MALABAR TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 19th, 2024, 7:30 PM  This meeting of the Malabar Town Council was held at Town Hall at 2725 Malabar Road. Council Chair Mayor Patrick T. Reilly called meeting to order at 7:30 pm. CM Acquaviva led P&P.  1. 2. CHAIR: VICE CHAIR: COUNCIL MEMBERS: TOWN ATTORNEY: TOWN MANAGER: TOWN TREASURER: TOWN CLERK: 3. 4.  CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:  MAYOR PATRICK T. REILLY DAVID SCARDINO MARISA ACQUAVIVA BRIAN VAIL JIM CLEVENGER MARY HOFMEISTER KARL BOHNE - EXCUSED LISA MORRELL - EXCUSED MAKAYLA. AUSTIN RICHARD KOHLER  APPROVAL OF AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONSICHANGES: None  CONSENT AGENDA: Discussion: None Vote: All Ayes (5-0) ATTORNEY REPORT: None. STAFF REPORTS 6.a. Town Clerk  4.a. Approve Minutes of 08/5/2024 RTCM Exhibit: Agenda Report Number 4.a.  MOTION: CM Scardino/CM Vail to approve Consent Agenda as presented.  5. 6.  Exhibit: Agenda Report Number 6.a.  Clerk Kohler states that the Qualifying period for the 2024 Municipal Elections was from July 30th to August 13th. One packet was submitted for each race, and Council will be asked to qualify them during Agenda Item 10.a. of tonight's meeting. Also, Staff contracted the sandblasting of several items at Malabar Community Park. The work has been completed, and photos are included in the PUBLIC COMMENTS: Comments at this point may address items NOT on the Agenda. Comments related to subsequent Agenda Items may be made as those items come up. Public comments do not require a Council response. (Speaker Card is Required):  agenda packet.  7.  8.  PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1  8.a. Certify Storm Water Roll for Non-Ad Valorem Collection for FY 24/25 (Resolution 14- A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MALABAR, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL STORMWATER ASSESSMENT ROLL; ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN'S STORMWATER UTILITY;  2024)  PROVIDING FOR AN EEFECTIVE DATE.    Exhibit: Agenda Report Number 8.a.  Staff Comments: Clerk Kohler states this year there are 10 additional parcels on the Storm Water Rolls, which will generate an increase of $1,059.69 over last years projections. Upon passing this Resolution, Staffv will send it and a signed DR-408A to the Brevard County Natural  Resource Management Department. Public Hearing Opened. Public Hearing Closed. Discussion: None  MOTION: CM Vail/CM Acquaviva to adopt Resolution 14-2024.  ROLLCALLVOTE: CMY Vail, Aye; CM Clevenger, Aye; CM Scardino, Aye; CM Hofmeister, UNFINISHED BUSINESS/GENERAL ORDERS MAY INCLUDE ITEMS DIRECTLY  Aye; CM Acquaviva, Aye. Motion Carries 5-0.  9.  RELATEDTOTOWN APPOINTED BOARDS/COMMITTEES: 0  10. ACTION ITEMS:  ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING: 0 10.a. Council to Qualify Council and Mayoral Candidates Exhibit: Agenda Report Number 10.a.  RESOLUTIONS: - 0 MISCELLANEOUS: 2  Staff Comments: Clerk Kohler states that Malabar Charter Chapter 2.06 requires the seated Council to qualify the candidates running for office. All have filed the required paperwork and are running unopposed. Upon being qualified by Council this evening, they will be sworn in at the Discussion: CM Vail thanked the candidates for their civic duties to the Town. Mayor Reilly and CM Hofmeister thank them as well. CM Acquaviva asks ift the District 2 Candidate is here tonight.  November 7th Special Town Council Meeting.  MOTION: CM Vail/CM Hofmeister to qualify the candidates. Mrs. Kikla introduces herself as the District 2 Candidate.  VOTE: All Ayes (5-0) and Employees  10.b. Employee Benefits Increases and Proposed Contribution Cost Share of Employer Staff Comments: Treasurer Austin states the Town's health insurance provider, FMIT, has informed the Town that the renewal for FY 24/25 includes a 12% increase. To provide a more equitable balance of coverages, premiums, and contributions, Staff is proposing to reduce the available plans from 2to1,i increasing the employer percentage ofi the healthi insurance coverage, removing the employer paid portion of vision and dental insurance, and offering an opt-out credit off $160.00 per month to employees who decline enrolling ini the health plans offered by the Town. MOTION: CM Scardino/CM Hofmeister to approve the proposed employer and employee cost share health benefits of Plan 14 for FY25, with the removal of employer contribution to dental and vision plans and providing an incentive credit to employees waiving health Discussion: CM Vail states it appears well researched. CM Scardino asks if the Town will be saving money ont this. Treasurer Austin states it will be close to a net neutral change, as the Town will pay more of the health insurance but will not pay for Vision and Dental insurance. CM Acquaviva asks if there were any objections from Staff about these changes. Treasurer Austin states she received some questions, but all were resolved. CM Clevenger states this should allow staff to have more freedom and flexibility. CM Acquaviva states offering an opt out may benefit  Exhibit: Agenda Report Number 10.b.  care benefits, and to approve the FY 24/25 FMIT insurance renewal.    members of staff who have a spouse with health insurance options. Treasurer Austin states Staff  is recommending the first of the action options provided in the agenda report.  VOTE: All Ayes (5-0)  11. DISCUSSIONPOSSIBLE ACTION: 0 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: General Items (Speaker Card Required) 13. REPORTS - MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS  CM Acquaviva: CM Acquaviva states she is looking forward to 2 more years serving on  Council. CM Vail: None CM Clevenger: None CM Scardino: None Mayoral candidate.  CM Hofmeister: Thanked the new and returning Council Members and Mr. Rivet as the Mayor Reilly: Mayor Reilly states he attended the FLC Annual Conference, where Cocoa Mayor Blake was sworn in as the FLC President, and he attended a FLC Grant class discussing available grants for infrastructure and environmental projects. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (2) Vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Board; (2) Vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board; (2) Vacancies on the Board of Adjustment; (2) 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss and without objection, the  Vacancies on the Trails and Greenways Committee. meeting was adjourned at 7:42 P.M.  BY: hk TRil  Mayor Patrick T. Reilly, Council Chair  ATTEST: Blwnila Richard W. Kohler Town Clerk  Date Approved: 09/9/2024