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Stormwater utility manager Morgan Zolke presented the quick claim deed for the pond located on Freedom 7 School property; the commission voted to accept the deed unanimously. The deed acceptance was presented as a budgeted item and carried without public opposition.

Separately, the commission approved an agreement and easement with Florida Power & Light Co. to install and maintain fixtures, poles and associated infrastructure at the Ramp Road parking lot. The one-time contribution-in-aid-of-construction (CIAC) is $12,277.35; staff estimated the change would increase the city’s monthly power bill for the site by $293.19 to cover lights, poles, energy, maintenance, hand holes, wire and conduit. Public Works Director Brad Kelso said the Minuteman Causeway street-lighting work is separate and is included in next year’s proposed budget.

The commission approved both items by unanimous votes. Staff said the FPL easement grants FPL access to install and maintain the lighting plan for the parking area and that the Ramp Road property deed acceptance will be recorded per the school board’s conveyance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","🔴LIVE - City of Cocoa Beach - Commission Meeting 7:00PM 05June2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cocoa Beach commission accepted a quitclaim deed for a pond on Freedom 7 School property and approved a Florida Power & Light agreement to install lighting at the Ramp Road parking lot; the one‑time CIAC is $12,277.35 and estimated monthly bill increase is $293.19.","taxTitle","Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida","taxId",58510,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6211041,"Commission directs three bids for police station rooftop HVAC after repeated failures",636,3142000,3778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3700134-0780281b88e288451b3dc0b11652a64e&start=3142&end=3778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3700134-0780281b88e288451b3dc0b11652a64e/thumbnail_3142000.jpg","/articles/6211041/Cocoa-Beach/Brevard-County/Florida/Commission-directs-three-bids-for-police-station-rooftop-HVAC-after-repeated-failures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211041-25a74667096552c79f808ec8b96cc2c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169596&Signature=I1RPpGlf9p0kzoiaYwgGArOM1q4V-UDqtKUPXJG2WV34xAeLN6WPLVDLIHSCOuviyci0m2WxXoqPXcv1Mzpj9ZRWgySy8ijcumzA0eXL1A54tt9rOevdilZduo3ijdLpFvdrgnAvpCaR3xZyBoGsvBCDevmv9rIcvRf6Wkze-vf2ol~SdLudyeAy0zZZJMtSnER5ZHYplR6U7H7GJadBhvS2c73mSDFXPqlYiTYhleskAFI3M~71mjmDVcREZCiFKqUpze~JjU2vkLKexYQNvvp8gsxNBXSOmw3Tgj0v-iRFJXKkUpxWgLJf7D8yJsjJ-dG5GEzQKPlZ52KWGuwvXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cocoa Beach City Commission asked staff on June 5 to solicit three competitive bids for replacement of the rooftop HVAC unit at the police department and to return with a staff recommendation. Commissioners also agreed that staff may proceed at or below the previously discussed ceiling to avoid long delays that would leave the building without reliable cooling.

Staff said the existing unit had shown repeated failures since the building opened, that three of four coils were failing and that the unit was manufactured in 2017. A proposal for a full replacement was on the table with a quoted price of $64,350 and a 14 to 16 week lead time; staff reported a single proposal initially and recommended seeking additional bids and considering warranties.

Police Chief Wes Mullins and Public Works Director Brad Kelso described long-running problems with the building’s HVAC since Year 2 of occupancy and said the unit had required frequent service calls. Commissioners said they wanted procurement run as a best-value purchase—evaluating qualifications, warranties and lifecycle cost—not simply the lowest bid.

The commission discussed short-term repairs to keep the station operable while waiting for replacement parts or delivery; staff noted a repair option priced near $36,000 for immediate coil work but Commissioners asked staff to investigate temporary fixes (including leak-stopping measures) while focusing on full replacement bids and warranty terms.

The commission instructed staff to obtain three bids, evaluate warranties and qualifications, and return with a recommendation at the earliest meeting when the information is available. The commission recorded unanimous consent on the procurement direction; staff will document bids and recommended award in a subsequent agenda item.","After years of recurring HVAC problems at the police station, the Cocoa Beach commission directed staff to solicit three bids and return with a recommendation; commissioners agreed to allow procurement up to the previously stated ceiling to avoid delays.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6211046,"Risk review stalls plan for 3‑meter diving board at Cocoa Beach pool",483,519000,1002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3700134-0780281b88e288451b3dc0b11652a64e&start=519&end=1002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3700134-0780281b88e288451b3dc0b11652a64e/thumbnail_519000.jpg","/articles/6211046/Cocoa-Beach/Brevard-County/Florida/Risk-review-stalls-plan-for-3meter-diving-board-at-Cocoa-Beach-pool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211046-f40f14ceeff67a5aa96351eb7987a294/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169596&Signature=kO8Sj3BL7Ghb4f6vmgzBpJqr5GDr5KZvqPINrg1qu5A3Oiebfw10V7-CsM-KRkwMnTL9sRs3wYVpfGWt1ztlCxzrwemhy6ZLH-069fYRuvRjDYYMjPfJ1iwMqxn7yD~1wwILa6NZktPHejen~XnJH9fPxB1mvWK4eprM5fH0Wydq28XTO~2YWUh9kDHbG2m6ek4V4CF84KhRWdlxj0IKcI8QFHNx-WtQ9xGA5nzp7tB31FRT~hyn4aV3AJNzLqfmxGsv7~KOhbLKWA2bTwI3BsvFkJF-3A4gWhYdd2wyXMJr-8Yi1LFU7oaYxbmCUKNZ02X7DiDIcZZIMOnTuHU9ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and the Florida League of Cities’ insurance program advised caution on installing a donated 3‑meter diving board at the Cocoa Beach community pool, effectively stalling the proposal discussed during public comment on June 5.

Public speaker Bill Talbot (spoke as Bill Tibet/Talbot in the record) told the commission the board had been offered free installation and had backing from parents and prospective collegiate users. He asked whether the commission had any update on insurance and risk review after an earlier presentation in March. City staff said risk-management analysis recommended against the board because the diving well would be removed from lane space and the board could attract unauthorized use and liability exposure.

AJ (city manager/staff) said the city’s municipal insurer, the Florida League of Cities Municipal Insurance Trust, “advised to be cautious because they didn’t have a good experience with that” and raised concerns around training, unauthorized use and liability. The League’s guidance, AJ said, could place the city at financial risk if the city pursued the installation contrary to that advice.

Speakers in public comment and some commissioners pushed back, saying usage could be limited to certified divers and scheduled team practices. A resident asked for further discussion and suggested commissioners meet with staff and risk counsel before ruling the proposal out. Commissioner Hutchinson said he wanted further research and a follow-up meeting with commissioners and management; Commissioner Williams said he wanted staff to continue the research and discussion.

No formal action or vote to install the board was taken at the meeting; staff and the commission agreed to continue researching options and to consult with the insurer and relevant stakeholders before returning with a recommendation.","City staff and the municipal insurance trust advised against installing a donated 3‑meter diving board at the city pool after a risk-management review cited liability and unauthorized-use concerns; the issue remains under discussion among commissioners.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6211051,"Cocoa Beach sets city manager salary range at $160,000–$235,000 after debate",1314,1702000,3016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3700134-0780281b88e288451b3dc0b11652a64e&start=1702&end=3016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3700134-0780281b88e288451b3dc0b11652a64e/thumbnail_1702000.jpg","/articles/6211051/Cocoa-Beach/Brevard-County/Florida/Cocoa-Beach-sets-city-manager-salary-range-at-160000235000-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211051-be76b05bbb31c4901a73dfe0e1a62a0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169596&Signature=AQ3e9kySQmu46hOSgytjNeq4GDokYISeNuPi~xVsGyPDxE3pAPhS-gBdF1gby70MtHe~imk4oaGhO2deoVuLR5ret5M86hVzfBGXeSML3geEuSPxfTTWJ2EfHvLsfImeHt-vqemadcO8SfNcpqb1a3501PQlR3LOuvU54q91nlvqUy0Jiu7XBQ~3znATnuXJRIxQJfqDjNb3AHHbUsQLnejaEqkN3DTA7fjp2xPozbzI3qvNY7tpiJmY4GR7l~c8dW90aknTJm~qUDUCmRdnCWgnuA~sEKPpm1l6-~vvsrJSGdVZUj4k8VtMTyGFCVlm~WpHbeYmm1J1x~VI4z4Bsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cocoa Beach City Commission voted 3-2 on June 5 to set the advertised salary range for the city manager recruitment at $160,000 to $235,000.

Commissioners debated whether a higher top of range was needed to attract experienced candidates from other beach cities and whether a residency preference should be stated in the job materials. Commissioner Williams said raising the top “will attract more high quality candidates” and read an email he said he received from the recruiter noting that a higher range could yield a manager who “will make that back for the city in a year by being more efficient and effective.”

Supporters of the higher range argued Cocoa Beach competes with other beachfront municipalities for experienced managers and that the range gives flexibility to recruit “rock-star” candidates while still allowing negotiation for mid-level hires. Opponents urged caution about expanding pay and said advertised ranges should align with the consultant’s recommendations and internal budgets.

Commissioners also discussed whether residency in Cocoa Beach should be required or only preferred. Commissioner Tomolte said if the commission were to pay “over $200,000” they would prefer the manager live in Cocoa Beach so the manager could be on call quickly; others noted residency is a life decision and recommended stating a preference rather than a requirement.

City attorney Becky Vos and city staff said the recruitment process will allow negotiation within the posted range and that any final package would be set during contract negotiations. The commission asked staff to communicate a residency preference to the recruiter rather than a hard requirement.

The motion to set the salary range passed 3 to 2. The commission directed the recruitment firm to advertise the $160,000–$235,000 range and to proceed with the search under that range; final salary offers will be negotiated after candidate selection.","The Cocoa Beach City Commission voted 3-2 on June 5 to set the advertised salary range for its city manager recruitment at $160,000 to $235,000, after commissioners debated recruiting competitiveness, residency preference and budget implications.","actionData","errors"]

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