INDIANASID HORES OFFICIAL MINUTES REGULAR TOwN COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST2 29, 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, August 29, 2024, in Council Chambers, 6001 Highway A1A, Indian River Shores. Councilmembers present were Brian Foley, Mayor; Sam Carroll, Vice Mayor and Bob Auwaerter, Councilmember. Also, present were. James Harpring, Town Manager; Heather Christmas, Deputy Town Manager/Town Treasurer; Peter Sweeney,  Town Attorney and. Janice C. Rutan, Town Clerk.  1. Call to Order a. Invocation b. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call  Mayor Foley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Vice Mayor Carroll offered the Invocation. Mayor Foley led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Town Clerk called the roll. All Councilmembers were present There being no additions, deletions and omissions, a motion was made by Councilmember Auwaerter, seconded by' Vice Mayor Carroll, and unanimously passed (3-0) to approve the agenda as presented.  except Councilmember Smith and Councilmember Altieri. 2. Agenda Reordering, Deletions, or Emergency Additions  3. reemsatonyPodamsten:  None. None. 5. Consent Agenda  4. Comments From the Public Regarding Agenda Items(s)  a. Approval of Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes dated. July 25,2024 b. Approval of Budget Workshop Minutes of. July 25, 2024 Resolution No. 24-11 FY 2024/2025 Building Department Permit Fees d. Audit Engagement Letter Addendum  Amotion was made by' Vice Mayor Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Auwaerter to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The Town Clerk called the roll. All members in attendance voted in the  affirmative with the motion passing unanimously (3-0).  6. Mayor's Report  Mayor Foley noted he was aware of the traffic issues on A1A: and would defer discussion to later in the meeting when Chief Stone can respond to the complaint raised by resident. Jerry Weick. He expressed his relief that Indian River Shores has been spared anyt threat ofal hurricane tot this point but assured all that the Town was more than prepared should the need arise. He expressed his appreciation to staff for their  vigilance in hurricane preparedness.  Page 1of4    7. Councilmember Items  Councilmember Auwaerter reported that he has noticed many off-leash dogs on the beach outside of permitted hours. He asked that thel Public Safety Department monitort the: situation and that the rules and regulations be placed in the newsletter asa reminder for residents. It was confirmed that Lieutenant Ryer has scheduled regular patrols for that purpose, and that those persons found in violation were informed  of the Town's registration process and regulations. 8. Discussion with Possible or Probable Action  None. 9. Staff Updates  Town Manager Harpring announced that both Building Official Held and Code Officer Maikranz were not present as they were attending a training session for the Department's new software program. The program is the same being used by the County and will help with the day-to-day operations of the Department. A comprehensive report on software migration will be given in September/October.  a. Building Official Report & Statistics No questions or comments for the Town Manager. b. Town Treasurer Report  Heather Christmas, Deputy Town Manager/Town Treasurer addressed the Town Council. She presented the Council with the revised proposed budget, the annual Pension Report, and a breakdown of the distribution of the 175/185 funds 2008 through 2024. Town Treasurer Christmas announced she had received approval for the mdanwershoresgowdoman name. She anticipated the full changeover would take approximately 18 months. Council asked they be copied on the migration plan. Council had no Tad Stone, Director of Public Safety, addressed the Town Council. He advised on the extensive training of his department including assailant training, classroom training and hostage training that had taken place at the County's burn building. Chief Stone reiterated that his department was educating persons found to Mayor Foley next introduced Jerry Weick. Mr. Weick expressed his concern over the traffic build up on A1A each morning between the hours of7:00a.m. to 8:00a.m. He explained that John's Island does not allow vendors to enter the maing gate and only allows vendors/contractors through the south gates, or the FredTuerk gates after 7:30a.m. Mr. Weick lives in Bermuda Bay, oceanside, and is unable to exit or access his property during these times. He explained that making a left-hand turn to leave his property is Chief Stone next addressed the Town Council and explained that his department was aware of the problem and had made several attempts to reach a compromise with. John's Island but was told the Board of Directors were not willing to amend their rules. He had suggested issuing pamphlets to those contractors, setting staging areas, etc. Chief Stone noted that his department may have to issue citations as vehicles and trucks and trailers are waiting in the turn lane, which is not permitted. He added that the Town has an Ordinance prohibiting parking on the shoulders along A1A, which the waiting vehicles were also doing. All agreed citing the people trying to get to work was not an effective remedy to the problem. Councilmember Auwaerter agreed this is a problem, adding that navigating the area on a bicycle was  further questions.  Public Safety Department Report & Statistics  be in violation of having off leash dogs on the beach.  dangerous as he is unable to see oncoming traffic.  problematic.  Page 2of4    Discussion followed. It was suggested a police officer be assigned to direct traffic during these hours, but concern was expressed over spending taxpayers' dollars, or taking an officer off patrol for a problem caused by a private community. It was also suggested that John's Island be put on notice because they It was agreed that the Town would reach out to Mike Korpar, General Manager and the Board of John's Island, to trytof find as solution tot the problem. Mr. Weick noted his effortsi int that regard were unheeded. Mayor Foley thanked Mr. Weick for bringing this to the Town Council's attention and thanked the Chief  are creating a nuisance.  for his efforts.  d. Public Works Department Report Code Enforcement Report  Larry Bryant, Director of Public Works was present. Council had no questions.  Town Manager Harpring thanked the Town Council for moving from the Code Enforcement Board to a Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement. Her noted that the Code Officer's efforts to encourage, educate and enforce Code Enforcement for the residents have worked very well. He congratulated. Jake Maikranz, Code Enforcement Officer and Pete Sweeney, Town Attorney, for collaborating with the Special  Magistrate towards compliance with Code Enforcement.  f. Town Clerk Report 10. Town Attorney Report 11. Town Manager Report  None. None.  Town Manager Harpring announced an open house meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, at: 10:00 a.m. regarding the Town's efforts, in cooperation with the City of Vero Beach, to begin work on Pebble Lane and Beachcomber Lane to include new roads, drainage andi installation of sewer pipes. Inr response to Councilmember Auwaerter, Mr. Harpring reported he had met with the CRS reviewer and presently the Town had achieved 2190 points toward the 2500 points needed to receive a CRS rating of 5. He confirmedi for Mayor Foley that the annual update ont the CRS program would be forthcoming. Mayor Foley noted that his meetings had been cancelled for the month of August. He will be attending Councilmember Auwaerter next reported that the Utilities Committee meeting had been cancelled as well. Hel had received copies of plans for the new Fort Pierce Utility which is moving off the lagoon all the way west to their energy center. They had received a guaranteed maximum price of construction in the amount of1 139 million with an addition thirty-four million in costs to reverse thet flow of water. With this information, hei is hoping the City of Vero Beach's costs will be less than expected. He still has objections to the way they scored their bonds. Councilmember Auwaerter complained that the Committee used to be given proposed budgets for review. He expressed his concern over the City's lack of transparency. Mayor Foley confirmed thatt the costi fort the City of Fort Pierce did noti include environmental remediation of the old plant. He then requested the Town Attorney look at the charge given to the City of Vero Beach  12. Councl/Committee Reports or Non-Action Items  a. Call for Committee Reports, Informational Updates or Comments the Treasure Coast League of Local Government meeting next week.  Page 3of4    Utility Committee to be sure the City was following its own Ordinance as it relates to the Committee.  Attorney Sweeney would report back tot the Town Council with his findings.  12. Call to Audience None. 13. Adjournment Approved:  With not further business to come before the Town Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:39a.m.  September 24, 2024  Janice C. Rutan, Town Clerk  Page 4of4