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Summary of Action - Regular City Council Meeting 8/26/25 at 6:30pm

City Council Meetings - Summary of Action Posted on August 29, 2025

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  1.  CALL TO ORDER
  2.  INVOCATION
    1.  A. Invocation Pastor Joe Robinson from Antioch Christian Fellowship Baptist Church will give the invocation. Pastor Joe Robinson from Antioch Christian Fellowship Baptist Church gave the invocation.
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting (Presentation Meeting) on July 22, 2025 (5:30 p.m.) and the special City Council meeting on August 7, 2025.Staff provided a correction to a scrivener’s error on the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 22, 2025 (5:30 p.m.) prior to the meeting.  The scrivener’s error was on page 3 of the minutes that were included in the agenda packet.  The word “fand” should be “and”. Approved as submitted. The approval included the change to the scrivener’s error on the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 22, 2025 (5:30 p.m.).
  5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PRESENTATIONS
    1. Reserved for Presentation(s)  There may not be adequate time at the regular City Council meeting scheduled on August 26, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. If necessary, the presentation(s) will be heard at this time during the regular City Council meeting on August 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. No action.
  6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
    1. North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Reappoint one regular member to the North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation with a term to expire on August 31, 2027.Reappointed Koren Odermann as a regular member with a term to expire on August 31, 2027. Regular Member Bianca Alaimo did not wish to be reappointed due to her relocating outside of the City limits; however, City Council directed staff to provide a letter to Ms. Alaimo to thank her for serving on the North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation.  
    2. Planning and Zoning Commission Appoint two (2) alternate members to the Planning and Zoning Commission with terms to expire on January 31, 2027 and January 31, 2026. Appointed James Troutman as an alternate member with a term to expire on January 31, 2026 and appointed AnnMarie Seidler as an alternate member with a term to expire on January 31, 2027.
    3. Titusville Environmental Commission Acknowledge receipt of memorandum from the Vice Chairperson of the Titusville Environmental Commission and removal of Robert Walter as a regular Member with an unexpired term that will expire on November 30, 2027. Acknowledged receipt of memorandum from the Vice-Chairperson of the Titusville Environmental Commission and removal of Robert Walter as a regular member with an unexpired term that will expire on November 30, 2027.
  7. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) Council approved an advisability to explore options of Nanobubbles as requested by Member Nelson.  City Manager Abbate advised that staff will bring back additional information and then City Council can determine whether to request a presentation. No additional action items.
  8. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Stormwater Outfall Risk Assessment and Monitoring Approve Task Order #5 to contract CO21Q027, Stormwater A&E Services-Continuing Consultant in the amount of $89,828.70 to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide engineering services associated with Stormwater Outfall Risk Assessment and Monitoring. Additionally, authorize the City Manager to execute the task order. Contingent upon City Council approval of the FY2026 Annual Budget. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    2. FleetWave Software Agreement Renewal Approve the contract renewal for a three-year term in the amount of $88,372.80 over three years to Chevin Fleet Solutions, LLC, for Fleet Management Software to include the upgrade to FleetWave Advanced. Additionally, authorize the Mayor to execute contract renewal contingent upon City Council approval of the FY2026 Annual Budget. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    3. Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Grant Program Authorize staff to apply for funding through the Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Grant Program in the amount of $6,045,000 for the four grants. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    4. Traffic Signal AI Detection System Authorize the purchase of 4 Trafisense 632 AI Thermal Imaging Sensors from Control Technologies Inc., for traffic signal detection utilizing Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contract DOT-ITB-24-9098-SJ-2 in the amount of $25,942.59 and also approve the addition of Control Technologies Inc., to the vendor of record to the approved Vendor of Record (VOR) for traffic signal detection systems. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    5. Advisability Resolution No. 13-2025 - Vacate Right of Way (ROW) Application No. 2-2025 Orange Street Approve Resolution No. 13-2025 announcing the date of a public hearing to consider vacating, abandoning, and discontinuing certain public streets for a portion of the right of way of Orange Street and providing for an effective date. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    6. Lobbying Services Contract Approve the proposed contract pending the approval of the FY2026 Budget. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    7. Approval of Employee Benefits Approve renewal of Employee Vision Care Alternate Plan 1 - Benefit Change to Humana Vision 130 through September 30, 2027 and approve Group Life and AD&D, for Fiscal Year 2026. Contingent upon the City Council approval of the FY2026 Annual Budget. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
    8. Acceptance of Easement from U-Haul Co of Florida Accept Utility Easement from U-Haul Co of Florida for the U-Haul project. Approved in accordance with recommendations.
  9. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ACTION
    1. Resolution No. 12-2025 - Annual Stormwater Utility Assessment Roll Approve Resolution No. 12-2025 confirming and certifying the rate and annual Stormwater Utility assessment roll for the municipal fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025; increasing the service rate charge; forwarding the assessment roll to the Tax Collector's Office for collection; utilizing the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments levied within the incorporated area of the city, as authorized under section 197.3632, Florida Statutes; adopting findings of fact; providing for an effective date. Approved as recommended.
  10. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
  11. OLD BUSINESS
  12. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Septic to Sewer Assistance Options Provide direction for assisting with resident costs of connecting to the City's utility system. Council approved the advisability to extend the time period (extend to 48 months) to match the repayment of construction for impact fees.
  13. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) No action.
  14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
    1. Mayor's Report The Mayor will provide his individual report. Mayor Connors provided his report. Mayor Connors commented on the North Brevard Parks and Recreation having funds available to install a pickle ball court in the area of the Singleton Tennis Courts, but there was an issue with receiving a permit from the City due to it being located in the Area of Critical Concern.  Mayor Connors requested staff look into the issue of allowing this to be permitted, receiving a variance if needed, etc.  There was no objection from City Council.   Mayor Connors commented on the ongoing multi-district litigation to seek relief due to massive price hikes implemented by pharmaceutical companies.  Council approved the City to join a class action law suit for the ongoing multi-district litigation as requested by Mayor Connors.  The motion included that if the City Attorney has any concern moving forward to bring that information back to City Council.   Mayor Connors commented on the Marina Park and the use of the property.  Discussion included completing a FlashVote Survey to allow the citizens to provide feedback and requested staff research to determine what is allowed with the submerged land lease.  There was no objection from City Council. No additional action items.
    2. Council Reports Council Members will provide their individual reports. Member Stoeckel requested approval to attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference, Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference, and Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days.  Discussion included that the Mayor and other Council Members may attend a portion of these events as well.  City Manager Abbate advised that the events will be included in the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. There was no objection from City Council. Member Stoeckel advised that the Legislation Delegation meeting was scheduled for September 30, 2025 and requested Council provide their priorities by the next regular City Council meeting on September 9, 2025.  This will provide the Mayor with Council’s top priorities to speak on during the delegation meeting.  Member Stoeckel will also provide the Council’s top priorities to the Space Coast League of Cities.  Member Stoeckel mentioned a few items that this may include:  Property Tax, Live Local, Senate Bill 180, Lagoon and Space Industry.  Council directed staff to negotiate an employment contract with Andriene Treasure for the City Attorney position.  Discussion included that staff will review options to have a hybrid model that will include having an in-house City Attorney and an outside law firm.  In addition, Council requested staff have discussions with Ms. Treasure that the City may hire an outside law firm versus hiring an Assistant City Attorney in the future. No additional action items.
  15. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
    1. City Manager's Report The City Manager's report is included in the agenda packet. City Manager Abbate provided his written report. City Manager Abbate requested Council direct staff to prepare a proclamation for the Mayor’s signature declaring October 28, 2025 as National Move Over Day.  Mayor Connors advised that Council’s approval was not necessary unless the item was going to be presented at a City Council meeting.  No action. No additional action items.
  16. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT No action.


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