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 MANAGERS Office
February was full of fun events, from the Great Air Potato Round-Up to the Chamber of Commerce’s Concerts in the Park. Check out some of the photos from last month’s concert on February 26 below.
With March coming, even more fun is ahead. See this month’s calendar of events beginning on page 6.
In February, Parks and Recreation launched a new campaign for residents. The SeeMyLegacy Program allows residents to purchase memorial bricks and benches and sponsor functional art within the city. Learn more about how to do so on page 11.
And remember to follow us on social media using the links below!
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CITY CLERK
HOWCANIPARTICIPATE?
Now that I know how to find out when meetings are, how can I participate?
Residents are always welcome to attend meetings in person. Attending meetings gives you a front-row seat to the workings of your city government. You will see what issues are being discussed and what the Council is working on to make Sebastian a nicer place to live.
Every meeting is open to the public and includes a time for general public input. During this time, you can let the Council know about any issues or concerns you have about Sebastian. The council will also give residents the chance to provide public input on the specific agenda items as they reach them during the course of the meeting. This is why the Clerk’s Office makes the agenda available to residents before the meeting. We don’t want the decisions in council meetings to come as a surprise to our residents
If you cannot attend a meeting, you can also participate by using the Zoom link available on the CityofSebastian.org website. You can find it by clicking on the Government tab, then clicking where it says Meeting Calendar. Once you see the meeting on the Calendar, you can click More Details, and it will take you to a page to connect to the meeting online You can also watch meetings live on our city's Facebook page.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
LONGEVITY
Congratulations to Sebastian Police Department Corporal Adam Dean on 5 years of service Dean is a Corporal and Field Training Officer in the Road Patrol Division
We also congratulate Officer Taylor Ratelle of the Sebastian Police Department on 10 years of service. Officer Ratelle works in the Road Patrol Division. He was the city’s Public Works Roads Assistant Superintendent before joining the Department.
We want to thank these men for all they do for the Department and the City!
COPEEVENTS
RAD Women’s Self Defense Class March 3 - 6
Career Fair at Storm Grove Middle Mar 12
Crime Trends educational meeting with Park Place on Mar 14
Citizen’s Academy every Thursday throughout the month
PARKS & RECREATION
UPCOMINGEVENTS
Free Nutrition Class at the Sebastian Community Center on Friday, March 7, 2025, noon -1 pm
Free Star-Gaze event at Riverview Park on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6:30 pm - 9 pm
BUILDING DEPT.
Number of Permits
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GREATAIRPOTATOROUND-UP
The Great Air Potato Round-Up was a success!
We want to thank everyone who took the time out of their weekend to volunteer and to the Pelican Island Audubon Society for their help in hosting this event We look forward to having more events like this one in the future!
Check out some of the photos from the event below.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Flood Information DIDYOUKNOW?
► Heavy rains, tropical storms, and hurricanes can cause flooding
► If your property is in a special flood hazard area, there is at least a one in four chance of flooding during a 30-year mortgage
► Flooding occurs in and out of designated high-risk flood zones.
► Nearly 20 percent of flood insurance claims come from areas that are not in a special flood hazard area. Take advantage of a highly discounted preferred risk policy.
► Natural floodplains provide storage for flood waters and buffer the coastal areas from storm surges. They also improve water quality, recharge aquifers, improve wildlife habitat and provide recreational opportunities.
► The Indian River County Emergency Management offers to send safety alerts via text or email www.irces.com/EM
► Six inches of moving water can make you fall, and a foot of water will float many vehicles
PROTECTINGNATURAL FLOODPLAINS
► Build outside of the natural floodplain.
► Do not fill in a floodplain.
► Report dumping, ditch obstruction, flooding and pond issues
Use Low Impact Development
• Rain barrels
• Pervious paver
• Vegetative buffers
• Green roofs
FINDOUTYOUR FLOODRISK
► Educate your friends, neighbors and colleagues about the importance of natural floodplains.
1. What types of flooding am I susceptible to?
2. Which flood zone am I in?
3. Do I need flood insurance?
4 Am I in a storm surge area?
5. What’s the difference between a flood zone and an evacuation zone?
6. How deep could the flood get for a category two hurricane?
7. How do I get the information I need to complete my elevation certificate?
FREE…On-site, Face-to-Face, City Staff Meeting to Help You
With Your Flood Issues…
City staff are available to meet with you at your property for in-person assistance to address your flood-related concerns or problems. Qualified staff can check on your property flooding to answer questions and provide recommendations. City staff are also free to help you identify additional flood risks, including historical flooding and repetitive loss areas, predicted sea level impacts and hurricane flood depths. Please get in touch with the City to arrange a meeting: call (772) 589-5518 or email mfaulkner@cityofsebastian.org
PUBLIC WORKS
CITIZENREQUEST
Need to make a request? Click here: citizen request website Below is the citizen request data from January 2025.
ROADSDIVISON
Phase 3 city-wide road repaving will be complete by August 8, 2025.
City-wide pothole repairs continue.
N Central Ave new curbing on the West side of the street and a new sidewalk on the East side; expected completion date of March 7, 2025.
Sidewalk repairs on Powerline Road are completed.
Main St sidewalk repairs are expected to commence 1st week of March.
STORM WATER
RECENTPROJECTS
Phase 3 stormwater drainage and driveway culvert repairs and replacements are approximately 95% completed for this fiscal year.
Currently working on Zone 2 Ditch dredging.
Two newly refurbished Stormwater Pumps were installed on February 18, 2025. The 3rd and final pump was removed and sent to be refurbished. It is expected to be completed and reinstalled within 60 days.
North Central and Davis St. storm drainage enhancements continue and are expected to be completed by February 28, 2025.
HUMAN RESOURCES
FEBRUARYNEWHIRES
Brian Stewart - Chief Financial Officer
Brendan Sposato - Police Recruit
Akai Smith - Maintenance Worker I
Charles Rosch - Crossing Guard
Jennifer Milhoan - PT Clerical Assistant II
OPENPOSITIONS
Maintenance Worker I - Stormwater
Police Recruit (Non Certified)
Police Officer
Principal Planner
Police Volunteer
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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/
25-10-RFP - Debris Monitoring (Closes 3/6/2025)
25-11-ITB - Sod And Live Turf Purchase, Delivery, and Installation (Closes 3/13/2025)
25-12-RFP - City of Sebastian Municipal Golf Course Maintenance (Closes 3/27/2025)
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/
• Law Enforcement Dock Dryline Replacement
If you have any questions about the procurement process or submitting a bid, please get in touch with our Procurement/Contracts Manager, Jessica Graham, at procurement@cityofsebastian.org or (772) 388-8231.
GOLF COURSE
ROUNDS
The Sebastian Municipal Golf Course did 6,367 rounds in February, bringing in $247,364.
AIRPORT
EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT
The Sebastian Municipal Airport would like to recognize three employees, Patrick Winne, Ron Wells, and Keith Perkins, for their extra efforts, resulting in another successful FDOT Airport Inspection. We passed the annual visit with no discrepancies noted and a compliment from the FDOT inspector for our preparedness. These gentlemen paid extra attention to the runways, taxiways, and overall field conditions to ensure we are in compliance with all state mandates. This resulted in our regular license renewal for continued operations. Well done to these three!
Airport Manager, Jeff Sabo
HANGAR PROGRESSION
