Rockledge public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings on several land use items, including a second reading for a multi-family dwelling ordinance. The agenda also includes reviewing minutes from various boards and recognizing quarterly award recipients.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1900-2023 to establish R3 Multi-Family Dwelling zoning for ~22 acres north of Barnes Boulevard
• Public hearing for Rockledge Manor preliminary subdivision plat (PP-23-01)
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of ~60.66 acres north of Pluckebaum Road
• Public hearing for comprehensive plan amendment to include land use as MDR for ~60.66 acres
• Quarterly Award presentations for Maitee Soler and Dennis Lee

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two special exception requests to allow stand-alone climate-controlled mini-warehouses in C2 General Commercial districts. The board will also approve minutes from its September 19, 2023 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Special Exception SE-23-03: Fiske Investment Property LLP/Barry Lang, agent Jennifer Yarbrough, for property at Fiske Boulevard/Gladiola Circle (Parcel ID 25-36-17-00-772)
• Special Exception SE-23-04: Murrell Self Storage LLC/Jorge Ballarena, for property at southwest corner of Murrell Road/Sabal Grove Drive (Parcel ID 25-36-16-00-759)
• Both requests cite LDR Section 62.122(c)(15) for stand-alone climate-controlled mini-warehouses in C2 district
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023 meeting

Code Enforcement Board

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board is meeting to address code violations, including a dilapidated structure and a portable storage unit, and to review prior minutes. The agenda includes both new and unfinished business, with one case marked as complied.

• ECE23-0168 – Ryan M Felice – 1115 Woodsmere Parkway – boat/trailer over 24 feet parked in side yard (complied)
• ECE23-0173 – Alberto Paz, Johana Umanzor – 1008 Howard Street – dilapidated structure in rear yard
• ECE23-0440 – Jennifer Vorsino, Vincent Vorsino – 38 Lime Avenue – portable storage unit in driveway over 4 days
• Proposed amended minutes from April 13, 2023
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2023

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding the voluntary annexation of approximately 22 acres and related land use amendments. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths for the Mayor and certain Council members, and the election of Council officers.

• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 1894-2023 regarding voluntary annexation of ~22 acres
• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 1899-2023 regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for MUPD7
• Amended first reading to establish R3 Multi-Family Dwelling zoning for ~22 acres north of Barnes Boulevard and east of Murrell Road
• Renewal of Governmental Lobbying Services Agreement with GrayRobinson
• Approval of fiber optic directional bore by Andrews Underground Net Corp. at McKnight Family Sports Complex

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will discuss and vote on voluntary annexation of four parcels totaling 60.66 acres, comprehensive plan amendments, and zoning classification designations for the same land.

• Voluntary Annexation (ANX-23-10) of four parcels north of Pluckebaum Road
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-23-10) to add MDR land use on 60.66 acres
• Designation of Zoning Classification (ZDA-23-11) as PUD for approximately 60.66 acres

Student Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Department. Members will also discuss topics for future meetings and develop committee recommendations.

• Presentation by Pretreatment Coordinator Kevin Shropshire on Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Department
• Action item to set an alternate meeting date for January 2024
• Discussion on developing committee recommendations

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the October 2023 financial report, and receive staff updates. Under new business, the board will vote on a facade improvement grant for a business at 500 Barton Boulevard, Suite 4, and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. No unfinished or consent business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 regular meeting
• Financial report for October 2023
• Façade Improvement Grant for DermaBellas, LLC/Wendy Emerson at 500 Barton Boulevard, Suite 4
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule for the CRA Board

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

The Rockledge General, Fire, and Police Employees' Retirement Boards are meeting jointly to approve minutes, adopt a revised pension assumption, and approve changes to the DROP policy and Summary Plan Description. They will also set 2024 meeting dates, renew FPPTA membership, and receive reports from investment and actuarial consultants.

• Approve revised DROP Policy submitted by Plan Actuary
• Approve revised Summary Plan Description submitted by Plan Attorney
• Renew FPPTA membership for 2024 at $750
• Acknowledge receipt of $87,930.70 in additional state money for Fire
• Ratify travel expense reports for FPPTA Fall Trustee School

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances regarding fiscal year 2022-2023 budget amendments. The agenda also includes first readings for the voluntary annexation of approximately 22 acres of property.

• Second reading and public hearing for amendments to General Fund, ARPA, Wastewater, and Building Department budgets
• First reading and public hearing for voluntary annexation of ~22 acres via Agent Daniel Sorrow
• First reading for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and R3 Multi-Family zoning for property north of Barnes Boulevard and east of Murrell Road
• Approval of NextRequest Public Records Software annual license and service agreement
• Approval of replacement variable frequency drives from Preferred Pump

Student Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct introductions and hold an election for Vice Chairperson. City officials will provide overviews of the committee and legal guidelines regarding public records and sunshine laws.

• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Presentation by City Manager Fettrow on committee overview
• Presentation by City Clerk & Public Relations Officer LeVasseur on Sunshine Law and Public Records Law
• Discussion of topics for future meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on adopting an inventory list of city property for potential affordable housing use. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances to amend several fiscal year 2022-2023 fund budgets.

• Public hearing and resolution for an inventory list of property for potential affordable housing
• First reading of ordinances to amend the General Fund, American Rescue Plan Act Fund, Wastewater System Fund, and Building Department Fund budgets
• Extension of debris removal and tree trimming contracts
• Authorization to sell or scrap surplus police vehicles
• Authorization to sell or scrap a surplus fire engine

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the September 2023 financial report, and hear progress updates on events and facade improvement grants. The main new business is a resolution to allocate the Fiscal Year 2023 uncommitted fund balance. No unfinished or consent business is listed.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2023-__-CRA – Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023 Uncommitted Fund Balance
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 regular meeting
• Financial report for September 2023
• Façade Improvement Grant updates

City Council

The Rockledge City Council approved several user agreements, purchases, and contracts for city departments during this meeting.

• Approval of User Agreement for Brevard County Public Safety Radio System
• Purchase of Vehicle Accessory Packages from Dana Safety Supply
• Control Panel Replacement for Lift Station #48 by Barney’s Pumps Inc.
• Award of Quote and Agreement for Electronic File Conversion with Pioneer Records Management

City Council

The City Council will consider a recommendation regarding group health insurance for city employees. The agenda also includes several consent items related to wastewater treatment department operations and public works projects.

• Recommendation for City Employee Group Health Insurance
• Payment of invoice for telemetry monitoring from Mission Communications, LLC
• Shoreline stabilization and restoration project along Rockledge Drive and River Groves Drive
• Purchase of a Caterpillar 289D3 Compact Tracked Loader
• Extension of professional services agreements with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Tetra Tech, and Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports for July and August 2023, and receive staff updates. The main action item is a vote on a Façade Improvement Grant for Beachfly Brewing at 513 Barton Boulevard.

• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2023 regular meeting
• Financial reports for July and August 2023
• Façade Improvement Grant for Beachfly Brewing, 513 Barton Boulevard

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will conduct multiple public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Budget and the 2023 millage rate. The council will also consider several ordinances for various city funds, including wastewater, sanitation, and stormwater utilities.

• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Budget and 2023 Millage Rate
• Ordinance No. 1885-2023: Fiscal Year 2024 Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget
• Ordinance No. 1887-2023: Fiscal Year 2024 Wastewater System Fund Budget
• Ordinance No. 1892-2023: Determining the Salary for City Council Members and Mayor
• Consent Item: Purchase of Five (5) Police Vehicles

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special exception request to allow a child care center in the Industrial Park District at 571 Haverty Court (Suite W). The board will also approve minutes from April 19, 2022, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.

• Public hearing on Special Exception SE-23-01 for a child care center at 571 Haverty Court (Suite W), in the IP – Industrial Park District
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2022
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold a public hearing on the tentative Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund budget and a recomputed millage rate, followed by first readings of ordinances adopting the budget and related fund budgets. The council will also consider several consent items, including contract renewals and labor agreement ratifications, and a request for an exception to build an eight-foot wall at 1776 Jack Oates Boulevard.

• Public hearing on FY2024 General Fund budget and millage rate
• First reading of ordinances for FY2024 budgets for General Fund, CRA, ARPA, Wastewater, Sanitation Impact Fee, Sanitation Services, Stormwater, and Building Department funds
• Ordinance determining salary for City Council members and Mayor
• Street sweeping contract renewal with Sweeping Corporation of America
• Request for exception to build eight-foot wall at 1776 Jack Oates Boulevard

The City Council unanimously approved a recomputed proposed millage rate of 5.55 and adopted the tentative General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Additionally, the Council held first readings for several other FY2024 fund budgets, scheduling public hearings for September 20, 2023.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing recomputed proposed millage rate of 5.55 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution certifying public hearing and adopting tentative FY2024 General Fund Budget (6-0)
• Approved first reading and scheduled Sept 20 public hearing for FY2024 General Fund Budget (6-0)
• Approved first reading and scheduled Sept 20 public hearing for FY2024 Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget (6-0)
• Approved first reading and scheduled Sept 20 public hearing for FY2024 American Rescue Plan Act Fund Budget (6-0)
• Approved first reading and scheduled Sept 20 public hearing for FY2024 Wastewater System Fund Budget (6-0)
• Approved first reading and scheduled Sept 20 public hearing for FY2024 Sanitation Impact Fee and Sanitation Services Fund Budgets (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding the voluntary annexation of nine parcels near Barnes Boulevard and Murrell Road. The request includes amending the Comprehensive Plan and designating the land as a Multi-Family Dwelling District.

• Special Exception (SE-23-01) for a child care center at 571 Haverty Court
• Voluntary Annexation of nine parcels totaling approximately 22 acres near Barnes Boulevard
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add annexed parcels to the MUPD7 Mixed Use Planning District
• Zoning District Amendment to designate approximately 22 acres as R3 Multi-Family Dwelling District
• Elections for Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Commission recommended the annexation of nine parcels totaling approximately 22 acres north of Barnes Boulevard and east of Murrell Road. It also recommended a Mixed Use Planning District 7 land use designation and a high-density multi-family dwelling zoning classification for the area. Additionally, a special exception for a child care center was recommended for approval.

• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended special exception for child care center at 571 Haverty Court to Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of nine parcels (~22 acres) north of Barnes Blvd and east of Murrell Rd to City Council (Passed without objection)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendment for MUPD7 land use designation on subject parcels to City Council (Unanimous)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board is meeting to approve the administrative expense budget for the 2023/2024 plan year, ratify travel expense reports for the FPPTA Annual Conference, and acknowledge a pending $197,714.24 premium tax distribution from the State of Florida. They will also receive reports from investment, actuarial, and legal consultants, and discuss an update to the Summary Plan Description.

• Approval of administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2023/2024
• Ratify travel expense reports/reimbursements for FPPTA Annual Conference
• Acknowledge pending receipt of 2022 premium tax distribution from State of Florida: $197,714.24
• Investment Policy Statement update – House Bill 3
• Summary Plan Description update by Pension Attorney

The Board approved the administrative budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and adopted an updated Investment Policy Statement. Members also voted to fully redeem investments from ASB and ratified travel expenses for the FPPTA Annual Conference.

• Approved administrative budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified FPPTA Annual Conference travel expense reports (unanimous)
• Approved full redemption from ASB investment (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a Summary Plan Description update, and receive reports from investment, actuarial, and legal consultants. They will also review the investment performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, and consider an Investment Policy Statement update related to House Bill 3.

• Approve minutes of May 19, 2023 joint meeting
• Investment Performance Report for quarter ended June 30, 2023
• Investment Policy Statement update – House Bill 3
• Acknowledge Retirement Fund expenditures and receipts for quarter end 6/30/23
• Educational opportunity: FPPTA Trustee School, October 1-4

The Board approved a full redemption from ASB following a recommendation based on negative returns. Members also adopted an updated Investment Policy Statement and approved the May 19, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved full redemption from ASB (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of Retirement Fund expenditures and receipts for quarter ended 6/30/23 (unanimous)
• Directed Attorney to include beneficiary and website language in Summary Plan Description (consensus)

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving prior minutes, reviewing the Summary Plan Description, DROP procedure policy, and Salem Trust Portal, and discussing the FY 2024 administrative budget and authorized signers. The board will also receive reports from its investment consultant, actuary, and attorney. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Annual Administrative FY 2024 Budget
• Salem Trust Authorized Signer(s)
• Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
• Summary Plan Description (SPD)
• DROP Procedure Policy

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 administrative budget and the launch of a pension portal for retirees. Members also authorized the redemption of the ASB Real Estate fund and approved the Actuary and Attorney reports.

• Approved FY 2024 annual administrative budget (unanimous)
• Approved launch of Salem Trust pension portal for retirees (unanimous)
• Approved redemption request for ASB real estate fund (unanimous)
• Approved Actuary report regarding $313,510.19 in state premium tax dollars (unanimous)
• Approved Attorney report on HB3 trustee duty changes (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed updated authorized signer forms for Salem Trust

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting to approve minutes, recognize service, and consider several consent items including police contracts, vehicle purchases, and surplus declarations. A public hearing on a request for an exception to land development regulations to construct eight-foot gates at 1330 S. Fiske Boulevard is scheduled as new business.

• Ratification of PBA contract amendments for officers, sergeants, telecommunicators, and lieutenants
• Purchase of four police vehicles
• FDOT traffic signal lighting, maintenance, and compensation agreement
• Purchase and installation of replacement fountain at Lake Virginia
• Request for exception to construct eight-foot gates at 1330 S. Fiske Boulevard

The City Council approved expanding the Façade Improvement Grant Program to include interior projects and increase the maximum grant amount to $25,000. Several consent items were ratified, including police vehicle purchases and contract amendments. The Council also granted a security gate exception for Trinity Lutheran School.

• Increased Façade Improvement Grant maximum to $25,000 and expanded to interior projects (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Bucher as CRA Board Vice Chair (5-0)
• Reappointed Eugene Sims to the TREE Board (5-0)
• Approved request for eight-foot security gates at 1330 S. Fiske Boulevard (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to order FY 2024 ARPA items to lock in prices (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four police vehicles (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of replacement fountain at Lake Virginia (5-0)
• Ratified Coastal Florida PBA and Teamsters contract amendments (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The board authorized filing orders with the Brevard County Clerk of Court for two non-compliant properties. One property was found in compliance, and another was ordered to remove an oversized boat trailer or face daily fines.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized filing Order with Brevard County Clerk of Court for case ECE22-0484 (828 Georgia Avenue)
• Authorized filing Order with Brevard County Clerk of Court for case ECE21-0345 (31 Barton Avenue) (unanimous)
• Closed case ECE23-0061 (1123 Manatee Drive) as property is in compliance
• Found case ECE23-0168 (1115 Woodsmere Parkway) in violation of Rockledge Code of Ordinances regarding boat trailer length and placement (unanimous)
• Ordered owner of case ECE23-0168 to comply within 5 days or face $50 daily fine for first 30 days, increasing by $50 daily every month

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, including presentations on 2023 accomplishments and an overview of the proposed budget. The agenda covers multiple funds, such as the General Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, and Building Department. This is a discussion and presentation session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• American Rescue Plan Act expenditures list
• General Fund budget
• Community Redevelopment Agency Fund budget
• Wastewater System Fund budget
• Sanitation Impact Fee Fund budget

The City Council held a budget workshop to review proposed expenditures and revenues for Fiscal Year 2024. City Manager Fettrow presented overviews for multiple funds, including the General Fund and Wastewater System Fund. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for April through June 2023, receive a staff budget report for FY 2024, and vote on three facade improvement grants. They will also select a vice chair and approve the April 26, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Facade Improvement Grant – RJM Merco – 801 Angela Avenue
• Facade Improvement Grant – My Island Pancake House – 165 Barton Boulevard
• Facade Improvement Grant – First Baptist Church of Rockledge – 1810 Cedar Street
• Financial reports for April, May, and June 2023
• Budget Report – Community Redevelopment Agency FY 2024

The Board amended the facade improvement grant program to include interior projects and increased the grant limit to $25,000 per project. Three specific grant reimbursements were approved for local businesses and a church. Commissioner Bucher was elected Vice Chair.

• Amended facade improvement grant to include interior projects and increase limit to $25,000 each for exterior and interior improvements
• Approved $10,000 reimbursement grant for RJM Merco at 801 Angela Avenue
• Approved $10,000 facade improvement grant for My Island Pancake House at 165 Barton Boulevard
• Approved $3,000 facade improvement grant for First Baptist Church of Rockledge at 1810 Cedar Street
• Elected Commissioner Bucher as Vice Chair
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports for April, May, and June 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting to consider several financial recommendations from its Finance and Budget Committee, including a 9% salary increase for employees, adjusting the hourly base rate to $16.00, and adding two full-time positions. The council will also hold a public hearing on vacating a utility easement at 1027 Jacaranda Circle and consider the tentative millage rate for the 2023 tax year. Other items include approving contracts for appraisal services, paving, and the multipurpose center project.

• Public hearing on vacating utility easement at 1027 Jacaranda Circle, Lot 63 of Sabal Grove, Unit Two
• Recommendation for 9% employee salary increase
• Recommendation to adjust hourly base rate to $16.00 and handle compression issues
• Recommendation to add two full-time employee positions (Finance Division and Multi-Purpose Facility)
• Approval of loan from General Fund to Wastewater Fund

The City Council approved several budget and personnel measures, including a 9% salary increase for non-union staff and a $3 million loan from the General Fund to the Wastewater Fund. The Council also set a tentative millage rate of 5.55 mills and accepted the updated Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget.

• Approved 9% salary increase for non-union City employees (6-0)
• Authorized hourly base rate adjustment to $16.00 (6-0)
• Approved addition of two full-time positions: Finance Specialist and Multi-Purpose Facility Coordinator (6-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan and ARPA expenditure list (6-0)
• Accepted updated Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget (6-0)
• Authorized $3 million loan from General Fund to Wastewater Fund at 4% interest over 10 years (6-0)
• Approved $50 per month salary increase for Mayor and Councilmembers (5-1)
• Approved tentative millage rate of 5.55 mills (6-0)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Rockledge City Council Finance & Budget Committee will meet to discuss the tentative millage rate. No other new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of tentative millage rate

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Rockledge Finance & Budget Committee will review unfinished business regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget. The committee will also discuss a proposed City Council salary increase.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
• City Council Salary Increase

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget for full Council consideration. The committee also recommended a $3 million interfund loan from the General Fund to the Wastewater Fund and a monthly salary increase for council members.

• Recommended FY 2024 proposed budget to full Council (4-0)
• Recommended $3 million interfund loan from General Fund to Wastewater Fund at 4% interest over 10 years (4-0)
• Recommended $50 per month salary increase for Mayor and City Council members (3-1)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting for its regular session. The agenda includes several consent items, such as an interlocal agreement with Cocoa for crossing guard services, a recycling services renewal with Waste Management, and a sewer replacement project. There are no public hearings or ordinances scheduled. The council will also select a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Cocoa for crossing guard services for 2023-2024 school year
• Renewal of recycling services agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida
• Fiske Boulevard Gravity Sewer and Manhole Replacement by Atlantic Development of Cocoa, Inc.
• Generator replacement and automatic transfer switch for City Hall by Csonka All Tech Services
• West Barton Ditch Study by Tetra Tech

The City Council voted to request a traffic signal option for the Fiske Boulevard and Roy Wall Boulevard intersection to improve mobility and drainage. The council also approved several consent items including recycling and sewer contracts. Martha Rich was appointed to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners.

• Requested SCTPO and State use traffic signal option for Fiske/Roy Wall Blvd intersection (5-1)
• Appointed Martha Rich to Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners (6-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Cocoa for crossing guard services (6-0)
• Approved renewal of recycling services agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida (6-0)
• Approved Fiske Boulevard gravity sewer and manhole replacement by Atlantic Development of Cocoa, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved generator replacement and automatic transfer switch for City Hall by Csonka All Tech Services (6-0)
• Approved West Barton Ditch Study by Tetra Tech (6-0)
• Designated Councilman Ferguson as voting representative for Florida League of Cities Annual Conference (6-0)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance & Budget Committee will review accomplishments from Fiscal Year 2023 and examine the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The meeting includes discussions on fees, charges, and the tentative millage rate.

• Draft Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2024
• Review of tentative millage rate
• Discussion of City Investment Policy
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion
• Review of ARPA lists

The Committee recommended several Fiscal Year 2024 budget items to the full Council, including employee pay raises and the addition of two full-time positions. It also recommended approval of the Capital Improvement Plan and ARPA expenditure list. The City's Investment Policy was accepted as written.

• Recommended 9% salary increase for non-union employees (4-0)
• Recommended adjusting hourly base rate to $16.00 (4-0)
• Recommended adding two full-time employees: Finance Specialist and Multi-Purpose Facility Coordinator (4-0)
• Recommended tentative millage rate of 5.75 mills (4-0)
• Accepted investment policy as written (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval of ARPA expenditure list (4-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main item is a resolution to adopt a policy for naming and renaming streets, facilities, parks, or other assets. The council will also consider consent items, including declaring surplus property, purchasing a 2023 Ford Transit van, and approving a school resource officer agreement.

• Resolution adopting a policy for naming and renaming streets, facilities, parks, or other assets
• Approval of declaration of surplus property and authorization to sell or scrap (Public Safety Department)
• Approval of purchase of 2023 Ford Transit T-150 Cargo Van (Wastewater Treatment Department)
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Brevard County School Board for School Resource Officers
• Travel authorization for Florida League of Cities conferences and City Attorney annual performance evaluation

The City Council adopted a formal policy for naming and renaming streets, facilities, and parks. The council also approved several consent items, including a vehicle purchase and a school resource officer agreement.

• Adopted policy for naming and renaming of streets, facilities, parks, or other assets (6-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus property for Public Safety Department (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Transit T-150 Cargo Van for Wastewater Treatment Department (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Brevard County School Board for School Resource Officers (6-0)
• Authorized travel for Councilmembers and City Manager to Florida League of Cities conferences (6-0)
• Accepted City Attorney Annual Performance Evaluation Report (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement for attorney Joe DeLeo regarding Watson Paving case (6-0)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

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

The Rockledge General, Fire, and Police Employees' Retirement Boards meet jointly to approve minutes, update the Summary Plan Description, and ratify a $750 FPPTA membership renewal. They will also hear reports from investment, custodian, actuarial, and legal consultants, and discuss the DROP procedure policy and legislative updates.

• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2023 quarterly meeting
• Police and General: Approval to update Summary Plan Description (last updated August 2020; Fire updated November 2021)
• Fire and General: Approval for City staff to access on-line custodian bank portal
• Fire and General: Ratify expense to renew FPPTA membership for 2023 at $750
• All: Investment Performance Report for quarter ended March 31, 2023

The General, Fire, and Police Employees’ Retirement Boards approved updating their Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD). The General and Fire boards also granted the City finance department read-only access to the Salem Trust Custodian Portal. The boards reached a consensus to use the Salem death audit process instead of annual letters to retirees.

• Approved Attorney to update Summary Plan Description for General Employees’ Board (unanimous)
• Approved Attorney to update Summary Plan Description for Fire Employees’ Board (unanimous)
• Approved Attorney to update Summary Plan Description for Police Employees’ Board (unanimous)
• Approved read-only online access to Custodian portal for City finance (General Employees’ Board, unanimous)
• Approved read-only online access to Custodian portal for City finance (Fire Employees’ Board, unanimous)
• Consensus to use Salem death audit process in lieu of annual letters to retirees

City Council

The Rockledge City Council meets to approve a resolution granting an impact fee credit to the developer of the Harvest Landing Planned Unit Development. The meeting also includes the approval of two wastewater infrastructure contracts with Gregori Construction, Inc. and K3 Directional Drilling, Inc. for lift station upgrades. Additionally, the council reviews the April 2023 financial report and accepts minutes from the previous meeting.

• Resolution concerning a Developer’s Agreement for Harvest Landing Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Impact Fee Credit
• Approval of Force Main Connections for Lift Stations 11, 14, and 25 with Gregori Construction, Inc.
• Approval of Directional Bores for Force Main Replacements at Lift Stations 11, 14, and 25 with K3 Directional Drilling, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 3, 2023

The City Council approved the purchase of a fire engine pumper using ARPA funds and authorized the hiring of additional legal counsel for specific litigation. They also adopted a developer's agreement for the Harvest Landing PUD and approved wastewater infrastructure contracts.

• Approved spending up to $800,000 in ARPA funds for a fire engine pumper (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution for Harvest Landing PUD Developer’s Agreement impact fee credit (7-0)
• Authorized hiring Attorney Joseph DeLeo at $350 per hour for REDI, LLC and Watson Paving cases (7-0)
• Approved force main connections for Lift Stations 11, 14, and 25 via Gregori Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved directional bores for force main replacements via K3 Directional Drilling, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved funds for City Attorney to attend Florida Municipal Attorneys Association seminar (7-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted April 2023 Financial/Budget Report (7-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting for a regular session with a mostly routine agenda. The main business includes receiving the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) audit for fiscal year 2022, approving an engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for FY 2023 auditing services, and approving a land acquisition using CRA funds. The council will also consider several consent items, including an agreement for mosquito aerial spraying, a revised interlocal agreement on airport zoning, and a property registration agreement for vacant and foreclosed homes.

• Approval of land acquisition using Community Redevelopment Agency funds
• Approval of engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for FY 2023 audit services
• Approval of aerial spraying of mosquitoes by Brevard County Mosquito Control
• Approval of revised interlocal agreement for airport zoning regulations with Brevard County and Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority
• Approval of agreement for registration of vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties with Property Registration Champions, LLC

The Rockledge City Council approved several items including a Community Redevelopment Agency land acquisition up to $250,000, an engagement letter for FY2023 auditing services with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, and a consent agenda covering mosquito spraying, surplus property sale, and vacant property registration. A revised interlocal agreement on airport zoning regulations was tabled for further discussion. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved CRA land acquisition up to $250,000 (7-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for FY2023 audit (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: audit services, mosquito spraying, airport zoning interlocal agreement, surplus property sale, vacant property registration (7-0)
• Tabled revised interlocal agreement on airport zoning regulations for further discussion (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2023 regular meeting (7-0)
• Received Code Enforcement Board and CRA Board minutes (7-0)
• Received CRA audit for FY2022 (7-0)

Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with no presentations or unfinished business. The only new business is a discussion to review wrap-up questions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of wrap-up questions
• Approval of minutes from March 7 and April 4, 2023 meetings

The committee approved the minutes and attendance records from March 7 and April 4, 2023. Members discussed wrap-up questions and suggested improvements for future meetings.

• Approved minutes and attendance records for March 7, 2023 and April 4, 2023 (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the completed audit for fiscal year 2022 and an audit engagement letter. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a financial report, and staff updates on events and facade improvement grants. No unfinished or consent business is listed.

• Approval of completed FY2022 audit
• Approval of audit engagement letter
• Approval of March 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• March 2023 financial report
• Façade Improvement Grant updates

The Board recommended the approval of a budgeted land acquisition up to $250,000 in a CRA sub-district. Additionally, the Board approved the FY 2023 audit engagement letter and acknowledged the FY 2022 audit.

• Recommended land acquisition up to $250,000 to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC and forwarded recommendation to City Council (unanimous)
• Received FY 2022 audit and forwarded recommendation to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
• Received March 2023 financial report (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is meeting for its regular session on April 19, 2023. The agenda includes recognizing the Employee of the Quarter, a presentation from the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast, and a financial report for March 2023. No public hearings, ordinances, or resolutions are scheduled. The council will also consider consent items, including renewal of the Axon Enterprise body-worn camera agreement.

• Employee of the Quarter award to Natalia Turbeville, Investigator, Rockledge Department of Public Safety – Police Division
• Presentation by Angela Neal, Director of Special Projects, on Mission Space Coast
• March 2023 financial/budget report
• Reappointments to Community Redevelopment Agency Board and TREE Board; appointments to Code Enforcement Board and TREE Board
• Consent item: renewal of agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras

The City Council renewed a contract for body-worn cameras and authorized the City Manager to research the purchase of a property adjoining City land. The Council also filled several board appointments and reappointments.

• Approved renewal of agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras (5-0)
• Approved City Manager to contact an attorney to research and negotiate the purchase of property adjoining City property (5-0)
• Reappointed Ed Inman to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Reappointed Pamela Shoemaker, Martha “Marti” Rich, Frederick Sanders, Hope Leonard, and Julie Rebelo to the TREE Board (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Murray to the Code Enforcement Board (5-0)
• Appointed Leigh Anne Hart to the TREE Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted March 2023 Financial/Budget Report (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board issued orders for two properties to remedy violations. One property was ordered to remove an unlicensed vehicle, while another was ordered to address life safety issues and dead trees.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Closed case ECE22-0504 (1689 Fenway Circle) as complied
• Closed case ECE22-0425 (889 Spirea Drive) as complied
• Ordered 828 Georgia Avenue to remedy unlicensed vehicle within 20 days or face $25/day fine (unanimous)
• Found 31 Barton Avenue in violation of Rockledge Code and Land Development Regulations (unanimous)
• Ordered 31 Barton Avenue to remedy life safety and vegetation violations by April 30, 2023, or face $250/day fine (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with a resolution to name streets within the Madison Grove Apartments project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports from retirement boards and the CRA, and consent items for landscape maintenance and air conditioning replacements.

• Resolution naming streets in Madison Grove Apartments project
• Approval of landscape maintenance agreements for Barton Boulevard rights-of-way (FY 2023-2024) with U.S. Lawns of Brevard
• Approval of replacement of four air conditioning systems at City Hall with Merritt Island Air & Heat, Inc.
• Minutes of Fire and General Employees' Retirement Board meetings (Feb 3, 2023)
• Minutes of Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting (Mar 22, 2023)

The City Council approved the naming of two streets within the Madison Grove Apartments project. The Council also approved contracts for landscape maintenance and air conditioning replacements at City Hall.

• Named streets in Madison Grove Apartments project 'Carnegie Way' and 'Royal Tern Circle' (7-0)
• Approved landscape maintenance for Barton Boulevard Rights-of-Way for FY 2023 and 2024 with U.S. Lawns of Brevard (7-0)
• Approved replacement of four air conditioning systems at City Hall with Merritt Island Air & Heat, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2023 regular meeting (7-0)

Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and a presentation from the Public Works and Sanitation departments. The main discussion item is a wrap-up assignment for the May meeting. No unfinished business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Introduction of Public Works Department and Sanitation Division
• Discussion of wrap-up assignment for May meeting

The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. and immediately adjourned because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and consider two new business items: a facade improvement grant for the Brevard Achievement Center and the FY 2022 annual report. No unfinished or consent business is listed.

• Approval of Façade Improvement Grant for Brevard Achievement Center at 1845 Cogswell Street
• Approval of FY 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report
• Financial reports for January and February 2023
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 regular meeting

The Board approved a facade improvement grant for the Brevard Achievement Center to paint three buildings. The Board also approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report.

• Approved $6,392.50 facade improvement grant for Brevard Achievement Center at 1845 Cogswell Street (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports for January 2023 and February 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 15, 2023, with a presentation of the city's financial audit, a financial/budget report, and a recommendation to approve the proposed budget meeting calendar for fiscal year 2023-2024. The consent agenda includes contracts for July 4th fireworks, a marathon event, wastewater treatment projects, a single-family residence development, and street resurfacing. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Auditors' Report on the Financial Status of the City
• Approval of Proposed Budget Meeting Calendar for FY 2023-2024
• Contract for July 4th Fireworks with Starfire Corporation
• Approval of Development of Lot as Single-Family Residence in C2 Zoning District; 1354 Gem Circle, Unit 28
• Approval: Street Resurfacing List for Fiscal Year 2023

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Calendar and a series of consent items including wastewater upgrades and street resurfacing. Council also appointed two members to the Board of Adjustment and one alternate to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization. The City Manager's annual performance evaluation was accepted with a "Superior" rating.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget Calendar (5-0)
• Appointed Josiah Gattle and Bernidine Franklin to the Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Appointed Josiah Gattle as alternate to Citizens Advisory Committee to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (5-0)
• Approved contract for July 4th Fireworks with Starfire Corporation (5-0)
• Approved street resurfacing list for Fiscal Year 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Advanced Wastewater Treatment upgrades and permitting with Tetra Tech (5-0)
• Approved development of 1354 Gem Circle, Unit 28 as single-family residence in C2 Zoning (5-0)
• Accepted City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation (5-0)

Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and a presentation from the Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Department. The main business is discussing topics for future meetings and developing a recommendation for the City Council. No new business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting
• Presentation by Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Department
• Discussion on topics for subsequent meetings
• Discussion on developing a recommendation for City Council

The Committee approved the minutes and attendance record from the February 7, 2023 meeting. Members viewed a presentation on the Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Department and scheduled a future presentation from the Public Works Department.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
• Agreed to receive Public Works Department presentation at the next meeting

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance & Budget Committee will consider and vote on a proposed budget calendar for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-2024 budget process. No other business is scheduled.

• Action item: Approval of proposed budget calendar for FY 2023-2024 budget process

The committee reviewed and recommended the proposed budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for City Council approval.

• Recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Calendar (4-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council is holding a regular meeting with several resolutions and consent agenda items. Key actions include accepting FEMA grant funding for public assistance and hazard mitigation, and naming a stormwater retention facility 'Lake Virginia'. The meeting also includes routine approvals for software fees, surplus property, and a change order for a wastewater project.

• Resolution to accept FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grant funding
• Resolution naming stormwater retention facility 'Lake Virginia'
• Approval of annual maintenance fees for BS&A Enterprise Software
• Approval of change order for Equalization Basin Project (wastewater)
• Use of forfeiture funds for gym equipment and graduation event donation

The City Council authorized the acceptance of FEMA grant funding for public assistance and hazard mitigation. Council also approved the naming of a stormwater retention facility as 'Lake Virginia' and confirmed several board appointments.

• Approved resolution to accept FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grant funding (7-0)
• Approved naming of stormwater retention facility as 'Lake Virginia' (7-0)
• Reappointed Kelly Wentworth to the Code Enforcement Board (7-0)
• Appointed Lee Budd to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved annual maintenance fees for BS&A Enterprise Software (7-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus and sale/scrap of Wastewater Treatment vehicle (7-0)
• Approved addendum for transit amenities with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved use of forfeiture funds for gym equipment and graduation event donation (7-0)

The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement Board

The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (T.R.E.E.) Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from 2020 meetings, receiving staff reports on events like Trash Bash and National Arbor Day, and recommending a mayoral proclamation for Arbor Day. The board will also select its chair and vice chair for 2023. No unfinished business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, February 13, and March 12, 2020 meetings
• Recommendation for Mayoral Proclamation for National Arbor Day, April 2023
• Action item: Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Reports on Trash Bash and Tree City U.S.A.

Student Advisory Committee

The Rockledge Student Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with presentations from the Police Division and Fire and Emergency Services Division, including introductions of the K9 Unit and fire services. The committee will also discuss topics for future meetings and develop a recommendation for the City Council. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation by Officer Brandon Bauernfeind and Officer Avery Morehead on Police Division and K9 Unit
• Presentation by A Shift, Fire and Emergency Services Division
• Discussion on topics for subsequent meetings
• Discussion on development of recommendation for City Council

The committee approved the minutes and attendance record from the December 6, 2022 meeting. Members received presentations from the Police Division K9 Unit and the Fire and Emergency Services Division. The committee discussed future meeting topics and the development of recommendations for City Council.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Board approved the annual actuarial valuation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and set the expected annual rate of investment return at 7.55%. Members also ratified travel expenses for the FPPTA Trustee School and approved a corrected accounting report.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified travel expenses for FPPTA Trustee School (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Declared expected annual rate of investment return at 7.55% (unanimous)
• Approved corrected detailed accounting report (unanimous)

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and ratifying a $93 expense for FPPTA recertification. They will receive reports from investment and actuarial consultants, including the annual valuation and expected rate of return, plus legal updates and administrative items. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Ratify $93 expense for FPPTA Recertification for Tanya Molony
• Investment performance report for quarter ended December 31, 2022
• Annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022
• Declare expected annual rate of investment return
• Legal opinion update regarding credited service

The Board approved the annual actuarial valuation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and established a long-term expected investment return rate of 7.55%. Members also ratified a recertification expense and acknowledged the first fiscal quarter expenditure report with revisions.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $93 FPPTA Recertification expense for Tanya Molony (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Declared expected annual rate of investment return at 7.55% (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of first fiscal quarter expenditures and receipts report with revision (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss the sub-committee's recommended assumed rate of return and DROP procedure policy, and review the FY 2022 annual accounting report and annual valuation. The board will also consider granting city staff online access to Salem Trust portals for audits, and hear reports from the investment consultant, actuary, and attorney.

• Sub-Committee recommended adoption of the assumed rate of return
• DROP Procedure policy discussion
• Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Accounting Report
• Provide City staff online access to Salem Trust Periodic & Lump Sum portal for audits
• Annual Valuation

The Board approved the annual actuarial valuation report and set the expected annual rate of return at 7.55%. Members also adopted a new DROP monies distribution policy and granted City finance read-only access to the custodian portal.

• Approved minutes from August 19 and November 18, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved DROP Policy for distribution of monies (Unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Administration Expense Report (Unanimous)
• Approved read-only online access to Custodian portal for City finance (Unanimous)
• Approved annual valuation report (Unanimous)
• Accepted 7.55% expected annual Rate of Return (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on five ordinances that would rezone properties to the ROC district, including Lake Betsi, Taylor Park, the McKnight Family Sports Complex, Dick Blake Park, and Larry L. Schultz Park. The council will also consider a resolution to name streets in a new development, approve several consent agenda items, and receive reports from boards and committees.

• Ordinance 1879-2023: Rezone ~100 acres at Lake Betsi from M2 to ROC
• Ordinance 1880-2023: Rezone ~3 acres at Taylor Park from R2 to ROC
• Ordinance 1881-2023: Rezone ~40 acres at McKnight Family Sports Complex from M2 to ROC
• Ordinance 1882-2023: Rezone ~74 acres at Dick Blake Park from IP to ROC
• Ordinance 1883-2023: Rezone ~8 acres at Larry L. Schultz Park from C1 to ROC

The City Council unanimously approved five ordinances changing various properties to the Recreation, Open Space and Conservation (ROC) District. The council also approved $250,000 in reimbursable expenses for the Multi-Purpose Center Project and named two new streets.

• Approved zoning change to ROC District for ~100 acres at Lake Betsi (7-0)
• Approved zoning change to ROC District for ~3 acres at Taylor Park (7-0)
• Approved zoning change to ROC District for ~40 acres at McKnight Family Sports Complex (7-0)
• Approved zoning change to ROC District for ~74 acres at Dick Blake Park (7-0)
• Approved zoning change to ROC District for ~8 acres at Larry L. Schultz Park (7-0)
• Approved naming streets 'Commons Circle' and 'Commons Court' (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 in reimbursable expenses for Multi-Purpose Center Project (7-0)
• Approved consent items including Rocktober 5K agreement and wastewater rehabilitation (7-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving two facade improvement grants and a sponsorship, along with routine items like minutes, financial reports, and staff updates. No unfinished business is listed.

• Façade Improvement Grant for Fur Shore Dog Grooming, LLC at 1191 Rockledge Blvd
• Façade Improvement Grant for Baywash of Rockledge, LLC at 1998 Rockledge Blvd
• Approval of 2023 Wednesday-Friendsday Sponsorship
• Consent item: Multi-Purpose Center – RZK Architects reimbursable expenses
• Financial reports for November and December 2022

The Board approved reimbursable expenses for RZK Architects and granted two facade improvement grants for local businesses. They also approved a $500 sponsorship for a networking event and accepted financial reports for late 2022.

• Approved $250,000 in reimbursable expenses for RZK Architects regarding the Multi-Purpose Center (unanimous)
• Approved $5,224 facade improvement grant for Fur Shore Dog Grooming, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $7,275 facade improvement grant for Baywash of Rockledge, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for 2023 Wednesday-Friendsday (unanimous)
• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports for November and December 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on five ordinances to rezone properties to the ROC district, including Lake Betsi, Taylor Park, McKnight Family Sports Complex, Dick Blake Park, and Larry L. Schultz Park. The council will also consider a site plan for Cameron Rockledge Apartments, approve consent items like a K-9 retirement and equipment purchases, and discuss a fence exception request.

• First reading and public hearing: rezone ~100 acres at Lake Betsi from M2 to ROC (ZDA-22-07)
• First reading: rezone ~3 acres at Taylor Park from R2 to ROC (ZDA-22-08)
• First reading and public hearing: rezone ~40 acres at McKnight Family Sports Complex from M2 to ROC (ZDA-22-09)
• First reading and public hearing: rezone ~74 acres at Dick Blake Park from IP to ROC (ZDA-22-11)
• Consent: purchase of Gradall Excavator XL4100 and surplus declarations

City Council approved the site plan for the Cameron Rockledge Apartments and granted a zoning exception for an eight-foot fence at 1069 Fairlawn Drive. The Council also held first readings for five zoning changes to Recreation, Open Space and Conservation (ROC) districts. Several appointments were made to the Planning Commission, Student Advisory Committee, and TREE Board.

• Approved site plan for Cameron Rockledge Apartments (5-0)
• Approved request for 8-foot fence at 1069 Fairlawn Drive (5-0)
• Approved first reading and public hearings for zoning changes at Lake Betsi, McKnight Family Sports Complex, and Dick Blake Park (5-0)
• Approved first reading for zoning changes at Taylor Park and Larry L. Schultz Park (5-0)
• Reappointed Karen Kuta and Matthew Whalen to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Jody Spinneweber to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Fiona Acquah and Felicity Inman to Student Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Swart to the Rockledge Environmental Enhancement (TREE) Board (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Board approved filing a lien for a paving violation and issued compliance orders for unpermitted windows and a missing pool safety barrier. Property owners were given specific deadlines to resolve violations or face daily fines.

• Approved filing an administrative lien/fine with Brevard County Clerk of Court for ECE21-0447 (3761 Brantley Circle)
• Ordered ECE22-0504 (1689 Fenway Circle) to obtain window permits within 60 days or face fines starting at $25/day
• Ordered ECE22-0425 (889 Spirea Drive) to install pool safety barrier within 20 days or face $200/day fines
• Approved minutes and attendance record from October 13, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 3, 2023, at City Hall. The only substantive item is a site plan review for the Cameron Rockledge Apartments at 920 Rockledge Boulevard. No public hearings, unfinished business, or new business are scheduled.

• Action item: Cameron Rockledge Apartments site plan at 920 Rockledge Boulevard

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve the site plan for a multi-family residential development at 920 Rockledge Boulevard. The commission also elected a temporary chair and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Elected Commissioner Kuta as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes and attendance record (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of site plan for Cameron Rockledge Apartments at 920 Rockledge Boulevard (passed without objection)