Town of Melbourne Beach  REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING COMMUNITY CENTER - 509 OCEAN AVENUE  March 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  MINUTES  Commission Members: Mayor Wyatt Hoover Vice Mayor Joyce Barton Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Commissioner Marivi Walker StaffMembers:  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Town Attorney Cliff Repperger Finance Manager Jennifer Kerr Building Official Robert Bitgood Fire Chief Gavin Brown Police Chief Melanie Griswold Public Works Director' Tom Davis Town Clerk. Amber Brown    1. Callt to Order  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Town Clerk Amber Brown conducted a roll call Commission Members Present Vice Mayor Joyce Barton Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Commissioner Marivi Walker Commission Members Absent Mayor Wyatt Hoover  StaffMembers Present Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Town Attorney Clifford Repperger Building Official Robert Bitgood Public Works Foreman Sean Hasner Fire Chief Gavin Brown Public Works Director Tom Davis Town Clerk Amber Brown  3. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Vice Mayor Joyce Barton led the Pledge of Allegiance  4-PablieComments  Public Comment was moved to item 8 ofthe agenda  5. Approval ofthe. Agenda  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about changing the order oft the agenda tot thei following and taking the proclamations out of new business and having them as a separate category and correcting the address on the Consent Agenda Item B to 401 Atlantic St.  Approval of Agenda Proclamations Consent. Agenda Public Comment Public Hearings New Business Staff. Reports Commission Comments Action Items  Corey Runte made a motion to approve the agenda as proposed; Commissioner  Marivi Walker seconded; Motion carried 4-0.  6. Proclamations    A. Consideration of Proclamation recognizing January 2023 as National Human  Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton presented a Proclamation recognizing January 2023 as B. Consideration of Proclamation recognizing April 2023 as Water Conservation Vice Mayor Joyce Barton presented a Proclamation recognizing April 2023 as  National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.  Month  Water Conservation Month.  7. Consent Agenda  A. Approval oft the Regular Town Commission Meeting Minutes February 15, 2023 B. Approval ofthe site plan for 410 401 Atlantic St - Garage addition C. Approval oft the site plan for 214 Surf Rd - Building addition D. Approval ofthe site plan for 210 Second Ave - Cabana accessory structure E. Approval oft the site plan for 320 Avenue. A - Garage accessory structure  Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about an issue with 320. Avenue. A regarding a vehicle being able to access the garage due toi the steps from the primary structure.  Commissioner Sherri Quarrie moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a condition specific to Item E320 Avenue A that the steps doi not infringe upon the car egress; Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded; Motion carried 4-0.  8. Public Comments  After being acknowledged by the Vice Mayor, members of the public should state their name and address for the record. The Commission encourages citizens toj prepare their comments in advance. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Commission on any topic(s) related to' Town business, not on the Agenda.  Public Comment was moved to after the consent agenda.  Erica Kesilman 502 Banyan Way  Erica Kesilman spoke about being here on behalfoft fthe conscious learners group that meets in Ryckman. Park. Thegroup adopted the area inj frontofthe Community Center to contribute to the beautification of the park. Recently they were informed that the area they adopted is being taken back by the Town. They are here to get more clarity on why and how they can continue to give back to the community. Erica provided Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about the' Town hiring al landscaper and he was directed to take over the front area, but there are other areas that can be adopted. The areas around Town Hall will be taken care ofl by thel landscape employee.  several letters that the kids in the group made.    Brian Mackie 2203 AtlanticSt  Brian Mackie spoke about the shooting that took place at Spessard Holland Beach Park. This was a life sqfety event and he is freighted and upset and desperate. Even though the partygoers accessed the beach from Spessard Holland North they set up sun canopies, generators, a sound system, and large speakers inj front ofthe Breakers inside Town limits. There were hundreds ofkids there. Hez was on the beach and could smell hashish, marijuana, and beer and would have been there during the shooting if hec didn'to decide tos go to dinner. There were cars parked all over the grass, cars racing down thei roadwith kids hanging out thez windows. He spoke with an officer on a quad watching the party and asked him to do something to stop the noise and kids running all over the dunes and doing their business in the dunes and the officer said there was nothing he can do. Brian Mackie asked to please coordinate with the Brevard County Council and the Brevard County Sherriff's sO an incident like this never happens to  them again.  Amy Rickman 303 Sunset  Amy Rickman spoke about being present with. Karen Lucas and Sheryl. Davis on behalf ofthe Daughters ofthe American Revolution about their request to place a sign at the First Ave beach access. They spoke about the sign being about dune conservation SO they would like iti near the dune rather than in a kiosk. Since they originally requested this there have been two new signs put up at the First Ave Beach Access. One says Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about making a strong effort about the number of signs because of the complaints from residents and guests about the quantity of public and private signs around town. Residents might be very sensitive to having non-  please keep offthe dune.  municipal signage around public parks and beaches.  Amy Cunningham 2203.Atlantic: St  Amy Cunningham spoke about the party last weekend that overflowed into the Town fMelbourne. Beach. She is very appreciative ofour Police, but askedo as residents what they can do to get ahead ofthings like this. When thej first shot happened a swarm of  kids ran to their building knocking on doors.  Todd. Kasik 2007Neptune  Todd Kasik: spoke about Oak. Street has become a ZOO. The volume of traffic, speed, and type oftraffic. Try to keep people on A1A, put up a sign that says no through trafficor residents only. Oak Street used to be a good: speed trap, but it's not any more he would like it to be. Nature of the traffic = construction trucks and commercial vehicles barreling down Oak Street. He askedfor more. signage andi more law enforcement.    Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about having the same concerns but being surprised by the speed trailer data which shows the average speed was less than the speed limit.  Pat. Zabinski 1500 Pine  Pat Zabinski spoke about making Second through Sixth Ave beach accesses residents  only because residents go down there and there is noj parking.  9. Public Hearing  A. Second reading of proposed Ordinance 2023-01 - Landscaping and Trees Section Town Attorney Clifford Repperger- - second reading of Ordinance 2023-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING; APPENDIX "A" OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MELBOURNE BEACH, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 9A REGARDING LANDSCAPING AND TREES; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 9A-4, PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CUTTING DOWN TREE; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 9A-5, APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; REVIEW OF APPLICATION; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 9A-6, ON-SITE INSPECTION; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 9A-7, MINIMUM TREE PLANTINGS; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 9A-10, EXCEPTIONS; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 9A-12, PENALTY; AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 7A, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 7A-53, FENCES AND WALLS; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 7A-58, VISION CLEARANCE AT CORNERS; PROVIDING A CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about thel background oft this ordinance.  9Aand Fences and Walls 7A-53 and 7A-58  SEVERABILITY/NTERPRPRETATION PROVIDING AN ADOPTION SCHEDULE.  CLAUSE;  PROVIDING  FOR  Town Attorney Clifford Repperger spoke about the changes being madeafter thei first reading are highlighted in yellow. There are four recommendations from the planning and zoning deliberations that are included in the agenda memo but are: not included in the Ordinance that is in the agenda packet. The recommendations are: Amend proposed Section 9A-7(c)tor remove the sentence, Any trees that are removed for new construction shall be replaced by the same or similar Amend the Ordinance toinclude an amendment to Section 1A-3 which would provide a definition of "Tree Density" based on the measure of trees per Amend proposed Section 9A-12, Penalty, to remove the phrase "or similar  species."  square foot ofal lot's pervious area.  trees."    Amend Section 7A-53 (9) to require the last 25 feet of any fences or walls abutting the waterfront or beach to be reduced in height from six (6) feet to Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about the first three recommendations were considered after being brought up at the first reading of the ordinance, and the last  four (4) feet to protect neighboring riparian site lines.  recommendation is not applicable.  Commissioner Corey Runte moved to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance 2023-01 Landscaping and Trees Section 9A and Fences and Walls 7A- 53 and 7A-58 as presented; Commissioner Sherri Quarrie seconded; Motion  carried 4-0.  B. Second reading of proposed Ordinance 2023-02 - Second Kitchens Town Attorney Clifford Repperger - second reading of Ordinance 2023-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING; APPENDIX "A" OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MELBOURNE BEACH, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION 1A-3 TO ADD THE DEFINITION FOR KITCHEN OR KITCHEN FACILITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 7A REGARDING SECOND KITCHENS; SPECIFICALLY AMENDINGSECTION7A-31,SECTION7A-32, AND SECTION 7A-33 TO PERMIT SECOND KITCHENS IN 1-RS, 2-RS, AND 3-RS ZONING DISTRICTS; CREATING SECTION 7A-72 TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR SECOND KITCHENS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A CODIFICATION: PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND  SEVERABILITYINTERPRETATION PROVIDING AN ADOPTION SCHEDULE.  CLAUSE;  PROVIDING  FOR  Roger Newell 506 Colony  Roger spoke about allowing a second kitchen when we have SO many illegal, unlicensed, uninspected short-term rentals in this Town is a disaster. Owners that live elsewhere and claim no responsibility. Understands a lot ofpeople's hands are tied because of the State, but ift this Town doesn't show residents they are serious about keeping this little Town wonderful we are in big trouble. Allowing a second kitchenforan muliyenerationalfamily then they move out and thei next owner could Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about this not being for multiple families. It is for Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about this being worked on: for months and those concerns were seriously thought about and taken into consideration. There are provisions in this Ordinance such as the requirement to have a homestead  turn it into a multiple-family rental. multigenerational families.  exemption.    Vice MayorJoyce Barton spoke about thel background history oft this Ordinance. Town Attorney Clifford Repperger spoke about there being a number of conditions that are designed to limit rentals such as the requirement to maintain a homestead exemption. At the first reading toi the Planning and Zoning Board, one concern that was brought up was if the second kitchen would change from a single-family to a multifamily. The Town Commission requested the Town Planner review the concern, sothe Ordinance with the' Town Planners' response was brought backtothe Planning and Zoning Board which approved the Ordinance with a 3-2 vote. The Town Planner Corey O'Gorman did not feel it would change a single-family dwelling  toam multifamily.  Commissioner Corey) Runte moved toapprove the second readingofthe proposed Ordinance 2023-02 for second kitchens: Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded;  Motion carried 4-0. 10. Old Business 11. New Business  New Business Items A and B were: moved to Item 6 on the agenda  A-Cemsidemtion-df.Pramao-regaiing-amuyosen B-New-Busines-iem-wumodiuialieheprowiafiliefthegemda,befemethe  rafielmgAwarenesandPevemtonMonth  consentagenda:  C. Consideration of a special event permit application  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about Patrick Zabinski wanting to hold a memorial service in the Park for his brother. Due to the number of possible attendees, it surpasses thet threshold forai facility rental so it would require as special Patrick Zabinski spoke about turning in all of the required paperwork and insurance, ordering additional trash cans, and anything else they need to do they  event permit.  will.  Commissioner Corey Runte moved to accept the special event permit application for the Zabinski Family as presented; Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded;  Motion carried 4-0.  D. Consideration oft thei installation of a Clean-Up Station at Ocean Park  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about receiving an email from Casie Farrell askingifthey could install a Clean-Up Station at Ocean Park consisting ofa  post with buckets.    Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about being open to the idea, but our goal is to reduce sign pollution, but it would serve a physical purpose to collect physical Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about not liking how it looks and the wind would Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about welcoming the teens to come to our beaches and be in charge of collecting the garbage rather than leaving it up to the residents. Applaud the effort, but we could uset their energyi in a different way. Commissioner Marivi Walker spoke about not being in favor ofit as presented.  pollution.  blow thel buckets away.  E. Consider approving the new contract for Computer Experts  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about receiving an updated contract from Computer Experts which has not been updated since May 2018. Ati that time there were 36 computing devices that Computer Experts were responsible for, now we have 64. They have been extremely helpful to us. The increase would be $823 per month which equates to an annual increase from 2018 to 2023 of $206.00 per. year Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about Computer Experts being very helpful and Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about almost doubling our devices, but they Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about having a good experience with them, and the dollar per device did in fact decrease from $49.00 to $36.00 per device, SO he  fort the past 4. years.  that cyber security is a huge threat these days.  are: not doubling the fees so the dollar per device is less now.  isin favor of the contract renewal.  Commissioner Sherri Quarrie made a motion to renew the contract with Computer Experts based on thesontractpresented: Commissioner Marivi Walker  seconded; Motion carried 4-0.  F. Consideration of request for reduction of code enforcement fine CEB 2019-CE-054 Town Attorney Clifford Repperger spoke about the code enforcement case from December 5, 2019, forthei installation of a fence at 419 Ocean Unit #203 withouta permit. The Code Enforcement Board approved a $25.00 per day fine which started to accrue on January 5, 2020, until December 5, 2022. The total fine amount is $26,675.00. On March 1st the Town received a Request for Reduction or Waiver of Fine amount. Because this case wasi first heard by the Code Enforcement Board prior to the transition to the Special Magistrate it was appropriate to bring Dennis Fairbanks spoke about being the Attorney representing Jorge and Manuel Triana the owners of the property. The fine is for failure to obtain a permit for a  the request directly to the' Town Commission.    very small fence. The fine has bloomed from $25.00 per day to $26,000.00. His clients say they were unaware ofthe violation because there was at tenant theret that installed the fence and did not inform them that this was going on. Consider the various factors and put the fine into context. They became aware of the violation in December 2022 when there was a lien search done and this came up. At that point, they immediately removed the violating fence which cost about $100.00. The certified mail was signed for by his wife and she did not give him the mail. There are numerous factors and this is a very small and somewhat insignificant violation. They weren't aware that this little fence would become a problem. As soon as they became aware they acted on iti immediately. They aski the Commission to consider what their affidavit and statement says and what they say is plausible. Why would they want to allow the $25.00 per day fine to goon for two years when they could have fixed the issue for $100.00. Asked that the fine be reduced to Vice Mayor Joyce Barton asked about when the owners become aware oft the issue Dennis Fairbanks spoke about the owners becoming aware when there was a lien search done in December 2022 on another unit and this lien came up and within a week the fence was taken down. The certified letter was signed by his wife and Mr. Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about when they found out about thel lien why wasn'tthe answer toj pay thel lien toi make it go away. Theonly way to remove a lien is to pay it. The' Town did everything it could to notify the LLC. She is not in favor of doing this when an LLC is coming to our Town to make a profit which is welcomed, but then to ask the Town to reduce the fee, sO it doesn'tcut into their profit. No matter what type of fence was put in it violated the building code and was assessed a fine based on the fine structure which wasn't paid for three years. Dennis Fairbanks spoke about the placement of the fence did not violate the code itjust violated the code for not having a] permit. He asked what expenses the' Town incurred related to this violation. Is the purpose to be punitive or to encourage people to follow the rules? Given the small nature of this violation, he asked that Commissioner Corey Runte asked how many units they own. As a landlord that visits the property multiple times a month did they ask the tenant if they got permission to install the fence or ask to see the building permit. Has the same Manuel Triana spoke about owning 10 units and the other 18 units are private owners and they have never had any problems with permits for 18 years. They thought a fence ofless than four feet would not require a permit. Had they known the fence needed a permit they would not have allowed the $25.00 per day fine to go on. The notice was posted on the door of the unit and the tenant tooki it down. The tenant in that unit has been the same for three years. Had they known about the violation they would have told the tenant to take thei fence out.  something reasonable rather than punitive.  and how.  Triana says he never received it.  the Town Commission consider reducing the fine.  tenant lived there for the three years that the fine was accruing?    Jorge Triana spoke about if he saw the fine initially they would have fixed it Commissioner Corey Runte asked about how much the' Town isi in for this case. Town Attorney Clifford Repperger spoke about the' Town being roughly $2,500.00 in. The ultimate goal of code enforcement is to get compliance not to be punitive. A $25.00 per day fine is reasonable, the notice was done correctly, but thisi is nota life safety situation. Every case is different and has its own set of facts and should be looked at on its own merit. Itis very common in other jurisdictions to hear and consider reductions on fine amounts. Iti is completely up tot the' Town Commission on what they would like to do and determine what a reasonable fine is. Commissioner Marivi Walker spoke about not liking the 26 thousand dollar fine, Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about there being some degree of negligence and Commissioner Sherri Quarrie: spoke about duei tot the climate oft this Town thereare Mr. Triana spoke about not knowing a little fence would need a permit.  immediately to avoid the fine.  but she does not like the precedence it would set.  poor management.  alotofLLC owners here and the precedence it would set.  Commissioner Sherri Quarrie made a motion tol let the fine stand;  Motion failed for lackofas second  Commissioner Marivi Walker made a motion to allow the fine to be reduced to something more reasonable based on the facts as outlined in the Request for Reduction and the Request for Reduction Worksheet to $10,000.00;  Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about this being difficult because this is total negligence or lack of communication. Asal landlord, it is your responsibility. The fact that his wife opened the letter and didn't tell him about it is not the Towns problem. Three years is a long time and he is not in favor of any fine reduction  greater than 25%.  Commissioner Corey Runte seconded the motion with an amendment ofa max reduction of 25% for a fine amount of $20,006.25: Commissioner Marivi Walker approved the amendment to her motion; Motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner  Sherri Quarrie dissenting. 12.Staff Reports  A. Town Attorney Report  Town Attorney Clifford Repperger spoke about the increased density issue related tos south beaches that was been brought up at the last Town Commission Workshop    which is only for one property that is 1.7 acres and they wanted tol build an  additional residential unit.  Commissioner Corey Runte made a motion to approve Mayor Hoover signinga letter of support declining any Comp Plan amendments or code changes proposed by the County, Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded, motion carried  4-0  B. Town Manager Report  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about the purchase of dangerous rip current signs for each crossover due toi the number of drownings and near drownings in the area which you will havei to walk to thel left or right oft the sign to godown to thel beach. Brevard County is in charge of all oft the lifeguards SO Fire Chief Gavin Brown has been working with them and the other beachside fire Fire Chief Gavin Brown spoke about meeting with the other beachside agencies to see what can be done. They are. looking into year-round lifeguards. He is working with thel lifeguards in our: zone toj put a sign up during the day at the water linei to mark the standing rip currents. He is speaking with the lifeguards about the feasibility ofl lifeguards doing preventative: measures by driving up and down the beaches to educate the public. The lifeguards throughout the state are critically understaffed, and Brevard County has forgone staffing Spessard Holland South in order to staff Ocean Ave. The beachside agencies are banning together for coverage, sO Melbourne Beach is now going to cover from the Pineda to thei inlet. There is another big meeting coming up that will include the police. Prevention is what is needed, sO they are. looking at different ideas such as beach patrols that educate the public but don'tenter the water. There was also a comment about having the volunteers be out there full-time, and the issue is that the volunteer firefighters have full-time jobs to support themselves SO to staff thel beach Monday through Friday would be extremely challenging. When there are: incidents like this past Friday's drowning there were eight members that left their paying jobs to be out there for seven hours searching. That's the level of commitment the volunteers have that they are willing to doi that, but to commit to taking time off ofwork on regular bases would not be sustainable. That being said they have in thej past had volunteers go out at the lifeguards' request ift there is a day that is especially dangerous. There was a weekend when the conditions were extreme and they did have volunteers go out and stafft the beach with the ATV: and Jet Ski. Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about there being quite al bit of money from Ocean Ave Parking rollover from last year; the Town could pay people to do beach patrols such as Surf Riders. They wouldn't go out to rescue anyone, but they would be familiar with the water and be able toi recognize dangerous situations. Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about liking thei idea ofal beach ranger and having  departments.  them be identified as such sO they are not confused as lifeguards.    Fire ChiefGavin Brown spoke about thel beach rangers should not be using the Police or Fire. ATVs, so people do not confuse them with emergency responders. Commissioner Corey Runte spoke about liking the approach, but does not want to lose site thati it ist the County's responsibility and the County Commission needs to step up. Iflifeguards could make a good living wage without needing to go to college more people would do it. The County gets the tourism bed night tax and Fire Chief Gavin Brown spoke about looking into the bed tax and there is something in the statute that prevents the County from spending it on personnel. The cost of operating the Ocean Ave tower year-round would be roughly $200,000 to $250,000. That cost is for two lifeguards there seven days a week and an ATV with one supervisor going back and forth along Melbourne Beach. Cocoa Beach already has a Beach Ranger program, and Satellite Beach is looking intoi it. The Commissioner Sherri Quarrie asked Fire Chief Gavin Brown to elaborate on the collaboration with FWC and the other law enforcement agencies, and ift there would be a way for thel beach ranger tol be proactive with situations like thej party that the Fire Chief Gavin Brown spoke about when incidents like these happen there area lot of different agencies that are involved and they all have different ways of communication. Police and Fire have different radios or different channels they communicate on. The beach ranger would not be there to enforce things, but they Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about thej people in the area needing to call 911 when they feel a situation is escalating. The Town can alsoincrease the parking fee at Ocean Parki to offset expenses toi make sure the people that are there Fire Chief Gavin Brown spoke about thei idea of the Commission writing a formal  gets to decide how it's spent.  best solution is year-round lifeguards.  Breakers residents spoke about.  can notify the police department.  ares safe.  letter to the County Commissioners.  C. Town Clerk Report No additions D. Departmental Reports 1. Building Department  Building Official Robert Bitgood spoke about thel building department being  busy and working on more public education.  2. Code Enforcement    Building Official Robert Bitgood spoke about having interviews, but the position  iss still open.  3. Public Works Department  Public Works Director Tom Davis spoke about the street signs being about 95% installed. The old post office renovations are getting close. He and the' Town Manager have planned a walking route behind the pavilions and put about 50% oft the coquina rock down. Finished building a free book box that is a miniature Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about the Osprey nest that FPL knocked down.  Town Hall.  She has a contact that builds platforms for Osprey.  4. Police Department No additions 5. Fire Department No additions 6. Finance Department  Commissioner Corey Runte made a motion to approve the finance report as presented; Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded; Motion carried 4-0.  13.Town Commission Comments A. General Comments received.  Commissioner Corey Runte asked about the award Chief Melanie Griswold Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about Senator Debbie Mayfield recognizing Chief Griswold for her 20-plus years of service in Law Enforcement. Vice Mayor Joyce Barton spoke about Commissioner Corey Runte being on the front cover of the Melbourne Beach magazine. Regarding Space Coast League of Cities, going into advocacy time. She spoke about SB170 which refers tor re- advertisement costs. Thej priorities are short-term rentals, low-impact development, coastal control measures, complete streets, home rule, affordable housing, insurance crisis, hardening of utilities, cyber security, Indian River Lagoon funding, etc. From Transportation and Planning Organization, thel bright line is going to start coming through. The. A1A improvements are on schedule. Town Attorney Clifford Repperger spoke about SB170 and a case where a municipality passed an ordinance on second reading. They advertised for the initial second reading date and at the meeting, they continued the hearing to the    next meeting. They did not re-advertise the new date. Years later a resident contested the ordinance and the court decided that based on the language that you are required to notice the second reading since they didn'tnotice the new: meeting date thej passing of that ordinance was invalid. This billi is to fix this. Building Official Robert Bitgood spoke about bills that will probably pass that will affect thel building department as far as how much time the building department has to do plan review. Currently, once thel building department has all ofthe paperwork they have thirty days to review thej permit. Ifit thel bill passes the building department will only have one to three days to review it. Ifit does not get reviewed in time then iti is considered issued and the permit fees are: reduced. Commissioner Sherri Quarrie spoke about the massive seaweed coming this way Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about it being turtle season sO no  and the possibility of using thet tractor. equipment can be on the beach. B. Review of Commission Action Item List  Closed  DAR Sign Placement Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about putting the rotary sign and DAR sign in the kiosk in Ryckman Park - Closed  Isolate Dunes - Closed  Updated  Order of Agenda - Vice Mayor. Joyce Barton spoke about different options to Town Newsletter = Town Clerk. Amber Brown spoke about having two quotes and waiting on two others. The first one is just under $1,800 and the other is about $1,400. Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about the new employee having experience with doing newsletters, SO she will be working on  organize the agenda - April  that- - April  Sixth Ave Boat Ramp: Put on the' Town Commission Workshop SEAI Project - Put on the' Town Commission Workshop  Live Streaming - Town Clerk Amber Brown spoke about reaching out to a couple ofindividuals that are: familiar with audio/visual systems. One wanted to get a feel for the price range before he spends a bunch of time looking into  products. The Commission decided to send this out for RFP.    Charging Stations - Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro spoke about meeting with James Moore who spoke about the medium speed charging stations have  gone down in price to $3,000.00. Get a proposal. - April  14.Adjournment  Commissioner Corey Runte moved to adjourn; Commissioner Marivi Walker  seconded; Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.  ATTEST:  Vice Mayor  Amber) Brown, Town Clerk  Lb  #rd  LBC URNE  VDED 1883