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YOUR OFFICIAL CITY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018
ADDRESSING WATER CONCERNS IN BREVARD COUNTY On June 24th, Dr.
Julie Greenwalt, a Satellite High School graduate and radiation
oncologist, now based in Jacksonville, held a concerned citizens
meeting at the Kiwi Club regarding suspected higher cancer rates
for younger people (generally under the age of 40 years) who went
to Satellite High School. She, along with 17 other SHS graduates
who were diagnosed with cancer, wanted to spread awareness and look
for answers that might suggest their cancer cases were
environmentally linked. Prior to this meeting, the City Manager
spoke with Dr. Greenwalt about these concerns and mentioned that
the City was looking into possible groundwater contamination from
perfluorinated compounds (see article on page 2, discussing
these
compounds and the City test results).
In March 2018, the Department of Defense (DOD) released a report
that assessed military installations across the nation for PFOS and
PFOA. These compounds were prevalent in fire-fighting foam used for
aviation fires. This foam was discontinued in 2016, but the
resulting soil and groundwater contamination is very much a problem
across the nation. As such, the City became concerned that these
compounds were in our
groundwater, and wanted to understand the extent of the
contamination.
The City has since released these results, and with the
assistance of Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB), the County, and Indian
Harbour Beach, have embarked on a more aggressive testing plan to
determine the extent of the groundwater contamination and to test
for more contaminants. We have been working with all of our
partners to ensure the health of residents. Our community members’
health and safety are, and always have
been, our first priority.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE 1990S? Many people who lived in the
beachside communities south of Patrick Air Force Base remember the
previous study completed in the early 1990s following concerns
regarding a high number of Hodgkin’s disease, over-all cancer
cases, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), psychiatric illnesses,
and effects of low-level radar on
health.
After holding two public meetings in 1991, Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) the Florida Department of
Health, the EPA, and the Army Corps of Engineers all participated
in a study that completed ground water testing, soil testing, and a
review of cancer data. These results can be summarized
by the following:
1. The ATSDR found that Hodgkin’s disease cases were excessive
in the late 1960s and the early 1980s and this was attributed to a
possible role of an “infectious process in the etiology of the
disease.” Regarding overall cancer cases, this data was reviewed
for the Satellite Beach zip code as compared to statewide averages.
With the exception of breast and cervical cancer, the data
indicated this area had
fewer than average cases.
2. Water samples were taken from 12 existing wells in South
Patrick Shores. Ten shallow wells and two deep wells were tested
(the report did not disclose the depth of the wells). The report
indicated that the “results do not show the presence of any
chemical that is even remotely associated with Hodgkin’s
Disease.” (continued on Page 2)
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GROUNDWATER AND DRINKING WATER TESTING The City of Satellite
Beach embarked on groundwater testing in June 2018 after reviewing
the March 2018 Department of Defense Report entitled “Addressing
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid
(PFOA).” The testing was also announced at the June 25th concerned
citizens meeting held at the Kiwi Club by Dr. Julie Greenwalt. The
testing results were announced on the City Manager’s Facebook Page
on August 1, 2018. The City hired Tetra Tech, an independent
environmental assessment firm, to construct and test three new
monitoring wells, approximately 9 feet deep at three different
locations, one located in South Patrick Shores. The City chose to
construct wells, instead of testing existing wells due to the
likelihood that existing wells were constructed using materials
that have PFOS/PFOA compounds in them, which can skew
the results. The results are as follows:
City of Satellite Beach PFOS/PFOA Testing Results, July 2018
*ppt=parts per trillion
Brevard County also tested some monitoring wells they own in the
south area of Satellite Beach, and they tested a “control well” in
Melbourne Beach as well. These monitoring wells are approximately 2
feet deep and were actually installed to monitor ground water
nutrients entering into the Lagoon. These test results
were released on August 2, 2018 and are as follows:
Brevard County PFOS/PFOA Testing Results, July 2018
*ppt=parts per trillion
City of Satellite Beach Monitoring Wells
City Hall Jackson Avenue Sea Park Community Park
41.50 ppt 22.85 ppt 30.13 ppt
Brevard County Monitoring Wells
Sat N1 Sat N1 Duplicate
Sat N2 Sat S1 Mel Bch Control
26.7 ppt 25.8 ppt 6.3 ppt 18.7 ppt 6.6 ppt
3. “The chemicals present are from natural sources except for
the chlorinated pesticides. Neither the inorganic compounds nor the
chlorinated pesticides represent a health risk to any of the
residents of South Patrick Shores.” Additionally, the EPA
“groundwater sampling did not indicate any evidence of a
contamination groundwater plume.”
The Report also described soil sampling results which did not
indicate significant contamination in the area.
There was one sampling point with higher levels of Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PHA) than other
points; however this level is consistent with levels seen in
urban areas, and exposure through ingestion of soils
at those levels should not result in adverse health effects.
A letter from U.S. House of Representatives Member Jim Bacchus
was distributed to all residents in the South
Patrick Shores area and Satellite Beach, which outlined that the
U.S. Public Health Service released their
report and found that residents were not threatened by
environmental hazards and that our community was “as safe as
any in Brevard County.”
It should be noted that the City and County, after reviewing
all
past reports and data, are moving forward with new testing.
While the previous studies and reports are important, some of
the
previous results from testing completed decades ago would
raise
concerns if conducted under the rigor of today’s standards. As
such,
our local governments are proceeding with new testing under
today’s standards to provide our communities with the data
we
need to address all of our residents’ concerns.
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The City of Cocoa Beach also initiated testing of their
groundwater in July 2018 by testing existing wells. These results
are approximately 5 to 10 times higher, depending on location, than
the City of Satellite Beach results. The City of Cocoa Beach has
since retested their wells, and while the results are lower than
the first testing, these results are still significantly higher,
with ranges of 20.8 ppt to 294 ppt. Cocoa Beach also tested an
irrigation well and a private well, both which had non-detect
results. Cocoa Beach provides the
sewer treatment for Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB).
The Brevard County School Board, at the request of School Board
Member Tina Deskovich, tested the
drinking water at beachside schools to determine if the PFAS
compounds were in the drinking water. These
tests came back as non-detect for the samples in the Cocoa Beach
area that is served by Cocoa Water
Utility. The test results for the beachside schools south of
PAFB tested for low levels of perfluorobutanoic
acid (PFBA). PFBA was detected in nine (9) of the analyzed
samples at concentrations ranging from 2.5 ng/L
to 12 ng/L. PFBA was formerly used for manufacturing
photographic film and is also a byproduct of other
perfluorochemicals formerly used in paper food packaging and
stain-resistant fabrics.
WHAT IS A “SAFE” LEVEL OF PFOS AND PFOA IN OUR GROUNDWATER? WHAT
DOES THIS ALL MEAN?
Perfluorinated Compounds are used in a variety of household
products, such as microwave popcorn, waterproof clothing,
sunscreen, and some Teflon cookware. These compounds are considered
together as PFAS compounds, and are “emerging contaminants” by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As such, there have been few
standards developed to guide areas with contamination on the
minimal levels that can be allowed to remain if remediated. It is
true that we all would like to see NONE of these compounds in our
groundwater. However, these compounds are prevalent throughout our
nation, both in groundwater and surface water. Therefore, the
likelihood
that remediation target levels will be set as “zero” is unlikely
at this point.
The only guidance we have in the State of Florida for a standard
is the EPA Health Advisory Standard of 70 ppt for drinking water. A
health advisory level is non-enforceable and non-regulatory, and
only provides guidance. While there are not standards available for
non-drinking
groundwater or irrigation water, drinking water standards are
typically more stringent.
It should be noted that since the Environmental Protection
Agency has not set regulatory standards for these compounds, many
states are setting standards of their own. For example, the State
of Maine has set their standard at 16 ppt for groundwater sources
that are used to supply drinking
water.
The groundwater in Satellite Beach and the other beachside
cities is not used for drinking
water. We only use our groundwater for irrigation purposes.
The City of Satellite Beach, Brevard County, and the Brevard
County Public School Board all passed a Resolution calling on the
State of Florida to create regulatory standards for PFOS and PFOA
in drinking water and ground water. The Resolutions also call for
investigation of the
biological impacts of these compounds on our Lagoon.
The City of Satellite Beach, Brevard County, and the City of
Cocoa Beach have been coordinating closely with Patrick Air Force
Base (PAFB) on this issue. PAFB has provided us their groundwater
testing data, and has been working with us to determine next steps
in testing. The Department of Defense is addressing this issue
nationwide, with funding priorities being given to contamination
that is affecting drinking supplies. Since the contamination on
PAFB is not affecting drinking water supplies, no funding has been
allocated to PAFB to remediate affected sites. As such, our City is
working with our legislative delegation to request that PAFB
receive adequate funding for monitoring and remediation.
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Environmental Protection Agency Chris Impellitteri,
[email protected] Schatzi Fitz-James,
[email protected]
Cynthia Caporale, [email protected]
EPA Communications
Michelle Latham, [email protected]
Department of Environmental Protection Ashley L. Gardner,
Communications Specialist [email protected]
Office: 407-897-2914
Department of Health www.floridahealth.gov or
[email protected]
Barry Inman, Phone: 321-454-7106
The City Council has approved a testing plan for additional
groundwater testing. This testing will significantly expand the
list of contaminants that we will be testing for, in addition to
expanding the areas being tested in the City. The initial PFOS/PFOA
testing was performed on shallow wells, approximately 2-9 feet
deep, and most of the City’s irrigation wells are at least 190 feet
deep. While shallow wells are the best way to test for soil
contamination, we have many residents that are interested in the
results for water in
wells that serve our irrigation systems, especially at City
parks.
Additionally, we have residents interested in whether we have
other contaminants in the groundwater. As such, we will be testing
for a long list of contaminants to be able to address these
concerns. The sampling will be completing by November 3, 2018 and
the results should be available by December 28, 2018.
However, the results may be available later if the lab is
overwhelmed with requests.
The City has partnered with the County in completing the testing
and we will be using their testing company, Applied Ecology. The
County is completing similar testing in the South Patrick Shores
area. This sampling is
being completed in October, and result should be available by
the end of November 2018.
Drinking Water Review:
The City is working with some residents who have questions about
some of the drinking water disinfection
byproducts. We are working with the City of Melbourne Water
Utility to answer those questions, and with
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to ensure
that standards have been met. We will
continue to assist these residents in reviewing these issues and
making sure our water meets all State and
Federal standards.
CURRENT TESTING PLAN AND ACTIVITIES
• City began searching for a lab to test for PFOS and PFOA.
• June 25-City announced the testing at the concerned citizens
meeting.
JUNE
2018
• August 2-Cities of Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, Brevard
County and PAFB meet to
discuss the testing results
• August 5-City, County, and School Board presented the results
for the PFOS/PFOA testing
to the community
AUGUST
2018
• September 4-City begins hearing from residents on future
testing, begins creating testing
plan.
• September 26-City and County meet with Florida Dept. of
Environmental Protection and
Dept. of Health to discuss the PFOS/PFOA standards, questions,
and health impacts.
SEPTEMBER
2018
• October 3-City Council approves the second groundwater testing
plan for the City of
Satellite Beach.
OCTOBER
2018
SATELLITE BEACH WATER TESTING TIMELINE
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Concerns have been expressed by some residents in the South
Patrick Shores area regarding finding military debris buried in the
ground. If you have found something buried in your yard that you
can’t identify, please call the appropriate agency to come remove
it. Refer to the map (right) to decide what agency you should call;
even if your mailing address is Satellite Beach, you may live
outside of the official City boundaries that are outlined
in red.
If you find something buried in your yard, it is important to
report it to the correct agency based on where you live. This map
outlines the City of Satellite Beach borders. You can obtain a full
list of streets from the City website
www.satellitebeach.org/residents_visitors/
faqs.php
• Brevard County residents should call: Brevard County
Sheriff Non-Emergency-Central Area: 321-633-7162
• Satellite Beach residents should call: Satellite Beach
Police Department: 321-773-4400
• Indian Harbour Beach residents should call Indian
Harbour Beach Police Department: 321-773-3030
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND SOMETHING UNIDENTIFIABLE BURIED ON YOUR
PROPERTY
RUMOR CONTROL: BEACH SAND AND ARSENIC Have you seen social media
posts that say the City is “dumping sand contaminated with arsenic”
on the
beach? This is simply NOT TRUE!
Our City, out of an abundance of caution, tested the sand
quality of the Brevard County Beach Dune Restoration project to
ensure that the project was meeting the standards of the permit.
This was done after
the City received some complaints from residents.
• The tests were completed in two locations PRIOR to receiving
the dune restoration sand: Hightower Beach
and Grant Avenue. The results for both areas were 3.8 mg/kg.
• Tests were also completed on two samples of one of the sources
of sand, the Blue Goose Mine. These
results were 4.4 and 4.5 mg/kg.
• Tests were also completed on two samples of the other source
of sand, the Stewart Mine. These results
were .29 U, which means that arsenic was not detected in these
samples.
Although the residential limit for arsenic is 2.1 mg/kg, it
should be noted that arsenic is a naturally occurring element in
soil and in Florida, it occurs in quantities up to 37 mg/kg
according to the Florida Department of Health. Additionally,
Hightower Beach and Grant Avenue had arsenic levels that exceeded
the residential standard PRIOR to receiving Dune Nourishment sand.
Since this is already present in sand naturally, there is not a
danger to the public. The State of Florida sets regulatory limits
for arsenic in the case of contamination so that the remediating
authority has clean-up target level. The mere
presence of this element that surpasses these standards does not
present a threat or danger to the public.
If you have questions or would like additional information,
residents are encouraged to call City Hall,
Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, at 321-773-4407.
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DESOTO POND: THE END OF THE TREATMENT TRAIN The Pond being
constructed at DeSoto Park is nearing completion which means that
the treatment train is nearing completion as well. What is a
Treatment Train? A treatment train is a sequence of multiple
stormwater treatments or best management practices (BMP’s) which
are designed to meet the needs of a particular environment, in
order to maximize results. In the case of the DeSoto Drainage
Basin, there are a
number of methods in place that make up our train.
Beginning at the east end of DeSoto Parkway, there are
perforated exfiltration pipes in place that collect stormwater and
allow a portion of it to percolate into the sandy soil through the
holes in the pipe as it flows to the west; this treats the
stormwater through natural filtration. At the intersection of
DeSoto Parkway and Jamaica Boulevard, there is a diversion weir
that turns some of the water flowing from the east to the south and
into the ponds located at the entrance to the Library and at the
Sports Park where it is treated before
moving into the Indian River Lagoon (IRL).
The remaining water that is not diverted to the south continues
west into Baffle Boxes that capture trash and vegetative debris
before the water is directed into the pond for treatment. The pond
is designed to hold water for 10 days before it is released into
the IRL allowing nutrients to settle out into the bottom of the
pond. There is also a 250 foot long wall of Biosorption Activated
Media (BAM) buried underground that runs parallel to the west side
of the pond, and that is designed to filter nitrogen in ground
water before it enters
the “manatee canal.”
Another component of the treatment train is the bio-swale
located in the median of the 300 block of DeSoto Parkway. The
bio-swale is one of the most commonly used stormwater practices.
They are linear vegetated ditches which allow for the collection,
conveyance, filtration and infiltration of stormwater. They can
also be referred to as “grass swales,” “vegetated swales,” or
“filter strips”. The bio-swales are planted with deep rooted native
grasses and plants that enhance the infiltration, cooling and
cleansing of the water in order to improve water quality. The
bio-swale project was made possible through a partnership between
the City of Satellite Beach and the Indian River Lagoon
National
Estuary Program.
The City hopes to continue working in concert with other
stake-holding agencies, using more natural and innovative methods
to enhance water quality for the health of the IRL. If you have any
questions regarding this or any other Public Works project, please
contact us at [email protected] or by phone at
321-777-2309 during regular business hours,
7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
NEW WORKSHOP SERIES OFFERED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Living
Healthy with Chronic Disease “Self-Management Tools 4 Life”
workshop series is being offered by the Fire Department and Aging
Matters in Brevard. The Living Healthy program is a series of
2.5-hour classes held once a week for 6 weeks that will help you
learn ways to self-manage your chronic illness and take charge of
your life. Anyone living with a chronic disease such as arthritis,
heart disease, Parkinson’s, depression or other illness is welcome.
You are encouraged to bring your spouse, a friend, or a family
member with you. Participants are encouraged to attend all 6
sessions. By participating in the Living Healthy Program, you will
learn to: manage your symptoms, build confidence, communicate
better with your health care team, family, and friends, learn
effective nutrition and exercise
choices.
Space is Limited for these workshops, to register call
321-806-3741 or
email [email protected].
FREE 6-Week Workshop
November 13 to December 18 Tuesdays from1:30-4:00 pm David R.
Schechter Center
1080 S. Patrick Drive
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FROM THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 7
The Beautification Board will be taking nominations for homes
that have done an exemplary job in decorating and lighting for
Christmas! If you want to nominate a house that you enjoy, send the
house address to Grace
Derosa, Recording Secretary for the Board, at
[email protected] or call 321-773-4407.
The Board is looking for help from local artists! The
Beautification Board would like to partner with budding artists to
submit re-design ideas for our Satellite Beach License plate. This
is a great opportunity to get your
work seen. You can request more information from the Board by
contacting Grace DeRosa.
Calling all Sustainability Stewards, the Logos Community Garden
is getting ready to turn over beds for its second year! Residents
interested in renting a garden bed or volunteering for projects
focusing on sustainability activities in the City can email
Nicholas Sanzone at [email protected]. On November 29th,
Sustainability Workshop #11 “Solar Review and Pace Program
Information” will be held at 7:00 pm at Satellite Beach City Hall,
565 Cassia Boulevard. This Workshop will discuss solar options
available to homeowners and what the City has done with solar. The
final Sustainability Workshop “City Projects Updates," will be held
December 27th at Satellite Beach City Hall, 565 Cassia Blvd. Topics
to be discussed will include a review of the environmental success
of the City and the Sustainability Board, lessons learned, and
future goals for 2019. To learn more and stay informed, check out
the City website
www.satellitebeachfl.org and follow us on Facebook at
“GoGreenSB”.
FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY BOARD
REGISTRATION FOR GOLF CARTS IN THE CITY Since 2014, the City
Council has been requested to allow golf carts in the community
that were not considered by the State to be “street legal.” Cities
and counties have the statutory authority to pass ordinances to
declare streets safe for golf cart use. Otherwise, golf carts must
meet the statutory definition of a vehicle that is legal to drive
on public streets. The City declined to do this at the time,
largely due to
safety concerns of allowing non-street legal vehicles on our
roadways.
Since then, it has become increasingly popular to drive golf
carts, and the already time-consuming process for state
registration has become more cumbersome. As such, staff was asked
by multiple residents to review this issue again. On September 5th,
City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 1166 to begin allowing golf
carts/low speed vehicles on residential roadways of the City. Based
on Council direction, the Police Department has developed a more
simplified process for registration
than what was offered by the State of Florida.
Owners need to register their carts with the Police Department
and the cart must pass an inspection. Certain safety items are
required, and include: rear seatbelts, triangle reflector, mirrors
and a proof of Florida Insurance. All vehicles must register and
will receive a decal valid for one year. Since the program started
so late in 2018, for this year only, registration will be valid
through December 31, 2019. The form for golf cart registration can
be downloaded at www.satellitebeach.org on the Police Department
page. Call Heather
Black at 321-773-4400 ext. 131 for an inspection
appointment.
The City of Satellite Beach is proud to be a community focused
on caring for residents of all ages. As we support members of our
community who desire to age in place, we have joined the AARP
Network of Age-Friendly Communities, and we are looking for your
feedback to guide our future initiatives. Using a grant from AARP,
the City is asking residents of all ages to visit the following
website and complete the following
survey on the City website and look for the link under “Latest
News”: www.satellitebeach.org
RESIDENT SURVEY AVAILABLE!
mailto:[email protected]://www.satellitebeachfl.orghttp://www.satellitebeach.org
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TWILIGHT SANTA 2018 SCHEDULE The Satellite Beach Fire Rescue,
Paramedics, and Reserve Firefighter Organization are gearing up
once again to bring cheer this holiday season by parading Santa
atop a brightly decorated fire truck throughout the streets of our
community! Santa’s got lots to do so be sure to listen for the
holiday music and sirens so you don’t miss your chance to see him
before he returns to the North Pole! As always, all at the
Satellite Beach
Fire Department wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
DECEMBER 17: JACKSON AVENUE SOUTH TO PARK AVENUE, EAST OF
SOUTH
PATRICK DRIVE
DECEMBER 18: PARK AVENUE SOUTH TO CINNAMON DRIVE
DECEMBER 19: WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PATRICK DRIVE
DECEMBER 20: CASSIA BOULEVARD SOUTH TO DESOTO PARKWAY
DECEMBER 21: PELICAN COAST AND SATELLITE BEACH PORTION OF
TORTOISE
ISLAND
DECEMBER 22: DESOTO PARKWAY SOUTH TO CITY LINE
The Satellite Beach Reserve Fire Fighter Organization’s
Satellite Cares Program is accepting non-perishable food items,
unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations for residents in
our community who are in need this holiday season. Donations can be
brought to the following locations in our City now until December
14th: Satellite Beach Fire Department at 1390 South Patrick Drive,
City Hall at 565 Cassia Boulevard,
or the David R. Schechter Community Center at 1089 South Patrick
Drive.
SATELLITE CARES PROGRAM
Fire Department Annual Open
House
Sunday, December 16th
6:00-9:00 pm
1390 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach
(321) 773-4405
Come join the fun and help us spread lots of cheer so the Grinch
doesn’t stop
Christmas from coming to Satellite Beach!
There will be games & prizes, a bounce house, face painting,
balloon characters,
farm animal petting zoo, holiday arts & crafts, smoke house,
fire truck display
refreshments, raffles, and
SANTA and MRS. CLAUS !!!
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SOUTH BREVARD BEACHES RELAY FOR LIFE 2019 The South Brevard
Beaches Relay for Life is changing our venue! For the past several
years Relay for Life has been graciously hosted by Satellite High
School, now American Cancer Society is trying to rebrand the event
to be much shorter and more of a celebration event. With this idea
in mind, event leads decided to move the event to the beach! So,
mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Pelican Beach
Park! Look for new activities at the event and many more new twists
to this celebrated event to fight against cancer. The City of
Satellite Beach team has planned some annual fundraising events and
we hope have to
another profitable year! More details to come!
November 9-Bingo at Whiskey Beach Pub from 5:30-7 pm
November 17-Car wash at Satellite Beach Fire Department from 10
am-1 pm
January 12 -Bucket Drop at Satellite Beach Publix from 9 am-12
pm
January 26-Car wash at Satellite Beach Fire Department from 10
am-1 pm
February 12-Bucket Drop at Indian Harbour Beach Walmart
February 24-Cornhole and Basket Raffle at City Hall Breezeway
from 1-5 pm
March 2-City Wide Garage Sale at the David R. Schechter
Community Center from 8 am-12 pm
March 30-Relay for Life at Pelican Beach Park from 3 pm-9 pm
The City of Satellite Beach is encouraging residents to
volunteer on a variety of Council-appointed boards to support your
community. Volunteer members advise the City Council on issues
ranging from beautification projects, to parks, to City
development. The strength of our country is reflected by the
strength of its communities and families. The City appreciates and
needs volunteers to help serve. Both experienced and new volunteers
help keep the City moving forward with fresh and exciting ideas,
and bring unique
perspectives toward improvement.
Current Board Vacancies:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE ON CITY BOARDS
The Satellite Beach Fire Department is very active in our
community with many services exclusively to Satellite Beach
citizens! In addition to providing 911 services for an emergency,
the Fire Department also has a Community Health Paramedic Program.
This unique program offers residents a "wellness check” which helps
residents stay ahead of an illness or injury by using a proactive
approach. Community Health Paramedics take vital signs, offer
assistance with needed resources and education, perform home safety
assessments for fall prevention, evaluate current situations and
advocate for the resident who needs medical assistance, and will
recommend the most appropriate level of care and mode of
transportation for the situation. This is an invaluable service and
at times, can save a life! The Community Health Paramedic 24/7
On-Call, Non-Emergency Cell Phone: 321-313-4076. As always, for
Life-Threatening Emergencies ONLY, dial 911.
COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
• Beautification Board
• Board of Adjustment
• Library Board
• Recreation Board
• Samsons Island Working Board
• Firefighters & Police Pension Plan Board of
Trustees
Our diversity is our strength! For an application or information
pertaining to board membership, please visit
the City’s website at www.satellitebeachfl.org or contact City
Clerk Leonor Olexa at 773-4407.
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NEW MEMBER RECEPTION On Friday Sept. 14th a New Member Wine
& Cheese Reception was held and was a great success! Thirty new
members attended, new friends were made and old acquaintances
renewed. They enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wine.
The 55+ Club motto is: “To sponsor and coordinate programs that
provide
social, entertainment and educational opportunities that will
enhance the quality of life for our 55+ community.”
With that in mind, Candy Allard, Line Dance Instructor, said it
best, “If you can’t find something to do in this area, then you are
NOT paying attention.” There’s plenty to keep you busy! Besides the
55+ Club activities, there are several other organizations you can
get involved with and the Recreation Dept. offers great programs
for all
ages. No excuse for being bored!
More information can be found in the club newsletter found at
www.55plusclubofsb.com or become a member and a newsletter will be
sent to you personally. For more information, contact Barbara
Hessler, Chairperson, at
321-773-3050 or visit www.55plusclubofsb.com
SATELLITE BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
FROM THE LIONS CLUB Lions Clubs all over the world support
efforts to maintain and preserve the environment. Lions believe
“that a healthy planet is fundamental to the well-being of all.” To
help our local environment, the Satellite Beach Lions Environmental
Committee is working on a project to keep unrecyclable items out of
recycle bins. The plan is to get adequate information on recycling
to the community. One idea that is being explored is
placing a sticker with large pictures of items not for recycling
on the top of the recycle bins.
According to Brevard County Solid Waste Management, 25% of
recyclables are contaminated by items that are not recyclable. Just
one unrecyclable item in a load can send the entire load to the
landfill. While the Lions hope to distribute information to the
community soon, here are some things you can do now to save
the recycle loads from going to the landfill:
• Do not recycle containers with food or liquid inside. Cans and
plastic containers should be cleaned before going into the recycle
bin. Pizza boxes, paper plates, and clamshell take out containers
(the lid is
attached) must be thrown away.
• Take medicine bottles to the Satellite Beach Rec. Center for
recycling. They cannot be recycled curbside.
• Plastic utensils, paper towels, wood, waxy disposable cups,
water hoses, propane tanks, Christmas lights
and plastic packaging wrap cannot be recycled.
• Do not collect your recyclables in plastic bags and then throw
it all in the recycle bins. Plastic bags cannot
be recycled curbside. They clog the sorting machines.
• Waste Management advises: “When in doubt, throw it out.”
November 17-Regional Project-Annual “Operation Zip-Lock”
creating personal hygiene bags for people in need. Each bag will
contain a handmade card for the holidays to let every recipient
know that someone cares. If you would like to donate items for
our
project, we have a box in the Rec. Department.
November 3 &17-Teeny Bopper Night 6:30-9:30 pm
November 10-Regional Project – Desoto Project
November 16-SBPAL thanks our First Responders at Friday Fest.
Come join us as we say thank you to
those who do so much for us as a community!
November 30-Winter basketball games begin.
December 1&15-Teeny Bopper Night 6:30-9:30 pm
December 21-Friday Fest-Winter Wonderland - First day of Winter
and the beginning of the winter break
from school! 5:00-9:00 pm
SBPAL Youth Leadership Program, for youth 7th-12th grade, meets
every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm. For more information about our
program, please
contact us at [email protected]
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ADULTS
Tuesdays, 4:30pm-Gentle Yoga. Bring a mat/towel, wear
comfortable clothing. $5 fee per class.
Friday, November 2, 1:00pm-Book Sort with the Friends of the
Library. We need your help, get a first
peek at the great donations, some lifting required.
Friday, November 9 & 30, 9:00am-Beachside Strummers Ukulele
Club. Drop in to listen or join in. Bring your
own ukulele or borrow one from the club.
Saturday, November 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm-Brevard Watercolor
Society. Open to the public for one hour
after the closed juried show in the morning,
Tuesday, November 13, 6:00pm-Library Board Meeting.
Monday, November 26, 1:00pm-Barbara’s Book Chats. Beauty in the
Broken Places by Allison Pataki.
December 3-7, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm-Friends of the Library Holiday
Children’s Book Sale in the lobby.
CHILDREN and TEENS
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-Teen Tuesday, Tabletop Gaming. Ages 12-17.
Wednesdays, 9:30am and 10:30am-Story Time, Mother Goose on the
Loose. Sign-up required. Ages 15
months-3rd birthday.
Wednesdays, 3:30pm-Junior Builders Club. Building challenges
using LEGO toys for ages 5 and up.
Thursdays, 11:00am & 3:30pm-Story Time, Alphabet Adventures.
Enjoy stories, a video and a craft. Ages 3
and up.
Monday, November 5, 3:00pm-Design your own board game. Ages
8-12. Sign-up required.
Tuesday, November 6, 6:00pm-Celebrate International Games Week,
design your own board games.
Ages 12-17.
Saturday, November 17, 1:00pm-Read to a Dog with the Space Coast
Therapy Dogs. Sign-up required.
Ages 5 and up.
Monday, November 19, 3:00pm-Rave About Your Fave. Sunshine State
Book Club (grades 3-6).
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ABOUT THE LIBRARY
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS If you enjoy reading,
or appreciate our wonderful Satellite Beach Library, or enjoy
volunteering and making a difference in your community, or simply
like meeting new friends, then we are your group! We are the
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. We meet once a month, generally on the
first Friday, at 1:00 in the Community Room. We sort all the
generous donations our library patrons contribute. We are
constantly preparing and gearing up for our next big book sale. We
typically have our large 3 day sale in February, and then a few
smaller one day sales throughout the year. The money earned from
these sales goes to support our beloved library programs,
specifically the large youth summer reading program, numerous
special events, and we also supplement the library budget by
purchasing library materials and equipment. The only challenge we
have is not enough helping hands. That's where you come in. Come
join us. We invite you, at the very least, to become a member of
the Friends of the Library. You can find the application all over
the library, or you can ask at the front desk. It is a matter of
paying a $5 donation, and filling out a few lines with your contact
information. Once you have done that, THANK YOU!! You will receive
a good feeling in your heart, PLUS you will get a special
invitation to our members only early shopping preview the night
before our annual sale in February. At this point you will be ready
to join us and volunteer a small amount of time each month sorting
and
organizing for the next sale, which is always right around the
corner.
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November 3 Satellite Beach Founders Day & Marketplace “Seas
the Day”-The City of Satellite Beach and Satellite Beach Woman’s
Club will celebrate our Annual Founders Day and Marketplace, with
over 100 vendors, flea market and bake sale at the DRS Community
Center from 9am-3pm. The parade starts at 11am from the DeLaura
Middle School parking lot on Jackson Ave. and ends at the DRS
Community Center. Parade entries can call the SB Recreation office
773-6458 to participate. For
craft booths, call Jeanne (321) 779-3384.
The Holidays are a time for Sharing-There are several
opportunities around the City to share with others less fortunate.
Satellite Cares, TRIAD Senior Santa and the 55+ Club Food Drive are
just a few.
Contact the Rec Dept at (321) 773-6458 for details!
December 1 Ocean Reef Beach Festival-Celebrate the ocean
lifestyle with conservation and recreation displays, activities and
hands on learning! Over 90 exhibits and vendors including food
trucks, local ocean artists, live music and more! The event is free
and will be held from 10am-5pm at Pelican Beach Park. Proceeds
benefit Surfrider Foundation
and Anglers For Conservation.
December 4 Phone Call from Santa’s Elves-The Satellite High
School Jr. ROTC will provide calls from Santa’s Elves. Parents can
call the SB Rec office at (321) 773-6458 to arrange for their child
to receive a call. Requests for calls are accepted through Mon,
Dec. 3 at 5pm. Santa’s elves will call only on Tues, Dec. 4 from
5-8pm EST to any child in the U.S. Print the form “Phone Calls From
Santa’s Elves” online from:
www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/forms.php.
Completed forms can be faxed to (321) 777-5207, or mail/drop off at
the Satellite Beach Recreation Dept, 1089
S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 32937.
December 15 Jingle Bell Run 2 Miler-This race is part of the
Running Zone’s Race Series to benefit Satellite High School Running
Programs. The fun begins at the Satellite Beach Library. Register
online
at: www.runningzone.com/series/jinglebell2miler/
December 15 Boat Parade-The Banana River Power Squadron sponsors
the 2018 Holiday Boat Parade. Participants should assemble at the
north end of Satellite Beach Grand Canal and travel south beginning
at 6pm. Cash Prizes awarded! For more
information: www.brsps.org
Babysitting Boot Camp-Ages: 11-17yrs Learn how to be a
responsible babysitter in this fun and interactive class. The
program includes Danger Zones, pool safety, American Heart
Association CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications, and how to
promote your
babysitting business. Materials are provided.
Day/Time: Sat/10am-4pm Dates: Nov 17 Cost:$85
Volleyball Clinics for Youth Players-Ages: 8-18yrs Volleyball
opportunities are available for youth of all skill levels!
Additional information may be found on
their website www.volleytechacademy.com
Days/Times: Mon, Wed/3:30-4:30pm
Dates: Nov 5-28/Dec 3-19 Cost: $35/month for day
per week, $60/month for 2 days per week
Tennis Classes for Youth Beginners-This class provides basic
instruction for entry level players. Call the Tennis Hut, at (321)
773-3313, for weather concerns. Ages/Times: 6-9yrs/4-5pm,
9-12yrs/5-6pm, 13yrs-up/6-7pm. Day: Mon Dates: Nov 5-26
($60)/Dec 3-17 ($45)
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RECREATION NEWS
For detailed information on all events see our Fall Activity
Brochure online:
www.satellitebeachrecreation.org
http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/forms.phphttp://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/forms.phphttp://www.runningzone.com/series/jinglebell2miler/http://www.brsps.org/http://www.volleytechacademy.com