Melbourne Village public meetings in 2023

Town Commission

The Town Commission will review department reports and a resignation letter from Commissioner Jones. The body is discussing new business regarding street signs and unfinished business concerning septic and road infrastructure.

• Commissioner Jones resignation letter
• Street signs (New Business)
• ASAP Septic Quote
• Hall Road Culvert repair/replacement
• Dayton Sidewalk repair/replacement

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is meeting to consider the final FY 2022/2023 budget, employee recognition pay, a league voting delegate appointment, staff insurance, and Hall Rd culvert contracts. The agenda also includes the swearing-in of two commissioners, election of a vice mayor, a charter review committee report, and routine consent agenda items like minutes and financial statements.

• FY 2022/2023 Final Budget consideration
• Hall Rd Culvert Contracts
• Employee Recognition Pay
• Staff Insurance
• Oath of Office for Commissioners Norton Muzzone and Betty Jo Yorio

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to address old business items, including a police inventory and vision/dental benefits, and new business items, including Dayton Road sidewalks and alternative grounds keeping. The agenda is itemized but does not include staff reports or detailed backup materials, so decisions may be limited to discussion or direction.

• Police inventory review
• Vision and dental benefits discussion
• Dayton Road sidewalks project
• Alternative grounds keeping options

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine consent items, including approval of minutes and financial statements. New business includes approval of dental and vision benefits based on the August budget workshop and a Brevard County Sheriff's Office property transfer. The meeting also includes department reports, public forum, and approval of payments to Florida Native Roofing.

• Approval of Dental and Vision benefits based on budget workshop 8/17/23
• BCSO Transfer of Property
• Approval for Payment: Florida Native Roofing Invoices/payments
• Acceptance of Financial Statements—September 2023
• Approval of Minutes for multiple meetings

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, a budget request, and new business items including closing a safe deposit box, selecting an audit firm, and updating the fee schedule and fines. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items on the consent agenda for routine approval.

• FY24 Budget request and annual report from Beautification Committee
• Safe Deposit Box Closing
• Audit Firm Selection
• Fee Schedule & Additional Fines
• Approval of minutes from multiple meetings

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding the final public hearing to adopt the millage rate and budget ordinances for fiscal year 2023/24. This is the last opportunity for public comment before the final votes on these ordinances.

• Final reading of millage rate Ordinance 2023-02 for FY 23/24
• Final reading of budget Ordinance 2023-03 for FY 23/24
• Public forum for resident input

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss new business items, including audit proposals from Moran & Smith LLP, disposal of old public works equipment, cancellation of a PNC credit card, and playground equipment. No decisions are indicated on the agenda; these items are for discussion.

• Audit proposal from Moran & Smith LLP
• Public works disposal of old equipment
• PNC credit card cancellation
• Playground equipment discussion

Town Commission

The Town Commission is holding the first budget hearing for fiscal year 2023/24. They will conduct first readings of the millage rate ordinance (2023-02) and the budget ordinance (2023-03), followed by a public forum. No final decisions are made at this hearing; it is the first of two required public hearings.

• First reading of millage rate ordinance for FY 23/24 (Ordinance 2023-02)
• First reading of budget ordinance for FY 23/24 (Ordinance 2023-03)
• Public forum for resident input

The Town Commission approved the first reading of the millage rate ordinance and the budget ordinance for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Both measures passed with all present commissioners in favor.

• Approved Millage Rate Ordinance 2023-02 for FY2023/2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Ordinance 2023-03 for FY2023/2024 (Unanimous)

Town Commission

The Town Commission is meeting to discuss new business, including reviewing audit proposals from two firms, hiring a deputy clerk, receiving estimates for a culvert project on Hall Road, and getting an update on the playground. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Audit proposals from MKA CPAs and Advisors and Moran & Smith LLP
• Hiring of Deputy Clerk
• Erin Trauger estimates for Hall Road Culvert
• Playground update

The Commission approved the hiring of a full-time deputy clerk and authorized spending for a culvert project. The board also reviewed audit proposals and playground repair options.

• Approved hiring of Suzanne Headon as full-time Deputy Clerk at $18.00 hourly (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Erin Trauger for Hall Road culvert project not to exceed $3,600 (Unanimous)
• Agreed to use original supplier for playground parts; referred to finance committee for approval

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission will hold its regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and financial statements. Under new business, the commission will discuss a Veterans Day recognition ceremony, hiring a temporary public works laborer, and a cancellation agreement with HWCH. The agenda also includes a presentation on Urban and Community Forestry grants and reports from various departments.

• Hiring temporary Public Works Laborer
• Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony
• HWCH Cancellation Agreement
• Urban and Community Forestry grants presentation
• Approval of July 2023 financial statements

The Commission approved moving forward with Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grants and authorized quarterly payments for the FMIT annual bill. The body also accepted a consent agenda including several meeting minutes and personnel appointments. Discussions were held regarding the Hall Rd culvert replacement and the hiring of a Deputy Clerk.

• Approved moving forward with Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grants (Unanimous)
• Approved quarterly payment of $76,721 FMIT annual bill (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 10 meetings and financial statements (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kyle Foster as Temporary Public Works Employee
• Appointed Camille Moore as Code Enforcement Official
• Scheduled second budget hearing for September 21 at 6:30 pm

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to address personnel matters, including the termination of the Public Works Supervisor, hiring a Code Enforcement Officer, and accepting the Deputy Clerk's resignation. The commission will also issue an election proclamation. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Termination of PW Supervisor
• Hire Code Enforcement Officer
• Resignation of Deputy Clerk
• Election Proclamation

The Commission formally accepted the Mayor's termination of the Public Works Supervisor and approved the hiring of a part-time Code Enforcement Official. They also authorized the hiring of a temporary Public Works employee to maintain town landscaping.

• Accepted termination of PW Supervisor Bill Losee (All in favor)
• Approved hiring temporary Public Works employee at $15-16/hr for 20-25 hours per week (All present voted yes)
• Approved hiring Camile Moore as part-time Code Enforcement Official at $25/hr for 2-4 hours per week (All present voted yes)

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals (minutes, financial statements, department reports) and several new business items. The commission will discuss and potentially act on a contract for a building inspector, an election referendum, a roof contract, a public works resignation, and a code enforcement officer position.

• Contract for Building Inspector
• Election Referendum
• Roof Contract
• Resignation of Maintenance Tech in Public Works
• Code Enforcement Officer

The Commission approved a motion to repair a public works dump trailer for an amount not to exceed $4,000. The board also discussed performance concerns regarding the Public Works Supervisor and the resignation of a Maintenance Tech.

• Approved repair of public works trailer not to exceed $4,000 (6-1)
• Scheduled Special Commission Meeting for final Millage Rate workshop for August 17, 2023

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a contract for a building inspector, an election referendum on MSTU vs service contract, and a code enforcement officer position. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and department reports.

• Contract for Building Inspector
• Election Referendum, MSTU vs Service Contract
• Code Enforcement Officer
• Approval of Minutes for multiple meetings
• Acceptance of Financial Statements for June 2023

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss residential culvert maintenance, roof proposals, and emergency inspection services. Public comments will be taken on the culvert maintenance item. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Residential culvert maintenance discussion with public comments
• Roof proposals
• Emergency inspection services

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss residential culvert maintenance and roof proposals. The agenda includes public comments on these topics, but no formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of residential culvert maintenance
• Roof proposals
• Public comments on culvert maintenance

The Commission approved a roofing contract for the Town Office and Public Works workshop. It also authorized interim emergency inspection services. The Commission discussed residential culvert maintenance but took no formal action to change existing policy.

• Approved Florida Native Roofing contract for Town Office and Public Works workshop roofs (4-1)
• Authorized CAP Government for up to 4 hours per week for interim inspections per IFB No 9-0-2021 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval, financial statements, and department reports. The main new business is a discussion of the Public Works Supervisor and Maintenance Technician job descriptions. Correspondence includes letters from Richard Jones and AHF, and there are reports from the Sheriff's Department and other departments.

• Public Works job descriptions for Supervisor and Maintenance Technician
• Approval of minutes from May and June meetings
• Acceptance of May 2023 financial statements
• Correspondence from Richard Jones and AHF
• SCLOC dinner summary and upcoming event

The Commission scheduled a special meeting for July 13, 2023, to discuss residential driveway culverts and swales. The board also approved a change to the agenda format for future meetings and authorized the Public Works Supervisor to seek final bids for tree removal.

• Scheduled special commission meeting for July 13, 2023, regarding culverts and swales (All in favor)
• Approved moving New Business to follow the Consent Agenda for the July agenda (All in favor)
• Authorized Public Works Supervisor to select the lowest tree removal bid including haul away, not to exceed $10,000 (All in favor)
• Approved Beautification Committee's plan to improve the triangle at Flamingo and Indiana
• Added roofing quotes to the July 13, 2023, special meeting agenda

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to receive the FY 2022 audit presentation, discuss job descriptions, and consider quotes for tree work. These are the main items on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed.

• FY 2022 Audit Presentation
• Job Descriptions discussion
• Quotes for Tree Work

The Commission accepted the bound Financial Statement Report for fiscal year 2022 and approved a payment for the audit fee. Members discussed investment fund trends and the goal of increasing reserves for infrastructure. Job descriptions for Public Works were revised and will be presented for approval at the next meeting.

• Accepted FY 2022 bound Financial Statement Report (unanimous)
• Approved $11,800 audit fee payment to Linda Crawford (unanimous)
• Removed Quotes for Tree Work from the agenda
• Revised Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Maintenance Tech job descriptions for future approval

Town Commission

The Commission approved Ordinance 2023-01 regarding the composition of the Town Review Board and Code Enforcement Board. Officials also agreed to remove the fence at the town debris dump and replace it with chains and signage to increase accessibility.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 regarding Board Composition (TRB & CEB)
• Approved removal of debris dump fence to be replaced by chains and signs
• Approved Commissioner Foster as an alternate bank account signer
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 25, April 29, May 1, May 4, May 9, and May 16 minutes
• Approved change to May 15 Code Enforcement Board Minutes regarding CEO hours

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission held a special meeting to review the budget and finalize the Chief Executive Officer's job description. The agenda contained no other substantive business items, public hearings, or contract approvals.

• Budget Review
• Finalize CEO job description

The Commission accepted the March 31, 2023, budget-to-actual recommendations with a specific modification to the tree maintenance budget. The Commission also approved the job description for the Code Enforcement Officer.

• Approved March 31 budget-to-actual recommendations with an additional $5,000 increase to the tree budget (funded by a $5,000 decrease in contingency)
• Approved Code Enforcement Officer job description

Town Commission

The Town Commission is meeting to finalize the CEO job description and review quotes for interim repairs to Hall Road, selecting an option. They will also vote on appointing Doug Ward to the Board of Adjustments.

• Finalize CEO job description
• Review quotes and select option for interim Hall Road Repair
• Approve Doug Ward to Board of Adjustments

The Commission voted to hire DCI for temporary repairs on Hall Road and approved the appointment of Doug Ward to the Board of Adjustments. Commissioners also reviewed and suggested updates to the Code Enforcement Officer job description.

• Approved hiring DCI for temporary Hall Rd repairs (all in favor)
• Approved Doug Ward to the Board of Adjustments (all in favor)

Town Commission

The Commission approved an increase in building liability coverage to update property values to current replacement levels. The board also voted against aerial mosquito spraying and approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding board composition.

• Approved increasing Building Liability Coverage from $192,034 to $580,000 (Unanimous)
• Denied aerial mosquito spraying; maintained ground spraying (Vote recorded as 'voted not to approve')
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-01 regarding Board Composition (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dan Carelli and Christine Kretz to the Board of Adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a replacement refrigerator for Hester Wagner Community House not to exceed $750
• Approved consent agenda including March 28 meeting minutes and March 2023 financial statements (Unanimous)

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances that would reduce the size of the Tree Review Board (TRB) from 9 to 5 members plus 1 alternate, and the Code Enforcement Board (CEB) from 7 to 5 members plus 1 alternate. The commission will also discuss hiring a Code Enforcement Officer. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Ordinance to change TRB composition from 9 to 5 members plus 1 alternate
• Ordinance to change CEB composition from 7 to 5 members plus 1 alternate
• Discussion of hiring a Code Enforcement Officer

The Commission voted to hire a certified part-time Code Enforcement Officer with an advertised pay rate of $18-$24 per hour. The position is pending approval by the Town Attorney and Finance Committee.

• Approved hiring a part-time Certified Code Enforcement Officer at $18-$24/hr (6-0)

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine consent items, department reports, and several new business items. Key discussions include an updated purchasing policy, a letter of support regarding Campbell Drive zoning, an investment fund recommendation, and a playground lease. The agenda also includes recognitions and committee updates.

• Updated Purchasing Policy
• Letter of support re: Campbell Drive zoning
• Investment Fund Recommendation
• BCSO Police Department Equipment Surplus
• Playground Lease

The Commission approved a tiered investment strategy for town funds and a new purchasing policy. They also voted to dedicate a triangle of land in honor of longtime residents and agreed to protest a rezoning request on Campbell Drive.

• Approved tiered investment strategy with annual reviews (Unanimous)
• Approved new Purchasing Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved dedication of the triangle in front of the Piszczek house (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support protesting Campbell Drive rezoning (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including February 28 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved William Betts to join the Town Review Board
• Tabled decision on hiring a Code Enforcement Officer for further discussion
• Tabled decision on donating surplus MVPD equipment to April 29 workshop

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, financial statements, and department reports. The main new business is a vote on appointing Ondine Constable to the Town Review Board, along with a public forum and department updates.

• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (Jan-Feb 2023)
• Acceptance of January 2023 financial statements
• Approval of department reports (Public Works, Police, Administration, Building)
• New Business: Approval for Ondine Constable to join the Town Review Board
• Police recognition award presented by Lt Haman and Lt Gish

The Town Commission approved moving the town checking account from Truist to PNC Bank to reduce annual fees. The commission also moved $30,000 from unassigned funds into roads and forestry reserves. Additionally, the board decided to file an insurance claim for damage to a police vehicle.

• Approved change of town bank from Truist to PNC Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved moving $20,000 from unassigned funds to Roads & Signs (Unanimous)
• Approved moving $10,000 from unassigned funds to Forestry (Unanimous)
• Approved filing insurance claim for police car damage (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved Ondine Constable to join the Town Review Board

Town Commission

The Melbourne Village Town Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and financial statements. Under new business, the commission will discuss code enforcement, including elected Code Enforcement Board officers and a possible code enforcement officer. The meeting also includes department reports and public forum.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 14, Dec 20, Jan 11, and Jan 16 meetings
• Acceptance of financial statements for November and December
• Code Enforcement Board officers elected: Chair Paula Bailey, Secretary Mary Bean; terms of 3, 2, and 1 year
• Discussion on Code Enforcement Officer
• Building codes/permit books for office

The Town Commission approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and financial statements. Members discussed the potential hiring of a Code Enforcement Officer and the use of grant funds for town building repairs.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 14 and Dec 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted November and December financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved giving Mel Manthey rooster painting to Gerda Murphy
• Accepted Tony Calenda's resignation from the Town Review Board
• Authorized purchase of Building Code Books (approx. $800)