Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Melbourne public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with low priority
Wastewater Department vehicle purchases
The city's brand-new Wastewater Department needed two work trucks — an F-250 and an F-450 with crane — costing about $203,000 combined.
Naming of Makoa Park
The donated park property on John Rodes Boulevard between Ellis Road and U.S. 192 now officially has a name: Makoa Park, matching the development's main entry street.
City Manager performance evaluation and 4% raise
City Manager Tim Rhode scored higher on his annual evaluation than last year and received a 4% raise, above the 3.7% average for general employees.
Crystal Lakes HOA landscaping and easement request
The Crystal Lakes HOA president asked the city for $25,000 to replace landscaping ruined by January's cold front and proposed an easement partnership on Burdock Avenue. The city manager invited him to discuss the request.
Police pension fund status
Council Member Bentley reported the police pension plan is 100 percent funded — second in the state for appropriate funding — and encouraged members to consider serving on the board.
Compass Point sewer manhole rehabilitation
Eighteen more sanitary sewer manholes in Compass Point get lined under a $72,321.14 change order, after earlier problems on Henry Avenue added work to the annual project.
Heritage Oaks Landscape Island Maintenance
A resident reported the landscaping island at Minton Road and Heritage Oaks Boulevard is overgrown because the responsible HOA never took it on. Council Member Adams said the city manager is already working on a fix.