IMPIAVESIBAONES OFFICIAL MINUTES REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH: 28, 2024-9:00AM TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES 6001 HIGHWAY A1A INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FL 32963  The regular monthly meeting oft the Indian River Shores Town Council was held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Council Chambers, 6001 Highway A1A, Indian River Shores. Councilmembers present were Brian Foley, Mayor; Sam Carroll, Vice Mayor; Bob Auwaerter, Councilmember; Mary Alice Smith, Councilmember and. James Altieri, Councilmember. Also present were Heather Christmas, Deputy Town  Manager/Town Treasurer and. Janice C. Rutan, Town Clerk.  1. Call to Order a. Invocation b. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call- All members present.  Mayor Foley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Vice Mayor Carroll offered the invocation. Mayor Foleyl led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Town Clerk called the roll. All Councilmembers were present. There being no additions, deletions or substitutions to the agenda, a motion was made by' Vice Mayor Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Auwaerter, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve the agenda  2. Agenda Reordering, Deletions, or Emergency Additions-None  as presented.  3. reensatenyPclamtons a. Water Conservation Month- title was read into the record.  Mayor Foley presented al Proclamation proclaiming the month of May' Water Conservation month. The  4. Comments From the Public Regarding Agenda Items/s)  None. 5. Consent Agenda  a. Approval of Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes dated February 22, 2024 b. Approval of Special Call Town Council Meeting Minutes dated February 22, 2024 d. Approval to Reschedule May Regular Town Council Meeting Date e. Approval of Franchise Agreement Administration f. Approval of PSD Patrol Vehicle Purchase Change h. Approval of Resolution 24-05 Municipal Election  Approval of Work Authorization 2024-01 Schulke, Bittle, et al - Irrigation Engineering at JI  Cemetery  g. Approval of Work Authorization 23-05B Kimley-Horn- Zoning Map Update Amendment  Councilmember Auwaerter requested Item 5.1. Approval of Proposal for Baffle Box repair be removed from the consent agenda. It was confirmed that the May meeting would be held on May 13,2024, at 10:00: a.m. A motion was then made by' Vice Mayor Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Auwaerter, and unanimously passed to approve the consent agenda as amended.  i. Approval of Proposal for Baffle Box Repair  Pagelof4    Councilmember Auwaerter requested the matter be pulled from the consent agenda sO he could point out that the original proposal, despite having a lump sum price of $12,500, also contained a statement that due to current fuel price increases, Shenandoah would add a 4.5% fuel surcharge to each invoice for services performed. He brought this to the attention of staff and the proposal was updated to remove this language. A motion was then made by Vice Mayor Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and unanimously passed (5-0) to approve the proposal from Shenandoah in  the lump sum amount of $12,500.00.  6. Mayor's Report  Mayor Foley requested residents be patient with the high volume of traffic along A1A. He reported that car carriers have already begun to arrive with seasonal residents returning to their summer homes. This should reduce the volume oft traffic. Het then reminded all that therei is an adopted process for the loading Mayor Foley reminded all that the Town's website provided a comprehensive report on the Town Council's work to date towards beach renourishment and their efforts in receiving a critically eroded Councilmember Auwaerter reported on working with Deputy Chief Mark Shaw and the FDOT representative out of Fort Pierce to obtain a pedestrian crosswalk along A1A at the 7-11 area. The FDOT had turned down the project but after an onsite meeting whereby the FDOT representative saw the pedestrian/vehcular traffic chaos firsthand, a pedestrian crosswalk will be installed. Councilmember  and unloading of vehicles for transport.  beach designation for Sector 4. They continue to closely monitor the situation.  7. Councilmember Items  Auwaerter expressed his appreciation to Deputy Shaw and the FDOT.  8. Discussion with Possible or Probable Action  None. 9. Staff Updates  a. Building Official Report & Statistics b. Town Treasurer Report  Mayor Foley reported Building Official Fred Held was not present due to a family matter.  Heather Christmas, Deputy Town Manager/Town Treasurer addressed the Town Council. In addition to presenting her report for February, Ms. Christmas announced that the Town's Auditors would be presenting the Town's annual financial statements to the Finance Committee on April 10, 2024, and then to the Town Council on the 25th. She is also in the process of budget preparation for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and will have a budget amendment to come before Council at the April 25, 2024, meeting. Chief Stone addressed the Town Council. He reported the Department hadl been in St. Augustine to receive excelsior level of accreditation. He reported on the increase in fraud cases that three detectives are working on trying to determine from where the scams originate. The Department is close to being fully staffed. He noted that the quality of per diem hires has been impressive with all having completed their 14-hour shift evaluation training. He next reported that response times were down in January/February adding that getting out the door in less than one-minute, from call to departure, is the goal. All major Chief Stone also reported that he would be shifting staff responsibilities over the next few weeks. Director of Public Works, Larry Bryant, addressed the Town Council. He was collaborating with the contractor from the Pebble Bay project to finalize matters on the final punch list. He continues to work  C. Public! Safety Department Report & Statistics  equipment repairs have been completed. d. PublicWorks Department Report with FDOT on A1A completions.  Page2of4    e. Code Enforcement Report int the report had been completed. 10. Town Attorney Report 11. Town Manager Report  Deputy Town Manager Christmas reported that Sgt. Maikranz was out in the field. She noted that item 4  None.  Heather Christmas, Deputy Town Manager reported that the County had held its first public meeting on the bids received for the Solid Waste and Recycling contract of which the Town was a party to. A second  public hearing was scheduled for April 24, 2024, time to be determined. 12. Counci/Committee Reports or Non-Action Items a. Call for Committee Reports, Informational Updates or Comments  Councilmember Auwaerter reported that the Utilities Commission would be meeting next Tuesday. He would be asking for a cyber security update on the matter of the Iranian hackers that had gained access into the City'sUtility: accounts. He would also remind the City oftheir obligation under the Cyber-Security Act, specifically he will discuss the penetration test offered by Homeland Security. He will also address other specific items such as whether the Cityi is required to hold a shade meeting to discuss their policies. He added that the newly hired Deputy County Administrator will be responsible for Cyber Security within Vice Mayor Carroll reported on attending the joint Treasure Coast Regional Planning Meeting held in Palm Beach County at the renovated courthouse. He reported the meeting was extremely informative and addressed such topics transportation including tri rail, homeowners' insurance, and a recap of the legislation session. There were specific questions about the Ethics Commission Form 6, and notwithstanding the lawsuit there could! beareprieve from the required. July 1filing. However, he strongly Mayor Foley reported he had attended the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities quarterly meeting. He would leave the handouts from the meeting with the Clerk. Legislative updates were discussed. He noted that the Florida League of Cities was relieved that the Brackett bill had failed, however, it will be taken up at the next legislative session. Mayor Foley commented that membership in the Florida League Mayor Foley reported that he had done a ride along with the Senior Resource Association Meals on Wheels program. He commented that the number of recipients was staggering and not all participants Councilmember Smith reported on the status of Sector 4. The Beach And Shore Advisory Committee is still waiting for the Army Corps of Engineers report on the archeological findings. Right now, everything is  the County.  suggested the Town Council be prepared toi file Form 6.  of Cities is valuable, however, he noted the divergent interests within the FLC.  were age driven.  progressing on time barring any foul weather events.  Page3of4    12. Call to Audience None. 13. Adjournment Approved:  With noi further business to come before the Town Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m.  April 25,2024  Janicec-Rutan, Town Clerk  TC:LI 2 -  SIVe  Page 4of4    $:3   a M -