and all electrical devices held on 65th Stone Street. We would like to do invocation by Councilwoman Weeks, pledge of allegiance by Councilman Hearn and then we will do roll call. But
before we get started, we like to have a moment of silence for one of our former council members, our deputy mayor been brought to my attention. So, we're asking special prayers for her. >> Okay. Mrs. Weeks, would you lead us in
invocation? >> Our dear heavenly father, we just ask you to help us this evening to do your business. And Lord, we think especially yesterday of Memorial Day and remembering all those that died for so that we can have the freedom to meet here this evening. And Lord, we think
especially of those families and um Lord, just give them comfort. And Lord, we just ask you to again give us wisdom in in doing your business this evening. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. Everyone please face the flag
to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> Oh, one of my former student and then
deputy mayor Joel Collins. >> Okay. Yes. Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Madam clerk, may we do roll call, please? >> Yes, Mayor. >> Mayor Blake,
>> present. Ma'am, >> Deputy Mayor Goins, >> here. >> Council member Hearn, >> here. >> Council member Cos >> here. >> Council member Weekes >> here. >> City Attorney Gargani >> here. >> And city manager Whitten >> here. >> Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Proceeding on to
items number two-1, agenda, regular meeting of May 26, 2026. Word of the wishes of council. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Got a motion on the floor by Councilwoman Cos and a second by
Councilwoman Weeks. Chair's going to call the question. All in favor by saying I. >> I. eyes have it unanimously. Okay. I have several special meetings. I'm asking with the blessings. Um can we consolidate all this these
meetings or minutes? >> So move. >> Okay. Let me second. >> Okay. Let me give you the date. So then we'll be good. And honor your motion. >> Uh special city meeting for March the 19th, 2026. Regular city council meeting March the
24th, 2026. Special city council meeting April the 1st, 2026. Special city council meeting of April the 7th, 2026. We have a motion on the floor by Deputy Mayor Gins and the
second came from you, Councilwoman Weeks. Is that correct? >> Yes. >> Okay. Chair's going to call the question. All in favor of saying I. >> I. >> Any nays? Eyes have it unanimously. Thank you all. council. Um, I have no awards or presentations. Proceeding
forward to item number four, delegations. You have 180 seconds to elaborate on your issue. I have four cards. Okay. And first on the list, uh, Allan Coward. Please come forward, state your
name. Behind Allen will be LT Paul Cas. And we'll stop there. >> Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. >> Good evening. My name is George Allen Coward, 2560 Hooper Road. This piece, this reference is for the property at 2570 Hooper Road, which is my son's
going to be soon finished house. Okay, this time the house is finished. The city came out to do an inspection, the final on it, and they're saying that we need to do an apron for the drive off the concrete or the drive off the asphalt.
I do not have an apron and my neighbors, the other two neighbors that are pre-built now do not have aprons. The quick reason of this is the property line which is where you should have your apron at is not where we could do it on this
property because property line is on not on the road. It's not even on the ditch on the other side of the road. I own two feet on the other side of the ditch. So, my property line is over 50 foot from where this apron would even be. Okay.
The there's no easement for the road or the water line that's running down the middle of the road. There's no easement for some power lines that have been ran down the Well, there is on the power. I'm sorry I gave that. There's some a new phone line that the city issued a permit for the people to put it in, which they put a permit on my property.
I don't know if y'all can do that legally. That's a whole another conversation. If we're going to put it on the where it's supposed to be, it's going to be filling in the ditch and moving it to the other side of the ditch. If we all the houses that are there, we've said our property line is where the property
line is on the road and they considered the asphalt or apron to pull on our property. I asked for the same condition under my son's. I tried to donate this property to city of Coco when Edri was here. Ed Wiggriff, I'm sorry, uh was
here and do some trading and try to make something happen. and he said he didn't think we needed to. So that's where that was. That's why everybody down the street owns the road in front of their house and the ditch on the other side of the road. Kind of stay under my number here. Um so I asked for that same thing
for my son to have the same area given however you want to accept that same reason. Other than that, his house is finished. So we've been trying to get this understood for about two three weeks now and get everybody to look at it. I had some good conversations with Abby and it Frank the
next guy down over there, nice guy. Um, understanding that this is probably the only area in Coco that ever had that problem, but it's not a common issue and the ditch was put in and that's what put the road the dirt road way back and then it's it's paved. So, okay. Any questions
other than that? I'll try and stay and I'll leave you on. >> Okay. I have two lights. I'll go in this order. Deputy Mayor Gins, then Councilwoman Weekes. >> Uh, Miss Morgan, can you can you fill us in on this particular address, please,
if you can? >> Um, so this is a prescribed rideway. Uh, the city maintains the road. Um, it's not an formal rideway, so I'm not sure if maybe um the attorney can speak to it. I I
don't know what else to say about that. >> Okay. >> If I may, >> Addie. Yes. >> I don't know your last name. I'm sorry. >> Morgan. Okay. Um, she showed me the plat book that you on the computer today. And
there is an easement which shows in that area, but if you look at the P the map book that you have, it is past my property or everybody's property on our side of the road. It's on the other side of the ditch. So, it would be running down the front yard of everybody on the south side of the road, which is kind of
weird, but it's there. Um, it would never be you I mean, it never be built, but that's kind of what they were looking at originally, and that was one of the big concerns. And so, that's >> just clarify
on the meaning of prescribed right away. I mean, is it is it is it presumptive because we take care of the road that that >> it's because we've used it for for historically, right, for for for
decades. And so it just defaults to the city, I believe. Um the utilities director uh sent an email to the planners and uh saying that they had uh
surveys that kind of uh stated that that was a prescribed um uh prescriptive excuse me >> uh easement. >> Okay. >> There's nothing on our surveys that say that's even an easement. No easements were given for that road whatsoever or
the ditch or the water lines or anything. So, you know, it's a quarter acre in front of my house that I have no use to you, no right to use except driving down the road. Okay? It's not my private land. So, the other thing is that, you know,
city wants to buy all of it. That'd be about 2 and a half acres down the road of the people that own the road. If they want to own it, then they're welcome to it. and I've been paying taxes on it for all these years. So, however y'all would like to address that, then we can go that way with it.
>> I'm sorry. >> I'm not being threatening. I'm not trying to be mean or nothing. I'm trying to keep my time low here. So, >> and she was very helpful today. I think we got along very well. >> So, I I believe the term is prescriptive rights. >> So,
>> yeah. I mean, >> I mean, Mr. Mayor, I mean, I'd be happy to look at this with staff. I mean, this is not something that is going to be resolved. I mean, I'm not even sure you really understand what's going on. Sounds like we'd have to pour over maps and and look at the history regarding
this property. So, I mean, that's not something we can do tonight, Mayor. >> Okay. >> And Mr. Coward, I I'll have Colleen call you in the morning or your son in the morning and set up something. >> Oh, I see who's talking. I'm sorry. >> Right.
>> I'm sorry. I didn't see I was like I'm sorry for me. Um yeah, my big thing is just give him, you know, let my son get into his house and everybody else has the same, you know, use of the road like it should be and let that apron be that and let him move in the house. That's
only holding up his CEO on his house. So, we're trying to get it moved as quickly as possible. As you all understand, the house is finished. >> Are you saying he doesn't have an issue with putting in the apron? >> Well, he does. There's going to be some ramifications of it if we have to do it >> because it's $10,000 add-on.
>> Yeah. >> So, if that is and then I guess and I'm not trying to start anything, believe me, but we're it's going to be some issues. >> Um Okay. >> And I don't want to be I'm not I don't want to be there. I don't want to be that guy, but I you know, it's we have three houses that way already. If that
would be acknowledged that you're following what's there, it's asphalt millings is what everybody has in the driveway. And we're probably fixing to pave all four driveways which are done anyway. So if they want to accept the asphalt, we have an asphalt road. We'd have asphalt milling roads with subbase
and uh then put asphalt on top of them. >> Yeah, we can we can meet with you about it. >> But uh that's I'm just trying to help him get in the house cuz the house is done. Everybody wants to get in the house. >> Thank you for being a responsible dad.
>> Okay, mayor. >> No, no, I'm I'm good. I I think take that suggestion that he gave you um they they will reach out to you for a meeting and then I think that's the best remedy >> for you >> and go from there. >> Thank you for that. >> Y'all have a great day. >> Okay.
>> Okay. After Lieutenant Paul Casis, um it will be Mr. and Mrs. Lanza. >> Floor is yours, sir. >> Paulus, 116 Olive Street. Uh to begin with, mayor, if you could those words
you spoke yesterday at the service, the ceremony, you need to hear those words every year, >> sir. Yes, sir. >> Pass pass it on for future because that that was wonderful. Thank you. >> Team Team Coco, sir. Team Coco council and all of us in
city manager, city staff. Thank you. Team Coco, you know, I >> um tag of pride. I I try every day to walk my neighborhood, pick up the letter, say my prayers, listen to the Lord, and uh I got a few suggestions. I
I love the crosswalks, especially these that have flashing lights that folks could push a button, walk across. It's it's wonderful to see that and people have to slow down. Um one street that I walked pick up litter on Forest A. I
live on Olive. Uh, Highland's the street to the north and there's a curve right there and I envision that would be a great location for a C crosswalk if if y'all could send someone out just to
take a look at that. Uh, miles per hour through there is 35 and it's as though folks are in a hurry. So, I know folks drive faster than that and there's a lot of folks that walk that area and uh they
don't move so quick and they got baggage and uh we need to try and help help them cross the street there. Uh now further west uh North Cocoa Boulevard just north of Hillrest, there's a lot of foot
traffic there. A lot of activity going from the east side to the west side or vice versa. That's 45 miles per hour. Uh it's a lot faster vehicles going through there. So, um if you ever get over on the beach side, they've got multiple
crosswalks with flashing lights and signals. Uh we have six lane road people got across. So, um if anyone could check that out. And then lastly, as folks are heading south on North
Cocoa Boulevard and coming onto Olive Street where I live, um, as I said, it's 45. Well, if they time it right, they could go across that northbound lane and they're still cruising at 45 coming onto our street. And coming here today from
Melbourne, I observed as I was driving, my attention was more on the roadway as opposed to signs that were on either side. So, what I'm asking here is if there's some extra paint, put the number
15. And then beyond that, MH just to see if that helps. Now, one thing I'll suggest that helps my wife and I, we're sitting outside drinking coffee about 5 in the morning. So, folks are heading to work, but I've noticed folks are looking in our
direction because we give them a smile and a wave every morning. And folks are looking for that and they slow down. So, if anybody wants to >> take that in their neighborhood, um people are looking for that smile and
that wave. So, just a suggestion and thank you for your time. >> Thank you for your time and thank you for attending yesterday's event. Uh, Councilman Harris, >> I was going to ask if you still have that nice grass, I will come sit out and have some coffee with you. >> Oh, nice. Since we got that rain, >> I have to join you for some coffee.
>> All right. >> Okay. Next is Mr. and Mrs. Lanza. And then after that will be Mrs. Gibson. >> Hi. Good. Good evening. >> Good evening. >> At 436. atsum street and we're here just
for a few different addresses. Um first of all 435 uh Miss Reic passed away and the cars are still coming in and out trafficing very bad um different cars then 434
which is Mr. um purpose. The music is um not only loud but nasty music, cursing. I have people from the church coming to my house, Christian people now. And the music is terrible. And sometimes he'll turn it off at 12:00, but then puts it back on till 3:00 in the morning. He
needs to clean up his yard. I call code enforcement. I don't know what's going on with him. If maybe because he's related to you, he has no pride or whatever. His whole house and even Wanita knows is full of uh leaves. and I mean growing >> trash.
>> It's all trashy. Now 434 which is behind me is a car in the back and I had to put up a gazebo because I couldn't come out to my yard without having to see him every night. Every day back, you know, every day I would see him. So he's in and out also. I sleep in that room and I
could hear the engine going on all to all the night time of the night. And I spoke to the chief of police the last time I was here about him. Um he's in and out and he takes off and sometimes people cross through there. He's gonna hit somebody one day the way he takes off. I can hear his engine just go zoom
>> on the grass >> and on the grass. There's sink holes there. >> A lot of sink holes. He has gotten into one before. I don't know why he doesn't learn his lesson, but that's something that I would like to have addressed which is u Mr. Pervvis's backyard. Clean
it up a little. I'm not a little, a lot because it's horrible and it's getting worse every day. Every day is getting worse. Um, he hangs out all night and sleeps during the day, gets up at 6:00 in the evening and starts his whole routine again, getting high and music and music all day. I can't even do yard
work without hearing music and cursing and it's horrible, you know. But, um, maybe cuz even Wanita come came out one day at 3:00 in the morning and asked him can he lower his music down. Um, and the traffic with 435, if they stopped
bringing him drugs, he wouldn't be getting high because they the ones that bring him the drugs. I thought that when once Miss Reic passed away that it would stop. But I don't know what's going on with this house. Do anybody know what's going on with this house? If it's supposed to be somebody supposed to be
living in it or if they still have it. I just want to know. >> I haven't received any notification, Mrs. Lanza, but um thank you for bringing that to our attention. Um the proper authorities have have heard your
concerns and we will address those concerns. >> Thank you. I would appreciate it. Yes. >> Thank you so much. >> Yes, ma'am. >> I mean, I do clean up a lot and also um there's a lot of trash on >> Rebel and we picked it up. It was all on
the ground. I mean, on the track and we picked it up and put it back on the sidewalk, I mean on the grass. hasn't been picked up like in a month and a half. >> Okay. Deputy Mayor Goins, >> just for chief um the house you referring to, uh Mr.
um Pervvis, he's had violations in the past. >> I'm not I'm not sure if he has um complied and apparently not. >> Um code co code violations
>> and so Oh. Oh, I forgot it's not you anymore. I'm sorry. I was gonna listen to you, though. >> Looking it up. >> Okay. Yeah, he he's he's had some in >> Yes, there's there's numerous violations from the past that have complied. Um I will have a code officer go out and
reinspect the property again tomorrow and um if there are any violations observed, then they will cite the the property owner. Of course. >> Next meeting. I'll bring you posters just >> and 440 all Virginiaians the church. How did they get a permit?
>> Okay. >> Miss Gibson, you're next, ma'am. >> He on his way. >> Good evening, city council members, staff, and others. Uh, thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Anita Gibson. I live at 451 Stone Street,
Cocoa, Florida. And I have one concern that uh I want to bring to somebody's attention. Um as the new homes come up or are constructed as they are coming up now, my concern or my question is the property or the building behind
New Jolie, the one that's behind, I'll call it old Jolie, what can we do with that? because that can be used in some manner for the new homes that are coming up. Maybe a daycare or uh some facility that can be utilized by the 20 30 plus
new homes that are coming up. And I wish somebody would consider I know there are smart people around with great ideas that they can start to do something, gut it out, utilize it, um honor the late Dr. Jolie Smith by doing something with
that home or it's not a home, it's a a building in the back of the new Jolie Center. I'm speaking of the one in the back. And I think we really should do something with it to utilize maybe the new homes that are coming up, a daycare or whatever somebody can think of a
center of some sort. But I think we should get on the move now while we're constructing new homes that we'll be kind of ready for whatever that can be utilized for um I know there some smart people ideas of daycare or mentor center something for
the youth and just for people in general. Thank you. >> Yes, ma'am. I I know we were getting some funds for that building. Um the what is it over there? The old by Arby's. What's that over there? Yes. Health foundation. So, we're
accumulating fundings, ma'am. There are some issues that we're addressing. So, we are addressing that. Yes. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Right. Thank you. >> Okay. Do we have any other cards? Mrs. Singer?
>> Thank you, madame clerk, city clerk, any cards? >> No, sir. >> Thank you kindly. This concludes this portion of delegations and we will proceed to the consent agenda. What are the wishes of council? >> Move to approve. >> We got a motion on the floor by
councilwoman weeks. >> Second. >> Second by councilwoman cost. Chair is going to call the question. All in favor by saying I. >> I. >> Any nays? Eyes have it unanimously.
Proceeding forward to item number 6-1 public hearing Gryom Parkway 1.16 AC parcel annexation. This is the first reading. Um, we do have the property owners Dale
and Lori Morris of Cocoa, Florida there in the audience. And this is just the first reading consideration of the first reading of 07-2026 of the city council of the city of Cocoa Boulevard County, Florida annexing
approximately 1.16 acres of real property, excuse me, property generally located east of Gryom, north of Oxbow Bow Circle and south of Canaveral Groves as described
as parcel Esquire Gargani sir. >> Okay. This is first reading of ordinance 07-2026. An ordinance of the city council of the city of Cocoa Boulevard County, Florida annexing approximately 1.16 acres of real property generally located east of
Gryom Parkway north of Oxbow Circle and south of Canaral Groves Boulevard. Providing for the amendment of the Cocoa Charter Article One city boundaries to incorporate the real property into the city boundaries. providing for the filing of the revised Cocoa charter with the Department of State and also
required by law providing for the repeal of prior and consistent ordinances and resolution severability and an effective date. Mayor, >> thank you very much, sir. Do we have any questions before I turn it over to Mrs. Webster? Okay, seeing Mrs. Webster, the floor is
yours, ma'am. >> Thank you so much, Mayor, and good evening, council members. Uh, I am Jen Webster, a city planner here at the city of Coco. And this is the first reading of ordinance 072026, an annexation we're calling Gryom 1.16
acres, which as you may um be reminded that um it's related to the annexation that we did recently, annexing 46 acres into the city. So, this is a related uh ordinance to that. And so um this is an applicant initiated request to annex
this annex this one parcel containing 1.166 acres of unplatted vacant real property again located in unincorporated Bard County. So, the subject parcel, as stated, is located generally east of Gryom Parkway, north of Oxbow Circle,
and south of Canaveral Groves Boulevard, uh, west of a 375 foot Florida Power and Light ride ofway, and more specifically northeast of the intersection of Gryom Parkway and Kleinfeld Way. And the reason uh for this annexation is that
the subject parcel is within the city of Cocoa wastewater utility service area connection to which any new development requires per city co city of Coco code chapter 22. Any non city property that requires city of Cocoa wastewater service and is contiguous to the city
boundary must be annexed into the city. In this case, the western and southern boundary of the subject parcel are contig contiguous to the newly revised northern boundary of the city of Cocoa. The city boundary was revised as part of the annexation of 36 parcels in April of
2026 per ordinance 012026 for the 46 acres. And uh as mayor stated, the property owners are Dale and Lorie Morris of Coco. Uh, the applicant is Alex Gets with KPM Franklin representing Park
Industrial LLC. And I do believe, as mayor stated, there are some representatives for the applicant in the audience tonight to answer any questions. And so they're seeking to purchase this this extra parcel and combine it with the prior annexation parcels and to develop the aggravated
excuse me the aggregated property as an industrial complex with warehouse and distribution oper operations and contractor offices light and heavy manufacturing outdoor storage and heavy equipment rental repair service and sales. And I do believe uh that uh they
said that this extra parcel was needed to accommodate the storm water uh design requirements. And so uh as usual, the annexation of property into the city requires the assignment of both a zoning and future land use category. As with the prior
annexation, the applicant will be seeking the industrial future land use and the manufacturing and industrial M2 zoning category. Uh the applicant's requests for the zoning map amendment and future land use map amendment are tenatively scheduled to be presented
before planning and zoning board in July of this year. And just as a reminder of the uh surrounding development pattern, you have uh the Gryom Ridge industrial complex there to the south. Of course, you have Amazon to the south as well. Uh
you have some neighborhood commercial. They're right along Gryom Parkway and um surrounding vacant um Bvard County property. And so um in your staff report um uh covers the analysis of the criteria per
appendix A of the city of Coco article 6 section one regarding voluntary annexation. And it was determined with regard to impact to utilities and infrastructure that uh the that this annexation request is suitable for development for urban purposes. Same
level of service uh provided to other city residents and businesses. And with regard to the impact to utilities and infrastructure, it is consistent with the requirements of Florida statutes 171.0413 0413 for
voluntary annexations including it being contiguous to the newly uh revised city boundary. It is reasonably compact. It's a single area and does not create any enclaves. And so it was also um consistent with
appendix A article 6 section 1 regarding um the consistency with all applicable policies of the comp plan uh with uh policy 1.1.3.4 where the city shall encourage requests for voluntary annexation. And uh with regard to advertising there,
it was duly um advertised per Florida statutes and there were no responses, complaints or inquiries for this extra parcel annexation. And so um as stated as a reminder, the council approved on April 28th the um related ordinances 1,
2, and three for the 46 acre annexation, associated comp plan amendment, and zoning map amendment. And so tonight, staff requests the city council approve this first reading of ordinance 72026 annexing approximately 1.16 acres of real property generally located east of
Gryom Parkway north of Oxbow Circle and south of Canaveral Gross Boulevard. Providing for the amendment of Coco Charter Article 1, city boundaries to incorporate the real property into the city boundaries. Providing for the filing of the revised Coco Charter with the Department of State and as also
required by law. Thank you. >> Thank you. Do we have any questions for Mrs. Wesler? I'm in support of this project. If I was to make a educated guess, I think it's going to pass,
but that's just Michael. Seeing none, um I'm sure the applicant would like to come forward and speak. Let me close. Do we have any questions before I close this portion out from council to Mrs. Webster? Seeing none, chair like to close this portion of it, open it to the
public. If the applicant would like to come first and foremost, ma'am, that'll be rightly fine. >> Right. Don't do the Alex. Go. >> Hi, how are you? Uh, Wilson McDall, 1601 Pine Avenue. We're very excited about the project. So, thank you for getting
us this far. You have any questions? >> No questions. Sure not. >> Smart man, young man. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else in the audience would like to elaborate on this particular ordinance? >> Coin once, >> coin twice.
Chair like to close this portion to the public. Uh, Councilwoman Weeks has her light on. Move to approve. Second. We have a motion on the floor by Councilwoman Weekes and a second by the chair. Just going to call the question.
All in favor of saying I >> I >> go in peace. >> Eyes have it. Unanimous unanimously. Thank you very much. >> Thank you, mayor. >> Thank you, county, Mrs. Webster. Good job. >> Great job. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay, proceeding on to the second and
final reading for this particular item. Second and final reading, ordinance number 10-26, approving a final PUD amendment. First addendum to the development agreement and final
development plans for the Sirrus mix use PUD phase 2 commercial development 2026-47 there again this is a no-brainer I think this will pass this is in district number three
>> I mean district number three is on the map tonight. >> Uh, yes. >> Okay. Um, Esquire Garganice. Okay. Ordinance 10-2026, an ordinance of the city council of the city of Cocoa Boulevard County, Florida, amending a portion of the Sirrus plan
unit development final development plan established via ordinance 03-2021 to include the phase 2 commercial out parcels for two parcels of real property totaling 1.5 acres more or less and generally located on State Road 524
south of State Road 528 and west of East Industry Road in Cocoa, Florida. more particularly depicted and legally described on exhibit A attached here too providing for the repeal of prior and consistent ordinances and resolution severability and an effective date.
>> Mayor, >> thank you very much. Esqua Gagani. Uh, Miss Lucy, the floor is yours, ma'am. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good evening, mayor. Council mayor, council members. So, this request concerns the commercial portion of the previously approved
Sirius mixeduse development along State Road 524. The proposal includes a quick service restaurant and a dental office that will serve the surrounding residential area and continue the planned mixeduse development pattern approved by the city in 2021. The
amendment also finalizes development standards for the commercial phase, including site layout, access, landscape, parking, and associate development agreement provisions. The project remains consistent with the overall approved PUD framework and does not increase the previously approved
development intensity. Staff finds the proposed uses compatible with the surrounding corridor and consistent with the comprehensive plan and intent of the PUD zoning district. Staff recommends approval subject the conditions outlined in the staff report. The applicant is here if you have any questions.
>> Um, just for the record, ma'am, I already know the answer. I should call you Luc Lawyer Lucy as well. But nothing has changed since the first reading. Correct, ma'am. >> Yes, that is correct. >> And that charming young lady made it vividly clear, crystal clear that Chipotle,
>> yes, >> is the first preference. Why? because we were bragging about it at the graduation at Koko High School and I don't think but we look forward in having you come in. Anything else, Mrs. Lucy? >> No, that's that's it, sir.
>> Any questions for Mrs. Lucy? Seeing none, chair like to close this portion of the council open to the public. Please come forward to state your name. Um, and you have three minutes to elaborate on this particular ordinance with the exception of the
applicant who will grant them time. You don't have to say anything. It's already been sold, ma'am. But just let me make it crystal clear again. Let me let me rub my crystal ball, ma'am. Murder up here. Chipotle. Uh, gotcha. Would you
like to say anything? Come on up, then. And I'm Yeah, we wait. I only have but one simple question and then I'm going to turn the floor over to Councilwoman Weeks. >> She better not, man. >> Good evening. Alana Smith with Cobb Cole Law Firm. We're located at 1 Daytona
Boulevard in Daytona Beach and we are the attorney for the applicant and I'm here for any questions. >> Did you heavily suggest, recommend, convey that Chipotle
ma'am. >> Yes. Yes, sir. We have a we have a representative with the developer here this evening. We discussed the triple. I passed on uh what you said to me at first reading. So, >> is that person in the audience? >> Raise your hand. >> It is.
>> Hi, neighbor. >> Okay. Council uh Councilwoman Weekes, ma'am, your light is on. >> Well, that for when it comes back. >> Okay. All right. We're good, ma'am. >> All right. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anyone else going once, going twice?
Should I like to close this portion to the public and return to the council? Uh, Councilwoman Weekes move >> to approve. >> We got a motion on the floor for the first the first >> Chipotle here in the great city of Coco
and I'll second it. Do we have any questions? Seeing none, chair's going to call the question. All in favor saying I. I >> eyes have it unanimously. >> Thank you, ma'am. Blessings. >> Okay, moving on to our third and final
item for tonight. Okay. Um we're going to discuss this the first reading of M2ZTA, Large Scale Commercial Recreation Centers and Gym and Fitness, 3095 Griome Parkway.
Corrected legal advertisement. If you're from the old school, some would say advertisement. It doesn't matter. 2026-408 Equari. Okay. Ordinance 04-2026 an ordinance of the city council of the
city of Cocoa Boulevard County Florida amending appendix A article 11 section 19 of the zoning ordinance of the city of Coco to amend the list of permitted uses related to largescale commercial recreation centers and gym and fitness facilities greater than 12,000 square
feet in size in the M2 district providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions incorporation into the code, severability, and an effective date. And this is uh a first reading doover uh due
to some advertisement complications. Mayor, thank you very much. Esquire Gargani and once again, district number three is in the house, man. They're bursting at the seams. >> Mrs. Lucy, >> ma'am,
>> thank you, Mr. Mayor. >> Yes, ma'am. So, as mentioned, these items is the first reading of ordinance 042026, which amends the city's land development code to allow large scale commercial recreation centers and gym and fitness facilities greater than 12,000 square
feet within the M2 manufacturing and industrial zoning district. So, the first reading is being brought back as mentioned uh before the council to correct the legal advertisement requirements in accord in accordance with Florida statutes. Um, this item has
previously been reviewed by both the planning zoning board and city council and it was propo uh the proposed amendment was approved on April 14, 2026 and the amendment was requested to formally recognize and clarify indoor recreation uses such as the existing
beach line raceway facility that is the applicant which has operating within the city since 2017. The amendment also established development standards for similar indoor recreational uses that are compatible with the industrial areas and the applicant is here in case if you have
any questions. Thank you. Do we have any questions for Mrs. Lucy? >> Seeing none chair like to close this portion to council and open to the public. I do support this project
and I know it's in the mighty mighty district number three from district mighty four mighty two and mighty one. Okay. Is there anyone in the audience would like to elaborate on this item? Seeing none chair like to close this
portion to the public and return to the council. Councilwoman Weeks ma'am >> move to approve. We >> have a motion on the floor by Councilwoman Weeks. >> Second. Love it. Our birthday lady said second with the beautiful plant. Chair is going
to going to call the question. All in favor by saying I. >> I. >> I. >> I have it unanimously. Congratulations. Look forward to seeing you there. >> Yeah. Thank you, sir. Thank you, council members. >> Count it all joy, ma'am. Joy. Joy. >> Great job. Thank you. Keep bringing
them. >> Yes, ma'am. Continue to grow. Great job, staff. >> Yep. directors, team Coco. All right, Mr. City Manager, reports, sir. >> Yes, sir. Thank you. This is the uh the
good news night for for uh the city of Coco. And so, first, I'd like to congratulate the city's communication team on several recent recognitions. First, the team received the certificate of excellence in government communications from the Florida Municipal Communicators Association
through the Florida League of Cities. Hey, hey, hey, hey. Let me stand up, man. I'mma stand up even though these ragged and knees. I'm a continue stand. >> And and that team is Mrs. Singer, um Mrs. uh Broadick,
>> um we including Greg in on that. >> He's economic development, but he's part of the team. >> Yeah, we're including the team. >> Brooke. Uh yeah, Brooke, our intern, Brooke. >> Uh also at the recent uh Florida
Municipal Communicators Association conference, Jamie uh who's the city's public information officer, was recognized with an outstanding award for best use of promotional items for the city's civic workbook for kids.
>> Right on. Yeah. Yeah. A coloring book, man. Yeah. And Jamie also just finished her FEMA training and is now a certified advanced public information officer, which makes Chief Lamb very, very happy.
>> All right. All right. Congrats. >> I'll give you that last item. >> Yes. And so I just wanted to um remind everybody about the upcoming Junth event um in Coco Riverfront Park on June 20th
from 2 to 7:00 p.m. They have a very good lineup of events happening, entertainment, um different uh vendors out there. So um please if you can come out and enjoy Junth at Cocoa Riverfront Park. >> Awesome. >> All right. Yes.
>> So So Mr. Mayor. Um, continuing on with the good news, I got a call today from Congressman Herodopoulos, uh, wanting to >> Hey, it's always good, man. >> I'll be right there. >> Wanting to advise me that, uh, we had
been approved or he had gotten approved uh, the request. We had a federal request in for a fire station out uh I'll say northwest uh Coco and so we put in a request uh that's that's made it through the
subcommittee and uh is slated to be funded. So there's $2 million that uh that uh uh Congressman Herod is back to the city. >> Well, those mics come through boy. Something about that word Michael man. Now remember, uh, since he's been in
office there, he's gotten us 2 million for the, uh, Cocoa, uh, multimodal station, >> $2 million for JNK septic to sewer, and now the $2 million for the, uh, uh, for the fire station. In addition to that $2
million that he advised me of today, he also advised me that we we put in a request for wastewater infrastructure expansion out uh, in that uh, same area. and we and he was able to get us a million dollars on that request.
>> All right. All right. >> Does that look like a word? >> Keep going. Come on. >> So, um I also got a note from uh Representative Soy and this is thanks to Representative Soy and Senator Maidfield
that uh and the budget going to the governor is uh $2 million for the Cocoa Multimotal Station Access Road. >> All right. Our representatives, go ahead, sir. Also
in the budget going to the governor is $4.7 million for baffle box projects uh in the city of Coco. >> All right. How much have you tabulated that uh Councilman her so far?
>> I just know we getting some money in district. >> So that's a that's a total of $9.7 million uh we got today. Thank you, Congressman Herodopoulos, Representative Tyler Roy, and city manager and staff
and >> and Senator Senator Mayfield also >> and Senator Debbie Mayfield. Yes, ma'am. >> And is that all? >> That's it. >> Okay. Um since we're talking about um Congressman Herodopoulos,
I would like to congratulate his wife, Dr. Stephanie Herodopoulos. She's an interim for our surgeon general. So, a lot of great things are coming right out of here out of Bavar County. And I just want to say kudos to her and to our
congressman. We sincerely all of them from my congressman, from my house of reps on the state level, Atlanta senator on the state level. Want to just say thank you for your commitment. Um there again, big ships and little ships, but nothing like a relationship.
and stewardship and partnership and I'm appreciative of that. We all are appreciative of that and and I love it. So, we stand proud and tall here in Bavar County and also
in the great city of Coco. Teamwork makes the dream work. So, thank you. Thank you for everyone that actively participated and involved in this job. >> Thank you for that, Mr. Mayor. And as you know, these sometimes the the
notifications come uh the notice of available funding or the notice of requests come pretty quickly. And uh just want to thank Samantha and Greg and the department directors because we uh you know we put these things together in
a short amount of time and uh and the the turnaround on the fire station and the wastewater was within a matter of weeks probably. Um and so so again it's a collaboration of staff putting those things together. It's certainly about
the relationships that are built with the uh the various federal and state elected officials there. And again uh keep your fingers crossed for the two state projects because uh remember those are are subject to uh to veto by the
governor. But again, just very proud of staff and how quickly we turn those things around and how well uh written they are and how how um how well presented they are. And so that that goes a long way in terms of getting us funding. >> Mr. City Manager, I got a question. Are
any of these projects under our strategic plan? >> Yeah, they're they're they're all uh in the strategic plan. And when we talk about the strategic plan, we have our goals and objectives, but in particular, we have the the capital improvement
plan. Uh the police and fire department actually have individual strategic plans that we paid consultants to come in and and um and uh build out those plans. Uh and so the fire station is specifically referencing uh the fire department
strategic plan and and again uh the capital improvement plans are for the others. And as you know um you know every every dollar we get for the station is is a positive and and a move in the
right direction. And the baffle the baffle box projects are part of the uh capital improvement plan. Um that one there's a whole lot of money for baffle boxes there. That's $4.7 million there. And so
>> so that may be more of a more comprehensive than just baffle boxes. And so we'll figure that out. It's it's nice to be in the position of having to uh to uh figure out how to spend up to the money. So So again, just uh thank you you all for letting us do what we do
and thank staff for all of their efforts. >> We do it effectively. Excuse me. effectively. Well, I'm happy to say. Team Coco Gargan. >> Yes, sir. >> No report. >> No report.
Okay. Uh, Commander Hearn, sir. >> No report. >> Okay. Which which one are we doing today? Tonight? >> Uh, odds. >> Odds. So, it's one and three. Three and one. Who would like to go first? >> I don't care. I can go first.
>> Okay. You want to go first, Alex? >> Click, click, click. >> You got it right there. >> Thanks, Mitch. >> Ready, Mitch? >> Yes, sir. >> Oh, you got it in, huh? >> I didn't send it late. Uh, f first, I I would like to uh again,
thank you to the federal and state representatives um for awesome opportunity that the city manager conveyed to all of us. I think it's a a great time to be in the city. Uh the first photo, this is at the uh Elevate
Bvard event at Coco High School. Um me and the mayor attended that event. Uh to my far left is Hillary Pool. Um he is the the communication engagement, community engagement officer for the school board, but he's also my college teammate at Bthoon Cook University as
well. So we have a great connection. It's it's crazy how things always come together. Um th this is young lady um the first four days at Jolie Smith Center. The usually the school board um
gives breakfast and lunch to the center like Jolie or West Coco. This year because school ended early because of the storm um they're they weren't able to feed the children for breakfast and lunch. But the community stepped up. Um, you know, off of one one Facebook post
about the situation, a lot of community members like this young lady here stepped up. Uh, she she went to Sam's twice in one day to to help out in the community. Um, this is a photo. These are three u former Cocoa High School uh
graduates. All college students, current college students now. Um, Mr. Brown, Mr. Edgecomb, and Mr. Ingram. I got to call him Mr. now. >> Um but but the the just it's always good to see uh young people uh come back to support the alma mada and also their
families as well. >> Right there, man. >> Um this was on on the stage um at the graduation. Another great graduation. It's always good just to see the young people uh accomplish their goals. Um just just a great time that we had that day. Um just another young lady. I'm
sorry the the pictures are out of order. I'm always doing that. Um again, another another person stepped up, Miss Kia. Um she stepped up and provided uh just things for the community cuz sometime people think that um you know parents
have the funds to feed their children in the morning and and to send them to summer camp with lunch. That is not the case right now. People are really struggling uh right now to provide for their children. But that's why, you know, Coco is so important because we got so many great people that always
find a way to step up um in the community and we had to take a picture with with with my man Dr. Jolie Smith Center in the background. I think that it conveys what he has always done as well being a philanthropist throughout Boulevard County and throughout Coco.
Uh this is the Emma Charter Academy. This was their um couple days before school ended. They had a a water day. Nobody does it like Emma Charter Academy. Um they always have the slides out for the kids and um you know just celebrating the kids moving on to their next grade. Um just just a fun time in
the hot sun. Uh this I think this was my probably my son class. Yeah, they had slip and slide out there. They all the old school games out. >> Yeah, they did water balloon fights and all of that too. Um this is at graduation. Oh god. Oh, council woman
calls caught you off guard. I'm sorry. Um, but it it just again another another awesome opportunity to be uh in front of our community. Uh, I I took this this photo was was was big for me um because you have a a former um H.B.CU college
football player, South Carolina State, and our mayor, Michael Blake. And then we have a current um young man, a male Mitchell 4th, who's now a college student. He goes to Grahamlin State University and plays uh college football, but he came back to graduate
um at Koko High School. He left early, uh 3.8 GPA um and now he's a second string D lineman 6 months removed from high school. So now he's second string at Graham State University. But I think just for me this moment and and I sent this to the mayor as well was a was a
pivotal moment sometimes when um sometimes we got to take the time to slow down >> and kind of seize that opportunity to just this are two gener two different generations um but similar paths and so I I wanted to to highlight that but
that's it. >> Thank you sir. >> Yes sir. >> I'm open for the Mitchell family. Yes sir. been better if you went to South Carolina State. I get it. I get it. >> Okay. Well, I'm waiting.
Let's see where I started. Okay. So, this was at the mayor's breakfast and Alex, I have to give kudos to Alex. He did a great job. uh first off getting
the uh sheriff and also while he was during his speech and you can see the sheriff had all the uh mayors and deputy mayors whoever was up there speaking. I'll do that. Uh there there was Alex and that was him up there talking in the
middle of his speech. He hit up the city the he hit up the school board for money for Coco High School. He says, >> he says Coco gave uh 150,000. So, you
know, and and he it was it was classic, Alex. It was wonderful. You did a fabulous job. And so, I just wanted to give you kudos for that. So, great job. >> Um then the one on the left was when the uh governor came down to Titusville and
made his announcement about the 47% reduction in fentinol deaths. And then uh and that was awesome to be there when he made that announcement. And then on the right was a week later the governor came down and was talking
about uh the property tax and he unbeknownst to me this was when he announced what he would like to do for property tax which is only uh stop property tax for homesteaded properties. But anybody who's moving to the state, they would put a timeline
that they would not be eligible for property for a homestead um uh for a number of years and that um and so I did not know that that was his announcement. I mean I was there when he announced it, but I did not know he had never announced that before. So that is his
thing at this point uh is what he put forward and uh Senator uh Wright and Mayfield and all of those folks were there and they had not heard that before. So that was all new and so he announced it and he actually did a round table on the left side uh talking about
property taxes and uh so all of them spoke and then of course I'm there with Sheriff Ivy who still rem uh gives me grief over the fact that I got him so good last year in my speech. So anyway, in fact he went after me. I was the first person he went after at mayor's
breakfast even though I was out in the audience. So anyway, um and then on the left side is my uh 10-year-old granddaughter who graduated but got some awards at um Cape View Elementary. Very sad because obviously they've closed it
down. And that's my son next to me. So that's uh Lily. And then on the right is my grandson, Eric, who next year will be at Coco Junior High. He graduated sixth grade from Fairland. And I have to brag on him. He got the uh second year in a
row the ultimate STEM award. Um his STEM teacher said that he had to get it because she says he builds machines and has things flying all over the room. And she said he's an engineer in the making. So uh very proud of him. He's he just turned 12 this past week as well. So and
that's my husband, of course. Um and then this was the view from the stage for the graduation. and I just thought it was very impressive to see them all come across the field and um with the with the color guard and everything. So, it was it's always an honor to be part
of that and uh to have all those um two years from now, my granddaughter Naomi will be up there graduating. So, um, and then this was us with the Winward Preserve, and those were the first home, uh, buyers out there, and I'm sorry you
had you had left, and I didn't get any of the other pictures of the group. So, but we were doing their uh, breaking the ground on their new home, which if they get their permits uh, and they get it start in June, their house will be ready in October for them to move into. And
that'll be the first house out there in Winward Preserve. >> The Walkers. >> Yep. The Walkers. very nice couple uh moving from Orlando and this was the past president's lunch and for all the past presidents of uh uh the Space Coast Association of Realtors um we were few
in number there's a lot more but >> uh yes that is Mike Cely >> that's Mike Cely 1982 he was president and uh and I forget what year I think it was 1980 that uh Bill Posey was president of our association so yep
>> um and then this was yesterday and uh my grandchildren or or uh four of them rode on the float and you could see them there. They had a great time and um I just I thank the American Legion for allowing them to ride on the float. They enjoyed it thoroughly and the whole
event and I did not realize that the little light thing from my hat was hanging down so it looked like Mini Pearl. But anyway, you have to be a certain age to remember that. Um, and then of course this was me with uh uh deputy mayor and Leander and
>> sweating profusiously yelling. >> No, it was great. We had a great breeze. I didn't I didn't sweat at all. But anyway, we rode in the back and uh it was uh wonderful to wave at everybody and and for the turnout and um again it was a great event. So um it was an honor
to be part of it. And uh let's see. Oh, and then this was the a the afterwards the um color guard uh from the stage which they did an awesome job. And this I have to bring up. This is the gas station going in in front of Lost Lakes.
And that is the gate that is their back. It's a actually a utility easement. And when they came to put in the um the gas station, the this is how they get any new trailers into the park because they
can't get down the driveway because of the guard house and all of that. And I cannot find see any way the way they have done this that anything can get through that gate anymore. So, I wanted to bring up I had uh I had them I took
pictures from the other side, but then I had them take pictures from this side. And it's a utility easement, so the utility company has to be able to get in there, too. But I would just like to bring up I think that needs to be looked at a little closer because I'm not quite sure why it is at this point. But I
don't see any way to get back to that gate anymore with the with the retention pond, with the cement, with the way they've done everything. >> The dirt road that we're looking at that is >> that's not a dirt road. No. And when you see it the full thing, there's no it
goes nowhere. It there's no way to get to that gate anymore. So, um I I'm just asking that I think that needs to be looked into if possible, please. And uh the oh and then this was the head of deeper uh the uh department of
professional regulations Molly Griffith. She came and spoke with us. She's awesome. If you've ever heard her speak, she has done great things with that department with from what she got which was antiquated computer systems and everything else to now the turnover uh
turnaround time is very fast if you put in for uh uh licensing and I forget how many different over a thousand different licenses from the state that she handles but anyway she's done a phenomenal job and it was an honor for her to come and
uh speak to the realtor association So, and uh that is all I have. Am I going to the right? >> Yes. >> And I am sorry that I did not make it to the Memorial Day. I think that was the
only one, maybe the only one I've missed. >> Yeah. >> But it landed on my birthday this year. So, my husband other plans for our celebration? >> Uh, well, let me let me start with it is an honor to be the elected representative
for district 4 and to have served for seven and a half years now. I was looking at the calendar. Um, Mr. Goins and I have 10 meetings, council meetings after this.
So I am going to um I've resolved that I'm going to make my reports which are one of our only opportunities to really you know talk publicly and advocate that that I'm going to really try to make these substantive.
So in that effort I have the first thing I have is uh this is glare and it is such a strong glare that it keeps the person across the street from that house up at night despite the fact
that she invested in the uh you know the the uh the blind curtains. Um, but it is quite an airport and you know I know we have a number of of homes in my neighborhood too that are well
lit, but in this case you have glare um and because I think it is the difference between having lights pointed downward and just going out. Well, when I checked into this, we do not at at
least when I had spoken with the former uh code enforcement manager, we do not have an ordinance in place for glare. Um, I did speak with him at the time about this particular home which was having other difficulties and and he was
going to talk with them, but I never got a follow-up. I don't know if that ever happened and I don't know how close are we to getting are we going to be getting another >> I don't know >> manager I guess I'm directing that to Charlene >> Neutman wouldn't hire the manager
>> okay >> yeah that would be that would be me but uh Jennifero did I say that right Charlene >> yes sir you did >> will will be uh heading that function and so Jennifer has already taken over and is uh is uh over that group for for
the moment Okay, great. Um, so I guess my first step would be to send another email. >> Send the email to me, ma'am, and I'll look into it. We have I'll I'll research the information for you.
>> Is that the the um >> Is that Rosatine that street? >> No, that's actually on Two Lane. >> Oh, wow. >> Um the uh and at least Mr. Wilkinson didn't believe that we had any code that would
impact this that would uh take care of this. >> No, ma'am. >> I did speak with the county. They have a a code in place for glare and it's um it's pretty scientific. I mean, they use foot candles to measure
illumination. Um so that you know, like I say, there are a lot of people that want a lot of lights around their house and that's fine. The issue is when the lights create glare that actually start to
impact a neighbor's sleeping. Um, so well I'll be bringing that back. If we don't have anything that that can really um that we can direct on this, then I'll I'll be bringing that back and
potentially even looking at uh proposing that we create a code to manage those situations. And again, I don't want to, you know, code everything, but this has been going
on for a couple years now. And, you know, it is an issue for all I've been contacted by all three people that live around this house and are impacted by it. Um, and the curtains just don't even do it all. So,
>> well, it looks like they can't see the outside of their lights. I don't see any windows on the house. >> Yeah. Well, >> um, so I had the opportunity to do two workshops. Uh, the comprehensive plan workshop. It's the second time I've
attended one of those. And I've just, you know, since I've been on council, I've really studied our comprehensive plan. This is our, you know, the basic plan, the one that has to be consistent with the state, the one that has to be consistent with the region, the one that
we judge all of our our projects, our um when we have public hearings and and our PUDs, they have to be consistent with it. And I've just found a lot of useful guidance in it just in terms of our vision for the city with you know short
of having a strategic plan that is I know we have one for the police we have one for fire we have a capital improvements plan but short of that the comprehensive plan is a really important document to guide us and um at this
particular workshop there were all sorts of representatives from other municipalities ities um that sit on their planning and zoning board. Now, I know from when my husband was on the planning and zoning board that we used
to send people to these workshops and I would really like to see us do this. I actually um witnessed one meeting where it was necessary to put people on the spot for a particular vote and uh what
part of the comp plan did she find it inconsistent with and I felt really sorry for the woman who has since dropped off that committee but um was completely unfamiliar with the comprehensive plan. And I don't think we
have any sort of orientation uh to it, but I found it a really useful document to have by my side. I think if planning and zoning members had a better sense of what's included in it, some familiarity with it, this workshop does
a good job, relatively inexpensive. I know they planned several in this area and probably continue to do so. And I would really like to see us >> send or make it available to our planning and zoning members given that they most of them have other jobs. Most
probably won't be able to go, but at least to have the opportunity. I know it was useful when my husband was on that board. And then the I did get the opportunity to go to the a leadership workshop. This is uh sponsored by the Florida League of Cities. Again,
excellent. There's a group from the um from the Space Coast League of Cities that were there from different municipalities, Melbourne, West Melbourne, um >> Titusville, Cape Canaveral, and
let's see. Anyway, uh the big takeaway there, the author of this book spoke and she talked about using AI, which we hear about all the time now, but using it to help you develop strategy
that keeps your values in mind. And uh just in brief, the way you do that was to ask AI to ask you questions to bring up bring that out and then work
with you to develop that strategy. >> Yeah, it was interesting. And this again is is a hot topic certainly um on the east side of US1.
Um but I wanted to I know we spoke about this. I raised concerns at the budget meeting about the flooding and I had brought forward um what could potentially
at least help to mitigate this issue which were these backflow devices and um I went to I was told and this was last week and you know the response was that doing anything like this would require
the larger study. Well, I just wanted to say and say respectfully that and I certainly support any sort of study that we would do to try to mitigate some of these problems,
but particularly after having, you know, voted to to bring in the development there, which we know is going to be filling in three acres of flood plane that, you know, we look at um these
these other mitigations that we can do uh that that can be prioritized. Um the back the backwater flow devices, we know you only need those at the lower
elevations and we know exactly where those are. And do I have a pointer on this again? I guess the red just do like that. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> So, you know, I have seen with my own eyes. I have seen the storm water go in the
opposite direction. In other words, come up from the river at this point and at the fereral's home right down here. Now there may be other storm water outflows there but
there is enough eyewitness reporting of backflow during these big storms that um it's only logical that at those low elevation points which are not a mystery
that um you know we can have some mitigation on that as well as several years ago we added rip wrap. We built out this area was in front of um the
development that is going to be there now that could easily be extended to the very low point here. Now, we did that. At the time we did it, I was told that it was only in the neighborhood of 30,000, which is
very reasonable for what could actually help make that road more accessible during storms. Remember again, this is this is an area that
anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks can be underwater depending on the the seriousness of the storm. This is also the area that our own vulnerability assessment which we passed
in January identified as you know one of the real trouble points in the city. So doing some sort of rip wrap uh shoreline stabilization measures there um could lessen the severity of those
flooding impacts and particularly after you know we supported this project that very easily can bring more water to the surrounding properties. Um, I would like to see this prioritized and um,
so I'm I'm I'm still bringing that forward and as you could see by the video, I mean, even emergency access is compromised at times. So, the backflow devices are relatively inexpensive.
the rip wrap, at least the larger area we did, I'm told was inexpensive and I would really like to have those um you know as a priority >> in our upcoming budget um just to and
that is kind of you know with with the residents that are experiencing this flooding each year. Um I think that's a fair request. Um, so I'll make a motion that we
identify the storm water outflows from Oh, no. Let's go there. From where we see that dot
>> down. Let's see. That would be from there is basically what's shown here to these low points. That is a low point. We know it's a low point. We know that it back flows that we do that and that we look at at
least adding rip wrap um in front of Indian River Drive in Dixon in that area that is currently just inches from the road. >> So that's your motion >> to stabilize it. That's my motion. I'll second that. >> Second. >> I'll second that.
>> Why can't you just put it on there as an agenda item? Because you know reports is normally things we try to get accomplished. >> Well, I would be good with doing that. Um I did bring it up in the in um
our budget priorities meeting and it was dismissed. So, um, considering the severity of the flooding, um, and we're sitting here before a storm season, um, I would just like to make sure that it it gets on the agenda
and it's addressed that her request is added to the what am I I'm what am I putting on the agenda? I mean, Abby could speak to the backflow issue there, but yes, sir, we can we can make sure the are we talking backflow and rip
>> and rip wrap? Yes. And again, um you know, the issue I think that the response previously was that we have this, you know, we're going to look at doing this study or we'll have to do a study to do that. And I am all for the studies. Absolutely
for the studies. But uh a priority is doing some sort of mitigation now. Particularly since we have approved that development in that very vulnerable area. So if that can come back as an agenda
item, I'd be very happy about that. >> Do we need to withdraw our motions? >> So >> I would withdraw my motion. >> I will as well. my second. >> And this is I just wanted to point this out. I was sent this uh photograph by one of the residents this morning um
that the this is the trench uh let's see what's the it's this one that's on the north side of the um Cocoa Village Bay Estates. Um and there was a mention made and I wanted to verify someone said that this
was actually in their property. Is it a part of the Cocoa Village Bay Estates property? >> Do you know? >> Yes, that is a part of their property. >> And now it was never sitting.
>> So will it because they talked about they were going to have a 5-ft burm, you know, at the end of their um wet pond. So will this trench still be there? Is it expected? >> I don't remember how they I don't remember how they addressed it. Whether
they piped it or whether it is >> it's still the trench there that goes to an outfall. Abby, you remember off the top of your head? >> Yes. There was still a drainage easement there and so um to be maintained by those property
owners to the northeast. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh, and this is the the park again. We also talked about this at the priorities meeting. Um, and I was so happy to hear
that potentially we have a property that we may be able to make into some sort of park access. However, it still does not address the Pineriidge neighborhood and the Cocoa Hills
neighborhood. And there is the woman who has spoken with us a couple times, uh, Abigail Ingram has suggested several properties. So, there's one in particular that I would like to make sure
that we at least look into because it sits between district 2 and and district 4 right there on the border. I think it may even be in district two, but it would serve both of those neighborhoods to at least know if that property could
become available to us. So, um, do I have consensus from council to ask staff to look into if that property could be made available? It's currently privately owned, but it's vacant. and I happen to know some of the circumstances there and
could be I'm not going to say any addresses here but um yeah could be potentially available which would solve that whole problem and um I have to say that you know this is one of the most fun things I have
done and and and um did this year in April with Koko High School and that's their marine science science program, that hands-on science where you take we took the kayaks out to the island in in Titusville.
And I really did enjoy the graduation as well. Just looking into each student's eyes and seeing our future is just really very um satisfying. And let me just say one other thing I wanted to point out because I know a lot has been made about my
talking about issues that may fall into what is district two right along this line. And first of all to say that, you know, when we become council members, you know, we take a vow to serve all residents, but also I want to say I have
immense respect for Councilman Hearn and I certainly wouldn't want to do anything to to undermine him. But in this particular neighborhood, you know, I live here. The neighborhood we've been talking about is just four blocks away. And I know personally several of those
people as well as I and my and others travel that part because Dixon is a common exit point for the neighborhood. It's a common exit point because it's a safer exit. It's also it's it's a nice view. So people like to drive down the
street and Michigan tends to be it's one of the worst uh corners, you know, it's one of the in terms of traffic as well as it has four tracks. It actually has more tracks than
any other crossing in Brevar County. So um I do not mean any disrespect toward Councilman Hearn. Um, and I certainly, you know, don't have any intention of of undermining you in any
way, but they are circumstances and people that I'm just personally aware of. Okay. And thank you from district 4. >> Thank you, Council Go. Deputy Mayor Go. Um, Miss Morgan, when when whenever the
city manager puts the item that councilwoman cost was speaking on Dixon and in the river, um, there's a few questions that and you're probably going to bring this back to us anyway, but I just want to just say it. So, I know that a lot of the issue is at the bottom
of the hill and then you have the river. River overflows, nowhere for the water to go. So, I know we talked about the backflow as a as a solution, but I still think we going to have a problem with which which would be
>> the existing homes, right? What do we do with that? How does that look? >> Um, most of those grades on those older homes, most of maybe they may be off the ground wood floors. I'm I'm not really sure, but the grade in their yards is a
is a big issue, too. So it's it it's a lot of issues in there. So I just I would like for you to bring that back. I don't know if you have a comment on that or not, but I know I know it's a issue huge issue in that corner.
>> Yeah, there's there's a few. So you have your groundwater seepage and then you have when you have your rain events during, you know, when during the wet season when you have your high water table. Um, and then you have your rain
events that can, you know, if it's a serious one. Then you have the the level and the elevation of the river, you know, over topping the the roadway and so you get the flooding of the road
during serious uh tropical storm events. Abby, can you can you tell me how many backflow devices you would need in that area? >> I want to say about 13. >> But you But how will you know for sure?
How how do you know? Because I'll take you back to the conversation you and I and Jack had where you guys gave me the education on it. You you don't know until you actually design and study it. and because one may cause flooding in another area.
Take take them through that discussion. Uh Abby. >> Okay. Yes. So if you if you don't address all the outfalls at at at your lower elevations, then you're going to allow one of those
outfalls at those lower elevations to surge charge and backflow onto the roadway. and you've essentially done nothing because you'll you'll reach an equilibrium where you know again you
have your elevation at the roadway the same as you do >> at the river >> and so again I don't I don't with all due respect I don't think we were being dismissive it is it is a a I mean the
device is simple enough but it is when you design it as a system. There needs to be an engineering analysis and design of the system. >> And can I just say >> go ahead ma'am.
>> Yeah. And let me just say in terms of a system, a system is great. We actually have a shortterm in it is a very short-term solution. And I am no way implying that the backflow
devices would take care of the problem at all. But we have in particular we have two areas that backflow into yards. One on the north side and the one the
ferals on around the curve. Now there are there are bigger problems and a system and a study is definitely needed but in the short term there are things that you can actually make it a little bit better so that
maybe depending on the size of the storm or the rain. We'll just leave it at that. But there are also the two homes that are south of uh Dixon are historical homes.
So their elevation is really tricky. >> So I don't think you're going to be unless they decide to lift them up. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Yes. I think from now on I'm going to make my report be first instead of being
last cuz now you know. >> I think that'll be smart. Yeah, I think >> so early. Take your time. >> Easy for you to say. >> Go ahead. >> Hey, we're still way earlier than normal. >> Well, hey, you still been
caught up in time. I'm the last one, so everyone's like waiting on me. Uh, first of all, let me say this. uh for some of those that had resistance about when the city manager and myself we took the trips up to Washington DC and even when
we've gone to the state capital um where we spent money to fly and have a less than a 24-hour turnaround time. We go up to Washington DC and we bring back millions of dollars.
So every penny that is spent on developing this relationship with our elected officials is worth it because now we're seeing the dividends for for all those individuals that thought that that couldn't be done or it was
impossible. You take the word impossible and you spell it and it says I'm possible. So, so I want to let you all know that the city manager and myself and staff and the attorney and all 400 plus
employees were possible. And now we're reaping the benefits of that collaboration, communication, and cooperation that we have through that friendship, that
partnership with our elected officials. and we can be from different parties, but we do what's best for the people. >> That's the bottom line. And now again, I say thank you. Thank you for believing
in us as a whole. This is at Memorial Day. this young man Aaron who's been actively participating in the event. We were there at the event. He's always participated and he
has family members like many of us there that were involved in the military ranging from grandparents on down. So, I just wanted to recognize him. Aaron, you've been a good and faithful servant.
This is our color guard here at the park. Notice that they were clearing the kids out because of the um starting of the event and extremely proud of Cocoa High. We've come a long way to Colonel
Pavone and Sergeant Mercer and Sergeant Marino and the young men and women. This is my home boy, home of Brown, my classmate. Um, you're right. Councilman Deputy
Mayor Goins Addington Brown, Kathy Hamilton Brown's son, was there. He and his brother, they were doing the color guard and standing at attention at uh the the passing of Bishop Homer Brown who's product of Coco. He's a Cocoen.
Uh, the church was packed. Um, I thank God they did a phenomenal job under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Kenneth Grover. Oh, excuse me, Groover. He ulogized this. And also, Bishop uh sorry, Apostle
McCoy did a phenomenal job with all the bishops and matrons there. And a homegoing celebration for Homer Brown. He owned property off Aurora, that vacant lot. I think it's Aurora.
>> Yes. And he had his church there too as well. So, blessings to his beautiful wife. I think it's Robin if I'm not mistaken. Um, this is at the graduation ceremony, the prelim that day. Um, when we were there on the 20th, was it the 20th at
Koka High School, several of the students in the background, my former students and teachers there. So, graduation there at the park. myself, the teachers there, all three of those individuals are teachers at Cocoa High
School. We're at Junior Rio's Park. That's your >> Yeah, that's right. >> Yeah. Um, this is where Council Goes and now all these young ladies there are my former students. All of them from eighth grade. This is my last class.
I mean, I had some several um seventh graders, but all of my eighth graders. very proud of the students at there at Koko High School. The graduation rate has increased. Kudos to our principal steward and staff and teachers and
administration. So proud. You can see I'm down in my orange and black shoes. >> Tiger Pride. Uh this is the governor of Savannah, Vance Johnson. Uh uh we were at um
Savannah for five days with the National League of Cities and being a delegate for the Florida League of Cities. We went there and had a conference for risk management as well pertaining to insurance from
data centers which is a hot and very sensitive topic and that's an ongoing thing dealing with AI as well. And this concludes this portion of it. I want to say thank you. I don't have any
pictures for IDU graduation ceremonies where Deputy Mayor Goins and myself attended along with the council members of South of South Coco Rock. But again uh to uh uh Thomas Cole
along with the teachers and administration but more so the students changing the image changing the reputation of Emma and they were a B last year and I'm happy to say looking forward for
them climbing that ladder of success as well as Koko High School being 80%. Uh Shayla Murray did an outstanding job. Um she was there with the what is it? Is it 321? That's your organization. What's the graduation? Uh with Terara Paglerini
Councilwoman calls you there sometimes. >> Elevation of Boulevard. Is that the name of it? >> It's the leadership. They're calling it >> Elevate. >> Say it again. >> It's Elevate for >> Elevate. >> 3922. >> Graduation initiative is >> right. But again,
>> I want to say thank you to all the employees of the great city of Coco. We believe in you all 400 plus strong managers, staff. It's power and numbers. Greatness awaits us.
Taylor Morrison, job well done. for a lot of people as uh councilwoman uh week stated several of those individuals are complaining but now they see the great things that are getting ready to take
place. So just give yourself a chance give the staff the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents. And guess what? They're just like the undertaker. The last one to let you down, the last one to throw dirt in your
face. So, I believe in you all employees. >> Go in peace. >> Won't be long before we have Father's Day. >> Hey, hey, time out. Chief Cyer and the police staff. Chief
Cyers, keynote speaker, Mike Erdman, >> our colonel back slash Lieutenant. >> Yeah. Yeah. And Chief Lamb, you were there, city manager and myself. say a little something because we're talking
about one of our very own. >> We got to recognize accomplishments in our community. >> Yeah. So, uh Mark Baiten, he's a lieutenant with the Koko Police Department. We hired him about two years ago up from that area of New York. Uh he
retired there as a sergeant there and when he came here he was promoted to uh to lieutenant. Uh but he served some time in the army where he served he um went over to Afghanistan, Iraq, did a couple of tours there and and uh he was
uh end up being a colonel in the in the army and he was a keynote speaker at the memorial event at the Urbans on u Friday and did an outstanding job. And a lot of people that were there that actually know Mark, he's a very humbled uh person and uh no one knew that he had those
credentials behind him and the things that he had done in throughout his career. But we're really proud of the things he's done, not only for the military, but what he's done here in the city of Coco. I mean, he's committed to continue to help us with our goal of making this community one of the safest in the country. So, we want to thank him for his service. But he's a very humble
man. Yes. >> And uh he's done outstanding job. >> Thank you. >> There's so much talent in our great city, ladies and gentlemen. to our first responders on both sides of the tracks. To our utilities and public works, to
the people that move the dog on the financial guru, to the people that keeps us all humble, team Coco, I thank you all. Go in peace. God bless. >> Chains a motion to >> move to adjourn.
>> Thank you, sir. >> Again, keep bringing that money in. City Manager and staff, >> bring me the money. Show me the money. All in favor of saying I. >> I have it. You the man, Mitch. Once
again, peace.