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CITY OF COCOA BEACH

MOTORIZED VEHICLE TASK FORCE AGENDA

MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday April 4, 2023, 3:30 P.M.

Task Force Members Present: Byron Evetts, John Lose, Mike Robinette, Tony Sasso

Members Absent: n/a

City Staff Present: Tanja McCoy, Kelsey Mack

Visitors Present: 3

A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:30 P.M.

B. APPROVAL OF MARCH 6, 2023 MEETING MINUTES: Mr. Sasso motioned to approve the minutes; the motion was

seconded by Mr. Lose. The minutes were approved.

C. GOLF CART RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMMISSION FINAL REVIEW: The task force reviewed the suggestions made

at the March task force meeting. The task force reviewed the proposed golf cart network expansion map and

proposed additional roadways to mark as “recommended for golf cart use”. Mr. Evetts motioned to recommend the

map as amended. Mr. Sasso seconded the motion. The motion passed. The task force also continued discussions

regarding safety, vehicle registrations, inspections, and insurance. The task force confirmed their suggestions from

the previous meeting which include: expanding the golf cart accessible streets to streets posted at 30 mph or less as

allowed by state law, but not allowing for state road crossings at this time, as depicted in map 1. The task force

stated that the most important thing is safety and suggested education and proper signage be considered if the golf

cart accessible streets are expanded. The task force also added to their recommendation in suggesting that if the

ordinance is updated, that the City retains all golf cart safety requirements currently outlined in ordinance no. 15-47.

The Task force also suggests that the City consider vehicle registration and insurance with guidance from the City

attorney, public safety personnel and other relevant staff.

1) Public Comment: Mr. Mike Miller, Cocoa Beach resident commented in regards to his thoughts on the

minimum age of persons driving golf carts within the City. Mr. Miller stated that all those driving golf carts

should carry a valid driver’s license. Mr. Bob Day, Cocoa Beach resident commented in regards to

requirements to operate other vehicles and vessels such as a boating license. Mr. Day also suggested that

the City possible look into hosting voluntary safety trainings for golf carts and e-bike users. Mr. Tim Timulti

commented in regards to safety requirements stated in the current golf cart ordinance no. 15-47. Mr.

Timulti noted that the safety requirements that currently exist seem to be thorough.

D. DOCUMENT REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ON E-BIKES/SCOOTER: Ms. Tanja McCoy provided an overview of the

documents provided to the task force for review. Ms. McCoy also reviewed a report she received from Cocoa Beach