
     Park will include an elevated walkway with a picnic area platform.

     Vice Mayor Betten stated that he believes it would be best to go with the $50,000 request with no 
     match because with the beach renourishment program and the additional sand, we don't know how 
     the renourishment project will affect this area.  

     Mayor Wille asked if Ms. Lawandales is requesting a covered picnic area in the application?  Town 
     Manager Ciummo stated that she has not included a design.  Mayor Wille stated that he would prefer 
     to see a covered picnic area.  

     Town Attorney Gougelman stated that in Resolution No. 670, Section 2. needs to be removed and the 
     sections renumbered accordingly.

VICE MAYOR BETTEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER REMARK TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 670 
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING 
THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
UNDER THE FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF LOGGERHEAD PRESERVE PARK TO BE DESIGNATED IN PERPETUITY FOR PUBLIC 
LANDS AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, WITH THE MANAGER'S 
UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMISSION'S INTENT THAT SHE TALK WITH ROCHELLE LAWANDALES 
AND ASK WHETHER THESE OTHER NECESSARY ELEMENTS ARE  ADDED BENEFITS TO THIS 
APPLICATION FOR MONEY AND IF SO, INCLUDE THEM IN THE GRANT APPLICATION AND DELETE 
SECTION 2.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

     Mayor Wille stated that there needs to be some understanding as to the name of this park.  Town 
     Manager Ciummo stated that it has been in the application as Loggerhead Park Preserve.  Mayor Wille 
     stated that from now on, this will be referred to as Loggerhead Park Preserve.

     Town Manager Ciummo reported that this grant ranking process will be reviewed in Tallahassee on 
     October 4 through 6 and requested that Amy Adams be allowed to represent the Town.  The Town 
     Commission authorized the Town Manager to request Amy Adams to represent the Town.

V.      NEW BUSINESS:
A.      QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE TWO (2) COMMISSIONER AT LARGE SEATS IN 
         THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

     Town Clerk Masny stated that the qualifying period for the two (2) Commissioner-At-Large seats ran from 
     September 8th through September 19th.  Town Clerk Masny stated that three (3) candidates qualified for 
     the two (2) seats, Brad Betten, Connie Smith and Sandy Wilson.

     Town Attorney Gougelman stated that the Town Commission needs to approve the candidates.

COMMISSIONER REMARK MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY TO APPROVE THE THREE (3) 
CANDIDATES FOR THE TWO (2) COMMISSIONER AT LARGE SEATS IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

B.      DISCUSSION OF SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES VOTING     
         DELEGATE/DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE/DIRECTOR

VICE MAYOR BETTEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER REMARK THAT COMMISSIONER STACEY 
BE THE VOTING DELEGATE/DIRECTOR AND THAT VICE MAYOR BETTEN BE THE ALTERNATE VOTING 
DELEGATE/DIRECTOR FOR THE SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

C.      DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVING A PLAN FOR IMPROVING 
         THE MUNICIPAL PIER

     Town Manager Ciummo reported that there is a problem with the hand railings on the pier and that she 
     received an estimate of $15,775 to do a temporary repair.  Town Manager Ciummo updated the Town 
     Commission on the funds available for the pier project and prices she has received to make repairs to the pier.

     After a discussion, the Town Commission decided to hold a workshop to look into the grants available to the 
     Town and review funds needed for a reconstruction project for the pier and, in the meantime, hire a structural 
     engineer to look at the pier, come up with a set of plans and help with interim solutions.

     Town Attorney Gougelman  advised that the Town put up warning signs and tape on the pier as suggested by 
Vice Mayor Betten.  Town Attorney Gougelman was requested to help with the language for the warning signs.

COMMISSIONER STACEY MOVED, SECOND VICE MAYOR BETTEN TO APPROVE THE ENGAGEMENT 
OF THE SERVICES OF A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER TO REVIEW THE MUNICIPAL PIER, TO COME UP 
WITH A SURVEY, CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND AN INTERIM SOLUTION.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

     Sandy Wilson, 410 Sunset Boulevard stated that some activities lend themselves to people leaning over the 
     hand rails and agreed that signs should be put up to warn people of the problem.

VI.     REPORTS:
A.       TOWN BOARDS

      There were no Town Board reports.

B.      TOWN ATTORNEY

     Town Attorney Gougelman gave a report regarding single family rentals in the Town.  Town Attorney 
     Gougelman suggested that if the Town Commission would like to move forward with restricting this 
     type of activity, there should be a lot of discussion and public hearings with the residents prior to 
     adopting any ordinances. (Attachment #1)

     Town Attorney Gougelman reported that the City of Melbourne has had a continuing and ongoing problem 
     with noise and advised that it will probably cost around $10,000 to get the ordinance properly drafted.  Town 
     Attorney Gougelman asked if the Town would like to participate with the City of Melbourne in the drafting of 
     the ordinance, helping with the financing of the equipment, and allow the City of Melbourne bring the equipment 
     for use in Town when needed.  
     After a discussion between the Town Commission, Police Chief and Town Manager,  it is decided that the Town 
     does not wish to participate with the City of Melbourne in the drafting of the noise ordinance.

C.      TOWN MANAGER

     Town Manager Ciummo reported that Mike Dodson and Matt Smith are interested in being re-employed by 
     the Town as Police Officers.  Town Manager Ciummo reviewed a memorandum from the Police Chief. 
     (Attachment #2) Town Manager Ciummo stated that she and the Police Chief would like to rehire Mike Dodson 
      and he is requesting the same salary and benefits as when he left.  Chief Walters stated that Mike Dodson 
     would not retain his seniority and would have to buy back his pension benefits.

     After a discussion, the Town Commission asked which benefits Mike Dodson is requesting?  Police Chief 
     Walters stated vacation, salary, and health insurance.  Police Chief Walters stated that he was receiving 
     dependent health insurance for his family also.   Town Manager Ciummo stated he is requesting the same 
     benefits as when he left for health insurance, salary and vacation benefit.  Mayor Wille asked what Mike 
     Dodson is giving up?  Chief Walter stated that he is giving up his retirement benefits and his seniority.

VICE MAYOR BETTEN MOVED, SECOND COMMISSIONER STACEY THAT THE TOWN COMMISSION 
APPROVE THE REHIRING OF  MIKE DODSON IN THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER AT THE SALARY 
WHEN HE LEFT THE TOWN IN DECEMBER OF 1999, WITH HIS VACATION TIME, BUT, WITH THE 
DEPENDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE AS GIVEN TO NEW HIRES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.  
VOTE: ALL AYES.  MOTION CARRIED.

VII.    TOWN COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS & REPORTS

     Commissioner Remark stated that she has not received the list of people from Virginia Barker regarding 
     those who have not signed off on the property easements.  Mayor Wille stated that Ms. Barker is aware 
     of the Town's interest in helping with these signatures and will forward the list.

     Vice Mayor Betten requested that a letter be drafted regarding door hanger advertisements being left on 
     people's doors in Town.  Chief Walters advised that the Town cannot stop these people from hanging these 
     on the door because the Town cannot legally stop people from soliciting, but, the Town does require a license 
     for this.  Vice Mayor Betten requested that code enforcement forward a letter advising these business that they 
     cannot solicit without a license.

     Mayor Wille reported that the swings in Ryckman Park are broken and the Pubic Works Director has indicated 
     that he does not want to replace them until the new equipment is installed.  Mayor Wille reported that he would 
     like the Town Commission to authorize the Town Manager to investigate the cost to repair the swing set, or if 
     not operable, look into the cost to replace the swing set.  The Town Commission requested this information be 
     provided at the workshop next week to review the grant opportunities.

     Mayor Wille reported that he noticed that the tow trucks have moved from being parked on Sixth Avenue to 
     being parked at the grocery store and asked that this be looked into to see if this parking situation is addressed 
     in the Town's ordinances.  The Town Commission discussed that they would like to look into the idea of not 
     allowing overnight parking of commercial vehicles in the downtown district.

     Mayor Wille reported that last year the Town Commission authorized that the Town participate with the County 
     for six (6) traffic counters at various locations in Town so that the Town could have a trend analysis of traffic prior 
     to the intersection improvements and after the improvements.  Mayor Wille asked that the Town Manager contact 
     the MPO and request that this be done on an annual basis.   Mayor Wille stated that this needs to be done by 
     the end of next week for the County to put it on their schedule.

     Mayor Wille reported that the County will have a $45 million referendum for recreational facilities in the County 
     area.  Mayor Wille reported that there is a plan to improve the lighting at Flutie Field in the County area, just 
     South of Town.

     Mayor Wille reported that he is concerned about the Communication Services Tax and asked that the Town 
     Manager and Town Attorney keep the Town Commission informed on this.

     Mayor Wille reported that he has noticed a problem with parking for access to the pier and Ryckman Park 
     because Djon's Restaurant seems to be taking up the parking areas.  Mayor Wille mentioned the idea of Djon 
     having an agreement with Dr. Beard to use his parking in the evenings and on weekends.  Mayor Wille noted 
     that he has not heard any complaints from residents yet regarding this parking problem.

     It is the consensus of the Town Commission to hold a workshop on Thursday, September 28, 2000 to review 
     the grant opportunities available to the Town.

VIII.   ADJOURNMENT

VICE MAYOR BETTEN 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 10:50 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.