City of Sebastian Pelican Newsletter
September 2024
City Council
Meet your Council
Mayor, Ed Dodd Biography
Vice Mayor, Kelly Dixon Biography
Council Member, Fred Jones Biography
Council Member, Bob McPartlan Biography
Council Member, Christopher Nunn Biography
City Council
City Manager’s Office
Social Media & Communications Update
During August, Communications and Social Media Coordinator Avery Joens visited Indian River County’s only oyster farm. Learn more about Treasure Coast Shellfish by watching the video below!
The City of Sebastian is rapidly approaching its 100-year celebration! Keeping this in mind, Avery spoke with long-time Sebastian resident and historian Patrick Morgan about what it was like to grow up here Watch the video with Patrick below.
If you have an idea for our social media, reach out to Avery Joens at ajoens@cityofsebastian.org or 772-228-7074
August video Highlights
Treasure Coast Shellfish Patrick Morgan Interview
City Clerk
Proclamations September
Hunger Action Month – September 2024
National Surgical Technologists Week – September 15 - 21, 2024
Constitution & Citizen Day – September 17, 2024
Constitution Week – September 17 - 23, 2024
September Calendar
Monday, September 2, 2024
• Labor Day Holiday | City Hall Closed
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
• Natural Resources Board Meeting in Council Chambers | 6 pm
Thursday, September 5, 2024
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in Council Chambers | 6 pm
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
• County Commission Meeting at the County Administrative Bldg. Vero Beach | 9 am
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
• Patriot Day Observance at Veterans Memorial at Riverview Park | 8:30 am
• Regular City Council Meeting in Council Chambers | 6 pm
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Touch & Tour event at Sebastian City Hall | 10 am - 2 pm
Monday, September 16, 2024
• City Council Special Meeting for First Public Hearing on the Millage and Budget
Approval of Capital Improvement Program – Approval of Financial
Policies in Council Chambers | 6 pm
September Calendar Continued City Clerk
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
• Special Magistrate Code Enforcement Hearing in Council Chambers | 2 pm
Thursday, September 19, 2024
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in Council Chambers | 6 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2024
• International Coastal Clean-up at Riverview Park Twin Piers | 9 am – 11 am
Monday, September 23, 2024
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting in Council Chambers | 6 pm
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
• County Commissioners Meeting at the County Administrative Bldg. Vero Beach | 9 am
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
• Regular City Council Meeting w/CRA Budget and Public Hearing on Final Millage and Final Budget in Council Chambers | 6 pm
Welcome Ann Thomas
Ann Thomas is the new administrative assistant in the Clerk’s office.
She has been a self-employed transcriptionist for 16 years, typing medical reports, legal hearings, and business presentations. Previously, she taught elementary school, worked as an administrative assistant for a large accounting firm, and was the office manager for a small business. She attended Wesleyan College in Macon, GA, and studied law at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Police Department
August COPE Events
ChamberofCommerce’sGrillOutNight BacktoSchoolFunDayatBarberStreetSportsComplex Volunteer&CrossingGuardBreakfastatMarshLanding
Staff & Volunteer Highlights
VolunteerpromotionswereannouncedattheVolunteer/CrossingGuardBreakfast onAugust14
DaleTerzawaspromotedtoVolunteerLieutenant
PatMusitanowaspromotedtoVolunteerSergeant
RonSchwartzwaspromotedtoVolunteerSergeant
SergeantsMelissaGarrisonandMarkRichardgraduatedfromtheFDLEFlorida LeadershipAcademyonAugust16.
PoliceRecruitWilliamGlinesgraduatesfromEasternFloridaStateCollegePublic SafetyInstituteonSeptember18.
Police Department Training
InAugust,theSebastianPoliceDepartmenthostedamulti-agency trainingsessionconductedbytheIndianRiverCountySheriff'sOffice TrainingUnit.Thishigh-risktrafficstoptraininginvolvedtheSebastian PoliceDepartment,VeroBeachPoliceDepartment,FellsmerePolice Department,andtheIndianRiverShoresPublicSafetyDepartment.In September,officerswillcompletetheirannualfirearmqualifications.
Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities
Upcoming Events
PSA
Therehasbeenanincreaseinpeople usingmotorizedbikesandscootersin parksandoncitysidewalks.Section 74-4,paragraphs10and11ofthe CityofSebastianCodeofOrdinances prohibitstheuseofsuchmotorized vehiclesintheseareas.
Resources:
E-BikeStateStatute:
http://wwwlegstateflus/Statutes/indexcfm?
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E-Scooters&MicromobilityStatute:
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StateBicycleRegulations:
http://wwwlegstateflus/Statutes/indexcfm?
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CityofSebastianCodeofOrdinances: https://librarymunicodecom/ /codes/code of ordinances
Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities
Volunteer of the Year Application
Building Department
Building Department
Community Development | CRA
Events
InAugust,AnglersforConservation helditsHookKidsonFishingeventin RiverviewPark.Theeventwasahugesuccessforthegroup,andtheywereable toeducateandinspirethenextgenerationofmarinestewardsinSebastian.We hopetohavethembackagaininthefutureformoreeducationalfun!
The International Coastal Cleanup is coming up on Saturday, September 21st, from 9 to 11 a m ! The City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board will partner with the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program to host the Riverview Park site for the event There will be an after-party at the Walking Tree Brewery from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. to celebrate everyone’s hard work. Online registration is now available and can be completed by following the link/QR code on the flyer. We hope to see you there!
Bring in your own reusable forks, knives, and spoons from home This will cut down on spending costs, and you can control how clean your utensils are!
Instead, opt for your own special mug or cup, such as the Centennial Tumblers!
Start by REDUCING how many resources you use, where possible
REUSE items for their entire life span
RECYCLE when the item has reached the end of its life
If you go out to eat for lunch, kindly tell the server “ no straw for me ” when ordering your drinks 1 5 3 4 2 5 H A B I T S T O B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E
If you don’t need it, why use it? If you do need a straw, opt for paper, or reusable options such as metal or glass
Pack your lunches in reusable glass containers, and swap standard plastic sandwich bags for silicone bags!
When going out to eat, bring a container from home for any leftovers!
Simple Steps for Sustainabilityin theworkplace Acalltoaction
Printall documents Double-sided.
Thiswillhelpcutdownonthe amountofpaperused.
Ifsomethingisprintedsinglesided,keepitasscrappaper fornotetaking
Whenthepaperhasserved itspurpose,rememberto recycleit!
Turnoffyour computerif youaregoing tobeoutofthe office.
Computersdrawalotofpower whiletheyareon Rememberto shutitdownwhenyouleaveatthe endoftheday,ortheworkweek!
Turnoffyour lightswhen leavingyour office.
Ifyouwillbeoutofyourofficefor morethan5minutes,makesureyou flickthatswitch!
CreateHabits thatare sustainablefor YOU.
Themostimportantpartisthatyou findmethodsthatworkforyouinyour workday Ifthesehabitsaresecondhandnature,itwillbebetterforyou, ourcommunity,andourlocal environment
Community Development | CRA
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Projects in Progress
Subdivision SitePlan
SpiritofSebastianPUD
DunkinDonuts
Subdivision
TreasureBayPUD
CrossCreekLakeEstates
CrailManufacturing
SebastianHighlands Unit17 MavisTireStore Sportsman’sLodge
Subdivision
Subdivision
DelMonteRdand SWimbrowDr 900U.S.Highway#1
208Single-FamilyHomes
Demo-RebuildRestaurant withdrive-thru&2retail units-4810TotalSquareFeet
70Single-FamilyHomes, 126Townhomes,54 TownHomeVillas
35Single-FamilyHomes
New40,000sqftbuilding
99Single-FamilyHomes
New6970sqftbuilding andassociatedparking NewUse-FreedomBoatClub SebastianPreservePUD
Subdivision TerraEstates
VickersGrove Sandmine YearlingTrail 7756130thStreet SpringValleyAve 1055Sebastian Boulevard 412IndianRiverDr 86thAve&89thStr
118Single-FamilyHomes &158DuplexVillas
Public Works | Engineering
Citizen Requests
Need to make a request? Click here: citizen request website Below is the citizen request data from August 2024.
Roads Division
Installation of new ADA mats at sidewalk/roadway crossings on Schuman and Barber Street.
Installation/ repair/replacement for sidewalks on Barber Street, Indian River Drive, and Main Street are scheduled to commence in September Thermal Striping on newly paved roadways commenced on August 21.
Stormwater
Stormwater Recent Projects
In preparation for Phase III roadway work, the City of Sebastian is repairing and replacing resident’s driveway culvert pipes to improve drainage. (This will only be done in areas of roadway repaving project)
Slip lining of culvert pipes on Schuman Drive
Human Resources
August New Hires
David Moore - Fleet Superintendent - PW Central Garage
Ann Thomas - Administrative Assistant - City Clerk's Office
James Hebert - PT Tennis Court Attendant
Charles Hughes - Maintenance Worker I - Roads
Available Positions
Maintenance Worker I - Roads
Police Recruit (Non-Certified)
Police Officer
Finance Director
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Finance
Best Practices for Submitting Bid Proposals
Review all documents | The first common mistake vendors make is not reviewing all relevant documents. Sometimes, vendors miss addenda which can include important updates such as answers to questions, closing date changes, and specification changes. The best practice is always to check the solicitation notice for any updates before submitting your response.
Submit electronic responses early | Another common mistake suppliers make is submitting their bids before closing. Don’t let yourself get into the unfortunate situation of a technical issue occurring right before the deadline and you are unable to submit on time
Proofread the bid or RFP response | One crucial mistake a supplier can make is not reviewing and proofreading their bid proposal or RFP response before submitting it. Make sure you double-check the price and that the attached documents have accurate information about your business.
Current Bids
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: VendorLink
24-19-ITB – Hangar D Build Out – South Offices (Closes 9/4/2024)
24-20-ITB – Electrical Services (Closes 9/12/2024)
Upcoming Bids
Below is a list of bids the City anticipates issuing this fiscal year. Excavating, Backfilling, and Grading Services
Lift Station Maintenance and Plumbing Services As Needed Citywide HVAC Maintenance and Repair
Sports Netting for Sebastian Municipal Airport
Barber Street Sports Complex Chain Link Fence Backstops
Questions
If you have any questions about the procurement process or submitting a bid, don't hesitate to contact our Procurement/Contracts Manager, Jessica Graham, at procurement@cityofsebastian.org or 772-388-8231.
Golf Course
News
Since the inception of Sebastian River High School, SMGC has been the home course for the boys' and girls' high school golf teams. Practices on most after-school days are in full swing, and the match schedules for the boys' and girls' teams are pictured.
Now, less than a month from the beginning of the new fiscal year.
Remember that all Annual Memberships, Discount Cards, Locker Rentals, and USGA Handicap Fees will be due for renewal on or after October 1. All rates will be finalized after the City Council Meeting on September 11
Rounds
In August, the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course did 3,429 rounds and took in a total of $84,328.
Golf Course
Updates and Maintenance
Sand bunker replacement is taking place this month. Weather permitting, the project will be completed in September. Golf Course Maintenance Contractor International Golf Maintenance, Inc has begun applying approximately 2 inches of fresh bunker sand to all greenside bunkers.
In August, the carpet in the golf shop was replaced, and a closet/fitting room was removed, which has created more open retail space. The north and south clubhouse double glass doors will be replaced this month While crews work on one side at a time, patrons of the golf course and Pelican Diner will be directed to the opposite side for entrance.
