January 2025
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 MANAGERS Office
We celebrated Sebastian's 100th birthday one final time at our Centennial Celebration on December 8th in Riverview Park. Watch the video below to get a glimpse into all the fun that took place!
The excitement in Sebastian will continue this month, with events like the Sebastian Fine Art and Music Festival and Finally Friday on the way! For a full schedule for January, see the calendar on page 6.
CITY CLERK
WHYSHOULDIATTENDACITYCOUNCILMEETING?
Council Meetings are where decisions are made that impact the City of Sebastian. The Sebastian City Council consists of five Council Members, two of whom the Council chooses to be the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Council meetings fall into two categories.
There are several types of council meetings: Regular legislative meetings, which run according to a planned schedule, and non-legislative meetings, such as workshops, public hearings, or organizational meetings.
In Florida, all government business is to be conducted “in the sunshine.” This means that the meetings of any agencies or authority of a city government are open to the public. Decisions made are not binding unless they are openly discussed in a meeting that is open to the public.
In Sebastian, we strive to make city residents feel welcome to attend all city council meetings and meetings of the various boards and committees. If you live in Sebastian, this is a way to use your voice and make this a better place to live. As a City, we want to value all of our residents, and we hope you will consider coming to a meeting soon You can find upcoming city council meetings in the schedule on the following pages.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
DECEMBERCOPEEVENTS
December 6 | Toys for Tots at the Sebastian Walmart
December 18 | Shop with a Cop at Sebastian Walmart
December 20 | Movie Night “Rise of the Guardians” in Riverview Park
Watch our Shop with a Cop video! Officer Alec Barton was sworn in Dec. 12th January 9th is Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day!
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PARKS & RECREATION
WELCOMELISAPHILLIPS
The City of Sebastian Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome Lisa Phillips, Recreation Coordinator, to the department. Lisa will plan new programming and special events for all ages in the city. Lisa comes to the city from Brevard County Parks and Recreation and brings 18 years of parks and recreation experience. Welcome, Lisa; we are so excited to have you on the team!
Parks and Recreation Director, Richard Blankenship
The new Bryant Court Playground was delivered on January 2. Installations will begin the week of January 6. BRYANTCOURTPLAYGROUND
BUILDING DEPT.
BUILDING DEPT.
Number of Permits
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYEEHIGHLIGHT
Dorri Bosworth has worked for the City of Sebastian for 30 years. Her commitment to our community has not gone unnoticed. She has demonstrated an unwavering passion for Sebastian while ensuring we remain true to our unique character and charm. Your hard work and vision have made a tangible difference in our community.
Michelle Faulkner has worked for the City of Sebastian for 10 years. Her decade of commitment to our city is truly commendable. Over the years, you have been a cornerstone, guiding countless projects that have shaped Sebastian's future. Your expertise and tireless work ethic have made a lasting impact on our community, and for that, we are grateful.
Community Development Director, Alix Bernard
PUBLIC WORKS CITIZENREQUEST
Need to make a request? Click here: citizen request website Below is the citizen request data from December 2024
ROADSDIVISON
Citywide sidewalk repairs on Indian River Drive were completed for FY 25.
Phase 3 roadway repaving has commenced on November 18th and will continue through April 2025.
Barber St Sidewalk expansion is completed from Publix to Palm Lake Drive.
Citywide pothole repairs continue.
North Central Sidewalk West of US -1 was replaced
STORM WATER
RECENTPROJECTS
Phase 3 stormwater drainage and driveway culvert repairs and replacement have begun.
Currently working on Zone 2 and Zone 3 ditch dredging.
The preliminary planning phase for City’s Pond dredging, starting with Easy Street Pond and Garden Club Pond, is ongoing and will be presented to Council in January
North Central and Davis St. storm drainage enhancements will commence in January.
There are open positions in the Stormwater Department. Watch this video to learn more about the job!
HUMAN RESOURCES
DECEMBERNEWHIRES
Emma-Anne Hillyer - 911 Emergency Dispatcher
Lisa Phillips - Recreation Coordinator
OPENPOSITIONS
Part-Time Clerical Assistant I - Building Dept.
Part-Time Crossing Guard
Maintenance Worker I - Stormwater
Police Recruit (Non-Certified)
Police Officer
GOLF COURSE
UPCOMING EVENTS
After a couple of year hiatus due to Covid and other scheduling conflicts, The Michael Nichols Memorial will return to the events schedule on Saturday, March 15 Plans will entail an 8 am shotgun, followed by lunch & awards in the Pelican Diner. Monies raised for this event will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Alex Nichols (Michael’s son) Trust Fund . Signups for this worthy event will begin near the end of January.
Michael Nichols was the Head Golf Professional at SMGC for just over 10 years and was then diagnosed with leukemia Michael put up an amazing and courageous fight for the next 18 months before he succumbed to the disease.
Always a friendly face at the golf shop counter, Michael touched several customers and staff with his warm personality and sense of humor. We honor him with this event and look forward to making worthy donations to the LLS and the Alex Nichols Trust Fund.
Greg Gardner PGA Director of Golf
Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
ROUNDS
The Sebastian Municipal Golf Course did 4,784 rounds in December, bringing in $183,141.
AIRPORT
UPDATES
Check out these photos from Skydive Sebastian’s “skydive invasion.”
Around New Year’s, skydiving professionals from around the globe come to Sebastian to skydive each year. You are guaranteed to see people flying through the sky almost every time you look up.
