January-8-2024

TOWN OF OCEAN BREEZE MINUTES REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 8, 2024, 6:00PM Ocean Breeze Resort Clubhouse, Pineapple Bay Room 700 NE Seabreeze Way, Ocean Breeze, FL

1. Call to Order - President Kelley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

- Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Ostrand led the Pledge of Allegiance

- Roll Call - Present: Mayor Karen M. Ostrand, President Sandy Kelley, Vice-President Liz Reese Council Members Kevin Docherty, Michael Heller, Gina Kent, and Matthew Squires

- Staff Present - Town Management Consultant, Terry O'Neil; Town Attorney, Rick Crary; Attorney Nicole Laliberte; Director of Strategic Development and Policy, (Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council), Kim Delaney, Town Clerk, Kim Stanton; Permit Processor, Pam Orr

2. Approval of Minutes - Vice-President Reese, seconded by Council Member Kent, made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting, Monday, December 11, 2023.

President Kelley asked for comments from the public.

There were none.

All in favor: Yes: Kelley, Reese, Docherty, Heller, Kent, Squires, No: None; motion passed - 6-0

3. Budget to Actual Report, July 1 - September 30,2023 - President Kelley asked for comments from the Council.

There were none.

Vice-President Liz Reese, seconded by Council Member Docherty, made a motion to accept the Budget to Actual report as of September 30,2023.

Dr. Delaney spoke about her background, train quiet zones, Florida East Coast Railroad system, Brightline trains, railroad grade crossings, quiet zone timing development, infrastructure required for quiet zones, Notices of Intent, Notices of Establishment, Brightline commencement of September 21, 2023, one-year waiting period.

Roll Call Vote: Yes: Heller, Kent, Squires, Kelley, Docherty, Reese; No: None: motion passed 6-0

Dr. Delaney took questions from the Mayor and Town Council regarding train horns.

January 8,2024 Minutes

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Council Member Docherty spoke about his attendance at the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments meeting and their discussions about train horns. He pointed out a recent incident at the Jensen Beach Boulevard roundabout in which a driver drove onto the train tracks. He asked about the lack of lighting in that area and expressed his concerns regarding safety. Dr. Delaney stated that the Town could ask the County to add lighting in that area. She spoke about federal, state, and local dollars available to Martin County to install permanent lighting and added that additional federal grant dollars were available for gates at the grade crossing. She continued to explain the potential redesign of West End Boulevard from southbound to northbound and state grant dollars available.

Discussion ensued regarding the roundabout safety issues, signage, West End Boulevard design issues, quiet zone applications and explained state, county, and city roadways.

Mr. O'Neil asked Dr. Delaney if there were any downsides for the Town should they decide to present Martin County with a Resolution to create quiet zones within the County.

Dr. Delaney stated that a such a Resolution was a smart idea and added that the Town should ask Martin Coun to evaluate the lighting issue at the roundabout.

Mr. O'Neil stated that staff would come back with a Resolution at the next meeting. He discussed a letter that was previously sent to Martin County regarding cars being trapped at the roundabout and that staff would follow up with this issue.

Dr. Delaney mentioned striping and signage techniques that are available at roundabouts to assist drivers.

Discussion ensued regarding the approval process of quiet zones, quiet zone calculator (available online tool), local governmental decisions in which train grade crossing occur, wayside horns versus train horns, sound barrier walls and train station applications.

5. Presentation on Florida League of Cities and Treat Ostrand introduced Patricia Christensen, Executive Direct

ure Coast Regional League of Cities - Mayor or of the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities

6. RESOLUTION #344-2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN BREEZE, FLORIDA URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE 2024 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM - Mayor Ostrand read Resolution #344-2024 into the record.

Ms. Christensen gave a presentation about the Florida League of Cities and the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities non-partisan organizations and their mission statements and commented that she would be available to assist the Mayor and Town Council. She added that she is also a consultant with the Florida League of Cities on advocacy. She discussed advocacy tools and training programs available to the Mayor and Town Council members. She also spoke about the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust and the importance of building relationships with state representatives and legislators. She spoke about the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. She concluded by advising the Town officials of the free, annual ethics training which would take place locally at Indian River State College in April.

Council Member Kent, seconded by Council Member Docherty, made a motion to adopt Resolution #344-2024.

President Kelley asked for public comments.

There were none. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Docherty, Kent, Kelley January 8,2024 Minutes

Reese, Heller, Squires; No: None; motion passed 6-0 2

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7. Proclamation - Recognizing January, 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Ocean Breeze Florida Mayor Ostrand introduced Lynne Barletta, Founder/CEO Florida Faith Alliance and Visionary School of Arts, Tony Barletta and Julie Biondolillo.

Mrs. Barletta gave a presentation regarding child trafficking awareness. She spoke about the mission of Florida Faith Alliance and gave statistics regarding child trafficking.

Julie Biondolillo spoke about child trafficking in the local area and the mentioned a video provided by the Florida Faith Alliance called, "Don't Take the Bait."

Mrs. Barletta continued to provide information regarding the efforts by the Florida Faith Alliance, and stated that the long-term goal of her organization was to build a house for trafficked girls. She took questions from the Council.

Mayor Ostrand read the Proclamation into the record.

Council Member Docherty, seconded by Council Member Kent, made a motion to adopt the Proclamation.

President Kelley asked for public comments.