CITY OF SEBASTIAN PELICAN
CITY COUNCIL Meet your Council
Mayor, Bob McPartlan Biography
Council Member, Christopher Nunn Biography
Vice Mayor, Fred Jones Biography
Council Member, Kelly Dixon Biography
Council Member, Ed Dodd Biography
CITY COUNCIL
Out & About in March
CITY MANAGERS Office
March was packed with events here in Sebastian, including our first star-gazing party and the local favorite River Days Festival. Check out the calendar starting on page 6 to see what this month has in store!
Also, in March, Sebastian City Council Members had the opportunity to attend Governor Ron DeSantis’s press conference at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House in Palm Bay. At the press conference, DeSantis announced that $389 million would be spent restoring natural water resources. Of that, $100 million will go to the newly established Indian River Lagoon Protection Program.
Check out some of our photos from the day below!
CITY CLERK
WHATIFIMISSEDAMEETING?
The minutes written after a meeting summarize the discussions and decisions made during the meeting. They’re a great way to keep up with what is happening in the City even if you cannot attend the meeting. The Clerk’s Office tries to make the minutes readable and clear. We are here to create a record of the council's decisions. We want residents to understand why a decision was made and the problem the Council was trying to solve.
Of course, all City Council meetings are recorded, and you can watch them online. The easiest way to watch them is to go to the City of Sebastian's Facebook page, where you will see the video of the meeting posted as soon as it begins. But for those who have less time on their hands, we recommend reading the minutes. It’s a condensed version of the meeting, but we still try to include all the essential details.
You can find the minutes by clicking on the Government tab at the top of the CityofSebastian.org website and then clicking Public Records Search. Then click on the link that says Online Records Collection. This will take you to a page with a search box, and right underneath the search box is a blue link that says City Council Agendas and Minutes. The next page will show you a folder that says City Council Minutes. You will have years and years of City Council minutes at your fingertips.
Watch the video below with Jeanette Williams to learn more about her role.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
UPCOMINGEVENTS
April 9 | Law Enforcement Torch Run
April 18 | Easter Movie Night in Riverview Park at 7:15
April 26 | DEA Drug Take Back at Sebastian Walmart 10 am - 2 pm
April 26 | Cadet Law Enforcement Challenge
RECOGNITION
April 13 - 19 | National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
April 20 - 26 | National Volunteer Week
BUILDING DEPT.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND HUD 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN
In compliance with Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), Section 104(a)(2), the regulations at 24 CFR 91and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Sebastian Community Development Department will hold two (2) Public Hearings to receive public comments on the draft 5 - Year Consolidated Plan (Plan) and Citizen Participation Plan (CPP).
Allocation and Eligible Activities:
For the 2024 Program Year, the City received $105,116 in entitlement funds for one HUD formula grant programs for eligible activities, including Public Facilities and Improvements, Public Services, Housing Rehabilitation, and General Administration and Planning.
The CPP outlines how the City will engage with and involve citizens in the planning, implementation, and assessment of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and other federal grant programs administered by the City. Residents are encouraged to participate to:
Provide an overview of the Citizen Participation Plan.
Explain how citizens can be involved in the development and review of the City's CDBG program and other federal grants.
Solicit feedback and suggestions from the public on the CPP.
The Plan guides the City’s eligible activities, qualifying populations, preferences, and programs for meeting local housing needs and goals. Both the Plan and CPP will be available for public review on Monday, June 30, 2025, both online at the City of Sebastian website and in hard copy format at our office, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Written comments should be addressed to:
City of Sebastian, Community Development Department
1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958
Attention: Michelle Faulkner
Email: mfaulkner@cityofsebastian.org
Comments can also be emailed or mailed directly to Sebastian to ensure that comments receive a written response. Hearing-impaired and sight-impaired individuals in need of services such as an interpreter or documents in large print/Braille are asked to make requests directly to Sebastian at the telephone numbers below at least five (5) business days before the public hearing. Sebastian will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests. All sites are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. The public comment period will be from Monday, June 30, to Friday, August 1, 2025. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 PM on August 1, 2025.
Public Hearings:
The Public Hearings will be open to residents to learn more about the Plan and provide feedback. Hearings will be conducted by the Community Development Department and Accenture.
1. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (Elicit Constituent and Service Provider Input Forum)
Location: Sebastian Yacht Club, 820 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958
This forum aims to gather input from public-facing agencies, applicants, and residents to incorporate feedback into the final Plan.
2. Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sebastian City Hall, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958
This Council meeting is open to the public for comment to incorporate feedback into the final Plan. Please contact Michelle Faulkner to request reasonable accommodation, including an interpreter, for this meeting or to ask questions.
Contact Information:
Community Development Department
City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958
Phone: (772) 589-5518
Fax: (772) 388-8248
Contact: Michelle Faulkner at mfaulkner@cityofsebastian.org
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC WORKS
CITIZENREQUEST
Need to make a request? Click here: citizen request website Below is the citizen request data from March 2025.
ROADSDIVISON
Phase 3 city-wide road repaving will commence April 7, 2025.
Citywide pothole repairs continue.
North Central Ave new curbing on West side of street and new sidewalk on East side of street is completed.
Main Street sidewalk repairs are completed.
Citywide curb and gutter street sweeping will commence on April 7, 2025.
STORM WATER
RECENTPROJECTS
Phase 3 stormwater drainage and driveway culvert repairs and replacement are completed for this fiscal year.
Crews are currently working on Zone 2 ditch dredging.
The third and final pump, which was removed and sent to be refurbished, is completed and will be installed on Monday, March 31, 2025, completing this project. Below, you can see photos of the first two pumps that were recently refurbished and re-installed into the system at Stormwater Park.
North Central and Davis Street storm drainage enhancements completed.
Stormwater Pumps
HUMAN RESOURCES
MARCHNEWHIRES
Kristen Gelinas-Sullivan | HR Assistant
Luke Keller | Maintenance Worker Cemetery
James Kenny | PT Golf Cart Attendant
Zachary Tomberg | Police Officer
Daniel Warner | Maintenance Worker Stormwater
Brian Shapiro | Maintenance Worker Stormwater
Luis Villasenor | Maintenance Worker Stormwater
Police Recruit (Non-Certified) Police Officer Police Volunteer OPENPOSITIONS
Maintenance Worker I - Stormwater
FINANCE
CURRENTBIDS
We are accepting bids for the solicitations below. If your business is interested in submitting a bid, please ensure you are registered with VendorLink.
All bid documents are posted on https://www.myvendorlink.com/ 25-14-ITB, Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance & Replacement (Closes 4/24/2025)
UPCOMINGBIDS
Below is a list of bids the City anticipates issuing this fiscal year. If your business is interested in bidding, please ensure you are registered with VendorLink.
All bid documents are posted on: https://www.myvendorlink.com/
• Citywide Tree Trimming and Removal Services
If you have any questions about the procurement process or submitting a bid, please contact our Procurement/Contracts Manager, Jessica Graham, at procurement@cityofsebastian.org or (772) 388-8231.
PROCUREMENTMONTH
At the City Council Meeting on March 12, 2025, City of Sebastian Mayor Bob McPartlan issued a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as procurement month. The proclamation also recognizes Professional Buyers Day on March 13, 2025; it was accepted by Jessica Graham, City of Sebastian Contracts and Procurement Manager.
HOWTHECITYUSESTECHNOLOGYTOSERVEYOU
Here at the City of Sebastian, we’re always working to make things more efficient, accessible, and transparent for our residents. Whether you’re applying for a permit, watching a city meeting from home, or reporting a concern through our website, you’re tapping into a growing network of digital tools designed to make your experience smoother - and to help us fulfill our mission of responsive, efficient, and accountable service to the community.
�� Online Services: Need to look up a meeting agenda or submit a permit application? Our websites are available 24/7, so you can get what you need on your time. It’s all about accessibility and convenience.
�� Live Streaming Public Meetings: We know your schedule is busy. That’s why we livestream City Council and advisory board meetings on YouTube and Facebook. You can stay informed and engaged in local decisions at home, at work, or on the go.
�� Join the Conversation with Zoom: Want to speak during public comment but can’t attend in person? Our Zoom integration allows residents to participate remotely because community input matters to us.
�� Improved Communication Tools: From email alerts that you can sign up for to social media updates, we’re striving to keep you informed. We are using these tools to help foster a stronger connection between the city and the people we serve.
�� Behind-the-Scenes Efficiency: Our internal systems help city staff coordinate across departments, manage infrastructure projects, and respond to resident needs more quickly and accurately. That means better service, better outcomes, and better use of public resources.
These efforts reflect our values of transparency, accessibility, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. By embracing technology, we’re not just improving operations but enhancing the quality of life and ensuring that Sebastian remains a connected, informed, and thriving community.
If you haven’t explored our digital services lately, now’s a great time to do so at https://www.cityofsebastian.org/.
GOLF COURSE
APRIL EVENTS
April 5 – 11 | Annual Donald & Betty O’Connor Memorial Benefit Scramble through Friendship Christian Community Church. Contact Reverend Ron Thomas at (772) 589-4458
April 12 | College Scholarship Benefit/ Fundraiser. Contact Duane Williams, at dwilliams72@netzero.net
April 19 | Indian River Airboat Association Golf Tournament benefiting The Florida Youth Hunt. Contact Brae Anderson at (772) 532-8425 or visit IndianRiverAirboat.com.
April 26 | Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament. Contact George Darmetko at (508) 944-9074 or KOCgolfchairgdarmetko@gmail.com.
MICHAEL NICHOLS MEMORIAL
The Michael Nichols Memorial was a great success! $1,930 was raised, which will be split between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Alex Nichols College Trust Fund. We want to thank the many who donated to the event, including The Hen House Restaurant, Point West Golf Club, Indian River Club, The Habitat Golf Club, Sandridge Golf Club, Fairwinds Golf Club, and Reflection Bay Club in Las Vegas.
MARCH ROUNDS
The Sebastian Municipal Golf Course did 7,197 rounds in March, bringing in $298,155.
AIRPORT
HANGAR PROGRESSION
These hangars were constructed under an 80% Florida Department of Transportation grant, with the city sharing 20% of the cost. The contractor selected by bid for this project has been the local company Island Harbor Custom Builders.
There are two 60x60’ hangars, one 50x60’ hangar, and a prefabricated restroom on the site. The airport will lease these structures based on an active waitlist of inquiries for the much-needed hangar space.
