Town of Melbourne Beach  TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020  COMMUNITY CENTER, 509 OCEAN AVENUE  MINUTES  The Town Commission conducted a' TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in the COMMUNITY CENTER to address the  items below.  Commission Members: Mayor Jim Simmons Vice Mayor Wyatt Hoover Commissioner Steve Walters Commissioner Sherrie Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte StaffMembers:  Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Interim Town Clerk. Jennifer Torres    I.  Call to Order - Led by Mayor Simmons  II. Roll Call  Interim Town Clerk Torres conducted roll call.  Commissioners Present: Mayor Jim Simmons Vice Mayor Wyatt Hoover Commissioner Steve Walters Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Corey Runte Staff Present: Town Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Interim Town Clerk Jennifer Torres  III. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment ofSilence  Mayor Simmons asked for consent to dispense with the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence because they were conducted at the prior meeting the Commission unanimously agreed.  IV. Presentation  None  V. Public Comment  None  VI. Old Business  A. Discussion of a Town parking plan  Town Manager Mascaro explained that after going over the options for kiosk vendors, she chose the IPS Group, a company already used in Cocoa and Indialantic that offers the most flexibility. The software is upgradeable, they have a local representative in Merritt Island, and it'sa numbered system = which is the best - allowing people to pay by phone through the app with no paper generated from the kiosk.    She explained the kiosks are solar - and while capable of accepting paper money and coins - they will not be set up that way sO extra work is not  spent on collection. a. Cost of Ocean Park Parking  Town Manager Mascaro said they can be very creative with pricing. When she asked thel kiosk company rep what the average hourly ratei is - she was told that in beachside communities it's not uncommon to charge $3 an hour. Currently Indialantic is charging $1.25 an hour and want to increase Ini thel last three weeks she said Indialantic generated $9,000 from parking in Nance Park alone and Indialantic's Town Manager, Mike Casey is very pleased with the system. By comparison, she said Ocean Park has about half as many spaces, soi in two months the Town could cover the cost of the As for flexibility of] pricing - she said the' Town can have free parking until 9 a.m. or paid parking on weekends and free weekdays. The Town can charge a premium at peak times and no charge at other times in other words = pricing can be set up any way the Town wishes and it's always Mayor Simmons asked how we would notify people what they are supposed toj pay and Commissioner Runte explained the kiosk tells you The' Town Manager said our peak times seem tol be on weekends = so to take advantage oft that they can charge more Saturday and Sunday and - Using a program that allows municipalities to estimate prospective revenue by plugging in certain numbers, she said at the hourly rate of $1.25, based on 70-percent occupancy, for 9 hours a day, seven days a week for 48 spaces, the gross yearly revenue was $137,502. Money raised can go to playground upkeep, thej park bathrooms, whatever we decide. Mayor Simmons clarified that we would need two kiosks - one: for Ocean Avenue Park and one for Ryckman - Town Manager Mascaro said yes. Mayor Simmons said we will need to formally accept this and approve the  itto $2 or $2.25 an hour.  kiosk installation.  adjustable.  how much to pay.  have a lower fee weekdays.  purchase oft two machines.  Commissioner Walters suggested a rate of $2 an hour.  Commissioner Runte said people can download the app on their phone and pay by phone or go toi thel kiosk and it assigns you a numbered spot    where you park - he added that it'sa a very easy system and people are Mayor Simmons agreed with Commissioner Walters on the rate of $2 an hour, saying he wants to be at the same rate as Indialantic SO people aren't Commissioner Walters suggested that residents are given free decals they are allowed to keep as long as they own the car because this will save the Town Manager Mascaro asked if they would like the town logo on the decal. Commissioner Walters said yes - and he suggested not using As for pricing - Commissioner Quarrie said she would like to do a different rate at peak hours. Commissioner Walters asked what Indialantic does on holidays and' Town Manager Mascaro said she would look into that. The Commission discussed rates and different hours and differential rates Commissioner Runte said there are benefits to having consistence. Vice Mayor Hoover suggested they start off with some uniform rate on a 24/7 schedule and then the' Town can adjust rates later ift they want. Commissioner Runte agreed and said the rate should be uniform with Commissioner Quarrie disagreed and felt the rate should be $2 and hour Mayor Simmons said he would prefer a 24/7 uniform hourly rate to start.  already familiar with company's kiosks.  jockeying back and forth.  stafftime.  something that will wash off.  on holidays, etc.  Indialantic.  and free from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for sunrise services.  b. Vendor Costs  Town Manager Mascaro presented the Commission with a breakdown of costs and features, saying the cost for one kiosk is $8,175 and there is a.6-  percent credit card transaction fee. Effect on Police Department  1. Cost  Town Manager Mascaro said as far as the effect on the police department there is no additional cost associated.    2. Enforcement  Ins speaking toi the Police Chief about it - Town Manager Mascaro explained it doesn'tt ttake much time to write a ticket - but having more ofa a police presence as the parking is monitored is a good deterrent factor and represents the Town's community policing goals. Town Manager Mascaro said the Police Chief asked if the kiosks were vulnerable to scammers = and she said she would check with the company representative about that. Town Manager Mascaro said you have the option of allowing people to get a notice on their phone that their time is about to expire which allows them toir immediately pay from their phone and avoid a ticket.  VII. Town Commission Comments A. General Comments  Mayor Simmons suggested he Town reach out to a few residents and business owners who regularly use the parking area in question Adiscussion began about Commissioner Badges. Vice Mayor Hoover, Commissioner Runte and Mayor Simmons requested badges and the Town Manager said Fire ChiefGavin Brown could  to make them aware of the coming changes.  supply them to those who would like them.  VIII. Adjournment  Commissioner Quarrie motioned to adjourn at 9:32 pm; Vice Mayor Hoover seconded; Motion passed 5-0.  ATTEST:  %5  Jennifer Torres, Town 4o  Clerk  James D. Simmons, Mayor