Town of Melbourne Beach REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING COMMUNITY CENTER = 509 OCEAN AVENUE  JUNE 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.  MINUTES  Commission Members: Mayor Wyatt Hoover Vice Mayor Joyce Barton Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Commissioner Marivi Walker StaffM Members:  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 Interim Town Clerk Amber Brown    1. € Call to Order  Mayor Wyatt Hoover called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Interim Town Clerk Amber Brown conducted roll call  Commission Members Present Mayor Wyatt Hoover Vice MayorJoyce Barton Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Commissioner Marivi Walker  StaffMembers Present Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Town Attorney Clifford Repperger Finance Manager Jennifer Kerr Building Official Robert Bitgood Fire Chief Gavin Brown Police Chief Melanie Griswold Public Works Director Tom Davis Interim Town Clerk. Amber Brown  Commission Members Absent  None  3. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Mayor Wyatt Hoover led the Pledge of Allegiance  4. Presentation  A. Police Chief Melanie Griswold presented Officer Leon Bennett with the Meritorious  Service Award. 5. Public Comments  After beingacknowledged by the Mayor, members oft the public should statei their name and address for the record. The Commission encourages citizens to 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.  Mike Slaughter 321 Ocean Ave  Mike Slaughter stated he is here representing the Melbourne Beach Rotary Club to provide a donation ofmoney to the Fire Department. The Fire. Department is in need of the Scott RIT pack fast attack system which is used to help squefirefighters in a  burning building. Thefunds were raised on. Founder's Day.    Ali Dennington 413SurfRd  Ali Dennington stated Amber is doing a great job on the minutes. Shec asked ifthere is anything the Commission can doj for the parents who want to volunteer at the school because they have to drive to Viera to take a computer-based test. Ali asked about Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated the School Board is in Viera which is probably why they do  getting Town emailsforinterns to make sure nothing is lost.  itt there, but we can look intoi it. Jude Wilson 526 Sunset  Jude Wilson stated she brought pictures oft the median on Sunset. She stated these pictures are) from a couple different days when it rained. She asked forpublic works to continue cutting the curb to allow the rain to drain. She stated she had engineers goto) her house and they stated the street was built higher than her lot. Jude asked the Commission to look into this more as this is an imfrastructure, problem.  Sheila Tyre 532 Sunset  Sheila Tyre stated she also has concerns about Sunset Blud possibly because of flooding. She thought years ago there was a baffle system to help drain water down towards the river. She asked iftherei is a baffle system there and ifit is working. Sheila stated she isfine without the curb, but now it looks funny with only sections of the curb cut out. What about taking out the whole curb. She stated water control is Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated this is an ongoing project where steps are being taken and they assess the results before proceeding. He stated they will continue to look intoi it. Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated there was a baffle system installed, but she  more: important than esthetics  does not know what its current status is.  Todd, Shier 1708. Atlantic. St  Todd Shier asked what the definition ofrecoveryfunds that were mentioned and ifwe Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated that the funds mentioned are the. ARPA funds which is the American Recovery Plan Act. ARPA funds were provided tot the municipalities from the Federal Government based on the stimulus plan. The1.8: million ARPA dollars in the budget are restricted by the Federal Government on how the funds can be used.  have any in the budget and what amount.  Todd Shier asked where he canfind the Federal restrictions.    Finance Manager Jennifer Kerr stated on theirwebsite, treasury.gov.  6. Approval ofthe Agenda  Commissioner Corey Runte moved to approve the Agenda; Commissioner Sherri  Quarrie seconded; Motion carried 5-0.  7. Consent Agenda  A. Approval of Special Town Commission Meeting minutes for. June 1, 2022 B. Approval of Regular Town Commission Meeting minutes for May 18, 2022 C. Approval of Regular Town Commission Meeting minutes for April 20, 2022  D. Approval of the site plan for 309 Fifth. Ave E. Approval of thes site plan for 527 Sunset Blvd  Jude Wilson 526. Sunset Blud  Jude Wilson stated that 527 Sunset is a tear-down property that was recently purchased. They are planning to build a pool and pave thej front lawn in order to builda driveway. She stated they are at least four inches above her property, the road is lower, and the median is overflowing and her property is on the other side. At this time she asked ifthe Commission is about to approve a site plan which includes building a pool that will Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated any site plan goes through a rigorous review in the building department. The Commission does not have the authority to prohibit any construction that is allowed per our Code. Any new construction is subject toi the new stormwater requirements Commissioner Corey Runte stated not only does the Building Official review the fully engineered drawings, but they also go through the consulting engineers and planning and Jude Wilson asked who is responsible for the water when it comes from the median. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated the drainage situation on Sunset is under review and is an  drain directly inj front of her house.  which is six inches in twenty four hours.  zoning for approval then it goes toi the Commission.  ongoing project thati is being worked on to improve it. Corey Runte seconded; Motion carried 5-0.  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton moved to approve the Consent Agenda; Commissioner  8. Old Business  A. Discussion on Brevard County's Code of Ordinances allowing a second kitchen for Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated the Commission asked her to look at the ordinances for the county regarding multigenerational kitchens. Provided the code  single-family residences    from Brevard County which allows for a second kitchen and the code for guest houses; the other document is from the Property Appraisers Office which allows families to get an additional tax benefit for having a grandparent suite. The kitchen seems tol bet thec common denominator with other mumniepalitistoleasinge family. Mayor Wyatt Hoover reviewed the background to this item. Planning and Zoning asked for a more detailed definition ofl kitchen. The purpose was to prevent having more than one living space on a single-family property, with the intent to prevent vacation rentals. Unfortunately the State legislature has prevented almost all chances of regulating vacation rentals in any capacity. After further discussion, the Commission felt prohibiting families from having a separate space for adult kids or grandparents was counterproductive sincet the originali intent was related to vacation rentals which it now has no effect on. He stated the two parts from the property appraiser document that apply to Melbourne Beach would be they must have an existing homestead exemption, and the construction must be properly permitted. Commissioner Sherri Quarrie asked if we should put in a different age group. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated he does not think the age is relevant. He then read the Brevard County's Ordinance. He recommended increasing the square footage Commissioner Sherri Quarrie stated this section is referring to something under the Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated that section two could be removed, as well as sections three through six that are related to vacation rentals, since the State legislature Commissioner Corey Runte stated it is common in other municipalities to allow multigenerational suites. He provided an example regarding if a family member ended up needing full-time care and the family cannot afford an assisted living facility, currently in Melbourne Beach you would not be able to have an additional Mayor Wyatt Hoover asked if any Commissioners were in opposition to a detached Commissioner Sherri Quarrie stated she is against it because the purpose ofthis ist to accommodate seniors or young families who are having a difficult time affording a house. Allowing a detached structure would open the door on detached structures Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated he doesn't think it would make a different if it was attached or not because you can rent out the attached space out just as easily. The best way to prevent duplex like situations is requiring a single electric and water  requirement to 800 or 1000 square feet.  same: roof, sO thes setbacks and lot coverage would limit the size.  dictates regarding vacation rentals  kitchen to allow the family member to have their own space.  guesthouse.  being rented out.  service.    Commissioner Corey Runte stated you can rent anything out includingjust a couch or air mattress. Also, if a detached structure wasn't allowed, the owner could just connect the structures with a canopy. He is fine with attached and detached as long as they maintain thel homestead exemption and all ofthe code requirements for lots. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated this agenda item is discussion orientated, sO this is just to begin the process of making any changes that would require a first and second  reading to the ordinance changes. Nancy Haney 181 Ocean. Ridge Dr  Nancy Haney stated: she is confused on attached and detached because couldn'tyou  just say attached ifyou only attached the roof. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated that is correct.  Nancy Haney stated her property backs up to a community that is allowing daily Commissioner Corey Runte stated that is not allowed in unincorporated Brevard Mayor Wyatt Hoover asked that we stick to things that pertain the Town of  rentals. County.  Melbourne Beach. Greg Wilson 526 Sunset Blud  Greg Wilson stated. he just wanted to make. sure everyone received and got to look  at the photos provided by. Jude Wilson earlier in the meeting.  Chuck Cain 309 SurfRd  Chuck Cain stated on the discussion regarding attached or detached, whether they are connected by a roofline or not, a detached building would) have to meet certain requirements. What happens when the grandparents pass? Then they are. just going toi rent it out. However, ifit was in the house they might be less likely to rent Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated the' Town would define it as an accessory structure.  ito out.    Carol Crispen 205 Elm. Ave  Carol Crispen stated she is dealing with an. AirBnB that is very loud. It sounds like we are opening ourselves up, andjust because Brevard County is doing it, doesn't mean we should. We need to do what is best for Melbourne Beach. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated he has received her emails and has driven the streets, but unfortunately, the State has prevented us from being able to regulate AirBnBsa at all. This is about keeping people in their homes rather than them selling it and Carol Crispen asked what is going to prevent someone. from putting a wall in the middle andi now they can rent out a duplex instead ofa singlef family. This isgoing to open us upfor other issues because people willfind ways aroundit. Commissioner Corey Runte stated short term rentals are allowed in the Town of Melbourne Beach. Whether we like it or not there is nothing we can do because of the State Legislature. The Town does have a registration process, however, there is nothings stopping someonei from buying fifteen houses ont thes same street: and turning all of them into vacation rentals. The goal is to help the elderly and families to be able to afford to stay together. AirBnBs are. allowed no matter, SO this would not  people buy it only as a vacation rental.  enable it because you would have to live there.  Ali Dennington 413 SurfRd  Ali Dennington stated why not change the code to allowf for the second kitchen if you get a conditional use, but you also have to sign a development order that says you will not rent it. She stated development orders run with the land and getfiled with the County, sO even if they sell it, the development order stay in effect. It  wouldn't effect the homes that currently have a second kitchen.  Jude Wilson 526 Sunset Blud  Jude Wilson stated since this is about accommodating multiyeneratiomaomilies; would it be possible to incentivize those who are developing it the way the Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated there is a ton of good that could come from this; from aging parents that want to stay in place, to adult kids that cannot afford a house, to live-in caretakers, etc. There will always be people that find a way to take advantage  Commission wants it.  ofeverything.    Kyle Stark 209 SurfRd  Kyle Stark stated he lives with his grandparents and his) father. Today he took care of his nephews while his sister is dealing with other things. He stated it is very important to remember that the country is changing. His family lives in a multigenerationa. home. Ifsomething harms one person even though they don't deserve it, you also have to think ofthe good it is doing by allowing,families to live Town Attorney Clifford Repperger stated the County allows for the second kitchen facility as a conditional use, and likely what you would see is a conditional use permit. Also, with the County, the guest house is for larger lots, SO as this moves along that will need to be evaluated. As fara as the vacation rentals, the County codes that restrict vacation rentals was passed before thej preemption was in effect. The preemption has been in effect for quite some time 509.302 (7) preempts local government from prohibiting vacation rentals. You cannot limit the duration of the stay; unless it was in effect before the preemption. The Town does have a regulatory ordinance for  ao dignified life.  vacation rentals.  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton made a motion to move forward with the language for the code ofordinances for multigenerational living areas attached and detached;  Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded; Motion carried 5-0.  9. New Business  A. Discussion on a beachfront dog park  The Town received emails from the following residents regarding the discussion on  al beachfront dog park: Hans Rittinger Diane White Deborah. Aftung Jamie Guth Caren Byrd John & Marie Heck Donna Bardell Michael Workman Donald Thomas Matt Giammarino John Mauzer Vicky Busch  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated Loggerhead Park was developed through a Commissioner Sherri Quarrie stated the reason this was put on the agenda was to find out what the safety and grant limitations are, and to open up the discussion ofa dog park. A lot of residents already bring their dogs to the parks or the beach.  grant, and no further development can be done toit.    Does the Town want to have a safe place for dogs to be able to run on a leash? This was to get input from residents. Are residents interested in a dog park, or allowing dogs in the parks or on the beach? She stated the reason she proposed Loggerhead Park was becausei iti isattheendofthe: Town, andbecause oflimited parking, itwould Commissioner Corey Runte stated any Commissioner can put anything up for discussion, which is what this is, strictly. just a discussion. Alot of residents have contacted Commissioners about having a safe place for dogs. That being said, he Commissioner Marivi Walker stated she appreciates the idea, but questioned ift the Commissioner Corey Runte stated what about asking the County to put one in at  be limited to residents.  does not support development ofthe park. Town even has space toj put a dog park.  Flutie Field.  Further discussion ensued  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated we can also contact Indialantic, who recently allowed dogs on thel beach in a certain area at certain times.  NEW ACTION ITEM: Dog park research  Barbara Strutman 802 Pine St  Barbara Strutman stated although it has already been resolved about Loggerhead, buts she wouldliket toaddl heri input. She is against the Loggerhead dogi park because this is the last piece ofoceanfront property in the Town of Melbourne Beach thatis not already concrete. Would the dog park bring more traffic to Town? Wouldi it increase annual taxes? Why does it have to be oceanfront property? Please  consider these things. Alil Dennington 413SurfRd  Ali Dennington stated she loves dogs, but she doesn't think a dog park is a good idea. When you say Dog Park, most people think ofafenced in area. What about having two poles on the beach and during certain times you can walk your dog on the beach between the poles? To help the residents, what about a time restriction ofonly.from sunset to gam? The stormwater drainage area by the tennis courts could be agood area toj put something up once a week to allow dogs to run.    Curtis Byrd 306SurfRd  Curtis Byrd stated he, along with the Environment. Advisory Board, assisted in the purchase ofthe landjorLoggerhead' Park. The two things the State wanted was to protect the native vegetation ande education. There arequite afewe events theyl plan, including education and planting throughout the year. In the application process ofthe grant, it was written that there would only be pedestrian and bicycles, with  noj parking areas. Neal Tompkins 2004 Neptune Dr  Neal Tompkins stated he is glad Loggerheadwas: taken offthetable. Healsostated the speed limit there is forty miles per hour, so golf carts cannot be driven down that road. Exploring ideas is a good idea, but he suggests you take the beach offas  well. No othern municipalities have a dog beach park.  Christian Stumpt 1708.Atlantic  Christian Stumpt stated currently enforcement and taking care of the park is not being done. He stated golf carts are parking there, there is ongoing graffiti, and Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated the Town staff is very responsive to things like that, SO please snap a picture and send it to townmanager@melboummebsachfl.org. and our  garbage in the park.  public works team will handlei it. Patrick Hagerty 1702 Atlantic St  Patrick. Hagerty statedi in 2015, Indialanticand Cocoa were both trying to establish a beachfront dog park. They were ultimately shut down because the habitat is considered sea turtle nesting areas. In 2019, an eleven-mile stretch ofbeachfront south of Melbourne Beach did the same thing. The Brevard County Attorney's Office wanted the County Commissioners to be aware of the potential liability under the Federal Endangered Species. Act if they allowed dogs on the beaches in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. The Act protects threatened and endangered plants and animals, as well as the habitats in which they are found, including sea turtles and sea turtle nesting areas. Lastly, people are already bringing their dogs on the beach against the rules. The Commission should take into effect that people always push boundaries. Opening up to allow dogs on the  beach willjust allow people to take advantage ofit.    Jude Wilson 526 Sunset Blvd  Jude Wilson stated when she first moved here it was wonderful tol be ablet to take her dog to the beach in the early morning when no one was around. There are also more thana dozen people heret that shel has seen with a dog oni thel beach. The Commission should considerallowing dogs on the beach in theearly morning hours when tourists are: not there and people are not sun bathing. She stated she grew up in a different small town which allowed dogs on the beach during certain times and the dogs had to get a special tag. People outside of the Town would not be able to get the tag, sO everyone that had the tag was a resident and was responsible. Isi there any land that  the Town could acquire to have a dog park?  Margie Hoffman The Breakers  Margie Hoffman stated laws are there to protect everyone and to befollowed. In Melbourne Beach dogs are not allowed on the beach, but many times she can see dogs on the beach. from her patio. She is concerned when dogs are off leash and  barrel down the beach at kids. Mike McGraw 2005 Atlantic St  Mike McGraw asked what are the rules and regulations regarding dogs on the beach. Dogs are already on the beach. Ifallowed, peoplez would push the rules. He  just wants toj protect what we have out there.  Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated no dogs are allowed on thel beach at all.  Doug W 1712 Atlantic St  Doug Wstated Loggerhead is notal park, iti is a preserve. He has surfed all over the placeand Loggerhead is ajewel. Hewento down there today andcountednine. turtle Commissioner Corey Runte stated if anyone sees a light violation, to take a picture Building Official Robert Bitgood stated ifa anyone replaces windows on the beach, or  nests. That area needs to be left alone.  and write the address and send it to our Code Enforcement.  ifanything is built, that is enforced as well.    B. Consideration of the updated Interlocal Agreement with Indialantic for fire-rescue Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated thisi is thes seventh update toi the agreement with Indialantic, and thei fee has increased by $200.00 making thet total $5,400.00.  dispatch services  Commissioner Corey Runte moved to approve the Interlocal agreement with Indialantic as presented; Commissioner MariviWalker seconded; Motion carried  5-0.  C. Discussion on revisions tot thel landscape and tree ordinance  Building Official Robert Bitgood stated this is something that has been in the works for the past six month. This is just to open up a dialogue and get any input. Hej met with the Fire Department to make sure there wouldn't be any issues with allowing taller shrubs in front yards. One idea to define thel houses directly on A1A would be to uset the words along the state road. The governor is about to pass new legislation, so to match it, consider adding to ouro ordinance "must meet the standards set int tree Commissioner Corey Runte asked what the repercussion is if someone removes a Building Official Robert Bitgood stated he would red tagi it meaning he would issue a stop work order. They then have thirty days to go through the process of getting a tree permit. Underthe: new fee schedule, hel has the ability to assess upi toi four times the cost of the permit for doing work without a permit, however, because the tree Commissioner Corey Runte would like to see the repercussions increased to include afinei fori illegal tree removal, and have those fees go towards replacement trees. Commissioner Sherrie Quarrie asked if some of the money could go towards education, because some of the homeowners truly do not know what they can or Commissioner Corey Runte stated coming up with something simple like calll before you cut to put on social media and the Town website that goes to the permit Building Official Robert Bitgood stated 9A-4 (a) change four copies to two copies which is sufficient. Add "trees that are removed for new construction shall be replaced by same or similar species. For mature oaks two similar species will be required. Twelve inches in height above grade." The section 9A-10 change the authorization from Public Works Department to the Building Official or Town Manager. 9A-5 (b), just to stress the requirement oft the field check ofthe site. 9A-6 (b2) twelve feet in height and 4-5 feet above grade to make sure they have a good healthy tree. 9A-7 (a) Remove minimum of three trees" and defer to other more  risk assessment, second edition (2017)."  tree that would not normally be allowed without a permit.  permit does not cost anything that would need to be reviewed.  cannot cut, and what requires a permit.  application.    specific areas of the code. 9A-7(5a) add the words "above grade" after eight feet in Mayor Wyatt Hoover asked ifs section 7A-53 (2c) need tol be amended to a maximum Building Official Robert Bitgood stated that is correct and also section e. Other municipalities have also required full front four-foot vegetation be planted in front Commissioner Sherrie Quarrie asked if the setback requirement would be to the Building Official Robert Bitgood stated it would bei to the walll because the vegetation isr removable, but they would still need to adhere tot the twenty-five-foot triangle. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated he doesn'tthinki the hedges should be restricted to State roadA1A. He would be in favor ofs striking the maximum four foot hedge ini the front  height to be more: specific.  of six feet for homes along state road A1A.  ofthe wall or fence. vegetation or to the wall.  yard.  Commissioner Corey Runte and Marivi Walker agreed.  Building Official Robert Bitgood stated thisi ist theonlyjurisdiction that does not have a setback for a shed to keep them off of the property line. 7A-57 add "shed roofline  cannot place water on the neighbor's property".  Crystal Cain 309 SurfRd  Crystal Cain stated that if someone bought a property, is there a picture to know what trees arej present at that time? Is there a way to know that or have it on a site Building Official Robert Bitgood stated currently no there is no picture or anything Commissioner Corey Runte stated when site plans are submitted vegetation is included. As part ofthe site plan, the caliper and type oftree are: required. Building Official Robert Bitgood stated for new construction a tree permit is not issued until he has walked the property with them, and as part of the site plan, he requires an architectural drawing showing what is there and what is being removed before they can do anything. At thei time of the onsite walk he takes pictures.  plan?  showing current trees.    Ali Dennington 413 SurfRd  Ali Dennington asked where on the agenda does it say that shed setbacks would be Building Official Robert Bitgood stated the setbacks are not being talked about, just Mayor Wyatt Hoover clarified nothing about setbacks would be changed, just the proposed verbiage of "shed roof] line cannot place water on a neighbor's property."  discussed at this meeting.  the water that is being displaced.  Nancy Haney 181 Ocean Ridge Dr  Nancy Haney asked about the 1.81 million in ARPAfunds. Are there any. proposals, Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated the majority of the funds will be used for storm water upgrades andi improvements. The requirements: are established at a federal level, but the Commission locally decides on how to use the funds. Every time a decision such as an ordinance change is made, it has been discussed in at least three or four Nancy Haney asked ifthe stormwater issue has already been determined to be the Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated that the money is already in the works for several Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated for the record the amount is 1.6 million not  and who decides it, and do residents get any input?  meetings, which can take around six months.  most appropriate and important way to use the money.  projects, sO yes. 1.8 million.  Commissioner Corey Runte made a motion to move forward with the landscape and tree ordinance revisions as presented and discussed; Commissioner Marivi  Walker seconded; Motion carried 5-0.  D. Consideration to close Town Hall at noon on Friday, July 1st. with aj pot luck lunch and get to learn things about each other.  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated this would be ai nice time for team building  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton made a motion to approve the team building event on July 1st in the afternoon; Commissioner Marivi Walker seconded; Motion carried  5-0.    E. Consideration of a' Tourism Lagoon Project Grant  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated she received a call regarding the' Tourism Lagoon Project Grant for up to $50,000.00 without the requirement for matching funds. They mentioned paintings storm drains. Shes statedwecoulddoar mural guide toget peoplet tof find: andi take pictures with around the! Town. Ithast tol bet toj promote Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated he would love to see the walls that enclose the beach accesses, boat ramp, Ryckman Park painted with different ecosystems. Commissioner Corey Runte stated businesses might be interested as well.  tourism, and the drop dead date for submission is. June 22nd.  Nancy Haney 181 Ocean Ridge Dr  Nancy Haney asked ifit is possible to get an extension oft the. June 22nd due date. Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated they do not generally allow that. Nancy. Haney stated: she has access to a lot ofuery good artists in town and would  bez willing to help. Ali Dennington 413SurfRd  Ali Dennington stated she has seen a guy that paints surfboards online, SO maybe  get some longboards toj paint and put them around town.  Neal Tompkins 2004 Neptune  Neal Tompkins stated that all of the ideas are great, but maybe not the storm drains, as that is where all ofthe stormwater goes tot the lagoon. He stated as part ofthe S.E.A project it was mentioned painting crosswalks, which became a tourist  attraction. Kyle Stark 209S SurfRd  Kyle Stark stated that what is being talked about would be a great opportunity, for kids to not only enjoy the beauty of the decorations, but to also have some sort of educational aspect toit. Hesuggestedcoming: up with ai mission. statementofwhat  the art means to the Town.  Commissioner Corey Runte made: a motion to approve proceedingwith thet tourist lagoon grant; Vice Mayor Joyce Barton seconded; Motion carried 5-0.    F. Consideration and approval of Ordinance 2022-01 on low-speed vehicles  Town Attorney Clifford Repperger stated this is the first reading ofc ordinance 2022- 01 an ordinance of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida relating to the traffic code of the town; making findings; creating sections 30-100 through 30-109, Town Code of ordinances, authorizing the operation of low speed vehicles within thet town; providing legislative intent and definition; providing for authorized use and operation ofl low speed vehicles; providing for permits, applications, decals, inspection, and permit revocation; setting forth required equipment; providing for waiver of claims; setting forth unlawful conduct and prohibitions; providing parking regulations; creating provisions for enforcement; providing for reciprocity with the Town of Indialantic; providing for severability; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and resolutions; providing an effective date; and providing an adoption Town Attorney Clifford Repperger stated this is the low speed vehicle ordinance. It iss substantially similar to what Indialantic has with a few tweaks. It is placed into the Town's Traffic Code to allow for low speed vehicles via decal in the Town of Melbourne Beach. Again these are specifically defined low speed vehicles, they are not golf carts by definition, with the required equipment and with the required driver's license. Operation within the Town and providing with reciprocity forthose who have decals in Indialantic can operate within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Town of Melbourne Beach. There is no need for an Interlocal agreement with Police ChiefMelanie Griswold: stated she spoke with] Indialantic's Town Managerand Chiefof Police, and they are going to make some amendments to their ordinance.  schedule.  Indialantic since reciprocity is written into the ordinance.  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton moved to approve and pass Ordinance 2022-01 on the first reading for low speed vehicle ordinance; Commissioner Marivi Walker  seconded; Motion carried 5-0.  10. Staff Reports  A. Town Attorney Report Nol Report B. Town Manager Report  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro stated she was contacted by the EAB who would liket to set up an educational demonstration on rain barrels, to encourage residents to use them. She wanted to make sure the Commission is okay with it and ift they  wanted them painted or designed.    Vice Mayor Joyce Barton stated it would be nicet to show them decorated, or blended in to the surrounding area. Itwould be a great learning experience. Mayor Wyatt Hoover stated a great place to put one: isi the South West corner where  the bathrooms are in the park here.  CrystalCain 309SurfRd  Crystal Cain stated you want to place it where you can use the waterfrom it as  well. She relayed that Leslie with the EAB is heading this up.  .7 Town Clerk Report No Report D. Departmental Reports 1. Building Department Noadditions to the report 2. Public Works Department  Public Works Director' Tom Davis stated fori the most part Sunset is finished. He will assess the changes to see ifthey are effective or not. He prefers the style oflight that is in the ground. He also recently purchased a water tote to be able  to wateri thej plants and trees around town.  3. Code Enforcement No additions to the report 4. Police Department  Police Chief Melanie Griswold stated she would like to give kudos to Corporal Martin and Administrative. Assistant Megan for the recent movies in the park event, which had to end up being in the community center. Also, thank you to Amber for helping out the Police Department on Founder's Day. Sergeant Sadler, Officer' Tejeda, Chaplain Finlayson, and Megan helped out with  Melbourne Square Mall's Hometown Heroes event.  Fire Department  Fire Chief Gavin Brown stated when he sent in his monthly report he sent in the abbreviated version, sO there is one page missing. The highlights from the missing pages included the Fire Department assisting with Founder's Day where there were no incidents, not even for bandaids. The Fire Department's    CPR instructors taught BLS courses to certify all oft the Melbourne Beach and Indialantic Police Officers in CPR. The instructors also took al high performance CPR course through Brevard County Fire Rescue to help improve patient outcomes. The Department also went to Indian Harbour Beach last month to discuss the shared training center which is slowly progressing. Currently the Department has twenty four state certified firefighters and on average, approx. eleven volunteers show up to each call for service, ten of which are State certified firefighters/v volunteer firefighters.  6. Finance Department  Vice Mayor Joyce Barton moved to approve the Finance Report as presented;  commissioner Corey Runte seconded; Motion carried5-0.  11. Town Commission Comments  A. ReviewofC Commission Action Item List  New  Dog Park Research  Updated  Permanent Tree Lighting: PW installed two types of lights to evaluate. = Community Center. Audio: Received quotes from companies: one quote was for $16,000-$19,000, a second quote was for just under $27,000, a third quote was forj just over $8,500. The other option would bei for us to purchase thei items and install them ourselves which could cost around $5,000. - Next month bring S.E.A. Project: Town Manager spoke with Neal and now has two proposed Multi-generational Suites: Add to old business for next month for proposed language, then it will go to planning and zoning, then back to the Commission. Charging Stations: Town Manager spoke with James Moore (he is NOT associated with the auditors) who has a company that installs charging stations he recommended putting a charging station in a pay-to-park spot. Vice Mayor Joyce Barton stated one of his charging stations was just installed at Grace  Report will be given next month.  31 breakdowns oft the potential products  dates in August. - Next month she will have the final date  August  Lutheran. = August    Closed  Drown Zero Stations: Provided related documents from Cocoa Beach when Low-Speed Vehicle: First reading oft the ordinance today - Closed  they approved the drown zero stations - Closed  B. General Comments None 12. Adjournment  Commissioner Corey Runte moved to adjourn; Commissioner Marivi Walker  seconded; Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.  ATTEST:  Mptkonn WyattHoover, Mayor  Lhb  Amber Brown, Interim Town Clerk  ALHOURNE  DED 1883