Rockledge public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a series of consent items including labor agreements, lease modifications, and a procurement waiver for the Multipurpose Center Project. Council also appointed the 2023 leadership for the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.
- Approved Edward Inman as Chair and Janet Monaco as Vice Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board for 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Temporary Labor Service Agreements for Calendar Year 2023 (7-0)
- Approved modification of lease agreement for Indian River Yacht Club (7-0)
- Approved renewal of agreement with CareATC, Inc. for Employee Health Center Services (7-0)
- Approved Owner-Direct Purchasing process and procurement waiver for Phase One of Multipurpose Center Project with W+J Construction Corp. (7-0)
- Approved proposal for Environmental Laboratory Services for Wastewater Treatment Department (7-0)
- Approved use of forfeiture funds to purchase tactical and portable cameras (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 7, 2022 meeting (7-0)
City Council
The City Council accepted the November 2022 election results and administered oaths of office to Councilmembers. The body elected its leadership for the upcoming year and reappointed the City Manager and City Clerk. Additionally, the Council approved amendments to defined contribution plans and appointed delegates to the Space Coast League of Cities.
- Accepted November 8, 2022 General Election results (7-0)
- Elected Mayor Price as Chairperson (7-0)
- Elected Councilman Forester as Vice Chair/Deputy Mayor (7-0)
- Reappointed Dr. Brenda Fettrow as City Manager and Jennifer M. LeVasseur as City Clerk (7-0)
- Approved CARES and SECURE Act Amendments to Defined Contribution Plans (7-0)
- Appointed Councilman Hartselle as voting delegate/director for Space Coast League of Cities (7-0)
- Appointed Councilwoman Martin as alternate voting delegate/director for Space Coast League of Cities (7-0)
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting (7-0)
Student Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting and rescheduled the January 2023 meeting to January 10, 2023. Planning/Building Department Director John Cooper provided an overview of the Planning Division and Building Department.
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
- Rescheduled January 2023 meeting to January 10, 2023 (passed without objection)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the October 2022 minutes and financial report, receive staff updates on recent and upcoming events, façade grants, and projects, and vote on the 2023 meeting schedule and the selection of chair and vice chair for 2023. No unfinished or consent business is listed.
- Approval of 2023 meeting schedule for the CRA Board
- Selection of chair and vice chair for 2023, with recommendation to City Council
- Façade Improvement Grant updates
- October 2022 financial report
The Board adopted the 2023 calendar year meeting schedule and elected its Chair and Vice Chair. The board also approved the October 2022 financial report and the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approved minutes and attendance record from October 26, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Accepted October 2022 financial report (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 meeting schedule, including November 29, 2023 (Passed without objection)
- Elected Commissioner Inman as Chair (Unanimous)
- Elected Commissioner Monaco as Vice Chair (Passed without objection)
Fire, General, and Police Employee Retirement Boards - Joint Meetings
The General and Fire Employees’ Retirement Boards reduced their annual rate of return assumption from 7.65% to 7.55%. Both boards also approved a new DROP policy regarding the timing of fund distributions. The Police Employees’ Board did not have a quorum to take action.
- General Employees’ Board approved Annual Rate of Return reduction from 7.65% to 7.55% (unanimous)
- Fire Employees’ Board approved Annual Rate of Return reduction from 7.65% to 7.55% (unanimous)
- General Employees’ Board approved DROP Policy with updated administrative fee (unanimous)
- Fire Employees’ Board approved DROP Policy with updated administrative fee (unanimous)
- Fire Employees’ Board approved FY2022 Annual Admin Expense Report (unanimous)
- General Employees’ Board approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Fire Employees’ Board approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Joint boards adopted 2023 meeting schedule, moving the February date to 2/3/23 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council unanimously adopted seven ordinances to revise various fund budgets for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The council also reappointed two members to the Board of Adjustment and authorized the sale or scrapping of surplus Public Works property.
- Approved Ordinance 1872-2022 amending General Fund Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1873-2022 amending Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1874-2022 amending American Rescue Plan Act Fund Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1875-2022 amending Wastewater System Fund Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1876-2022 amending Sanitation Services Fund Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1877-2022 amending Stormwater Utility Fund Budget (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1878-2022 amending Building Department Fund Budget (6-0)
- Reappointed Bruce Beitman and Doug Williams to the Board of Adjustment (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning designation for approximately 660.67 acres west of Tucker Lane as a Planned Unit Development. The Council also selected GrayRobinson, P.A. as the city's lobbyist and approved several budget amendments and equipment purchases.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1870-2022 to add 660.67+/- acres as Low Density Residential (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 1871-2022 to designate 660.67+/- acres as Planned Unit Development District (7-0)
- Selected GrayRobinson, P.A. to serve as city lobbyist (5-2)
- Approved $1.1 million (plus 15% contingency) for Multipurpose Center site work and fiber installation (7-0)
- Approved first readings for budget amendments to General, CRA, ARPA, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, and Building funds (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Freightliner Dump Truck for Stormwater Division (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Caterpillar 416 Backhoe and Vac-Con Pressure Truck for Wastewater Treatment (7-0)
- Approved increase in Private Extra-Duty Detail Rate and administrative fee (7-0)
Student Advisory Committee
The Committee approved the minutes from May 3, 2022, and held elections for leadership positions. Members also agreed to a future presentation from the Planning Director.
- Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes and attendance record
- Elected Member Perez as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Elected Member Gonzalez as Recording Secretary (5-0)
- Agreed to invite Planning Director Cooper to present at the next meeting
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving a Façade Improvement Grant for Wash Rite Laundry at 920 Barton Boulevard #13-14, a resolution allocating uncommitted FY2022 fund balance, an amended FY2021-2022 budget, and a request for funds for site work, sidewalks, and fiber installation at the Multipurpose Center. The meeting also includes approval of July 27, 2022 minutes and financial reports for July through September 2022.
- Façade Improvement Grant – Wash Rite Laundry – 920 Barton Boulevard #13-14
- Resolution No. 2022-__-CRA – Allocation of Fiscal Year 2022 Uncommitted Fund Balance
- Proposed Amended Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Budget
- Multipurpose Center – Request for Funds for Site Work, Sidewalks, Fiber Installation, and Other Portions
The Board approved funding for site work and infrastructure for the Multipurpose Center at The McKnight Family Sports Complex. Members also allocated the Fiscal Year 2022 uncommitted fund balance to an escrow account for redevelopment projects and approved a small business facade grant.
- Approved $2,849.90 facade improvement grant for Wash Rite Laundry (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution to allocate FY2022 uncommitted fund balance to an escrow account (unanimous)
- Approved amended FY2021-2022 CRA Fund Budget and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved up to $1.1 million plus 15% contingency for Multipurpose Center site work and fiber installation; forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved minutes and attendance record from July 27, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted financial reports for July, August, and September 2022 (unanimous)
Lobbyist Selection Committee
The Lobbyist Selection Committee will meet to discuss various lobbyist candidates. Following these deliberations, the Committee will recommend an action to the City Council regarding final interviews or a selection.
- Deliberation on lobbyist interviewees
- Recommendation of action to the City Council
The Lobbyist Selection Committee recommended Mike Haridopolos and GrayRobinson, P.A. to submit executive summaries and attend the November 2 City Council meeting for consideration. Becker was named as an alternate if the primary or secondary selections decline. The motion passed unanimously.
- Recommended Mike Haridopolos and GrayRobinson, P.A. to submit a two-page executive summary and attend the November 2 City Council meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended Becker as alternate if primary or secondary selections do not accept the invitation
Lobbyist Selection Committee
The Lobbyist Selection Committee is meeting to interview Ryan Matthews of GrayRobinson, P.A. for lobbying services. Following the interview, the Committee may discuss and possibly recommend a final interview at a City Council meeting.
- Interview with Ryan Matthews, Shareholder, GrayRobinson, P.A. for lobbying services
- Possible discussion and action to recommend final interview to City Council
Lobbyist Selection Committee
The Lobbyist Selection Committee is meeting to interview Lisa M. Hurley of Smith, Bryan & Myers for lobbying services. Following the interview, the committee may discuss and possibly recommend the provider to the City Council for a final interview.
- Interview with Lisa M. Hurley of Smith, Bryan & Myers for lobbying services
- Possible committee discussion and action to recommend to City Council
- City Council members may be in attendance
Lobbyist Selection Committee
The Lobbyist Selection Committee is meeting to interview Yolanda C. Jackson, LaToya Sheals, and Ellyn Bogdanoff of Becker & Poliakoff for lobbying services. Following the interview, the Committee may discuss and possibly recommend a final interview at a regular City Council meeting.
- Interview with Becker & Poliakoff representatives for lobbying services
- Possible Committee discussion and action to recommend to City Council
- Two or more City Council members may be in attendance
Lobbyist Selection Committee
The committee will conduct an interview with Mike Haridopolos for lobbying services. Following the interview, the committee may discuss and take action to recommend a final interview at a City Council meeting.
- Interview with provider Mike Haridopolos for lobbying services
Retirement Board, Fire Employees
The Board will review investment and actuarial reports for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Items include approving the administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2022/2023 and ratifying travel reimbursements for the FPPTA Annual Conference.
- Approval of administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2022/2023
- Ratification of travel expense reports for FPPTA Annual Conference in Orlando
- Investment Performance Report for quarter ended June 30, 2022
- Review of DROP Procedure policy
Retirement Board, Police Employees
The Police Employees' Retirement Plan board is meeting to discuss the FY 2023 budget and investment options. The board will also review the DROP Monies Distribution Policy.
- FY 2023 Budget
- DROP Monies Distribution Policy
- International Value Complementary Options from investment consultant
City Council Executive Session
The Rockledge City Council scheduled an executive session to discuss litigation matters. The meeting includes a call to order, an adjournment to the executive session, and a subsequent return to regular session.
- Executive session regarding litigation
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for May and June 2022. New business includes the approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Budget and an audit engagement letter.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Budget
- Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Audit Engagement Letter
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for April 2022 and receive staff progress updates. New business includes a request for approval regarding the Rockledge Community (Multipurpose) Center at The McKnight Family Sports Complex.
- Approval of Rockledge Community (Multipurpose) Center at The McKnight Family Sports Complex
- April 2022 Financial Report
- Façade Improvement Grant Updates
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a facade improvement grant for Pizza Vola Express Florida, LLC at 910 Barton Boulevard #1. The meeting also includes the approval of the completed FY2021 agency audit.
- Façade Improvement Grant: Pizza Vola Express Florida, LLC (910 Barton Boulevard #1)
- Completed Audit of Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency for FY2021
- 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency Façade Grant of the Year Award presentation
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing regarding a special exception request. The applicant, Leesky Legacy Enterprises, LLC/Iresha Owens, seeks to permit a child care center in the C1 Neighborhood Retail Commercial District.
- Special Exception (SE-22-01) for a Child Care Center at 830 S. Fiske Boulevard
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2021 Annual Report and consider approvals for the Don Griffin Trail completion and a proposed Barnes Boulevard streetscape/landscape project. Staff will also provide updates on recent events, upcoming events, and the Façade Improvement Grant Program.
- Approval of FY 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report
- Approval of Don Griffin Trail Completion
- Approval of Proposed Barnes Boulevard Streetscape / Landscape
- Façade Improvement Grant Program Update
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency will review financial reports from November 2021 through January 2022. The board is also considering several new business items including facade improvement grants and a sponsorship.
- Facade Improvement Grant: Pockets & Putters, LLC – 575 Barton Boulevard
- Facade Improvement Grant: Goin Properties, LLC – 1670 Fiske Boulevard
- 2022 Wednesday-Friendsday Sponsorship
- 2021 Facade Grant Improvement Project of the Year action item
Retirement Board, Fire Employees
The Board will review investment performance and an annual actuarial valuation. Members will also discuss signature authorization updates and the feasibility of offering a guaranteed rate for DROP participants.
- Status of discussions with Nationwide Retirement Solutions regarding self-directed DROP accounts
- Update of signature authorization forms for Salem Trust Company and Chevy Chase Company
- Discussion on feasibility of offering a guaranteed rate for DROP participants
- Investment Performance Report for quarter ended December 31, 2021
- Annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
Retirement Board, Police Employees
The Rockledge Police Employees’ Retirement Board will review the annual valuation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. The board will also discuss the feasibility of guaranteed rates for DROP participants and evaluate an alternate provider for self-directed DROP accounts.
- Investment Performance Report for quarter ended December 31, 2021
- Annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
- Discussion on Nationwide Retirement Solutions as an alternate DROP account provider
- Update signature authorization for Salem Trust Company and Chevy Chase Company
- Ratification of travel reimbursement for FPPTA Winter Trustee School
Rockledge Heritage Foundation
The Rockledge Heritage Foundation will conduct a regular meeting to review previous minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes status updates regarding the filing of tax documents and filings with the State.
- Approval of January 25, 2021, meeting minutes
- Status update on filing of tax documents
- Status update on filing with the State
Retirement Board, Police Employees
The Rockledge Police Employees’ Retirement Board is holding a special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to select a provider for plan administration services.
- Selection of a provider for plan administration services