WEDNESDAY October 18, 2000 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER *************************************************************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER MAYOR WILLE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR WILLE |
TIME CERTAIN 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATION: CAROL GRIFFIN, BUSINESS DEVELOPER - BREVARD WORKFORCE 2020 PROJECT MISSION I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 WORKSHOP 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. NEW BUSINESS: A. TOWN BOARD APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS. B. REVIEW OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM GRANTS CONSULTANTS AND LOBBYISTS. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES. C. APPROVAL OF HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED BY TOWN EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2001. IV. REPORTS A. TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES B. TOWN ATTORNEY C. TOWN MANAGER V. TOWN COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS & REPORTS VI. 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. |
MINUTES TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP September 28, 2000 A workshop of the Town Commission of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida was called to order by Mayor Wille at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2000 in the Community Center. Present: Mayor Wille Commissioner Remark Commissioner Smith Commissioner Stacey Absent: Vice Mayor Betten Others Present: Town Manager Ciummo Town Clerk Masny Amy Adams, Cape Canaveral Scientific 2 residents |
1. DISCUSSION OF GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TOWN Mayor Wille stated that he had the Town Clerk distribute copies of information he received at the League of Cities convention regarding grant opportunities for the Town. Town Manager Ciummo requested that her memorandum dated September 28, 2000 and attachment listing grants/grant funding initiated, prepared and/or written by Town Manager Nancy Ciummo January 18, 1998 - September 28, 2000 be attached to these minutes It is the consensus of the Town Commission that the Town Manager's memo and attachment be made part of the record. (Attachment removed during minute approval process on October 18, 2000). The Town Commission reviewed the grant information presented. It is the consensus of the Town Commission that the Town investigate the following grants for the future: Playground Surfacing From Waste Tires: Town Manager Ciummo reported that Nancy Mellor of Brevard County Recycling Department will be contacting her regarding information on this grant. Florida Main Street Program: Town Manager Ciummo stated that this grant is for planning downtown redevelopment. The Town Commission requested that the Town Manager look into this grant Historic Preservation Grant-In-Aid Small Matching Grants: Look into for Pier, Ryckman House and/or Ryckman House. Historical Museums Grants-In-Aid Small Matching Grants: Look into to developing the Ryckman House into a museum, not for construction, to create exhibits for a museum. Historic Preservation and Historical Museums Grants-In-Aid Special Category Grants: Look into to create a museum of the Ryckman House. Energy Efficiency Projects: look into for technical assistance and/or more information and possible use in the municipal complex. Stormwater Management Projects Cost-Share Program: look into to create a stormwater master plan, use as a match for the exfiltration project for Pelican and Anchor Keys. Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Implementation Grant: Applied for a grant for Pelican and Anchor Key drainage project, if successful, look into for drainage areas at different locations on Pine Street at canal outfalls. Indian River Lagoon License Plate (Snook Plate): Look into for a demonstration project at the end of Avenue A on the river and municipal complex for a multi faceted drainage project. Also, look into demonstration grant funds to contract with Indialantic for use of their street sweeper. Florida Coastal Management Program-Coastal Partnership Initiative: Rochelle Lawandales authorized to send a "Letter of Intent" for this grant, Ms. Lawandales felt the Town could obtain money for Loggerhead Preserve Park. The Town Commission feels that the grant could be used for elevated walkways and vegetation. DCA - Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund: Town Manager Ciummo stated that this grant was used to obtain the siren system and the Fire Department could look at funding for a rolling command center for hazard mitigation or come up with other ideas for funding. Florida Inland Navigation District: Look into requesting funds for the pier project. Ms. Adams advised that the Town should talk to Ted Moorehead regarding reimbursement funding prior to the grants being funded for the pier. 2. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF MELBOURNE BEACH MUNICIPAL PIER FUNDING OPTIONS Commissioner Remark discussed her concerns regarding the municipal pier and the Town Commission discussed the pier and the fact that the Town is waiting for the Town engineer to complete the structural assessment of the pier before funds are expended to do any major repair work. The Town Commission advised that signage needs to be erected regarding the safety of the hand railings on the pier. Town Manager Ciummo stated that she will be receiving responses to her RFP for grant writers and lobbyists and asked how the Commission would like to review these RFP=s. After a discussion, the Town Commission advised the Town Manager to report how many RFP=s were received after the deadline of October 6th and make a recommendation to the Town Commission. Mayor Wille reported that the Department of Community Affairs has a Construction Management Consultant who offers assistance to supervise construction projects and he could save the Town funds on the Municipal Complex by ensuring that the Town receives tax free status on items purchased for the project. 3. REPORT ON STATUS OF RYCKMAN PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Town Manager Ciummo reported that the Public Works Department received an estimate of $430 to repair the swing set in Ryckman Park and a cost estimate of $1,630 to replace the swing set. Town Manager Ciummo reported that the Public Works Department advises that the new swing set will have to be set in concrete and could be damaged when removed for the construction of the new Town Hall building. It is the consensus of the Town Commission that the Public Works Department repair the swing set. Mayor Wille requested permission to check with the Town of Indialantic to see if they would consider lowering the speed limit on Riverside Drive to 25 miles per hour to be consistent with the Town's speed limit. There were no objections. The Town Commission requested that the Town Manager and Public Works Director look into installing rain gauges on the Town's irrigation system. The workshop adjourned at 10:00 pm. ________________________________________ ROBERT D. WILLE, MAYOR ________________________________________ 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. |