INDIALANTIC

RECORDMarch, 2017

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS SWORN IN

Mayor Dave Berkman, Deputy Mayor Stu Glass, and Council Member Mary Jo Kilcullen (from left to right) were sworn in byTown Attorney Paul Gougelman at the December 7, 2016, Council meeting. Council Member Glass was again selected to serve asDeputy Mayor for the next year.

Elections will be held in November 2017 for Council Seat 1 (currently held by Randy Greer), and Council Seat 3 (currently held byDick Dunn).

Additional appointments to represent the Town are as follows:Space Coast League of Cities – Deputy Mayor Glass, Mayor Berkman, alternateBrevard Water Supply Board – Council Member GreerSouth Beaches Coalition – Council Member Kilcullen, Deputy Mayor Glass, alternate

MASTER SIDEWALK PLAN ADVANCES

Providing a safe travel route to school dominated discussions in the preparation of the draft Master Sidewalk Plan for the Town.This led to providing a sidewalk along S. Palm Avenue as the highest priority for future sidewalks. Currently there is a sidewalkalong N. Palm Avenue from Fifth Avenue to Indialantic Elementary and Hoover Middle schools. There is also a Town fundedschool crossing guard at the intersection of Palm and Fifth avenues to assist youngsters cross.

Access to the beach by adding a sidewalk to Orlando Boulevard and Eighth Avenue was identified as a lesser priority. Roundingout the recommendations was a sidewalk along Sixth Avenue which serves an area consisting of commercial, residential-professional, and residential properties.

The draft Master Sidewalk Plan was prepared following the December 8, 2016 forum. The proposal was considered by the Zoningand Planning Board on January 24, 2017 and will be reviewed by Council on April 12, 2017.

Jim LaRue, with LaRue Planning and Management Services, Inc. prepared the plan with support from a grant funded by the FloridaDepartment of Economic Opportunity (DEO) through a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant. This program helpsFlorida communities find creative solutions to fostering vibrant and healthy communities.

RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONNovember 9, 2016 Meeting• adopted Resolution 17-01 supporting the “Safe Cities,

Safe Florida” Initiative through the Florida League ofCities

• adopted Resolution No. 17-02 – Budget Adjustment#4 for FY 2016

• adopted Ordinance No. 17-01 to allow for proratedamounts for parking meter use agreements

• approved installation of speed cushions on the 100blocks of Second and Third Avenues and the 400 blockof Third Avenue in place of speed humps

• accepted report of the Code Review Task Force

• approved Amendment #22 to the Town Manager’sEmployment agreement (2% annual salary increase)

• accepted formation of an Environmental Advisory TaskForce.

December 7, 2016 Meeting• adopted Resolution No. 17-04 – Budget Amendment

#1 for FY 2017

• extended the waiver of permit fees for damage causedby Hurricane Matthew from 12/31/16 to 3/31/17.

• approved parking meter use agreements with Bizzarro’sand Pico Alto Restaurant

• approved Department of Justice Assistance GrantApplication in the amount of $1,000

• awarded Lily Park Drainage Remediation Project bidand approved contract with Jobear Contracting, Inc.

• confirmed the appointment of Michael Casey as Chiefof Police

January 11, 2017 Meeting

• authorized the Florida Marathon and ½ MarathonEvent and associated lane closures

• appointed members to Environmental Advisory TaskForce

February 8, 2017 Meeting• adopted Ordinance No. 17-02 to provide uniform hours

for the sale or service of alcoholic beverages

• adopted Ordinance No. 17-03 relating to meteredparking and penalties

• approved request of Council Member Kilcullen toattend the Florida League of Cities Institute for ElectedMunicipal Officials in June, 2017

• authorized speed studies on Fourth and Sixth Avenues,and Watson and Magnolia Drives.

• approved request of Loggerhead Marine Life Center toplace shorebird/seabird rescue sign at dune crossover#3 and Access #6

• declined to authorize the use of Nance and OceanBeach Parks for the Ragnar Relay South Beach 2017event on November 11, 2017

• adopted Resolution No. 17-05 establishing home ruleauthority for the regulation of single use shopping bags

Town Resident Ann Bernick was presented with a proclamation atthe February 8, 2017, Council meeting recognizing her as therecipient of the 2016 State of Florida Paratransit Driver of theYear Award, and for her volunteer service to Space Coast HonorFlights and the Town of Indialantic. (L to R: Deputy Mayor Glass,Ann Bernick, and Mayor Berkman)

Don Bo, Inc., of Palm Bay finishing concrete for expansion of theTown’s parking lot on Sixth Avenue

VA Paving, Inc., of Cocoa resurfaces the 300 block of CocoaAvenue. Also resurfaced were the 300 block of Oakland Avenue,the 200 block of Cocoa Avenue, the 100 block of Eighth Avenue,South Shannon Avenue south of Orlando Boulevard, and theparking area for Ernest Kouwen-Hoven Riverside Park.

POLICE BEAT

DEA National Take Back Initiative

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 10am to 2pmthe Indialantic Police Department, in conjunction with theDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participatein a program to remove potentially dangerous prescriptiondrugs from homes. Citizens who have unwantedprescription drugs can drop them off at the IndialanticPolice Department. Only solid dosage pharmaceuticalproducts and liquids in consumer containers will beaccepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, shouldremain sealed in their original containers with the captightly sealed to prevent leakage. Intravenous solutions,injectable and syringes will not be accepted due topotential hazard.

Meet the Police

On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., the IndialanticPolice Department will host a community meeting invitingall citizens to meet and speak with members of theIndialantic Police Department. The meeting will be heldat the Indialantic Town Hall Council Chambers. Duringthis meeting, there will be an open dialogue between theresidents of Indialantic and the Police Department, whereideas and/or questions can be addressed. Come get toknow members of the Indialantic Police Department.

For further information or questions, please call ChiefMichael Casey at 723-7788 or emailmcasey@indialantic.com

Michael Casey, appointed Police Chief by the TownManager with confirmation from the Town Council, hashis new badge pinned on him by Tina Casey, his wife.Chief Casey joined the department in 1990 and was

selected from among sixty-four applicants.

INDIALANTIC FIRE RESCUE

Greetings to all Businesses and Residents.

You will be seeing our firefighters conducting our annualfire hydrant inspections beginning soon. Theseinspections require us to fully open each hydrant and flowwater from them. We conduct our inspections in themorning prior to 12:00 noon and in coordination with theCity of Melbourne Water Department. If you experiencecloudy water we ask that you attempt to flow water from asink or outside spigot for a few minutes in a effot to clearthe disturbed silt. If the water does not clear up, call 321-608-5133 or 321-608-5130, Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 4:00p.m. or 321-255-4622 all other times, and report the watercondition to the Melbourne Water Department.Melbourne will send a crew out to flush the water lines inyour area in order to clear the cloudy water.

We continue to urge everyone to have smoke detectorsthroughout your home and that you insure they aremaintained. A new study was released recently thatshowed that thirty years ago a resident had approximately17 minutes to evacuate their home from the time a firestarted until the house was untenable. This same studynow reports that due to the many plastics and syntheticmaterials used in home furnishings, residents now onlyhave three to four minutes to safely evacuate. The speedat which fires involving synthetics and plastics spread ismuch greater and the smoke that these materials put off ismuch more caustic.

The National Fire Protection Administration explains thatwhen the synthetic materials burn, they produce extremelydangerous substances that replace the oxygen in theatmosphere. Carbon monoxide is one well knowsubstance that can be very dangerous even in smallamounts. Plastics release hydrogen cyanide when burningwhich interferes with cellular oxygenation.

The need for smoke detectors cannot be overstated. Withthe materials found in your home today, it is extremelyimportant that you are able to detect a fire in its earlieststage.

Tom Flamm, Fire Chief=================================

2017 Parking PermitsCalendar year 2017 parking permits are nowavailable for purchase for $30. If you wish to purchase apermit, please bring your current vehicle registration toTown Hall, 216 Fifth Avenue, and $30 cash, check, ormoney order. Permits cover the cost for all meteredparking within the Town of Indialantic.

Town of Indialantic216 Fifth AvenueIndialantic, FL 32903

Indialantic Elementary School Chorus performing at the HolidayTree Lighting on December 1, 2016. As part of the holidaycelebration, a menorah was installed at the southwest corner ofNance Park

2017 Indialantic Dune Restoration Sea Oats Planting Projectcoordinated by Linda Postma. THANK YOU to Bizzarro’sPizza, Indialantic Ace Hardware, Judith Kaiser @ NationalRealty, Starbucks, Sea Turtle Preservation Society, JerseyMike’s Subs, Jack and Deborah Buchert, Island Garden Club,Garden Club by-the-Sea, South Brevard Garden Association,Nahacky’s Aquarium, Orlando Reef Educators Organization,and volunteers!

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The Indialantic Record is published quarterly by the Town ofIndialantic, 216 Fifth Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32903 at anoutside cost of $.30 per resident. Dave Berkman, Mayor; StuGlass, Deputy Mayor; Councilmembers Dick Dunn, Randy Greerand Mary Jo Kilcullen; Christopher W. Chinault, Town Manager;Joan Clark, Town Clerk –www.indialantic.com - 321-723-2242

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MARCH06 4:00 PM South Beaches Coalition08 5:30 PM Board of Adjustment08 7:00 PM Town Council15 6:00 PM Environmental Advisory21 9:00 AM Heritage Committee27 9:00 AM Parks28 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning

APRIL10 4:00 PM South Beaches Coalition12 5:30 PM Code Enforcement Board12 7:00 PM Town Council18 9:00 AM Heritage Committee19 6:00 PM Environmental Advisory24 9:00 AM Parks25 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning27 10:00 AM Police/Fire Pension

MAY8 4:00 PM South Beaches Coalition10 7:00 PM Town Council16 9:00 AM Heritage Committee17 6:00 PM Environmental Advisory22 9:00 AM Parks23 5:30 PM Zoning and Planning25 10:00 AM General Employees Pension

The Volunteer Fire Department meets every Wednesday at7:00 PM at the Fire Department, 216 Fourth Ave.

Upcoming Events: Saturday/Sunday – March 18th and 19th – 24th

Annual Indialantic Art Festival – 10:00am to5:00pm

Saturday – April 8, 2017 – Annual Easter EggHunt – Orlando Park – 9:00am

Monday – May 29, 2017 – Memorial Day –Town Hall Will be Closed

Sea Turtle Nesting Season – March throughOctober

PRSRT STDU.S. Postage

PAIDMelbourne, FLPermit No. 495