City Council 10-4-2011.pdf - The City of Titusville, Florida
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Special Meeting<br />
October 4, 2011<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Titusville</strong>, <strong>Florida</strong> met in special session on Tuesday,<br />
October 4, 2011 in the <strong>Council</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, 555 South Washington Avenue,<br />
<strong>Titusville</strong>, <strong>Florida</strong>.<br />
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Mayor Jim Tulley called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Jim<br />
Tulley, Vice-Mayor Walt Johnson and Members Kathleen Burson, Martha Long, and<br />
Rita Pritchett. Also present were Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Tom Abbate, <strong>City</strong> Attorney<br />
Richard Broome, and <strong>City</strong> Clerk Wanda Wells. Assistant <strong>City</strong> Clerk Jolynn Donh<strong>of</strong>f<br />
completed the minutes.<br />
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Mayor Tulley advised the purpose <strong>of</strong> the meeting was to conclude the unfinished<br />
business items <strong>of</strong> the regular <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> meeting on September 27, 2011.<br />
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Pastor Bernard C. Wright, Sr. <strong>of</strong> Bethlehem Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor<br />
Tulley then led those present in the Pledge <strong>of</strong> Allegiance to the Flag and he highlighted<br />
the procedure for public comment during the meeting.<br />
Old Business:<br />
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Follow-up to <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Discussion on Spaceport Commerce Park – Acting <strong>City</strong><br />
Manager Abbate advised that at the September 13, 2011 <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Meeting, a <strong>Council</strong><br />
Member indicated that <strong>City</strong> staff was the originator <strong>of</strong> the proposal for a pad ready site<br />
within the Spaceport Commerce Park and staff championed this concept to the Citizens’<br />
Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). It was noted that the CBAC made a<br />
recommendation in August/September <strong>of</strong> 2011 to fund this pad ready site through<br />
economic development funds.<br />
During the September 13, 2011 <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Meeting, discussion <strong>of</strong> the minutes from the<br />
CBAC were cited as the source to validate that the pad ready site was the desire <strong>of</strong> staff,<br />
which implied that <strong>City</strong> staff was the originator <strong>of</strong> this proposal. At this meeting, it was<br />
explained that it was unknown who was the originator <strong>of</strong> this proposal and whether it was<br />
initiated by the District One County Commissioner, Spaceport Commerce Park<br />
Authority, Economic Development Commission <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>’s Space Coast, (EDC), Space<br />
Coast Economic Development Commission (SEDC), Brevard County Staff, or <strong>City</strong> Staff.<br />
Further research was conducted following the regular <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> meeting <strong>of</strong> September<br />
13, 2011, which was provided in the current report.
Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that included in the meeting’s agenda package were<br />
the February 14, 2011 minutes <strong>of</strong> the Spaceport Commerce Park Authority Meeting. This<br />
meeting was one month prior to the commencement <strong>of</strong> meetings by the CBAC, which<br />
began on March 3, 2011 and two months prior to the appointment <strong>of</strong> Mr. Curt Leady (the<br />
advocate <strong>of</strong> the pad ready site proposal) to the CBAC on April 26, 2011. <strong>The</strong> CBAC<br />
meeting minutes <strong>of</strong> February 14, 2011 indicated the originator <strong>of</strong> the proposed pad ready<br />
site was the Commerce Park Authority.<br />
Member Long commented on the accessibility <strong>of</strong> reviewing the meeting minutes <strong>of</strong> a few<br />
<strong>of</strong> the aforementioned entities and her understanding <strong>of</strong> the responsibilities and objectives<br />
that she believed were to be carried out independently by the Citizens’ Budget Advisory<br />
Committee (CBAC), since its initial creation. She expressed that the <strong>City</strong> Manager or<br />
<strong>Council</strong> who were affiliated with the Commerce Park Authority or the SEDC could have<br />
used other opportunities to present the proposal for a pad ready site. She did not feel the<br />
recommendation should have been made by the CBAC if it originated by another.<br />
Mayor Tulley clarified that Member Long felt the pad ready site proposal would have<br />
been acceptable to her if the idea had originated solely from the CBAC, not any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
other entities.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson commented on his affiliation with the Commerce Park Authority<br />
and previous ideas that were discussed at its meetings. He commented on the CBAC’s<br />
recommendation <strong>of</strong> the pad ready site and advised that he believed that minutes were<br />
available for the Commerce Park Authority meetings.<br />
Member Pritchett clarified whether the recommendation <strong>of</strong> funding a pad ready site<br />
would provide a pr<strong>of</strong>it to an outside organization. Her impression <strong>of</strong> this recommendation<br />
by the CBAC was one <strong>of</strong> excitement and an opportunity for the area. Additionally,<br />
Member Pritchett supported the use <strong>of</strong> funding if it meant a return on investment. She<br />
also emphasized appreciation to the CBAC Members who volunteered their time to the<br />
committee. She was comfortable with the CBAC’s recommendation due to her belief that<br />
the CBAC unanimously recommended the pad ready site.<br />
Member Burson felt the original intention <strong>of</strong> establishing the CBAC was to improve the<br />
budget and make any improvements to the <strong>City</strong>’s budget. She felt the pad ready site<br />
recommendation was an economic development issue, not a budget improvement issue.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson felt the mission <strong>of</strong> the CBAC was to provide any recommendations<br />
for improvements.<br />
Member Pritchett commented that the CBAC provided several recommendations during<br />
the FY 2011/2012 budget session and those recommendations should also receive<br />
attention.
Member Long referenced prior documentation and communication between the<br />
Spaceport Commerce Park and the SEDC. She also referenced the CBAC meeting<br />
minutes <strong>of</strong> July 21 st and the CBAC’s compilation <strong>of</strong> recommendations, which were<br />
allegedly based on staff’s wish list. She would have preferred those recommendations, if<br />
they were the SEDC’s or staff’s ideas, to have been recommended by the <strong>City</strong> Manager.<br />
Her main point was to ask what <strong>Council</strong> would like from the CBAC moving forward. She<br />
wanted the CBAC to be independent and not influenced by anyone else.<br />
Mayor Tulley summarized that there seemed to be debate by <strong>Council</strong> whether the CBAC<br />
worked independently. He then read from the CBAC’s mission objective whose copy was<br />
provided to <strong>Council</strong>. In his opinion, he could support a good idea no matter its original<br />
source. Vice-Mayor Johnson and Member Pritchett also shared the same opinion.<br />
Mayor Tulley advised that ultimately, <strong>Council</strong> would make the decisions on these types<br />
<strong>of</strong> issues. He requested that when the CBAC was ready to be reconstituted, their policy<br />
be presented to <strong>Council</strong> to review the mission objectives.<br />
Discussion ensued on the CBAC’s current mission objectives and making changes to the<br />
CBAC’s policy mission upon their reformation.<br />
Member Burson advised that she wanted the CBAC to be the committee that looked over<br />
the <strong>City</strong> Manager’s shoulder and confirm that he did a good job preparing the budget.<br />
Second, she wanted economic development ideas to come solely from individuals<br />
involved with economic development. Third, she wanted the review <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s budget<br />
and improvement recommendations to come solely from the CBAC.<br />
Mayor Tulley requested the CBAC’s mission policy be placed on a future agenda. Acting<br />
<strong>City</strong> Manager Abate advised that it would be placed on the regular <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> meeting<br />
agenda <strong>of</strong> October 11, 2011.<br />
New Business:<br />
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Strategic Planning – Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that each year, the <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> solicited input from both internal and external stakeholders as it refreshed the<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s strategic goals and objectives. This process began in early February and<br />
culminated in April with the adoption <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s Strategic Plan and Areas <strong>of</strong> Emphasis.<br />
This plan then became the cornerstone document used by staff in determining resource<br />
allocation requests and developing performance measures during the subsequent fiscal<br />
year’s budget build.<br />
Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate highlighted that from FY 2005 through FY 2011, <strong>Council</strong><br />
contracted with the <strong>Florida</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Government (FIG) to provide facilitation for the<br />
various workshops, preparing summary reports and completing strategic plan formulation<br />
tasks required to develop each year’s plan. This cost was approximately $2,500. For the
FY 2012 budget build, <strong>Council</strong> elected to utilize a new Strategic Plan facilitator and<br />
directed staff to conduct an RFP to solicit bids from various public sector strategic<br />
planning consultants. <strong>The</strong>se bids ranged from $5,500 to $19,500. In December <strong>of</strong> 20<strong>10</strong>,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> awarded the contract for FY 12 strategic planning services to LEAD Brevard at a<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> $5,500. With their assistance, <strong>Council</strong> adopted the current formulated Strategic<br />
Plan in April 2011 and it was incorporated as part <strong>of</strong> the FY 12 annual operating budget.<br />
Member Pritchett recommended conducting the strategic planning process every other<br />
year. She did not feel a lot could change each year and the strategic planning workshops<br />
required <strong>Council</strong> and staff’s time. This could afford an opportunity to save on costs.<br />
Member Long supported Member Pritchett’s idea, but she desired building upon the<br />
current strategic plan and measuring its success thus far using matrixes and data.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson supported Member Pritchett and Member Long’s recommendations.<br />
Mayor Tulley desired holding the strategic planning sessions every year and using the<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Government each time due to their experience and cost savings they<br />
afforded to the <strong>City</strong>. He also desired including more matrixes to measure the success <strong>of</strong><br />
the prior goals and using the five-year business plan early in the annual planning process,<br />
which was introduced during the FY 20<strong>10</strong>/2011 budget cycle. His thoughts were to have<br />
the citizens give their input on the business plan each year that strategic planning sessions<br />
were held and for them to have a say on each annual budget prior to the final adoption.<br />
Member Burson recommended directing staff to conduct an RFP to solicit bids from<br />
various public sector strategic planning consultants. She was interested in different<br />
approaches that could be used by various facilitators including any new planning methods<br />
used by the <strong>Florida</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Government.<br />
Member Long clarified the cost <strong>of</strong> the RFP solicitation process was based on staff time.<br />
She supported utilizing the services <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Florida</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Government and Marilyn<br />
Crotty due to her experience and familiarity with the <strong>City</strong> and that the cost was lower.<br />
She reiterated that she desired matrixes and that she wished to build upon the <strong>City</strong>’s fiveyear<br />
business plan.<br />
Mayor Tulley, Vice-Mayor Johnson and Member Pritchett supported Member Long’s<br />
thoughts if the <strong>City</strong> were to decide to hold strategic planning sessions each year rather<br />
than every other year. Member Pritchett felt that Marilyn Crotty had an excellent ability<br />
to facilitate communication. Vice Mayor-Johnson expressed that he supported the<br />
aforementioned ideas.<br />
Member Pritchett clarified that one <strong>of</strong> the goals <strong>of</strong> strategic planning was to receive<br />
citizen input during the planning process.<br />
Mayor Tulley highlighted the schedule <strong>of</strong> prior years’ strategic planning sessions.<br />
Initially, the first strategic planning sessions began with a meeting with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>
and staff so that <strong>Council</strong> could consider the staff’s point <strong>of</strong> view or goals. <strong>The</strong>n, the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> held its own special meeting to review, discuss, and collaborate their own<br />
visions, goals, etc. and how they would affect the next year’s budget. Mayor Tulley<br />
advised that during his first year as the Mayor, he initiated adding an additional meeting<br />
to the strategic planning session schedule to allow input from the citizens early in the<br />
process. He advised that the struggle over the prior three years was how to get citizen<br />
input early in the process. He reiterated that he desired matrixes to measure the success <strong>of</strong><br />
the prior goals, using the five-year business plan early in the annual planning process, and<br />
getting the most from input by the citizens early in the process.<br />
Member Pritchett recommended getting <strong>Council</strong>’s input on items they did and did not<br />
need to focus on, in preparation <strong>of</strong> a 2012/2013 strategic planning session. She did not<br />
like the <strong>Council</strong> personality pr<strong>of</strong>iles analysis that was conducted during the 2011/2012<br />
strategic planning session.<br />
Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that Marilyn Crotty was knowledgeable with the<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Bench Marking Consortium and would or may have performance measures used<br />
by peer cities that <strong>Council</strong> might wish to utilize during the 2012/2013 strategic planning<br />
process.<br />
Mayor Tulley summarized there seemed to be a consensus among <strong>Council</strong> to conduct the<br />
strategic planning session again in 2012/2013, include matrixes and performance data,<br />
utilize the five year business plan and citizen input early in the process, use the services<br />
provided by the <strong>Florida</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Government and Marilyn Crotty, and have staff report<br />
back to <strong>Council</strong>. No further discussion ensued.<br />
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Interlocal Agreement with the County and the <strong>City</strong> on the Economic Development Zone<br />
– Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that the <strong>City</strong> and the County had both adopted tax<br />
increment financing (TIF) districts to include the commercial and industrial properties <strong>of</strong><br />
the North Brevard Area. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> the TIF districts was to provide a funding source<br />
for economic development in the North Brevard area. <strong>The</strong> <strong>City</strong> and the County proposed<br />
an interlocal agreement to provide guidance on the relationship <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> funds with the<br />
County funds, the approval <strong>of</strong> said funds, and the provision <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> staff to manage the<br />
funds and provide staff to the Board <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Zone. At this<br />
meeting, the <strong>Council</strong> would review and consider approval <strong>of</strong> the interlocal agreement.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Attorney Broome distributed a revised copy <strong>of</strong> the interlocal agreement to the<br />
<strong>Council</strong>. He highlighted the revisions including new Section No. 7 that addressed<br />
termination <strong>of</strong> the agreement. <strong>The</strong> section was added due to <strong>Council</strong> Member Long’s<br />
concerns at the regular <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> meeting on September 27, 2011. <strong>City</strong> Attorney<br />
Broome advised that the County Attorney expressed the new section was appropriate.<br />
<strong>The</strong> next revision was made to Section No. 6 D, which read, “As a condition precedent to<br />
the District Board’s expenditure <strong>of</strong> any funds from the <strong>City</strong> Account, the <strong>City</strong> must
approve the Economic Development Plan in its initial form and all amendments to such<br />
plan.”<br />
Member Long commented on Section No. 4. She also commented on whether the <strong>City</strong><br />
could put itself in a position <strong>of</strong> debt if it pledged future TIF revenue funds for future<br />
bonds and payment <strong>of</strong> bond obligations if TIF revenues were not as expected.<br />
Planning and Growth Management Director Courtney Barker advised the <strong>City</strong> would be<br />
required to take over bond payment obligations, but as with the Community<br />
Redevelopment Agency, it did not allow debt to exceed 50% <strong>of</strong> the obligations. <strong>The</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
would be cognizant <strong>of</strong> these matters and the <strong>Council</strong> would have to approve such bonds.<br />
Member Long clarified the rationale for having <strong>City</strong> staff provide the administrative<br />
functions for the economic development zone interlocal agreement. She also expressed<br />
concern on staff’s workload due to the scope <strong>of</strong> administrative responsibility was not yet<br />
determined.<br />
Planning and Growth Management Director Barker commented that Brevard County’s<br />
main <strong>of</strong>fices and the Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) <strong>of</strong>fice was in South<br />
Brevard County. She expressed using local staff would provide continuity and<br />
coordination by staff who worked locally, had knowledge <strong>of</strong> nearby properties, and<br />
desired the growth <strong>of</strong> North Brevard County. Additionally, staff <strong>of</strong>ten collaborated and<br />
participated in regional projects with other municipalities such as the Transportation<br />
Planning Organization (TPO). Many projects were the result <strong>of</strong> regional collaboration.<br />
<strong>The</strong> interlocal agreement would not be much different.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson supported using local staff or <strong>City</strong> staff to provide administrative<br />
support, which he believed would be advantageous and allow North Brevard to maintain<br />
control <strong>of</strong> the funds allocated for North Brevard County. Furthermore, he advised there<br />
was a precedence <strong>of</strong> regional collaboration. One example was Knight Armament.<br />
Locally, the Space Coast Economic Development Commission (SEDC) worked and<br />
collaborated with other organizations further away to bring this business to the north area<br />
<strong>of</strong> the County.<br />
Mayor Tulley clarified there were no public speaking cards submitted on the item.<br />
Member Burson advised that she was uncomfortable with these issues due to the annual<br />
SEDC contract renewal was not yet determined and the areas affected by the economic<br />
development zone included areas other than the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Member Pritchett supported having <strong>City</strong> staff serve as the administrative support to the<br />
economic development zone. Second, she commented that the word “may” could be used<br />
in the proposed agreement to solve the issues related to staff support.<br />
Mayor Tulley advised that staff’s administrative work requirement could be minimal for<br />
the initial few years until the desired results <strong>of</strong> the economic development began to be
ealized. He recommended adding an equitable provision to the agreement that provided,<br />
“At such time those funds become available the <strong>City</strong> staff time would be reimbursed by<br />
the North Brevard Economic Development Zone.”<br />
In Section No. 6, Mayor Tulley requested adding an additional paragraph that provided<br />
and would “restrict the use <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> funds to subsidize individual private enterprises<br />
without explicit <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> approval.” He felt governments should support building<br />
infrastructure and dollars that were used should be used for infrastructure that was<br />
friendly to all businesses, not just one or a few.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson commented on his understanding <strong>of</strong> Mayor Tulley’s request to add<br />
a new paragraph under Section No. 6. He did not agree with the additional language<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered by Mayor Tulley as he felt that it would eliminate the economic development<br />
process. Economic development required a variety <strong>of</strong> enticements.<br />
Mayor Tulley felt there could be better methods to promote economic development that<br />
did not involve competition. He desired the <strong>City</strong> or the North Brevard Area to be the<br />
premier entrepreneurial incubation and start-up place for many new small businesses that<br />
would synergize with one another and bring growth to the area. He also desired using<br />
funds to leverage this type <strong>of</strong> activity. To express his ideas, Mayor Tulley advised that<br />
the successful area <strong>of</strong> Silicon Valley in California began in this fashion.<br />
Planning and Growth Management Director Barker <strong>of</strong>fered a language amendment to the<br />
proposed interlocal agreement, under Section No. 6, paragraph A, “<strong>The</strong> District Board<br />
shall seek <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> approval <strong>of</strong> any cash expenditure exceeding $50,000 payable<br />
annually from the <strong>City</strong> Account with the exception <strong>of</strong> cash incentives to a private<br />
enterprise in which the entire expenditure must be approved by <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.”<br />
Mayor Tulley and Vice-Mayor Johnson supported the revised language recommendation<br />
provided by Planning and Growth Management Barker.<br />
Member Burson clarified how the recommended language <strong>of</strong>fered by Planning and<br />
Growth Management Director Barker would work.<br />
Mayor Tulley requested <strong>City</strong> Attorney Broome restate the language amendment <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
by Planning and Growth Management Director Barker under Section No. 6, paragraph A.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Attorney Broome advised the language included “<strong>The</strong> District Board shall seek <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> approval <strong>of</strong> any cash expenditure exceeding $50,000 payable annually from the<br />
<strong>City</strong> Account with the exception <strong>of</strong> cash incentives to a private enterprise, which shall<br />
require the approval <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.”<br />
Motion:<br />
Member Pritchett moved to approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the County<br />
and the <strong>City</strong> on the Economic Development Zone with the <strong>City</strong> Attorney’s changes, with<br />
the amendment that Planning and Growth Management Director Barker read in Item
(Section) No. 6 A, and the amendment in Section No. 6 E, “<strong>The</strong> economic development<br />
staff <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>, as designated by the <strong>City</strong> Manager, shall serve,,,”, and the <strong>City</strong> staff will<br />
receive compensation from the County as the funds picked up.<br />
Member Burson believed that Member Pritchett meant to use the words “may serve” in<br />
Section No. 6 E. <strong>of</strong> her motion.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Attorney Broome advised that he believed Member Pritchett intended to use the<br />
word, “may”.<br />
Mayor Tulley advised that he believed Member Pritchett did use the word “may”.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson seconded the motion.<br />
Member Long asked whether <strong>City</strong> Attorney Broome could <strong>of</strong>fer a language change<br />
suggestion to Section No. 4 that would permit the <strong>City</strong> to have the option whether it<br />
would transfer TIF funds to the trust fund.<br />
Under Section No. 4, in the first sentence, <strong>City</strong> Attorney Broome <strong>of</strong>fered, “<strong>The</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
agrees to annually review and approve the District’s budget concerning the expenditure<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> funds and transfer for deposit into the <strong>City</strong> Account that portion <strong>of</strong> the dedicated<br />
increment value <strong>of</strong> ad valorem taxes determined under the <strong>City</strong> tax increment ordinance<br />
as approved by the <strong>City</strong>.”<br />
Member Long asked whether Member Pritchett would accept a friendly amendment to<br />
the motion on the floor that provided that annually, the <strong>City</strong> would have a decision in the<br />
TIF funds that would be transferred.<br />
Member Pritchett declined the friendly amendment requested by Member Long.<br />
Member Burson clarified how the trust fund would be organized and used according to<br />
the terms in the proposed interlocal agreement.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson read aloud Section No. 3; paragraph No. 2 in the proposed<br />
agreement, which he believed would provide comfort to the <strong>Council</strong>. <strong>The</strong> language<br />
provided the <strong>City</strong> would have control <strong>of</strong> its funds.<br />
Mayor Tulley advised that the County would provide more funds than the <strong>City</strong> and he<br />
was comfortable with the controls <strong>of</strong> the agreement, based on the motion made by<br />
Member Pritchett.<br />
Member Long advised that she would vote no on the pending motion due to she felt the<br />
<strong>City</strong> did not have enough experience in making these types <strong>of</strong> agreements, there was no<br />
plan, the Board was not yet established, there could be bonding and liability issues,<br />
staff’s time would be required, etc.
<strong>The</strong> roll call was:<br />
Member Pritchett<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson<br />
Mayor Tulley<br />
Member Long<br />
Member Burson<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
<strong>The</strong> motion carried 4-1 with Member Long in objection.<br />
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Petitions and Requests from the Public Present (Open Forum) –<br />
Giles Malone advised that he was a chair <strong>of</strong> the Brevard County Tourism and<br />
Development <strong>Council</strong> and a partner <strong>of</strong> a company that produced special events. He<br />
advised that his company produced successful quality events and his company owned the<br />
Space Coast State Fair event, which he proposed to hold at Sand Point Park in <strong>Titusville</strong><br />
on November <strong>10</strong>-13 and November 17-20, 2011. He commented on the events <strong>of</strong> the fair,<br />
the anticipated attendance on the various days the fair would be held, parking, busing in<br />
senior citizens, student volunteers, admission prices, etc.<br />
Mayor Tulley clarified where and how Mr. Malone proposed to hold several <strong>of</strong> the fair’s<br />
events including the motor-cross show, concerts, etc.<br />
Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that staff was working with Mr. Malone’s company<br />
and Brevard County to address the proposal <strong>of</strong> holding the Space Coast State Fair at Sand<br />
Point Park. It was summarized that a site plan, a memo <strong>of</strong> understanding, limiting the fair<br />
to five days, security, costs, etc. were items that were still pending and being addressed.<br />
Mayor Tulley clarified the number <strong>of</strong> days that Mr. Malone wished to hold the fair was<br />
reduced from eleven days to eight days, in order for it to be financially feasible for the<br />
company who owned the fair business, which was North America Midway<br />
Entertainment.<br />
Member Pritchett clarified whether it was possible to allow Mr. Malone to hold the fair<br />
for eight days and any impacts that could result. She and Member Long supported<br />
holding the fair in <strong>Titusville</strong>.<br />
Member Burson clarified the fair’s proposed schedule, Mr. Malone’s experience with fair<br />
company contractors and certain fair events, her concern for fair animals, and what the<br />
details <strong>of</strong> the fair’s events included. She also supported working with the fair<br />
representatives and encouraged having the fair held in the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson clarified the Birds <strong>of</strong> Prey exhibit was the Wilson’s Birds <strong>of</strong> Prey<br />
show.
Planning and Growth Management Director Courtney Barker clarified that Mr. Malone<br />
was agreeable with the costs required by the Police and Fire Departments.<br />
Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised staff would report back to <strong>Council</strong> once the various<br />
aspects were addressed including a site plan, memo <strong>of</strong> understanding that addressed<br />
responsibilities and costs, etc.<br />
North Brevard County Parks and Recreation Commission Director Terry Lane<br />
highlighted the few permits that were required by the County and the <strong>City</strong> for the event<br />
and that he would attend the upcoming <strong>Council</strong> meeting when the Space Coast State Fair<br />
was a scheduled agenda item.<br />
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Curt Leady felt that the objectives and work by the Citizens’ Budget Advisory<br />
Committee was misunderstood. He desired to come back at a future <strong>Council</strong> meeting<br />
where the <strong>Council</strong> would discuss the committee, to speak on its behalf.<br />
Mayor and <strong>Council</strong> Reports:<br />
Mayor James H. Tulley, Jr. Report – Mayor Tulley provided a written report.<br />
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Mayor Tulley advised that he recently attended a <strong>Florida</strong> League <strong>of</strong> Cities legislative<br />
committee meeting on growth management. <strong>The</strong>re, a legal matter regarding another<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> city’s bonding <strong>of</strong> public infrastructure based on a development project was<br />
discussed. He advised that he shared the information with the Legal Department upon his<br />
return.<br />
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Regarding the Space Coast Economic Development Commission (SEDC), Mayor Tulley<br />
advised that since there were not too many members in his opinion, he visited each <strong>of</strong><br />
them personally to get their input on <strong>Council</strong>’s recent discussion <strong>of</strong> the organization. He<br />
wanted to get this input before <strong>Council</strong> discussed the SEDC at their future meetings.<br />
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North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation - <strong>Council</strong> Member Rita Pritchett -<br />
Member Pritchett advised that at the North Brevard Parks & Recreation meeting held on<br />
September 8, 2011, the Commission discussed an upcoming race at the Chain <strong>of</strong> Lakes<br />
Park with an incredible turnout <strong>of</strong> runners expected, and upcoming mullet festival, a state<br />
fair in the <strong>City</strong> in November, a crafts show at Fox Lake Park on November 19, 2011, and<br />
trees that were planted in the dog area at Marina Park.
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Student Advsiory <strong>Council</strong> - <strong>Council</strong> Member Rita Pritchett - Member Pritchett advised<br />
that at the Student Advisory meeting held on September 18, 2011, a new member was<br />
introduced and the students discussed and worked on a plan to hold a leadership seminar<br />
in 2012. She advised the members on the Student Advisory <strong>Council</strong> were very bright and<br />
enthusiastic about their projects. She would report back to <strong>Council</strong> with more details<br />
about the upcoming student leadership seminar as they were revealed.<br />
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<strong>City</strong> Manager’s Report – Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager submitted <strong>City</strong> Manager Mark Ryan’s<br />
report.<br />
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Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Workshops/Special Meetings – Four subjects were listed<br />
on the <strong>City</strong> Manager’s Report that <strong>Council</strong> previously expressed holding special meetings<br />
on. <strong>The</strong>se were<br />
• Medicare Supplemental Insurance for Municipal Retirees<br />
• Planned Industrial Development Regulations<br />
• Riverfront Acquisition<br />
• Space Coast Economic Development Commission<br />
Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that at the regular <strong>City</strong> council meeting on<br />
September 27, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., the <strong>Council</strong> authorized a special meeting on October<br />
18, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Space Coast Economic Development Commission<br />
(SEDC). He requested whether the <strong>Council</strong> desired authorizing additional special<br />
meetings to discuss the remainder <strong>of</strong> these subjects.<br />
Mayor Tulley clarified that the employee benefits consulting firm <strong>of</strong> Bush Robinson was<br />
working on the Medicare issue and it would be wise to wait for their pending report.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson recommended combining the Planned Industrial Development<br />
Regulations and the SEDC at the previously scheduled meeting on October 18, 2011 at<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
Mayor Tulley summarized that <strong>Council</strong> seemed agreeable with Vice-Mayor Johnson’s<br />
recommendation. He also commented that there were many pressing issues and the<br />
opportunity to discuss the Riverfront Acquisition would have to wait until other issues<br />
were addressed.<br />
Member Pritchett recommended focusing on cost saving opportunities with Medicare<br />
supplemental insurance early in the process, not when the annual renewal was due to<br />
occur.<br />
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<strong>Titusville</strong> Housing Authority – Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that included in the<br />
agenda package was correspondence from Mr. Bob Lambert, Executive Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Housing Authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Titusville</strong> indicating that Housing Authority Board<br />
Members Judith Pobjecky and Keith Cox have resigned. <strong>The</strong>se resignations reduced the<br />
membership <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Titusville</strong> Housing Authority Board to five members. Mr. Lambert<br />
inquired whether the Mayor and <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> desired soliciting applications to appoint<br />
new members to the Housing Authority or allow the membership <strong>of</strong> the board to be<br />
reduced to five members.<br />
Mayor Tulley commented on a recent discussion that he had with Mr. Lambert. He<br />
desired bringing in two new members to mitigate any other members who could resign in<br />
future years due to they had been serving a while. <strong>The</strong> rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong> supported Mayor<br />
Tulley’s recommendation.<br />
Mayor Tulley requested the two vacant member positions on the <strong>Titusville</strong> Housing<br />
Authority to be advertised. <strong>The</strong>re was no objection from <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Manager Evaluation Process – Deferred until <strong>City</strong> Manager Ryan returned.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following were for informational items:<br />
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• Response to FY 2012 Budget Public Hearing Advertisement Issue<br />
• Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the<br />
Canaveral National Seashore<br />
• 2011 <strong>Florida</strong> League <strong>of</strong> Cities Legislative Conference - November 17 - 18, 2011,<br />
at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel.<br />
• Marina Park Enhancement<br />
• Max Brewer Causeway Bridge Enhancement<br />
• State Road 50 Milling and Resurfacing Project<br />
• Willow Creek Community Development District Meeting Program<br />
• Open House Party Legislation<br />
• Interim Fire Chief - Mike Woodward, Operations Chief in the <strong>Titusville</strong> Fire &<br />
Emergency Services<br />
• <strong>Titusville</strong> Municipal Marina – NPDES Inspection<br />
• FY 2011-2012 CDBG & HOME Action Plan<br />
• Boards and Commissions Recognition Ceremony - Tuesday, December 6, 2011,<br />
La Cita Country Club, 6:30 p.m.<br />
Mayor Tulley commented on the State Road 50 Milling and Resurfacing Project and<br />
asked whether there was any concern regarding the plans to eliminate on-street parking<br />
and install a bike lane as part <strong>of</strong> the project. Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Abbate advised that he<br />
or <strong>City</strong> Manager Ryan would report back with the information requested.
Member Burson requested knowing whether there were any businesses that were<br />
concerned with the removal <strong>of</strong> the on-street parking within the State Road 50 Milling and<br />
Resurfacing Project.<br />
Mayor Tulley advised that he did not know the details whether there were any businesses<br />
that were concerned with the removal <strong>of</strong> the on-street parking within the State Road 50<br />
Milling and Resurfacing Project.<br />
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Member Burson asked what <strong>Council</strong> knew about the Willow-Creek Community<br />
Development District and its development plans. She believed the community was<br />
already subdivided and it was an ongoing development district for sometime.<br />
Mayor Tulley advised the Willow-Creek Community Development District had a district<br />
board that held regular meetings.<br />
Vice-Mayor Johnson advised this development district was formed sometime ago in<br />
anticipation <strong>of</strong> having a developer come in and develop the area. To date, this had not<br />
occurred and the Willow-Creek Community Development District Board was<br />
maintaining the original intention until the property could later be developed. Each year,<br />
on an annual basis, Willow Creek Community Development District was required to<br />
report to the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
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Member Pritchett clarified what she or the <strong>Council</strong> could do or prepare for an upcoming<br />
issue related to the on the regulation <strong>of</strong> internet gambling cafés.<br />
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With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.<br />
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ATTEST:<br />
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James H. Tulley, Jr., Mayor<br />
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Wanda F. Wells, <strong>City</strong> Clerk