HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-14-1988 WorkshopCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
APRIL 14, 1988
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on
April 14, 1988, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida. Mayor Lee called the meeting to order at 7:30
P.M.
Members Present
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Pat Lee
Mayor
Bob Hong
Mayor Pro Tam
Steve Miller
Council Member
Rocky Randels
Council Member
Members Absent
Jeff Kidd
Council Member
Others Present
Leo Nicholas
City Manager
Jim Theriac
City Attorney
Jan Lesser
City Clerk
1. DISCUSSION RE: APPROVAL OF REVISED PENSION PLAN FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES
Discussion was held on the changes to the Employee Pension Plan.
It was pointed out that the changes were to, come into compliance
with State Statutes and the recommendation of the City auditors,
and ERISA, who conducted the evaluation of the Plan last year.
Agenda a Resolution to approve the plan for Tuesday night.
2. DISCUSSION RE: COLUMBIA DRIVE DESIGN WORK
Discussion was held on the proposal received from M & K Drafting
for the design work on Columbia Drive. It was noted that this was
the only proposal received. Mr. Nicholas advised that the
proposal received from Briley, Wild and Associates for the design
was more encompassing than the proposal from M & K Drafting.
Mayor Lee noted that the Council should decide on the design of
Columbia Drive, i.e. if a medium will be utilized and if on street
parking will be allowed, prior to the design work being award.
Discussion followed. The residents of Columbia Drive will be
invited to attend the Regular Council meeting of May 3, 1988, at
which time a design will be decided on and the contract for the
design work will be awarded.
3. DISCUSSION RE: PROPOSED REFERENDUM QUESTION REGARDING
SIDEWALKS
It was the consensus of the Council that there was no equitable
way to assess property owners for sidewalks. It was decided to
take no action on this item until recommendations are received
from the Beautification Board.
4. DISCUSSION AEt APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
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5. DISCUSSION RE: APPOINTMENT OF REGULAR MEMBER TO
BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
6. DISCUSSION RE: SISTER CITY VISITATION
City Manager Leo Nicholas advised that it appears that there will
be approximately 45 people from Guidonia, plus the people the City
invites. He noted the picnic was scheduled for May 9th at Jetty
Park, with the County waiving all fees. He further advised that
at the present time no funds had been committed for the affair by
either the State or the City of Orlando. Mr. Nicholas gave an
estimate of $10.00 - $11.00 a head for the cost of the picnic.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
7. DISCUSSION RE: PROPOSED AESTHETIC ORDINANCE
Mr. Nicholasreported that the proposed ordinance had been
distributed to the Beautification Board who will review it and
submit their recommendations, at which time Council may wish to
hold a joint workshop meeting.
8. DISCUSSION RE: SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
Mr. Nicholas advised that the Summer Recreation Program will cost
approximately $3,500.00 and will serve a limited amount of
children (approximately 35). Discussion followed on whether or
not the City should continue with the Summer Rec Program. Mayor
Lee requested a recommendation from the Recreation Director.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
9. DISCUSSION RE: CITY MANAGER EVALUATION'
Discussion was held on how to conduct the City Manager Evalaution.
In response from a question by Mayor Lee, Mr. Nicholas noted the
reason he was seeking the evaluation was two -fold; (1) he wanted
to know if the Mayor and Council were happy with his performance,
and (2) he felt that since he relinquished the City health and
pension benefits, he should be compensated accordingly. He
further noted that his Cost of Living increase was not as much as
other City employees and that he did not receive a six-month
evaluation. Discussion followed. Agenda this item for Tuesday.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Nicholas advised that the County would like acommittment from
the City regarding the funding for the Sand Source Study. Agenda
a Resolution for Tuesday.
Discussion was held on the Resolution that the Brevard League of
Cities adopted regarding the Local 0 tion Gasoline Tax. It was
the consenus of Council that w at t e prev ous y a adopted was
adequate.
Mr. Nicholas advised that Sergeant Stouch of the Sheriff's
Department had been promoted to Lieutenant and tranferre�wit-6
Sergeant George McGee now being in charge of .the Canaveral
Precinct.
Mr. Nicholas advised Council of recent employee personnel changes.
Mrs. Lesser noted that the Planning and Zoning Board had approved
the plat for Pierce Place. Agenda this item for Tuesday.
Mr. Randels voiced some concerns of the Little League.
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