Rockledge public meetings in 2021

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception request (SE-21-06) from Richard Love/Matnick Partners, Inc. to allow RV storage and construction material storage on a 26.89-acre parcel at the southernmost point of Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive in the IP-Industrial Park District. The board will also approve minutes from its October 19, 2021 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Special Exception SE-21-06 for RV and construction material storage on 26.89 acres at Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive
• Applicant: Richard Love/Matnick Partners, Inc. through agent David Hicks, Brevard Construction Co.
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Special Exception SE-21-06, allowing RV storage and construction material storage on a 26.89-acre parcel at the southernmost point of Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive in the IP Industrial Park District. The board also approved the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Special Exception SE-21-06 for RV and construction material storage (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on several comprehensive plan amendments and a zoning change for about 246 acres west of Fiske Boulevard and I-95, creating a Mixed Use Corridor 95 and a Planned Unit Development. The council will also consider first reading of an ordinance on dental amalgam and pharmaceutical hazardous waste, adopt design guidelines for the RMU district, and act on consent items including contracts and a special event permit. A COVID-19 update from Brevard County Emergency Management is scheduled.

• Ordinance 1848-2021: Future Land Use Map amendment for Mixed Use Corridor 95, ~246 acres west of Fiske Blvd and I-95
• Ordinance 1849-2021: Zoning change from Brevard County GU to Rockledge PUD for ~246 acres west of Fiske Blvd and I-95
• Ordinance 1845-2021: Comprehensive Plan amendment to create Objective 1.2 – Mixed Use Corridor 95
• Ordinance 1846-2021: Comprehensive Plan amendment for Planning District 5 metal exteriors and metal buildings
• Consent: Contract for Brevard County Employee Training Program; Special event permit for Space Coast Runners Marathon on Nov 27, 2022

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved a series of comprehensive plan amendments and a zoning change to create the Mixed Use Corridor 95 district and rezone approximately 246 acres west of Fiske Boulevard and I-95 from Brevard County agricultural/residential and general use to Rockledge PUD. The council also adopted a property rights element, amended planning district guidelines for metal buildings, and directed staff to draft amendments requiring 8-foot sidewalks in the new corridor. Additionally, the council awarded a bid for the Equalization Basin/Bio-Solids project to L7 Construction, Inc. and approved several consent items, including a lease modification and a special event permit.

• Adopted Ordinance 1845-2021 creating Mixed Use Corridor 95 land use classification (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1846-2021 amending Planning District 5 guidelines for metal exteriors/buildings (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1847-2021 creating Property Rights Element in Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1848-2021 revising Future Land Use Map for 246 acres west of Fiske Blvd/I-95 to Mixed Use Corridor 95 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1849-2021 rezoning 246 acres from Brevard County GU to Rockledge PUD (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft amendments to Ordinances 1845-2021 and 1846-2021 requiring 8-foot sidewalks (7-0)
• Awarded Equalization Basin/Bio-Solids project bid to L7 Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved consent items including LEAD Brevard lease modification, Brevard County training contract, Space Coast Runners marathon, and temporary labor agreements (7-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board will hold a regular meeting to address unfinished business, including several property code violation cases. The board will also elect a chairman and vice chairman and approve the minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Election of chairman and vice chairman
• Case ECE20-0163: Grace Herrington, 923 Levitt Pkwy, inoperable vehicle, household items, roof disrepair (tabled Aug 12)
• Case ECE20-0910: William T. Davis and LaRhonda Davis, 1024 Pompano Dr, inoperable vehicle (tabled Aug 12)
• Case ECE21-0123: Brian A. King, 1165 Bailey Court, missing skirting and address numbers on mobile home

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board elected Martha Rich as Chair and Mark O'Donnell as Vice Chair. The board approved filing an administrative lien of $4,500 against a property at 1024 Pompano Drive for an unpaid fine related to an inoperable vehicle. Several previously tabled cases were closed after properties were brought into compliance.

• Elected Martha Rich as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mark O'Donnell as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved filing $4,500 administrative lien for ECE20-0910 (unanimous)
• Closed ECE20-0163 after compliance at 923 Levitt Parkway
• Closed ECE20-0910 after compliance at 1024 Pompano Drive
• Closed ECE21-0123 after compliance at 1165 Bailey Court

Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes, a presentation from the planning director, discussion of future topics, and deciding whether to reschedule or cancel the January 2022 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural.

• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021 meeting
• Presentation by John Cooper, Planning/Building Department Director, introducing Planning Division and Building Department
• Discussion of topics for subsequent meetings
• Action item: January 2022 meeting alternate date or cancellation

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee approved minutes from its Nov. 2 meeting (5-1) and unanimously rescheduled its January 2022 meeting to Jan. 11. Members also heard a presentation on city planning and agreed to receive a public safety presentation next meeting.

• Approved Nov. 2, 2021 meeting minutes (5-1, Vath opposed)
• Rescheduled January 2022 meeting to Jan. 11, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special exception request for RV and construction material storage on a 26.89-acre parcel, and a comprehensive plan amendment updating the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the October 5, 2021 minutes.

• Special Exception SE-21-06: RV storage and construction material storage in IP-Industrial Park District
• Applicant: Richard Love/Matnick Partners, Inc., agent David Hicks, Brevard Construction Co.
• Address: southernmost point of Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive, 26.89-acre parcel
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-06: Capital Improvement Plan Element Update
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2021 regular meeting

The Rockledge Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special exception (SE-21-06) for RV and indoor construction material storage on a 26.89-acre parcel at the southern end of Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive, forwarding it to the Board of Adjustment. The Commission also recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-06, an update to the Capital Improvement Plan Element, to City Council. Both actions were advisory recommendations; no final approvals were granted.

• Recommended approval of Special Exception SE-21-06 for RV and indoor material storage (unanimous)
• Forwarded SE-21-06 recommendation to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-06 (Capital Improvement Plan update) (unanimous)
• Forwarded CPA-21-06 recommendation to City Council (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to interview two providers for plan administration services. After the presentations, trustees will discuss and possibly select a new provider. This is a joint meeting with the General Employees' Retirement Board.

• Interviews with HYN Consulting (Caleb Hynson & Frank Mega)
• Interview with Julie Enright
• Possible action to select a new plan administration provider

The Rockledge General Employees' and Fire Employees' Retirement Boards held a joint special meeting to interview two plan administration providers. After presentations and discussion, both boards voted unanimously to select Julie Enright as the new plan administrator, with an effective date of January 1, 2022, and directed the attorney to draft a professional service agreement. Both boards also voted to continue current Plan Administrator Karan Rounsavall's relationship through January 31, 2022, to ensure a smooth transition.

• Fire Retirement Board selected Julie Enright as new plan administrator, effective Jan. 1, 2022 (motion by McCaleb, seconded by Syfrett, unanimous).
• General Employees' Retirement Board selected Julie Enright as new plan administrator, effective Jan. 1, 2022 (motion by Harris, seconded by Molony, all yes).
• General Employees' Retirement Board continued Plan Administrator Rounsavall through Jan. 31, 2022 for transition (motion by Harris, seconded by King, carried).
• Fire Retirement Board continued Plan Administrator Rounsavall through Jan. 31, 2022 for transition (motion by Syfrett, seconded by Babbs, unanimous).

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board is holding a special meeting to interview two providers for plan administration services: HYN Consulting and Julie Enright. Each provider gets up to 20 minutes for a presentation followed by Q&A. Afterward, trustees will discuss and possibly take action to select a new provider. This is a joint meeting with the Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Plan.

• Interviews with HYN Consulting (Caleb Hynson & Frank Mega)
• Interview with Julie Enright
• Possible selection of new plan administration services provider
• Joint meeting with Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Plan

The Rockledge General Employees' and Fire Employees' Retirement Boards held a joint special meeting to interview two providers for plan administration services. After presentations from HYN Consulting and Julie Enright, both boards voted to select Julie Enright as the new plan administrator, effective January 1, 2022, and directed the attorney to draft a professional service agreement. Both boards also voted to continue the relationship with current Plan Administrator Karan Rounsavall through January 31, 2022, to ensure a smooth transition.

• Fire Employees' Retirement Board selected Julie Enright as plan administrator (unanimous)
• General Employees' Retirement Board selected Julie Enright as plan administrator (all yes vote)
• General Employees' Retirement Board continued Karan Rounsavall's contract through January 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Fire Employees' Retirement Board continued Karan Rounsavall's contract through January 31, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold first readings on several comprehensive plan amendments, including creating a Mixed Use Corridor 95 objective, updating planning district guidelines for metal buildings, adding a Property Rights Element, and changing the future land use map for about 246 acres west of Fiske Boulevard and I-95. They will also hold a public hearing to rezone that same 246 acres from Brevard County GU to Rockledge PUD. Additionally, the council will discuss updates to the architectural and site guidelines for the RMU zoning district and appoint voting delegates for the Space Coast League of Cities.

• First reading of CPA-21-02 to create Objective 1.2 – Mixed Use Corridor 95
• First reading of CPA-21-03 to amend Planning District 5 guidelines for metal exteriors and buildings
• First reading of CPA-21-05 to create Chapter 14 – Property Rights Element
• First reading of CPA-21-04 to change future land use for ~246 acres west of Fiske Boulevard and I-95 to Mixed Use Corridor 95
• Public hearing on ZDA-21-03 to rezone ~246 acres from Brevard County GU to Rockledge PUD

The City Council held first readings and scheduled public hearings for December 15 on five comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances, including creating a Mixed Use Corridor 95 land use classification and rezoning approximately 246 acres west of Fiske Boulevard and I-95 from Brevard County agricultural/residential to a Planned Unit Development. The Council also approved the Community Redevelopment Agency's recommendation to appoint Edward Inman as Chair and Janet Monaco as Vice Chair for 2022, appointed Councilman Ferguson as voting delegate and Councilman Hartselle as alternate for the Space Coast League of Cities, authorized hiring Ichiban Cleaning for up to 120 days after the janitorial contract was terminated, and voted to name the football field at McKnight Family Sports Complex in honor of James Goins.

• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2021 regular meeting (7-0).
• Approved first reading of Ordinance CPA-21-02 creating Objective 1.2 – Mixed Use Corridor 95 and scheduled a public hearing for December 15 (7-0).
• Approved first reading of Ordinance CPA-21-03 amending Planning District 5 guidelines for metal exteriors and buildings and scheduled a public hearing for December 15 (7-0).
• Approved first reading of Ordinance CPA-21-05 creating Chapter 14 – Property Rights Element and scheduled a public hearing for December 15 (7-0).
• Approved first reading of Ordinance CPA-21-04 adding 246 acres west of Fiske Boulevard to the Future Land Use Map as Mixed Use Corridor 95 and scheduled a public hearing for December 15 (7-0).
• Approved first reading and held a public hearing for Ordinance ZDA-21-03 rezoning 246 acres from Brevard County GU to Rockledge PUD, and scheduled a second public hearing for December 15 (7-0).
• Approved appointment of Edward Inman as Chair and Janet Monaco as Vice Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency for 2022 (7-0).
• Approved naming the football field at McKnight Family Sports Complex in honor of James Goins (7-0).

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Board will discuss the status of self-directed DROP accounts and review an experience study. The meeting includes updates on plan administration, investment performance, and membership renewals.

• Renewal of FPPTA membership for 2022 at a cost of $750
• Approval of revised Summary Plan Description increasing multiplier from 2.75% to 3.0%
• Adoption of experience study and assumption revisions
• Investment Performance Report for quarter ended September 30, 2021
• Ratification of travel expense reports for FPPTA Fall Trustee School

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board adopted the experience study and recommended assumption revisions, including a 7.65% assumed rate of return for the October 1, 2021 valuation. The board also approved a revised Summary Plan Description, set 2022 meeting dates, renewed FPPTA membership, and ratified travel expenses. Several items were tabled, including signature authorization forms, pending a new plan administrator.

• Approved minutes of the August 20, 2021 quarterly meeting as submitted.
• Adopted the experience study and assumption revisions, including a 7.65% assumed rate of return for the October 1, 2021 valuation.
• Approved forming a sub-committee to review plan administration RFQs and schedule interviews.
• Set 2022 quarterly meeting dates: February 4, May 20 (joint), August 19, and November 18 (joint).
• Approved renewal of FPPTA membership for 2022 at a cost of $750.
• Acknowledged receipt of the FY 2020/2021 accounting report with total administrative expenses of $98,634.18.
• Tabled update of signature authorization forms to the next quarterly meeting.
• Approved revised Summary Plan Description reflecting a 3.0% multiplier for participants hired after October 1, 2012.

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a potential new DROP account provider, and consider adopting an experience study with revised actuarial assumptions. The board will also set 2022 meeting dates, renew its FPPTA membership for $750, and approve a payment schedule for a member purchasing military service credit.

• Adoption of experience study and actuarial assumption revisions
• Status of discussions with Nationwide Retirement Solutions for self-directed DROP accounts
• Authorization to renew FPPTA membership for 2022 at $750
• Approve ten-year installment payment schedule for Steven White to purchase five years of prior military service
• Ratify travel expense report for FPPTA Fall Trustee School attendance

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board adopted the experience study and revised actuarial assumptions, including a 7.65% assumed rate of return for the October 1, 2021 valuation. It approved a ten-year installment payment schedule for Officer Steven White to purchase five years of prior military service at a total cost of $55,370. The board also approved its 2022 meeting dates, renewed its FPPTA membership for $750, and acknowledged the FY 2020/2021 accounting report with total administrative expenses of $95,833.57. Additionally, it agreed to participate in a sub-committee to review plan administration service proposals and ratified a travel expense report for Trustee Hal Burke.

• Adopted the experience study and revised actuarial assumptions, including a 7.65% assumed rate of return for the October 1, 2021 valuation.
• Approved a ten-year installment payment schedule for Officer Steven White to purchase five years of prior military service at $55,370 total, with 260 bi-weekly payments of $302.42.
• Set 2022 quarterly meeting dates: February 4, May 20 (joint), August 19, and November 18 (joint).
• Approved renewal of FPPTA membership for 2022 at a cost of $750.
• Acknowledged receipt of the FY 2020/2021 accounting report, with total administrative expenses of $95,833.57.
• Agreed to participate in a sub-committee to review plan administration service RFQs and short-list proposals.
• Accepted Chairman Burke's offer to serve as the board's representative on the sub-committee.
• Ratified travel expense report for Trustee Hal Burke totaling $1,605.26 for FPPTA Fall Trustee School attendance.

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board is meeting to consider adopting an experience study with revised actuarial assumptions, discuss Nationwide Retirement Solutions as an alternate DROP provider, and authorize renewing its FPPTA membership. The board will also set 2022 meeting dates and receive reports from its custodian, investment manager, consultant, actuary, attorney, and plan administrator.

• Adoption of experience study and assumption revisions recommended by Actuarial Assumptions Sub-Committee
• Status of discussions with Nationwide Retirement Solutions as alternate provider of self-directed DROP accounts
• Authorization to renew FPPTA membership for 2022 at a cost of $750
• Request for quotes for plan administrator
• Update signature authorization forms for Salem Trust Company and Chevy Chase Company

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board adopted the experience study and revised actuarial assumptions, including a 7.65% assumed rate of return for the October 1, 2021 valuation, which reduces plan costs. The board also scheduled a special meeting to interview two finalists for plan administration services, approved 2022 meeting dates, renewed FPPTA membership, and deferred several items. It accepted the investment performance report and agreed to explore additional real estate managers. The board also ratified writing off a $860 overpayment to a deceased retiree's estate.

• Adopted the experience study and revised actuarial assumptions, including a 7.65% assumed rate of return for the October 1, 2021 valuation.
• Scheduled a special meeting to interview HYN Consulting and Julie Enright for plan administration services; declined participation in the sub-committee.
• Set 2022 quarterly meeting dates: February 4, May 20 (joint), August 19, and November 18 (joint).
• Approved renewal of FPPTA membership for 2022 at a cost of $750.
• Deferred updating signature authorization forms for Salem Trust and Chevy Chase until the next meeting.
• Accepted the investment performance report and agreed to examine additional real estate managers at the next meeting.
• Acknowledged receipt of the plan administrator's report on fiscal quarter expenditures and receipts.
• Ratified the attorney's recommendation to write off a $860 overpayment to a deceased retiree's estate.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will review concept options for the Barton Boulevard Road Diet. The board will also consider approval for two facade improvement grants and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Façade Improvement Grant – Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats of Rockledge, LLC (920 Barton Blvd)
• Façade Improvement Grant – JPA Properties II, LLC (920 Barton Blvd)
• Discussion: Barton Boulevard Road Diet – Concept Options
• Selection of 2022 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2022 Meeting Schedule

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved two $10,000 facade improvement grants: one for Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats of Rockledge, LLC and one for JPA Properties II, LLC, both at 920 Barton Boulevard. The board also extended the RJM Merco (Carolina Pines) facade grant for an additional year, adopted the 2022 meeting schedule, and elected Edward Inman as Chair and Janet Monaco as Vice Chair for 2022. The board discussed, but took no action on, Barton Boulevard road diet concept options.

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings and public hearings for eight ordinances amending various 2020-2021 fiscal year budgets. The meeting also includes a presentation on concept options for the Barton Boulevard Road Diet.

• Second reading and public hearing for eight budget amendment ordinances
• Presentation of Barton Boulevard Road Diet concept options
• Approval of interlocal agreement for airport zoning regulations
• Purchase of John Deere Industrial Tractor for Stormwater Division
• Election of Council Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Rockledge City Council authorized staff to coordinate and advertise public input sessions for the Barton Boulevard Road Diet concept and to conduct traffic studies on Barton Boulevard and Eyster Boulevard, including pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The motion passed without objection (7). The council also approved eight budget amendment ordinances for fiscal year 2020-2021, including the General Administrative, Community Redevelopment Agency, Sewer System, Sanitation Services, Stormwater Management, Building Department, Rental Facilities, and American Rescue Plan Act funds, all by unanimous votes.

• Authorized public input sessions and traffic studies for Barton Boulevard Road Diet (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1837-2021 amending General Administrative Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1838-2021 amending Community Redevelopment Agency Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1839-2021 amending Sewer System Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1840-2021 amending Sanitation Services Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1841-2021 amending Stormwater Management Fund Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1842-2021 amending Building Department Enterprise Fund Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1843-2021 amending Rental Facilities Budget (7-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with several first-reading ordinances to amend various fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets, including the general administrative, sewer, sanitation, stormwater, and building department funds, as well as establishing an American Rescue Plan Act fund budget. The council will also consider recommendations from the Community Redevelopment Agency, including the Don Griffin Trail Improvements Phase 2 and design work for the Rockledge Community Center and Barnes Boulevard streetscape. Consent items include a street sweeping contract renewal and the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-550 truck.

• First reading of ordinances amending FY 2020-2021 budgets for general, CRA, sewer, sanitation, stormwater, building, and rental facilities
• First reading of FY 2020-2021 American Rescue Plan Act Fund budget
• CRA recommendation: Don Griffin Trail Improvements Phase 2
• CRA recommendation: Design scope for Rockledge Community Center at McKnight Family Sports Complex
• Consent: Street sweeping contract renewal with USA Services

The Rockledge City Council approved the Don Griffin Trail Improvements Phase 2 project at a cost not to exceed $150,000, and approved the design scope of work and cost estimates for the Rockledge Community (Multipurpose) Center at McKnight Family Sports Complex ($204,450) and the Barnes Boulevard Streetscape/Landscape project ($27,280). The council also gave first reading to eight budget amendment ordinances and authorized public hearings for them on November 17, 2021. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Don Griffin Trail Improvements Phase 2, not to exceed $150,000 (6-0)
• Approved design scope and cost estimates for Rockledge Community Center at McKnight Family Sports Complex, $204,450 (6-0)
• Approved design scope and cost estimates for Barnes Boulevard Streetscape/Landscape project, $27,280 (6-0)
• Approved updates to Redevelopment Mixed-Use District Architectural and Site Guidelines, with public hearing set for Dec 15, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 General Administrative Budget amendment ordinance (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 Community Redevelopment Agency Management Fund Budget amendment ordinance (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 Sewer System Budget amendment ordinance (6-0)
• Approved consent items including street sweeping contract renewal, surplus property declaration, and purchase of 2022 Ford F-550 (6-0)

Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to introduce members, receive training on Sunshine Law and public records, and elect a Vice Chairperson and Recording Secretary. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no minutes, unfinished business, or substantive decisions.

• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Election of Recording Secretary
• Discussion of topics for subsequent meetings
• Training on Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, and Roberts Rules of Order

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee held its first regular meeting, during which members elected Jeremiah Perez as Vice Chairman and Isaac Moss as Recording Secretary, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. The committee also agreed to receive presentations from City staff at future meetings and discussed using binders to organize documents. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Jeremiah Perez as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Isaac Moss as Recording Secretary (7-0)
• Agreed to receive presentations from City staff at subsequent meetings

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for July through September 2021 and approve several new projects. Key decisions include updates to the Redevelopment Mixed-Use District Architectural and Site Guidelines and an amended FY2020-2021 budget. The board will also vote on a façade improvement grant for The Health Bar Florida, LLC and improvements to the Don Griffin Trail.

• Approval of Façade Improvement Grant for The Health Bar Florida, LLC at 1845 Rockledge Blvd.
• Approval of Don Griffin Trail Improvements, Phase 2
• Approval of Proposed Rockledge Community (Multipurpose) Center at The McKnight Family Sports Complex
• Approval of Proposed Barnes Blvd. Streetscape/Landscape
• Approval of Proposed Updates to the Redevelopment Mixed-Use District Architectural and Site Guidelines

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved several redevelopment initiatives, including a façade improvement grant, trail improvements, a community center design, streetscape plans, guideline updates, and budget allocations. All motions passed unanimously, with recommendations forwarded to City Council for some items.

• Approved façade improvement grant for The Health Bar Florida, LLC ($2,094.48) (unanimous)
• Approved Don Griffin Trail Improvements Phase 2 (not to exceed $150,000) and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Rockledge Community Center design Scope of Work and cost estimates ($204,450) and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Barnes Blvd. Streetscape/Landscape design Scope of Work and cost estimates ($27,280) and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Redevelopment Mixed-Use District Architectural and Site Guidelines and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution appropriating FY 2021 uncommitted fund balance to redevelopment projects (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY 2020-2021 CRA budget and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on development agreement amendments for the Carolina Pines and Ascend Rockledge apartment projects, along with appointments to several boards. The consent agenda includes purchases of a fire monitor, sanitation truck, claw truck, and dump truck, plus ratification of a fireworks contract. No other new business or unfinished business is listed.

• Public hearing: Development Agreement Amendment – Carolina Pines Apartments
• Public hearing: Development Agreement – Ascend Rockledge Apartments
• Purchase of Stryker LifePak 15 Monitor (Fire Division)
• Purchase of 2022 Freightliner Rear Loading Sanitation Truck
• Ratification of Fireworks Display Contract with Imperial Pyro and Special Effects

The Rockledge City Council approved two development agreements: an amendment for Carolina Pines Apartments removing the window shutter requirement, and a new agreement for Ascend Apartments, a 240-unit complex with commercial outparcels. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0). The council also tabled appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission pending a residency requirement review.

• Approved Development Agreement Amendment for Carolina Pines Apartments (7-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Ascend Apartments (7-0)
• Tabled appointments to Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Desiree Babbs to Fire Employees' Retirement Board (7-0)
• Appointed Eric Jespersen to Board of Adjustment & Appeals (7-0)
• Approved consent items including purchases of fire monitor, sanitation truck, claw truck, dump truck, and fireworks contract ratification (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Received Financial/Budget Report for September 2021 (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment will conduct three public hearings regarding special exceptions and a variance. The items include requests for residential use in a mobile home district, an open storage yard, and a setback reduction.

• Special Exception (SE-21-04): Single-family dwelling at 824 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Special Exception (SE-21-05): Open storage yard at 1922 Murrell Road
• Variance (V-21-01): Rear setback reduction for screen enclosure at 1095 Newton Circle

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment approved two special exceptions: one for a single-family dwelling at 824 Pennsylvania Avenue and one for an open storage yard at 1922 Murrell Road. The board denied a variance request for a screen enclosure at 1095 Newton Circle, citing insufficient hardship. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved special exception SE-21-04 for single-family dwelling at 824 Pennsylvania Ave (unanimous)
• Approved special exception SE-21-05 for open storage yard at 1922 Murrell Road (unanimous)
• Denied variance V-21-01 for rear setback reduction at 1095 Newton Circle (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items. They will consider a partnership agreement with Florida Power and Light for an electric vehicle charging station at the Civic Hub, approve consent items including vehicle accessory purchases, acceptance of donated property, and a telemetry monitoring invoice, and make a student advisory committee appointment.

• Partnership/agreement for electric vehicle charging station at Civic Hub with Florida Power and Light
• Purchase of vehicle accessory packages from Dana Safety Supply
• Acceptance of donated 60-foot wide parcel east of McLarty Stadium from Brevard County School Board
• Payment of invoice for telemetry monitoring from Mission Communications, LLC
• Appointment to Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge City Council tabled a proposed agreement with Florida Power and Light for an electric vehicle charging station at the Civic Hub, directing staff to research best practices and alternatives. The council also approved consent items, including a vehicle accessory purchase, acceptance of donated property, and a telemetry invoice, and appointed seven students to the Student Advisory Committee. Additionally, the council approved a $5,000 fireworks contract for the 2022 Independence Day celebration and noted a FEMA award of nearly $1.7 million for fire station hardening.

• Tabled FPL EV charging station agreement (6-0)
• Approved consent items: vehicle accessory packages, donated property, telemetry invoice (6-0)
• Appointed 7 students to Student Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 fireworks contract for 2022 celebration (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two special exception requests and two apartment-related development agreements. No site plans, unfinished business, or new business items are scheduled for discussion.

• Special Exception (SE-21-04): Single-family dwelling at 824 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Special Exception (SE-21-05): Open storage yard at 1922 Murrell Road
• Amendment to Development Agreement for Carolina Pines Apartments
• Development Agreement (DA-21-01) for Ascend Apartments

The Rockledge Planning Commission recommended approval of the Ascend Apartments development agreement (DA-21-01) for a 240-unit apartment complex and up to three commercial outparcels on 19.21 acres, forwarding it to City Council with a 7-1 vote. The Commission also recommended approval of two special exceptions: SE-21-04 for a single-family dwelling at 824 Pennsylvania Avenue and SE-21-05 for an open storage yard at 1922 Murrell Road, both unanimously. An amendment to the Carolina Pines Apartments development agreement, removing a window shutter requirement, was recommended for approval with a 7-1 vote.

• Recommended approval of Ascend Apartments development agreement (DA-21-01) (7-1)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception SE-21-04 for single-family dwelling at 824 Pennsylvania Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception SE-21-05 for open storage yard at 1922 Murrell Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Carolina Pines Apartments development agreement amendment removing window shutter requirement (7-1)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding public hearings and second readings on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and millage rate, along with several fund-specific budgets. They will also consider resolutions on the 2022 meeting schedule and an asset management policy, plus several consent items including contracts and a bid award.

• Public hearing on FY2022 General Fund Budget and 2021 millage rate
• Second reading of Ordinance 1828-2021, FY2022 General Fund Budget
• Second reading of Ordinances 1829-1836-2021 for various fund budgets (CRA, ARPA, Wastewater, Sanitation Impact Fee, Sanitation Services, Stormwater, Building, Rental Facilities)
• Resolution adopting 2022 regular meeting schedule
• Award of bid for Pluckebaum Road and Marlin Manor Water Main and Force Main Improvements to Atlantic Development of Cocoa

The Rockledge City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund budget and set the 2021 millage rate at $5.99 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The council also approved budgets for several other funds, including the Community Redevelopment Agency, American Rescue Plan Act, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, Building Department, and Rental Facilities. Additionally, the council approved the 2022 meeting schedule, an Asset Management Policy, asset reclassification, and several consent items.

• Adopted FY2022 General Fund budget (Ordinance 1828-2021) (7-0)
• Adopted 2021 millage rate of $5.99 per $1,000 assessed value (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Community Redevelopment Agency budget (Ordinance 1829-2021) (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 American Rescue Plan Act fund budget (Ordinance 1830-2021) (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Wastewater System fund budget (Ordinance 1831-2021) (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Sanitation Impact Fee fund budget (Ordinance 1832-2021) (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Sanitation Services fund budget (Ordinance 1833-2021) (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Stormwater Utility fund budget (Ordinance 1834-2021) (7-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a public hearing and first readings on the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund budget and millage rate, along with several other fund budgets. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance amending metal building regulations in the Redevelopment Mixed Use District. The agenda includes consent items for wastewater contracts and new business on employee health insurance and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on FY2022 General Fund budget and millage rate
• Resolution establishing recomputed proposed millage rate
• First reading of FY2022 budgets for General Fund, CRA, ARPA, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, Building, and Rental Facilities
• Second reading of Ordinance 1827-2021 amending metal building regulations in Redevelopment Mixed Use District
• Approval of SCADA maintenance agreement with Rocha Controls and sodium hypochlorite supply from Odyssey Manufacturing

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved the tentative FY2022 General Fund budget and a recomputed millage rate of 5.99, and held first readings for all fund budgets. It also adopted Ordinance No. 1827-2021 amending metal building regulations in the Redevelopment Mixed Use District, and approved several appointments and consent items.

• Adopted resolution establishing recomputed millage rate of 5.99 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying public hearing and tentative FY2022 General Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved first reading of FY2022 General Fund budget ordinance (7-0)
• Approved first reading of FY2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Fund budget (7-0)
• Approved first reading of FY2022 American Rescue Plan Act Fund budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1827-2021 amending metal building regulations in Redevelopment Mixed Use District (7-0)
• Appointed Alvin Gipson to Board of Adjustment, Franklin Holder to Code Enforcement Board, Al Siefert to CRA Board, Julie Rebelo to Planning Commission (all 7-0)
• Approved consent items including Vac-Con repair, SCADA maintenance, construction services, and sodium hypochlorite supply (7-0)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Board will review the 2021/2022 administrative expense budget and a draft funding policy. Members will also discuss investment performance and proposed changes to investment allocations.

• Approval of 2021/2022 administrative expense budget
• Consideration of draft funding policy from Actuarial Assumptions Sub-Committee
• Proposed increase in allocation to real estate and infrastructure investments
• Revision to Summary Plan Description regarding multiplier increase for certain participants
• Approval of ten-year installment payment schedule for Ruben Cadet

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board approved a new funding policy recommended by the Actuarial Assumptions Sub-Committee, which includes a long-term investment return target of 7.25% to be phased in over five years. The board also adopted a revised Investment Policy Statement that reduces domestic fixed income allocation from 17.5% to 7.5% and increases alternative investments from 15% to 25%, and approved a fee increase for its investment consultant AndCo Consulting. Additionally, the board approved the 2021/2022 administrative expense budget of $113,000, ratified travel expenses for trustees, and approved a ten-year installment payment schedule for a member purchasing military service credit.

• Approved funding policy with 7.25% long-term return target (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Investment Policy Statement: fixed income 17.5% to 7.5%, alternatives 15% to 25% (unanimous)
• Approved $113,000 administrative expense budget for 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved AndCo Consulting fee increase to $21,500 with 2% annual escalator, effective Oct 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Ratified travel expense reports for trustees totaling $4,445.32 (unanimous)
• Approved ten-year installment payment schedule for Rubet Cadet to purchase military service credit (unanimous)
• Authorized revision to Summary Plan Description to reflect multiplier increase from 2.75% to 3.0% for hires after Oct 1, 2012 (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of plan administrator quotes to November meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Board will review the administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2021/2022 and discuss funding policies. The meeting includes reports on investment performance and proposed changes to investment allocations.

• Approval of Plan Year 2021/2022 administrative expense budget
• Consideration of draft funding policy from Actuarial Assumptions Sub-Committee
• Proposed revisions to Investment Policy Statement regarding alternative investments
• Request for investment consultant fee increase effective October 1, 2021
• Status update on Nationwide Retirement Solutions as an alternate DROP account provider

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board unanimously approved a new funding policy that sets a long-term investment return target of 7.25%, to be phased in from the current 7.80% over five years. The board also approved a $114,000 administrative budget for 2021/2022, revised its investment policy to increase alternative investments, and approved a fee increase for its investment consultant. An experience review of actuarial assumptions was accepted for further study, with no action taken at this meeting.

• Approved funding policy with 7.25% long-term return target (unanimous)
• Approved $114,000 administrative budget for 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised IPS: domestic fixed income cut from 17.5% to 7.5%, alternatives raised from 15% to 25% (unanimous)
• Increased Brookfield infrastructure commitment to 10% of portfolio (unanimous)
• Approved AndCo Consulting fee increase to $21,500/year with 2% escalator (unanimous)
• Tabled plan administrator quotes to November meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Nationwide Retirement Solutions discussion to November meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted experience review; no action on assumption changes

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Board will consider a draft funding policy recommended by the Actuarial Assumptions Sub-Committee. Members will also review investment performance and a proposed fee increase for the Investment Consultant.

• Consideration of draft funding policy from Actuarial Assumptions Sub-Committee
• Proposed revisions to Investment Policy Statement regarding alternative investments
• Request for consultant fee increase effective October 1, 2021
• Status update on Nationwide Retirement Solutions as an alternate DROP account provider
• Review of investment performance report for the quarter ended June 30, 2021

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board approved a new funding policy that sets a long-term investment return assumption of 7.25%, to be phased in over five years by reducing the current 7.75% assumption by 10 basis points annually. The board also adopted a revised Investment Policy Statement increasing alternative investments to 25% and approved a fee increase for its investment consultant. No action was taken on the actuarial experience review, which will be reviewed by a sub-committee before the November meeting.

• Approved funding policy with 7.25% long-term return target (unanimous)
• Adopted revised IPS: fixed income cut to 7.5%, alternatives raised to 25% (unanimous)
• Approved AndCo Consulting fee increase to $21,500/year with 2% escalator (unanimous)
• Tabled Nationwide Retirement Solutions discussion to November meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred plan administrator RFQ discussion to November meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Q3 FY2020/21 expenditures and receipts report (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold second readings and public hearings for several ordinances, including rezoning requests near Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue. The meeting also includes presentations on COVID-19 updates and an annual investment report.

• Rezoning 2.31 acres west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU
• Rezoning 2.05 acres west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU
• Ordinance to determine salary for City Council members and the Mayor
• Resolution establishing traffic patterns for a 246-acre development west of I-95
• Amendments to Land Development Regulations regarding property maintenance and parking

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved two ordinances rezoning a total of approximately 4.36 acres west of the intersection of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 (General Commercial) to RMU (Redevelopment Mixed Use). The council also adopted several land development regulation amendments, set council salaries, approved a traffic pattern resolution for 246 acres west of I-95, and approved a comprehensive plan amendment. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 1821-2021 rezoning 2.31 acres west of Cogswell and Angela from C2 to RMU (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1822-2021 rezoning 2.05 acres west of Cogswell and Angela from C2 to RMU (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1823-2021 amending mobile home district regulations to ease rezoning for single-family homes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1824-2021 amending property maintenance and residential parking regulations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1825-2021 correcting density calculation for care facilities in R3 district (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1826-2021 setting council and mayor salaries (7-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing desired traffic pattern for 246 acres west of I-95 (7-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-05 creating Property Rights Element (7-0)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee discussed a draft pension funding policy prepared by staff, consultants, and retirement board chairs, which proposes a lower assumed rate of return. No formal action was taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed draft pension funding policy with lower assumed rate of return
• Received Retirement Plan Investment Report from AndCo Consulting

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment denied Special Exception SE-21-03, which would have allowed a 10-room motel at 9 Orange Avenue in the C1 district. The denial followed a motion that failed 0-6, as the Board found the proposal inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also approved the June 15, 2021 minutes and elected Robert LaMarr as Chairperson and Kenrick Bisnath as Vice Chairperson.

• Denied Special Exception SE-21-03 for 10-room motel at 9 Orange Ave (0-6)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Robert LaMarr as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Kenrick Bisnath as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board

The Board will review several unfinished cases regarding inoperable vehicles, unpermitted plumbing work, and property maintenance issues. The meeting also includes a new case regarding missing skirting and address numbers on a mobile home.

• Review of inoperable vehicle and roof disrepair at 923 Levitt Pkwy
• Request to file Administrative Order/Lien for 1718 Palmer Ln
• Review of inoperable vehicle at 1024 Pompano Dr
• Review of unpermitted plumbing work at 1121 Geiger St
• New case regarding missing skirting and address numbers at 1165 Bailey Court

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board took action on several property code cases. It authorized a lien on 1718 Palmer Lane with a $22,950 fine for an uncorrected inoperable vehicle, tabled a case at 1024 Pompano Drive for 30 days to allow the owner to resolve a title issue, and issued compliance orders with daily fines for properties at 1121 Geiger Street and 1165 Bailey Court. The board also approved the May 13, 2021 minutes with an amendment.

• Approved May 13, 2021 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled ECE20-0163 at 923 Levitt Parkway for 30 days (unanimous)
• Authorized lien on 1718 Palmer Lane with $22,950 fine and continued accrual (unanimous)
• Tabled ECE20-0910 at 1024 Pompano Drive for 30 days, paused fines (unanimous)
• Found violation at 1121 Geiger Street, ordered compliance in 15 days or $100/day fine (unanimous)
• Found violation at 1165 Bailey Court, ordered compliance in 15 days or $50/day fine (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which was calculated using a millage rate of 5.99 mills as previously directed. City Manager Fettrow presented overviews of multiple funds, including the General Administrative, Community Redevelopment Agency, American Rescue Plan Act, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, Building, and Rental Facilities budgets. No formal votes or decisions were made; the workshop was informational only.

• Reviewed proposed FY2022 budget at 5.99 mills (no vote)
• Heard FY2021 accomplishments, projected to close in the black
• Discussed Public Safety staffing needs related to growth
• No formal actions taken; workshop only

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission is meeting to consider two public hearing items: a special exception request for a property on Orange Ave by Bonsai Space LLC, and a comprehensive plan amendment to add a property rights element as required by Florida Statute. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no site plans, unfinished business, or new business listed.

• Public hearing: Special Exception SE-21-03 for Bonsai Space LLC on Orange Ave
• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-05 to create a Property Rights Element per Florida Statute 163.3177(6)(i)
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2021 meeting

The Rockledge Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of Special Exception SE-21-03 for a ten-room motel at 9 Orange Avenue, citing lack of compatibility and parking concerns. The recommendation will go to the Board of Adjustment. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-05, which adds a property rights element as required by state law, and forwarded it to City Council.

• Recommended denial of Special Exception SE-21-03 for 9 Orange Avenue motel (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-05 (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet to approve its fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, an audit engagement letter, and four facade improvement grants for businesses along Barton Blvd. The agenda also includes routine items like approving June minutes and receiving a financial report.

• Approval of proposed FY 2021-2022 CRA budget
• Approval of audit engagement letter
• Facade grant for Beach Fly Brewing Company at 513 Barton Blvd
• Facade grants for JPA Properties II, LLC and Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats at 920 Barton Blvd
• Facade grant for Danowski Enterprises, LLC at 200 Barton Blvd

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved its proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and forwarded it to City Council. The board also approved an audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC and four facade improvement grants totaling $30,765.25 for businesses on Barton Boulevard. All motions passed unanimously or without objection.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 CRA budget, forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 facade grant for Beach Fly Brewing Company, 513 Barton Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 facade grant for JPA Properties II, LLC, 920 Barton Blvd (without objection)
• Approved $10,000 facade grant for Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats, 920 Barton Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved $765.25 facade grant for Danowski Enterprises, LLC, 200 Barton Blvd (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting to consider first readings of several ordinances, including two rezoning requests near Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue, amendments to land development regulations, and a salary determination for council members and the mayor. The council will also take up a tabled millage rate resolution, board recommendations, and a consent agenda with contracts and agreements.

• First reading of rezoning ~2.31 acres and ~2.05 acres west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU
• First reading of ordinance amending land development regulations on special exceptions, prohibited uses, lot requirements, property maintenance, and parking in residential districts
• First reading of ordinance determining salary for City Council members and Mayor per Charter Section 2.04
• Resolution approving policy and procedures for notary public services
• Action item: approval of tentative millage rate for FY 2021-2022 (tabled from June 16 meeting)

The Rockledge City Council approved a tentative millage rate of 5.99 mills for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, to be reported to the Brevard County Property Appraiser and the State of Florida. The council also approved the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget as presented, and adopted a resolution advising the property appraiser of the rolled-back and proposed millage rates. Additionally, the council approved first readings of several ordinances, including rezoning two parcels near Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU, and amendments to land development regulations regarding mobile homes, parking, and care facility density.

• Approved the tentative millage rate of 5.99 mills for FY 2021-2022.
• Approved the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget as presented.
• Adopted a resolution advising the Brevard County Property Appraiser of the rolled-back and proposed millage rates.
• Approved first reading of ordinance to rezone 2.31 acres west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU.
• Approved first reading of ordinance to rezone 2.05 acres west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU.
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend mobile home district regulations to ease rezoning for single-family homes.
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend property maintenance and parking regulations in residential districts.
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend R3 multi-family district regulations regarding care facility density.

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission is meeting to consider four comprehensive plan amendments, including changes to planning district guidelines and a future land use map amendment for Tucker Headquarters, plus a tentative PUD zoning and preliminary plan approval. They will also review a monument sign for Huntington Cove. The meeting includes public hearings on these items.

• CPA 21-03: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Appendix A – Planning District Guidelines
• CPA 21-02: Future Land Use Element – Planning District Guidelines
• CPA 21-04: Tucker Headquarters – Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment
• ZDA-21-03: Tentative PUD zoning and preliminary plan approval
• Huntington Cove Monument Sign (new business)

The Rockledge Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of three Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA-21-03, CPA-21-02, CPA-21-04) and a Zoning District Amendment (ZDA-21-03) for a tentative PUD, all forwarded to City Council. It also recommended approval of a monument sign for Huntington Cove. No public comments were made during any of the hearings.

• Recommended approval of CPA-21-03 (Appendix A Planning District Guidelines) to remove metal exterior restrictions and add special exception option in Redevelopment Mixed Use District (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CPA-21-02 (Future Land Use Element) adding new Mixed Use Corridor 95 land use category (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CPA-21-04 (Tucker Headquarters FLUM) for 246 acres at I-95 and Fiske Boulevard, with 30-unit correction (without objection)
• Recommended approval of ZDA-21-03 tentative PUD zoning and preliminary plan for Tucker Headquarters (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Huntington Cove monument sign (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review the May 2021 financial report, and receive staff updates on events and the Façade Improvement Grant Program. They will also discuss unfinished business regarding the Community Art Project for traffic signal control box art wraps.

• Approval of May 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• May 2021 financial report
• Façade Improvement Grant Program update for Rockledge Liquors
• Discussion of Community Art Project – Traffic Signal Control Box Art Wraps

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners recommended six artists to City Council for the traffic signal control box art wraps project, selecting Dalton Smith, Amy Lee Peters, Lyssa Bowen, Lori Hershey, Robin Werling, and Allen Zoellner. The board also approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes and received the May 2021 financial report. Staff reported $73,871.60 in façade grant projects in progress and $54,224.44 completed this fiscal year, with Rockledge Liquors switching to an Owner/Builder option that may reduce its grant award. No other business was conducted.

• Approved the minutes and attendance record of the May 26, 2021 regular meeting.
• Received the May 2021 financial report.
• Recommended six artists to City Council for traffic signal control box art wraps: Dalton Smith, Amy Lee Peters, Lyssa Bowen, Lori Hershey, Robin Werling, and Allen Zoellner.
• Noted Rockledge Liquors' façade grant will be revised under the Owner/Builder option, potentially decreasing the award amount.

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting to consider a range of financial and operational items, including a tentative millage rate, new full-time positions, vehicle purchases, and employee benefits. The agenda also includes zoning recommendations, a cost-share agreement, and a discussion on raising council salaries.

• Approval of tentative millage rate
• Addition of 3 full-time positions (IT, Police, Sanitation)
• Authorization to order 9 police vehicles and 1 fire engine
• Cost-share agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District for Flow Equalization Basin Project
• Discussion on increase in salaries of Mayor and City Council members

The Rockledge City Council approved a zoning change for two parcels west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C-2 to RMU, and approved several land development regulation amendments. It also approved a $5.5 million loan for wastewater projects, a $1,000 COVID premium pay for employees, a $300 vaccine incentive, and increased the mayor's and councilmembers' salaries to $650 and $550 per month, respectively. The council tabled the tentative millage rate until July 21st.

• Approved zoning district amendment from C-2 to RMU for two parcels totaling 4.36 acres west of Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue intersection.
• Approved amendments to Land Development Regulations Sections 62.72 and 62.73 for the MH – Mobile Home District.
• Approved amendments to Land Development Regulations Sections 59.70, 59.73(8), and 55.15(D) regarding property maintenance, motor vehicles, and parking.
• Approved amendment to Land Development Regulations Section 62.52(c)(5) for the R3 – Multi-Family Dwelling District.
• Tabled the tentative millage rate of 5.99 mills until the July 21st City Council meeting.
• Approved addition of three full-time employee positions in IT, Police, and Sanitation divisions.
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate 0% health insurance rate with Cigna and issue RFP if not achieved.
• Approved increase in employee life insurance coverage from $20,000 to $50,000 per employee.

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Rockledge City Council Finance & Budget Committee is meeting to continue discussion on the Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget and the City's Investment Policy. No new business is listed. The meeting is a working session for these two unfinished items.

• Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget
• Investment Policy of the City

The Finance and Budget Committee unanimously recommended the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget to the full Council, as presented. The committee also accepted the City's Investment Policy as written and recommended its approval to the full Council. Additionally, the committee voted to cancel the July 7, 2021 meeting, with a possible rescheduling if needed for ARPA funds.

• Approved recommendation of FY2022 proposed budget to full Council (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved acceptance of Investment Policy as written and recommendation to full Council (passed without objection, 4-0)
• Approved cancellation of July 7, 2021 Finance and Budget Committee meeting (passed without objection, 4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment approved two special exceptions. The first allowed an open storage yard for recreational vehicles in the M1 district at Huntington Lane and Richard Road. The second approved Pineapple Farms' conditional use for convalescent and nursing homes in the R3 district on S. Fiske properties. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Special Exception SE-21-02 for an open storage yard at Huntington Lane and Richard Road, with fencing and landscaping.
• Approved Special Exception SE-21-01 for Pineapple Farms, allowing convalescent and nursing homes in the R3 district on 1492 & 1504 S. Fiske properties.
• Approved the minutes and attendance record of the October 20, 2020 meeting.

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Rockledge City Council Finance & Budget Committee is meeting to review the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2022 and discuss the city's investment policy, the city manager's contract, fees and charges including the tentative millage rate, creation of a Special Revenue 130 Fund for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and a debt instrument for wastewater projects. No unfinished business is listed.

• Draft Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2022
• Investment Policy of the City
• City Manager's Contract
• Tentative Millage Rate
• Creation of Special Revenue 130 Fund – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund

The Finance & Budget Committee recommended a tentative millage rate of 5.99 mills for Fiscal Year 2022, along with adding three full-time employees and approving several budget-related items. The committee also recommended COVID premium pay and a vaccination incentive, and authorized the purchase of police vehicles and a fire engine. All recommendations are subject to final approval by the City Council.

• Recommended tentative millage rate of 5.99 mills (4-0)
• Approved addition of 3 full-time employees (IT, Police, Sanitation) (4-0)
• Authorized negotiation of 0% Cigna rate for FY2022, with RFP if not available (4-0)
• Approved increase in life insurance coverage from $20,000 to $50,000 per employee (4-0)
• Approved ordering 9 police vehicles and 1 fire engine by June 25 (4-0)
• Approved COVID premium pay of $1,000 (grossed up) for eligible employees (4-0)
• Approved $300 COVID vaccination incentive using ARPA funds (3-1)
• Approved use of up to $1 million in TIFT funds for Martin Road/Roy Wall Boulevard realignment (4-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a comprehensive plan amendment for a 10-acre property on Pluckebaum Road, creation of an American Rescue Plan Act fund, accepting the transfer of Barnes Boulevard from Brevard County, and participating in the Florida opioid settlement. They will also consider a mural request for Beachfly Brewing Company and a temporary laborer service agreement.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1819-2021: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Future Land Use Map for Recreational Public Mixed Use on 10 acres north of Pluckebaum Road, 0.5 miles west of S. Fiske Boulevard
• Second reading of Ordinance 1820-2021: creating the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund
• Resolution accepting transfer of Barnes Boulevard from Fiske Boulevard to Cobblewood Drive, including easements
• Resolution to participate in Florida opioid litigation settlement and allocation of funds
• Request to install exterior mural on commercial building at Beachfly Brewing Company

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment changing 10 acres on Pluckebaum Road from residential to recreational public mixed use, created the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund, accepted the transfer of Barnes Boulevard from Brevard County, and joined Florida's opioid litigation settlement agreement. It also approved a mural for Beachfly Brewing Company and authorized the city manager to sign a $1,917,250 grant agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District.

• Approved Ordinance 1819-2021, changing 10 acres on Pluckebaum Road to recreational public mixed use (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1820-2021, creating the ARPA fund (7-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting Barnes Boulevard transfer from Fiske Boulevard to Cobblewood Drive (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to participate in Florida opioid litigation settlement (7-0)
• Approved exterior mural for Beachfly Brewing Company at 513 Barton Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved travel authorization for Florida League of Cities conferences (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $1,917,250 grant agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District (7-0)
• Approved temporary laborer service agreement for Public Works (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a special exception for Pineapple Gardens Nursing facility, a special exception for an open storage yard on Huntington Lane, and a zoning district amendment for Cogswell from C2 to RMU. The commission will also discuss amendments to land development regulations regarding mobile home districts, parking regulations, and nursing facilities. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 2, 2021.

• Special Exception – Pineapple Gardens Nursing (Convalescent) facility
• Special Exception – Huntington Lane Open Storage Yard
• Zoning District Amendment – Cogswell C2 to RMU
• Land Development Regulation Amendment – MH – Mobile Home District
• Land Development Regulation Amendment – Parking Regulations

The Rockledge Planning Commission recommended approval of a special exception for Pineapple Gardens Nursing Facility to expand to 30-80 beds, a special exemption for an open storage yard on Huntington Lane, and a rezoning of 4.36 acres near Cogswell Street and Angela Avenue from C2 to RMU. It also recommended amendments to the Land Development Regulations for mobile home districts, parking standards, and care facility density. All recommendations go to the City Council or Board of Adjustment for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of Pineapple Gardens Nursing special exception (one opposed)
• Recommended approval of open storage yard special exemption with condition to avoid barbed/razor wire (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 4.36 acres from C2 to RMU (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of MH Mobile Home district LDR amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of parking regulations amendment with 'within 24 hour period' (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of nursing facility LDR amendment to Section 62.52(c)(5) (unanimous)
• Motion to direct staff to review LDR to prohibit barbed/razor wire (one opposed)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the April 2021 financial report, and receive progress updates on events and the Façade Improvement Grant Program. The main new business is a vote on a façade improvement grant for Rockledge Liquors.

• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2021 regular meeting
• Financial report for April 2021
• Façade Improvement Grant Program update
• Approval of Façade Improvement Grant for Rockledge Liquors

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved a $9,770.68 façade improvement grant for Rockledge Liquors at 555 Barton Blvd. The grant will fund exterior upgrades including repainting, awning repairs, gutters, landscaping, a gazebo for outdoor seating, and parking lot resealing/restriping. The board also approved the April 28, 2021 meeting minutes and received the April 2021 financial report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $9,770.68 façade improvement grant for Rockledge Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Received April 2021 financial report (unanimous)

Fire, General, and Police Employee Retirement Boards - Joint Meetings

The Rockledge Fire, General, and Police Employee Retirement Boards are meeting jointly to discuss and potentially act on several retirement plan items. Key items include a proposed ordinance to increase the pension multiplier for firefighters hired after October 1, 2012, and a discussion on establishing a funding policy. The boards will also receive investment and actuarial reports, and consider revisions to investment policy statements.

• Fire: Ordinance No. 1818-2021 increasing multiplier for firefighters hired after Oct 1, 2012 from 2.75% to 3.0%
• All: Discussion and possible action to research and establish funding policy for Rockledge Retirement Plans
• All: Proposed revisions to Investment Policy Statements increasing allocation to alternative investments (real estate and infrastructure)
• All: Actuary's fee proposal to complete an experience review of each retirement plan
• All: Status of agreements with Nationwide Retirement Solutions for self-directed DROP accounts

The three Rockledge retirement boards jointly met and approved creating a sub-committee with one representative from each board, city staff, and consultants to develop a funding policy recommendation, particularly regarding the assumed rate of return. They also authorized an experience review of each plan's actuarial assumptions at a cost of $5,000 per plan. The boards tabled proposed revisions to investment policy statements to increase alternative investments pending a presentation to City Council. Plan Administrator Karan Rounsavall announced her intent to resign, and the boards directed the attorney to prepare requests for quotes for plan administration services from five Florida providers.

• Created sub-committee to develop funding policy recommendation (all boards, unanimous)
• Authorized Freiman Little Actuaries experience review at $5,000 per plan (all boards, unanimous)
• Tabled proposed revisions to Investment Policy Statements increasing alternative investments
• Directed attorney to prepare requests for quotes for plan administration services from five Florida providers
• Approved minutes for February 19, 2021 quarterly meetings (all boards, unanimous)
• Accepted investment performance reports for quarter ended March 31, 2021 (all boards, unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of General Employees' retirement fund expenditures and receipts for second fiscal quarter
• Consensus to donate $50 each from Police and Fire boards to charity in memory of John Mulkey

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will conduct a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance increasing the retirement income multiplier for certain fire employees, and first readings on a future land use map amendment for 10 acres on Pluckebaum Road and on creating an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund. The council will also consider consent items including a treadmill purchase with forfeiture funds, a design agreement for four-laning Eyster Boulevard, and a donation to a S.T.E.M. academy, plus a professional services agreement for building department services.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1818-2021: increased retirement income multiplier for certain fire employees per collective bargaining agreement
• First reading of CPA-21-01: future land use map amendment for 10 acres on north side of Pluckebaum Road, .5 miles west of S. Fiske Boulevard
• First reading: ordinance creating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund
• Approval: use of forfeiture funds to purchase treadmill for Public Safety gym
• Approval: Jacobs Engineering scope/fee proposal for conceptual design of four-laning Eyster Boulevard from Murrell Road to Fiske Boulevard

The Rockledge City Council approved a second-reading ordinance increasing the retirement income multiplier for certain fire employees as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. The council also held first readings for a comprehensive plan amendment to change 10 acres on Pluckebaum Road to recreational public mixed use and for an ordinance creating the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund, scheduling public hearings for June 2, 2021. Additionally, the council approved a professional services agreement with Joe Payne, Inc. for building department services and authorized redirecting a FEMA grant application to Hurricane Dorian relief with an additional $601,000 in matching funds.

• Approved Ordinance 1818-2021 amending fire employees' retirement plan (6-0)
• Held first reading for comprehensive plan amendment to change 10 acres on Pluckebaum Road to recreational public mixed use (6-0)
• Held first reading for ordinance creating ARPA Fund (6-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Joe Payne, Inc. for building department services (6-0)
• Authorized redirecting FEMA application to Hurricane Dorian Fund and approving $601,000 in additional matching funds (6-0)
• Reappointed nine members to Business Development Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Gail Morris to Board of Adjustment (6-0)
• Appointed Debbie Sapp as alternate to Citizens Advisory Committee (6-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board will hold a meeting to address unfinished and new code enforcement cases, including requests for lien reductions and property maintenance violations. The board will also consider an administrative lien filing and a work-without-permit case.

• ECE19-0637: Request for reduction of lien at 1206 Wentworth Cir
• ECE20-0163: Inoperable vehicle and property disrepair at 923 Levitt Pkwy
• ECE20-0911: Inoperable vehicle and curb/sidewalk not edged at 1718 Palmer Ln; request to file administrative lien
• ECE20-0910: Inoperable vehicle at 1024 Pompano Dr
• ECE20-: Work without permit (plumbing) at 1121 Geiger St (Sun-Sational Salon & Spa)

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board approved the March 11 minutes and handled several code cases. It tabled three cases (Grace Herrington, Russel Sage Jr, and Sun-Sational Salon) to allow owners time to comply. It found a vehicle violation at 1024 Pompano Drive and imposed a $50/day fine if not fixed within 20 days.

• Approved March 11, 2021 minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled ECE20-0163 (Grace Herrington) for 60 days to allow contractor selection (all in favor)
• Tabled ECE20-0911 (Russel Sage Jr) for 60 days to address vehicle (all in favor)
• Found vehicle at 1024 Pompano Drive in violation of Rockledge Land Development Regulations (all in favor)
• Imposed $50/day fine for 1024 Pompano Drive if not compliant within 20 days (all in favor)
• Tabled ECE20-0770 (Sun-Sational Salon) until next meeting for permit completion (all in favor)

Nuisance Abatement Board

The Board will review unfinished business regarding a vacant, fire-damaged property owned by Eddie James Brown. The meeting includes a request to file a Nuisance Abatement Lien.

• Nuisance abatement for 819 Avondale Rd (Eddie James Brown)
• Request to file Nuisance Abatement Lien

The Rockledge Nuisance Abatement Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2021 meeting. The board took no new action on the only unfinished business item, ECE20-0805, because the abatement fine was paid in full and the property is now in compliance; Baldwin Enterprises will acquire the property and demolish the home. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved minutes and attendance record for March 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Closed case ECE20-0805 (819 Avondale Rd) with no further action required after fine paid in full

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 5, 2021. Key items include a resolution urging the CDC to lift the cruise ship ban from Port Canaveral, a first reading of an ordinance to increase the retirement income multiplier for certain fire employees, and an action to establish an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) special revenue fund. The council will also consider the final plat for Harvest Landing Subdivision and several consent items.

• Resolution urging CDC to discontinue ban on cruise ship operations from Port Canaveral
• First reading of ordinance amending Fire Employees' Retirement Plan to increase retirement income multiplier for certain employees
• Action item to establish American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Special Revenue Fund
• Approval of final plat for Harvest Landing Subdivision
• Approval of bid for tree trimming and removal services

The Rockledge City Council approved the final plat for the Harvest Landing subdivision, a 156.16-acre project with 364 single-family homes. The council also approved a resolution urging the CDC to lift the cruise ship ban, accepted a recommendation to increase the fire pension multiplier, and authorized up to $95,270 for a design study to widen Eyster Boulevard.

• Approved final plat for Harvest Landing subdivision (7-0)
• Adopted resolution urging CDC to discontinue cruise ship ban (6-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance increasing fire pension multiplier (7-0)
• Approved scope of work and cost estimates for Barton Boulevard Road Diet design (7-0)
• Approved upgrades and estimated costs up to $100,000 for Don Griffin Trail improvements (7-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus for four public safety vehicles and bid for tree trimming services (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance creating ARPA Special Revenue Fund (7-0)
• Approved $95,270 for Eyster Boulevard conceptual design study (7-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider several new business items, including the Barton Boulevard Road Diet Project scope of work. The meeting also includes an update on the Façade Improvement Grant Program and approval of a completed audit for FY2020.

• Barton Boulevard Road Diet Project Scope of Work proposal
• Don Griffin Trail Improvements
• FY2020 Audit of Rockledge Community Redevelopment
• Façade Improvement Grant – Lion Plaza

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously recommended approval of the Barton Boulevard Road Diet design scope ($67,252.50) and Don Griffin Trail phase 1 improvements (up to $100,000) to City Council. The Board also received the FY 2020 audit, approved a $7,050.46 façade grant for Lion Plaza, and approved the March 2021 financial report and prior minutes.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received March 2021 financial report (unanimous)
• Recommended Barton Boulevard Road Diet design scope ($67,252.50) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Don Griffin Trail improvements (up to $100,000) to City Council (unanimous)
• Received FY 2020 CRA audit and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved $7,050.46 façade grant for Lion Plaza (Reeve Property Group LLC) (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 1.15 acres at 566 Barton Boulevard from C-2 (General Commercial) to RMU (Redevelopment Mixed Use). The council will also consider consent items including acceptance of grant funds for a new police K-9 and for bio-solids final design, and approve the final design of a sludge drying bed project. Other business includes employee recognition, a retirement board appointment recommendation, and board reappointments.

• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 1817-2021 to rezone 1.15 acres at 566 Barton Boulevard from C-2 to RMU
• Acceptance of grant funds from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for a new police K-9
• Acceptance of grant funds from Florida DEP for bio-solids final design
• Approval of final design for sludge drying bed and equalization basin project
• General Employees' Retirement Board recommendation to void and appoint a resident member

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1817-2021, changing the zoning of approximately 1.15 acres at 566 Barton Boulevard from C-2 (General Commercial) to RMU (Redevelopment Mixed Use). The council also terminated Alexandra Bernard's appointment to the General Employees' Retirement Board due to attendance issues, reappointed Ashley Lanier to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board, and appointed David Bucher to fill a vacancy on that board. Consent items included acceptance of grant funds for a new police K-9 and for bio-solids final design, as well as approval of the final design for a sludge drying bed project.

• Approved Ordinance 1817-2021 rezoning 1.15 acres at 566 Barton Blvd from C-2 to RMU (7-0)
• Terminated Alexandra Bernard's appointment to General Employees' Retirement Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Ashley Lanier to Community Redevelopment Agency Board (7-0)
• Appointed David Bucher to Community Redevelopment Agency Board (7-0)
• Approved consent items: K-9 grant, bio-solids design grant, sludge drying bed final design (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to serve on Florida League of Cities committee (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Received financial report for March 2021 (7-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and second readings of ordinances. Key items include adopting water conservation rules for landscape irrigation, a comprehensive plan amendment for industrial land south of Barnes Boulevard, and multiple rezonings from Brevard County IU to Rockledge IP in the Yellow Place and Riomar Drive areas. The council will also consider first reading of a zoning change at 566 Barton Boulevard, reestablishing a student advisory committee, and authorizing an FDOT agreement for art wraps on U.S. Highway 1.

• Ordinance 1809-2021: Adopt St. Johns River Water Management District water conservation rules for landscape irrigation
• Ordinance 1810-2021: Comprehensive Plan amendment for 12.53 acres south of Barnes Boulevard to Industrial designation
• Ordinances 1811-1816-2021: Rezone multiple properties (Yellow Place, Pines Industrial Ave, Riomar Dr) from Brevard County IU to Rockledge IP
• Ordinance (first reading): Rezone 1.15 acres at 566 Barton Blvd from C-2 to RMU
• Resolution: Authorize FDOT Community Aesthetic Feature Agreement for laminated art wraps on U.S. Highway 1

The Rockledge City Council unanimously adopted ordinances to add water conservation rules for landscape irrigation and to rezone several industrial properties from Brevard County to City of Rockledge designations. They also approved a first reading for a zoning change at 566 Barton Boulevard, reestablished the Student Advisory Committee, and authorized the City Manager to sign an FDOT agreement for art wraps on U.S. Highway 1. Additionally, they approved the City Attorney's engagement contract and a software service order for comprehensive planning.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1809-2021, adding water conservation rules for landscape irrigation.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1810-2021, changing the future land use for 12.53 acres south of Barnes Boulevard to City of Rockledge Industrial.
• Adopted Ordinances No. 1811-1816, rezoning multiple properties (200, 205, 225 Yellow Place, 4050 Pines Industrial Ave., and two at Riomar Drive) from Brevard County IU to Rockledge IP.
• Approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone 1.15 acres at 566 Barton Boulevard from C-2 to RMU, with a public hearing set for April 21, 2021.
• Adopted a resolution reestablishing the Rockledge Student Advisory Committee.
• Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an FDOT agreement for laminated art wraps on traffic control cabinets along U.S. Highway 1.
• Approved the City Attorney's engagement contract for June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2026.
• Approved the ClearGov software service order for comprehensive plan and capital improvement plan solutions.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners approved a $10,000 facade improvement grant for Hutton Rockledge MF, LLC, the developer of Rockledge Flats apartments at 256 Barton Boulevard. The board also approved the FY 2020 CRA Annual Report and the minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting. The financial report for January and February 2021 was received, and Rockledge Gardens was presented with the 2020 Façade Grant of the Year award.

• Approved the minutes and attendance record of the January 27, 2021 regular meeting.
• Received the financial report for January and February 2021.
• Approved the FY 2020 Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report.
• Approved a $10,000 facade improvement grant for Rockledge Flats Apartments (Hutton Rockledge MF, LLC).

City Council

The Rockledge City Council held first readings and public hearings on seven ordinances to rezone properties from Brevard County IU (Industrial Light) to Rockledge IP (Industrial Park) in Planning District 7, all located on Yellow Place, Pines Industrial Avenue, and Riomar Drive. Each ordinance was approved unanimously for first reading, and the council voted to schedule second public hearings for all seven on April 7, 2021. The council also approved a first reading of an ordinance to adopt the St. Johns River Water Management District's water conservation rules for landscape irrigation, scheduling a public hearing for April 7, 2021.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to adopt St. Johns River Water Management District water conservation rules for landscape irrigation; public hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading of ordinance to change the Future Land Use Map for 12.53 acres south of Barnes Boulevard from Brevard County Industrial to City of Rockledge Industrial; public hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading and held public hearing for rezoning 3.45 acres at 200 Yellow Place from IU to IP; second hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading and held public hearing for rezoning 1.58 acres at 205 Yellow Place from IU to IP; second hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading and held public hearing for rezoning 1 acre at 225 Yellow Place from IU to IP; second hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading and held public hearing for rezoning 2.61 acres at 4050 Pines Industrial Avenue from IU to IP; second hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading and held public hearing for rezoning 1.35 acres at the southeast corner of Riomar Drive from IU to IP; second hearing set for April 7, 2021.
• Approved first reading and held public hearing for rezoning 2.54 acres at the southeast corner of Riomar Drive from IU to IP; second hearing set for April 7, 2021.

Code Enforcement Board

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board will meet to address several property code violations, including inoperable vehicles, a fire-damaged property, and a request to reduce a lien. The board will also consider an administrative lien for a property with multiple inoperable vehicles.

• Request for reduction of lien at 1206 Wentworth Cir
• Administrative lien request for 828 Kentucky Ave (multiple inoperable vehicles)
• Vacant unsecured fire-damaged property at 819 Avondale Rd (tabled from Jan 14)
• Boat/trailer over 24 feet at 1115 Woodsmere Pkwy (complied)
• Property maintenance violations at 923 Levitt Pkwy and 1718 Palmer Ln

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board approved reductions of two liens: ECE20-0175 (828 Kentucky Avenue) to $1,100 and ECE19-0637 (1206 Wentworth Circle) to $980, each payable within 60 days. The board also found 1718 Palmer Lane in violation of city land development regulations and imposed a $250-per-day fine if not brought into compliance within 15 days. The case of Grace Herrington at 923 Levitt Parkway was tabled. Minutes from January 14, 2021, were approved.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 meeting.
• Removed ECE20-0175 from the table and approved reduction of lien to $1,100, payable within 60 days.
• Approved reduction of lien for ECE19-0637 to $980, payable within 60 days.
• Found 1718 Palmer Lane in violation of Rockledge Land Development Regulations (Sections 59.73.B.3 and 13-15).
• Ordered compliance at 1718 Palmer Lane within 15 days or a fine of $250 per day retroactive to the order date.
• Tabled ECE20-0163 (923 Levitt Parkway) for further consideration.

Nuisance Abatement Board

The Nuisance Abatement Board is meeting to discuss one new business item. The board will review a case regarding a vacant, unsecured, fire-damaged property.

• Case ECE20-0805: Eddie James Brown, 819 Avondale Rd (vacant unsecured fire damaged property)

The Nuisance Abatement Board unanimously approved a motion to have the Public Works Department abate the nuisance at 819 Avondale Road by boarding all open or unsecured windows and doorways and locking the front door. The action follows a September 2020 fire that left the vacant property unsecured, with no response from the homeowner or next of kin. Deputy Fire Chief Wilson requested an evaluation of the structure's stability due to potential fire damage to concrete walls, which was noted during the discussion.

• Approved instructing Public Works to board all open/unsecured windows and doorways at 819 Avondale Road and ensure the front door is locked
• Noted Deputy Fire Chief Wilson's request for an evaluation of the building's structural stability due to fire intensity

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will meet on March 2, 2021, to conduct a public hearing regarding a recommendation for rezoning from C2 to RMU. No site plans or unfinished business are scheduled for discussion.

• Public hearing for rezoning recommendation from C2 to RMU

The Rockledge Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 566 Barton Boulevard, changing the zoning from C2 (General Commercial) to RMU (Redevelopment Mixed Use). The property owner plans to remove the existing structure and build a mixed-use building with commercial shops on the ground floor and apartments or condos above. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 566 Barton Blvd from C2 to RMU (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Rockledge Fire Employees Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss offering Nationwide Retirement Solutions for self-directed DROP accounts, and direct preparation of an ordinance to increase the pension multiplier for participants hired after October 1, 2012 from 2.75% to 3.0%, per a recent collective bargaining agreement. The board will also hear reports from investment and actuarial consultants, including approving a fund transfer and setting the expected rate of return.

• Discussion with Nationwide Retirement Solutions on offering self-directed DROP accounts
• Direct preparation of ordinance increasing multiplier from 2.75% to 3.0% for hires after Oct 1, 2012
• Approve transfer of domestic equity from Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund to Fidelity Total Market Index Fund
• Presentation of annual valuation for fiscal year ending Sept 30, 2020
• Legislative update including mandatory E-Verify law

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board approved Nationwide Retirement Solutions as the provider for self-directed DROP accounts, replacing ICMA-RC, and directed the attorney and administrator to draft an agreement. The board also directed preparation of an ordinance to increase the benefit multiplier for certain plan participants, approved the annual actuarial valuation, and declared a 7.75% expected rate of return.

• Approved Nationwide Retirement Solutions as provider for self-directed DROP accounts (unanimous)
• Directed attorney to prepare ordinance increasing benefit multiplier to 3.0% for participants hired after Oct 1, 2012 (unanimous)
• Approved investment performance report for quarter ended Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of domestic equity portfolio from Vanguard to Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of Oct 1, 2020 (unanimous)
• Declared expected annual rate of return of 7.75% for plan assets (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Board will review the quarterly investment performance report and an annual actuarial valuation. Discussion includes potential new providers for self-directed DROP accounts and a proposed transfer of equity portfolios between funds.

• Discussion regarding Nationwide Retirement Solutions as a provider for self-directed DROP accounts
• Approval of domestic equity portfolio transfer from Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund to Fidelity Total Market Index Fund
• Presentation of annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020
• Declaration of expected annual rate of investment return
• Legislative update regarding the enactment of Mandatory E-Verify Law

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board voted to replace ICMA-RC with Nationwide Retirement Solutions as the provider for self-directed DROP accounts, directing the attorney and administrator to draft an agreement and phase out ICMA as participants exit. The board also approved the quarterly investment report, a transfer of domestic equity funds to a lower-cost Fidelity index fund, the annual actuarial valuation, and declared a 7.8% expected rate of return. No new business was discussed.

• Approved Nationwide Retirement Solutions as self-directed DROP provider (all yes)
• Approved investment performance report for quarter ended Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved simultaneous transfer of domestic equity from Vanguard to Fidelity index fund (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of Oct 1, 2020 (all yes)
• Declared expected annual rate of return of 7.8% (unanimous)

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees Retirement Board will review the quarterly investment performance report and annual actuarial valuation. The board will also discuss Nationwide Retirement Solutions as a provider for self-directed DROP accounts.

• Approval of November 20, 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Nationwide Retirement Solutions for self-directed DROP accounts
• Proposed transfer of domestic equity portfolio from Vanguard to Fidelity
• Presentation of annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020
• Legislative update regarding Mandatory E-Verify Law

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board approved Nationwide Retirement Solutions as the provider for self-directed DROP accounts, replacing ICMA-RC, and authorized drafting an agreement. The board also approved transferring domestic equity funds to a lower-cost Fidelity index fund, accepted the annual actuarial valuation, and declared a 7.75% expected rate of return. Additionally, the board voided a member's appointment due to consecutive absences.

• Approved Nationwide Retirement Solutions as self-directed DROP provider (all-yes)
• Approved simultaneous transfer of domestic equity to Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2020 (all-yes)
• Declared expected rate of return of 7.75% (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of Q1 FY2020/21 expenditures and receipts (all-yes)
• Voided Alexandra Bernard's board appointment for consecutive absences (all-yes)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for the Dr. Robert A. Anderson Stormwater Park, a recommendation to approve a monument sign for Brookview Estates, and an action item on traffic control art box wraps. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a budget report, and appointments.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-01 for Dr. Robert A. Anderson Stormwater Park
• Recommendation to approve monument sign for Brookview Estates Subdivision
• Action item: Community Redevelopment Art Project – Traffic Control Art Box Wraps
• Approval of annual maintenance fees for BS&A Enterprise Software
• Declaration of surplus property and authorization to sell two impounded vehicles

The Rockledge City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-21-01) to change the Future Land Use Map for the Dr. Robert A. Anderson Stormwater Park to recreational public use, and authorized its transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The council also approved a monument sign for Brookview Estates, reappointed three members to the Code Enforcement Board, appointed Devin Lamoureux to the Planning Commission and Eugene Sims to the SCTPO Citizens Advisory Committee, and approved an art project for traffic control box wraps. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-21-01 for Anderson Stormwater Park (7-0)
• Approved Brookview Estates monument sign (7-0)
• Reappointed Mark O'Donnell, Kevin Jarvis, Matthew Whalen to Code Enforcement Board (7-0)
• Appointed Devin Lamoureux to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Eugene Sims to SCTPO Citizens Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved traffic control box art wraps project and directed staff to draft resolution (7-0)
• Approved annual maintenance fees for BS&A Enterprise Software (7-0)
• Declared two impounded vehicles surplus and authorized sale or scrap (7-0)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Rockledge City Council Finance & Budget Committee will consider approving the proposed budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. No other business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of proposed budget calendar for FY 2021-2022

The Finance & Budget Committee unanimously recommended approval of the proposed budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to the City Council. The motion passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget calendar recommendation (4-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold second readings and public hearings on seven ordinances, including six budget amendments for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and two rezoning requests. The rezoning applications (ZDA-20-03) seek to change 1914 Elm Street and 894 Pennsylvania Avenue from MH to RMU. The council will also consider ratifying Teamsters contract amendments and awarding a uniform agreement bid to Cintas.

• Ordinance 1801-2021: Amends FY 2020-2021 General Administrative Budget
• Ordinance 1802-2021: Amends FY 2020-2021 CRA Management Fund Budget
• Ordinance 1807-2021: Rezoning 1914 Elm Street from MH to RMU
• Ordinance 1808-2021: Rezoning 894 Pennsylvania Avenue from MH to RMU
• Ratification of Teamsters Contract Amendments and Cintas uniform agreement bid

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved six ordinances amending the FY 2020-2021 budgets for general administration, CRA management, sewer, sanitation, stormwater, and building department funds. It also approved two rezonings of properties at 1914 Elm Street and 894 Pennsylvania Avenue from MH to RMU. Additionally, the council ratified Teamsters contract amendments, awarded a uniform agreement bid to Cintas, and approved a letter to the Florida DEP regarding a stormwater ditch.

• Approved Ordinance 1801-2021 amending general administrative budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1802-2021 amending CRA management fund budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1803-2021 amending sewer system budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1804-2021 amending sanitation services budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1805-2021 amending stormwater management fund budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1806-2021 amending building department enterprise fund budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1807-2021 rezoning 1914 Elm Street from MH to RMU (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1808-2021 rezoning 894 Pennsylvania Avenue from MH to RMU (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Future Land Use Map amendment for Anderson Stormwater Park (CPA21-01) during its transmittal phase. The commission will also consider approving the January 5, 2021 minutes, elect officers, and review a monument sign for the Brookview Subdivision. No site plans or unfinished business are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Anderson Stormwater Park FLUM Amendment (CPA21-01) - Transmittal Phase
• Approval of minutes from Jan. 5, 2021
• Elections for commission officers
• Brookview Subdivision Monument Sign review

The Rockledge Planning Commission recommended approval of a Future Land Use Map amendment for a 10-acre parcel at Anderson Stormwater Park, changing its designation from Medium Density Residential to Recreational Public Mixed Use, and forwarded it to City Council. The commission also recommended approval of a monument sign for the Brookview Subdivision, also forwarded to City Council. Both recommendations were approved unanimously. Officers for the coming year were elected.

• Recommended approval of FLUM amendment CPA21-01 for Anderson Stormwater Park (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Brookview Subdivision Monument Sign (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Theilacker as Chairman by acclamation
• Elected Kevin Jarvis as Vice Chairman by acclamation
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several items, including a second reading of an ordinance granting an economic ad valorem tax exemption to Roswell U.S. LLC, and first readings of budget amendments for multiple funds. The council will also consider first readings of two rezoning requests from mobile home (MH) to redevelopment mixed use (RMU) at 1914 Elm Street and 894 Pennsylvania Avenue, and discuss a large-scale rezoning from MH to RMU. Additionally, there are consent items for approval, including a special event permit, contract amendments, and a police vehicle purchase.

• Second reading and public hearing: Ordinance No. 1800-2020, economic ad valorem tax exemption for Roswell U.S. LLC
• First reading: Rezoning 1914 Elm Street from MH to RMU (ZDA-20-03)
• First reading: Rezoning 894 Pennsylvania Avenue from MH to RMU (ZDA-20-03)
• First readings: Budget amendments for FY 2020-2021 (General Administrative, CRA, Sewer, Sanitation, Stormwater, Building)
• Consent: Authorization to purchase one replacement police vehicle

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved an economic development ad valorem tax exemption for Roswell U.S. LLC at 2900 Murrell Road, supporting its business expansion. The council also advanced first readings of multiple budget amendments and two rezoning ordinances, and directed staff to begin a large-scale rezoning process from MH to RMU in a residential area. Several appointments and consent items were approved, and a mask mandate motion died for lack of a second.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1800-2020 granting economic ad valorem tax exemption to Roswell U.S. LLC (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 General Administrative Budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 CRA Management Fund Budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 Sewer System Budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 Sanitation Services Budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 Stormwater Management Fund Budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2020-2021 Building Department Enterprise Fund Budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 1914 Elm Street from MH to RMU (6-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board will hold a regular meeting to address unfinished and new code enforcement cases, including sheds without permits, inoperable vehicles, and property maintenance issues. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair. Several cases involve requests to file administrative orders or liens for unpaid fines.

• ECE20-0661: Shed without permit at 1187 Buddy Ct (tabled from Nov 12, 2020)
• ECE20-0798: Cargo trailer, inoperable vehicle, and overgrowth at 955 Lexington Rd; request to file lien
• ECE20-0175: Multiple inoperable vehicles at 828 Kentucky Ave; request to file lien
• ECE20-0805: Vacant unsecured fire-damaged property at 819 Avondale Rd
• ECE20-0831: Boat/trailer over 24 feet in driveway at 1115 Woodsmere Pkwy

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board approved administrative liens for two properties with unresolved violations, extended a compliance deadline for another, and imposed a $250-per-day fine for a boat stored in a front setback. The board also recommended a fire-damaged property go before the Nuisance Abatement Board and elected its chairman and vice chairman.

• Approved filing administrative lien for 955 Lexington Road (all in favor)
• Approved filing administrative lien for 828 Kentucky Avenue (all in favor)
• Extended compliance deadline for 828 Kentucky Avenue by 30 days (all in favor)
• Recommended 819 Avondale Road go to Nuisance Abatement Board, tabled 30 days (all in favor)
• Found 1115 Woodsmere Parkway in violation of LDR 55.15 (all in favor)
• Imposed $250/day fine for 1115 Woodsmere Parkway if not compliant in 15 days (all in favor)
• Elected Karen Kuta as Chairman and Kevin Jarvis as Vice Chairman (acclamation)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission is meeting to consider a monument sign for Alura Senior Living. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a public hearing, but no other site plans or unfinished business are listed.

• Alura Senior Living monument sign review

The Rockledge Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a monument sign for Alura Senior Living at 777 Roy Wall Boulevard, forwarding it to the City Council. The sign will be located within the 10-foot landscape buffer and complies with City of Rockledge Land Development Regulations, Section 86.05. The commission also approved the minutes of the December 1, 2020 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of monument sign at 777 Roy Wall Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 1, 2020 meeting (unanimous)