HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-16-1988 WorkshopCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 16, 1988
A Workshop Meeting of the Cape Canaveral City Council was held on
June 16, 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
Patrick Lee
Mayor
Bob Hong
Mayor Pro Tem
Jeff Kidd
Council Member
Steve Miller
Council Member
Rocky Randels
Council Member
Others Present
Leo Nicholas
City Manager
Jim Theriac
City Attorney
Jan Lesser
City Clerk
1. Ordinance No. 8-88 Amending n SigCode (First Reading and
Public Hearinq on 6-21t Postponed 6-7)
Discussion was held on amending the sign code to allow off -premise
signs for private medical facilities. Mayor Lee noted that the
off -premise sign for the medical center at Port Canaveral had been
relocated. It was decided to leave section 653.05(H) of the sign
code as is. The Ordinance will be revised to reflect this change
prior to the Tuesday meeting. Mr. Nicholas explained that the
other amendments were strictly "housekeeping" items to clarify the
language of the Sign Code.
Agenda this item for Tuesday.
2. Ordinance No. 9-88 Amendin Zonin Re ulatigns b increasin
Minimum Town ouse Lot AMUR,
(F rat Read ng and Pub c Hear ng
Fn 6-21)
Discussion was held on Ordinance No. 9-88 which would increase the
minimum townhouse lot from from 16 feet to 20 feet. Mr. Nicholas
explained one of the reasons for this would be to allow two
vehicles to be parked at each unit. Discussion continued on a
proposed "grandfather" clause which Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Lamar
Russell, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, thought was to
be included in the Ordinance. Since there seemed to be some
confusion on the issue, this item was postponed until the next
workshop meeting to allow the staff time to research the matter.
3. Discussion Re: Resurfacing West Central Boulevard
Mr. Nicholas advised that if the City does not spend the monies
received from the Local option gas tax it will decrease the
revenue in future years. He recommended that West Central
Boulevard, between AlA and North Atlantic Avenue be resurfaced.
Discussion was held on other possible uses of the monies.
Widening North Atlantic Avenue was discussed. It was determined
that this could not be accomplished unless the local option gas
tax was extended for 15 years.
Mr. Nicholas will provide the Council members with a copy of his
memorandum regarding road improvements and this will be discussed
further at the next workshop meeting.
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q. Discussion Re: Level of Service Pro osed Contract with
Brevard Count Sher ff for Police Sezv ccs
It was the consensus of the Council Members that the City would
require the same' level of service as last year. Mayor Lee noted
that he and Mr. Nicholas had a meeting scheduled with the
Canaveral Port Authority to discuss a possible three -party
agreement.
5. Discussion Res Pro osed Letter to Brevard Count regarding -
Pi vat xat on of Ambulance Sery ce
The Council reviewed a draft of a letter to Brevard County.
Additional concerns that were discussed were increased costs to
the City for additional insurances and, public tax dollars being
used to subsidize private enterprise. Council members were
reuested to togthe Tuesday bnighthey
meeting`.Agenda dthis to bitem cfor ed in the letter
Tuesday.
6. regards no Hazar ousLetter
Mater al Response TeaCount Fire Chiefs
Fire Chief Dave Sergeant addressed the Council on this matter.
noted that he was not in agreement with the County's proposed for
consolidation and funding of a a ape al response and hazardous
materials team. He noted that a more equitable way to fund the
program would be on a per -call basis.
Not further action was taken on this item at this time.
7.Discussion Re: Purchase of Brush Chipper for Street
Department
Mr. Nicholas advised that the brush chipper would be used by the
Street Department to chop up trees and brush into mulch that could
be utilized for landscaping projects. He further explained it
would save the City dumping fees at the County's solid waste
disposal could come plant. He noted the
he local option gas ted cost tax as $12,000 which
tax m ney W
Agenda an item for Tuesday to authorization for bid.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Lee advised that there had been some complaints filed by
Helen Filkins with the State of Florida Commission of Ethics
against himself, former Council Member John Murphy and city
Manager, Leo Nicholas. He noted that all three of them had been
charged with conspiring to have former Building Official Artis
Gunn fired} furthermore Mr. Nicholas was charged with ordering Mr.
Gunn to issue a building permit. The complaints against all three
of them regarding conspiring to have Mr. Gunn fired were found to
be groundless and were dismissed. There will be another hearing
on the complaint against Mr. Nicholas regarding issuance of the
Building Permit.
Mayor Lee noted that all three of them had to retain separate
attorneys to represent them at the hearing in Tallahasee. He
further explained that they planned to file a petition against
of reicuperater hair legal fees from Mrsor Lee teithey nolkins ted
City's
insurance coverage, he felt the City should reimburse them for
their legal expenses. Mr. The
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was
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Attorney General's Opinion to support
taken on this matter at this time.
Mayor Lee read a letter from Mr. i Mrs. Chuck Hannon regarding the
condition of the Little League field. Discussion followed. Mr.
Nicholas will research the problem.
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