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COUNCIL POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 5:30 p. m.

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CALL TO ORDER The Council Police & Fire Committee met on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dr. Joe Lee Smith, Councilman/Chairman Thomas J. Price, Jr., Mayor Richard K. Blake, Councilman

MEMBERS ABSENT:

NONE

STAFF PRESENT:

James P. McKnight, City Manager David A. Henderson, Assistant City Manager Lionel Cote, Interim Chief of Police

With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Smith at 5:30 p.m. 2.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE

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NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion/Recommendation:

Assessment Process for Recruitment, Chief of Police

City Manager McKnight reviewed his recommendation for the process of selecting a new Police Chief. He noted his process was a modification of a plan currently used by the International City Managers Association and was modeled after a successful plan utilized by Ormond Beach, Florida in their search for a new Chief of Police. He noted the costs to the City would be minimized by this hybrid approach and asked for the approval of his plan and the authority to expend funds for this purpose. There was discussion among the staff and committee members regarding the process which culminated in the following motion by Councilman Blake: That the Police & Fire Committee of the Rockledge City Council recommends to the City Council the approval of the recommendation to engage the services of Law Enforcement Education Professionals to conduct a search and provide final applicants for City review, and further to authorize the City Manager to expend up to $12,000 of City funds to facilitate the search and expenses related thereto. The motion was seconded by Mayor Price, whereupon it passed unanimously.

COUNCIL POLICE & FIRE COMJMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

B. Discussion/Recommendation:

Page 2 of 2 January 9, 2013

Process, Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation

City Manager McKnight noted that the Police Department accredited and asked Chief Cote to discuss the process and the benefits. Chief Cote noted there were 279 established standards that needed to be met to achieve accreditation and that while that sounded ominous – much of it was already in place within the departmental structure. He explained some of the processes that needed to be done, and expressed a special requirement to maintain these standards after the accreditation process was completed. After additional discussion about the potential costs and benefit of being accredited, Mayor Price offered the following motion: That the Police & Fire Committee of the Rockledge City Council recommends to the City Council the approval of the recommendation to undergo the accreditation process for the Police Department and to expend the funds necessary to facilitate the expenses related thereto The motion was seconded by Councilman Blake, whereupon it passed unanimously. 4.

ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 5:59 p. m.

Submitted by: David A. Henderson Assistant City Manager

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

NEW BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

11 B Space Coast Marathon/Half-Marathon Proposal, December 1, 2013

Subject: Attachments:

Proposal from Space Coast Runners

Staff Contact:

City Manager McKnight

Background:

The Space Coast Runners and Running Zone Foundation will again sponsor the annual Marathon/Half-Marathon on December 1, 2013. Approval is requested for the normal closing of Rockledge Drive for approximately four hours and partial closing for an additional three hours. This event has had only minor problems in the past, which are always corrected in a timely manner.

Suggested Action:

Approval of Space Coast Marathon/Half-Marathon and closing of Rockledge Drive on December 1, 2013

PROPOSAL

Space Coast Runners (SCR) and Running Zone Foundation (RZF) are non-profit organizations incorporated under the laws of Florida whose purpose is to promote fitness and running at the community level. SCR has over 750 members and conducts or supports over forty road races annually within Brevard County. RZF conducts or supports another twenty road races annually as well. SCR and RZF propose to host the annual marathon and ½ marathon in Rockledge on Sunday, December 1, 2013. 2012’s race was a huge success with over 3,200 runners in both races from 46 states and entrants from 17 other countries. Comments we received from athletes were all positive. As a result of the races’ accomplishment, we were able to donate proceeds to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training as well as many other local organizations.

The race will start on Brevard Avenue in Cocoa and finish at the Cocoa Riverfront Park. We want Rockledge Drive to be closed to through traffic but understand it is difficult to close the road completely due to local traffic. Therefore, we require support form the Rockledge City Police at the major intersections. The course has both the half and full marathoners running on Rockledge Drive at different times. The half marathoners will be on the course in Rockledge between 6:15am and 8:30am. The full marathoners will then start to

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filter to Rockledge Drive until the course is officially closed at 1:15pm. Most of the participants will be off the course by 10:30am. At this time we will ask the Rockledge police to open the southbound lane of Rockledge Drive. The participants will move to the northbound lane.

We believe the event will be a win-win for the Rockledge community. Last year’s race was a huge success drawing over half of the runners from outside of Brevard County and the country. Out-of-town competitors will have a direct impact on area hotels/motels and restaurants. We also believe that the date of the race will result in a direct impact on Rockledge businesses.

The marathon is a high visibility athletic event. Last year’s event had over 3,200 athletes. With family, friends, volunteers and SCR members, we had as many as 5,500 people in the area participating, watching or helping run the event. Further, we will aggressively market this event, highlighting the many amenities of the Rockledge area. “Florida Today” provided coverage prior to and after the race. We had commercials on BrightHouse cable TV this year as well.

At approximately every mile, we will have an “aid” station that will dispense water, other fluids, and energy bars/gels. We staff these stations with high school cross-country teams and other volunteers. Approximately 13 aid stations will be located off the road, on city right of ways, and if necessary, on private property. If private property is required for a station, we will obtain permission from the owner in advance.

In addition to food and fluids, we stock aid stations with cleaning materials to ensure no trash is left behind on the course. SCR has always received favorable comments from local communities for our efforts in leaving running locations as we found them, neat and orderly. At 1:00pm SCR has a group to scour the entire course to make sure no garbage of any kind is left on the course.

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Our pre-race briefing to runners will include that some of the roads will be open to local traffic and runners are required to run along the right side of the road and to use caution. As noted above we would like Rockledge Police support to control traffic at major intersections for most of the race. We will staff experienced seasoned runner/volunteers at other intersections along the race route to control traffic. Additionally, SCR and RZF will provide signs along the route cautioning motorists that a road race is in progress.

Runner safety is a key issue in any road race and SCR and RZF pride themselves in never having had a serious safety issue in any of our races. One of the main reasons for seeking permitting in Rockledge for this race is the route has limited traffic and which makes it conducive for an event of this nature.

While we will take every precaution, we recognize that a marathon is a strenuous physical event. While we do not anticipate any injuries, we do require all participants and volunteers to sign a release waiver for their participation. Additionally, Space Coast Runner is covered by RRCA insurance that adequately covers any of these eventualities. Further, we will name the City of Rockledge as an additional insured on our insurance policy, which provides for $1,000,000 in liability insurance for each occurrence. We will also hire Cocoa to provide ambulance support throughout the event to assist anyone if necessary. We can provide further details of this policy upon request.

Next to safety, nothing is more important than having the support of the local community, particularly residents along Rockledge Drive. We recognize that there is going to be some inconvenience for residents. SCR and RZF’s approach will be to get residents involved in the race either as participants, volunteers, or as spectators cheering on athletes. A copy of last year’s letter to Rockledge residents is attached. We do anticipate pre-race coverage in local print and electronic media that will detail the race and schedule. Further, Space Coast

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Marathon will conduct an advertising campaign using local media that will provide additional details about the event.

As noted earlier, we believe that the Space Coast Marathon located in Rockledge is a win-win for the city, its residents, and the SCR. The race will bring additional visibility to the Rockledge and Cocoa areas during a seasonal holiday period. The race promotes health and fitness, which is also beneficial to the community.

The previous years have been an unqualified success as word has traveled about this race. We envision an increase in participation in the years to come.

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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

NEW BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

11 A

Subject:

Purchase of Debris Screen (Public Works)

Attachments:

Memorandum from Department Director; Quote from Argus Industrial Company

Staff Contact:

Public Works Director Poole

Background:

The Public Works Director and Staff Members visited the City of Debary to see the operations of the portable screening machine that is included in the FY 2013 Budget. This machine provides great value for ditch cleaning materials, street sweeping remnants, etc. While other companies make larger power screens, only Argus Industry Company can provide an EZ Screen that meets our size guidelines. The total cost is $27,500 and will be split evenly between the General Fund and Stormwater Utility Budgets.

Suggested Action:

Authorization to purchase

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

CONSENT BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

10 F

Subject:

Vehicle Purchase (Police Dept.)

Attachments:

Memorandum from Police Department; Vehicle Quote

Staff Contact:

Interim Chief of Police Cote

Background:

Under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Bid List, the Police Department has submitted a request to purchase four package vehicles at a total cost of $83,066. This is slightly higher than the budgetary allocation; the balance will be taken from the vehicle accessories line item.

Suggested Action:

Approval of Purchase

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

CONSENT BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

10 E Contract for Medical Director Services, Dr. David T. Williams (Fire Dept.)

Subject:

Attachments:

Memorandum from Fire Chief; Services Agreement

Staff Contact:

Fire Chief Allen

Background:

Dr. David Williams has provided medical direction services for the Advanced Life Support Program (Paramedic) since its inception. The annual cost is $7,000 and he provides input as to protocol, training, data acquisition, etc. The fee is within the budgetary allocation and is not an increase from the previous year.

Suggested Action:

Approval of Services Agreement

Memorandum To:

Re:

Jim McKnight City Manager Medical Director Contract

Date: January 10, 2013

From the desk of... R.E. Allen Fire Chief City of Rockledge Fire & Emergency Services 1800 S. Rockledge Blvd. Rockledge, FL 32955 (407) 690-3971 Fax: (407) 634-3592

Our current medical direction contract with Dr. Williams will expire January 31, 2013. Dr. Williams provides great input into our procedures, training, collection of data, and future direction. We wish to continue this relationship and encourage approval of this contract with him. We have spoken with Dr. Williams and he has agreed to a new contract with zero increase in cost, therefore our Medical Direction will remain at seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) for the year. This contract will include a one year extension clause as well. Please submit for council approval.

“People Are Your Greatest Resource”

AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of February, 2013, by and between REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE SPECIALIST, hereinafter referred to as "Medical Director", and the CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, a Florida municipal corporation, Brevard County, hereinafter referred to as the "City", collectively referred to as the "Parties".

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Section 401.25 (1), F.S., requires any Advanced Life Support Service provider to be certified by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services as having met certain standards in order for the City to provide Advanced Medical Services; and WHEREAS, Section 401.25 (1), F.S., requires that any Emergency Medical Services system employing or utilizing paramedics to perform advanced life support procedures must employee or contract with a medical director, who shall be a licensed physician, to supervise and accept responsibility for the medical performance of the Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics functioning of that Emergency Medical Services System; and WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain the services of a qualified practicing physician to serve as ALS Director in the performance of duties relating to the establishment and operation of Advanced Life Support Services within the City of Rockledge; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants hereinafter contained, it is mutually agreed between the Parties as follows: 1. EMPLOYMENT OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR: The Medical Director shall perform the professional services and supervise and accept responsibility for medical direction as provided herein.

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2. QUALIFICATIONS: a. The Medical Director shall be a Florida licensed M.D. or D.O. b. The Medical Director shall be from a broad-based medical specialty such as emergency medicine or internal medicine, with demonstrated experience in pre-hospital care, and hold an advanced care cardiac life support certificate or be board certified in emergency medicine. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES: Professional services, duties and responsibilities of the Medical Director shall be; a. To have and maintain the expertise and competence to serve as Medical Director as defined by applicable State laws and regulations. b. Advise the City of Rockledge Fire Department as to his assessment of competence of each of the emergency medical technicians/paramedics and for making recommendations regarding medical procedures which each emergency medical technician/paramedic should be authorized to perform. Such assessment shall be made by utilizing reasonable evaluative processes and techniques and shall include assessment of each emergency medical technician and paramedic’s ability to: (1) Appropriately evaluate emergency medical patients and determine proper priorities for emergency medical care; (2) Appropriately evaluate the need for and operational use of semi-automatic defibrillators and manual defibrillators; (3) Receive and understand proper orders from a physician and/or paramedic; (4) Understand and properly apply any standing orders authorized by the Medical Director; (5) Understand the legal relationships between the emergency medical technician, paramedic, Medical Director, physician(s) under agreement to provide reasonable supervision of the emergency medical technician and any other physician; and (6) Perform the specific medical procedure(s) which the emergency medical technician and paramedic is specifically authorized to perform by the Medical Director and by the City of Rockledge Fire Department. c. Insure that any emergency medical support services performed by the emergency medical technicians and paramedics are done with responsible physician supervision. d. Evaluate the medical capability of the emergency medical technicians/paramedics 2

and the City of Rockledge Fire Department and advise the City regarding the appropriate levels and standards of care that should be achieved. e. Identify and codify the specific medical skills and knowledge which emergency medical technicians/paramedics must possess to achieve the desired level and standard of care. f. Identify the training and experience necessary for the emergency medical technicians/paramedics to acquire the desired skills and knowledge and, in cooperation with approved education programs, assure that each emergency medical technician/paramedic receives such training and experience. g. Develop and update standing orders and other procedures to facilitate that proper management of emergency medical procedures. h. Develop and implement an appropriate process for periodic audit and review of emergency medical procedures performed by emergency medical technicians/paramedics and other personnel providing such services to ensure that such procedures comply with the requirements and standards established by the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. i. Develop and authorize, or review and authorize, for use medically correct standing orders which allow the emergency medical technicians to properly manage certain medical emergencies when voice communications with the responsible physician is not available. Such standing orders must be specific and must at least provide for managing immediate life-threatening medical emergencies. j. Accept responsibility for medical correctness of any standing order which he authorizes for use by the emergency medical technician/paramedic and for properly instructing the emergency medical technician/paramedic the correct use of the standing orders. k. Determine the qualifications necessary for a physician to provide responsible supervision of the emergency medical technician/paramedics. l. Supervise and direct the adherence to, detailed written operating procedures regarding all aspects of the handling of medications, fluids and controlled substances by the City and accept responsibility that the security procedures of the City for medications, fluids and controlled substances are in compliance with Chapters 499 and 893, Florida Statutes, and 64J-2, F.A.C. m. Notify the department in writing when the use of telemetry is not necessary. n. Notify the department in writing of each substitution by the City of equipment or medication. o. Supervise and Direct: the use by an EMT of an automatic or semi-automatic defibrillator; the performance of esophageal intubation by an EMT; the medical 3

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director shall ensure that the EMT is trained to perform these procedures; shall establish written protocols for the performance of these procedures; and shall provide written evidence to the department documenting compliance with provisions of this paragraph. Ensure that all EMT’s and paramedics of the System are trained in the use of the trauma scorecard methodology as provided in Section 64J-2, F.A.C. Perform all duties and responsibilities of medical direction required by the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code as some may be amended. Participate as a crew member on an ALS Engine for a minimum of 10 hours per year and complete a minimum of 10-12 hours per year of continuing medical education related to pre-hospital care or teaching or a combination of both. Develop and implement a patient care quality assurance system to access the medical performance of paramedics and EMTs.

4. PAYMENTS: For the services, duties and facilities hereinafter provided and performed, the City agrees to pay the Medical Director the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000) payable in a single annual payment. 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION: The Medical Director shall at all times be covered by professional liability insurance for his work performed under this Agreement in an amount of not less than $1,000,000. The Medical Director hereby acknowledges that the City is not and will not be liable for the negligence of the Medical Director and that the Medical Director will indemnify and save the City harmless from any and all liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any service, duty or obligation herein set forth. 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Medical Director shall perform the conditions of this Agreement as an independent contractor and nothing contained herein shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be interpreted or construed to constitute the Medical Director or any of his agents or employees as the agent, employee, or representative of the City. 7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTS: The Medical Director shall neither assign the responsibility of this Agreement to another party nor subcontract for any 4

of the services contemplated under this Agreement without prior written approval of the City. 8. MODIFICATIONS: Modifications of this Agreement shall be valid when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by both parties. 9. TERMINATION AND RENEWAL: This Agreement shall be for a term commencing on February 1, 2013 and ending on January 31, 2014. At the termination of this Agreement, it may be renewed for a one (1) year term provided both parties consent thereto in writing not less than thirty (30) days prior to the termination thereof. If the Medical Director breaches any of the terms of the Agreement, the City shall give the Medical Director written notice of such breach. If Medical Director fails to remedy the breach within thirty (30) days after receiving the above described notice, the City may terminate this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the City pursuant to this paragraph, any sums prepaid by the City as remuneration pursuant to paragraph 3 hereof or otherwise shall be prorated and refunded to the City within forty (40) days after receiving the above-described notice. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon suspension or revocation of the Medical Director's license to practice medicine in the State of Florida. 10. INTEGRATION: The drafting, execution, and delivery of this Agreement by the Parties has been induced by no representations, statements, warranties or agreements other than those expressed herein. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the Parties, and there are no further or other agreements or understandings, written or oral, in effect between the Parties relating to the subject mater hereof unless expressly referred to herein. This Agreement represents the understanding of the Parties in its entirety and no other agreements of like nature, either written or oral, exist between the Parties. 11. ATTORNEYS' FEES: Should either party bring an action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party the costs and expenses of such action including, but not 5

limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, whether at settlement, trial or on appeal. 12. EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY: Should any section or any part of any section of this Agreement be rendered void, invalid, or unenforceable by any court of law, for any reason, such a determination shall not render void, invalid, or unenforceable any other section or any part of any section in this Agreement. 13. CHOICE OF LAW: This Agreement has been executed and entered into in the State of Florida, County of Brevard. The laws of such State shall govern the validity and interpretation of this Agreement and the performance due hereunder. 14. NOTICE: Notification under this agreement should be sent to the following personnel and address:

City of Rockledge James McKnight 1600 Huntington Ln. Rockledge, FL 32955

David T. Williams, D.O. 125 East Merritt Island Cswy. #342 Merritt Island, FL. 32937

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first written above. ATTEST:

CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA

_____________________ Betsi Beatty Moist City Clerk

___________________________ James P. McKnight City Manager

WITNESS: _____________________

___________________________ David T. Williams, D.O. Medical Director 6

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

CONSENT BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

10 D

Subject:

Cleaning of Carousel Tanks, Wastewater Treatment Facility

Attachments:

Memorandum from Department Director; Quote from Service Company

Staff Contact:

WWT/WR Director LaDuke

Background:

Shelley’s Environmental Systems has submitted a quote for the cleaning and removal of sand and grit in both carousel tank race tracks. Shelley’s is the only licensed company the City was able to locate for this specialized work. The total quote of $68,500 is within the budgetary allocation.

Suggested Action:

Approval of contract services

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

CONSENT BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

10 C

Subject:

Purchase of Auto Crane (Wastewater Treatment)

Attachments:

Memorandum from Department Director; Two Quotes

Staff Contact:

WWT/WR Director LaDuke

Background:

Pursuant to the 2013 Fiscal Year Budget, the Wastewater Treatment Director has submitted a request for purchase of an Auto Crane for Vehicle #3. These are used primarily at the 54 lift stations throughout the City. The total of $22,866 (low quote) is within the approved budgetary allocation.

Suggested Action:

Approval of purchase

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

CONSENT BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

10 B

Subject:

Vehicle Purchase, 2 Pickup Trucks (Wastewater Treatment)

Attachments:

Memorandum from Department Director; Sheriff’s Association Bid List

Staff Contact:

WWT/WR Director LaDuke

Background:

Pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, the Wastewater Treatment Director has submitted a request to purchase two halfton pickup trucks at a cost of $30,244 under the Florida Sheriff’s Association State Bid Contract using Duval Ford out of Jacksonville. This total is within the approved budgetary allocation.

Suggested Action:

Approval of Purchase

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

CONSENT BUSINESS

Agenda Item Number:

10 A Special Event, Food Truck Bazaar, January 30, 2013 at Three Meadows Plaza, Barnes Boulevard/Murrell Road

Subject: Attachments:

Letter of Request from CRA Specialist

Staff Contact:

CRA Specialist Nicholas

Background:

The Community Redevelopment Agency, along with the owner of Three Meadows Plaza, will sponsor a Food Truck Bazaar on January 30, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There will be minimal budgetary impact for this event.

Suggested Action:

Approval of Special Event Permit

MEMORANDUM TO:

James P. McKnight, City Manager

FROM:

Lisa Nicholas

DATE:

Jan. 2, 2013

RE:

Request for Item on Jan. 16, 2013, City Council Agenda

On December 6, 2012, the City of Rockledge and the Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency hosted Rockledge’s inaugural Food Truck Bazaar at Barton Commons Shopping Center. It is estimated that more than 1,000 individuals attended this event, and many positive comments were posted by attendees and food vendors alike on a variety of social media outlets in the days following the event. While their popularity is somewhat puzzling, the benefits associated with hosting food truck bazaars have a far-reaching impact and are useful tools for economic development. For example:  When conducted at a shopping center, these events provide a tremendous amount of exposure and publicity for the center and its tenants;  They draw a sizeable number of people to the City, as the majority of food trucks are from Central Florida but have a well developed following; and  They bring the community together in a fun and relaxed environment. In addition, the cost to produce these events is nominal. Staff is therefore requesting that City Council consider approval of a special event permit for a subsequent Food Truck Bazaar to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Three Meadows Plaza / Aldi Market Place, Barnes Blvd. and Murrell Rd. Staff intends to invite a number of Rockledge businesses to participate through offering complimentary table-top displays. Please know that this event has the backing and support of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, and the property management company for Three Meadows Plaza has agreed to sponsor a DJ, as was the case with Barton Commons in December. I appreciate your consideration of this matter! Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional information.

888 Cardinal Avenue

Rockledge, FL 32955 www.chooserockledge.com

321.305.4975

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

REPORTS FROM BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Agenda Item Number:

8E2b

Subject:

New Appointment – Planning Commission

Attachments:

Application – Holly Pardi

Staff Contact:

City Clerk Moist

Background:

One vacancy exists on the Planning Commission due to the election of Ted Hartselle to the City Council in November 2012. There is one application on file from Holly Pardi.

Suggested Action:

Appointment of applicant Pardi to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission.

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

REPORTS FROM BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Agenda Item Number:

8E2a

Subject:

New Appointments – Citizens Recreation Advisory Board

Attachments:

Application – Laura Corbin

Staff Contact:

City Clerk Moist

Background:

There are currently two vacancies on the Citizens Recreation Advisory Board, for which there is one application on file from Laura Corbin.

Suggested Action:

Appointment of applicant Corbin to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Steven Naylor.

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:

January 16, 2013

Agenda Category:

REPORTS FROM BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Agenda Item Number:

8E1

Subject:

Reappointments to Planning Commission

Attachments:

None

Staff Contact:

City Clerk Moist

Background:

According to my records, the terms of certain members of the Planning Commission will expire in January 2013. After contacting each of these members to ascertain whether or not they wish to be reappointed for a successive term, the following determination has been made: Members desiring reappointment:

Suggested Action:

Paul Grossman Mike Martuch

Appointment of Paul Grossman and Mike Martuch to a successive 3-year term on the Planning Commission.

ORDINANCE NO. _______ - 2013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, DELETING SECTION 88.00 OF THE ROCKLEDGE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 88.00 THAT INCLUDES CHICKENS AS ANIMALS ALLOWED WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH CHICKENS ON PROPERTY BY OWNERS; 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.

WHEREAS, the Rockledge Planning Commission has recommended that female chickens be allowed within residential zonings within the City with requirements to ensure a minimal impact on other properties within the area; and WHEREAS, the Rockledge City Council has determined that the recommendation would benefit citizens within the City, but that such should be reviewed after one year of implementation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1.

That

Section

88.00

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the

Rockledge

Land

Development Regulations is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 88.00 attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 2.

The provisions of this Ordinance are severable,

and if any section, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions

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of this Ordinance, it being expressly declared to be the City Council's intent that it would have passed the valid portions of this Ordinance without the inclusion therein of any invalid portion or portions. SECTION 3.

This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10)

days following its adoption and signed by the Chairman of the City Council. ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockledge, Florida, this ____ day of _________, 2013.

Chairman, City Council of the City of Rockledge, Florida

ATTEST:

City Clerk 1st Reading:

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2nd Reading:

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Exhibit “A” to Ordinance No. _______ - 2013 SECTION 88.00 PETS, PET CLINICS, PET KENNELS, ANIMAL HOSPITALS A.

Limitation on keeping of dogs or cats or chicken (female Gallus domesticus) within residential land use classifications and vacant property. No person shall keep or maintain in, on or upon any building, premises or property located in any land use classification in which residential uses are permitted, or in any residential unit in a multiple-family, travel trailer or mobile home land use classification four (4) or more dogs or cats or chickens (female Gallus domesticus) or combination thereof, six (6) months [in age] or older. No person shall keep or maintain on vacant property or in connection with any building used for business, commercial or industrial purposes more than one dog. Guard dogs defined in this section are not included in the four (4) pets allowed. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to permit the use of land or building as a dog kennel unless said land or building is located in a land use classification in which a dog kennel is a permitted use or where a conditional use is granted for a dog kennel.

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Definitions. As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings indicated: 1.

Pet kennels. Any lands structure or facility where any pet or pets, regardless of number, are kept for sale, or for breeding, boarding, or treatment purposes, except where allowed in an animal hospital or grooming parlor or pet shop. Any premises used for residential purposes where four (4) or more pets, excluding fish, six (6) months or older are kept, harbored or maintained shall be deemed to be a pet kennel.

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Pets. Those animals and fowl normally domesticated in the United States, obtained at pet shops and kept in or around the home for pleasure rather than utility; e.g. dogs, cats, canaries, mynahs, parrots, parakeets, monkeys, fish, chickens and rodents. Pets are permitted in any residential land use classification unless otherwise prohibited in this section.

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Wild animals and poisonous reptiles. Animals of a species not usually domesticated in the United States

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and such phrase does not refer to the comparative docility or familiarity with man of a particular animal. Nor does this phrase refer to pets customarily found in and about homes. 4.

Chicken. For the purpose of this code, a chicken (female Gallus domesticus), and roosters (male Gallus domesticus) are prohibited.

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Guard Dogs. A guard dog is one which is not owned by the property owner or tenant, for the purpose of providing security and is removed from the property after 8:00 a.m. and not returned to the property until 6:00 p.m. each week day. Guard dogs may remain on the property on weekends and national holidays.

C.

Wild animals and poisonous reptiles. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to keep, harbor, breed, sell or maintain any wild animal, poisonous reptile, or any species which is poisonous or dangerous and harmful to human safety in the judgment of the zoning official, in any zoning classification in the City of Rockledge. This restriction does not include parks, zoos, animal shelters, medical or scientific institutions or other places under applicable land use restrictions or otherwise having a license for keeping or showing wild animals or poisonous reptiles.

D.

Farm animals, fowls and other species. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, breed, sell or maintain upon any premises in any zoning district in the City, except as specifically permitted in a zoning district by the express terms of the Zoning Ordinance, any of the following, to wit: Bees, roosters, peacocks, horses, ponies, cattle, goats, rabbits, ducks or other livestock, or other species customarily utilized in farming operation.

E.

Pet kennels, animal hospitals and animal clinics. No person, firm corporation or agent shall place, keep, operate or maintain any pet kennel, animal hospital or animal clinic in any zoning classification in the City except as specifically permitted in a zoning district by the express terms of the Zoning Ordinance. No pet kennel, animal hospital or animal clinic shall be situate upon a tract, piece or parcel of land located less than one thousand (1,000) feet distant from any tract, piece or parcel of land zoned for residential use, said distance to be measured in a straight line between the closest points of the lot lines of the

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respective premises; provided, however, that an animal hospital or animal clinic equipped with interior quarters adequate for overnight or extended accommodation of animals, and at which all animals being examined, treated or kept remain within the interior of the facility at all times, may be situate upon a piece, parcel or track of land located not less than three (300) feet distant from a piece, parcel or tract of land zoned for residential use, said distance to be measured as above described, if all walls of the area of the facility wherein animals are examined, treated or kept are soundproofed so as to prevent the elimination of animal noises from said facility. F.

Prohibiting animals other than pets near residences. 1.

G.

Except as may be otherwise provided in applicable Zoning Ordinances, no person shall keep any mule, horse, ass, sheep, goat, hog, pig, cow or other animal belonging to the bovine family, turkeys, or any other domestic animal except for household pets, as defined in Section 88.00(b)(2), within three hundred (300) feet of the residence of another within the City. In no event and regardless of where same may be kept, none of the animals or types of animals specifically named and designated in this section, shall be deemed a household pet.

Any chickens being kept, harbored, raised, or maintained as accessory to a residential single family structure, are subject to the following restrictions: 1.

No more than four (4) chickens may be kept, with roosters prohibited;

2.

No person shall slaughter any chickens for any reason or use;

3.

The chickens shall be provided with a movable covered enclosure (i.e. "henhouse/coop") and must be kept in the covered enclosure or a fenced enclosure at all times. Chickens must be secured within the movable henhouse/coop during non-daylight hours;

4.

The space per bird in the henhouse/coop shall not be less than four (4) square feet per bird;

5.

No covered enclosure or fenced enclosure shall be located in the front yard, nor shall the henhouse/coop

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be closer than ten (10) feet to any property line of an adjacent property, nor within twenty-five (25) feet of any adjacent residential structure. Odors from chickens, chicken manure, or other chicken related substances shall not be detectable at the property boundaries; 6.

All enclosures for the keeping of chickens shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent rodents or other pests from being harbored underneath, within, or within the walls of the enclosure. The henhouse/coop must be impermeable to rodents, wild birds, and predators, including dogs and cats. Enclosures shall be kept in a neat condition, including provision of clean, dry bedding materials and regular removal of waste materials. All manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed promptly;

7.

All feed and other items associated with the keeping of chickens that are likely to attract or to become infested with or infected by rodents or other pests shall be kept in secure containers or otherwise protected so as to prevent rodents and other pests from gaining access to or coming into contact with them;

8.

Chickens shall be kept for personal use only. The selling of chickens, eggs or chicken manure, or the breeding of chickens for commercial purposes in the City of Rockledge is prohibited.

9.

No animal that kills a chicken will, for that reason alone, be considered a dangerous or aggressive animal.

10.

If the coop structure exceeds eighty (80) square feet in size (8 foot by 10 foot), a building permit is required to be obtained from the Rockledge Building Department.

11.

The coop and enclosure must be screened from the neighbor's view using an opaque fence and/or landscape screen.

12.

Chickens shall not be permitted to trespass on neighboring properties, be released or set free, and shall be kept within a coop and enclosure.

13.

The City of Rockledge may require an initial inspection

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of the property following the construction of a coop.

H.

14.

Citizens who have questions on the raising and/or maintaining of backyard chickens, shall be referred to the Brevard County Agricultural Extension Office for educational materials.

15.

In the event of the issuance of an advisory by any department of health, federal, state or local, all chickens must be exterminated in the interest of public health, the keeping of all chickens under this section shall be immediately terminated. Having chickens on any property in the City at that point shall be prohibited.

Nothing herein shall affect the enforceability of more stringent restrictions in place or the ability of private property owners and/or neighborhoods to create and/or enforce private restrictions (including but not limited to: deed restrictions, condominium/homeowners' association restrictions and by-laws, or private covenants), which may provide more stringent regulation of chicken keeping than provided for herein, including the prohibition of chicken keeping. 1.

2.

Requirements prior to maintaining chickens on property: a)

The property owner desiring to maintain chickens on their property located in an area without a HOA and not within a platted subdivision must obtain the consent of all abutting property owners (those actually sharing a boundary line).

b)

Those property owners desiring to maintain chickens on their property located within an area with a Homeowners Association (HOA) must obtain the permission of the HOA;

c)

Those property owners desiring to maintain chickens on their property located in an area without a HOA but within a platted subdivision, must receive the consent of twenty-five (25%) percent of the property owners within said platted subdivision;

All petitions, maps, consents, HOA decisions must be delivered to the Building Department prior to the

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establishment of chickens on any property. I.

Staff shall make a presentation and report to the City Council regarding the keeping of chickens in the City pursuant to these regulations by no later than one (1) year after its effective date. The report shall contain an assessment and evaluation of how these regulations have worked in practice and may recommend amendments to these regulations in order to better address any particular circumstances that have occurred as a result of urban chicken keeping. After receipt of the report, the City Council may determine that no further action is warranted or may set a public hearing to consider either amendment or repeal of Section 88.

End of Exhibit “A”

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ORDINANCE NO. _______ - 2013 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENACTING FERTILIZER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 46.00 OF THE ROCKLEDGE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CONTAINING PURPOSE AND INTENT; DEFINITIONS; APPLICABILITY; FERTILIZER APPLICATION PROCEDURES; MANAGEMENT OF SAID PROCEDURES; EXEMPTIONS; AND ENFORCEMENT; 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.

WHEREAS, the Rockledge City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of all citizens of the City to create and establish standards and procedures for the application and use of fertilizer products to minimize their effect on stormwater run-off and algae growth in water bodies within the City; and WHEREAS, that effective utilization of the procedures so created require maintenance and enforcement thereof to insure the intent of the City Council in this area is established; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. are

amended

to

That the Rockledge Land Development Regulations add

Section

46.00

Fertilizer

Application

Requirements, and its subsections, as set out in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. SECTION 2.

The provisions of this Ordinance are severable,

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and if any section, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, it being expressly declared to be the City Council's intent that it would have passed the valid portions of this Ordinance without the inclusion therein of any invalid portion or portions. SECTION 3.

This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10)

days following its adoption and signed by the Chairman of the City Council. ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockledge, Florida, this ____ day of _________, 2013.

Chairman, City Council of the City of Rockledge, Florida

ATTEST:

City Clerk 1st Reading:

_______________

2nd Reading:

_______________

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Exhibit “A” to Ordinance No. _______ - 2013 SECTION 46.00. FERTILIZER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Section 46.10. Purpose and intent.: This Ordinance regulates and promotes the proper use of fertilizers by any applicator; requires proper training of commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators; establishes training and licensing requirements; establishes a prohibited application period; specifies allowable fertilizer application rates and methods; fertilizer-free zones; low maintenance zones; and exemptions. The Ordinance requires the use of best management practices which provide specific management guidelines to minimize negative secondary and cumulative environmental effects associated with the misuse of fertilizers. These secondary and cumulative effects have been observed in and on Rockledge’s natural and constructed stormwater conveyances and surface waters. Collectively, these water bodies are an asset critical to the environmental, recreational, cultural and economic well-being of Rockledge’s residents and the health of the public. Overgrowth of algae and vegetation hinder the effectiveness of flood attenuation provided by natural and constructed stormwater conveyances. Regulation of nutrients, including both phosphorus and nitrogen contained in fertilizer, will help improve and maintain water and habitat quality. Section 46.20. Definitions.: For this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Administrator means county manager or designee authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this Article. Application or apply means the actual physical deposit of fertilizer to turf, specialized turf, or landscape plants. Applicator means any person who applies fertilizer on turf and/or landscape plants in the City of Rockledge. Board means the City Council of the City of Rockledge, of Brevard County, Florida.

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Best management practices mean turf and landscape practices or combination of practices based on research, field-testing, and expert review, determined to be the most effective and practicable on-location means, including economic and technological considerations, for improving water quality, conserving water supplies and protecting natural resources. Brevard County approved best management practices training program means a training program approved pursuant to Section 403.9338, F.S., or any more stringent requirements set forth in this Article that includes the most current version of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s “Florida-friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries, 2008,” as revised, and approved by the administrator. Code enforcement officer, official, or inspector means any designated employee or agent of the City of Rockledge whose duty it is to enforce codes and ordinances enacted by the City of Rockledge. Commercial fertilizer applicator, except as provided in Section 482.1562(9), F.S., means any person who applies fertilizer for payment or other consideration to property not owned by the person or firm applying the fertilizer or the employer of the applicator. Fertilize, fertilizing, or fertilization means the act of applying fertilizer to turf, specialized turf, or landscape plants. Fertilizer means any substance or mixture of substances that contains one or more recognized plant nutrients and promotes plant growth, or controls soil acidity or alkalinity, or provides other soil enrichment, or provides other corrective measures to the soil. Guaranteed analysis means the percentage of plant nutrients or measures of neutralizing capability claimed to be present in a fertilizer. Institutional applicator means any person, other than a private, non-commercial or a commercial applicator (unless such definitions also apply under the circumstances), that applies fertilizer for the purpose of maintaining turf and/or landscape plants. Institutional Applicators shall include, but shall not be limited to, owners, managers or employees of public lands, schools,

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parks, religious institutions, utilities, industrial or business sites and any residential properties maintained in condominium and/or common ownership. Landscape plant means any native or exotic tree, shrub, or groundcover (excluding turf). Low maintenance zone means an area a minimum of ten (10) feet wide adjacent to surface waters which is planted and managed in order to minimize the need for fertilization, watering, mowing, etc. Person means any natural person, business, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, association, club, organization, and/or any group of people acting as an organized entity. Prohibited application period means the time period during which a Flood Watch or Warning, or a Tropical Storm Watch or Warning, or a Hurricane Watch or Warning is in effect for any portion of Brevard County, issued by the National Weather Service, or if heavy rain is likely. Restricted application period means June 1 to September 30. Saturated soil means a soil in which the voids are filled with water. Saturation does not require flow. For the purposes of this ordinance, soils shall be considered saturated if standing water is present or the pressure of a person standing on the soil causes the release of free water. Slow release, controlled release, timed release, slowly available, or water insoluble nitrogen means nitrogen in a form which delays its availability for plant uptake and use after application, or which extends its availability to the plant longer than a reference rapid or quick release product. Surface waters as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code) means waters on the surface of the earth, contained in bounds created naturally or artificially, including , the Atlantic Ocean, bays, bayous, sounds, estuaries, lagoons, lakes, ponds, impoundments, rivers, streams, springs, creeks, branches, sloughs, tributaries, canals, and ditches. Turf, sod, or lawn means a piece of grass-covered soil held together by the roots of the grass.

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Urban landscape means pervious areas on residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, highway rights-of-way, or other nonagricultural lands that are planted with turf or horticultural plants. For the purposes of this section, agriculture has the same meaning as in Section 570.02 F.S. Section 46.30.

Applicability.

This Ordinance shall be applicable to and shall regulate any and all applicators of fertilizer and areas of application of fertilizer within the incorporated areas of the City of Rockledge, Brevard County, unless such applicator is specifically exempted by the terms of this Ordinance from the regulatory provisions of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be prospective only, and shall not impair any existing contracts. Section 46.40.

Timing of fertilizer application.

No applicator shall apply fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus to turf and/or landscape plants during the prohibited application period, or to saturated soils. In addition, it is recommended that no fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus be applied to turf or landscape plants during the restricted application period, defined as June 1 to September 30. Section 46.50. Fertilizer free zone. Fertilizer shall not be applied within ten (10) feet of any surface waters, pond, stream, watercourse, lake, canal, or wetland as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code) or within 10 feet from the top of a seawall. If a deflector shield, drop spreader, or liquid applicator with a visible and sharply defined edge is used in these areas, a minimum of 3 feet shall be maintained. Newly planted turf and/or landscape plants may be fertilized in this Zone for a sixty (60) day period beginning 30 days after planting if needed to allow the plants to become well established. Caution shall be used to prevent direct deposition of nutrients into the water. The requirements of Section 46.40 above also apply to newly planted turf and landscape plants. Section 46.60. Low maintenance zone. A voluntary ten (10) foot low maintenance zone is strongly recommended, but not mandated, from any surface waters, pond, stream, watercourse, lake, wetland or from the top of a seawall.

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A swale/berm system is recommended for installation at the landward edge of this low maintenance zone to capture and filter runoff. No mowed or cut vegetative material should be deposited or left remaining in this zone or deposited in the water. Care should be taken to prevent the over-spray of aquatic weed products in this zone. Section 46.70. Fertilizer content and application rates. a. No fertilizer containing phosphorous shall be applied to turf or landscape plants in the City of Rockledge unless a soil or plant tissue deficiency is verified by a University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, approved testing methodology. In the case that a deficiency has been verified, the application of a fertilizer containing phosphorous shall be in accordance with the rates and directions provided by Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida Administrative Code. Deficiency verification shall be no more than 2 years old. However, recent application of compost, manure, or top soil shall warrant more recent testing to verify current deficiencies. b. The nitrogen content of fertilizer applied to turf or landscape plants within Rockledge shall contain at least 50% slow release nitrogen per guaranteed analysis label. c. Fertilizers applied to turf within Rockledge shall be formulated and applied at rates that are in accordance with requirements and directions provided by Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida Administrative Code, Labeling Requirements For Urban Turf Fertilizers. d. Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus shall not be applied before seeding or sodding a site, and shall not be applied for the first 30 days after seeding or sodding, except when hydro-seeding for temporary or permanent erosion control in an emergency situation (wildfire, etc.), or in accordance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for that site. Section 46.80. Application practices. a. Spreader deflector shields are required when fertilizing via rotary (broadcast) spreaders. Deflectors must be positioned such that fertilizer granules are deflected away from all

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impervious surfaces, fertilizer-free zones, surface waters and water bodies, including wetlands. b. Fertilizer shall not be applied, spilled, or otherwise deposited on any impervious surfaces. c. Any fertilizer applied, spilled, or deposited, either intentionally or accidentally, on any impervious surface shall be immediately and completely removed to the greatest extent practicable and either legally applied to turf or any other legal site, or returned to the original or other appropriate container. d. In no case shall fertilizer be washed, swept, or blown off impervious surfaces into stormwater drains, ditches, conveyances, or water bodies. Section 46.90. Management of grass clippings and vegetative matter. In no case shall grass clippings, vegetative material, and/or vegetative debris be washed, swept, or blown off into surface waters, stormwater drains, ditches, conveyances, watercourses, water bodies, wetlands, sidewalks or roadways. Any material that is accidentally so deposited shall be immediately removed to the maximum extent practicable. Section 446.100. Exemptions. The provisions set forth above in this Ordinance shall not apply to: a. bona fide farm operations as defined in the Florida Right to Farm Act, Section 823.14, Florida Statutes; b. any lands used for scientific research supported by an accredited institution of higher learning or a government entity, including, but not limited to, research on the effects of fertilizer use on urban stormwater, water quality, agronomics, or horticulture. Section 46.110. Training. a. Prior to January 1, 2014, all commercial and institutional applicators of fertilizer within the incorporated and unincorporated area of Brevard County, shall abide by and

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successfully complete the six-hour training program in the “Florida-friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries” offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the University of Florida Extension “Florida-Friendly Landscapes” program, or an approved equivalent. b. Private, non-commercial applicators are encouraged to follow the recommendations of the University of Florida IFAS Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program when applying fertilizers. Section 46.120.

Commercial and institutional applicators.

a. After December 31, 2013, all commercial applicators of fertilizer within the incorporated and unincorporated area of Brevard County, shall abide by and have successfully completed training and continuing education requirements in the “Florida-friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries”, offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the University of Florida IFAS “Florida-friendly Landscapes” program, or an approved equivalent program, prior to obtaining a business tax receipt for any category of occupation which may apply any fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants. Commercial fertilizer applicators shall provide proof of completion of the program to the Brevard County’s Tax Collector’s office upon application or renewal of business tax receipt. b. After December 31, 2013, all commercial applicators of fertilizer within the incorporated area of Rockledge, shall have and carry in their possession at all times when applying fertilizer, evidence of certification by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a commercial fertilizer applicator pursuant to Rule 5E-14.117(18), Florida Administrative Code. c. Institutional Applicators who apply fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants (including but not limited to residential lawns, golf courses, commercial properties, and multi-family and condominium properties) must ensure that at least one employee has a “Florida-friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries” training certificate prior to the business owner obtaining a business tax receipt. Owners for any category of occupation which may apply any fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants

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shall provide proof of completion of the program to the Brevard County’s Tax Collector’s Office. Section 46.130. Enforcement and monitoring. The provisions of this section may also be enforceable by proceedings before the Rockledge Code Enforcement Board, or by proceedings before the Rockledge Nuisance Abatement Board, or by suit for prohibitory or mandatory injunctive relief, or by any other lawful remedy existing at law or in equity for the enforcement of municipal ordinances. Funds generated by penalties imposed under this section shall be used by the City for the administration and enforcement of Section 403.9337, F.S., and the corresponding sections of this ordinance, and to further water conservation and nonpoint pollution prevention activities. Section 46.140.

Appeals.

Appeals relating to any administrative decision or determination concerning implementation or application of the provisions of this Division shall be filed in writing within 30 calendar days after the decision is rendered by the Administrator. Requests for appeals will be considered by the city manager. End of Exhibit “A”

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ROCKLEDGE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 4:30 p.m.

1.

CALL TO ORDER The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board met on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mike Cirimotich, Chairman E. Marilyn Bauer Dale Brown Karen Kuta, Vice Chairman Lilya McAtee

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Joe Hershey, Jr. excused

STAFF PRESENT:

Joseph Miniclier, City Attorney Jay Thakkar, Board Attorney Maddie Curtis, Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Clements, Building Official Deanna Pomichter, Recording Secretary

With a quorum present, Chairman Mike Cirimotich called the meeting to order. 2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting held November 8, 2012 Motion by Dale Brown to approve the Minutes and Attendance Record of the meeting on November 8, 2012. Seconded by Karen Kuta. All in favor. Motion carries.

3.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS None

4.

NEW BUSINESS A. 12-013 – Benji Hill – 990 Cardon Drive – Storing of dismantled household items, TV’s, appliances and other items in the driveway and front yard for the purpose of ‘scrapping’ or ‘junking’. Code Enforcement Officer Curtis stated that this property is a rental property and is currently under foreclosure proceedings. The City has received numerous complaints regarding junk and debris left out on the front yard that could be used for scrapping. Each time the complaint is received, a notice of violation is sent to the property owner and each time the property comes into compliance. This has become a reoccurring concern at this address. The property is currently in compliance.

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Jay Thakkar, Board Attorney, stated that although the property has been brought into compliance, the City is requesting that there be a finding of violation due to the fact that the same issue is repeated with no permanent solution. Discussion followed: Finding of Fact: Motion by Dale Brown that at there exists an accumulation of trash and debris at 990 Cardon Drive, which is in violation of the Rockledge Land Development Regulations when the Notice of Violation was sent. Seconded by Karen Kuta. All in favor. Motion carries. Conclusion of Law: Motion by Dale Brown that at 990 Cardon Drive, trash and debris has been allowed to accumulate in the front yard, which is in violation of the Rockledge Land Development Regulations Sections 57.43, and 57.47. Seconded by Karen Kuta. All in favor. Motion carries. Order: Motion by Dale Brown that the violations at 990 Cardon Dr, as stated, have been brought in compliance and no further action taken. Seconded by E. Marilyn Bauer. All in favor. Motion carries. 5.

ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.

Submitted by: ______________________ Recording Secretary Approved by: _______________________ Chairman

ROCKLEDGE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 4:30 p.m.

1.

CALL TO ORDER The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board met on Thursday, November 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT:

E. Marilyn Bauer Dale Brown Joe Hershey Karen Kuta, Vice Chairman Lilya McAtee

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Mike Cirimotich (excused)

STAFF PRESENT:

Joseph Miniclier, City Attorney Mitch Goldman, Board Attorney Maddie Curtis, Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Clements, Building Official Deanna Pomichter, Recording Secretary

With a quorum present, Vice Chairman Karen Kuta called the meeting to order. 2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting held September 13, 2012 Motion by Lily McAtee to approve the Minutes and Attendance Record of the meeting on September 13, 2012. Seconded by Dale Brown. All in favor. Motion carries.

3.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 12-010 – Southgate Rockledge Associates – Southgate Apartments – Failure to maintain required vegetative buffer. Board Attorney Goldman stated that the property is in compliance. B. 11-005 – Calvin and Mary Astwood – 1012 Martin Drive – Water meter was removed and the property is occupied and does not have legal water/sewer service. Board Attorney Goldman stated that the property is in compliance.

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NEW BUSINESS A. 10-007 and 11-004 – 1074 Coronado Drive – Request for reduction of liens Code Enforcement Officer Curtis briefly reiterated the previous code case and that the property is in compliance since the new owner purchased the property in a tax deed sale. She also stated that the City would like to see the house rebuilt and is willing to work with the new property owner. Building Official Clements stated the permit application was submitted. However, there were a number of minor items that would be need to be addressed and the city code now states that all new single family dwellings must have either a carport or garage. The property owner will need to finalize the design and resubmit the drawings and address all comments in order for the permit to be issued. Discussion followed: Motion by Dale Brown to grant an extension of the issuance of permit and the reduction lien of $2,000.00 until March 17, 2013. Seconded by E. Marilyn Bauer. All in favor. Motion carries.

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ADJOURN There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

Submitted by: ______________________ Recording Secretary Approved by: _______________________ Chairman

ROCKLEDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 6:30 p.m. 1.

CALL TO ORDER The Rockledge Board of Adjustment met on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT:

Duane Daski, Chairman Mark Amos Kenrick Bisnath Karen Harkness-Houser Robert J. LaMarr Robert M. Packard

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Colleen Stuart (Excused)

STAFF PRESENT:

Dennis Clements, Building Official Joseph Miniclier, City Attorney Laura Mulholland, Recording Secretary

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Daski at 6:30 p.m. with a quorum present. 2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES & ATTENDANCE RECORD – August 21, 2012 Motion by Robert Packard to approve the Minutes and Attendance Record of the August 21, 2012 meeting. Second by Karen Karkness-Houser. Motion carried unanimously.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS SE-12-02, Cit Small Business Lending Corp., 1504 S. Fiske Blvd. Building Official Dennis Clements explained that he would be presenting the item to the Board, since Planning Director Don Griffin was ill. Mr. Clements stated that the applicant was requesting a special exception to have up to 14 live-in residents in a community residential home. He advised that the Planning Commission had approved the rezoning of the property from R-2 to R-3, and that a site plan had been submitted. He referred to pages 7 and 9 of the agenda and discussed the location and layout of the residential home. He also reported that the Parking Board had approved the parking plan, including the use of crushed coquina instead of concrete. Robert LaMarr asked whether any area residents had expressed concerns, and Mr. Clements said that they had not. Mr. Clements then stated that the Planning Commission felt there would be less traffic than there had been with the previous use (a day care center), and that a community residential center was well suited for the location, and would be harmonious with the area. The Board had no questions for the applicant. Motion by Mark Amos that the requested special exception complies with the requirements of Section 23.20(B)(5)(a-f) of the City of Rockledge Land Development

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Regulations and should be granted. Seconded by Robert LaMarr. The motion carried unanimously. 4.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

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NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Board of Adjustment Meeting Time Change Chairman Daski said it would be difficult for him to get to the meeting before 6:30 pm, since he commuted from Deltona, and Robert LaMarr said a 6:30 pm meeting time would work for better for him too. Following brief discussion, it was decided through general consensus to leave the meeting time at 6:30 pm.

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ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:44 pm.

Submitted by:

Laura Mulholland Recording Secretary Approved by:

Duane Daski Chairman

ROCKLEDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.

1.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Rockledge City Council met in regular session on December 19, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. PRESENT:

Thomas J. Price Dr. Joe Lee Smith Richard K. Blake T. Patrick O’Neill Frank T. Forester E. Georgia Phillips Ted J. Hartselle Joseph E. Miniclier James P. McKnight Betsi Beatty Moist

Mayor Councilmember, Seat #1 Councilmember, Seat #2 Councilmember, Seat #3 Councilmember, Seat #4 Councilmember, Seat #5 Councilmember, Seat #6 City Attorney City Manager City Clerk

STAFF PRESENT:

David A. Henderson Dennis Clements Don R. Griffin Stephen H. Wilson Richard E. Allen Lionel A. Cote C. Kenneth Poole Alan M. LaDuke

Assistant City Manager Building Official Planning Director Community Advocate Fire Chief Interim Chief of Police Public Works Director Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Director

With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard K. Blake. 2.

INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman O’Neill.

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 December 5, 2012 Councilwoman Phillips moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 5, 2012; seconded by Councilman Smith. The motion carried unanimously (7).

5.

PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor Price

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1. 2012 Holiday Decoration Awards Mayor Price recognized Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Corley, whose home at 1230 Heritage Acres Boulevard was selected by The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement Board to receive the award for Holiday Home Decorations in the Traditional Category. The Corleys accepted the Certificate of Award and a 2012 Rockledge limited edition town ornament from Mayor Price. Mayor Price recognized Dave and Lisa Brady, whose home at 1096 Madrid Road was selected by The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement Board to receive the award for Holiday Home Decorations in the Contemporary Category. The Bradys accepted the Certificate of Award and a 2012 Rockledge limited edition town ornament from Mayor Price. Mayor Price recognized Renco Electronics, Inc., whose facility at 595 International Place was selected by The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement Board to receive the award for Holiday Business Decorations. John P. Rensing accepted the Certificate of Award and a 2012 Rockledge limited edition town ornament from Mayor Price. B. Rockledge Little League Rockledge Little League President Andy Finney addressed the Council regarding the Junior Division Baseball All Stars and their capture of the 32nd Annual Junior League World Series Championship this past summer. For their accomplishment, Rockledge Little League would like to present Championship rings to the coaches and players, and also to the City of Rockledge for display along with the Championship Trophy. Mayor Price accepted the ring on behalf of the City Council and then assisted President Finney in presenting rings to the coaches and players: Manager David Clanton, Coach Tom Hall, Coach Robbie Robedeau, Blake Beyel, Kevin Clanton, Michael Hall, Brady Martello, Jackson Parker, Drew Parrish, Trevor Payne, Justin Robedeau, Gavin Spinneweber and Mason Studstill. On behalf of the City Council, Chairman Blake expressed the Council’s pride, along with the rest of the community, in the accomplishment of these young men and thanked them for putting Rockledge on the map in such a positive light. At 6:22 p.m., Chairman Blake declared a five-minute recess; the meeting reconvened at 6:27 p.m. 6.

FINANCIAL / BUDGET REPORT – Month of November 2012 Councilwoman Phillips moved to be in receipt of the Financial/Budget Report for the month of November 2012; the motion was duly seconded and passed by unanimous vote (7).

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PUBLIC HEARINGS / ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution:

Supporting “Open for Business” Initiative

Mayor Price announced that he had participated in signing the Central Florida Regional Proclamation associated with this initiative, along with representatives from seven counties and 26 cities.

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Mayor Price offered Resolution No. 2012-723 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING CENTRAL FLORIDA'S "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE BUSINESS CLIMATE, GREAT SERVICE, JOB CREATION AND BUSINESS INVESTMENT” and moved to waive the reading and adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman Smith. Voting for the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Smith, Blake, O’Neill, Forester, Phillips, and Hartselle. The motion passed by unanimous vote (7). B. Resolution:

Adopting Amended Rockledge Investment Policy Statement

Councilwoman Phillips offered Resolution No. 2012-724 entitled “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF ROCKLEDGE INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT TO ADD THE RENTAL FACILITIES FUND TO THE STATEMENT AND TO CHANGE THE DEPOSITORY PROVISIONS GOVERNING CITY FUNDS TO COMPLY WITH STATE REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE” and moved to waive the reading and adopt the resolution; seconded by Councilman O’Neill. Voting for the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Smith, Blake, O’Neill, Forester, Phillips, and Hartselle. The motion passed by unanimous vote (7). 8.

REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A. Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, Minutes of Meeting on November 28, 2012 Councilwoman Phillips moved to be in receipt of the minutes of the following meetings:   

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners on November 28, 2012 Council Public Works & Utilities Committee on November 29, 2012 Planning Commission on December 4, 2012

and to consider independently any recommendations contained therein; seconded by Mayor Price. The motion passed unanimously (7). 1. Recommendation:

Chair and Vice Chair of Agency Board for 2013

...that Ken Zeszutko remain as Chair and Anthony Salorio remain as Vice Chair. Mayor Price moved to accept the recommendation; seconded by Councilwoman Phillips. The motion passed without objection (7). B. Council Public Works & Utilities Committee, Minutes of Meeting on November 29, 2012 – See item 8 A C. Planning Commission, Minutes of Meeting on December 4, 2012 – See item 8 A 1. Recommendation:

Backyard Chickens in Residential Zoning

...approval of the ordinance drafted by Staff, and Staff’s recommendation that

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chickens be considered as pets, and that there be a limitation of four pets per household. Planning Director Griffin reported that the matter was returned to the Planning Commission as directed. The Commission made amendments to the proposed ordinance relating to life safety issues and issuance of advisories by any qualified agency, location of henhouse structures on lots, HOAs have an option to approve, requirements for areas without an HOA, requirements for properties not within a platted subdivision, limit of four (4) pets per residence, to be reviewed by Staff after one year with return of a report to City Council. City Attorney Miniclier advised that, unlike the City of Rockledge, Brevard County has an agricultural zoning category and requires a minimum lot size of 1/2 acre. He described this issue as a slippery slope and cautioned the Council to carefully consider potential ramifications, noting that the City’s ordinances are currently clean and clear, there is no agricultural zoning available, and approval will be opening door to a demand for other types of pets, as well as associated litigation. Mayor Price concurred with City Attorney Miniclier’s statements, adding that he is supportive of backyard chickens, but realizes that approval will place an additional burden on Staff. Additionally, according to information provided by Erin Cross, backyard chickens make great pets. At this time, Chairman Blake allowed comment from interested parties. Addressing the Council in support of the effort were: •

Margaret Goudelock, 4975 Pinewood Place, Cocoa, Florida. Objects to the requirement for neighborhood approval.



Erin Cross, 961 Bellaire Lane, Rockledge, Florida. Also objects to the requirement for signatures from neighbors.



Rozlyn Pell, age 8, 23 Barton Avenue, Rockledge, Florida



Colyn Pell, 23 Barton Avenue, Rockledge, Florida

Councilwoman Phillips reported findings from her own independent research that exposure to chicken droppings results in several diseases; she has an 82 page report on poultry diseases that affect humans and other animals. She will not be voting for this, she feels it is not a good thing for Rockledge and is concerned with property rights. City Attorney Miniclier referred to the requirement for review after one year, which on its face is rather disingenuous; once allowed, elimination will prompt litigation from those claiming vested rights. Councilman Hartselle initiated discussion with Planning Director Griffin concerning the review process and sunset provisions in other regulation areas. City Attorney Miniclier noted that Councilwoman Phillips has touched on an area not previously discussed – the City’s responsibility relating to health and safety measures. He emphasized the need to take a long, hard look to consider special problems before any approval is given.

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Councilman Hartselle related his understanding that chickens can be inoculated against disease, which is effective for the lifetime of the chicken; comments disputing Councilwoman Phillips’ research were also received from Margaret Goudelock. Considerable additional discussion took place concerning the one-year review period versus sunset provisions and concerns with lot sizes; implementation and details were also labeled as concerns. Councilman O’Neill expressed that the requirement for signatures from 25% of the residents in a subdivision seems reasonable. He feels input is needed from others, particularly those not interested in or opposed to keeping backyard chickens. •

Duane Daski, 1045 Pelican Lane, Rockledge, Florida, expressed his opposition. Having lived on a farm as a child, he recalls that the coop was situated far away from the house due to smell and noise; even four chickens will produce smell and noise. He understands the property rights issue, but his own rights stop and start at his neighbor’s property line. Mr. Daski bought his home in an area to avoid such things – the choice is simple, either live in the city or live in the country.

Mayor Price move forward with recommendation of the Planning Commission, including the one-year trial period; seconded by Councilman Smith. Councilwoman Phillips read aloud other health advice relating to chickens and bacteria, such as washing hands, use of alcohol based sanitizer, do not eat or drink when around chickens, do not own chickens if you have children less than 5 years of age. Councilman O’Neill requested that the Clerk contact Florida Today Newspaper or provide a press release about the public hearing on this issue. He feels we need to make publicize in order to get input. Voting FOR the motion: Mayor Price and Councilmembers Smith, Blake O’Neill and Hartselle. Voting AGAINST the motion: Councilmembers Forester and Phillips. The motion passed by a vote of 5 to 2. Councilman Forester recommends that the Council specify a time period before the ordinance sunsets, rather than providing for a review period. He also has questions relating to the permitting process, what are the parameters for requiring pets to be registered/tagged, etc. City Attorney Miniclier will contact Brevard County, as well as the City of Melbourne, about their requirements and return with the information; the ordinance will be drafted according to the recommendation as approved by the Council, which can be modified before the ordinance is adopted. 2. Recommendation:

LDR Revision, Part IV, Sec. 46.00, Fertilizer Application Requirements

...that the City be compliant with the EPA’s guidelines and adopt the County’s fertilizer requirements and participate in every way it can to educate the public on the virtues of fertilizing at the appropriate times, in the appropriate

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amounts, and not over-fertilizing and creating horrible algae blooms in our otherwise pristine natural estuaries. Planning Director Griffin provided an overview of the information provided to the Planning Commission, noting the credits to be received by the City by meeting or reducing maximum load projections for Nitrogen and Phosphorous, in addition to financial savings relating to prohibition of fertilizer application. City Manager McKnight explained that this recommendation was made prior to recent action taken by Brevard County. For the past 23 years, the City has done an incredible amount of work on its stormwater program, and has done much with stormwater facilities. The time has come where individual citizens can help now by participating with limitations on fertilizer. Our investment, coupled with what still needs to be done, requires us to go beyond and include requirements for the wet season ban on fertilizer application and 50% reduction in nitrogen. Discussion took place concerning the need to adopt requirements as soon as possible or wait until the rewrite of the LDR is presented, which will include the recommended regulations. According to Planning Director Griffin, waiting will allow an educational component be realized prior to adoption and subsequent enforcement. City Manager McKnight feels it is critical to move forward now with a separate ordinance. •

Mary Sphar, 819 Heron Road, Cocoa, Florida, voiced the importance of the health of the lagoon, and she applauds the City for its consideration of this action. She supports the recommendation of the Planning Commission and that of City Manager McKnight.

Following discussion on the desirable components, Councilman Forester moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation, with the addition of requirements to include rainy season ban on fertilizing between June 1 and September 30, and to include the slow-release 50% nitrogen fertilizer requirement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Price and passed without objection (7). 9. 10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None CONSENT BUSINESS Councilwoman Phillips moved for approval of the consent business item: A. Adjustment to 2013 Candidate Qualifying Period The motion was duly seconded and passed without objection (7).

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NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Travel Authorization, 2013 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials, January 25-27 in Ocala, Florida It was confirmed that Councilmen O’Neill and Hartselle are interested in attending this Institute session.

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Councilwoman Phillips moved for approval of the requested travel; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed unanimously (7). B. Action Item: Task Order 016, Amendment 01, Fiske/Eyster Intersection Improvements (Atkins) Councilman Forester moved to approve the task order presented by Atkins; seconded by Mayor Price. The motion passed unanimously (7). 12.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no petitions, remonstrances or communications.

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REPORTS A. City Manager Reports •

The Goals and Objections booklets for 2013 were distributed to the Mayor and City Council.



Meeting Reminders Council Police & Fire Committee, Jan. 9th at 5:30 Council Public Works & Utilities Committee, Jan 22nd at 5:30 Council Finance & Budget Committee, Jan 31st at 5:30



Holiday Office Closings Public Works & Wastewater Treatment Departments will close at 2:00 pm on Christmas & New Year’s Eves; All other department will remain open until 3:00 p.m.



Out of State City Manager McKnight will be out of state over the holidays, leaving Christmas Day and returning New Year’s Day.



Dick Blake Park Dedication The dedication ceremony has been scheduled for Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.

B. City Attorney Litigation Report Mayor Price moved to be in receipt of the City Attorney Litigation Report dated December 3, 2012; seconded by Councilman Forester. The motion passed without objection (7). •

Chairman Blake invited everyone on the dais to share a one or two word description of their wish for the coming Christmas season. City Clerk Moist = Good Health to All City Attorney Miniclier = Peace Councilman Hartselle = Peace, Hope and Joy Councilwoman Phillips = Peace throughout the world

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City Manager McKnight = Hope Mayor Price = that our Chairman remains healthy so he can continue to lead us Councilman Smith = Healthy Holiday Season Councilman Forester = Healing for those in Connecticut Councilman O’Neill = Hope Councilman Blake = Peace and Good Will to all Mankind 14.

ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Chairman Blake declared the meeting to be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

__________________________________________ Council Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk

THE ROCKLEDGE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT (TREE) BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. 1.

CALL TO ORDER PRESENT: Susan Davis, Cynthia DeSiena, Carole McCormick, Marti Rich, Sandy Sharpe, David Straughn and Pam Shoemaker ABSENT: Jill LaVista (excused) Lilya McAtee (excused) Guest: NONE With a quorum present the meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by Chairman Straughn.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Carole McCormick, seconded by Susan Davis, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 8, 2012, Motion Passes.

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REPORTS A. Chair – Chairman Straughn personally thanked Rene LaMarr and the Members for the great job they did at Light-Up-Rockledge. Members were pleased with the number of spectators. B. Beautification – NO REPORT C. Standing Committees 1. Neighborhood / Membership- NO REPORT 2. Clubs and Organizations – NO REPORT 3. Business and Public Properties – NO REPORT

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OLD BUSINESS - NONE

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NEW BUSINESS Holiday Home/Business Decoration Contest Judging At 6:27 p.m. Chairman Straughn and members present departed to judge nominated homes & businesses. At 8:28 p.m. members reconvened at City Hall and selected the winner in the following categories: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Corley of 1230 Heritage Acres Boulevard won in the Traditional Category. Dave & Lisa Brady of 1096 Madrid Road won in the Contemporary Category. Renco Electronics, Inc. of 595 International Place won in the Business Category.

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COMMUNICATIONS~ NONE

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ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

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The next regular meeting will be January 10, 2013 Submitted by: Rene LaMarr, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: David Straughn, Chairman

DECEMBER 13, 2012