ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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1 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 18, :00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Rockledge City Council met in regular session on March 18, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. PRESENT: Thomas J. Price Mayor Dr. Joe Lee Smith Councilmember, Seat #1 Richard K. Blake Councilmember, Seat #2 T. Patrick O Neill Councilmember, Seat #3 Frank T. Forester Councilmember, Seat #4 E. Georgia Phillips Councilmember, Seat #5 Ted J. Hartselle Councilmember, Seat #6 Joseph E. Miniclier City Attorney James P. McKnight City Manager Sherry Cazessus Deputy City Clerk STAFF PRESENT: David A. Henderson Assistant City Manager Dennis Clements Building Official Don R. Griffin Planning Director Stephen H. Wilson Community Advocate Jeptha L. Sunday Fire Chief Joseph P. LaSata Chief of Police Alan M. LaDuke Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Director With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Thomas J. Price. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilwoman Phillips. 3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG A salute was given to the flag and the pledge of allegiance was repeated in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting on February 18, 2015 Councilman Blake moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 18, 2015; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion carried unanimously (7). 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Capt. Pat Hartselle, Rockledge Police Department: 2014 Graduate, Southern Police Institute Captain Pat Hartselle thanked Council for their support of the Rockledge Police

2 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 2 of 6 Department, and personally for allowing him to attend the Southern Police Institute. Captain Hartselle also presented an example of the EMT bags, which have become standard issue for all patrol cars. Officers have been trained to utilize the bags to assist the Fire Department when needed. 6. FINANCIAL / BUDGET REPORT Month of February 2015 Councilman Blake moved to be in receipt of the Financial/Budget Report for the month of February 2015; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed by unanimous vote (7). 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS / ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance: Second Reading & Public Hearing, Ordinance No , Amending 2-95(e) and 2-172, Rockledge Code of Ordinances, relating to Purchasing Policies Councilman O Neill offered Ordinance No entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-95(e) OF THE ROCKLEDGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE CITY TREASURY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AMENDING SECTION OF THE ROCKLEDGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MODIFY THE PURCHASING AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING POLICIES OF THE CITY TO UPDATE PROCEDURES FOR TRANSACTIONS CONTROLLED BY THIS SECTION; DECLARING THAT INVALIDITY OF ANY PORTION HEREOF SHALL NOT AFFECT THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, and moved for the second reading of the ordinance by title only and opened for public hearing; seconded by Councilman Smith. The motion carried by unanimous vote (7). City Attorney Miniclier read aloud the title of the ordinance for the second reading. Chairman Price declared the matter open to the public for discussion. There being no public comment, Chairman Price declared the public hearing to be closed. Councilman Blake moved for the adoption of the ordinance; seconded by Councilman Forester. Voting for the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Smith, Blake, O Neill, Forester, Phillips and Hartselle. The motion carried by unanimous vote (7). 8. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A. Council Administrative, Personnel & Community Relations Committee, Minutes of Meeting on February 11, 2015 Councilwoman Phillips moved to be in receipt of the minutes of the following meetings:

3 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 3 of 6 Council Administrative, Personnel & Community Relations Committee on February 11, 2015 T.R.E.E. Board on February 12, 2015 Board of Adjustment on February 17, 2015 Council Finance & Budget Committee on February 19, 2015 and to consider independently any recommendations contained therein; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion passed unanimously (7). 1. Recommendation: Personnel Policies & Procedures adoption of the amendments to the Personnel Policies & Procedures. City Manager McKnight presented the amended document, which has been undergoing review by Staff for about two years. Councilman Hartselle stated section 3 A(i) on page 3 of the Social Media Policy appeared to be in conflict with section H on page 7. Clarification was provided by City Manager McKnight. Councilman Blake moved to accept the recommendation and authorize Staff preparation of a Resolution adopting the Personnel Policies & Procedures as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith and passed without objection (7). 2. Recommendation: Computer and Social Media Policy adoption of the Computer and Social Media Policy document as presented. City Manager McKnight stated that clarification of this document was previously addressed by Councilman Hartselle. The updated Personnel Policies & Procedures document will include the Computer and Social Media Policy. Councilman Blake moved to accept the recommendation and authorize inclusion of the document in the Personnel Policies & Procedures manual; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed unanimously (7). 3. Recommendation: Travel Regulations approval of the amendments presented. City Manager McKnight reported that the proposed changes would utilize the State rate for meals and include a proviso addressing the 15 day filing period. Councilman Blake moved to accept the recommendation and authorize preparation of the required ordinance; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion passed unanimously (7). B. The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board, Minutes of Meeting on February 12, 2015 See item 8 A C. Board of Adjustment, Minutes of Meeting on February 17, 2015 See item 8 A D. Council Finance & Budget Committee, Minutes of Meeting on February 19, 2015 See item 8 A

4 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 4 of 6 E. Appointments & Reappointments 1. Appointment to Economic Development Commission of Florida s Space Coast City Manager McKnight reported that Jim Adam had recently resigned from the EDC Board due to a change in his job location. Dan Henn has expressed interest in serving on the EDC. Councilman Blake moved to appoint Dan Henn to represent the City on the EDC Board of Directors; seconded by Councilman Hartselle. The motion passed without objection (7). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discussion: Street Name Change, Pluckebaum Road to Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive City Manager McKnight reported that at Council s direction, Staff had sent the appropriate letter regarding the street name change to the residents of Pluckebaum Road. Included for review was a petition and letters from residents. City Manager McKnight stated that the Brevard County Commission approved the change for the unincorporated area of Pluckebaum Road and that the City of Cocoa indicated no objection for their portion of the road. The following individuals spoke in favor of the changing the street name to Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive: Michael Spiller, 1234 Primrose Place, Rockledge Julius Britt, Sr., 3782 Catalina Drive, Cocoa Jim Barfield, 43J Sims Way, Merritt Island James Johnson, 1870 Carlton Street, Merritt Island Bishop Sylvester Jones, 1009 S. Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge Sandra Cameron, 1032 Pelican Lane, Rockledge Perry Cameron, Sr., 1032 Pelican Lane, Rockledge Perry Cameron, Jr., 1032 Pelican Lane, Rockledge Pastor Jarvis Wash, 830 Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge The following individuals spoke in opposition to the name change for Pluckebaum Road: Gail Bailey, 1069 Pluckebaum Road, Rockledge Robert Culpepper, 1055 Pluckebaum Road, Rockledge Sharon Davis, 2100 Pluckebaum Road, Rockledge. Ms. Davis presented letters of opposition from Tom and Shannon Harmony, 2205 & 2235 Pluckebaum Road, Cocoa and Bradley Newman, 2005 Pluckebaum Road, Cocoa Johnny Bailey, Jr., 1069 Pluckebaum Road Eunita Bailey, 1065 Revilla Lane, Rockledge Mayor Price stated he had received a letter from John Harper, 2355 Pluckebaum Road, indicating he had originally signed the petition in opposition to the change, but after researching the issue, he now supports the effort.

5 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 5 of 6 Discussion on the dais focused on Councilman Smith s dedication to the residents of Rockledge; his tenure on the City Council and the importance of honoring him in this manner. City Attorney Miniclier stated he would like the opportunity to examine the original deed for a Right of Revert clause. City Manager McKnight stated that if approved, the street name would be changed by Resolution at the next Council meeting. Motion by Councilwoman Phillips to approve the street name change, Pluckebaum Road to Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive, and to prepare the Resolution; motion seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion passed unanimously (7). At 6:21 p.m. Mayor Price declared a recess; the meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. B. Approval: Contract, Purchase of Commercial Property, 527 Barton Boulevard (Anthony s/gail Fisher) City Attorney Miniclier presented the signed contract for the purchase of Anthony s Lounge in the amount of $250,000. City Manager McKnight reported that the date of closing had not been determined. Councilman Blake moved for approval of the contract for purchase of the Fisher property at 527 Barton Boulevard in the amount of $250,000; seconded by Councilman O Neill. The motion carried with a unanimous vote (7). 10. CONSENT BUSINESS Councilwoman Phillips moved for approval of these consent business items: A. Approval: Amendments to Bargaining Unit Contract for Police Lieutenants (Fraternal Order of Police) B. Approval: Authorization to list 1994 AMC Army Surplus Vehicle for Sale on Ebay.com (Police Dept.) C. Approval: Travel Authorization, 2015 FCCMA Annual Conference, May 27-30, Orlando (City Manager) D. Approval: Purchase of LifePak 15 Monitor/Defibrillator (Fire Dept.) E. Approval: Purchase of John Deere 544J Loader (Public Works Dept.) F. Approval: List of Auction Items for April 25, 2015 G. Approval: Travel Authorization, 38 th Annual Local Government Law in Florida (City Attorney) H. Approval: Purchase of Accessories for Police Vehicles (Police Dept.) The motion was seconded by Councilman Blake and passed without objection (7). 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Transfer to City of SJRWMD Permit for Stormwater System, U.S. 1 between Park Avenue & Rosa L. Jones Drive (FDOT) City Manager McKnight presented the request from FDOT for the transfer of the SJRWD permit to the City. This was part of the Regional Pond System Agreement that was signed in 2003 and all of the work was completed in 2010 during the U.S. 1 widening project.

6 ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 6 Councilman Blake moved to authorize City Manager McKnight to sign the permit transfer; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed unanimously (7). 12. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS Ruth Collins, 742 Bernard Street, Cocoa, spoke in favor of the renaming of Pluckebaum Road to Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive. Ms. Collins also inquired about the status of designating Fiske Boulevard as Martin Luther King Memorial Highway. She was advised that it would require action by the State Legislature but the City had passed the Resolution of support. 13. REPORTS A. City Manager Reports Reminders April 18 th, Trash Bash at City Hall May 16 th, Volunteer Breakfast May 24 th, Memorial Day Ceremony at McLarty Park B. City Attorney Litigation Report Councilman Blake moved to be in receipt of the City Attorney Litigation Report dated March 10, 2015; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed unanimously (7). C. Reports from the Dais Councilman Smith expressed his thanks and appreciation for the honor bestowed on him with the renaming of Pluckebaum Road to Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive. Councilman Forester recognized Community Advocate Wilson and the City s St. Baldwick s team for raising over $15,000. for children s cancer research. Councilman O Neill gave a brief report on his trip to Tallahassee and meetings with legislators. 14. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Chairman Price declared the meeting to be adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Council Chairman ATTEST: City Clerk